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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1891-07-22, Page 1.r -o • 'e THE Tawas k --$1.5o per Annum, et.a5 in Advance. • INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGAS-NEUTIZA.L IN NOTHING ECO iJ WHITELY oh TODD, Publishers VOL. XIII.—NO. 34. CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. JULY 22, 1891. WHOLE NO. 664 J. a GILROY, Clinton. In the hurly, burly of trade from eight in the morning till eight in the evening, a crowd beyond doubt visits this store. Some :merely stray in because they see others at the counters buy- ing. Others leave home and come direct to this store to do their buying, the reason being that their interests were so well looked after the last time they were served here. Others again sweep .right in as though carried along with the wave of popular excitement, surg- ing through the store buy- ing and looking, looking and buying. It's bargains they're after. Honest every day goods at less than every day prices is the "magnet." That one word "every -day" suggests a little talk. Ev- ery day there are more bar- gains here than the papers could tell of if we had twice the space. It isn't our boast that no one ever thinks of looking further after seeing our stock. That's too near hyperbole even for an ad- vertisement. We want peo- ple to look and look and compare goods and prices. The results of the most careful investigation help this business invariably. Nor do we find it necessary to parade prices by the yard, to hang up in the papers what isn't in the store, or to say one thing and mean another. Not one day alone, but every day your interests. are cared for here in a way that bespeaks a close vital connection between buyer and seller. It is as it should be. The more we do the more liberal we can afford to be, We're very busy among our wash goods just now—they're of interest to everybody. Not busy in spots, but a general, healthy, unforced business that comes of having just what you want, as you want it, and when you want it. J. C. GILROY. For The Hot Weathe quench your thirst and renew your system for the Hot Weather by purchasing at the Clinton Liquor Store Davies Celebrated Export Lager, Capeland's Fine Draft Ale By quart, gallon, or quarter Barrels; Congress MINERAL WATER, equal to the best and the cheapest, and, GINGER ALS. Sock of ALES, PORTERS and Fine Liquors very complete, J. W. RITER, Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchant, Clinton. Ira- Wholesale dealer in Choice Cigars LoblYs Starn4 Enamel. This Is an article worthy of every lady's attention. it you waut to save time and labor, buy a box. 11 you want your ironed clothes to look neat and clean and to last much longer, buy a box. It you want the starch to stay in the clothes on the line in spite of rain or frost, buy a box, If you want everything to look like new, such as shirt bosoms, collars, cuffs, lace curtains, etc., buy a box. VrEvery Storekeeper keeps It now, and where the merchant does mot keep it we want a lively agent to represent us. Manufactured by 65-tf W. J. LOBB, Holmerille -Sir William Johnston, Orange grand maeter of Ireland, hoe arrived in Mon. treal. Goderielk. Mr. H. J. D. Cooke arrived home from Seaforth on SAurday. Mr. G. K. Parkes, of Dundas, spent Sunday in the circular town. Geo. B. Johnston and -wife, of Kansas, are iu the ciruular town. John Smith was in town on Sun• day last. Holy communion at St. George's last Sunday. The etr. Monarch made her usual call on Saturday. Mr, A. Rance, of Clinton, was in Goderich Saturday. Wm. Seymour and family have returned to Detroit. Miss A. Howson, of Clinton, was in town on Saturday. Mise Kate Watson is visiting at Hamilton and Buffalo, Mrs. T. Rance, of Clinton, was iu the circular town on Saturday. Mr. A. McMurchie, of Clintou, was iu Goderich the past week. Mrs. C. and Miss Miller, of Bran- don, are visiting in this neighbor- hood Mrs. John Smith, of Clintou, spent Sunday with her relative, Mrs. Morrow. A circus woman with drielling hair drew the dimes on Saturday evening. Inspector of inland revenue, A. Cavan, of Stratford, was iu town this week, The etr. Spray, of Port Albert, was in port the greater pert of the past week. St. George's Bible Class will, un- til further notice, meet at 3 p.m. each Sunday. The Bohr. Seaton, from Toledo, with a cargo of coal, reached Lee's deck on Friday. Mr. W. J. Kerr, wife and chil- dren, left on their return to Salt Lake City on Monday. Mr, Robert Park, W. M. of