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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-04-13, Page 1a year to advance, is Subscription Twice of the NEWERA, and it is • exceptional value at so low*Price, Snbscribers will greatly oblige us by prompt. renewals. ROBERT HO.LMp.,S, Editor and Proprietor MEN'S i� Furn hinds. • 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 -RAVING PRICES. Cash and One Brice Thi ititr Joh: !ci: CLINTON Confederation Life. If we may judge from the excellent record made by the Confederation Life, as evidenced by the report published in another column, • to which we have pleasure in referring the readers of the NEW ERA, it would not appear that the hard times,which have been preva- lent within the past year or more, militate seriously against the progress of life insurance, and the appreciation of the advantages which it offers to the general public. During the year 1893 the Confederation Life placed upon its books nearly four millions of new business, exceeding in this respect the record of any former year, while bsins have been made in the different ranches of the business as follows Increase in premium income $79,626 "00 in payments to policy holders 70,643 00 " in interest income 25,363 00 " in total income 10,889 00 assets 404,962 00 " in insurance written 244,870 00 " in insurance in force 1,864,979 00 One salient feature of the report, which cannot fail to claim attention, is the promptitude of the company in the settlement of death losses, over $200,- 000 being paid during the year, to the heir of policy holders within, on an average, of six hours after the receipt of the completed proofs of death, and within the past eight years the com- pany, has not had a single disputed claim on its books, every loss having been promptly paid in full. This is a• record which we believe few if any companies doing business in Canada can take equal credit for. Another striking feature, as evi- denced by the report, is the liberality of the conditions of the company's policies, combined with their being absolutely non -forfeitable after two years. The company issues a policy which is but a "simple promise to pay." Before the of application is accepted, every precaution is taken not only to inquire into the personal and family history of the applicant, but as to his past, present andr'obable future oc- cupation and residence. If these are all satisfactory, the policy is issued, the only condition binding on the in- sured is the due payment of the premi- um, and should he fail through any accident or mischance to meet' this when due, he is fully protected so long as the reserve value of the policy will 'continue the insurance. The time for which the policywould be carried in this way, and fr which the insured would be held covered, without appli- cation on his part, to the full extent of the face value of the policy, is definitely stated therein. The managing director, Mr J. K. Macdonald, and his efficient staff of assistants, are to be congratulated on the position which the company has attained.. We have pleasure in stating that the representatives of the c m-' pany here are 'our well-known an re- spected citizens, Mr Wm. Taylor, Who is the general agent for the county of Huron, and Mr Israel Taylor, who is the local representative. The success of these gentlemen in securing business for the company during the past year, and the large amount of business.done_ in-t1.e-last six -m ontha,'-irgiettoknenal, CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 13, ` 1894. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTIN(,'} NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hullett REPORT.—At the recent promotion examination of school section No. 2, Hullett, the following pupils were pro- moted:—II to III, marks obtainable, 580—Rich. Brown 377, Jennie Churchill 358, Jeremiah Noble 348, John Churchill 337, Maud Porter 328, Henry Walter 311. III junior to III senior, marks obtainable, 625—Archie Weir 500. Wm. Brown 429 Lena J. Pone 474, 11 obert King 400 (Jennie East 396. III "to IV, marks • obtainable. • 880— eilla Tyndall 564, Rose A. Walker 531, John W. Shobbrook 513, Annie E. Noble 497, Elizabeth Churchill 492.—T. MUROH, Teacher. Goderich. CEURCH.