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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-02-12, Page 1Af • 11'0130r1• 1-1014gS, tditee and Preprietor, OLIN A4 ON, ONT., TTBRUARY 12, 1892, a yOnaa itilVanee, VA When qtlifO paid nonerwomostswook • Our Weekly Budget .81; Now . . 4etiveen Beocms .0 is hard, to /mew what toAdvertise; whether to talk about Spring Goo, or tn keep baraming away at the winter aitiiffil; we will try and tirdit the difference and slay &lit- tle abcal both. Our stook of IreTCOOotff and Winter clothing • /s getting down, but is not as low as' we would like to liee it, and the price br very mucb in your • favor if you want any heavy Clothing. For Spring we will show an as. sortment of fine • , Vamadiam and Scotch Tweeds, Siai'tings,Pantings,Overcoatings That will far surpass any Previ- • one stook We have shown, to do not leaye your order for spring clothing without seeing oar iselcation. • Tc kat' John CLINTON Boise: . Holmesville. PREKerramox.-On the evening of Thursday of last week, while Mr Thos • March Was seated in his parlor in peace- ful reverie, a sudden and somewhat peCuliar rap was heard at the door. On 'opening it, to his great surprise, he • beheld a crowd of about fifty persons laden with bullets, musical instru- iments,-&e., Seeking admission. These he soon discovered were none other than the members and adherents of his Itible Class. After entering and filling almost every available space, the fol- lowing address was read and the costly • books, together with a sum of money,' presented-. •TO MR THOMAS MURCH. Dealt CHRIRTIAR BROTHER ARD TRAOHEE.-We the members of your Bible Class, desire to take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of your services as our teacher. You have ewer taught tne Holy Word with an eye single to the Glory of God, and the upbuilding of his • Kingdom in the hearts of those under your in- ion.. This with, your Christian. integrity, -burab3crwalkimnd2lial1y •example-,,bas-had- iluenhe over ue,./oLgge4,...„We trust -you .4. long be spared- to -Work In the Master's --via..gard to win. souls for the Cross of Christ. Please accept those volumes of Foster's Cyclo- paedia, as a email token of love and respect, with the hcipe that our Christian fellowahip may be bug continued here and crowned with Glory in Heaven. {T. Huller Signed on behalf of the claSs OF iNTEpESTING NEWS From all parts of ilte County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents worf••••••••••••• WInghaM? NOTES. -Mrs John Hunter, of Am- berly, was visiting friends in town last week. Mr W. Murdock and wife, of tlAucknew,spent "a couple of days in town visiting this week. Mr Green, teacher in. the Methodist Sunday School, had the boys of his class out for a pleasure drive on. Monday even- ing. Mr John Halpenny and wife, were at Trowbridge on Wednesday, at- tending the marriage of Mr Thos Tug - hen and Miss Ida M. .L. Halpenny, their neice. Mr Peter McTavish, of Lochalsh, was in town this week. Mr W. Harris! of Moosmin, Man., spent a gew days in town last week, visiting accmaintances. Mr Weir,of Manitoba, was visiting in town this week Miss M. Morrison, ofLower Wingham, pass- ed away on Tuesday, the 9th, aged 25 years. Quarterly service was held in the Methodist church here last Sunday morning, when the love feast and sac- rament of the Lord's Supper was ad- ministered; in the evening there was a reception service, when about 20 were admitted into full membership of the church. Anniversary services were conducted in the PresbyterWa church, on Sunday last, by Rev alfy Grant, of Offilliaa on Monday evening he gave his lecture on over the Rockies, those who heard the lecture were highly pleased with it. [A. report of the S. S. Convention, furnished by our correspondent, is un- avoidably omitted for want of space.] H. floldeworth T Britton Mr Murch, who had not previously re- ceived the slighest intim), on, feelingly intim aeon, • in a short addre s at the close one of the ladies repair d to the organ, and the whole compan sang- . "Blest be'tfie tie th t binds Our hearts in Christian love The fellowship of kindred minds , Is