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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-06-08, Page 1s 71" 1 1 More Home News.... Ie given in die NEW W ERA. every week, than in any other pa- per in Huron at the same pnoe, 50C. CASH- Janury *8t,18 ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 8, 1894. Our Weekly Budget "Tis not the (llothes Which Make filt- h ht1 an, but they Help" We make a Suit of a FineFin- Isbed Black Worsted that has a very dressy appear- ance when made up, and will not turn shiny with wear. The linings and workmanship, are first-class, the fit is guar- anteed perfect and the price is only $20.00 IVManyr have bought it, and they assure us there is no value to equal it in the trade. Cash and One Brice Tho :st:to J:h: &iglu Goderich Township. LIVE STOCK.—Mr John McCartney, of the cut line, has recently bought a handsome Durham bull from Mr W. Wallace, of Hullett. Mr McCartney Is one of the progressive farmers of the township. KILLED.—Mr Wm. Wise, of the Bay- field road, lost his best brood mare the other day by an accident. She was blindfolded, and in running about, ran with considerable force against the stone foundation of the barn, killing itself instantly.. To WHAT BASE USES, ETc.,--One of the oldest brick houses in the township of Goderich, is situated on the Huron road, near Taylor's corners. It is a well-built, substantial two stor , but the owne having moved out o it some time o, has left it to its fate, and it is no e resort of horses, sheep and o find it a fine protection from the weather. DEATH.—This township lost one of its early settlers on Friday, by the death of Mr Thos. Dyke, of the 15th con. Deceased has been a pretty ac- tive and vigorous man in his day, and generally enjoyed the best of health; some time ago he ondertoek to walk from his farm to Porter's Hill in a giv- en time, and it is • thought that this contributed to his late illness. Hewes a native of England, but had resided here for 35 or 40 years, having settled on the lot on which he since resided. He belonged to the Brethren, was a Conservative politically, and leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters, one of the latter is Mrs Geo. Wheatley, of monthly report showing the standing Sadie Stirlieg, Jessie Stirling, Eva Wallis. Jr. 4th—Josie Stirling, Ida Naftel, Emily Rutledge. Sr. 3rd— Datrid Woods, Annie Harrison, Lily Prouse. Jr. 3rd — Mabel Weston, Hannah Harrison, Luella Stirling. 2nd—Eva Woods, Jennie Woods, Al- bert Rutledge. Pt. IInd—Minnie Harrison. Edna Green, Della Harrison. lst class (a)—Clara Harrison, Clara McGuire, Lottie Stirling. lst class (b) Orval Weston, Percy Weston, Edgar Mabel Prouse, Ellen McGuire. Total number of pupils enrolled 53, average attendance 45. E.W. JERVIS, Teacher. East Wawanosh NOTES.—We hear that the boys on the 6th line, have organized a baseball club and are anxious for a match with Westfield; they will play for either fun or money; the former preferred. Mr Riley has a large gang of men working at W. Nethery's mammoth ' barn at present, and expects to raise it on Friday, and the boys and girls of that locality are antic!pating a good old fashioned hoedown in the evening, as Billy alwaYs does' the square thing with the young folks. Mrs John Tay- lor has moved to her father's, Jas. T. Bell, where she will reside in future. Fred Rath is renewing old acquain- tances on the 6th con. this week. Mr Chas. Johnson was visiting at p. An- derson's and Mr Cuffey's the •frne part of the week. James Vancamp left last week for a trip to the old country, he goes in charge of some export stock, and will be gone about a, month. E. lack and Frank Vannorma ny of Bet- tye, spent Sunday at Thos. Black's, h john Anderson delivered a zaia= RoitUP in UV Wit" OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents DLYTH Tuekersm ith $1 year in advance, $1.50 when not so pa POLITICAL—'fhe Globe of Mo says: A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the interest o Garrow, the Liberal candidate in