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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-04-01, Page 1'.011,Mt -10 --a41-: ..Y.4110. WI 11 get the NEW 4n:4. for the rest ,of 1892. t ROBERT HOLMESFtlitor and Proprietor. • CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 1, 1892. $1 0. year In eAtvanc,e, 110,54 when not 1!,0 pal A LINE OF iNt WORSTED PANTS Which we are selling For $8, Would interest you. SEE OUR WINDOW FULL OF THEM. They would be good value at $6. 5 per cent off for Cash • Tic CLINTON Hokin NEWS NOTES. Rey Dr Torrance has resigned the position of public school inspector in 49.ue2ph, Mr Wm Tytler, B. A., has •been appointed to the position. A sad drowning accident is reported from the vioinity of Curran, Prescott county. A young farmer named Henry Woodmg was driving home from Plantagenet and etarted to cross the stream near Benson's Ferry, but the ice gave way and the whole outfit broke through. Wooding being dragged down with the horses and sleigh and drowned. Buffalo Times :—The Chicago brute who pounded his wife to death with his fists ought to be run through a sausage machine one limb at a time. For seven hours he tortured the belpless woman that he had married with the promise to protect her. The garrote would be to humane, and the electrocution too quick. The law provides no adequate punishment. There -port -of the--Domineen—Auditor! . General shows that last year there were 41 veterans of the war of 1812 still living. Five of these men were 100 years and upwards, the oldest being Charles Roy, aged 107. These veterans each receive 41 a year. The Ottawa Government spends money sparingly on its veterans, while lavishing it on boodlers. The reverse should be the ease. A case of a man being conscience-stricken is reported by a physician of Arnprior. Thirty years ago a physilan sued a debtor for $10; the debtor perjured himself and the doctor lost the suit. This week the III= sent the amount to his creditor, saying that he knew God had forgiven him the deed and hoping the dootor would do the same. The conscience-stricken man said nothing about any interest, simple or corn. wand. John McMillan,a farmer who resided two miles west of Bowmanville, was accidently killed on Saturday night while driving Apra a hill on his way home.SHe turned out to let a neighbor pass, and as he did so the tongue of the waggon became eiscon- Rooted from the neck -yoke, and, catching in the ground, threw the front of the wag- gon up and caused the unfortunate man to fall out, when he was run over by the front wheels and instantly killed. ••••••=•••••••••••••••112.111011.0.01111•• 611110MISIMAN CLINTON Our BOY'S CLOTHING pleases the mothers. Can we ask a better testimonial?— What's good and what's other- wise they know if any any one knows. The mothers are the firE t to hear of this seam or the other giving out, a rip somewhere, the coat wearing shabby after only a little time in wear. They don't hear these things of the Boy's Clothing of this store, hence their good favor. NEW SPRING MANTLES are in various styles. The three-quarter Cape is the lead. A. stylish garment and thrown on or left off with so little tron ble. Three -quarte r J ackets are fashionable, and the range of the new stocks is large. Just take this men- tion as hinting at a Spring Stock of Mantles that none should miss. Gilroy&Wiseman CLINT )N ii Weekly Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township Noma. — Master Charlie Tebbutt spent Saturday and Sunday with his, uncle, Will Jarvis. Sugar making is the order of the day, many of the farm- ers having tapped a large number of trees. Mr Edward Wise spent part of last week in the vicinity of Toronto, for the purpose of purchasing thoro- bred stock. Mr Albert Plummer paid at flying visit to his relatives last Sat- nrday. Sunday School, which has been closed for the past winter months in No. 9 S. S., will re -open on Sabbath next. Dayficid..._ RECOVERING.—We understand from Dr. Stanbury that Wixon, the sailor, who has gone throught such a terrible experience and had his feet amputated this last winter, is rapidly regaining strength, and it is expected that he will be sufficiently recovered to be re- moved next week. TEA MEETING. — The tea meeting under the auspices of the Royal Tern- plars of Temperance was held in the town on Tuesday, the 22nd. The wea- ther was very unfavorable and the roads were in a bad condition. Ad- dresses were given by Revs Messrs Henderson and Newton. NOTES.