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CL1NTO.N, ONT., SEPTEMBER 10, 1892.
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NOTES.—Mr Geo. Carter had the
misfortene to get kickedarat the fore-
head by a home belonging to Mr Wm
Hibb's, one day last week. Mrs Emma
Grantham, of Clinton, spent a few
days under the parental roof last week.
Mr Wm. Johnson, of Buffalo, returned
home this week, after spending a few
weees visiting friends. Mrs Alfred
Lawrence is paying a visit to her many
friends here. Mrs Susan Medd, from
this vicinity is visiting her son, John
Medd, of Clinton. . The members of
the I.O.G.T. purpose holding a mock
trial next Tuesday evening; no doubt
it will be very interesting to all present.
Word has been received from Manito-
ba that Mr Wm. Callender, a former
resident of Hullett, has been united in
matrimony to a Miss Forbes; his many
friends here wish him every happiness.
HARVEST HOME.—Our harvest home
services and dinner in connection with
the Methodist church, came off accord-
ing to announcement last Sabbath and
Monday. The Sabbath was a beautiful
day.Large and delighted congrega-
tions listened with interest and profit
tb two very appropriate, able and elo-
quent serrcons 'delivered by the Rev
Wm. Smyth, of Clinton. The ladies
of the congregation deserve much cre-
dit and praise for the very tasteful and
elegant way they had the church deco-
rated with mottoes, flowers and the
fruits of the season. Monday, though
the weather was not favorable, was a
grand success. The ladies and gentle-
enen's coaamittees were prompt and
energetic in having all the arrange-
ments for the pleasure and conveni-
ence of the entertainment well carried
out. The variety, quality-, as well as
--quantity-of victuals-previded for the -
dinner reflect great credit on those who
took an active and generouspart in
Making the services a gratifying suc-
cess. The people turned out nobly to
our help, and at the appointed time a
large number surrounded' the festal
tables, a-nd aftertatisfying the inner
man they retired to the church,which,
soon after eight o'clock, was well filled.
Very interesting, instructive and ap-
propriate addresses were delivered by
the Revs Jas. H. McBain, Wm. Smyth
and Samuel Sellery, M.A., B.D. The
choir of the church furnished excellent
and suitable music, and altogether we
had a most happy and enjoyable time.
Owing to the quantity of provisions left
the committee of arrangements decid-
ed to have a social on the following
evening (Tuesday). Though the even-
ing was mast, unfavorable, on account
of the ram, 'yet a large "lumber attend-
ed, and had a, good, social time. Total
cash receipts, ribt deducting expenses,
about $90.
CLI NTON
33.A.0-8
For the Golden Grain
As our Farmer friends will soon be
threshing and hauling to market the
product of their toil we wish to say
that we have laid in a heavy stock of
Beost Value in Grain Bags
Ever brought to Clintet. Farmers see
them.
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From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
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NOTE.—We would like to get some
one who will act as a regular corres-
pondent for us at this place. Will
anyone willing to represent us here
please write us for particular's, or if
some of our subscribers can recom-
mend a good party we shall be pleased
to hear from them. Simply address
NEW ERA office, Clinton.
Hallett.
FARM CHANGES.—Mr Jas (inning -
ham has traded his 50 acre farm, on
the 9th con. of Hullett, to Mr John
Lo vett, of the 8th, and gets Mr Lovett's
100 acre farm, on the 8th con. of East
Wawanosh, giving 41050 as the dif-
ference. Mr Geo. Christopher, who
some time ago sold his farm to Mr
Rapson, has bought another one near
Walton.
Intended for last week.
WEDDING BELLS. — One Of those
pleasing events, which always cause
a ripple of excitement in every neigh-
borhood, emu rred on Wednesday the
31st, when Mr Joseph Garrett was
united in holy bonds of matrimony
with one of H ullett's fairest daughters,
in the person of Miss E. S.
