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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-01-08, Page 1• 403BAT goiXrs,,Eittog an 3001/1113 priming ooEs. , eriatVes, fib coin° In the claIr?'' Co., 'OOPS OLD STAND, pipnrow. • Or. 114tEREWONG ';kr )00111 011 Vart6. ofthe004Utf-114 Widerawake, • • , , and lit'elt Correepundente• „ • TOOkerfnuitilt• . ' rERSONA14734ri. T. mOttoo, of N. Carolina, is visiting 'Old friends here. Mies Tilt is visiting relatives here. Nies Evelyn Crich is viSitingfriendos at , 194Ver& '-411iiiipirtito return my sincere sthanliaii*Airk, poCwho; unoolicited, gave me lune etOnereerifeupeort in late eleotigh,e,nd #net that teirinittilip year they will have up cc. ;Caohni`Whate,Vair tcf., regret)the confidence they ..ilare:xspolitid'inilrnei cordially youro, Je.mee Siee'eisnekk$Tbe total, number of „births, marriages and deaths register- ' 4Ctililhe township of linllett for the - yeat, ending the 31st, Dec., 1891, is as lalloWs:ce-'eeventy-sik births, seventeen Marriages :and thirtYkthree deaths. , RESULT OF THE ELECTION. 1 9 5 6 7 JohtiOritton.'.....: 76 57 29 41 89 38 13-293 . Report Scot....-. 28 56 29 71' 20 37 46-287 Gehri 59:108• 11. 83 20, 43 47-371 9// 48 48 87,' 30 6-259 ,741h12 Lasbanv .48 39 23 68 30 47 20-275 Geo $tephensoil AB 55 1.9 94 17 20 32-219 Jneles. Spell ..... ss es Si 58 91 44 49-315 Slog. --The eldest child of Thos Townsend has had an, attack of scarlet fever,butis now recovering. Mrs jno Wise IS laid up with a 'severe attack of quinsey, but is improving. Pu'etcrafePD.-eMr Jae Orlon has Pur- chased from Mr Alex Jainieson the 50 acre farm on the 2nd con, Eullett, for the sum of $;750; as , the con,, is a good one the price it very reasonable. Mr Jamieson has now purchased the race known as the "Y-ellew Farm," whiehls situated across the road from is heme,) from Mr Bowden, of Exeter.. -.Aeon:name-The other evening while .Mi:Jaraesi Quigley, who had been visit- ing:friends in Ashfield, was driving ,eehome, hetaet with a had accident. A broken culvert allowed the rig to drop Into the creekebeneath, and he had his .;‘ leg broken in two places. He will like- ' ly eonle upon the township of Aslifield • ---'-damages. ' . • . crralii.--,-Mr G. lete0 ceadaYa*it RESULT OP THE Rorat TUCKER - SMITH :- Divisions 1 2 3 4 Total Dy. Reeve. Peter McKay .... 23 28 25 33-104 John Shepherd .. 38 18 63 45-164 Councillors. W. G. Broadfoot.. 10 20 33 20-83 - Jas. Dallas., 20 25 53 25-123 John MeCloy 37 11 45 60-153 John Reinke 58 23 41 65-187 , John Robb - 19 23 12 17- 71 The council will, therefore, be R. B. McLean, reeve, (ace.) John Shepherd, deputy reeve; James Dallas, John Me - Cloy, John Reinke, counbillors. The council will meet on the third Monday in January, an 1 a.m., at Dixon's Hall, Brucefield. • C. SernaaE, Clerk. • • Helgravt' ' N"o$6.;-•We noderstand :the parson- age .has re001-fied a Parlor.. init. The pastor intends holdiog:.000141 services soon, we trnet the heri.fiet.nf,Peeeleue, souls may be ibundanCand r -e40.04 to the _glory of `God.... The social Mr Geo Paley's was 'very erirmei a sil- ver collection in aid pf; elgraVa Sab- bath School weeetaken tip ROI. H. Dike tea his Work last up. at Sunshine' and Belgrave, fifOriertlie. ^ NO'S, -Mr Grant," Marble NiPotkor;' dIedero on Satur4ey. lastlhe.has ''',,w11121 209r health for tiluestrid lo • ,eeav a 1.Wife and 'Bever chil Pypei* •Stratfcirti, 'kciini towngns Satirray: The MI:10104Welect/One I pdesed 'off withOUVVery .nnich exclte- vient, Mr Coleman,' who has made a teeed deputeereevet •being returned • again by a fair MaleritY. Thee is goniiideeelelel talk:here weer the streite, dale, Sta er 99 *lit hi efe.49t• that so. Srie siting Wi eeraok spent tbe •riendielen