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▪ The fishing tug Dispatch arrived in port
from Sarnia on Sunday, and left early
on Monday.
The Goderich fishing tugs are following
the fish northward, many of their nets
now being between Kincardine and
Southampton.
San DROWNING ACCIDENT.—On Sunday
afternoon, Geo. 1Villiams% Polley's bus
driver, entered the fiver at the
mouth for a bath, and got washed out
of his depth by a retiring waye,the water
being pretty rough. Being unable to
swim he could not regain shallow water
and after a hard struggle sank below
the surface,then appeared above again
some ten yards westward, then went
under, rose ouce more still some twenty
yards to the west, and after a brave
tight in the strong running current dis-
appeared to rise no more in life. Soon
a number of willing hands were engaged
dragging and atter two hours steady
work the body was found and landed.
Dr. Holmes, coroner, having decided
that an inquest was unneoessary the
remains were removed to deceased's
parents' residence, Polley's farm.
Williamson was in his 18th year and had
been in this country about tour years.
The •Orangemen of Goderich with
many visiting brethern will attend
Divine service in St. George's church on
Sunday morning, July 9th. Un the
12th they will proceed to Exeter to take
part in the big celebration.
14tr. W. Birnie has returned from
Whitby, and will remain in town for the
summer months.
Mr. It. II. Collins, of Exeter, was in
town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Edward, of Bay-
field, were in the circular town on Wed-
nesday.
Pickerel have been more plentiful in
he river this spring than they were
ither in '91 or '92.
Mrs. Lane and children, of Montreal,
e visiting at the residence of the lady's
rents, Captain and Mrs Dancey, East
reet.
Mrs. S. J. Reid and children, accorns
vied by the lady's sister, arrived in
vn last week on a visit to Mr. and
s..Jno. Reid.
he schooner S-ph:e, Captain .J. W.
e , arrived last week from Port
hr with a full cargo of wheat for the
mill. The Sephie sailed light this
k to take on a cargo at Owen
und.
The midsummer examinations in con-
ection with our public schools cooi-
nienced this week.
'l'here was 8 o'clock Communion at
St. George's on Sunday.
No service in St. Peter's on Sunday -
Rev. Father West officiating in Clinton
The steamer Daisy arrived in port
last week.
Inspector of Inland Revenue, A.
Cavan, of Stratford, was in town the
past week.
Mies M. Start has been visiting friends
in Goderich the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Nairn were in Galt last
week.
• Mr.:G. N. Davis visited Galt last
Thursday.
Mrs.' William Watson, of Toronto, is
on a short visit to relatives.
Mrs. Hawley has returned to the cir-
cular town for the summer.
Dorninion Day, 1893, will be fitly cele-
brated in Goderieh.
A number of Goderich Masons will
visit Clinton on Sunday to attend Divine
service with their Clinton brethren.
Cayley Hamilton. Q. C., of Regina,
arrived at the old home on Friday.
BAss.—A fine string on Friday morn-
ing by Mr. John Phillips. Some beaut,
les on Saturday by Mr. L. E. Dancey.
A good start.
Mrs Stanley Hays, of Seaforth, is visit-
ing relatives in town.
No. 1 Co., Huron Battalion left on
Monday for the London carnp, com
mended by Captain Dudley Holmes.
Mr. Hilton Holmes lett for Montreal
last week on completion of his holidays.
The remains of the late Geo. William,
son were interred in Maitland cemetery
on Monday afternoon.
Miss Mary McAna is in town visiting
at the maternal residence.
Mr. J. E. Davis, formerly of ,Jordan's
drug store, is in town for a few slays.
Our town band is making considerable
improvement under Prof. Blackstone's
leadership.
Enos. --The raceipts are fair, brit the de.'
mand is not so good and the market is rather
easier at 1l Vic.
POTATOES—The inquiry for cars on track
is small land the mar ket is easy at 900 ;
potatoes out of store sell at $1.