Huron, in Industry hall, Blyth Thursday evening. Mr Garrow, clear and straightforward Ulan stated to the electors the cours hard pursued during the four year had been their representative. viewed the principles on which Mowat Government was founded gave a clear statement of the aff the Province. He dealt speci with the surplus and showed the policyof the Government regard the rown Lands Department. Garrow made a good speech, and W out a doubt will represent West Hu in the next Legislature. Hon. Dryden followed, dealing prineip with matters pertaining to his dep ment. He showed clearly that eco my had been practised in his dep went as well as in all the other partinents of the Adniinistration, concluded by an earnest appeal those present to elect Mr Garrow he was a useful member in the Ho Mr Garrow's opponent, Mr Conno is running on the Patron ticket, though he has been a life-long Con vative. Mr (li arrow is certain of e tion, the only doubt being the maj ty. Mr N. 13. Young, Reeve. occup the chair. NOTES.—Mr Powell, one day 1 week, narrowly escaped serious inj ies; he was on a scaffold with t workmen at his new residence, w it broke, precipitating all to the grou a number of feet; Mr Powell receive severe shaking up and some pain bruises but the others escaped unhu Mr Dickson, barrister,,.Seaforth wa guest in town last weeek. The Sac ment of the Lord's Supper was dispe ed in St. Andrews on Sunday morni Rev. Mr McCrae, Cranbrook, occup the pulpit in the evening, There w no service in the Methodist church Sunday, owin to the pastor, Rev. Buggin attending Conference in God rich. There was a special service Trinity church on Sunday afternoo when Rev. Mr Higley preached, a ve mpressive sermon to the C.O.F., abo orty in number attending. Mrs Wa on is visiting in Cranbrook'at prese Those who would not be left take hee hange in times; the morning tra outh leaves 5 minutes earlier, 7. .01; those gcing north 'unchange Mr H. Brine and Miss Curtis visit he Queen city on Thursday of la he afternoon south 20 minutes carpe eek, and returned on Saturday. T ev. Mr and Mrs Higley are attendin he S. S. convention and Deaner eeting in Goderich this week. . C. Colquohoun left for Toronto o 'onday. The weigh scales are bein oved this week to their new positio urchased by the council. Mrs Her russels, is the guests�oof Mrs Moffa iss McKinnon is visiting in Belfa t present. We regret to hear th essrs Jessop & McElroy, grocer ave made an assignment. Mrs M eller, who spent the winter month ith friends in town, left for her how Wroxeter. Dr. J. M. Sloan left fo Iden, Iowa, on Friday afternoon fter a visit to his home here for a fe onths. A number of Methodis iends here attended Conference i oderich on Friday last. The electri ghts closed down for the summe onths on Friday evening, and n tter night could have been chose r comparison, dark as pitch. Wat n & Emigh shipped five car loads o e cattle on Monday for Montreal r Jos. Carter is South on a busines ip this week, as is also Mr Wm chmond. Mrs Rutledge is a gues the• Methodist parsonage. James offat-left for Kincardine on Monday, here he enters a factory for the pur- se of learning wood carving; we pe he succeeds. The hill, Queen St. rth, the subject of so many com ents in the muddy spring weather, s been drained. Mr J. Livingston, den, was in town last week. The cktie social, on Friday evening, was uccess, about $10 being realized. Stanley nday BUILDING}.—Mr F. Crich is getting mass material on the ground for the e f Mr largement of his barn; he is also mov- West , on in a ne r, e he rs he He re - the and ffairs ally wise iMir 1th- ron John ally art- no- art- de - and to , as use. Ily, al- ser- lec- ori- ied ast ur- wo hen nd da ful rt. s a ra- ns- ng; ied as on Mx• c- in n, r ut t- n't. d, iu 03;; d. ed st rhe e y r n g n. d, t. st at s, c - s e r w t n c r 0 n f s t Londoaboro. ,FOREST$RS.