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THE
MAN
Who is in need of Hosiery at
present is fortunate. We
have just received. a ship:
ment of Fine Spring
weight Black Cashmere
Socks. We have often
sold no better for 50. cts a
pair, and you'll pay 50c.
for no better motet places.
There is only a limited ,quan-
tity of them, but while
they last we sell them at
40 • cents a Pair
or Three Pairs for
S1.00.
Cash and One Brice
Ti 10to. lotto
CLINTON
Auburn.
Baylield.
Dur Weekly Budaet
youths and maidens are taking adVan-
RIVER AND LAKE. - Already the
tage of the pleasant evenings by boat-
ing. This week the fishermen are
busy setting their deep -water nets.
NARROW ERCAPE,-On Wednesday
evening Mt Thos. Cameron's little boy,
Dan, had a narrow escape from
drowning in their well, but was rescu-
ed before serious consequences re -
OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County -by wide-awake
and. lively Correspondents
Colborne) •Londesboro.
NOTES. -Miss Hill, of Hullett, is the
guest of Mr and Mrs Wm. Hill, of Col-
borne. Mr and Mrs A. S. Gledhill, of
Carlow, spent last Sunday at Thomas
Gledhill's, Benmiller. Mr F. M. Smith,
of the Clinton NEW ERA staff;rode out
to Berimiller on his bicycle, on Satur-
day. Mr Wm. Collison, who for the
past few weeks has been very ill, is
able to be out again. The pulpits of
Benmiller and Bethel churches were
occupied by Mr R. Holmes, of Clinthn,.
on 'Sunday last. The Patrons orIn-
dustry held a meeting last Wednesday
evening, in Gledhill's hall, Benmiller,
for the purpose of organizing a lodge.
The suckers are very plentiful at the
falls just now. Dame rumor says there
is to be a wedding soon.
Cour/mi.-Council met in the town-
ship hall on the 7th, members all pres-
ent, minutes of last meeting read and
adopted. The following accounts were
ordered to be paid: -S. Potter, repair-
ing culvert, $7; James Howett, build-
ing cedar culvert and gravelling, $26;
repairing McPhee's bridge on bound-
ary, $1.75; Angus McKinnon, wood for
Mrs Burton, $3; Jos. Haley, tepairing
culvert, $3; T. Sallows, repairing cuI-
vert, $2; Wm. Cunningham, damage
to buggy, $4.20; T. Disher, lumber,
$8.40; Jos. Kidd, shingles for township
hall, $26.60; Geo. Bean, drawing shin-
gle, $2.50; W. Million, care of J. Davis
13 weeks, $18; Wm. Moore, care of
Emma Cruse 3 months, $18. A. A.
Young moved, seconded by Nathan
Johns, that Jas Tabb be allowed his
statute labor this year on the south
end of lot 15 and side road. -Carried.
Adjourned to meet Saturday,May 26th
at 10 a.m. as a court of revision. F.
W. MCDONAGH, Clerk.
NoTEe.Mrs (Dr.) McLachlin is at
present visiting friends at St. Thomas.
Rev. Robt. Henderson and wife are
visiting at Toronto. A. new store is
about to be opened by Mr L. Wetlaufer
soon. Miss .E. J. Clark was visiting
friends in Londesboro last week. Rev.
J. Rodges, of Dungannon, ill occupy
the pulpit next Sunday 'morning in
the Methodist church. Friends are
glad to see Mr J. Marshall out again,
Mr W. McDonald is improving in
health after a severe attack of grip.
Miss -Henderson, of Whitechurch, re-
turned home after visiting friends
here. It would be well for the path -
masters to look after the sidewalk, as
they need a little4.epairing. Miss
Brown is visiting.#e Goderich.
Sosoor.. REeorithe following are
the names and standing of the success-
ful candidates at the Promotion Ex-
amination held in Auburn school,April
5th and 6th: - Senior department -
Senior III to junior IV, total marks
880, pass 440 -Carl Baugh 556, Wm.
