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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-10-21, Page 1WO Cahn th. at the, NW Ea4, SLITS MP° 119114,0 nIONVe every Week than any 04r 01 a year paper in the Province. ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. UMBRELLAS. NEAT -NATTY DURABLE Wet Weather Goods of all kinds, for Ladies or Gentlemen's wear One price and 5 per cArif for cash Tic istatoiNTON Join Ns Kippen NotEs.-Rev H. J. Fair preached ac- ceptably in the Methodist church last Sunday. Mrs Geo. Taylor has quite recovered from her recent illness. Mr Chas. Jones was compelled, through sickness, to leave his studies in Sea - forth, and come home, but we are glad to see him able to be out again. There is some talk of the Methodists trying to get Mr Weismiller's residence for a parsonage; the matter comes up before the November quarterly. meeting. Mr Weismiller intends moving his family. to Hensall. GOOD SHOW AT DUNGANNON.-The Ashfield and Wawanosh Branch Agri- cultural Society's fall exhibition was held here on the 13th .a,nd.alth lust ....,The-ex-hibits-atlfoi.se-s and other. stock implements, vegetables and fruit were extra good, and the exhibits in the in- side department first class. The gate receipts and from all sources amounted to about $500. Upwards of 2,000 peo- ple were present. On the whole it is considered to have been the best exhi- bition held in this tounty, the weather being all that could be desired. NOTES. - The revival services still continue at Zion; pray that many souls may be brought to the truth. The In- spector visited Zion public school last Friday, and expressed himself well pleased with the standing of the school. The promotion examinations for the county of Huron will take place on Friday, .21st inst., commencing att3,55 a.m.; teachers- amt pupils will govern thereselves accordingly. Chiselhurst. NOTES. -Mrs Horton, sr., is very low, and her recovery is not thought pos- sible. Maims. Ala ols 1,s,ahout agaim- he ha,11 n'serious illness for three weeks. Messrs J. Fitzgerald and Hy. _Eyre spent Sunday recently with Rev Wm. Torrance, of Goderich; they report the reverend gentleman as being able again for his work, after a serious illness; Mr Torrance preached in this church for three years, and is still greatly loved by the people. Rev G. McKin- ley, B.D., preached a good sermon in the Methodist church, on Sunday, the pastor, Rev H. Irvine, taking educa- tional work on Hensall circuit. Goderich Township RETURNED. -Mr Henry Murphy has returned from his trip to Dakota and Manitoba; he had a fine trip, and thinks a good deal of the country, but admits that it cannot compare with Ontari o. Boys Clothing Boys Suits $2 00 Boys Suits 2 50 Boys Suits 3 00 JH Im Boys Suits 3 50 Iv in Boys Suits 4 00 in Boys Suits 4 50 jh st Boys Suits 5 00 th th 13; Boys 'Overcoats with Ulster co Boys Overcoats—Frieze en en Boys Overcoats --Tweed fo pr an .aorsoss, CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 21, 1$92. 81 a year in advance, $1.50 when not SO Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondent's Constance. NOTES. -Mr. Frank Fowlervof Mani- toba, spent a few days wit -It friends here last week, he was on hiS- way to Toronto to take a term in the 'Veterinary College. Mr H. Allen, a blind musi- cian, gives a concert in the Tenaperance Hall on Monday; as he has liao other means of support he should teceive a liberal patronage. Mr Robe..McMil- lan returned home from ManIfOba, last week, he brought witla him Atwo car- loads of superior stock steerstMr. Gil - best McMichael also returr at the same time, bringing one loa Aifisteers. The net receipts of the Hart Home dinner and concert amounted to 8136. Dame Rumor says that one of our bachelors is soon to become t Benne- diet; Billy undoubtedly thinks it will be more pleasant to spend his declin- ing years beneath the shade of his own vine and fig tree. Mr John Thompson is at present confined to his bed with a sore foot. Mr. J. McMillan, M. P., and his grand -daughter, Miss Jennie Scott, are at present in Michigan visiting Mrs Eli Bateman. Mrs Geo. Stanley, of Sault Ste. Marie, returned home on Saturday last. We do not often give advice, but we would advise George to be careful, as the Peeler is after him. Westfield. NOTES. -Mrs Thos. Fowler and Miss Eliza Fallas, of