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Ther Whole .Number 13231
AAr 'Weekly Budge.
QF 11SITERESTING NEWTS
Frons all parts of the County—Uy wide -wake
and lively Correspondents
shill's Green.
Nc'rL'.s.—Farmers have commenced
;he; 'harvest, The crops mays be
onpidered to'be very good through-
outthe country, especially the tall
Wheat; a few fickle of good spring
wheat are also to been seen. Miss
Agnes Ferguson is visiting friends
here and intonds remaining in the
neighborhood for Some weeks. Our
students have returned from their ex-
etminations with bright and confiden-
tial looking countenances. Several
• weeks ago there appeared in the
Exeter Time a communication of
.considerable length,though light alike
thought and intent. The writer
must and ubtedly have been laboring
tinder'a delusion of the brain. or suf•
'faring in a pitiful state the result of a
poorly balanced reasoning mechan-
iiim. In it an innocent person is at-
tacked, and the imitative wit and
, sarcasm are entirely uncalled for. If
he imagines that tbe correspondent
hart run short of "offensive personale"
as he calls them,or that the approach -
ng examination was pressing him
0o closely, let him be consoled with
the knowledge that neither a school
teacher's personal affairs nor exam-
' s
xami.. .tions interest him in the least de -
e - e. Now we would strongly ad-
s e this bombastic young gentleman
. t to air himself too freely, but to
keep cool and as he grows a little
older may have an opportunity •to
display his maginary journalistic
abilities.
Goderich Township.
DEFAULTED.—A football match
between the Beavers of Holmeeville
and the Clear Grits of the 16th con,
' was to have been played on the
grounds of the latter, on Saturday
afternoon, the 18th Inst, but the
Beavers did not put in an appear-
ance, thus giving the,, �, me to their
opponents without furth,.\trouble.
HARVESTIND.—Mr Roland Jenk-
ins' new Frost & Wood binder was
set to work on the farm of Mr W Rob-
inson, on Wedneeday last. It is
what is known as a one -canvas bind-
ic( er, with very light draft, and worked
with two horses, to the entire satis-
faction of all who witnessed it. It
was sold by Mr. W. Stanley, who has
disposed of 7 similar machines this
year and 13 mowers.
NOTES.—Mrs Sterling, of Sault Ste
Marie, who has been visiting at her
father's, Mr James Beacpm, returned
home on Saturday. Mr John Mid-
dleton has erected another wind-
mill, which will be a great help to
the watering of his stock. Mr Albert
Cantelon sports a new covered buggy,
manufactured • by F Rumball.. Mr
Ben Switzer sold a heavy draught
gelding to Mr John Lovett at a good
figure. Mr Wesley Beacom returned
from Sault Ste Marie. where he has
been visiting.. Miss Mand Middle-
ton is away visiting friends in Prince-
ton. Mr T B Miller, teacher, of
Tiverton, has been, in the
vicinity of Goderich tow ship and
Clinton; it is some time 'nee Tom
took up his residence in Br e county
and be looks as t ugh e north
agreed wit _b.sm: a J. roadfoot,
of Seat is a guest at the home of
Mr t iddleton.
ER AMUSING.—The various
nge Lodges in this vicinity were
' astir early on Monday, the 13th, to
commemorate the glorious 12th of
July. An incident in connection
with the L 0 L of the 4th con. may
be worthy of note as shewing how
fate
sometimes mixes matters up.
P
A heavy shower of rain came on
just as they were passing Mr A
Chiaholm's barn, on their return
home, and the drummer, striking the
drum a soundingtblow, rushed wildly
in for shelter, closely followed by the
rest of the loyal brothers, like so
many bees after' their queen, our
worthy reeve standing guard at the
door like a brave old skipper in
shipwreck dire distress till all his
men were safely sheltered, and then,
but not before, he slowly entered,tol-
lowed by Mr Chisholm, who had
come out to welcome them, and now
it was that they recognized the fact
that in their hurry to escape the
inclement weather they had taken
shelter under the Pope's wing; they
do say abet if the drummer struck his
' drum and jumped into Charybdis
the loyal brothers would follow, and
ilia incident certainly gives color to.
the story.—Com.
f K.inburn.
SHEEP SOLD.—Mr Wm Rinn de-
livered last week to Messrs Dickson
& Donovan, of Seaforth, 10 high
bred sheep, which the latter gentle-
men intend to ship to Colorado.