The ceremony was perfor med by the
Rev. Mr McLean, of Blyth, assisted by
Rev Mr Rodgers, of -Dungannon, in
, the presence of a large number of the
relatives and friends of the contract-
ing parties. The bride was beauti-
fully attired, and was given away by
her brother, Mr Geo. Millen. The
bride was the recipient of many pres-
ents, one of which was a china tea set
and a silver butter cooler, given by
her sister, Mrs G. W. Ashley, of King-
ston. An excellent repast was provid-
ed, to which all did ample justice, after
which music both vocal , and instru-
mental was supplied; aud various
games indulged in, when all dispersed
to their respective homes with the
best wisies for Mr and Mrs Garrett's
future happiness in their journey
down lifels turbid stream.
Stephen.
STRUCK I3Y "LIGHTNING.—AbOnt 10
o'clock last Monday night an unoccupi-
ed frame dwelling on lot 21, fifth COD.,
owned by Frank Tr, eiubuer, was struck
by lightning and destroyed. Loss $300.
Not insured.
Belgrave.
NOTES.—The harvest home hetd in
the English Church last Wednesday
evening was a success; Revs Newton,
Hughes, Cluff and the rector were
present and gave interesting remarks,
the proceeds were $38, applied on rec-
tory debt. We are glad to say James
Clok.-ey and Wm. Subles are both im-
proving nicely. Miss M. Carson and
Mrs Buchanan have gone to Toronto
fair. Miss Annie Dawes. of Hamilton,
is visiting at the Methodist parsonage.
According to announcement Rev. J.
H. Dyke will hold a memorial service
in the brick church, East Wawanosh,
next Sabbath morning, and one in
Sunshine in the afternoon.
Tuekersmith.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs G. Westcott, of
Hullett, visited Mr F. Layton, on Sun-
day. Mr Chas. Carnochan, of Blyth, is
visiting relatives here this week. Mr
and Mrs H. O'Brien are attending the
Toronto Exhibition this week. A sis-
terain-law of 'Aii"tfez:"Walters is Visit-
ing there at present. Mr E. Plewes
went to Manitoba last week, and if the
country suits him he intends to remain.
Mr John McGregor, of the 2nd con. of
Stanley, and Miss McDonald, of Clin-
ton, were visitiqg friends in the lower
part of Tuckersmith last week.
Couxera—The Council met at Dixon's
Hotel, Brucefield, on September 7th. The
members were all present. A number of
accounts were passed for payment, and 825
voted for •relief to the poor. The chief
business was making an estimate of the
amount necessary to meet the obligations
of the year, and striking the annual rates.
The County requires $3,531, or more than
$200 above last years' call, and will require
a rate of 1.7 mills on the • dollar. The
amount ordered to be levied for township
uses, including the general school rate, is
$3,176, and will require a rate of 1.5 mills
on the dollar. The railway redemption
fund of $1,009 rate about half a mill. The
railway debentures are due on October
10th, 1893. The amount needed it is safe
to say, will be on hand. The requisitions
of the several boards of trustees, four of
whom require no seotionol levy, were order-
ed to be levied, also amounts provided for
under former by-laws, viz, for drainage,
school debentures and equalization of
school property. Mr James Cumming
was re -appointed collector of taxes for the
year 1892, and will start on his rounds on
the 15th of October. The engineer's re-
port, respecting the big drain, dated Sep-
tember 3rd, was presented. He is of opin-
ion that the drain can be put in proper
repair for less than $200. He was instruct-
ed to get up specifications that the job may
be let at once. In fact, the Council expect-
ed that the report would contain specifi-
cations, and lud made arrangements to let
the work by tender. As soon at we hear
from the engineer the specifications will be
band at Mr Reinke's and tenders will be
asked for up to a day fixed by advertise-
ment in the Huron Expositor. Claims
were presented from Mr E. Sibbens and
Mr Case. The former for illegal removal
of gravel; the latter for damage to a horse,
caused by breaking through Gemmill's
bridge. These claims were discussed and
laid over for enquiry. Claims were pre-
sented for damage to sheep by the worthless
dogs. Mr Lipshall had six worried; Mr
G. McKay also had several wonried and
some dead. The claims will be adjusted at
the next meeting, which is to be held 'at
the' call of the Recta, and of which notice
Will be giVen. • S. flatraazi Clerk
Goderich Township
ACCIDENT.—While Mr Wm Yeo was
driving a fractious team of horses,
which were hitched to Perdue's Separ-
ator, out of his barn, they became un-
manageable and ran down the gang-
way, both wheels passing over his legs;
had not the machine been on a side
hill his legs would have certainly- been
broken. No damage was done beyond
Mr Yeo being badly bruised.
