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Clinton New Era, 1892-06-10, Page 4June I,92 geot ;kcluertioptt!oto •t tio , 14,,Oubtette. • r cent If jaelcseir ts-linektion id Wanted -NEW Bra Office Wing eale-W,Taylor & Sons ,-Estate John godgens Ilasscr0 F. Paterson #0419eltes-COoper & Co nteles,Ostatn john Hodgens • te9E8,-eilrOY & Wiseman f:t• rairMat'e''", .13w • g 1911-ss-TelLesit Brae • iCelireleites‘" W. Jackson • lekOne,piless-0W. 'T. Strong 600,1ssgetriand. Bros. cursion-,-0, T. R. otOn. tui era FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1892 tiraS 11.18t as Well than Mr. Devlin's trOnsis piule Motion was declared out of er the House this week, for he nO business introducing it there. incl andshail ,did considerable dam- , to, the jail at Goderich, the other rdaY.- l'rovidende is evidently deter-, c,Oned that if the people won't remove dOlInty buildings he will. 'Xialton McCarthy hit Hon. Mr Hag- .. it a blow in the face the other day. *ten lie told him that "when he want- folloWa leader, he wanted him to heiat different man to John Haggart." 'Canada is a grand country in its na- tal attractiveness and resources, and 14inever400ked more beautiful than it kes- just now. It is a good enough iiinutry for us, but it is not governed Tito our ideal. 0i1te C.P.R. would grant some of the tfisetia legislators free passes to the` tipapiudoff place," with the assurance hatdey would never return, it would , arn the gratitud'e of people who wish 'Pee politics purified. In the House, on Tuesday, two pro- ent Consersratives, Dalton McCar- hy'and Col. O'Brien, showed their in- silependence and manliness by opposing sinSthe most vigorous manner, the Re- tribution bill. Mr. McCarthy char- acterized it a shameful outrage, found- g4dnpon no principl& of fairness or hon- -Ot"..---and admitted that he had made a Serious mistake when he supported the evymander of 1882. Further, he said TheConservative party boasted of their atisre of Britisynstitutions, but he was *tamed to -confess that they had cop - the infamous political methods in se, . kegnewin the United Statos,saMsagyhich ,"kiitatit at be tolerated in Britain for rsons hour; since 1882 the Conservative :liarty had been obliged to bear the Stigma of having perpetrated a gross s„ ,plitical wrong." Col. O'Brien was as *rang in his denunciation of the mea- sure, alsoss arrdS intimated that if his g'Ii.inii '''''sVished to read him out of the iie Sess par because of his independence,they i!tcii,1 do so. All honor to Such men for •their frankness, and if there were more Tilse them, this country would not tole - ..rat 0.-longspoliticalssins that are a dis- grace. It is as true to -day as ever that }.'righteousness exalteth a nation but stin is a reproach to any people." An Idea of the baseness of the Redistribu- [ ten hill may be inferred from the op- osition of these gentlemen to it. Additional Lanai News.. Church Notes. /Rev. Mr. Shilton will occupy his wn puipit on Sunday morningnext, i and exchange with Mr Stewart n the 0Y -ening. '-‘1Coinnounion service will be held in church, on Sunday next. The ,preparatory services, on Friday, will beiconducted by Rev J. A. Macdonald, Or Varna. On Sunday next Mr. H. S. Magee, a 'lever young preacher, will occupy linpuilpit of Ontario Street Church, 4place of Mr McKinley, previously announced. -• .It is reported that Rev. A. McDon- old, of Seaforth Presbyterian church, esiring to retire from the active work, ny tender his resignation at the next (*Hug of Presbytery. The examination of young men for elie 'Ministry, in connection with the ttelph Conference of the Methodist Church, will be held in Rattenbury Street Methodist Churth, Clinton, Pane time in April next. „ Tho Mission circle of Rattenbury St. kliairch purpose giving an entertain - tient On the evening of 'Thursday next, in lecture room of the church, lien Miss Whitfield, an African mis- sionary, (one of Bishop Taylor's help - tests) Will give an address. There will be readings and music in addition; silver collection. InIfliadeiesins will be found a tabulated OrsiT0,AOwing the contributions to -.Ssr440,11•futids of the Presbyterian by the members and adher- %U, these churches within the ii;o1 the Huron Presbytery. It R,'W interesting and edifying report "and:Visai be studied with profit by not `only Presbyterians, but Methodists and others as well. A similar report • elimild be issued on behalf of the 'Methodist church. A PIONEER MISERoNARY.