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Clinton New Era, 1894-06-01, Page 1. •.y a. year 1 advance,: ifi Subecrri.tion price of the lWE EOE., and it is excepts nal value at so • low apr, co. t,ubscribers will gatly oblige us by pronip renewals. ROBERT H ..MES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 1, 1894. 81 year In. advance, $1.60 when not so paid Our Weekly J u d get OF INTERESTING NEWS G O LATH Was very m hit him such a thi ch surprised when DAVID 'th a stone. He said that g had NEVER ENTERED His DEAD BEFORE. With other men. It has never entered their head that it is cheaper in the long run to buy good, strong, serviceable tailor- made clothes. It has never enter- ed their heads that a tailor-made Suit can now be bought at almost as little cost as the ready-made article. Our $18.50 Tweed ' Suits Are just the thing for spring and sum- mer wear. They are well made, look well, fit well, and will wear. Cash and One Price Tho :Stall J:i llii CLINTON Auburn. THE WEST. -The Gladstone (Man- i} a) Age thus alludes to a former dent- of this place:-"Gladstone's ness maker is Harry J. Bickle and rst c!ass tradesman he is. There is a better harness maker in the pro- ce. He opened up shop two years last March and so well do the pub - like him that he is patronized by try man within a radius of .25 miles. guarantees his work and the test - of it by actual service is his great - es recommendation. Besides being a ester workman he keeps a well as- soted stock of harness, harness oil, w cpps, trunks, valises, currycombs, bI ushes blankets, robes, etas,. He t;ae s every thing that is required for tke horse. He has succeeded so well that he has erected a new harness shop oh Morris avenue. His business is of• such a satisfactory nature that no in- ducement could be held out for him to wleave the town short of a half million hich he has prospects of making on apatent snap which he has secured the right to manufacture and which has met with great favor in the, market x(n. snaps.' vii ag lic ev HE in East Wawanosh • NOTES. -The sale of farm stock and ,I.mplements at Mrs John Taylor's, on sqaturday last, was very successful, ar- ear- lyyy• cevery les icase, tand in some cases their full value iben nyond .it; Mr E. Wightman has, we hear, leased the farm. Mr Alex. Scott and ride returned from their honeymoon Rip on Tuesday; they visited Wood- stock, Paris and a number of other }laces ,down that way. Some boys who ought to know better, entered the school house in" S.S. No. 13, some time between Friday evening and Monday, and behaved in an unbecom- ing manner. writing offensive matter on -the blackboard etc.; their names are known and we advise them not to repeat such conduct. The cheese factory is now insyoperation, Henry Owens has the 6thline route. There was a fair sized snowstorm on Mon- day morning. The ice cream social at Westfield on the 24th was a good suc- cess, over $36 being realized; our West- field friends know how to make these socials successful. • St. Helens. NOTES. -Miss McColl, of Goderich, is visiting her sister, Mrs M. Buchanan. Mr and Miss Anderson attended the Union S. S. convention, held in Luck - now, nn Monday last. Miss McDonald and Miss Jennie Todd are visiting this week at Teeswater. Misses Lizzie Gor- don and Annie McDonald are visiting this week at Dr. Gordon's, of Lucknow. Mrs John James was buried at Dun- gannon cemetery, on May 17th, a large concourse of friends following the re- mains to their last resting place; the deceased was 75 years of age, and leaves a husband and fancily of four, who have the sympathy of a large cir- cle of friends. The frame of the tcwn hall was raised on Saturday evening last; although the weather proved rather unfavorable, everything passed off pleasantly. Mr Geo. Webb's barn raising took place on Monday last; we were sorry to learn that Mr Win. Mc- Quillan got rather badly hurt, but we hope soon to see him around again, and,that nothing serious will come' Of it. 5The NEW ERA will be, sent to , new snbsoribere,fer the balance of the year, for 50 cents, oath. From all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Constance. TEMPLARs.