like to that above." The ladies then proceeded to make a -sumptuous outspread of provisions; of these all partook with pleasure and satisfaction. Singing and cdnversa• - tion, together with a few innocent games, constituted the remainder of the evening's entertainment, after • which all repaired to their harnes ap- parently pleased with the exercise. NOTES. -Quarterly meeting services were held on Sunday last, and were ,avell attended. At the meeting of the •Methodist Quartey Board, on Mon- day last, the Rev W. A'yers was invit- ed to remain in his present charge or another. Miss D. A. Holmes, who Was been laid up for some time, is, we are pleased to learn, regaining her wonted health. The political meeting appoint- ed to be held here on Saturday even- img last was cancelled, owing to the non-appearance of the speakers.. Westfield. NOTES. - Mr Joseph Johnston has rented his farm to Mr Mason for a term a years at $180 a year; .To intends g- ing west in the spring. itv o 8tackhouse and family, who. Vebeen visiting with her mother at r lialr for the past couple of months, *returned homs(61 Friday; The lateakaWith some of ocioys is to let the ladies pay their own way to an entertainment, and then want to drive them home. An- other of our young men left the ranks af bachelordom last Wednesday, when IIIfr Wallace Jackson, of this plate, was united in holy wedlock to Miss Aggie Bawl, of Londesboro, at Clinton; their many friends extend to them a hearty welcome, and a suecessful journey through life. The entertainment held in this place, under the auspices of the Ladies .Aid, was all that could be ex- pected, a large crowd assembled to hear the program, which was not to be scoffed at; after the program was over the ladies had in store a repast, that was partaken to the satisfaction of all. Mr George Wightman, from Essex *aunty, is paying a visit to the old homestead at present. Miss Maud Russell, from Wingham, is visiting among friends here at present. Mr T. R. Mitchell leaves for Manitoba next week with two car loads of horses; he takes one from Blyth and one from •Clinton. East Wawan o sh. ACCIDENT. Mr Walters, of East Wawanosh, near Zetland, had his leg gm badly crushed that amputation will be necessary to save his life. He was father of young Walters that was ac- oidently killed &nit June by the axe caning off the handle. • Tuckersmith. Elcoat Bros., of Tucker - smith, who .-Are-well known as among the best breeders of short horn stock in the county, last week sold at good figures a yearling Durham bull to Mr Jas Spear, of Brussels, and one to Mr Andrew Cox, of Glenboro, Man. The one sold to Mr Spear was the animal that took first, prize at every show ex- hibited last year except one. Elcoat Bros. live still another fine animal for sale. • OYSTER SUPPER. -On Friday even- ing a large number of young people were entertained to an oyster supper at the residence of Mr Frank Layton. Social games, such as table croquet flip, etc., were the amusetnents of the evening, after which all sat down to a sumptuous repast prepared by the fair hostess. After ample justice had been one to...the ..oystera..-and...nther...go ii 2things,prepareti, qtre-pa-Wfriiii5i.oken up with the prevailing feeling that the host may long be spared to enjoy sim- ular occasions. NOTES.—On Wednesday afternoon as two of our west Enders were going down to Turner' S church to the Wo- man's Auxilary, their horse became unmanageable and stopped and refused to start; after considerable delay they succeeded in getting it to start, by one of them getting out of the cutter and leading it; the object of its fright was a snow man a youth had erected on his way home from school. Mr E. Crich had the misfortune to get his foot hurt by a stick falling onto it while hauling wood. On Monday Mr Newton Crich, who attends the Collegiate Institute, Clinton, had the misfortune to get one of his eyes blackened. Miss Bertha °rich, of Seaforth. is visiting friends in .Tuckersmith. Miss Minnie Nott, London road, Tuckerincith, who has been on the sick list for the la t two weeks Is now convalescent. The grippe is now almost a thing of the past