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ADDRESS.—On Wednesday evening
of last week Rev. Dr. McKay, of For-
mosa, gave one of his interesting
lectures to a large audience. From
the good work done on the island in
thepasttwenty years it is quite evi-
dent that the Dr. is the right man in
the right place—his heart is in the
work. He has done a noble work;
God has owned and blessed his efforts.
We trust that none who have oppor-
tunity will miss hearing what this ser-
vant of God has to tell of the power of
the spirit.
DEATH.—Mrs Brown, London road
south, passed peacefully away on Sab-
bath evening. She bad reached the
ripe age of 85 years; her end was peace.
The family have the sympathy of the
entire community in this their hour of
bereavement.
NOTES.—Rev. A. McKibben and wife
are spending a few days at Mrs Mc-
Kibbin's home in the village. The
clock in St. Andre 's church is very
useful; all services begin sharp on
time. Rev. Mr Ball, of Fullerton, is
to occupy the pulpit of the Methodist
church on Sabbath next.•.
Goderich.
BUSY.—Our busy town bas been un-
usually busy, owing to the excellent
sleighing of the past week. The farm-
ers evidently regard „it as the last of
the season, and are using it to the best
advantage.
MISSIONS.—A large audience listen -
,ed, on Sunday morning last, to Rev.
Dr. McKay, of Formosa. His talk of
the work and victories in that beauti-
ful island was very interesting.
ENTERTAINMENT.—North St. Metho-
dist youngeople held an entertain-
ment Tuesday evening. They are
raising money for the organ, and keep
very busy planning how to raise the
money. The religious work these
young people do is also exceedingly t
commendable.
CHURCH.—Revival services are being
continued in Victoria St. Methodist
church with increasing interest. The i
pastor took up the Superannuation
fund on Sunday, and got within $13 of t
the total assessment. f
ILL.—There is a great deal of sick- n
nese in our town at present, mostly d
- - the evil effects of the grip, Mrs (Rev.) h
J. E. Howell is seriously ill from a cold
caught by going out before she was y
quite recovered from her recent illness. 0
SUD EN DEA$'H.—A young woman °
named�Bridget 'Connell, who lived with i
her parents in the stone house on
Caledonian Terrace, was seized of hem-
orrhage of the ,lungs at the corner of
North St. and the square Wednesday t
afternoon about 4 o'clock, and expired
in front of Wilson's drug store before e
medical assistance could be had. The p
deceased had been in ill health for some
time and was about 24 years of age.
Rev. Father West and two of the a'
Sisters of St. Joseph were ;quickly at n
the scene, but before their arrival the w
vital spark had fled. _
SOOIAL.—A parlor social was held at a
the residence of Mr Wm. Acheson, i
Gcdericn, on Tuesday evening, under o
the auspices of the Epworth League of w
North St. Methodist church. The at-
tendance was fine. Mr Acheson's ,
family and the ladies and gentlemen
of the Epworth League did all in their M
power to make the evening pleasant g
to the large company present, Re-
freshments, music, recitations and
sines werethed r
CL1NTON, ONT., MARQH 2, 1894.
Our Weekly Budget
OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County—by,wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Stanley
BUILDING.—Mr Walter Moffatt is
puttingup a driving and implement
shed. Messrs Ross and Campbell are
getting out the timber for it this week.
WILL FINISH THEM.—Mr Donald
'Campbell, with the assistance of Mr
Alex. Ross and Mr Geo. Cook, purposes
finishing the' contracts of building un-
dertaken by the late Peter Campbell..
SocIA,L.—The social. which was held
at Mr Peter Cameron's, la@t Thursday
evening, was a decided success in every
respect, although the evening was
stormy, the people gathered from all
directions until the large house was
well filled. After all had got full sat-
isfactiop from the bountiful repast,
prepared by the ladies, a long and in-
teresting program was entered upon,
and it was much appreciated by the
audience, which was very manifest by
the many encores which were kept up
through the 'whole entertainment.
