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Clinton New Era, 1892-04-08, Page 1AdINIIIMIN11011111111111111111111111P1111 • on4 i*V4IST 41 A IrBAR VAPgR iiVitoisT, liateeeeplemeseeeteeme $.•.• Ortn. "UMW ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 8, 1892.. $1 a year in aliv.anee, $1.50 when not so paid ON SATURDAY EVENING In connection with our annual SPRING MILLINERY OPENING We will display Our large stock of WORSTEDS TWEEDS . PANTINGS •OVERGOATINGS AC For the Spring season. We invite everyone to call and see the selec- tion. Tho kilo Joh Edges CLINTON Zurich. NOTES. -Mrs Henry Phaff, who was visiting with her daughter in Blyth, has returned. Mr Wm Cook and sis- ter, of Heneall, were visiting friends here on Sunday. Mr Joseph Brenner, of the Bend, paid his numerous friends in Zurich a visit on Sunday last. Mr. Hicks and his men are at present busi- ly engaged in fitting up their machin - aryl for the purpose of completing their contract of draining the big swamp, east of Zurich. Mr Eli Hen - ever is at present very low, and by all reports his recovery is doubtful. Mr L. Thiel, a former resident of this place, but now of Michigan, is at present visiting his many friends and relatives around here; Mr Thiel looks hale and hearty, and it seems the climate over there agrees with him. Miss Maudie Deichart, after spending a week with her friends around Dashwood, has re- turned home again. Mr J. A. Wil- liams & Co., our enterprising millers, started off•with ,sorue ,of their machin- ery for different places to get them re- paired, consequently the mill is at a •stan.dstill -at -preaent ;,, Williams having 'prepared a large stOCIZ' &c before hand will be able to supply his numerous customers until the re- turn of ' his machinery. Mr Justice Cook and Adam Fess,who Were visiting with their parents and friends around here the last few weeks, returned to Michigan last Tuesday. Miss I. Evans • is at present visiting here. Benmiller. THE BENMILLER SCHOOL CASE. - The following decision on the celebrated Benmiller school embroglio has been delivered by Hon. G. W. Ross in a communication to P. S. I. Tom, of this 'educational district: "I have just re- ceived the report of the Commissioner in Mr James Regan's case, in which he has very fully stated the facts of the and theexhience_heari -the charges bought against MrReganis conflicting and in many respects con- tradictory, but the charges were in his opinion sufficiently sustained to have warranted you in suspending his certificate. The Commissioner, however, thinks that Mr Regan has been pretty fully disciplined by his ruepensions at different times, but, in- asmuch as he has been re-engaged by the trustees for the remainder of the yearend hastiven assurancesof greater ewe in his language and conduct in the future, he has recommended that the suspension be removed during the pleasure of the Minister of Education." 111110Y&PIISIMAN CLINTON Our Weekly Budget OP INTERESTING NEWS 1Frona all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Westfield. • NOTES. -Mrs Enoch Shorts, from Chatham, is at present visiting among friends in this locality. Jatnes Hoover has engaged Mr Daniel Springsteel of Happyland, for the summer. Mrs R. Johnston, who has been suffering from the effects of la grippe, is, we are sorry to state, not recovering very fast. Mr Harry Heslop is the guest of Mr Mc- Clinton, at present. , WESTFIELD SCHOOL REPOIA FOR MARCH. -Fourth class. -Georg Buch- anan, 1688; Ethel Carter, 1363;, annah Stackhouse, 1334; Mary McClinton, 306. Senior 3rd. -David Patterson,a211; Et- ta McDowell, 965; Chas Redmond, 696. Jas Redmond 665. Junior 3rd -Jas. H. Buchanan, 674; Harvey McDOWell, 613; W.Henry,332; Herbert HenryM73. Se- cond class. -Phoebe Jacks° , 598; Christia,nna McClinton, 590; y Red- mond, 570; Annie Iiinchanan, .476; Ed- die Armstrong, 395;WesleyStedichouse, 297; Frank Carr, 277. THE DEATH OF Mn MITCHELL. -The remains .of the late T. R. Mitchell, who was killed at Port Huron last week, were brought home for interment on Friday. The circumstances ofAis death are as follows: -Something went wrong with his horses and while thetrain was standing he went for a hammer and nails, to fix up the car. He saw a train coming, and stepped out of its way, but in doing so stepped immediately in front of another; the engine of which struck him on the back of the head, killing him instantly. Deceased was a member of Manchester Presbyterian church, and