—Some of the mem zof Court Pride of. the West No. 81 O.F. went to Clinton to attend special service in the Episcopal chu for the benefit of Foresters. It hoped that it will do them good. with THEMISSION Pre byteri n BAND in chu ch connect gave an entertainment last Wednes n- day, and although it was only sligh made known, there was a fair turn ing it to a more convenient place; Mr G.1Lo an, of Brueefield, has the con- tract for the I framework, and Mr T. Walker, of Clinton, will do the mason work. Mr Robt. Peacock is prepar- ing to raise and build a foundation under his other barn this summer, Mrs E. Johns is having a hay barn erected this summer, the frame was raised last Thursday, and it will be completed in a few days. .Bayfield. ber s POLITICAL MEETING.—A meeting , O. be held in the town hall. on the e the ing of June llth, (next. Monday) in rch interests of M. Y. McLean, the Ref is candidate. --;Dr. McDonald, M.P., of the finest speakers in the Domin ion House, will address the meeting, -a will also Mr McLean and others. - is a splendid chance to hear some tly Mg speeches, and everyone in out neighborhood who is fond of g the speech -making should be present. $5, . DOMINION DAY.—We haven't sp up- for the many attractions which the offered to the public on July 2nd, ng, we refer all interested to the attrac air- posters, and for further particular ly. the prize lists, which may be had re- application to the secretary of the c ns, bration committee, Mr George Erw his No pains are being spared to make ch, a monster success, and one look at hat program will convince the reader rn- the fun in store for all who may co ted Watch this column for weekly dev ith opments, -y. CHt7Roa.—Trinity church was era rd med to the doors, on Sabbath morni un- to hear the special sermon deliver he by Rev. J. T. Kerrin, to the Oa w than Order of Foresters. Taking his text "Am I my brother's keeper t the reverend gentleman kept his he ar ers spell -bound, while in eloquent ter of he based his words of practical advi ur 011 the four corner stones of the Ord in "Fraternity , Liberty, Benevolence in Concord." This Order has become ve no popular, and received many words nd encouragement from Mr Kerrin. ill PERSONAL.—Reeve Woods it in God of rich, at the session of the county cou he til. Mr White, of the Exeter Tim as was in town on Monday. Miss Geor • na Morrison, of London, is the gue tr of Mrs G. H. Hewson at present. d Percy Coultas, of Seaforth, spent Su t? day in town. Mr F. Fair, of Olinto was in town on Tuesday. W. Strut g ers, of Toronto Medical College, was i town on Tuesday, accompanied by M s S. McPhail, of Porter's Hill. Mr an n Mrs Chas. Simons were present at th d marriage of Miss Bella Shannon, i s Goderich, on Wednesday. Mrs Tho s Jowett has returned from avisit to he daughter, Mrs Dr. W. H. Wright, o dTottenham. Mrs Clark and two daug tors, of Seaforth, and Mr Churchill, o ; Toronto, were guests at Mrr W. Clark' o Mr John Esson is on a short visit t his daughter in Nairn. Mr Mitchel f of Lobo township, near London, is th t guest of his uncle, Mr H. F. Edwards ✓ at present. The many friends of th n veteran fifer, Mr Rainey Armstrong , will be. glad to learn that he is mut s improved in health. NOTES.—Until after the elections t our items will necessarily appear in very compressed form,.;ibut after tha we will endeavor to give the Bayfield news in a more readable shape to ou eaders. The young men of the villag who have.orgapa brassland, hav eceived great encouragement from th itizens, and go under training,immedi tely; we have long advocated this, nd hope the boys will meet with he success they deserve; Mr John Daly as been engaged as instructor. Mr Weismiller is going to send the Domin- on Government engineer "to view" he Bayfield harbor; with flying flag nd flowing bowl, Hon. J. C. Patterson 'viewed" it, and when the Dominion lections come on there'll be more of hem "viewing" it; these imitation aits are getting worn out. The ceme- ery committee met in the cenge��QQ__ry n Friday last, to see what could -be one to exterminate a very trouble• ome weed, called bear's paw, which as spread to an alarming extent