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Palace
Clothing
IS GROWING IN
FAVOR EVERY DAY.
1T FITS,
IT'S STYLISH,
IT'S WELL MADE,
IT'S RIGHT UP TO DATE,
It's sold at prices made pos-
Sible only by cash buying
and selling.
That $15,60 SUIT we sell
is well made, stylish and
wears
Cash and One Brice
Thi kg: Joh lioi
OLINTON
Hay
Couxou..—Council met pursuant to ad-
journment, in the town hall, Zurich, on
Saturday,April 15; all the members present
Whereas, it appears by the evidence before
this oounoil, that the petition presented by
Wm. Fulton and others does not contain
the names of five ratepayers from each of
the municipalities oonoerned, who appear
to be on the last revised assessment roll, in
accordance with the P.S.A., Seo. 87, flab.
Seo. 1; resolved that this council, take no
action in appointing an arbitrator, as asked
in said petition. Also, the oounoil take no
action in reference to the petition from D.
Spencer and others. Also that no action
be taken in reference to the petition from
R. J. Jamieson and others, to have 16, 17
and 18 L. R. E. & W. taken from S. B. No.
11, and added to No. 6. The poandkeepers
were re -appointed, with the exception of
changing B. Turnbull to R. Campbell. The Wingham
fenoeviewers were re -appointed, and road SnaHING A SETTLEMENT. —Some
..Troyer si0. R.—R.
., B. 1% B.—H. (lies, C. & �E -F Br•Johnaton on.behalf�
• Troyer; C. R: R. Carlisle, C. Smith; Q y g
Oswald, N. Masse; S. B.—D. Schaeffer(23 of Thomas Holmes, of Wingham, and
to 29), J. Decker (16 to 22), J. Willert, 80 father of the late J. G. Holmes, asked
the Divisional Court to ap-
Budget
NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents n
West Wawanosh.
Comm—Connell met, on the 8th, with
all of the member present, the minutes of
former meeting were read and • warmed.The treasurer's report for February and
March showed balance sad •receipts $411.17
with expenditure of $22.16—Sled. The
following were appointed pound keepers--
Wm.. Plunkett, Thos. Nicholson, James
Jactunon, P. McCann, John Clark, Thos.
Alexander, Win. Hnmphey, Jae. Camp-
bell, John Archer. Fence viewers;—John
Plunkett, Alex, McCabe, G. Rutledge, Jno.
Thompson, Wm. Cameron, J. Gordon, J.B.
Rutherford, John MoLean, Wm. Dunkeld,
Alex. Pentland, Win McAllister, Thomas
Sanders. Pathmasters: — H. Dodd, C.
Girvin, jr., Wm. Watson, Jas. Winmill,
Thos. Leaver, W. Bailie, J. T. Campbell,
W. Oliver, John Bailie, Alex. Rose, Wm.
Hill, John Fluker, C. Washington, Thos.
Nicholson, Wm. Milligan, G. •W. Caldwell,
J. D. Sirylie, Robt. Henderson, Wm. Dun-
keld, J. C. Wilson, Rich. Finnigan, John
Moss, jr., B. Boyle, A. Taylor, A. Robin-
son, Jas. Woods, John Bowers, Charles
Durinn, Wm. Campbell, E. Fowler, John
Smith, John Thompson, Robt. McAllister,
Wm. McAllister, E. Plowman, John Red.
mond, P. Oarnev, P, 0. Connor, James
Channey, A. Stewart, George Ward, T.
White, T. Machette, D. B. Murray, T.
,Alexander, J. Craig, Jae Anderson, Geo.
Tisdale, Jae. Edward, J. MoOrostie,.John
Woode, E. Morton, D. Todd, E. Durinn,
E. Haines, John Barbour, Jas. Thompson,
D. Farrier, W. A. Taylor, Wm. Wellwood,
F. Scott, Wm. Miller, W. C. Webb, Jas.
Donnell , D. McMillan, G. Anderson, J.
Inglis, J. Lai$law, 8. Clark, J. G. Ward,
W. Barbour, J. Gordon, J. Barbour, Jae.
Laidlaw, W. 8. Holmes, F. McDonald, W.
Webb, W.Thom, jr., John Hole, B.J. Craw-
ford, E. Carrol, Jos. Gaunt, R. Addison,
I. Callahan, Alex. Pnr�vis. W. McQuillan,
Jos. Foster, J. Nowilray, John Gaunt, R.