-The weekly meeting of the I.Q.G.T. met in Constance on Wed- nesday evening. A good report of the proceedings of the District Meeting, held in Clinton on May 18th,was given by Messrs Medd and Farnham. An interesting program was rendered,viz., duet by Misses M. Schoalee and A. Mc- Intosh, dialogue by members of the Lodge; duet by Misses M. and R. Rich- ardson. Donetance Lodge is making very good progress, both in numbers and otherwise, and we hope it is awak- ening an interest in the cause of tem- perance in the community. Hullett NOTES. -Mr A. Best, of the Oth con.,. lost a valuable team of horses a short time ago; the cause is supposed to have been gas on the stomach. A large wild cat has recently been seen in this neigh- borhood. Mr Hasselwood lost a dog some time ago for which he would not have taken a considerable amount of money, as it was a good one; it is sup- posed that it has been shot, or killed by the wild cat, as he can get no trace of it. A number from this vicinity spent the 24th in Seaforth. The For- esters of Kinburn intend going to Clinton, on Sunday, June Srd, where a sermon will be preached to them by Rev Mr Fairlie. A number of the friends of Mrs Reid, Clinton, were in town on Saturday, helping her to im- prove the appearance of her grounds. Miss M. E. Richardson spent the 24th with her sister. A large and commo- dious barn was raised on the 24th, for Mr Oarbert. CouxcIL.-The Court of Revision for the township of Hullett Was held at Londesboro, May 28th, pursuant to notice, all the members were present, James Snell, chairman. The following changes and corrections were made in the roll: -Wm. Kelly, put on F.M.F., lot 15, Con. o 13; Wm. Caldwell, W. F., lot 92, E. S. Manchester; P. Quigley, F. ALF.. Ni18 con.7, and T. Quigley struck off. Thos Riddle F.M.F. changed to part lot 25 con. 10;Mary Tolliver struck off and assessment added to N.P. lot 35 con 13; James Stanley, F.M.F. for lot I, Kinburn, and said lot struck off non- resident roll. A meeting of council was held in the afternoon, at which a peti- tion was presented by James Cart- wight and others, asking the council to open out side road 20-21, con. 9; peti- tion was granted and the Reeve and councillor Lasham were appointed to examine the locality and have the road made passable; Clerk was instructed to notify John Tamblyn to have fence re- moved from road allowance S.R. 20-21. con. 12. James Morrison complained that the award made last fall by the township engineer was not properly carried out, and asked that;the engineer be notified to examine the ditch pur- suant to the statute. The allowance hitherto made to Mrs Tolliver and Mrs Stinson will be discontinued after the 1st June 1894. Council adjourned uri- tis Monday, the 4th June, at 10 a.m, when the tenders for the Kinburn swamp drainage, will be opened. JAS. CAMPBELL, Clerk. 50 The NEW ERA will be sent to new snbscribers,for the balance of the year, for 50 cents, cash. Hensall HAPPENINGS. -Mr W. Cook spent the Twenty Fourth in . London. Mr Harry Fair, ot Clinton Collegiate, was in the village a few days last week. Mr. Robt.-Carlisle and sister have been visiting friends in Ingersoll the past week. Mr Phippen, photographer, of Parkhill, was in the village on Thurs- day; he took several views of the as- sembly at the corner stone demonstra- tion. A large number from this place spent the Twenty Fourth in Exeter; quite a number went to Seaforth and Crediton, the remainder taking in the home attractions. Mr Kerrin's lecture in the Presbyterian church was very interesting, instructive and humorous; there was a good attendance, the pro- ceeds amounting to over $60, which goes towards the Sunday school lib- rary. The London Free Press, of Sat- urday, says that a young man from Hensall was nearly suffocated by gas in a hotel in that city one night last lite who (spent t th Twenty Feek, and now ourth eli ur hin nLodon is saying "It wasn't me; I didn't stop at that hotel." Misses Thompson and Fisher, of Wingham, have been visit- ing in the village the past week. Mr T. J. Berry shipped a carload of horses to Boston, Mass. on Friday last; Mr Berry accompanied them. Mr George McEwan's new brick building already presents a handsome appearance; we understand, that when completed, it will be used as a restaurant. Cook Bros. are making some alterations in their mill, preparatory for the electric light plant. Porter's Hill. FAIRIES. -This is not an age for sup- erstltlon, yet it is currently reported and believed that a certain bachelor of these parts had his potatoes planted by fairies. Four beautiful figures, two smaller then the rest, were seen in his field about 9.30 Saturday night, and might have waved their invigorating wands over the whole crop, had not earthly sounds caused thein to flit southward, leaving their work unfin- ished. We have only to await the potato harvest and see the fruits of their visits. It was found out, by list- ening tc their pleasant laughter and conversation, that they had planted about half a bag of potatoes in eight hills