Bohn 517, Sam Rowed 508, Carrie Law-
lor 508, Stephen Dyer 497. junior IV
to Senior III, total 800, pass 400 -Ruby
Young 506, Wm. Ferguson 481, Mar-
tha Mole 480, Henry Thiel 447, Lizzie
Youngblutt 439, Maggie Graviston
411, Carrie Youngblutt 400, Aaron
Thiel 400, Annie Fluker 400. Junior
department -H to III, total 580, pass
Nellie Wetherall 504,Percy Baugh
435, Maud Ferguson 420, Map gie
Youngblutt 414, Mabel Straughan 413,
Frank Rowed 412, Bertie Wilson 402,
Lena Neville 418. Addie Helwig 401, J.
Wettlaufer 373, Albert Etling 372,
Flossy Nixon 347, Lizzie Cowan 344,
Lizzie Lawlor 342, Edie Mole 328.
Louise Wenzel 319, Harry Stinson 319,
Joe Carter 310, Bella Youngblutt 309,
LILY D. DEY, Teacher.
NlyrEs.-George Newton, formerly suited.
of this place, made a visit on Sunday,
but owing to the work of the tonsorial
artists on his phiz, many of his old ac-
quaintances did not recogniie him.
Mrs Mustard (Miss Grey) and child re-
turned to their home in the States on
Monday; she has been here since her
mother's death. Geo. Carter left for
the Statellon Monday. Butcher Tew-
sley has 43404ed his meat wagon on
the road •ftir /the season:' A. Wood-
man disposed of his driver last week
at a good price to Mr D. McCorvie, of
Clinton. The town drains are not
progressing very fast; it is to be hoped
they will ie put in. Fishing is receiv-
ing considerable attention these days.
Mr Campbell, the veteran fish-peddlar,
of Goderich, paid this place a visit
this week. The farmers can now put
up cheap fences as the duty is taken
off barbed wire and it is now sold at
3ic. There is likely to be more wed-
dings soon around here, as the ice was
broken last week. Darne rumor has
been having one for the last three
week, but she made a mistake evident-
ly. Potatoes are somewhat scarce.
Ed. Holmes, of Clinton was in town
this week.
Occasional Correspondent.
NOTES. -The members of the Metho-
dist choir are worthy of praise for the
able way they rendered their anthems
on Sunday evening. The many friends
here of the late Thomas Fair, of Clin-
ton, where surprised and very sorry
indeed to hear ofhis unexpected death.
Rev, Mr Buggin, of Blyth, will preach
educational sermons morning and ev-
ening next Sabbath in the Methodist
church. Miss Spuhl, a former and
much esteemed teacher, paid our Sab-
bath School a visit on Sabbath last; she
Goderich. was a devoted teacher while in our
Non:qt.-A house owned by MrYates Sabbath School; and her removal
and occupied by Mr Dan Ferguson, from us is our loss. Miss Addie Crisp
was burned to the ground Tuesdayis still visiting' friends near Walton.
Our popular young blacksmith is great-
ly missed since he went to work on his
mother's farm. Mrs M. Ashley still
continues to preach at Harlock; her
services being well received We are
pleased to state that Mrs Susan Medd
rs able to be out again, after being con-
fined to her room since about the first
of January,..but she is still very feeble.
night; the loss is _quite heavy on Mr
Ferguson. Goderich athletic club gave
an interesting exhibition on Monday
evening.
CHURCH. -Rev J.W. Holmec preach-
ed on behalf of the Educational Fund,
in both the Methodist churches, on
Sunday last. Rev Mr McKay preaches
in Victoria street Methodist church,
next Sunday morning; the pastor, Rev
H. Irvine, preaching one of the re-
opening sermons in Union Church,
Goderich township. Rev A. C. Tiffin,
Arkwright,.was in town on Monday,
on his way to Conference Examina-
tions at Stratford; he took his 2nd class
certificate at Goderich Collegiate.
St. Helens.
