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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-11-27, Page 1.fir. 41747,7. BOBERT Mfl ES,. Editor and Proprietor, $1, A year :ll afival sea $1,49 when not Our ladies ROW'S, Atiseiea gabbers- Iiadies String S11 es Children's Strong Shoes Men's WO Boots - Men's Top Shirts - Heavy Quilts. Saxony Yarn per skein Long Fur Boa and Muff to match Child's Wool Jackets ▪ 80cts 25ots 990.5s • 72ots $1.89 Soots 50cts lets • Weekly QF INTERESTING NEWS Budget Ti { L L VtT1 ckersmlth. HEMI.—Mrs, Neil Ross, who has been Inatimevery,1s lowsomestawtehaoft heaimlthproveford, Mr A Elcoat, sr., oi- whose illness „mention was made last week, is i1fl- 'p oving. , AROEEaa.--The lecture announced in these colur nus last week was well attended, and favored a success in spite of the inclement weather. The lecture was one from which could be gathered many moral lessons which will be help- ful to all who were.resent; the aud- ience also expressed, heir appreciation of the selections given by C Hoare, NoTEs.—The heavy rains this week have done considerable damage in the way of destroying and washing away fences. Owing to the rain on Sunday last the special sermon to the Sunday School was postponed for two weeks. The Sabbath School at Turners' ap- pointment, having been closed for the winter months, is substituted by a bible class, which meets each Sabbath at ten o'clock, and is largely attended, From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Elullett. Amman—Mr Will Oke, of the 8th con., met with rather a serious accident a short time ago, by the waggon pass- ing over him. Will has not quite re- covered yet, but will sefon be able to attend to hie work again. HEIFER K11:LE .. The other day as some cattle beloging to Mr George Crossman were being •driven home, a heifer got on the track just in front of • $2 the evening express, and was almost instantly killed. It was a fine heifer, having taken a prize at the fall shows. ',Sots ern nxn gra CON. NoxEs.-Mr and Mrs. Geo. Collinson, of Blyth, spent Sunday and Monday at Mr. McOool's. Mr. W. Vodden has been preparing for winter by having his sheds re -shingled. Mr. Tyner has moved into Mr J. Lov- ett's house, lately vacated by Mr. Geo. Johnston. CLOSE CALL—On Sunday night last, while Mr. B. Tyerman was on his way to church, he met with what might have been a serious accident. His horse getting frightened, nearly_upset the buggy. Luckily, there was no dam- age done, only one of the front wheels being bent a little. Our 6th Shipment ... ti --OF-- BLANKETS To hand cheaper than ever. Come this week. .Better bargains were never offered. Mara & Co., Robertson's Old Stand. • Zurich. EAY SWAMP DRAINS.—Tenders for constructing the Hay swamp drains were received by the Council of the Municipality of Hay at the town hall Zurich, on Saturday last. Tenders were as follows:—P. 3. WrittStratford, $16,260 ; Mr Hicks, Dunville,$13,445 ; Samuel Rennie, Zurich,$18,548 ; David Myer,Workham,$27,500 ; Jno McHugh, Chatham, $17,500, and Owen Geiger, $17, 598. The contract was therefore let to Mr Hicks. NoTEs.—ProfScott's concert given in he town hall on Saturday evening last was a decided success,so far as the en- tertainment was concerned. The at- tendance was necessarily small, owing to the verydisagreeable weather. Mr. F. Hess, eeve of Hay, was in Goder ieh, on Monday, completing the agree- ment with Contractor Hicks. • Cash w111 pay for the CLINTON • , NEW ERA to 8114 December,1892 Morris NOTES. -The recent heavy rains have made roads, fields and swamps almost impassible, but they are not an unmix- ed evil as many of the wells in the vi- cinity needed replenishing. If dame rumor is to be relied upon, this week will witness the consummation of a life partnership in which a former belle of the 5th line,now resident in Wingham, and a young man from the northern boundary, will be the contracting par- ties. May much joy and happiness be their portion. Mr. Jas Watson finds his new driving shed a great conven- ence in this inclement weathr. Mr. D. • Russell, who has been working in the neighborhood of Wingham, has return- ed home. The members of the A.O.U. W„ are making strenuous efforts to extend their order in this vicinity, and are meeting with encouraging success. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Jas. A. McGowan, who is visiting in Halton, is laid up with a severe attack of typhoid fever, but is recovering. Mrs. Gregor McGowan received the sad news that her mother Mrs. J. Stewart was dead; she was taken down with a paralytic .stroke some time ago and has been gradually sinking when death put an end to her sufferings on the 23rd inst. R. C. Mc- Gowan, who has been in Manitoba for some time, has returned home. Brucefield: NOTES.—Mr Frank Walker has gone to visit his, parents in New York. Miss Janet Mustard has safely returned from her visit to the old land; we are glad to see her smiling face again. Mr George Hart has purchased Mr Win. Kaiser's farm, on the London road. Messrs D. McIntosh and Wm`. Kaiser have gone to Virginia for a few days. Shakespeare ays • "To be well dressed, Oft supersedes • The rest' Exeter. PRESENT t TION.—On Friday evening of last week the residence of Thomas Trivitt, Esq., of this place, was besieged by a number of ladies of the Guild of the-Trivitt Memorial Church, to -pay a - tribute of respect and esteem to their clergyman, Rev S. F. Robinson, and wife, before taking their departure from their midst. Shortly after all had assembled, and the parlor was filled to its utmost capacity, Mrs A. Q. Bobier stepped into the midst of those who were busily engaged in jovial conver- sation, and read an address to Mrs Robinson, presenting her at the same time with a handsome tea set and a set of lace curtains. This was a great sur- prise to the lady, and amidst great confusion she replied in a short speech, thanking them very kindly for the mementoes which had been presented. The conversation once more becoming general, another interruption occurred by Mr Samuel Sweet appearing in the centre of the room, bearing in his hand another address, which had been pre- pared by Mr M., D. Hurdon, and ad- dressing- the gentleman in a clear tone of voice, read an illumined address from the manuscript, and at the same time presented him with a purse, con- taining $64. -'The reverend gentleman, after thanking the young man who had made the presentation, in a few words of praise, then delivered a short discourse to those of his congregation who were gathered together. After the reverend gentleman had read a Psalm and offered prayer, the gather- ing dispersed, all feeling the great loss they were about to sustain. 'Stanley NOTES.—Mr. John Fraser, of Petro- lia, andMessrs,Colin and Wm. Fraser, of Toronto, were in Stanley this week attending the funeral of their sister. Mr. Duncan Walker is still in a very low state of health. Couwon..—The council met Nov 23rd. The following accts. were ordered to be paid. Mr Purdy $10.80 for wood for Mrs Scotsmere. Mrs Swan $30 for keeping Thos. Mulloy, indigent, Dr. Stanbury $7 for attending John Ban- nerman, indigent, Wm. Reid $24 for Cravel,John Cameron $17.36 for gravel, has Logan, $31.12 for gravel, Douglas McTavish .28 for gravel,Duncan Mc- Cuaig, $1.60 for gravel. The Clerk was instructed to send the total assessment of each school section and rate on the dollar with the orders on the treasur- er for school money. Bylaw appoint- ing Geo. Baird, Thos. Kennard, Geo. Stewart, Wm. Rathwell, and Samuel Stirling, Deputy Returning Officers for the ensuing term was passed. The council then adjourned to meet on Tuesday Dec 15th, at onelo'clock p. m GEO. STEWART, Clerk. OBITUARY.—Death still continues to reap his harvest. We have this week to record another victim to the fell de- stroyer. Miss Jeesie J. Fraser after a lingering illness of six months, passed away on Thursday evening November 19th inst., at the early age of twenty- two. Deceased was theoungest child of Mrs.Donald Fraser, ofthethird con- cession of Stanley. She was a young lady of good ability and had a second class certificate, which she obtained at the Clinton Collegiate Institute. She also attended the Model School, at Clinton, and was teaching for some time in the County of Essex. Here by her cheerful and winning ways she en- deared herself to the children and peo- ple, who sent her many expressions of sympathy during her illness. She came home about the last of May, and remained with her mother till about the first of September, •when she went to visit her sister Mrs. Young, in Minto. Here she remained till her death,under the