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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-04-06, Page 1a yeax' 111 a vanee, is gllw$0ription price, of the Niw En., anct it IN exceptional value at ee lQWaprice. Subscribers J.!•-:.ereatly oblige Us y prompt renewals, noBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor MEN'S Furnis kings: • - NEW SHIRTS, NEW COLLARS NEW TIES, NEW HATS, NEW GLOVES, NEW HOSIERY NOBBY GOODS, Latest STYLES EVERYTHING IN OUR FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IIP TO DATE, 'AND AT MONEY -SAVING PRICES. Cash and One Brice Tho kat: Jn �odgoas CLINTON Pine River NOTES.—Mr Jas Shephard, of Clin- ton, is the guest of his sister, Mrs Jno. Smith; Mr Shephard has the contract of the carpenter workof two brick resi- dences in our town to be erected this summer. A meeting will be held in the Temperance hall this week for the purpose of reorganizing the Sunday school for the summer. Mr Edward Dawson, of Kincardine, lectured in the town hail on Monday night on his trip fromWinnipeg to SanFrancisco;owing to .the state of the weather there was not a large turn out but those who had the privilege of hearing him were well satisfied with the treat. Mr Geo. Storey who left here some time ago for Manitoba, for the purpose of seeing that country for the summer, so far Mr Story is highly satisfied with that country and the probabilities are that he will move his family out there. We are Sorry to report the serious illness of James Hunter, 4thcon. Huron, from inflammation of the lungs, Dr. Secord, of Kincardine, is attending him and we hope soon to hear of his speedy re- covery.. Mr Jas. Borden, of the lake shore near the light house, lost his house and most of the contents by fire on Saturday last, we believe the build- ing was insured; Jim intends building again shortly. Mr John B. Hunter 1 leaves this week for Manitoba; he has engaged a car and will take such artic- les as is needful to start farming on the prairie; we are very sorry to lose Mr Hunter as a neighbor and wish him every prosperity in his new home in the west; we believe Mrs Hunter will follow him in the course of a few months. Mr Samuel Davidson passed away to his reward,after a brief illness of two weeks on Wednesdayafternoon, Mr Davidson was an Orangeman of the old type and was widely known in this country; his r•emainswere interred in Itincardine cemetary'Friday. The Pine Piver Cheese and Butter Co. will start operations on May the '7th, a new set of weigh scales has been purchased from the Gurney Scale Co., and every thing will be in working order by the time the factory starts. Morris NOTES. --We are pleased to say that James Proctor, 3rd con., Morris, is slightly improved; he is and has been suffering from a sharp attack of pleu- risy. Mrs Parker, sr., is quite ill just now; she is mentally a bright old lady, though bodily she is weakening con- siderably. DEATH.—On Saturday last were laid away the remains of Mr Thos. Clark, 5th con., Morris. He was not sick long, but was an old man, being 82 years of age. The funeral was a large one, he having been an Orangeman most of his life. The brethren turned out in good numbers to pay their last tribute of respect to a departed broth- er. The service was held in Sunshine Methodist church, the sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. Dyke from the passages—"Thou shalt come to thy gra vein fell -age," - and "When a"few years are come." Deceased was buried in Sunshine graveyard by the side of a former life Partner. He leaves four daughters and three sons, one of whom, Wm,, is clerk of Morris township. CLINTON', ONT.,' APRIL 6, 1.8 4. $1 year in advance, $1.50 when not ea paid ur Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hullett 8TH CON, NOTES.—Mr A. Vodden has taken up his residence on the f he purchased some time ago from Mr McTaggart. Miss S. J. Mcpd`ol, of Fullerton, has been visiting under the p`' rental roof duringthe week; Master James McCool, of Cinton, is also on a visit. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is, the report for S. S. No. 5 for March:— No. of pupils enrolled 57, average at- tendance 50. Sr. 4th—Jas. Thompson and Arthur Smith, Harry Jackson, Annie Tyner. Jr. 4th—Violet Thomp- son; Laura McCool, Lizzie M. Vodden. Sr. 3rd—Jessie Thompson, Lily Mc- Cool, Wesley Vodden. Jr. 3rd—`Jas. McCaughey, Amelia and Cecilia Eidt, Willie Nott. Si.. 2nd— Rob Young- blut, Bertha Manning, Thos., Lee. Jr. 2nd -Charlie Hoggart, Derwin Carter, Harriet McCaughey. Pt H—Willie Mair, Jas. Snell, Ethel Gliddon. Pt; 1 —Jos. Youngblut. Garnet McBrie Mabel Vodden. JouN H. Low , Teacher. CotyNCIL.