-Rev. Dr, • Willihnos, of Mount Forest, was de- livering a Missionary address at the ,Guelph Conference, on Friday night - last, and in a most eloquent and soul - •editing -Manner referred to the mis- • Sionary as the pioneer of civilization, 1 Mid eloSed his euldress With this Harr • tations which refers to the father of fh eacierned pastor of Rattenbury treet church; -Said hez "Often as I 4riealong in the neighborhoOd of Mount ForeSt,‘I have got out of my twiggy. arid going into a Cemetery near hat itt silent reverence Over the Malaita of one a the early 4110404ariee, one of tbe men who ;Oar/ ed with strong faith in carrying the tidhige4 Of salvation- to .tilOse plaqefi where Settlers were few and far be- tween, and whose good Work lives after hirn. I refer to Rev. John Shilton." -MrJames Young who to well-known as an efficent locelreetcher ;rave agood sern.ton in Rattenbury $t. Church on Sunday merning. Mr Lough, who for the first time undertook to "fill a pul- pit" on Sunday evening, did that and also fined the church with an apprecia- tive audience ; his retnarks were based on the topic "Heaven." being delivered without much enobkrrassment, and were pathetic, forcible and earnest; one attentive hearer remarked at the close that "a man big enough to preach like him should do it more frequently." W. A. M. A. -A union meeting of the Hohnesville, Middleton and Sum- merhill branches of the Women's Aux- iliary in conneetion- with St. John's, St. James' and St. Peter's congrega- tions of these three places, took place at Mrs S. Hohnes', Clinton, (lately moved from Holinesville) cin Thursday afternoon last, for the purpose of pack- ing the clothing, which they have been making up since January lst, for the Indian Children of St. Peter's mission, Leseer Slave Lake, Atha,basca, who are under the tuition of the Rev G. Holmes, missionary. In the two bales that were sent are some 65 aaticles of clothing, and seven quilts, besides pa- pers, books, pictures and toys from the S.S. children of these places; also some medicines, needles, thread and patches, which are very helpful to the mission- ary. A lively interest was shown in missionary work, by the number of ladies who came out from each branch, there being 22 present. Some good suggestions were given by the Presi- dent and Corresponding Secretary of the Clinton W. A,., who were present, as to the working of the W.A. in gene- ral. After a discussion over the dif- ferent tnissions in need of help, it was decided to work this summer for the poor people under the charge of Rev James Boydell, Bracebridge, Algoma,. "He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will He pay him again." GoiNci TO ENGLAND. - Mr. Wm. Swaffield, of Goderich township, left on Monday last for a well earned holi- day trip to England. Mr Swaffield has been in this country 38 years without having visited the land of his birth. He will also look after business for the Clinton Organ Company while there. COUNTY bOUNCIL.-Messrs A. H. Manning and D. B. Kennedy left on Tuesday to attend the meeting of the County Council, the principal busi- ness of which will centre in the Equal- ization Committee. An effort will al- so be made to abolish the December session for the current year. Mr Man- ning has improved much since he came home and was the recipient of very warm and cordial greetings from all. THE Cow NUISANCE. -Every spring people go to the trouble of fixing up their gardens, improving their lawns, beautifying their property, and thus adding to the general prosperity of the town, and with the same regularity some cows that are allowed to run at large destroy in a single night ten times over as much property as can be replaced in months of work. The money value of the hainry_ the-Liss:lone -by thesemiltifaTs, to say nothing of the annoyance on the streets, would pas- ture for a couple of years all the cows in the town, and something 'must be done to stop