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Clinton New Era, 1893-11-17, Page 1• 11U N'EW ER4 otres more hume news eireri wee)p :than any ntlier paper at zts Oleep and lispleudio value 4t $1 a earin advance. RovsEnx gopms, Editor and ProprietOP 0$17,1%., NOVEIVII3ER 17, 1893. $1- a year in adVainne, 431•50 when 119t.." -P4 r $3 Pants ur Weekly Budget 11; Arei, the Pants you 'want if you. want sos . railt% • Made to your order from good, honest, serviceable Canadian Tweed, Good patterns, dark colors, just right for fall and winter wear. GLOVES FOR GENTLEMEN EID ELK TAN NAPA BUCK ANTELOPE DOG SHIN All Shades Unlined Fleecy Lined Chamois Lined., All new this season, a more 'complete assortment you'll not find in the trade. For a neat flJting, comfortable, :good wearing glove, you'll find it hard to get anything to equal "Perrin's Elk Tan." Cash and One Price Ti btato John Hotel CLINTON Bayfield. NOTES.—Miss Nora Ferguson is home from Goderich. Miss Annie Erwin, who has been away for some time, has returned home. MrwIliggart was vis- iting friends in Seaforth last week. Mr C. Dresser, who has been up the lakes fishing, returned home again. Mr John Esson has returned from Nairn, wherelte had been visiting his daughter, Mrs Elliott. . Dr. Wright, of Tottingham, has sold his house on Clan Greggor Square, to Mr Geo. Erwin for $700. There vre two captains in charge of the Salvation Army here at present, captains Story and Ogilive. Mrs Col - ins, of British Columbia, has been vis- iting her father, Mr Logan, during the last few weeks. Be sure and remem- ber the Methodist tea meeting on Wed. nesday evening, Nov. 22nd, in the town all; an excellent program has been jrovided. Rev. Stuart Achison, of Toronto, will preach in St. Andrew's church on Sunday, the 19th, morning and evening, and in Bethany Rresby- man church. Goderich township, in t afternoon. The call extended by the • ?resbyterians of this place has been sustained by the Presbytery, and Weliope, ere long, to have regular re- ligious exercises. We are pleased to notice that the mill -darn has been re- paired, and the mill has again started grinding, chopping and sawing. The fishermen are expected ' home very soon, and a little bird tells us there's a wedding on the tapis. Belgrave. NOTES.—Mr J. H. Stevens, late of Londesboro, has rented the shop of Mr R. Sterling, and is open for orders in woodwork. CHURCIL—Special services were held in the Methodist church here last week and .are being held this week; Miss Williams, the evangelist of Tottenham, is. laboringwith the pastor; service every evening (except Saturday) be- ginning at 6.30; afternoon service Tues- day and Thursday at 2.30; Miss Wil- liams will pr each in Belgrave on Sab- bath next, the 19th inst., at 10.30 and 6.30. and in the afternoon at Sunshine at 2.30. Rev. J.W. Pring, of Bluevale, will preach in the Methodist Brick church, 10th con., East Wawanosh, next Sunday morning. Rev. J. H. Dyke will preach in Goderich on Sab- ,,bath next. AN ART WITH US IS FINE . . Sealett e Mantle Making This store has got the lead in this line, and if Nice Goods, First-class Work- manship and SuperiorFits along with the closest living price, will hold it; then we are bound to win Gilroy&Wisezan1. ULXTON OF INTERESTING NEWS From WI parts of the ounty—b$ wide-awake and lively Correspondents East Wawanosh GOT POSsESsrox.--,,Mrs Love, of the 5th e011., East . Wawanosh, who last spring Sold her farm to Mr Wm:T. Noble, of Hullett, but retained posses- sion of it, has moved to Blyth, and giv- en Mr Noble full possession and con- trol of theylace- • NOTES-3:hreshing is now completed. The collector has been his rounds; taxes are a little higher this year. The Pres- byterians of Belgrave„ had a bee un- covering sand at Walter Scott's, on Saturday last. Mrs Fetch, of Toronto, has been visiting at Mrs Harrison's the last 'week. Mr H. Harrison has en- gaged A. Bennett and J. K. Edwards for the Winter, to work at lumbering. We hear that John Coultes had some sheep died recently; they couldn't stand fifth of November music. The bridge opposite lot 87, on the 6th con., has been rebuilt and is now quite secure. James Rath has sold his interest in lot 89. 