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Clinton New Era, 1894-02-09, Page 4't ity in political circles, a approaching local e„ ,t Conservatives and Liberal`s are putting candidates in the ,held all over, and a great many Patron •candidates have been nominated, with an occasional P. P. A. Owing to the complications of so many caiuliduttes being in the field, there .will be much more uncertainty as to the result, than if the contest was along the old part y lines. Notwithstanding all rumors as to the election coming off shortly, the indications are that it will not be .until the month of July at any rate. 'The Wilson Tariff Bill has been car- ried in the American House of Repre- sentatives by'a vote of 204 to 140. The Bill must now run the gauntlet of the . Senate, where the Democratic majority is narrow, and where desperate means will be resorted to to defeat, it, or to destroy its usefulness as a measure of .free trade. If chanag4a are made it will likely be in the directon of maintain- ing duties on manufactures. One of the most important clauses in the new 'tariff, so far as this section is concern - .ed, is the reduction of duty on barley .from a straight 30c. per bushel to 25 per cent, a very material difference. Speaking before the Toronto Board mf Trade the other day, the retiring .President, Mr Wilkie, used these -words:— "Canada is ready for reciprocity on .a, fair, if not upon a wide basis, but the movement has been delayed by the contentions of political parties in. Can- ada, and by the writings of political .outsiders. There is a fair prospect that our trade relations with the Unit - .ed States will be improved as the re- : suit of the recent bursts of public opin- , ion in the United States againSt-pro- hibitive tariffs." • Additional Local News - The Grace Eden Mesmerism enter- �' • tainment here on Wednesday evening was fairly well attended; the mesmer- ist performed some very startling feats, which we bane . not space -to explain; Mr Kelly's singing was thoroughly ap- preciated, as he always • is, being en- cored each 'time. PASSING-TRIFLES.—Ash Wednesday fell on February 7th, Good .Friday on March 23rd, and Eater Sunday on March 15th: The Lehten season is about as early this year as,it can be. ' Not since 1881 has Easter fallen on so „early a date. The tip-top sleighing has , gone. A couple of sleigh loads of peo- ple from Seaforth, attended the rink ..on Friday. Prizes were offered for competition at the rink last (Thursday) a night. If this fine weather lasts far- mers may (?) soon commence work. SCHOOL BOARD.—The annual meet- ing of the Collegiate Institute Board was held on Wednesday evening last, when the following accounts -were -ordered to be paid:—Gilroy & Wise- man, 911.10; Map and School Supply -Co., $6.50; Cogger & Co., 111.10; Edward Herman, $5.50; Watts & -Co.32cts.; J. Josling, $4.15; Globe Furniture Co., • for desks,$51.60. Mr Scott was chosen _as chairman for this year. The st.and- ing.eommitties for the year are as fol- lows:—Property— Dr. Shaw, D. A. Forrester, H Plumsteel. Studies and ,,discipline -H. Foster, W. Jackson, Jas. :Scott. Special—Jas. Scott, H. Foster, J. C. Stevenson. W. H. Hine was ap- pointed Secretary of the Board, and, E. .Herman as caretaker of the school. County Church Chimes,, ef;gefi tic scrvicias will be 1,:e iii Battenhury St, Chrrch•. Sabbath.. • rt.•Sttnday evening while Rev, Js. e Was conducting Worship in the hodist. church, Moosomin, a sneak entered the vestry of the church Mole the clergyman's vaWable fur and mittens. [`This gentleman is rother of Rev, J. H, Dyke, of Bel - We.] Rev. W, Smyth will preach mission- ry sermons at Brussels next Sabbath, ev. J. A. McLachlan, M. A., of Tees- ater, taking his work in the. Ontario treet Church at both services. It is expected that on the following Sabbath, the 18th inst., Rev. A. Cunningham, of Guelph, President of the confer- ence, will preach educational sermons in Ontario St. church. The contract for the new Methodist church at Kinburn, that was to have been let last Friday, has not been let, we understand, because all the offers were considerably higher than the trustees felt disposed to go. The plans will be overhauled and the dimensions Tilt CLINTON NEW ERA Sundily $0111901 CouyetllttQ0). • The fifteenth annual Union S. S. Convention of the Nile and Dungannon circuits of the Methodist church was held in the church at the Nile on &tu. 31st; 1894, ' The large attendance at each session, the close and earnest attention to the addresses, the careful manner, in which the"subjects were prepared arid the heartiness with which the different subjects were dismissed gave evidence that interest in Sabath School work t.d is nouniniehing. Three sessions were held ; in the morning the church was almost filled ; in the afternoon it was crowded, but. in the evening it was packed. Appro- priate music was supplied at intervals during each session,, Each session was opened by singing and prayer and dosed with the benediction. Mr. 