kind attention of her sisters, Mrs. Young and Jemima. • The corpse was brought to her mother's on Saturday, and interred Baird's cemetery on Mon- day, Nov 23rd, attended by sorro wing friends and relatives. MUNICIPAL. — Municipal matters threaten to be lively here at the next nomination, judging by the talk that is indulged in, and all arising from a circumstance that should not give rise to any feeling. Certain would-be in- terested partiees, who are said to have an eye on the position themselves, are objecting to Mr Stewart's retain as clerk, because he does not reside in the municipality, and it is on this question that the fight—if fight there is—will oc- cur: Your correspondent, not having any ate to gand or favors to expect, can express his opinion freely. Know- ing something of a clerk's duties, we may say that Mr Stewart is regarded as one of the very best clerks m the county, and this was freely expressed at the late meeting of thecounty coun- cil, when the appointment of- a clerk was under discussion. That his work has been efficiently performed is admit- ted cm all hands; in fact not the slight- est fault has been found with him on this score. The only objection advanc- ed is that, residing in Clinton, he is more difficult of access than if residing at Varna. This objection really has no force, for people who wish to see him on township business could as easily go to Clinton to do so, as to Varna, and communication by mail is as easy in one case as the other. If the question becomes an issue at the polls there is not much doubt how it will go, for Mr Stewart is so thoroughly esteemed for his conscientious work that he has but few enemies in the whole township. Our advice to the council would be to keep the present clerk just where he is, Al he has proved himself capable for all the duties required of him, while a new than would have to gain experience. ARE YOU WELL 2 DRESSED 1 THE MAN WHO WEARS 'PALACE CLOTHING" I8 Constance. NOTES.—Mr Geo. McMillson, who has been laid up for about a month with typhoid fever is now able to be around. Mrs Jas Stewart who has been slightly indisposed for some time, is now gain- ing strength rapidly, The heavy rains on the beginning of the week caused quite a flood in our village, filling a number of cellars almost full and caus- ing considerable damage and inconven- ience Mayor Cook wants to getto work. TEMPLARS.—The good Templars, • we understand are getting up the play Ten nights in the Bar room, to be played at their annual entertainment on Christmas eve; as a number of the members of this lodge have ability of no mean order, a good time may be expected. Goderich Township NOTES.—It is said that Mr George Rumball, of Detroit, formerly of this township, is about to engage in the grocery business in Marquette. Mr F. G. Lofft and wife, of Michigan, who have been visiting old friends in this township, returned to their home on Monday. Mr Jas A. Rowden, of To- ronto, was up on a visit to his father, on Saturday, who, we regret to say, is in a very low state of health, with no prospect of recovery. An interesting and expected event will take place at the residence of Mr H. Murphy, 16th con., on Wednesday next, when his eldest daughter, Addie, will become the wife of Mr Geo. Laithwaite, now of Clinton; both parties are well known, and it is scarcely necessary to say that they have in advance the good wishes of all their acquaintances. Mr Robert Churchill has gone to Lion's Head, to pay a visit to his brother, Rev 3. W. Churchill, and to have a general good time. Mr D. McFadyen, of Londes- boro, paid a visit to his friend Mr W. Lawrence, a short time ago; Mac. will be ataissed after. Christmas, in more places than one. Mr Elliott, of the Bayfield line, moved to the farm of Mrs J. Proctor, a couple of weeks ago. There will be an exam. and entertain- ment at S.S. No. 8 on Friday Dec. 18th, the committee is sparing no pains to make it a grand' success. - "•r We manufacture Fine Clothing, sell it at rea- sonable prices, and can give you satisfaction. b per cent for cash TIN kg: John Blip CLINTON Nile nman-Nile RETURNED.—Mr A. Kirkpatrick, of Nile, who last August went to Mani- toba, returned on Thursday last. He looks as though the Northwest life agreed with him. VENTRILOQUISM.