—Council met at Londes- boro on March 27th, members all pre- sent. The business of t"he meeting was chiefly appointing pathmasters, and over 100 of them were appointed for the present year. The Fenceviewers will be as follows: -Wm. Shipley, A. McDermid, Ben Churchill, R. Carter, John Fowler, Geo. Watt, H. Allen, J. Govier and Henry Farrow. - Pound- keepers—Daniel Macgregor, Jas. Rey- nolds, J. E. Taylor, Geo. Collison, Jos. Govier and John Bell. The local Board of Health notified the council to abate a nuisance at the east end of the village of Londesboro, caused by stag- nant water on the street in front of some dwellings, and a committee was appointed by the council, consisting of the Reeve and councillor Lasham, to meet the residents concerned, in Bell's Hall on Monday, for the purpose of arranging as to a proper outlet of the drains. The by-law providing for the draining of the Kinburn swamp, deep- ening and widening part of the south branch of the Maitland,andforborrow- ing on the credit of the municipality the funds necessary for completing the work, was provisionally adopted, and the Court of Revision for hearing ap- peals against the assessment in respect of the said drainage will be held in Bell's Hall, Londesboro, on Saturday, April 28th, at 11 a.m. JAS. CAMPBELL. Clerk. Gtoderich Township ACCIDENT.—Mrs John Peck, of Stan- ley.,.-while-yisiting.at.,Mr ..Peter.Cole-s,- fell down cellar and bruised her arm considerably; she is nnw improving. • SCHOOL-REPORT.—The following is a monthly report, showing the stand- ing of the pupils of S. S. No. 8. It is based chiefly upon the attendance, con- duct and general progress of the pupils: 5th class—Cressie Elliott. 4th class— Eva Wallis, Amy Naftel, Maud West- on. Sr. 3rd—Ida Naftel, Effie Naftel, Josie Stirling. Jr. 3rd—David Woods, Annie Harrison, FrankAldsworth. Sr. 2nd—Hannah Harrison, Fred Cook, Geo. Harrison. • Jr. grid—Eva Woods, Frank McLelland, Chas. Weston. Part 2nd—Edna Green, Minnie Harrison, Sandy Stirling. 1st part—Clara Mc- Guire, Flossie Perdue, Lottie Stirling. Total number of pupils enrolled, 57, average attendance, 41, E, W. JERVIS, Teacher. PRESENTATION. — On Good Friday afternoon the Sunday School class taught by Miss Regina Yeo, of Cole's appointment, met .ather residence and presented her with 'a beautiful lemon- ade set. Miss Yeo, although taken quite by surprise,, made a suitable re- pi,y, after which the boys, eleven in number, spent the afternoon in various games. At 5.30 p.m. they were called to tea by Miss Yeo, after which they repaired to their several homes well pleased with the afternoon's enjoy- ment. The following was the ad- dress:— To Mrss REGINA YEo. DEAR TEACHER:—We, your Sunday School pupils, take this opportunity of gathering to- gether to tender you our heart felt apprecia- tion of your Christian work in our behalf. You have been untiring in your efforts in instruct- ing us, and we trust to profit temporally and spiritually from your instruction; your regular attendance in itself has been a lesson to us. Please accept this lemonade set as a slight token of the esteem and love in which we hold you. We trust we may be privileged to meet often to receive instruction from you, and tba the words spoken by you may bear fruit in din' season. Signed on behalf of the class. THOMAS PERDUE, BEN. RATHWELL. Stanley Loss.—Mr Alex. Thompson had the misfortune last week to lose a fine horse. REMOVED.—Mrs Wm. Mustard, of the London road near Brucefleld, has moved to the second and will now re- side with her daughter, Mrs Duncan McEwen. WEDDING.—A happy event took place at the Methodist parsonage, Varna, on Wednesday, when Mr Wm.g Dowsom, one of the enterprising young farmers of the Goshen line, Stanley, was married to Miss Agnes J. Peck, of Bayfield. Rev. Mr Leech perform- ed the ceremony. Miss Dowsom, sis- ter of the groom, and Mr J. Peck, brother of the bride, assisted in the ceremony. We extend our,good wish- es to the young couple. Summerhill NOTES.—Mr G. M. wears a very dis- torted countenance, the effect of ul- cerated teeth. Mr R. Grigg hasengag ed for the present year with Mr C. J Nesbitt. Mr W. McBrien is absent at Walton this week, Mr J. J. MbDaugh- lin has gone on a business trip to the West. The Temperance lodge had a lively meeting on Wednesday evening and added two new members to the list; the Hera meeting is to be on Thurs- the I9th st•. Goderich. NOTES. — The Secial meetings in Victoria St. Methodist church which closed last Sunday evening; a great deal of good has been done. RAPE CASE.