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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-02-10, Page 1A. VHS BOW* . #lI .% V It• raper ixim VO' ?NTY' U FCR4'IMAM, 104144.1T 1101400, Wdi* and Vroi)i tetoxr After Pointers 'Alt .A., 3, uQLLQW " leaves for New York on Sad ` urday next where he wilt take a cutters improvement course in the Cutting School of the ,Toho Mitchell Co., the 1argt st and best institution of thekind in the United States. He will return towards the end of the month, after picking up all the newest ideas and styles shown in` .Gentlemen's Fine Clothing for the coming sea- son and be- better able than ever to turn out garments that are faultless in style and fit Cash and One Price Estita John !tIii: CLINTON Lucknow. ,.j OL1IvT©N1 ON „ { F 8RTJAI Y " 10, 1893. $1 'a year in ,advance, $1,50 when not so paid pp Wiugi4an W eek k l Budget 4. "xor, ScO is BBNErrr.--- '11e Con. cert given by the Ethel AFmetrongg Oo QV lacver .ESTIN'G NEWS ' last week, as a benefit for Prof, Scott, was a failure, financially,, there being From all 'alt s ofthe. . Punty--by wklo-.awal a • only %bout one hundred tickets sold. F om l p . t Q ' The citizens, of our town take small in- awl..lively 0O r)respondente° ..tercet in a concert of this kind, and an Sarloek; Hullett. entertainment that is in no, way con, - (intended r I netted with the church or Salvation (intended for last week,) xPLANaTxQN, Last we n e i Army, has a poor chance r being NoTgs.-11"txs Samuel Reid is at r ,, , was inserted stating that two iron ' trenized in the town pa pp m , of Wingham. sent suffering from,a severe :attack of split and 'piled a certain amount of HE FEEDS Trim( ALL.—The t erysi elas; we 'hoe to hear of her wood in a specified time. It should ie eilans have read "eut, split and piled." left last week` to visit. her sister in NOTES speedy recovery. Miss Noll N Pittsburg, whil. M Th s Neilans left to visit anoth r .—Mr R, Lawson has a ewe er sister in Pickford, 'which gave birth to two lambs on the Micn. Mr Robb. Smith is making pre- grad Inst. parati r placing .a, stone founda- Porter's Hill. tion under his barn, in the coming summer. THAT Is TO BE.—Invitations are out for an interesting wedding that will take place at Lakeview, the farm of Constance. Mr John Pickard, on the 22nd inst. NOTES.—The Temperance entertair- ment that was announced to come off, here last week, was postponed until the 13th, owing to the stormy weather. Mr Robt. McMillan has all the materi- al on the ground for his new house; he also intends enlarging his barn, which is"now 68x72, ,by adding 42 feet to it, and will have it so arranged as to permit his cattle to run loose be- neath it, when they may be dehorned; like his father, Bob is one of the most industrious and enterprising farmers in Ontario. NOTES—The first carnival of the season was largely attended on Tues- day night. Snow shovels have been in demand here for the past month. Re- vival ;services will commence in the Methodist', church, here on Monday night.. The L 0. 0. F. have purchased a new chapel Organ from The Goderich Organ Co., which adds considerably to the.entertainment of their meetings. Mr' D. Campbell, ex -Reeve of this vrl- lage,is at present enjoying a few weeks `visit among his old acquaintances here his present home is in Manitoba. WEDDING BELLS.—Wednesday last -as certainly a day of events for Luck - now, no Tess than four marriages; viz. D. K. Webster, of Lucknow, to Miss Lizzie Lane, of ' Kinlough. Mr Win. McDonald, . a former resident of this • village, now living in Castleton, Dak., -,to Miss Tena Clark, of Lucknow, the bapyy couple left on Thursday for heir future home in the prairie pro - wince. A little south of the village, at tbe residence of Jas. Smith, a double wedding took place, his daughter, Miss Jennie, to Mr J. G. Buchanan, Bay City ; and Miss Jessie to Mr D. R. Bu- chanan, of Drayton, North Dakota; our band serenaded the happy couples during the evening. Bayfield. FIRE.—The house occupied by James ,'T. Sturgeon took fire on Sunday morn- ing last and. was burned to the ground. The fire was caused by a defective chimney. The property was owned by " Rev. Mr Ryan and'we understand was fully insured. • THE BRIDGE.—We notice in the County Council news of the NEw ERA last week that the Road and Bridge Committee recommended a new bridge to be built at Bayfield. We hope that , it will be speedily looked after es the present one is very unsafe. This is not ' only a local affair but the large picnicers who come from all parts of the county also demand a safe crossing to one of the 'Bost popular picnic grounds in Western Ontario. PARTY.