THANRSOIVING. — The members of
St James church intend holding a
Thanksgiving service on Sunday even-
ing, the 25th inst, at seven o'clock. It
is not yet decided whether the church
will be decorated, but in all probabili-
ty will present the same appearance
as it has on previous occasions of this
kind. Rev G. F. Newton, of Hayfield,
will conduct the service. They have
introduced an envelope system, by
which each member will at this par-
ticular service give the amount they
feel able to carry on the work of the
church. It is a worthy object and
should be liberally suppor ted.
ANNIVERSARY. — The anniversary
services of Bethel Methodist church,
Goderich township, will be held on
Sunday and Monday, Sept. 18th and
19th. On Sunday sermons will be
preached at 10.30 a. m., by Rev E.
Olivant, and 7 p. In. by the Rev Mr
Ayers. On Monday evening a tea
meeting will be held, when tea will be
served from 6 to 8, after which a pro-
gram of music and speeches will be
given. The following speakers are ex-
pected—Revs J. W. Shilton, Clinton;
Mr Henderson and Mr Newton. Hay-
field; J. Walker,Varna; and V. Ayers,
Holmesville. Music to be furnished
by Bethel choir.
THRESHING AT NIGHT.—Owing to
this time of the year being a busy
time for threshers, the Cole firm were
compelled last week to make a night
attack on the farm of Mr Thos Cook.
Commencing at eight o'clock and fin-
ishing at eleven; during the fore part
of the work everything run very
smothly till intense darkness prevail-
ed, then the boys' minds were directed
to how shall we obtain light. This
was overcome by building bonfires out
of straw &c, which resembled an elec-
tric light of more than ordinary candle
power. As it was stacks they were
threshing this answered the purpose
till the labor was finished. Tom says
after -night threshing don't pay, as it
leaves the boys a chance to perform
some of their boyish tricks, which are
not manly to his judgment.
NOTES.—Mr Sam Rathwell spent
Sunday under the parental roof. Mr
David Heacom's two little daughters,
of Sault Ste Marie, are visiting friends
in this vicinity. Mr Harry Little and
Miss A. Brownlee, of Blyth, spent part
of last week visiting at Mr J. Brown -
lee's. Miss Minnie Green, of Gode-
rich, has been spending a few days at
her sister's, Mrs R. Hanley. Miss L.
Cook has engaged with air George
Miller for a few months. Messrs D.
Cook and George Sheppard left for
New Hamburg, to pack apples for
Cook & Cook. Mr and Mrs Wm Wise
have returned after paying a visit to
their northern friends.- Mr Charles
Middleton leaves on a jaunt to the
Northwest in a couple of weeks. J.
Jenkins and Wm Cole disposed of a
horse each, to J. McMann, of Seaforth.
Mr Peter Cook was taken 'quite ill one
day last week, while up north, and had
to be liforight home; he is nova iable'lai-
be around, but is still quite weak.
East Wawanosh.
NOTES—Richard Leishman is atpres-
en t laid up with a very sore hand. Jno.