7th con., to his brother, William. The temperance people are booming prohibition just now for all they are worth; the liquor men appear to be resting on their .oars and letting things drift; the plebiscite will likely carry in this township. Mr Thos. Raney has rented his house and garden to Mr G. , Stewart, and has went to London to live, Mrs McIlvein has leased her farm to a man from Goderich town- ship for a term of years; she has pur- chased a house in Blyth, and intends residing there in the future. Mr A. Dingwall, who has been working with his uncle at Kintall during the past summer, has returned home, Mr R. Marshall is making preparations for repairing his barn next summer; Messrs Theull & Brown have received the con- tract for the stonework and D. Patter- son the framework; they are all excel- lent workmen, which will insure Mr Marshall a first-class job. Mrs J. Fras- er is visiting.her, sister, Mrs G. L. Ship- ley, in Middlesex.' Mrs R. Marshall spent a month visiting her old home and, friends in Ahnonte, returned home last week more delighted than ever at the change they made when they came to reside in this section. Mr Jas. A. McGowan and cousin, J. McLaren, left for a visit to Halton and Toronto. Leeburn DEATn.—There died on Wednesday of last week Mrs Inard, wife of Mr R. Inard, of Dunlop. Mrs Inard leaves a family of seven children, the oldest being about seventeen years. She had being ailing for a long, long time, but was only in bed for about three weeks. Movirro.—Mr and Mrs Jas. Stracham are going to move to town this week; we are sorry to lose the old people who have lived among us so manyyrrs. i Mr Linfield is about to moveint the new farm which he has rented from Mr McCracken, and Jas. /Taylor is about to move into .the hothle in which Mr Linfield has been living ACCIDENT.—Miss Rachel Cook 'rook sick as she was coming lhorne from school on Friday evening. It seems she was walking backwards and fell over the end of abridge and hurt her back. She went into a faint or state of unconsciousness, from which she did not recover till next morning. She is now somewhat better but has not been able since to attend school. PLOWING BEE.—Mr George Fulford who has rented Mr William Strach- an's farm, had a ploughing bee on Wednesday of last week. There were about sixteen teams there and they had too much beer, which made the boys funny and they began racing going from Straehan's to George's father's Elate for supper. One of them turned is waggon bow, plow and man all over in Mr Fulford's yard. I. 0. G. T.—The Officers of Leeburne Lodge, No. 213, were installed on Fri- day night: C.T., Wm. Gorden; Treas., Hiller y Horton; Sec., John Lawson; F S., John Linfield; A. S., Bella Cook: Editor, John Horton; Organist, Edi' Horton; W.M., Archie Horton; V. T. Bella McFarlane; D. M., Lillie Gled- don; LG., Elzia Linfield; 0.0. John Clutton; Chap.,Rachel Gordon. NOTES.—Mr .Harrison, of Goderich township, visited his father-in-law, Mr David Stirling, this week. The Rev. Mr McKay, pastor of Leeburn church, addressed the gospel temperanee meet- ing on Sturdily; Mr Armstrong is ex- pected to address the meeting on the coming Sunday afternoon. .A. meeting to organize for the coming plebiscite vote was held in No. 5 school house on Wednesday night. Quite a number from Leeburn attended the temperance meeting at Smith's Hill on Thursday of last week. Mr John Linklater, for- merly of Leeburn, but now of Strat- ford, is visiting friends here; John •is now in the dairy business and likes it very well. Horace Horton and Her- bert Taylor have the contract of (int, ting the kindling for S. S. No. 9, Dun- lop, for the sum of 25c. Mr Mark Hor- ton had a small bee, on Saturday, to cut wood, after the bee the boys were served with a good supply of taffy. Mr Jas. Linklater has purchased the fifty acre farm formerly belonging to Mr John Linklater, of Stratford, for the sum of 52700. Br ueetield. NOTES.