—Educational sermons will be preached in both of the Methodist churches next Sunday. Rev. J. W. Holmes, Clinton, preaches in the North St. in the morning, and in Victoria St. at night. Rev. H. Irvine preaches the funeral sermon of Mrs Maria McLean in Victoria St. in the morning, and an Educational sermon in North St. at night. Rev. J. E. Howell preaches Educational sermons in Clinton. NOTES.—Miss Effie Elaine Hext gave two fine recitations in the Temperance Hall on Sunday afternoon; a large crowd listened to her. "Shall we have a Police Magistrate?" is the burning question here at present; the Vocal House is being petitioned pro and con. Our streets are again in trim for bicyclists, and the boys are making the most of their chances. "To dance or not to dance?" is a serious question 'to many of our young people in view of the coming Military Ball; to some it is serious because it means money for tickets, to others it means a new outfit, and times are hard, and to others it is more awful, "General Rules" of the Methodist church. Goderich Township BETTER.—Mr. Harry Dyke, who has been very sick for some time, we are glad to be able to state, is able to be round again. IMPROVEMENT. — The trustee 'board of S.S. No. 11 has secured aslate black- board, the first in West Huron inspec- torate, which, when put -in place, will be a splendid acquisition to their other- wise fine school room. POSTPONED. — The spelling match which was to have taken place last Fri- day night, in Pioneer Association No. 1976, P.of I., was postponed on account of other business in connection with the order. It will be held next Friday. night. __ SPRING WORK.—Quite a large num- ber of farmers in this township have commenced seeding, and ere another week closes very many will have com- pleted operations in this line. In many sections the land has been in excellent shape,' and the people are looking for-' Ward to having a good crop. ADDRESS. — There was a. good turn out of people generally from this town- ship to hear the addresses of Messrs. Connolly, Alexander, and Currie, on Patronism and we are assured that they were ell repaid for their trouble, as Mr. Cu rie, we are told, delivered cne of the nest speeches ever heard in Clinton. PATRONS.—Pioneer Association No. 1976, held its regular meeting last Friday night, when the following of- ficers were elected and duly installed for the quarter ending June 30th, 1894: —Pres., Thos. Churchill; Vice -Pres., Arthur Cantelon; Rec.-Sec.,W.S. Law - r ence; Treas., -Gilbert Mair; Guide, W. S. Jenkins; Sentinel, J. F. Churchill; Minerva, Minnie Weir; Demeter, Jessie Wigginton. Patronism still booms on the 16th con. of Goderich township. REPORT. The following is the result of the promotion examination held on Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6, in School Section No. 11. From part I to part II, pass mark 200, Prances Weir, 307; Frances Jenkins 295; Norman Dis- ney 292. From part II to II class,acs mark 290—Frank Walker 460; John Weir 374; John Dodsworth 348; Mary Lanxon 310; Lily Cantelon 807; David Elliott 290; Bertie Woon 290. From II to III class, pass mark 290—Eddie Jen- kins 396; Flora Parker 894; Geo. Disney 337; Susie Churchill 307; Herbert Jen- kins 299; Dottie Baker 298; Alb. Izzard, 294; Fred Churchill 290. From I1I to IV class, pass mark 440—Maud Liver- more 622; Mary Weir 472; John Elliott, 440. COUNCIL.—Couucil met on Monday, members all present except Jas. John- son, minutes of last meeting read and passed. Charles Cook was allowed to do his statute labor on side road op- posite his farm. The following ac- counts were ordered to be paid:—Dr. Whitely, examining Johnson and C. Graham for county wards, also at- tendance on Wm. Dick, $15; Dr Turn,, bull, for attendance on Mrs Gravel, $3; tapeline for township 60c; Mrs Mc- Crae, indigent, $15; legal advice and extra work collecting, $5; Assessor's salary, $65; A. Cousins, for indigent, $73.50. Moved by C. W. Williams seconded by S. Sturdy that by-laws No. 3 and 4 now read be passed. Ad- Mourned to meet on first Monday in ay. NIXON STURDY, Clerk. East Wawanosh NoTeS.—Mr Jasper Cook returned to Wingham. on Friday. E. Gaunt and sons, the noted stock raisers, are rais- ing 46. lambs from 22 ewes, there are three sets of triplets alive, and all do- ing well in the flock; can any one beat this, if so let's heat from them'. Mr S. K. Edwards was visiting friends in Mortis on Sunday; he has engaged with M. H. Harrison fore.sumrlrer.