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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-12-09, Page 10.4,0411c0 Will fleetnet tkeCit.lterOX ;Ow 0E4, MAW to the 1st of • 4 4atri 1$04* rthis tho14#09,0 of f4114 year A.00, to new anheetito0v4 We olikini that the IOW EA,k, gives more, home SIOW4 every week than AP yothev, ei a VW „lnetpet, in ttie,,ProvinCe. ACIBUT 110141t1trii, gilitor and Proprietor, CLINTON, 'ONT., DECElkilipt u, I a MS our We received We week, direct from Belfast, Arr the est assortment of FANCY EMBROIDERED LINEN HAND- KERCHIEFS ever shown by us. 'goo mu sod our Silk and Linen Handker- chiefs unequalled in the trade. The patterns we show are right un to date and the prices right. .rancy Printed and Hemstitched' Handkerchiifs 50 each, 6 for 25e • if.adies'Pancy Embd. Linen H'10s 3 for 25c.. Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs, 2 for 25c. Ladies' Silk Initial Handkerc'fs 25c each Hand Emb'd Linen Elandkerc'fs 25e., 30c., 40e. and 50c New, Choice Tasty Designs. flee our XmasHandkerchiefs before you buy Ti Itgo CLINTON John hip Myth Mr Geo. Barton, of Toronto, was 'Imre this week. The editor of the Standard is happy —it is a daughter. . McKinnon & Co. are shipping large (panties of dried apples. Mr W. Roberts, of Brantford, was doing business here on Wednesday. The last council for the year 1892s will meet in Industry Hall, the even- • ing of:the 15th inst. Joe, the Baker, madegood his escape from Goderich jail last week, and up to date has not been captured. Tenders will be received by Dv. Milne up to noon Wednesday, Dec, .21st, for geeenwood, to be delivered at • the Presbyterian church. Om, It would be a good act if the new council would pass a by-law to setae hour at which children should be off the streets at night, .especially boys. We notice friend Passmore is atit 'again, this time editing the Patriotic Canadian in London. We trust drat eke „Willie:Its reitse esn Minket-1e_ -stseifeein That section. Mr Plummer (Principal) is leaving -no stone unturned to make his concert a big success. Everyone should en- courage the little folk by their presence. The date is Friday, Dec. 16th. The neral of 'Grace Eliza Wilson- daugh`ter of Robt. and Janet Cocker line, on Saturday, to the Union ceme- tery, was largely attended. The af- Meted parents have the sympathy -of everyone in their bereavement. It is said that the Provincial grants to township Agricultural Societies will be stopped unless the fairs are 'kept clear of Fakers and Gamblers. We trust that the rumor is well found- ed. It is high thee for the Govern- ment to step in and arrest an evil that has reached alarming proportions. [A gentleman of Blyth complains that•onr cor- respondent did him an injustice a week ago in his report of the electrec limit meeting. We do not think our correspondent did so intentional]y, and think, possibly, that a misconstruction has been placed on our correspondents remarks.—En Nnw EnA. Porter's Hill. NOTBS.—The entertainment under the management of Mr McClusky will .be held on Dec. 23rd; readings, 'recita- tions, dialogueevocal and instrumental -music will be the order of the evening. " The Beattie line male steamer, Freddie, Is making good time, beating all pre- vious records, and surpassing all corn- ; petitors. Mr John A. Roberts has , gene to London, but expects to return 'iesin a couple of weeks, if not before. Ladies' .Fine • Sealette Mantles And COATS made to measure are in ac- tive demand at this store just now. The reason for this activity is not far to seek. made twice as many Sealette This season as we did the entire ha ear, and we have not had a ' Coats so fa about misfit; not even a •tgeisofittilio be moved ,yet this season. , .isittle Wonder then that our success has been phenomenal. Our Trimming, lour sNorlerianship, our Cut, our Style, Fit and ono aisplayed on these garments is all the Most fatitialette lady can desire. oyi861Visenaan IOLIXTOX Weekly Budget or INTEREST/1G N'EWS Front all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents East Wawanosh. (From an occasional correspondent.) Noes.—The young people of that famed S. S. No. 3 are going to hold an entertainmeet on Thersday evening," ' Dec. 22nd; a good program has been prepared, consisting of readings, reci- tations, dialogues, singIng, etc., also a harmonical band will be present; the committee are sparing no pains to make this one of the best entertain- ments ever held in this vicinity, come one, come all, and enjoy a treat. A Costive EYENT.