Newbridge, are the guests of Mrs A. Hoover at present. Mr Robert Buchanan last week had the misfortune to have a Aim her of silep worried by, dogs. Mr Archie Robinson sold his renowned pacer, Maud, to an American buyer, for a considerable sum; time 2.18i down hill; Archie knows a good horse when he sees it. Mr Wm. Stackhouse wears quite a parental Smile now -it's a girl. Mrs MeLarty and her daughter, Mrs J. Anderson, returned home from Mon- tana, and intend to spend the winter here. The anniversary services held here on the 9th inst. were well attend- ed; Rev Mr Howell, of North street Methodist church, Goderich, conducted the services; the tea meeting, held on the following evening, was a grand success, the proceeds amounting to a hundred dollars in all. Mr W. Mitch- ell and Miss Myra Curry were the guests of Mrs J. Hoover last -week. Hill's Green. CHURCEL-Mrs S. J. Pentland preach- ed two interesting and popplar_aer- araansr,- in -the -Meth -MU church, on Sunday; in the morning the sermon was to the children, of whom a goodly number were present; in the evening the church was crowded. The special meetings are being continued this wees, with some success. Hullett. CREAMERY. -Mr Switzer, manager of the Londesboro creamery, this year had the honor of taking 1st prizes for creamery butter at Blyth, Seaforth and Goderich shows. This is a good record, and the Londesboro Creamery is to be congratulated on having so competent a person as its manager. WEDD/NG.-On Monday last Mr John Carbert, one of the popular young men of Hullett, was united in marriage with Miss Mary Keys, of Kinkora. "Jack" wisely concluded that he had been single long enough, and would not give the boys any further chance of chaffing him. The good wishes of his many frieri4„ Are ,extended Thby Wil1 fake up their residence on the 5th con., in the handsome new house erected by Mr Thos. McKenzie, Clinton, on the old Brownlee farm. Auburn. AciinuNr.-Mrs Weaver, who resides on the gravel road east, of this village, fell last week and broke her arm. NOTES. -The scholars of S. S. No. 5, Hullett, are looking forward to the promotion examination on Friday,with fear not unmixed with pleasure. The Maitland -Lodge was well represented at the District Lodge, held in Clinton last Friday, and the delegates report having a good time. Miss Aggie Dey, of Wingham, is the guest of Miss Em- ma Sarles this week. Mrs Sturdy has improved her house by a good coat of paint. INDUCTION. -The Presbytery of Hu- ron met here on the 14th inst., for the purpose of inducting the Rev Robert Henderson, late of Hayfield, into the pastoral charge of Manchester and Smith's Hill. The Rev Mr Hamilton, of Londesboro, preached on that occa- ion, his text being Acts 2, 42. Rev Mr Stewart, of Clinton, addressed the minister, and Rev Mr Geddes, White- hurch, addressed the people. Mr enderson comes very highly recom- ended as a Christian minister and entleman. As the pulpit has been a,cant for the past year, we welcome to our midst Mr Henderson, and join wishing him a prosperous and plea - ant stay here. He is not altogether a ranger here, as he supplied the pulpit ere during Mr McMillan's pastorate, hen that gentleman was absent in cotland. The same evening a tea eeting was held, tea being served in e temperance hall, and speaking in e church. There was a large er speakers. Christian unity was main - the theme on that occasion. How uld a more appropriate one be chos- , when representatives of five differ - t churches were seated on the plat- rm. It seemed as if ecclesiastical ejudice would soon be swept away, d a brighter era dawn. The pro- ds of the meeting anaounted to over , clear of all expenses, A social as held the following eveniny, free to Sabbath school ld • Boys Overcoats with Cape BoysOvercoats with FurCollar Gibroy&Wiseman CLINTON all Blyth WEDDING. -A pretty wedding took place in the English church, on Wed- nesday, at 11 a. m., when Miss Nan Shane was united in marriage to Mr Stanley Hayes. Rev Mr Parke, as- sisted by Rev Mr Highly, performed the ceremony, witnessed by a large as- sembly of guests and friends. Presents were numerous and costly. Shortly after the service the happy couple left for Buffalo, where part of the honey- moon will be spent. We join with .every one in wishing them long life thad smooth waters for their little barque of hope to sail on. FAIR. -We had glorious weather for our fair last week, and a good natured, well dressed crowd. The receipts wer e in the neighborhood of $450, which means a magnificent gathering of near- ly 5000 people. Now, Mr Editor, you must notbe jealous of this, for a visitor who knows what be is talking about said that we did as well as any of the following places, that he has visited, viz., Guelph, Galt, Seaforth, Goderich, Woodstock or Clinton. A concert was given in Industry Hall, on the evening of the fair, and was largely attended. COMMITTED.