NOTES. -We are pleased to see Mr
Thomas Saunders, who cut his foot a
couple of weeks ago, able to be out
again. Miss Everatt, of Whitechurch,
was the guest of Miss Sarah Buchanan.
Master Elliott Taylor,
son of Mr Wm.
Taylor, who was on the sick list, we
are pleased to hear is improving. Mr
and Mrs R. K. Miller attended the
marriage of the latter's brother, in
Goderich, on the 4th inst. Mr John
Weatherhead has got his new cart
home from Chicago, which cuts rquite
a figure in our town, and is a neat and
comfortable looking affair. What
might have proved a serious accident
happened in Mr Todd's mill, on Satur-
day last, when Mr Sam Garten got
caught in the belt and drawn over the
main shaft; we trust there may be no
bad 'result, and that he may soon be
able to resume his work again. Spring,
the time for moving and house clean-
ing has come, and even our little town
can, boast of a. few of the former; Mr
WM. Todd has moved to his farm, also
Mr Wm. J. Humphrey; Mrs Crawford
and Mr Wm. J. Fowler, have taken up
their residence in town, while more
are expected.
Ashileld.
NOTES. -The fall wheat looks bleach-
ed after the severe frosts and dry wea-
ther. Farmers are busy at their plow-
ing and seeding; the ground is getting
in good order. Mr Bower's mill, 12th
ton., is turning out both lumber and
'shingles at the same time; the new
engine le Boraething the,
West Wawanosh.
Cour/cm.-The council met on Satur-
day, April 7th. The treasurer's report
for February, March, showing a ba-
lance in hand of $216.65 was read and
filed. The clerk was instructed to no-
tify the county clerk of the death of
Jas. Barrow, a ward of the county.
No action was taken in the petition of
A. H. Jacobs and others, asking for
the formation of a new school section,
the other municipalites interested
having declined to accept arbitrators.
The treasurer's bond was examined
and accepted. Lots 17, 18, 19, and w.h.
20, Con. 1, were transferred from poll-
ing subdivision No. 1 to No. 2, and lot
22, con. 4 and 2, changed from No:2 to'
No. 1. The clerk was instructed to ask
for tenders for the building of a shed
on the township hall grounds, and the
reeve, clerk and. Messrs Todd and Dur-
nin were appointed a committee to
open the tenders and award the con-
tract, and a grant of $20 was made to
Dungannons Mechanics Institute. The
pathmasters were appointed, and the
pound keepers and fence viewers of
last year were reappointed. The fol-
lowing checks were issued: James Dur-
nin, gravel, $1.50; R. K. Miller, books,
50c; Andrew Stewart, gravel, $3.50.
Council adjourned to meet as a court
of revision and for general business on
Saturday, May 26th, at 10 o'clock.
R. K. MILLER, Clerk.
Hullett.
HOGSBAOR LIME
The undersigned is prepared to supply any
quantity of first-class Lime at 16ots per bushel at
the Kiln. Or delivered at 18 ots per bushel.
H. LIVERMORE, Hullett.
HORSE SOLD. -Mr Thos. McMichael,
of the 2nd con., the well-known horse
dealer, sold a horse last week to Thos.
Brown, Seaforth, for the sum of $75;
as it cost him considerably less a short
time before, he made very well on the
deal.
EXAMINATION. -The following is the
result of the promotion examination
held in S.S. No. 7: -From 3rd to 4th -
Henry Little, Matthew Morris, Albert
Brigham, John Bedtord and George
Collinson. From 2nd to 3rd -Nellie
Brigham, Harvey Saundercock, Ed-
mund Bedford, Rosey Bowes,Katie
Grasby, Carrie Collinson and innie
Lear. From Pt. II to 2nd -Arthur
Knox and Fred Caldwell. From Pt. 1
to Pt. II-Gertie Lear, Edwin Fraser
and Frank Caldwell. A. TAYLOR,
Teacher.
