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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-07-31, Page 1• TWENHYOURTBPOL ht' Whole Number 1320 CLINTON, ur Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS ' From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township. ACCIDENT.—The other day while tar R Glidden, assisted by E Levis, were cleaning out a 74 foot well on tbe.farm of Mr W Wise, Mr Glid- den he'd a narrow escape from what might have been a serious accident. He was about 20 feet down holding on the rope that had the bucket at- tached, when the latter caught on an obstruction and broke the rope; for- , tunately he retained his hold on the rope above, and managed to secure a foothold without injury. NOTES.—It is currently reported that a prominent young man, of the Bayfield line, who does not live morel than two miles from town, has be- come so convinced of the benefits thereof that he will shortly have a • parte on his own farm. Mies Eva Jenkins, teacher at Benmiller, and Miss Clara are visiting at Mr Levi Trick's. Mr W H Ellintehas taken • the contract of building the stone- work under the driving shed ot Mr Wm Coles, and has commenced oper- ations. Mr John Deaves who has been on the sick list, has fully recov- ered. Miss M Sheppard, of Goderich, is visiting at Mr John Middleton's. Stephen. HANGED HIMSELF.—About six o'clock Saturday evening August Kading, a well-to-do farmer of the 22nd con. Stephen, who has been suffering from the results of a severe beating on the let inst., was found in the granary of his barn banging from the rafters, with life quite extinct. Op. July 1st, Mr Kading spent the day at Grand Bend, and returning home in the evening was informed by his neighbor, Carl Brinker, that hie bull had strayed into his (Brinker's) field, and requested to go and take it out. Mr Kading went to take his bull home, and, getting into a dispute over the bad condition of Brinker's fence, it is alleged that Brinker, who is a much younger man than Kading was, gave him a severe beating and left him in an unconscious condition. Mr Kading in the -course of an hour or so recovered himself sufficiently to return to his home, where he bad since been confined to his bed under the care of a doctor. It is thought that Mr Kading's mind was some- what disordered by the severe beating which he had received, as he appear- ed to be in a continual dread of further violence at the hands of his Hallett. A COMING EVENT.—Invitations are out for an event that has been expect- ed for some time, being the intended marriage of Mr Henry W Kelly, of Blyth, late of this township, to Miss Aggie Brown, daughter of Mr John Brown, of the 12th con. The con- tracting parties are both well known, high up in public favor and esteem, and nothing but good wishes are ex- tended them by all. The event is fixed for the 5th of August. A LEGACY.—We are credibly in- formed that through the death her father, Mr Rogers, of Toronto, Mrs D McGregor, jr, of this township, comes into possession of a very com- fortable legacy that is represented by five figures. SOK Summerhill. NOTES. --The Misses Pearson, of Chesley, Ont, are visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr G M Kilty was on the sick list for a few days, but is about all right again. Mr B J Tom• lineon has again made his appear- ance in this locality; dame rumor says this is -the centre of attraction so far as he is. concerned. Mrs W J McBrien is at present ill, but we hope soon to hear of her recovery. - Exeter. PECULIAR PulSoNING CAGE.—The 3-year•old daughter of John Hey- wood, of Exeter North, had been out playing with the other children in the garden and underneath the apple trees, and bad eaten a quantity of' the fruit which had falleu underneath the trees. Now the potatoes have been planted here too, and but a short time ago they had been sprin- kled with Paris green. The.belief is that the apples were ling under- neath the leayes of potatoes and that the fluid had fallen upon them, and the child partook of the poisoned fruit, which caused its death. former assailant. and this state o mind finally resulted in the sad oc- currence of Saturday. On Thursday hist ••Mr Kading instructed Lawyer Collins, of Exeter,to take proceedings against Brinker for the assault, and the tact of the death of Kading is no assurance that action will be stay- ed. It is more probable that the case will be proceeded with, only under a different head. NOTES.