- "Joe," the baker, has got himself into a bad serape, by com- mitting a grave assault on john Kelly, of the Queen's hotel. It seems he and Kelly had some words in the evening, about an account. Joe left and bor- rowed the money, returning, he paid Kelly, but said that he would have it in fur him -about X o'cloCk in the morn- ing. As Kelly was ushering out some unruly victims, Joe downed him with a club, and now lies in Goderich jail, awaiting trial. We have no sympathy with either parties, for we think Joe should be more careful, and Kelly should not have his house open, until o'clock in the morning. AN ELEGANT HOUSE.--AllOW MO, thr the columns of your paper, to give a s description of the magnificent castle e ed by our enterprising young doctor, Milne. It is solid brick, two storiea with stone cellar under the whole h Brick partitions run each way of the h so for strength it is particularly good. stone work was done by Mr Weaver Manchester, and is a crcdit to.any ma The r,Acknerikvas done by R. 110,3m the plitiliarlicety John Croll; the oar tering and wood work by W. Cooper; furnishings were supplied from the fac of Thomas McKenzie, and the painting. done tr-Joseph Copp, all of Clinton. Moser, of Blyth, did the tinwork. W these names connected with it, the prop tor could not but expect a first-class ho and he is not disappointed, as it is all class, and I believe cannot be equalled the county, and would be a credit to ty. The lower rooms are all decora ith nice cornices and centre flowers, so the main hall in the upper fiat. st floor and bathroom is finished in tural wood, butternut and black a he designs and worknitinship are so ing extra, and when it is all finished and rubbed down, looks splendid. T 'irs, both front and back, are oonvenie situated, and give the house a nice arance. The hardware is real bron d when placed beside the polished wo ks elegant. All the main building h ide shutters, made to slide, so that th I not be the least in the way of curtai has now moved in, and when he g tled, we are sure would only be too gl show his friends through his beauti nsion Df which he has a right to ud. Mr Benning, of Listowel,, was t ough hort rect. W. J. high, OUSEL 0I1844 The , of son. nod; Feb; the tory was Mr ith rie- use, first - in any ted and The Our sh. me. in he nt • ap- ze, od 88 ey DEL ets ad ful be he he st n - h. s - a g. n- ., ci al fir na th oil sta ly Pe an loo ins wil He set to ma pro Arc Mi Co chu niv Th wee sion mis Thu ary Pre Mtn' Sec ing, prac Wer ence ence Rev ly i tary Win appe supp sary (The lowi of th Outl gave more enth ary Z aries. script missi ever Vance erabl notew that years missio the co into t the Co of mo -abou aries, resolu forwa BURCH MATTERS. -On Tuesday t ssionary Committee of the Guelp nference met in Blyth Methodi rch. Blyth held its missionary a ersary in connection therewit e pastor announced for a missionar k, beginning Oct. 9th, with a mi ary sermon in the morning, and sionary song service in the evenin rsday prayer meeting was missio . On the 16th, Rev J Scott, .A aii sident of the Conference, i th ning, and Rev A. Cunn• gham retary of Conference, in the even delivered earnest, eloquent an tical naissionary sermons, whic11 e very much enjoyed by large audi s. On Monday evening the audi was addressed by three speakers J.W. Holmes, of Stratford, forcib mpressed the inaportance of volun freewill offerings. Dr Towler, o gham, read a carefully prepared al for greater sympathy with and ort of the mission work as neces for the redemption of the world. Missionary Committee, the fol - ng day, requested the manuscript is address for publication in the ook..) Rev Dr. Griffin, of Galt, a ringing call to the church for of the consecration and primitive usiasm, that would beget