lately; hey decided to spade it out. In the eport of the council meeting last week, he clerk omitted to mention a petition y Mr James Whitten, for payment or planting trees in front of his pro- perty; elTh council directed the clerk to lookup the by-law, if any such existed, and report at next meeting. One of the oldest citizens of Bayfield passesl away on Monday last, in the person of Mrs Fe__gluon, who had been living witil her son John, and had almost reached her ninetieth year; the funeral took place on Wednesday, to the Clin- ton cemetery, followed by a large number of her friends. It was report- ed that Mr Chas. Simons had purchased some property in Goderich, and intend- ed moving to the circular town, but as no definite agreement has been made as yet, we hope Mr Simons will see the error of his way, and decide to remain with us. Rev J. A. Turnbull, B.A., LL.B., of West Presbyterian church, Toronto, has rented the greater part of Mrs Peck's cottage, for the summer months, and will move here with his family in a short time. Mr Weismiller advocates giving more of our business into the hands of the county council; has he "viewed" that perishing monu- ment of their reputed wisdom, that double extract of supreme stupidity, that trembling foot -path tottering to destruction, which has been honored by the name of bridge; the less he says to Bayfield people on that subject the better for himself. Quite a number of Trinity church Sabbath School teach- ers attended the convention in Gode- rich this week. Mr Thomas Jowett is li Sha indEis vements made on the in- terior of his residence. Mr W. D. Trott, of Seaforth, has rented the pho- accom- panied terraph gallery, and will move in about a week. Mr Harry Kemp moved this week from' Mr Hewson's to Mrs Walwain's building, on Main street, E. where he will continue his watch -and left clock repairing business: ,Mr Brown has been building a number of chim- neys, which are specimens of fine ma, here son -work. fords, will ven- the orm one ion as This rous- this ood ace are but tive s to on ele- in. this the of rye. el- m- ned na- for ar- me ce er, and g e- n- es, rgi- st Mr n- n, h - n rs d e n s. r' f h - f s. 1, e e' h a, t r e. e e h 4 IC in fr be fo so fin tr Ri at no ha Ba Ne Plaindealer speaks of the narrow escape of a youth named Speer° had during a recant thunder storm.' The youth referred ,to is a nephew of Mr Malcolm McEwan, qf the 3rd con. of Stanley. BOARD OF HEALTEL—The Board of Health met on June 2ud, in the town hall, members all present. The ap- pointment of Dr. Armstrong and conT tract made with him by tlae council were sustained, and the Secretary authorized to have 400 notices printed for distribution in schools, making known the time the doctor will be at the different schools to "vaccinate all requiring the same. The board then adjourned to meet again at the call of the chairman. J. T. CAIRNS, Secty. Summerhill RAISING.—The raising of Mr George Hill's new barn took place on Thursday of last week. Sides were chosen by Messrs Richard Baker and D. Gliddon the latter of whom won the victory, during the progress of the work ally- ing pully struck Mr Fletcher Mc=• Cartney an ugly though not serious gash; Mr W. Miller had also the mis- fortune, to cut his foot with an adze. Noms.—Mr R. J. Draper has the paternal smile again; its a girl. Mr and Mrs B. Graingerattended the 'Cop- ference service in Goderich on Sunday. Mr and Mrs II Hyslop are visiting in, this vicinity. What about our S. S. picnic this yearP the, Vatr:ifiVal;t747Iiii=a2-1:11. and everyone seemed pleased with result. The collection amounted to POLITICAL.—A meeting of the s porters of Mr Garrow was held in Temperance hall, on Friday eveni Mr James Snell was appointed ch man, a position that he fi11s admirab R. Holmes gave a short' address. viewing the different public questio and was followed by Mr Garrow. T gentlemen gave amost excellentspee covering the various arguments t are used against the Mowat Gove anent, showing how it had legisla for the best interests of all classes,w due regard to economy and efficien It was the opinion of all who hea him that Mr Garrow's address was answerable. Three cheers for t Queen, for Mr Mowat and Mr Garro were given at the close, THE VOICE of CONSCIENCE.