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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1893-12-13, Page 1TERMS -11.50 per A r7 ,' 1.d5 in Advance. 4 C LUSIVE XMAS :13IBITS We follow our usual course in purchasing goods for our holiday trade, having bought the richest speci- mens of Ties and Neck— weitr of all• kinds, the finest Hosery, immaculate, linen, and styles of men's Silk Handkerchiefs,which are out of the common styles exhibited. The attractions of our Um— brella Stock is greatly enhanced by the beautiful designs in the handles in natural formations. Prices for the better goods ranging from $1.20 Ito $2.00. JACKSON ROSti7. .. ,MEN'S and BOY'S OUTFITTERS, Town Topics. TEMPERANCE ADDRESS.—It is ex- pected that the Rev. W. McDonagh will address the Gospel Temperance meeting in the Town Hall next Sab- bath afternoon. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The an- niversary services of the Ontario St. Methodist church will be held on Sab- bath next, 17th inst. The Rev. W. McDonagh, of Exeter, will preach morning and evening. MISSIONARY SERVICES.—Owing to the illness of Rev. J. W. Holmes, the pastor, last Sundayy evening service was conducted in the Rattenbury Street Methodist Church by Messrs. H. Foster, W. R. Lough and P. Holmes. The morning service was taken by Mr. Houston. TEMPERANCE TALK.—LaSt Sunday afternoon Rev. Fr. West, of Goderich, spoke in the town hall on temperance and prohibition. The hall was crowded to the doors. Mr. A. H. Manning oc- cupied the chair. Misses Brown and Jones gave a duet and each also ren- dered a solo. The meeting closed with the well-known hymn •Nearer my God to Thee." Miss Brown was the organ ist. HERE AND THERE.—Mr, W. Doherty Was in Toronto on Tuesday and Wed- nesday of last week.—Mr. John Griffin, of Kingsbridge,passed through Clinton last Saturday on his way house from an eastern visit.—Mr. R. Cr. Simmonds, of Saltford, passed through Clinton last Saturday. He was yin his way home from Simcoe, where he has been working for several months. He will return to his labor on or about the New Year. This week he will pay a business visit to Clinton.—Messrs. John A. and Charles Cooper, of Toronto, will spend their Christmas holidays at their home in Clinton.—Mr. Harold Whitt likes Queen City life and is forging ahead in Toronto.—Mr. Col - c uhoun, of London, is again among the inhabitants of this section.—Deputy- Reeve Kennedy was in the Forest City last Friday and Saturday and the re- sult is that several •°new winter rigs land another horse has been added to the livery.—Mr. W. Jackson was in London last Friday.—Mr. J. B. Kennedy was on a business visit to London last Saturday.—Mr. Ben Spindler, of Lon- don,` spent Sunday in town with his father, who is still very low.—Mr. L. May, of is(inneaota is home on a visit to his mother, who is very ill.—Twelve delegates were appointed Monday even- ing ttoo attend the Conservative conven- tion at Goderich yesterday.—A. M. Todd returned from Toronto last Satur- day and is rapidly improving.—Mr. Arthur Twitchell is serving the Queen as juryman at Goderich this week. JNDHPRND.$NT JN d,L.L TIUNGS—NliCITILILL IN NOTTING CLINTON. IIIMON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. DECEIiEBER,13 1893 A. M. TO»A, .0011or end Owner Town Topics' GOOD SLEIGHING. — There is now plenty of snow and good sleighing. HELP OVER.—A letter from "Clin- ton Elector" and considerable corres- pondence has been received too late and is held over until next week. CUT His HAND.—Capt. Rance was cutting a sleigh rope in his store Mon- day,and accidently cut his left hand severely at the base of the thumb. Tan Rpm—Messrs. B. Cole and H. W. Cook have secured the rink and it will at once be put in shape for skat- ing. • THE LAST CHANCE,—Our reduced and great clubbing offers will soon close. Those who desire to takeadvant- age have now only a last chance. CANTATE.—The children of tat. Paul's Sunday school Will present the charming little cautate "TheSleeping Beauty" in the town hall, on the evening o'Thurs- day, Dec. 21st. READ THEM.