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Clinton New Era, 1894-05-11, Page 117117'-` inwe'w • e. ► year in advance, is Subscription price of the Nmv ERA, and it is exceptional value at so lowaprice• Subscribers will greatly oblige us by prompt renewals. IN ROBERT BOLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., M. Y 11, 1894. Our Weekly Budget From Toga To Togs What the Roman Senators wore or what they paid for what:they wore is scarcely worth talking about -at this late day. They may have gone to the Coliseum arrayed in purple and fine linen, but they would have looked a•great deal bet- ter in one of our 313.50 Suits, and they would have saved money too. These Suits are made from a fine all wool tweed, are well put [together, have first-class trimmings, and the fit is faultless. While these suits are not exactly sav- ings banks, they are next thing to it—the saving in the price gives the purchaser more interest on his money than any:bank in the coun- try can give, and he doesn't have to wait for the interest either.: Cash and One Rrice the Ztat MI: adgin: CLINTON Auburn. Quarterly meeting services were held last Sunday morning, in the Methodist Church. Rev. Mr, Cosens, of Walton, occupied the pulpit both morning and evening. The quarterly board met, the following Monday afternoon, the re- turns showing the circuit to be in a flourishing condition. An invitation was extended the Rev. W. Baugh to return as pastor for another year, thus indicating to the pastor that both the board and circuit appreciated his ser- vices. SCHOOL REPORT.— The following shows the standing of the pupils of Auburn h schoo tem on h f for t of April: —Class 5.—Loney Straughan, Emma Dobie, Bobbie Brown, Bessie Rowed. Class 4, sr.—Mabel Erratt, Rose Young- blut, Barbara Dawson,Charlie Straugh- an, Tena Cowan, Fletcher Baugh,Wm. Etling, Bert Cummings. Class 4, jr.— George Carter, Andrew Wilson, J. V. Brown, Wm. Govier, Stephen Dye, Carl Baugh, Carrie Lawlor, William Bohn, Sam Rowed. Class 3, sr,--Min- Dobie, Lizzie Youngblut, Annie Dobie, Aaron Thiel, Ruby Young,' Henry Thiel, Carry Youngbut, Mag- gie Gravistone, Wm. Ferguson, Annie Fluker, Martha Mole, Wm. Cummings. Class 2, sr.—D.J. Neville, Simon Gravi- ston, Lorne Gross, Vida Stalker, Fred Carter, Edgar Lawson, Flossy Beadle, Wellington Stinson, HerbieGovier, Ag- gie Rowed, Wm. 'Stinson, FrankKuntz, David Etling, Mary Mitchell, Edgar Lawson. Class3,r.—MableStraughan, Maud Ferguson, Percy Baugh, Frank Mewed, Addie Helwig, Lizzie Lawlor, Maggie Youngblut, Bertha Wilson, Lizzie Cowan, Joe. Carter, Albert Et - ling, Tens Neville, Jakey Wettlaufer, Edie Mole, Nellie Wetherell, Joe. Daer, Louise Wenzel, Bella Youngblut, Florry Nixson, Harry Stinson, Her- man Daer, Rose Lockart. Part 2 of 1st reader.— Cora Anderson, Lydia Wenzel, Ida Shultz, Sherry Wilson, Wallace Straughan, Louisa Bohn, Robbie Daer, Charlie Askwith, Alice Mole, Farrar Baugh. (Intended for last week) NOTES.—Mr W: Downs, of Clinton, is assisting Mr J. Lawson at the black- smithing. Look out for the lady col- lectors on behalf of the Temperance hall building. ELECTION or OFFICERS.—The fol- lowing officers %ere elected for the en- suing quarter for the I. O. G. T. lodge on Monday night:—C, T., W. Errat; P.O.T., A. McDonald; V.T., Eliza. Clark; Fin., Laura Erratt; Treas., J. Wilson; Sec., R. Brown; Mar., W. Wilson; Guard, Annie Knox; Chap., Dr. McLachlin; Sentinel, A. Webster. Colborne • VERY ILL.—Word was received last week that Mr J. B. Durst was lying at the point of death in Buffalo hospital. with typhoid fever. He is a brother of Mr W. C. Durst, of this township, and formerly resided here. SUDDEN DEAN j"iif.—Mr George Van - stone, of the 4th'. oncession, died last i+eek from infla Matson of the lungs, after an illness of"oiily about one week. Deceased was a promising youngmart, ,a member of the Methodist church, also of the Workmen. His wife (formerly Miss Allen) and two children surtive him. His funeral on Sunday was one of the largest, if not the largest ever seen in Colborne, there being 198 conye7AnCee in the processions OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hulfett Goderich. NOTES.