—Mr Pearce. ven- triloquist and imitator, is to give an exhibition of his talents on Friday evening of this week. Some doubt about the propriety of patronizing such performances. NEW BUILDING.—Part of the mater- ial for the new shed at the church is on the ground, and building will like- ly soon commence: Mr Geo. Simpson has the contract of the building, and Mr Taylor supplies the material. REMOVAL.—We have heard it rumor- ed that Mr John Hamilton is about to move from the Nile to Benmiller, to take charge of the hotel there. We do not know what truth there is in the report. We wish Mr Hamilton suc- cess, but not in the liquor business. A BENEDICT.—There passed through our village on Wednesday of last week, a gentleman who was proceeding from Dungannon, to Goderich to join the army of benedicts. We have not yet seen him returning. °May the path of life in the future for him be surround- ed with roses. THE STORM.—Last Sunday and Mon- day were very wet and disagreeable. On Monday the wind was so strong, and rain so heavy, that many fences were blown down, and small creeks and streams swollen to torrents. Such floods have not been seen in this neigh- borhood for a long time. Bayfield NOTES. — Mr Wellington Johnston has returned from Sarnia, where he has been for some months employed on the St. Clair tunnel. Mrs Clark, of Detroit, who has been visiting her uncle, Mr John Morgan, returned to her home on Wednesday last. Trinity church was crowded last Sunday, to hear the funeral sermon of the late Harry Pol- lock, and Rev Mr Newton referred in feeling terms to the departed brother. An open meeting and bag social was held m the Orange Hall, on Friday night last, under the auspices of the: Royal Templars of Temperance; a large number was present, and an enjoyable_ time spent. The Church of England has organized a society called Church workers, which will meet every two weeks in the Orange Hall. Mr George King and wife, and the Misses King have moved into the brick cottage next door to Dr Stanbury's residence, on Clan-Greggor Square. The wind and rain storm here on' Monday did consid- erable damage, washing awayart of the mill dam, and, one of the abutments of the bridge, Which renders it unsafe (Intended torlasllweek.) NOTES.—Mrs Robinson, of the Sault, is visiting her mother, Mrs Card. Mr Harry Pollock died on Tuesday morn- ing, after a. lingering illness. Christal Dresser, Charlie Dresser, John McLeod, and John Tom arrived home safely from the fishing islands before the storm came on. bScuoot.—A very successful school xamination was held in Bayfield. school, on Friday, the 6th inst. A large number .of visitors was present, among whom were Inspector J. E. Tom, Mr Balfour and his lady assist- ant, Messrs Delgatty and Harnwell, and Misses Fell and Martin. After the exercises were gone through, Mr Baker was made the recipient of a handsome plush album and a book of poems, by the memberis of his flfth class, also an address, which was read by Master John Whiddon.Speeches were then made by the Inspector, trustees, visit- ing teachers and clergymen. Mr Tom expressed himself as well pleased with the school, which he says was never in better condition than at present. The scholars had the building very taste- fully decorated with evergreens. We are happy to mention that both teach- ers, Mr Baker and Miss Duncan, are engaged for next year. • Crediton, NOTES. --One "of the most, heaviest' storms known in this section for years' passed over here. on Monday last, the waters in the rivers rose so high that. many of the bridgeswere carricdaway. Mr Parsons is buying all the fowl around here for the Manitoba market. A • •NA.nliow ESOAPE.—On Monday night Last during the terrible storm Mr Robert Hodgens had a very narrow escappe while returning home from ageable and ran away; owing to the intense darkness the horses ,could notd: see to keep the road anabout 1,} miles from home one of the horses got in a deep ditch thus becoming fixed the waggon and box also upset with Ir Hod ggens under it, and in spite of all his efforts he could not raise the box to get free, and his cries for help could not be heard. Thus he passed the night, with the water coining in torrents down the ditch; when morn- ing arrived he made another effort to raise the box, and this time was suc- cessful ins raising it high enough to crawl out amidst