among the West E.oe Mr Wm. ownsend is again c infl ed to the houb4rough illness. " Eve- lyn Crich is covering from an attack of dipther ia. JMiss Selena Nett return- ed from Petfolia on Saturday. The suprise party which was to be held last Friday night, fell rather short. COLMom MEETING and meeting of the Local Board of Health. ' The members of the looal Board of Health, viz : Messrs 4acob McGee, Egmonville, Di McIntosh; V.S., Brimfield, John Letts, Chiselhurst, • the Reeve and Clerk, met at Kyle's hotel, and• organized by apppinting Mr McGee - chairman for the year. A discussion 'fol- lowed upon the desirability of having . code of by-laws • adopted by the Council governing the powers and prottdure of the )ocal Board of Health, with a iiiew of hay - ng the machinery ready for Action, should thii appearance of any epidemic) make no- tion on the part of the Board neeeasaryr The Board regrete that phydoitine attend- ing oases of a malignant character pointed out by section 77 of the Public Health Act; as well as the people in whose house oases occur are so reluctant to give the notices required in such cases. Without this co-operation the Board is comparatively powerless for good. The township Coun- cil met on the 5th of February, at Kyle's hotel; members were all present. Eight applications for the position of assessor were received, Mr Wm. Chesney was chos- en, and he will soon be on his rounds. The attention of farmers is drawn to the following ohange in the Assessment Ant: Farmer's sons and sons of tenants of a farm may be assessed jointly with their fathers, this joint assessment will exempt the sons from the statute labor impoeed by section 91 of the Assessment Act, that is, the jointly assessed will do statute labor for the farm only it is presumed; they will be liable to jury service. •A. number of tenders were secur- ed .for the supply of cedar and rook elm f)r township purpose; the tender of P. B. Bell, being the lowest, was accepted. The rates are as follows: For cedar $9.70 per M.; rock elm plank $8.75 per M., delivered at the residence of the members of the Council. Some small accounts and the Colleator'a salary were orderedto be paid; ow was voted for the relief of the poor, and the Connell adjourned to meet at Weber's Hotel on tbe 22nd day of March, at 9 o'clock when the list of Pathmasters will be revised, and Vacancies filled. S.Sarttis Clerk. ;,),• • Hullett. 2ND AND 3RD O04. NOTES. -Mrs Aikens, of the 3rd pon., is at present very low, but we hope soon to hear ef her recover'. Mrs George Sharman; of Chicago, is here on a visit to her sis- ter, Mrs Thomas Noble. A peacock is not often a hunter, but they say a hunter may become a peacock. Mr Jim McKnight, of the 8rd con., has let the contract •tar the, erection of a new frame houdii to Mr 5.5. Cooper, Clinton. STH AND 9TH CON. NOTES. -Mrs and Miss King, of Whitechurch, are this week the guests of Mrs Jae Cartwright. Miss Nancy Mann is visiting at Mrs John Hughes. Mrs W. Carter spent last week visitink, her brother, Mr W. Connel, of Goderich township. Mr J. Young,• of Hartford, has had a severe attack of bronchitis, but is now slowly recovering. Miss Adda Grasby, . who has had an attack of inflamma- tion of the lungs, is recovering. Mrs Elisha MeVettie, who has been serious- ly ill for some time, is also recovering. A sleigh load of young people, from this section, drove out to the residence of Mr Frank Crich's, of Tuckersmith, on Monday night last, a,hd report as having a good time. On Friday even- ing last a large number of invited guests numbelang about eighty, as- sembled at the residence of Mr James • Fairservice, a very pleasant evening was spent tripping the light fantastic toe and other games, until the wee sma hours of the morn, When all left for their homes, wishing Jim all the happiness this world affords to young bachelors. 13r11 Cox. NOTES. -Quite a number of the farmers here are engaged in drawing gravel from Mr Sanderson's pit. Mr W. Murphy, while working with his engine at Mr John Brigham's on Friday last, received a nasty cut in the ftipe. A number of young folks assembled at the residence of Mr H. Kelly and amused themselves in trip- ping the light fantastic to the terpsic- orean strains of the violin; a bounti- ful repast was provided, and in the wee sma hours all dispersed feeling that they had been highly entertained by their host and hostess. • Auburn. PRENENTATION.