the °the 'side. ereef beifie regt t the ar glad • an, :as mes ace ; e latter should, Ices' . Made)** Make a good, faith- Onaibilitit. The Reeveslup was iteur elosely,Centeeted, and Ur Scott's defeat deprives' the council' of the services of an excellent man, aeiclryet retains those of one eeko'has been a good administra- Siot7ues. -•-• La Grippe has pitcheel his tent in Belgrave, and has been making professional calls on many of our villagers. He is making A Special stay at NVm Bengeugli's and Abram Proctor's; we hope these families will soon be free of his presence. The resi- dents of the parsonage are irapraving nicely. Owen's family have weather- ed the onslaught and are about all right again, while we trust Mrs Forbes., Charles Proctor, sr., and the little Kin of Chas Proctor, jr, will seen recover. There are quite a few who would be glad to see the back of Mr La Grippe, for with alibis politeness many would not consider him worth a "good day, sir;" what we think we want is cold weather and good sleighing. DEATH. -The death of Mr Henry Mason, which took place on Saturday last, was very unexpected as he had been in good health until a week ago. His death was causedby la grippe,which Was followed by a eevere attack of in- flammation of the lungs which proved ofaMl. Mr Mason has resided in this township for a number of years, but lately on the 41h con., but having dis- posed of his property there, intended to remove to Manitoba in the spring. The deceased leaves a wife and small family to mourn the loss of a husband and father. Mr Mason was well thought of by all who knew him, being of a quiet and retiring dispesition,;and took no pert in public affairs. His funeral on Monday . was largely attended, his rentable being interred at Baird's -cemetery. WeSt • WitWalri0Sh.. ELECTION. -The following is the re- sult of the elections held in West War • weinoph;'-Reeve, Alex Stuart, (acc); dein* reeve, Wm. Bailie,. 170; John Bowers, 213; majority for Bowers, 43, Vier councillors, Jas. Gibson 202; Robt. Lockhart, 192; Robt. Medd,' 202; Thos. Todd, 228. •-Brueefield: TEA MEETING. -The annual teameet- ing in Belgrave was a decided success, the ladies, prepared the tables in first class style, about two hundred persons tested the quality of the provisions, and evidently were satisfied with the composition of the same. The enter- tainment was quite equal to and sur- passed the expectation of some. Rev. J. H. Dyke in the chair. The singing of the Misses Porterfield was well re- ceived as it deserved to be, while the instrumental pieces of Miss Daley. and Mrs G. B. Wrav, and the pieces by Mrs Thomas Proctor and Mai A. Brandon made up a musical program, which the peoele well enjoyed. The addresses were interesting and practic- al, the Revs Campbell, Law and Sellery doing themselves credit by the instruc- tive and entertaining remarks they uttered. A social .was held in the fol- lowing evening, total proceeds $65. edrolotomo. 804 oxitot bOoffien. a w.e.0,444Qiirn.7)(4tdoxitof.toT; 1.:43t1 othcr b ; nee inatter'Whattlie rajiMberii Of IS family ;1 should not Viu*.r44.1.4' night, as some young Men Were eetOrningignaefr, olHa social gaithOVIRgt at a late hour, .they discov*, ered a fire burning in thp*ore of Mr John Beattie & Co, One of, the youna looking in through the glass door, he saw that the back door, a cellar door, and the safe Were open,while the fire Wee burning in the stairway. The alai= was given as quickly as possible, but suchheadwayhad the fire made that nothing could. be saved. , The premises‘ iminediately south were occupied by Jackson Bros., and the fire extendec to this building also, which was badly gutted. The entire gents' furnishing stock was destroyed, but a portion of the tweeds was saved, but in a. damag- ed condition. It is thought that Beat- tie & Co's loss will be covered by in- surance ; that of Jackson Bros, only partially so, It is generally supposed, from the ciecumstances disclosed when the fire was first seen, that the fire was the work of incendiaries, started to cover up robbery. men 'Wf(e Mr Beattle's own 'son, an ir,oa AdV4ik,fiet 00491.1014 TOliv.h91:11P- • . , 01000;77,- ' 2.. 