—John Capron, who has been home for about One month, owing to the illness of his mother, Mrs D. Cameron, left for his home in Rath well, Man., on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jas. Scott, Chesley, are renewing old tie- raintances in the village. Wm. nisei', of Ontario, Cal., returned home on Tuesday evening; he speaks well of that state. Mrs D. McEvvan ret ur ned home from Missouri, Monday, where she has been visiting her sister. The revival services in the Methodist • Church, conducted by Rev. J. White and daughter, are being well attended eVerV evening. 'Miss B. McDonald; of Clinton, is visiting home at prossnit Mr Ai BattIe. Lonclbn, Spent a few days bete WS Week, ktte.st'of W.Scott, • Stanley NOTES. --Mrs Duncan McEwen and her daughter, Maggie Isabella, return- ed home on Monday, from their trip to Missouri and the World's Fair at Chi- cago. Mr 'Wylie and wife, of Turn - berry, are visiting friend and ac- Inaintances here for d few days. Mr Wm. Mustard, of the London road, near Brucefield, is in a very weak con- dition of body at present. MUNICIPAL.—The removal of Mr Jn. Torrance into Hay township will create a vacancy in the reeveship, and it is said that either Mr Clark or Mr Erratt will be candidates for this position. Rumor connects the name of Mr Robt. Mcliveen, one of the ,councillors, anda good man, as a possible candidate for the deputy-reeveship. It is also said that Mr Thos. Fraser will be brought out for this position; he is one of the best informed men in the township of Stanley, and his lack of municipal ex- perience should be no barrier to him, for his quick perception and grasp of all public matters would make him an invaluable member of the council,. Summerhill SABBATH SCHOOL. — Our Sabbath School is to be closed next Sabbath for the winter. At Christmas the teach- ers and scholars intend having a grand entertainment and Christmas tree. NOTES.—Messrs H. and G. Sturdy, of Auburn, spent Sunday with their uncle, Mr W. McBrien, who still con- tinues very poorly. The Women's Auxiliary mat on Wednesday of last week. Mrs H. Heslop, (nee Miss Annie McBrien) of Stratford, spent part of last week at her old home. The Good Templars treated themselves to an oyster supper last week, and had an excellent time; a debate is on hand for the meeting this week. on the subject "Resolved that the world is growing better." antended for last week.) NoTEs.—The young folk had a party at Mr J. Kyle's on Friday night last. Mr Jos. Connell and wife, of Portland; Oregon, have been tiy guests of Mr John Wright and far4ly duriog the past few days; theyleave this week for their western home. The members of L.O.L. No. 908, marched to the church on Sunday last, in commemoration of gunpowder plot, and Rev Mr Diehl preached a suitable sermon for the oc- casion. Hullett FARM CHANGE.—Mc Matthias Glew has recently bought 50 acres, on the 3rd of Hullett, from Mr Wm. Miller, for the sum of 01650. The property ad- joins his own farm and has no bbild- ings on it. Goon WORK.—Messrs Daniel Mc- Neill and John Biggins, of the 3rd con., of Hullett, the other day sawed fifteen and one-half cords of short wood in nine hours. This was done in one day —not in short spells, and is considered a large quantity to cut in the time. FARM Sozn.—Mr Richard Govier has sold his 47 acres in the Maitland block, to Mr Samuel Cox,for the sum of $1060. There are no' buildings whatever pn the place and the bush is also removed. Mr Govier moved this week to the farm he lately bought on the 2nd of Hullett. NOTES.—Mrs G. Hesk is suffering from an attack of whopping cough. It is said that Mr M.Little, of the 13th, was married to lady near Seaforth, on Wednesday. Mr G. Hamilton, 10th con., is preparing to enlarge one of his barns, and will make an addition to it. Mr W. Stewart, of the 8th, is also ar- ranging to enlarge his barn. It is said that Mr W. Fear, of the gravel road, will next year build a new house. MUNICIPAL.—There is a little talk about municipal affairs in this town- ship, and it is not likely there will be even a contest. The members of the council appear to have given pretty general satisfaction—they have all, from the reeve down, endeavored to do their utmost for the interests of the township, and your correspondent has heard many words of commendation. We understand that both Messrs Scott and A. McDonald will again stand for their respective positions, and the same may be said of the councillors, so that there is not likely to be any change. Hay COUNCIL.