was very highly esteemed. He also belonged to the Masonic fra- ternity, and to the Workmen arid For- esters, members of which orders at- tended his funeral in a body-. He had an insurance on his lite of $2,000 in the Workmen, $1,000 in the Forester's, and 81,000 in the Canada Life. He leaves a wife and family of eight children, the eldest of whom is a young man of about 20 years. Will you need a new Spring Suit soon, young man? If so there's no doubt you're after the nicest thing you can secure Of course you know this store shows nothing old in the line of materials for Summer Suits. We have made it a point that nothing else shall come here but the very •best that money can buy. In fact the choice of the market is to be found here We suppose, too, the little boys must be kept respectable looking. Ent a new Suit will not remain respectable long unless made of cloth with some wear in it. You can buy some terri- ble trash unJer the name of BOY'S CLOTHING. You're got the guar- antee of this store that our Boy's Clothing is not charaPterless. The clothes may have wearable material in them. but be so slovenly in make up that no boy can look respectable in them. Style, finish, and gn d common sense are the elements ti at enter into the manufacture of thto store's 1303 's 1,1 n n g. L." Exeter. ALLEGED BIGAMIST. -Richard Weis - tell, of Clandeboye, has been remanded until April 5th upon the charge of hav- ing two wives. Wife No. 1, who was Susan Cook before her marriage to Witistell, which she says took place in Toronto, 1849, lays the informatioriand is prosecuting. 'Wife No. 2, who was rs Cobleigh before her marriage to elate% e7.11 tenets' aileged;took-plane in Exeter in 1889, lives with the de- fendent at Clandeboye. Bayfield. NoTEs.- Messrs J. and W. Ferguson and F. Keegan left for Cleveland on Monday last, they will be much missed by their many friends. Miss Nora Ferguson, who has been in.,Goderich, for some time, has returned home. Mrs Harvey Greer, of Chatham, and her sister, Miss M. Parker, are visiting here at present. ' Mrs W. J. Clarke and child, of Seaforth, are visiting at her parents, Mr and Mrs Biggart, for a few weeks. Miss Thomson, Varna's school teacher, paid us a fly visit on Sat- urday last. We are all pleased to See the familiar face of Mr Chas Gardiner, -who -has-returned--hrome-fronrMeGill- College, Montreal. Hippen. Ncrres.-The bad roads, caused by Monday's and Tuesday's rains, are making our village to be dull. Frank Taylor has been suffering with a severe sore on his hand, which, for a time, threatened blood poisouing. Lncknow. NOTES. - Mrs Alex Ross, Victoria St., is, we are glad to report, improv- ing and will soon be able to be around again. Mr Francis Cook, of Para- mount, has rented a house from Wm McIntosh, and intends becoming a citizen shortly. Mr Jno McCardy, of Wingham, paid us a short visit this week. Mr Geo Tout, Kincardine, paid us a flying visit this week; he intends returning shortly to work in cur burg during the summer. A number of the farmers in the surrounding country have started plowing; the fall wheat is looking splendidly, and the prospects for the coming crop compares very favorably with other years. Rev Mr Colling, Methodist church pastor here, exchanged pulpits with Mi Kenner, of Ashfield circut, on Sunday last. Rev Mr Potter, Dungannon, will preach here morning and evening Sun- day, to the Sunday School. DEATHS. -On Thursday, March the 31st, the sad news was spread abroad of the death of Mrs Wm Pincomb, al- though her illness was of a dangerous nature her death was unlooked for. Decoased was the daughter of .11.1r and Mrs Kelty, one of Lecknow's oldest residents. About four o'clock the same day Duncan McDougall departed this life aft'er a few months of severe suf- fering. Deceased was only 25 years of age, and was robust and healthy up to the time of his illness. He was a mem- ber of the I. 0. 0. F., and Was buried by the society honors, Saturday. Chiselhurst. NOTES. -Messrs Wellington and Jas. McTaggart have returned from college at Toronto and Detroit respectively:" Mrs Thomas Nichol, Mrs H. Stoneman and Dan Brintnell have all been on the sick list for a week or two, but are re- covering. Mr George Mitchell is im- proving, with hopes of ultimate recov- ery. Missi•Lizzie Glenn, daughter of John Glenn, sr., was married on Wed- nesday, to Mr Kay, Reeve of Ueborne, and we wish the newly married couple much joy. Mrs Horton, sr, is serious- ly ill at her son-in-law's residence, in Stmforfh. Hullett. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the report of S. S. No. 7, for the month of Ma,reh, based ondiligence, demeanor and punctuality. 5th elass.-Lizzle Brown, Bertha Shobbrook. 4th class, - Fred Shobbrook, Rebert Pate, Kate Little. 3r4 class. -Thomas Knox,Clara Sanderson, Edith Bowes. 2nd class. - John Bedford, Rose Walker, Matthew Morris. Part II. Sr. -Russell Sunder- • cock, Albert Knox, Minnie Lear. Part Anburn. Nomns.-Mr J. P. Brown left last Saturday for the Northwest, with an- other load of horses. The remains of the late Thos R. Mi hell passed through here last Saturd y to has late home in Westfield, the funeral took place on Sunday and was the largest ever witnessed in this locality. Mr J. Armstrong Was found rejoicing over two boys added to the 'family circle last week. Mr Joseph Govier sold a good horse last week to Mr Samuel Lautenslayer. The Good Templars are getting along famously at present, a debate last Monday evening, and next Monday evening' A Mock Parliament," will be the order of the day, and no doubt the ministry will be able to de- fine their• position with regard to the leading question of the day. Goderich Township SOLD. -Mr Lewis Aldsworth has sold his thrashing machine to Mr Andrew Reed,Stanley. He says he does not in- tend to follow the business any longer. NOTES. -Mrs John Cluff has been laid up with erysipelas in the hand, which it is feared will necessitate the amputation of her forefinger. Mr S. Switzer is down with sciatica in the back, The Hayfield line school house has had its appearance improved by the erection of a bell and belfry, which was put up by W. Cooper, of town. Another of those pleasing events hap- pened at the residence of Mr Henry Cook, when his daughter Sarah was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr J. Deaves, of this township, Mr Thibadeau performed the ceremony. S. S. No. 9. -The following is the re- port of the promotion and review ex- amination held in the school on March 30th; fifty per cent of the total required for promotion. Fifth class, total 850 marks. -Sophie Stirling, 695. Senior 4th, total 680 marks. -A.. Courtice,599. Jr. 41h to Sr. 4th, total 680.-F. Jervis, 438; Adam Cook, 429; Maud Dempsey, 418; John Emmerson, 401. Sr. 3rd to Jr. 4th., total 780. -Nettie Jervis, 552; Oliver Courtice, 532; Bertha Switzer, 492; VioletCole, 449; PriscillaJennin s, 391. Jr. 3rd, review, total 630. -Ida Miller, 400; Thomas Cooper, 353; Arthur Currie, 293. Sr. 2nd to Jr. 3rd, total 630. -Howard Miller, 412; Mabel Demp- sey, 407; George Ernmerson, 360,.• Allie Greene,. 306; Russel Currie, 274, Jr. 2nd to Sr. 2nd, total 530. -Willie Cour- iste,...M_Geoise Connell, 373; Willie Cole, 362: Parr r'21fl-trrlr-2ndit--t 400. -Arthur Cooper, 335; John Cooper, 310; Wilbert Cantelon, 224. Summerhill. NorEs.---Miss Lena Nesbutt has re- turned home after a somewhat lengthy visit to relatives near Meaford, Ontario. Master Albert Killops, while handling a revolver a few days ago, accidently discharged it, the ball enter- ing his hand and causing a nasty wound. The fife and drum band is making rapid progress towards equip- ment for the coming celebration; it is under the leadership of Mr Storey, of Clinton. Mr Thos. Malveen has re- turned from the west, and speaks in ilatterine_teritne_thereef. Nile Nor/EA.-It is surprising how quickly the snoW along the roads in this vicini- ty has disappeared, it has gone so grad- ually that there were no great floods; spring work is commencing. Regular meeting of L. 0. L. No. 1052 took place last Monday evening. SUDDEN DEATH. - It is our sad duty this week to record the death of Mrs John McPhee, of the ilth con. of Colborne, she died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week, only being ill for a few hours; she was a daughter of Mr D. McIlwain, of West Wawanosh, near the Nile- her mother died in Feb- ruary last; she leaves a husband and several small children to mourn her loss, one being but an infant; the fun- eral, which was very largely attended, took place on Friday, and proceeded to the Colborne cemetery, a service in her memory will be conducted in the Nile Methodist church next Sunday even- ing, Rev E. A. Fear is expected to of- ficiate; the sorrowing friends and rela- tives have the heattfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood in this be- reavement. Brussels. THE BANE FAILURE.