—Miss Mary Fairserviee, who Preparations are now in active oper- ation for the entertainment of the coming conference at Goderich. The billeting committee are busy canvas- sing for homes for the members of conference, and so far as learned at the present time, with promising success. The ministerial session will open at 9 o'clock, May 31st, and the conference at 9 o'clock, June 1st. The stationing committee will begin its work on Mon- day evening, May 28th. Owing to the beautiful spring weather Goderich is putting on her beautiful summer at- tire, and is beginning to manifest her attractiveness to the holiday resorter. has been away, visiting relations, near Brampton, has returned. Miss Lizzie McLauchlin, assistant teacher in S. S. No. 8, intends giving up her situation there, at midsummer. Mrs Ashley, of Londesboro, conducted the meeting of the Epworth League, at Constance, last Monday eyening. Mr M. Hezzle- wood has procured the lime for his dwelling house; which is to built short- ly. from Mr H. Livermore. We are glap to hear that Mr James Ruddell is .now able to venture outside again after his long imprisonment in the house,owing to injuries received about eight months ago. Miss Mattie Jenkins, of Harlock, is visiting friends ir}1,Clinton . NOTES.—The wife and daughter•of Rev E. Medd, of Harrow, are visiting friends in this township. Mr Logan and son, of Blyth, are busily engaged in building a stone wall under the barn of Mr Gavin Hamilton. Mr James Reid delivered a fine load of fat hogs, on Tuesday last, to Mr James Steep, of Clinton. Mr Matthew Has- zlewood and sons are preparing for the erection of a new house this summer again, to be built by Mr Cooper, of Clinton. Mr Wm. Stewart is prepar- ing for a stone wall under his barn. Court of Revision will be held at Bell's Hall, Londesboro, on the 28th of May. East Wa*vanosh The Quarterly Board of Victoria St. Methodist church, Goderich, met on Monday night. The pastor reported 30 of a decrease,although he had re- ceived 47 into the church. The de- crease is said to be due to the super- ficial work of the Hunter and Crossley meetings of last year. Financially the circuit is in good condition; Zion is overpaid for the year, and a small de- ficiency at Victoria street church was ordered to be paid out of surplus pew rent money. Rev H. Irvine has re- ceived $725 salary this year, and will be paid in full next Monday. Mr Geo. Green goes to District Meeting. The pastor, Rev H. Irvine, received a hearty vote of thanks for his year's work, and a unanimous invitation to return for next Conference year. The invitation was accepted, subject to the action of the Stationing Committee. ACCIDENT.—While coming down Quarterly meeting ser vice was held in •Fothergill's hill last Sabbath Mr D. North St. Methodist church, Goderich. Dunbar's horse became unmanageable last Sabbath. The attendance at the and x an to the bottom, !breaking the love feast was very large, and the many shafts badly, Mrs Dunbar and Willie testimonies of the members were emi- Dumped out when the horse started but I nently spiritual and satisfactory, in - an. stayed in till he got the horse dicating that the church is making pulled up. This is a bad hill and it is substantial progress in the divine life. a wonder more accident's do not The pastors discourse in the more happen. public service was founded upon the NOTES.—Does the corres ondent for words "Lay up for yourselves trea- sures in heaven." The exposition was forceful, elevating and profitable. Many in the congregation wer e great- ly moved and all the services seemed more impressive, it being the last quarterlyservice under the regime of the presnt pastor. The quarterly board met on Monday evening and the business was transacted in the usual harmonious and satisfactory manner. The stipend of the pastor was met in full, the first time for many years when such was done at the meeting, as the finan- cial year does not end till May 31. The surplus accumulating during the in- tervening time will be handed over to the trustee board. The connexional funds are fairly well up, though some few are behind last year, owing, no doubt, to the financial depression that is felt throughout the country. The various schedules were filled out and prepared for the district meeting and conference. We take the following from the report:—Membership, 387; official board, 30; value of churchro- perty, $14,000; amount contributed for all purposes during the year, over $3400. Before themeeting closed a compii- mentary resolution was passed un• animously, setting forth in suitable terms the appreciation of the board of the successful labors of' the Rev. Mr Howell and his belovecTwife, during the past three years, and the prayer and best wishes of the members of the board would follow them, that like prosperity would rnark their future. It might be said that Mr