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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-03-09, Page 1a• year lit advance, is Subscription price of the w ERA, and it is exceptional value at so lowaprice. Subscribers will greatly 'oblige ''us by prompt renewals. • ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor +.n CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 9, 1894. $1 a year in advance, $1.50 when not so a. If you select your SPRING SUIT now, you will have a much better assortment to choose from, and it can be made upwhen we are not as busy as we will be in a month or so. Cash and One Brice Tho- E:tatu Jona !agci: CLINTON Leeburn NOTES.—Miss Maggie Wise has come home sick from her place at Dr. Shan- non's. Mrs Cassidy was visited by her two sisters, Mrs Green and Mrs Bougie. The roads are cut up very -.badly-and. very •:little teamingg:: can;ge- done. Quite a number of Leeburns young folk were at the social at Smith's Hill on Friday evening; the social was got up by the Y. P. C. S. of Smith's Hill church, and it was agrand success. Mrs Thompson visited Mrs Taylor last week. Mr -Henry Horton and Angus Gorden have started to cut wood for Mr Wm Young; they are to get half the. wood they cut. Misses Eveline and Harriet Thurlow were at the so- cial at Smith's Hall •on Friday. Mrs John Horton visited Mrs J. G. Clutton on Tuesday. The teacher of No. 9 S.S. was very much vexed one morning to find that two tails had been cut from her strap. Stanley • PLOUGHING.—Mr S. T. Baird started ploughing sod on Monday March 5th. This is somewhat earlier than ordinary for spring ploughing. SIGNS OF SPRING.—The balmy winds and summer sun of Monday, March 5th, brought forth the snakes from their winter quarters, to enjoy the. genial warmth. SocIAL.—A very successful social was held at the home of Mr John Dunken, last Fridayevening, under;the auspices of the Mthodist church, of Brucefield. Although the roads were about at their worst, the evening was most favorable being clear and mild. It was called a farewell social as it is the last we shall have the pleasure of enjoying with Mr and Mrs Dunken and family before their removal to Thorndale. The attendance was large and a very enjoyable evening was ' spent in social intercourse, partaking of the excellent tea provided by the ladies, and hearing some very fine music rendered by local talent. It • must have been as pleasing as it was gratifying to Mr and Mrs Dunken and • their family to have so many of their old neighbors and friends present at the last of such entertainments given .in their home, and that they will have „the privilege of attending before they leave the community. Proceeds a li the over $14. COUNoIL.—Council met on Saturday, February 24th, members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Thomas Wiley received an order for $155 uncollectable taxes. The name of J. T. Cairns, of Varna, was inserted in By-law No. 1, as clerk. The tenderof Jones Brothers, of Wiarton, to furnish cedar for town- ` ship purposes was accepted. J. J. Mc- Kenna, of Dublin, was appointed en- ;gineer and the Clerk instructed to pre- pare a bylaw confirming the same. The filerk was instructed to draft a by- law (which was subsequently passed) setting forth the fact that the council ;Will not pay for loss or damage done to sheep "by dogs in the munici . ality, a 'similar motion of February lam, not being acted upon. The account of Manning & Scott, forpreparing by-law re 'Union School Section N. 1, Hay and `Stanley, and for services in connection With the board of health, was accepted and Ordered to be paid. The Reeve and Deputy -Reeve were instructed to interview the medical health officer in regard to vaccination and inoculation of the children and others; Mr Wiley was paid $75 salary as. collector, - Mrs coon Waspaid $1.50 for her late bus - ,band's services in connection with the: board of health for 1893. The Clerk's,. salstry was fixed at $180 for all dutit�tt lir - Connection with the township. to n , . p Th `T P.tsurer was paid $4 for attending` steal meetings and other extra work for 108, The council then adjourned t* meet again Monday, Metal-1'19th. Our. Weekly .Budget OP INTERESTIN(,'I•• NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Summerhill Hay SOCIAL. —A parlor social was held on COUNCIL.