it. The town of Seaforth ,has passed a by-law that no cow shall be allowed to run at large at any time of the year -and they intend to enforce it. A similar by-law is needed here. We do not suppose that everybody will agree with us on that poit, but we are going to keep this matter before the people until some action is taken. We would like to have short commun- ications from our town readers on this matter; we don't mind whether the _lettere _ are forsor against, hut let us have them, anyhow. Londosboro. From an Occasional Correspondent NOTES. -Rev. Mr. Hamilton spent Monday in Brucefield. Mrs Ferguson has returned from London, where she was attending the wedding of her sis- ter, Miss Treibleock. Rev.J. Ferguson has also returned from Guelph Confer- ence; he has been stationed at Granton for next year, and Londesboro receives Rev. W. Leech; a goodly number are disappointed that we did not get the Rev.Mr.Walwin, who was down on the first draft for here, and soine people think that if our delegate had been on hand to press our claims. we would have had him; however, we welcome Mr Leech, and hope his labors may he crowned with success. J. Brunsclon was at Belgrave on Tuesday, pushing implement sales, of which he is making a lot this season. Mr. Geo. Bedford's father and three sisters arrived from the old country on Wednesday,coming via steamer Oregon, of the Dominion line; they report a good passage, only very cold, and were much pleased with the accommodation and their treat- ment while on board ship; they were booked here by R.B.Jeffrey, agent Do- minion Line. Mr Newton is kept busy these days running off his stock, as he is anxious to get to Wingham, though we are not anxious to part with him. Mr W.Brunsdon and wife, of Pickford, Mich., are over on a visit; they look hale and hearty. ,Dame rumor antici- pates a wedding in our midst ere long; on what line? why Cocker line. Mrs. Medd, of Iona, after spending a month with friends here, returned- home on Monday last, Miss Campbell accom- panying her. Mr. A. Lawrence has returned to his home in Welland, after visiting friends here. Monday:was the anniversary of the death of Sir John Macdonald. If If. A. Calvin, the Conservative candidate for Lieut. -Gov. Kirkpatrick's Frontenac constituency, can satisfy the Reform Association there that he is sound on the question of free trade be- tween Canada and the States, and that he holds cot rect views on the Caron matter, he will be unopposed. If other- wise, Mr Thos Clyde will be hisReform opponent' The Toronto World and Empire will shortly be amalgamated, the World becoming the government organ. This is semi -Official. It is expected that Mr Creighton,who has not been a brilliant success in managing the Empire, will drop out of sight, and "Billy McLean" become he ruling spirit. He is a de- cided i mrcivement over Creighton, from a nspaper standpoint. U THE CLINTON NEli‘t ERA1 ChurCh• , 4SUMMART BusprEss,----A.t Quelph, on. Thursday, at 2 o'clock, conference, opened, where the ministers and laymen stood on an equality. On the calling of the roil 118 ministers answered to their names and 70laymen., Rev.J. Scott, M. A.., was electedon tliefirst ballotes presi- dent of' theconference, by obtaining 139 votes out of a possible 203, • Rev, J. McAllister obtained the next highest, vote. Rev. Andrew Cunningham was elected secietary on the first ballot, obtaining 108 votes out of a possible 1 The secretary asked for the assistance of Rev. William Smyth and Mr W. G. Smith, of Guelph, and Mr H. P. Moote, of Acton, as tournal secretary. Rev. Dr. Dewart, ot the Christian Guardian, was introduced, and gave an address. Rev. Dr. Burns, principal of the Wes- leyan Female College, Hamilton, was introduced, and also gave an address. It was decided to meet in Owen Sound next year. A large deputation from the Women's Temperance Union now invade the conference, and were heart- ily received. The quartette elected from the company to take the platform, were : Mrs Hartley, who read the ad- dress; Mrs Flagg, of Mitchell; /Ales Baker and Mrs Maddock. The con- ference passed a strong resolution endorsing the work of the W. C. T. U. There being a vacancy in the chair- manship