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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-03-03, Page 1-r{ tau xtvrlint4 ISTa EB,I S'T Illi ..tICEAA Paper Tun COT'NTy. IT •, FOR. A 1"44R QPTWPM, Editor and Proprietor,. CLoT4HIN- :LTH Fits Well LooJsWell WearsWell TRY US—Our New Suitings, Overcoatings and Trouserings are here. We never had a Rr. abbier stock to show you,and the advantage of cash selling is seen in the prices. Cash and One Brice Tho Eitit Jon Hodges CLINTON. Hullett. ILL.—We are sorryto hear of the illness of Mrs John Govier, of the base line, who is confined to her room and under a doctor's care; we hope she may speedily recover. ACCIDENT.—On Sunday evening Mr Humphery Snell, son of Mr Geo. Snell, met with an exceedingly painful accid- ent. He bad been up in the loft and as he came down the ladder his footslipped and he fell on the point of a broken handled pitchfork,which penetrated his body about seven inches. SCHooL REPORT.—The bi-monthly report of S.S. No. 2, Hullett, for Jan. and Feb. is as follows: -4th class— Leonard Weir, John Snell, Zemma Cornish. 3rd class --Lizzie _Churchill, Ella Tyndall, John Henery. 2nd class —Lena Pope, Percy Henery, Wreatha Snell. 2nd jr.—Willie Brown, Richard Brown, John Churchill. 1st class— Eddie Henery, William Bramfield. 8TH AND 9TH CON. NOTES.—Mr Jas. Cunningham has moved to his farm, near Belgrave,and MrTynerhas moved to the farm vacated by Mr Cunning- ham. Mr S. McCool marketed about 640 bushels of wheat during the past • few days which tested about 63 lbs. to the bushel; this is considered a supe- rior average test for so large amount. Mumps are on the war -path and the attendance at school is very low. Mr J. H. Lowery attends the meeting of the Teachers' Institute in Wingham. NOTES.—Mrs W. Carter, who has been suffering with erysipelas in the face, is no better. Mrs W. Weymouth is suffering from a similar complaint. Mr Chas. Carter is moving from the Melville farm to that of Mr Albert May, near Clinton; Mr John Hardy will occulty the Melville farm. Mr Robt. Craig, who has resided in Hullett fora considerable length of time, moves in a few days to the Avery farm, on the London road, Stanley. A certain young man of this neighborhood has been going to Hamilton for some time, but has taken another route; it is pre- sumed he will miss bees now. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 5, for January and February, based on the diligence, demeanor and punctuality of the pu- pils. Sr. 4th—Jas. Thompson, Andrew Hoggart, Arthur Smith and Thomas Wallace (equal). Jr. 4th—Harry Jack- son, Lizzie Vodden, .Agnes Youngblut. Sr. 3rd—Violetta Thompson, Annie Nott, Willie Vodden. Jr. 3rd—Jessie Thompson, Rosalie Crawford, Elva Wallace. 2nd. Class—Cecilia Eidt, Robt. Youngblut, James McCaughey. Part II. Cass—Joseph Vodden, Lily Carter, Bertha Manning. J. H. Low - ERY, Teacher. GENT'S WEAR Oar Spring assortment of Gentleman's • Furnishings arrived .a few days ago, comprising many new and popular lines in Neckwear, Collars, in new styles, Spring Regatta Shirts, Hosiery, Negligee Shirts, &c. Nothing fits a man as well as his akin, next to that a Faultless SHIRT. Do you • want the best fitting, the most carefully mannfaotnred the finest lanndried Bhirte? Yon can find them with ns. We keep the justly celebrated "Sterling" make, and the perfedt fitting "Favorite" soft bodied lines. Everybody wants to be in style. The pretty TIES we can, sell you wontt, largely help to attain that end. ompare the prices of our new styles and Maple lines of 'LINEN COLLARS 'wit what you pave to pay baying them the regu ar way, and we are assured that you will hereafter bny your collars front • 11rOSIOWISelnaill 1 Ot1110O2 CLINTON, ON Tt, MARC g,, 3, 1893. $i a year in advance, $1,50 when not:so paid Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents .Rayfield LECTURE.—Rev. Mr Tully, of Mit- chell, lectured here on Thursday, on "The Pyramids.;' On account of the great storm and the state of the roads, the audience was small,, bub appreci- ative. SERVICE.—Mr Whaley, a student from Toronto University, preached in St. Andrew's church on Sunday last, both morning and evening. His dis- courses were earnest, instructive and scholarly. CHURCH.