—Flax pulling is the order of the day. A Dime Museum held their show on Maine Street, on Sat- urday evening last. They did not have a very large auditory as the people are tired of such shows. Conductor Snyder, of the L H & B R, will give a lecture in Maine Street Methodist Church, on the evening of August the 4th, on Railroading and the people we meet. A large number from this place, visited Grand Bend this week. Mr J B Watson, of 5c. Mary's, gave an oration on the i, le and Times of the late Sir John Mc- Donald, in the opera house on Fri- day evening. Thele was a fair audi- ence of both sides of politics in at- tendance, and all were well plesed with the lecture. Blyth LACROSsE MATCH.—Great interest was manifested in a game of lacrosse, played in the dark here on Monday, between Teeswater and Blyth. The band was in attendance and a goodly number of citizens, the fair sex being well represented. The gameevhich was very exciting all through, lasted about two hours, and resulted in a draw, neither side making a goal. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday ev- ening the ladies of Trinity Church Woman's Guild met at the Rectory and presented Mrs Racey with a handsome silver cup and saucer, ac• compained by an address, as a little token of remembrance, and to show their .appreciation of her unselfish , and generous nature. Rev Mr Racey preached on Sunday here for the Stanley last time two excellent sermons. The Miss Janet Mustard, along with family leave this week for Belmont, Mr Alex Forsythe, of Tuckernnith, where Mr Racey has been appointed left last week for a trip to Scotland. Rector. Mre Thomas R Butchart, of Fin- PoIsoNING.—Almost a fatal poison gal, and Mise Inglis, of Aylmer, lett ing case occurred here on Wednes- their friends here on Monday, to vis- day, when the little two year old it friends in Aylmer. son of Mr W fel McElroy came near Misses Norma and Mabel Calland- losing his life: While preparing tea Mrs McElroe' had occasion to go to er, of London, and Miss Ida McLel- the cellar the little fellow following, Ian, of Clinton, are spending their and although but a few minutes there y, likdays with their aunt, Mrs Walter it is supposed he' had got some ` 6,t,. strychnine, which had been set there "ianie Gilmour is spending a for mice, as soon as he came up he ong friends in the breezy asked for a drink and appeared to be eld. very thirsty; he shortly after went wheat is well filled into convulsions, medical aid was ing rapidly housed. summoned nod every means used, which had the desired effect of soon bringing the little fellow around. PERSONALS. — Miss Hattie and Carrie Fitton, left on Saturday last for Hamilton, where they intend to. spend their holidays. Mrs J Davis, of Wingham. is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Pratt Fisher. Mr. Luke S Popplestone, lof this place and Mrs Charles Baley, of London, returned on Saturday last from Lake Scnith• where they have been camp - or a few days. Miss Manes, of Parkhill, was the guest of Miss Clare, Dorsey, of this place, the latter part of last week. Mrs N Peterson, of this place is visiting at Hyde Parr, tor a few days. Mr J Wescott, agent for the Stone & Wellington Nursery, Toronto, left on Monday last for Blyth, where he intends to remain for some time canvassing Blyth and vicinity for that well known firm. Mr George Smallacombe, of Dundee, returnedto town last week, where he will remain in the future. Mrs Phoebe Sweet, George Easterbrook and wife,mlte the guests of Mrs James Hill, Crediton. ONT., JULY 31, 1891. Breezy -- BAYFIELD, What a Wide -Awake Correspondent sees and hear Mies Carrie Briegel, of Louisville, elected men of a nomadic disposition, Kentucky, who has• been visiting at should be discouraged when they the residence of her uncle, Mr O4as I find themselves deserted after a few wee ' menthe by a member whose ostensible Symons for some time, left this for Goderich. She will be much missed by her Bayfield friends. STUDENTS —Though a little late it may be of interest to some of our readers to know that the following from Bayfield successfully passed the entrance examination:—Hilda Moore - house, Lizzie Ferguson,Lottie Marks, Laura Thibadeau and Malcolm Whid• don. Mr Baker's excellent qualities as teacher, when set to work on sus- ceptible material, is always sure of abundant success. fewer villageu`.: Calm and is nliykr Spring crop-, especially oats, are looking remarkably well and pro- mise an abundant yield. Belgrave NOTES. — Our Sabbath Schools 1 must not forget the excursion to Goderich on the llth inst, cheap fare, good summer resort, let all the schools turn out in force and enjoy themselves on,that day;seeband bills. Mrs Tuffts is better, being able to move round again. Wheat is heavy this year, the heads are well filled through the straw cis a little short. Mrs B Wray is still confined to her bed, sometimes better and again a little worse; we hope she will recover. -NoPEs.