HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1893-11-22, Page 1r, 1140,018 41.5o,par Annum, 1,115 in Advance.
' INDIIPNNDSNT IN ALL TIUNGS—NEU7J344 IN ,VOTDI °
L, XV
•
CLINTON`. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, NOVEM13ER, 22 1893
Al, M. TODD! Ec'1t r nn'1 Owner.
7 •� , ty.
W �• ROLE •N0. 84
-Sale "of ---
.Bell's
Stock,
Toronto.
50 doz. Fine Neckwear
t y Imported to retail in To-
ro" 'Ito
o-rollto at $1 a piece. As
long as they last our price
will be
50o. or Three for $ 125
second line of NECK-
-WEAR comprises 20
dozen usually sold at 25c.
•and 35c. As long as they
last our price will be 10c.
Black Cashmere Hose,
Three Pairs for M.
This is the cheapest line
ever offered and good
buyers should see it.
J A 0,K SON
BROS.,
MEN'S and BOY'S OUTFITTERS.
Town Topics.
"ADVERTISING DON'T PAY."—Some
men try advertising as the Indian did
feathers. He took one feather, laid it
on a board, and slept on it all night.
in the morning he remarked : "White
man say feather heap soft ; white man
big fool." Some invest fifty cents in
advertising, and then, because they do
not realize a great increase of busi-
ness, declare advertising dosen't pay.
REMOVALS.—Mr. George Blatchford
has taken up his permanent residence
at Alma. We are sorry to see him
leave Clinton.—Mr. D. Cantelon has
taken up his residence over Cantelon
Bros. store until his new house is ready
for occupancy, which will only be a few
weeks.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Foster have
..got settled in their comfortable cottage
on Albert street, Mr. Thos. Farquhar
removing to the Stevens cottage on the
same street just vacated by Mr. D.
Cantelon. •
AN OLD JOURNALIST SAYS :—A
county editor is one who reads news-
papers, writes on any subject, sticks
tye, folds papers, makes up mails,
runs errands, saws wood, works in the
garden, is blamed for a thousand things
he never thought of, works hard all
day, is subject to spring fever, helps
people into office who forget all about
rt afterwards and very frequently gets
cheated out of his earnings ; he puffs up
and does mart to build up the town and
country than anyone else, and the miser
and fogy are benefitted, yet they will
not take the paper, but will borrow it
an'tl read it and cuss the fool editor.
BeTTER THAN GOLD.—A reader of
this paper, whom we shall call Miss
. -Dodge, sends the following for publica-
tion :—Understanding that some per-
sons of late have become• afflicted with
••that terrible disorder of the mouth,
called scandal, we would give them the
following prescription, assuring them
' that if they carefully follow the diret;-
tions they will never regret it : Take
of good nature, one ounce ; of an herb
Called by, the Indians mind your own
business one ounce ; mix with a little
charity for others, and two or three sprigs
of keep your tongue between your teeth; sun -
Vier them together in a vessel called
. fi ircumspection for a little while and it
will be fit for use. Application. The
symptoms are : A violent itching of the
tongue and roof of the mouth, which
invariably takes place when you are in
company with a species of animal called
ossipps. When you feel a fit of the
is'or'der coming on, take a tablespoon -
of , the /nature, hold it in your
nc dab Which you will keep closely
sh0ti11 YOU. get home, and should you
ap "rehend a relapse, keep a small
hottle�f�`til,abbot you and oin the slightest
syinptorns repeat the dose. Any furth-
er informatio>if regarding this Simple
teuht'e', thity be had by addressing: 44
ossip :Ave.
Tows" Topics.
MRS. KILTY, Rattenbury S., has re-
turned from a visit to Hillsgreen,
SIX MONTHS.—Maggie Kennedy, an
incorrigible character, who has been on
remand for vagrancy at Brantford for
some time, has been sentenced to six
months in the Central Prison.
BURNED OUT.—Regina, N. W. T.,
had a big fire on Tuesday morning.
Amongst those who suffered was
Charlie Howson, a former Olintonian,
wholesale liquor merchant. Tho build-
ing was insured for $1,000 and the
stock was removed, but damaged.
NOT A SUCCESS.—The lapse of time
causes some people to forget the past.