the mud and water, and made his .way to the house of Mr. Clark, where he could hardly be recog- nized, he presented such a pitiful ap- pearance, but Mr Clark took him and his horses horn. Oen retie, his horses oracy became unman- Blyth NoTEs. — Mrs Cummer and family moved to Toronto last week, where Mr Cummer has been for some time. Miss M. McLean returned home from Alma College, St Thomas, on Friday even- inglr Clark, of Winghain, conduct- ed service in Trinity' church on Sunday morning. Rev. Mr Ferguson, of Owen Sound, preached in the Methodist church here on Sunday, in the absence of the pastor,. Rev. W F. Campbell, who was officiating in Wroxeter. We are sorry to say Mr M. Dougherty had another very severe attack of the disease, from which he has been suf- fering for so long on Sunday, and has recovered very little since. Herr Mark Mendleson, phrenologist, °is in town. rooms at the Commercial and , doing a great trade. Miss' Stella Walker, of Kincardine, is visiting friends in town, In the recollection of the oldest resi- dent. the river never was so high as on Tuesday morning, after the ram of the two days previous; dry cellars too were the exception. Mr Geo. Irwin return- ed home from Sault Ste Marie, last week: Geo. McElroy left last week for Woodstock, where he has been engag- ed in the organ factory; we miss his cheery whistle. Mr F. Tanner is in- disposed at present, suffering from an attack of congestion of the lungs; we hope 'soon to see him around again. W. Kelly,butcher, has removed to his new premises, on Queen St. Rev. Mr Higley, of Hanover, has been appoint- ed incumbent of Trinity church, Blyth, by the Bishop of Huron, and will take charge on Dec. 6th. Edward Watson shippeda car load of dressed hogs from this station on Tuesday. SICKNESS. -Two of the active mem- bers of society in this vicinity are at present laid aside by sickness. We re- fer to Mr J. Hetherington, who is af- flicted with rheumatism, and Miss A. Echlin,' who is suffering from a severe and at one time serious attack of pleurisy; may . both of them soon re- cover as they are much needed by the church and community. TEMPERANCE.—The I. O. G. T. lodge at Nile still continue their meetings, and extend a hearty invitation to those in the neighborhood to join their ranks. Even though you may be strictly temperate in your habits, it is a benefit to join sucha society and take an active part in the working of it. A great benefit, in a literary sense, may be derived from such institutions. - DEATH.—Another of the old pioneers of this locality has gone to that land from which no traveller returns.' Mrs Mathews, relict of the late William Mathews. This couple, after living for short periods in various places, settled about fifty or more years ago on the farm now owned by their son, Mr Samuel Matthews. There they both lived until removed by the hand of death. Mr Matthews was called away about ten years ago and his 6 wife followed him on Saturday, Nov. 21st. Fpr over three years medical skill and a strong constitution were engaged in a fierce conflict with that dreaded disease dropsy, but human efforts were in vain, and death carried off its victim last Saturday. Mrs Mat- thews leaves four children to mourn for her. These are Mrs. Geo May, who with her husband has retired from ac- tive farm life, and now resides at the village of the Nile ; Mr Samuel. Mat- thews, who occupies the old home- stead ; Mrs Samuel Lewis, and Mrs W. G. Matthews, the two latter residing on the 2nd con., of Ashfield. The sor- rowing friends have the sympathy of the neighborhood in their sad loss. MoHillop. NOTES.—Mrs Pearson, of Wiarton, daughter of Rev. P. Musgrave, has been visiting at the manse during 'the past week; Mx Pearson, her husband, spent Saturday and Sunday at the manse also. Mr Rock, of Brodhagen, is having'thee material laid down for erection of the new store in Leadbury. Iiippen. Severe colds are the general complaint now, owing, no doubt, to the change- NOTES.