—Council met pursuant to Thursday eveningof last wash el Mron adjournment on Saturday, March 3rd. Thur. Millers ad notwithstanding The clerk was instructed to apply to Robt. bad roads end d- not was a gthe township of Stephen or'the amount paid by this council re ldfong drain„ the said amount being .25. The reeve was instructed and empower- ed to serve the first notices under Ditches and Water Course Act, re wa- ter on the highway, on the Zurich road between con. 3-4. A number of chang- es were made in the beats of the path - masters. No grants will be given for the improvement of roads by any of the councillors, until the same has been laid before the council board. The auditors' report was accepted, and the clerk instructed to procure 200 printed copies. The list of athmThe gasters was accounts appointed. id:—J. E. McDonnell, coffin for indigent, $5, spikes, etc., $1. i:; H. Reynolds, culvert, $1 ; t. Capling, gravel, $2.25, J. Oesch, ref d of taxes, 86.82; T. Turnbull, culver $2.50, L. Peine, harboring indigent,'' 1.5014...T. Harton, damages to pit, $2; T. Lam mid, culvert, $2.50; W. Trebble, refund of statute labor, $2; F. W. Farncomb, $58.50. Council adjourned to meet on May 26, at 10 a.m. S. J. LATTA, Cl,erk. the suc- cess. The evening was spent in games, music &c.,and was much enjoyed by young and old. The proceeds amount- ed to about $9, which goes to the gen- eral fund of the church. NoTEs.—Mr C. Beacom has vacated his house in the village and taken pos- session of the Manning farm, Mr Law- son moving from it to the farm of Mr Geo. Westacott's in Hullett. Mrs S. Hibbert, nee Miss Maggie Barr,is visit- ing her relatives and friends here this week. Master Eddie Kilty was sus- pended head downwards on a picket fence for sometime on Saturday even- ing,but was relieved by a neighbor be- fore serious injury resulted. Hullett FARM SoLD.—Fred Youngbut has sold his farm, in the Maitland block, to John Good, of Colborne, for $3500. It contains 100 acres, and a few years ago would have brought $1000 more. DEATH—We are sorry indeed to re- cord the untimely death of Mrs John Waymouth, which occurred on Friday morning last, at the youthful age of 26 years. Deceased was confined recent- ly, and never got(over the effects there- of. She was formerly a Miss Cocker - line, ayoung woman widely known and much thought of. Her husband has the sincere sympathy of his many friends in his bereavement, a fact th t was shown by the very 4arge number, who attended the funeral on Sunday.' ScaooL REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 5 for February, based on the diligence, demeanor anis punctuality of the pupils:—Sr. 4th— Jas. Thompson and Arthur Smith, Nelson Cole, Harry Jackson and Annie Tyner. Jr. 4th—Violetta Thompson, E. J. Snell, Lizzie Vodden and Laura McCool. Sr. 3rd—Jessie Thompson, Lily McCool, Wesley Vodden, Jr. 3rd—Jas. McCaughey, Amelia Eidt, Willie Nott. Sr. 2nd—Robt. Young- blutt, Bertha Manning, Thomas Lee. Jr. 2nd—Maggie McCool, Harriet Mc- Caughey, Derwin Carter. Pt. II— Jaz- a I— Ja ;--- Snell,-r$mma -Eidt, •-Wendell- Jackson. J. H. LowERY, Teacher: DEATH.