—A very pleasant time was spent at a meeting of the Epworth League, on Tuesday evening in the Methodist church, when the young people presented the church with a splendid Comhunion Service; the basement was tastefully arranged and decorated, and a very sociable even- ing was spent. The union Sunday School picnic, on Wednesday, was as usual a great success, both liveries ran carriages to the grove; an im• manse crowd assembled and all seem- ed to heartily enjoy themselves. A number of our citizens intend taking in the circus in Wingham on Friday. Cards are out for a wedding next week, one of Blyth's bachelors. Mrs J M Hamilton and daughter lett on Tuesday a m to visit friends in De- troit and other places. Mr Tweedle, of Seaforth, was the guest of Dr Fer- guson this week. Mr McKellar and wife are at present visiting friends in Strathroy. Mr Jameson, of St Thom- as, is visiting friends here. Mr E Watson shipped some fine cattle to Montreal on Friday. J P Conroy, of Toronto, was in town on Friday. Rev J F Parke and wife, of Listowell, were the guests of Mrs Carder this week; Rev Mr Parke assisted with services in Trinity church on Sun- day. Two Frenchmen and a bear invaded our town on Saturday, caus- ing considerable commotion; the same old song and bear dance was indulged in, much to the amusement of the young folk. Miss M McKel- lar, who has been away for a long time visiting friends in Sarnia and other places returned home last week. Mr !luncan McKellar, who has been laid up with typhoid fever, is on the mend and we hope to soon see him out again. J Carter arrived home from Calgary, on Tuesday morning. On Thursday evening the members of the A 0 U W, of Blyth, Belgrave and Manchester lodges, met here and presented the Rev Mr Racey with an address, expressing re sero g their sorrow at his departure, coupled with kind wishes for success and happi- nese ' is nev4 field of labor. Mrs Gra • '. id daughter, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town, the guests of Mrs N HYoung. Will Robertson,of Clinton, was in town Monday. CORRECTION.—An erroneous re- port has been circulated through the 1 columns of the Toronto evils con- cerning the drowning of a boy,which was said to have occurred here. The fact is that a boy was drowned at the Grand Bend 18lmiles distant, but we suppose that since Bayfield is the nearest point of any note it was quite natural to attribute the accident to this place. ALMOST SERIOUS.—At mail time on Monday evening Mrs Maneer, of town, went down street leaving her four-year-old child alone in the house On her return else found part of the house in flames and the little boy also. It was also her timely return which saved the child's life and the building. It appears that he having got hold of the match box set fire to some Wood near by. Londesboro. NEW DAM—One of the executors for the Huber estate was here this week negotiating for the construction of a new dam at the Londesboro Roll- er Mills the old one being somewhat damaged. TALL CORN—Geo Newton grew in his garden a stalk of S.S. corn which measured 8 feet 9 inches -.high, and 3"k inches around the stalk at the butt, it being less than two months from the time the seed was sown till mea- sured. • LEAVING—It is expected that Rev Mr Ramsay to going to leave here by accepting the call from Mt. Forest. The congregation will be sorry to loose him, as he has given good sat- isfaction. • UNFeie—It is very misleading for Mr Weymouth to publicly accuse Londesboro women of misconduct on his premises, and not mention who. If he knows he should openly accuse them, and not have suspicion rest on those not guilty, for at present we are positive that innocent parties are thought guilty. TEMPLARS—The following officers were elected on Tuesday night last in the I.O.G.T. Lodge No. 317:— C.T.—Bond Lawrason V.C.T- Miss M A Gee S.J,T—W Cuningham Sec --Miss J Woodman As.S—Geo Williams F.S—Chas Manning Treae—Miss A Crisp Chap—H. Modeland M—H Heslop D.M—Miss C Haggit G—E Shobbrook S—D Eidt Organist—Miss E Callander P.C.T—James Stevens durability was heralded as a most powerful reason for election. - NoTEs.—The temperance picnic to be held here last week was a fizzle - the lodges failed to show • up except ing a few from Goderich and our own little band. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed with in St Andrew's church last Sabbath; there were nine new members, two by pro- fession of faith and seven by certifi cates from other congregations. The - family of our postmaster, together with his daughter, Mrs Scrimigour,of Montreal and her family, have been camping at Grand Bend for some time. Mrs Vawter and child. of Oberlin, Kansas, are at present the guests of her father Mr T. J. Marks. Mrs R. Kilgour and daughtcr,of Lon- don, are spending some weeks in re- cruiting by the lake, as the guests of Mrs H. F. Edwards. Holy Com- munion was held in Trinity ,church last Sabbath when the Rev- E. A. Hall, of Bervie, dispensed • sacrament and preached to an appreciative con- gregation; Rev Stringer occupied the Berve pulpit. '1 e two -masted schooner, Louise, making for up the Lakes, was compelled to run in here last week under stress of weather. Mr Wm Whiddon has put a story to his house, which is greatly improved thereby. Mr George Elliott hasbeen visiting at his home at the Albion Hotel. On August 17th the Forest City bicycle club are expected to pass through town. Mrs Dr Duncan and family, of Toronto are the guests of Miss Duncan; the Doctor was in town for a few days but was compelled to return last Tuesday. Miss Stewart, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs Dr Stanbury, at present. Miss Gil- mour, df Stanley, has been renewing her old friendships here. Mrs Brier ly, of London, who, with the Miss Brierly, has been here for some time was visited this week by her son, the brilliant editor of the St Thomas Journal. Mrs Horne and family, of Stratford, have rented the beautiful cottage in connection with the Queens Hotel and are enjayingthemseives by the lake. On Saturday last a water- spout was seen on the lake; those who saw it say it was a grand and fearful sight to behold it travelling past at a terrible rate. Mr Wm Sellars, of Sault St Marie, has been home for a short visit. SUCCESS.—Mr J W Cook is making great progress at the photo gallery. He has had the building repainted lately and is making things look quite fresh. His pictures are well 'taken, the tin types being specially praiseworthy. Any of the visitors or others wishing photos of the hotels or beautiful scenery around here, ought to call on our pushing young artist at their earliest convenience. Colborne. NOTES, --N D Morrish, returned to the Soo last week after spending a short time at home. Quarterly ser- vice will be conducted in Benmiler, M C, next morning by Rev Mr eStelby. Last week, one of William rbeagan's horses took inflamation and by all available means, he was unable to save the horse. Wm is having bad luck as this is the second horse he has lost this summer. Mies Lucy and Nettie Stevens, were last week the guests of Mrs T Mitchell. Mr R Steinback, of Zurich, was he guest of Mr H Morrish, last week. St. Helens. Novas.—Haying is through and wvest has commenced. Weather is ry favorable, just enough rain to esh everything. Miss Anderson left for an extended visit in Fer- Mrs Pritchord and her sister. Crostie of Forest, are visiting at oma of their father Mr John frostie. Mr John Rutherford met with an accident by falling off his mower, but we hope not seriously. Miss Gordon, of Toronto, is visiting at her uncle's Mr John Gordon's. Mrs Began, of Luc know , paid id a visit to Miss Curran, last week. Mrs Thee Todd, and Miss Todd left on Tuesday, for a trip up the Lakes. Five out of the seven candidates who tried the Entrance Examination were success- ful, Btse•bell• is quiet again, all the boys being ettgaged at the harvest. b •-. ll RO$ER'.f t•IO;aMEr�,Ptal?Ilshok' 1 *I,50a year l7lpQvepGer ^ Church with is number of their Weeds from town, accogi hied by a large number of their friends from Rattenbury St Church, went out for a sail on the steamer Orcadia on Tuesday evening. Tho night was all that could he desired ,and all enjoyed themselves very much. Miss Hap- ten of Stratford is visiting at,Vau- ater's ` Quebec est. Mrs Bisett, of Cornwall, is visiting in town present. Mr J W Pearen, of Brantford, form- erly of this town, is visiting J W Vanatter at present. A new sewer is being put down from the Court House. Mrs Dan McLeod has had her house newly painted also her fence. Mrs Dunlop and family are visiting friends in Kincardine. Rev E A Fear was in town this week. W Vivian is visiting under the parental roof on West St. Miss E A Addison is visiting friends in Seaforth A new side walk hate been laid down on West St, Hamilton St, and one is in course of construction on Kingston St. Mr John Reid is this week attending the Orange council at Kingston. He is accompanied by Mrs Reid who is visiting her son there. HABBoR NOTES.