—We understand that an important and not entirelyun- looked for esrent will take place at the residence of Mr Gregor McGowan, of this township, somewhere about the 21st inst., when his daeghter Maggie will pass'into wedded life. She is not only an exceedingly amiable young lady, but she is deservedly- popular with a very large circle of friends, and we voice the senthnents of them all in wishing her the largest possible roea- sure of'happiness. Holmesville. FORESTERS.—CourtSelwood, No. 87, C. 0. Foresters will take possession of the new hall this, Friday, evening, be- ing their regular night of meeting, a fun'court is desired as business of me pertance will be brought up. TEMPERANCE.—On the evening of the 13th inst., the Royal Templars. of Goderich, puepose giving a concert in the Methodist church here. An excel- lent and varied program will be render- ed. The object is to forma council of Royal Templare in the village, and it is very desirable that a large number :attend. TEACHERS' MEETING.—At a meeting of the teachers and officers, held Mon- day evening in the Lecture room of the Methodist church. it was decided to purchase a first class new library for the school. The library is to be had from Toronto, and a conunittee was appointed to select the books. It was also decided to ask the church for a special collection on Dec. 18th, CHURCH.—Missionary services were held ,last Sunday in the Methodist church, at 10 a. in. the Rev. Mr Rog- ers, of Dungannon, preached a grand missionary serrnon from I Col. 1, 28; in steresafteermon her...took ;Ebenezer .a.p7. pointment At 7 p. m. the Rev. Mr Thellideau, of Benmiller, preached in place of °Mrs Pentland, taking for his text II Kings, 7, 9; the collections and subscriptions for Holmeseille alone were consider- ably above $100. Mrs Pentland will be in Hoemesville, Dec. 18th, when she takes the work for the pastor. NOTEs.—Mr Geo. Levis was in To- ronto last week on business. Miss E. Holdsworth is spending a few weeks in Glinton. Mrs Geo. Rurnball, of Michigan, has been spending .a few weeks with friends here.' Miss Emily Proctor, who has been suffering from a severe cold for some time, is around assails. The Temperance Hotel was opened on Monday last, when roast, turkey, lum pudding, oysters and everytlar els that Is good was ser- ved up in c • se style. Mr Will Pickard is on a wee s holiday, taking in Mitchel], Drumb and Toronto among other places; we cannot imagine ,wheetess. taking Will to.. Toronto, .ex- cept he intends purchasing something in the line of coates. BIBLE SOCIETY. — At the annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society of Holrnesville, held Tuesday evening in the Methodist church, a large congregation, considering the weather, was present. After the read- ing of 'the different reports and the re-election of the old officers and directors, the Rev. L. W. Diehl gave a short practical speech, followed by Rev. W. H. Sirnpson, agent for the Society, who first gave us some of the history, work, &c. of the Society, fel- lowed by one of the reost instruetive and entertaining lectures on China and the Chinese that we have ever had the pleasure of listening to. He spoke for over an hour, and there were none but would willingly have listened as much longer. The same two collec- tors, Misses S. Ford and E. Proctor, were re-appoiuted, with the addition of Misses C. Laithetaite and K. Wil- liams, who take the IVIaitlaud and the 16th con. as their territory. Lucknow. NorrEs.—Owing to the recent sleigh- ing our citizens have been able to get in a supply of wood, there having been almost a famine in fuel here this fall. A lodge of the Daughters of Rebecca will be started here on Friday night, 9th inst.; over fifty have given in their names as charter members. Anniver- sary services were held in the Metho- dist church here, last Sunday, Rev.W. Casson preaching morning and even- ing:, a free will offering was asked for to defray expenses, and over $300 was raised. A horse belonging to Mr Roe, of Wingharn, while passing the water- works engine room here, got frighten- ed at the whistle and ran away,causing Nene damage; now Mr Roe is suing the village tor $200 damage, which, it is thought, the village will not settle out of the courts. Hill's Green. 