—Mrs Robt. a'rawford, of the 13th con, was called away last week to attend the funeral of her father, Mr Robert Johnston, who died at the-resi- de,ice of his son-in-law, Samuel Locke, 02 Wood St., Toronto, on Friday, at the age of 93 years and 7 months. De- ceased was a native of County Fermate agh, Ireland, and came to Canada 30 years ago, settling in Chinquacousy; he afterwards moved to Huron, and for some time resided in Hullett with his son-in-law; he then went to reside with his daughter in Toronto, where he has remained ever since. His health was invariably good, and age alone was the cause of his death. He was entirely prepared for the change, and died..con- scious of that blessed rest that is alone promised to the people of God. His wife survives him, and in . addition tt the daughters mentioned, ate two oth- ers, Mrs Nally, of Brooklyn, and Mrs Scoutan, of Manitoba, with ason in To- ronto and one in New York. Goderich Township. PATRONS.—On Thursday last Messrs. - W. Robinson, J. Jenkins, John Woon, A. Cantelon and A. Wise attended the Patrons convention at Hensall. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is a monthly report of the pupils of S. S. No. 8, based on regularity, punctuality, demeanor and general progression: - 5th class, Claressa Elliott; 4th, Sadie Stirling, Amy Naftel, Francis jElliott; sr 3rd, Josie Stirling, Ida Naftel, Emily Rutledge; jr. 3rd, David Woods, Lizzie Cook, Annie Harrison; sr. 2nd, Benson Elliott, Annie McGuire, Hannah Harri- son; jr. 2nd, Eva Woods, Frank McLel- land, Jennie Woods; sr. pt. 2, Minnie Harrison, Edna Green, Sandy Stirling; sr 1st, Clara McGuire, Thomas Perdue, Lottie Stirling; jr. 1st, Edgar Cook, Flossy Perdue. Average attendance for the month, 43. W. E. JERVIS, teacher. DEBATE—An interesting debate took place in the school house on the 15th con., on Friday night, on the 7th plank of the Patrons of Industryplatform, viz:—"The jElection of ounty Offi- cers.” The speakers for the:affirmative were Messrs Thos. Churchill, A Cante- lon, G. Mair and T. Lindsay; for the negative, Messrs Jno Jenkins, A.Wise, J. Woon and John B. Lindsay. Mr. Lawrence was in the chair, and Messrs J. C. Lindsay and A. Woodward were referees. Some good and interesting arguments were advanced by both sides but decision was given in favor of the affirmative. A spelling match takes place to -night, (Friday) the NEw ERA of last week to be taken as the test. Morris SALE.—On Tuesday, of last week, Nelson Currie had a very successful sale of farm stock and implements. The day was fine and the crowd large. The cattle sold at a good figure,some of the milch cows bringing as high as $50. DEATH.—Willous Farrow, 3rd line, returned from the township of Clarke last week, where he was attendingthe funeral his father. His mother died the week'before, but he did not get word in time to get to the funeral. Grip took both of them at the age of SO and 72. NOTES.—Henry Caldbick, 2nd line, started for Manitoba on Monday; he came from the prairie province three months ago and has been visiting un- der the parental roof since. Mrs Quintin Anderson, 3rd line, was visiting friends at Winterburn, Waterloo Co., last week. Richard Armstrong had a wood -bee last week at which a good quantity of wood was cut and piled. Jas.'Btretton -and wife have returned - from Schrieber, and will commence farming in the township again. Londesboro. ADJOURNED.—The Entertainment of the Good Tewplars did not come off on Tuesday night, owing to the unfavor- able weather and is now adjourned for two weeks, when more favorable wea- ther may be expected. BE HONEST.—The young man who took the can of salmon out of one of our stores, last Friday evening, had better call and pay for it to save beingex- posed. There is not enough profit on twenty-five cents worth of tobacco to throw in the salmon. DEATHS.—On Friday last the wife Mr John Weymouth, of the 8th Con., died after a week's illness; she was the youngest daughter of Mr G. Cockerline. Op Sunday the wife of Mr Wm. Wat- son, of the village died after an illness of about two years: she was the yyoungest daughter of the late Thomas aleggyard, the founder of Londesboro. . NOTES.