3 4 ' 0 .Beeeennae-0.05,. 22 '28' 18,808 01=01411 p:,22. 14• 21 92 266 Connolly...61 12. ' Stnrdy.,. •••,.,.21 II ,21 91', . '82 . 14-299. u . 2f 27 fie . 60-449 ,W0,51,,W13en- Itesult.in the oeNioraltiol• lint Otib=d1171-1 Holmesville. NOTES. -Mrs Gorrell and her three children, from the N. W. T., are visit- ing here; she is a daughter of the late W. Jenkins, of the -Huron road; she has been absent for several years and has returned to visit her mother. The sharply. contested municipal election resulted in the return of the old coun- cil -Mr Beacom, the Deputy Reeve, outvoted Mr Churchill by 47 Votes; Mr Cooper, who would bite.; made a, good councillor, was obliged to succdmb to inevitable. Mr W. Murch and daugh- ters, who spent New Years in Mitchell, returned on Monday. Rev W. Avers attended the tea meeting in Mitchell. Mr John Holdesworth, who recently obtained a certificate as teacher, has secured a situation near Hepworth, in Bruce Co., he left for the north on Friday last. Several of our leading singers are making active preparations for the concert, which is .to be held in the near future under the auspices of the C. 0. F. here. It is reported that the. Rev W. McDonagh will shortly deliver a lecture in connection with the Orange lodge here. • Do not forget the anniversary ser- vices in Unice Church next Sabbath and Monday evenings, Rev. A. F. Tully,of Mitchell, preaches 0ri Sabbath, and gives his popular lecture, the "Pyramids of Egypt" On Monday even-. N.:rms.-Mrs George Plews died very suddenly at the residence of her broth- er-in-law, Mr Wm. Plews, last Wed- esday intarningi Gripp no doubt was the immediate cause, though she had been weakly for tome little time: Messrs John Moffat, , Geo. McCartney and Duncan Cameren, are on avisit from Manitoba: A meeting of the foot -ball team takes _place on Friday evening next, at Mr R.S. Simpson's store. Rev A. B. Winchester,. of Berlin, returned missionary from 'China, gives an ad- dress on China's needs, and claims, at annual meeting of the W. F. M. Socie- ty of Union Church, on Friday evening the 15th inst. • When making out your list of good resolutions for the NewYear, give this one a prominent place: • REFS VED That I will buy only 'PALACE CLOTHING," diming 1892 4 Stanley S PERSONAL -Mrs john Cameron, Mrs Thos Baird and Mrs Geo. Baird are this week visiting friends and acquaintan- ces in Ashfield. They are the guests of Mr Joseph Dunbar. NOTES. -Mr John Moffatt, of Moose - jaw, is home on a visit; the gossips say that instead of the old rendering, "The Campbells are coming" it should read "The Campbells are going." There was nci)election in this township this year, consequently there was no fun election day. INFLUENZA. -Many of the people of this district are attacked h the in- fluenza, which is now so prevalent. Mts Jos McCully is so ill that she is un- der the doctor's care. Mr Malcolm Mc- Ewen and family are also severely at- tacked with the trouble. Master John Baird has also been its subject for some • days, but is recovering. SOCIAL GATHERING AND PRESENTA- TION. -On New Year's eve a very plea- sant time was spent at the residence of Mr Geo. Baird, sr. the veteran teacher • of No. 1, Stanley, 'by the people of the section. All were made heartily wel- come on their