—On Tuesday there was a meeting of Bayfield and Bethany con- gregations in St. Andrew's church, at which it was unaminously agreed to give a call to the Rev. C. Grabe, and delegates were appointed to present it -to the Huron Presbytery on the second Tuesday of March. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday ev- ening, March 7th: the Orangemen and Young Britiims intend holding a tea meeting and concert in the town hall. A splendid program of music, address- es, recitations &c. will be provided, and Prof: Money, of Kirkton, will sing a number of comic songs. NOTES. —Miss Marshall spent Sun- day in town. Mr John Wild has gone to Dakota. Miss Nell King is visiting in Wingham. A number of young people from here went to the races in Clinton, on Wednesday of last weeek. On Thursday evening, the 23rd, some from our village attended the grand opera house in Goderich. WILL BLOSSOM AB THE ROSE.—We had almost nicked the thread which was holding the sword of Damocles over the head of the Holmesville oc- casional correspondent, when we re- membered he was a brother scribe. It is not for us to pass sentence upon him, we can only hope that in future the supply of that brain producing product of lake Huron, which our people enjoy, may be more liberally shared with our friends in Holmes- ville. We might say that "Balmy Bayfield," with all its attractions, will bloom out again in the spring, when our appreciative Holmesville reader may again take up his ERA and enjoy the "Gentle Zephyrs" from old Huron. East Wawanosh NOTES. — Joseph Stonehouse and- bride,are spending their honeymoon visiting friends around here before settingdown to the stern realities of life. Mr W. J. Fenwick is very low at present with inflammation, and there are but slight hopes of his recovery; we hope to hear of his getting well again. Alex. Morton expects to go to Manitoba shortly. Miss Esther Mc- Gill, of Blyth, is visiting at her broth- er's, Mr Jas. McGill. CORRECTION.—Allow us, Mr Editor, to correct an item that appeared in the East Wawanosh notes last week anent the assignment of Brew Will- iams; yourcorrespondent stated first that he was a hard working man; we will simply leave that to his neighbors to decide. Second, that he was a sup- porter of the N.P.; this was something new for tis as we did not know that Camerom men were N. P. men, and Brew Williams was for Cameron every time, even if cutward appearances looked different, of this we know. An assignment of $3000 debt and less than.; $300 assets from a man whose credit was fairly good, does not point to the fact that he was too honest, even if a hardworking man. Those who went his security have a very different story to that of your correspondent of last week, and his own brother talks of having him placed behind iron bars. — Com Nile NOTES. — Messrs John and Robert Pentland and Miss M. J. and Mr A. P. Sheppard, who were visiting friends in Howick, returned home last week. The funeral sermon in memory of the late Mrs Ryan was preached last Sun- day morning, by Rev E. A. Fear, l b a large congregation; this sermon was postponed for a week, on account of the storm on the previous Sunday. Rev Mr Kerren, of Dungannon, occu- pied the Nile Methodist pulpit last Sunday evening, and preached an able eloquent sermon, taking for his text, John 3, 16; the people of Nile are al- ways glad to welcome Mr Kerren to their church. It is expected that re- vival services will begin at Nile next week. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary tea meeting, which was held at Nile, on Monday evening,was a decided success. The feasting was performed in the Orange hall, and when the people be- came satisfied with the good things provided by the ladies, they repaired to the church,where a rich intellectual repast was furnished. Rev. E. A. Fear occupied the chair, and the first speak- er called on was Rev F. Swann, of Auburn,who made a short but pointed and interesting address on " Little things." Next in order was 'Rev Mr Kerren, of Dungannon, who held the people in wrapt attention, while he de- livered an excellent address on "Duty." The next speaker was