—On Tuesday evening last quite a number of friends assembled at the house of Mr and Mrs George King on the occasion of the anniversary of their wedding, when they spent a very enjoyable time in music and dancing. Varna NOTES.—Mr Samuel Moffatt gave a dinner party to a few of his most inti- mate friends, on Thursday evening last. We notice a. vacant house on Kimball street this week, the tenant having moved back to his home on. Main street, to enjoy the blessings of married life for the remainder of his days. Mr Batting has left our town and gone to Clinton,,. ]Miss Lizzie Wanless arrived home on Tuesday from Harrington. Mrs McIntyre, of Exeter, is visiting at Mr Armstrong's. Johnnie Wanless is laid up with the mumps. Mr D. Arm- strong,, of the Goshen line, is lying at the point of death. Jas. Armstrong shipped an organ to his daughter, Mrs R. McCool; of Harrington, on Friday last. Quarterly services will he held in the :Methodist church here, next Sunday, at 10 a.m. Miss Letitia Keys, who has been laid up for the past week with the mumps, is able to be out again. Happen CONCERT.—The concert which was to have taken place in the hall here, on Friday evening, had to be postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, and will now be held on Wednesday evening, 15th inst., and in addition to the talent mentioned' last week it is expected that Dr. Thompson, of Hensall; M. Floody, of Londesboro, and James Jackson, of Seaforth, will take part in the program. (From an occasional correspondent.) PROGRESS. --We -hear a great deal of talk about our county making, rapid progress. Why, in our little village you may see people standing at our merchants' doors, waiting for admis- sion,we would not like to say what is the matter, "business very brisk," or "doors locked;" the latter we persume. NOTES. —The recent rain has made the roads in rather a bad condition. Quite a number from here attended the quarterly meeting at Chiselhurst last Sunday. We are pleased to say that Miss Agnes Thomson, who has been suffering from a severe attack of erysipelas in the face, is again re- covering. l�. rrd iSefG4f CLINTON' ' The' contractingparties are Miss Hattie S. Pickard, youngest daughter of Mia, ing, accidentally overheard the follow - Pickard, and•Mr'Chas. T. Johnston, of ing conversation betweena tough look - Galt. Miss Pickard is acknowledged to be one of the popular young ladies in this section, and while her removal will be much regretted, she will have the very best wishes for her future happiness. Brueefield. FOOTBALL. --A publio meeting of the Brucefield Rovers rootball team will be held in the Royal Templars hall, on Saturday evening, Feb. llth, at 8.30 p.m., for the election of officers for the coming season, and other busi- nese of importance. All members are requested to attend, also a cordial in- vitation is extended to all interested citizens, who are expected to attend and encourage the boys and the game for the coming season. Come one, come all. NOTES.—Services next Sabbath in Union church morning and evening; Rev.MrMcEonald preaches theprepara- tory sermon on Friday the 17th. The Royal Templars are growing rapidly, twelve joined last Monday evening, and more will follow; Kippen Council pays them a fraternal visit next Monday evening. The Misses McDonald, of Clinton, are home on a short visit, glad to see you again. ravel- ling fraternity in "hard luck" who strike our town ' do not fail to call at the residence of the Rev Mr Hughes, and the number of people who have been given assistanceduring the past fete months, by this benevolent cler- gyman, would fill a small' sized poor house. It•bas, no doubt, been a puzzle to the reverend gentleman, as to how so many people should ferret him out and ask for help. The NEW ERA man while going his rounds Saturday even - Goderich Township A FINE ARTICLE.—Mr John Tre- wartha is wearing a beautiful and comfortable fur coat that is, in one re- spect, "the work of his own hands." It is made from black dog skins, some of them being from his own dogs, and some from dogs owned by friends who disposed of the skins. He got them tanned at Benmiller, and Mr Hellwig, of Auburn, undertook the work of making them up. The result is a coat that is well -made, comfortable, and so far as appearances go, just as good as one costing much more than this did. NoTEs.—Mr Richard, Jennings, who has been on the sick list the greater part of the winter, is, we are sorry to say, still very low, and shows very little signs of recovery. There was no service held in 'Cole's church, last Sab- bath, on account of quarteily services being held at Bayfield. Mr Will Fal- coner paid this neighborhood a flying; visit last week. Misses 0. and Hattie; Middleton intend leaving this week for` Alma College, St. Thomas. Rev. Mr' Diehl delivered an excellent -sermon to his congregation, last Sabbath, after which sacrament was administered.