The meetingbroke up at a seasonable
hour, and all went away having spen t
a pleasant evening and aided in the
furtherance of a good cause. The pro-
ceeds of the evening. amounted nearly
$21. Thanks to the friends from a
distance, who so ably assisted us in the
evening's entertainment.
Brussels
THE PATRON CANDIDATE.—The East
Huron Patrons of Industry met in con-
vention Friday afternoon in the Town
Hall, Brussels. Mr Common, of Mc-
Killop, was voted to the chair,. and Mr
Winter, of Howick, was appointed
secretary. The legally qualified dele-
gates were present. Short speeches
were given by Messrs Montgomery,
May, Brown, Govenlock, Dickson.
Hays, Murdie, Davidson, Ferguson,
Kenny, Winter, McFadden and others.
It was decided to nominate a candidate
for the Legislature by ballot, Messrs
Murdie and Hays being appointed
scrutineers. On the first ballot Wm.
Milne, Reeve of Grey, •(Liberal) was de-
clared elected. Five other names were
mentioned. A deputation waited. on
Mr Milne, and after short addresses he
accepted the nomination. Thos. Gib-
son, M. P. P., is the Reform standard-
bearer, and E. L. Dickenson the Con-
servative candidate.
• —St. Helens.
NOTES.—Mrs Robt. Woods, sr., is on
the sick list, but we hope soon to hear
of her recovery. Miss McDonald, who
has been very i11 with inflammation of
the throat, is slowly recovering. Miss
Anderson is at present visiting friends
in and around Guelph. Mrs J. Sheriff,
of Dakota, was the guest of her aunt,
Mrs E. Haines. Mr and Mrs Polly, of
Stella, were the guests, last week, of
the latter's uncle, Mr Thos. Sanders.
Mr J. McLaren, of Drurnbo, was visit.
Ing friends in this locality, thi'week.
Mr and Mrs Thompson spent Sabbath
last at Mr Robt. Curran's. Miss Mc-
Pherson, of Puslinch, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs A. McDonald,
has returned home. MissEvelyn Lock-
hart purposes going to Newtonville, to
stay with her grandmother, when her
sister, Miss Gertie, is to return home.
Dr Gordon, of Teeswater, and Mr and
Mrs A. Gordon, of Wingham, spent
Sunday under the parental roof. Mr
and Mrs D. Rutherford and Mrs R. K.
Miller were visiting at Goderich this
week. The members of the C.O.F. had
their annual oyster supper on Tuesday
evening of last week, which proved
quite a success; report says the oysters
were so large, it was with difficulty a
whole one could be'swallowed; glad to
hear of no sad results from the under-
taking.
PRESENTATION. — A very pleasing
event took place after the weekly pray-
er meeting, on Wednesday evening of
last week, when Mr R. K. Miller was
made the recipient of a handsome gold -
headed cane and a purse of money, ac-
companied by the following address
:—
To Ms R. K. I LLER,—DEAR Srn,—It is
our desire to -night to recognize in a public
and permanent way, our appreciation of
he services you have rendered to our con-
gregation for several years. Since yon
came amongst us you leave ever been active
n giving every assistance in your power.
We are specially indebted to you for help
n connection with the service of praise.
By your efforts the choirwas organized and
rained, and as a leader you have been
aithful to your charge, even when laboring
nder great physical weakness. In the
ifferent departments of church work you
ave always been ready to do your part.