'CHURCH.—Mr Justus Parish gave an interesting ser mon in the Methodist church, an Sunday evening. On Men- des? evening a full house met to listen to e sermod froin Rev W. Torrance. Mr Torrance was, and still is, very popular here, and his sermon on "They shall flourish as the palm ttee," was. Coll very forcible. A ection; to meet the durrent expenses of the church, Was taken up at the close cif the sermon. Hullett. MOVED.—Mr John Henry, who has been living for two years on the ferns of Mr Andrew Ginn, has moved to the house of Mr D. Autterson. ENTERTAINMENT. — Miss McCallum, of the cemetery line school house, pur- poses having an entertainment ere the school closes for the year; it will be a good one, and will doubtless draw a large crowd. LEGAL.—Mr G. bale is the defendant in a suit that comes up for trial at Goderich County Court next week, Mr St. John being the plaintiff. George feels confident that he will come safely through the ordeal, which relates to some rails. IraesEss.—We regret to heanof the serious illness of Mrs John Biggin, jr., of the 2nd con., who is suffering from inflammation of the lungs; she had re- covered somewhat, but had a relapse. We are sorry to learn that Miss Far- quhar, daughter of the late John Far- quhar, is quite ill. CHRISTMAS TREE.—The friends at the Ebenezer appointment, on the Londesboro circuit, have decided to hold their annual festival on Thurs- day, the 15th inst., to commence at six o'clock, when there will be read- ings, recitations, dialogues and address- es, which will be interspersed by vocal and instrumental music furnished by the Londesboro choir. In addition too all that you can eat and drink. Ad- mission, for children, 10 cents, Adults, 15 cents. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report for November, in S. S. No. 7:—Senior 4th class—Maggie Murphy, Robert Pate, Gilbert Cuming. Junior 4th—Clara Sanderson, Thomas Knox. Srd class—Rose Walker, Mary Murphy, Matthew Morris. 2nd class—Ella Cald- well, Albert Knox, Minnie Lear. Sr. part 2nd—Nellie Brigham, Rose Bowes, Harvey Sundercock. Jr. part 2nd— Albert Bedford, Ed. Bedford, Katie Grasby. Part I—Arthur Knox, Gor- don Ross, Frank Caldwell.—J. H. Low - ERY, Teacher. AMICABLE.—Recently the farm of the late Geo. Bryant, of the 14th con., of Hullett, was put up and sold by auction. The object of which was simply this. when Mr Bryant died he 4 left no will, and their being a slight sernetualsranterearsthespraceshesmernes bers of the family ittnicelsly. among themselves to have It peferps and sold, in order that a clear deed of it might be secured, which was accord- ingly done, and the place is now the property of Mrs Bryant, who has agreed to deed it to her son William, on eondition that he pay to the re- maining children a satisfactory sum. It would be well if all matters of this kind were as amicably arranged with- out a resort to law and the unpleasant- ness that often arises therefrom. Seaforth. FIRE. -0. W. Papst's stationery store had a narrow escape from total destruction by fire Thursday evening. A large Pittsburg lamp, which was hanging in one of the show windows, fell, setting fire to a lot of expensive albums and fancy goods. The fire was extinguished after doing about 3100 damage. One large pane of plate glass was also cracked. Loss on goods fully covered—beellfeeraeeeesin"fhe Queen's and Comnuercial -Union Companies. The store had been recently fitted up and was considered one of the Hest in the west. Goderich Township BACK.—Mr Geo. Laithwaete and wife, of Park River, Dakota, and Mr Richard Murphy, are hack from Dakota, and will likely remain for the winter. NOTES.—MISS Little, of Lucknow, is visiting at, Mr Sane Rathwell's. ,Revs Messrs Olivant and Gillespie intend holding revival meetings at Bethel Methodist church. SOCIAL GATHERING.—One evening last week Mr W. S. Lawrence, the es- teemed teacher of the school on the 15th con., entertained at his honie the families represented in his section— Mrs Lawrence, as hostess, did her pert admirably in entertaining the large number present, and all departed at a reasonable hour, feeling that they had spent an enjoyable thee. H.EAVY Loss. — The other day Mr Lanxon, of the Huron road, near town, met with a bad loss by the accidental death of his horse, a fine .aniinal. The animal had been turned out for a little exercise, and cantered over to Mr Phil Potter's. In his yard was a well cov- ered over with heavy plank. The horse walked on this, stood for a mo- ment or two, and in turning around misplaced the planks and dropped into the well. It did not fall into the water, but became lodged part way down. Mr Lanxon saw the misfortune and hastened to the horse's rescue, but Was unable to get it out before it had died from suffocation. This accident is ex- ceedingly unfortunate, because Mr. Lax non had considerahle sickness, and the loss will be heavy for him. Westfield. SCHOOL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER.— Fifth class—Hanriah Stackhouse 438. FOM th class—George Buchanan 848, Etta McDowell 149. Sen. third—J. H. Buchanan 421, Charlie Redmond 349, Harvey McDowell 114. Jun. third— Phoebe Jackson 451, Louie Campbell 349, May Redmond 340, Christie Mc- Clinton 330, Gordon Johnston 04, Sen. second—Frank Cat r 150, Etta Whitmer 06, Eddie Arrnetrong 88, Wesley Stack- house 81, RosaWhitmer 75. J. C. Rime Teacher. Th CrArroN Nkiv Ety.. Is the bese $1 a yea paper in Raton. Read it, , . , 1892. $i a year in ailyaneet $1,00 when. Pot so 0414'. A WINDEArae—Sonte time ago the I NeTES.—Mrs W ToWnsend is havin Drorris . Tuckersmith. a bridge erected across the river,whie will- be a great iMprorement to the farm, as the river runs 'between the buildings and Tad. family of the late Robt. Irvine, of the •Oth con. of Merris,sWeressrintified-thlit' they nasi fallen heir to a considerable legacy, by the death of an uncle (bro- ther Of Mr Irvine) in Belfast, Ireland. The provision of the will was that "the money was to be left to Mr Irvine, and at his death to be ev.enly divided among his children." We are pleased to know that the legacy has been re- ceived and trust that the members of the family may live long to enjoy it. BARN BURNED.—Mr Thos. Forbes, of the 3rd con., suffered the entire de- struction of his barn, on Monday morning last; he went out to do his usual chores, and had set the lantern doevn, when it was kicked over by a calf, and the entire premises were so quickly in flames that nothing what- ever was saved beyond a span of horses. His loss will be very heavy, as the barn contained all his implements, grain, &c. There was, a slight insur- ance, but not enough to cover the building, let alone the contents. Bayfield. SAILOR.—A party in this neighbor- hood received a letter a few days ago, from Robert Wixen, the sailor who had his feet runputated last winter, stating that he had been provided with artificial feet, and was able to walk up and down stairs with ease. NOTES.—Last week the council rent- ed the skating rink to Mr John New- combe, who re -rented it to Messrs Fowlie and Elliott, who are actively employed preparing it for the winter's sports. Mr John Erwin has returned home. Mr Will Ferguson is back from Cleveland, where he has been all summer. Rev. Mr Newton and family spent a few days with Mrs Jowett be- fore leaving for their home in Strath. roys MATRIMONIAL.—There was a mar- riage perfornied in Trinity church, early one mor ning last week, by Rev F. G. Newton, when Mr Albert Town- send, of Goderich township,was united to Miss Scotmore, of Stanley. After the wedding breakfast at Mr Scotmore's the young couple drove to Clinton, where they took the train on their wed- ding tour. On the same train was also Mr john Blair. son of Mr Sam. Blair, of this village, with his bride. We wish the young couples every success and happiness. Chiselburst. Cliurtee.—Ver sr large crowds attend- ed the Methodist church, on Sunday, to hear Rev W. Torrance, who is very popular here, and was listened to with great delight; the pastor had asked for $50 to be put on the collection plates, and the collection came within a dollar of this gems- - •' • Steele 3.2 Brussels. •Neelie.