arrival, by Mr and Mrs Baird, and after e short time spent in social chat, Mr Baird was called for- ward, and on behalf of the residents of the section was presented vvith a beau- tiful gold watch, purehased of J. B. Rumball & Co., Clinton, by Mr J. D. McGregor, Mr D. Ross reading the fol- lowing address :- ' • eiZiMieliZE, .MI01 let- for Win °floors. in Wetseilli Bra% filo* excialactadlir,stuvolto, .grooery,with tont gee arelrecteMfi %Plea 4,#, Pngsimkrrox, • • IINQeorguaz.beee4INnesp. eXneattinlieurtsts,h. otracyllseirni serene town to "zikatf:: d Members Of WO fifth, el the vicinityOf -London!, l!efiS and commenced school iintiep. W. e e esBi1 Which lie Falconer, of Porte/0i la Prairie, Man., baareturned hem% and speeks highly the Methodist • $111401. 'resented'.'hiln`Vtith. , the, , • , ets:r, >,. ps.a.we.painsi,--Wo,oieut iorpible.olasessa 030 IlUhlio tichool. npile 14,411shiti wWcb though inodoot, may 'high esteem we entertain io secoene of your eilort,S tee o telieetuiely,p1Orally, taidre4i the -excellence of your owe 04 thank you tor the Icina',,later taken in ug, EspeeiaWY de We for the oxtrn and gratultc fifth:class mirk InleePli regret,that you ere about to lutist end so Bever your 000000 iedinteresto of the town I Lao% 'you shell aiwoye hate.oUr •boat ProfiPeriti and beeipinesii of the coUntrY; Will ihtewls roturnini Mr Peter Cole is down with a eeVere attack cit scarlet, fever. WY' notice anaong BeYeral. applications for the clerkship the of Mr Andrew °a' 11,44 loin; ere rIthu supportlle4:ri of the hat the maP council. , ' A NARROW EsIWB.-MrJas. Pratt; and wife and grandchild, (formerly of Got:belch township), now living : et Grander, Didr., had a narrow escape with their lives a few days since. They went on a visit several miles from home and took in the day, the weather hav- ing the appearance of a blizzard, , they thought to forestall it by starting for home. When within a short distance thereof, the storm broke in on them with all its fury, and unable to make their way, they sought the shelter of a neighboringbay stack; into this they crawled, remaining all night and until late the next day, the storm still keep- ing up. In the afternoon of the second day Mr Pratt saw a light some distance off, and after tremendous labor, made his way there, got help, and returned for his wife and grandchild, who were rescued with no more serious harm than their short period of enforced hunger. • To the editor of the Neu* Era. THE OLERIESHIP.-Suf-The appoint- ment of a clerk for the township. of Goderieh is et matter that is causing considerable stir and anxiety. With- out reflecting at all on the ability of the late der, , for he was a good one, I would suggest the advisability of ap- pointing a young man to the office, -for various reasons that need not be cited. I believe that Messrs Nixon Sturdy, S. Ferris and A. J. Courtice are among the applicants. Any of them are good men for the position, and have the ad- vantage of youth on their side, let their claims be duly considered. Yours, NOT AN APPLICANT. in the sprin. The youngest child 0 Kinburn. SOCLAL-The social held in the Tem- perance hall here, on New Year's night, ni connejetion with the Methodist Sab- bath Selool was a success, notwith- standing a wet night and bad roads, the hall was packed, $29 being realized at the door. GOOD TEMPLARS.-The officers of this lodgeefor the present quarter are: - 0. T. -Wm. Leitch. V. T. -Miss Ger- •tie Fairnham. C. -Wm. McIntosh. R. S. -Jas. Flinchley. A. S. -Miss L. Bennet. W. M.-Lue Farnham. D. M. -Miss LottieMcCully. W. T. -Miss Beatrice Lindsay. 0. - Andrew Snell. I. G. -Miss Mary Dodds. Or- ganis t. -Miss Gertie Farnham. Leeburn PRIZE COMI3ETITION.