We have reason to thank you for the help
ou gave for two years, in the establishing
f the present system of collecting the
hands moneys, not iinly by the work you
ave done, but for the willingness, cheer-
nlness and efficiency with which you did
t, we feel that we have reason to be grate-
ul. It has pleased God, in bis Providence,
o send upon you, in the past year, severe
rials and sufferings; you are assured of our
ympathy with you in them all. It is our
rayer that God will restore you again to
our wonted strength, and enable yon to
ake as active a part as formerly in the
ork of his service on earth. In token of
nr high esteem of your services amongst
s, and of our best wishes on your behalf,
e ask yon to accept the accompanying gift
a cans—to remind you of this occasion,
nd a purse',of money,which may be useful
n securing additional aids to your recovery
f health. In the name of your fellow
orkers in Christ, Signed
Jour GOSDON,
ROBERT MURRAY.
r Miller, in reply, thanked the con-
regati on for the valuable gift received,
nd expressed the pleasure it ens ays
aye him in rendering any services in
's power.
order of the eveningg.
11 event off in first class style and to
the entire satisfaction of the enter- Five ohiidren were born jo the wife -of
'ruiner and entertained. The young e
peiople are to be congratulated on the
sutlaess of their venture,
Hullett
NOTES. — Miss E. J. Snell, eldest
daughter of Mr Jas Snell, doubled her
right hand beneath her the other day,
while trying to get in a sleigh, and al-
most broke it; it was a severe spraisi
We are sorry to record the death of
Mrs John Car bert, which occurred on
Friday night last, after a short illness;
deceased was very highly esteemed,
and her husband has the sincere sym-
pathy of all; the remains were interred
in. the R. C. cemetery, of which church
she -was a member.
KEEPING FARM ACCOUNTS,—It has
often been said that if farmers would
keep an account of their receipts and
expenditures, the same as business
men do, they would have a much bet-
ter idea of just how they were getting
along. We don't suppose there are a
dozen farmers in the county who pre-
tend to keep accounts of this nature.
It is interesting, however, to know
that some do. Mr John McMillan, of
Hullett, and his two sons, Robert and
Thomas, each keep a pretty close ac-
count of their outlay and receipts, and
give it as their opinion, based on ex-
perience, that it Is one of the very
best things a farmer can do, and they
advise all farmers to do likewise.
DEATH OF MR ISAAC ROGERSON.—
We are called upon to chronicle the
decease of a former resident df Huron
county, in the person of Isaac Roger-
son, who passed away to the other
world on Saturday, Feb. 17th, in the
city of Victoria. He was a native of
England, near London, and came to
Canada when quite young. He lived
in Hullett, then in Blyth and at Sun-
shine. He was a hard working and
pushing business man, and for a num-
ber of years was very successful as a
wagon maker and afterwards in the
saw mill and furniture manufacture,
but a series of misfortunes and poor
health caused him to fail in business.
He then tried California, where he
improved in health considerably, and
then moved to Victoria about three
years ago. His old trouble came on
him again and continued to lay him
off work very often. The last attack
was four days before his death. There
were four physicians in attendance.
but could do nothing for him. They
recommended an operation, which
was agreed to, when a rupture= f -f.
bowels and an abscess was discovered,
and of course he could not survive:
He leaves a widow, three daughters
and one son to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and father. He was an
active member of the Methodist
church for many years. He was in
his 52nd year.
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Auburn.
COLLECTORS.—The lady collectors
are on their annual visiting.
INVITATION.—The members of the
I. O. G. T. lodge accepted the invitation
from Londesboro lodge last Tuesday
evening. A number of the brothers
and sisters went and had a very sociable
time.
ORANGE TEA MEETING.—•rhe tea
meeting last Friday evening proved a
success, considering inclemency of the
weather. The following evening
a nice social was given. The program
was very good, consisting of vocal and
instrumential music. Sim Fax was not
present, but some of his songs were
given.
NOTES.—The I. O. G. T. members are
talking of enlarging their hall this
season; we think it is about time some
improvement was made. Some of the
Auburn people were invited and at-
tended the Grange supper °at Londes-
boro last Thursday evening and report
having a good time. Miss Agnes Day,
of Wingham, is at present the guest of
Miss E. Series. Miss Mutch and Mr J.
Fenton were visiting friends near
Clinton last week. Miss L. Day spent
Saturday and Sundayin Wingham.