- .,dames_ Wight mari `ia very poorly at present. Brussels. DIED,—Mie A. G. Dickson, of Toron- to, died very suddenly at the residence of Mr Robt. Dickson, on Sunday, the 8th inst., after a brief, l>$lt severe, ill- ness of about 24 hours. She leaves n• husband, a daughter about five years of age, and an infant three or four weeks old. The funeral was on Wed- nesday. Mr Dickson is employed in the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Toronto. BICYCLE CLUB.—Last Friday even- ing a meeting of those interested in bicycle riding was held in G. F. Blair's office for the purpose of forming a club. J. H. Cameron was voted to the chair and 6. F., Blair Sec. pro tem, and the following officers elected:—Hon. Pres., J. N. Kendall; Pies., J. H. Cameron; Sec: Treas., Jas. Ballantyne; Captain, John Hewitt; 1st Lieut., John Smith; 2nd Lieut., Dr. Cavaugh, It is likely the club will arrange for some local races during the summer. NOTES.—D. W. Lamont, music deal- er of Listowel, placed an upright piano of the Hoer, Toronto, manufacture, in the residence of Mr Wm. Ainlay this week. Mr Robt. Moon, of Trowbridge, was visiting his brothers for several days this week. Miss Dolly Baeker spent Sunday in Wingham. Misses Bolton and Lamont were the guests of Miss Lillian Ainlay for several days this week. Miss M. O'Connor, of this place, has organized a music class in Wingham. Miss Blair, of Goderich, is visiting her brother this week. YOUNG LIBERALS' BANQUET.—The Young Men's Liberal Club of this town held a moist successful banquet in the Town Hall last Friday night. There was a large attendance, including not a few local Conservatives, while among the guests from a distance were Hon. A. Hardy, Mr Charles Hyman, Lou- don; Thomas Gibson, M.P.P., and Mr Frank Pedley, President of the'Toron- to Young Liberal Club. The chair was taken by President Kendall, and the vice -chair by Mr G. F. Blair. The local clergymen, Rev. Mr Ross and Mr Cobbledick, were toasted first and re- sponded felicitously. To the toast of the ladies President Moore, of the Young Conservative Club, responded, and Vice -President Taylor and T. Far- row, ex-M.P.P.,-spoke to the toast of the You Conservative C nservative AseociatioL. After these courtesy toasts came that of the Governor-General and Domin- ion Parliament, to which Mr Charles Hyman replied in a powerful speech on the trade question. He discussed the new tariff at considerable length, andointed out that it had done little " °thin toward modifying the Na- tional Policy. The corruption accom- panying and the increased taxation were strongly condemned. "Younger Liberalism was responded to by Mr Hyslop and President Pedley, of To- ronto. Mr Pedley spoke especially of the benefits of organization among young men and the interchangeof views at such gatherings. He urged his hearers to prepare for the local election and do everything possible to again return the Mowat Government to power. Mr Gibson, who rept esent- ed East Huron in the Legislature be- fore many of those present were born, was accorded a most enthusiastic wel- come. He spoke of the honesty and fairness of administration of the Mo- wat Government, and of the progress made during the period in .which he has been a member of the House. Hon. A. S. Hardy, replying to the same' toast, expressed the pleasure he felt in his first visit to Brussels. He praised Mr Gibson's devotion to the interests of his constituents, and then turned to a discussion of the principles of Liber- alism as shown in ihe history of the mother country and'of Canada. The great leaders of Liberalism during the past century were referred to and their life work shown to be broadening of the liberties and the bettering of the condition of the people. Mr Hardy spoke of the over -government cry, and showed that it could not well be ap- plied to Ontario, which, with greater population than Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Colum- bia and Prince Edwaad Island, main- tained a Legislature that cost nothing like the amount proportionately that the Legislatures of these Provinces cost. During the evening the Young Liberal Glee Club contributed several songs that added greatly to the suc- cess of the gathering. BLYTH CUSTOM TAILORING—O, 0• RANCE late of Chicago, has opened ont in the store next door t o Anderson & Elder's, 'Parties having their ottn cloth can have It made up in first-class style at reasonable prices. satisfaction guaranteed. NOTES.