-Early in 1891 Mr A. McDonald offered a 'prize for the class that would collect the most mis- sion money in their box for that pur- pose. Last week the boxes were open- ed, and it was found that Miss Law - son's class were the winners, their hex containing $3.72. The total amount of mission money being about $12.50. Hay. The following is the result of the elections in Hay - Beeves 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 Hess 3 8 150 45 61 81 6-354 lidoEwen 104 165 19 19 43 50 39-489 2nd D. -Reeve Geiger 59 99 38 31 21 38 24-310 Sohnell 23 22 127 80 79 69 16-365 Councillors MoMordio 46 151 19 117 18 8 36-295 Smith 27 31 79 11 37 38 8-231 Turnbull 62 40 37 34 76 56 22-325 Voelker 16 10 117 36 35 75 7-296 The council of Hay for 1892 is there- fore. -Reeve, Geo McEwen. 1st De- puty, J. C. Kalkfleisoh, elected by ac- clamation. 2nd Deputy, J. H. Schnell. Councillors, R. Turnbull and John Voelker, elected by the casting vote of, the returning °edam- Keep it; and you will be mon- ey ahead at tho end of the year, for we make good' Clothing. and. sell at fair prices. s per cent off for cash. Harloek NOTES. -At the annual schootmeet- ing hero Mr Thos. Neilans was re-elect- ed trustee for this year; Mr Neilsen; has now been trustee in this sectien, for over 30 years, and is to be congratulat- ed on retaining the position so long. A great many in this community have been, attacked)by that neevailing epi- d.enne, la grippe., Miss- Mary Smilie, of Tuckersmith, Was visiting laskweek at her aunt's. Mrs S. Reid, of thieplace. &nom REPoRT.-The ,following is a report showing the standing of the pu- pils of Harlock school, for the months of November and December, beSed on proficiency, regularity and good con- duct: -Sen. -Oh-Marion Forbes,. Olive McGregdr, Maggie Parsons. Sen. 4th -Wallare Allen, Mary Parsons, Susie Neilatie 'Sen. 3rd-Kezie Mills, Cecilia Staplese Cameron Allen. -"Jun. 8rdee Mame Rapson, Jetties Hannah, Alice Smith. Seri: 2d -John Jamieson, Elias Parsons and Annie Watt, (even) Jessie Taylor. Jun\ 2d --Edith Mills, Bessie Watt, Herbert Smith. Rut 2nd - Wm. Taylor, Thos. Watt. Part lat* zuttua Tay,10 Wm. Jamieson. &moor. MEETING. -The annual meet- ing of S. S. No. 9, Dunlop, was held on Wednesday, Dec. 80th. IVIr McDonald acted as chairman. The books were carefully audited by Messrs J. Shaw and S. B. Williams, who found all cea - rect, with a balance on hand of $39. Mr Jas. Quade was given' the contract to build a wood shed, and Mr John Barker is to supply the fire wood for use during this year. Mr Edward Shaw was elected trustee for the next three years, in the place`of James 0. Stewart, who retires from office this year. . CHRISTMAS CONCERI.-A large audi- encegathered at the church, on Tues - e day noht of last week, in spite of un- favora b le weather, to enjoy the annual Christmas entertainment. Although some disappointment was felt at the non-appearance of some literary and musical talent expected from Goderich, still the evening passed off pleasantly, with the exception of a little too much noise from the rear of the church. The chair was taken by our esteemed su- perintendent, Mr A. McDonald, and after some singing by the chat, and recitations by Misses E. Clark and J. Green, Mr A. E. Neilly favored the au- dience with an excellent address,which was both amusing and instructive. After some more singing and readings by S. B. Williams, which were loudly encored, the meeting closed. Proceeds, $11.80, which go to supply literature for the Sabbath School during 1892. To Ma GEOROU BAIRD, 3n -Dear Sir -We, the residents of S. S. No 1, Stanley, desire' to express our sineere regard for ydu as a friend and teacher. It is not for us to offer you any sentiments of flattery, but