'W. Bailie, superintendent of Nile S. S. presided n the morning, Rev. D. Rogers, of Dungannon, in the after- noon and Rev. W. H. Moss in the evening. The following is a short' report of 't on of all' he members of the school. the priecipal part of the day's proceed -'A period of twenty minutes was then ings ; allotted to practical suggestions from MORNING SESSION. S. S. wor'ker's. This time was well Encouraging reports of the Crewe, occupied by various speakers after of the church reduced, so as to bring' Nile and Dungannon Sabbath, Schools which the children were addressed by the expenditure within the proposed were given, showing a large number" Miss E. Whyard, who spoke frorp the estimate. of names ou the roll and a ood life of Joseph. Jacob loved Joseph The Hensall Methodists contemplate average attendance of teachers, officers more than his other sons because Jos- fgmfine new church in the .tithe i and scholars. cthese reiports the subject "Tho i teo a Jacob h loved gave Josepm most. h a coat of mans a token of y future,is which will be. a credit to the• congregation. It is very much need- a Best Kind of Literature for the S. S." colors. Christ, as a token of his love ed, -as the cause was losing ground just ,„vas taken up. A paper was read by for his children, gives them a robe of, on this account. No pastor, however . A. P. Sheppard dealing with the points righteousness. Miss Whyard in a very faithful and zealous,a can hold the !interesting Literature should possess ,.to be interesting manner compared the life floating congregation unless the church ' suitable for the S. School. It should and trials of Joseph with those .of accommodation iasuch as to contributehe instructive in an intellectual, a moral Christ, impressing the truths that "All toward his efforts. and a spiritual sense. thing's work together for good to those Programs for the Sabbath SchoolA lively discussion followed con- ; that love God” and that whatever good convention, to he held in Clinton, ondemning some works which are strong- spiritual gifts we wish to receive we the 20th and 21st inst., will be forward- ly recommended by some authorities must ask_ for. ' For Joseph's suffering ed Sabbath School workers at once. I for use in S Schools It was mention- and patience during the former part of scholars collect them and send them to the Missionaries. Mission bands ht connection with,tite S., S. would .not only aid ,the Mission cause but would also be beneficial to the school, Mr. J. Hetherington introduced the Subject "Why are we interested in S. Work ?" There can he no success in any work unless we are interested in it. A premium is put upon the young be- cause they are going to be the men and - women of the future. These are great possibilities before those who ' are young at the present time. The child- ren of to -day are to be the preachers, teachers, doctors and governors, &c.,of the future. The future of the country depends on the youth of the land, that of the church depends on th S. School. We are interested in S. S. work be- cause through the children we may be able to reach their parents and friends and do them good ; because through the School we may aid the Mission cause and because we are desirous of i> nessing the conversion and salva- .d.