—The Supply boat " Canada " delivered supplies here last week. The schooner,"Pin9tore" started on her first trip this season on Friday last, the objective point being Port Frank, The Schr " Kelfage" arrived last weer with a cargo of coal for P McEwan. She sailed spin on Sunday evening for Grand Valley. The war canoe built by Mr Jas Wilk inson, was launched on Monday evening. After the launching some 21 paddles were used in a trial trip. It goes nicely, and although only 21 in it on the occasion, there is room for 45. On Tuesday evening a party went over to Point Farm in it. CIVIC HOLIDAY. --Bayfield must have another civic holiday, the one last year was such a success;it is being agitated to have it on Aug 6th when all the surrounding places having this so they would all assemble in Bayfield for the day, and also to have a grand union Sunday School picnic in Mr T. Jewett's grove, we believd Mr Jewett is always pleased to see a happy crowd on his premises. The following registered at the different hotels lately:—River Hotel, Misses McPherson and Fuller, Mrs Buckingham and daughter, Mrs Fisher and four children of Stra ford, Miss McWhinney, London, Ferran and family, Misses Dolly and Dot and Master Glen Fair of Clinton, for the day. Commercial Hotel, Mrs Geo H Palmer and two children, Misses Mamie Chambers, Austin, Helen Austin Sullivan, Nellie Sulli- van, and Misses McGrath, and Mr Crawley, of Detroit, Mrs Chesney and son, of • Seaforth, Rev Mr Panthon, wife and daughter, of Stratford. Queens Hotel, Mr and Mrs T. O. Kemp, Miss May Kemp, Masters Kenny, Robbie and Beverly Kemp, Mrs M. Y. McLean, Miss Sunbelt McLean, Messrs John and Keith McLean, Masters Arthur and Robert- son McLean; Mrs Slater, Ross Slater, Mrs Hoffman, Percy Hoffman, Misses Anna and Ella Smith, from Seaforth, Mrs Horne, and two children, of Stratford. NOTES—Mrs Ouimette is suffering with a severe attack of neuralgia.— James Woodman; who has been sick for a long time, is not improving much, but has been rather worse the last few days. H. Ball and Joseph Riley left for Dakota on Tuesday, going by boat from Goderich. The majority of the farmers around here claim that this is the best harvest reaped around here for 12 years, this is a vast difference in the accounts of the last mouth. Mr 5 Woodman is the first about here to cut spring grain, he" shaving cut come date on Monday. F. Yungblut starts thresh- ing on Monday. R. Wallace again takes the situation with W Murphy as engineer for the threshing season. S. S. ASSOCIATION — The twelfth quarterly meeting of the Stanley,Hvy and Tuckersmith Sabbath School As- sociation, was held in Bayfield, on Tuesday, July 21st. A (though some of the speakers expected failed to put in an appearance, a fair attendance of delegates was present, and an inter- esting and profitable time was enjoy- ed. The Rey. A. Thibadeau, of Bay- field, introduced the subject "flow can the Sabbath School best aid the cause of temperance?" In the course of his remarks he showed that by teaching the truth's of God's word, and instilling into the minds of the young, correct temperance principles, a great amount of good would be ac- complished. A general discussion on S.S. work was entered into with con- siderable animation and vigor by a number of those present. "The Su- perintendent's duties in and out of the S.S." were briefly but clearly outlined by Mr John Whiddon, Bayfield. The keeping of good order, seeing that each class is provided with a suitable teacher, heartily sympathizing with teachers and scholars in their work, and being punctual, earnest and de- voted in°all his labors, were stated as some of the duties incumbent upon the efficient Superintendent. The children were ably addressed by Mr Fotheringham, and Rev. J. H. Simp- son, of Brucefield. The latter gentle- man held the undivided attention ot the little folk, while he impressed upon their minds a number of very important practical lessens. Mr.I.O. Stringer, of Bayfield,in an instructive address, discussed the subject "Why do the older scholars leave the S. S„ and how may they be retained?" The queseion drawer was taken charge of by Rev. J. H. Simplon, and he dis- charged that duty very satisfactorily. In the absence of Rev. W. Casson, of Seaforth, the topic, "Teacher and Class," was introduced by Rev. S. A. Carriere, of Grand Bend, and the Rev. J. H. Simpson, of Brucefield. Both gentlemen gave good practical