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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1893-06-14, Page 1*1411-4,140 pee Mumma *40 in Advance* 0,1411441`1404 ori 4.01•TIVIMHIJATZ844, lX NQZ421 •f# I!, l,ge''ODD, .Er'#sot' Purl;+Qlaf11e1 iOL, . XV g CLINT ON COUNTY, o,I N ES1M , ATNE 14► 1803 WiQL.1:'1` NO, 761 P. s1 ;s :: SOLD FOR :-: 75c., $1, $1.25 $1.50. lc,lioll Pan • REFS and BOY'S OUTFITTERS. ,APPTA GQ4tEs SuwrEn.—Lael, week T. darling shipped a car of apple cares to Pena Jan, New York. Mona GATTLa.—Laet and title week Masers. Watson and Fitzsimons Ai pp• ed several cars of cattle to eaatern markets. TAKE a look at the address label on your Dopy of THE NEws-REOORP this week and if you are in arrears square up. It takes money every week to run a newspaper. THE FARGo FIRE.—Last%Vedneeday the city of Fargo, Dak., was swept by fise. The Tose will be over two million dollars. •Miss Jardiue, sister of Mrs. Arthur Twitchell, Maple street, Clin- ton, lives and owns property in Fargo, Da. A letter from the lady states the property she owns was saved, although the building in which she resided was laid in ashes.. )own TOPICS, POOP MECRANtcs,—It requires a good mechanic to repair a printing press. Recently Mr, ()liver Johnston put a piece of broken cast iron together in a .very workmanlike manner, In fact the piece is now better than if it were new. Mr. Geo. Trowbill also performed a very intricate piece of work the other day in the way of repairs.3oth jobs were performed to our entire eatisfaction. Meabanies who are oom- petent to perform such work eau do all claesea of repairs. Messrs. John• stof and Trowhill can save for a trifle hundreds of dollars to many people. NEW SIGNS.—Advertising is the life of trade and Clinton business men, generally speaking, are alive to their interests. The woolen mill store has a couple of new signs. Harland Bros. have just secured a Targe one for their Albert street north store. J. E. Blackall, V. S., Isaac street, has put up an attractive V. shaped sign. J. B. Rumball, the jeweller, is also putt ing up oue. The general signs of the times seem to be business activity. LIGHT HORSE SHOES.—Aluminum is being turned to many geed uses, among them the manufacture of horse shoes. Oliver Johnston, the famous horse ehoer, showed THE NEWS RE- CORD the other day a shoe made from aluminum. It weighed exactly 3i - ounces and was made for Mr. I. Rat- tenbury. Shoes made from this mater- ial come pretty oxpeusive, but people who want light horse shoes and are willing to pay for them will not have much difficulty in procuring "them. EVERY MAN HIS OWN GOLD CURER. —Mrs. Wm. Carter assures the Toren. to Telegram that the following is a sure cure for drunkenness:—Electro fied gold 15 grains,muriate of ammonia 7 grains, comp." fluid ex. of cinchona 4 grains, fluid ex. of cocoa 1 ounces, nitrate of strychnia 1 grain, glycerine 1} ounces, distilled water 1 - ounces. Take a teaspoonful every two hours while awake for two or three weeks. after the second or third day there will be no desire for drink. Medicine to effect a euro will not coat more than $3.60. I think every paper should help the poor by publishing'this pre- scription. Town Topics. RAGS SHIPPED.—S. Wilson, of Huron St., shipped a car -load of rags to Toronto on Friday. THE NEWS -RECORD is on file in the Canadian Pavillion, at the World's Fair, at Chicago, so that Huronitee and the numerous readers of THE News - RECORD will know where to find a record of home events when absent at the fair. A FLYING VISIT --Mr. T. Murdock, the popular livery andhorsemanof Hen - salt, in company with Mr.D. McKenzie, steamed into Clinton behind a reliable piece of horseilesh last Saturday morn- ing. The gentlemen were on their way to Brantford and succeeded in catching the early train . DISAPPOINTED —A young dude and ladies man, of Seaforth, properly per- fumed, also with a good supply of breath pills, attended church in Clinton recently. The "good" intentions were not carried out for good and sufficient reasons. We are told that the "boys" are "rank" in this town—at least "jack" says so.—COM. THE TENTED FIELD.—The volunteers go to camp at London next Monday. Quartermaster Beck and Sargeant Ball leave b i Saturday. They will be the advance guard, so to speak, and will prepare the tented field. Stakes will be pulled on the 30th and the red coats will be off duty on Dominion Day. CHURCH Or ENGLAND SYNOD.