Lowery. A by-law confirming the fore-
going appointments was prepared and
signed. Messrs Phaten and Robinson
presented a petition, with 130 signatures,
asking that a bridge be built across the
Maitland river, on the 4th and 6th conces-
sion line. Moved by Mr Gibson, seconded
by Mr Medd, that the petition be received
and laid over until after the June seseion
of the County Council. The following
checks were issued:- T. Dieher, plank and
timber, $4.80; R. K. Miller, 5 memoran•
dem books; 0. MoRoberts, repairing two
culverts, con. 8 and 9, $2; W. 8orimgeonr,
culvert repairing, $1.60; R. Bowers, re-
pairing culvert, con. 4 and 5, 60o. Council
adjourned to meet as a court of revision
and for other .business on Saturday, May
27th. R. K. Mutsu, Clerk.
Bayfl.eld.
NoxEs.—I. Richards and F. Mose, of
Wingharu, were in town on Sunday.
Mr H. Young and family have moved
to Clinton. Messrs K. Murray, Win.
Baker and H. Calladay left for Gode-
rich on Monday. On Wednesday ev-
ening, the 12th, the Salvation Army
held a jubilee in their barracks; quite a
number of officers were present from
surrounding towns. Rev. Mr Nivens,
of St. Catharines, delivered splendid
discourses in St. Andrews church last
Sabbath, both morning and evening.
On Sunday eveninglast. Rev. Mgr
Walker, of Varna, filled the pulpit of
the Methodist church. Miss Annie
Miller is visiting friends in Clinton.
Miss Nellie King has gone to Winni-
peg. Mr J. Beattie, who has been in
Brussels, has returned home. Mr J.
Geminhardt, Rho has been home dur-
ing the winter; left on Friday. for
Cleveland. Miss Emma Thompson,
teacher of Varna school, spent Sunday
here.
west). The following changes were made Toronto,
in the pathmasters' lists: -19, Abel Walper; Point a receiver for the purp
39, J. Smith: 40, J. Oesoh; 41, JohnVoelker; realizing on debts due to the old law
83, Wm. Elder; 82 A, J. Coulter (new); 32, firm of Best & Holmes, which amount
H. Liabold; 87, J. Weseloh; 18 A, — Green- to about 310,000, and for a delivery
Blade, lot 28, work on north of beat. A over of a number of the firms books 1
number of accounts were passed. Coun and papers. R. H. Holmes, brother of
cil adjourned to meet as a court of revision the late J. G. Holmes, urged that the
On May 27th, at 10 a.m. The Board of Toronto General Trusts Company be
in the town hall in the fore- appointed receivers. In this, however,
f
tie
noon of April 16: all closets, outhouses and
yards must be thoroughly cleaned by the
1st of June. The President for 1893 is Mr
Jos. Snell, Dashwood. B. J. LATTA, Clerk.
East Wawanosh
NOTES.—Miss Edith Henry is home
from Manitoba, also Miss Russel, who
will live with her grandfather, Mr A.
Morton. Mr and Mrs R. Corley have
returned from a visit among friends at
Lindsay. P. W. Scott was in Gode-
rich on business, on Friday. John
McDowell reports things as prosper-
ous, another boy has been added to
his responsibilities. Mrs John Allen
is very low at present; her sister, Betty
Kerin__ggham, was buried last Thursday,
aged •97.years; few live to be so near
Centenarians, their -mother lived -to be:..
over 100 years of age.
A SAFE 1YS
ESI MENT
. IS TO PUT
$1.50
INTOE
ON OF
OUR
FINE TWEED BUITB
THEY'RE A Sitar
OR FOR ANY MOTHER,
who wants her boy to ap-
pear in a neat, strong, good
fittingSuit, from $1.50 to $5
Or for the. 'YOUNG MEN
to know that the new spring
FELT HATS, Hard and
Soft, are all the newest, as
no old stock is here, and at
one-third legs than some
otters are asking
TN 0
iseratu3.
his desire is not gratified, Chief Jus-
tice Galt having given judgment upon
the motion, apppointing Queen's Bench
Registrar P. J. Brown, as consented
to by Mr Best, to be receiver, only of
the account on which consent has been
obtained. The motion for the delivery
over of the books and papers entirely
fails.