No. 33, is attending Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., at Toronto. Regular meeting of Liverpool Lodge No. 140, S. 0. E. Benevolent Society, this evening at 8 p.m. Mrs. Geo. Lowe, of Ridgetown, was this week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Black, Wellington-st. Postmaster Campbell accompan ied his relatives, Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Kerr, as far as Detroit on Mon- day. The ladies of St. George's congre- gation met on Monday evening and made arrangements for a bazaar and high tea. The schr. Tarlatan arrived on Wednesday with a cargo of lumber from Thessalou for Mr, N. Dyment, and sailed (light) for the same port on Thursday. The echr. Glad Tidings left for Kincardine after a week's stay in this port. It is a sort of a mission ship, the captain a good preacher, and a lady singer holding services daily. The yacht Norma, built by Mr, Wm. Marlton, was launched last Thursday and sailed the same night for Killarney and other ports. She was commanded by commodore Lewis and had a very superior crew. The ecu ly clerkship being now vacant a sir ,•iti meeting of the C.C. ken st. to appoint a clerk. Among other •:•ienesmentioned in this connection I- hat of our old towns- man, W. T. Whitely of Clinton. The PITO.. :erian and Church of England Sun lay School pupils h.f..id their annual excursion to this town on Thursday. There Was a very large gathering and a very pleasant time spent, the weather being all that could be desired. Among the Foresters of Clinton. attending divine service at St, George's with their brethren of this town on Sunday we noticed John Smith, Isaac Dcdd. D. Dickinson, H. Stanbury, 0. Johnston, R. Hors- ley, John P. Sheppard, H. Hill, Wm. JODOEI, T. L. Fortune, Norman Fair, H. Hunt, A. McCrae, F. Gar - but and M. Beckwith. Yeaterday was our civic holiday, and business being entirely suspend- ed, excursions and picnics and sports of all kinds were the order of the day. The Sunday school trip to London drew a big crowd, while those at the Point Farm, Attrill's bank, the Maitland Falls and Benmiller, were also well at- tended. Quite a number of visitors viewed God's Acre, and many of those who have passed away were lovingly remembered by floral gifts. The river was well baited, fishermen taking np every point of vantage on ite banks. Boating and sailing were, as usual, strong amusements, old and young equally enjoying them. Copoillor Ludlam of Londesboro was ,inetotettana MOONY attiateditigekh.e411 tettl of the late al r. Adameoe, Lawyer Cempion, leaves to -day f r a two weeks trip np the lakes. Clients gorern themselves accordingly. THE LATE PETER ADAMSON. County Clerk Peter Adamson is deaci—gathered to a Court House not madewith hands. He died at his residence in Goderich at 11.48 p. m., Thursday, July 16, after an Maims of several month's, and was buried on Monday the 20th, He was a native, we believe, of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, born there in 1825 and con- sequently was 66 years of age at the time of his death. Early in life he made his way to the Southern States and Mexico, and in 1849 to the new discovered Eldorado—1 alifornia. He afterward came to Canada and settled in the township of Stanley in this county. He served in the town ship and county conneils. Some twenty-five years ago, on the retires ment of the late David Hood Ritchie from the position of County Clerk, he was appointed Mr. Ritchie's success- or and continued in the position un- til illness and death relieved him of his duties. Upon the retirement of Col. Ross as Treasurer, Mr, Adamson was urged to become an applicant for the -position, to these entreaties he partly acceded but soon withdrew his aspirations in that direction. There is no doubt that had he desir, ed the 'l'reasui'sbip he could haye had it. We do not think there was any position within the gift of the County Council that he could not have had, so thoroughly grounded was he in the esteem of all the members. Party animus vanished like an exorcised spirit when the Council and Mr. Adamson had dealings. Twice dur- ing his incumbency did the Council raise his salary without any solicita- tion on his part. And no man ever better deserved Rich recognition. Mr. Adamson was a practioal man. His mind was developed by the ex- citing circumstances of early active lite and al terward broadened by liber- al and judicious reading. In muni- cipal actualities and law he was well versed. As the executive arm, so to speak, of