—The annual Synod of the Church of Eng- land meets in Londonon Tuesday, 20th of June. It will be held this year in the new Synod Hall on Richmond street opposite the post office, and will be presided over by T3ishop Baldwin, now on his way home from Egypt. ev. Mr. Fairlie and Mr. John Rane- 'aird will be present from Clinton. DOMINION DAY. -Bayfield is to the fore and will provide. a good day's sport for all who desire to apend a day by the lake. Attractive posters are out announcing a magnificent programme of attractions. Among othere there will be a calithumpian /procession, excursions on the lake, horse troiting and running, bicycle and boat races, tug of war and foot- ball, all kinds of athletic games, fire- wtirks, torchlight procession and vatious other sports. The excellent programme should give Bayfield an itirmenio throng Of visitore on July 1st. A PARTISAN ACT.—The old and reliable caretaker of the Court House at Godoiich, Mr. John Reid, has relin• quished'his office. The late incum- bent has been a faithful servant and a good citizen . But he is a Conilerva- tive and a lover of hie Queen and country. A year or so ago he said so. This did not please• some of the parti- san Grit politicians of Huron who have a vote at the County Counoil. In fact sows of the Grit politicians of Goderich are said to have been the prime movers in coerciug Mr. Reid to hand in his resignation. At Christ- mas, wo aro told, Mr. Reid would have hold the position for a quarter of a century, and that he expressed a desire to complete that period. But then at Christmas or shortly after there might bo a change in the complexion, politi- cally, of that body, and of course the party ends of partisau Grits might not be so well served. So a faithful ser- vant had to go,who was a Conservative, and a Reformer takes his place. There were,we are informed,about twenty-five applicants for the position, but the first vote decided the question on strict ly party lines. We have no fault to find with the new appointee. He may be the beat man procurable and will likely perform his duties faithfully but Mr. Reid should certainly have boon allowed to fill the office the balance of the year, especially when the county would not euifor iu consequence. The act is. plainly stamped as a partisan oue, even though Mr. Reid was given a few dol- lars to smooth the matter over. ANOTHER INDUSTaY.—Mr. Willson, of the woollen mill store, will likely in the near future commence the manu- facture of mattresses and bed comfort- ers. There are few industries of the 'kind in the Dominion. Those that do exist are situate, except one near Lon- don, a long distance from Clinton. Stich an industry should pay, and pay well, in Clinton, We know �f no one who could engage in the business to such advantage as Mr. Willson. Already he handles a great deal of the material required in the mauufacture of mattresses and bed comforters THE NEWS RECORD would like to see the proposed new industry in opera. tion. Town TOPles PEOPLE Wiio ARE TRAVI LLING.— Messrs.. W. ,Topes, A. R. Brown and W Young are off to the Worid.'s.Fair, Chicago.• ---Mr, W. 3, Biggins and wife leave tomorrow on a visit to England. They sal by the "Mongolian" of tae Allan Line front Montreal on Saturday next.—Mr. Chas. Milne, of the Queen's hotel, sails for England per the "Lab- rador" of the Dominion Line on Satur- day next.—John Smith left for Ottawa servingin the secretarial positions on Mondaylast as Clinton delegate of the C. 0, E,—Mr. Peter Campbell and for some years .and is well posted in the BRIEF LOCALS.—John Hoar, of Cliuton,wee visitingrelativesinBr•ussels last week.—Mrs. Thomas Duuford is visiting her son at Clinton.—Brussels Post.—Mrs. H. S.. Holmes spent a short time with"friende in Clinton last woek —Acton Free Press. — John Ransford arrived in Clinton from Bri- ton last Thursday evening. --J. Chid - ley, sr., although out again, has not yet regained his -old•tiine vigor, We are pleased to say he is improving. —Mrs. Coleman was in town last week from Butfalo.—W. Lee, of Goderich, was in town last Wednesday.—We hoar numerous complaints about the garbage dumped over the bank at the London Road bridge.—Among those from Clinton who took in the Strat- ford races were Messrs. L. Kennedy, James Fair, Jr., John Johnston, John S. Spooner and R. Walker.—D. R. Menzie, of Goderich, was in Clinton last Thursday,—George Parks, of the Goderich Boiler Works, was last week repairing t.ho pans at MoGarva's salt block.