Hoes—Dull and nominally unchanged at
16c. for Canada.
BALISD NAY -The demand for cars no the
track here ie small, owing to the large re-
ceipts on the local street market ; care are,
quoted at $10 to $10 50, the latter being the
very outside price.
BALED STRAW -1, in moderate demand at
$5 50 to $G for Dare uu track here.
POULTRY—Slow at 10c. to ilo. for turkeys
and 55c to 603 for ducks.
The receipts of graiu on the street mar-
ket Saturday were fair ; prices steady.
WiiEAT—Steady, 200 bushels of white sell-
ing at 67c. to 693.
BARLEY --Steady, one load selling at 39 .
Oars—Easier, 300 bushels selling at 38-ic.
to 39ie.
EUROrFAN MARKET.
LtvEBPOOL—Wheat, quiet ; demand, poor.
Corn, steady ; demand, gond. Spring wheat,
nominal ; red wi ,ter, 55 7 }d• to 5a 8 d ;
Nu. 1 California, 54 101 to 55 111.
BUFFALO.
Cattle, 157 cars throngh, 1 rile ; market
dull and tending lower. Hogs, 52 oars
through, 13 sale ; market demand fair, but
prices 15 to 20c lower ; Yorkers, $6 70 to
$6.75; few fancy light, $6.80 ; mediums,
86 70 to $6.75 ; all sold. Sheep, 13 care
through„14 cars sale ; market dull and
lower 47:good wethers, $4.65 tr. $5 ; extra,
$5.10 ; yearling lambs, $4 54 to $5.15 ;
spring lambs, $5 to $6 ; quality generally
poor and number held over.
Belgrave.
The Presbyterian congregation has
chosen a site for their new church,
which is to be erected next year, 011
the street leading. to the station.
Rumor says one of our young bache-
lors is about to join the army of bene -
diets,
The sports of the town are talking of
building a race course. It' would be a
good idea as -there are no attractions of
any description. We have some speedy
.stock in and around the town but have
io chance to develop it on account of
rlfbeing so far away from any course.
Mr. John Campbell lost a valuable
young marc last week frons the result
of foaling.
Some of our • young men went with
the ” Bowled Sogers last Monday.
Mr. Win. Wigghtman returned from
Ottawa on Monday.
Mr. E. Livingston spent Sunday in
Mildmay.
Mr. W. Robertson, of Blyth, spent
Sunday at his old home in Wawnuosh.
Mr. J. Walker, of Napanee, is spend-
ing a few days among friends near this
burg.
Mr. John Coultes, sr., had a large
barn raised on Monday afternoon.
Large quantities of saw logs are be-
ing drawn to Livingston's mill from
the 8th 'Tconcession
'Three logs which were taken from Mr.
Walsh's hash are said to, have oracle
• six largo loads of lumber.
The farmers are busy working. at
statute labor,
AIr, Willi:.% Clark is busy sbiegli.eg
his barn.
Mr, NI, Butt,. of Sunanterhill, visited
his hrether,,in,law, Mr. R. Mallveen, on
Saturday, the 10th.
Mr. Robert Pollpok left for Michigan
1801 Monday.
Mrs. Dawsons, who has been here
visiting friends, has returned to her
home in Pozitiaa,
Mrs. William Clark, sr., bas returned
atter visiting friends in Seaforth.
Mrs. John McKinley, of Seaforth,
visited her daughter the peat week.
Mr. Charles Reid has returned from
St. Helens.
Mr. James Webster, of Lucltnow, was
here attending the funeral of the late
Samuel '('urger.
Miss Grace Webster left for her home
in Lucknow the past week.
Mr. Andrew Stinson, who has been for
a long time a resident of the Bayfield
road, has moved to Clinton.
Mr. James Mcllveen is visiting his
brother, Mr. Robert McIlveeu.
Brussels.
Principal Cameron was confined to
the house for a couple of days this week
owing to a sprained ankle.