—Abou 31 years ago this falll a farmer ne out onere dthe rroad, two good land aboarge ut as n ht o afterwards one came home bleeding several places. The farmer went search of the other, but could find tidings of it. Days and weeks a months and years rolled on and st no word of the pig until a couple weeks ago, when the thoughts of t pig had died out of his mind, he w surprised by a neighbor and old frien telling him that he wanted to get o his mind something that had trouble him for many years. Well what is i tell it out. He then said, I killed a pi belonging to you about 30 years ag and I want you to forgive me. Lately the farmer had received two letter through the mail with some money i them, and now the mystery was solve of who sent them. As the pig wa worth $12, then at 6 per cent: it i worth $72 and over. NoTEs.—Mrs Grantham, of Clinton has moved her furniture here an placed it in the house of Mr R. Bocock she purposes going to Manitoba t keep house fcr her brother-in-law, Jas Whenham. Rev. J. Ferguson, o Granton, reached in the Methodis church on Sunday morning, Rev. M Fair being at Conference; Mr Ferguso has many friends here. J. S. Brown harness maker, is going to move thi week into theshop at present occupied by, John Hill. The people on the wet side of Main St. have decided to put in a large drain from the coiner to the creek north of the village; this has been needed for a long time. Mr R. r Bocock continues to be very poorly, being very low at times. Mrs James r Elsley, of the 13th con., Hullett, is very c low; •she seemed to be improving of a late; but we are sorry to say she has a been taking worse, and it is feared her t chances of recovery are somewhat h poor. W. L. Ouimette, of the cash store, is handling large quantities oc CHITIICH NOTES.—The S. S. at Turn- er's Appointment, which was forsrier- ly held in the forenoon, now meets at 1 p. m., owing to this change the class- es meet at the close of the public ser- vice. On Sunday, June 1.0th, the Knights of Maccabees of Clinton and other Tents will attend Turner's church in a body, when they will be address- ed by the pastor of the church, Rev. W. Smyth. NOTES.—One of our citizens informs us that they have had part of their summer supply of Pork taken from their barn. 21r and Mrs Thos. Carter, of the Huron road, celebrated their silver wedding on Tuesday. Miss Dodd was absent from her school on Wednesday., being at a wedding at Seafozth. Mrs Cudraore is seriously ill at present. NOTES.—Gospel temperance meeting next Sunday afternoon, in the Metho- dist church; Mr R. Holmes, of Clinton, is expected to address the meeting. A number of Auburn people attended the Conference services in Goderich, last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Helwig are at present visiting friends, at Tavistock. Miss C. Beadle, of Clinton,was visiting at home this week. Mr D. E. Munroe is down at Toronto this week, on busi- ness. Miss Clara Lawson is at present at Kinburn. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report and standing of the pupils of Auburn school, for rhe month of May:—Senior Departments -5th class— Emma Dobie, Lovey Straughan, Bob- bie Brown, F. R. Munro. Sr. 4th— Fletcher Baugh, Mabel4Erratu, Barbara Dawson, Chas. Straughan, RoseYoung- blut, Wm. Etling, Tena Cowan, Bert Cummings. Jr. 4th—Geo, Carter, J. P. Brown, Andrew Wilson,Win. Govi- eo Stephen Dyer, Carl Baugh, Samuel Rowed, Carrie Lawlor, Wm. Bohn. Sr. 3rd—Ruby Young, Aaron Thiel, Anna Dobie, Henry Thiel, Minnie Dobie, Lizzie Youngblut, Wm. Fergu- son, Annie Fluker, Carrie Youngblut, W. Cummings. Jr. 3rd—Percy Baugh, Jakey Wettlaufer, Mabel Straughan,' Maud Ferguson, Rose Lockart, Nellie Weatherall, Joe Carter, Albert Etling, Frank Rowed, Lizzie La,wlor, Bella Youngblut, Joe Deer, Edie