—There will be service in the able weather. we have been having Methodist church here, on Sabbath lately. The jingle of merry bells was last week,es ec- an heardfor a few days ] next, at 0:30 p.m. Mrs S. J. Pentlandp the wn- iall innorthern side of town - week. to assist Rev H. Irvin next the no he is expected y week. Miss McOlymont is home at ship. Miss Annie McCune, of Lead - tresent. Miss S. ,a.Mcelyn tont re- ; bury, has been visiting her aunt Mrs. urned to London on Wednesdays 1 A. Ellis, of the 14th con. I CLINTON CO '.EGIA,TE INSTITUTE,. T8,g NEWritmometz, Below we give a short sketch of the professional ,career of Mr Turnbull's su"cceestlr as Pa incipal of the ! llnton Collegiate Institute: John Ilouston received his. early edu- cation. in a, rural • public school. in the countyBr of une, He began, pnbh4 ;sehoo1 teaching early in liee, and bp" during many years .ofusefulexp erience, passed through all stages ofeepubiie School teaching rofession. B:e public a session in the Normal School, iiakiing ' a first class certificate, and after teach- • ing for seine years.louger,took an arts • course in Toronto University,wherq-he graduated with first class boners in modern languages and English Ae assistant, and for some 'time senior assistant, in the London Collegiate In- stitute, he proved himself to be a very - successful teacher, showing special ap. titude for teaching English, in Which, he takes Ouch high rank among the teachers of the Province, that he has for some time past acted as chairman of the sub -examiners of English liters?, ture papers, af the ifiidsixmmer Depart, mental Examinations. After teaching several years in London he went.to Manitoba to take charge of the Colle- giate School in Portage la Prairie, and in this position he gave the highest satisfaction, until the school was deep - ped, on account of the financial diffi- culties into which the Portage was thrown, by the collapse of the great land boom. Returning to Ontario, he filled with great success the position of head master of the Brighton High School. Mr Houston, besides having an excellent, working acquaintance with French and German, holds an excellent position in relation to Eng- lish. This subject—which has both a scientific value as a linguistic study, and an esthetic value as a literary one —has for some time past, through the exertions of Mr Houston and otheft been coming rapidly to the front in the High School program. It is now second to no other subject in import- ance, and to all appearance it will soon occupy a position of fargreater pre- eminence. Clinton Collegiate institute will, in view' of this tendency, be fort tunate in having as Principal one whose reputation in this department already stands high, and who, in the wider sphere in which he is entering, will have a better chance than ever before of increasing his already high reputation, and of adding to the recog- nized i,nportance of English as a means of culture. Goderich. NOTES.—Mr D. McGillicuddy, 'editor of the Signal, who has been very sick lately, is able to be about again: look for "snap shots." Despite the heavy downpour of rain here on Monday last, our streets were quite passable at any time during the day, and on Tuesday morning they were dry. The new brick vault recently added to the Court House is about completed. Mr Chas. Reid, who has been away all summer, working at his trade, .bricklaying and plastering, has returned home for the winter. Rev W. Ayers, of Holmes- ville, officiated in Victoria street church last Sunday morning and evening.— The Gospel Temperance meeting, last Sunday, was addressed by Mr James Buchanan. The Life Boat Crew of the Royal Templars are expected here for a'week s work, from December 6 to 13. Three of Gauthier's fishing tugs, from the Duck Islands, came in on Sunday morning last; they are here for the winter for repairs. Mr R. Kerr, for- merly of Goderich township, has taken up his residence in Goderich. Wingham. MARRIAGE.—One of those pleasing events which bring friends together was witnessed at the residence of the bride's mother here, on the 25th, when Mx' Robert McKenzie, of Kinloss,and Miss Mary Helm, of Wingham, were' joined in marriage. The ceremony • was performed by the Rev. S. Sellery;.- their many friends join in wishing the young couple happiness through. life. Londesboro. EXECUTIVE.