L. Geddes a popular young gentleman
from Belgrave, will in a few days lead
to hymen's alter one of our beat young
ladieszwe wish them all the joy imagin-
able on their entering the state of wed-
ded bliss. Peter Scott of the 6th line,
is having his old barn moved and re-
novated this week, James McGill has
the job, Pete is bound not to be behind
in the matter of building or politics.
Samuel Walsh has closed the bargain
for a new Sarnia Decker and White
engine, being the one on exhibition at
the Western Fair, London, Sam will
make the other threshers get a move on
and hustle. David and Walter Scott
are enjoying a well earned holiday? in
Menitoba and the North west, they
will be away for a month or more.
T. H. Taylor has his new brick house
nearly completed; it is a handsome resi-
dence. Our boys are agitating a local
ploughing match at present, we hope
they may get the neccessary encourage-
ment in the shape of dollars to make it a
success. Would it not be advisable if
our agricultural societies would include
in their prize list a few prizes for this
most important branch of agriculture,
even if some fancy prizes for articles
not purely agricultural were omitted?
Mrs Young, of Paris, who has been visit-
ing friends in this section and Tees -
water, returned home this week. Mrs
Wilson, of Chicago, is visiting at her
uncle's, Mr James McGowan's. Mrs
Holloway, of Clinton,was the guest of
Mrs Wm. McGowan last week. Mrs
Scoteof Toronto, who has been visit-
ing her parents for the past two weeks
has returned to her situation in that
place. Miss Janet McGowan and Mr
.Alex. McGowan left for Toronto, this
week. to take in the sights of the In-
dustrial, also to visit friends in that
vicinity.. Mr Thos. Ross also went
from this section to take in sights of
the great show. What is the reason
that Dave McGill wears such a smiling
couhtenance for the past week, the
reason is Mrs McGill presented him
with a boy last week.
5
2 the CLIICTON NEW ERA ,forthe
cents in adVanee will pay for
balatee of thie year.
Bayfield
CORRECTION.—In the arbitration case
which we reported last week, the dis-
pute was between Messrs Peck and
Johnston. Also, it was Mr Allat, of
Clinton, who, had the...pleasure of a, va-
cation here, not Mr Emmerton, as re-
ported.
LEFT.—Mr Kenny Moorehouse left
on Saturday to accept a situation with
Mr T. G. Davey, London, who, with
his family, was stopping at the River
hotel this summer. The local sports
will miss Kenny Very much, but they
all join the ERA in wishing him success.
SCHOOL OPENED.—The public school,
after considerable renovating, was op-
ened cn Thursday last. The new story
has made a great imprevernent to the
appearance of the building, while at
the same time affording ample accom-
modation for the increasing atten-
dance. We are not going to say that
in every particular the workmanship
is the best, or that the financial part
was managed as thoughtfully as it
might have been, but, on the other
.hand, we have no Intention of untruth-
fully declaring the material of the
worst kind, as has already been done.
No "Alex. Glendennings" about us.
S. S. PicNic. —Friday last turned out
a beautiful day, to the joy of the
friends and children of Trinity Sab-
bath School. It was their picnic day,
and they all enjoyed it to the full.
After the rich• tables spread by the la-
dies had been sufficiently complement-
ed, a list of games was enthusiastically
entered upon, and zealously contested.
Aquatic sports were the first, and af-
forded much amusement to the spec-
tators who dotted the green sward on
Prospect Park, just above the scene of
interest. The i emainder of the games
were held on Mr Jowett's lawn. Alto-
gether, the day was most enjoyable,
and will be long remembered by the
children.
NOTES.—Have you a big pumpkin?
keep it for the show. Have you some
fancy work? bring it to the show.
Have you a trotter? bring it to the
show. Have you an eye for curiosity?
bring it to the show on Oct. 13 and 14.
The Enterprise, Mr John Ferguson's
new schooner from Port Albert, ar-
rived last Wednesday, under command
of Capt. Alex. and Mate Geoffrey:.