the praise of sincerity hag ever been permitted to the voice of friendship, and surely we who have known your good qualities so long, and derived so ranch benefit from their exertion, may say a few words as to the esteem in which you are. held. During the long period in which you have had charge of our school, your efforts ter the advancement of the pupils have been strenuous and untiring, while your faithfulness to duty, patient perseverance and scholarly at- tainments, have won not only the respeot and confidence, but the affection, and it may also be • said the veneration of thosezuho have had the benefit of your instruction. This is shown by the kind communieations we have lately received froon many former pupils, expressing deepest obligations to their early training in your school for 'whatever success in life they have e,cbieved, and warmest wishes for your welfare and hap- hiness. Apart from your school duties, your neighborly kindness, warm friendship and moral integrity have exerted an influence for good, the dieasure of whichlis past all calculation. As a tangible token of our appreciation of your labors, we beg of you to accept this gold emcee which iste hope will .marli. the ;time for man.y happy years of your life. That you may long be spared among us in happiness, and that a kind Provi- donee will watch over you and yours with tender care. ia the sincere atiflh and prayer of us all. Mr Baird made a modest and tender reply, expressive of his appreciation of the gift, and regard for the givers. After the handsome present had been seen and admired by all, a lengthy pro- gram of games and rausie was proceed- ed with, and all thoteug.bly enjoyed themselves. A bountiful supper vvas served during the evening, by the la- dies of of the section the,valities of which were alu'indently, evidenced by the hearty manner in which it was partaken of by those present. The singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Antheru brought a very plea- sant evening's enjoyment to a 'elope. Mr Baird has °been ilontintiotisly en- gaged in the section for 81 years and it is safe to say no teacher in Otitarid enjoye ea fully and So continuously the confidence of all Who kr:lacy him, as does Mr Haird; father that this videnee 0 Gee Yourleti144'be to accept ttee token of our re wishing you a happy naw y tout pone and hunclay 40400 The address was ace° gold pencil case, silver 'oU and a handsome Chris ani sure it raw% be egret Christie to ,know thathe thoroughly the goodwill" of his department. In, in thanked them for their ly expressions of interest would prize very highly. the short time he -bade , teacher he has not antici such expression of regard, sociations of the school and, had been Very pleasant to • fully repiprocated the sentime had expressed. He trusted. , of prosperity, might attend t the Father above, whom he all loved. To the editor of the New Era THE APPOINTMENT OF CLERK. -MR EDITOR, -In looking over the publish- ed minutes ef the last meeting oe the council, I observe that Adam Gantelon is clerk, in place of James Patton, and bylaw to that i3ffect was passed. He is therefore, according to the minutes, clerk without - any limitation as to tinae. He is consequently clerk until removed for momentous cause, and as hele it forniedin mimic' al affairs and a good scribe, a better choice could not easily be made. RATEPAYER. To the Editor Of the Clinton New Era DEAR SIR, -Please allow me space in your paper to reply to the charge made against Mr JOhn Beacom, which appeared in your eolumns two weeks ago. In the flestplace, the person who wrote the letters was wilfully ignorant of the facts:' He talks about the job being done {So much cheaper if the gravel had