—Henry Ha yard, of Michi- gan, came to attend the funeral of his stater Mrs Watson. Spring has come very early this year; some have the dors and windows open and the. fire extinguished. The butchers are using ice to keep the meat cool. Mr J. C. dams has taken up house -keeping ain. Mr T. Lee has purchased the use and lot in the village belonging Mr D. Fell, of Auburn, for about 00. Mrs Colborne has moved her rniture to her son-in-law's, in Wawa- sh, and intends going to Dakota for a me. Mr. Whitely has just unloaded o cars of British Columbia shingles, o e at this station and the other at rucefield. a h f n t t Goderieh. • SERVICES.—Special meetings are still ontinued in Victoria St.Church, Gode- ich, by the pastor, who has complete - 1 ' recovered his health. Good is being one in these services. POLITICAL.—The Hon. J. C. Patter - on, Minister of Militia for the Domin- on, spent last Sunday in Godericb, orshrping in the English church in he morning, and in North St. Method- st church in the evenirfg. MEMORIAL.—The pastor of North- St. ethodist church conducted a memori- 1 service for the late Rev Geo. Doug - as, D.D.,LL.D., Principal of the Mon - real Methodist Theological College, ast Sabbath evening. The choir of he church rendered suitable;music for he occasion. There was a large con- regation present, which was much in- erested in the service. Belgrave Auburn. NOTES.—Saturday night was largely he P. P. A. lecture • ill be held on Sundael y afternoon, irance n John McBeth is keeping books for E. t e Presbyterian church. Mr John Livingston at present. E. Livingston itchell left last week for Dakota,on shipped his driving mare "Jennie," to , usiness. Messrs Youngbhit, of Gde- London on Mo•iday last. Josh. Per- r ch, spent Sunday with - their � parents rin had the misfortune to cut his foot h ere. Miss L. Rowed and Mr W. Cald- last week. A grand concert will beheld . ell left for Bolton, Tuesday morning, in the hall on Friday evening; a gnod tc visit friends for a short time. Miss program will be furnished; everybody 0 Beadle, of Clinton, was visiting at cine. Miss Jennie Fouleyi left for h ime this week. Mr W. Wra_yy wee Toronto on Monday. Miss L. Ander o the dick list Iast week. Mr E. son Vas the guest cf Miss L. Scnndrett oun blot is very sick with inflame - Yin Monday evening. The butcher is ti •n d the lungs. A number of Au- busy going around with a subscription b irn People attended the concert, in for the driving park. The Lady True B yth, last Friday evening. Last Sa- Blues' teameeting is postponed until t Mar a,9number of Auburn people at- Tuesday''ext. Mr John Brooks has tnded the 'funeral of Mrs G. Rutledge; moved into the house belonging to MrsRutledge and family have tho a m- Shoree, Farmers are looking for afl p thy.of;the entire eommunity, in this early spring. t. sir hour of bereavement. 'BLYTH MISSIONARY SERVICES.—Missionary anniversary services will be held in the Methodist church on Sunday, the 11th. Revs W. Smyth, Clinton, will occupy the pulpit, and on Tuesday ev- ening a meeting will . be held in the church, at which addresses will be de- livered by Rev. Mr Saunby, returned missionary from Japan, and others. Music appropriate for the occasion will be furnished by the choir. JUBILEE SINGERS.—The entertain- ment given by the Canadian Jubilee Singers, under the auspices of the C. O. F., on Friday evening, was a great success, the house being crowded to the doors. The orchesta was very good, and the guitar playing was list- ened to with wrapt attention. The boy basso, Jimmy Lightfoot, has a splendid voice. The chorus singing was their weak point, but on the whole it was a very good evening's enjoy - m i nt. ONTRACT. — The contract for Mr Tiernay's house has been awarded to Messrs.. Weary & Ing_ram, of Blyth. It is to be one of the finest residences in the county, and it must be very en- couraging to the new firm, to know they have the .confidence of the public to such an extent, and all the more so, when • we take into consideration the fact that the competition was very keen, and theirs not being by any means the lowest tender. We wish them every success. ACNES KNOx.