� ' NoTI~s, - Quikd a �.er of persons have been sick with .' pr: but are now conv'alescent, Tile sacrament .of the, Lord's Supper ' was administered at Hope, last Sabbath, to a 'aro_ congre- gation. Mrs Aillins, .from Wiugbam, is visiting friends in this vicinity, Mr Bower has got some o#' the largest eln3. logs in his mill yard we have ever seen. The secretary has experienced some difficulty in getting all the papers al- lotted to the speakers, but a profitable and interesting program is neverthe- less offered. For the first time in sev- eral years a lady has consented to take part in the program, Miss Sarah Ache- son, of Goderich, at per son of exception- al ability, and she will, we are sure, give an address that will be highly profitable. A large attendance at the convention is anticipated. The quarterly services .in both the Ontario and Rattenbuty Street churches, on Sunday morning last, were occasions of spiritual power• and influence. This was particularly mani- fest in the love feast services in, each church, large numbers giving their testimony of the power of divine grace, while the numbers remaining for the sacramental services in each was es- pecially large. The pastors of both churches, Rev. W. Smyth and Rev. J. W. Holmes, have reason to feel grati- fied at the manifest evidence of growth in spiritual life. The official boards of both churches held their meetings to -day, Friday. Thoughtful,argnmentati esting were the discou e and inter - es given in Willis Church; os Supoliy last, by Rev. Dr. McMullen, of Woodstock. and the large congregations who listened to him were highly delighted with the sermons. A special collection had° been requested towards the funds of the church, and in the evening Dr. Mc- Mullen compli nice ted the congregation on not resorting to a tea meeting for such a the purpose of raising money; thing was all right for social purposes, but its usefulness ended there. The reverend gentleman is a. brother of the able representative for North Welling- ton. in_ the Dominion House, Mr ,Tames M TIlirllen, and much resembles [iiixr WORLD'S FAIR VIEWS.—.Though the marvellous beauty of the World's Fair lives now only in the memory of those who were fortunate enough to see it, Sheppard's production of the White' City, which will he seen in the Town Hall here, on Thursday evening, the 22nd inst., is said to be wonderfully re- alistic and remarkably entertaining. All the places of intereit at the great fair are represented,including theCana- dian exhibits. The Ferris Wheel is seen from many different points, while Macmonnies Fountain is displayed casting forth its water to an enormous height. The Irish village with Blar- ney Castle as the attraction is also brought into view, while the Search- light from the roof of the Liberal Arts building is said to be remarkably well produced. In fact every place of in- terest is to be seen, and as the well- known artist, Mr W. E. Ramsay; will introduce some of the songs heard by him along the Midway, an enjoyable evening will doubtless result. FORESTERS' SUPPER—The Independ tent Order of Foresters held an oyster supper in their r000ins, McKay Block, on Thursday evening last. In addi- tion to the members of the order, were their wives and a number of invited guests, .all of whom had "the inner -wants" abundantly supplied. After supper the chair was taken by Mr G. _Swallow, who, in his opening, briefly referred to the growth of the society. The membership of the whole Order is 54,000, the net increase for the year that closed on the -31st December swas 10,500, of this large membership 22,000 are in Ontario. The friends of the Order claim that it leads all other .:Orders in our great Province. The number orsubordinate courts in On- tario is 550. Sixty-one of these were -instituted during the year just closed. Duripg the 19 years of its operations it has paid to widows and orphans and to distressed brethren ahout $2109,090, and has at present a cash surplus for , the benefit of policy holders, of $858,- ;857.89. A gain in the surplus for one •-year of $278,000. The death rate has only reached the remarkably low aver - ,age of 5.29 in the 1,000. The Order has ,encountered a good deal of adverse criticism, its rates have been- pointed . mut as being too low, but its friends &ave demonstrated again and again 'their ability to pay all claims and at same time to accumulate ate a hand- some reserves They claim that the 'teaching, of experience proves that their rates are ample, and certainly the record the Order has made would seem to bear out this contention. The program embraced solos by Mr Bruce and Miss Thorn, instrumental solo li y Mrs Bruce, violin solo by Mr Taylor, . ramie from the Clinton Orchestral and Brass Quartette, recitation by Miss M. 