—Our town is very much exercised over a rape that occurred last Sunday. The young man, named Jardine, is nowin jail here,havingbeen committed for trial, and is about 18 years old. The child is a girl of six or seven years, and the neice or cousin of the criminal. It is a revolting case, that would be settled by Judge Lynch if done in Michigan or the South. ARMY MATTERS.—Capt. Stubbs and wife have left our, town for good, to the regret of many who had learned to admire and love them.. The Captain's father's death inWalkerton last Satur- day .night, is the immediate cause of their leaving, and the business estate of his father will necessitate the Capt. taking charge of his father's property or a time and leaving the Army work for the present. Mrs Stubbs is a neice of Rev. Thomas Crosley, Indian Mis- sionary in British Columbia. Both the Captain and his wife were very friendly in their relations to the Methodist churches in town, and the feeling was reciprocated. From an occasional correspondent. SOCIAL.—The Willing Heart Circle of the King's Daughters held a "Coffee" at the residence of Mrs Capt. Dances, on Tuesday evening, April' 3rd. The attendance was good, and the enter- tainment given was first class. All pre- sent enjoyed themselves very -much during the evening, and the company broke up in good time, wishing that such enjoyable evenings would be often repeated. As the object of the King's Daughters is a worthy one, the caring for the poor, we wish them great suc- cess. This society has only recently been organized, but is already doing good work. S. S. ANNIVERSARY.—Last Sabbath and Monday the S. S. anniversary was held in North St. Methodist church, Goderich. The Rev. E. E. Scott, of Toronto, preached the anniversary ser- mons to large and delighted audiences. In the evening the auditorium and galleries of the church were filled. Mr Scott is•an able preacher ; his elucida- tion of his subjects was pathetic, scrip- tural and intensely practical. His ser- mons and address to ,the school in the afternoon must be attended with bless- ed and lasting results. The text for the morning was taken from Malichi 4, 6, and in the evening, Ps. 92, 4. The , childrett-a;nd orchestra.•a£.thg,school; gave the music for the Sunday services, using the S. S. hymn 'books. On Mon- day evening the entertainment of the school was given to a crowded house. The entertainment consisted of singing, recitations, kinderartenexercises,etc., by the school. The pastor occupied the chair, and after making a few con- gratulatory remarks, the following children gave recitations: Harry Given, Ethel Hawkins, Josie Logan, Willie Robinson, Maud Knight, Eva Maines, Rosie Aitkins, Wilhemina Potts, Mina Card, Pearl Permington; Gilbert Card, Grace Smith, Ethel Farrow, Fanny Grey, Laura Sharman, Florence Turn- er; solos, Sidney Belcher, Ora Bates, and Mary Price. The primary class gave a kindergarten exercise, which was well received, and " Who killed Cock Robin," by a number of boys and girls, in a manner that took with the audience tremendously. The solos rendered by Ora Bates, a child 3 years old, and the recitatio>,e by Rosie Ait- kens, only 6 years old, were enthusias- tically received; the renderings of girls so young were certainly remarkable. Taken all in all, it is said to be the best anniversary the school ever held. The following are a few of the statistics of the school, as given from the Secre- tary's report: Officers, 9; teachers, 31; primary' scholars, 81; intermediate, 167; adult scholars, 60; total, 348; volumes in library, 400; papers taken, Onward, 90; Pleasant Hours, Sunbeams, and Happy Days, each 60; moneys raised for S. S. purposes, $243.63; for missions, 46.35. A new library, costing $150,was placed in the school during the past year. The school is in a flourishing state, and is to be congratulated on the success of the anniversary. East Wawanosh NOTES.—On Monday, 26th March, Mr James T. Wilson was united to Miss Priscilla Sowler in the holy bonds of matrimony; may they live long and be happy. D. R. Laidlaw, of Milton, was visiting at Walter Scott's last week. Cyrus W. Scott has a thoro- bred calf which when four days old weighed 115 pounds, somelare reported better than this but as this comes wellup we thought it worth recording. Charles Taylor, of St. Helens, was re- newing acquaintances on the Oth con., on Sunday. James Vancamp attended the' marriage of a cou in in Il.owick township last week; Ji > will soon be doing the same; good luc Jim. Brucefleld: NOTES.