—A rare privilege was afforded the citizens of 'Blyth on Mon- day evening, in Industry hall, when the talented Agnes Knox (Mrs C. Black) gave a recital which under dif- ferent circumstances at a future time would ensure her a most enthusiastic reception. The house was not what one could wish or expect • to greet Agnes Knox, but those who heard her were charmed by her wonderful pow- ers and natural, easy manner, to say nothing of her pleasant appearance, and should she revisit Blyth, as we have no doubt she will at no distant date, a reception worthy of Canada's gifted elocutionist will be accorded. Miss Jessie Ducker, a young violinist of great promise, aided the .entertain- ' meat materially by a few well render- ed selections on the violin; for one so young she displays execution and great talent. Mr Scott also gave some Scotch solos,' which were well received. NOTES.—Miss E. Young was visiting friends in Seaforth this week. Special services are still being conducted , in the Methodist church. We are sorry to learn Mrs Ed. Watson's condition is not much improved. Miss Annie Kel- lylett•an. Wednesday for-Wanwatoso,. to resume her position in the Milwau- kee Co. Hospital, from whence she was called a few weeks ago through theileailio'rher`father. Geo. Jenkins has disposed of his photographing business to Mr Cash. Mr Hatch,the artist, is again in town and has a ner collection of pictures on exhibition at Metcalf's than when here- before, Mr Summerville, Avonbank, is the guest of Mrs (Dr.) Ferguson, his sister, at present. Miss E. Watson is visiting friends in Cranbrook. Mrs P. Moore returned to.her home in Stratford on Friday last, after visiting friends here for a few weeks. Mrs P. Taylor. who has been spending the winter with friends in Blyth and other places in Ontario,, returned to Manitoba on Tu sday morning. Miss Fisher, of W ngham, was the guest of Miss Ch:: mherlain this week. Miss Mcln- ty'e, of Winghatn, visited friends in to. n on Monday. Mrs Dodds, of Van - co ver, who has been the guest of Mrs F. sp ruiner for some time, also Miss D ds, who has been the guest of her sis er, left for • Watford on Monday m d' ning. Miss Miller, of Wroxeter, is e guest of Miss Moffatt just now. M and Mrs F. Tanner are visiting nds in Watford this week. D. B. M innon is in Toronto on business. A the Jubilee concert on Friday ev- e.; g in Industry hall, while endeav- o g to lower one of the windows, Ji <, McQuarrie{had three of his fingers b''• Ty, jammed, by the window coming d wn suddenly and catching them be- t • een the upper and lower sash. D. D. Wilspn, of Seaforth, was in tpwn o Tuesday. Mrs and Miss Wdiker 1 f here Thursday on the morning t rain for Clfirago, to join the rest of the f may there. East Wawarfosh NOTES.—Mr Henry Vancamp, of outana, a wealthy miner, is visiting fiends here at present. A large num- b r of young people spent a very plea- s nt time last Fridaq evening at Mr A. 8 ort s. L, F. Nethery is recovering f ono a severe attack of grip. Miss M nderson was visiting at Mr J. Rath's a few day last week. Robert Vint will g• back 0 -Manitoba shortly. the Editor of the Clinton New Era. SIR.—Will you kindly allow me room i. your excellent weekly paper to cor r et a small mistake made by an East awanosh correspondent in your is- ste of the 2nd inst. It is stated that t e' "veteran township clerk had now seved over twenty-five years in that p. sition." This is not so, as I was first 1871, t enty three years ago, and havto office in Januarye been in the Harness continuously ever since. T. anking your correspondent for his go .d wishes, when he states that, "he (t . e clerk) bids fair to serve in• the same r: ition for a good many+years longer," m, yours truly, P. PORTERFIELD, %township Clerk. Tnekhglittf ith. OTES.