Howell, -by his kindliness of manner, his special interest in the young people, his faith- ful presentation of the old gospel and his superior pastoral visiting qualifica- tions, with the special attention to -the sick and dying, has a warm place in the hearts of the people of Goderich. Blyth Standard register his news; it would be very daring recklessness to send such valuable matter by common mail. Mr R. Corley has had a lot of the locked wire fence erected .on his fax m this spring, this is a more expen- sive fence than ordinary wire. The stone masons finished the stone work of Mr John Cole's new barn on Thurs- day last; the framers are expected to- day (Tuesday) and- will likely raise about the end of the week. Mr Thos. Black is one of the proudest men in thee county since his spouse presented him with another daughter; this makes seven daughters and six sons, thirteen in all. Something to remind the pioneers bf old times, in they shape of a cart drawn by a single ox was seen on the sixth one day last week. Henry Ed- wards has the addition to his house well under way. James Bennett and Wm. Brown spent Sunday in Wing - ham, at the latter's parents. BLYTH Goon FOR HER,—Miss Moffat has accepted a position in the Chatham Business College as teacher, and 1'e t for that town on Saturday. Thi ability speaks well for Miss Moffat i p It who was sp recently a student in the same institution. DEATH. — On Saturday Mr John Martin, an old and respected resident, was called hence, after a painful and protracted illness, borne with the greatest Christian fortitude; he passed away at half past two in the morning. He was in his 78th year, and leaves an old partner who has the sympathy of the community. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning to the Union cemetery. NOTES.—Mr A. McKellar has built a handsome fence in front of his new residence and is improving the grounds. Miss E. Watson returned home from Cranbrooke, on Tuesday, after a long visit, somewhat improved in health. Mies Plummer, of Clinton, is the guest of her brother, Principal Plummer, this week. Mr G. D. McTaggart, of Clinton, was in town on Tuesday. ' Mr Powell's new residence is well under way, the brick layers are at work. A bachelor's bread and butter social was held at the residence of Mrs M.4 Young, on Wednesday evening, under the au- spices of the Epworth League of the Methodist church. Mrs Lawson, of Detroit, was summoned here on Thurs- day last, through the serious illness and subsequent death of her father, Mr Martin. Quarterly services were held in the Methodist church on Sun- day last. Holy Communion was ad- ministered in Trinity church on Sun- day morning. A number of the Ma- sonic brethren from here attended the funeral of the late Mr Spooner in ,Clin- ton on Sunday. C. Hamilton conduct- ed a successful sale of household furni- ture at the residence of the late P. Kelly, notwithstanding the heavy shower, on Saturday. Peter McIn- tosh, late livery man, on Friday night, "skipped by the light of the moon;" it is said leaving some indebtedness behind. Mrs T. Jackson, Clinton, was in town on Tuesday attending the funeral of the late Mr Martin. J. S. McKinnon returned from Toronto on Saturday. McKillop FARMS SOLD.—Mr. Wm. Camet'on,of Seaforth, has sold his farm on the 14th concession of this township. to Mr. W. Hackwell, for $4,500; this farm contains 75 acres, and has on it anexcellent brick residence, and the outbuildings and fences are good; it adjoins Kr. Hack 11 we s own farm, , conse weny tl he consequently will now have one ofthe finest proper- ties in the township. Mr. Holmstead has disposed of the Gilgan farm, to Dennis Brothers; thift farm contains somewhere in the'vicinity of 90 acres; the soil is good, but the buildings anrd Stanley VIsrroRs — Rev. Mr. Carriere, and wife, of Grand Bend, paid a short visit to Mrs. P. Campbell, this week. Mrs. James Cameron, of Bruce, is visiting her parents this week, on the occasion of her brother's marriage. WEDDING.—One of those pleasant events which 'form a break in the even tenor of life,' occurred on Wednesday of this week, at the residence of Mr A. Mustard, when Miss Janet Mustard, youngest daughter of the late William Mustard, was united in wedlock to Mr. Neil McGregor, of Stanley. The happy couple left by the afternoon train, for a trip to• Chicago, Missouri, and other pants. We extend them our congratu- lations, and wish them a long and pros- perous married life. • Holmesville. CREAMERY.