CUTTING DowN. — The municipal
contest in this town last. January, was
fought on the line of temperance vs.
anti -temperance, and the Temperance
people won, after. a very bitter fight.
They determined to take advantage of
their position, and the council having
a temperance majority, decided on a
reduction of the number of hotel li-
censes, and the commissioners were
notified accordingly. A. good deal of
anxiety and_ interest has been mani-
fested as to who should be the -kitty
or unluckyones. At the meeting of
the commissioners in Clinton, last
Wednesday, only two licenses were
granted, consideration as to who
should be the other two to receive
licenses, being held over until the 22 nd
It is reported that Messrs Roe and
Orr will be the ones struck off. As to
the propriety or otherwise of this, we
shall express no opinion whatever, be-
lieving that the Commissioners are
the most competent judges. We be-
lieve the town will tare just as well
with four hotels as six, and in fact we
would not object if every house beyond
the actual, necessities of the travelling
public were done away with.
Lueknow. -
DIED.—On Saturday morning about
4 o'clock, Rev. Alex. Grant 'passed
away to his long rest at the age of 82
years. Mr Grant was the first Pres-
byterian minister in Ashfleld, and
ministered to his congregation at
Lochalsh church, up to within about
two years ago, when he moved to
Lucknow. Rio remains were interred
in Kintail cemetery Monday, which
was largely attended. He leaves a
widow and large family to mourn his
loss.
NOTES..—E. A. McKenzie, B. A.,
Montreal; is back among us again for
the sununer; he has charge of the
Langside Presbyterian congregation
for the summer during his vacation.
An Oddfellow's sermon will be preach-
ed to that body in the town hall at $
o'clock, by Rev. Mr Fear, of the Nile.
Mr Robt. Hughes, our popular boot
and shoe merchant, is laid up' with
mumps. A number of our citizens
went over to Wingham Tuesday night
to hear the White Bros., Evangelists.
Messrs Cameron & Murdoch have
rented t upstairs he p s a b
eve their store,
and will now occupy the two fiats for
their large business. Our 'warden and
editor, Mr titian,nl
aking.cotlslder-
ablee repairs to Iiia dis, welling house this
Spring.'
Zurich.
NOTES. — PubIic School Inspector,
Mr Tom, visited our school the latter
part of last week. Mr Levi Colosky
was. in the village Sunday last. Mr G.
F. Emerson was in the village selling
bicycles. George Ruby, of Dashwood,
was in the village last Sunday. Mr
Peter Lamont is erecting a slaughter
house out near what is known as
Wesloh's swamp. Mr S. Merner was
in Shipka the forepart of this week.
Mr Chas. Fritz was. in the village last
Sunday. Mr E. J. Hardy was in
Goderich last Saturday. Rev. H.
Fair, of Hensall, preached a Mission-
ary sermon in the Baptist church here
last Sunday. Mr E. Henheffer is seek-
ing new quarters. E. J. Hogan was
visiting friends in the village last
Sunday. Rev. G. F. Hoist left last
Monday, morning to attend Conference
at St. Jacobs, and consequently there
will be no preaching in the Methodist
church next Sunday. The 24th of
May will be celebrated here in big
shape.
Hullett
ILL—We are sorry to learn that the
wife of Mrs John McGregor, of whose
illness mention was made last week, is
so poorly that she has been given up
by the doctors, and her death is, seem-
ingly, a matter of very short time.
STRUCK IT WELL. —Mr John Henry,
of the 3rd con. of Hullett, is said to.
have made a good strike lately. He
has gone to live on the Deeves farm,
Goderich township, and itis said gets
the farm, stock, implements, etc.,—the
.✓i✓ae �LLiflt--=for--keeping-Mr and 'Mrs-
Deeves the remaindetheir lives.
WEDDING. The residence of Mr Geo.
Snell, Hullett, was the scene of a very
happy and looked -for event, on Wed-
nesday, when his youngest daughter,
Annie, was married to Mr Jacob Else -
ley, of Colborne. The groomsman was
Mr H. Snell, (brother of the bride)
and tthe bridesmaid, Miss H. Holmes,
of Clinton. Hullett has been the
birth lace and home of a great many
amiable(young ladies, but none were
more so than Miss Snell, who enjoys a
wide acquaintanceship, and is deserv-
edly esteemed by all. Mr Elseley is
also a popular young man, a native of
Colborne, one of the enterprising and
well-to-do far mere, and is to be con-
gratulated on securing so acceptable a
help -mate. That their pathway may
be strewn with nothing but blessings
is a wish the NEW ERA joins in ex-
pressing.