—Rance & Spalding have an interesting page ad. this week, and every column of '111E NEws-RE- CORD is worth reading. The business men who advertise in this journal— and they are many — deserve the thoughtful consideration of intending purchasers. Read the advertisements carefully. HE WILL WIN:—Mayor Butler is again in the fleld for Mayor of Goder- ich. The county town never had a more efficient or progressive ..chief magistrate than Mayor Butler. He is one of the very best men in Goderich for the position, and the electors there annually say so with no uncertain sound. THE MAYORALTY.—Mr. R. Holmes, editor of the New Era, is in the field for Mayor of Clinton. Last year he was nominated for the position, but, withdrew. Mayor MeTaggart has not yet decided to again offer, but rather expresses a desire to vacate. Several other names have been mentioned, among thein Reeve McMurchie, W. Jackson, W. W. Farran and T. Jack- son, Sr. So far Mr. Holmes is' the only definite candidate in the field. - • THE S1cr.—Bailiff Dickinson , has been confined to the house for several days.—We regret to learn that Mrs. R. Heywood is very ill.—Drs. Gunn, Turnbull and Shaw, removed a cancer from Mrs. Glazier last week. The lady is doing nicely.—Mr. Geo. Swallow, of the Hub Grocery, and family were all laid up last week with la grippe.—We are pleased to see Mr. John Johnston able to be around again. He had been confined to the house for Several days through illness.—Mrs. A. M. Todd is confined to her room with la grippe. • FOR A('TiVE PEOPLE. --Here's a good Christmas Box or New Years's Gitt. TILE NEWS-REcortr) will give' $10 in cash and a copy of the paper for a year to the boy, girl, rerani or woman that sends us 30 new subscribers with the cash. And we will give a silver set ot three pieces -teat pot, sugar bowl and crm. eajug—valued at $18, for 50 new subscribers. Any of the premiums advertised will be thrown in.' Any person who cannot secure the required number will be given a good cash cord - mission. Here's a chance for every- body, as all will be treated alike. RESOLUTION OP CONDOLENC —The following resolution of condolen as Npassed by the members of Court. o. 16, _on the 7th inst :—To Mrs. John Steep : Dear Madam,—Notwiths$and- iugyourconstantatncl untiringwatching and kind and skilful nursing and all that medical skill could do, God has seen fit to remove a kind and loving husband and a genial and much re- spected brother from among us. Bro. Steep was among the first Foresters that constituted Court Maple Leaf, No. 16. • We, as a Court, do know our loss and synpathise,with you in the hour of your affliction and trouble. Mourn not. He who decreed it so, also said "1 will be a husband to the widow." May God comafort and sustain you and brighten the dark hours in the time of your trouble. Signed en behalf of the officers and metnl hrs of Court Maple Leaf:—RICHARD HEYWOOD, W. SPAItI.- ING, J. P. C. R., WM. JONES, F. S. How IT Was DONE.—ln reply to numerous enquiries the winter writes :— We secured rooms at 2110 Victoria street, Toronto, a scrupulously clean and well conducted • boarding house owned and managed by Mrs. Cash. Dr. R. A. Reeve, a competent, though unassuming eye and ear specialist, per- formed the operation. He was assisted by Drs. Aikens and Caine. Once pro- perly under the influence of chloroform, a deep incisien was made immediately behind and the full length of the ear. The bone was bared. Having become almost like a piece of ivory, the drill refused to act and the urailet, and chisels were brought into use. In this way considerable bone was remov- ed, other parts scraped and several in- cisions made in both the front and rear and through the delicate organ. The performance began between three and four o'clock and we began to discover where we were about 8.30—in bed. Hot water bottles were at our feet and our head bandaged as though in a vice. Of course thei e were traces of blood and a feeling as though we had gone through a somewhat critical stage. Pain ! Of course there was; but nothing like la grippe is capable ofroducing. We had. to keep our room for ten days and returned '!o our horse Saturday. We cannot speak in too high . terms of Dr. Reeve. He is not a specialist that travels the country to make a living. He does not specially advertise himself, though patients find him • and