Two picnics occupied the park on Fri-
day last, one being a farmers' picnic
from near Brucefield; on Saturday two
more arrived, one being the Methodists
of Varna, and the other, visitors from
Brucefield. Two happa couples from
Seaforth enjoyed tha beauty of Bay -
field's landscape on Sunday. $18 extra
to pile bricks into a hole in the school
yard, from which the scholars cannot
get a drop of water to drink; such is
the "sinking fund" adopted at the pub-
lic school. The number of white fish
caught lately has been comparatively
large. Several from here are taking
in the Toronto and London Fairs.
PERSONAL.—Mr Charles Roth, of
Brantford, who was visiting at the
residence of Mr T. J. Moorehouse, re-
turned home on Monday. Mr Ernest
Davis, Clinton, was visiting a few days
this week at B— T—, Hayfield; that's
the place. Miss Annie Beatty, of Clin-
ton, is the guest of Miss Maggie Beatty
at present. Miss Lilly Ferguson, Clin-
ton, is the guest of her cousins, Misses
L. and M. Ferguson. Mr Blake, brew-
er, and ladies, of Goderich, were guests
at the River hotel on Sunday. Mr
Frank Edwards left on Tuesday for
Toronto, where he will take in the In-
dustrial Exhibition; returning by Lon-
don, he will visit the Western Fair,
and while in these cities will buy his
fall and-aririteraitock. Miss Reta Stan
bury returned on Saturday from a four
weeks vacation with friends in Toronto.
Miss Lilian Morgan is visiting friends
in Detroit at present. Mr John Fal-
coner, who has been engaged at Lake
•Winnipeg for some time, returned
home last week. Messrs Malcornson
and Thos. Dancey, of Goderich, spent
Sunday last here; the former's yacht
started from Goderich for Hayfield in
the morning, but no doubt turned on
account of the freshening gale, as she
did not arrive at this port. Miss Maud
Middleton was the guest of Mrs T. J.
Marks. Miss Logan of Windsor, who
was visiting her father here for some
time, returned home on Thursday. Mr
Harry King returned on Friday from
Manitoba, where he has been engaged
for some time. Dr Elliott, Brucefield,
accompanied by Misses Eleanor Gra-
ham and Annie Anderson, was the
guest of Dr Sta,nbury one day last
week.
THE REASONS CONSIDERED. — On
Monday evening St. Andrew's congre-
gation met to hear the reasons put for-
ward by the congregations of Man-
chester and Smith's Hill, for the trans-
lation of Rev R. Henderson to those
places. They give as their reasons,
1st. That they have for a long time
wanted aim, but hesitated in taking
him away from Hayfield and Bethany,
where his labors were so much appre-
ciated and so successful; 2nd, That the
scope for his abilities would be more
extended than in Hayfield, and 3rd,
That it would be difficult to have such
unanimity in a call to any other man,
a pleasing feature of the call being the
large number who signed it. To these
reasons the following reply was adopt-
ed: Why Mr Henderson should not
he translated from Hayfield and Beth-
any: lst, Because the congregations
are unanimous for his retention among
them as their pastor, and after tenta-
tive inquiry,we are convitced it would
be difficult to fill his place with one so
acceptable; 2nd, Because we believe
the field is ample for his abilities as
preacher, and keeps his pulpit talents
at their utmost tension, and we believe
he would have more varied., appreciat-
ive and critical audiences In Hayfield
and Bethany to benefit by his scholar-
ly attainments and Christian zeal than
at Manchester and Smith's Hill; rd
Because, when the call was extended
to Mr Henderson, ovef two years age,
not merely a large number of the mem-
bers and adherents signed it, but the
whole were unanimously in favor of it,
not a dissenting voice being raised, an
occurrence exceptional in the miniale of
congregations.
exinnou ITE.MS.—Rev F. G. Newton
went to Dungannon and Port Albert
on Sabbath, Ma Kerrin taking his
charges here, Rev Mr McDonald, of
Varna, occupied thepulpit of St. An-
drew's church, morning and. evening,
on Sabbath, In the Methodist churcb,
on Sabbath evening, Rev Mr Olivant
delivered et most impressive discourse
from the text, "Quench not the Spirit."