—Mr Dundas and Mr Mc- Naughton spent last Wednesday in our village; Varna Boys seem to have some attraction here. Mr R. G. Simp- son is having a furnace put in his new stand; Messrs Mullett & Jackson, Sea - forth, are doing the work. Mr Pat- rick Leyden is the guest of Mr Dixon, of the Dixon House, he looks as young as ever. Goon HORSE.—Mr Wm. Berry pur- chased, last week, a very superior car - tinge horse from Mr Shea, of Stanley. We upderstand_.the -.pprice was - ti - good otle, as Mr Shea held•tbe horse, at $150. He was bred by Royal George, and out of Mr Shea's trotting mare. Mr Berry may be considered fortunate in getting such a beast, and he was admired and coveted by a great many. He bids fair to become a good trotter. Lopdesboro. BALE.—Mr John Holland returned from Devonshire, England, last week, and was accompanied by two young men, one of them a relative of Thomas Nott, and the other of Messrs A. and S. Woodman, Both have already se- cured situations, one with Mr E. Lear, and the other 'with Mr Boyd, Clinton, as baker. NOTES.—Wm. Whitley has unloaded two cars of British Columbia, shingles this week, one at Brucefleld the other at Blyth, direct from Vancouver. Jos, Colclough has started to work for Mr Tewsley, the butcher. R. Wallace has 'finished up the sawing for this season. The meeting to arrange for drains in the village can scarcely be said to have been a success. On Tuesday morning, Mr John Bell, of the Mansion house, had a small scare, but it turned out to be only a chimney on fire. Miss Mable Bell is in Clinton this week, under the doctor's care. CONDOLENCE.—At a recent meeting of the Foresters, Messrs A. Woodman and R. B. Jeffreywere appointed a committee to drafa resolution of con- dolence, and forward copies of it for publication. The resolution,, as fol- lows, speaks for itself :— JOHN H.WAYMOUTH, ESQ.,—DEAR BROTHER, It is with feelings of deep regret that we are called upon to express to you the sympathy of the members of Court Pride of the West No. 31, in the loss so recently sustained by you of your dear partner in life, and we assure you that the deepest sympathy of the members of your Court has been extended to you in this time of sad be- reavement, and while we cannot assuage your sorrow, we can realize in a measure what it is to pass through the same, and to sigh for a touch of a vanished hand, and listen for the voice that is still in death. May He who doetb all things well comfort you in these mournful hours, and by this teach you the necessity of at all times being prepared for the summons, and may He who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind be your refuge and strength in your time of need. As brethren we feel for you in your affliction, and pray that the Giver of all good may heal the wound his hands hath made. Signed on behalf of the members of Court Pride of the West. A. WOODMAN, R. B. JErrREY. From another correspondent NOTES.—Miss Carter left for Detroit on Monday last. Mr A. Taylor left for Manitoba and N. W. T. on Monday, to spend the summer in the West. LECTURE.—Mr E. Dawson, of Kin- cardine, is to deliver a lecture here next Monday night, April 9th, and will,without doubt, be something good, and as the admission fee is very mode- rate, none should miss hearing it. CHURCH MATTERS.—The meetings are being continued during this week in the Methodist church, and are suc- cessful, about fifty having already sig- nified their desire to lead a nen life and connect themselves with the church; the interest is steadily increasing.— With reference to the item of last week, as to the non-attendance of your correspondent of the previous week, at church, your correspondent of this week thinks th&t he surely ,must not ;be -attending -the Methoclistchurch ser- vices of late, or he would not make the remarks he did, as to there being suffi- cient seating accommodation, as the forms have often to be used, the con- gregation having steadily increased, and if the Methodists of this place de- sire success, the sooner they make ar- rangements for a new church, and ser- vice twice on Sunday, the better. (Another correspondent) TO THE EDITOR,—.Sir, your corres- pondents who inform you concerning the necessity or not of a new church here, are evidently both at sea on the matter, This seems to be the general opinion expressed by church people, and they are wondering who is so far off the mark. --Cons. (,En. NOTE.