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• ONT., MARCII 23, 1894.
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CLINTON
Londosboro.
ILL.—Mr John Lawson is improving
very slowly, though still very low.
PROPERTY SOLD. -Mr R. B. Jeffery,
our popular station agent, has sold his
property at Wingham Junction to Mr
John Casemore. It consists of house
and'l
� acres of land.
CARELESS.—Last Sunday, two of our
young men were examining a revolver
when it discharged, and the ball en-
tered the leg of a horse belonging to
Mr Brown, the harness maker, but so
, —far i q haee done.: much
if any, • harm. Young men should
spend Sunday in a different kind of
way.
HOME CIRCLE.—Wm. Stevens left
on Monday morning for Toronto, as a
delegate to the Supreme Circle of the
Canadian Order of Home Circles. The
Home Circle is steadily increasing in
membership here, three new members
being initiated at last meeting, and
three more ready for our next meeting.
Membership to date is fifty in good
standing.
SERVICES.—The Revival services are
still continued this week and the in-
fluence for good is steadily increasing;
a number of the Sunday School child-
ren are coming forward as seekers of
Salvation. During the service on Sun-
• day evening, Ren. Mr F air was called
out to attend a sick person, and Mrs
Ashley took charge of the service and
conducted it with marked ability.
NOTES.—John Brunsdon & Son got v
car of implements in the other day and
made a delivery on Tuesday. Mr W.
Whitely is importing cedar posts from
Wingham, Mr. Wm Cooper, of Clin-
ton; has been doing some carpenter
work here, ehis week. • A Woodman
and B. Lawrason got home from To-
ronto -on Tuesday night; Howard
Adams - also returned with them.'
The Good Templars' entertainment on
Tuesday night, proved a great success,
those who took part all seemed to have
devoted themselves to the preparation
of their part; the proceeds amounted
to $18; the lodge will not meet again
till next Tuesday night. Rev. Mr
Hamilton exchanged pulpits last Sun-
day with Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton.
BADLY NEEDED.—It has been evi-
dent for some time that if the Metho-
dist church of this village is to contin-
ue doing the good it is calculated to
do, it will require to enlarge its bor-
ders and that before long. The church
has Teen too small for the congrega-
tion for a considerable length of time,
.and this has been more manifest than
ever of late. It has been no uncom-
mon occurrence for members to be un-
able to get in at some services. An-
other thing that is necessary, is to
have preaching Service every Sabbath
morning and evening; with a mem-
bership such as exists here, this is ab-
solutely necessary, and the sooner
both these matters are grappled with
the better, as they must be dealt with
sooner or latter.
Auburn.
NOTES.—Miss E, Hannah, of Wing -
ham, was visiting friends in the vici-
nity last week. Mr John Nichelson
hareturned from Zurich, where he
has been working at the harness
making. Mrs J. Harrison is at pre-
sent the guest of Mrs N. Wilson. Mies
McMichel, of Seaforth, is the guest of
the Misses Syzningtons. Mr L. Wet-
laufer has disposed of his house and
lot at the north of the village to Mr
W. Felker, of Blyth. Mr R. Cum-
mings is about to move to Mr A. Mc-
Donald's house. If you want your
clothes made in the latest style, call on
T. Clark. The members of the I. O. G.
T.locige have extended an invitation to
Londesboro, and Kinburp to visit them
on the evening of Monday, April 2nd;
a good time is expected. Some of the
farmers n- the neighborhood and busy
making syrup.
041M0111116 OM I
CLINTON,
Our Weekly Budget
" OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Varna
NoTEe,—Mr S. Rathwell has opened
out a boot and shoe shop in the west
end of James Armstrong's cooperage,
and we fully predict for him a prosper-
ous trade, as he is a°young man with
lots of vim, and a first class mechanic.
CHURCH.—Rev. John Hartt, of Kin-
tore, will preach the S. S. anniversary
sermons of the Methodist church, -Var-
na, next Sabbath at 10 a.m. and
6.30 p.m. Collections in aid of S. S.