NOTES. -Miss Martha Cartwright
has gone to Clinton to work at dress-
making. Mr Wm.;Stevens, who has
-been laid up with inflammati410,of the
bowels, is some bette. 4r T. Fair -
service contemplates a trip to the old
country. Mr J. Hi1,1 of the gravel
road, who has been *biting friends in
eastern Ontario, has returned home. -
People are wondering what is the at-
traction that brings a prominent
young farmer of McKillop over to the
3rd con of Hullett; Richard evidently
does not like keeping bach. Mr M.
Glew is putting up a new driving shed.
Mr Francis Kettle intends to erect a
new barn this spring. Mr Sam. Brown,
of the 3rd, vill raise his barn and put a
foundation beneath it; Mr Hiram Hill
will do the stonework.
CHURCH NOTES. -On Sabbath even-
ing Rev. Mr Olivant grave a touching
and impressive address upon - the
words "There remaineth therefore a
rest to the people of God; let us labor
therefore to enter into thatrest;"the in•
cident which occasioned it was the la-
mented death of Annie Dupee. Rev.
W.H. Anderson, M.A., of Aberdeen,
Scotlaihd, is at present occupying the
pulpit of St. Andrew's church; the
sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be
dispensed on the coming Sabbath.
Next Sabbath Rev. F. Newton, of
Strathroy, will officiate in Trinity
church. The young people's society did
not meet this week on account of Mr
Kerrin's absence; along with Mr New-
ton he is conducting special services
at Varna.
Seaforth.
FOOTBALL. - The foot ball season
opens here on Saturday, 21st inst.,with
a match between the Berlin and Sea -
forth Collegiate Institutes, A lively
game is expected.
BURIAL. -The body of the late Jos.
Kidd, formerly of, Dublin, near here,
who died about four years ago, in a
city of one of the Western States, was
brought here last week for re -inter-
ment in the Irishtown cemetery.
,A.NNIVERSARY.-It is now ten years
since the Salvation Army opened fire
on Seaforth, and to commemorate the
event, a big three days' meeting will be
held, at the barracks, on Saturday,
Sunday'and Monday next. Some pro-
minent officers, as well as many friends
of the army from the neighboring
towns, will be present to participate in
the program of proceedings on those
days.
SOCIAL. -The Christian Endeavor So-
ciety gave a social in the basement of
the Presbyterian church, on Monday
evening last, which was largely attend-
ed by the members of the congregation,
who had the opportunity of getting
acquainted with. Mr Guthrie, the pas-
tor's newly appointed assistant, for
which purpose the social was chiefly
held. A real good time was enjoyed
by all present.
LECTURE. -In the town hall, on Fri-
day evening, it was with no small de-
light that we greeted our erstwhile
Methodist pastor, Rev Mr Livingstone,
of Kincardine. Mr Livingstone came
amongst us under the auspices of the
Royal Temperance Society, to deliver
his famous lecture on "What I don't
forget of the World's Fair." We were
glad to see that the years have dealt
kindly with him, and have taken noth.
ing from the burly build and com-
manding presence of one of the most
popular pastors we have ever had in
our midst. To see the sunny smile
lighten up his countenance brought
back recollections to many of us of the
old days. As Dr Stanbury remarked,
when moving a vote of thanks, "The
very thot Wag Mr Livingstone makes
one f
vant
had re'tidered a selection, the lecturer
commenced by giving a humorous ac -
cc unt of his journey to Chicago. What
he wished to see, above everything
else, was the Fine Arts building, ac-
cordingly he made his way thither on
the first day. When the full glory of
that marvellous place burst suddenly
upon him, he felt like exclaiming, as
did the boy who got his head into a
sugar barrel, "Oh, for a thousand
tongues 1" "Oh, for a thousand eyes,
to take it all in. He touched upoa the
main features of that wonderful collec-
tion, lighting it up, and keeping his
audience with him by "glints" of hum-
or. Next day, being Sunday, he heard
Dr. Pentecost preach in the morning,
Henry Drumm3nd in the afternoon,
and John McNeil in the evening.He
then proceeded to give a wonderful
life -like presentation of the great
Scotch evangelist's style of preaching.