—Council met pursuant to ad- journment, in the town hall, on Saturday. Nov. 4. All the members present; it was decided to instruct the reeve to fill an ap- peal against award No. 11893. A number of accounts were paid, and council adojurn- ed to meet on Dec. 15th, at 10 a. m. The accounts will appear in the financial state. ment on Deo. 15th.—SATif J. LATTA, Clerk. Goderich Township NOTES.—Mr G. Hanley (son of the late John Hanley) and wife are visitr ing friends in this vicinity; Mr Hanley left here twenty years ago, and is now a prosperous resident, of Oregon. The wife of Mr Harry Perdue died this week of asthma. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is a report of the standing of pupils in -S. S. No. 10: -5th class—Mabel" Cluff, ThosA Perdue, John Middleton, Robt. Cole. Sr. 3rd—Clara Perdue, Ernest Middle- ton, Eliza Switzer, Eva Johnston, .A1- bert Thompson, Laura Perdue, "Walter Rathwell. Jr. 3rd—Charlotte Carter, Bertha Rathwell, Eva Burnett, Emma Burnett, Sr. 2nd Susie Rathwell, Morris .Switzer, Flos Cole. Jr. 2nd— Millie Middletor, Millie Perdue, Mem- St. Helens NoTus,—We are pleased to know that Air R, K. Miller, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able tn be around again. The members of the English church. have purchased a new organ, and it was used in the service, for the first time, on Sabbath la Mrs Salkeld, of Goderich, is the gne of her daughter. ENTErtmoirNmErrr.—The Literary S ciety in connection with the Mecha ics' Institute intend holding their fir entertainment of the season on the Friday evening, when Mr Sheriff is to give an exhibition with his magic lan- tern; the views will be chiefly of the Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, and no doubt will be well worth seeing, We understand that Mr Sheriff intends giving exhibitions throughout the county, during the coming winter. Tnnvr.—Mr Robert Woods had his horse and buggy taken from au hotel shed, in Lucknow,' on Saturdayevening last. No trace of it could be found un- til Sunday night, when it was brought into Lucknow about 10 o'clock, by one McDonald, who found it on the gravel road, near the railway track, a few miles north of Lucknow. A new suit. of clothes, belonging to Mr Woods' hired man, which were in the buggy, have disappeared. TEMPERANOE.—A public temperance meeting was held in the Presbyterian church, on Thursday evening of last week. There was a large turnout. The speaker a of the evening were Rev Mr Anderson, Mr W. Wellwood, Mr Boyd, and Mr J. Gordon. Other speak- ers, from Wingham and Lucknow, were expected, but did not put in an appear- ance. A large choir furnished appro- priate music for the occasion. MISSIONARY MEEnNe.—The annual thank -offering meeting of the Wo- men's Foreign Missionary Society, which was held in the Presbyterian church, on Wednesday of last week, was, largely. attended. A varied pro- gram was given, of which the most in- teresting was an address given by Miss McWilliams, of Guelph, a missionary lately returned from India, Miss Mc- Williams is an earnest speaker, and is thoroughly consecrated to the work, and though her health may not permit her to return to India, we feel assured that she will do good work in the home field. The thank offering amounted to 546.11. OBITIIARY.—It is with deep regi et we have to announce the death of Mr Wm. Miller,. one of St. Helens' most respected citizens. The sad event took place on the morning of Teeslay, 7th inst. at the residence of his son, Mr R. K. He had not taken to his bed one day previous, but it might be said he had never recovered from the shock calmed by the sudden death of his wife, about five years ago, in Toronto. Ile has never been the same since that sad bereavement. • Mr Miller was a native of Lanarkshire, • Scotland, near the banks of the river Clyde. The deceased had been an elder in the Presbyterian Church for about thirty years, and had often been the representative to the higher conrts of the church. He had lived for a length of time in York- ville. north of Toronto, and in Gode- rich, before cominghere. He had nine children, six sons and three daughters; all survive him except one son, who died in Australia in the month of June last. Messrs J. R. Miller, late P.S. In- spector, Goderich, now a barrister in Toronto, and W. R. Miller, late Prin- cipal of the Goderich public school, and now living in Winnipeg, are two sons of the deceased. The names of the others are Richard, Robert and Thom- as; all three are merchants. The de- ceased was, in politics, a Reformer. His remains were followed to Lucknow, on Wednesday morning, by a large number of friends, to go by'the G.T.R. to Toronto, and then on Friday to Mount Pleasant cemetery. dental Academy of Toronto, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning; in the afternoon he gave his celebrated lecture. "Con- vent, influences on the Protestant girls in the Dominion;" Rev. Mr Demill also preached to a large congregation in the Methodist church ia the even' set; Anniversary services of the Methodist church will be held on Sunday, Nov. 0. 19th, when Rev. J. H. FIolmes, of n. Clinton, will preach, and on the even- st ingof the 23rd inst., (Thanksgiving) addresses will be delivered by Revs. W. H. Moss, of Nile; Rev. W. Baugh, Auburn; and H. J. Fair, of Londes- boro, and resident clergy. The collec- tions in aid of church debt. NOTES.—Mr John Drummond, _jr., is visitirtglrelatives in Chatham. Mr F. Buggin( dentist, of Wingharn, was visiting his parents here this week. Mr Geo. Powell has purchased the property recently occupied by John Bell, on Dinsley St., and intends erect- ing a brick residence thereon next 1 spring. Mr J. Martin, of Toronto, was doing business here on Tuesday. Miss Bertha Drummond and Miss E.Taman, who left for Detroit last week, have already received good positions; uncle Sam's arms are always open to receive the flowers of our country. Mr Wm. Bell ' is making preparations for the erection of a large livery stable. ,,Mr Jas. McGill returned from Manitoba last week; he says that times there are very bad, and that no sooner than graid is ready for market than ;Me Bailiff steps in and relieves the poor farmer of all he has. The past week has brought that long looked for smile upon the merchants' faces. It is rum- ored that T. W. Scott intends running for reeve at the coming municipal elec- tion, also that Dr. Ferguson and J. S. McKinnon will be in the field for coun- cillors. Mr Wm. McElroy was visiting friends in Brussels this week. John Ballentyne, who has been io Detroit for some time, returned home last week. George Haggitt has removed to the Rogerson Terrace. We are pleased to learn that Mr P. Kelly is re covering from his recent illness. Mr W. Campbell is having his office front- ed with beck. Mr House, represent- ing Stone & Wellington, who has been doing business here for the past couple of months, left for home on Wednes- day. Mr Wetlaufer, butcher, is to oc- cupy Mr Howard's south end store. Mr Will Scott, who has been assisting his brother here, intends leaving town next week. Mr E. D. Chamberlain starts again at the baking business this week; many say that there is not, room here for two bakers, bat remem- ber that opposition is the life of trade. Mr H. Philips has purchased three lots of the Blyth Estate, and intends build- ing in the spring. The Conservatives held their annual meeting in the Or- ange hall, on Monday evening, when the following were selected as dele- gates to the convention at Brussels:— Joseph Carter, John Sherritt, A. W. Scott ard John Wilford. Holmesville. Hensall TEMPLARS TEA MEETING.— A tea - meeting under the auspices of Hensall Royal Templars, was held in what is known as the old printing office, on Thursday evening last, after which a grand musical and literary entertain- ment was held in McEwen's hall. The Rev. Mr Walker occupied the chair; rousing temperance addresses were given by the Rev's Henderson. Swann, and Treleaven. The remainder of the program, consisted of duets, quartettes, dialogues, etc. Nomus. —Mr Geo. Mitchell, of near Chiselhurst, has removed to this vil- lage, heing obliged to retire from farm- ing owing to ill. health. Carmel Pres- byterian church intend holding their anneal Christmas tree entertainment on the evening of December 22. Mr Wm. Mitchell, teacher near Drysdale, has been wider the parental roof the past week, being unable to attend to his school du t ie.:, owing to illness. Miss Golly, of Clinton, has been visiting in Hensall the past week. At an auction sale recently held not many miles from Hensall, two horses brought the mun- ificent sum of 40 cents, one bringing 15 cents and the other 25 cents. Mis- sionary services will he held in the Methodist church of this place on Sab- bath next; the Rev. Mr Walker of the Kippen Circuit will preach in the morning, and the Rev. Thos. Hilyar, of Waterloo, in the evening. BLYTII SALE.