—Mr Chas Logan returned from Detroit last Thursday. Miss M. Osmond has gone to make a visit with friends in Colborne. Miss Kate Parke has gone to Toronto, Parkdale and other places to visit friends. A very pleasant meetingof the Salvation i Army was held n the barracks on Monday, the 21st inst, when Ensign Woodgate and wife and Clinton of- ficers were in attendance; the barracks was filled and the auidence listened attentively. We understand that Mrs Faust is going to return to the village and will reside in her own house, and the Parker family will remove to a house belonging to Mr Wild. Mr Thos Parker intends to move with his fami- ly to Varna. We see that Miss Mar- tin has opened out this season's stock of wall paper. We are sorry to hear that our genial friend, Mr Frank Ed- wards, has been indisposed lately; we miss his smiling countenance very much. The new butcher shop of Er- win & Newcombe is doing a thriving business. - Harlock. DEATH.—Mr Alex Robinson, of this place, died at an early hour on Mon- day morning; the cause of death was inflammation and grip. He was aged 40 years and 8 months. His remains were interred in Kinburn cemetery, a large number attending the funeral. FULL OF BUSINESS.—The jovial, gen- ial, whole-souled postmaster at Har - lock, Mr Thos Neilans, who heart is as big as himself, does more business of one kind and another in the course of a year than most men similarly situat- ed would think of doing. Eighteen years ago to -day he commenced to carry the mail between Harlock and Seaforth, and he has kept it up three times a week ever since, rain or snow, cloud or sunshine, and he has done it so satisfactorily that the government does not now think of asking for ten- ders, but awards it to him annually. And for 21 years past he has collected the taxes of the township of Hullett, and has got thisbusiness reduced to such a science that peoplenow look up- on it as a pleasure to pay their taxes. Then he is also an agent for the McKil- lop Insurance Co., and so successful is he in this capacity that at the meeting of the Company last Friday, he put in no less than 53 applications for insurance, as the result of one month's work. In addition to the performance of these various duties, he keeps thoroughly posted on all public affairs, so that it is quite evident he does not "allow the grass to grow under his feet." St. Helens. NOTES. —Mr R. J. Woods and his bride have got settled in their house now. The Misses Sanderson, of Wingham, paid a flying visit to their grand -father on Sunday last. Some of the farmers around here have tap- ped their trees, but we understand there isn't much of a run yet. Mr Robert McGuire and Mr Thomas Ford left ior Manitoba on Tuesday last, the former intends going to Brandon and the lat- ter to near Moosomin. We are sorry to hear of Mr John Gordon being laid up again; while in the act of lifting turnips off the floor in the cow" stable one of the cows kicked him on the shoulder, putting it out of joint, but under the skilful care of Dr. Gordon he is doing as well as can be expected, but we hope to soon hear of his ulti- mate recovery. A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday, the 23rd of March, at the house of Mrs Robert Woods, when her only daughter, Mag- gie, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr John Durnin, of the 9th con., a large number of friends 'on both sides were present, and the bride was the recipient of many useful and handsome presents; we wish the happy couple a pleasant married life. ••••••••••••••• Stanley NOTES —On Monday of last week Mr John Moffat and his bride left for their home in the North west; they purpose to visit relatives in Selkirk, Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie while on their way to Moope Jaw. Mr John McEwen, of the Bayfield road, left last week for Manitoba, where he intends to work during the summer. Mrs Mc- Cully, who for seine time seemed to be iinproving, died on Wednesday, and will be buried on Saturday, at 5 p.m. Belgray‘e NOTES.