Rev. Mr Hen- derson, of Hensall. The Subject which he selected to speak from was "Model church," and his discourse well merited the attention and applause which it received. It has been often remarked since, that it is very seldom a congre- gation gets the opportunityof listen- ing to three such good addresses in one evening. The Nile choir provided the music for the occasion, adding very much to the pleasure of the evening. The proceeds, which amounted to about $70, are to be applied to church purposes: Alex O'Neil, aged 79, a ppoineer. of Essex { county, dieo. very onddenly Friday at hit!. home near Windsor?. Tuckersmith. STOOK.—Mr Appleton Elcoat has sold a fine thorobred Durham bull calf to Mr Cudmore, of Usborne. Amnon—The auction sale of Mr John Crich, on Wednesday;was largely attended, and everything was sold at good prices. Mr Crich is retiring from farming, having leased his farm to his son who at resent resides in McKillop. SazE.—Mer A.Oosens, 3rd'con,having rented .his farm, will have' an auction sale of his effects on the 1 5th inst. He has not yet fully decided what he will engage in, as he has several offers, but he would like to engage in some oc- cupation that would give scope to his literary inclinations. SUDDEN DEATH.—The sudden death took place on the farm of Jas. Sproat, Tuckersmith, Thursday evening,of Mrs John Gemmell, aged 61 years, mother of R. Gemmell, agent Great North- western Telegraph and Canadian Ex- press Companies, Guelph. The de- ceased lady and her daughter were paying a visit to Mr Sproat's family during the afternoon, and were start- ing for home, when Mrs Gemmell was seized with an attack of apoplexy and died almost instantly. She lived near Seaforth for many years, and was for- merly a Miss McCartney. Mr Hugh McCartney, of Brucefield, and John McCartney, of Moose Jaw, being her brothers. RETURNED.—Mr Jas. Landsborough, son of Mr James Landsborough, of jr.,uckersmith, arrived home from Co- lumbus, South Carolina, on Wednes- day of last week, in company with his brother, David, who had gone down for him. Mr Landsborough states that the people of Columbus could not have been kinder to him, giving him every attention, and the college pro- fessors and students coming to the train to bid him farewell. He came home most of the journey in a Palace car,and thus was able to stand the trip fairly well, but he is so far gone with consumption that he is very weak, but we are glad to state that his health has improved since his arrival. NOTES.—Mr Thos. Townsend is mak- ing preparations for pulling down his barns and building greater. The school in No. 6 section, which has been closed for some time, owing to illness of the teacher, has been opened again. Deets snow, and numerous upsets with- out. injury. No trouble to find ice this season. A number of the agriculturists are beginning to entertain fears about the fall wheat, it has been covered with deep snow so long, it is feared it will be smothered. All who were wishing for snow at the beginning of winter, have had their wishes granted. Misses Selena and Eva Nott are visit- ing relatives at Colborne. Mr and Mrs Joseph Townsend, after a prolonged visit with their respective parents, left here on Tuesday for their home in Manitoba. Mrs Taylor, (nee Miss Tilt) of Windsor, is visiting relatives here at present. It is reported that Mr Thos. Britton has secured a situation in the vicinity of Moncton. West ' Wawanosh. Cots m.—Council met according to ad- journment on Saturday, Feb. 18th. The Treasurer's report for January showed bal- ance and receipts amounting to $3206.11 and expenditure $2794.94, leaving a. balance of $411.17 on hand. A petition was read from James . Johnston and 13 other rate payers asking the council for a grant to- wards supplying wire for the fence along the sideline opposite S. W. of 24th con The road at this place being greatly ob- structed by snow drifts. The matter was allowed to stand over for future action, it being too late to remedy the matter this season. A petition signed by 29 ratepayers, asking to have the tax on dogs dispenesd with in the municipality, was read. The council granted the request of the petition- ers. An account