Fund. The following Monday the an,
niversary meeting will be held, begin-
ning at 7.30 p. In. Recitations, read-
ings and music will be rendered by
members of the school and an address
by Rev. J. Hart. Silver collection for
the benefit of the school.
• PRESENTATION..—Ou Monday il even-
ing last a large number of the friends
and we11-wishers of Mr and Mrs John
Torrance, ex -Reeve of Stanley, waited
on that gentleman and presented him
with a magnificent easy chair, and Mrs
Torrance with a handsome rocking
chair and costly hall rack, accompan-
ied with a very highly complimentary
address. Mr Torrance has been a resi-
dent of the township for about 28
years, and has by his genial and court-
eous manner won the respect and es-
teem of a large circle of acquaintances,
and his removal from among us is a
source of deep regret., The ladies pro-
vided a sumptuous, repast and after
ample justice had been done to the
good things provided the remainder of
the evening was spent in music and
social intercourse. The following is
the address:—
To MR AND MRs JOHN TORRANCE.—
We, your friends and neighbors as-
sembled here to -night, feel that as
you are about to remove from among
us that we are loosing a good neighbor
and useful member of the.&lmmunity.
Since you came here some 28 years ago,
:when only a boy, your conduct has
been exemplary throughout, and as
you grew•in--years,-you •-also-anereased •
in influence in society. You have
been prominently before the public,
occupying many important public of-
fices, attaining to the exalted position
of Warden for the County of Huron
These offices were filled byou with
credit to yourself and profit to the
municipality. We deeply regret that
circumstances are such that we shall
be deprived of the pleasure of your
company. While expressing our re-
gret at your departure, we could not
lose the opportunity of testifying to
the universal- . respect in which your
amiable wife is held by us. Her genial
presence and constant willingness to
help in every good work, her thought-
fulness and kindness to all with whom
she has to do, will make her absence
from our midst a source of deep regret
to all. We wish both you and yours
all the blessings that are the portion
of those who live not merely to
get good, but to do good. As an ex-
pression of the good will we feel, we
beg your acceptance of these chairs
and hall rack, and sincerely hope that
both you and your good wife may be
long spared to use them, is the earnest
wish of your friends.
Mr Torrance replied in a few well
chosen and appropriate remarks,
thanking his friends on behalf of
himself and Mrs Torrance for the ex-
pression of good will and the very
handsome and useful presents.
Miss Grace Torrance, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr and Mrs Torrance, was also
presented the same evening by the
Methodist church choir with a hand-
some Bible. Miss Torrance is very
popular among the young people here,
and will be very much missed in the
social circle.
Summerhill
LECTURE.—Mr E. Dawson, of Kin-
cardine, delivered a lecture here on the
subject of "Temperance," on Wednes-
day evening of last week. He had the
undivided attention • of the audience
during the delivery of the address,
which, to say theleast, was very much
appreciated. Several names have been
added to the membership of our Tem-
perance lodge as a consequence of Mr
Dawson's visit.
NOTES.—MI. J. Leach has been en-
gaged with Mr W. H. Ball for a year
and now occupies Mr Ball's house.
Mrs Walters, of Goderich, was visiting
at Mr C. Grainger's last week. Mr T.
Beacom and wife, of Varna, spent
Sunday at Mr Robt. Miller's. The
three year old stallion "Roseland" has
been placed in Mr Wm. Wallace's
hands for the ensuing season; may it
prove a financially successful under-
taking. Mrs Robt. Miller has been on
the sick list but we are pleased to hear
of her convalescence. We lend our
sympathy to Rev. Mr Diehl, who has
received the sad news of the drowning
of one of his brothers.
East Vv awauosh.
SHOW.—Our Township Fall Show
promises to be a great success this
year; one farmer on the 8th con. has
rsheep already shorn; that's right John
always take time by the forelock.