— John Colborne and a youn fellow cut 19 cords of wood in two lays; John says if he had a mate as good and willing as himself, he °quid cut 12 cords a day. PRESENTATION.—The Sharon con- gregation presented their organist, Mrs Curry, at her residence, on the evening of- January 27th, with a hang- ing lamp and silver butter dish. The following is the address:—DEAR Mus OURIvY,—W e, -`your friends of the Sharon congregation, have met this people in this neighborhood. It is evening to . endeavor in some degree expected that the Good Templars, of to show our gratitude for your hearty Kinburn, will give an entertainmet and faithful services as or aniet in our here shortly, "Ten nights in a bar - church. Please'accept this „as a slight room;" 'h m, they played it very successful= in a very prosperous ` token of otic appprr�eca rhes of. our. that ly last year at home, Mumps are prey hotel man, He was reticent.in talking financiallypaoodothorwisen& o lifetho able services ' v eeitrnestly wire hat valent around here just now, 112r Jv: Of the temperance people, but he said yyou may be long spared to fill the peel H.lows has been down Stickier. it..' thought. it would bewunfair to i1n= di4 oinchurch heirs,--which-.his been ori doll, and wish you and youn partner Several dads, and had his school closed. he the amount paid for a liquor open next a Source bf repairs, e�illl.cre-- in life all the joy, happppiness and pros Mr Stickle, of No, 8, is down with ' cense, vhich would surely be done if open held in the ban5ement of the. Verity of earth, togetfie3r with a ten- thumb olo- them'toof,and has had his roe „ : -,,• o of hotels were closed. Mr Roe • ]torch.while the work was goingon. 'numb, sure. and'.certarli hop , of an fo> oast week..:Mr 'hoer" . .. ar lihe �4art> o e rib, aid is e e abundant entriiiiee lad blurh' eavenly reed into his house, on the fila (7a1 noted for be o ,• ' i per week strlight salary, to i onbehaIf �' „ NOTES.—Mr, James Dalrymple has The W. C. T: II. o£ the town want the purchased thedwelling on Queen Street billiard rocm closed; it is claimed the owned by Mr Kaiser, of Clinton, and young men who frequent the billiard occupied by Mr. W. D. Robertson. pallors spend their small and hard TheBacramentoftheLord'sSupperwas earned wages, and are there given the CHURCH. — Sunday was quarterly administered in the Methodist church, first lessons in gambling A fight in meeting in the Methodist church, a on Sunday last. The quarterly official the neighborhood of the Exchange full church and an enthusiastic ser - board, of the Hensall circuit, of the gots], on Monday evening,caused large vice with a very large number partak Methodist church will be held Satur- crowds to congregate on the corners. ing of the Sacrament, was the order of day afternoon. The_ Seafoi;,th, en,ele s mr A. Roe, of the Queen's Hotel, has the day; quarterly services on this cir- paid Hensall a visit on Thursday last, cards printed in large -letters. and cuit are prized as specially important, and usually the services have very special interest; this occasion has not been behind other times. The busi- ness meeting of the Quarterly Board was held on Monday; finances. proved to be in a very satisfactory condition, l�d church's history: assed, placing the 's not favoring the Special evangelistic • ing young man, thinly clad, and who looked almost famished, and aj promi- nent down town merchant. "Say, Mister," spoke the thinly clad man, "can .you help me to get somethin' to eat; I m almost starved. I've walked thirty miles to -day. Please give me enough money to get a square meal." The man. from down town,who. seemed surprised that be should be asked, to help any person, especially a stranger, made the following reply: "I've noth- ing to give, and I'm in a hurry, go to the Rev. Mr Hughes; he lives two blocks up the street; he is the only man in town who feeds tramps, you will be sure of something from him. The above conversation will probably account for the number who are con- tinually imposing on the generosity of a clergyman and a gentleman. NoTEs.—Miss Annie Talbot, of Lon- don, is the guest of Miss Jennie Duf- field this week. Mr Pethick has re- sumed work, after being• confined to the house for two weeks with rheuma- tism. Mrs Ritchie is having large numbers sign the petition to cancel the license of two of our hotels. Mr Geo. Payne's bull dog -was given a dose of •paris green a few days ago, but through the efforts of a veterinary surgeon the dog's life was saved. Mr • ensall Thos. Cornyn will leave in a few days for Toronto, to learn the embalming. Wingham has six hotels that aro hard • to equal insOntario. The Poet' Says of the. THE DEFUNCT INGLES. M1LLe.