The Manufacturers', Fisheries, and
Transportation buildings were quickly
gone over. The interest, of the audi-
ence was not allowed to flag for a mo-
ment, as he conducted them through
the numerous sideshows of the Plea-
sance, as they looked down through
his eyes from the heights of a balcony
upon "America." Mr Livingstone
must be congratulated upon his great
powers of vivid portrayal. Although
the lecture was one the like of which
the Bayfield people have seldom been
privileged to hear, unfbrtunately the
audience was small, but if Mr Living-
stone comes back soon again, we can
assure him a full house, as there are
many who regret they were not pre-
sent, not having any idea of the treat
that was in store for them.
e evated. After Rev Mr M-
ad taken the chair, and the choir
REVIVAL. -A good deal of interest is
being manifested in the revival of re-
ligion now going on in the Methodist
church, and conducted by Rev A. H.
Ranton, evangelist. This revival be-
gan on Sunday last, and Mr Ranton's
topics, so far, have been "The baptism
of the Holy Ghost," "The sin against
the Holy_ Ghost," "A sinner on the
run," "Hoping and waiting,' "Lame
in two feet," all of which have been
commented upon in a very earnest and
convincing manner. A number have
already signified their desire to live a
new life. The prospects are that a
great work will be accomplished !dur-
ing Mr Ranton's stay among us. May
it be so.
DEATH. -Mr Samuel Kestle,who had
been very sick for a long time, died at
his residence here, on Thursday night
last. Mr Kestle, who suffered greatly
through his illness, bore it all with a
good deal of patience and Christian
fortitude, he being a member of the
Methodist church. He was an ernploye
in the Broadfoot & Box furniture fac-
tory, and highly esteemed by his shop
mates, and all others who knew him.
The funeral took place on Saturday, to
the Exeter cemetery, and was largely
attended. The Broadfoot & Box em-
ployes, in a body, followed the remains
as far as Egmonclville. The deceased's
six brothers acted as pall bearers. A
wife and little son are'left to mourn
the loss of a kind husband and father.
NOTES. -Mr Jas. Leatherland, after
a few weeks' stay at his home here, re-
turned to the Northwest, on Thursday.
Miss May Livens spent last Sunday
With friends in Clinton. A number of
people from here will attend the mili-
tary hall at Goderich, on Friday. rile
new town building is nearly finished,
and will soon be ready for occupancy.
Rev Geo. Richardson, of Berlin, was in
town on Tuesday, and in the evening
was present and took an active part in
the special services in the Methodist
church. Evangelist Renton is a guest
at the ifethodist parsonageduring his
J
stay in town. Mr and Mrs as. Pringle,
of Stratford,were in town over Sunday
last, visiting their son-in-law, Mr Chas.
WilfiOn,
ber of farmers, although they have
been so often warned. Mr James
Donaldson, who a few months ago
placed machinery for a saw and chop-
ping mill in the drill shed, is meeting
with great success. Mr Ed. Elliott, of
the Albion, has for the past few years
had a liberal patronage of summer
tourists. Mrs Wm. Clarke last season
had a goodly number of well -pleased
guests.
Goderich Towns!, p
MARRIAGE. -An interesting event
took place last at Burnside, Mich.,
wherein a former'resident of Goderich
township was a prominet figure. It
was the marriage of Miss Lilian Lofft,
daughter of Mr Fred G. Lofft, former-
ly of. Goderich township, to Mr W.
Purdy, of Collinabiap vide, Mich. The
bride was the recipient of a number of
presents.
NOTES -Mrs Nesbitt, mother of Mr
Chris. Nesbitt, still keeps very poorly.
Some of the farmers have already•done
seeding, and it is the general opinion
that the land has not worked better
for some years than it has this season.
Mr John McLenan still keeps poorly
but is greatly,improved. Mr Harrison,
of the 4th con., is suffering from a
growth in the neck.
Holmesville.