—Mr Edward Dawson, of Kincardine, gave a very interesting lecture in the Temperance hall on Fri- day evening; subject—From Winni- peg to San Francisco."Miss Annie Moffat returned from Chatham on Thursday evening, having finished a course at the Business College there. A number from here attended the Nora Clench concert in Clinton on Friday; Miss Edna Curtis taking part. W. W. Sloan, of Toronto, spent Sun- day in town. Mrs Callum, of Sarnia, is the guest of her sister,MrsC.Tanner, at present. Mrs Shane is at present, we are sorry to learn, indisposed. Miss Symonds left for Buffalo on Tues- day morning. Mies Bertha Drummond has returned from Detroit. A: M. Babb was in Brussels on Sunday. Mr A. W. Sloan. who has been very ill, is somewhat improved. Rev. Mr Bu gin preached a special sermon in the Meth- odist church on Sunday evening to a large congregation on"Popular amuse- ments." Mrs Gidley entertained a number of young people on Wednes- da --evening, Mr =()has. S1�obb ole, who is about to leave Blyth, being the gu9st of the evening. 8lyear in advance? $1.50 when not so pa Hoi#hesvAlle. Cnuncn,—Quarterly services will be held in the Methodist church on the last Sunday in April, when the Rev J. S. Fisher, of Attwood, will be here. Mr Fisher, when living here, was very highly thought of, and not a few will be pleased to hear him again. TEMPLARS.—The captains of the con- test have their sides picked, and Geo, Acheson's side will furnish the pro- gram for next Monday night. At the last meeting the resignation of J. H. Lowery, as Recording Secretary, was accepted, and R. Forster was elected for the rest of the term. NEw FENCE.—Mr Geo. Huller is tak- ing ing the old picket fence from around his lot, and intends putting up a woven wire fence as soon as Mr Stanley re- ceives the wire. One would- think Geor"ge would get the fence for half price, as it is such a good place to ad- vertise it, but he says he has to pay full price for it. PATRONS.—.At the Patrons meeting, on Thursday, the election of officers and installation took place. The staff for this term is :—Pres., J. W. • Yeo; Vice Pres., J. Marquis; Rec. Sec., S. Ferris; Fin. Sec., P. J. Evans; Treas, F. McCartney; Minerva, Mrs H. Elford; Dermeter, J. Jervis; Guard, J.G. Huller; Sentinel, S. Merrils. A good number of the Patrons of the township, and others, were out to Clinton to hear Mr Currie speak on behalf of the institu- tion, Monday night. NOTES.—Miss H. Lobb, of Michigan, is visiting her brother, Will, and other friends around here; she returns again Friday. Mr Chas. Tebbutt, who came home a week ago, ia improving, and will soon be able to be out. The W. M. Sbciety held their monthly meeting Wednesday and elected Mrs Fear to the District convention to be held in Clinton. We understand that there was a wedding on the 14th con„ on Wednesday, when Miss Aggie Cottle was married to Mr W. Munnings, of Colborne; the young people have our congratulations, Varna SoLD.—Mr Wm. McAllister has sold to Messrs J. G. Snell & Bro.; of Ed- monton, his celebrated Berkshire Boar, Morten, which he purchased from them last fall, and in return has pur- chased a sow, sired by Royal Winner, and a boar sired by Prime Regent. Mr McAllister is quite a hustler in the pig business; we wish him success in his enterprize. NOTES.—Mr Fred Dundas has left Varna, having gone to his former home in Hamilton; he will be much missed among the boys; we wish him success wherever his lot may be cast, as he was a very estimable young man. Mr Cairns has secured Miss Dawson to work for him in the store, and we congratulate him on getting such an estimableyoung lady for the position. Londesboro. LOST.—When R. Adams' waggon was going out to Clinton, on Tuesday morning, the wind, being strong, blew off the waggon a large yellow oil cloth used for covering the load. The driver did not miss it until near town, and did not succeed in finding it, when re- turning. LEOTURE.—Mr E. Dawson, of Kin- cardine, was on hand Monday evening to give his lecture, but there was not an audience large enough, and of course it did not come off. He did not do as John B. Gough is said to have done once, lecture to a man and child, be- cause, he said, they ought not to be disappointed. NOTES.