--Miss Sara Watters 'Watters re- tu ns to Dakota on Friday. Mr and SuMr:day Thos. MMcMicce Go1, of HuileNott'sMiss spent No t has been attacked with grip but is n ow recovering. The farmers of this Vic' nity are thinking of spring work. Mr Geo. dentiwh ch befrecovered ll h meat the be_ Inning of this year. McQuaig's tim- ber men aro ingaged in taking out tim- be here at present. nt. Toronto paper says that the Hon. J. O. atterson, member for West Huron, is to ecehis sm6becurrent judgeship, or someimand far ha e not seen any coat>+adiotion of it. Holmesville. PERSONAL.—Miss Love, of Seafo is visiting at Mr 13. Elford's. Cash Blake, of Colborne, bas b making a visit at Mr J. Marquis'. TEMPLARS.—Owing to the spe services, the Templars held only short session, on Monday night. the resignation of the President, Jas. Ford, Mr John Ford was let for the remainder of the term. council will meet again the first M day evening after the special meetin close. OPEN MEETING.—We understand t Patrons intend procuring some a speaker on behalf of the Society, soon as possible, and give an op meeting. The speaker they expect w Ain himself be well worth hearing, a in addition there will be an entertai ment rendered. More particulars w be given as the arrangements are mad VERY SICK.—Word was received the friends here on Wednesday, th Charlie Tebbutt is very sick at He worth Station, where he is teachin The doctor has been in attendan since last Friday, but as to the natu and extent of the sickness we do n know. One of his sisters, Miss Tille left. on Thursday morning for He worth. • We sincerely hope that it not serious, and that Charlie will so be around again. LAUGHABLE. — A rather amusin thing is said- to have occurred here t other day. A very highly esteem gentleman undertook to build a wa gon box of a particular kind, inside h premises. He got it firmly put toget er, and made an excellent job of it, b had forgotten to make any calculatio about the size of his door, and whe he undertook .to take the box ou found it was too large for the openin and had to take out part of the ,doo casing, before, be could get the box ou FOR 'MANITOBA.—Mr J. R. Holme intends going to. Killarney. Man., wit a load of horses, etc., next Tuesda He did not intend going for some fe weeks yet, but as the spring is openin much earlier than he expected, he wi leave earlier. Mr James Ford intend leaving at the same time, for Manitoba where perhaps he may remain. W will be very sorry to lose Jim from our circle, as he is highly thought o by his numerous friends here, and th young people generally wish him ever success and happiness. BREAKS.—On Monday evening, a E. C. Potter had his horse tied at Jos Proctor's, it broke loose and starte for home; though it was only a colt, i kept the road, and arrived home with but very little damage done. On Mon day -afternoon, as J. W."°=Yeti was: i Clinton, he tied his horse at the foun dry;while he was doing business inside the bell began ringing for noon, and s0 scared the colt that it kicked until i became loose from the cart, but luckil did not break its tie line, but the har ness was considerably broken. NOMIMATED.—At the Patron conveu tion, held in Dungannon, on Tuesday, for the West Riding of Huron, Mr Jas. Connolly was unanimously nominated as candidate for the Local House. Mr Connolly is a man pf good judgment, common sense, and a farmer clear through, and will no doubt do hie best to look after the farmers' interests, at Toronto, when he gets there. He is also a pledged prohibitionist. The delegates from Holmesville lodge to the convention were Messrs Connolly, J. W. Yeo, II. Elford, N. Sturdy. rth, Miss een cial a At Mr ted The 00- gs he ble as en ill nd n - i11 e. b at p- e re of Y, s on he ed g - is h- u t ut n n t, g, r t. s h Y. wg 11 e f e y s a t n - t Y Bayfield. ENTERPRISE.—The stir and excite- ment on the east side of the square and the sound of a saw ripping np logs into limber, announced to our towns- people that Mr Donaldson's saw mill is in running order. The new river bridge, which was damaged by the freshets in December, is being repaired. COUNCIL.