—John Ferguson is in Strat- ford this week. John Skene is on the sick list at present. S. Smale, sr., is vet y low at present, and there is very little hopes of his recovery. Mrs Jas. Bell, who has been seriously ill, is now slowly recovering. A very enjoyable time was spent by the young people of the Methodist church, at a soeial given by the Epworth League, in the base- ment of the church, on Monday even- ing ot this week. Melville 'church Sunday School purpose holding their annual entertainment on the 'evening of Monday, Dec. 26th. It is expected that the Brussels Fruit Evaporator will finish operations for this season this week; it is estimated that some 10,000 or 12,000 bushels of apples have been evaporated since the factory started here a few weeks ago. We are sorry to learn that Mrs W. B. Dicksoneformerlyoeliruesels, but now in Denver, Col., is ill with typhoid fever, but hope soon to hear of her speedy recovery. The secretary of the School Board is receiving applications for the position of 2nd assistant teach- er in our school, Miss Abraham, after being re-engaged, having resigned; the Board meets on Fridey evening to consider the applications: Miss Abra- ham goes to Alvinsten. The first monthly Horse Fair, of this season, was held on Thursday of last week, arid was it decided success; quite a number of horses changed hands and very .good prices were realized; the next -fair will be held on Jan. 5th. H. J. Strong, photographer, has plac- ed a handsome case of photos in the Post Office as an advertisment. Jas. McAlpine,of Wingham, has opened out it restaurant in one of the stoles in t he Vanstone Block; this snakes two res- taurants in town, both of which are managed by Wingharri men. It is stated that J. .1. Denman has disposed of his brick residence, on Tony Hill, but it is not known to whom. Kinburn. Nos. —Mr Robt. McMillan is mak- ing preparations to build a brick house next summer.'he is getting the brick from Crediton. The Presbytesian choir furnish the music at the annual tea meeting, in Caven church, Win- throp, on Dec. 22nd; as this choir con- tains some excellent talent, 'there is a treat in store for the residents of Win- throp. The proprietors of the new store are pushing it forward rapidly; they expect it to he ready for occepa- Mon by the new year. Miss Ida, Brit- ton spent a few days last week with friends in Clintnn. Mr Jas. Staples, of Kilarney, Man., is at present, renew- ing old acquaintances here; he has been five years in the Prairie province, and has done well. Mr W. E. Caldwell was suddenly called to Newcastle, as his brother-in-law was very ill, but has since had a turn for the better. Stanley NOTES. —Messrs Fred Tomlinson and hen McConnell, the well.known thresh- ers, have disposed of their outfit to Mr John Livingston, of Staffa, itt a good figure; theyhave not as yet &Abided to quit he brfeinees, and have strong in- tentes of investing le it new estitfit for t Xt SeaStitl. Mr Joe. ts tihar;, eshse ha been for sorne time isitiog iti Ste ey,returned.hoMe edneeday last. SuMmerhill. NoTgs.—A special 'meeting of the ratepayers of SeS. No. 4, Goderich township, was henl here on Saturday, to consider the question of school house repairing, and they decided to have the roof raised, and a cove -shaped ceil- ing built, so as to give more air -space, and to have the building lined with; lumber, instead of being plastered; the contract was taken by Mr Chris, I Beacom, of this village. (Too late for last week.) _ • WEDDING BELLS.—On Wednesday, evening, Nov. 23rd, the residence of Mr Joseph Watkins was the scene of re very pleasant event, being the marriage of his daughter, Emeline, to Mr H. B. 1VIcVittie, of North Bay, Ont., forme* ly a resident of Hullett. Miss Mary Ae Watkins acted as bridesmaid, and the, groom was assisted by his brother, Mr: S. McVittie. The ceremony was per. formed by Revs -Mr Diehl, in the pre- sence of a large number of invited guests. The ceremony arad congratie lations over, the company partook of the appetizing viands prepared for the occasion. The young people then en- gaged in the usual amusements. The numerous and costly gifts, of vshicte the amide was the recipient, testify to. the fact that she was held in very high esteem by her large circle of acquaint- ances. The happy couple left on Fri- day for their northern home, carrying with them the good wishes of alb Realizing that A new household finds its place Among the Myriad homes of earth, we hope it may be a happy one. and that the persons concerned may have their full share of all the blessings af- forded in this transitery life. Wingham. WILL IT DO IT?—It is said the C. P. R. has threatened to pull up its rails between this place and Teeswater, be- cause it gets so little freight from here that it does not pay to operate the line. We hardly think the Company will do what it threatens, however. No SETTLED YET.