IN MEMORIAM.—At a regular meet-
ing of Hullett Grange No. 393, held on
April 3rd, a committee was appointed
to draft a resolution of condolence to
brother and sister Nicholas Curring,
in their sad bereavement (the death of
their daughter), when the following
was adopted:—Resolved, whereas it
has pleased an all -wise Providence to
take from our midst our much beloved
arid .highly -esteemed .-sister,_ _Maggie
Ouming, who; after a somewhat pain-
ful and lingering illness, which was
borne with Christian fortitude and
grace, d
has clued those who
"have
washed their robes and made them
white in the:blood of the Lamb," and
while we recognize divine authority
and power,we desire, on behalf of your
brethren and sisters of this Grange,
to say that death has not only entered
your family circle, but has also entered
our ranks, and taken from us one
young in years, and most highly es-
teemed by our members. You have
our deepest sympathy. Maggie was
with us at nearly all the meetings, and
on all occasions,when music was called
for, she was ready to join, and the
voice that once floated thrdugh our
hall in sweet melodies, long to be re-
membered, is now silent in death, and
when we speak of her, it is with the
solemnity of the word farewell, which
was uttered at the grave. Our earnest
desire 'and prayer is that Godmay
make the promises of his word your
chief comfort through the journey, of
life, and that you may experience the
joyfulness of a blessed reunion, where
farewell words are not spoken, and
years of sorrow are unknown.
JAS. SOUTHCOMBE, Committee.
JAMES SNELL,
Auburn.
NOTES.—Miss D.Wilson is at present
very ill,suffering from cancers in the
stomac; there are very slight hopes
of her recovery. Miss L. Tousley, of
Smith's Hill, is at present learning
dress making at Miss -E. Arthur's. Mr
Geo. Hamilton is at present suffering
from erysipelas in the face. ; The
band boys purpose getting suits; it is
whispered around .that they ntend -
going to Dungannon on the 24th ;of
May. Miss L. Blair and her brother,
of Goderich township, are at present
theuests of Mrs Blair, Mr A. dlark
and1V. leverly have started to. child
Mr Clar es new house on the setae
feundaf On as theold one. ,
Hol_mesvijle,
WOUND UP. --'Our assessor, Mr (>teo.
Lavis, has finished his rounds and re-
turned his books to the Clerk, George
did he work well and his books, &o.
a ere to him,
Do OMETHIIPG.--Perhaps it might
be as well to remind the school trustees
that arbor day comes early in May.
We are sure the teacher, Mr McRo-
berts, will do his part if those who
have the oversight would use their
power too.
IMPROVING --4Mr Wm, Murch has
the material on the place for building
some additions to his house. He in-
tends raising it and putting a stone
foundation under it and adding a story
to the top also. Mr Stephenson, of
Clinton, has the contract, and opera-
tions will be commenced this week.
CONTRACTS.—Our local contractor,
Mr H. Sweet, is always busy building
or !repairing bridges. His last con-
tract being Fred Tebbutt's bridge, on
the 14th con. As nothing but first-
class work and material will suit Harry
it is no wonder he has considerable of
it to do.
Slog. --Mr Wm. Ford, between con-
gestion of the lungs and heart failure,
was taken very sick on Sunday; he is
still very low. Though Mrs T.C. Pick-
ard was improving at time of writing
last week, she took a turn for the worse
Thursday night, and has not been so
well since, but her many friends hope
soon to see her around once more. Mr
Ramsey, who took sick while in church
Sunday morning, is in his accustomed
health again. ,
SMASHED.—On Sunday afternoon as
the "colored jockey," from town, was
driving to Goderich, his colt became
frightened and ditched him at bridge -
water. He hung on and was dragged
through the water for several rode,
but the horse got away, and before it
was caught, the rig was almost a total
wreck. The driver borrowed some
dry clothes and went back to Clinton,
postponing his drive to Goderich till
another day. •
NOTES.—Mr W. Miller, of the 9th
con., has engaged with B. Forster for
the summer.
Mr Will Griggthink-
ing
is th ek-
ing of going west some time soon.