—Mr Wm 'Cray boughb a fine calf, ItOyal Briton, weighing 1125 lbs., a genuine short horn. Mr Ben- gough is suffering from a cold. Mrs Stephen Ball, who went to Dakota re- cently, died last Saturday morning; her death was very sudden ti the part of the family here in Ontario. Our genial clerk in the post office store leaves this week for home, we wish him success; the store will need an occupant, as Mr Timmins leaves it on Friday. Belgrave will still have a good general store left—Mr McLellands. Ashtleld NOTES.—Most oi the fields of fall wheat look fine after the disappear- ance of the snow; the wheat looks strong and healthy. Mr J. Andrew and Mrs J. Gardner had each a cow die last week of the murrain, also Mrs Gard- ner had a valuable colt die the same week. Mr W. Gardner, sr., continues very low, and the Dr expects he may drop off any moment. Mr E. Andrew continues on the sick list; the others who were sick on the 12th con. are convalescent. Rev Mr Colling, Luck - now, officiated on Rev Mr Kennet's circuit last Sabbath, on account of the latter not having altogether rec7ered from his last illness. , Brussels. GONE TO THE WALL.—On Tuesday morning the people of Brussels and vicinity were disturbed by the an- nouncement that McIntosh & McTag- gart, private bankers, had suspended. We are informed that the assistant manager of the London branch of the Merchants Bank is now in charge. On Saturday Mr McIntosh went south on the morning train to London. He wrote a letter to his clerk from Lon- don, telling him that he could not meet his liabilities and instructing him to write to the Merchants E nk, London, to send up a man to wind up the busi- ness. He also asserted that the bank would pay one hundred cents on the dollar. This letter was posted at Windsor. Some time ago it became rumored that the furniture factory here owed him $13,000 which he could not realize on. This raised such dis- trust that during the past month $30,- 000 of deposits were withdrawn. About a week ago he went to London to at- tempt to obtain mon"), to tide him Dyer, not streeeeding—in_thia. mined to suspend payment. Mr Mc- Intosh is a gentlemanly, agreeable man and thoroughly onest; but a couple of unfortunate firms locked up so much of his money that failure was inevitable. He is really a victim of "Bonus" and "N. P." Delmore. NorEs.—Messrs John Fitch, John Ir- win and Philip Baker left for Manitoba on Tuesday last. The household effects of Mrs Wm. Robinson were sold by public auction, on Saturday last; G. Barton wielded the hammer with his usual good ability, and fair prices were realized. Mr Isaac Gowdy, of Poplar Grove farm, had a wood -bee on Friday last, at which there was about twenty five cords of wood cut; in the evening the young men who were at the bee, went away but soon returned, bring- ing with them the fair ones of the neighborhood and repent the greater part of the night in dancing. The wedding of Mr Ralph Metcalf and Miss Maria Marshall took place last Wed- nesday, at the residence of the bride's mother, about 20 couples, old and young, assembled to honor the occa- sion; the ceremony took place at 5 o'clock p. m.,[after which a.-sumptous meal was served, to which all present did ample justice, the remainder of the evening was spent in music, singing and games; the young couple were the recipients of a number of. costly presen ts. Nile SALE.—The sale of farm stock and household furniture belonging to Mr Thos. Ryan, which took place on Fri- day of last week, was well attended. Bidding on most of the things offered for sale was quite keen, and good prices were realized. The stock was in good order. Mr Ryan, we believe, intends to spend a while in Manitoba or the Northwest. NOTES. --If the snow clears away, and the ground dries up for a few days mote, as they have been doing for the last few days, it is likely that spring work will soon begin. Sugar making has begun, and now it is in order (it seems) for the large boys and girls to spend a good portion of their time in the woods gathering sweets for future use. The children of the junior de- Dartment of the school are having a few holidays this week, on account of the illness of their teacher, Miss Mc - Ivor; we hope she will soon be able to take up her work again. VETS.