'Washington, with short speeches by Rev. W. Smyth, R. Holmes and A. M. Todd. The gathering was &happy one, xrd broke up at a reasonable time. ed that books published by the Relig- his life he was amply rewarde after- ious Tract Society were generally to be ., wards by being raised to one of the depended on. Several answers wero most exalted positions in the land of given to the question 'Is it necessary to E 1lpt'John Dustow in addressing the not b Library in the, Sr School.'it is children on the life of David, in a very Writ absolutely necessary but would be a great help. If the parents supplied interesting manner elicited from them suitable literature for the child at home the story of the conflict between David and the S. S. supplied suitable' papers and the giant Goliath, and taught that at the school a library would not be God often uses the little things of this needed. Suitable books in a Sabbath . world to do his work. Small offerings School library would be an advantage to may aid in promoting His cause. many, particularly to those who are un- ' We may overcome the giants of sin able to procure such works for them- by trusting in the power of Christ. selves. ; Mention was made of the giants pride, "The true purpose of S: S. work" was selfishness, anger, temptation and last, the subject introduced by Mr. (•;. ' though not, least the giant Satan who Girvir. • One purpose is : To teach the I regularly attends S. S and church to value of the child to the child, to the ! secure his victims and drag them down teacher and to the parent. Many i to eternal ruin. We may overcome people set too low an estimate on the these giants by trusting in God and worth of the child. It is worth mu, h using the means at our disposal. to the child to know its worth : s Mrs. Duff then spoke to the children taught in the Scriptures. •• from the lives of Cain and Abel, warn - Another airn is to keep the children I ing them againstjealousy, anger, false - continually in touch with Christ. And • hood and murder, teaching them.the a third to educate the children and I necessity of a sacrifice for sin and im- have thein brought to such a know- I pressing them with the necessity of ledge of religion that they will become I working in the preparation of the S. S. the servants of the Lord. I lessons in order to know them so well A discussion followed. that they will notice if any mistakes The true purpose of S. S. work is to ' are made by the teacher or other mem- study the Bible well at home and be bers of the class. able to sow the good seed. in the.minds EVENING SESSION. of the children in the school. ! In introducing the subject "The best The true aim of rk is to draw method of promoting temperance in the attention an affection ffe ton of the chil- the S. School" Rev. D. Rogers, of Dun- dren from things temporal to things gannon, said : spiritual. "Prevention is better than cure. If AFTERNOON SESSION, we would save the world from the in - The' subject "The relation that fluence of liquor we must save th should exist between the teacher • and children. Some time ago we were his class" was introdllced..by Mr. W. trying to keep men front drinking Bailie. liquor, now we are trying to keep It should be a relation of mutual love liquor from the Wren. so that the teacher and, scholars would 'Teinperanceauay be best prorncited respect oath other. To accclrilplish - in -Sabbath School (l) -by all its teachers this the teacher should know the pr'actic'ing abstinence, (2) by imparting surroundings of the children both at good teutperattice instructions, (3) by home and abroad that he may be able more ,fully to sympathize with and love here. Teachers trust study the character of each child. Teachers should recognize their scholars when- ever and wherever they see there. Town Council The regular meeting of council was held on Monday evening. The Finance Committee recommended payment of the following accounts:—News Record, printing, $10.35; A. Currie, wood, 54; A. Flynn, wood, $15.81; J. McGregor, wood, $9.75; A. Reid, wood, 556.70 and $47.25; Jos. Wheately,meals for tramps, $1.05; 3 months' salary, $108.75; Jacob Br c':er, $2.86; W. Coats, for 14 firemen, $70; 3months' salary, $56.25; R. Welsh, salary, $68.75; A. Seeley, fireman, $7.50; S. Pratt; salary, $18.75; J,Ryder, salary, $9; testing engine, $1; Manning & Scott, $15; Dr. Shaw, Medical Health Officer, $30; Receipts of weigh scales, $19.40; Receipts of hall, $17.50. The committee on town officers re- commended the following appoint- ments:—Assessor, H. Stevens, salary $60; (there. were flare applications for this position) Messrs