CALL THE POLICE.—There appears
to be war between the East Wawa -
nosh and Westfield editors of the
Standard; we hope it Tray be a case
similiar to that of the Kilkenny cats,
so far as their newspaper effusions are
concerned.
WEDDING.—D. B. Anderson, eldest
son of Mr Findlay Anderson, was mar-
ried last Wednesday,toMissAnnie Hen-
derson. of Turnberry township, near
Wingham; they left o'n the 11 o'clock
train for a honey moon trip East, and
will visit some friends while away.
They will reside in Turnbury,where the
groom has a farm. Both are estimable
of their many friends.
e thegoodwishes
Stanley
• OouNCIL.—Council met on the 19th
inst., warrant to adjournment, all
members present, Reeve in the chair,
minutes of pl v"iow meeting' read and
adopted. By-Jaw.;Vo. 3 fixing salaries
of township pflleprs for 1894 was read
and passed. `. The following accounts
were ordered £o be paid:—News.Record,
township printing, $48; F. &.`1 eelin,
assessment notices 1:43, $3; Clerk, regis-
tration of by-law No. 7 and schedule,
$3; Clerk, Municipal World, $1; Wilson
Cook, wood and axe -handle, $3.55.
Council adj,purned to meet as Court of
Revision and for other work at 10 a.m.,
May 26th. J. T. CAIRNS, Clerk.
NOTES.—Mr Alex. Fraser, of Ailsa
Craig, was in Stanley during the first
of the week; he has rented his farm
and purposes! removing to Clinton to
reside. Mr Harry Steep, who has been
engaged with Mr Don. Ross for the
past two years, has left to try his for-
tune in Michigan. Mr Donald Ross
has secured the services of Mr Ezra
Washington for the summer. Mr T.
Burnside, who has resided in Mr W.
Moffatt's house for some time, has re-
moved his family to the house former-
ly known as Ching's hotel; Mr Burn-
side will work for. Mr John Gibson dur-
ing the summer. Mr Chas. Falconer,
of Bayfield, spent a few days this week
on the second con. Mrs Halliday from
Sarnia, has been visiting forome time
at Mrs Fraser's and other friends in
Stanley. While Mr Hugh Aikenhead
was working in the woods one day last
week he had the misfortune to cut his
foot with the axe.
DEATH OF A CHARACTER.—For the
last 15 or 20 years there has been a man
by the name of James Meehan giving
us calls occasionally; he went over a
large extent of country,going south as
far as lake Erie and north to the Coun-
ty of Bruce. Years ago he took jobs of
pulling peas and threshing them in the
winter, but of late years he has been
getting rather stiff for that kind of
work. About seven weeks ago he
came along to the house of Hector
Ried of the 3rd con„ of Stanley, and
appeared to be suffering from what the
doctors thought to be an attack of
grip, he was weak when he came and
got gradually worse, until last Friday
morning when he died. It was thought
by all that he was penniless, but two
days before he died he made enquiries
about a parcel, Mr Reid, to satisfy the
old man searched his clothes, which
had been thrown out on the woodpile
for quite -a length of time, and tohis
great surprise the parcel was found
and it contained a passbook with $176
to his credit in the P. O. S. bank and
$10.50 in cash. He was questioned as
to what he wanted to do with the
money as in all probability he would
never leave the bed alive. But he ex-
pressed the belief that he would yet be
better and desired that the find might
be kept a secret. He passed away and
as far, as we could see was still of the
same mind. It is thought he has no
relatives living.
Pine River
(Too late for last week.)
CHANGES.—Mr Thos. Hoey has pur-
chased the Hearn farm, 8th con.,
from Mr John Gentles, Kincardine.
Mr John Wilson, 4th con., has dispos-
ed of his stock and implements, and
haslet his farm on shares to Wm.
Blair. John B, Hunter has rented his
farm, on thegravel, to Mr John Walsh
for a term of years, and intends mov-
ing to the prairie province shortly.