Nopns.—Mr James Clark, of Kil-
ari,ay, Manitoba, is at present visit -
g friends in this locality; ho intends
return in about two weeks, and
will take back with him a car load bf
horses. The copious showers of the
last few weeks have had a very bene -
•ficial effect nn the crops; a short time
ago it was feared that the long con•
tinued drouih had caused almost an
entire failure, but the farmers are
now quite jubilant as the prospects
are that we will have a bountiful
barveat. ' Misses Bella and Mary
Scbooles aro at home et present en-
- joying their vacation. Rey Mr Mc.
Bain preached his farewell sermon
here, on Sundays last, he has made
any friends during his short time
here. Mr Thos McMillan arrived
home from Scotland Friday last, h
reports having met a good market
with hie cattle. •
Beigrav e
PARTY.—A successful garden party
was held last week, Thursday even-
ing, at the residence of Mr Seandrett.
The evening was fine and quite a
number availed themselves of the
pleasures provided, Wingham Fac-
tory,band furnished excellent music.
Proceeds about $40, in aid of Trinity
church fund.
NOTES.—Haying is nearly over,
and though the crop is lighter than
in former years, still it is much heavi-
er than the crops "north and west.
Rev W J Braudon, who has been re-
cruiting at his parents, has left for
Monckton, where he is stationed.
The pulpit at Brussels Methodist
church will be occupied by Rev J H
Dylke, on the 26th inst.
BUILDING—Mr Wm Cooper, with
other workmen from Clinton, assisted
by others from Belgrave, have erected
a two-story kitchen and large wood
shed as an addition to the handsome
residence of Mr T,uffts,and when fully
completed will be one of the finest
residences of the village. Mr and
Mrs Tuffts deserve credit for their en-
terprise, as they have two of the finest
buildings of the place. The people of
Clinton no doubt wish they had not
left it, and we are sure such a fine
residence as they have here, would
have been a credit to that town. W.
are sorry to say that Mrs Tuffts is
now laid up by a fracture of the mus-
cle of the back, caused by lifting a
boiler of water from the stove, last
Monday.
Auburn
FOR MANITOBA—J P Brown, of
Auburn, and J J Washington, West
Wawanosh, left on Wednesday morn-
ing with a number of horses for Man-
itoba; they shipped at Goderich, on
board the Empire, for Port Arthur,
thence by C.P.R. to Morden. John
Murdoch and daughter Maud, went
by the same boat, bound for the west
on a visit to relatives in Manitoba
and Dakota.
NoTEs—Miss Maggie Arthur, who
has been ill for some time, has gone
to visit friends at Sault St. Marie. —
Mrs Samuel Clark is away visiting
friends in Algoma. Master George
and Miss Maud Hanna, of Wingham,
are visiting relatives here. Mrs Robt
Downs, of Clinton, was visiting rela-
tives here this week.
Holmesville.
The barn belonging to Mr John R
Holmes was to have been raised on
Tuesday last, but only partial success
attended the efforts, notwithstanding
the fact that the men prolonged their
labor until after I0 o'clock in the
evening. The following evening the
affair was continued until a late hour.
The barn is a very large one, being
56 by 80 feet. When completed it
will be one of the largest barns in the
county.
Four pupils from our school passed
the Entrance this year. This is a
high percentage. as only that number
was sent up. Mr Murch has passed
a Large number during his pedagogic
career, many of whom are now filling
high positions.
From an occasional Correspondent.
We are sorry to have to record the
fact that our Football Club showed
the white feather last Saturday even-
ing. inasmuch as they failed to,meet
their engagement to play a match
with the Clear Grits of the 16th con.,
as previously arranged for.
Westfield.
SAD ACCIDENT.—While Mr Chas
Whightman was in the act of patting
a rope for the bay fork in the pully
up on the track, be had ladder, on
the beam against the foot of the per -
line post, and the bottom rung broke,
letting him fall a distance of 28 ft,
breaking his leg near the thigh, and
dislocating his wrist and bruising
him considerable all over. He is
doing as well as could be-expeeted.
He has the heartfelt sympathy of
the neighborhood in his trouble.
NOTE$ —Mr Wm J Parks is im-
proving his barn by getting a new
roof put on it. Mr James Hoover
was visiting friends at Leeburn last
week. There is no service in the
Westfield church, on Sunday, the
26th, owing to the quarterly service
to be held at the Donnybrook ap•
pointment; Mr Potter, from Dungan-
non curcuit, occupies the pulpit on
that occasion. Mr David Cook had
a severe attack of inflammation of the
bowelle for a few days, but we are
glad to state he is mending slowly.