and suspended the remainder in a tree to await their next enchanting visit. Poor Snowball did his best to drive away the enchanters occasional- ly, 'racing en swardsto call his Master, butt apart from wa little noise, no damage was done. • Tuckersmith. NOTES. -A number of the West end- ers swore storm stayed last Sunday night and in the early hours of Monday morning were seen wending their way homeward, with shoulders high and teeth chattering. During the storm on Sunday afternoon the telephone posts got splintered to quite an extent. Mr A. Ousens, of Toronto University, is home for vacation. Mr and Miss Carnochan, of Edmondville, and Miss Oar•nochan, of Seaforth, visited rela- tives here this week. Mrs Burton, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs G. Crich. Messrs W. Townsend and N. Crich and the Misses Nott spent Sunday at A, Fisher's, Colborne. COURT OF REVISION AND COUNCIL. -Court of Revision was held at Kyle's hotel, on May 26. Wrn. Kinsman ap- pealed to be relieved from assessment for house and grounds, reserved and occupied b • his landlord, Mr Fisher.The appeal was sustained, and the premises in question assessed to Jos. Fisher at $350. Mr Kinsman was re- duced $f00 on lot Nig, con, 11, H.R.S. The Coleman Estate appeal against the asssment of a salt well situate on lot 5, con. 1, H.R.S. Action was deferred till next meeting. The property known as the Grange Hall, in Egmondville, was ordered to be entered as non-resi- dent, and assessed at $100. The assess- ment of 1st 23, con. 3, L. R. S., was changed from John McNaughton to James Berry, who has leased the place. Lot N;y5, con. 8, H.R.S., was changed from D. D. Wilson to John F. McKay, who now owns it. Dog tax entered against the following persons was can- celled, the parties having disposed of or destroyed their dogs: J. P. Brine, D. McDonald, W. Berry, Wm. Mc- Naughton, Bryan Cleary, Jn. Curry, James Cameron, James Murray, WI/1. Hudson, R. Doig. The council met at 1 o'clock forgeneral business. A num- ber of accounts were passed for pay- ment, including the salary of the as- sessor, $80. The jobs advertised were all tendered for and all were let, at rates a little lower than last year's rates, showing that money is a little harder to overtake this year than last, and that the farmers are not sharia in the prosperity which we . are told the country now enjoys. S. SMILLIE, Clerk. Goderich. NOTES.-Goderich is busy and fever- ish'this week; on Monday the Metho- dist Conference Stationing Committee met in Victoria St. church, and min- isters and laymen are corning in by 'every train; the billeting committee expect over 250 delegates by the.end of the week. Yellowstone Bill's only great and original Wild West Show struck our town last Tuesday; as it went from here to the Hub, we do not need to describe its excellencies. There was a slight frost Monday night, but the damage to garden stuff was slight here; we do not think fruit was hurt. Stanley NOTES. -Mr Neil McGregor and wife returned home from their trip to Mis- souri; they had a very enjoyable time. Messrs John Butchart and Jos. Mc- Cully reshingled their barns on Tues- day.,last. LIGHTNING.. - During the recent thunderstorm the house of Alex. In- nes was struck by lightning, there was little damage done beyond the tearing off of a few shingles and a small hole in the sheeting. • A large number of telegraph posts was struck by lightning. along the Bayfield road a mile and a half west of Brucefield. Mr Alex. Thomson was on the road at the time of the occurrence and received a severe shock. POLITICAL. -A meeting in the in- terests of Mr M. Y. McLean, the Lib- eral candidate, was held in Baird's school house on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance of the electors, Mr D.Ross occupied the chair. Mr McLean gave an exhaustive defence of the Mowat administration, showing that it was worthy of a renewal of confidence, as it had legislated tor the best interests of the people. The ad- dress covered a wide .range of public questions, dealing with various charges of the opposition, and received the closest attention throughout. Messrs John Hannah, Seaforth, and Robert Holmes, Clinton, also gave' short ad- dresses. Covxom,-Coanoil met as a court of re- vision on May 26th, with Robt. Mcllveen as obairman. James Mustard, jr., was placed on the roll as joint owner of N part ot 4, con. 1. Lot 4, con. 10, was assessed o Samuel McBride instead of Thos. Sher- att. The appeal of John S. Horner was ismissed. Dog tax against the following wners was cancelled : John Cameron, R. Elliott, John Galbraith, Thomas