—There was a pleasant time at Mr John Manning's, a short distance west of here, on Wednesday evening; it was an event which makes two hap- py at once. Mr Geo. Carter, north of here, is preparing to go to the land of the brave and the home of the free. The holders of fat cattle are feeling somewhat blue over the extremely low prices and the scarcity of buyers.— Eggs are still coming down in price, as only eight cents is offered for next Week, Occasional Correspondent. SERVICES.—The revival work which has been in progress for the last six weeks, in the Methodist church, has proved to be a grand work. Sunday morning service was a blessed meeting, the pastor, Rev Mr Fair, taking for his text 1 Timothy 1, 5, "flow end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned." In the even- ing he preached from Genesis '7, 1, "Come thou and all thy house into the ark." This was a powerful sermon, being well handled, and showing the importance and blessedness of being in the Ark, Christ Jesus, and impressing on parents the words of the text. The Methodist people are blessed with a powerful preacher, his sermons being deep and spiritual. NOTES.—Farmers are busy with seed- ing now; this week will finish some if the weather is fine. Colds are the plague of the people now -a -days; every- body seems'to be afflicted with such. Stanley NOTES.—Miss Mary Dunbar, of Ash- fleld, is at present with her sister, Mrs Thos. Baird. Mrs P. Campbell and Mrs John Moffat paid a visit this week to friends at Grand Bend. TEACHER.—Mr, Frank Scott, of Stanley, who has been attending Trin- ity Medical College this .last term, left on Tuesday for Alexander, Man„ where he has been engaged to teach school for the summer months. He Is a young man of sterling qualities, a graduate of Mr George Baird s school, one that has probably developed more throtighly" efficient teachers than any other hi Hui n, and._will-_most certain- lygive;'sat faction. He was ticketed through . bi the 0. P. R. Agent, A. -T. Cooper, ,Chntorf. ° •1; Seaforth. CHURCH,—Mr Guthrie, a student of Knox College, and who will assist the Rev Dr. McDonald in his pastoral work daring the next six months, arrived in town on Saturday last, and occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Mr Guthrie is a son of Me D. Guthrie, M.P.P., Guelph. SPECIAL SERVICES.—Rev A. H. Ra ton, who was to commence evangelist services in the Methodist church, o Sunday last, did not arrive in town ti Wednesday, owing to being detaine a few days longer at Windsor, wher he has labored for the past wont most successfully. As a result of hi efforts in that place, upwards of fon hundred persons signified a desire t live a new life; may a like work be don in our town. Wiugham WORTHY OF MENTION.—Wingharn can boast of having numaroue citizens who are noted for their liberality, but one amrng the number to lead them all is Dr. Chisholm, who is know in, our town as the poor man's friend, The doctor has done much toward the advancement of Wingham, and is ever ready to assist the unfortunate a1Xd`• care for the sick. We want m re ie citizens such as Dr. Chisholm. n NOTES.—John Swarts cuts a figure 11 with his handsome span of carriage d ponies. A half -mile race track will be e erected during the coming summer. h Roland Beatty is in Detroit. Our s r 0 e ELECTRIC PLANT.—A public meeting of the ratepayers of the town of Sea, forth was held in Cardno's Hall, on Monday evening last, to discuss the proposal to sell the electric plant, or to extekd the same by the corporation, and introducing a system of incandes- cent lighting. There was a fair attend- ance at the meeting, and a good deal of talk. However, the question was set- tled at the polls on Wednesday, when it was decided by a vote of the rate- payers, that the plant be sold to Messrs Scott Bros., at their offer o£ $5,000. FIRE.—It is a long time since our town has suffered any loss by fire. About 5 o'clock on Sunda morning last our citizens were aroued by the sound of the fire alarm. Fr' a was dis- covered in the buildinn Main street, owned by Mr A. G. Auglt, and occupied in the lower fiat as a grocery and dry goods store, by Mr Geo. Smithers. On the upper flat Mr Ault occupied the front rooms, and Miss Boswell, dress- maker the back rooms. The flre,when first seen, had gained such headway as to make it impossible to save any of Mr Smither's stock, which was insured. Mr Ault and Miss Boswell suffered loss by smoke and water. Owing to our excellent water works system, and the strenuous efforts of our can't -be -beaten fire brigade, the fire was kept confined to the one building. The Expositor office, immediately to the south, and Robb's grocery, on the north, were but very slightly damaged. It is unknown how the fire originated. NOTES.