DEATH.—On Friday, March 9th, a
gloom was east over this neighbor-
hood on hearing of the sudden death
of David Bell. Two days previous to
his death Mr Bell was up to Kincardine
on business; the roads being bad he
started on foot, on his way home he
was taken with bleeding at the lungs,
and from loss of blood fell on the road,
where he was found in a helpless con-
dition and taken to the home of his
brother, 2nd con., Huron. Although
everything was done to• revive him, he
gradually became weaker and died
Friday. His remaims were interred in
Kincardine cemetery on Sunday. The
Orange Order, of which he was a mem-
ber, attended in a body. Deceased
was 35 years of age and unmarried.
NOTES.—Mrs W. R. Graham pre-
sented her husband with a bouncing
boy last week. Rev. C. V. Lake is at
present in Toronto visiting his son, Dr.
Lake. Mr J. W. Green, after enjoy-
ing a week amore his friends here,
left for his home in Wroxeter. Wes-
ley Harrison and Ben Tennison, of
Lucknow, .paid us a flying visit this
week. Our townsman, Wm. Smith,
has a dog that firmly believes in capi-
tal punishment; one night recently a
stranger of the canine species was
Cfowling around the premises, when
ollie took the law into his own hands
or paws, and shook the stranger till
life was extinct. On Monday last Mr
R. D. Cameron, of Lucknow, delivered
a very excellent address on the World's
Fair at Chicago, in the Methodist
church, under the auspices of the choir;
there was a good turnout notwith-
standing the state of the roads, and all
seemed highly satisfied with the lec-
ture.
Iiinburn
TEMPLARS.—The Good Templars of
this place are steadily increasing in
membership. A contest is now being
carried on in the lodge with Bros. Brit-
ton and Bert Lindsay as captains.
Tho officers for the present quarter
aro:—C.T., Bella Schoales; V.T., Ray
Richardson; C., Wm. McIntosh; R,S.,
Jas. Hinchley; F.S. Thos. Wheatley;
W.T,, Mary Schoales; M., Wm. Mc-
Cully; D.M., Gertie Farnham; O.G..
Lue Farnham; 1:G., Annie McIntosh;
p.C.T , Beatridez Lindsay; Organist,
Mary Wheatley:.....•
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$1 a year in advance, $1.50 *hen, not so paid.
Tuckersm ith.
NoTEe.—Some of the people of the
neighborhood are busy plowing; we
suppose they think they will ge;t the
land ready so that they can spend the
Easter holidays in sowing the grain.
On account of the state of the roads
and the rain last Simday evening, the
young people were unable to hold their
Epworth League, but we would like
all to be out next Sunday eveningg,
and all who wish to join. Mr F. W.
Crich took away his big gray mare
that was sold a few weeks ago,,,, A
couple of men of this neighborhood
boiled syrup all day last Saturday, but
they did not manage to get it boiled
down enough and were compelled to
leave it in the bush over Sunday; we
hope that the squirrels or young coons
did not run off with it, although we
think the hot sup of Sunday would al
most turn it to sugar:
COUNCIL.—The Council met at Web-
er's Hotel on March 19th. All the
members were present. The following
changes were 'made in the list of path:
masters:—Geo. Watt instead of Jno.
McKenzie, H. Dayman instead of R.
Murray, M. McKay instead of R. Mc-
Kay,Geor a Stewart instead of John
Sproat, Thos. O'Brien instead of 1~'.
Layton. Samuel Wallace instead of C.
Murray, Alex. McKenzie instead of J.