ad- dresses on the subject. The Rev. J. W. Shiltoo, B. A., of Clinton, not being present, Mr. Borland, a student of Knox College, delivered a short ad- dress on "What amusements are suit- able for Sabbath Schools?" which provoked an interesting and instruct- ive discussion, The Rev. R. Hender- son, pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Bayfield, occupied the chair, and the proceedings of the convention were enlivened by excellent music, sup- plied by the Union Choir, Bayfield. The next meeting is to be held in Hensall. Regret was expressed at the absence of Mr W. Bell, Secretary, on account of sickness in his family, and the president was instructed to con- vey to MrBell, the heartfelt sympathy of the Association, in his trouble, af• fliction and sorrow. ing noonhour, and wished to Bee a' young gentleman who 'is' expedad shortly to be adhl►itted as a, ?nenab& of that family. circle. How dear the memory of the eagle And joys for ns in store,. When uncle Sam's. domain you leave I'll v✓ed thee on Canadian shore. NOTES. -,-In the absence of that Teo' S Sellery, who conducted the quart* erly service in Londesboro, last Suns day, Mr McBain occupied the pulpit, in the Methodist church here, morel* ing and evening. Mrs Norman Mee,, Leod, of Toronto, is the guest of gra John Balpenuy this week. On Wed- nesday 'evening last, the Bluevale, and Wingham boys played a game of - foot ball, Bluevale won by making one goal. On Friday, the 3lst,, John Robinson's circus ° will be ex- hibited in "town. LIVELY.—Mr Thomas Robertson, _•' an enterprising business man of Glasgow, Scotland, speaks in glowing' terms of the wide awake condition ox Wingham. He is much pleased with the pleasant street, so quiet and, peaceful, while so near to these quiet.:. -1 spots are to be found hives of indus try. Among other establishments he. visited the furniture factory of Messrs: Gilchrist, Green & Co, on Victoria' street, and was very much pleased;''a with the styles of work turned out, . and the systematic method of pro- cedure. He observed with interest the whole prodiedinge, from the hauling of logs in at one end to the packing of finished goods ready for shippine at the other. He pronounc- es Wingham a live town, and ex' pects to hear of great things from '+ us. He is a guest of Rev MrWatson, for whom he preached an excellent., discourse on Sabbath morning, July the 26th. His brother from Mont real also expresses himself much pleased with the place and people. Holmesville. SERVICES.—The quarterly meet- ing services of Holmesville Metho- dist church will be held on Sunday next, and the services promise to be more than usually interesting and profitable. The preaching service will commence at 10 a m, to be con- ducted by the pastor, after which the sacrament will be administered. At 2.30 p m, a special service will be held, when Conductor • Snider will preach, giving by special request his conversion sermon. At the close of the sermon a fellowship meeting will be held. A silver collection will be taken at the door, in the afternoon service. The usual evening service will be withdrawn, so that those who wish to hear the Conductor again in the evening may do so, as he preaches in Rattenbury St church, Clinton, that evening. NOTES — Miss Hattie Pickard is again in our village. Mr John Hold- esworth now drives a peddling rig; that's right, John, never be above earning an honest livelihood. Mr J Carter, formerly of this place, is here on a short visit. It has been decid- ed to hold the Methodist tea meeting on or about the usual time, viz, in October; Rev. W. McDonagh is to be invited to preach on the occasion.— It is reported that one or two of our young men may shortly leave the neighborhood, for a time at least.— We are glad to see all the members of the Methodist choir back in their places. From another corrospondeut. WHAT OTHERS SAY.—Mr W T Motz, son of the editor of the Berlin Journal, together with a fellow student of Toronto University, paid our village a flying visit a short time ago. They were on their way for a trip up the Lakes, reporting their impression of the places visited in the Journal of the 16th inst., appears an account of their vieit to Bayfield, As it is of course in German, we here submit a translatian ot some of it. After speaking of the beautiful loca- tion he says:—Bayfield is a favorite resort, which is much visited during the summer season. Picnic parties from the neighboring towns and country, come her and many visitors from the United States and Canada ere stopping at the hotels. Fishing is carried