—Perhaps it would be as well if this church discussion wore now to cease, as no good can come,. by prolonging it. In order to set at rest some of the talk that has arisen over it, we may say that the NEw ERA was person- ally responsible onsible for the first item that appeared Only.—ED. NEW ERA.] Bayfield. NUPTIAL. - 0 fortunate! 0 happy day I When a new household finds its place Among the myriad homes of earth Like a new star Just sprung to births, And rolled on its harmonious way Into the boundless realms of space ! So said the guests in speech and song, as they met at the residence of Miss Aldworth, of this place, on Wednesday, to celebrate her marriage to Mr James Hudie, of the 7th con. of Goderich township. Rev Mr Olivant tied the matrimonial knot. The best wishes of the bride's many friends here go with her to her new home. NOTES,—Mr W. G. Murdock, the well- known . criminal lawyer, of. Toronto, and former Bayfleld boy, has been re- tained in the Wiman case, of New York; the Bayfleld boys generally dis- tinguish themselves in whatever they undertake. On Monday morning our teachers and pupils returned to their scholastic duties, after a ten days, Easter vacation. Miss Mcoluskey is in Bayfield, the guest of her brother. Mr Thomas° has moved into Mr Esson's house, on Clan Gregor square. Andy Elliott, son of Mr E. Elliott, of the Al- bion, after a prolonged sickness, passed away on Wednesday evening. Missed M. Ferguson, M. and L. Falconer and R. Stanbury have returned from a visit to Stanley. • Occasional Correspondent. NOTES.—Miss Annie Erwin has re- turned to London, after spending the winter at her home here. There was no service at St. Andrew's church, on Sunday Jest. The Fishermen are get- ting their boats ready for the summer fishing. , LECTURE.—Rev Jas. Livingstone, of Kincardine, has been engaged by the Royal Templars of Temperance to de- liver his famous lecture, "What I don't forget of the World's Fair." This lec- ture is very entertaining, and all who can should be at the town hall, on Fri- day evening, April 13th; admission 15c. Comeore,==Council met rrrr Monday evening last; members all present. John Whidden was appointed Treas- urer, and Charles Tippett as collector, for the year 1894, The account of Hart & Riddell was ordered to be paid. Council adjourned to meet on May 7th, at 8 p.m. JOHN DAY, Clerk. Solinesville. CONTEST.—Ata meeting of the coups cil of the Templars on Monday night, it was decided to have another contest; marks to be allowed for program, at- tendance and new members. Lizzie Walter and George Acheson were ap- pointed Captains, J. Ford and E. Pick- ard judges. The contest will last three months. Council will meet next Mon- day night again, ANOTHER GONE.—While Mr John McCartney's rig was tied in the shed duripg the open meeting of the Pat- rons last Thursday night, some one stole a nearly new, expensive black robe out of his sleigh. He has not found any trace of it "yet, and if the guilty persons are found they will, no doubt, be punished as they should have been last time. One of the same per- sons who d,id the stealing, two weeks before was lean coming towards the village that night, and perhaps he thought as he got off so easy before, he would try it again. EPWORTH LEAGUE.—The remaining officers for the Epworth League were elected Monday night and the staff will stand as follows:—Hon, Pres., Rev. E. Fear; Pres., F. C. Elford; 1st Vice Pres,. W. McRoberts; 2nd Vice Pres., Emma Acheson; 3rd Vice Pres., D. A. Holmes; 4th Vice Pres., E. W. Jervis; Sec., J. Courtice; Treas., Etta Murch, Next Sunday at 6,30 p. m., the Pres. will take charge of the meeting, and the 1st Vice Pres. will take the subject given in the Onward for next Sunday, and occupy about 8 minutes. All young people are heartily invited to at- tend and will be made welcome; half an hour before evening service. PATRONS.—The open lodge and en- tertainment given by the Patrons, last Thursday evening, was very well at- tended, so great was the crowd that the hall was not large enough to ac- commodate them all. The speakers were Mr S. Ferris, who took up gener- alities, and said some very good things, showing clearly the expense the farm- er was subject to owing to the multi- plicity of government machines; and Mr James Connolly, the nominee for West Huron, who dealt with the Pat- ron platforms, taking up plank by plank, and fully explaining the reason and result of adopting them. Inter- spersed was a varied program of songs, readings and recitations; .members of the visiting lodges furnished most of the program. NoTEs.