—They are busy this week getting in machinery for the separator and things will no dopbt be in running order before very long. CHURCH—.On Sunday the work was supplied here by A. J. Courtice in the morning and Robt. Holmes, of Clinton, in the evening. Rev. Mr Fear left on Friday for Attwood, intending to make a number of calls on the way. Mrs Fear and children spent Saturday and Sunday in Stratford. The ad- journed meeting of the quarterly board will meet next Monday evening, NOTES.—Miss Agnew, of Clinton, is visiting with her friend, Miss C. Jervis. Me Ed) Levis rejoices in the addition of a son to hid family. Miss Mary Cook, of Clinton, is visiting friends here. Mr Alfred Enticknaof Drumbo, and mother, werejn the village last week, the latter will rcimain for sometime visiting old friends. Royal Templars meet a week from next Monday night; Miss Walter's side furnish program. Debate in the patrons comes off to, night (Thursday) to which all are wel- come. Thodgh our carria a maker left us, we have a good mechanic in the person of H. B. Evans,'who does con - fences are poor and sornewhat dilapi- I si erabldoes ie rei st elass,of rigs, etc,, what erally will unite with Union Church, fo to our mind a very wise proceeding. Hippen CONCERT.—On Monday evening the R. T. of T. gave a very nice concert, in addition to local talent Mr Murray and Mr McLeod, of Seaforth, delighted the audience with some of their choice selections. AccIDENT.-•.Mr and Mrs- Sinclair, of Chiselhurst met with what might have been a serious accident on Monday evening. While driving out the town line, the horse took fright and became unmanageable, ran into a barb wire fence, MrgSinclair escaped unhurt, Mrs Sinclair was slightly scratched and bruised. The horse was badly torn and is at present in care ofMrMclntosh V.S. and is doing as well as can be expected. Mr Ivison kindly gave )lir Sinclair his conveyance and horse to take him home. On the same evening Mr Jno. McGregor's horse broke loose from the cart and harness and got home ahead of John. and when he reached home he found the pony enjoying a quiet feed in the orchard. NOTES.—Miss Hannah Butt is visit- ing friends in Elimville. Mrs McKib- bin is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Mellis. The friends of Mrs Allister, of Fair Grove, will be pleased to learn that she is very much improved in health, is able to be out every afternoon. The Quarterly meeting held in the Methodist church was largely attended. Mr Walk_ preached a rnterestiltg ser-man.orr observancee s:icrament. Mr Ross, of Exeter, paid our' village a flying visit on Monday. Rev. W. and Mrs artin of Exeter,called on heir friends"heron Tuesday, rss rover who has been in poor health r such a long time, passed away on Wednes ay. 81 year in advance, $1.50 when not so paid Heusall POLITICAL.—T,} eftris write a row in the Conservative camp at present. A dissatisfied Conservative from Stanley has been writing letters to the Exposi- tor, denouncing Mr Weismiller and calling on President Torrance to have another caucus and select another candidate. • Another Conservative fromyarna replied very vigorously in last week's Sun to Mr Benjamin, whom be describes as a churn of Mr McLean, and handles him nearly as roughly as the time he lost one side of his whisk- ers in a fracas at Blake. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—The an- nual meeting was held in Coxworth's hall, on Monday evening. The treasurer's report showed receipts of $228.22, and expenditure of $221.69. The membership is 60; value of library, $590.72; volumes purchased during the year, 163; total• books in library, 774; No. issued during the year, 964. The officers for the ensuing year are Pres., A. McPherson; Vice -Pres., W. Hunter; Sec., 3. C. Stoneman; Treas., R. Pat- terson; Directors, W. H. Reynolds, Rev. J. S. Henderson, J. J. Ellis, D. Stewart; Auditors, J. G. Wren, and H. Arnold. . The Quarterly services of Hensall circuit Methodist church were held on Sabbath (May 6th) and were lull of spiritual power. The sermon was preached by Rev M. Swann, of Fergus, father of the pastor. All the .official meetings during the year have been marked by harmony and good will. The salaries will be paid in full. The following amounts have been received for the different connexional funds:— Missionary fund, $196.10; Educational, $23.60; Superannuated preachers fund, $76; General conference fund, $7.07; Contingent, $5.40; Sustentation, $3.82; Union church relief, $3.57. Messrs J. C. Stoneman and W. Northcotte were appointed as delegates to attend the annual district meeting. The church building enterprise bids fair to be a grand success. ODDPELLOWS,—The anniversary en- tertainment in Coxworth's hall on Friday evening last was a decided success. The members of thislace, along with a goodly number of Exeterp brethren, marched in procession from their lodge room to the hall, where the chair was taken by the Rey. J. S. Hen- derson, who discharged the duties of this office in his own happy manner. An excellent and lengthy program was given, consisting of instrumentals, solos, readings, etc. Mr Fitzpatrick, Past Grand Master, gave an interest- ing and pointed address on the prin- ciples and objects of the order. The Revs. Swann and Softley, also gave short addresses. The members of the order as well as those who formed the large audience are greatly indebted to Mr. J. R. Oliver, of Woodstock, who delighted all who heard him with his excellent solos. Mr Oliver always appears at ease before an audience and his selections are those which both please and instruct. The Character Duet by Mr Oliver and Mr W. Stone- man completely captured the audience. Altogether, the entertainment was one of the most profitable ever held in Hensall. NOTES.—Onion growing is becoming one of the leading industries of this village. We are pleased to note that Mr John Buchanan, son of Mr William Buchaynan, near this village, has suc- cessfully passed his second year exami- nation at Guelph Agricultural College. A load of Luthern Sunday school work- ers, from Zurich, passed through here on Sunday on their way to a conven- tion at Logan. Mrs (Rev.) Walker has been in poor health the past week. Mr Dan. Bell. of near this place, i8 now an M. D., having recently graduated from Detroit Medical College; he is an old Clinton Collegiate boy. Sacra- ment will be administered to the mem- bers of Carmel Presbyterian church Sabbath* morning next; the Rev. Mr MMidgrove, of McKillop, will preach. The funeral . of the late Alexander Wren, of London, took place from this station to McTaggart's cemetery Mon- day last. A load of the Masonic breth- ren went to Clintonjon Sunday, to at- tend the funeral of the late Charles Spooner. Dr. Thomas was called to Galt on account of his sister'8 illness on Tuesday. It is with feelings of sor- row that we record the death of Mrs John Murray, of Wingham, daughter of Mrs Jane Lang of this place, which took place in Wingham on Wednesday, the funeral will take place from Mrs Lang's residence, Hensel!, on Friday at 11 o'clock for Rodgevi)le cemetery; Mrs Murray was in the prime of life, and leaves a sorrow stricken husband and four small children. Dungannon The May quarterly meeting of the Methodist church, Dungannon Circuit, was held on Sabbath last. The attend- ance was very good and the love feast a season of spiritual profit. The pas- tor, Rev. D. Rogers, conducted the service, preaching from "Draw nigh canto God etc." A full meeting of the official board was held on Monday ev- ening at 8 o'clock, when the various departments of the church work for the year passed under review. The S. S. reports showed an increase in at- tendance and interest, while two Ep- worth Leagues have also been well sustained. A number of new members have been added during the year and peace and harmony prevailed at each appointment. Mr Thos. Anderson was appointed to represent the circuit at the district meeting in Clinton. B> reef .ell. At a meeting of the members of the - Ross congregation, in Brucefleld, last week, a resolution was passed, that in case the Rev A. Stewart. of Clinton, accepts the call extended him by the congregation of Union Church, the M Ross congre ation would disband.— t ID T g .1 This means that the membership gen one of the finest society meeting places in the county, This speaks well of their ambition and enterprise. With their usual pluck, progressiveness and good taste, they are now, on the occa- sion of the opening of the new hall, providing for our people an intellectual treat, such as few people outside the larger centres of population are privi- leged to enjoy. Sara Lord Bailey, of Boston, comparatively a new star in Canada, has•fairly won the hearts of Canadian audiences, wher ever she has •ap ea red, in fact she has few equals as a dramatic reader, as appears from the Toronto press notices. The event will come off on Saturday evening, May 19th. Seaforth. SALE STABLE.—The old Powell stable on Main street, recently purchased by- Mr yMr Archibald, who intends making of it a sale stable, has been so thoroughly overhauled and refitted that it now presents the appearance of a new building. Snow.—A company of Mitchell peo- ple gave an entertainment, styled a hobby horse tournament, in the rink, on Wednesday evening of last week, which was fairly attended. The per- formance, somewhat novel, gave plea- sure to those present. The proceeds were in aid of the Mitchell gold cure club. ENTERTAINMENT.—Tho Effie Elaine Hext concert, in aid of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesdayevening, was very poorly attendedalthough the program presented merited a large turn out. The program was composed of literary selections and Greek posings by Miss Hext, who is an entertainer of no mean order; the May pole dance, the fairy dance, the international drill and male choruses, by those who took part in the recent carnival of nations, and was very much enjoyed by the few in the audience. A Bis DAY.—Seaforth is going to have a big day on Queen's birthday. A big procession, a chan.pionship foot- ball match in the Western Association cup series, an afternoon of bicycle rac- ing and athletic sports, and a wind-up with a grand amateur minstrel per- formance, will be the features. It will be a great day's outing for everybody, lots of amusement and nothing harm- ful. There will be a special train for the West, which will leave after the minstrel show. One of the funny fea- tures of the afternoon will be a great dogjrace to harness and cart. CHURCH. — Quarterly services were held in the Methodist church, on Sun - last. The love -feast was held at in the morning, at the close of which the sacrament of baptism was administered. At the close of the 11 o'clock preaching service, the Lord's Supper table was surrounded by an unusually large- number of communi- cants, among which were a good many young people, who have recently es• poused the cause of Christ. In the evening a service in memory of the late Samuel Kestle was held. The ser- vices throughout the day were con- ducted by Rev J. Galloway, the popu- lar pastor of the church, and much en- joyed by all who had the pleasure of being present. NOTES. — The Mechanics' Institute will soon move into the rooms sec apart for the library, reading room and Sec- retary's office, in the new town build- ing. Mrs R. Laidlaw's little daughter, Gertie, was accidentally struck in the face with a bat,while playing ball with others at school, on Friday last, and suffered considerably from the effects thereof. After a few weeks at home, through illness, councillor B. B. Gunn is able to be out again. Miss Katie Duncan left on Saturday last for Car- berry, Man., to see her sister, Mrs R. Fairley, who is very ill. Mr E. T. Kel- lam is home from the Toronto Medical College, for the summer months; we are pleased to note that Mr Kellam has passed his third year examinations most creditably. Miss Maggie Beattie had the misfortune to fall down the cellar stairs at her home, on Sunday morning last; she was not hurt, beyond getting a few bruises and a bad shaking up. The town clerk has taken up his quarters in the new town building. The next council meeting will be held in the new commodious council cham- ber. ODDPELLows.--The Oddfellows'have It was snowinghar� its Scotland and fitted tip their hallin Seottanewbloc sono parts of E�n�� gland, and the cold in pint -class style, and now butte wit» futon/won�eciday, Londesboro. SPORT.—Foot ball is. now indulged, in to a considerable extent. The young men have rented •a field from Messrs Lasham and Bell, and no noubt they will be sending a challenge to some of the surrounding towns. DON'T DO IT, BoYs.—Quite a number of young men are commencing to gath- er in front of the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, to "gape" at those who come out of the church. This is somewhat annoying and looks very bad on their part, and we hope it will not be continued. LECTURE,—Thad. W. H, Lavitt is advertised to lecture in Londesboro next Monday, on Romanism and the P.P.A. Such men as he should not be encouraged, but allowed to earn their living by the sweat of the brow in some useful occupation, and not stirring up strife in peaceful communities. DEPARTED NASTILY.—Mrs George Carter left on Monday for the U. S. Her husband left a few weeks ago. They have gone without getting their accounts receipted. She shipped from Blyth as she was afraid to pass this village on the road. If they prove no better citizens in the future Uncle Sam will not be much ahead. LOST HER CONTRIBUTION,—On Sun- day morning as Mrs Muggride was pre- paring for church she put a five dollar bill in an envelope with No. 93 marked on it. When at Mr Braithwaite's gate she took out her handkerchief and felt the envelope in her pocket, but when the collection was taken up it was not there. She went to look for it, but did not succeed in finding it. CHURCH.