—George 'Swarts, of Wingham, was in Clinton Wednesday.—T. C. Doherty was on a three days business visit to Blyth last week,—B. Aubrey, of Montreal, was in Clinton last Satur- day buying all classes of sound horses; ho secured several.—We regret to learn of the serious illness of our trusty old friend, Geo. Hanley, sr. At time ot"writing he was improving.—Among the old Clinton boys who passed the recent 'Varsity exams, second year, is J. G. Stanbury with honors in politioal economy.—Mrs. Robinoon, of Kiikton, and Mrs. Blackler, of Woodhull, mother and sister of Mrs. W. G. Smith, are the guests of the latter.—L. 0. L. 710, will hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening, 27th inst., for special and regular busiue: : nd degree work.— hicago,has located in e manufacture of embalm - .—Mrs. (Rev.) Fairlie is holi- g among friends in the south.— sars.Beldon,McLonnan and Rankin, of Seaforth, were in town Sunday.— On Saturday a gang of eleveu tele- phone men passed through Clinton from Bracebridge on their way to Dash. wood, where a new line is being in- augarated.—T. J. Berry, of Hensel!, was in the hub of the county last Wednesday.—J. D. Atkinson, of Exe• ter, was; in Clinton last Saturday.—T. J. Stephens, of Seaforth, waa among the Clinton vir•itors Saturday last.— THE NEWS -RECORD had a call from Capt. Dawson, of Seaforth, last Wednesday.—John Mole, of Auburn, was among the callers at this office Monday.—The Bicycle club have corns menced fitting up the track on the park. —H. R. Stanbury leaves this week to assume a responsible position in a dry goods store in Detroit.—Tho eastern boys downed the westerners at lacrosse Wednesday evening. The game stood 2 to 0. MARRIED IN JUNE.—Yesterday, at tre residence of Mr. A. J. Holloway, Ontario street, a pleasing and happy event took place. It was the marriage of Dr. T. J. McNally, of Tara, Ont., to Miss Hattie Lane. The young lady is a Clintonian and popular with all our people. For years as head milliner in leading stores in and out of Clinton, and as a member of St. Paul's Church and a teacher in the Sabbath School, the bride of yesterday endeared her self to all people with whom she came in contact. Dr. McNally is a physi- cian of repute, a young man, who has worked his way deservedly to a prominent position in the prefossion, has a good practice and a bright future before him. Rev. Mr. Deihl officiated, the happy couple being made ono in the preeence of a goodly number of invited guests at 2.30 p. m. The bride looked the picture of happiness in a rich white lustre suit, trimmed with white lace to match, and carried in her hand a handsome bouquet of white and cream moss roses in- termingled with smilax. A sump- tuous dinner waa served immediately after the ceremony and congratulations showered upon the youngcouple. The presents were numerous and costly— gold, silver, genuine linens, paintings and costly fancy work. Dr. and Mrs. McNally loft on the 4.45 pastern train for their future home, 1' :1•a, amidst showers of good wishes and the God- speed worda of a united people. THE NEws RECORD, knowing the bride personally and the groom as an old friend, a native of our birth -place, we hurl the oditoral slipper after them and pray that the future may prove what Bibical teaching inculeatee— smooth sailing, happiness, prosperity, and all the other joys that this fair country is capable of affording a happy union. NOTES OF THE GUELPH CON. FERENCE, PRINCIPALLY QONQMHNINQ THIS LOCALITY, Clinton was honored in the selection of the Conference Secretary from this town. The honor was further enhanc- ed by the fact that Rev. W. Smyth was so elected by the largest vote ever given for a secretary, He has been wife left for Mogs�ejaw yesterday, tak- ing in the first Manitoba excursion.— J. W. Irwin left for Ohieago yesterday via the "Baltic" from Colliugwood.— Miss Archibald has left for a few weeks visit to Toronto and points east.—All the above were ticketed through by W. Jackson. town agent. • PROMIOTION ExamINATION.—The fol- lowing pupile are promoted to Diviaiou 5. They will take their place's in that room after vacation. Total marks 150: Jennie Robertson 133, Annie Hay 132, Lizzie McConnell 120,M innie Korr 113, Percy Johnston 111, John Moffatt 106, Lottie Foster 105, Laura Long 104, Nettie McCuaig 104, W. Coote 99, Bertha W hittinghetu 96. The remaind- er failed in arithmetic. As the last three days of term will be taken up with the entrance examination and three of the rooms will be occupied,visitore will bo welcomed at any time convenient to them during the remainder of the term. Attendance for May—boas enrolled 249,girls 235—total 454. Average a' ten - dance 380, an increase on April of 37. _W. R. Lotion. A LITTTE PuzzyE.