--- Assistant Manager Jarvis, of the Merchants' Bank, is at Brussels enquiring into the facts in :regard to the suspension of McIntosh & .111cTaggart's private hank. The assets are placed at about 595,000, while the liabilities are only about $73,- 000. There was $50,000 in deposits, 512,- 000 of this being very lately withdrawn, owing to a report that difficulty was expected. Dr. McTaggart, the senior partner, recently, of London, who is now engaged in lumbering in Alabama, has been communicated with and is expected at once. In the meantime C. B. Armstrong, of London, is acting as receiver for the Merchants' Bank. The difficulty has arisen from advances to local firms, among vdriom are grain men and who deserve very little sym- pathy. Mr McIntosh has been a resi- dent of Brussels for about 15 years, and enjoyed the highest regard of the peo- ple, and as a mark of the esteem in which he was held in Brussels was elected Reeve last January by accla- tion, after a three year's experience as Councillorlat the Board. Mr McIntosh, who formerly resided at London,wrote back from Windsor that he had plenty of surplus to square off all ac- counts, claiming to have a margin of over $20,000, but saying be had not nerve v.:neigh to face his tronblec. II, Jr. -Harvey Sundercock. Nellie Brigham, Katie Grasby.-J. H. Lowery, teacher. Stanley • NOTES. -Mr John Gilmour reports that he reached Moose Jaw with his car in safety. RETURNED. -Miss Ina Campbell,who spent some part of the winter in Stan- ley and vicinity, returned to her home in Kincardine on Saturday last. Mr John McGregor, who spent the winter at home, left this week for Chicago. DEATH IN MANITOBA. -Word has just been received of the death of two children of Mr Duncan McEwan, at Calgary, Manitoba, which occurred from:diphtheria. MrtMcEwan formerly resided on the Bayfield road, Stanley, a mile and a half west of Brucefield, and his many old friends are indeed sorry to hear of his misfortune. OBITUARY. -On Wednesday of last week there passed away another of the old Settlers of Stanley, in the person of Mrs McCully, relict of the late Joseph McCully, who died in November last. She had been in a feeble state of health for a considerable time past, and for the last two months or more had been confined to her bed. On Sabbath, the 27th ult., she became worse, and on the 30th she passed quietly away, having exceeded by over three years the Psalmist's three score and ten. De- ceased was a native of the parish of Bovevie, and was born near the town of Dungiven, county Derry, Ireland, in 1818. In 1844 she was married to Mr 'Jos. McCully, emigrated with him to Canada, and settled in Drummond township, Lanark zounty, where they remained for three years. Moving west they lived in the village of Wood- stock for a year, and then settled on a farm on the tenth concession of East Zona, remaining there till the year 1876. Again moving west they bought lot 21, 3rd concession of Stanley, where she died. She was a woman who was quiet and unobtrusive, but who by her kindness and hospitality endeared her- self to all that had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was an intelligent and consistent member of the Presby- terian church, and took a lively inte- rest in all that pertained to it or its ministers, many of whom shared her hospitalily. She leaves two sons in North Dakota, James, who is farming, and Archibald, who is editor of the North Dakota Advocate; one son, 3o- seph, and the only daughter, Mary ,liga_at home. These all mourn the loss of -a--11-)VIW filoniar -and -it-wige- counsellor and friend. Holmesville. ON THE ROAD. -Mr E. G. Courdete has started his peddling rig for this season. The wants of the sin rounding public will be doubtless supplied at a reasonable figure. He has leased what was formerly known as the "Docking house," and will move his faniily into it in a few days. NOTES. -Mrs Lobb, sr., has moved from the East End to the residence of Mr Geo. Holland. Harry Sweet has accepted the contract of erecting a new school fence; Harry takes most of the contracts around here. Mrs Wrii. Murehoebet_haeleen_ill_withia_grippe, is now slowly improving. SERVICES. -Rev R. 