—Our citizens will not need to seek -sport elsewhere on the queen's holiday this year, as we believe a movement is on foot to have the day right loyally celebrated here. Mr W. C. Smith, barrister of Hensall, was in town last week. Miss P. Mulheron, of Messrs Duncan & Duncan's dry goods establishment, went to Mitchell on Monday evening last to see her sister, who is very ill. Mrs A. Hale is confin- ed to the house this week through ill- ness. Mr E. Taylor with his work shop on wheels has arrived in town, and taken a stand on the vacant lot next to Stewart's blacksmith shop. Mr W. Meredith, of Detroit, spent last Sunday at his old home here. The Hext entertainment has been postpon- ed from April 10th till May 8th. Mr Arch. Scott, of Scott Bros., is laying down material for a new brick house on the site of his present residence, on the corner of James and West streets. Slavery Days Company played here on Saturday •evening last to a good house; the company is largely compos- ed of colored people. M J. S. Mul- drew is home from Knox College spending a few days prior to his leav- ing for the Northwest, to labor in con- nection with a mission there for the summer months. The Broadfoot & Box Co., which recently bought the J. S. Porter furniture and undertaking business, are having the old stores thoroughly renovated and refitted, which, when complete, will make fine large ware -rooms. CARNIVAL,—The Carnival of Nations, given in Cardno's Hall, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings of last week, was the event of the season. No entertainment held here during this whole season has drawn larger crowds, as the hall each evening was crowded to the doors. The talent em- ployed in the getting up of this carni- val was, with one or two exceptions, all local, and the performers, every one, did their several parts admirably. We cannot think of giving here a full description of this carnival of nations. One of our local papers states that such an entertainment can hardly be de- scribed, it must be seen. A great deal of time and labor were given in prepar- ing for it. The decorations in the hall were beautiful and extensive. The program each evening opened with an overture by an orchestra of a dozen pieces, the players being all Seaforth- ites. The grand entrance of queens, kings, guards of honor, maids of honor, and -ladies in waiting,was indeed grand. The full march by ladies and gentle- men of all nations, the may pole dance, the fairies' dance, the international drill, the minuet, and the tableaux, were are all very pretty. Mr W. Mc- Leod gave the Irish, and Master Willie Hays, the Scotch dances, while national songs were well rendered by Mrs Tay- lor, of Strathroy; Mrs W. Somerville, Mrs K. McLennan, Messrs W. Willis and Jas. S. Jackson. Miss J. Ewing. and Mr C.Willis accompanied the solo- ists on the piano. Mr G. B. Scott acted as court jester, and a better one could not have been chosen; his part was well taken, This entertainment was given on the first two evenings in aid of the Y.M.C.A. and W.C.T.U. and on the latter evening for the benefit Of the Mechanics' Institute, and a nice snug sum will be added to the funds of each of these institutions. Tuckersm ith. . NOTES. —Mr H, Carter, who recently purchased the 'Spark's farm, is busy moving. We notice one of our young farmers is very fond of driving pp, the base line; the fever has not died out. Miss S. Turner is visiting friends here. A Winnipeg despatob says that Wm. Crawford, formerly of Exeter, has been drowned in Killarney district, by the col- lapse of a bridge, Own daddies are ec nomizers, but they•paid for the freight just the same on Hanna's shooter. Mrs W. A. Mc- Clymont, who has been dangerous)y ill, is now slowly recovering. J. R. _ Munshaw, jeweller, is attending the optical institution in Toronto. Miss McQuinney has charge of the church of England choir. J. W. Snell, drug- gist, left for Grand Rapids, Mich., last week. Wingham will soon have a gymnasium. Empty houses in town are at a •premium. Hanna's big gun has been placed in front of the town hall. McKillop PRES ENTATION. —A large number of the friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Samuel