on this year much more than formerly, which adds to the life of the place. The surrounding coun- try contain many beautiful farms. The land is rich and fertile and keeps the inhabitants in good circumstances. This year the prospect is not as good thdligh somewhat better than in the County of Waterloo." COMMENDABLE FAITHFULNESS OF A FRAGMENTARY COUNCIL. -Itis the same old story every summer. The zeal which that unjust body, our city council, commenced the duties of the year and then recoile as the election cries are no longer required, is,to say the least, characteristic. There is, it may be, a plausible excuse this year as the conncil is composed to some extent of exceedingly bashful young men, who would not for the world have their names brought conspicu- ously before the host of seemingly attractive ladies of the hotels. But though not desirous of exhibiting their latent faculties of statesmen and municipal directors during the day, when men might applaud and ladies admire, our youthful aldermen strive to attend to the bucolic occupation with which they promised to benefit the town and seek the wandering herds to drive them from the public pastures when nothing but the clatter of the bells sounds their n t that ' u efforts s to file assld ons e praise ars made to carry out the will of the citizens. However, if things are not Tucker4mith. NOTES —These chilly evenings are likely to have a bad effect on the con- stitution of a certain young man whose business of (watching) de- tains him somewhat late sometimes. You had better wear your overcoat after this when you go out at night. Mr William Townsend jr.. of Algo- ma is home at present. Mr T Fowl- er disposed of his pacing colt to a Seaforth buyer at a good figure. • Hensall NoTre.—Tho football match between Brimfield and Hensel' resulted in a a draw, each securing one goal; they are a gentlemanly lot from Brucefield, and all behaved fine. Mr R. Buchanan, of Brussels, is visiting his old friends hero. Rev T. W. Cousins, formerly of this place,ce,made usa flying visit this week. Mrs Laing is visiting friends in Now York. Wo are pleased to see tho nan'io of Miss'13ortha Hodgens News Notes proud the County A son of Mr Geo- Naylor, of West . < Wawanosh, aged about eleven years, fell from a fence on Friday, breaking his arm in two places. A. R. Smith has disposed of his 64 acre farm, being part of lot 5, con. 12 Grey, to John Mitchell, of London, for the sum of l3,100. 4 A little boy belonging to Mr. Peter;., McKay, of the 10th concession, of. Tuokersmith fell from the door step and broke his collar bone. We are sorry to state "thatC.Girvin, sr., of West Wawanosh, who has 'been ailing for some time still continues to be weakly. The sincere desire of the friends of the venerable gentlemen is for a speedy recovery. r The proprietors of the Queenn'i; and. American Hotels, Brussels, contributdd 620 each to the License Fund for viola- ting the terms of the Crook's Aot by having more than one bar in operation on July 13th. A lamp exploded in Williams' livery barn, Brussels, one night last week and • for a time it was feared a conflagation would be the result. Prompt meaurea were taken to smother the fire and no c serious damage was done. 11 was a close call. Cly' is HOLIDAY—As every town has to have a holiday, why can't the farmers of Goderich township get up a grand excursion that will be both pro- fitable and enjoyable. If they would spend a day at the Guelph Experi- mental farm, they would be amply repaid tor their pains. NOTES—Mr Fred Ayers returned from the Central Business College on Monday, having limed all his exam- inations very creditably. Miss Leah Spark, formerly of the East End, re- turned to her home in Tuckersmith, 'on Saturday: Miss Eunice Ivason, of Kippen, is at present visiting her sis- ter, Mrs Potter. James A. Ford re- moved to Clinton last week; his house and lot was purchased by H. B Evans for$500, who is now moving in it. and Thomas Boll among tbo successful what it was represented they yveuid _candidates at the recons Exams. and to I be, the people have no one but thein - learn that H. Moore has been reecom- ' selves • blame, fo}'�j it is no wo der if mended , ' f , > rerativo ods to iv . lob is A very unfortunatp''and painful ac- cident happened on Saturday evening to the youngest son of Mr. George Duncan, of Seaforth. The little fellow accident- ally fell down stairs, and got the lower: part of his chin knocked off and got the teeth exposed. Another farmer, in the person of Mr John Zigler, of the 12th concession of