Parson, David Stickle, John Pickett,W. H. Talbott, Robt. Mcllveen and John Dennison. The sseesment roll as thus revised was passed, nd court adjourned. Council then pro- eeded with the general business of the ownship. The reeve and deputy -reeve ere appointed to meet a deputation from aytield council in regard to repairing oul- ert on Bronson line. The corner lots on outh boundary were ordered to bo planed n concession road divisions adjoining ame. The following accounts were paid: ones Bros., Wiarton, cedar, $235; John ough, salary as assessor, $70, postage, 50c. ohn Deitz was appointed pathmaster on uth boundary, in place of John White - an. By-law No, 2, appointing pound• opera, pathmasters and fonceviewors, was ad and passed. Dr. M. Armstrong was pointed to vaccinate children and others the municipality, at a rats of 25c each. sum of money was granted for the main notice of roads for the current year. The erk was ordered to draft a by-law author - ng the treasurer to borrow $1,000 for the trent expenses of the township,, to be awn as required. Tho above by-law No. was road and passed. Council adjourned 1 d 0 a 6 c w B v e 0 J L 0 m ke re ap of A to cl izi Cu dr 6 Leeburn. PIONIC.-The picnic under the au- spices of thel.O.G.T. and c.E. societies was a decided success, although the morning did not look very promising the afternoon was very fair. About one hundred people gathered, and while some played ball, croquet, ring - chess and such like, others stood by and cheered on the rest and enjoyed social chat. The following are those - from a distance who took in the fun: - Miss M. Matheson, of Clinton; D. Forthingham and Wm. Gordon, of Tuckersmith; Miss Hillier, Miss L. Mil- ler,Mrs Hillier, Miss Cook and Miss Culbert, of Goderich. DEATH. -Death has again laden in our borders and taken from amongst us a lovely child, the youngest daugh- ter of Mr Jas. Tobin, at the age of seven years. She died at noon on Tues- day, having been confined to bed for some weeks with a fever. The funeral took place on Thursday to the R. C. cemetery, Colbprne. This is another reminder that the old must die and the young may die. The question with us should be "are we ready for that day." NOTES. -Mr Daniel McLeod has en- gaged with Mr G. Burrows, of Shep- perdton; he expects to be engineer in a shingle mill until thrashing seshbn starts. Mr Wm. Carter, a former resi- dent here, but now of Windsor, called on some -old friends here last week; he is still working on the street cars there as conductor and gays times are dull. Master A. Horton land sister, Maggie, spent the 24th with friends near Holmesville. Mr Rich. Finch. of Clin- ton, spent the 24th with Miss M. Cook; the boys say it is coming off soon. BLYTH SOCIAL. -A necktie social is adver- tised for June 1st in the Temperance hall, under the auspices of the I.O.G.T., when each young lady is expected to bring a box of refreshments for two, enclosing also a tie corresponding to the one she herself wears. NOTES, -The Benefit concert tender- ed Mr F. McGaw, on the evening of the 24th, was a success, and those who attended not only spent an enjoyable evening, as the program for an im- promptu was exceptionally good, but also contributed to a worthy object. Burglars made entrance through a back window of Moser•'s hardware store on Saturday night, taking therefrom some revolvers, knives etc.; they cut the till wires, but got no cash; they evidently were equipping themselves for future operations. Mrs and Miss Davis, of Dublin, Ireland, are the guests of Mr N. H. Young this week; they are on their way to Edmonton, N.W.T., where they intend settling. Peter McIntosh, formerly livery man here, was conducted by constable Davis to Goderich, on Saturday, to answer to the charge of extortion by means of threatening letters. Mrs Micklejohn, of Har riston, is the guest of her father, Mr Forsyth. Monday morning open- ed with a snow storm and flurries of the beautiful might have been seen at intervals during a greater part of the day, winding up with a heavy frost at night. Rev. Mr Campbell, of Dundalk, who recently filled the Methodist charge here; paid old friends a visit on Tuesday. Hon. John Dryden, Com- missioner of Agriculture, Mr J. T. Gar- aow, Reform candidate, and others will addressa meeting in Industry hall, on Thursday evening, in the interest of the Reform party, on the political issues of the day. Rev. Mr Higley will preach a special sermon in Trinity church on Sunday afternoon to the C.O.F. During the heavy thunder storm, which passed over here on Sun- day . afternoon, the pump factory of Mr Willows was struck by lightning; the fire was extinguished before much damage was done. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered in St. Andrews church on Sunday morning. Mr Irvine, Norval, is the guest of his brother, Editor Irvine, at present. Summerhill DEATH. -Mr and Mrs J. W. Hill have the sympathy of this community in the loss of their daughter Annie E., whose death occurred on the 24th of May. She was 16 years old and had been an invalid for some years but the immedi- ate cause of her death was cancer. Her funeral on Sunday was largely at- tended. JACK IN THE Box. -A laughable in- cident occurred here on Friday last. Mr Kilty wasaway at Exeter attending the Teachers' meeting and at noon Mr Geo. Johhson repaired to the stable to feed Mr Kilty's horse; now, previous to this, all unknown to George, a dog had been caged in the oat bin, but he was suddenly made aware'of the fact, for on opening the bin he was greeted with a heavy blow on the breast as his dogship made his escape; George was badly scared but he subsequently re- covered his balance and is now none the worse for his fright. NOTES. -A privateicnic,party full of mirth and jollity, celebrated the 24th on the beautiful and picturesque banks of the Maitland. Master Mcllveen, son of Reeve Mcllveen, of Stanley, has been visiting here lately. The young people bad a "light fantastic" party at Mr Jno. Kyle's on the evening of the 24th of May. Miss E. M. Thompson, teacher near Bayfield, spenttheQueen's birthday at home. Messrs W. (;oats and Constable Wheatley, of Clinton, were out on the 2-1t12; catching frogs; they succeeded in bagging a large number of the "croakers' which have ere this, been devoured with a pro- found relish. Mr and Mrs G. Christo- pher, of Walton, spent Sunder,y with relatives in this Vicinity. Mr S. Barr spent Sunday at Narlock, Belgrave No•rr;;u,-On Sabbath last Rev. J. H. Dyke preached a sermon to the lodge of A.O.U.W. here; the sermon was well received, as shown by the passing comments after the service; the church was well filled and good attention was paid to the discourse; the lodge thank- ed t1})e brother• and handed over to the collection, Rev. J.11. Dyke, to mot on June 27th, J.' P. CAIRNS, Olerk. shim who is leaving his charge, his pastor- al term having expired, has gone•to Conference, which mgets in Goderich this week. WEDDING. -Our village was all ex- citement on Monday last, owingto a wedding at 9.$0 a.m., in the nglish church. The parties were Mr James Cummings, of Morris, and Miss Miller of the same township. The bride was tastefully dressed in white; the brides- maid, Miss M. Littlefair, was nicely dressed in yellow, while Miss Hamil- ton, of Blyth, carried a beautiful bouquet. Mr John Oummings did the honors of groontaman. - Rev.T. Higley performed the ceremony, after which the couple with quite a host of friends drove home to dinner, and then re- turi�ed to Wingham for. a trip. May their lives be long, peaceful and pros- perous.. PRESBYTERY. -"When it rains it pours,' and so our village was lively last Monday, besides the wedding, there were numbers in toKnox church, owing to a meeting of the Presbytery re the case of Pastor and congregation. At the congregational meeting, in the forenoon, it was decided that no com- pensation should be given, and at the afternoon session of Presbytery the resignation of Rev. G. Law was accept- ed and the charge .to be delared vac - cant on the first Sabbath in July, and Union of Calvin and Knox to take place forthwith, In the interests of peace and religious prosperity it is hoped matters will move smoothly and quietly. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE. -The following, passed by Knox church, Belgrave, speaks for itself: -Moved by C. Mickie, seconded by D. A. Dunbar, and carried unanimously, that inas- much as it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our dearly beloved brother and fellowlaborer, the late John Taylor, we, the managing committee of this church, now assem- bled, take this opportunity of express- ing our sorrow and regret for the loss of one whose connection with us has been so fruitful of good results. We tender our heartfelt 1 e t sympathy to his bereaved wife and child, his mother and family, and commend them to Him who orders all things for the best and who alone can give comfort to the sor- rowful in the hour of affliction,' and in memory of one who was ever faithful with us we hereby eb direct est that the above resolution be inserted in the minutes, of this congregation and a copy of the same be tient to the be- reaved wife and mother. Signed on behalf the