-The machinery of the Inles woollen mills Mall, f' has. been sold to a Toronto f•<rm, and >e$>rift•Q will, be removed to that city in a few': day, The above named firm, has done an injury, not only to the town, but to,; the scores of employees who. have lost, their hard-earned wages, owing to the• unfairness oftheiremployer. Wingham bas been without a woollen mill for a Year, and it will be:much better to re- mainth h d t d 1•k so, an ave .one. con uc a a_ e this was. Mr Wrn. Robertson was a heavy loser; dozens of poor boys and girls gave this firm their'labor, for which they received nothino._ TIMY WANT THE NEW ERA.—The citizens of Wingham look as anxiously for• the Clinton NEW ERA as any of the leading dailies. They all read it, and those who are not subscribers borrow the paper, to see what the man has got to say who has caused such a wak- ening up in our town. There is much talk as to who the man can be, who visits the town weekly and writes the news up. "Why," exclaimed a busi- ness man, "he catches all the good things that are going, and it is a mys- tery who he is." Blyth Tan FAIR.—Considering the state of the weather (which was stormy) the attendance at the Monthly Fair was very large. It is said that some 19 horses changed hands, really an excel- lent beginning. We trust to be favor- ed with better weather on the 28th inat„ when Brussels may look to her laurels. DINNER.—The annual dinner of the Morris Branch Agricultural Society will take place at the Commercial house,on the 16, February commencing at 7,30 R. m. Thee Directors are in' communication with Professor Mills of the agriculturalparm Guelph, with a view of providing first class speakers to give addresses on the Methods and Progress of Farming,lallare cordially invited to attend. DEATH.—Itis our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of Mrs J. Beel, wife of Mr John Beel, harness - maker, of this village. Mrs Bell passed away on Sunday evenings at S o'clock, aged 46 years. Deceased, who was an estimable lady, had been ailing for sometime. She leaves four children, three daughters and one son. The funeral, on Wednesday, to the English church cemetery, was very largely attended. and played a friendly game with the Hensall club who however were no match for the visitors. The rosds i this neighborhood are so filled wits snow that teaming is almost imposs- ible. Colborne. NOTES.—The Foresters intend hold- ing an oyster supper on the 17th inst., at Benmiller. Mr Chas. Elsely has moved this week on the Baer farm, of Hullett; his son, Jacob, remaining on the old homestead; Jake has the cage, next is the bird. The estate of the late J.J. Fisher has a filly, which tip- ped the beam last week at 1620 lbs; pretty good weight for a young filly. Quarterly services will be held in the German church next Sunday at 10 a.m. Londesboro. AN AWFUL ACCIDENT.—A sad shoot- ingaccident occurred at Waterloo, on Wednesday night of last week, where- by Mr Jacob Huber lost his little son seven years old. A brother-in-law of Mr Huber's arrived there that night, on a visit from Milwaukee, Wis., and in unpacking his valise placed a 32 -cali- bre self -cocking revolver in a drawer, remarking at the time that it was too dangerous to have it lying exposed. Ten minutes later Mr Huber's little girl of nine years took out the same revolver, and pointing it at her little brother remarked : "I am going to shoot," when it went off, the ball pass- ing through the little boy's thumb into his abdomen. He only lived until 7 o'clock the next night, when he ex- pired. [If we mistake not, the family referred to here were former residents of this neighborhood, when they were running Huber's mill.] No'Es,—Mr G. Snell is doing a very large business in his shop, and has sometimes to work at night to keep up to his work. Mr J. Phillips • is fatten- ing some very fine cattle; he is a hustler every sense of the word. Mr F. J. Ol;'awford has se'.;tled down to the stern realities of life. Our popular builder, Mr Riley, has a large amount of work for next season. .Little Harry Alien, who had his leg broken some time ago, is nearly recovered. The literary con- test which has been going on for some time, in t�;, �, I. 0. G. T. Temperance Lodge here,has been finished, and Mr Fairservice's side has been declared victorious, hence Mr B. Lawrason and his side will have to whack up the oysters. Mr W. L. Ouimette • has bought out the entire stock of boots and shoes lately owned by Mr A. Wel- kin. R. ' Adams. of Londesboro,. has been appointed a commissioner