travel thousands of miles for his advice and assistance. And for Mrs. Cash and her assistants we have nothing but the kindest words and highest possible terms of praise. Town Topics. MUNICIPAL. -- Clinton nominations will take place at the town) hall, on Friday, Dec. 22nd, from 10 to 11 o'clock a. rn., and the election on Monday, January 1st. In addition to Mayor, Reeve, Deputy and eight Councillors, there will Be required one School Trus- tee for each of the four wards. A vote upon the question, "Are you in favor of the immediate prohibition by law of the importation, manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor as a beverage ?" will be taken at the same time, in the same places, and by the same deputy returning officers. The latter vote will be taken whether there is a municipal election or not. A vote will also be taken at the same time and places on the question of the establishment and maintenance of a House of Refuge for the County %f Huron. All persons whose names appear on the last revised voters' lists of the ;municipality as qualified to vote at the elections to serve in the Legislative Assembly and unmarried. -.women and widows whose names appear as qualified to vote at the election of municipal councillors are qualified to vote on the question of prohibition ; but no one shall vote more than once on this question. Allper- sons whose names appear on the last revised voters' list of this municipality as qualified to vote at the election of municipal councillors are entitled to vote on the question of a House of Refuge. Brussels. • NOTES.—Mfrs Birdie Robertson was visitingat Winthropfor several days last week.—R. M. Dickson, spent Sunday with some of his "fair" friends in Sea- forth.—Mrs. W. Morrison, of London, was visiting at W. R. Wilson's last week.—Noble Cluf; of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town.—Alex. Grant arrived home frogs Dakota last Saturday, where he has been for the past 3 years. —Miss Minnie Stewart has returned from a visit to friends in Seaforth.— Rev. John Ross will deliver a lecture in Melville Church on the evening of Christmas Day. The subject will be "John Calvin."—At the Gospel Temper- ance Meeting last Sunday afternoon D. McGillicuddy of the Goderich "Signal" gave an excellent address on the coming Plebiscite vote. There was a• large audience. "Dan", as he is familiarly called, has lots of friends here yet.—Last Wednesday afternoon George Lowrey, well known around here, was united in utarriuga to Miss Melissa Souch, daughter of Mr. Robert Souch, of the 3rd line of Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Lowrey will make there horse in Brussels. We wish them prosperity. Tuckcrsinith. No•1'ES.—One of our popular r young men will enter the bonds of matrimony to-day.—Geo. Nott has finished his barn and stables. He has now one of the finest barns, and stabling in the county.—Mr. .I. Nott, of the Loudon Road, is having a severe attack of sciatic. Tanners are making use of the good sleighing.—Mr. T. Johns is also preparing to build. These are poor signs of hard timers—Messrs. Britton and Loyd are holidaying.—Mr. G. 11. Ball, of the Base Line, gave us• It call last week, and brought bad news with hire, being the serious illness of his sis- ter, Miss Lucy Ball, with typhoid fever. —Mrs. D. Day, of Buffalo, is here through the serious illness of her moth- er, Mrs. N. Qosens.—Strong Bros. are doing a rushing business at grinding and straw cutting.. Any person wish- ing, good work should call on them.— Mr. H. Cudnrore is busy getting the ]material on the ground for the new barn he will raise next summer. Nile. Last week I informed you that Mr. R. Mcllwain had lost a valuable colt. A pest mortem examination revealed the fact that its death was caused by swallowing a darning needle. Where it got the needle or what it was intend- ing to do with it are still mysteries. The condition of the intestines led,the examiners to think the needle was swallowed some tune ago.—A temper- ance concert is to be given in the Nile church on Thursday, 14th inst., by Messrs. Jenkin and Telford. A very interesting and 'profitable time is ex- pected. On the same evening an ad- dress will be given on the Plebiscite. Come along boys and bring your sister or if you have no sister bring some- body else's sister.