Our town cotent. appears to be of this
class of people. Mr. John Ransford
had a letter in the New Era last week
and the editor replied, among other
things declaring that the ScottAct was,
a success. We believe that nine out of
every ten former adherents will declare
that the Scott Act was a failure. And
of course it was. Why was the meas-
ure east aside by the electors if it was a
success after several years' trial ? Ob-
serving people know that it was a farce.
Mr. Ransford has the bulk of argument
and evidence in his favor and will be
likely to make use of it with consider-
able force.
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE for No-
vember 21st will be a special Thanks-
giving Number. It will have a colored
cover with an appropriate drawing.
The third instalment of Captain King's
"Cadet Days," whiclii is proving to be
the great boys' story of the year, opens
the number; and then follow Thanks-
giving stories by Ellen Douglas Deland,
Martha Louise. Pool, R. K. Munkittrick
and a Thanksgiving poem by Mrs.
Margaret E. Sangster (the Post -Mis-
tress); the first part of an interesting
and instructive article, by Kirk Munroe,
on "How a Daily Newspaper is Edited;"
and other, stories Anil articles by W. J.
Henderson, H. G. Paine, and James
Barnes on World's Fair subjects, deep
sea diving, and sea stories.
A GOOD PAPER.—The Stratford Her-
ald is without a doubt one of the very
best papers in Western Ontario. Since
the Dingman . got possession of the
Herald the paper has several . tunes
been enlarged. Last week the Herald
was again enlarged. Of late years new
type, new presses . and other improved
machinery have taken the place of the
old. And to complete the progressive
outfit the Herald is issued from ahand-
some. new brick building owned by the
publishers. As an all-round newspaper
no better could be desired than the
Herald, and the fact that it has'a large
and increasing circulation, a live busi-
ness town and liberal advertising pat-
ronage, ell combine to create a very
successful business enterprise.
' Tun PEEK-A-BOO FLIRT.—SOnle: girls
are desperate flirts, but the young lady
at Cooper's book store beats them all.
These words, unexplained, might place
THE NEWS -RECORD in a very awkward
position, liable to have a libel suit on
hand for $20,000 damages. We do not
refer to the only real live Canadian
lady in the store. The lady we refer to
is said to be of German birth, and taps
on the window or show case to attract
the attention of passers-by or callers.
She's not at all bashf41, and quite pro-
fuse in lavish smiles. She does not say
a great deal; but when wound up is a
terror to go. The fan may be a little
out of season, but "old heads" say the
evolutions are as "old as the hills"—
that is to date from the time of Adana
,and Eve. And we don't doubt the state-
ment.
FUR COAT Los'r.—Mr. Thos Jackson,
Sr., had a very good jokethe•other day.
All people like a good fur coat or wrap.
in frosty weather. Jackson Bros.
always keep a good stock and these days
and evenings one longs for a garment
of fur as they pass the immense store
of this films. Mr. Jaekson, Sr., did not
specially longfor one, as he is in the
same lnae. ut a very handsome fur
coat broke loose from its moorings
in the strong wind and for a lark he
picked it up and carried it home. The
next morning was very frosty and he
wore it down town and enjoyed the
greatest possible comfort. It happened
that the discovery of the lost garment
.was made in THE NEWS -RECORD office,
where both had called—father and
then son. The meeting of course was
mutual and an exclamation was all that
was necessary. The "lost fur coat"
was not lost after all.
A Goon WORK.—The Canadian Al-
manac and Miscellaneous Directory
has been issued and is on Tun NEws-
REcoRD table through the courtesy of
the publishers, the Copp, Clark Co.,
Toronto, and Messrs. Cooper & Co.,
Clinton. The work has long been con-
sidered not only a valuable but a stand-
ard work. Business men especially look
for the Canadian Almanac as the old
year closes. Information—valuable in-
formation—can be secured there that is
almost otherwise lost. A list of all the
Post Offices in Canada is given, with
the railroad on which located or nearest
railway station, thus forming a Gazet-
teer of the Dominion. A most interest-
ing article on THE FLAG of Oun
COUNTRY, written by a retired naval
officer,tells us all about the flag and
arms of the Dominion ; explains why
only the arms of the four Provinces of
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick appear on the Canadian
Flag; and supplies just the knowledge
that every true Canadian should have
of his country's national emblem. The
House of Commons, politically divided,
wills be found invaluable to every one
interested in Dominion affairs. The
Directtry of Clergy, Barristers, Banks,
Municipalities, Government officials,
Societies, &c., has been carefully re-
vised up to date. Articles have been
contributed by DR. fANILt, CLARK On
Insanity' and by,
and G. E. I,u;yls-
DEN on The Solar System. The Al-
manac may be obtained frorn all book-
sellers or from the publishers.