Mr D. Patterson and men are busy
taking out timber for the ensuing
summer. There, is expected to be a
new schdbl at Mr S. Carter's• corner in
the near future. A number of the
Auburn people are supplying them-
selves with ice for the summer; this is
a wise thing to do, and when the raw
material can so easily and so cheaply
be secured, it is a wonder that more do
not lay in a supply.
Leeburn
HURT.—Mise Rachel Cook was hurt
while playing at school one day last
week, which caused her a few days
illness. We are pleased to see she is
again able to attend school.
NOTES. — Miss Lizzie Tewsley, of
Carlow, was the guest of her cousin,
Maggie Horton, on Monday last. Mr
Arthur Horton, who has been on a
week's holiday to Muskoka to attend
business there, returned home to -day
(Tuesday.)
PERSONAL.—Mies Janet Cowan, of
Hullett,-who is now attending Gode-
rich Collegiate Institute, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her cousin, Mrs
Jas. McManus. Mr and Mrs Howitt,
of Auburn, spent a few days in our
burg last• week and were the guests of
Mr and Mrs Jas. Taylor.
DIED.—The stern hand of death has
again visited.us and taken for its vic-
tim a kind husbknd and father, Capt.
Jas. Bogie. Tlie funeral on Monday
was the largest seen in this neighbor-
hood, therelieingabout 120 rigs. Much
sympathy ie,felt throughout the neigh-
borhood for his widow and family.
Ashfield:
NoTEs,—MrBower, 12th Cop., is
turning out the .metier ppretty lively
the last few weeks. Walter Wil-
son, 13th cdn., West ?a'wnnosh, who I recon
has been dun erousl ill..of rorig..
g y gestion
of , the lungs, is re convitleecent. I ?jot'
Quite a number i • tHi '.. t+ICin't
o he a e fe wity
431. a year in advance,1,
$ .50 when bud 0o,paicll-,.:
Londesboro.
LECTUiSE.—Thad, Leavitt lectured to
a fair-sized audience, in the Temper-
ance Hall, on Monday evening, the
subject beiug, "Romanisin and the P.
P.A." He said quite a lot about Ro-
manism and its errors, but did not
eulogize the P. P. A. as much as was
expected. .He was opposed somewhat
by Mr James McConnell, who disputed
some of his statements about the R. C.
Church.
TEMPERANCE.—We understand that
the I.O.G.T. are sparing no pains in
getting up a program for their enter-
tainment en the 6th of March. The
program is lengthy and well selected,
and is expected to be the treat of the
season. The Good Templars purpose
holding their regular meeting op Mon-
day night, next -week, hi place of Tues.
day night, owing to the entertainment.
They had a very pleasant time on Tues-
day night, there being a number of
visitors from Constance, Blyth, Au-
burn and Clinton.
NOTES.—We are, pleased to report
that John Lawson, Mrs Thos. Lawson,
and Miss F. Lee are all convalescent,
but sorry to say that Mrs John Wey-
mouth, of the 8th con., is very low.
R. Adams is having the inside of his
store painted; J. D. Melville is the
knight of the brush. One of our young
men last week presumed to interfere
with the authority of the school teach-
er, and was compelled by the trustees
to apologize. Mr Ouimette was one
cf those who attended the sale of a
bankrupt stock of new boots and shoes
at Zurich, last week, but it was bought
by a Hensall man, Quite a number
went out fo Clinton, on Sunday night,
to hear Dr. McKay, and were highly
pleased and edified; several also went
to Blyth, on Tuesday night, for the
same purpose. Rev Mr Hamilton pur-
chased a fresh horse in Hensel], last
week; it ought to be a good one, as it
was brought from the other side of
London. Mrs Adams spent most of
the week in London, at the millinery
openings.