Mole, Lizzie Cowan, Bertie Wilson, Lena Neville, Addie Helwig, Herman Daer, Harry Stinson, Geo. Daer, Maggie Young - JUNIOR DEesarramsras—Secood class —Edgar Lawson, D. .r. Neville, Fred Carter, Simon Graviston, Lorn Groos, Rowed, Mary Mitchell, Days(' Etling, Frank Kuntz, Willie Stioson, Edgar Naigle, Wellington Stinson, Flossy Beadle. Sr. Pt. II—Sherry Wilson, COra Anderson, Charlie Askwith, W. Stranghan, Robbie Daer, Alice Mole, Farrer Baugh, Lydia Wenzel, Sands, Fluker, Ida Shultz. Jr. Pt. II—Annie Daer, Emma Thiel, Jenny Graviston, Alex. Mitchell, Jessy Youngblut, Mag- gie Youngblut, Ethel Wilson, Katie Wenzel, Emma Youngblut, Reuben Bohn, Artie Ferguson, Pearl Ferguson. Wingham PERSONAL.—The Calgary Herald, of a recent issue has the following refer, well-known to Huronians:—"The im- provements now being made at the will rank that property as one of the handsomest in the eastern suburb of Calgary. Its location on theBow river, and the luxuriant appearance of the grounds, go to show that Meyer, though only a comparatively late ar- rival, has evidently faith enough in the country to induce him to permanently cast in his lot among us. West Wawanosh. Commas—The council met on Sat- urday, May26th, as a Court of Revision and for general bvsiness. Therainutes of former meeting were read and ap- proved. The council was constituted as a Court of Revision by the members taking the usual oath. The only ap- peal entered was by Edwin Grant, owner of lot N. H. 17 con. 12, who ap- pealed on the ground of too high as- sessment in compassion with others. Mr Grant not being present to push his case, the appeal was dismissed. The assessment roll as thus revised was adopted. The treasurer's report for April was read, it showed receipts 1)519.75 and expenditure $108.80, leav- ing $410.96 of a balance on hand. An account from Wm. Cunningham, claiming damages for a buggy broken owing to a detective road, was placed on file.. A sum not exceeding M.; for the general appropriation for roads for this year was granted. The com- mittee appointed to let job of building shed at the township hall reported that no satisfactory tender had been re- ceived; it was resolved that fresh tend- ers be a,sked for, and the same coin- mittee authorized to let the 'ob. The following checka were i °,* A. Wilson, salary as assess eS McOlusky, 35 rode grave 3 at 50e, SI .501 tnPhtti'' X brild bOth en 24 an urned a 1, fo th fli fr pr st on is to th th in Fr da ne im we Mr CO on Mr fri A Tu Ex far ag cro Sw pul ger ho bee Gu lea assi Ha Mis Mrs day Coo in t new FORESTERS.—The members of the anadian Order of Foresters of this lace met at their large room on Sab- ath morning last, and marched in rocession to the Methodist church, here Rev. J. S. Heriderson deli vered very impressive sermon from James 27, ."Pure -religion and undefiled be - re God and the Father is this, to visit e fatherless and widows in their af- ction, and to keep himself unspotted orn the world." Mr Henderson also eached to the Ancient Order of For- ers in Zurich in the afternoon. HAPPENINGS.—Rev. W. Kerr °ced- ed the pulpit of the Methodist church Sunday evening. Mr Geo. McEwen attending the County Council in oderich this week. Mrs Cook, of hitechurch, but who was on a visit her daughter, Mrs P. Triggerson, of is place, passed away last week at e age of 70 srears; her remains were terred in the Fansville cemetery OD iday. Mr E. Roedding left on Mon - y for a two weeks visit at his home ar Walkerton. Mr Jas. Petty is proving the appearance of his block st of the railroad, by a coat of paint. J. 0. Clausen has the stonework mpleted for a neat frame dwelling the lot adjoining his own residence. Ross McPherson has been visiting ends in Londesboro the pa§tinek.., football Mateh was Payed. here on esday evening between Hensall and eter teams, the result was 3 to 1 in or of Hensel!. Considerable dam- e has been done to field and garden ps by the recent frosts. Rev. F. ann occcpied the Presbyterian pit on Sunday. Revs. Walker, nn and Treleaven and Messrs Fitzs ald and Stoneman hose arrived me from Goderich, where they have n attending the meeting of the elph Conference. Rev. W. E. Tre- ven, who has been Rev. Mr Sveann's stant, has been alointed to New mburg. Mr Pear and wife and s Dyer, of Forest, are the guests of Sutherland. Rev. R. H. .13arnby, iverton, was in town on Wednes- k, B. D., formerly of Hensap, Vag he villag feW days , last wee The Hullett Nave BARN.