—Mr G. Beacom, V. S., son of Mr D. Beacom, of the Bayfleld con., Goderich township, passed through our village this week en route for Dungan- non, where he intends to start business. He has rented an office from Mr Rob- ertson, the village butcher, formerly occupied by Mr Hiscox, Another young man belonging to the same pro- fession, came there last week, and is about to open out in the office formerly occupied by Mr J. Black, painter. Surely there is not enough sickness among the domestic animals in that healthy vicinity to make it necessary to have two vets. Time will tell which is the better tatuit as they say "the toughest hide stands the longest." Give the boys a chance, but do not wait till the animals are de before callini for tl e vett. 1%101143.—W AMOS Aikens, of the 3rd con., has a ewe that this spring gave birth to four lambs. Mr George Farqnhar, of the Oth con, has lately purchased a first class thoro-bred bull from Mr jarnes .Webter; it is really a, splendid animal, Miss Florence Gar- rett, of Granton, paid a flying visit to Londesboro, on Tuo5day of this week. DEATH.—On Monday morning of this week, IVirs Taylor, relict of the late Malcolm Taylor, died at the Ape old age of 89 years. Her remains were in- terred in the Union cemetery, on Wed- nesday, at 2.30 p.m, Her husbanddied some four years ago, having attained the age of 94 years. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family in this their time of sore be- reavement. SonooL.—Report of S. S. No. 2 for March: -4th class:—George East, 514; Leonard Weir, 504; Zemma Cornish, 454. Sr 3rd:—John Snell, 858; Laura Connell, 662; Millie Churchill, 398. Jr 3rd:—Lizzie Churchill, 888; Frank Glen, 234; Maggie Walters, 222. Sr 2nd:—Lizzie Henery, 700; Willie Noble, 602; Ella Tindall 838. Jr. 2nd:— Wreatha Snell, 431; Eva Noble, 386; Ida Murphy, 290. Part II:—John Churchill, 860; Jennie Churchill, 858; Willie Brown, 642; Richard Brown, 632. COUNCIL.—The Hullett Council met at Londesboro, on Monday, March 25th, members all present. The meet - was chiefly for the purpose of ap- pointing pathmasters, of whom 92 will be new and 13 re -appointed. The fenceviewers and poundkeepers will be the same as last year, except that Mr B. Churchill will be a fenceviewer in- stead of Mr E. Hull. Councillors Lasham, Snell and McDonald were in- structed to have the fences near the Londesboro and Manchester bridges repaired or re -built as soon as practic- able. A few accounts were passed for jobs and gravel. Council adjourned until called by the Reeve. JA.MES CAMPBELL, Clerk. DEarm—In Ashfleld, on Tuesday, glizabeth, wife of the late Joseph Spindler,passed to her long home. De- ceased was over 75 years of age, and had been in a helpless condition for some years, until a few days previous to her death, when she was taken rather worse and passed peacefully away, on the 15th inst. She was born and married in Lincolnshire, England, and emigrated to Canada about nine- teen years ago, when they resided in the town of Clinton, for about three years, and from thence they moved in- to Hullett, on the gravel road about one and a quarter miles north of Londesboro, after living there for ten years, they moved into- Ashfield,where they spent the remaining part of their lives ; her husband dying about two years ago. A family of five sons and one. daughter survive_her._ One other sons is stilbliving in Ashfield, one in Clinton, and two in Duluth, while their daughter and another son lives in England. Some of our 'read- ers will probably remember of an- other son who came to his death through digging a well. They were highly respected by all who knew them, and the sympathy, of the community is extended to those who mourn their iz reparable loss. Zurich. NOTES.