—Last Wednes- day we were accosted about a puzzle which appeared in THE NEws•Rsoonn as follows:—"A young wan stepped up to the wicket of a neighboring post office and wanted $l worth of stamps — four times as many twos as ones and the balance iu threes. Any scholar who has got ahead of his or hor lessons may spend a little time in getting the answer." Said our friend:—"That puzzle cannot be worked out. I have figured and figured. No matter how clogs you figure an odd cent ie sure to come." We replied that the mention was not original with THE NEWS -RE CORD and that we did not pretend to answer it. Iu fact the paragraph was simply given for what it was worth. In the afternoon a reader of this journal, a gentleman who is probably 78 years of ago, gave us the following as the correct answer:—"17 ones, 4 times 17, and 15 threes—$1." We were assured that he figured this in hie head and that the answer was absolutely correct. Monday morning the same gentlemee informed us' that he was all wrong—that "the face of man" could not work it out. Several others have endeavored to solve the problem, but none with appearent suc cess. Since there has been such in• terest manifested, we will give THE NEWS RECORD for one year to any person who will give the correct ans wer. And thou may follow the wheat field problem fur which we would like to make a Mr. W. Owen Clinton for da duties, The next higher step is the Presidency and no one could fill the position better tliau the general and able secretary. The indomitable and zealous Ayers, of Holmesville circuit, -having finished three successful years work goes to Ailsa Craig. He will make things huts wherever he goes. an ward. GUELPH CONFERENCE. • Dlingnuuollw. Daniel Biotite loot a valuable young colt last weep, We are sorry to say there is no improve. mentle lktro. $. I!;. Seaderooe'rhealth.. She hag been under medical treatment in Wood - stook for the peat three moohis. Wm. H. Vareoe cqutieuee ruching the. trade In ourriagee end Impplements,. Ray. Mr. Kerrie, of t3ayfield, paid his fernier partehionere a visis last week.. Rev. J. W. Shilton, M. A...is a quiet and unobtrusive member ofiConference, but with a sound judgment aucl a "Scotch" caution his advice is nearly always safe and sound. His uncle Rev. Mr. McAllister—more frequently call- ed Father McAllister—was second choice for President and carne within two votes of getting there. Mr. Shil- ton has completed„ his term at Ratten- bury St. and leaves the church in a bet- ter position every way than it ever was before. Mrs. Shilton has also endeared herself to.the people by her firm Chris- tian spirit and hearty work in the Missionary and other interests. Mr. Shilton is stationed at Walkerton for next year and we heartily commend him to the good will of his new con- gregation. The choice of Rattenbury street church for a successor to Mr. Shilton was Rev. G. T. Salton, well known to most people of the town. The station- ing committee, however, sent Mr. Salton to Stratford and transferred Rev. J. G. Holmes to Rattenbury St. Mr. Holmes is a roan who stands high amongst his fellow ministers and has been repeatedly honored by the Con- ference. He has been Secretary and President and has filled most cif the important charges within the Con- ference bounds. He is a good speaker, a sound proichcxi• and a man that wins and retains the respect of those he mingles with. He will no doubt lie cordially received and will prove a worthy successor to Mr. Shilton. Rev. A. E. Fear, of the Nile, moves down to Hohnesville, and Rev. W. H. Moss goes to the Nile. Rev. Mr. Fair. of Hensall. transfers to•Londesboro and Rev. W. W. Leech, from Londesboro, goes to Varna, Rev. H. Irvine, who has labored so successfully at Kippers crosses over to Victoria St. church, Goderich. As is the case at all the Conferences the central figure was the venerable Dr. Douglas, of Montreal. Ten years ago when the Conference met in Clin- ton Dr. Douglas preached the ordina- tion sermon. He preached it again this year. He is a wonderful man and is truly "the old main