'Henderson, of Kincardine, and R. Holmes, of the NEW ERA, officiated in the Methodist church here, on Sabbath last. The former preached an educational ser- mon, which gave a very lucid explana- tion of cherch work in that particular direction. The latter delivered a very thoughtful discourse, which was de- servedly appreciated. IMPLEMENTS. -Mr W. Stanley, who is representing the Frost & Wood Manufacturing Co., has already dis- posed of no less than 19 seed drills al- ready this spring, a number of mowers, rakes, plows and cultivators, and re- gards the outlook as very good for the year. Mr Stanley handles a lot of ma- chinery, and gives satisfaction to both his employers and customers. Another Cc rreepondent NOTES. -Miss Leah Sparks paid the village a farewell visit last Thursday; she intends leaving for Manitoba on April 12, where she will remain till May 1, unlessohe goes to British Col- umbia. Mrs Holdsworth, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Jos. Cook, of Colborne, returned last week. We understand that Mr Ramsay intends moving back again to the village. Mrs Whittingham is now living in Mr S. Merril's house, in the village. In word received from W. J. Lobb, dated Moose Jaw, March 21, he states that he likes the country well, though a few days before the thermomefrx i egistered 30 below zero. Mr Harry Holdsworth writes that the C. P. R. strike did not inconvenience their train until they reached Winnipeg, where they were delayed a day before the train could be taken out. Mr John Ford accidentally cut his foot while chopping wood one day last week; he is limping eround but expects to be better in a feW days. Miss L. Gauley, of Clinton, spent last Sunday with her friend, Miss L. Ford. Mr T. C. Pickard has erected a plat- form in front of his new store, for the convenience of those with rigs. Mr R. Docking has been spending some days here, bidding his many friends good- bye before leaving for Manitoba, on April 8th. Mr T. C. Pickard has pur- chased the house and lot owned by Mr R. Docking. Mrs Leach, of Goderich, is at present visiting her mother, Mrs 1J. Holme. Mr Eli Potter has added , one more bnsiness to his already varied business; he has practised for sometime, I and has become* full fledged photo- I grapher, and is r,epated to turn out first class neptitiVes on abort notice; eall.at. Are gallely, No. 40, Main Slt-east. Wiughatn. SOCIAL. -The Good Templars held their basket social, in the Temperance hall, on Tuesday evening. The pro- gramme is said to be one of the best given in town during the season, con- sisting of dialogues, songs, recitations and instrumental music, and the re- freshments were all that could be desired. ACCIDENT. -As Miss Melia Russell was going to prayer meeting on Thursday evening of last week, she walked into an open trap door, which Mr Fred Renders had in the side walk for the purpose of taking in wood; he was at work at the time the young woman fell, but did not come to help her. She was so severely hurt that the doctor was called in to see her. NOTES. -Mr John Ward, who has been in the employ of the Union Fac- tory for over four years, leaves this Friday for Victoria, British Columbia; we are safe in saying that the members of the firm and his shop-mateswish Mr Ward success in the far distant west. Mr Peter Miller is dangerously ill with inflammation of the lungs. The 14 year old son of Mr Alex Ingles is also very sick. The first thunderstorm of the season passed over here on Monday night. Some people have commenced at their gardens. A NARROW ESCAPE. -As Mr Walter Green, of the Union Factory, was en- gaged taking furniture from the finish- ing room to the packing room, with the elevator, on Tuesday, he stooped to hand his vest to one of the men, and in doing so threwhis knee forward. The elevator was running upward at full speed, and it caught his knee under- neath the top of the doorjamb, and the foot on the platform. It began to crush his leg so that he could hear ankle bones pressing together. He dropped himself backward on the plat- form and by some means which be can- not explain his leg became loosened. The doctor was called and examineij the leg and found that no bones were broken: SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. - Service in the Methodist church, here, was conducted, last Sabbath, by Mr A. Day, Provincial Secretary of the As- sociation. The morning service was for the children of the school, who were delighted with the gentleman, this could easily be seen by their close attention. In the evening his discourse was chief- ly directed to the home life, its training and example. On Monday the meet- ing was thrown into a convention, when:several written questions, in con- nection with Sabbath School work, were were very clearly