—This town was all torn up last week over rumors that got in circulation concerning the death of an infant, arid the name of a certain medical man was freely used in con- nection therewith. The stomach of the child was sent to Toronto for an- alysis, and was expected back this week, but it has not yet arrived, and the matter rests just where it was. A good many people a.re of the opinion that there are no grounds whatever for the remorse but that jealousy is to blame for the whole thing. Londesboro. Ctiereen.—The special services are still being continued in the Methodist church, by the pastor, Mr Leech, though there has not yet been the spiritual awakening that was hoped for. In :services of this kind there is often an incalculable amount of good done that is not at once manifest, and it may be so in this case. Mr James Young, of (Minton, has been helping the pastor on a couple of occasions. Belgrave. NOTES.—Don't miss the Christmas tree in connection with Belgrave Meth- odist Sabbath school, on Friday even- ing, 22nd inst.: a good program; pro- ceeds in aid of school fund. The lec- ture on "Manliness" was well handled, on Monday evening last, by Rev S. Sellery, Wingham: the next entertain - meet will be on Jan. 2fid,- sereice of song, "Uncle Tom," will be rendered by the choir; there will also be veadings by the pastor, Rev J. H. Dyke. We expect Belgrave will he a good centre for grain crushing, as to quality and cheapness. Mr C. Proctor, sr., is a little better, we understand. Rev W. H. Watson, of Wingham, will preech educational sermons on Bel - glare circuit. on Sunday, 18th inst. Zurich. NOTES.—Mr Albert Fee, who has been to the Northwest for the past year, has returned home, looking hale end hearty; we believe he intends to stay around home for a while. Mrs J. Schwalm, of Mishigan, who was visit- ing at her parents in this place, has re- turned home, accompanied by her eld- est boy, Joe, who for the past five or six years stopped with his grandfather of this place. Miss Dick, of Hensel], who has been employed by Mr D. S. Faust as milliner, left for home on Wednesday last. 13risiness in town is rather quiet at present, owing to the very unfavorable weather and roads. Mr E. J. Hardy's sale was riot so well patronized on Saturday as on the for- mer Saturday, owing, no doubt, to the bad roads. Quite a number of our sports were out hunting this week, but as far as we can find out very little game was eaptered. 13rueelleld keno hIcIetosh's advertisement, to be found im andtheb colunin. CHURCH.—The anniversary' of the Sabbath School, in the old church. Brucefield, was held on Mender even- ing. The children were examined in the Shortet. Chatechistn, Psalms and Scriptures. 'The children aetillitted themselves well, and after the exami- nation were awarded prizes and re- wards for their diligence and profi- ciency. NOTES.—Revs J. H. Simpson and Mr Anderson, of Goderich, exchanged pul- pitslast week; Mr Anderson is a fluent easy Speaker, and gave us good ser- mons. Rev Mr Simpson took it hurried tun home on Tuesday; he is around holding Bible Society meetings, a,nd between Saturday, and Tuesday morn - big gave lid less thanedeenpublie ad- deeeees bf dile sort and, atiOtherl WA a, pretty iteti e witriteroind he mistake, SulAcrihe f linton IOW ERA, Jlensafl NOTES,—Rev. De, Atotrot, Seeretnir of the Lipper Oltnadit. -TOO SoeietY, held, a, meeting In the Pres"- terian eimech on Wednesday, Nov. tie in the interests of that society, and was fairly successful. The meet,- ing of the Hensel' Branch BritiehseliaT, Foreign 13ibie Society was' held in, pt;,f Paul' s church on Wednesdays talt,OW4 int to the bad roads and Inclement se e' ther, the atteudance • was net large. Mi Fred Lerisch, who hes for ' etnne time past been with J, C. Klan - ten, harness ma,ker, left here on Tuese ' day for Baden, where he will remain it " few days before going to the-Igrorths• west, Mr A. Weseloh, our enterprise ing boot and shoe dealer. who has it branch store in Cromarty, under the Management of Mr Wen Thoroson has sold out his snick to Mr Miller, oethat place. Mr Chas. M. Beck, who has 'been learning the operating work with Mr Ilarold, has gone to St. Paul; 'where he has secured a situation. All the Sabbath Schools in the village are preparing for Xxisas entertainments„ The snow has disappeared and we now have mud, mud, mud. COUNTY HOUSE OF REFUGE Theconference held here on Friday last was highly successful, though a large number of those who it was hoped would be present were absent.