for taking affidavits hi and for the county of Huron; this will be convenient for placed in the public sitting rooms, pro- hibiting young men from loitering in his house. The tea meeting held in the Presbyterian church, Monday last, was a success, over $150 being realized. Geo. Morrison and Harry Mercier were before Justice Brockenshire last week, charged with disturbing the Salvation Army; His Worship reserved judgment for a week. The carnival held Tues- day evening was largely attended, and Mr Sextus Kent captured the prize for comic costume. The glass front cov- ering the out -door photos of F. Brock- enshire was smashed Tuesday night, supposed to be the work of anti -tem- perance advocates. John Clarence, only son of Mr Gracey, aged five years, died on Saturday last; the funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was a private one. HOTEL MEN Ii. ,,linv,�,vc ..—The ex- citement has been high in town, owing to the effort being made by the sup- porters of temperance, to take away the license of one or more liquor sellers of Wingham. The NEW ERn man, who is fair to all classes, interviewed a number of our hotel keepers, in order to give the public both sides of the question. Mr Korman, of the Central, is a good-natured German, and keeps one of the old-time farm hotels. In answer to our question, as to what was his opinion on the much talked -off sub- ject, he said : "Oh, I don't take much stock in the reports as to my license being taken away, but I think the temperance advocates are making a mistake; there will be the same amount of liquor sold, with two hotels less in town. I adhere to the law, and no man can say I sell to minors, and I never sell on the Sabbath or after hours." Mr Korman in no case sells to drunkards, and he is respected by the citizens generally. Mr Swarts is owner and manager of the Exchange hotel, having recently renovated this house, and spent large suns of money in making it what it is to -day. He thinks the town council will not take his license away, after him doing so much to advance the interests of the town. We agree with him, and hope that Jack will not be one of the num- ber to,go. Mr W. F. Dulma a has no fears regarding. his license being cut off; his house is largely patronized by travellers,and is well conducted. Mr Alex Orr has occupied the Park House for a number of years, and is now do- ing a large business in this once dilapi- dated house. He wishes us to state that there is no truth in the rumors that he encouraged boys to come to his house to drink;he conducts shouse that is devoid Of runken brawls, and obeys the law in every respect. Mr John Dinsley is proprietor of the Dins- jay , House, and has been in the hotel business in Wingham for the Last de- code• he is another of the six good hotel men in town, and: will keep a' temperance house, if his license 13 taken away. Mr A. Roe is landlord of ' the Queen's hotel, ,and IS a models, the best indeed in t a resolution was board on record invitation systefr services by the pastor are being con- tinued this week, with good prospects; several have decided on a new life. NOTES.—Mr McConnell, who has been visiting in Kingston, returned home on Monday. Mr H. Jessop has just finished painting and decoratinghis store; Mr Steinhoff had the contract. Mr W. Taman, who has been under the weather, is all right again. Mr J, Heffron, of Detroit, is home on a short visit. Eggs brought 22 cents a dozen here on fair -day. We regret to learn that our former townsman, Dr. Sloan, has recently met with some heavy financial losses. Mr J. Clarke form- erly of this village, was visiting at the residence of Councillor McGee this week. We regret to find that our friend, Miss Habkirk, has resigned her position in the Post office, and that the little wicket will know her no more. Mrs Nation, who formerly held the position, has taken her place; our postmaster, Mr D. B. McKinnon, is to be congratulated on the sound judg- ment he displays in filling this respon- siable position, for we venture to say that there is no better kept office in the County than this branch of her majesty's P. 0. Purpose The man who seeks one thing in life, and but one, ,w May hope to achieve it before life be done ; But he who seeks all things wherever be goes, Only reaps from the hopes which around him he sows, A harvest of barren regrets. Brussels. DIED.—On Friday afternoon- of last week, Mary I., eldest daughter of Richard Williams, died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs Ferguson, She was 8 years and 6 months of age, and had only been ill a little more than a week. Mr Williams has the sympathy of the community in his be- reavement. NOTES.