Miss Allie Tindall, from Carlow, is
visiting friends here at present. Mr
Adam Hoover and wife were visiting
friends at Seaforth last week. The
Manchester gravel seems to have
quite an attraction for some of our
boys to drive on. Miss Mary Cov-
enty is holes) from Berlin on a visit
at present. Mr Joseph Johnston
has bought the Agger Bros Traction
engine, he has Mark Buchannan en-
gaged to run it, Mr Tbos Mitchell
returned home a few days ago from
Scotland, with 3 horses, 2 Shire, 1
Coach and 1 Cleveland Bay; he in-
tends going to Manitoba in the near
future with a load of horses. Miss
Mary Aiken, from Wingham, is
down visiting with her uncle Robt
Buchannan. Dame rumor has it
that another of our young men in-
tends in the near future leaving the
ranks of bachelorebip, and take to
himself a helpmate; there is nothing
like it Joe. Mr Wallace Jackson
was visiting friends at Londesboro,
a few days last week; we don't know
whether he had a game of (ball) or
not.
CLINTON, O NT., JULY 24, 1891.
East Wawanosh.
DRAM—Mrs Daniel McGowan,
of Rapid 'City, Men, came to- ibis
country last spring to receive treat-
ment for a cancer, She had under-
gone an operation a little more thau
a year before but without success, and
after trying all the remedies known
io title country but all failed. After
terrible suffering she died on Tuesday
night at the residence of her sister,
bfra Waiter McGowan.
NoTye.—Mr J, Roes, who has been
attending the Collegiate Inetiute at
St Catherinee, has returned home
for his holidays Messrs Jarvis and
Young, of London, were visiting at
Mr Gregor McGowan's last week.
Mrs Young, who has been visiting
her mother, Mrs McGee, for some
time, returned to her home in Lon-
don this week, ber sister, Mrs Mc-
Loughlin, aceompanyng her. Mrs
Sproal, of Halton, is visiting her sis-
ter, Mrs Walter McGowan. A select
party from Blyth and vicinity attend-
ed a lawn social at Mr Gibson's in
Wroxeter, Tuesday evening, and're•
port having spent a very pl.•asent
time. Messrs Moore and Cu. , • e of
Toronto, rode up from that city on
their bicycles last week bvae been
visiting friends in this part, also Lik-
ing in Lucknow, Goderich and other
places, they return to the city this
week.
kitten,
CONCERT.—On Thursday night
last a very auccesaful concert was
held on the grounds of Mr R. Mc-
Mordie, one mile south of Kippin.
The Seaforth'brassband was in At-
tendance, which enlivened the time
with music.
BARN RAISING,—Mr Sam Thomp-
,rrt of the 3rd con, Hay, has again
been adding, a new attachment to his
barn. The job was let to Mr A Mc -
Beth and the raising took place on
Saturday last. One thing very not-
iceable about it was that the boss did
not put in appearance, however, the
apprentices got along very well.
NoTES. —Mr James Millar has
again returned to our village accom-
panied by Mrs Johnston. Mre R.
McMordie is again in our midst,
looking refreshed after her trip. A
very large picnic visited our village
on Tuesday last. This speaks well
for the Kippen people having their
village so beautiful that it is visited.
by picnics from the towns; may they
continue to beautify their village and
grounds. Wm Thompson, of the'i
London Road, has left going with
Mr McBeth framing, and is at home
preparing for thrashing as they have
an entire new rig, and are prepared
to do excellent work.
From another correspondent.
The lawn social,uuder the auspices
of the Kinpen council R. T. of T., on
the grounds of Mr R. McMordie, on
Thursday evening last, was one of the
most successful socials ever given in
this vicinity. The evening was all
that could be desired and although
the attendance was almost three hun-
dred the grounds were not uncomfor-
tably crowded. An excellent tea was
served form 7 to 10 p. m. The prin-
cipal attraction of the evening was
the delightful music furnished by the
33rd Battalion Band, Seaforth, and
the ice cream tables. Seaforth may
justly be proud of their band as it is
one of the best in western Ontario.
An excellent program was provided,
which consisted of short addresses
by Rev Messrs Irvine and Henderson,
of_ Hensall, and Acheson, Kippin.
The solo singing by Prof, Scott, late
of Edinbrugh, Scotland, was loudly
applauded, also the solo singing of
Mr McLeod, Seaforth, and several
other gentlemen who names we did
not learn. The violin selections
given by T. Murdock, Hensall, were
highly appreciated, and when the
program was brought to a close after
eleven o'clock, all dispersed for their
homes
apparently pp ly well pleased with
the evening's entertainment. The
proceeds of the evening amounted to
$39. At the regular meeting of the
Council on July 20th a hearty vote
of thanks was tendered to Mr Mc-
Mordie for the use of his grounds and
the kind assistance , rendered the
committee in getting np the program.