There will be no service in the Metho-
dist church on Sabbath morning next,
but Mr*V. J. Gilpin will occupy the
pulpit in the evening.
Constance.
IN THE WEST. — The Vancouver
World says:—Mr "John McMillan, M.
P., of South Huron, has been visiting
the Experimental Farm at Agaseiz, B.
C., every portion of which he wentover. He regretted the absence of
Supt. Sharpe, but found in Mr Sather -
land, the acting manager, an intelli-
gent, well-informed person, very oblig-
ing and extremely courteous. He
regarded the work already accomplish-
ed by Mr Sharpe as wonderful, and in
his place in Parliament, when the qp-
portunity presents itself, to give that
gentleman and his amiable and ac.
cemplished wife full credit for the
manner in which they have managed
matters -so far, and the extremely
creditable condition in which he found
everything about the institution. He
is confident that to the farmers, fruit
growers and others of this Province
the farm will be as great a blessing as
is the Central agricultural farm at
Guelph."
Stanley
NOTES.—Mr Corbett and wife, who
have been for some days the guests of
Mr Wm Graham, left on Tuesday for
Toronto; Mr Corbett is a resident of
Lanarkshire, Scotland, and has been
out in Montreal visiting some of his
family who reside there. Mr M. Mc-
Ewen and his daughter Tena were in
Turnberry, on Tuesday, attending the
funeral of a relative. Mr Jas. Wylie
and Mr John McEwen, of Turnberry,
were in Stanley, attending the funeral
of Mrs McBeth, on Monday. Mr Jas.
Junior and family left on Friday last
to take up their residence in Algoma.
Mr Wm H. Scott is at present laid up
with a very severe attack of neuralgia.
VISITORS.—Mr Thos McDonald, of
the London police force, with his son,
Tommy, spent a few days with friends
in Stanley; he was the guest of Mr
Peter Campbell; Tom bought his bag-
pipes with laht and regaled tooth young
and old for several nights with the
pibroch. Miss Annie Ross has gone to
Minto, Wellington county, to visit
friends there. Rev Mr Carriere and
wife visited some friends here this
,week, while attending the meeting of
Presbytery. Mr Donald Campbell,
father of Mr Peter Campbell, returned
from his visit to places in Manitoba a
few weeks ago, and is now residing
with his daughter, Mrs Carriere, at
Grand Bend. Miss Bella Greaves, of
Parkhill, returns to her home on Fri-
day, accompanied by Mrs Robt Pear-
son, who intends visiting for a couple
of weeks.
DEATH.—Mrs McBeth, w ife of Mr
John McBeth, of the 4th con., died on
the 3rd inst., of paralysis, at the ad-
vanced age of 79 years and 10 months.
Deceased was one otahe early settlers
of the township, haying lived here for
nearly 40 years; she was born in Ran-
noch, Perthshire, Scotland, ana_wes
one who was greatly esteemed by all,
-beirig-aaireffer "another, -a-good-neigh-
bor, and one whose disposition made
her friends everywhere. For the last
twelve years she has suffered the af-
fliction of being entirely blind. She
was the mother of three sons and two
daughters, athealatter . being Mrs P.
MeDougall, of Manitoba, and Mrs H.
Reid, of Stanley. Only one son, Wal-
ter, is at home. She was a member of
the Union church, Brucefield, and her
remains were interred in Beird's ceme-
tery, a large number following them
thither.
Hensall
SOLD OUT. — Messrs W. Don'ts &
Son, who have carried on a grocery,
boot and shoe trade here for some time
past, have sold their grocery stock to
Mr D. Weismiller, of Kippen, who has
also leased the store, and, will carry on
the dry goods and grocery business.