ansWered. Mr Day gave many practical lessons as to how Sabbath st-hools should be conducted, and those who were present at the meetings Were delighted with the in- struction which they received from him. Blyth ' e'llelnboiVICIWaie, un- der the auspices of the Epworth Leat gee, on Wednesday, the 30th, was a decided success. The basement of the church was tastefully decoreted in the colors of the rainbow. The choir from Clinton added greatly to the enjoy- ment of the evening, and the efforts put forth by the ladies in the culinary art were fully appreciated. The pro- ceeds amounted to $26. BASE BALL. --There was an enthuse asuic meeting at the Commercial, on Monday night, for the purpose of or- ganizing a base ball club for the com- ing season, which we believe they suc- ceeded in doing satisfactorily. Some officers were appointed and also a corn- mittagto -canvas the town in regard te- a little of the where -with -all to carry out these projects. DEATFI. -It is with sorrow we re- cord the death of little Alice, youngest daughter of Mrs P. Heffren, a bright, loveable little girl, aged 12 years, who died on Monday afternoon at six o'clock, having been ill only one week with congestion of the brain. The z e - mains were conveyed to St Michaels, on Wednesday at 10 a ne, where Rev Father McGee conducted the service. The funeral was attended by the school children in a body. The widowed mother and family have much sym- pathy in this bereavement. NOTES. - Miss Nimmens returned last week and has resumed work in her old place of business. Mrs Gracey and family, of Wingham, were visiting her parents in town this week. Miss Gre- gory, of Exeter, is the guest of Mrs W. Richmond at present. Mrs Wise, of Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Plummer, at present; the latter, we are glad to learn, is re-covering from her late severe attack of in grippe. The telephone and electric light ques- tions are being agitated in town. Wm Campbell, Division Court Clerk, was in Goderich on Saturday. H. Lingenfel- ter, who has been employed in the Standlied office, left for Toronto last week. Geo McElroy is holidaying in town this week, owing to the destruc- tion by fire of the Kern organ factory, Woodstock, where he has been employ- ed. Will Powell, of Clinton. was in town on Friday. Mrs Hamilton, we are glad to learn, is improving. P, Kelly returned from Ottawa, on Sat- urday. Miss Moffattowho has been teaching in Clinton for Miss Taylor the past week, returned home on Tuesday. Miss Coloton, of Stratford, is visiting friends in town this week. What may be expected -A flutter among the fair sex on Saturday evening, when the millinery opening's take place; an or• ,o.a.n in the Presbyterian church soon; the marriage of a popular young lady in a few weeks; some weird sounds froni new members of the B. Band early in the mornings. Chief Davis is on his rounds as sanitary inspector. E. Watson left for Montreal on Mon- day, with a carload of fine cattle. • • Harlock • IMPROVED SToce.-A few days since Messrs R. Perris and John Watt, of this place, visited the stock farm of Smith & Sons,Maple Lodge, Mr Watt bought a line young tboro-bred Dur- ham bull, paying the sum Of $140 therefor. Additional Local News. IF RE ONLY WOULD. -There are not nearly so many empty houses in Clinton as there were twelve months ago. If our worthy ex -mayor Forrester would only start up a twine factory in con- nection with his extensive flax mill, we think the extra labor brought into our town thereby would about fill up alt the empty houses now existing in our burgh. -Clinton Cor. Signal. WEDDING. -- An interesting event took place at the residence of Mr Thos Archer, Hullett, formerly of Clinton, on Wednesday afternoon, when his daughter Leila was married to Mr W. Rath, of East Wawanosh. The cere- mony was performed by Rev J. Walker Shilton, of Clinton, in the presence of a large assemblage of guests, and the young couple start life with the best wishes of a wide circle of acquain- tances. ARRIVED. -The colonist train which left here on March the Mil/arrived at Moose Jaw on March 25th, after being 11 days on the way, having been de- layed some 90 hours by the strike, every body was glad when they reach- ed the end of the journey, the women and children being very much tired out. Considering the long time the train was on the way, the horses stood the journey well, as out of the eight trains that left Toronto that night twenty horses died