—Jas. B. Ballantyne was in Wroxeter on Tuesday. H. Dennis was in Chiselhurst this week. Miss E. E. Kerr was visiting friends in Bluevale on Sunday. T. Boles, organizer of the Canadian Home Circles, is at work in town,• and, expects to start a Circle here in the conrse of a few days. .0. E. Turnbull, of Brussels, has taken h situation on the Mercury staff, Guelph; he has' been working in the Beacon office„Stratford, for some time. Miss Mcgenher, of Wroxeter, is visiting in town. Communion of the Lord's Sup- per was dispensed in Melville church last Sunday; Rev. W. Miller, of Knox church, preached on Saturday, and Rev. D. B. McRea conducted service on Sunday evening and Monday after- noon; at. the close of Monday's service the anodal business meeting of the congregation was held, and the various reports which were given at that meet- ing, showed that the congretio .was kin dour hereaft r. S ed, re g ander farm. Mr R. Wallace hie got scientious Men the liquor how) male female” to re of the Sharon congrega ion,0 p' .' loot Agar file saw mill running again, and. will; that can be found iia- Canada. The 'pre . � , , ere Wm, Ounrer, LOT'rlk 0ANTELON pow be prepared to accommodate any question of deciding whose license will Canadian Musia Folioo Victorian Jos Ctrnit to Mist' CUB, tt. person that has. any sawin o do, be taken away is a difdoult One, as 'Toronto, Ont. ti Our's is a definite purpose; we are after the the men's.furnish- ing and clothing trade of the West. We pursue it patient- ly, persistently and so far, we are glad to say, profitably. In m en's furnishings we show what is best and suitable to the wants of men: If it be A TieA Hat - A Cap A Collar A Pair of Hose A Pair of Cuffs A Suit of Underolo thing Or anything in the line of Men's Wear. By the way, wet weather is approaching, see our line of. Macintoshes at $12. JACKSON BROS,: Clothiers, Furnishers& Furrier Morris DEATH.—On Thursday morning of last week the spirit of Mrs Wm. Brown -- passed across the river at the good age of 84 years and a few months. Deceas- ed had been ailing for some months, and death was not unexpected. She leaves a husband and eight of a family to mourn her loss. The funeral, on Saturday, to Brussels cemetery, was well attended considering the state of the roads, BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meet- ing of the Belgrave Branch Bible So- ciety was held m the Methodist church on the 1st inst. The old time Sec., Wm. Bengough, gave the report; busi- ness was put into good shape, collec- tors and committee appointed. Mr Chas. McCrae was the president last year, this year Rev. J. H. Dyke was elected, Mr W. E. Erskine is Sec. and Mr Wm. Bengough, Treasurer. This branch has- done good work in the past and anticipates greater success in the coming year. Depository at Mc- Clelland's as heretofore. A BOY'S SUICIDE.—A young lad from' the Orphan's Home at Stratford, and o -iginally from England, aged 15 years, hanged himself Monday morning. He had been working for Mr John Roe, ,, Morris township, about five miles from ' Wingham. Mr Roe had a rope hang- ing from a beam in the barn over a trap in the floor, for the purpose of lo,vering seed down into the lower part of the barn. The lad had tied a,rope around his neck and attached it to a :look on the other rope and stepped into the trap hole. His legs were not tied, and he could easily have saved Ir resell had he so wished. Mr Roe found the body hanging at noon. The boy had always been cheerful and... happy, and seemed contented with his home and Mr Roe says he had always done iris work and made no complaints. Mr Roe is one of the most respectable farmed in this section, and feels ti,o shock very much. NOTES.—Miss Violet Bone is home from Toronto, on a visit to her parents. Mrs Frank Bell has returned from her visit to her sisters in Toronto. Miss Mary Mason is visiting friends and ac- quaintances in Hullett. Mrs Fergu- son, sister to Mrs John Budd, returned to her home, near •Glenboro, Man., last week, Ernest Campbell, former- ly a 3rd line boy, but now of Gaylord, Mich.,is back renewing acquaintances. The roads running not th and south are in a very bad condition owing to Fri- day's storm; before the storm a young lady counted the pitch holes from Wal- ton, seven and one half miles north, and says there were 205; if that was the ease there will be as Many more now. Robt. Scott, of Ethel,has bought the, farm of Wm. Eckmier south'half lt 22, con 5, for the sum of $2800; Mr E kmrer paid $2550 for this arm solve f oears ago; he intends to have an auction sale shortly. RevJ'. H. Dyke held quarterly services last bbath at Smash , e; in the afternoon , service`wad'f J .! fldren, to t, John 8, 2, "Atead' . ".' ,i,iI