—Mr Louis Weber and wife, of Rochester, N. Y., are, at present, visiting at their parents and friends in this place ; while over there, Louis was engaged in brick laying and plaster- ing. Mr Adam Fuss, who for the past two years has been engaged in Michi- gan, returned home last week, having received word thathis motherwas very low, and by the last report, it seems, she is not improving any. Mr George Fee, of Detroit, is spending a few days With his parents and friends, in and around Zurich. Messrs Coleman and McNeil, who were to Toronto, a few days last week, have returned home. Mr David Jacob, of Dashwood, was re- newing old acquaintances in this place, on Sunday last. Mr Knetzel and family, of Heidelburg, who were the guests of Mr Ed. Hardy, harness - maker, of this place, for the past week, returned home last Monday. Miss Coleman, of Mitchell, was the guest of Mrs Fred Coleman, last week. Mr Hettham, of Staffa, paid Zurich a fly- ing visit, last Sunday. Miss Kate Brenner, of this place, left for St. Thomas, last Tuesday. Mr Wm. Hess, operator and watch -maker, of this place, left for Detroit, last Tuesday, looking for employment; Billy is a good mechanic, and no doubt he will soon find a situation ; Billy will be missed, especially by the boys, and we hope to hear of his success soon. Londesboro. i. Goon WORK.—The three Crawford boys cut, split and piled 25a cords of hard wood in 25 hours, in the bush of Wm Southcombe, which is very good work. But the boys are workers. BULL SOLD. — Mr James Webster sold a 14 months old bull to Mr Far- quhar for upwards of $100. It tipped the scales at 1.075, which speaks well for Mr Webster's thoroJired stock. Nelms. —Word has been received from the boys that left for Manitoba that they got there all right. Mr Way has brought out his bees and has had good luck, only having two die out:of 52. Howick. SCHOOL.—As e...result of the recent promotion examination held in the county of Huron, the following promo- tions were mule in S. S. No. 1:—From 3 to 4—Marks required to pass, 390:— Wm. John Finlay 464, Fred Rush 453, Helen Lowish 431, Susan Bell 424, inne Finlay 407, Minnie Halliday 399, Martha Cathers 898, Win. H. Dane874. From 2 to 3—Marks required to pass, k115:— Stewart Finlay 4,39, RachelFin896, Hep_ry Dennis 889. Jelin Bell 801 es. leYFrenthle 342. J.11..krvilart;TE her. WiAgballn., NOTES.—M1 L. 1Viogirinion was in town on Saturday last, renewing ac- quaintances. Mr Olutpxnan,41tipley,• spent a couple of dfLYS week visiting friends. Mr Win. Coop- „,er,, WhOhas 'been in the employ of Mr4-oszts, Bell, furniture matinfacOrer, for a number of years, left for the West on Tuesday; his many friends here wish him success in his new home. Mr A. E. Bradwin, of Seafortl3, spent a couple of days with his parents in town this week. Mr Mullett, of Seaforth, was in town this week. The anniver- sary of the Methodist Sabbath School will be held here next Sunday, and will be conducted in the morning by 'Mr Day, of Toronto, Secretary df the Provincial Sabbath School Association, who will also address the Sunday School workers on Monday.evening. TEMPERANCE.—The W. C. T. U. held their monthly meeting in the Temper- ance Hall here, on Monday evening. The attendance was large, and an ex- cellent program was furnished. The President, Mrs Ritchie, occupied the chair. The meeting opened with sing- ing and prayer, followed by a selection from the orchestra; Mrs Ireland and Mrs Elder each gave a solo, and Mrs Watson a fifteen minute address, with grand effect. Rev Mr McGregor, - the speaker of the evening, was then intro- duced, who spoke for half an hour on the great question of temperance, and showed forth the evils of the liquor traffic upon the country. A recitation by Mrs Flughes, "The wayward daugh- ter," was given with such effect that the scene almost seemed to appear be- fore you. The ladies are determined to carry on this grand work, and we firnily believe that their work shall not be in vain. IsToV40,---itelkvii4lvtarilTeulail;r.'; *4;16( en, titled "AngiP Israel" Is a tnaqtorpieee, 'welt delivered, full QX et/Q.Xid argunte4t with euffielent spiel), it is (dear, glut the- pritisb, nation IA net the 194 tribes; ftaudienee was not as large tka it ougntrte b4ve beetif hut all enjoyed, the treat. On Tuesday last, four car " loads of settlexV effects 'left"Ile,r010- 1Manitoba, MesSr0 Wm. Cooper, plewa' and MeMaybeing the WIWI'S •abd. go- ing with them; we areeor,ry to Jose . such men, and wish them every, sue - cess. Rev J. Galloway, pastor of On- tario street Methodist church, Clinton, .occupied with, marked aceePtatioe the ° ePvuelPnii*ng°10 Mijteirichn 27elltuhr, chthelapstasStoarlibeag ducting Sabbath School anniversary services, in Mr Galloway's church.; we like to see these friendly exchanges, • Mr D. McDonald, jr, islhoute from VW' cago, he intends returning in a fcr. days. . Blyth LEarunn.