GRANGE SOCIAL.—An event that is
regarded as of no small importance
and is always looked forward to with
great anticipations of pleasure, is the
annual supper held under the auspices
of Hullett Grange, and although the
night was stormy, a large number
turned out to enjoy themselves last
Thursday evening, A magnificent
supper was spread in the Forester's
hall, and even after the inner wants
of all had been supplied, there was
"enough and to spare." The after -
meeting was held in Bell's large hall,
`eh wa' -packedY- t'o' the door. Mr
John Brigham was called to the chair,
a position he filled admirably, his ready
tact and wit meeting every emergency.
The program was a large one, but was
interesting throughout, and embraced
addresses by John McMillan, M.P.; his
son, Robt. McMillan; R. Hohnes, of
the Clinton NEW ERA; Jaynes Snell
and Dr. Young; instrumental and vocal
music by Best Bros., Miss and Mr M.
Floody, Miss Cook, Miss M. Bell, Miss
Thompson, Miss McIntosh and Mr H.
Bell; a reading by Mr McGregor, reci-
tation by Miss Woodman, ventriloquil
talk, J. D. Hinchley, and a dialogue.
The proceedings throughout were char-
acterized by harmony and good feel-
ing, and broke up at a reasonable hour.
Although "Bob" McMillan, as his in-
timate friends call him, has done con-
siderable public speaking before, this
was the first occasion that his father
had the pleasure of listening to him.
Occasional Correspondent.
NOTES.—Rev Mr Fair preached an
excellent sermon on Sunday evening,
to a large congregation, it being the
memorial service of the late David
Jackson ; the whole audience were
deeply impressed. Revival work' was
commenced in the Methodist church,
on Sunday: Mrs J. G. Medd is at pre-
sent suffering very much from ulcerat-
ed sore throat. Rev E. Medd, of Har-
row, is expected here this week. on ac -
costa of his mother's illness. The con-
gregations of the Methodist church are
increasing so much that it will soon be
necessary to build a new church. Mr
Jos. Lyon, of the gravel road, is im-
proving, by taking pink pills, at one
time' being very poorly.
GRANGE SUPPER.—Hullett Grange
held their annual supper last Thursday
night Supper was served in the lower
story of the Foresters' Hall, and then
all repaired to Bell's Hall for the enter-
tainment. The chair was taken by Mr
John Brigham, who filled that position
very creditably. The program was
good, but had one fault—too long.
There was vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, interspersed with speeches, read-
ings and recitations. An M. P., a
Mayor, and a councillor were amongst
the speakers, and a bachelor, who
"trains his children well." Everybody
seemed to enjoy themselves well, al-
though the night was exceedingly
stormy, and no doubt many thought
of the old proverb that "pleasure is
'always bought witirpain."
Brom another correspondent
NOTES.—Large quantities of bay are
being shipped at present from the sta-
tion. Mrs Eno has gone to London;on
a visit to her son. Quite a number of
the Sons of England went to Wingham
on Tuesday night, on a fraternal visit.
Mrs Ashley and Miss Cade, who were
sent as delegates from here to the S.S.
convention in Clinton last week, gave
a very interesting report here last
Sunday.
LETTER Or CONDOLENCE.—MRS D. JAMISON
—DEAR MADAM—A few words at tide time,
from those who, while not relations, still
have a deep interest in your welfare, may
not be out of place. Bound as wo are to.
getber, it cannot but be that when sorrow
and suffering afflict us, it does not fail to
evoke our sympathy. It is, therefore, with
heartfelt regret that wo venture to put in
writing the expression of sympathy which
is already yours, and which we never felt
an
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girls and two toys, elulx. w.i;ll b0 Very srin1•.`s,��.. lseve
trongly as we do now, in view of'the
t sad bereavements through which
have so suddenly been call "d tp pass,
e separation by death of a ' "arly be -
son, and also of the comp ionship
our beloved husband, the tole • f whew►
re the loeest tie of, earth, d What)
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home circle. We, the members of Londes-
boro Home Circle No. 189, desire to express
our sincere sympathy to you in your sor-
row, and we pray that the consolations of
the Holy Spirit may be yours, and that you
may be reconciled to the divine will, and
enabled to say "Thy will be done," and
that the Son of Righteousness may dispel
all darkness, and fill your heart with glad-
ness, in the hope of a glorious reunion in
the home above, where sorrow and parting
shall be no more. Signed on behalf of the
members of Londesboro Home Circle No.