mission- eal, and thus call forth mission - With the collection and sub - ion was closed one of the finest onary anniversaries Blyth has had. Finances are already in ad - of last year, and will be consid- y increased yet. This is the more orthy, when it is remembered Blyth has advanced the past two respectively 340 and 380 in its nary givings. The meeting of mmittee, on Tuesday, enquired he condition of the missions of nference, and divided the amount ney at their disposal among them t $5,000. One of the mission - Rev A. J. Parker, having died, a tion of sympathy was passed and rded to his widow. Summerhill, NOT rneetin Assodi lage.'LLe ' Everyb apples. ES -Mr W. Lowery attended the g of the Anglican Lay Workers' ation at Stratford last week; he e there and back on a bicYcle. lady arciund here is busy p king .9[40•11L 1,11* Baylield. NOTES. -Miss Susie Burgess is home on a short ,visit from Point Edward. Mrs ,Jowett has returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs Dr;Wright, in Tottenham, also in London and To- ronto. Mr Wm. G. Richardson, front road, left last week to enter upon his studies at Toronto University. Mr Jarvis Watson, of Michigan, is visiting his cousin, Miss Aldsworth. Rev Mr Marsh, a young candidate, preached very eloquent sermons both morning and evening, in St. Andrew's church, last Sunday. Mr Geo. Stanbury left for Toronto, on Monday last. Miss Lily Putticombe,who has been visiting Mrs Newton, left for her home in Lon- don, on Tuesday. A harvest thanks- giving service was held in Trinity church, last Sabbath morning; Rev F. H. Fatt, rector of Exeter, preached; the church was beautifully decorated with fruits, flowers and grain. Miss Wilson has been the guest of Mrs Thos. Jowett for the last three weeks, where she spent a very enjoyable time. Leeburn PERSONALS. -Mr J.H. Horton and S. B.Williams attended the district meet- ing of the I.O.G.T. held in Clinton, on Friday last, and report a very energe- tic meeting. Mr H. F. Horton spent Sunday with relatives in Brucefleld. Miss Fotheringhame, from near Bruce - field, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. H. Clutton. Captain Gibson, of Goderich, occu- pied the pulpit here on Sunday, giving a very earnest sermon. Although an old man of 77 years he is ever ready to i do all he can n the service of his Mas- ter, Jesus Christ. The services of the Presbyterian church here, are at pres- ent rather in an unsettled state, as the Presbytery has as yet failed in getting a constant supply. But we trust mat- ters will soon be in a more settled state. _TEaf2ERAzroE„Thrlre was no gospel temperance meeting on Sunday last. The expected speaker, Mr Allan, was unexpectedly detained on account of a brother's illness. Next Sunday, the 23rd, Mr. W. McCluskmaf Goderich township, will address the meeting at at 3 o'clock.- ill welcome. Colborne. Nons.-Mr M. Mugford and his bride, -of Holmesville, were visiting at his father's, last Tuesday. Miss McAllister. of Belfast, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs S. Fisher, formerly of Clinton, died last Sat- urday; the funeral took place on Monday. At the 'sale of the late Mr Nicholas Mor- rish, last week, stook of all kinds brought good p Hee& FARM CHArron.-Mr Thos. Robe/t- rio/kV/4o resides west of Manchester, has bought 50 acres adjoining his own, from Mr Jos. Tewsley, paying therefor the sum of $1,700; it is. without build- ings, and has been bought at a very reasonable price. Mr Robertson has now a good farm of 150 acres, and he is one of the most industrious farmers of the locality. Cotalcm.-Council met in the' townshiP hall on Cot. 15. The following accounts were ordered to be paid: viz. James Jones, cleaning ditch, $2.00; George Culbert, building bridge, etc., $74.38; J. M. Buchan - nen, inspecting, $5.25; J. M. Buchannan, repairing bridge, 2.50; Wm. Strachan, build- ing bridge, $30.00; M. and X. Beachler, lumber for four culverts 'and re.covering same, $11.06 ; Richard Young, inspecting, $5.50 ; John Sands, gravelling, $50.00 ; Wm. lltIcCabe, for gravel, $2.25; John Barker, drawing gravel, $3.00 ; James Strachan, 2 months rent for Geo. Little, $2.00 ; Donald McKinnon, building culvert, $2.1o; Wm. St -radian, box drain,$5.00 ; Wm. Strachan, gravelling, $25; Wm. Fowler, grading and cleaning ditch, $16; Albert Smith, inspect- ing, $2 ; Signal printing, $1.50. The clerk was instructed to notify the collector to have all the taxes collected on or before the 1401 day of December. The council, them "adjourrietncriaiebt-incilie 15th day of December at 10 o'clock a.m. F. W. Mc- DONAGH, Clerk. West Wawanosh. PASSED AWAY. -We regret to have chronicle the decease of Mrs R. Stuart, (nee Janet McGowan,) beloved wife of Robert Stuart, West Wawanosh. Mrs Stuart having been afflicted with de- rangement ot the liver and stomach for some time past, succumbed during last Friday night, aged 45 years. She leaves a sorrowing husband and two children, a son and daughter to mourn her loss, but what is their loss is her gain,having departed trusting and con- fiding in her Saviour, as was expressed in her cheerful resignation to His will. The bereaved husband and children will sorely miss her, as she was an ex- emplary helpmate, a fond mother, a good resident, and was highly esteem- ed in the chin eh to which she belonged, (being connected with the Presbyterian congregation at Duugannon,) of which she was a truly constant member, and also by the community hereabouts. The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of the in- habitants of this and surrounding neighborhood. The reamins were tak- en from the residence of her mother, Mrs. McGowan, Blyth, where she died, and were interred in the Blyth ceme- tery, Mullett, being accompanied thith- er by a very large number of vehicles, which were filled. by sorrowing rela- tives, friends and acquaintances. The solemn obsequies were conducted by Rev. A. McLean, Blyth, and the pastor, Rev. R. Fairbairne, Dungannon. Londesboro. NOTES. -The Rev. Mr. Scott, presi- dent of the conference, preached in the Methodist church here, last Sunday evening, owing to the illness of Rev. Mr Leech. One day last week while Mr John Garrett, sr. was engaged in pulling apples, the lacider on which he was standing slipped and he fell to the ground; fortunately no bones were broken, but he got a badly bruised leg and a shaking up. Mrs. W. Hiles, ac- companied by her mother, is expected to return home this week; she has been visiting friends inddichigan. The Nnw ERA is the best $1 a yea paper in Hur011i Stanley W: Spear returned last week to her home in Ridgetown, after a short sojourn among friends and relatives here. PEnsoriaLs.-Master Frank Butch - art and his sister Aggie returned on Thursday last from a trip to Detroit; Mr Bentley came with them, and will spend some time, here. Miss Lizzie Falconer and Miss Lizzie Ferguson were visiting at Mr John Gilmour's this week. Zurich. NOTES. -Mr A. M cCormick and fa- ther, of near Dashwood, were visiting at Mr Dan McCormick's, on Sunday last. Mr H. Wurm, sr., who was to Michigan for a while has returned.. Mr Fred Hess, our enterprising carriage maker, managed to carry away six first prizes at Hayfield fair last week. Di- vision Court was held here on Wednes- day, Judge Doylepresiding; there were quite a number of cases on hand, which kept theua busy all clay; a large number of people were there as witnesses. Dungannon. ACCIDENT. -On Friday of last week Elwin Pentland, unfortunately was thrown down on the sidewalk, which caused a fracture in one of his thigh bones, and other slight injuries. APPOINTED. - In consequence of Wm.filIcArthur, who has acted as clerk of the Division Court No. 6, Co.Huron, for a number of years, having resigned, Jas. Whyard, who is highly esteemed here as a citizen, has been appointed as successor to the retiring clerk. SUDDEN DEATH. -On Saturday., as Isaac Cranston, Ashfield, and whose residence is situated on the northern gravel road, between Dungannon and Lucknow, was picking apples, he, by some means fell from the tree to the froundrabout-14 feet, which -caused racture of skull thereby rendering him unconscious. Life became ex- tinct in a short time after the sad ac- cident. His remains were on Monday interred in Dungannon cemetery, being escorted thither by a large con- course of sorrowing relatives, friends neighbors and acquaintances, as a token of deep sympathy to the bereav- ed widow and family, and also of the great esteem in which he was held by community. The deceased was an in- dustrious man in his avocation of farming, honorable in his dealings, a rod citizen, estinaable husband, kind father, and unassuming in