the executive head of the county council he was invaluable. Though eminently firin, prompt and decisive, the frankness and urbanity of his manner rendered him a favor- ite. He had been a shrewd observer all his life, and was preeminently. perceptive. His experience in Cali, fornia as a miner. in Stanley as a fann- er and as a councillor admirably fitted him for the position of county clerk. It was not in the mere clerical func- tions appertaining to his position that he was valued. His sturdy corns mon sense and excellent judgment were often relied upon by members of the council. In the matter of road bridge and other improvements his opinions were often asked and they always carried groat weight. In per- sonal appearance he was erect in standing, walking ot talking. And his physical deportment was typical of the mental and moral character cf the man -perfectly aplomb. Ilis was indeed a well balanced mind : "All things within it were so digested. fitted and composed as though Wit had married Order " lie was assid- uous and methodical in his business habits. Was possessed of high qual- ities of unbending integrity. Was above all low, mean or selfish things, leaving an immeasurable distance be- tween him and all grovelling interests and feelings. The writer had a per-. sonal acquaintance with Mr. Adam- son during nearly all his official con- nection with the county council, and during that period also came into contact with nearly all the members of the various councils ; and often has reference been made by them to the late Mr. Adamson and uniformly with the most unstinted praise as to the perfect performance of his duties, his unfailing courtesy and perfect manly oharacter. Though it is credit- able to say no ill of the dead, these lines though they may lack a display of warmth for the character of one whose simple life, uprightness, sin- cerity and inoffensiveness were known of all men, are not written frrm a negative stand -point, nor dic- tated by flattery, but as an humble tribute to the memory of a Christian gentleman and one of nature's nobles men, whose name will be preserved in the annals of Huron as worthy of perpetuation, and whose life work in that position which it pleased God to call him, shall be worthy of emula- tion by our youth and a pattern for those high in authority. More we might have said in appreciation of departed worth, less we could hot. THE LAST SAD RITE. The pall bearers were his two nephews, the Messrs Manson, Regis., trar Dickson, ex -Mayor Horton, ex - Warden Wm. Young and M. Hutchi- son. A number of the present and past County Councils were present to show their sorrow at the lose of so true a personal friend, and to bear testimony to the efficiency and im- partiality of their late officer. The funeral was largely attended, and the pleasing feature of the large gathering, was that those comprising it were present, not through curiosity, but to show their esteem for the departed, and to tender their sorrow- ful sympathy to members of his household in theirgreat bereavement. Among the ex -Wardens present were noticed Sheriff Gibbons, Wm. Young, Colborne ; Thos. Hays, Mo- Killop ; P. Kelly) Blyth ; and J. T. Garrow, Goderich ; and of the pres- ent Council, Warden Beok, Reeves Griffin, Castle, Hamilton, Manning, Proudfoot, Milne, Hess, Britton, ,Rat; Sa.undere, Malloy, 13eacorn, Scott rtowe, Eilber and Sberritt. Ex -Reeves MoMupehie, Geo. MoEwan, D. D. Wilsoft Wm. Clegg and S. Sproat were also present. Judge Toms, Judge Doyle,Dr. Holmes, D. Mc- Donald, R. adcliffe and other town officials, marched with the County Council at the head of the proces- sion. Largo picnics assembled here on Moue day from fleneall, Brucefield and Varna. The day being flue a roost eejoyable time was put iu with the exception of the sickness of a few ladies caused by the too rapid motion Lf the sailing boats owing to the roughness of the lake - Cherrres are almost out of season.- f he Methodist's of the Hayfield circuit will hold is gardeu party ou Thu:6day. A good programme is arranged for -Miss Lottie Martiu acounipenisel by Mrs. Martin, of torento, who were visiting relativre here for one time back have returned home. --Dr. Wright, our form- er resident physia.n, was in town last week. -Mrs. Vawter, of Kansas, former- ly rf Hay field, is here on a vieit.