been drawn from Weir's pit instead of McTavish's. Well, in the first place, the job was let too cheap for a man to make wages and in the second place, the gravel 'from McTavish's pit was not good, therefore they abandoned it and went to Weir's, where they got first class gravel, and then only made fair -wages. It seems to me that this fellow, who aims to be smart (in his own eyes) is in the eyes of the public a knave. The estimation in whichthe letter was held is shown by the fact that the ratepayers did not believe it at all. I understand that it was a personal spite against Mr Bea- com, Which is shown ' by the way he went about his work. Now, I would advise the writer of said letter to keep clear of the newspaper With his dirt in future, as the public are getting too well used to it. He should try to ele- vate himself, and be a man, and learn to tell the truth, for he should know whet is said about those who tell lies. ANOTHER RATEPAYER. i eeheol retainick Or y high standing, 1 lboi,ne‘ _ , and helms tent out a large number of 1/134.1Jist ,-ItitilIteliecea Oorifier died tails.h.tfwm„,,,,th° are "III occupying"- On Bitildity. "attne ebeielenCe tit Melf°W. l' -Ste''' ---", ' ltrjet out.;*!' POrater,t, tremain s *we taken te toteh-.0i, a ,10004 f a, *ant marichatt .0 intertnark iithe; the „a toirei * de * leefelett l'atnily IO iittlyte3sidid. ' '. `T- , , . ,. NOTES.- Mr Wm Brown; Walton road, is about to the management of his f son Robert, and enjoy a we retirement, having purchase, fortable residence on Morrie from Mr Geo Sanders. letre R. of Orangeville, her sou and hi the same place, are visiting town. Mr Chas Casson tin Casson and Gray, of Seaforth, kins, late of Japan, and Mr. F. of Seaforth, have been the, Miss Edith Young,. Our Ste citizen, Mr Hugh MeQuerrie, ill. Mr Jamieson, whose -hen mutilated, is rapidly reccwe Livingstone and bridespent in Baden, returning honae on 9 evening. Dr. and Mrs Ferguson tertained a number of 'youn frhni on Tuesday evening. Dr,Po on Wednesday a. in, to j�itthe of medicos, in TorontO,itt We..,aawsprry_to Warn that dila ill-WitiAteriacitnatiot Of the bib kores.-The school opened on Mon- day, with a large 'attendance, under their new teacher, Miss Watson, and we sincerely hotrie it may, be a profitable year to both teacher and scholars.. Mr A. I. Thompson and bride are the gnests of Mr and Mrs D. Lawson; they are On their wedding tour from Mani- toba, and will remain a few days, be- fore going back to settle down. Miss Kate McDonald is spending a" few weeks of reciteation from the city of Detroit, with her parents at Dunlop., Mr Maw and family, of Sheppardton, were the guests of 'Mr and -Mrs H. Reton. Mrs Wm. Fotheringham, of .Brucefield, is the guest of het daughter. Mrs A. H. Clutton. MrsJas. Strachan, sr., received, last week, the sad news of the death of her sister in Scotland. Mr A. Mahaffy, a; student of McGill College, Montreal, assisted Mr Nielly with the service here on Sunday, and gave a very geed diseourse on the; shortest verse in the Bible, found in John xi, 35; Mr Mahaffy was spending his holidays with his parents at Port Albert. • 'via& ,•.. Cfiiselburst. Norts.-Wellington and James Me - Taggart have returned to Toronto and Detroit respectively, to continue their SttlaieS. MrS S. SA Pentland, Dungan- non, preaches in the Methodist church here, eti SundayeseXt at10,89 and 8.80; the sernIon in the morning is to the children; there will be a.--special.silver. collection for the Sunday School funds. Revival Beetle& aretobe coutinued'all nett Week; tia9 pastor, 0. Irvine, belt Mrs atensted•la ••• New Years clay passe oft AO enough, some .calling was nubile by the young people. Mr is the guest of Mr M. Youngre ent. The entertainment giverejn, dustry hall, on New Years eve, un. , the auspices of the Presbytericine.