- A Parkhill paper thus alludes to a former pastor of the Presbyterian church in this village:- _Ano.ventavhielt ca,n only_epeuronce in a:lifetime was` celeldnitell at the- resi- dence of Dr. Caw, who kindly gave the use of it for the occasion, on Tuesday evening. We refer to the silver wed. - ding ofRev. Mr. Lochead. Over eighty persons, mostly members of Mr Loc - head's congregation in Parkhill, as- embled to celebrate the event and to congratulate the estimable couple on hearing been spared to see the 25th an- niversary of their wedding. Among the presents were a cabinet of silver table cutlery from the members and adherents to St Paul's Presbyterian church, Parkhill, a tilting silver water pitcher and goblet from alew of the friends in McGillivray, besides numer- ous costly gifts from friends in town and at a distance. Mr and Mrs "Loc - head were married at Kingston 25 years ago. They have lived in Parkhill about eight years, and during that time have endeared themselves not only ,to ..the Presbyterian congregation, but they and their family are very highly, es- teemed and respected by all, regardless of sect or creed. Belgrave CituRcri.-The special services in Belgrave are still in progress. On Sun- day, the 7th inst., the Quarterly ser- mons were preached by Conductor Snider. The morning discaurse was on the blessed invitation -"The Spirit and the Bride say come." The after- noon sermon was founded on Stephen's view of Heaven, and as Mr Snider pro- ceeded with •his theme, he touched tender chords, and the tear was fre- quently seen. • The evening service was led by,Miss Jones, of Kincardine, after- • oon and evening services have been • eld this week. Hill's Green. NoTns.-r Jae Young, of Clinton, preaches in the Methodist church at 414.30 next Sunday evening. Misses Emma and Bertha -Trayer, on behalf of his Hills Green friends, have pre- sented Rev H. Irvine with a valuable pair of dog skin gloves, they are lined inside with fur, and the exterior is beautiful; they were purchased in To- ronto; the gloves are a very welcome token of his friend's esteem, especially in view of some of the long drives in Kippen circuit; Mr Irvine was very grateful for the gift. Zurich. NOTES. -Mr C. F. Wagner who was renewing old acquaintances in this vicinity, hast returned to Dakota ; we believe while he was here, he Succeed- ed in disposing of some of his property and intends tcaMmprove what he still owns. Mrs D.ichert of New Hamburg, was visiting friends here last week. Miss Katy 'Heide, who had left for Michigan a few months ago, has re- turned. Mrs D. Steinbach was visiting friends in Exeter last week. Mr Philip Steinbach, from North-Easthope, is visiting relatives in and around Zurich. Mr Peter Wagner, who had been employed in Messrs Apple & Zel- ler's store, died last Sunday morning; he leaves a wife and family to mourn their lose. There was no service held in the Evangelical church here, on Sunday, on account, of quarterly meet - in g being held on the 14th concession. Mise McNevin, of Goderich,is the guest of Mrs Wm. McNevin, at present. Wears George Buchanan, and Horace Hardy, ;who are attending Goderich High School, spent ,C.3taulay at home. Chiselhnrst• NoTEs.-7-.By an error of this scribe or the pitter's devil, a Chiselhursit item got placed amour the Kippen items last we ik; the ea la ,dle. was about a B.S. Teachers' ,eeting. 