189. WM. STEVENS, P.L.
MRS MOORIDGE, Chap., W. L. OIIIMETTE, L.
R. B. JEFFREY, F.S. Mee RILEY, V.L.
W. T. RIDDELL-, R.S. MEG OIIIMETTE, T.
BLYTH
ENTERTAINMENT.— The entertain-
ment of the Emma Wells' Co. on Fri-
day evening, was pronnounced good by
those who were there, but the audi-
ence was by no means what the friends
of the I. O. F. could wish, 110 doubt
the number of entertainments lalely
and the inclement state of the weather
had something to do with it.
LECTURES.—Blyth has a reputation
for intellectuality which was fully
sustained on Tuesday evening. Two
lectures were favored with bumper
houses. In the Presbyterian church
the Rev. Dr. McKay, Chinese mis-
sionary, of Formosa, delighted a large
audience with an interesting history
and account of his work on that island,
where he has labored so successfully
for the past twenty-two years. In that
time enduring hardships and great
persecutions which he overcame by
his energy and perseverance and has
now established sixty churches,a num-
ber of them self sustaining, presided
over by native ministers. He Was ac-
companied by a Chinese student, who
gave a short address in his own lan-
guage, Dr.McKay interpreting for him.
In Jndustr hall the same evening
Thad W. H. Leavitt, a traveller and
speaker of ability, lectured to a full
his subject being "Rome Histo ri-
cally considered and the P. P. A." A
pleasant andforcible speaker, well up
in his subject and thoroughly appreci-
ated by the large audience assembled.
NOTES.—The Epworth League of the
Methodist church here will visit their
sister society, in Westfield, on Tuesday
night and provide the program. Miss
Dodds, of Watford, is the guest of her
sister Mrs Tanner ' at present. Miss
Swayze is the guest of her sister Mrs
Clutton. Mr Chas Floody has rented
his farm and taken up his residence in
town. Mr A. McKellar has been con-
fined to the house through Rh attack of
grip. The funeral of the infant son of
Mr Wm. Richmond, took place on
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, to
the Union cemetrv. Miss Clara Moffat
returned from Wroxeter where .he
has been visiting. A. M. Babb spent
Sunday in Brussels. Mrs Beattie, of
Seaforth, was a guest at the Methodist
Parsonage this week. W. W. Sloan,
spent Sunday in town. The store on
Queen street, of the estate of the late
Mrs Jenkins, was offered for sale by
auction of Saturday, but did not ex•
ceed the reserve hid $1100. Mrs Whitt
was in town on Tuesday last; she hav-
ing taken charge of Miss Gibson's class
in music for a time. Miss B. Habkirk
is in Toronto, this week, taking in, the
Millinery openings. A party of young
people drove out to Mr Granger's on
Monday evening and spent a jolly time.
Miss Annie Walker left on Saturday
to resume her position in Petrolia,
Miss M. McQuarrieis established in the
dressmaking business, in the rear of
Miss Bentley's. Robt. McGee > was in
town on Monday. We are sorry to
learn of the serious illness of Mrs Ed.
Watson, Dr. Eccles, of London was
called in on Monday. The Jubilee
Singers under the auspices of the C.
O. F., are billed for Friday evening, in
Industry hall, a good turn out is ex-
pected. Mrs Powell is still confined to
the house through illness, though some
imps aired.
Colborne
DEATHS.—Mrs Jane Burns, aged 84,
died at the resid Ince of her son, Thos.