Robinson, met at their residence on the 23rd ult, and present- ed them with two beautiful easy chairs, accompanied by a complimentary ad- dress, as a small mark of the esteem in which they are held, on the eve of their departure from this township. The address was read by Miss Mow- bray and the presentation made by • Mr and Mrs Crawford. Mr Robinson, though taken completely by surprise, made a feeling and suitable reply, thanking his friends on behalf of him- self and his wife for the valuable pres- ents and especially for the kind words which accompanied them. After which a very enjoyable evening was spent and a very interesting program rendered, when all dispersed to the respective homes wishing Mr and Mrs Robinson and their respected family every measure of happiness and suc- cess in their future home. Additional Local News. MEDICAL MEETING. — The regular meeting of Huron Medical Association was held in the Council Chamber, Clinton, on Tuesday, when the follow- ing members were present:—Drs. Bet- hune, /Smith and Campbell, Seaforth; Thompson, Hensall; Amos, Exeter; Turnbull, Shaw, Moore and Gunn, Clinton. The meeting was a very' interesting one, with several impor tant cases presented .and valuable papers read by the members. The inclemency of the weather prevented a larger at- tendance. - A.N OLD SETTLER.—Mr Carter, of Blyth, was jp town on Mondayat- tending the funeral of Mrs Crich (elict of the late Thos. Crich) who was a sis- ter of Mr Carter's deceased wife. Mr Carter can justly claim to be one of theoldest settlers in the county, he having come here over sixty years ago. Shortly after his arrival he settled on the 3rd con. of Tuckersmith, where he resided for nearly forty years. He is now living retired, with his sons at Blyth, and is active and hearty for a man nearly eighty years of age. PRISON STATISTICS. — During the year 1892, there were 46 males and 5 females committed to Goderich jail, a total of 51. During the year 1893, there were 45 males and 6 female, the same total, but a difference of one in the sexes. The committments for drunkenness only numbered 3 in 1893. Of the total number committed, 5 went to Central Prison, 25 remained in jail till their sentence expired. The daiy cost of rations per prisoner, at Goderich, was 10c. The salaries of the jail officials were asfollpws:—Jailor, $600; Turnkey, $500; Matron, 4200; Surgeon, $120; a total of 81420. NEW POST OFFICE.—Several of the business men of town, together with members of the towncouncil, met last Thursday evening, to consider what steps should be to secure the erection of a new post office here. All were unanimous that the present office is too small for the business of the place, and a committee, consisting of Mr G. D. McTaggart and Mr W. Jack- son, with power to appoint a third person, was selected to go to Ottawa and lay the matter before the Govern- ment, the town to bear the expense of the delegation. The committee left on Tuesday, Mr Todd accompanying them as the third delegate. LACROSSE.—The annual meeting of. the JuniorDauntlessLacrosse Club was held on Tuesday evening, the 3rd inst., at the Central hotel. There were pres- ent quite a number of the club's sup- porters and players, and the meeting was very enthusiastic. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Hon.Pres., Wm. Jackson; Hon. Vice Pres., John T. Spooner; Pres., W. P. Spalding; Vice Pres., R. H. Read;, Manager, W. H. Ball; Secy. Treas., Frank W. Fair; Colamittee of Management, Jas. McRae, R. Twit- chell and J. L. Hanlon; Match Com- mittee, W. P. Spalding, Harry Read and W.H.Ball. The Senior Dauntless are to organize shortly and the patrons of our National game may expect a lively and exciting season of lacrosse. DEATH OF' MRS ANN Cnion.-Mrs Ann Crich, relict of the late Thomas Crich, of the 2nd con. of Tuckersmith, died at the residence of Mr Jos. Town- send, in town, on Saturday after noon last, at the age of 72 years. Deceased was a pioneer settler of Tpckersmith, andassed through all the hardships incident thereto. She wits a sister of Mr Joseph Townsend, of Tuckersinith, and also of Mrs W. Rattenbury, , of. town, A Woman of very kindly dis- position and genial nature, she was be*, loved by all. She had no family. A member of Turner's—church, Tucker smith, for many years, her remains were interred there on Mon ay. She had been a resident c£ tow for seven or eight years,• A •