Managing Committee. P. W. SCOTT, Secy. Seai'orth. A FALL. -After winding the town clock, on Monday morning last, and while descending the ladder in the the clock tower, Mr M. Irwin, of Mr Mercer's jewellery establishment, had the misfortune to slip and fall a short distance, hurting his foot, which has caused him to lhnp considerably for a few days. A PLAY. -The Labadie-Rowell Faust Company played in Cardno's hall on Saturday evening last. We believe the company is a good one, 'and the play, •' Faust," excellent, but they were not greeted with a very large house, probably owing to is being Sat- urday evening, and too soon after the 24th. • CIRCUS, -A show, styled a "wild west show and Arabian nights exhibi- tian," struck here on Monday . last. From what we can learn, the biggest part of the show was on the flaming posters pasted up around town a few days previous, however, a circus nearly always draws a crowd, and this was not behind the rest in this respect. DEATH. -At about 12.30 on Monday morning last death removed from bur midst one of our citizens, in the person of Jane Beattie, relict of the late Wm. Shaw. Mrs Shaw was long a resident of Seaforth, in fact came here with her people before Seaforth was scarcely named, and had lived and grown up with the town. She was a sister of ex - mayors John and James Beattie, and -very highly esteemed by everyone who knew her. Upwards of three years ago she contracted'a disease which has been a source of discomfort and suffer- ing to her ever since, till death put an end to it all. She being a noble Chris- tian woman, bore all her sickness with the greatest of patience. She leaves a son and two daughters to mourn her departure, and who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this their time of bereavement. The funeral took•lace on Tuesday afternoon, to the Maitland cemetery, and was very largely attended. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. -The Queen's birthday was right roy- ally observed here, as a result of the big posters that had neen put out, an flouncing the day's sports. The morn- ing trains brought rn a large number of people from neighboring towns, and many drove in from the country. The program of the day's proceedings open- ed about 10 o'clock in the morning, with a procession, which formed at the G.T.R. station and marched through the principal streets. The procession was headed by little Harry Scott with his fine little pony and dog cart; then followed a number of wheelmen riding, the 33rd Battalion band, the fire bri- gade with hose reel and hook and lad- der truck, a few trade representatives and calithnmpians. After the proces- sion was over, a football Match, Clin- ton vs. the Hurons, rf Seaforth, was played on the Recreation Grnnncts,and which resulted in a victory for the Hurons by 6 to 0. In the afternoon a large crowd assembled at the Recrea- tion Grounds, to witness the bicycle and foot races, which were of an inte- resting character. The following are the prize winners : I mile bicycle race, 2 in 3, J. Livingstone, 1st; A. C. Win- ters, 2nd. 1 mile novice, lst, Chisholm, Goderich; 2nd, A. S. McLean. 1 mile county championship, 1st, G. M. Bald- win; 2nd, J. W. Livingstone. 2,mile county, st, G. M. .Baldwin; 2nd,�W. Stoke Liviingstone; `grid O, 14L BaldWin'. Dani secret race, E. Curry, Goderich: 100 yards foot race, 1st, J. Turnbull, Toronto; 2nd, W. Brierly, Seaforth, Wmile foot race, 1st, W. Brierly; 2nd, . Sutherland. 22,0 yards foot race, ist, W. Brierly; 2nd, P. Freeman, In the evening the Beaver lacrosse club gave a minstrel performance in Card, no's hall, which was a success in every respect. The hall was crowded to the doors, and many could --not gain ad- mittance. The performers, all local, acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of all present, and thus closed a good day's spy ACCIDB'NT.-About 9 o'clock on the morning of the Queen's birthday, what might have been a fatal accident oc- curred on north Main street. Mr J. H. Pyper, With his bicycle gayly decorated with flags and red, white and blue streamers, was riding up the street, and when near the S. A. barracks met Mrs Simpson, an old lady, and her son, driving into town from McKillop. - Their horse, not being used to so many flying colors, took turned right about face, fright throwing thand e buggy on its side and the occupants to the ground. The horse also fell, and for a moment matters appeared very serious, in fact to some extent it proved so. The horse, after regaining its feet, and the buggy uprighted, started at full gallop up the North road, but was stopped before going far, though not without 'some damage being done to - the buggy and harness. The young man escaped injury, but the old lady was picked up unconscious and help- less. She was taken into a house near- by and a doctor quickly summoned, when she again became conscious. Besides her shoulder being dislocated, she received a few bruises on her face and body. We are pleased to say that when last heard from she was doing very nicely. NOTES. -Mr David French is spend- ing a few holidays under the parental roof here. Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, was in town and attended the sports in Recreation Park, on Thursday last; he came down with his little daughter on a bicycle. cl e. Our Y Junior Lacrosse boys went to Lucknow on the. 24th, and succeeded in defeating the Drop - shots of that town. The Stratfo'ds, of Stratford, will play lacrosse with thei Beavers of this place, on Recreation Grounds, to -day (Friday). Rev J. Gal- loway Mr W. M. Gray are attend- ing Conference at Goderich this week. From the tower of the new town build- ing can be obtained a fine view of the surrounding country, and on the 24th many of the visitors to town availed themselves of a climb to the top, to take in the sights. ,Mrs (Dr) :Smith and Miss Ella Smith visited friends at St. Thomas last week. Rev J. Gallo- way grid wife attended the laying of the corner stone of the new Methodist church in Mensal', on the 24th. Mr J. McMillan, M.P., was in town on $ t- urday Mit. Mr and Mrs Williams, from near Sarnia, last week visited their daughter, Mrs J. W. Wallace. Mrs Dietrick, formerly of this place, is here on a visit to friends. Mrs Mar- shall, of Brampton, spent a few days here last week, with her sister, Mrs J. W. Welsh.. Mr and Mrs J. Pringle and Mr Sidney Jacobs, of Stratford, were among the Queen's birthday visit- ors to friends in town. Miss May Livens spent the 24th with friends in. Stratford. ns John �l for u ld is b an er at to e wn en np roadside, m Herald w e C a en rn 0TRT of REVISION. -Council met May 26th as a Court of Revision. following persons had their assess - t reduced: Rola. Elliott lot 15, 4th $1(x); W. Elliott, lot 2l, 5th con., John Whitely, lot 16, 7th con,, ); Wrn. Jewett, lot art 8, Bayfield , $50; T. Churchill, lotp76, Maitland , $100; Thos. Ginn, lot 18, Maitland , reduced 7 acres. The following ges were made: Wm. Andrews ssed for part lot 4, Maitland con.; Romp, part 3, Maitland eon.; Jas. nrd assessed for parts 85, 86, 87; n Ford d rise g E assessed for a• part t 85; Mrs n Pord, S .E part 85; Geo. Phipps, lot 18, Huron road; Canada Ob..,. 87, Adjourned to rnoet first'rttes- fi 3uly, 11Y, Sx'aabr, Clerk. Goderich Township PRETTY LONG. -Mr Jo n �Jolcough, of the 10th con., has fall • raiolt that measures 3 feet 6 inches i length; this is a remarkable growth this time of the year. PERSONAL. -Mr Arthur Cantelon and wife, of 1;110 Bayfie road, spent several days last week visiting friends in the vi :amity of Sand each? Mich. Mr Ca•itelon says that theseason there is nothing like as advanced as it is there, and they have experienced much wore severe storms. SOMETHING Nxw.-Th it takes mo- ney to run an election campaign is the experience of thosewho have "been through the mill," but if reports be true the plan adopted raise funds on behalf of the patron candidate is new in election practise. It is said that at a meeting held in a certain school house in this township a few night since, a collection was taken up at the close to defray expenses. ACCIDENT. -The other day, while Mr Will Pickard and wife,of Holmes- ville, were driving down the 9th con., they met with a very unpleasant ac- cident. The horse shied at a pile of lumber that was on the and upset the rig, Mr Pickardfell in a ditch containing eighteeninches of water; his wife was landedon the op- posite bank and the horsefell on its back in the water. Fortunately none of them sustained any particular in- rrr PERsoNAL.-Wm Crooks,of Holmes- vllle, was a caller at the office on Friday. He was on hisway horse from visiting his brotherand.other relatives in Wallace township. Mr Crooks is an enthusiastic Conservative and says Mr Weismiller is almost cer- tain to redeem South Huron, and Mr Garrow has a strong opponent in West Huron in the person of Mr Connoly, a Patron Conservative. Mr rooks was a resident of Linwood, Waterloo county. for many :years before ho moved to Holrnesville.-Stratford tford Her- ald. [Our esteemed friend should wait until the ballots are counted.] C on The men con $1(x1 $ l0( eon. con. con. Chan arse R. A. F Joh Susa part part days ilr..i.ltre