—The council met on the 5th in the townhall, members all pre- sent the reeve in his chair, the auditors report: was adopted and the clerk or- dered to get the required number of copies printed for distribution. Mrs Sellars was paid ten dollars for board ing Donald Balentine for the last five weeks up to the 8th inst. It was mov- ed by T. J.Marktse:ended by J.Fowlie, that Mrs Sellars get $5 per month for the keep of Donald Balentine, carried. Council adjourned to meet again on the lst Monday of April, at the usual hour 8 p.m. JOHN DAY, Clerk. CHURCH.—Rev. Mr Finlay, of Tcron- to, occupied St. Andrew's church pul- pit on Sabbath morning and evening. Rev. Mr Kerrin is visiting friends in Parkhill; in consequence of his absence the young peoples society did not hold its usual weekly meeting. The meet- ing on Monday in St. Andrew's church fairly well represented the two con- gregations interested. Rev. J. A. Mc- Donald, of Varnamoderator of Bay- field session, presided and it was un- animously decided to give a call to Rev. Jas. R. McKay, of Toronto, Rev Mr Newton, of Strathroy, is announced to preach in Trinity church, next Sun- daymorning, March llth. OTES.—Mrs and Miss Mdrgan at- tended the wedding of Miss Stirling, of Smith's Hill, on Wednesday. Will and Alex. Ferguson are visiting friends in Colborne. Miss Gibson, of Toronto, after spending a very enjoyjtble time in Bayfield, the guest of Mrs Stanbury, left for Clinton on Wednesday. Mast- er John Whiddon, a student of Bay field public school, had charge of the Varna road school on Thursday and Friday during the absence of Miss Mar- shall, who was under thea parental roof at Blyth, attending the marriage of her sister. On Saturday there was nought into town a large eagle, meas - 'taking eleven feet front. wing to wing; the' bird Was captured in a trap on the property o, Mr McEwti.n; he is an old n?alefa¢•tor that has baffled the skill of several crack shots. - . • Porter's Hill. PAit:.OR S OtiI'A.L.—A parlor social, uncldfthe i s'piLe5'of Bethel church, will bells aknrf he"evening of Tuesday, March flit.,. s4� the house of Mr Alex, dx,ICut Line (known as the Courtice ,n)�. Refresl,ments served during the .eironin I excelled; program of 9t. XCC( thous, etc. ; Dungannon Othe P of I. which wastheldhe e eeon Tues Tues- day, srs Wm. Ashfield; SJJamess'Gaunt, township f West Wawanosh, county president of . P. I., andppJames Connolly, of Goderich townslaiUp n were vote beitaken, aken,candi- dates. as Jas. Connell was the choice of the conven- tion. There was, notwithstanding the very wet weather on that day, a large turnout from Ashfield, West Wawa - nosh, ' Colborne and Goderieh, town- ships, of the members of the Society. FARMER'S INSTITUTE.—A meeting of the Farmer's Institute will be held here on March 16th, at -which the following speakers will take prtrt; alae John Dryden, Prof. Dean, O. A. 0., J. E. Tom, P. S. I., R. McMillan, Constance, A. Currie, Wingham, J. T. Garrow, M. P. P., and other local talent will ad- dress the meeting. All .are welcome. Westfield. NOTES,—Mr H. Morris paid a flying visit to friends at Benmiller,j Satu day and Sunday. The entertainment, giv- en by the Blyth Epworth League in the Methodist church, was a grand success; the program was of a high grade and well rendered in every re- spect. Mr A. Williams and wife and S. Allen and wife, of Colborne, spent Sunday with Jas. Hoover. Mr John Mitchell left for Manitoba on Friday, last; he went out to settle some old accounts, and intends bringing home a load of cattle. Mr David Ramsey a has got moved into his new shop, and is prepared to turn out work second to none in the county. Mr Wm. Vender and family, who have been visiting his father-in-law, Mr R. Ramsey, returned to their home in Michigan. Mr Robt. Vint left for Manitoba on Friday last. Mr Sam Sheppard and sister paid Mrs W. Hoover a visit on