4'. o ram and sleet on Sunu..ty maiming interfered sonaeWba with the ethochet Quart- erly meeting, the el was about three fondle full, ar a La- aeeting was enjoyable and profit& It. obeveral loads came from Kippen. air Jbhn Horton I came home from Lockport, over a week ago, ver sick with grippe. Mr I Henry Eyre 19 still confinect to the house with the same disease. Mrs G. Wren is recovering, Mr Wm Leach anci•Mr Wm Kinsman, on behalf of a number of Chiselhnrst people, present- ed Rev IL Irvine with a load of oats for his base, last week, the. oats were meetly crushed, thus saving the ex- pense and trouble of getting them crushed; .Mr Leach did the collecting and Mr Kinsman the crushing; Chisel- hurst did Mr Irvine alike kindness last, wint , they are bound to naake the cire t work as pleasant as possible for thei pastor. TES -Miss Wanless, of Varna has beVn spending a few holidays with her friid, Miss L. Hillen, ofthis township. , LEASURE-A conple of sleigh -loads of young folk from this township drove to the residence of Mr A. Smith, Grey, on Friday evening last, and passed a very pleasant evening, enjoying the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Smith. SUCCESSFUL FARMING. - Mr James Wiltsie, of the 14th con., has just fin- ished delivering. at Seaforth, about 70 tons of hay, which he disposed of at a good price to a Seaforth contractor. This with over 30 tons kept for his own use was the product of• last year, be- sides a considerable quantity of grain grown on his. fartreof about 160 acres. Only good farming pays, and Mr Wilt- sie appears to know how to make his farm yield its best. • Bayfield. NOTES. -Mrs Manley of Prince Ed- ward, was visiting at Mrs Jas. Erwin's. Trinity Chtirch talk of having a grand Phonograph concert in the near future; watch foe the date. James Ferguson has returned home for a visit. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in St. Andrew's Church last Sabbath; although the morning was very unfavorable yet there were pres- ent a goodly number of communicants. The preliminary service was conducted on Friday by Rev. J. A. 111 -Donald of the front road church. Mrs Rumble, who has been visiting'at her father's, Mr James Whitton, returned to her, home in London last week, and also her sister's Mrs Dickout and Mrs Thursk and husband, the former. to Lansing, 3Yfiehiganteard- the -latter -to- Southern Dakota. The Brethern have been holding meetings in the town hall for the past two weeks. We understand that Mr 'Symons who has been sick,is improving slowly. Mrs Brunswick, who has been for some weeks dangerously, ill, is on a fair way of recovery. Mr Alex. Grainger': is at present laid up with a severe attack of ja grippe. kippen. Catrrien NOTES. -The Kippen Cir- cuit Board met in Kippen, Monday afternoon, Mr Albeit Tiffin was un- anifnously recommended to the Gode- rich District meetingas a candidate for the Methodist ministry. NOTES. -Mrs Baylis is the proud mother of a fine little girl, who came last Saturday morning; Mrs Baylis has been visiting with her mother, Mrs W. Ivison. Mr Jas Young, of Clinton, preaches at 2.30, next Sunday, in the Methodist church. THE SICK. - Mr George Greensled and wife are getting better. Mrs Grant still continues very low. Mr Hood is slightlybetter. Mr Canthart has been very sick, and Mr J White- man jr., who was dangerously 111, are both on the mend. Very, few homee have escaped the ravages of grippe. THAT CORRECTION. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era. Sin -In your issue of last week Mr Simp- son asked far that apology I promised., but I claim he has not fulfilled the condi- tions yet. I said that if his M. S. on the subject did not bear oat the inferences I mentioned, I would apologise. I have not seen the manuscript yet; let it come through the Editor of The Hay Ent. It has been suggested to me that the disput- ed sermon may have been an extempore Bible Reading at the Prayer -meeting. If it was, of course the reverend gentleman will have no manuscript. But he could write out a short synopais of the extempore talk, if it was in the prayer meeting, and send it. I am uncertain of the text of said sermon, if it was a sermon. But I understood that some of the following passages were used als contradioting the doctrine of sinlessnese or perfection: I Rings 8, 46, "For there is no man that sineth not." Job 9, 20, "If I say I nm perfeot, it shall also prove me perverse." Ise.. 64, 6, "We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness as filthy rags." Rom. 8, 10, "There are none righteous, no not one." Phil. 3, 12, "Not as though I were already perfeot." The