John Landesboro and wife, of Seaforth,
are visiting at R. Leatherdale's.
Rev. G. F. Salton preached his closing
sermons last Sunday. We will be suc-
oeeded by Rev. Mr. Cobblediok. Mr.
Salton goes to Stratford.
J. T. Pepper has been appointed local
agent for the North American Life
Insurance Co.
On Thursday evening of last week the
Cranbrook foot ball club drove to town
and played a friendly match with the
town team. Brussels defeated them by
1 to 0.
On Saturday an association foot ball
match was played in Brussels between
Listowel and Brussels which resulted in
a victory for the former by 2 to 0.
W. W. Burgess, of Mitchell, spent Sun.
day in town.
Robt. Ross, of Durham, was home for
a few days this weak.
Miss Gauley, of Clinton, is visiting in
town.
Rov. Mr. hunt, of Seaforth, exchang-
ed pulpits with Rev. Mr. Ross, of MeIs
ville church, last Sunday.
The orchestra in connection with the
Methodist Sunday School have pur-
chased a new Kass violin.
R. G: Wilson left on Monday morning
of this week for the World's Fair. Mrs.
Wilson will join him at Woodstock
where she has been visiting, for the past
week. Mrs. W. M. Sinclair went on
Monday also.
Capt. R. S. Ways left on Monday
afternoon with No. 5 company of the
33rd Battalion for drill at London.
Wm. Blashill was at Ottawa for
several days attending the high Court
of the Canadian Order of Foresters.
DIED.—On 'Thursday evening about
10.30 James Laird, sr., died at the
residence of; his daughter, Mrs. W.
Ainley, aged about 66 years. Mr. Laird
.has been ailing for the past year, and
was brought here from Underwood some
5 weeks ago and has been confined to
bed ever since. The funeral was on
Sunday at 4 p ni., and was largely at-
tended.
Sheppardton.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, of Lucknow,
spent Sunday with the lady's mother,
Mrs. Graham.
What was the matter with our
organist on Sunday, she failed to put
in an appearance. Consequently the
singing was not a success.
Sheppardton school children purpose
holding a picnic at Port Albert on
Saturday. They will be joined by
other schools there.
Nlr. and Mrs. Weldon, of Kincardine,
were clown on Sunday to see Mrs.
Christ.law, mother of Mrs. Waldon,
who is not very well at present.
What'niight have been a serious
accident happened to Mr. Geo. Burrows
ODE day last week as he was returning
from Goderich driving a spirited horse,
a part of the harness broke and the
animal started to run away, throwing
Mr. Burrows out and dragging him a
considerable distance by the lin es;when
he was finally stopped it was found that
Mr. Burrows had two broken ribs be-
sides being severely bruised. The
buggy was also slightly damaged.
There wits a barn raising on the farm'
of Mr. Nelson Graham hast Tuesday.
Frank Hayden was captain for the east
side, John Tigert for the west ; the
latter was victorious.
Nile.
There wore quite a number of the
Nile folks attended the picnic bald at
Point Farm last Saturday. The day was
as pleasant as could be desired and the
water quite smooth. The row boats
were kept in constant use.
Messrs. J. Cantelon ,G. Shepperd and
G. Pentland left last Friday to attend
the tea -meeting in the new Orange hall,
7th concession of Goderich township.
Do not eat to much for a few days for
there is to be a tea -meeting in the Nile
church next Tuesday evening. Pro-
ceeds to pay for repairs on the
church.
Now boys and girls you better look
out
Or you'll be sure to get a clout,
For Jumbo is again about
And writing.
There are several young men, or
perhaps they are only boys who come
regularly to the Nile on the evening of
the weekly religious services. They do
not always attend the meetings. Now
here is a conundrum for Jumbo and
others to guess. What is the difference
beween these boys or young men and
the stars?
mentees 'iia et ttbe k}iivvors IOW tIi reCuuta a itilfurther
gu th.