Town Topics.
To NEw YORK.—Mr. W. Doherty left
last Friday on a visit to New York.
ZURICH WAY.—The other evening
we hailed Mr. R. J. McDonald on the
street. He carried a grip and looked
like travelling. The answer came that
he was on his way to Z8rich,
How ABOUT a. CREAMERY?—Mr.
McManus, of Chicago, was in town
yesterday. It is said that he would be
pleased to have a creamery in opera-
tion here.
PAY IN ADVANCE.—All subscriptions
should .be paid in advance. A good
number of papers have adopted the
plan, the latest being the Blyth Stan-
dard. A genuine cash system would
be the best for everybody.
WHAT'S IN A NAME ?—Even if we do
not refer to it as a specimen of the
gallinaceous fowl indigenous to Amer-
ica, and known to ornithologists as the
• Meleagris gallopavo, we will all enjoy
the Thanksgiving turkey just the same.
SECURED ROOMS,—Mr. Lack Kennedy
has secured Menzies store just north of
Harland Bros. hardware and the
premises are being put in shape. In a
short time he will be ready for busi-
ness.
THE PORK MARKET.—Mr. E. Dinsley
bought a large number of dressed hogs
last week. The cold snap and severe
frost helped both supply aud demand.
The price yesterday was $6.50 per hun-
dred.
M 1.CCABEE MEETING.—The annual
meeting of Kearns Tent No. 06, K.O.T.
M., will be held in their hall, town, on
Friday evening,* Dec. lst. Election of
officers and other important business
requires a full attendance.
VISITORS.—The Seaforth Sun says :
—Mrs. James Fair, Jr., and Miss Dewer,
of Clinton, were in town last week on a
visit to old • friends.—Mr. Charles
Young spent Sunday last with relatives
in Clinton. ,
DOING Goon WoRX.—Mr. Thomas
Jackson, Sr„ one of the high officers of
the Sons of England, is apparently do-
ing good work for the Order. This
week he is acting in his official capacity
at Mitchell and Stratford. We expect
to hear good reports from both places.
LATE ADVICE.—The Wingham Ad-
vance was a little late in its- advice.
The executive had previously decided
on holding a convention at Goderich
on December 12th. West Huron will
be heard from in due season with no
uncertain sound.
RUNAWAY.—A fine team owned by
Mr. E. Butts made things a little lively
on Albert street last Monday as they
galloped along with a lumber wagon
and rio occupant. They were captured,
there being no damage. The team
started from Irwin's elevator.
Dn. HonsEY was in town on a short
visit last week. In a few days he will
leave on a trip around the world on
business intent. He will first visit
England, then India, Australia, Java,
China, Japan, a ,cross to British Colum-
bia and home. About a year will be
occupied in the long voyage.
OUTSIDE WORK.—Mr. John Croll and
a gang of risen have been working at
Blyth and neighborhood for several
weeks. Mr. Croll informs THE NEWS -
RECORD that he has received from one
to two cents a yard more for plastering
there than here. This week he is work-
ing at Little's, this side of Blyth,
THE GUN.—The 25 Club shoot will
take place on the Gun Club grounds to-
morrow, commencing at 8 a.m.—Sev-
eral members of the .Gun Club will take
part in a live pigeon match at Seaforth
to -morrow. — There will be a target
match for fowl and prizes over the At-
holcott ranges to -morrow. The ranges
will likely he 200 and 400 yards.
PEREMPTORILY CLOSED.—A.P. Pous-
sette. Q. C.solicitor for the Agricul-
turist Publishing Co., Peterborough,
has sent the newspapers the following
notice :—"I beg to inform you that the
Post Office Department at Ottawa has
peremptorily closed the prize competi-
tions advertised by the Agriculturist
Publishing Co.and requires the im-
mediate discontinuance of all advertise-
ments respecting sarneZ This action is
taken in consequence of complaints
from Washington. You will, therefore,
please without fail at once cease the
Agricultur'ist's advertisements."