his manner of life, being much respected by all who knew him. Age -56 years. The obsequies were conducted by. • Rev. Mr Kemer, of Ashfield, Blake circuit. Theiral sermon in memoriam, will be preached in Blake's church,Ashfield, on Sabbath, 23rd in by the pastor -at e usual hour of seven. -Si gnal. East Wawanosh. MUNICIPAL. -Municipal matters are looming up, considerable speculation exists as to who will be reeve next year. There will likely be an election, anyhow. We understand that John Coultes, sr., is already in the field, and will make it interesting for anyone ho may oppose him. John is solid on the poor house question, and can exercise good judgment on any ques- tion which may come before the coun- cil board. NOTES. -Mr R. B. and Miss M. L. McGowan were attending the wedding of a friend at Falkirk last week. W. E. Scott, of the 13th con., is stopping for a week among friends in the Mc- Gowan settlement. A party of coon hunters on the 9th con. came on a wild cat last Friday night; Duncan Ander- son got a shot at it, but was not suc- cessful in killing it. Additional Local News. Church Notes. - • Mr Jas. Young conducted missionary services at Gorrie on Sunday. Rev A. Thibadeau, of Benmiller re- turned from his Manitoba trip last week. A social meeting of the W. F. M. S. of Willis Church, was held last (Thurs- day) night. On Sunday next the Rev. Mr Dehil will preach a special sermon to young men at each of his appointments. The regular meeting of the W.C.T.U. will be held at the home of Mrs W. S. Harland, on Thursday, Oct. 27th, at 3 P. M. Messrs Farran and Plummer went to London yesterday, to interview Bish- op Baldwin concerning the pastorate of St. Paul's church. Sacramental services will be held in Willis church, or Sunday next. The preparatory services will be conducted by RevMr Hamilton, of Londesboro. Miss Walker and Mr Jacob Taylor will represent Ontario street Christian Endeavor Society, at the Provincial Convention held in London this week. Rev. W. T. Cluff, of Brussels, is said to have accepted a call to Fenton, Mich. This is the second time Mr Cluff (an old Huronian) has accepted a call to an American town. Rev W. Ayers, of Holmesville, is this week helping Rev Mr Allen, of Cen- tralia, in conducting special services. Next week Mr Ayres expects to com- mence similar meetings at Ebenezer appointment, on his own circuit. A memorial sermon for Mrs Jos. Al - Janson will be held in Ontario street ehurch, on Sunday morning next. In the evening Rev Mr Smyth will preach a special sermon to young men, taking as his subject "The young man who stayed at home." 11 shod inetlio4s in church iinanoeS •ar the bane of a good many. The following parties from Clint° attend the Provincial Sabbath Schoo& convention at. Cluelph next week:-.. Filifri Ontario street church-Rev:1%. Smyth and wife, Mrs Crich an4 ,4104$ M. Shipley; from Willis Presbyter1411:' church -Mrs G. Swallow, and Atisse,0 McGarva and Helen Coats; from P400 ten bury street church - Rev Mr S1iiltO4 and wife; and Mrs J. Hodgens. Clinton was visited this week by some of the "pillars of the Methodist'Y Church" in the persons of elergymen°• who were on their way to Blyth to . tend meetings arranged by Conference. Among the number were Rev pti,' Griffin, of Galt, Rev. A. Cuninghaniern of Guelph; Rev. J. S?ott, (President of' Conference) St.Marys; Rev. G. Richard- son, of Berlin; Rev. J. E. Howell, Ot:4 Goderich; Rev. E. S. Rupert, of verton, Rev. J. McAllister, of Paislevf; and Rev J. W. Holmes, of Stratford. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. -The four* andual convention of the Ontario . Christian Endeavor Union is in session *ii! in London this week. The following : - are among the Huron delegates: -Rev. J. Ross. Brussels; Rev. J. Simpson' and wife and Miss McGregor, Bruce-, field ; Jacob Taylor and Miss Walker, ' Clinton; Miss Madge, Exeter; Dugald , Simpson, East WaAvanosh; Miss Mary';' Shores, Goderich; R. J. Carlyle, Mrs. - Henderson, W. Elder, R. G.Buchanan, Miss Buchanan, Miss Hunter, Hensall; J. Kerr, D. A. Cantelon, Rev. II. Wat- son, Mrs.Walters, is RaniSay,ViTing- ham; Miss McLean, N. ,McTavish; E. Churry, Miss Young, Miss Tufford, Seaforth. ECLIPSE. -A partial eclipse of the sun oceurred yesterday (Thursday). - The first contact took place about 11.30 a.m., and the final penumbra left