—Allow me to correct a statement 1 made last week, I men- tioned thaat an oyster supper.was held at the Nile. The crowd was thele, the. social time was there, but the bivalves did not put in an appearance. I made the statement in good faith relying on the word of one who gave me mislead- ing _ information.. Moral :—Don't be- lieve everything you hear.—There was a wood bee at•a place west of the Nile last Friday. I think some of the boys did not work very hard or they would nbt have been so well able to dance in the evening. • Mr. F. Morris, who came horse a cortple of weeks ago, looks as though sailing agrees with him.—I am interned that at the December meet- ing of L. O. L. No. 1052 the retiring officers were re-elected. The staff of officers for the year 1894 will therefore be as follows :—Bros., R. Morrow, W. M. ; R. J. Kirk, D. M. ; S. G. Pentland, Chap.; A. P. Sheppard, Rec-Sec. ; J. F. Mcuaid, 1)'in-Sec.; R. Mcllwain, Treas.; D. Mcllwain, D of C. ; W. J. McIlwain, Lecturer ; H. Finnigan, 1st Com. The, members of 1052 are looking forward to a prosperous year during 1804. BRUNO. West Huron Conservatives. All the old officers were re-elected o yesterday Wingharn,at Goderich. Mr. was added to Executive Committee. The selection of a condi.' date will take place at a future meeting. Bayfield NOTES.—We have been looking in THE NEWS -RECORD for some news about Bayfield, but have almost come to the conclusion, like the Finance Minister said of Sir Richard at Clinton, that •your correspondent has been lost, strayed orstolen. —Bayfield has been seized with a property quake, but not an earthquake like, happened in Mon- treal. 0urVillage has almost been trans- feree to new hands.—Mrs. Wanley has bought from Sarah Ried a house and two lots on Main street.—Robert Bueitt, tinsmith, has purchased from John Essen a house and lot on Glen Square.—J. W. Tippett, the well-known and reliable harness -maker of Varna, is now the owner of two lots opposite the post office on Main street, bought from Mrs. Hayrack.—Our popular druggist has bought the double store on Main street from T. J. Marks.—E. Swarts has purchased James Pollock's interest in the River Hotel.—T. J. Marks has sold a house and lot on Hill Terrace to Wnr. Elliott.—The late landlord of the River Hotel, Mr. Pollock, has purchased the Queen's Hotel from T. Ryan, and will next spring move the buildinga to a conspicuous place on the bank ot the lake and convert it into a first-class summer hotel ; no doubt he will do well.—The peolpe here are much pleased to learn that the editor of THE NEWS -RECORD is recovering from his serious illness.—[We would be pleased to hear regularly from the above correspondent and will send material if you say you will act.— ED.1 Illyth. NOTES.—Mr. C. and Miss Hamilton were attending the funeral of a relative in Teeswater on Friday.—Rev. T. E. Higley, who has been confined to the house for two weeks, we are pleased to hear is improving fast.—We are pleas- ed to hear that Mr. Hugh McQuarrie is fast recovering from a severe attack of la grippe,—A special meeting of our town fathers is to be held in the Indus- try hall on Thursday, --On Wednesday evening Uncle Tout's Cabin is to be produced in the Industry hall by Stowe Co.—The Presbyterian church intend holding a tea. -meeting on the evening of Wednesday, the 20th. inst.—Shoemaker Begley has opened out in R. Howard's brick block this week.—Early Wednes- day morning the wife of our townsman, Mr. Jabez Walker, when going fromone room of the house to the other missed her footing and fell down a flight of stairs, causing her to break a bone of one of her wrists. The wonder is that she escaped so miraculously. However, with the broken member and a fearful shaking up it will be sometime before she recovers from the severe shock and injuries.—On • Wednesday last our townsman, Mr. Jane's Moore, mail carrier, received a telegram frout the state of Iowa that his second oldest son, Thomas, had met with an accident while working on a railway bridge, resulting fatally. The body was brought home on the late train on Saturday.