' THE CHOSEN N RIENDS.—'1 he Cana-
dian Order has a prosperous Council in
Clinton. The membership is increas-
ing and females as well as males are
admitted. There are sick benefits and
insurance as well. When the Council
in Clinton first organized there was
about $15,000 in the treasury, ' now
there is the handsome sum of nearly
$50,000. Death and sick claims are
promptly paid and the Order is now
said to compare favorably with the
very best. The meeting nights are the
'second and fourth Wednesday of every
Month in the hall over Biddlecomhe s
jeevellery store. Mr. W. S. Lawrence
is the Recorder.
A Nam RESID.ENOE. — Mr. David
Cantelon is no* the owner of a hand-
some new residence in which he and
his familywill be located in a few
weeks. Iis built of Toronto red press-
ed brick and will be heated byhot air
from coal furnaces. The location is a
grand elevated point and , magnificent
front view, adjoining Mr. H. Cantelon's
property, and nearly opposite the hand-
some grounds and residence of Mr. J.
C. Gilroy. Mr. Arthur Cantelon had
the contract for the stonework,
Hartwell & Son the brick work,
and Mr. H. Stevens the carpen-
ter work. The whole work is said to
be of a high order. The cost will be
about $3,000.
Town Topics'
Mn. J. MURRAY, of town, who re-
cently returned from Dakota, llcietaken
a situation in J. H. Conibe'sdrugstore.
FROM OHICAGo.—Mrs Tufts has re-
turned from Chicago and we under-
stand is now domiciled at Belgrave.
MR. CHARLES HATCH, of Woodstock,
was in town for several days on a busi-
ness visit.
SHORT OP FUEL.—The Stapleton
salt works is shut down for lack of coal
fuel.
ARM BROxEN.—Mrs. W. Moore had
the misfortune. Monday week, to break
one of her arms while lifting or carry-
ing a sewing "machine. -
AgAIN CROWDED.—Several columns
of editorial and local matter is this
week held over. All will appear next
week.
A FAITHFUL LAD.—Master Janos
Medd, of West Wawanosh, is learning
the tailoring business with Thos. Jack-
son, Sr. .
�VILLIS CHURCH.—ReV. Mr. HeIider-
son, of Hensall, will conduct anniver;
sary services in Willis church bn the
26th and 27th inst.
IMPROVING.—Postnihster Fair, who
recently went to Detroit for treatment
to restore his sight has much improved
in this respect as well as in health gener-
ally.
NOT MUCH CHANGE.—The new rail-
way time table took effect on Monday.
The only change in mail trains is the L.
H. and B. north, which is now due at
6.45 p. m.
•
GRAND DISPLAYS.—Intending pur-.
chasers should not fail to see the grand
displays of Clinton business igen, es-
pecially those who .talk through these
columns.
THE WATER WORKS.—Pi cs have
been laid from Fair's mill to 11furray's
corner,, where a second hydrant will be
placed. Hose can be attached and a
test will shortly be made.
To BE MARRIED To-DAY.—Deputy-
Reeve John Beacom, of Goderich town-
ship, Will be married to -day to Miss
Patrick, a London township young
ladv.
BRIGDEN TO CLINTON.—Mr. Geo. R,
Theobald. of Brigden, Mrs. Walter
Coats' brotherinlaw will shortly remove
with his family to Clinton to reside and
put in a course at the Collegiate Insti-
tute,
•
COMING TO TOWN.—Mrs. Beacom,
Sr., and two daughters, of the Bay field
Line, (xoderich township,. are removing
to tosvn and will reside near the.
foundry. We welcome them to Clin-
ton.
(BALLED TO DETROIT.—Mr. and Mrs.
James Fair, and James Fair, Jr., were
called to Detroit Monday owing to the
sudden demure of Dr. Campbell. The
funeral took pi ace yesterday afternoon,
the interment being at Detroit.
RE-ELECTED.- -At the quarterly meet-
ing of the Rattenbnry Street Methodist
church on Tuesday evening of last
week the stewards, as last year were
re-elected :—Messrs. F. Hodgens, Doh-
erty, Stevens, W. Cantelon, A. T.
