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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-07-24, Page 1firs *IWE11'1X0URT33VOL 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. 1 • 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. ,, •► 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 f Additional local news will be found" commercii4l. ,barriers between . the via another page. Dominion and States will be removed. • b 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. •