ARM BROKEN. -Edith Lavis, young-
est daughter of Mr Ed. Lavis, acci-
dentally broke her arm while playing
on Tuesday.
FOR DAKOTA. -Mr Ralph Wade and
wife left for Dakota on Tuesday. We
wish them a safe journey and prosperi-
ty at the end of it.
WIRE FENCE. -We understand Mr
Stanley intends commencing at the
building of his woven 'wire fence this
week. Mr Kenny, of Michigan, has
been with him for a week in the in-
terests of the fence.
REVD/MED.-J. R. Holmes returned
from the west Saturday night. He
says if you want to see hard times go
to Manitoba. A number who were
able have come back to Ontario again,
among a portion of those that remain
very little crop will be putin, as wheat
is so scarce and money there is none.
NOTES. -Mr W. B. Forster returned
from Toronto on Monday. Miss Tre-
wartha, of Clinton, was in the village
this week. Henry Sweet is busy burn-
ing lime, the demand for first class
lime is so great that he intends burn-
ing five kilns this summer. Fletch
has finished plowing and seeding
Mount Horeb; he's been on it since the
snow went off.
OPEN TO ALL. -At the Templars
Council, on Monday night, it was de-
cided to throw the entertainment part
open, that any who wish , might hear
it. Miss Walter's side will give the
program next Monday 'night, which
will commence after the business of
the couecil, somewhere between 8.30
and 9 pan. Anyone who may wish to
come in will be welcome.
THEY WENT BY RAIL. -On Friday
as J. Banton was taking two beasts to
the slaughter house for the purpose of
j
killing, they got away andjumped the
fence onto the railway and made in
Godeinch direction. The section men
seeing them started on the hand -car
after them,fearing they might be over-
taken by the train, which was nearly
due. The cattle had the start andkept
it; nothing seemed to stop them, nei-
ther fence nor cattle guard, they came
through Holmesville without stoppage;
here they were headed off and seemed
but little worse from their run.
(Another correspondent)
PROPERTY CHANGES. -Mr James
Pollick has purchased from the execu-
tors of the Connor estate the Queen's
hotel, a building most suitable for a
summer hotel; he will at once have it
properly fitted out and repaired. Mr
Ed. Swarts is now proprietor of the
River hotel, having purchased it from
his brother, John, of Wingham; the
house is newly furnished throughout,
and every attention will be given
summer guests.
WHAT ARE NEEDED. -Some Toron-
to gentlemen are talking of building
and operating an electric railway
from Seaforth to Bayfield. This would
certainly'be a great boon to Hayfield,
and would no doubt pay handsomely.
There are many enterprises which
could then be undertaken. We would
advise those Londoners who are now
interested in electric railway matters
to turn their attention this way. There
is an unlimited field for speculation
here. Grist mills, salt mills and vart
ions manufacturing concerns could be
successfully carried on. A large sum-
mer hotel would be a grand invest-
ment, for with our present hotel ac-
commodation • there is still great lack
of facilities for the large numbers who
each season come here, and if we had
that electric line the crowds that would
come are beyond estimation. An-
other profitable undertaking would lie
the building of summer cottage.
Last season a number of lots were raid
out for that purpose on the lake front,
and can be bought very reasonably.
NOTES. -Rev. Mr Ryan, of Tilson-
burg, was here last week on business.
Miss Mary Whiddon has returned
from a visit to .Ripley. Mr John Ea-
son has gone back to Nairn for a few
weeks. Miss Amy Card, of Goderich,
is enjoying a few weeks' holidays with
friends here. Mr James Walwin has
gone to Detroit to take a position on a
steamer. Mr Jas. Burns, a former
Bityfield merchant, has opered a gro-
cery store across from the Post Office.
Mr Hewson is having the premises he
recently purchased from Mr T. J.