the sun's limb close up to 3 p.m. The elipse-was morelhkr. three-fifths of the sun being obscured. The eclipse was visible here most of the time, except when a few clouds in- tervened. NEWS, NEWS, THAT'S WI -IAT WE WANT. -Now that the fairs are over we want to hear as .r egularly as conve- nient from all our correspondents. . There are always items of interest that • can be sent from each place. If you are ou.Rof supplies, let us know; or if there is no correspondent in your lo- cality, recommend one to us, or acb yourself. Come now, one and all be up and doing. No paper in Canada has a better staff of local correspond- ents than the NEW ERA, and we appre- ciate their efforts. Keep your respect- ive places to the front, friends. It does no harm. WE ACCEPT THE rNTERPRETATION. -The religibus editor of the-Untitmx- ,NEW ERA -recommends "that the on1y4,3 • way to make some men behave them- selves is to reach for them with a club." It is not often that we find a local preacher a supporter of mob law. - Mitchell Advocate. [If you interpret this as mob law we are satisfied, and have no hesitatian in saying that for one, had the editor of the Advocate been "reached for with a club" before, this, he would not have so long dulged in the scurrilous personalities concerning brother editors that have so often disgraced his columns.] A CLINTONIAN IN MANITOBA. -Mr George Hodgens, (sen of Mrs Hodgens, Clinton) who has been in Manitoba for the summer, writes home as follows: - "Now that harvest is over, a great many have threshed and have had od grain; they have sold it at the highest price, and 50e. is all that most of them get. The crops were cut this year before frost and that makes them all the better. Last year the grain was partly frozen, and. I know some people who got as high as 80c. for some of last season's grain. The„ctop_of...,.a,.., puny -rain- ilctiaiiired with, only averaged about 1.3 or 14 NISI/Lek tkIP dm% acre this year, and to look at h beiefe it was cut, you would think it was a very fair crop." SCENES OP ACTIVITY. -Every farm In Huron that possesses an orchard is the scene of considerable activity at present, in the picking and packing of apples. Go along any concession line you like, and one will see piles of bar- • rels and piles of apples, indicating a crop of considerable extent, while pickers and packers are as busy as nailers. It was at first estimated that the yield in this county would be about 50,000 barrels, but it is likely to be much more than this, as they are turn- ing out considerably better than an- timpated. The crop will bring con- siderable money into farmers' hands, some of them getting in the neighbor- hood of $500, which is a pretty good return for all the work that is done usually to an orchard, after it bay reached the bearing point. Among the Newspapers. Neil Fox has gone into partnership a reverend gentleman in the pub - on of the Morden, Man., Herald. is an old NEw ERA boy, and has bility to run a first-class paper; he not know such a word as fail, and therefore, look for his continued 88. is rumored that Mr W. S. Ding - editor of the Stratford Herald, retire therefrom, leaving its man- ent to his brothers, and take an ial position on the Empire; in the of the rumor becoming fact, the re would assuredly be the gainer. re has for some time back been than a hint that Mr Race, of the ell Recorder, would leave that and seek a wider field for his ized abilities; we believe he had 1 tempting offers, but he has decided to remain where he is, eople of Mitchell, and the news- fra.ternity of the west, are the s by this decision, for he is alto - too good a man to lose. While erals of that town have,possibly. heir duty by Mr,ytace, it is well that he has net been treated n certain quatterii; the very least n be diane is t� tome to his ag- e in the. aioSts ,substantial !O thit kiEt ave k Mr with licati Neil the a does we, succe It man, may agem editor ev-ent Empi The more place, Mitch recogn severs finally The p paper ggaetinheerr the Lib Commencing with the lst November done t Rattenbury street Methodist church known will introduce the plan of paying the right i pastor's salary in full each month; that ca many churches are adopting this spa. Blame tern, and there ifs no good reason Why and sh it should n t Ite , oot go ustippteatteil.. zL1 UD •••: