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liQBERT 11914,MESe 'Editor and Proprietor
MANV
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 most 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
$1•0Q.
..-Cash and One Brice
J..
Thi J;n.flOdgeas
CLINTON
,Hullett
RATHER TBnroK.—A young manon
the 13th con., Mullett, visits Londes-
bore quite frequently. He was think-
ing of going into the dry goods store,
but he thinks he will Ouimette (omit)
that and go home in the Grey dawn of
the morning. Never mind Eph. go
ahead.
ENTERTAINMENT -An entertainment
will be held on Friday evening;' May
11, in the school house of S. S. No. 5.
The program will consist of two parts,
viz., magic lantern views by Mr H. C.
Brewer, of Clinton, and also a program
of recitations, dialogues. choruses, in-
strumentals, solos, etc. Admission 15c.
and 10c. Proceeds to aid: in the pur-
chase of school supplies.
REPORT.—The following' is the re-
port ofthe standing of the pupils of
S. S. No. 4, Hullett, for the month of
April, graded according to behaviour-,
regularity and general profficiency.
The names only of the three who ob-
tained the highest marks in each class
are given:—Sr. 4th—Amos Cartwright,
Robert Morrison. Jr. 4th—Maggie
Hunter, Aggie. Scales. Sr. 3rd—Edith
Stewart, Daisy Sundercock, Roselli
Weymouth. Jr. .3rd—Effie Hunter,
Christens • Livermore, Annie Leitch.
2nd class—Lizzie Adams, Charlie Stew-
art, Lily Cole.. Pt. 2nd—Wesley Reid,
Kate Scales, Belle Farnham. Pt. 1st
—George McVittie, Milly Adams, Mag-
gie Reid. R.U. RromannSON, Teacher.
SCHOOL 'REPORT.—The following is
the report of S. S. No. 5, for April,
hatred on diligence,punctuality and
demeanor':—$ 3 r. 4th —Arthur Smith,
HenryWallace; James Thompson and
Jouarter. Jr. 4th--rViolet Thomp-
• son,' Willie Vodden, Lizzie Vodden.
Sr. 3rd—Jessie Thompson Lily McCool,
Elva Wallace. Jr. 8rd—Jas. McCaugh-
ey,Amelia Eidt, Cecilia Eidt. Sr. 2nd
--erths, Manning, Robert Youngblut,
Wesley Lee.• Jr. 2nd—Harriet Mc-
Clatrgheq, Derwin Carter, Maggie Mc-
Cool. Part II—Ethel Gliddon, Willie
Mair, °Jas. Snell. Part I—Jos. Young-
blut, Martha J. Crawford, Job. McCool.
No. on roll, 63; average attendance, 51.
J. H. LOWERY, Teat er.
Dnepr MATTERS.—We are informed
that when the members of Hullett
Council assembled at Londesboro, last
Saturday, to consider the drain by-
law, and matters relating thereto,
they were unable to proceed, owing to
the absence of the township engineer,
and an adjournment was made until
the 2nd inst. The council, therefore,
met as a Court of Revision on the 2nd,
Mr Farncomb, engineer, and a number
of ratepayers were also present. Sever-
al appeals had been entered against the
dram assessment, (as advertised in the
by-law) and these were carefully con-
sidered byr the Court of Revision. In
one or two instances there were seem-
ing disparitiew but after the whole
matter was thoughtully gone over,
the Court confirmed the assessments,
even the appellants being satisfied that
no intentionalin justice was being done.
—En. MAW ERA.)
Mr .John Scott, of Hewell, was married
Firstterian Presbyterian
on Monday at thes y
manes, London, by llev. W. 3. Clark,
Msrgeret Thompson, of Himilton..
V. Long, reeve of the township of Nor.
math* is dead. ' Re was ex -warden of .the
yr,.
County Of Glrey. end one of the be.t knout
sna wit popul win iia tits ooiulty.
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OF INTERESTINS't•,, NEWS• . some kind of Monday last. an it did
not take long to find 'out the cause of
Frons all parts of the 0ou,nty by wide-awake lr
and • ititvel* correspondents
Gloderich'Township Stanley
NOTES.—Mr John Cook, ot the 9th
eon;, left -last week to take a suminer
session at the Toronto Medical College.
Mr Levi Trick ismoving into his house
on the Butler farm this week, Mr Ben
Switzer is improving' the front of his
farm by the addition of a new fence. -
A couple of the neighbors of the 9th
con. are talking about settling' a dis-
pute over a few rails in next division
court. Although the prospects for
high-priced cattle are not very good
this sprin"•g, quite a number of farmers
have had very fair offers, and it is en-
couraging
ncouraging to know that there is sale
for them, even if the price is not as
high as stock feeders would like.
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 behaviour, at-
tendance and progress in general of
the pupils during the month :—Sr. IV
—Maud Weston, Sadie Stirling, Jessie
Stirling. Jr. IV—Josie Stirlin, Emily
Rutledge, Ida Naftel. Sr. III -David
Woods, Benson Rutledge, Eddie Wes-
ton. Jr. III—Luella Stirling, Hannah
Harrison, Benson Elliott. Jr. II—Eva
Woods, Jennie Woods, Willie Hast-
ings. Part II—Minnie Harrison, Edna
Green, Della Harrison. Sr. I—Clara
McGuire, John Green, Lottie Stirling.
Jr. I—Ellen McGuire, Matthew Woods,
Mabel Prouse. Total number enrolled,
59; average attendance, 36.—E. W. JER-
VIS, Teacher.
Goderich.
ACCIDENT.—On Saturday a man by
the name of McLeod had his leg brok-
en,while loading timber at the station.
He has a wife and family near Luck
now.
CHURCH. — Quarterly meeting ser-
vices will be held in the two Methodist
churches next Sunday morning, with
another reception service in Victoria
street church.
DEATH.—Charles Graham, aged493,
died Monday morning, at the home of
Archie Cousins, Huron road. He had
been a county ward for a year. The
immediate cause of death was catarrh
of the stomach.
FOOTBALL.—A game of football was
played here on Saturday, between the
Collegiate Institute clubs of Seaforth
and Goderich. Goderich won the first
•game and. Seaforth the second,.. ..The
third gams was disputed, owing to the
'ball going over the top wire.
BLYTH
•iNOTES.—The town council has pur-
chased a vacant lot on Dinsley street,
from Mrs Shane, and intend moving
the weigh scales from their present
position; this move is highly com-
mendable. C. C. Rance has moved
his tailoring business to rooms over
Bell's harness shop. W. H. McBride,
late of Blyth, now of Wingham, was
in town on Tuesday. There is a move-
ment on foot to set before the city
fathers the desirability of procuring
means to have the streets watered
during the summer months; no doubt
the dust of the past few days proved a
strong incentive; and we trust it may
be successful. Fishing parties formed
early Tuesday morning, May 1st, trout
being their ambition; don't know that
they were very successful. New steps
greatly improve the entrance to the
post office this week. Mrs Poulton,
who was seriously ill, is somewhat
improved. Dr. Jno. M. Sloan, of
Alden, Iowa, returned home on Wed-
nesday, to see his father who is very
ill. The school was closed Thursday
and Friday of last week, owing to the
teachers attending the convention at
Brussels. Licenses have been granted
to the following hotels for the ensuing
year, the Commercial, Queens and
Mansion House. Watson and Emigh
shipped both hogs and cattle on Thurs-
day last from this station. Mr Wm.
Jameson, who came . here sometime
ago in delicate health, is not improv-
ing as his friends could wish. Mr
Martin is again very ill, with little
hopes of recovery. Mr H.: Buie is
spendinga few days in Wingham this
week, Mrs and the Misses Gray, of
Seaforth, werergueets in tot4n on• Fri-
day. Rev. Mr Riley, Brussels con-
ducted service in Trinity church Sun-
day morning and evening; Rev. Mr
Higley taking the Brussels work, John
S. McKinnon left on a purchesing
tour in Toronto. Miss McKinnon is
visiting in the ,Queen city at present.
There was music in the air on Friday
evening; the band enlivened the town
with a few selections. Mrs Ramsey
and children, of Cannonsburg, Penn.,
are visiting under the parental roof.
Leeburn
CHURCH NOTES.—Mr Reed, astudent
from Toronto, conducted the service
here on Sunday, giving a very inter-
esting and instructive discourse; Rev.
M. McKay was called away to supply
a vacant pulpit for Rev. Mr Stewart.
A delegation of the Home Mission
Committee met the members of Lee -
burn church on Tuesday, with a view
to make more suitable arrangement
of the field; a full report will be given
at next Presbytery meeting.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Wm. Forther-
ingham, from near Brucefleld, were
the guests of their daughter, Mrs A.
H. Clutton, for a few days last week.
Hillary Horton has been home laid up
for a couple of days, but hag gone
back again to wow,, Mrs John Hors
ton has had a severe attack of illness
for two weeks but is a g ain able be
around after her recentci illness. Miss
ell Cook of Goderich, spent a day
a G fieri� p
with her parents here last week, Miss
,Alice Fetter spent Sandal' here the
Obit Of her Slaters, Mrs* Cook and Mrs
(•lliddon. Mrs�.yy Gliddon returned
home froth Porter's Hill hitt. Week.
il�ho.�31t:3:K. r�
NOTES.—Mrs Falconer and daughter,
of Hayfield, were visiting friends on
the 2nd con. this week. Miss Mary
Moffat, of Moose Jaw, who has been
visiting in Stanley during the winter,
has gone to Hamilton to visit parties
there. The peach, and wild plum blos-
soms were out in full bloom on April
29th; about ten days earlier than aver-
age seasons.
Holmesville,
SUNDAY.—Rev. E. A. Fear goes to
.Attwood to -take work for Mr Fisher
next Sunday. His work will be sup-
plied here.
NEW HOUSE.—Mr A. Badeur is hav-
ing a new house built on his farm,
Maitland con. E.O. Potter, of Porter's
Hill, does the work, and commences
operations immediately.
DEBATE.—The Patrons intend hav-
ing a debate next Thursday evening,
May 10th,' Resolved that farmers ought
to make as good members as profes-
sional men. The debate will be open
so any may come and hear.
ARBon DAY.—Our school teacher
and scholars held their Arbor day last.
Friday, when the grounds were clean-
ed up, flower beds repaired and plant-
ed and things fixed up generally. If
that part of theMaitland near the
school fence was levelled it would also
add considerably to the outside ' ap-
pearance. Of course neither teacher.
or pupils would be- expected to do it,
bug why not have it done at the time
of the Statute Labor.
Hies A PATRON ALLRIGHT.—Last
week a well known farmer from the
7th con., was in the village one even-
ing doing some business, and while in
a certain house made the remark that
he guessed he'd have to hurry up or
the Patron's. meeting would be out be-
fore he got there. The man of the
house didn't think that was the night
for the Patrons, but the 7th man said
it was, that he had come down for it.
When he came to the hall .there was
no -light, and he couldn't make it out,
and would hardly be convinced that it
was Wednesday instead of Thursday
night. We knew some of the Patrons
were a little excited sometimes, but
didn't know they could even get rat-
tled on the days of the Week.
CHURCH SERvlCEs. Last Sunday
one of the best quarterly sacramental
services we have seen for some time was
held here, Rev. J. S. Fisher, , of Att-
wood, preached a splendid sermon to
a full hoose, after which the sacrament
of the Lord's Supper was administer-
ed to an unusually large number of
communicants. In the evening Mr
Fisher preached a very instructive
sermon on "Christian reward in
heaven." The quarterly official board
met in the church on Monday evening,
the financial report states things in a.
prosperous condition. The Board
unanimously invited Mr Fear to re-
main another year. A. J. Courtice
was appointed delegate to District
meeting.
SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the
report of the standing of the pupils of
S. S. No. 3 for April, being based on
attendance, demeanor and progress in
general. Merit marks attainable 200.
—5th class — Nelson Trewartba 178,
Maud Dempsey 164. Sr. 4th—Eldred
Yeo 175, Bertha Stanley 172, Layina
Tebbutt 161. Jr. 4th—Lenus Yeo 197,
Tillie Colclough 196, Edith Huller 187.
Sr. 3rd — Willoughby Tebbutt 143,
Harry Evans 122. Jr. 3rd—Minnie
Evans 181; Winnie Sturdy 171, Mary
Osbaldeston 159. Sr. 2nd—Harvey
McCartney 187, Norman Murch 175,
Lorne Fear 162. Jr. 2nd—Clarence
Sturdy 195, Emma Colclough 191, Lillie
McCartney 184. Pt. 2nd—Luella Fear
193, Edgar Trewartha 187, Lizzie Demp-
sey 179. Pt. 1st—Nettie Ramsey 192,
Fred Potter 191, Robert Colclough 186.
Average attendant' is 51. W. Mc-
ROBERTS. Teacher.
Hensall
HAPPENINpe_ -, An entertainment
and lecture *ill be given in Carmel
Presbyterian church on the evening of
May 24th; tie Rev. J. S. Henderson
will le are op the .interesting subject,
"A m t ono Mount Hamilton at the
Lick servatory, Part of the mason
work req done,,ain St. Mr W. R. Hod-
on Mr Geo. McEwan's;
brick tore, M
gins, f the Co mereial, is erecting,a
neat 'rick building Just west of he
barber shop; it will be used as a barber
shop and residence by Mr M. Ellwood.
The foundation is laid for Mr William
Moore's fine brick residence, nearly
opposite the Presbyterian chinch. The
Methodist church shed has been moved
back and the excavation made for the
new•church. Mr Wm. Elder delivered
twenty-three binders and mowers on
Saturday last; they made quite a
procession. Mr Harry Fair and Mr
Root. McMordier of Clinton Collegiate,
spent,Saturday in the village. Mg and
Mrs m. Harburn, of Cromarty, have
mo •ed into this village. Quitea num.,
bein df the Oddfellows of . this place at-
tended service in Trivitt church, Exeter
on Sabbath last; the Rev. Mr Hunt
conducted special service for the order:
Mensal' is going to have electric light,
but it is not likely to be in operation
until the fall. Hensall Oddfellows in-
tend holding their anniversary in Cox-
worth's hall this (Friday) evening; be-
sides a literary and musical program, a
lecture will be given by Mr Fitzpatrick,
Past Grand Master. Quarterl • meeting
services will be held in the Methodist
church Sabbath morning next; the Rev.
Mr Swann, ofLondon, is expected to be
resent. Mr John McAllister is erect-
ing a neat fence around his premises.
M l
Mist °Far ane of r Detoitis visiting
in the village, tie guest of Mrs haffer..
Mr.,¢ndrew McFall, mills d grain
merobant of Belto. .Oht., my
day. 1 rli .
the noise, w ich wasthe blowing out
of the dome of the boiler in Oullisi saw
mill. This is the engine thatsome
time ago went through the fire and was
afterwards repaired, In order to make
sure thatit was perfectly secure it was
recently tested at one:hundred pounds
pressure and stood the test all right,
but on Mondaythe,: dome *as blown
out at 80 poands pressure. When the
accident happened the men were at
work in themill, and the steam blew
in all directions, but fortunately no one
sustained any serious injury. The
dome was blown right through the
roof of the Mill. It means consider-
able loss to Mr Collis.
Seaforth.
DEATH.-11Mr R. French's little boy,
who had been sick for the greater part
of his life, died on Thursday last.
HE'S HAPPY.—Papa is the title by
which Mr S. Mullett is now known; he
rejoices over the advent of a daughter
to the family circle.
FOOTBALL.—The Seaforth team play-
ed football in Goderich, last Saturday,
and returned home victorious, after
defeating the team of the county town.
Toon POSSESSION. — The town . fa-
thers, we believe, took full possession
of the new town building on Friday
last; now for the festivities in connec-
tion with the formal opening thereof.
CLOSED.—The special services held
in the Methodist church closed on
Thursday evening last, when a large
number of persons gave in their names
as desirous of becoming members of
the church.
GONE BACK. --Mr. James Weir' re-
sumed the proprietorship of the Royal
hotel, on May 1st, and Mr Joseph Mc-
Clinchey, who occupied the above hotel,
has leased and' moved into the old
Hawkshaw House, recently managed
by Mr Wolper.
COURTING.—Division Court was held
here on- Saturday last, and a goodly
number of cases disposed of. This
court was held in the new town hall,
and the judge, before formally opening
the court, made a few congratulatory
references to the new building.
SPECIAL SERVICES.—Rev Father Do-
herty, S.J., and ' Rev Father O'Brien,
S. J., of Montreal, are conducting a
mission in St. James% R. C. church
this week. Four services are held each
day, and are being largely attended by
the people of that congregation and
others.
CELEBRATION.—Hills are out for the
Queen's birthday. celebration. The
program of the day's sports will consist
of a procession, football and lacrosse
matches, bicycle, parade and ' races,
minstrel performance, etc. A big day
and big crowds are expected for Sea -
forth on the 24th.
UP—NOT Down.—From the tower of
the new town hall, the town of Clin-
ton is plainly visible on a clear day..
We are not at all disposed to look
down on our neighbors, but when the
privilege of ascending such heights is
afforded us, we are apt to take the ad-
vantage. [Looking up, literally, not
down
ACCIDENT.—News was received here
this week, of a serious accident hap-
pening to an old Seaforth boy, in the
person of Mr James Collie, who is fore-
man in connection with the Calmet &
Hector stamp mills, in Michigan. Mr
Collie was assisting in loading some
ii on, when a piece fell on his leg, frac-
turing it just above the affikle, but
when last heard from he was doing as
well as can be expected under the try-
ing ordeal.
NOTES.—Miss Effie Elaine Hest will
appear here next Tuesday evening,.
under the auspices of the Mechanics'
Institute. Mr W. M. Gray, of this
place, occupied the pulpits on the
Walton circuit last Sunday. Mrs Dr
McNaughton, of Brussels, is visiting at
herj1old home here. Mr Albert ite-
sidels, bf Hensall,was in town renewing
old acquaintances last week. Mrs F.
S. Beattie and Miss Maggie .Beattie
spent a couple of days In Toronto last
week. `'Mrs Woodruff, who has been
here on a visit to her mother, Mrs
Hamilton. has returned to her home in
Port Huron. Mrs Wm. Merritt, of
Chatham, is here on a visit to friends,
Mr Chas. Young, who has secured a
situation ih the organ factory at Berlin,
left for that place on Monday. Mr
Carter, of Clinton, was a guest at the
residence of Mr R. H. Young, over
Sunday last. Quarterly services will
be held in the. Methodist church, on
Sunday next.
•
Stephen.
LAW SUIT.—A case of interest to the
ratepayers of this township was tried
at London, on Monday. McHugh vs.
Stephen was an action brought by a
contractor named McHugh against
the township in respect to the Grand
fiend cut in the river of that name,
-which was the largest drainage work
ever clone in the Province of Ontario,
and which changed Ithe course of the
river some seven miles, involving a
cut in some places of 100 feet in width
and 40 feet in depth. The work was
begun in 1892 and is now to a great ex-
tent completed so far as the dredging
is concerned, The contractors, how-
ever,have not removed the earth from
the ed of the river and placed it on
the banks, claiming they are not -,re-
quired to. The township refused to
pay the money over,and are now hold-
ing it back to enabe the corporation
to complete the work in the event of
the contractors Still persisting in a re-
fusal. The' object of the action is to
secure the interpretation of the eon=
tract by the court and to relieve the
contractors from removing the earth
at their expense, the contract° s con,
tending that they were; obliged:. erel t
to make the cut and deposit th : earth,
in the than' sl of the river el" t feet
clear of they dredge e c :
fit g but. Justictr d
advised the rtnorn• to try and: fleet
eettlenoie
Londe$boro.
' BOTH GOOD MBN -- Vna, `Woodman,
who bas been hostler at the•hotel here
for Several years, severed his conned
Aim with the business on Saturday.
The: landlord procured another assis-
tant on Tuesday, and ifhe proves as_
good as he is big, Mr Bell will have no
reason to,regret the change.
GOING oN.—The Court of Revision
about the big swamp drain, on Satur-
day, had to be adjourned till Wednes-
day,'on account of the eiigineer not
conung. On Wednesday it came off,
and there were no changes made.
Parties who were only Visitors thought
all interested wanted the work to go
on, but quite a number appeared to
want some others to pay for it.
Goon TEMPLARs.—The following are
the officers of the I.O.G,T. for the pre-
sent term:—C. T., Alpert' McGregor;
V. T., Agnes Scott; R. S., Ephraim
Gray; F. S., Bond Lawrason; T., Maud
Mogridge; Chap., Mary Scott; M.,
Robt. Reid; G„ Lavinia Bringham; S.,
Frank Longman; S. J. T., Hannah
Riddell; Organist, Jennie Woodman;
P. C. T., Walter•. Cunningham.
HE'S NoT A LAW BREAKER.—Some
of the people have been lately surprised
at seeing the blinds of the bar -room
windows up on Sunday, and thought
the landlord must have made a mis-
take, until they found out he was
obeying the law. If all hotel keepers
observed the law as faithfully as MrBell
does there would be very little ground
for complaint against them.
FORESTERS. The following are the
officers of Court Pride of the West, C.
O. F., for the term commencing May
let. Wm. Lee, 0. R.; Thos. L. Adams,
V. 0. R.; Robt. B. Jeffrey, Chap.; John
0. Adams, R. S.; John Bru}isdon, F.
S.; Arthur Woodman, Treas.; Nelson
Pingle, S. W.; John Brown. J. W.;
Charles Crawford, S. B.; George Hesk.
J, B.; Delegate to High Court, A.
Woodman.
NOTES.—Mr John Hill is preparing
to move away .from here to White-
church sometime this month. One of
the Clinton butchers • hash-eommenced
to sell beef in this place although we
have a dispenser of fresh meatliving
here; it is only reasonable that he
should be patronized by the villagers.
Quarterly services will be held in the
Methodist church here next Sunday.
A MUCH NEEDED MOVE.—The trus-
tees of Londesboro cemetery met and
decided to cut and clean out a lot
of useless trees growing wild, and
also passed a resolution asking all
parties having lots to meet on May
15th and tidy them up; some have been.
nicely cared for, while others are let
run wild. It would be well to have
the front fence repaired and painted,
it would show more respect to the
dead.
•
ACCIDENT.—On Monday Mr Wm.
Fluker, of Wawanosh, was visiting at
Mr John Bell's, and at noon went to
the stable to feed his horse. There
were present Mr Bell and a few more,
and as soon as he put the oats in the
manger, he got out of the stall as
quickly as possible, but the brute was
too quick for him and kicked, striating
him on the back of the head, knocking
him against a buggy wheel, face first..
The blood flowed in torrents from the
nose and mouth, several thought the
man was dying, but after a while he.
revived again and recovered enough
to go home in the evening, with a ter-
rible looking face. Any man that
would keep such a horse these days.
deserves a small kick.
Tuckersmith.
A•c0IDENT.--On Tuesday Mr H. Mc-
Connell was helping at a barn raising
at C. Mason's, Tuckersmith, when a
woo pin was driven into the ball of
his h 1, making a painful wound.
. On, ......EEttttcn WORK.—The preaching ser-
vice at Turner's appointment will be
held in the evening, next Sunday, ow-
ing to the quarterly meeting at Clin-
ton. The Sabbath School in connec-
tion with Turner's church was opened
last Sunday morning; a large number
was present, and the officers and teach-
ers are expecting a successful summer
in this work.
BARN RAISING.—Mr Charles Mason,
of the Mill road, raised a large bank
barn on Tuesday. It is supposed that
nearly 200 men were present, to assist
in raising this barn. After the build-
ing was erected, and as darkness cov-
ered the scene, the lads and lasses as-
sembled at the house, and engaged in
an old-time dapce, keeping it up till an
early hour when all repaired to their
respective homes.
S. S. No. 4.—Report of pupils of S. S.
No.4 for the month of April,according
to a series of exams. and merit marks:
—Sr. 4th—Addie Johns 355, Charlie
Crich 844. Jr. 4th—Elsie Fowler 516,
Ella JohnsS03. Sr. 3rd—Mary O'Brien
445, Pethalda Nott 396, Frank Layton
387, A. Wiltse 360. Jr. 3rd—Walter
Layton 424, Harold Fowler 414, H.
Wiltse 386, Mary Layton 318 Laurie
Cudmore 278. Sr.2nd—Minnie °rich 136,
MaryCrich 113. Pt.2nd—Cristie O'Brien
364, Fred Wiltse 320. Sr. Pt. 1—Mar-
tha Fowler 290. Jr. Pt. 1—Frank
Plewes 242, Henry O'Brien 211, Maud
Plewes 150, Lulu Wiltse 90, Norman
Sly 68, Carmen Sly 37. HATTIE DODD,
Teacher.
NOTES.—A young lady of this vi-
cinity was unfortunate enough to lose
her purse between her home, 8rd con.,
and Clinton; the finder will confer a
favor by leaving the same at the NEW
ERA office. Mr and Mrs D. Crawford,
of Seaforth, spent Sunday with rela-
tives here. Mr E. Turner, of Clinton,
spent a few days last week with his
son here. Miss Bell, of Mullett,visiting
here at present. Root planting ap-
pears to be the leading occupation of
the farmers here this week. The plea-
sant weather of the past few weeks
reminds us thath
t e season for "lawn
socials for two," and sometimes a
crowd, is at hand. Th farmers here
would be Willing to rt
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Death of .•lir. G. Spooner.
.After a lingering illness of several
months, Mr. Charles Spooner passed,
away yesterday (Thursday) at the age
of 71 years. Deceased was well and•
favorably known to the people of Clin
ton and vicinity, he, having resided. •
here about forty years.
Born -in Staffordshire, Eng., he emi-
grated whenquite young, and lived for
some time at Chatham plains, where
he was engaged in railroad construc-
tion. When he moved to Huron it was
all a wilderness, and the building of the
Buffalo and Lake. Huron railroad was •',;
in progress, and for awhile he filled the
position ot timekeeper thereon. He
then engaged in the butchering and
droving business in town, in which he
remained for a number of years. Sub-
sequently he went into the hotel busi-
ness, in which he remained until his
Heath, he being at the time proprietor
of the Grand Union.
He was usuallya strong, robust man,
of good constitution and physique; but.,
since the death" of his wife, several
months ago, he has not been the same.
roan. He was a member of the Church
of England, belonged to the Masonic
order, and was a Conservative. He
leaves three, sons, all at home, and
three dau� ghters, two of them b .i ig,,,-
married, Mrs. C. McGregor, ofHtilie t,
and Mrs. HHHHall, of town. ••`
The funeral takes place on Sunday,
at 3.30, and will be conducted by his
Masonic brethren.
Bayfield.
HOTEL.—The River Hotel is now
owned and managed by Mr Ed. Swarts,
a gentleman well known inthis county,
but not so well known by the many
city people who have been in the habit
of making this house their summer
home. Mr Swarts is preparing for a
large number of guests, and is deter-
mined to make this house more popu-
lar
opular than ever.
PERSONAL.—Messrs J. E. Swarts,
Geo. Shaw, Wat. Vanstone, Charles
Kemickle were guests at the- River
hotel last Thursday. Mr and Mrs
Grieves, Mr and Mas Counter and
child, of Seaforth, were • among the
guests at the River hotel last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Geo. Swarts, of Clinton,
visited their son Ed., last week.
NOTES.— Mr Richardson occupied
St, Andrew's church pulpit on Sab-
bath. Mr Esson has returned. from
London. Mr John Swarts, of Wing -
ham, paid a flying visit to Hayfield
last week. Miss Mary Whiddon was
in Exeter one day this week. On Tues-
day Mr and Mrs J. McDonald visited
their son-in-law, Mr Torrance, ex -reeve
of Stanley. Mrs Parker and Mr Neil
Murray have moved from Keith Cres-
cent, the former to Main 'Star and the
latter to Louisa St. Mr Geo. Erwin is
now proprietor of the Commercial:
hotel, having rented it i from Mr Br;
Bailey; Mr Burns occupies the rest.
dence recently vacated by Mr Erwin.
Mr Thomson is repairing his new mill
dam. Mr Tippet has inoved the old
Queen's hotel up Main St., and has Id-
eated it opposite the post office; he in-
tends to convert it into a dwelling -
house and • harness shop.
East Wawanosh
ACCIDENT.—What might have been
a very serious accident happened a
week ago last Sabbath. Mr Harrison
was driving through his -gate with a
loaded democrat, when the king -bolt
broke, allowing the front wheels to
slip out from under the box, throwing
the occupants out and very severely
injuring Mrs Harrison about the head
and shoulders. The rest escaped un-
hurt beyond a good shaking up and
scare and getting almost covered with
mud.
NOTES.—Mr 11. Edwards is building
another addition to his house. Mrs A.
Morton returned home from visiting .' r"
friends in Michigan last Week. Joseph •
Stonehouse and gang are busy build-
ing the stone basement for John Cole's
new barn. Mrs Jackson Wightman,
who has been seriously indisposed is
now oil a fair way to recovery. Alex.
Nethery and Jas. Vancamp were home
on Saturday. •
Summerhill
SUNDAY SCHOOL. -- Our . Sunday
School opened for the season on Sun-
day last. Mr G. M. Kilty was elected
superintendent for the year.in the place
of Mr #•i. Murphy, who has performed
the duties of that office fof a number
of years.
NOTES. -Mr John Watkins has se-
cured an agency for a patent gate.
Mrs Garvie paid a visit to Blyth on
Monday. Mr H. Baker lost a valuable
mare and colt this week. J. H. Low -
erg wheeled up to Brussels to attend
the meeting of East Huron Teachers'
Association on Thursday and Friday
last. Miss A, Langford is a'visitor at
Robt. Miller's.
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