NOTES.—Miss Mamie McMordie,
who has been attending the Groderich
Coll. Inst. for the pastlyear, is upend-
ing the vacation under the parental
roof. John Thompson, teacher, is
also home for holidays. Mr and Mrs
Johnston and daughter, 'of S2 Louis,
are this week the gnests of Mrs R.
Hunt.
Leeburn
CHURCH NOTES.—Mr A E Neilly
exchanged pulpits with Mr McCon •
nel, of Wabuno, near Sarnia, on
Sunday last; it was expected that Mr
McConnell would be here two weeks,
but on account, of some unlooked for
arrangements he will not be able to
stay for next Sunday.
NoTes.—Mr Wm Clutton, now of
Stratford, has been the guest of his
sons Alex and John, for a few days;
he returned home on Monday. Mrs
Miller, of Manitoba, and Miss M
McQuarrie. of Bay City, are the
guests of their sister, Mrs David
Lawson. Misses Eva, Etta and
Bertha Horton, of Goderich, are
spending holidays with cousins here.
Several from here took in the ex-
cursions from Goderich to London,
on Tuesday. The guests are now
speedily arriving at Point Farm.
We are glad to say that Mrs Win
Strachan, from Sault St Marie,who �s
spending a few weeks with her par-
ents here, is recovering from her re-
cent illness. Haying here is almost
finished, it'is a very light crop
with moat farmers here. The mem-
bers of the i 0 G T are making ar-
rangements to hold gospel temper-
ance meetings on Sunday evening,
during August.
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Blyth
DEA'rii.—Great sorrow was expres-
sed over the death of Mrs D McGow-
an, which occurred at the residence
of her brother-in-law, Mr W McGow-
an, Wawanosh. Mrs McGowan
came from ber home in Rapid City
some menthe ago in ill health, suf-
fering from cancer, from which she
died on Monday night at 11 o'clock.
she sank very rapidly at the last. and
greet sympathy is felt for the be-
reaved hunt/and, who was unable to
reach here before her death. The
funeral, which took place on Wednes
day at 2 o'clock, was a large one.
NoTEs.—The walking club took a
jaunt out to Mr Floodya, on Thurs-
day evening lest. Mr Oase, of Rub-
inson, Little & Co, London, was in
town Thursday and Friday doing
business. Mr P Kelly attended the
funeral of the late county clerk,
Adamson, in Goderich,, on Monday.
A number of the I 0 G T of this
place, ,joined tbe Winghamites in a
picnic on Wednesday. The delight
of tbe small boy is the large bills
posted for the circus, billed for
Wingham on the 31st. Mr H Bnie,
of the Montreal Business college, is
home for the holidays. The 6th of
August is decided upon as our Civic
holiday, there is to be an excursion
to Sarnia, and it is expected most of
our citizens will take it in, the rate
is very low, $I.25 the round trip,
leaving here at 5.85 a m. Miss Mc-
Knight, of Stratford, is visiting
friends here. Miss Wallace returned
to her home in Goderich on Tuesday,
after a three months' sojourn in our
midst. Mr A Elder le building a
large addition to bis residence. Mrs
Hill and'Mrs Turner are the guests
of Mrs Wm McDowell. A union
picnic of the Methodist and Presby-
terians Sunday Schools will beheld
in Sloan's grove on Wednesday, the
29th, among' other attractions there
will be a foot ball match between
Ebenezer and Blyth, as of yore
plenty of good things, lots of flirting
and a general good time is expected.
Miss J McGee is home from Detroit
for a holiday. Mrs Shane and family
left Saturday for an extended visit
with friends in Michigan. Mr W
Moore and friend, of Toronto, came
on their bicyeles to visit friends in
Blyth and vicinity this week. Miss
Perkins, of Gorrie, paid her brother
a short visit last week. Mr R Milne
is preparing to build a fine double
_brick residence on his property on
Dinsley street. Dr Shaw and Mr G
D McTaggart, of Clinton, were in
town Sunday. Mr H Poulton has
recently purchased the house occu-
pied by Mr Rowell, from J S McKin-
non. Mr Wallace, of Wingham,
spent Sunday in town. Mr T Jack-
son, sr. of Clinton, was in town on
Tuesday- Miss L Floody arrived
home Tuesday evening, atter a two
weeks visit in Toronto. No Stand-
ard this week, his satanic majesty
and foreman are off for a holiday.
Business is rather quiet in town these
days, tl.e harvest is ready and the
farmerssare losing no time. A lawn
social in connection with the Metho-
diet church is talked off, to be held
at the residence of Mr N H Young,
in the near future. ,,
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lllullett.
HORSE KILLED.—Mr Robt Carter
of the 8th con., had the misfortune
to loose a horse on Monday; the horse
was running' about a field, and trip-
ped over some Iogs,breaking its neck.
ACCIDENT.—A colt belonging to
Mr Jas Cartwright met with a singular
accident the other day. Following
its dam to the stable, the colt caught
a hook of the harness in .its mouth,
and the presumption is that the mare
pulled away, and thus cut the colt's
mouth, which was torn as far back as
it could go.
NOTES.—The children of Mr Geo.
Scales have been quite ill lately from
the effects of poison ivy and measles,
but are getting better. Mr Thornton
Wallace, who has been away visiting
for the benefit of his health, has re-
turned, and we are sorry to learn that
he is not very much better. David
Tiplady finished cutting his fall
wheat last Saturday, and reports it a
good crop; he states that oats will
also be first-class. We are sorry to
hear of her serious illness of Mr G.
Noble, and hope he may quickly
recover. Miss Etta Cartwright is
away visiting friends in Dungannon
and elsewhere.
Stanley
NOT A SUccaes.--Not long since a
couple • of boys employed near the
lake shore, concluded they would go
and see the world on their own be-
half,and they struck out accordingly.
At Varna they bought a bottle of
spiritual retreshmentu and a box
of biscuits, and continued on
their way to Brucefield, where they
tried to get work, but failing this
they concluded :that the world was
larger than they thought it was and
they went back home.
PER6oNALS.—Mr John McGregor,
son of Mr Gregor McGregor, who has
lately been working in Chicago, is at
home, and intends to remain some
time. His sister Mrs Cameron is al-
so spending some time with her par-
ents. Her home is now in Walker-
ton, Bruce Co. Mr Thomas Butch -
art, teacher in Fingal, and wife, are
spending the vacation with bis par -
ante. Miss Jeanie Frazer is spend-
ing a few days with her sister Mrs J
Chapman.
NOTES.—Mrs Hugh McGregor, sr,,
while going out at the door, slipped
and sprained her ankle. Mr John
M cTavish, who bas been teaching in
St irling during the peat year,ia spend-
ing bis vacation at home. $e returns
to his work after the holidays. Mr
Frank Scott, son of Mr WmScott who
teaches in the village of Hastings, is
at home with his parents, for the
holidays. Misses J B and Margaret
Brown are having' 'a good time with
their aunt Mre D McEwen, The
earliest risers and the first into the
berry peach are sure to get the largest
and plumpest berries.
j ROBERT ti9.441318.Ptila?lial}ea'
t *1.*Q$ Year in advance
Wingham .
FsksiwELt,—Saturday last Miss
Susie Pettypiece left heti natiye town
for the western plains; she, went' by
boat, via Kincardine, live of her lady
friends accompained her to the above
town, in order to give her a parting
farewell, as she lett her own native
shores. Mies Pettypiece was an an
corppliehed young lady, and will be
greatly missed by many iu Wiugbam
and vicinity.
Gant To HER REWARD.—After a'
prolonged illness, Mos Bessie Thom.
son, of Zetland, paseed peacefully
away on Monday last, she was a
true, devoted christien, and her tong
illueas Wee borne by her with it spir•
it of christiau submission, and'wbile
her friends may drop a silent tear as
they look upon the vacant chair,
they have the assurance that she has
passed from this life to life eternal,
NEARLY DROWNED IN A CISTERN.
—On Friday of last week Mr and Mrs
Geo Ireland's little five year old girl
and her little brother of, three, were
playing about, they went over to a
neighbors and the dog went with
them. Mrs -Groyes, woo was up-
stairs, heard a screech and, on run-
ning out she saw the little girl and
dog watching the opening in the
covering of the cistern, which was
sufficient to let a pail through. She
just got there in time, it is thought,
to catch the child the second time
be came up. A considerable amount
of water flowed from tbelittle fellow's
mouth after he had been taken out,
but he soon recovered. [he parents
were almost overjoy d, and believe it
tobe providential, and the faithful
dog wagged his tail lied did not want
to leave the room that a teuing. The
girl. says that he went to take a drink
and slipped in head first.
A PLEASING EVENT.—One of -those
pleasing events which is the outcome
of true courtship, was witnessed in
the Methodist church here, on the
22nd, in the presence of a large as-
sembly. Tho occasion being the
marriage of Mr Edgar Bowles, an
enterprising young merchant of Or-
angeville, and Miss Rosa, eldest
daughter of J J Homuth, of this
place. The ceremony was perform-
ed by the Rev Mr Sellery. The groon1
was supported by the Rev Ed Pier.
son, B A, and Mr Wm Homuth, and
bride by Miss Bowles and Mies Shav-
er. The bride was attired in white
silk, trimmed with orange blossoms
and carrying a boquet of white roses.