following illus- tration used in the talk or sermon may call to mind the discourse to which I refer. "Mr Wesley was induced to abandon his preaching of this doctrine in the fol- lowing way: He was one day arguing in a room with a friend, who was opposed to Wesley's belief; in the midst of their discussion, the friend threw some 5002 suds on Mr Wesley's shirt front, which made Mr Wesley very angry; the friend then asked Mr Wesley, who was so angry, where is your holiness now? Mr Wesley was so mortified with tbe contradiction between his teaching and praotice, that he never again preached or spoke in favor of the subject." Did Mr Simpson never use the above clamant in slightly different words, end if so, for whit purpose did he use it, if not as,. hit against the catching and belief of some Methodists? Come OWDMIT. 0:04OPICh WOWIlS104) CHAN019.,-440t No. 80, on the 2nd con., Goderich township, known as the Burk homestead, Will be offered for sale by publie auction, at the Colborne hotel, Goderich, on Saturday, the 18th inst., at 12 o'clock, For particulars see posters, FARM RENTIM-The farms on the 9th and 10th cons, owned by Coats So Son, Clinton, and occupied by Mr Van- valkenburg, have been related to Witt sons of Mr john Marquis for a term of 7 years; the boys are good farmers, steady and industrious, and the own- ers have secured geed and desirable tenants. Norns,-The many friends of Mrs Jas Switzer, who has been very low for the past few weeks, will be glad to know that she is now out of danger. Mr Thos Cook intends going to Mani- toba in a few weeks. Mrs Geo 'Steep is under the doctor's care. The schol- ars of No. 9 school house are practicing for an entertainment; they have not yet decided when it will take place. Mr John Thompson was greatly sur- prised lost week when a number of young men went to work and sawed for him about 20 cords of wood; Mr Thompson is down with congestion of the lungs, Nile NOTES. -Mr Wm Symmington, who some twenty years ago taught school in this neighborhood, but who has moved to• Dakota, has for two or three weeks been visiting friends near Au- burn and renewing old acquaintances at the Nile; he appears hearty and ac- tive, and looks as though the world had been using him well. Reeve Koine and his son, from Gerrie, paid a flying visit to friends at the Nile and Dun- gannon last week. Miss Dick. from Hensall, is at present visiting at the parsonage. The revival services at the Nile still continue, good has been done and we are looking for more. The funeral sermon in memory, of the late Miss M. Tiffin was preached on the evening of Sunday, Jan 31st, in the Nile church, the crowd on that occa- sion was so great that many were un- able to gain admission to the church. The regular Quarterly services in con- nection with the Nile circuit, was held on Sunday, Feb.' 7th, the pastor, Rev E. A. Fear, officiating. The meeting, of the Quarterly Boad was held on the following Mond.ay. Messrs J.Kennedy and R. Morrow are keeping bachelor's hall on the t3th con., Ashlield; they have taken the contract of clearing a piece of bush land for Mr H. Cluff; we hope bitching will agree with them. As three young ladies were driving to church on Sunday morning, the har- ness became somewhat disarranged, and therorse began going rather fast- er than the ladies desired, the driver took care to keep the beast on the road untilt they overtook another cutter, frenrwhiciria_youn,g_man jumped and caught the horse by the head, thalai: nese was:soon righted and all proceed- ed on their way none the worse for their speedy jaunt; Sam does not own all the wild horses. Mr S. Matthews is recovering from the injuries receiv- ed from a tree falling on him about two weeks ago. . Icolsarf-ah. ILL. -The many relends of Aix D. Gordon will be, and'have been sorry to learn of his serious illness; TA/ is suffering 'k from a, stroke of paralysahate apoplexy. At time of writing, bis condition is someWhat improved, but Clot attending physician holds out no hoPe of his Own- plete recovery of health. DEATH.