Burns, near Carlow on Friday last;
deceased was a native of Tyrone, Ire-
land, and came to Canada with her
husband some twenty-five years ago,
first taking up residence in Toronto.
About twelve years since she came to
live with her son in Colborne, and
since that time spent her. declining
years until she passed away to her
rest gradually and peacefully on Fri-
day.
.A well-known resident of this part of
Huron passed away at his home, lot 9,
con. 11, Colborne township, on Friday
the23rd Feb., in the person of Capt.
Jas. Bogie. His death is attributed to
the result of a runaway accident whibh
occurred eighteen months ago, in
which inju.rres were sustained that
eventuated in his death. His parents
came to Huron county in 1848, James
being at that time an apprentice on an
ocean vessel. On one occasion when
the vessel was at Quebec, he was seized
with a desire to see his relatives and
left her at that port, and made his way
to the Huron Tract. From that time
onward until last year he had sailed
the great inland lakes of Canada dur-
ing the summer and made his home
at the old homestead in the winter.
In 1853 he was married to Miss Mary
Ann Clark, who survives with a fam-
ily of"three sons and one daughter,
who, it is needless to say, have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Deceased was well-known to al� the
pioneers and many cf the latter g ner-
ation, being of a jovial, hospitable and
friendly disposition, and was a general
favorite with all who knew him. The
funeral on Monday. was largely
attended.—Signal.
Dungannon
WEST HURON FARMERS} INSTITUTE.
—A meeting of the West Huron Fann-
ers' Tli xitii o` will be held at Dungan-
non/IA-Match Ieth, atwhich the fol•
lowin; speakers' *ill take pato—Hon.
John. John ry en. -Prof. boat, O.. A. 0.;11.,
Uurri •, i ghttleAt n, McMillan, Oen*
titan e an ' r ,
Holmet;ville,
NEW HovsE.—We understand Mr
A. Qshaldeston is getting lumbersaw,
ed at Forster's mill for the erection of
a new house, which heintends bui ding,
FOR THE ROAD, --Mr Edmund Me-
Roberts,
hereother of Monday; W, will remain'
in J.C,Courtice's store for a few weeks.
when he will go on the roads with the
wagon this summer.
Slog.—Mrs S. Walter is unable to
get out of the house on accoutWof`ifl
ness. Mrs W. B. ForsterS has •'been
confined to the house with sickness:
for over three weeks, butwe are glad
to say is recovering.
CHURCH NOTES. — Special services
are still being continued in the church
with increasing interest; Rev. W.
Smyth took the service Monday even-
ing, and gave a very forcible: sermon.
Robt. Holmes is planned to take the
morningservice here next Sunday.
1sT RIZE.—Last year the Domin-
ion Council of Royal Templars of
Temperance offered three prizes to
the three councils formed in 1893 that
had the largest membership. Although
Holmesville knew nothing of it and
consequently did not work with that
inview. had the good fortune to come
out first, or equal with another coun-
cil. making both first, and will get the
$20 offered as the prize.
NOTES.—Mr Fred Ayers, of Detroit,
called upon a few of his friends on Sat-
urday; he stopped over from the lla.m.
to 2 p.m., when he left for Ailsa Craig.
Miss S. Acheson, of Goderich, stopped
over Thursday night with her parents,
on her way from the S. S. Convention '
in Clinton. Mies L. Acheson, of Gode-
rich, is visiting friends here. We were
glad to see Rev. Jos. Phillip, of Lon-
don last Fiday; he had been lecturing
on behalf of the Bible Society, and left
Friday morning for Kinburn. Misses
Fuller and Elliott, of Mitchell, spent
Sunday at Wm. Murcia's. Mr Albert
Edwards and sister, of the •6th con.,
spent Sunday with their uncle, Mr R.
Acheson; Miss Edwards is remaitripg
this week. • i
Suwon REPORT.—The following is
the'standing of the pupils of the school
here for February, based on attend
ance, conduct and general progress.