Miss Bowles dressed in pink silk,
trimmed with lace and carrying a
boquet of pink roses. Miss Shaver
dressed in hellitrope cashmere, trim-
med with ribbon and lace to match,
with a boquet of yellow roses. The
church was beautifully decorated
with flowers. The presents were nu-
merous and costly, among them being
an eight hundred dollar Heintzman
piano. The young couple left by the
three train for London and Toronto,
and from there by boat passing down
the St Lawrence to Montreal. Their
many friends in Wingham join in
wishing Mr and Mrs Bowles prosper-
ity through life.
NOTES. -- The many Wingham
friends of Niles Mary 13essin will be
glad to learn that after a three years
absence, she intends paying them a
visit the coming week. The quarter-
ly tickets were renewed to the mem
hers of the Methodist church here,
last Sunday evening. We are glad
to hear that Tbos Friendship, who
was so dangerously ill last week, is
now -recovering. Mrs John Andrews,
of Kincardine, is the guest of Mrs
Bradwin this week. Mrs J A De-
Greise and son, of Cleveland, are
visiting at her sister's, Mrs Jos Brad -
win. Mr A E Bradwin, of Stratford,
spent this week with his parents in
town. The temperance picnic, on
Wednesday, the 22nd, in Mr Ben
Wilson's bush, was all that could be
desired, and the managers deserve
credit for the enjoyable amusements
theyfurnished for the
day. Mr Wm
Loyd, who was visiting friends in
Michigan for a couple of weeks, re-
turned home last week. We are
pleased to see Mr Jeffery and wife, of
Londesboro, in town this week. Mrs
Jeffery and her sister, from Cleve-
land, are visiting friends in Wingham
and vicinity this week. Mrs Thom-
son, of Dungannon, was the guest of
Mrs R Green last week. On Friday
of last week,Mr McCharles, of Ripely,
otrhis return from British Columbia,
where he had been for three months,
stopped in Wingham for several
hours; he gives a poor account of that
country. Mr Harry Kerr is having
a cellar and place for furnace built
under his two story cottage. The
prayer meeting in the Methodist
church on Wednesday evening, was
well attended; the interest in these
meetings is increasing and much
good is hoped to be the outcome of
these services. The Wingham Tem-
perance hall company are having
their hall reshingled, they have it
fitted np in first class style,and much
credit is due to the committee for the
way in which they have managed the
work. The plum trees are so heavily
loaded with fruit that they will have
to be propped to keep them from break-
ing down. The Salvation Army
commenced their camp meeting on
the 23rd, which is to last for ten days.
Summerhill.
NoTEs.--Mr J 5 Miller wears a
smile as big hs the side of a barn, and
no one needs to ask the reason why
only they say hp would rather it had
been—well, it's a girl, anyhow.
Mr Jennings. a student from Huron
College is supplying the place of Rev
L. W. Deihl during the latter's at-
tendance at the school at Grimsby
Ont. The farmers are busily engaged
in cutting their fall Wheat; it prom-
ises to yield an excellent, sample.,
Berry-picki g is the order ache day;
the prices of berries range from 4 to
10. cents per pound.
Additional Local bars.
LOCAL 70TICBB
Another lot of those 'Woman's, lfid
Button Boots at 75c per pair, James.
Tetitchell„ Clinton.
Mara & Co, having bought out the
stook of Mr John Robinson, will clean
it out at low prices.
Sn see HAENEss is our apeoialty, and
*e offer some fine Pets very cheap.—
JOHNSON & ARMOUR.
lie. E Cash for Eggs at .I- W.
's fig Emporium, next
to New Era office
18 pounds of granulated
sugar for one dollar cash, at
Mc1Iurr.ay& Wiltse's•
Wanted, — Cherries, Black Cur-
rants, eto. Highest Dash price paid for
Butter & Eggs. CANTELON BRop.
Tuition' in Piano
Mies HALLIE Comae, Toronto Conser-
vatory of Music, certificate in Piano
Harmony and introductory Theory, is
prepared to take a limited number of
pupils.
Hnr,in Medical Association.
