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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 ,
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`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 $1000 more.
DEATH—We are sorry indeed to re-
cord the untimely death of Mrs John
Waymouth, which occurred on Friday
morning last, at the youthful age of 26
years. Deceased was confined recent-
ly, and never got(over the effects there-
of. She was formerly a Miss Cocker -
line, ayoung woman widely known
and much thought of. Her husband
has the sincere sympathy of his many
friends in his bereavement, a fact th t
was shown by the very 4arge number,
who attended the funeral
on Sunday.'
ScaooL REPORT.—The following is
the report of S. S. No. 5 for February,
based on the diligence, demeanor anis
punctuality of the pupils:—Sr. 4th—
Jas. Thompson and Arthur Smith,
Nelson Cole, Harry Jackson and Annie
Tyner. Jr. 4th—Violetta Thompson,
E. J. Snell, Lizzie Vodden and Laura
McCool. Sr. 3rd—Jessie Thompson,
Lily McCool, Wesley Vodden, Jr.
3rd—Jas. McCaughey, Amelia Eidt,
Willie Nott. Sr. 2nd—Robt. Young-
blutt, Bertha Manning, Thomas Lee.
Jr. 2nd—Maggie McCool, Harriet Mc-
Caughey, Derwin Carter. Pt. II—
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Ja ;--- Snell,-r$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.
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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.
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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.