Their boots and shoes they sold to Mr
A. Weseloh, our enterprising boot and
shoe dealer. We regret, losing such
men as Mr Downs from our midst.
By his kindly dispositiori, and upright-
ness of character, he has endeared
himself to many here, und we wish
him success wherever he may make
his home. We extend a welcome to
Mr Weismilleawho has the reputation
of being an energetic business man,
and a hustler.
CHURCH. Rev Hy. Irvine, of Kippen
circuit, preached an eloquent, forcible
and interesting sermon, m the Hensall
Methodist church, on Sunday last; he
will always be acceptable to a Hensall
congregation. Rev George McKinley,
B.D., supplied Mr Irvine's work on the
Kippen circuit, last Sunday.. Revs
Irvine and Fair, and Mr J. C. Stone-
man attended the District Meeting ahd
S. S. convention in Holmesville, on
Monday last.
NoTEE).—Hensall Counc,i1 R. T. of T.
are booming things at present, initia-
tions taking place almost weekly, and
last meeting nine joined; may the good
work continue to prosper. A cricket
club has been formed in Hensall, with
Jos. Petty as President; Dr Thomson,
Secretary; Rev J. S. Henderson, Trea-
surer, and C. A. McDonnell, Captain.
Mr W. Colwell, with his usual push
and enterprise, is erecting, a fine cote
tage on Queen street. The Henan
fair, so far As can be ascertained at the
presentwriting, promises to be a grand
success; so fat the entries are much
ahead of any previous year. Aft it D.
Young, fOrnietly ofrthe flint of Cad,
Rattle & Young, started on Tuesday
last fOtNeePaiva, Matt, 'where he has
Seeared a Itteratilab eltUatl
District Meeting. ,
• The fall meeting of the Methediet •
churches of this District was hold ab
Holmesville, on Monday last. Every
qrcuit was remsented except .Dentl..
gannon, Victoria St, Goderich, and
Benmiller.
Aresolution, moved by Rev W.
Ayers and seconded by Rev J. Gallo-
way, expressing profound sympathy
with the chairman, Rev J. E. Howell . •
and wife, in their late bereavement,
was unanimously passed. e
SUPERANNUATION. — The following
are the amounts levied on the differ-
ent churches for the current year for
the Superannuation Fund, being an
assessment of 6 per cent, on the total
givings of each church:-.Goderich,
North. St., $83; Goderich, Victoria St.,
$50; Clinton, Rattenbury St., V92; .
Clinton, Ontario St., $68; Seaforth,
$96; Holmesville, $56; Hayfield,
Varna, $49; Hensall, $71; Kippen," 49;
Dungannon, $64; Nile, $56; Benmiller, ,
$4Th
ms Tis was adopted without dis-
c118sian. •
EDIMATIONAL SERVICEs.—Goderich,
North St., 'Rae J. W. Shilton. Gode-
rich, Victoria St., Clinton, Ontario
and Rattenbury St.; Seaforth, Hay-
field, Hensel], Dungannon, Nile and
Benmiller, all local arrangements.
Hohnesville, Rev W. Smyth and R.
Holmes. Varela, E. Olivatt.' Kippen,
W. F. Campbell.
THE ONLY Missrox.—Bayfield cir-
cuit being the only mission on the
district, will require the sum of $633
from the mission fund. It was thought
by several menabers that Hayfield cir-
cuit should do more for itself than it
is doing, but Rev Mr Olivant explain-
ed the circumstances under which it
was laboring and said that the people
were really doing all that they possibly
could, and it was unreasonable to ex-
pect them to do any more.