- The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, a large crowd of sympathizing friends being present arid following thu cortege to the Union cemetery, where the remains were placed beside another son who met with a. fatal accident about 4 years ago in the States. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community an their sad hiss. —Confirmation class and Service will be held in Trinity church on %Vednes- dayevening at 8 o'clock. Stanley. We are sorry to hear that Robert, son of Mr. John Reid, treasurer, is suf- fering from inflammation of the lungs. We hope to soon hear of his recovery. Mr. George Beatty and. Miss Annie Beatty, of Varna, have both had an at- tack of la grippe. Varna school is closed on account of the sickness of both teachers. We are sorry to hear of the severe illness of one of Mr. George Dowsou's Children. Mr. George Claurk is at present sick with the measles. 1Ve hope that George will soon be out again. Mr. Joseph Leach, of Blnevale, visit- ed his brother, Rev. Mr. Leach, of Vat'- na, who has been ill. ' We have very hood sleighing at pre- sent and we hope it may continue. Connty Currency. Duncan Robinson, of Woodstock, died Friday morning from paralysis. May Wilson, of Seaforth, exhibited two steers and a heifer and several sheep at the Guelph fat stock show. Invitations are out for the Fireman's annual ball in Seaforth, which takes place next Friday evening. Miss J. Menarey, of Grey township, has been visiting at the residence of M r. J. Irvine for the past fortnight. On Tuesday of last week Mr. Christ- opher Dale, sr., fell on his barn floor and received severe injuries to his rightarm. Twenty-five of the citizens of Mild- may appeared before a magistrate a short tune ago and paid $1.50 each for having participated in .a raffle in that village. Wm. .McKay, of the 10th concession of Tuckersmith, has purchased 750acres of land near Thessalon, .Algoma, and intends taking up his permanent abode there shortly. John McLean, of Tuckersmith, whose accident we announced last week, is improving, and there is not likely to be any serious results from his unfortun- ate accident. 'Mr. John Craig, of the Fergus News -Record was, nominated on Mon- day of last week by East Wellington Reformers as their candidate for the Ontario Legislature. W FTOLE NO. 787 County Currency. The Pastor of Watford's Presbyterian church is making a record. He has united 78 couples since New Years. Rev.J. Galloway, of Seaforth, preach- ed in the Methodist church, Holliston, Sunday morning and evening. Wm. Irwin, editor of the Blyth Standard, was somewhat indisposed last week. Isaac Metcalf, of Glenannan, left on Monday week on a visit to friends at Cottingham, Yorkskire, England. Capt. Richardson and of S. Orillia, are now in command of the A. corps in Winghant. Mrs. Stirton, of London, made an unusual find of four pearls, one of then, nearly as big as a pea in a single oyster. The date set for the English Church Christmas Tree in Bayfield, is Decem- ber 19th. The Presbyterians will also have one on Friday Dec. 22nd. Tho Hamilton Spectator ascribes Wentworth's county as a ,"melanchol spectacle of 22 councillors hard at work ktllirrg time."• The hearing of the Andrews case before the police magistrate was delay- ed by the illness of Nellie Lafontaine, until yesterday, Tuesday, at Toronto. Mr. Thos.Seldon, of Ingersol, finish- ed a shipment of 4,0(10 turkeys on Sat- urday week, destined for the Euglish market. Two thousand turkeys went from Bothwell. • Rev. Mr. McLellan, of Toronto, who was given a call by Bayfield and Bethany congregations, has refused to accept it, and the Presbyterians are yet'with- out a regular pastor. \Vord was received"in Wingharn, on Wednesday, of the death of Dr. W. J. Young, formerly of that place. The doctor died on Tuesday of last week, of typhoid fever, in British Columbia. The work of removing the clay out of the bed of the Aux SaubleRiver, near Grand .Bend, has been suspended for some time on account of • rough weather. The -wife of Mr. David Johnston, of Belwood, last Wednesday week gasp birth to triplets—two girls and a l,ii At latest accounts the mother and three children were all doing well. Now for the Queen's bounty ! On July 