of the Owen Sound district by the removal of Rev. Cr, R. Turk to Winnipeg, Rev. George Hartley was elected by ballot to take his place. The annual addressto the churches was read by Rev. Dr. Williams, which was accepted. R. Holmes, of The Clinton New Era, read the report on Sabbath observance, which was adopted. Rev. Dr. Griffin read the report of the educa- tional fund. The doctor was sorry to have to say that for the first time in the history of the fund he had to bor- row money during the year to carry on the work. A lively discussion on the superannation fund occurred. The Sabbath School Committee reported a satisfactory increase in attendance. The most noticeable recommendation was that urging pastors and teachers to see that the total abstinence pledge providedby the discipline be introduced in all the Sabbath schools. The Ep- worth League Committee reported an increase of 1,326 members, although there are still 288 appointments with- out branches. The report of the Statistical Committee, showed a grat- ifying increase in nearly all the church funds. A warm discussion took place over the return for ministerial support., there being a law in the minutes that $600 is to be the minimum salary of all ministers, and that any citcuit not pay- ing this amount be reported as de- ficient. The following names were ead as having died during the year viz., Luther 0. Rice, James Geddes and Herbert Baylis. The first business of Friday afternoon was the reading of the report on conference relations. All the ministers who applied for superannuated relation had their re- quest granted. The case of Rev. Mr Service was reconsidered and changed from first finding -that he would be granted the privilege of going to the North-weseto asupernumerary relation -with the understanding that he take the vows of ordination and not look for appointment until such appoint- ment is open. • Mr Furk's removal created a vacancy in the General Con- ference, !and the 1st reseeve was. put in-hIplk,Rv T." Kenrier;the two other reserves moving forward and Rev. J. Gallaway, Clinton, being elected as the third reserve to General Conference. One of the retiring ministers this year is Rev. Wm. Savage of Elora, who has just completed the long term of 55 ears continuous service in the church. The venerable gentleman is retiring on account of the ill -health of his wife, although he himself is in full enjoy- ment of health, his mental faculties be- ing as bright and keen as ever, despite the weight of nearly 80 years. The Conference closed on Tuesday after - p0011. GUELPH CONFERENCE. -- OF THE METHODIST CHURCH, FINAL LIST OF STATIONS. GUELPH DISTRICT. -(Norfolk Street) -J. Hannon, (Dublin Street) -A. Cunningham, (Paisley Street.) -W. J. Magwood. Pon- sonby -EL Caldwell. Elora -Wm. W. Sperling. Eramose --^.1J.s. Noble. Aber- foyle-G. T. A. Willoughby. Fergus --:05). A. Gifford. Marsville-H, Berry. Bel - wood -T. W. Cosens. Nassagaweya-J. W. Robinson. Rockwood -J. Hart. Ever- ton -H. B. Christie. Acton -J. Edge. Georgetown -T. Gee (El. S. Magee.) Erin - W. A. Strongman. J. Hannon, Chairmaie J. Edge, Fin. Sec. GALT Disrincr.--Galt-W. S. Griffin. Berlin -G. Richardson. Waterloo -J. C. Stevenson. Preston -J. O. Pomeroy, Wm. C. Caswell. Ilespeler-Wm H. Harvey. Elmira -Robert H. Hall. New Hamburg -Wm..M. Biopsy. Wellesley -T. Grandy. W. S. Griffin, Chairman; J. C. Pomeroy, Fin. Sec. STRATFORD Disnizer.- Stratford (Central) -.I. W. Holmes; (Waterloo Street) -I. B. Wallwin. Mitchell (Trafalgar Street) - J. S. Colling; (Main Street) -G. H. Corn- ish. Monkton-A. M. McCulloch. Staffa -N. H. Burwash, D. B. Neely. Fullerton -J. Ball, W. H .Graham. Harmony - R. Godfrey. Embro-C. V. Lake. J. W. Holmes, Chairman; G. HsCornish, Fin, Sec. Sr. MARY'S DIEITRICT.-St. Mary's -John Scott. Granton -J. Ferguson. Liman - R. W.Williams. Ailsa Craig -J. T. Smith. Kirkton-Benjamin L. Hutton. Woodham -Wm. Birks. Nissouri-John Kennedy. Kintore -T. J. Sabine. Tharsesford-W. E. Kerr. J. Scott,Chairman; B. L. Hutton, Fin. See. GODERICH DisTaim-Goderich (North Street) -J. E. Howell; (Victoria Street) - W. Torrance. Clinton (Rattenbury Street) J W Shilton; (Ontario Street) J Galloway. Seaforth-Wm Smythe. Holmesville-W Ayers. Bayfield -.