Landesborough, W. Archibald instead
of A. Archibald, Wm. J. Chesney in-
stead of Jno. Gemmell, Joseph Fisher
instead of Wm. McKay, F. Westphall
instead ofC.Kruse. John Robb was ap-
pointed fen ceviewer instead ofJ. Landes -
borough. List of Poundkeepers un-
changed. A petition was laid before
the council asking for the removal of
pathmaster in Division 77;as 'no reason
was given to justify his removal the
council declined to take the action ask-
ed for. The committee appointed to
let the. building of a bridge at Gordon's
corner reported having let the job to
George Strong for $28.50. After passing
a number of small accounts the council
adjourned to .meet at Brucefleld on
April 30th, to strike the list of jobs of
gravelling, etc, SAMUEL SMILLIE,
Clerk.
Hallett
IMPROVING —We are pleased to
learn that the wife of Mr Robt. Ask -
with, who has been seriously ill for
some time, is thought to be in a fair
way to recovery.
NEW HOUSE.—Mr John Ball, of the
base line, is about to erect a handsome
brick house, and has given the con-
tract therefor to Mr S. S. Cooper, of
Clinton.
DEATH.—We are very sorry indeed
to record the death of Mrs. Grey, wife
of Mr. Stephen Grey, of the 13th con.,
which occurred on Tuesday, at the age
of 59 years. Deceased has been in poor
health for some time, but her death
was not expected. She was a sister'
to the late Mr H. Snell, and had a very
wide circle of acquaintances. She
leaves six sons and three daughters,
two of them married, being Mrs Math-
ers, and Mrs Mustard.
Another removal by death of a most
estimable woman, is that of Mrs
Brown, wife of Mr John Brown, of the
13th con., also a sister of the late 11.
Snell, which occurred on Tuesday also,
after an illness of several months. She
was a member of the Hill Presbyter-
ian church, and leaves one son and
three daughters—one of the latter be-
ing,],he wife of Mr H. Kelly.
NOTES.—Mr Win. Stewart, of the
8th, intends raising his barn this sum-
mer, and putting a stone foundation
under it; Mr Charles Rogerson, of the
9th, also intends doing likewise. Mr
James Hunter, of Hartford, leaves this
week for Belleville Business College;
we wish him success. Mr R. Rogerson,
who is attending the military 8611001
in London, is expected home shortly.
A certain young man, from near Clin-
ton, who was driving a grey horse,
was seen wending his way very slow-
ly along the 8th con. on Sunday even-
ing last; go in Sam, your chance is
good.. A number of young people of
this section, spent a very enjoyable
time at the residence of Mr Harry
Livermore, on Friday evening last.
-Bayfield.
NOTES.—A youngbrown coon arrived
in town on Monday morning; he looks
like his grandfather, .Rev. Mr Kerrin
who has been visiting it Strathroy for
the past few weeks has returned. Mr
Esson is back from Nairn for a couple
of weeks. Miss Amelia McLain, of
Goderich, who had been the guest of
her!grandmother Mr Logan, has return-
ed dome.. Mr F. Hurd while running
the slab saw in the saw -mill hurt his
hand very severely. Mr J. Falconer
and Mr A. Martin are indisposed. Mrs
Moffat, of Clinton, disposed of her
property on the front road to Mr Chas.
Parker who took possession last week.
(Too late for last week,)
CHURCH NOTES. — Trinity church
pulpit was occupied last Sabbath by
Rev. Mr Newton, formerly of Bay-
field. Rev. Mr Finlay officiated in St.
Andrew's church. Rev. Mr Ross, of
Clinton, is expected on the 18th inst.
Mr John Whiddon attended the meet-
ing of Presbytery at Seaforth on Tues-
day.
NOTES.—The lake is free of ice and
several nets have been set in the clear
water. Football is the boys' favorite
evening pastime on the square. Mr
Donaldson's whistle alarmed the vil-
lagers on Monday with its shrill tones;
we are told that it will be louder still
when all the attachments are perfected.
Goderich.
NOTES.—We are again enjoying
spring weather and summer roads and
sidewalks; bicycle men are cleaning
up their wheels and enjoying exercise.
The ice is nearly all gone, so that sum-
mer.is bound to come early this year.