—E. C. Potter moved to Porter's Hill on Tuesday, and S. Phipps moved into the house on Wed- nesday. Mrs. W. B. Forster is visiting in Toronto, Mr Forster was there for a few days last week. Miss Ida Murch, of Shelburne, and Mr Sim Murch, of Elora, were home attending the mar- riage of Miss Carrie Murch, on Wed- nesday of last week. Miss Nellie Courtice attended the wedding of a Miss Gardner, near Lucknow, on Tues- day, and is spending a week or two •with -friends- there: Miss Rumba; who has been visiting her brother in Michigan, returned home last week. Rev. Mr Fear and wife attended the funeral of an old friend near Kippen, on Wednesday. SCHOOL RB:PORT.—Following is the standing of the pupils of the school here for March, being based on attend- ance, demeanor and general progress. Merit marks attainable 210: -5th Criss —Maud Dempsey 169, Nelson Trewar- tha 138. Sr. 4th Class—Bertha Stan- ley 195, Fred Stanley 172, Alburn Murch 166. Jr. 4th Class—Matilda Colclough 200, John Walter 177, Edith Huller 161. Sr. 3rd Class—Harry Evans 176, Willoughby Tebbitt 130, Wilbert Potter 125. Jr. 3rd Class— bVinnie Sturdy 187, Alfred Potter 152, Willie Potter 107. Sr. 2nd Class— John Mulholland 199, Lorne Fear 190, Harold Forster 155. Jr. 2nd Class— Clarence Sturdy 193, Lillie McCartney 186, Lillie Colclough 182. Pt. Ilnd Class—Harvey Mulholland 202, Lulu Fear 198, Fanny Potter 185. Pt. 1st Class—Nettie Ramsey 189, Robert Colclough 185, Joseph Cook 142.—W. MCROBERTS, Teacher. Hensail MATRIMONIAL.— Considerable excite- ment was caused here on Wednesday when it became known that a wedding would take pltitce/'n the Presbyterian church, and shortly before the appoint- ed hour, 5 o'clock, large numbers of both sex, were seen wendingtheir way to the church. There to see MissJennie Patterson, daughter of Mr Robert Patterson, sr., contractor, wedded to Mr Andrew Murray, of Tuckersmith. The ceremony was performed by Rev, J. S. Henderson. ,The NEW ERA ex- tends congratulations. DEATH,—On Sunday evening last Mr William Lammie, sr., an old and highly respected resident of this vil- lage, peacefully passed away at the age of 82 years and '7 months. Deceased had been very ill all winter, and for the last few weeks unable to speak. The funeral which was very largely attend- ed took place on Wednesday. De- ceased was a life long member of the Presbyterian church. • His general happy face and pleasant greetings will be greatly missed, not alone by his family, but by his host of friends and acquaintances. The family have our sincerest sympathy. HAPPENINGS.—Mr John Weismiller and bride left on Monday for Glenal- lan, where they will in future reside. The Rev. Mr Walker, of the Kippen circuit, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church Sabbath evening last. The stone is on the ground for the Methodist church, Mrs Laing, of the township of Hay, has moved into her residence opposite the post office, and Mr Pope has moved into Mr Boa's house. There has recently been con- siderable talk about getting electric light in this village. The Rev. E. A. Fear, of Holmesvilly, was in the vil- lage on Wednesday. Miss Oarleslehas_ opened -a fancy good store in the build• ing formerly used as areetaurant. In- spector J. E. Torn visited the Hensall school on Wednesday, and reported favorably on its condition, Mr H. Cook was in Wingham on Tuesday night, inspecting the motor and workings of the electric_llght plant, Seafort ;. BACK,—It gtves ns pleasure to wet - come Mr H. Willis back to town, Re has resided in Mitchell for some time past and returns to manage the boot and shoe business which has been purs chased byhis father from the estate of the late hos. Coventry. REMOVED.—Mr C. A. Sperling and family have removed to Toronto, where they will reside in future. 'Mr Spars ling with his brother-in-law will ens gage in the milk business in the Queen pity. We are sorry t, lose from our midst such a good citizen as Mr Spar - ling. He was an active member of the Epworth League, also secretary of the Methodist Sabbath School. SPECIAL SERVICES.—Rev. Mr Ran - ton, evangelist, will open a series of evangelistic meetings fn the Methodist church on Sunday •next. Mr Renton. is web and favorably known here, as an earnest Christian worker; be was a few years ago Captain of the S.eaforth corp of the Salvation Army, and was highly esteemed by all who had the, pleasure of his acquaintance. The sere vices will no doubt be largely attended. Bio Success.