— Amongst those who were present wee J. McMillan, M. P., Mayors Butler, Holmestead and Doherty; Reeves Mc- Lean, Proudfoot, Manning, Bawden, Cox, Torrance and Hanna; Deputy- ' Reeves Beacom, Kennedy and Spack- man; Messrs C. Seeger, G. Elliott, A. Crooks, D. A. Forrester, R. Irwin, A. Macmurchie, D. Cantelon, J. Andrews, S. G. Plummer, W. Lane, Dr. Holmes, Jas. Snell and many others. Reeve Proudfoot, of Goderich, was voted to the chair, and a number of letters were read from absent reeves. Most of the time was consumed in the discussion of various aspects of the great question of caring for the poor, and the erection of a House of Refuge. It was clearly shown that the county poor, including the county wards and the vagrants committed to the goal, could be better and more economically cared for in a House of Refuge than as at present. It was also shown that at present the best experts did net favor expensive farms and buildings, but small farms of 25 or 30 acres, and build ings that could be added to as required. The cost need not exceed $12,000 or $15,000, one fourth of which would be returned by the Government. The county reser cost Over $8,000 per an - nuns, and the municipalities spend over $6,000. After the fullest discussion, pro anal__ con, it committee, composed of Ms Holmes, County Tweet -tree and Reeves Proudfoot and IllarreSsegs was appoint- s ed to prepare astatement showing the advantages of it House of Refuge an1 the reasons for the erection of the -same. This statement will be scatter- ed broadcast and it is hoped that a full expression of opinion will be had at the corning election. In the afternoon it large number of ratepayers from the adjoining town - ships attended, and I istened 'attentiv e- ly to the discussion carried on. In this way especially the conference did a large amount of good. Among the County Churehein It has been deoided to put the elec* light in the Wingham Methodist church. The Methodists of the 15th con. of Grey, have purchased a lots and intend erecting a church. The Methadists of Morris are melting a greet impressment to their church hy, largia'g it. Rev,. W. F. Campbell and wife, of Blyth, were summoned to the death -bed of the latter's sister, last week. Miss Whitfield, returned missionary 1 rota Africa, lectured in the hall of the Metho- dist Church, Gorrie, on Thursday evening, Dec. 8th. Rev. George Richardson, of Berlin; .!or- merly of Goderioh, was elected president' of the Waterloo Sunday School association at its session Friday. • The anniversary services in connection with the Wingham Methodist church will be held on Sunday, December llth, when the Rev. A. M. Phillips, of Toronto, will preach. Messrs Crossley and Henter, evan- gelists, commence specialeitervices in Goderich either on the 18th oi. 25th of December, the exact date not yet being decided upon. The new Presbyterian Churob at Wroxe- ter, will be opened on Christmas, which will be a red-letter day in the history of Presbyterianism in Wroxeter. Principal Cavan will condnct the opening services. The Gorrie Methodist church is to be formally dedicated or Christmas day by Rev. Dr. Carman, General Superintendent of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Jno. Scott, President of the Guelph con- ference, and others. There are rumors afloat of a union of the Egrnonaville and Seaforth Presbyterian chn: cht-s. Perhaps a worse move might be made, as there is evident need of a per- manent assistant to the Rev. pr. IVIoDon- aid. A new church building is talked of; The Methodist Church choir of Seaforth has eecnred Miss Jessie Alexander, of Tor- rent°, Cadada's favorite elocutionist, to visit Sesforth on the occasion of it grand entertainment to be given by the ohoirefir the Methodiet church, on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 271h. 0 supriee party, consisting of the sit:ang- er members of the esngregation of Christ Church, Port Albert, .took their minister's (Rev. J. T. Kerrin)house by storm Wednes- day evening, bringing with them a NI winter'npply of oats, besideS potetoes, apples and a number of othet goon thirige. Advantage was taken of the occasion by the young ladies to present Mrs Xerrin with it beautiful water jug ansi ttobbiors, tray, etc-. Mr and Mrs Herrin lime but recently 'corao to live' at Dtingesenoes .erid it Nese kindly rfeeling exists' between that congregatons ansi therinelvese nbseri for 01* din ton XICI' e,.