Wearailse of every month,
To he the Prat of the season, summer
visitors are e;gpected at the River bouse
Ole week,
Mr. Jas. Ferguson Is one of the boys
again.
The fishermen report the hauls Very
light for, the past few hauls.
During the past week the grove and
beach were the scene of numerous plc -
Moore. The liot weather will cause
many such scenes to be enacted.
Miss Girti.e Biggart, of Woodstock ie
home on a visit.
We are pleased to see,fwith us again
Mrs. McAllister (nee Tilly Colladay,) of
Chicago.
Our engineer of public works, patch
over, mend all and make substantial,
for a few days, is busily engaged in the
bridge work.
Large prizes have been collected for
tbe3Firat, and all sports will be conduct,.
edwith a business .energy. which cannot
but help being awarded with the most
brilliant success.
Still the enterprising Mr. Jas. Pollock
is erecting a large flag staff in front of
the River House to announce the open-
ing of every big day.
From an occasional corrc,pondent.
Dr. Charles Logan left last week to
practice in Detroit. We wish him
success,
Fishing has been light lately.
Picnics are all the rage now. Almost
every day large numbers of young folks
gather here to enjoy tee lake breezes.
S. A. Damp meeting's start here in
about two weeks time.
John Fraser has been using the paint
brush freely and much improved the
appearance of his store and the tailor
shop.
The Celebration Committee are doing
well in the arranging of affairs for Sat,
urday, July 1st. A grand programme
and liberal prize list is now out. See it
and above all don't fail to come to Bay•
field and enjoy the sports. The bicycle
and horse races will be worth going
miles to see. Already a large number of
crack sawyers are preparing for the saw,
ing match.
Bylth.
The Home Circle hold their regular
meeting lin the temperance hall on
Monday.
- The members of the L. 0. L. No. 963
are very busy making the necessary
arrangements for the coming twelfth. It
is expected that there will be thel argest
gathering ever seen in this burg on that
day
The union S. S. picnic of this village
is to be held on Friday, the 30th inst.
Rev. Mr. Campbell, pastor of the
Methodist church, after a three years
pastorate will preach his farewell ser-
mon on Sunday evening next.
Mr. Sid Croll, of the hub, was in town
on Monday.
Mr. Thos. Jones, of Leadburv,a former
Blythite, was visiting in town Friday.
Our town daddies held another spec-
ial meeting in Industry hall on Monday
evening.
Rev. A. McLean is visiting the Chi,
cage World's Fair these dayg.
Rev. T. E. Higley and F. Metcalf, lay
delegate, are attending the Huron Synod
which is being held in London this week.
On Sunday morning there was no ser-
vice in St. Andrew's Presbyterian
church. In the evening Rev. Mr. Law,
of Belgrave, officiated.
Owing to a heavy shower on Friday
evening the attractions and band had to
be dispensed with in the park,
P. Kelly & Son shipped a carload of
cattle to the old country last week.
Mr. A. McKeller is having the founda•
tioh dug out for a fine brick residence to
be erected this summer on the lots he
recently purchas • I on Dinsley St.1
D. B. McKinnon & Co. have had their
large mammoth store re,shingled the
past week.
Londesboro.
Mr. Barry Cade purchased a bicycle from
Mr Thompson of Goderich.
Mr. Geo. Carter has purchased a
bicycle.
Mr. Joseph Stevens, who has been to
Ottawa atteniing the High Court C. U. F.,
returned here on Friday.
Rey. J: Fergason, of Granton, arrived
here on Saturday evening. He returned
home yesterday afternoon. He was the
guest of Mr. Arthur Woodman while here.
There was a largo attendanoe at the 8 ins
of England meeting on Friday evening.
Two new names were added to the lodge rob.
Tomorrow evening the Horne Circle will
hold an At Hume in their hill. Is premises
to be a very oojoyable affair.