-E OliVant, V J Gilpin. Varna -J Walker. Hensall----H J Fair, 0 McKinley. Kippen-H Irvine. Dungan. non -D Rogers. Nile -E A Fear. Ben - miller -A. Thibadeau. J E Howell, Chair- man; J Galloway, Fin. Sec. KINCARDINE DISTRICT.-tinoardine-W C Henderson. Tiverton-Robt H Barnby. Be rvie-J R Isaac. J D Richardson. Bethel -A McKibbon. Ripley -J S Cook. Luck - now -John Mille. Ashfield -John Kenner. Whitechurch -F W Crowle. Salem -A Scratch. W 0 Henderson, *Chairman; J Mills, Fin. Sec. WINGHAM DISTRICT.-Wingham-Samnel Sellery. Teeswater-James A McLachlan. Wroxeter -E A Shaw, russels-G F Salton. Walton -W Otte ell. Londes- boro'-W W Leech. Blyt -W F Camps bell. Auburn -Francis Se ann. Belgrave J H Dyke. Bluevale-j W Pring. El Sellery, Chairinan; W Fl3aikapbell, Fin See. insmyrie tn tritoT.-,List el -J Living-. rjg 1Mi1ve ott•-sE S 1ut; l'row• .. brWe— m Baugb. Qorrie--7 .Greene. Vontwioli-$ 0 Bdoitinde. Wallace -T Amy. Atwood -j $ Fisher, fientryro-4 H Watts. Ethel -If A Newcombe, E 13 Rupert, Chairman; J Greene; Fin, Soo. • . Nutcases DisTBIOW.-Paliterston-F E Nugent, Sartiston-.W Cesson. Draytpn -.4 A Chown, Alnia---D A Moir, R P Irwin. j Hooking. Moorefield - Geo, Lound,, Stirton-T 0 Sanderson, Minto -C Hanalltbn, Tevioldale-John S. Corcoran. 0 Hamilton, Chairman; W Casson, Pin. See. MOUNT FOREST DISTRICT. -Mount Forest W Williams. Arthur's -A. E Smith. Dur - hem -A Birks. Holstein-Robt Phillips. Clifford -A Potter. Gleneden-Jas Kestle Kenilworth -3 Markham, Grand Valley - 11 E Hill, Varney -A. Glazier. Cedarville R 0 Burton. W Wiiliame, Chairman; R Phillips, Fin, See. WALKERTON DISTRICT.-Walkerton-Robt Walker, Mildmay -W B Danard. Han- over -Thos J Snowdon. Elmwood -F M Smith., Cheeley-W H Moss. Edenchove -A J Parker. Paisley -James McAllister. Port Elgin -J Charlton. Southampton - J 'Wass. Saugeen-W J Brandon. J Mo. Allister, Chairman; 12, Walker, Fin Sec. WIARTON DISTRICT.-Wiartou-S H Ed- wards. Tara -Geo Buggin. Arkwright- W Gilpin, R Keefer. Dobbinton-E 13 Service, A Tiffin. Allenford-D Sharpe. Hepworth -T R Fydell. Clavering -E L Flagg, Kemble -Thos 3 Smith. Coipoy's Bay -G Smith. Lion's Head and Dyer's Bay -El E Couch. Tobermorey-Geo E. Honey. Cape Croker-R Carson. 0 Bug - gin, Chairman; 13 H Edwards, Fin. Sec. OWEN SOUND Dunsucs.--Owen Sound - W H Hinoke, H N Casson. Miirkdale-R Davey. Flesherton-A W Tonge. Dun- dalk -G H Cobbledick. Brookholm-Geo Hartley, Woodford -T Legate, A E Hen- derson. Chatsworth -John W Churchill. Holland Centre -J Pepper. Kimberley - W J Waddell. Walter's Falla-H D Moyer Corbetton-J W Sanderson, 0 U P Chittiok Priceville-R J Husband. R. Davey, Chairman; A W Tonge, Fin. Sec. SUPESANNUATED.-J Hough, I Crane, N R Willoughby, J Harris S. Fear, W. Savage, M Swann, D Auld, Nir Willmott, J W Ger- man, J White, J Williams, R Service, R C Senders, J Walker, J L Kerr, R Paul, W. Mills, J Caswell, B Sherlook, R J Tyler, W Norton, D D Rolston, W Tindall, 0 Watson, A Clarke, J Garner, J Webster. To COLLEGE. -W M Patton, J Kitohing, HJ Harnwell, F W Thomson, F M ?adheres W E Treleaven. 0 C Belfour, M J Wilson, J Truax, H J Millar, 0 W Johnston, 3 H McBain, J S Humphreys, A J 'twin. LEFT WITHOUT STATIONS. -C E Stafford, E E Harvey. West Huron Teachers' Associa- tion. The teachers of West Huron met in con- vention in the Model School, Goderich, pursuant to the call of the Executive Com- mittee, on June 3rd, at 11 a.m. Minutes of last session at Clinton were read and adopted. The following commit- tees e ere then appointed, viz :-Audit, Messrs James Delgaty and S. J. Latta; Resolutions, Messrs Baird, Kilty, Inspector Tom, Misses Vosper and Isabella Sharman. Inspector Tom then took up "Seat work in primary classes," and dealt with school work in genered. Teachers were strongly urged to have as much blackboard work as possible, give plenty of problems, and have them short, counting in addition should not be allowed, encourage and use phonetic spelling, do got allow pupils to destroy text books. Several teachers discussed the sub- ject -further, ' - - -- Mr G. M. Kilty then read a short essay on "Grammar," pointing out several of the defects in the definitions and their applies - tion as contained