—The choir of the Metho- dist church here assisted ate lecture in Belgrave, given by the Rev W. F. Campbell, 'The marriage ring," on Wednesday evening last. FAIR. —Taking into consideration the condition of the roads in this vi- cinity, there was a splendid turn out at the fair on Tuesday; a number of buyers from a distance were on the market, and considerable business was the result. BAND.—Blyth B. Band, an institu- tion with a reputation in the past, is to be re -organized with an increased membership. At a meeting on Mon- day evening it was decided to petition the city fathers for a grant for the purchase of some new instruments wherewith to dispense sweet sounds the coming summer, and we have rea- son to believe that their request will be cheerfully responded to. This is as it should be, and we hope soon to have a band which will be a credit to our town. NorEs.--We are sorry to learn that Alice, youngeiriTailgtter—OT—Mrs---P:-' Heffron is seriously ill with brain trou- ble. Miss Crocker returned on Satur- day, and has resumed charge of :the millinery department of Anderson & Elder's. Miss Smith, of Toronto, ar- rived on Wednesday to take a similar position in the Mammoth. W. Taman visited his brother in Crorrie last week. Dr. Potter returned from Toronto on Monday evening, having finished his last term at the medical college. Mr Ed Watson shipped a car load of cattle to Montreal from this station on Sat- urday. Mr Geo Gurney, who has-been in Bay City, Mich., all winter, return- ed to town last week. H. J. Cook, Esq, barrister, of Goderich, has become a resident of our town, hasking opened an °Mee over J. Bell's harness em- porium. Miss Hamilton, who has been the guest of her brother for some weeks, returned to her home in Staffa on Sat- urday. Miss McGregor is the guest of Mrs Richmond at present. Mr and Mrs F. W. Tanner returned on Tuesday, after a few days visit to Watford. Mr Gracey, of Wingham, was a guest in town last week. Mrs W. H. Wat- son returned from Cranbrook on Sat- urday, where she has been spending a few weeks with friends. Mrs Nation spent Sunday and Monday in the For- est City. Mr U. M. and Mrs Young, of West Superior, were the guests of Mrs Young this week. Mrs Plummer is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Mrs F. Watts, of Clinton, is the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs McGill, at present. P.gielly, Esq, is on a business trip:to:Ottawa. Holmesville. NOTEs.—Rev Dr Henderson, of Kin- cardine, will preach educational ser- mons on the Holmesville circuit (Meth- odist church) on Sunday next, as fol- lows:— Holmesville at 10 a. m.; Ebenez- er at 2.30 p.m. and atSharon at 7. The infant son of Mr Thos. Lobb, is laid up with an attack of erysipelas in the head. Ploughing commenced here, on Wednesday last. SCHOOL.—Atthe regular semi-annual promotion examination, here, on Fri- day last, the following pupils passed, viz.:—To 4th—Minimum, 380—Bertha Stanley, 513; Alburn Murch, 491; Hatti Courtice, 484; Maggie Badour, 450 Edith Tebbutt, 425; Lavine Tebbutt, 390. To 3rd—Minimum, 315—Sybil Courtice, 441; Matilda Colclough, 367; Willough- by Tebbutt, 364; Louis Gravel], 343. Westfield. NOTES. —Mr John Parkes is preparing to build a brick house this summer. Dick Fallen has let the contract of building a house and barn to the Smith Bros. of St. Helens; Thomas Taylor has the job of supplying the timber. Mr Thothas Taylor sold his 50 acre farm to Mr Vincent, of Happyland, for $400, reserving the timber. Mr Jas. Hoover bought from Jas. Hoar, W.Wawanosh, the lemons bull, Pioneer, bred by one of Ontario's great stock breeders, Mr James Potter, of E. Wawanosh. Mrs Gibson, from Jamestown,who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs R. Hoover, returned home this week. Mr T. R. Mitchell went to Saginaw this week, With his stallion, Cleveland Bay. Owing to the condition of the roads, some of the boy* had to diaper:ale with, tMir fortnightly viait last Sunday. Church Notes. On Sunday morning next the regu- lar monthly fellowship meeting % of both Methodist churches will be held at 10 o'clock. A meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs Washington, Rattenbury street, on Thursday after- noon, April 