Mr Kieffer, of Flesherton, spent Wed-
nesday night tit the parsonage; he is
writing at the young ministers exam-
ination in Clinton. Miss E. Holds-
worth has again resumed her work at
Plumsteel's, Clinton, having recovered
from her recent illness. Mrs C. Teb-
butt intends removing to Clinton in
about two weeks. The R. T. of T.
council has rented a fine organ from
G. F. Oakes; no doubt they will buy
the instrument before the year is out.
CHURCH.—Next Sunday the Rev.
Mr Willoughby, of Toronto, will preach
here both morning and evening; every-,
one was delighted who heard him sev-
eral weeks ago, and a large crowd is
expected. Quarterly meeting will be
held two weeks from next Sunday,
-May- h.--Mr-T. C. Pickard-•-oecupied-
theulpit here last Sundayevening.
Those who heard the pastor, Rev. W.
Ayers, preach Sunday morning were
delighted with the discourse; Mr Ayers,
contrary to the general rule, -does not
give all his best sermons at the begin-
ning of his term, but though he says
something good to -day, you may ex-
pect something better to -morrow; the
church has improved greatly under his
pastorate, and never was in such a
flourishing condition both numerically
and financially.
Morris
NOTES.—Mrs Chas. Sheriff, of Toron-
to, is visiting at Willous Farrow's this
week. Miss Nellie Rutledge and Miss
Aggie Agar left for Manitoba on Mon-
day of this week. John Bosman and
bride (nee Miss Laurie Sellars) left for
Rat Portage, last Monday; Mr Bosman
has been a fireman on the C. P. R. for
the past six years, and being home for
the Easter holidays, he concluded to
make things more lively by taking un-
to himself a wife; may success attend
them in their journey through life.
Quintin Anderson, of the 3rd line, and
Jas. Martin, of the 4th line, have both
lost their dogs by poison; the fiend who
is doing this mischief should take a
dose of his own medicine. Jas. Ire-
land has -lost a litter of ten,pigs and
five ewes with what is commonly
known as grubby head; Mr Irelands
loss will be close upon $100. While
Wm. Braywas returningfrom
Mrs
Bluevale, one vening last week, and
while in the swamp east of H. Bone's,
Thos. Garniss, who was riding horse-
back, collided with her rig, smashing
the front wheel and badly damaging
the front axle; this shows utter care-
lessnes on the part of Mr Garniss as
there was plenty of room for a man on
horse -back
to p
ees. Thos. Bone left
on Monday to learn the framing with
Thos. Newsome, of Brussels.s}The
rain and snow of the past week have
been very deterimental to spring
seeding, especially on low or heavy
ground.
Goderieh Township
SYMPATHY.—The following letter,
from the Holmesville Council of Royal
Templars, speaks for itself:—
To Mita TEBEIITT:—We, the officers and
members of Eolmesvillo Council of Royal
Templars, desire to express to you our heartfelt
sympathy in this time of your great affliction
and bereavement, in the loss of your eon George
who took such an active part in the interest of
our Temple and only last meeting was present
With ns, and ably assisted in furnishing music
for that occasion. We wish to say that we be-
lieve our brother is now Joining with the an-
gels and pur Saviour and. your Saviour in the
music of heaven. We are very sorry to lose
him from our Council Chamber. Our lose is
his everlasting gain. Your lose we know we
cannot express, Can you accept from us one
word of encouragement, as we say very shortly
we with you expect to overtake him and part
no more forever. -
Signed on behalf and by order of council.
W. MORoy4»EnTe, 8.0.
FRED C. t alien, R. 0.
Tuekersmith.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT. -- On Sunday
last as Miss•Johns, a lady who has been
in delieate health for some time, sat by
the stove she fainted and tell forward,
her head resting bit the top of the
stove. Her left ear was so badly burn-
ed that it Is feared she will lose it en-
tire1y.
"%TTiif
CRIC>ci'r.—We noticed some of the
cricketers around asking contributions
on Tuesday, and we learn that they
met with great success. 'Go right in
for it, boys;we would like to see a good
club here this season, as we are to have
no other sports excepting tennis.
NOTES. --We are more than_ pleased
to announce that our friend, Mr Wm,
Sims, is recovering slowly but surely
from his recent severe illness. Miss
Sophie Smends is slowly recovering.