in the public school gram- mar. Messrs Delgaty, W. Jelinston and Park continued the discussion. AFTERNOON SESSION. The President delivered a very able and praotical address on the "Pleasures and troubles of a teacher's work," which was well received, and showed that much care- ful thought had been given to the subject. Mies H. Charles, B.A., was then intro- duced and read an able paper on "Litera- ture and the method of teaching it," taking "Influence of beauty," by John Keats, as a basis. Miss Charles, in the course of an admirable address, urged the importatee of getting the pupils to memorize poems pre- scribed for literature, and to do as much as possible towards bringing out the pupils' ideas, and these should not be despised. Mr Thos. Bengough addressed the asso- ciation on the use of the typewriter, and explained the advantages that could accrue were typewriters used in our schools. The next subject on the program, "The new drawing books and how to teach the subject," was introduced by Mr S. J. Latta, who contended that though the new books were very good, yet the matter in them was not arranged as well as it might be. Many of the objects in No. 4 book were more dif- ficult than some of those in No. 6. The discussion was further carried on by Messrs Holman, Park, Brown, Delgaty and Kilty. All the speakers concurred in the opinion that not enough marks are allowed for the subject at the entrance examinations. Mr T. G. Allen then proceeded to discuss "School discipline." Mr Allen sdvieed teachers to discipline their own scholars as best suited their individual schools and in- terests, and not attempt to oopy the methods of others. Teachers might have rare ability to impart inetructior. and fail through lack of the knowledge of discipline. Messrs Delgatty, Brown, Latta. Inspector Tom, Johnston, Holman, Kilty, Park and Strang discussed the eubjeot farther. EVENING. In the evening a musical and literary entertainment of a high class was given in the opera house. President Ross occupied the chair. In addition to a large array of musical talent, whose efforts were deserved- ly appreciated, recitations by Misses John- ston and Ball were excellently rendered. Too great praise cannot be given Miss Charles and her class of girls, who delight- ed the audience with several wand exercises. The marching and time would put to shame many of those who don the red uniform. Mr J. T. Garrow, M.P.P., gave an excel- lent address, made up for the most part of reminiscences of his early school days, some forty years ago, when the now almost extinct little old log school house formed the ball of learning for the barefoot boy. In comparing the system then with that now, Mr Garrow said there were not so many studies in those days as now, but that was not to be considered as too com- plimentary of the present system, which the speaker consideFed idd"Itutchine like. In concluding a humorous and instructive address, the teachers were urged to be faithful to the important tiiist committed to their keeping, so as to discharge credit- ably that important duty of starting the young aright. • SATURDAY FORENOON SESSION. The election f officers was proceeded with, all being looted by acclamation as follows:-Prea, . J. Latta, Zurieh; Vice Pres., Mitt Ise. Ila Sharman, God rich; Sea-Treas., G. . Holman, Elmville eautive Ont. ssrs G. Sbeppar ode. noln, cf,„ liton; S. 3. Boyd, West; Woes Blair, Grand PTd, WOoon, CtedetiOh, Th o auditors report was then presented and adopted. On motion of G. W, Holman, ileconded by G. Sheppard, Mr S. J. Latta, preeldent elect, was oppointed delePte to the next Ontario Teacher's As- soolation, Mr R. Park principal of Goderioh Model sohocl, showed his method, of teaching literature, for wbioli purpose a ohm from the Model wheel -wail present. Messrs. Park, Johnston and Muroh were appointed a committee to collect materal for a programme for the next association. Mr G. W. Holman then introduced a dies mission on "Our Municipal Institutions as taken with 3rd and 4th dosses." In absence of Mr W. H. Baker, the secs retary introduced "How far should the subject of Politics be taken in the teaching of Canadian History." Thio proved a very