7th, at 3 o'clock. Mr W. J. Patterson, M. A., of Olin, ton Collegiate Institute, occupied the pulpits of the Kippen and Hills Green Presbyterian churches last Sabbath The Rev J. B. McKinnon will preach in the Baptist Church, Clinton, morn- ing and evening, on Sunday next (3rd) and at base line church in the afternoon. — On Thesday evening the member of Mr J. A.Giffin's Sabbath sohool clit presented him with a large Lnhoto the class and other articlese.prior to his departure for StCathavines. The Chatham Banner thus alludes to a gentleman well known here, and son ofMr Josiah Butt :—"Rev. W. H. Butt has been cordially invited to reniain in his present charge. No town minis* is more generally popular than the en- ergetic and amiable pastor of Victoria Avenue Methodist Church. On Sunday evening last Rev Mr Shilton preached one of the most el- oquent sermons we ever heard, taken (as stated) from: "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth forth his handiwork," where- in he depicted very clearly: the wonder- ful works of our Creator in the .stagry firmament. He will (D. V.) next Sun- day evening preach again upon the same subject. He clearly demonstrates how the sciences and Biblical teaching ever go hand in hand.—Clinton Cor. Signal. To CORRESPONDENTS.—We • are ex- ceedingly obliged to those who every , week keep...our readerk_pested as to ,;{k the events transpiring in their relate- sentative localities. We are also much obliged to those correspondents who, not able to write every week, do so as often as they can; but we have several corresPondents that we hardly ever hear from. We would much like to. place them in either of the two ' classes mentioned, and hope they will place us under greater obligations than they have, by writing occasionally at any rate, CORRESPONDENCE We are not responsible foranyt hing that appears under this heading. THE DRIVING BY-LAW. To The Editor the of New Era. Clinton DEAR SIN„—I saw in the NEW ERA'S. report of the last council meeting, that a movement had been made te resoin1. the by-law prohibiting driviiig ove street crossings faster than a tvaA;and• to pass a by-law allowing a moderate pace. The present by-law seems to me. to be a wise one --a good one for the- " majority of the people, and the morn the pity that our city fathers shouldi have for a moment considered the re- moving of such a good public safeguard. On the other hand, it would be hard to determine what was a moderate pace; to a horse that can go a mile in three minutes, a mile in five minutes would be moderate, and any person knows that would never do, especially in the even ings, when our streets are crowded. Who suffers by our present law, not any of our own lovers of a good horse; they are men who can keep their horses well in hand, and drive intelli- gently. No one objects to the way they pass the crossings. Our mayor, for instance, keeps well within the spirit of the act, and yet he handles his "timers" in a way that gives him, no doubt, all the satisfaction and plea- sure he could wish, and at the same time we have a law that strikes right at the root of this careless driving in- dulged in by half drunk "smart" men, who seldom get a chance to drive a horse, and when they do they conceive it as their sacred duty to impress all with their utter disregard of all for- malities, law or authority. I think, Mr Editor, that our present law, and the way it has been enforced, has been satisfactory to everyone, and is the very best we can have to prevent our main street from being converted into s a speeding track, especially in the com- ing summer evenings, when so many are walking there. I hope to see our mayor -1 mention him particularly, as he is the owner of the best, and drives the fastest horses we have in the town. I hope to see him, when the question comes up, use his strongest infitience to defeat it, and with the be- coming dignity of the executive of a people who have chosen him unani- mously, strain every point to protect e-ery man, woman and child of the town. FALRMINDICUS. The by-election in Prescott County came off Wednesday, and resulting in the reelection of Isidore Pronl, the Grit candidate. Thirrettras received give , Proull;364,14paienli 1,220—majority for Pruni,,,,230... • -