Miss 1. McConnell was in Clinton on
Friday. J. Brownlee, formerly of this
place, but now residing in London was
here this week. J. Mason, of the Com-
mercial hotel, was the one license not
granted this term. Miss Milly Simp-
son was visiting friends in Clinton last
week. Mrs James Moon was in Lon-
don on Tuesday. Our merchants have
their awnings up this week. Miss Vic-
toria Brown, of Auburn, was the guest
of Mrs Geo. Dinstead. Mr Jas. Emigh
is away to Detroit for a short visit. A
select party was held at the residence
of J. S. McKinnon, on Monday night.
At the Gospel temperance meeting, on
Sunday evening, Rev Mr Higley gave
a fine address on the evils of intem-
perance; Mr A. McKenzie occupied the
chair. Messrs J. McQuarrie and C.
Sherbrook spent Sunday in Londes-
boro. C. J. Sherritt, of London, was
in town visiting his parents this week.
We learn that Miss Nimens has no
intention of leaving Blyth, as stated
last week; we regret the error, and
trust that she will do a good business
here this season. Mr Geo. Powell was
doing business in Dungannon on Mon-
day. Mr Scarlett had the misfortune
to lose $25 on Sunday; some light-fin-
gered gent being around, went through
his pockets. Mr R. E. Wilson, of To-
ronto, was here on Wednesday.
MYTH'S PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS MEN.
Essentially important to 'the com-
mercial aggregate and the growth of
the town, is the business of dealers in
general merchandise. Among the
houses thus engaged in Blyth, none
deserve more extended reference than
Anderson & Elder, whose business pre-
mises are centrally located, and admir-
ably fitted up with all conveniences
necessary tc the prosecution of the
business, while a full and complete line
of staple and fancy dry goods, clothing,
groceries, etc., and the thousand and
one other things, such as you would
expect to find in an establishment of
this nature, are to be found there. The
proprietors are well known business
men, who have resided here for years,
and have earned a reputation as men
of strict integrity, combined with busi-
ness sagacity and enterprise.
W. H. MCBRIDE.—A popular estab-
lishment dealing in confectionery,
fruits and cigars, is that conducted by
Mr W. H. McBride. This gentleman
began business about five years ago,
3i�d lxas met -with -great --success." Re
carries a neat and fresh supply of con-
fectionery, etc. In catering • to the
taste of the public he has been more
than ordinarily successful. Person-
ally, Mr McBride, the proprietor, is
one of those gentlemen whose affability
and genial manner makes every patron
his friend. He is an excellent business
man, devoted to the interests of the
village, and deserves the patronage of
the people. Next week we will men-
tion Herrington & McKellar and T.W.
Scott.
MILLINERY OPENINGS.
On Saturday evening the stores in
this town who carry millinery donned
their semi-annual gay attir, in celebra-
tion of the spring openings, which this
season have eclipsed all predecessors.
The stores were all crowded; Blyth's
beauties and their mothers were all
out, and their approving looks and
complimentary words spoke 'volumes
for the great success of the untiring
efforts of the various milliners in town.
MRS. GRAHAM'S DISPLAY.—Mrs Gra-
ham presented to her lady visitors a
very fine display of millinery, in every
way a credit to the town. A profusion
of flowers from London, Eng., lends
enchantment to the view of beautiful
hats and bonnets, bedecked in the lat-
est fashion. Visitors must at once
notice. that this year fashionable hats
are large and bonnets are small. The.
prevailing colors are fawn, green and
heliotrope. That "picture hat" is cer-
tainly a picture. Miss Habkirk is the
popular milliner here, and is ably as-
sisted by Mrs Graham.
: WILL PURCHASE .
As Nobby
And New
A HAT
Asa Boy
Would wish
To put on
IT IS A NICE SOFT CRUSH, IN
BLUE, BROWN & BLACK,
AND A GOOD SELLER.
or 'SEE IT
JACKSON BROS,,
Clothiers, Furnishers & Furrie
Stan i ey
ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday even-
ing of last week, an interesting and
successful open meeting was held i
the school -house by the Literary an
Debating Society of School-secticn.Alo.