24, 1800, Basil Glynn mailed a letter at Windham Centre addressed to some parties at Gibraltar. Last week after a lapse of three years and six months, the letter was returned froiu the dead letter office. One of the latest, improved creameries is about to be -started in Clinton. It will be conducted on the same princi- ple as the Exeter creanitry, operated by a joint stock company. --Exeter Times. Wm. Foster, of Brucefleld, left on Tuesday of last week for .Bradford, England. where he intends spending the winter in his old home. He expects to return to Brucefleld in the early spring. On Sunday next, l7th inst., the Rev: Jos. Wild, of Toronto, will preach in the (n agregational church, JM'inghama, at 11 a. n1. and at 7•p. in. On Monday eveninghe will lecture on "The Dangers and Safety of Canada." While chopping wood in the bush on Friday last, Wesley Veal, son of Mr. John Veal, Exeter North, had the misfortune to" lose four toes off his right foot. It appears that his font slapped, and the axe came down with above results. • Mr. W. J. McKay who has taught in No. 1, Usborne, for the pastnumber of years, has resigned the position, and will leave after New Years to attend school in Goderich. Mr. McKay has given thorough satisfaction, which is saying a good deal. His successor is Henry N.Anderson of Mt. Forest, who will get a salary of $400 per annum. On Tuesday of last week Mr. Jas. Moore, of Blyth, received a telegram from Given, lower, stating that his son Thomas had been killeIt appears that he was working with contractors building a high bridge, and while at work he fell front the structure and was killed. Deceased was in his 26th year. The remains were brought hoame for interment. Mr. Thos. Craig,. who was at one time a student in' the Walkerton H. S. where he took out his certificate, and afterwards located in 1Mlanitowaning, has been dealt a hard ]slow. Marrying a young lady in Manitowaning in July last he paid a visit to his old friends in Walkerton. Last week they were very much grieved to learn of the death of his wife on Nov. 28th. Mr. Craig has the sympathy of his many friends in the neighborhood. Last Thursday the dead body of J. H. Sullivan, aged about 18 years, was found terribly torn and mangled lying on the G. T. R. track near Listowo . The young man was on his trial trip acting as brakeman, his home being at Parkhill, where his father is section foreman of the G. T. R., and is suppos- ed to have fallen between the cars. The coroner was notified, and after making every inquiry possible conchided an in- quest was unnecessary, as no blame could he attached to any one. The•Lindsay Warder reports the fol- lowing practical joke: A female min- strel company invaded Lindsay about at month ago and of course had a full house. Among the jokelets was one of the ,"practical sort, in consequence of which a good many occupied front seats, and some who didn't are report- ed "all broken up." One of the beau- ties connected with the show was sent around to the entrance door in street costume where she demanded admit- tance. The doorkeeper stopped her whereat she screamed : "Let me in I My husband's in there and I'm going to take him out I" Instantly several hnn- dred -men-some bald and some not.— began otbegan trying to get under the seats, while one made a dash out of the win- dow and escaped in the darkness. w.a - - .vie•..... �..,...,sau.-...�.ie%1.,.. _-..... The Bottom Knocked Out of Prices, Walker's Club and Imperial Whiskey, Bottled in Bond. UNDER EXCISE.. SUPERVISION. , , Just now we are offering the above Roes CLUB • • 95c. per Bottle. IMPERIAL 75e per Bottle. The above pro 11 are a genuine pubil•+ snap aria the opp. rwulty ut a tlfe-time. We have also full glees of Goocierhnitn .tic Worts' Superior Whiskies IN WOOD AND soma::, highly recommended for household and ,eedicloal use. Sir John Powers' T'unious Dulf>,liiia Whiskey. , hich tower'd so high at the World'sI'air,in stock. 1.?O s,1' Imported Ginger Are, IMPORTED SHERRIES, PORTS, ALICANTLS, BRAN DIES, RUMS, cuss, and all lines of Superior Case Goods—no suhstltut.