-A picnic headed by Messrs Jeckeon, Bild- win and Cresswell, of Seaforth, captured Jowitt's grove and being provided with geed things held the fort all one day,— Tee uf this port liars a new steers- man, she now sails under the protection of Uncle Sim -Mr. William, Whiddon is building an addition to his house on Shootim avenue. -D. J, Harrison, our popular peinter, is rep tiring and rep•int- ing the front road Bch oI property. D. J. hae an eye to businese.-A compound pionic, from Goderich and Seek): th, descended on our town on Wednesday lest, but as the clerk of the weather had not Leen cenrununicated with the result was a heave Scotch mist and a deuce in Marks' heli. -On Friday evening an im- mense tot of arm wet to waist between the bridge and the rapiare.-At the recent examination for entrance to High school the folLveing were aucceesful Hilda Moorehouse, L-ttie Marko, Lizzie Ferguson and Malcolm Whir -1(10n. This is more to the score of Mr. Beker's suc• cesees.-Prof. Sorimgeour and family of Montreal, accompanied by a number of Hayfield friends, are camping at Grand Beud,-The etepa frouting the l4iver hotel are in a deplorable condition. The Council ought to take them in hand. - Tan tug "castle" which was towing a large raft of R. R. ties to Lek° Erie ports was forced to let go a large- part of her tow, off Heyfield, owing to heavy weather.* Capt. &OA, of Goderioh, assist- ed by Mr. Jno. Ferguson are engaged in picking up the scattered timbers. - Coming this time if it dont rain : The T. 0. T. picnic will be celebrated in glorious shape on Thursday in Jowitt's grove,- -The pleaeureof hathinu is now to per- fection. A spleudid bathieghouse has been flitted up .by the Council at the old Wreck south of the Herbor-Miss Mary Simpson is about to leave for Scotland, on a visit to her uncle -On Wednesday last a meeting of L. L. D., M. 11„ C. M., L. R. C. P's &c was 1101(1 in Seatorth, The old reliable medicine man of the lost tribes of Israel inhabiting T3ayfield,was detailed to attend and discoeer f possir ble how far we are behind the tinies - Rev. Mr. Carrier of Grand Bend occupi- ed the pulpit of 8 . Andrew's church on Sunday- On Sunday Holy Communion will be administered in St. Andrews ohurch.-Mr. E. Hell, of Bervie, will preach in Trinity church on Sunday. - During the week that has passed several arrivals have domiciled themselves at the Commerciel and River hotels,. Blyth. Mr. Hector Baia of Montreal is visit- ing under the parental roof at present - Mr. Poulton purchased a few days ago e very desirable residence at the North end of our burg from Mr. J. S. McKinnon at a very reasonable 6gure-Our harness maker, J. W. Bell, inttede removing from his present stand in a few days to the stand formerly occup'ed by Mrs, Carey, one door Sooth of Kelly's big brick-adiss Sharpe is visiting friends in the eiroular town for a short time - Mr. Elias Cummings is on the sick list at present -Mr. John Bell and wife of Lonclesboro were in town on Sunday - We regret to he r that Mrs. Tanner sr., is (trite ill at present. Her many (Heeds hope for her speedy recovery -Dr. S. Shaw of Clinton was in town on Sunday -Miss Perkins of Gerrie is visit - big friends here for a few days - Mrs. L. H. Shane and family left here on Saturday for a two months visit amongst friends in Michigan -Mr. W. Montry, proprieter of our brick yard, is having large demand for his exoellent make of briek. He is shipping a con - element horn this station to Goderioh thio week -Some of our fanners have al- ready commenced in this section cutting there fall wheat which is considered to be an excellent crop -Mr. Von Bush), an employee of the Stendard c thee is spencl• big a few holidays in the Queen city. Nilc. The Nile L. 0. L. spent the 13th in Luoknow, and not only the Orangemen but almost all in the neighborhood turn- ed out with the Lodva, showing that they are a loyal people at the Nile.- Tne Rev. Mr. Fear preaohed a sermon to the Orangemen at the Nile on Sunday the 12th. to a crowed house. It was the beet Barmen that t as been deli vered on 00 ocortaion of that kind for some years. - Mr. William McKnight Waal' very low and seems to improve very slowly -Miss Newcomb of Blyth is visiting friende in this neighborhood. -Miss Kain of Gorrie is visiting friende here-Mre Purdy, from Detroit,and family are visiting at Mr 1). Mollwaine-Mr. James Jackman who is learning the Whiting in Clinton is holidaying at home -Mr. George Potter is spending his holidays at home. Geo. will alweys be welcome to the Nile - Sone of our boys go to Manitoba for the harvest as the prospects there are good. Samuel says he will go again and if your correspondent goes you will hear ft om the