from Mr Wettlaufer for goods supplied to Mrs Caaig was not recog- nized. The reeve and the clerk were authorized to sign a petition, asking the government to submit to the people a vote on the question of total prohibition of the liquor traffic. Mr P. Kelly presented a petition, signed by ratepayers of the muni- cipality, asking that the boundaries of W. B.S. No. 5 be altered so as to provide for the formation of a new section between portions of East Wawanosh and Hullett. The council appointed Jas. Johnston arbi- trator in! the matter, as required by the School Act. The auditors presented their report, which was adopted. The olerk was instructed to have the usual number of copies printed. The reeve and olerk are to revise, if necessary, the poandkeeper's by. law and have it printed along with the Auditors' report. The following checks were issued:—Geo. Taylor, inspecting gra- velling N.B., $1; Rob. Irwin, 20 yds gravel, $2; Thos. Irwin, memorandum book, 40c; John Webster, auditing treasurer's books, $6; J. B. Weatherhend, auditing treasurer's books, $6. Council adjourned to met on Saturday, April 8th.—R.S. Musics, Clerk. Stanley STocxr—Messrs. McFarlane, McEwan and Baird, are the possessors of a num- ber of fine lambs. VISITORS.—Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baird sr. visited friends and relatives in the county of Kent this week. Mrs. Butch - art left on Saturday last to visitfriends in Detroit. Miss Maggie McDonald bas gone to visit friends in the vicinity of London for some time. Mr. D. Mc- Tavish went to Toronto, on Monday, as representative to the Provincial grange.Et� NOT VYOTED.—A noted agent from Bayfield,, hearing of some church pro- perty to rent on the Goshen line, came down here a few days ago, where it is said, he received a comfortable nights' lodging till, about nine o'clock in the morning, at which time a rival ap- peared, and aged as he was, the agent finally succeded in drivingthe intruder to a neighboring plantation for refuge, and retained 13ossesslon of the church. • St. Valens. (Intended for last week.) NoTE9, * . Wo are much pleased to see Mrs Donald Murray able to be out again after her long and severe illness. Miss Maggie McDonald, who has been visiting friends in Puslinch, returned home last week. Mrs McDonald and her sister, Mrs Cameron, have returned home after spending several weeks in Morriston and vicinity. Mrs Wilson, (missionary) late of Neemuch, India, under the auspices of the W.F.M.S., addressed the ladies in Calvin's church, on Tuesday, Feb. 14th; a number of ladles were .present from surrounding congregations, and the address, which was principally on the women of India, was very interesting, and much appre- ciated by all. WEDDING.—A most pleasing event took place on Thursday evening, Feb. 16th, at the residence of Mr Wm.Well- wood, when his second daughter, Miss Annie, and Mr Geo. Webb were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, by the Rev Mr Crowle, of Whitechurch. A number of guests were present to witness the event, .and a most enjoy- able and profitable evening was spent in different ways, and the wee sma' hours fast approaching intimated to the happy assemblage the time for de- parture. The happy couple have a large circle of friends, who wish them much joy and happiness in their new sphere. Vn,rna DEATH.—It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Mrs Robert Gunning, who passed peacefully away on Friday, Feb. 24th. The funeral took place on Saturday to Union Meth- odist cemetery, Blanchard. FORESTERS SERMON.—On Sunday last the Rev. Mr McDonald, - of Bay- field road Brick church, preached a very eloquent and practical sermon to the members of Court Varna and Bay- field Canadian Order of Foresters. The members of both courts met at the church and marched in a body. BUSINESS CHANGE. — Mr Donald Campbell, blacksmith, of Walton, has purchased the blacksmith shop and residence of Mr Wm Dunkin, Varna, for $1000, and has taken possession of the shop and started work, as Mr Campbell is well known in these parts, as a pushing, energetic business mail, we feel satisfied he will get a fair share of public patronage. We understand Mr Dunkin is going to Clinton to live; we are sorry to lose him, as he is a good citizen. NOTES.