—The auction sale of live stock at the Central hotel, on Saturday, was largely attended. Many were disap- pointed at the scare -crows that were dished up for sale, and if London town- shipcant do any better than that they had better keep them at home, for our farmers have their eyes wide open. TEMPERANCE Wonic.—The musical and literary entertainment, by the members of Blyth Juevenile Templars No. 57, op Friday evening, was de- cided success. The hit of the evening s Mat Floody's reference to Jim 4Ye- a,rrie, Jim Sirns and Whiskers Joni, ns. We are very much pleased to e the youngsters encouraged in their go( work. Bro. Prank Metcalf, that rling temperance worker, occhpied 'char. • Cintmeitt Vonk.--The A. B. ins 7, principal of the .De item. wn Qn nue Perdue. Pt. II—Mabel Rathwell, ki Edith Green, Annie Bothwell, Ecrea se Green, Lizzie Burnett. Wilfredrotiip- go sob, Maud Rathwell, Hemel ITO nabri, , ste Kande Cole. Sr. Ist—Ida erdue, th Maitland johnsoni • Fred Middleton, Steep. De Fax CONCERT.—The Royal • Temp- lars intend giving an open council next Monday night, commencing at 7.30; all are welcome, so everybody come. NOTES.—Mt s M. Mugford is visiting friends in Colborne. Miss Hamilton, of Clinton, spent Sunday with her friend, Miss Holdsworth. Miss Cox and sister, of the 6th con., Goderich township, are visiting at their uncle's, R. Acheson. Mr R. Mc1VIordie, of Clin- ton Collegiate, spent Sunday with Mr Elford, We are glad to hear that Mr Wm. Ford is improving, and is consid- erably better than last week. - Comm. SELWOOD.—At the Foresters court last week the annual election of officers took place, and they ,began their new year with the following ef- ficient staff:—C.R., Wm. Stanley; Vice C.R., Chas Williams; F.S., John Tre- wartha; R.S., Ed. Lavis; Treas., S. Sturdy; Chap., Geo. Lavis; Sr. Wood- ward, D. W. Burns; Jr. Woodward, W. H. Lobb; Sr. Beadle, S. Lowery; Jr. Beadle, W. Jervis. BIBLE SOCIETY.—On Thursday even- ing the Rev. Jos. Philp, of London, gave a very interesting and eloquent lecture on behalf of the Bible Society. His lecture was chiefly on Palestine and the Holy Land; he touched upon various places and things of interest, and described the life of the Jew, Mos- lem and Christian as found there. Mi Philip has travelled in the east, and what he gave was as he saw himself. He spoke for one hour and a half, and so interesting was he that we could have listened much longer. Rev. L. W. Diehl made a few remarks about the work, and also made the statement that the person who lectured in the interests of this society a year ago, had that very day gone ti) his reward. .All who knew Mr Simpson respected and loved him. ORGA NIZED. - The result of the plebi- scite organization meeting, last Friday was:—Township officers—Pres., Rev E. A. Fear; Sec. Treas., Fred C. Elford. Polling sub -division No. 1—Pres., Wni. McMath; Vice Pres., D. Swaffleld; Sec. Treas., Robt. Davidson. S. D. No. 2— Pres., John Holmes; Vice Pres., John Marquis; Sec. Treas., Edw. Acheson S. D. No. 5—Pres., E. A. Fear; Vice Pres., C. Nesbitt; Sec. Treas.) H. Elford. Each president of the sub -divisions will call a meeting at once, and arrange for a thorough canvas of their ward. Public meetings will be held all over the township. The meeting in the evening was fairly Well attended. Ar- rangements had been made for about five speakers, but, owing to sickness and other reasons, four sent word of their inability to attend. However, DA McGillicuddy, of the Goderich nal, Was present, and gave a rousing address an the work, after which Mr Colwell,,of Varna, gave a short speech, and Mr Fear, before closing, gave a full explanation of what was meant by the plebiscite, along with other re- marks on the work. Th an ksgiving Day As Thursday mkt will be t13anks- giving.day, correspondents Will greatly oblige Ile by, sending in their notes one day ofirliett than usual in order that we May go to press a day of ottir. .