1, Stanley. The entertainment con-
sisted of a debate, an address recita-
tion, vocal and instill mental. music, etc
The address was given by D. McTavir
Jr. on "Single Tax." The : spea
gave a very clear and pointed
--slrowiug thechief-feater-resof-thesy
and giving some of the great b
to society and mankind that w
arise from its adoption. • The deb
was conducted by four young m'
the society, on the subject, "Resol
that woman should have the suffrage:"
The affirmative was ably conducted by
Mr Alex. McLeod and Mr Wm. Scott,
and the negative by Me D. F. Mc-
Gregor and Mr Frank Hutchart. The
speakers spoke well and to the poin
showing that during the winter they•
had made good progress in the arty•;
They were listened t with attentio
and frequently applauded by the au)-
ence. The decision was gi 'en In fa
of the affirmative. The chair
the evening was Mr Alex. Innei
very ably and pleasantly dischar
duty. A somewhat lengthy
was carried out, of which the
are selected. Readings by F.
and A. McEwen; a dialogu
Baird and U. Ross and one by
and P. Campbell. The mou
selections by W. McTayis - -, . it
W. Baird and R. Baird ere? well reg
ceived; Jno. Scot ; " accompanied the;;
mouth organ wl h the Autoharp.,.?
Casabia.ica was ecited b W. Baird
followed with variations by P. Baird, 0'
Ross, B. Waldron and John Innes
`•Lochiel's Warning" waslwell rendere
by A. McLeod and D. F. McGregor.
The violin solos byA.innes were loudl'
encored. Short cQmplimen'tary"
dresses were given by G. Baird, T.,
Fraser, D. Ross and A. Walker. 'A ;`
very pleasant and agreeable evening's:i
entertainment was brought to a closer?;
by singing God save the Queen.
MCKINNON & CO's OPENING.—A visit
by your correspondent to McKinnon &
Co's millinery opening was very inte-
resting, because of the courtesy of Miss
Smith, milliner,and Mrs Nation,
to
whom the superiority
of the very fine
display given here is largely due. The
prominent colors tire the purples, from
the lightest lavendar to the deepest
royal, -and the magentas of all shades.
Small plateaus of fancy braids and leg -
horns are revived. The prominent
shapes are Nightingale, Rosalind, Ce-
leste, Mandolin, etc. The store is
packed with the latest lines of dry
goods, having one of the fullest assort-
ments in town.
ANDERSON & ELDER'S Snow.—The
fine opening at Anderson & Elder's
was highly pleasing to those who visit-
ed this emporium to see the display of
hats and bonnets to be worn this sea-
son. Miss Crocker, milliner,was never
failing in her attention and courtesy to
her many lady visitors. The proprietors
recently improved their show room by
a handsome British plate mirror,which
lends beauty to the whole store. One
of the favorite bonnets nets nae
a delicate
v '
shade of Nile green crepe, with a jew-
elled crown and velvet rim, trimmed
With shot ribbon bows and Nile green
tiesdoltimbiaseemsand
tovery popular.
Children's hats were attractive, and
several "wee dots" ent home happy
with a "love of a hat." -
Cents Cash will pay for the
65 NEW' ERA, for new subsorib-
• ars till the o
e end .f the year.
Varna
NOTES.—John Hall drove, Joe Gales
from here to Bayfield, a distance of
in twentyseven minutes;
six ilea ae a
John says he's a dandy. Mr G. Foster -- i
of Seaforth, is spending a few days/
with his parents. D. McNaughton
goes to Brucefleld quite often; must be
some attraction there, Dave. We no-
tice (Hess) takes his walk to the south
end of the village quite often. Ed. •!'
Wanless and sister were in Seafortl(
on Tuesday. J. McEwen says he nev
er was so long away from home in l s
life. We notice Jim going to Gose
rich township of late.
Exeter
UNPROVIDED FOR.— In the tical
House on Monday forenoon the priv
bilis committee met and passed five
bills. The only western measure' in-
dorsed was that granting Exeter will
age power to borrow $10,000 to extin-
guish the bonus voted in 1873 for et e
London, Huron and Bruce Rail•w .
This is renderednecessary-
r ere •b
y the fa i
ure of the village to provide a sinking'
fund to wipe out its bonds. An amend&
ment was made to the bill providizig
that the debt be paidgoff on the tenni -
able annuity plan within the next
years.
SCOTS. --The Grand /The sons of
Scotland is in sesaie at Guelph, and
the followingparties are there their
Huron: --J. More isoi, ,
h Lueknota; Iv;
Taylor, Win lmm; S. Malcotnsoil
Goderichl W, Ballantyne, Setforth; T
C.Rruce, Ciinto',►i.. •