Mrs David Fisher starts for Rochelle,
Ill., this week, to visit her daughter,
Mrs (Rev,) T. J. LeGear. Mr J. H.
Millian takes a run down to Virginia
next week. Guelph conference meets
here in Jima.
• BLYT I
WEI?DING. — On Wednesday, the
14th inst,, a quiet wedding took place
at the residence of Mr John Bell,
when ids eldest daughter, Mary, was
united in marriage to Mr Wm. Felker,
Auburn. Rev, Mr Higley performed
the ceremony in the presence of a few
friends. The young couple take up
their residence in Auburn.
NOTES.—Mrs Holthan, Staffa, has;
been the guest of Mrs J. M. Hamilton
for the past two week. Mrs F. 'fanner
returned from visiting in Watford on
Thursday. Mr T. C. McElroy, grocer,
was married last week by Rev. J. W.
Annis, to Mrs Minnie Taylor, of Graf-
ton, North Dakota, Miss Dickson,
of Seaforth, . was the guest of Mrs
Combs last week. We believe Mr R.
Symonds and family intend removing
to Buffalo, and has disposed of his
property to Mr Geo. Stewart, who hap
retired from the farm, R. S. Hays, of
Seaforth, spent Sunday in town. Mrs
Ferguson is.xisiting friends in Kirkton
at present. Mr Chown, of Clinton,
was the guest of his sister, M;rs Met-
calf, over Sunday. Miss E. Coloton is
visiting friends in Stratford. Miss`E.
Young entertained her friends on Fri-
day evening. W. W. Sloan spent
Sunday in town. Miss Sparling, of
Wingham, is the guest of Miss Young.
In Trinity church, on Sunday evening,
Rev Mr Higley preached a special ser-
mon, in which much interest was
manifested, subject "Should Chris-
tians dance?" taking for his text 1 Cor,
10, 31;"Whether, therefore, ye eat or
drink, or whatever ye do, do all for
the glory of God." E.Floody,Toronto,
paid his parents a visit here this week.
Mr Chas. Whitehead, an old time resi-
dent of Bly,kih, now of Brandon, was
renewing old friendships in town on
Tuesday; he hi ving come east to at-
tend the obsequies of his father. C.C.
Rance was in town on Tuesday with a
view to opening out in the -tailoring
business here; we believe he has decid-
ed to do so. Mrs Shane and children,
who have been visiting in Michigan
for the past few months, returned
home on Monday. Miss E. Watson
shipped a car load of hogs to London
on Saturday. C. R. Shane and Miss
Hays, of Goderich, spent Sunday with
friends in town. Thos. Gibson, M. P.
P., was in town this week. It is rum-
ored that A. H. Tiernayhas purchased
the residence of the late Mr P. Kelly;
query, what next? Mr Higley, we are
sorry to learn, is indisposed. . Mrs
Walker left for Chicago on Wednes-
day afternoon; her future home. Mr
Ashbury has been confined to the
house through an
g attack of quinsey,
Inspector Hopkirk, of the Postal de-
partment, paid our town a visit on
special business on Monday. School
closed Thursday evening for the East-
er holidays, and re -opens Monday,
April 2nd. Miss Crocker returned on
Tuesday to fill her •position .at Ander-
son & Elder's as milliner. ,
Dungannon
FARMERS' INSTITUTE.—A special
meeting of the West Huron Farmers'
Institute was held here Friday to .re-
ceive delegates reports from Central
Farmers' Institute; President Bailie in
the chair; minutes of last meeting read
and confirmed. Mr A. Currie, of
Wingham, delegate, gave his re-
port, which was v,ery full and in-
structive; he then spoke on "Some
methods of lessening the expense of
Farm labor." He spoke on several
methods of work which he followed to
lessen labor, always use three horses
to plough when able; he cuts hay and
peas with straw cutter to take less
room; he put a movable divider on
binder so he could make round corners
when binding. Some of his ideas were
very much critized, but others were
thought very practical, especially cut-
ting peas when drawn in. Mr R. Mc-
Millan, of Constance, spoke on "One of
the best methods to pursue to make
farming profitable." He claimed farm-