Marks handsomely ' fitted out for his
business. Mr R. Rouatt expects to
soon commence work on the building
bought of Mr John Esson; it will be
made into a shop and dwelling. Her-
ring fishing has been very good this
spr ng, and now the fls ermen are
catching trout and white fish. This
vicinity has lately been well canvassed
by a shoddy pedlar fr,om Stratford,
• whb succeeded in gulling a good num-
Wiligharn
CHURCH MATTERS, -In tile Synod
proceedings the following occurs -The
appeal of Mr D. N. Gordon, of Wing -
ham, against the decision of Presby-
tery of Maitland in suspending him,
from the church on a charge of having
slandered his pastor, Rev. H. McQuar-
rie, was then taken up by the synod.
The records of ,the case were read by
the Secretary, Rev. Dr. Cochrane.
The documentary evidence showed
that some time ago Mr Gordon charg-
ed his pastor with having slandered
him in stating that he was not a tem-
perance man, etc. This difficulty was
settled and each man extended the
right band of fellowship, Later on at
a congregational meeting, hcad in
Wingliam ilt in January, Mr Gon is
alleged to have called Rev. Mr-kc-
Quarrie "a weak-kneed, milk and
water, wishy-washy temperance- man
with no backbone." This matter was
carried to the Presbytery by Rev. Mr
McQuarrie and that body found against
Mr Gordon. A general discussion en-
sued between representatives of the
Wingham congregation and Maitland
Presbytery as to the best mode of dis-
posing , of the case. It was decided
that a commission be appointed by the
Moderator. The commission will be
empowere'cl to go up to Wingham and
investigate all the circumstances. An-
other appeal from Maitland Presbytery
was for a rearrangement of the con:
regations of Belgrave, Calvin; East
Wawanosh, White and Langside
churches into two pastoral charges.
The appeal set forth that the rear-
rangement would greatly reduce the
grants from the augmentation fund.
The only obstacle in the way of the
rearrangement at present was the re-
fusal of Rev. Mr Law to resign the
pastorate of Belgrave. Mr R. S. G.
Anderson was heard in support of the
appeal and the Synod then relegated
the settlement of the matter to a com-
mittee, with instructions tc report to
this Synod.
BLYTII
NOTE8.-Mr W.H. McBride removed
his family to Wingham on Thursday
last, where he has purchased a busi-
ness and will engage in the manufac-
ture of pop. Mr A. R. Allen, who re-
cently. purchased the confectionery
business of Mr McBride, was married
on Wednesday, the llth, to Miss Fin-
lay, of Ashfield; they have now taken
up their residence here; we extend a
welcome and wish Mr and Mrs Allen a
long and prosperous life. J. B. Kelly
was in the county town on Friday.
Watson & Emigh slipped hogs from
this station on Saturday. Miss M.
Symonds left for Buffalo on Saturday
morning, where the family have taken
up their residence. Mr Wm. Camp-
bell has purchased the Wettlaufer
property and has raised the roof and
otherwise improved it. 'Mr Joseph
Burton and bride, of Brussels, spent a
few days in town this week with
friends. Great preparations for build-
ing this summer are in progress; G.
Powell and A. McMally are having
their foundations laid, which buildings
when completed will _greatly improve
Dinsley St., west. We are sorry to
learn of the serious indisposition of
Mrs Poulton. Mr Chas. Sherrit, of
London, visited his parents here this
week. The firemen were out for
practise on Monday evening.Mr Ben-
net has again taken possession_ of his
botel, the Mansion . house; Mr McDon-
ald haying moved elsewhere. Mrs F.
Watts, ofClinton, is the quest of her
parents itt present. Division Court
will be held in Industry Hall on Mon-
day next. C. E. Tanner was in Gode-
rich on Tuesday.
Stanley •
STANLEY SUN ORANGE. -The regu-
lar meeting of the Grange was held on
Tuesday evening, There was a fair
attendance, and a good deal of interest
Was manifested in the question of the
evening, "The Grange in its political,
social and financial aspects." There
was considerable discussion on the
quelition, and a very pleasant and pro-
fitable time was spent. •
MA TRI moNIAL. -A pleasant event
took place at the residence of Mr Chas.