—Messrs Hall and Cook took in the concert at Ki pen, Monday night. Miss Lizzie Wanless arrived home on Monday, after an absence of five weeks visiting friends in St. Marys and McKillop.. Mr Harrison,,principal of the Varna school, is laid up and un- able to take charge of the school at present, buthopes he will soon be able to attend to his duties again. Mr Mor- row, of the Post :Office store, is also under the weather this last week, but with the careful management of Mr J. C. Abbott, we don't think his business will suffer very materially. The mumps are all the rage around this locality, from the child of a few months old to the grandma of 80 years—no respecter of persons. Londesboro. EDUCATIONAL.—On Sunday last the Rev. F. Swan preached educational sermons in the Methodist church here, morning and evening. There were good congregations on both; occasions, and the sermons were exceedingly able and instructive. The subscriptions on be- half of the EducationalFund were slightly in excess pf those of last year. NOTES.—Mrs S. McVittie, Sr. is ser- iously ill, and but slight hopes are en- tertained of her recovery. The funeral sermon of the late Mrs Braithwaite, announced to have been preached be- fore, but postponed owing to the stormy weather, will be preached on Sunday evening next, by the Rev. M. Leech. Tanner & Co. of Blyth, 'are making large shipments of hay to Glasgow. Mr and Mrs JohnCumming are spend- ing a few days in Toronto on business. W. L. Ouimette'shipped a couple cars of Turnips from Blyth station this week. ,Mr Geo. Sterling, Geo. Hoggard and W. Taylor left for their• homes in Manitoba on Tuesday last. Mrs Rich. Adams was in London on business trip Monday and Tuesday. Mumps are prevalent in the village at present. The Home Circle is steadily growing having three initiations at last meeting and more to follow;the Order will bear investigation. Mr John Medd and wife, are visitingaround among friends. A number of the I..0. G. T. visited Auburn Lodge Monday night. Mr R. Adams is getting the brick on the ground for the addition Which he in- tends putting to his store this slimmer. "A poem" will appear next week. Chiselhurst. CHURCH.—At the reception service in the Methodist church, en Sunday evening, the pastor and leaders ex- tended the right hand of fellowship to eight more of the converts of the reviv- al, who were joining the church on trial. There were new seekers of re- ligion Sunday evening, and several more will join the church later on. Rev Wm. Birks, of Woodham, will preach in the Methodist church on Sunday evening next, and the pastor will preach on Tuesday, 7th inst., at 2.30 and 7.80 p.m. Summerhill NOTES.—The Good Templars purpose holding an entertainment on the 18th Inst. Several of the members of the lodge visited the lodge at Auburn, on Monday evening, and report having enjoyed themselves very much. Rev. Mr Diehl is holding weekly services on Tuesday evening of each week. We are sorry to report that Mr Wm. Mc - Brien, sr., is at present very unwell. Mr W. Killips has had a very severe attack of the mumps proving almost fatal. Miss Lena Nesbitt has been visiting near London, during the past week. Mr John Shepherd, jr., Who has been visiting friends and relatives around here, has returned to his wente ern h me. Westfield. NOTES.—Mr Chas. Winters, of Galt, spent a few days in this vicinity this week, Mr Wm. Fenwick, is at present laid up with inflammation of the bow. els, but we hope soon to hear of his recovery. Mr and Mrs S. Clemens, of Hespeler, are spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Geo. Henry's, at present. Mrs Gibson is at present visiting with her daugh- ter, Mrs R. Hoover. Rev Mr Leech, of Londesboro, occupied the Westfield pulpit last Sunday. Mr M. Moser, of Jamestown, spent Sunday with R, Ho6ver, Rev Samuel Sellary, B. A., of Wingham,will occupy the Westfield pulpit on the 26th inst. WEDDING,—Another of those happy events, that make two hearts beat as one, took place at the residence of the bride's father, when Annie, second youngest daughter of Mr G. Henry, was united in holy wedlock to Mr J. S. Stonehouse, of Belgrave. The Rev F. Swann, of Auburn, performed the cere- mony, and after the nuptial knot was tied, the guests, numbering 75, sat down to a repast that reflected great credit on the hostess. The bride was the recipient of many useful and beau- tiful presents. The evening was spent in a very enjoyable manner. We join in wishing them a successful and pros- perous journey through life. Gorrie ANNEXATION VS. BRITISH CONNEC- TION.