Jas. Sheppard, H. Stevens, W. Cooper, J. Howson and H. Wiltse, and three amendments were proposed, viz.:— Messrs Cooper, Wiltse and- Sheppard, but the report was adopted:—Treasurer, N. Robson, $100; Poundkeeper, H.Folland,thefees;Clerk, W. Coats, $225; weigh clerk, &c., R. Welsh, $275; constable, &c., J. Wheat- ley, $435; Cemetery superintendent, John Foster, 5300 (there were six ap- plications for this position), viz.: J. Foster, R. Reynolds, F.Booth, J. Beck- er, W. D. Little and W. Moore. Amendments were introduced, sub- stituting the name of R. Reynolds, J. Becker or W. Moore for that of Mr Foster, and the amendment proposing R. Reynolds carried. A letter was read from the agent of the G. T. R., concerning Saturday re- duced -rates to Clinton, intimatin that he had written to the General Passenger Agent, and would place the reply before council when received. A letter from the town clerk of Wingham, asking co-operation in seek- ing le islation to make the erectionction of of Refuge compulsory,was not Houses entertained, because the Coun y Coun- cil had passed a resolution for t House of Refuge slake the letter wa witten. The charity committee rep rted an expenditure of $7.34 for the m !nth of January, encouraging• all the children to take and keep the temperance pledge, (4) by the use of temperance literature in the libraries and papers. Thus shall we bring forward an army of temperance men and women who will aid in bring - Teachers should 1e i i ilial. Teachers ing in a better. day when .the f ur y should be the teachers from Monday breath 4f the whiskey devil will no morning till Sunday night. more ,Scorch and blast the lives and Letters of kindness might he written happiness of our people." to the scholars by the teachers Who have "How the Home can aid the 5. not the opportunity of visiting thein. School" was the subject introduced by Rev. W. H. Moss. The teacher should invite his class to visit hint in his home. Discussiox:—The teacher should, be a kind of Bible Dictionary to his class. " The word relation implies that there is a connection between the teacher and his class as of brother and sister, parent and child, &c. "Encouragements and Rewards of of S. S. Workers" was Mr. J. McLean's subject. He referred to the discourge- ment and encour•gernent of the prophet Elijah, comparing them with those of the S. S. teacher. Faithfulness to duty bring success and encouragement. Sabbath School workers are much dncouraged by the attendance of the parents and friends of the pupils, by the regular attendance, prompt atten- tion and orderly conduct of the pupil. They are also often encouraged by acts and words • of commendation and by the, study of the Bible. Teachers faithful in their work will'°' receive their reward. The value of that reward will be according, to the work done. Teachers will be reward- ed by seeing their pupils converted. The teachers will be greatly rewarded if, at the end of life they can look hack over their lives and see that they have been lives of usefulness. But the great- est reward will be received when they get to heaven and hear the "Well -lone" from the Master. All work done for the Master will receive its reward. In discussing this subject it was re- marked that the large attendance at this convention is an encouragement and reward to the workers. The teaching of an Intermediate elms was next on the programme. This was done by Mrs. C. Girvin in such 'an interesting manner as to hold the attention of the class. The practi- cal and spiritual teachings of the less- on were noted and dwelt upon. In the discussion that followed it was remarked that the application. of practical and spiritual truths shoquld not be left till the close of the letson but should he made use of at suitable opportunities during the teaching of the lesson.`, The subject "how can the S. S. help the Mission cause" wiia introduced by Mrs. S. J. Pentland of Dungannon. The life of Chirst was devoted to the Missionary cause. IIe said "As the tither hath sent me even so send i you, The spirit of thinking for, and giving to others should be inculcated in the minds r A of the children. Teach them that they have a part to Sjo in aiding the Mission cause. • That the S. 8. may, aid the Mission cause, voluntary offerings should he solicited from the children. After the S. S. papers have been react by the Eaet Wawauosh NOTES,---Quarteely meeting was held at %Vet:afield hist Sabbath. Mrs John Webster, of St. Helens, was visiting at Thos. H. Taylor's, jr., last week. The meeting of the Epworth League fa pm Auburn, with that of Westfield, at the latter place, on Friday evening, was a grand succeso. James Bone Is visiting friends in Eastern Ontario, near Ottawa. Brueefeld. SOCIAL.