Cooper, Lough and Chant.
PUBLIC, SCHOOL BOARD.—Regular
meeting Monday evening. Accounts
ordered paid :—McMurray & Wiltse,
$1.50; THE NEWS -RECORD, $2. The
Principal's report showed : Attendence
for October highest of any month since
January, 1891; number enrolled—boys
255, girls 232, total 487, average 407. —
adopted. Board then adjourned.
TUE BAPTIST CIIURCH.—Rev. Mr.
Carey, of Ailsa Craig, has been doing
a oocl work in . Clinton. Through
sickness in his congregation he was
called home Monday evening. On Sun-
day evening two persons were im-
mersed and two more were to follow
last night. Next Sunday an evange-
list, Rev. Wm. Pugsley and wife, of
Norwich,• will conduct services in the
church and continue them the follow-
ing week.
ENTERTAIr MENT. — The entertain-
ment in the Ontario Street Methodist
Church on Tuesday evening of last
week was a success. The young peo-
ple of the church never fail in a good
Srogramme. The pastor, Rev. W.
myth, spoke in eloquent and logical
terms of the World's Fair and satisfied
the great majority. The receipts were
handsome considering the numerous
gatherings at this season of the year.
NEW NORTHERN NAMES.—An es-
teemed friend of THE NEWS -RECORD
sends us two new subscribers, Dun-
gannon post office, with the remark
that a "few more will follow next week."
If the Goderich "blackguard" will only
continue his lying abuse of this paper
and the successful Dungannon Show
and the people connected with, it we
shall have cause to fell that after all the
"jockey gambler" of our totem. has
been doing a good work—increasing
the circulation of THE NEWS -RECORD.
BIRTHS.—On THE NEWS -RECORD ex-
change table, on Monday, November
20th, 1893, The Ripley Enguirer, aged
7 weeks and 8 days. The number com-
prises four pages and twenty-eight fat,
plump columns of live news and adver-
tising matter. The youngster is father-
ed by Messrs. Chapman & Mooney.
And they seem to be quite worthy
fathers, full of paternal care for the
baby. Its columns indicate that the
Enquirer is being fed well by the busi-
ness men of Ripley generally and the
parents in particular. Barring the
numerous infantile diseases, the new-
comer promises to live to a good old
age. We welcome the new paper to
our exchange table and wish it long life
and abundant prosperity.
•
Town Topics.
SHIPPING.—James Steep will ship a-
ncther .lot of fine hogs to -day.
'RETURNiD.—Mrs. Geo. F. Burns, Who
has been on a several weeks visit to
relatives in this section, returned to
her home at Detroit yesterday.
MORNING SERVICE.—There will be
thanksgiving service at St. Paul's
church to -morrow morning at 10.30 a.
in. The offertory will be in aid of
Huron College funds.
UNITED SERVICE.—There will be
united thanksgiving service in the
townhall to -morrow at 11 a. m. Rev.
W. Smyth, of the Ontario street
Methodist church, will preach.
MR. J. H. MCCONNELL, of Windsor,
delivered his lecture in the town hall
last night on 'Protestants in Politica."
Mr. Wesley Webb, of London; accom-
panied Mr. McConnell.
NARROW ESCAPE.—Mr. S. S. Cooper
had a narrow escape frorn death on
Monday. While running one of the
machines a piece of wood struck him
on the side with great force, inflicting
an ugly gash of about four inches.
One inch lower would have meant
death, Mr. Cooper is confined to bed
and will be laid up for several weeks.
SAD DEATH.—The remains of Mrs.
John Mulloy, formerly of Clinton, were
brought hell, from Detroit last Monday.
Consumption was the cause of death.
Her age was nearly 35 years. Mr.
Mulloy and several of a family survive.
The funeral takes place to Clinton
cemetery to -day.
NOT IN THE FIELD.—A cog respondent
has been kind enough to mention the
editor of this paper as a possible candi-
date for municipal honors. While we
are ever ready to serve the town, muni-
cipal honors we are not after. Our
time is well taken rep in our present
business and we believe we can better
serve the town where we are—in the
editorial chair.