from different rea- sons, but more from the long confie- ment. DEATH IN MANITOBA. - Reference was made a few days since to the death of Mr Samuel Manning, in Manitoba, (brother of Mr Wilbur Manning, Clin- ton.) The Exeter Times supplies the following additional particulars: -"The deceased had been feeling poorly all winter, but nothing serious was anti- cipated. One day last week he went to the stable as usual, to attend the stock, and not returning in due course„ his wife followed to ascertain cause gf -- delay, when she found the lifeleSs body of Mr Manning lying in one of the mangers, death having resulted from heart failure, as pronounced by a doctor called in. Mr Manning was 39 years of age, and when a young man in Exeter, was held in the highest esteem, as we believe was the case in Manitoba, and his many friends ex- press much sympathy for the bereaved ones. A wife and young family sur- vive him in Manitoba, where his re- mains were interred." MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. -The Huron Medical Association met in the coun- cil chamber on Tuesday; there were present Drs Elliott, Pres.; Ryerson, Bethune, Scott, Smith; Ferguson, Godfrey, Amos, Cooper, Turnbull, Worthington, Shaw,McLachlan, Stan - bury, Armstrong, Gibson and Gunn. Owing to the unavoidable absence of eitfee of theinembers;---the-antla.aged- program was not fully carried out. A telegram from Dr Halford Walker, of Toronto, expressing regret at not being able to be present was read. Dr. Ryerson, of Toronto, read a paper on "neglected running from the ear and what comes of it," he ridiculed, the popular idea that to stop the discharg was injurious, pointed out that deaf- ness, inflammation, abscesses were not infrequent consequences of neglecting the discharge. A number of cases were presented by members and dis- cussed. Dr Ryerson received a vote of thanks or his paper, and was elected an honorary member of the Associa- tion. The next meeting will be held in Seaforth, in July. Towe Conecie.-The regular meet. ing of the town council was held last Monday evening. The Finance Com- mittee recommended payment of the following accounts: -A. Ewing, rent for Miss White, $2.50; F. W. Evans, drawing wood, $3.50; G. T. R. ticket for Mrs O'Donnell, $2.60, and freight, $13.2e; W. Coats, flour, etc., $9.76; Jos. Wheatley, meals for tramps, 90c.; Geo. Rumball, work, 50c.; J. Miller,wrench, $2; J. Wheatley, unloading car, $3; J. Becker, work, etc. $3.76; R. Holmes. printing, $5.75; Whitely & Todd; print- ing, $5. Receipts -Rent of Hall, $8, weigh scales, $16.66. The bonds of the treasurer, collector, and weighmaster were presented and accepted. The treasurer's statement Ehowecl a balance on hand of 53404.99. The street corn- mittee recommended a number of new sidewalks. The salary of the fireman of the fire engine was advanced to $15. It was decided to paint the stage in the Town Hall, and to paper and kalsomine the walls. The Charity Committee reported expending $6.66 in flour and groceries, and 52.60 for ticket to send Mrs O'Donnell to her husband. in Port Huron. Mrs L. Desmond made appli- cation for relief. It was decided to place a water tank in the cemetery, to supply water for parties having flowers or shrubs there. The Canada Life. Once more it becomes our pleasure to call attention to the report of a year's busi • nese of the Canada Life Assurance Company and once more we are amazed at the unpar- alleled success of this staunch •Canadian enterprise. New assurance of $5,255,021 ; total assurance of $56,218,318 ; assets amounting to $12,074,124 ; income firthe year, $2,213, 096; death claims only $511,879, while interest on investments and profit on debentures sold came to $590,237 -these are the striking features of the forty-fifth annual report submitted by the directors to the shareholders to -day. The Canada Life has been doing so well so long, rejecting all but the safest risks, but dealing liberally with those whose applications it could accept, that nobody now thinks of questioning its ability to meet all possible claims upon it, and it would be a miracle for any other Oanadirtn Company to catch up to the Canada Life in volume of business. 'Under such circumstaecee, the percentage of expense to total business cat be kept les.v and at the division of Wilts the assured get the benefit, for there 14 on large capital to claim dividends. - Hamilton Times. - Mr J. P. Tiodall, Clibton, it agent for this pouler ovule