ers should drive around more and visit
each other, especially those who had
made a success of some line of farm-
ing; he also said that stock was not as
good as it was ten or fifteen years ago,
because bulls were not kept till they
were matured enough; he explained
how to lay out a 100 acre farm to work
it to the best advantage. Prof. Dean,
O. Al C. spoke on "The best Dairy
Cow." §He started with a few general
remarks on dairying; he claimed that
the cause of the depression in beef was
by other meats taking its place, but
there would always be a good demand
for dairy products: he then divided
his address into four heads: How to
know her, how to get her, how to treat
her, how to feed her; he explained the
form of the best dairy cow, her hand -
lin properties and other points; he
claimed it was best to raise one's own
cows, rather than buy them, when it
could be done; the stable should be
cleaned out twice a day and use lots of
bedding, either saw dust or cut straw;
put some lime in the gutter to keep the
stable sweet; whitewash the stable and
give the cows plenty of water and salt;
the cows should always have some
green food sown at different times dur-
ing the spring and summer; this ration
was silage from 40 to 50 lbs per day,
with 2 lbs bran, 2 lbs ground wheat, 1
lbs pea meal at each, meal according to
the size of the cow and her ability to
take so much. Evening Session:—Tho
meeting was enlivened throughout by
music from the choir, also instrumental
music by Mr and Miss Kaizer and re-
citations by Misses Crozier and Pent-
land; Mr Thos. McLean sang a solo
which was well received. 1st speaker
was Prof. Dean who spoke on the
Babcock Tester. ..in -the cheese factory;
he explained very fully the benefits
derived by its use. All factories,
who had put it in the milk had improv-
ed, it also stopped patrons from med-
dling with milk. Mr James Snell
spoke on "The World's Fair." Mr,
"McMillan on Farming as a profession."
Hon. John Dryden who was to have
been present, was absent owing to
presure of business in the House.
After several votes of thanks the
meeting was closed by singing "God
save the Queen."
Holmmesville.
WILL G)O ON TIlE ROAD.—We under,
stand that Mr E:;C„Potter will put a.
peddling rig on the road, as soon as he
takes charge of the.busin ss recently
bought by him at Porter's 111.
IMPROVING. -- A number will be
so far improved that he and Tilly are
pleased to learn that Chas. Tebbutt is
expected home on Saturday. Mrs S.
Walter, who has had a hard attack of
quinsey, is able to be . around again;
Mr S. Walter is on the also.
DEBATE.—The Royal Templars will
meet.on Monday evening, when the
debate, Resolved "That war is a great-
er curse to humanity than intemper-
ance,” will take place; aff.—J.Courtice,
J. H. Lowery and E. Jervis. Neg.--
Alliert Jervis, Jos. Holmes and S.
Ferris.
CREAMERY MEETING. — Remember
the meeting of the patrons of the
Holmesville Creamery to be held in
the hall on Saturday afternoon, when
the contracts of hauling the milk will
be let, also other matters of business
transacted. As large a representation
as possible is requested.
A MEAN TRICK.—While the Patrons
were holding their meeting last Thurs-
day night, some persons driving
through the village stopped at the
shed and unblanketed every horse but
one, and took away with them three
good robes,twoblankets and a muffler,
Sam. Sturdy being the heaviest loser,
as they took his robe, blanket and
muffler- The rogues ought to be
tracked and shoved to the fullest ex-
tent.
IT DOESN'T COME.—A few weeks ago
when this nice weather started, many.
of the would-be prophets and prophet- •
esses predicted that we would pay up
for this, yet the spring weather holds
out and now the unsuccessful prognos-
ticaters are trying to make every ex-
cuse for the present state of things.