interesting subject and evoked much die- oussion. AFTERNOON SESSION. It was resolved that this be the only Inetitute meeting held this year. Mr T. A. Brown took up "Singing in Public Schools," and cited various reasons why it should be taught. By judicious use it could be made a power in moral training, it was restful and an aid in keeping order; it had a wholesome and refining influent:. Mr Brown °hewed by the manner in which he intr-duced the subject to his pupils that he had given the matter much thought and understood voice culture. Mr R. R. Ross gave a short report of the work done et the last meeting of Ontario Teacher's Association. The Resolution Committee recommended that algebra and &solid be added to the P. EL leaving examination; also that the H. S. Elistory be placed on the list for public schools instead of the public school history now authorized. GEO. W. HOLMAN, Seo. Treas. Zurich. NOTES.—Miss Switzer, of Heidelburg, was the guest of Mr. E. J. Hardy last week. Mr. and Mrs L. Weber, of Heidelburg, were also.visiting at Mr. E. J. Hardy's part of last week. Mr. McGrigger, of Chiselhurst, was the guest of Mrs Sam J. Latta, on Tuesday last. Our teachers attended the Teach- er's convention at Goderich on Friday and Saturday last. Mr F. C. Coleman, formerly merchant of this place, left for Detroit on Monday, where he in- tends to work; his friends wish him every success. The A. 0. F. of this place seems to be in a flourishing con- dition, and new members are being taken in nearly every meeting. Mrs Solomon Hardy left for Michigan on Tuesday, to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Fred Denneth also left for Michi- gan to renew old acquaintances. Mr Jacob Brown, of the Goshen line, Hays moved into town this week; we wel- come all good citizens. DEATH. -We regret to announce the death of Mrs. John Decket, jr., of the Babylon line, Hay, this week. deceased was ailing for the past few years, but of late her sickness increased, and on Sunday night she passed peacefully away. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday, and was 7me of the largest ever witnessed in Zurich; she was buried in the Luthern cemetery, she leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. News Notes Aroollti the Comity The creamery near Goderich, was opened last -week. This is the -third year of its ex- istence under the management of Miss Gem mill, of Seaforth. Mr JOhnWard of Seaforth has purchased the harneas business and stock of Mr George E. Henderson's store. This will make one harness shop less in town. The plate glass fronts were last week put in the stored of Messrs. Jackson Brothers and C. W. Papst, Seaforth. They are go- ing to be among the handsomest stores in town. An old resident of Howick died last week in the person of Mr James Armstrong, of the 14th con. the result of advanced years and the fraCture of one of Malaga. De- ceased had been a member of the Orange Association for over 62 years. A few days ago as Mr Henry Wesloh, sr., of Zurich, was leading a oolt, the brute commenced to run throwing Mr Wesloh down and dragging him a considerable dis- tance. He was considerably , scratched, about the face but was not seriously in- jured. A short time ago as Mr John teewswanger Zurich,was driving along the London road, near Rogerville, his horse got frightened at some goats that were feeding on the road. side and ran away. Mr Newswanger was thrown from the vehicle and seriously in. .jured and still lies in a precarious condition, being paralyzed and unable to move a limb. An accident which might have resulted in death happened to Mabel Oliver. of Blue - vale. It appears that while playing on the embankment at Nixon's grist mill, she fell into the water, a distance of twenty feet. Luckily, where she fell was not a shallow }mot, or the fall might have caused instant death. When first noticed she was climb- ing up the embankment. We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr J. B. Thompson, of Orillia. eldest son of Mrs M. Thompson of Seaforth, and brother of Sheriff Thompson, of Port Arthur, and Mr Geo. F. Thompson, of Winnipeg. Mr Thompson was also well-known to many in this town. He had a severe attack