Monday. Mr J. Wilson has rented the 50 acres on the 2nd con., near yM Blyth, Cullerton farm. r C. Armstrong has bought the 50 acres belonging to. Moses McVittie. Town Council The regular meeting of the council was held Monday night. A letter was dead from Judge Doyle, intimating that an easy chair was required for the court room; this was referred to the Property Committee. A communica- tion respecting church exemptions was received from the clerk of Hamilton and Toronto; fyled. Mr Perrin ap- plied from .the use of a room in the market building,: for the corrvenienee of grain buyers, farmers, etc.; his applica- tion was referred to the Property Com- mittee. STREET COMMITTEE. The street committee reported that, . permission had been granted the Bell' Telephone Co. to erect poles on Piin- cess street, they not to interfere in any way with the trees. Mr J. Butt wet given permission to place building material on the street, and also re- move two old trees; Mr Jacob Ivliller was also given permission to use part of the street for building material. A discussion took place concerning the injury to boulevards by parties driv- ing over them, and the reeve was re- quested to ascertain what powers the council possessed as to protecting im- provements made by ratepayers. Mr Kennedy, chairman of the Fire and Water Committee, stated that the Fireman desired some form of inex- pensive coat to protect them while on duty. Referred to Fire and Water Committee. ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR THE eaters As chairman, of the Electric light and Property Committee, Reeve Me, Murchie laid before the council a pro- position that had been submitted to him for lighting the town hall by elec- tric light. It was proposed to put in one large arc light in the centre of the hall, two 32 c. p. lights on the stage, two small lights in the dressing rooms, and a light on the upper and lower landing; the town to buy the small lamps at $2 each, this to include the cost of putting them in, the cost of lighting the hall afterwards to be 45 cents per night for every time the lights are used. This price was sub- sequently reduced to 40 cents, at which figure it is somewhat more expensive than coal oil, but it was generally - admitted in the discussion following that the advantage of light would be in favor of the electric. The courted was not a unit on the question, but a motion by Dep -Reeve Kennedy, sec. by Councillor McMurray, that the com- mittee be instructed to put in the elec- tric light, was carried on a division -7 to 4. It is possible that the committee ' may in time also put a couple of lamps in the council chamber. WEIGH SCALES. Reeve McMurchie stated that he had been trying to secure property adjacent to the railroad f or the purpose of er eet- ing scales there to weigh cattle, and had been conditionally offered a lot by the G. T. R. and had the chance of pro- curing a set of scales at a reasonable price. The committee was empowered to act as it deemed best. CI4ARITY. Mr McMurray, chairman of the com- mitte, 'reported having spent the fol- lowing sums for groceries, Miss White, $2.89; Hy. Knott, $1.59; R. Mennell, $3.50; Mrs Glazier, $3.90; Mrs Daly, $1,40. Wood was furnished to Mrs Raisin, in addition to the persons named above. FINANCES. The following accounts were paid:— J. Becker, work, $3.04; N. Dyment, lumher,$]53.21; R. Marshall, lumber, 10.68; J.Wheetley, freight on lumber, 12; unloading, $3; meals to tramps,9Oc; Rance & Spalding, supplies, $$2.55; Davis & Rowland, sund, $5 J. Ridout, insurance, $18; A.riesM. Todd2A;„ printing, $9.750.. Cantelon, wood, $3.50; J. Cook, teaming, 75c.: F. Evans, team- ing. $3.40; receipts of hall for Feb., $30; of weigh scales, $12.10; from cemetery Supt., digging graves. $5.50, sale of lots $14. The treasurer's statement showe d the^recefpts for the month to b 80,01144 expenditures $1929.33. '.li. R. "balker w118 refund - d $.l dog' is c. s.