—The Carnival of Na. _ tions, which has been under prepara- tion by about one hundred local per- formers for some weeks past, was giv- en in Cardno's hall Tuesday and Wed- nesday evenings of this week, and was a grand success in every success. Your correspondent not having the pleasure of attending this carnival till Wednesday evening cannot give a re- port of scenic effects &c till next week. The entertainment will be repeated on Friday evening for the benefit of the Mechanics' Institute. SABBATH SCHOOL. — The annua meeting of the Methodist Sabbatl School board was held on Wednesda; evening of last week. There was a large attendance of the officers anc teachers of the school. The reports o the officers showed the school to be in a healthy condition. Mr W. M. Gray was re-elected superintendent, which office he has filled for thirteen succes- sive years. The other officers elected are: -Mr Charles Gray, Sec.-Treas., Messrs Jas. Armstrong and 3. Wright Librarians. The teachers of the past year were all re -appointed. NOTES.—Mr Comber, a very old man, and who has been a resident in Harpurhey for many years, died on Wednesday. Within the past few weeks a new bakery, a new dry goods store and a new wall paper store have opened out in our town;. "opposition is the life of trade" is the old saying. We understand that with the advent of fine summer weather the new •bowling green will be ready for operation. Mr Jos, Brownell is very slowly recover- ing from his recent severe attack of sciatica. Rev. Dr. McDonald, of the Presbyterian church, has so far recov- ered from his recent illness as„ to be able to again occupy his own pulpit. The,_painters are•naw.a.,twea pttttuig, .:,. on the finishing touches to the new town building; we expect soon to hear of the opening announcement, the na- ture of which we are not yet able to predict. Mr Jas. Graves is erecting a new paint shop on the rear of his lot on the West William St.; we .under- stand he intends building a fine resi- dence on the, same lot; the location is one of the best in town. Me George Duncan has purchased the Scarlett • property, on Goderich St., west, and intends occupying it soon. We are pleased to note that our younggtowns- man, Mr Geo. A. Dewar, has passed his final examination at the Dental College in Toronto, and is now entitled to write L. D. S. after his name. A number from here intend going to Clihton, on Friday evening, to hear the now famous violinist, Miss Nora Clench, who appears there on that ev- ening. Mr Bert Hodgins, of Clinton, was in town on Tuesday last. Mr Grant, formerly of Listowel, was here paying a visit to his sister on Sunday last. Effie Elaine Hext, elocutionist, will appear here next week under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute. Mr J. B. Thompson is on the sick list. BLYTH CUSTOM TAILORING—C. C. RANCE, late' Chicago, has opened out in the store next door 1 Anderson & Elder's, Parties having their ow cloth can have it made up in first-class style reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. OPENINGS.—On Saturday evening despite the rather unfavorable weathe for spring millinery, the openings at the different places of business were well attended and caused considerable excitement, it is alleged, among the fair, but with an eye to the future, a sprinkling of the sterner element might have been seen wending their way among the crowd through the different establishments so tastily dec- orated for the occasion. The displays were very attractive, the styles varied in design and tone, and we think the most fastidious lady could not fail to be suited. NOTES.—Mr Huckstep was the pur- chaser of a fine piano of the Mason & Richie make, from 3. H. Clullen last week. On Saturday Mr Hamilton con- ducted a sale of household furniture at the residence of R. Symonds prepara- tory to their departure for Buffalo, where they intend taking up their residence. Miss Sadie Taman, Detroit, is visiting at her home here. School opened on Monday with an incl eased attendance. Mr Werry removed his family from Clinton here on Monday, and have taken the house lately occu- pied by Mr Chamberlain. Auburn. NoTEs.—Mrs W. King, of Wingham, was visiting her parents last wee, Mr and Mrs Eins. Miss Blair, of Gode- rich township, is the guestof the Misses Blair. Miss B. Dow, of Whitechurch, is at present the guest of Miss A. Hel- wig. Mr E. Rowed is indisposed.. Miss Lautenslayer is assisting T. Clark at the tailoring. Miss N. Webb has returned from visitingfriends.at Strat• ford. Mrs G. Ilowedspent Easter with friends in London, The Methodist Sunday School is prospering, a large number of new books are added to the library. The pupils that are attending the high school, in Goderich, returned on Manday,after spending their Easter act borne.