eloquent." I3liud for over twenty years, suffering from an incurable disease, more or less all the tirne,he yet keeps himself thorough- ly posted on all that gods 00 and his mind and intellect are bright as a new dollar. His sermons are marvels of eloquence and power, and he sways his congregation at will. FINAL DRAFT OF STATIONS. STRATFORD DISTRICT. — Stratford (Central) — Geo. F. Salton. Strat- ford (Waterloo street)—Isaac B. Wal - win, 13. A. Mitchell (Trafalgar street) —Joseph S. Coiling. Mitchell (Main street) — Geo. H. Cornish, L. L. D. Monckton—Andrew M. McCulloch. Staffa—NathanielS. I3urwaeh, Full arton—John Ball, Robt. Fulton Irwin. IIarmony=Robert Godfrey. Embro— Archibald McKibben. Chairman— Geo. H. Cornish, L.L.D. ST. MARY'S DISTRICT.—St. Mary's —John Scott, M.A. • Granton ----James Fergnson. Lucan-E. A. Chown. Ailsa Craig — Matthew Ayers. Kirkton— Benjamin L. Hutton. Woodhull— William Birks. Nissouii—John Ken• nody, S.T.L. Kintore—John Hart. Thameeford—Wesley E. Kerr. Chair- man—John Scott, M.A. GODERICH DISTRICT. — Goderich (North Street)—J. E Howell, M.A. Goderich (Victoria Street)—Henry Ir- vine. Clinton (Rattenbury Street)— J. W. Holmes. Clinton (Ontario Street)—W. Smythe. Seaforth—W. Galloway. Holmesville—E. A. Fear, Bayfield—Edward Olivant. Varna— W. W. Leech. Hensall--Frank Swann. W. J. Treleaven. Kippon—Jas. Walk- er. Dungannon—David Rogers. Nile —Wm. Moss. Benmiller—Alex. Thi-, bsdeau. Chairman—J. E. Howell. KINCARDINE DISTRIOT.—Kincardine — Jas. Livingstone. Tiverton—R. H. Barnby, S.T.L. Bervie—J. W. Gil- pin, E. Mclntrye, Bethel—C. V. Lake. Ripley—J. S. Cook, Ph. B. Lucknow—John Mills. Ashfield— J. Kenner. Whitechurch—R. C. Burt- on. Salem—J. J. Noble. Chairman — John Mille. WINOHAM DISTRIOT.—Wingham—S. Sellery, M.A.,B.D. Teeewater—J. A. McLauehlin, M.A. Wroxeter—E. A. Shaw. Brussels—G. 11. Cobble - dick, M.A.,B.D. J. L. Kerr, R. Paul, auperannuatted. Walton — T. W. Coaene. Londosboro'—H. J. Fair. Blyth—Geo. Buggin. Auburn—Wm. Baugh. Belgrave—J. H. Dyke. Blue- vale—J: W. Pring. Chairman—S. Sellery. Old Clinton pastors are quite num- erous at Conference. Rev. Jos. Edge is as popular at .Acton as he was here. Ile goes back upon unanimous invita- tion for his third year. Rev. E. S. Rupert goes to Flesherton frorn Milver- ton and has been made chairman of his, district. Rey. W. W. Spading serves his third year at Elora and was appar- ently in better health than he was some years ago. Rev. John Kenner fills the Ashfield circuit and as he always does gets along well. • ---- Varna. --- Taleltersntith. Citlzens ere now doing statute labor, The old system c t preforming road work oontiausa to prevail, John Rabb last week bought in Clinton and hauled to his home next winter's supply of coal. The agent of the Shad Fence Co. has erected ouusidetabl,e of tale plass of fence for ire Johns. V. Grant, London Road, had his barn raised last week. John Stay( Mall. of Clint -gni, peiforaied the work, Robert Knott, of the London R ad, is dangerously ill. Ile is weal up in erre. Mai y, daughter a.f Abraham Orion, i» quite Belgrave. We are now to have a Commissioner for taking affidavits, Peter W. Scott having received his commission, duly gazetted for same. This is some- thing which has been required here for some time past and the appointment is a good one. Our congratulations are hereby tendered Peter in the Honor given him. The congregation of Knox church met on the loth Inst at 3 30 p. m. and decided to purchase one-fourth of an acre of land from Wm. McOree adjoining the Foresters' hall, for a site ,or their new church. This is almost the highest ground in the village autl the church when built will be conspicuous from afar and will be an ornament to the village and credit to the congregation. Rev. Mr. Geddes, of Whitechurch, preached on Saturday at the preparatory communion service in Knox church and delivered an exceedingly able sermon on preparation for partaking of the Lcrd's supper. John Budge is lying very ill at present and there is very little hope for his recovery. !Vile. " A ratan who has friends must show himself friendly." This is a very good maxim, but a person should exercise prudence as well as friendliness. Trio many friends are as bad as too few. A man in this neighborhood has a host or friends and. they are so friendly that they keep hint from his work. No matter how busy he is, nor how im- portant his business is, some of hit friends will conte along and he has to stop his work and have a chat with them for five or ten minutes or perhaps half an hour. These -people should show a little more consideration and avllow the ratan to get on with his work Mr. 3. Young, of Clinton, preached at the Nile last Sunday evening. The inhabitants of this village are a, brave people. There is no Fear among them while the minister is• away at conference. It is not well to believe all that we are told. Last week we were informed that the West Huron Cheese factory would be in operation on Wednesday last and on the strength of that inf.