The quarterly meeting of the tur-
on Medical Association was held in
the YMCA building, Seaforth, last
week. There were about thirty
members in attendance. Drs Roes
and McKenzie, of Toronto, were also
present. The following very inter -
eating program was represented:—
Dr
epresented:—Dr McLaughlin read a paper on
Sciatica. Dr McKenzie, of Toronto,
who is a specialist on Orthopedic
surgery, took up the general treat-
ment of club foot, spinal curvature
and hip joint disease, Illustrating
his methods of treatment on the
cases p'resented at the associat'on.
Dr Taylor showed a case the diag-
nosis of which was obscure. Dr
Gunn shewed some pathological spec•
imens of stone, &c. Dr Ross, of To-
ronto, described the operation of
hysterectomy and shewed several
specimens of tumor. He also de-
scribed the operation for intettinal
anastomosis shewing specimena from
the intestines of dogs operated on.
Dr Milne shewed a case of multiple
neuretie arms being chiefly affected.
Dr Holmes had a case of acute polio
myeleties,the disease being confined to
one arm. Dr Gunn had a case of tum-•
or of the brain. Dr Amos spewed a
case of rheumatoid " arthretis. Dr
Woods read a report of casea of
erysipelas in children, which were
rather unique in character. A vote
of thanks was tendered Drs Ross and
McKenzie for their valuable assist-
ance at the meeting, and they were
made honorary members of the As-
sociation. The following resolution
was passed by the association regard-
ing the removal of Dr Sloan, of Blyth;
from our midst. We, the members
of the Huron Medical Association,
take this opportunity of expressing
the high -esteem in which Dr W
Sloan, of Blytb, was held by this
Association, he having been a resi-
dent of the county for many years,
and one of the most active members
of the society. And also of expressing
our reget at his removal from our
midst. We also extend to him our
best wishes for his future euccess.
DEATH.—Mrs Potts, who died on
Friday evening, was one of the old-
est residents of this place, and one
of the very early settlers in the
county. Born in the county of Haat-
ings, she came west with her husband
in 1857, they settling on lot 1, con 1,
Stanley. Atter a residence here for a
number of years, when all the hard-
ships of pioneer life were bravely
borne, the family moved to Clinton,
where she has continued to reside
ever since. She• was an unusually
intelligent woman; the family orig-
nally belonging to the Society of
Friends, but being strongly devoted
to the Bible Christian church, in its
early was1 ordained
as a
days
local preacher, andu office that was by
no means honorary in her case, as
she occasionally filled the pulpit,
and preached an acceptable sermon,
there being numbers here still who
remember her ministrations. Por
the last seven years she has been an
invalid, having also lost her eyesight
for the last four, but her spiritual
perception was bright and clear, and
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Alfred McKown, she peacefully pass-
ed to rest. She leaves four sons,
(only one now residing here) and
three daughters, the latter being Mrs
McKown, of town; Mrs Mitchell, of
Ypsilanti, Mich, and Mrs Sluff, of
Detroit.
BACK VISITING—Mr Louis Thorne,
a' former Hnronian, and if we mis-
take
istake not, a native of Exeter, but now
a real estate agent at Los Angelos,
Cal, was in town this week. He
and his wife had come over on a
visit to old friends, and his baggage
going astray, he found it necessary to
come here, where it was located.
Mr Thorne has done well in the
west, and has not the faintest inten-
tion of settling down in Ontario
again, although he admits that soci-
ally and moral ly it is ahead of the
States, but in push and enterprise
the latter is far in advance. When
in Huron, Mr Thorne was well
known as an active and influential
workor for the Conservative party,
but he volunteered the information
that if he ever did come back to
Canada tolive,hissupped would go to
the Liberal party, and being asked
his reasons therefore, he stated that
the trade question was one in particu-
lar. He had studied the matter dur•
ing his absence, and was thoroughly
convinced that free _trade was the
best for any country, and particul-
arly so for one situated as Canada is.
Mr Thorne looks well, speaks 'glow-
ingly of the wonderful possibilities of
the Golden State, and hopes the day
is not faro distant when at least the
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PERSDN&J
14#ra T Odium, of 1lrantfun
ho4ne op a, visit.
Mtt E Floody and (Amity. o
rent°, are: visiting friends here.
Mia Bruce, and children, bare.!t
on. a visit. to filerds lir Uetrpit.
J King, of Winghain, formerly"
town, was, in Clinton Satur;iay sa
Miss Lillie hillier, Princess $t,,Is•..
tnjoying a month's holidays 'sit fit •
Marys,
Misses M and bl Cooper, orroroa
Bo, are visiting their cuusine 'ea
ert street.
The Misses Mamie Young aad.