The weather has been extremely hot for
the last few days.
CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday afiernoon
about 70 members from Goderich, Clinton
and Londesboro lodges, S. 0. E , met in
their hall axd marched to the Methodist
Church, where a special service was held.
The sermon, which was an able and appro-
priate one, was preached by the Rev. James
Ferguson. of Granton, trom 1 Peter, 2 Chap.
and part of the 21st verse: "Christ also
suffered for ue, leaving us an example that
ye should follow in bis steps." The musical
portion of the eerviee was rendered by the
efficient choir of the church. After the
benediction was pronounced the brethren re
formed in procession and marched back
to their hall, marshalled by Bco. Bell, of
Londesborough lodge, and Bro. Watt, of
Sheffield lodge. The members of Londes-
borough take this opportunity of thanking
the membera of Liverpuol and Sheffield
lodges for the manner in whioh they helped
to make the gathering the success
it was. This 8 iciety should commend itself
to every Englishman. It offers an insur-
ance whioh for cheapness and safety is sec-
ond to none and its sick benefits are better
than any other benevolent society in exis-
tence at the present time.
Tuekersinith-
Joseph Crioh, Jr., was visiting friends
at sarinaheled% last Sunday.
Mr. Morrison is visiting at Geo. Notts.
Mies Salina Crich and Mrs. Whitefield
Chrioh are visiting at St. Thomas.
James Waters is home on a visit to his
father and mother. He has been away
about three years and Tooke as though the
country bad agreed with him.He has been
on the Pacific elope.
James F. Noble decamped the other night
and has left Mrs, Fowler in a bad shape.
She can assign no cause for hie Budden de-
parture.
On Saturday' the young people had a plc.
nic at Bayfield. H. Davie, of Clinton, took
out two loads besides several private rigs.
They reported having a splendid time and
all say that they will visit Bayfield in the
near future again, as the citizens of that burg
know how to entertain friends or•strangers.
There is some talk of having a Sunday
School picnic in Mrs. Fowler's Grove on the
let July. A good time is expected. All
lovers of the 8 sbbeath Sobool are welcome.
Bring along your baskets.
thought' he woul4 Imo leen drown.
ed but for the water proof coat he lists
ortA.the thee, the cape of the coat
kept lint ligating in the water. The
old saying that cl,roweing men- will
Catch ,4t•a straw,. calm to slim like al
fl.:asb, ' iii sin hire to call the lady's
nanxe with ail We. might, Strange 'to
say the lady was expecting a call from
Jimmie that evening.and when size
heard her name called in suoh a wailing
voice she rushed to the rescue. The
young gent was hauled out on dry
land none the worse for his bath.
Master Norman McDougall bought
of Fred Morgan a valuable brood mare
paying two dollars for her. Norman
thought of buying sheep but came to
the conclusion that he would be rtiore
successful r.tising horses.
Too late for last week.
Last week John Gardiner, of the Cut
line, raised a fine driving shed. The
old, custom of raising a shed or barn
was two :nen to choose sides and call
hands, but in this case two young
ladies had the honor to call. One of
the captains was a young lady from
Dunlop, Colborne Township, the other
one was a Goderich Township lady.
The Dunlop lady won the race by 5
minutes.
This week .the Misses Gordon and
Morgan, of Goderich, are visiting at
Stewart McDougall's.
Last week the Misses McDougall;
of Egmondvidle, were visiting friends,
and relatives at Porter's Hill and
Goderieh.
On Monday John Gardiner delivered
at Seaforth to George Turnbull, of Mc-
Killop, a trotting bred mare having
eighteen crosses of blood. Mr. Turn-
bull hap lucky in securing such a prize
for the old country market.
George Turnbull, of McKillop, was
in our village on Saturday and Sunday;
rumor says that George had to pick
hard to get home before Monday morn-
ing.