—A large crowd of the leading citizens of Wroxeter and Gorrie as- sembled in the town hall last Friday evening to listen to a debate between four picked speakers belonging to the Wroxeter and Gorrie debating clubs, on the subject—"Resolved that British connection is preferable to annexa- tion." The Gorrie speakers supported the affirmative. After an interesting debate of about two hours and a half in length, the decision was given in favor of the affirmation by only a few points. Holmesville. R. T. OF T.—Part of the Holmesville Council visited Eureka Council at Goderich, Monday night. A very en- joyable time was spent, and owing to the special meetings no other meeting was held this week, but will meet next Monday as usual. RUNAWAY.—As Mr H. Oakes and wife were driving towards Holmes- ville, Sunday morning, when about opposite A. Bedour's the horse upset them in a snow drift, and breaking the shafts, ran as far as the village before being stopped. No other harm was done, and borrowing a neighbor's cut- ter they continued their journey. NPT IN 1T.—A number of our friends are quite confident of the authorship of "Saint's Rest," but they are, we think, entirely astray, and in the words of the Psalmist (or some other fellow) would say Oh, all you people round Had better let the poet be, For you're like poor Harry's hound, You're barking up the wrong tree. HONOR.—Our noted shot, Mr Will Grigg, has been attending the shooting tournament held in Toronto last week, and as usual has succeeded in carrying off a good number of prizes. The money he took in as prizes amounted to $133, one prize alone giving him $100. Will is a good marksman, and considering whom he had to shoot against,did exceptionally well,winning first in several matches. DEBATE.—At the Forresters' meet- ing, last Friday night, quite a lively interest was taken in, debating; the subject under discussion was "Resol- ved that married life is more enjoyable than single." S. Sturdy, W. Stanley and R. Gliddon taking the affirmative. D. Burns, T. Lobb and Phipps the negative. Decision was given m favor ot the affirmative. The debate for next meeting is "Resolved that the spendthrift is more profitable to the world than the miser.' J.Trewartha, captain for the affirmative, and S. Sturdy captain for the negative. DID THEY WANT TO BUY.-0r1e Saturday night lately two fellows call- ed at one of our agent,s, and waking him up said they wanted to buy a horse; he got up and went to the stable and was talking horse for sometime, when one of the buyers wished to know the time, on looking it was something after one a.m. They left_ not wishi ng to do business on Sun- day (?) and called another agent out the same way, and looking this time it was past two, of course they had to leave again without *their purchase. We don't know how many more places they called at, but we think Jim, that when you and Pal want to buy a horse again it would be a good plan to start a little earlier in the week. NOTES.—Mise Bowers, of Dungan- non, is visiting with her friend, Miss Edith Holdsworth. Mr Geo. Acheson,. of Uxbridge, spent Sunday with friends here. Owing to the pastor's poor' health, on Sunday last, Mr Allen, of Colborne, very efficiently occupied the pulpit in the morning. Mrs H. Elford returned home on Tuesday last. Mr H. Holdsworth has been visiting friends in Kippen, prior to his return to Manitoba next Tuesday. Rev. Mr . Shilton, of Clinton, conducted the ser- vices last Thursday night for Mr Ayers, who was not well enough. Large crowds attend the meetings every even- ing, and an increased interest is being felt. SUccEss.