--.4nother of Goderich's well known citizens has been called to her reward in the person of Mesa beloved wife of John Atanilin, Napier, St. De- ceased had been more or less au inva- lid for 4 number of years past, but her sudden death,on Monday morning,was a painful surprise. The funeral took place on Wednesda_i afternoon. I 4nETING.-7.0n Wednesday evening, a social reform naeeting was held in connection with the Salvation Army. in Victoria St. church, Rev Dr Strong- man 'in the chair. Addresses • were made by Staff Captain and Mrs Bolton, Toronto, and Ensign Archibald, Prison Gate Home, Hamilton. A couple of solo's were alose sung by the visitors. There was a large atlendance, and a good collection given. NoTas.-Next Sunday afternoon, the Gospel Temperance Meeting will be ad- dressed by Mr IL I. Strang, head- master of Goderic Col. Institute. Mrs Robt. Gordon lies very ill of grippe and conjestion of the lungs. Mr Jas. Far- quharson whose recent serious illness caused much: anxiety and symPathy among his friends, we are glad to learn is on the road to recovery. A large number of townspeople are suffering from grippe in different degrees. COASTING CATASTROPHE. -About 9 o'clock Friday night a serious accident took place here. A party of young people were coasting on the Harbor Hill. When about half way down and going at a terrific rate of speed the steering gear broke, leaving those on board helpless to save themselves. The sleigh dashed against the corner of the Ocean House with tremendous force. Help was soon at hand. Richard- Cal- lon had one leg broken and the small - bones of the other fractured. He was also injured in the face. A young man named Alvill Wallace, son of D. B. Wallace, commercial traveller,had one of his thighs broken, Miss Straiton, daughter of A. Straiton,G. T. R. agent, was knocked senseless by the concus- sion, and slightly injured. Medical at- tendance was procured and the suffer- ers removed to their homes. SLEIGHING PARTY. -On Tuesday ast the following members of the Eureka Council paid a fraternal visit to Varna council, and also had the pleasure of hearing Rev J. W. Bell give his cele- brated lecture, "The house we live in." Sisters J. Craigie, G. Green, ,C. Bates, R. Ross, N. McKenzie, R. Campbell and M. Craigie, and Brothers J. W. Vanatter, G. McTavish, G. Card, F. Henderson, T. Bates and A. Nicholson. The address was excellent, finely and efficiently illustrated throughout by -seloptiamr-views. - Some cormcal-views- were also given. Explanations were also given with reference to the per capita tax, insurance, etc. After the lecture the Goderich members were es- corted to Bro. Watiless', where they were treated to a substantial lunch. After singing "God be with you we till we aneet again," and a, word of prayer by Rev Mr Bell, the party took to the sleigh for the return journey, which was accomplished without any mishap. All report having a most en- joyable trip. ECONOMY. -Another ease showing the falsely economical policy of our town fathers, came off on Saturday morning last. As Mr W. T. Murray's. boy was delivering meat, and had got as far on his way as near the corner of Quebec and Waterloo streets, the horse went head over heels through a weak defective sewer. Axes and shovels had to be freely used, and with the aid of some men who had gathered, and a strong rope the horse was finally liber- ated from As uncomfortable position, its body being completely covered, head only visible above ground. It was some time before the poor brute was able to resume its journey. Right here we might just say that it wouldbe advisable and certainly economical for the whole of Waterloo St. sewer to be repairedas soon as weather permits, this is the fifth time the sewer has cav- ed or gave ir. within as many months. Londesboro. GOLDEN WEDDING -Mr. W. Stevens received an invitation from his parents in England, to attend their golden wedding; they have a family of eight boys and four girls, and have never yet had a death in the family, which very few can say for so large a family. LEAP YEAR PARTY. - On Saturday night last a party of our young folks organized a leap year drive to Clinton, the ladies doing their part in great style. The party must hait,e