-Sui day School, was a grand eneeeeee-t) most novel and •pleasing, feature44 the album, whenlife sized photos we shown and ceininented on, • the pr ceeds amounted to $35. 'Excite** did .not bubble over in- town on eieetti day, Mr McNally heeded thia Messrs ;Keene; -McGee and Mdtc( were -elected in order, 'Reeve by acclamation these takeff.t -Heittailte C. . gether as - a council should :be OW take care of this live little to*tteel E. Watson was in Buffalo • thiS*0, with a car load of Iambs. .0todaY1P week Mr J. B. Tierney had thon/ fortune to lose the little finger pfl left hand while engaged in eeitth turnips. Miss Shane spent it felii1.-,09 in Goclerich this week.; Mr Rolit•ai Quarrie, of Toronto, spent pert,Of.:4 holidays at his home here.. 34t. and 1'. Tanner spent New • Years •• with frier in Sarnia. Mr Metcalf, of Teton was a guest in :town this vieek. cal Duncan Buie arrived home on N Years eVe. The millinery settee0 closed, Miss Wallace; of the 1VlanairiO returned to her home in Godetieb.: Thursday morning. Mr :FOY 9 daughter were the guests' Of 4.6r$01 Mrs C. Hamilton, part of the helids Miss Reid returned on Sattirdaelf.. spending the holidays with fric Public school opened on 111ooday, ad efficient staff, A. H • Pierian( H. , principal and Messrs Reidaticl, assistant. Watch night ter*" held in the Methodist china, Years eve. Mr Geo POWeitt car load of pork to Mont -real J. M. Ross returned from M Friday, where he has been months. Miss M. McLean:: urday to fill a position at; the Elmiree .ptiblic • sChool, Daniel Buie, of Chicago, e clays last Week with his paren Mrs R. Kelly became a resi town on Monday. , Herst called away on Menday ,t atter funeral father„ wh di Wingha,m on tou,c1n3, th Austin, S. A.' Beflin, 19 Londesboro. From an occasional Correspondent: Noyes. -Mr Stiver and family, who baVe been visiting at Mr Thomas Lee's, returned home Thursday morn- ing. Miss- V,anBrydger is visiting at Tilbury Centre at present. Mrs Fer- guson returned from London on Mon- day evenmg. Mr Way's two sons have gone to London to attend the Military College there. S. S. Rreonm.-The following is a report of the Londesboro Methodist Sunday School, for the year 1891: - School was held on 47 Sundays, the other Sundays being occupied with special services. There ere 3 officers, 6 male and 8 female teachers, 'With an average attendance of 15. Number of scholars on roll, boys, 81; girls, 93; ave- rage attendance, boys, 40; girls, 53. Verses recited by the boys, 2277; by the girls, 3455; tOtal, 5732.. Boys' collec- tions. $12.29; girls', $12.40; total, $24.69. Balance on hand last , January, $7.55; receipts during the year, $76.48r making a total of $84.03. Expenditure for the year, $78.96, leaving a balance on hand of 85.07. Owed on papers, $10. Ashfield • Nos. -Mr RobettHunter was elect- ed trustee -for school No. 5, at the an- nual meeting. At the municipal elec- tion last Monday in ward No 8, M. Chambers got 81 and Mr McKenzie go 44. The tea -bleat,* ,held on New Tesesday in Zion tihnibh -Was a`tiic. Velleretlio unfatairable toe& and int 6 toritiderationi Meth of tucknoW, IOW .itt weotther social 8r.dr. cane D Slar list. Mr Thos Poult, n spen Years with his brother ipley._ Hamilton & McLean, hardw chants, have diesel the latter goes to Het aV the same line, of business. services began in the Methodi on ;Monday evening., Hill's itan, NOTES. -The Methodist was re-orgatileed repently, 11. was re-elected ha Superniten J. G. Troyer secretary; Mi Consitt as librariah; Meagre J a'nd Win Otirisite , are 1040 Bible glass. Mte' /Obi Tro nee 13 • ineWhat.hetter. S Met • oat chureis nt 2,