—The At Home, given by the young people of the church, on Wednesday evening, was a grand ' suc- cess. Plenty of lunch, consisting of cakes, sandwiches, coffee &c. were served in first class style,,by the young folk, after which a splendid program was rendered. The talent, other than local, was Miss Acheson, of Goderich, and on orchestra, composed of Messrs Al. May, R. Downs and B. Downs from Clinton. It was lovely night i and the church was full, no doubt many more would have been present,p but for the very bad roads. Every- fl ting passed of so well that we think o the young people deserve credit in the 1 wan they conducted this, their first undertaking' in this line. Proceeds s amounted to over $30. Your . d Dressing Case . Is it furnished with any of the following COLLARS, CUFFS- TIES,, SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, GLOVES, HOSE, NIGHT ROBES, SUSPENDERS, COLLAR BUTTONS,'CUFF BUTTONS, HANDK'FS OR LINKS If not see our stock. JACKSON BROS„ Clothiers, Furnishers & Furriers Goderich Township NOTES.—Mrs C. Long, of the Ioth con., went to London township, on Monday, on a visit to her mother, who is ill; although Mr Long has had good offers to remai-i here, he thinks of moving back to his former home, near London. Mr Parker, who has been looking after Mr John Holmes' farm, on the Huron road, for some time Ras'` given up his 'position and will go tack to his own frm. Mr Josep�r Izzard sold a four year old horse•iiast week, o for 5157. wing to his ill -health, tMr N. Butler, d the Huron road, finds it necessary t gtiit farmjng.- and he will have a sale on the 141h. T. " . ship Clerk Nixon Sturdy contempla'• larging his ; barns, John McLe will do the frame work and Ar Cantelon will do the mason 'tvork. number of folks in the township ar pleased with the way the Clinton fai turned out, several sales :being ma e M and good prospects for more. Mr :John Trewartha will be improving his barns next season, Mr John Stevenson doing the wood work, and Mr Arthur Cant`.e- _ lon has been let the contract ,of the' mason work. s en- nan hur A. Blyth FAIR.—The fair on Tuesday was largely attended by farmers and ot from surrounding districts. The ther in the forenoon was very tinening, but old sol allowed the.slJii play for a couple of hours in the after noon. which added greatly to the suc- cess of the day. .Owing to the uncer- tainty of the railroad traffic, very few buyers were present, which was un- fortunate, for some fine stock was of- fered. NoTEe.—It is said that a coal yard will be started here this fall. A num- ber of young people spent a hay time at the residence of Dr. Milne, on Wednesday evening. Division Court, which was postponed from Monday, was held on Saturday, the case of Kelly vs. McConnell being the only notable event, and judgment was reserved un- til March 10th. Clerk Campbell was doing bnsiness in Clinton, Monday. We regret to learn that Rev Mr Camp- bell will sever his connection with tb.e Methodist church here, at the coming Conference. Mr E. Watson shipped a. couple of car loads of live stock from this station, on Tuesday. Mrs Qwe llitchcox, the popular temperance lee- turer, will commence a series of tem- perance meetings, in the Methodist church, on Sunday, March 12th. Our friend Ohellew is now the happy pos- sessor of a fine bouncing boy. Mr Thos. McElroy has entered into part- nership with H. W. Jessop. Mssrs Tierney & Cook have opened out an office in Gidley's old stand, and will attend to conveyancing, etc.; we wish them success, as they are respectable young men. We regret to learn that our townsman Wm. Watson, has db- cided to leave, townsman, rented the Man- sion Hotel to Thos. McDonald, Walton. Mr Chas. Hamilton was doing business in the circular town, on Monday. AA number of Wingham youths were morethan noisy on our streets, on Sunday evening; we understand that Constable Davis is looking into the matter. W regret to learn that our former to . men, Messrs Durnion and McGee,ha been committed to Goderich jai. Jas. Parker of E. Wawanosh, p;X away on Wednesday last, at the g old age of 74 years. Mr Jacob' Tay o Clinton, was here on Fair day. ax mill will close down in tl'a ec' f t knee weeks. Trains have bet ate during the past week. Rev Campbell was preaching Mis ernioils at Marriston, on Stain Holmes, Clinton, taking the work