On Wednesday a number from
Porter's Hill and vicinity took in the
monthly fair held in the town of Clin-
ton, and while there they were highly
amused with two horse buyers that
were there. One of there kept strut-
ting up and down the streets calling
out to the farmers as they carne in to
stop as he wished to examine their
horse or horses, as the case might be.
When the examination was finished
the question was asked what price the
farmer had on his horse, and the
answer was in nearly every case your
horse is no good to me because he has
side bones. The other buyer proved
around slowly with iris hands in his
pockets; he would not say whether the
fanners horse was sound or not. We
would suggest that the former go
back to the stone quarry and the latter
to the mill out west.
On Saturday Stewart McDougall
sold a very fine trotting mare, of the
Tontine breed, to George Uox, of
Detroit.
On Saturday James 111cDonald, of
the 6th con., lost a valuable horse from
a loop on one of the small bowels. Mr.
McDonald had been offered a high
price for the horse a few days before,
Hr t'westi.w,,.- In Exeter, •en the 10th hast./.
die wife of W. l,. 11<arvkshattr,,,era dsiuglittr.
Ootn..-4x l.tuailvy, on, the 12t ju t., t
wife of Jolie pole, of a sen, . ,
Jac so -. In Sea;fortIlt, on Juga. ;ltb, the
wife at' Mr. J. It.'Jaekson of the fii'nz of ft -
let and Jackson, of a datesliter,
Mootrrenson—ra Morris, on June 13th,
the wire of Mr. John,l1eCutoltaou, of a dau,altt.
er.
PI.RWES-110EIEra. -- At the residence of
the bride's father, litoosowin, North West
Territory, on the 7th inst., by Rev d .I.
Douglas, Mr. L M. Plewes, of Moosotnin,
and formerly of Brucefield, Ontario, to Mise
Alice A. Bubier, eldest daughter of Mr. Tltoa.
Bobier, of Mossomin, formerly of PortTalbot,
Ontario.
fiiNGswoon—SUAnr.—At the residence of
Mr. A. Lowry, Brussels, on the 13th inst.,
by Rev. G. F. Salton, Mr. Isaac William
Kingwood, of St. Thomas, to Miss Rachel,
second daughter of Mr. James Sharp, of
Mott is.
Mitten—POLLARD.—At the residence of
the bride's parents, McKillop, on the 14th
inst., by Res', W. Ottewell, Mr. Alfred E.
Miller, of London, to Miss Lou, daughter of
Mr. Richard Pollard.
DEATIIS.
TOEPY.—In Seaforth, on the 14th inst.,
Margaret Torpy, relict of the late John Torpy,
of Hibbert, aged 62 years and 3'nronths.
TunNEa.--In Stanley, on tits 8th inst.,
Samuel Turner, aged 69 years.
WRIGHT. — In Brussels, on June 12th,
Annie, infant daughter of John and Louisa
Wright, aged 3 weeks.
WILSON.—Drowned, in Galt, on Tuesday,
June 13th, about 5 o'clock, p Ir., John James
Hugh, son of Mrs. C. S. Wilson, aged 11
years, 2 months and 4 days.
—The six Wright brothers, of
Adrian, Mo., were standing under a
tree 'near their home last Wednesday
when lightning killed four of them
outright and injured the other two, so
that they may die.
—The six Wright brothers of Adrain,
Mo., were standing under a tree near
their home last Wednesday when
lightning killed four of them outright
and injured the other two, so that they
may die.
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PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL
Porter's hill. ) •
On Monday No. 7 Company, 33rd
(Huron) Battalion of Infantry, passed
through our village en route for Lon-
don to put in their annual drill. The
boys were under command of the
veteran captain John McDonald. The
company, though not so large as in
former years, is kept up to its usual
size by the enormous proportion of the
men, some of thein being almost giants
in stature.'
Last week Miss Alice and John Pick-
ard, of Porter's Hill, were away visit-
ing friends and relatives in the town of
Galt and city of Hamilton. Miss Alice
visiting her sister, Mrs. .Johnston, of
the town, John going on to the city to
visit friends.there.