been'a little fresh, for at the first hotel they went to, while having what they called a high time, it was brought to a full stop, from causes best known to the proprietor. They then proceeded to another place and did not share any better, for sickness prevailed there also; after escorting their young men to the restaurant and treating them to some sweeties, they went to still another hotel and had a big jubilee; one of the parties got left for the first time in his life, ovving no doubt to the scarcity of haggis. NOTES. -The members of the I. 0.0. T. lodge intend to visit Clinton, Fri- day evening to help organize a lodge there. Mr M. Hazzlewood intends to put up a new frame house this summer, and has let the contract to Mr S. S. Cooper, Clinton. The Presbyterians have extended a call to the Rev. J. A. Hamilton, of Lyndoeh; he, was former- ly 'a teacher in Clinton High School, and is spoken of as one of the rising and popular men of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Thos. Maiming delivered some large elm logs to the station here the other day; the two butt cuts, 12 feet long, had 1200 feet each, and a 12 foot logout of one of the limbs, had i 700 feet n it. One of our village car- riage shops is about being turned into an opera house; they at present have a party working there who claims to have sang in the Brantford Opera house for $10 per night. The address delivered by Mr. Elder, of Verden, Manitoba,was practical and instructive, not at all puffy .for the country, but the plain truth. Weddings are reported numer- ous here; Miss Aggie Ball has started the ball rolling, and dear knows where it will stop now it is once started. Mr Hugh Bell is almost able to start work again, after a very severe sickness. - James Coming started for Manitoba on Wednesday, accompanying his brother who has been visiting here. The Sons of England concert, on the evening of the 19th, promises to be one of the best given here; br the ,talent procured a good evening's entertainment is guar- anteed. From an occasional Correspondent. NOTES. -Mr and Mrs John' Cumming are attending Donilnion grange meet- ing in London this week. Mrs Rush is on it visit to Mitchell. Mr J.`Boyde, of Toronto, was in town Monday and Tuesday. Mr Robert Cole is visiting at ADM Craig this Week. Mr S. Wood- man received and shipped to Wingbatn some terry large loge this week, some of them over 4- feet in diameter. 44.1 Sta'nley PERSONAL. -:Mr. P. McGregor, of Ncorthern Dakota is spending part of the winter among, friends in Ontario; he is at present visiting friends in Stan- ley, -and is a son of Mr Donald MeGre- gor, a former resident of this township. STOCK NOTES. -Mr James McFar- lafie, whose reputation as a sheep breeder stands away up high, sold last week five Shropshire ewes to Mr John Thompson, of Blake; two to Mr John McDonald, of Porter's Hill; and two to Mr Erratt, of Manchester, all at figures that show the advantage of breading first class stock. Mr McFarlane also added to his own stock 8 imported ewes. FARM BOUGHT. -Mr Louis Wolper, late of St Thomas, Dak., has returned from that state, having sold out there, and will take up his residence in Hu- ron, having bought the farm of Mr Jos Hood, lot 4, 2nd con., of Stanley, 100 acres, for $6,000; this is considered a very fair sale. St. Helens. NOTES. -Miss Maud Selkeld is at present visiting friends near Goderlch. The Misses Stenhouse, of Toronto, who have been visiting at the manse this while back, have returned home. Mrs t Robinson of Port Hope, is visiting her parents; Mr and Mrs James, of this place. Rev Mr Anderson is spending a few days in Toronto; in his absence the pulpit was filled, on Sabbath last, by P.ev Mr Ross, of Clinton. Miss Eolith Rodgers has returned home from Port Hope, having been absent several months. Aconmnrr.-Mr John Grant met With rather a painful accident last Week, while standing at the door talking 'to a gentleman, in turning to go in his feet ' slipped from tinder hine, causing hint, to fall On his side, on the door step,, fracturing a few of his ribs. We are ' glad to see that he is getting hiCely over it again. . • • -