MoKillop, has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. According to his statement, however, his estate should pay one hundred cents on the dollars. J. M. Roberts, who has been carrying on a mercantile business at Dungannon for a number of years, and, we under- stand, very successful, is about to re- tire, having sold his stock and good, - will to a young gentleman of the name of Holland, of Cobourg, Ont. ONE-SIDED. -- The reports of the Football match contained in last week's issue, were no doubt written with only the supposed knowledge of one side. Tho Beavers showed no white feather, as the correspondent would like us to believe, nor are they compelled to forfeit the match, as the Goderich township news states. The reason they did not appear on the field, Saturday, the 18th, was owing to a misunderstanding. On hearing of the mistake they, at the earliest mail, wrote the Clear Grits, explain- ing the reason of their non-appear- ance, also expressing their willingness to play the match on the next Satur- day evening. The Clear Grits saw fit not to accept the challenge, which leaves the teams in their former posi- tion. The Beavers are sorry for the misunderstanding, as the Clear Grits were somewhat inconvenienced, but hope to play a deciding and friendly match when convenient for both teams. Goderich. NOTES.—Mr D R Menzies, manager of the Goderich Organ Co, is this week prospectingact ing in Denville, , Brant- ford, Paris and other plans. We are glad to state that the business ot this company ie in a very prosperous core dition. Miss Challis Cooper, Clio - ton, is visiting friends at D Cathode's. The choir of Nerth St Methodist A very serious acbident occured on the farm of Mr. John Reid, Bayfield. Road Stanley, on Wednesday last. It seems Mr. Reid was working in a field of wheat with a team of horses on a binder. A young son, about fourteen years of age, was engaged in the same: field with a scythe, cutting the tangled grass. The horses began unmanageable and ran away with the binder. The young lad, in trying to stop them, was . run over and (badly cut and bruised;, but it is hoped be will recover. Mr. Reid himself was not hurt, neither were the horses, but the binder was badly smashed Wingham WELL ANSWERED.—A young man wished to know if 32 is freezing point,what would be squeezing point and was answered by a fair sex, two in the shade. FooT BALL.—Leet Friday evening the upper Wingham boys yaand the lower Wingham boys played a game of foot ball; by some mistake on the part of the players, upper Wingbam boys made one goal. IT WORKED BOTH WAYS,—We hear of a young lady who says that she is quite willing to help her beaus over the fence when coming, as there is no, small gate, and her father says he is quite as willing to help them over when they are going g away. . THEY CALLED ON rime —A few ays ago a lady and gentleman called ed the Union furniture factory, dur- Wednesday morning Patrick Md Cann and his brother-in-law, Patrick Tierney, drove in from Wawanosh and 'Y put up at McCaughey's hotel Goderieh. William Tighe, who was tending the stable, came forward to unhitch the; horses, and as he stooped to unfasten >. the tug one of the corporation workers., who were laying a sidewalk in that'- vicinity happened to lot one of the plank fall accidentally. The falling of the plank started one of'MoOann'e team, a three-year-old, and as it could not run away with its, mate it immedi- ately mmedi ately hit oat with both heels, striking ,_„' Tighe, in the lower part of the stomaoh,; and lifting him about five yards before he reached the ground. Tighe we knocked senseless, bat owing to his proximity to the animal no bones were -co''' broken. Hewes at once conveyed home and medical aid summoned, and at last reports is recovering from his severe ex perience. Sanday last a lunatio named John Campbell, of the 13th con.Ashfield; was for a time having everything much his own way on the lake shore, near Kincardine. After interviewing Top- r' Duggan, who got rid of him after saltie trouble, the lunatic called at Mr. Mos Cormiek's. He was very ugly arid' demonstrative, and had it not been far the prompt action of Mr Boyd, of nee sardine, a tragedy might have talset place. Campbell was malting towable' Mr. McCormick with an axe, when >;t. ,. well directed blow with a stick by 11'ft, Boyd k.locked him insensible. Re wail, at once bound with ' ropes and a t yb constable sent for. On Monday, acting on instructions, Mayor 'Macpherioix'” put. Campbell in 'largo of Conttttblea.. , Huffmanand•Hci c:isei1toconvey biro to Goderich goal.