A WORTHY VOLUNTEER.—Mr. John
Black, of Dungannon, is one of the
many NEWS -RECORD volunteers. He
is also one of the many British -Can-
adians who have faith in their own
country. If Mr. Black lives—and we
trust that he shall for many years to
come --he will at least read THE NEWS -
RECORD until away on in eighteen hun-
dred and ninety-five. We would be de-
lighted to chronicle the fact that every
reader was as well paid in advance.
These old pioneers are always to the
front when their valued subscriptions
are required. And .Mr. John Black, of
Dungannon, is away up at the head of
the list. Long may he serve his coun-
try.
TUE SICK.—Mr. J. H: McCool, Albert
street, although not rugged, we are
pleased to learn is able to be around
again.—Mr. Chas. Spooner is not re-
covering as rapidly as his friends would
wish. He is able to sit up.—Miss Read
is on the mend and we hope will be out
ere long.—Mr. John Steep we regret to
learn, is very low.—Ex-Reeve Manning
is holding his . own pretty well.
—Auctioneer Carling is on the
sick list.—Mr. W. Spindler is im-
proving.—Mr. J. L. Doherty was
laid up for several days, but is around
again. If you desire to know anything
about ear -ache and such like, just ask
J. L.—Miss Eva Chidley, we exceeding-
ly regret to learn, is still quite itl.—
rrayman John Cook is around again.
He was confined to his home several
days.
DR. CAMPBELL DIES SUDDENLY.—
The following from the Detroit Free
Press refers to a former resident df
Huron and son-in-law of our townsman,
Mr. James Fair :—Dr. Jaynes Campbell,
the well known physician and member
of the Board of Education, died sud-
denly yesterday morning at his late
residence, 184 Twelfth street, Satur-
day evening lie complained of pains in
the back, but there was no apprehension
of any serious trouble. The doctor re-
tired as usual, but as he did not rise at
his accustomed hour his wife sought his
room and found him in an unconscious
condition. Restoratives were immedi-
ately applied and Dr. McDonald was
sent for. The latter tried to revive
hiiii, but the doctor sank gradually and
died about 9o'clock . Coroner Beateher
was notified and he will crake an in-
vestigation. Apoplexy is believed to
have been the cause of his death and it
is not likely that an inquest will he
held. The deceased was born in Clin-
ton, Otrt., and was 40 years old. Ho
studied medicine at the Toronto Med-
ical College. After graduating he
established himself in this city, where
he built up a lucrative practice. In
1890 he was elected amember of the
Board of Education. He was a mem-
ber of a number of societies, including
the Masons, Knights Templar, Knights
of Pythias, Odd. Fellows, and Chosen
Friends. The funeral will take place
from the family residence on Tuesday
afternoon. A special meeting of the
Board of Education will be called to
take action on his death.
County Currency.
D. R. Schrag, of North Easthope,
andMayKlipper. of Hay, werejoined to-
gether in holy matrimony last week.
Robert Holmes has purchased John
Wright's farm of 42 acres on the 14th
con. of NoKillop for $1,800.
Rev. Mr. Atchitton, of Toronto,
preached in St Andrew's church, Bay-
field . last Sabbath,
Miss Cash, of Goderich township, is
spending a few weeks with her grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. McGee, Egmond-
vilte.
The Junior Huron football club of
Seaforth defeated the Collegiate Insti-
tute club of Goderich at a match at Sea -
forth on Saturday week, by a score of
two goals to one. Tho match was for
the Crawford cup.
Sighting Shots on the Side.
By Saup,Shop;
The other day we dropped into Doc.
Blackall's office and you should see all
the old sports there, the all absorbing
topic being the Thanksgiving shooting
match. The following are sdme of the
criticisms about the contestants :—
Doe. blowing for his side and John
McMurray, his running mate, a good
second.
Doc, says "I know Lack is no use at
this kind of shooting; his nerve may
be all right in speeding 'Lord.Tenny-
son' or 'making a cushion shot on the
billiard table, but it won't go here."
Cap. Morrish is a great shot on the
fence. He once went shooting and
aimed at a chipmunk, but forgot which
end and clubbed it with the butt and
shattered not the chipmunk, but
"Shorty's" gun. •
Jun Fair never shot at bird's, but
when a boy was a corker with ra bow
and arrow, so now ft'els sure of a big
score.