—A social, under the auspices of the C. E. Society, will be held at the residence of Mrs Peter. McTavish, Mill road, Tuckersmith, Thursday evening, Feb. 15th. A short but choice pro- gram will be presented. Lots of suit- able amusements will he provided, so that there will be ample opportunity for all to spend a pleasant' ravening. A small fee will be charged. It is the opinion that in the right order of things the parent should not 1€e assisting the teacher in his work but rather that the teacher should be aiding talc parent in the religious training of the children. Parents 'have a great deal to do with the success or failure of the S. School. They may aid the S. S. by being faith- ful in the preparation of the child with its lessons and being faithful in its home religious training. By sending their children to the 8. School at the proper , time and in the proper way. By taking part with the children in the systematic study of the lesson. By frequently attending the S. School and taking part in its exercises. By cultivating in the hearts of the children a loving regard and esteem for the teacher and a reverence for all things sacred. By liberally- aiding the S. School financially. But above all parents can aid the S. School by being good ex- amples for the children to follow. Rev. E. A. Fear, of Holmesville, gave an address on "How can we lead the school children into active member- ship in the church." This may he done to a certain extent by the minister having something especially intended for the young in every set mon. By forming a pastor's class in con- nection with the S, School where re- ligious instruction and advice are given. . By meeting with the class alone in a class prayermeeting either in the church or in some private house when those of the class who are Christians will assist in leading their companions to Christ. Children must breathe for thein - selves the pure air of religious truth. They must feed .upon the pure bread and water of life. They must exercise themselves to strengthen their religious charact@rs. This was the last number on the pro- gramme and after a few votes• of thanks the large gathering was dis- missed and departed feeling that they had spent a .ptcofital)le day in having met together in this the 'fifteenth annual convention. As one person at t previous meeting remarked, "This 'i thing has come to stay," we may expect, another Convention will he heli[ about the first of Febraary, 1305, in the village of Dungannon. A. P. SHEPPARD, Secretary of Convention, Seaforth SUICIDE.—Thos. Coventry, a leading merchant of this place, committed suicide Tuesday by shooting himself in the brain with -a revolver. lie pur- chased the weapon from a hardware store Monday night, and at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning went to his shop, and, going to the rear, placed the re- volver against his right temple, pulled the tri ger with the result above.stat- ed. He was found shortly afterwards, where he had fallen, and the revolver still in his death grasp. Deceased was an old and esteemed citizen, and leaves a wife and one daughter. Sometime ago his only son was accidently killed, and this great loss seems to have un- hinged the old gentleman's mind. At all events he had not been himself since, and acted strangely at times. This,is the only reason assigned for the r ash act. THE BEGINNING OF SH BLYTH ENTERTAINMgNT.—Our citizens had their choice of entertainments the past week. On Friday evening The World's Fair views and lecture by Mr Paul Greer was nut deservedly patronized, the views were excellent and gave one a fair impression of the white city, those who attended enjoyed a treat. On Saturday evening the Eden Fontana combination entertained a full house, the singing of Mr Kelly being the chief attraction, was highly appreciated, his rendering of "Rocked in the Cradle of the deep' islsaid to have been more than enough for the money, also Miss Grace Eden lief -formed some wonderful feats, which would appear to be muscular strength. f On Tuesday last Laing Bros'. Phonograph concert was fairly well patronized, and the program very good. NOTES.