( rm- ation we published it. The factory did not begin to work at that. time. „; The reason is because one roan failed to fulfil his contract of supplying the machinery. 1-Iow often we make mis- takes and how often people suffer ser- ious loss because others will not, per- form what they promise. However•, the factory began on Monday morning of this week. A. McKenzie sold to Mr. Morrow some large •hen eggs recently. One of them weighed 37 ounces. A dozen of them weighed as heavy in proportion. Sheppardtton. James Tigert spent Sunday at home. Mr. Young, of Clinton, preached here last Sabbath morning. Miss Sarah Hawkins, who has a situa- tion in London, is spending her vacation at home. Mr. John Cray, of Dungannon, is build- ing akitchen for Duncan McNee. Several of our people attended the lecture given by Rev. J. Kerrin in the Episcopal church, Port Albert, and was much pleased with it. Good rain on Saturday night and the crops look splendid.. Frank iIawkins and his sister Sarah went to Kincardine on Friday to visit their sister, Mrs. W. M. ‘Valdon. Mr. and Mrs. Maw spent Sunday with friends in Goderich. Summerhill Statute labor is the order of the day. Mrs. Harry McVittie, of North Bay, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Watkins, and other relatives and friends in this vicinity. Her many friends are pleased to have the lady amongst them once more. Mrs. Geo. Stewart, of Clinton, is visits ing her many friends in this vicinity. Our Sunday school is increasing in membership every week. It is now well equipped with a good staff of teachers and other officers and has a first class library, The 1. 0. G. T: s had a very interesting meeting on Wednesday evening, the 7th inst. We hope to see a still larger attendance at our next meeting. Our fife and drum band practices every Saturday evening and is making satis- factory progress. L. 0. L., No. 928, has decided to go to Blyth on the 12th. Mr, E. Butt was vieiting his brother- in.law, Mr. R. Mellveen, of Stanley, on Saturday, the 10th inst. --_- Blyth. Mr. Will Bell is having a large quan, tity of stone drawn on to his lot on Queen St. for the purpose of the founda- tion of his new livery stables. On Friday evening a very interesting football match was held in the park, between Brussels and Blyth clubs, resulting in a withdrawal. Quite n large gathering was present to witness it. The Blyth band played some fine selec- tions at intervals. We understand that a foot -ball match between Wingham and Blyth clubs, will he played on friday evening in the park. A special meeting of our village coun- cil was held in Industry hall on Monday evening. Mrs. Dugald McKellar and family ]eft on a visit to Strathroy. Mrs. Curtis returned on Monday from a visit amongst friends in Wingham. Mrs. Berrington returned from a visit amongst friends in Exeter on Moudai,y. Mrs. Hannah Jenkins' many friends regret to hear that she is seriously initis• posed at present. Rev. Mr. Campbell, pastor of the Methodist church, preaches his farewell sermon on Sunday evening 26 inst. On Saturday evening until daybreak one of the heaviest down pours of rain passed over this burg that has been ever remembered by some of our oldest in, habitants. Mr. Howard has got a large gang of men working at his brick block which be contemplates having finished with all possible speed. Goderich Township. Mr. Allen Cochrane and Mr. Thos. Bone, of Morris, were visiting Mr. Wm. Townehend, of the Bayfield line. Mr. John Harrison,of the 4th line, had a wood hauling bee on Friday. There were 23 teams at the bee. Wood seems to be plentiFul just now. Mr. Bradford, of London, frac been the guest of his relative, Mr. Wm. Wake- field, From the present anpoaranoes there will be an abundant cop of everything thie aut- umn. Although the seedtime was late, the growth since tnat time has been simply mar- vellous.