` • Saleof Bell's Stock Toronto' Among our purchases isz the above stock was 50 doz. Fine Neckwear Imported to retail in To- rontb"nt $1 a piece. aa long as they last our prittit'' wili be 50c, or Three for $1.25 A second line of NEoRwEAR comorises 20 doz. usually sold at 25c and 35c. As long as they last our price will be 10o Black Cashmere Hose, Three Pairs for $1 TMs is the cheapest line ever offered and good buyers should see it. JACKSON BRO8, Clothiers, Furnishers etc. Londesboro. P. P. A's.—A meeting was held here on Saturday evening, in the Fees - Mr Adams, who is himself somewhat and intended going to Blyth on Satur- church and teacher in the Sabbath Indus- try; let us have that, and then we will Adams, wife of Mr J. C. Adams, ofithis been feeling ill for a couple of days, day, but took a chill. She was the eldest daughter of Mr John Brunsdon, ,,,•,.. ,,.. a faithful member of the Methodist • . ' ,,' School, and was held in very high es- teem. She leaves a couple of chi dril. DEATH.—We are very sorry to an - disabled, has the deep sympathy of all • ,;.tt in his • . CHURCH.—At the Quarterly Services ' ,.;•'''{'' on Sunday morning, there was an un- ‘, . ,et• ' '.::,• usual large attendance. Mr Fair gave ei f an exceptional good sermon, taking for his text Mat. xxvi, 21, "Verily I unto you, one of you shall betray me;" the spirit of God prevailed throughout the meeting, and much interest was manifested in the services. Al. the meeting of the Quarterly Board on, Monday, everything worked in har- mony, and the finances were up in good shape, showing the new system of giving to be quite satisfactory; the board was well represented by each ap- poi n toren t. TEmpERANcE.—On Saturday after- noon last, a meeting was held in the temperance hall, in accorance with a resolution passed at the convention '• held at Auburn, for the purpose of forming a Local Organization to look after the interest of the Plebiscite ' Vote. •The meeting was called to order by Mr J. Wilson, of Auburn, convener for the township. After dis- cussing various matters, an Executive was appointed consisting of President, • Secretary and Treasurer; Mr M Braith- waite was elected President, Mr Wzr,_. Stickel, Secretary, and Mr Bond Lawrason as Treasurer. Committees were appointed for each department, and Scrutineers were also suggested to make their application to the Muni- cipa? clerk. In the evening a large at- tendance of those interested in the cause of Temperance, gathered to hear the forcible address given by Mr Houston, of Clinton, and also those of Rev. Mt Fair and Rev. Mr Hamilton. The meeting closed with the national anthem. Nolte& — John Tamblyn, jr., has gone to Manitoba to look after the interest of some property there. Mr Henry Lear has been seriously ill for some time: we hope to hear of his re- covery soon. On Thanksgiving Day, , •., services Will be held in the Presbyter- • ' -",-1 ian Church, when several addresses will be given. Mr Amos Watson has again resumed his position as a full fledged miller. Moses runs the hay press again. Ouimette & Woodman shipped a large quantity of hay from the station this week, to various points, .A number of farmers with their teams turned out on Tuesday to gravel the church yard and shed. Mr A. Wilkin was in Hensall last Friday. ' The in. stallation, of officers of O. O. F. took place last Friday; and the able Staff installed look for active 'work and an increase in membership. A. Sabbath School sermon will he preached in the Methodist church on Sabbath, by Rev. • ' Mr Fair, when speciaii, collection will be taken for the Sabbath Schcoi. Rev, "4 Mr 'Hamilton spent Tuesday in Bruce. ileld The Laing Bros., ot Acton, give a phonographic concert in•the Method. • Jet church, on the evening of oV". 28, Wad it Wingliain, On buOlnesS eh ry (Thanksgiving evening), ich no , • doubt will be e. treat, '3.4, OodMatt ' *nada