+t --ail guuaute,d Genniuu Imported Gouda, 1,lnilleSS' Stout sold Bass' Ale. We carry the leading WINE of Furnpe, GOLD LACI; SEC CHAMPAGNE, Onr ptloes are the lowe.t for the best goods. Don't be itnmtogred by buying Inf.,rrior goods else whote at l.ia.h rri"es aril low ,slue. We bay (Brett for 'sob ere give the b, et g.•c de for tim least money All ,.ur whiskies arcelrpped direct from the distillery, J. W. Ricer, - The Liquor Merchant, Albeit Sttreot, Clinton. County Currency. The 12th of Jhly will be celebrated in Wingharn next year, and already an • energetic committee are (making ar- rangements for the event, which it is expected will be the greatest celebra- tion in the history of North Huron. Samuel Gilley, of Exeter, while endeavoring to put out the 'fire on Tuesday of last week received severe in miss to his right baud and also other bodily injuries. As yet no trace has been found of the lost Angus Matheson, fisherman, of Ripley, although ;the+ basin has been dragged and every"tkfort put forward 1u find -the body. The belief that he is still living is gaining ground. _. On Thursday last., at Collingwend Dr. Watt, of Victoria, B. ('., son of Dr. Hugh Watt, M. P. P., for Cari- boo, and a . nephew of Mr: James Watt, Guelph, was married to Miss fledge, elder daughter of '_lir. Henry Robertson, Q. C., of that town. Mr. John Barnett, of Fordwich, re- ceived a surprise one morning last week. On entering his cellar he found that some person had deprival hien of all the fruit he had in store. On Thanksgiving day a box wits re- ceived by express at the Galt Reetor•y containing at haandsomle communion set, consisting of flagon, chalice and plate, for St. Micheal's chapel. at gift from Mrs. Boomer, of London, in memory of her late husband, the very Rev. Mich- eal Boomer, L. L. D., for:33 years rector of that parish. • Miss E. A. Skimings, o1' Goderich, has received from Mrs. Potter Panner, president of the lady managers of the World's Fair, a very kind acknowledg- ment nlent of a poen' which she wrote in praise of the lady and her work at the Fair. The verses were handsomely printed on white satin, and Mrs.Paluuer • calls it a most dainty gift. The honor of being -the "oldest Odd - fellow in the world" is claimed by John Hill,of 30 Trafalgar street, Derby, who, if he lives till Christmas, will have been a member of the Manchester Unity for 70 years. Born at Alfreton, February 28, 1803, he was initiated into the Prince Edward Lodge at Christmas, 1823, and transferred to the Spring of Love Lodge, Derby, in 1842. He was a bookseller by trade, and in spite of the burden of his 90 years fairly enjoys good health. A noun was found frozen to death a mile from the main road between Thedfor•d and Grand Bend. He was discovered by John Burley while trap- ping. Burley r•epot.•ted gate case 'to Dr. 11icEdward, coroner. The body was brought to 'Medford Friday morning. It is that of a Maur 5 feet 8 inches high, apparently a1)ont 55 years of age, with sort black whiskers streaked with white. In the pockets were found 75 cents in money, an envelope posted in Woodstock, and addressed to Mrs. Eliza Tucker, Currie's Crossing, Ont., and another posted at Ingersoll addressed to James Moulton, Verchoyle, Ont. He wore thick, low rubbers, red socks, dark striped overalls, print shirt and a soft slouch hat, and carried a long pair of boots in his hand. Father Connolly, of Lucan, had a narrow escape from instant death at the G. T. R. station, Tavistock, as the east bound train at 0.10 a. m. was leav- ing the station Wednesday. The train had stopped for a few minutes, when the reverend father left the car and walked along the platform toward the engine. The train started for the east, while he ran toward the west to catch his car before speed was up. He was too late. The moment he caught the railing, he was twirled around under the car. The spectators were _paralyzed with fear. Luckily John Vance had noticed the reverend gentleman's efforts to gain the ear and anticipated the result. With great presence of mind he rushed to his rescue, snatched his feet from the front of the rolling wheels and held him between the platform and the rail, a space .of two feet or so, until the car had passed. The train was stopped and Father Connolly proceeded on his way very pale, butapparently none the worse of his adventure.