Chariote Barge, spent the last week
with friends in Goderich. •
Miss Lyuns, of Dundee, who bag
been vieiting her sister," Mrs H Fos-
ter, returned home this week- ,
Miss M L Walsh, of Boston, is'
spending her vacation at the /84
-
donee of her parents, of the London ;,'
road. -
Mrs Johnston of Goderich (termer,.
ly. Mies. Cooper of town)ia thin week
renewing old acquaintanances,;.
Clinton.
Mr John Ross, jr., of East Wawa,
nosh. who has been attending; the St.
Catherines Collegiate Institute, was
in town' on Tuesday on his way home'.
Mrs Shantz (Miss Tena Gilchrist) ss -
of
Oregon, was here last week ;on.a,
visit to her relatives, she has changed
considerally in a twelve years' iiia-
;Hence.
Mr Henry Cole, of Escanaba., <Y
Mich, (eldest son of Mr H Cole) and'
family are here on a visit. It was
25 years since the father and son had
seen each other. ,
Mr and Mrs E W Burley are spend
ing their holidays at their old ,home
at 'Cressy county, Prince Edward,;
and will enjoy some good -boating
and fishing on the beautiful Bay of.
Quin te.
Mrs 5 Copp and her daughter left
here on Tuesday, on a visit to fri:ende
in St Thomas, Dak. The daughter
has been in delicate health for some
time, but under good medical treat-'
ment has improved very much..
Mrs W Cudmore and Mrs George
Taylor, of Kippen, left here on .%
Wedgesday for Liverpool, where their
husbefids are at present. Theywere
booked through on the Allan Linc
by A 0 Pattison.
Church Notes.
Ou Sunday evening next Rey Mr
Couch will preach in Ontario street'
ch urob ,
It is likely that the Rev J D '14P
Kinnon and Rev MrOsborne,will ex-
change pulpits on Sunday next.
Garden Social at the grounds of
Messrs Irwin, Jackson and Straith.;
last (Thursday) evening.
The Rey Fenwick W Stowe, M A,
Vicar of Aysgartl, Yorkshire, Feng,
will preach in St Paul's next Suuday
evening.
On Sunday, Aug 2nd, quarterly
meeting services will be held in both.
the Rattenbury and Ontario street, :.
churches. In the morning Conduct
tor Snider will preach in Ontario Se.
church, and in the evening in. Rat •
tenbury street church. -•
There was a good attendance at
the lawn social, held on the grounds
of Mayor Doherty, last Friday even-
ing,
under the auspices of the Mis-
sion Band. The gg,r�ounds were lit up,
with chinese lantdens; the,GodericIt
String Band lent its assistance to the
pleasure of the evening. The- pro-
ceeds were abut $30.
The picnic of Rattenbury St S Ef,
held at Kippin, on Tuesday, was"
evidently well enjoyed by all who
participated therein. The attend-
ance was not as large as on previous.,
occasions, bet nothing whatever was
lacking to lnake the occasion pleas-
ant and the scholars were enthusi-
astic t
astir in their praise of the good time,
they had.
LEcrune.—Conductor Snider wit
deliver a Lecture in the Town Hall'
on the evening of Monday, Angus,
3rd, entitled " Life on the rail" ort
people you meet. It is - humorous,
practical,pathetie- religious,and higl;r-
ly entertaining, being ,he result of"
personal observations and convictions.--
The lecture is given under the 'ass- '
pices of the Epworth League of
Christian Eifdeavor of Rattenbury St,.
Church, and at the low admission fee
of 15 and'25cents there should be a
full house.
Mr B Cole has moved into a brick
cottage on Princess St, owned by Mr
Brewer.
BICYCLISTS,—A meeting was held
in. Cooper's hall, on Saturday eyens
ing, for the purpose of forming a
Bicycle club in town; there are about
15 wheels in town and the riders
were well represented. Mr Wilmot
was called to the chair and after a
fewlremarks the club was formed, to
be known as the Clinton Bicycle
Club as follows, Pres, N Wilmot;
Vide Pres, M Cantelon, Capt, Chas
Cooper; Sec Treaa, J P Doherty.
The President on taking the chair
made a neat' speech, wherein he
thanked the boys for the honor con-
ferred on him, and'also,thade a few °
advisory remarks to the committee'
about to be appointed, to draft rules
and bylaws, in which he urged on
them the necessity of putting down
Sunday riding and any ungentieman.
ly conduct, a 'Iso the necessity ofrcare
insting and passings testas, afitd:
thought it better if the club would
discountenance treating While out
together. The Pres and See and ATT,
Cooper were appointed a comnsittee
after which the meeting adjourned
to meet again et the call of the free.
Mr M Cantelon las purchased It
Brantford safety. Mr John Ken,
nedy hats bought A Seeley's high
wheel.
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