MISSIONARY MEETINGS.—A discus- 9
sion took place as to the propriety of
holding missionary services on the
Sabbath, one minister • expressing,
strongly his disapproval thereof. On
the other hand it was held that all
preaching in a sense was missionary
work, and, therefore, missionary ser-
vices on the Sabbath were in perfect
harmony with scripture. This view
was endorsed by the district, and the
following arrangements made for
services:—Goderich, North and Vic-
toria streets — local • arrangements.
Clinton, Rattenbury and Ontario
streets, Seaforth and Dungannon—
local arrangements. Holmesville—
'D. Rogers. Bayfield—J. W. Shilton
and J. Walker. Varna—W. Smyth.
Hensall—Howell and Irvine. Kippen
—W. Ayers. Nile—J. Galloway. Ben-
• iller--E. A. Fear and R. Holmes.
CAMP MEETiNG. — The question
"Shall the district hold a cater) meet-
ing?" gave rise to discussion; some of
the members objected to them entire-
ly, while others had no objection to
them so long as they were not held on
Sabbath, which. they claimed inter-
fered seriously with services on other
circuits. Rev Mr Irvine felt that these
remarks Were a reflection upon him-
self (though not so intended) and justi
fied his course in holding the camp
Meeting at Kippen, which, he believed,
had unquestionably resulted in good.
A vote being taken on the question, it
was decided that there should be no
district camp meeting held.
It was decided to hold the next Dis-
trict meeting in Ontario St. Church,
Clinton.
In the afternoon and evening a Sab-
bath School convention was held,
when reports were received fronathe
different schools in the district; in-
teresting addresses were also deliv-
ered.,
• Zurich. •
THE FAIR.—Zurieh fair passed away
rather. quiet this year on account of
the unfavorable welitheil: 'EveryaodY
was expecting a big turnout, whiehe
would have been fulfilled if it hadn't
been for the ram, still there was a
good crowd considering the weather,
and a good display inside, but the out-
door exhibit was not much. The con-
cert in the evening was fairly well at-
tended and a good program was car-
ried out.
NOTES—Miss Allen Dorf, of Sebring-
ville, is at present visiting relatives in
this vicinity, Mr Dan Barkholder
and family, of Missouri, are at present
visiting relatives and friends in this
neighborhood; Mr Barkholder thinks
there has been a great change made in
this neighborhood eince he Waalhere•
last. Miss Edith Steinback 'Nap' visit-
ing at Mr A. Johnston's, near Hensel',
on Sunday last. Mr Ed. A ;la and
John Weseloh were to 11'.to
position last -week. MieeaMary John-
ston, of near Hensel], tresatha guest
of Miss Edith Steinback a few flays
last week. Miss Hardy,of Ne* Ram-
berg, is at present visiting at her ,
brothers', Messrs Sal. and Ed. Hardy, • '
of this village.
Holmesville.
Caruncar ANNIVERSARY.—Anniver- •
sary services in connection with the
Methodist church here, will be held �n
Sunday, Oct. 2nd, when ReVaja'S.1
Fishef, of Atwood, will parfireirlitathe
morning, Rev J. W. Shiltot and Roy
W. Smyth, of Clinton, in the after-
noon and evening.
Varna
CHURCH FUNDS.—The financial te-
port of the Methodist churches on the
Varna Circuit show that up to June
1st, 1892, there was raised the folloW-
ing sums:—Varna'$247.50; Goshen,
$256;Brucefield, $200; Cellectioris to
mission fund,$116.46; Women's Mission
Society, $69.51; Superannuation, $30.-
97; Educational, $28.11: Contingent,
.2.57; General Conference, $3.50; Utt-
Ion church r.elief, $4; Sunday School
Aid, $2.18; Sustentation, $3.'25; afer
other purposes., $167,80. Tote riamitiae:
raised on the entuit, $1130.85. 'Oa •
, The Sone of Scotland demoestratioirrite
Lneisnotr, Ont., Wednesday was aldiesiV
Onotplete failtkrenwing to the rain, Only thie
piping. and Ilantting evefl9 eitigpernile,
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