A young gentleman living. near our
village had rather an unpleasant ex-
perience on Friday evening while going
to sco the lady of his choice, The rain
that fell during the afternoon had
swollen the creeks to twice their usual
size and while walking the foot bridge
that span the creek which runs
through'Glenlyon or School house farm,
Jimmies foot slippecl, causing him to
fall into the creek. Speaking of his
bath the young gent said that he
Suuinierhill.
Mrs. Ed. Grainger, of Denfield is the
guest of Mt; and Mrs. B. Grainger.
Several friends from Goderich and
vicinity were visiting that lady and
gentleman on Sunday last.
The " bee'' at the church on Saturday
last was not largely attended but those
who carne were all workers and suc-
ceeded in getting the shingling done
and the stalls in the shed repaired.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fisher, of Car-
low paid .some friends here a flying
visit on Sunday last.
Our popular pastor Rev. L. W. Diehl
preached a very practical sermon last
Sunday evening on the subject of "char-
ity," that is `love:" The subject was
viewed from every conceivable stand-
point a nd the large congregation present
could not fail to he spiritually strength-
ened by .the grand thoughts and earn-
est advice contained in the discourse.
The I. 0. G: T.'s had a very pleasant
meeting 011 Wednesday evening the
14th inst. They meet again this eve-
ning and weekly in future. The con-
test will continue; Bro. D. Burn's side
will give the programme at next meet-
ing.
Active preparations are in progress
in connection with the picnic of No 5,
Mullett. 'A fine programme is also be-
ing arranged. We predict a large
crowd and a good time.
Three butchers visited our village
during the week.
Master Ray Granger is very ill with
congestion of the lungs. We hope he
may be better in a few days.
Butler is spending his holidays rus-
ticating at "The Forks"
Mr. R. J. Draper of "The Forks" is
going into fencing on a large scale this
summer. On such a large farm as his
fencing is a large item in the yearly
expenditure.
Mr. Archibald of Seaforth has pur-
chased several fine horses in this
vicinity and paid good prices for them.
Mr. John Watkins is on drill with
the volunteers at London.
Mr. and Mrs. Archy Cousins were
visiting friends here on Sunday.
llInllett.
PlcNici•..—The annual picnic in S.
S. No. 5 will he held in Mrs. Wallace's
grove on Friday the 23rd inst. Besides
thegarnes,races, &c., a choice progranr-
Ine will he given during the afternoon.
Come and bring the basket and enjoy
yourself.
Mrs, Thos. Archer of the 5th eon.,
left this (Wednesday) morning on a
visit til her father, Mr. Grant, formerly
of the Base line but now residing in
South Dakota. We wish the lady a
pleasant visit and a safe return.
-_William Jones, of Malta township
eged 83 passed peaceftilly away on
Tueieday last, from single blessedness to
matrimonial bliss, after a short but
sudden attack of Alice Blossom, a
blooming widow of thirty-five.
—The following is a copy of a note
received by a city 8311001 teacher from a
mother who had detained her son from
school : "I think things has Coyne to
a Prutty Pass that.a mother Cant keepo
hur owne Sun home with out Senden
you a note every time. I havent time
to sit down and write you and I
wont doo it a Gaine if for a have day
onely if you have Iota a time you
musent think every person else has."
will get Lull information,
LOWEST RATES and Cou-
pon Tickets from
WM. JACKSON,
TOWN AGENT, - - G. T. R.
July
Delineators
And July
Patterns
Now in stock.
While; the
BUTTERICK
PATTERNS
are the best
and most popular
in Canada
and United States,
they also
hold the same
position
in England and
the firm
are daily becoming
strong and more
reliable.
When buying a
Dress Pattern
take nothing
but the
BUTTERICK,
which is
tried, true
and reliable.
For sale in
Clinton by