Average attendance for January and
February 47. 5th class—Nelson Tre-
wartha, Maud Dempsey, Ira Pickard.
Sr. 4th class—Bertha Stanley. Fred
Stanley, Eldred Yeo. Jr. 4th class—
Matilda Colclough, John Walter,
Edith Huller. Sr. 3rd class—Harry
Evans, Will Tebbutt, Wilbert, Potter.
Jr. 3rd class—Willie Potter, Minnie
Evans, Alfred Potter. --Sr. 2nd class—
Harvey McCartney, Norman Murch,
John Mulholland. Jr. 2nd class -Em-
ma Colclough, Clarence Sturdy, Lillie
Colclough; Pt. II=Lulu Fear, Harvey
Mulholland, Fanny Putter, Pt. 1—
Nettie Ramsey, Robt. Colclough, Jos.
Cook. W. MCROBERTS, Teacher.•.
Belgrave
NOTES.—I41rs Grigg, sr„ is improv-
ing from the effects of grip. Miss M.
Bengough, who has been in Wingham
for some time under medical treat-
ment, has returned home.
ENTERTAINMENT —The Foresters of
this village hada fine entertainment
on Wednesday evening. Fax and
Cameron, of Toronto. were the lead-
ing characters on the program, and
the audience enjoyed themselves.
CHURCH ITEMS.—On Sabbath last
the funeral sermon of the late Joseph
Corbett was preached by Rev. J. 13.
Dyke; a large congregation gathered
to shbw sympathy; the sermon was
well in keeping with the occasion.
There is now every probability that
Calvin church, of East Wawanosh,
and Knox chuck, of Belgrave, will
unite and form one charge; in that
case the present occupant of the Manse
must leave.
East Wawanosh
NOTES.—James Rbss was visiting at
John Coultes' last week. John Ander-
son is busy at present assessing the
township; Eohn is a good assessor, and
the township did the best thing pos-
sible, when they re -appointed him.
John Taylor has been re -appointed col-
lector for this year, -and Wm. Carr,
treasurer, and peter Porterfield, the
veteran township clerk, has now served
over twenty-five years in that position,
and bids fair to serve a good many
years longer. Sandy Scott will give a
party on Friday evening.
Bayfield.
ON THE LAKE.—The low tempera-
ture last week sheeted the lake with a
thick covering, and many nets were
set, but the east wind on Sunday drove
the ice out. No loss was sustained,
however, as the fishermen, by using
boats, recovered their nets.
CHURCH NOTES.—Rev A. Ross, of
Clinton, occupied St. Andrew's Church
pulpit, on Sunday morning and even -
mg. Ajoint meeting of Bethany and
St. Andrew's congregations will be
held in the latter • church, on March
5th, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of mo-
derating in a call to a minister. The
young people's social was held in the
parsonage, on Tuesday evening.
NOTES.—On Friday evening a num-
ber of young people met at Mr Moor -
house's, where they spent a pleasant
time, all going "merry as a marriage
bell." Mrs J. W. Smith and little
daughter, 011ie, spent a few days visit-
ing Mrs E. Swarts, River House. On
Saturday evening Mr Granger's resi-
dence was the scene of a lively time;
fora few hours artistic steppers held
the floor, due respect being had for the
next day. Mr S. Beattie and family,
who have resided here for nearly six
years, have moved to Brussels. Mr
and Mrs Geo. Swarts, Mrs J. F. Spoon-
er and Mrs J. B. Rumbail, Clinton,
Mspent Tuesday at the River House.
iss M. Wilson left for the queen city
on Wednesday, ,and expects to be ab-
sent four months. Mr and Mrs Burns,
Of Toronto, were in town this week.
Mr J. Houston, of Virden,Man,, ;is
visiting.hig mother here. 'his (Friday)
evening Thad, W. IL..etllvitt;, of °To -
Tonto,. , ill deliver a .free, lecture s
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