Brinker and Norris. Fair base their
reputation as shooters in being on the
Home of the Dauntless Lacrosse tearer,
where they used to practice drop shots,
but we bet the birds will all drop on
thein..
The only record Spalding has as a
shooter is he spent a week once at
Kingston Artillery School, and lie
viewed a few 100 pounders ata mile.
He also claims that while playing base
ball he bit an in -Shoot.
Shaw and Ilaance spent a month
years ago at a inilital'v school 1 ,rd 181-
agine they can shoot b`rd;. We'll see 1
Bob. Agnew once taught th:i young
idea out at Belgrave how to shoot. but
he will find a vast change awaiting linin
to -morrow.
Cully Ball shoot 1 Well, I saw him
and Bill Jenkins shooting craps and
Cully was no use at all. Be;ides there
is no gun small enough for hirn unless
Rance & Spalding loan hint their •lea
shooter.
Do yon think Ronnie can shoot?. I
don't. 1 never saw a cigarette. 4traokefi
that could do anything well in the
shooting line yet.
Gundry is not "in it;" cannot get up
early enough in the morning and it's
too far in the country for Dan to walk.
Turnbull's Best shooting is done at
dinner time. He says if he could only
Chloroform the birds he would be all
right.
Barry is a good shot. His average at
the range is mud.
'The hope of Spalling's side rests with
"Stab."
"
Crews went shooting with Roxy, but
did not think it necessary to put pow-
der in the shells. He thought that a
cap and shot were all that were neces-
sary and Phil still wonders why the
gun did not go off.
Gal thinks that he is a shooter be-
cause when on his holidays he and an
Indian shot the Sault Rapids.
"Say, Doc.," said Hinchley to that
worthy, "Spalding is kicking as usual ;
this time on the band; says that music
always excites Malcolm. How about
music having charms to soothe," &c.
Bruce may have a steady nei ve when
he gets after a bicuspid, but those clay
gents r'equir'e mord grip than that.
County Currency.
Donald Dallas has resigned his posi-
tion as teacher in the school at Mr.
Grassick's, Stanley. His place willbe
filled by Mr. Beattie, of Varna..
The Ronald Fire Engine which was
awarded the medal at the World's Fair,
just closed at Chicago, has been purch-
ased by the town of Regina, N. W. T.
Mr. John McMillan, M. P., had 95
steers dehorned last week. M r. Mc-
Millan is a strong believer in this
practice.
Rev. Rural Dean Hodgins, of Sea -
forth, conducted services in the Trivitt
Memorial church, Exeter, on Sunday
last, morning and evening.
Mr. John Forster has been awarded
the contract of putting in double win-
dows at the public school, Wingham,
at a tender of $170.
Joe Murphy, the old man who fell
from the loft of the Royal Hotel barn;
Woodstock, Tuesday, died from the
injuries received.
The Blyth Estate has sold a number
of lots to Mr. Phillips. The lots are
situated just in the rear of his resi-
dence.
A blind man named Frank Weiss
was struck by an M. C. R. train at
Montrose Junction on Wednesday and
had both. broken. He was taken
to his home.
D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth, has a
large force of men removing his stook
of eggs from the pickle, and packing
and shipping them to the old country..
He says the egg market is a good deal
more satisfactory than last year.
A meeting of the Executive of the
East Huron Reform Association is
called for to -day (Wednesday,) in the
Town Hall, Brussels, at 1 p. m., to ar- •
range for holding a nominating Con-•
vention in the near future.
Neil Milloy, who was so seriously in-
Bjured at the recent accident in Anent.
ros. sawmill yard, Brussels, is slO'w yl
improving and is able to sit up a pots.
tion of the time. His mind is not clear
yet, however, but holies are entertained
that he willet till right.
Mr. John get
of Seaforth, died
on Friday week, after an illness of over
a year: Mr. Crich suffered from an
internal cancer, winch caused his death.
His widow and nine children survive
him and they will mourn the loss of a
tender husband And a loving father.
Mr. Archie Taylor, of Windsor, form-
erly of'llelgrave, net with a serious
accident on Monday week by his
horse running away aad tramping on
him. Ile was taken to his residence
whero ho lay unconscious for several
hours.
,.