Northwest. Goderich Township. His many friende will be glad to palmed n successful examination while attending Clinton Collegiate Institute. Volborne. LToo late tor last week] Mr. John Millian a pioneer of this township died at his residence in Manchester on July let at the age of 72 years. His remains were interred in the Colborne cemetery on July 3rd. Mr. Millian was a native of the Country Fermanagh, Ireland, and emigrated front that place to the township of Colborne 41 years ago. He settled on the sixth concession, which was then a wilderness of bush. He was an energetic, hard working man and succeeded in procuring farms for each of hie three sons. Eight years ago he removed to Manchester where he resided at the time of his death. Ho wee a member of the Episcopal Church, respected by all who knew him. His end was peace. We trust ho has gone where all who love the Lcrd Jesus Christ can meet him again. He leaves a widow, two sons, and a brother and sister to mourn his loss. Mise Trepheua Vanstone has gone to stay with her aunt in Michi- Mr. Win. S. Cousius has le -ought home a blooming young bride from Uncle Sun's territory. We wish them long life and happiness under the Union Jack. Mr, Jas. Tewsley and Mise M. A. Straughan who were married on the let inst. have left for Uncle Sam's territory. We wish them success under the stars and stripes. Londesboro'. Mrs J. Jeff' ey and her daughter who have been staying with R. 13. Jeffrey for some time left for Clifford on Friday last -Mr. Harrill and wife were visiting at Mr. J. Leshern's last week -Mr. Joseph Bell was in the village last week -The Geed Templare spent a pleasant time last evening, we will give full partioulttrs next we k -Rev. 0. M. R4msay is away for his holidays ; we hear he is going to leave altogether ; he will be missed by all -Miss Lawday Young returned home from Whither 1-st night - Rev. Mr. Sellery wilt preach iu the Methodist chureh met Sunday -Farm era have commenued cutting fall wheat, it premieres a good yield. • ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. Following is a list of successful can. didates at Clinton and Goderich : CLINTON From Clinton Model School : Can talon, David A; Doherty, Louis E; Davis, Ernest; Lavin, Fred ; Mason, Henry ; Plummer, Stuart ; Wheat- ley, Thomas; Dayis, Hattie ; McMur- ray, Georgia; Pattison, Florence. Private study, Trouse, Louis. God- erich Township:-No.1, Crooks, John ; Pickard, Ira Yeo, William ; Yeo, Alma Annie. No. 9, Sterling, So-. phia. No. 10, Middleton, James; Bnrnett, Alioe M. No. 11, Weir, Alice. Stanley :-No. 3, Reid, Jas ; Richardson, Mary E. No 5, Mo - Garvin, Fred Jas. No 6, Tippet, Wil- liam No 14, Murdoch, Wm J ;Reid, David. Hullett -No 2, Brickenden, Minnie- N 5, Dyer, Katie. No 6, Knox, James. No 8, Jeffrey, Annie. 'ruokersmith :-Acheson, Thomas S. No 2, Cooper, Isabella E ; Cooper, Melinda; Malay, Mary.fane ; McGre- gor, Minty A ; Murray, Annie. No 9, Sinclair, Sarah. No 10, McLean, James M. Hay : —No 10, Bell, Thom- as ; Hodgens, Bertie. Wawanosh E. No 6, Renger, Otto. Blyth :- Ander- son, Jane ; Slater, Lillian. Bayfield: --,-Whiddon, Malcolm; Ferguson, Elizabeth ; Moorhouse, 11 ilda , Marks, Lottie. GODERICII From Goderich Central School : - Bates, Florence ; Bell Jessie; Craigie, Minnie ; Craigie, Tena ; Campaigne, Kate ; Farrow, Bertha ; Campbell, Millie ; Dickson, Jennie ; Fiaher Della; Gordon, Lucy ; Graham, Emma; Le Touzel, Connie ; Mitchell, Brockie ; Miller, Louie; McKenzie, Mabel ; Naftel, Rosa; Niebergal, Kate ; Reid, Jennie; Wynn, Pearl; Wilson, Edith; Yates, Bertie; Blaok, Reginald ; Bates,;11arry ; Guest, Ben• son ; Holmes, Fred B; Johnson, Harry ; McPherson, Jamas; Mc- Creatb, William ; McIver, Daniel ; Parsons, Lionell; Reid, Herbert, Stodart, Harbert; Salkeld, Harry ; Sheppard, Charles. From Goderich Separate School :—McIntosh, Teresa; Doyle, II elen ; Curry, Loretto ; Payne, James. Ashfield :—Eo 1, Gardiner, Nina. No2, O'Neil, Thomas ; Griffin, Dalton, Hannah. No 111 Gordon, Christina ; Hayden,Emmeline : Maw, James. No 12, Powell, Eliza. No 15, Grant, Selina; McDonald, Katie. Colborne :—No 2, Morrish, Carrie ; Vanstone, Ambrose. No 5, Tewsly, Clara ; Howatt, Thomas. No 5, Cars ney, Beatrice. No 6, Ellis, Carrie ; Morris, Charlie. Goderich :—No 2, Sturdy, Albert. No 5, Gardner, Effie ; Elliott, Lorne; Pickard, Fred ; Torrance, James. No 6. Beattie, George. No 8, Stirling, Maud ; Elliot, William A; Burke, Albert; Naftel, Lionel. Stanley :—Mossop, Edith ; Montgomery, Nettie. —The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has