Farmers are taking advantage of the
early spring and getting their work
done. H. Elford commenced seeding
on Wednesday, the first day of spring.
Others are likely to start in a few days.
NOTES.—Old Mrs Rumor says there
is going to be a• wedding right in the
village next Thursday. -Mr E. C. Pot-
ter entertained the members of the
Methodist church choir at his residence
Saturday evening. Mr T. C. Pickard
runs a new horse on his peddling rig.
H. B. Evans has been taking some
pretty large orders in the nursery line
this season; men are beginning to see
that nothing pays like fruit. It seem-
ed to be a- great disappointment to
many not to be able tb get our NEW
ERAS last Thursday night as usual..
[It was not our. fault.—Ed.]
CHERRY TREES.—There are a num-
ber of Canadian cherry trees in this
village and vicinity, and some of the
owners try to keep them free from
black knot, but there are others who
make no effort in this line at all, and.
as the insect that causes the knot
floats in the air, it is very little use for
one man to go to the trouble to prune
it' all but of the trees when his next
neighbor's trees' are full of it. When
it is cut out it is very important that
it should be burnt in order to destroy
the insect. Anyone neglecting to
keep their trees clean are liable to a
fine of $20.
CHURCH.—Rev. Mr Swann, .of Hen-
sall, preached Educational sermons
here on Sunday, in the morning tak-
ing for his text Daniel 12, 4, "Many
shall run to and fro, and knowledge
shall be increased;" in the evening he
spoke from Prov. 4, 26, "Ponder the
path of thy feet." Rev. E. A. Fear
took the work at Hensall. The special
services were formerly closed here on
Wednesday night, when the rules and
regulations of the society were read
and names of those taken who wished
to join any church. Mr Fear will
preach a special sermon to the new
members a week from next Sunday
evenin. Next Sunday night an East-
er service will be held, when the pastor
will preach. W. McRoberts took the
service at Ball's appointment, Ben -
miller circuit, Sunday morning for Mr
A. Allan.
Hensall
CONCERT.—The benefit concert for
Mr Fred McGaw, an invalid, held on
Thursday evening of last week, was
well attended, end a good program
was furnished by home talent. Rev.
J. S. Henderson acted as chairman.
Proceeds amounted to over $13.
NOTES.—Mr Robt. Carlisle has sold
his 50 -acre farm, on the 2nd con. of
Hay, to Mr Robt. Jarrott, of Hills
Green, for the Sum of $2775. Mr W.
Hoggarth, teacher near Egmondville,
has been at his home in this village
the past week. owing to sickness. Mr
J. C. Clausen is this week in Toronto,
where he is representing the Home
Circle society of this place. A load of
Foresters from this village visited Var-
na lodge on Friday evening last; they
report a good time. Mr Thos. Laing,
of the 4th of Hay, intends having an,
auction sale of farm stock and imple-
ments on ;Monday next; he has rented
his farm to Luker Bros.- Rev. E. A.
Fear, of Holmesville, occupied the
pulpitof the Methodist church Sabbath
evening; his many old friends were
glad to see and hear him. Mr Fred
Myers has been nursing a broken fin-
ger, caused by a kick from his driver.
Agents for a supposed wholesale house
in Toronto have been soliciting orders
in the village the past few days. One
of our young men had another before
magistrate Smillie, on Tuesday, on a,
charge of assault: defendant was lined
$2 and costs. Mr John McAllister, of
the Parr line, is this week moving in-
to his fine brick residence in this vil-
lage. Miss Bella Ellis is attending the
Epworth League of Christian Endeav-
or in London. Rev. Mr Fletcher, of
Thames road, was in town on Wednes-
day. Mrs (Rev.) J. S. Henderson is
spending a few days in London. The
Presbyterian S. S. are making a large
addition to their Sabbath School li-
brary. A vote is to be taken in the
Presbyterian church shortly to see
whether the members are in favor of
placing an organ in the church or not;
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