Troyer, postmaster of this village, on
Tuesday, 17th inst. This was the mar-
riage of his daughter, Miss Bertha, to
Mr Robt. Jarrott, a the township of
Hay. The interesting ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Mr Walker, of
the Kippen circuit, in the presence of
la number of friends of the contracting
parties. Their many friends unite in
I wishing them a pleasant sail down
Wee turbid stream,
Tuckersmith.
NOTES. -The Epworth League meet
ings in connection with Turner's church
fire being well attended, and are very
interesting and instructive. Mr J. E. --
Ball raised 'an implement house on
Monday, Messrs Ross & Campbell did
the frame work. Mr James Waters is
engaged with Mr S. S. Cooper'of Clin-
ton. The Sabbath School of Turner's
appointment will commence on Sun-
day, April 29th; the officers of last
year were re .elected for this year.
Miss Mary Townsend, late of Clinton,
is home at -present. Most of the farm-
ers of this vicinity will finish seeding
this week. Since spring work has
commenced, lady driving is very
common, and in order to supply the
demand for drivers, the "shaggy old
nags" have to take. their turn on the
road, at least it appears so. Lovers of
the country will soon see it in all its
beauty; the trees will soon don their
summer apparel; the wild flowers are
commencine to bloom and fill the air
with their fragrance, while the air
rings -With the songs of the birds. Mrs
Day, of Buffalo, is visiting her parents
here. Miss Stanbury visited relatives
here last week.
Carlow
NoTES.-Miss Tilly Stirlinghas gone
to Paisley on a visit to her sister, Mrs
Black. Mrs'C. Bricknell, of Stayner,
is here on a visit to her parents, Mr
and Mrs Smith. Mr Frank McDon-
ough is talking of going into the hotel
again. Men are very scarce around
here. A lodge of Workmen was organ-
ized here on Friday, the 13th, with 23
charter Members.
PATRONS. -A very successful open
meeting of the Patrons of Industry
was held here, on Tuesday evening/
Mr Jas. Gaunt, the county President,
was expected, btitwas detained at
home. The Patron candidate for the
Legislature, Mr James Connolly, spoke
on the different planks of the„ Patron
platform, also dealing witb-the differ-
ent objections raised to ,the Patrons,
by the two old parties. He said that it
was not a political dodge of either
party, but that it was a straight inde-
pendent party, joined together to de-
mand their Just dues, and that they
were not party kickers that bad been
hoisted out of the two old parties, be-
cause either of them would be only
too glad to have them back again. -
It was a well understood fact that the
income of the farmer was growing
smaller while that of the Government
officials was growing larger. He
claimed that the Patrons were not or-
ganized for trade but to fight mono-
polies and trusts. That the farmers
should stand by the honest Merchants
of the town and not send their cash
away to other places. He also said
that it would do the farmer good to
join the Patrons as it would make
him study the politics of the country
more, and to think more about their
social . duties towards each other.
as it brought them more together
The meeting was enlivened through-
out by singing a,nd instreaental music.
Major Viircoe moved a vote of thanks
to the speaker, in which he gave some
of the benefits of the order. Mr Thos.
Gledhill, president of Benmiller lodge,
moved a vote of thanks to the musical
committe'e, claiming that it was a good
thing to hear in the meetings. After
three cheers for the Queen and candi-
date Connolly the meeting closed by
singing God save the Queen.
East Wawanosh
NOTES. -James Vancamp and Alex.
Nethery left on Monday for Brussels;
they will be with McDonald and
Combs this season, working at the
brick and stonemason trades., Seed-
ing operations are well under way, the
land rs in splendid condition at pres-
ent. Miss Clara Coultas has returned.
from a three weeks' visit among friends
in Guelph. Geo. Samson spent Sun-
day in Wingham. Fred Rath was vis-
iting at Duncan Anderson's this week.
Some of the Belgrave sportsmen vio-
lated the fish and game laws last week
by fishing; we would call the attention
of Sandy Scott, game warden, to the
matter, as the • fish in the streams
shoulsthe protected,