delivered judgment on the preliminary objections against the election petitions filed in Nova Scotia. The objeotions *ere all --11VriaRed-Rmictlrir-Tmatirrrrirrnreird-11' set down for trial. There are peti• lions against 15 of Nova Scotia's members, 21. • Additional Locals. Miss kammty will leave this week for a visit to Preacott, taking boat at Ram iitTlie excellent paper on Missionary %Vera is the S. S. which we published teat week W418 by Mien Lizzie Holme, not Baker as Inadvertently etated. CHAS. WILSON has painted the house of 1'. Jackson Sr. on Huron St. iu graud style, something of a gold color, with brown f \clogs. The rich, deep'verdure of the pretty lawn re much relieved by the color ef the buitdin JOGGING.—Yeaterday several of our irnpro+a+d horses stretched their limbi over the Clinton track just for a consti- tutional. Phil Patches bowled half miles over the turf in 1 27i and 1.24 Taylors 2 year old Sago made the halt in 1 40;last quarter in .98. Doherty's 2 year old Mountaineer just jogged along making the quarter mile in .49. The Week is 5 seconds slow, but for gram horses the time is not slow. LATE Locaes.-Clinton Tennis Club were vanquished at Mitchell on Friday. Score, 4 to nib -A Bicycle Club orgauized in Clinton last wee the following crate : Pres., . Wilmot ; viecepres , r. M. Lau n ; captain, Mr. C. Coop: ; see-tr are, Mr. 1. P. Doherty. The + are 15 wheels in town. An extended repo as received too late for publication.-Mtee Gibson Hume, of Alma College, Sr.. Urnia, la visit- ing her college associate Mies M. Daher- ty.-Mr. Wilmot has purchaeecl an elegant Brantford wheel from W. Cooper and Co. -Mr. M. Can teloo he discarded his high wheel and now mounts a fine safety, -Mr. J. P. Doha! ty has bought a Brantford safety whet! from Cooper and Co. -Our cricketers played the Asylum team at Loudon yeeterday.-There will likely be a lawn tennis match in town this week. MR. SIBBINS' team ran off from in front of Dr. Blackal0 office on Monday forenoon, but did no harm. How Is TRICKS.—Quite a furore was Cre,.1, d on NIonday last at Princetown'near Woodstock, a young man having been summoned for asking, on the street, a rather prepossessing young lady, "How's tricks to night 7" Tho young man declared that there was no harm in what he had said and explained that the expression was only a by- word. The J. P. thought differently and fined the young man $5 and costs. The case is to be appealed. ABOUT BANDS.—Brass bands in this and neighboring towns seem to be the exception, not the rule, this year. The only organized band in Clinton—and the only likely one for some time at least is the fife and drum band under the able leadership of Mr. John Story. This band is composed of thirteen members. At Mitchell on the 13th they were credited generally, and by the papers there, with being much better up in their work than the band from Stratford, although the latter had secured more mem- bers. Now, Clinton should have a permanent band. The present organization are capable of taking hold of any class of music. And their music is considered by many to be ahead of krass instruments. Tho fife and drum band, we believe, can bo kept together if they only re- ceive proper encouragement from our citizens. During the semen there will be 'many engagements which this band would get in pre- ference to outside organizations. By all means keep the fife and drum baud together. Already they have made a good stroke in advertising the town, and our townpeople and business men should encourage the boys. BIRTHS. HOLLOWAY. -In Clinton, on July 170 : the wile of Mr. A. J. Holloway, of a son, Gartio.--In Pickering, on the Ilth inst the wife of T: A, Greig.of a son. Lessee -In Evanston, Ill., on the 12th inst the wife of W. 13. Laing of a daughter. DEATHS. POTTS.-112 Clinton, on 17th inst, Polly Potts, relict of the late Geo. Po aged 76 years and 5 menthe. ADAMSON.-In Goderich, on 16th inet, Peter Adamson, County Clerk of Huron, aged 66 years 2 months and 18 day. —A tramp named James Logan bad both feet cut off while"trying to board a freight train near Cobourg. —The Democratic convention at Cleveland pronounces in favor of closer trade relations with Canada. —The projected Quebec bridge -will be 5,866 feet long, 70 above high water and will cost between nine and ten million dollars. = tfifeWliftiflriff ell MIA . sermon was bought by Mr. E. W. B. Sni- der, of 8'. Jacobs, Waterloo county, Ont., from Mr. John L, Weber en Satur- day.