—Dr. and Mrs Ferguson have been in Toronto this week, the former as a delegate to the Temperance, con- vention being held there. The choir of St. Andrews were socially entertain- ed at Mr D. B. McKinnon's on Monday evening. Trinity church Rectory was also the scene of a pleasent gathering en Monday evening. W. W. Sloan, of �oranto, spent Sunday in town. Mr P. Kelly returned from Toronto on Friday night, andalthough he obtained temporary re.ief, his condition is not rattail unproved. Rev Mr Woods, of` Wingham, was in town on Friday. Mr McI)ofiald, Petrolia, was a guest in town this week. Dr. Shaw, of Clinton, was in town on Sunday. bur and Mrs \Vin. Herbison have, been visiting friends in town the past week, previous to their departure for Dakota. Ed.. Moses, who is attending the Stratford business College, spent Sunday at home. Mr P. Purvis returned from a trip east, to Montreal 'and Quebec, on Monday. Mr H. Buie, who has been home for the benefit of his health, was so far recovered as to be able to leave for Montreal on Tuesday a. m. Editor Irwin has been out of town this week, Mr Dougald McKillar has been con- fined 'to the house the past week, through an attack of grip. Mr Chas. Hamilton will conduct a sale of house- hold furniture, at the residence of Mr J. Walker, on the 10th inst., prepara- tory to the family's removal to Chicago. Cards are out for the marriage of an estimable young lady in town, to take place on the 14th to a gentleman of Dromon. A memorial service for the late Wm. Taman was held in Trinity church on Sunday evening. G. W. Childs, proprietor of the Philadel- phia Ledger, and a well-known philantpro- piet, died on Saturday morning. Andrew Tohnston, aged 103, died at the residence of his son, near Norwood, on Sun- day morning. - kety Aauaxti ezututo. LOST. - A Fur Mitten, somewhere between Gilroy's corner an,t the station. Finder will be suitably rewarded on returning the ameGEO.BOWIIRS NOTICE A meeting of the Directors of the Londesboro Creamery will be bold in'Bell's Hall, Londesboro 1st 1 o'clock on Wedneaday, Feb. 24th, to re- ceive and consider tenders for the to making, cream hauling and for the purchase of the Butter milk for the coming season. Any in- formation regarding the same can be had from the President or secretary. President, G. W. Watt, Barlook. Secretary, W. L. Ouimotte, Londesboro. CARD OF THANKS, The undersigned desires to express her sincere thanks to Court MaleLettf No of Foresters, Cl nto! n, for thepromptness and caro with which they have settled the claim of $1,030, oflher late husband, Peter Campbell, also to express her thanks for the sympathy and condolence expressed by the Foresters, Free Masons and others of the town of Clihton, t� - ward tier ement JANE MPBELL.ate and sad ilCA in their bereavement. G.T.R- For all information concerning travel, consult., VVI .JACKSON, Local. Pass, Agent 6 T R usiness. We were always of the opinion that business done on a Cash basis was the only proper way, but not until the first of this 'month did we decide to make the de- cisive plunge and cut away all friendship credit system. We have done so, we are nct sorry and we intend to stand by our decision as long as we are privileged to do business in the tow',!: of Clinton. with the WHAT IT MEANS THIS MONTH:-- Fane - d C h inaw-are Will be sold from 25 to 50 per cent less than regular prices. Miscellaneous Books Can be bought very cheap• some as much as 50 per cent dis- coun t- -THE— Wall Paper You"will buy from us this month at 5c., 8c., 10c., sold regularly at 10c., 15c. and 20c. These are goods which we will guarantee and can only be sold at such, prices when we gel ..the ready -money to invest in something else. Delineator Dress Patterns Acknowledged by all the Dressmakers in town as well as those in all parts of the world to be the most satisfactory ' patterns they can buy, are now in 'stock; for February and March patterns will be here next week. Subscribe for the Delinea- tor only one dollar a year when ordered from us, It contains many valuable hints on Homo Culture and Fancy Work as well as the -latest styles and methods of Dressmaking THE NEW ETJCLID AND ALGEBRA for Public School Leabing Examinations is having a large sale. Sent post paid for 25c. The Book Keeping Blacks, Scribblers and general School Supplies which we sell are the hest that good Intpney can buy and we only sell for cash. & Co.,Cobper CLINTON.