—We understand that at the official board meeting of the Meth- odist church, it was decided to ask power frons the District meeting to close up Ebenezer appointment; if this is done (and it should be) the probali- ties are that we will have preaching service twice every Sabbath at Londes- boro; those who attend Ebenezer will find it no hardship to attend church at Londesboiro. NOTES.—R. Winters, of Seaforth, shipped a car load of cattle and hogs from here last Saturday. Wm. Scott, of McKillop, got several head of cattle the same day and drove them to his farm. Messrs Lasham and Bell have bought several cattle to put on grass, and got them on Monday and Tuesday. Potatoes are scarce still in this place. John Bell's new hostler has graduated in one week and got his G. B. PERSONAL.—The following to the editor speaks for itself:—"In your is- sue of May 4th there appears an item, in the Londesboro news column, which is both slighting and offensive to the parties referred to, and also to those interested in them. As the subjects of that pitiful jest are little more thazi children, having scarcely entered their teens, and so, of course, the thing is entirely false, bearing not one tinge of truth. But be it 'known to the writer that the matter is treated much in the same manner as the darkey treated the kick from the jackass. We consid-: er where it came from and pity, rather than blame, the offender, as only a lack of common sense could induce anyone to write such an article, Yours. truly, A FRIEND OF EPH's. Goderich Township NOTES.—Mrs. Battels, of the 6th con. is on the sick list. Mr. Sam Emerson is also sick, with inflammation,' but is slowly recovering. Mr. Geo. Cooper has commenced to overhaul his barns. Mr. Tom Wigginton seems to be push- ing the sale of his gate hangers. Comecn.—Council met on the 7h, all the members present. Samuel Furse, C. Brincombe and G. Church are to do their statute labor on side road 1st con. under the supervision of the pathmas-' ter. Isaac Salkeld, jr.; was appointed poundkeeper and fence -viewer in place of Isaac Salkeld, sr., and Wm. Ramsey poundkeeper, in place of W. Mulhol- land. The account of A. Cousins, $4, for burying' 0. Graham, and $1.50, digg- ing grave, was ordered to be paid. The council adjourned to meet on May 28, as Court of Revision, and for other business. NIKON STURDY, Clerk. DEATH—We are very sorry indeed to record the death of Miss Emily J.Ford, daughter of the late Henry Ford, which occurred at the residence of her mother, .10th con., yesterday; Thursday. An illness of several months was too much of a strain for a constitution never very robust to stand, and she passed to her reward just as she was budding into womanhood. She was an exceptionally amiable person, and her loss will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.— A member of Holmesville church, she was zealously true to its teachings, and death had no terrors to her happy spirit; The funeral takes place to -morrow, Sa- turday, at 2 p.m. Varna The Methodist quarterly meeting of Varna circuit, which was held the last Sabbath of April, was the best of the year. The weather and roads were most favorable, the attendance was large. The Rev. P. W. Philpot, of Toronto, who assisted the Rev. Mr Leech, delivered a powerful and elo- quent discourse from Eph. 5, 18; much of the divine presence and power was experienced in every part of the ser- vice. The quarterly board meeting, held the following Monday, was fairly well represented, and was distinguish- ed by concord and good feeling. The financial claims were not fully met, but the members are hopeful that they will be. Mr James Foote, havingpass- ed a very satisfactory examination, received local preacher's license. Mr W. L, Keys was elected a delegate -to r IT'e annual district meeting. The out- look for the future on this circuit is encouraging. PERSONAL.—Mr W. S. Dingman, editor of the Stratford Herald, was in town on Tuesday; he had been at Exe- ter with his wife, who is visiting her father, Rev. W. McDonagh. „Mr Ding- man is also organist of thee Central Methodist Church, Stratford, and he went down to try the organ at Ratten- bnry. Street Church, commending it,. gory highly+ • 48 4