of la - grippe last winter which developed into consnnption. Mr Randall of Zurich, while working at the big marsh draM met with a very paip- ful accident on Tuesday. While cutting. a, small tree his axe caught in a branch, caus- ing it to descend with great force on his foot, inflicting a severe gash the entiro length of the axe blade. The accident will lay 11iTII up for a long time, which is very unfortunate for him at this busy season. During the furious storm on Tuesday night lightning stuck the cupola on the jail, Goderich, and made the boards and spliters fly both outside and inside the building. A part of the cornice was ripped off, a scant- ling alongside the window torn out, and plaster and glass shattered, but fortunately no fire foltowed, donbtlese owing to the drenolistorm which passed over here a couple of weeks ago; over 40 panes of glass were broken in the building, and now Gov- ernor Dickson and Turnkey Henderson are wondering what the next visitation will be. Miss Kate Turner, a popular resident of London South, died ver 'suddenly Monday. London assessors state th population of that city to be 31,616/4n Increase of 375 over last year. Ex -Warden T. E. Ikobson was elect- ed clerk of Middlesml by the county council, Ttietclay. James Walsh and R btWalker quar- relled in Toronto, ot heisday, whe the former struck aid lied the late COOPER'S OOK STORE Buyers in the month of June will • select goods to agree with the weather. We have HAMMOCKS Made from Cotton and Mexican Grass, from 5043 to $2.50, also gam. mock Stretchers and Hooks FANS— From the Cheapest Palm Leaf to the more costly Feathered ones. BICYCLES— There is no finer month of the year than June for Bicycles, as the roads are good and weather moder- ate. WINDOW SHADES— Are necessary to keep out the hot sun, and we have a large assortment to show, at prices which are selling them. W. COOPER & CO. Books, Stationery and Fancy Goods, CLINTON, ONT. John G. Loewe, a miller, and his two sons, aged 8 and 10 years, were drown- ed Sunday evening at Silver Creek, Wis, The Conservative members of the Commons Wednesday presented Sir John Thompson with a group photo- graph of themselves. The Montreal papers have, just dis- covered that Hon. H. Mercier is in fin- ancial difficulties and that he has aban- doned his estate for the benefit of his creditors. Thos Norquay, M. P. P., received • serious injuries at Winnipeg; TuesdaY by falling under the wheels of a loco- motive at the Canadian Pacific station. He is a brother of the late ex -Premier Norquay. Joseph Sharp, jr., aged 35, of Dur- ham, Ont., was killed, with his horse, in Mr Wm Young's barn, on the Dur- ham road, Tuesday. He had taken shelter in the barn from the storm and the barn was struck by lightning. grov Advertionntuto. pAILEKONE fiO T VE CLIEFLiR APPLICATION PAINLESS AND EASY; RELIEF IMMEDIATE. Used and approved of by the medical profession Price 81 per box. For sale by Druggists, or by mail on receipt of price. Prepared by W.T.Strong, Druggist, London, Ont SERVANT WANTED God general servant wanted at once in small sktod wages to smart girl. Apply at NEW ERA Office. Farm Wanted. Wanted ta buy a good farm of not less than 100 acres, witn good house and outbuildings. Send full particulars to the NEW ERA Office. Clinton SfRAY MARE Strayed from subscriber's premises, Lot 15, Maitland con., Col borne,abou t the ro id d le of fday, a dark bay or brown mare, young, cf a long s.nd tall build, with long ears, and short under jaw. Information that will lead to her recovery will be rewarded. N. BAER, Holmesville. CAUTION. Farmers Beware, as we hereby caution you from purchasing anything but the genuine Tolton Pea Harvester. Dealing or having anything to do with iinitations as a rule are unsatisfactory and dangerousas we will rightly protect our latest i patented mprovements on the genuine Tolton Pea Harvester. The following are the agents sell- ing this Harvester—C hi BROWN, Seaforth; J F BROWN, Clinton; JAS RuTCHINsoN, mimeos JOHN WELSH. Bornholm, TOLTON BROS., Guelph. MANITOBA EXCURSIONS JUNE 14, 21, 28, and JULY 18 ankle. IF ARE $28. Fcrr Coupon Tickets, Reservation in Sleeping Car, apply to W. JACKSON, TOWN AGENT G. T, R.