—B. Lawrason, D.S., and G. Newton, P.D.C.T., attended a meet- ing of the Executive of the, District Lodge, I.O.G.T., at Wingham, on Tues- day. NoTEs—Mr. J. Bell has had porches put over both front doors of his hotel, which adds more to the comfort than the looks of the place. Our nimrods secured 1 fox, 7 rabbits, and 1 partridge one day last week. ADDRESS—Mr D. McFayden; gage a description of his trip to the old country at the last meeting of the I.O.G.T.here. Dan's descriptive powers are good, and the time he is to give the remainder will be looked for with deep interest by the members. • A FLOOD—The heavy flood has done considerable damage about here; the bridge north was made impassable; the contract has been let to Matt Mains, and it will, no doubt, be done at once. Almost all the cellars were flooded, but the water in all except G. Newton's, went away when the rain ceased, but his drain got blocked, and had to be opened before the water could be got rid of. From an occasional Correspondent. NOTES—Rev. Mr Bielby,of Benmiller, preached in the Methodist Church, on Sabbath last, to rather small congre- gations, on account of rain. Rev. Jas, Ferguson was preaching missionary sermons on the Benmiller circuit, last Sabbath. J. L. Eidt has received an- other car of Manitoba wheat, and is doing a rushing business at present.— Mr. S. Woodman is on a business trip to St. Marys. The many friends ofMrs Garrett, sr., will be sorry to learn that her illness has taken a serious turn.— Mrs. Thos. Crisp is also indisposed, but is improving. Mrs Thomas Hill has her daughter and grand - daughter from Montreal visiting her. Mr O'Brien,our tailor, isso busynow that a he has had to secure two xtra hands to keep up with his work. Mr. J. Bell was in Sea- forth, on Monday, on business. A SAD GE.—On Thursday ev- ening of eek, Mr Jas. McQuire, of this pl e, received a message from Clinton, stating that his sister, Mrs S. F. Wilson, of that place, was very low, and when Mr McQuire and his brother arrived Mrs Wilson was un- conscious, and in a few hours her spirit took its flight into the world beyond. THE WEATHER.—Our sieighing last week did not last long under the rays of the sun; Saturday, Sunday and Monday it rained heavily, which rais- ed the water in the river considerable higher than it has been for several years, but no serious damage has been done. On Tuesday night and Wednes- • day we were visited by another snow storm, thatitbrought the sleighsand cutters on the scene again. TRACT SOCIETY.—A meeting of the Upper Canada Religious Tract and Book Society was held in the Congre- gational church here on Friday even - mg last. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Dr. Moffat; his .subject was "An earnest christian life." Dur- ing the year the Dr. has visited a num- ber of places throughout the Province, and has delivered265 sermons, lectures .: and addresses, which have been the means of awakening an active interest in the work of the society. NOTES. — Evangelistic services will be held in the Methodist church here ' next week, the Rev. A. Browning is expected ' to be present. Mr Bobert Groves, of Lower Wingham, is suffer- ing from an attack of quinsey. • Mr Gibson, of Brussels, was in town on Wednesday. Mrs C. Leoyd returned' 't •' home from Toronto on Monday last, where she has been visiting for three • or four weeks, Miss C. Ross, ofch alsh, was visiting her sister, Nrs.E. 'r' Mainprize, last week. Mrs Everet.of Lower Wingham, passed aWay.,,on Saturday last; she had been confined to hdr bed for over six months, iuxd at times suffered severe pain, her change must be a happy one; the remains were interred in the Wingham cemetery on Monday. We are sorry to hear of Mrs J.' Kerr's illness, of Lower Wingham. Conductor Snyder preached in the • Methodist church here, on Sunday ev- ening last to a large audience; his dis- course was chiefly directed to the young men of the congregation. Summerhill. NoTEs.--Rev Mr Deihl preaches next Sunday, in Clinton, and his work here is to be supplied by a member of St. Andrew's Brotherhood ofClinton; Mrs Cullyford,of Houghton,Mich, is at present visiting her brother G MKilt . The river is very high now owFng tO recent heavy rains. Mr Walls,cc,still < continues in very poor health ;Miss Mary. Hayes, of Middlesex: n a :446n - don, bn don, is visiting old friends in 't vic- inity. Miss M Leslie, of Olintb , Spent Saturday and Sunday at Mr R Thornp , son's. Mr Geo Johnson has again teal en up his residence in the villxage. Mr John Watkins has returned after' an absence of a few days, he being engag- ed working at railway bridges. s i