—The masons, under the direction of Mr Hiram Hill, have just completed the foundation for a large new barn for Mr Ben Churchill; Mr Riley will do the framework. AocIDENT.—Mr John Govier, of the base line, met with a bad accident the other day. He was driving in thst barn, the lower part of the door only being open, when the upper part caught him and bent him backwards, injuring his spine somewhat. Courrons—The Hullett council met at Londesboro on Monday, for the pur- pose of opening Tenders for the con- struction of the Kinburn Swamp Drains, &c. Seven tenders were k re- ceived, the lowest and accepted on is from Chaixilaers & Hill, Toronto, $9,187.48, that being $121 below the e timate.—JAMES CAMPBELL, Clerk NOTES.—The literary entertainment given by the choir of Kinhurn Metho- dist church, at the meetiog of the Ep- worth League, last Monday evening, proved a success and' was enjoyed by every one. Mr Benson Tyreman and Mr Wm. Carter have been improving theappearance of their premises by erecting new fences at the front. An addition was raised to the barn of Mr 0. Hamilton on Friday, June 1st. Mr Geo. Farquhar is still keeping his Dur- ham bull for service. SoHoos REPORT.—The following is the report of the standing of pupils in based on regularity, conduct and gen- eral proficiencys—Sr. 4th—Amos Cart- wright, Robert Morrison. Jr. 4th— Maggie Hunter, Aggie Scales. Sr. 3rd—Rosella Weymouth, Bruce Medd, Alice MeVittie. Jr. 3rd—Sarah Reid, Effie Hunter, Christena Livermore. 2nd class—Chas. Stewart, Jas, Medd. Lizzie Adams. Pt. II—Wesley Reid, Kate Scales, Belle Farnham. Pt. 1 -s - Leitch. R. CI, RICHARDSON, TeaCher. Sorrow, REPORT.—The following is based an the diligence, punctuality and demeanor of the pupils:—Sr. 4th— Arthur Smith, Jas. 'rhompson, Annie Tyner. Jr. 4th—Violet Thompson, 3rd—Jessie Thompson, Lily McCool, Wesley Vodden. Jr. 3rd—james Mc- Caughey, Amelia Eidt, Cecilia Eidt. Sr 2nd.—Bertha Manning, Robt Young- blut, Thos. Lee. Jr. 2nd—Maggie Mc- Cool, Albert Radford, Derwin Carter. Part 2nd—James Snell, Wendell Jack- son, Ethel Gliddon.—J. H. Lowsarr, teacher. Seaforth. CHURCH.—Sacrament services, con- ducted by the pastor, Rev-Drs1VreDon- ald, were held in the Presbyterian church, on Sunday morning last. The preparatory service, on Friday last, conducted by Rev Mr Tully, of Mitch- ell, who preached a sermon that was' highly appreciated by his hearers. DEATH.—Death has again visited our midst, and taken away anqbher old and respected citizen. Aftgr a very long and tedious illness, Mrs Scott, wife of Mr Alex. Scott, sr., died on Tuesday morning last. The husband and family of five sons and three daugh- ters have the sympathy of the com- munity in their bereavement of a lov- ing wife and kind mother. The fune- ral took place to the Maitlandbank cemetery, on Thursday. VISITORS TO CoNsmnENcE.—Among: those from here who attended one or' more days at the Methodist Conferen in Goderich, during the past week, were, Rev and M.rs Galloway, the Misses and Leslie Galloway, W. M. Gray, E. Lawrence, Mrs J. Lawrence, Misses L. Willson, Olie Wilson, A. Willis, Mary Reattie, May Livens, Carrie Souch, A. Murray, Susie Hall, M. Jordan, A. McKinley, M. Wright, N. Beattie, Mr and Mrs J. H. Pyper, Mrs J. Wright, and Mrs 0. C. Wilson. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday the resi- dence of Mr R. H.Young was the scene of a happy event, and one Which usu- ally causes a flutter of excitenient, es- pecially among the fair sex. The stern- er sex, however, though deeply inter- ested always, of course, take such things with a degree of coolness. Mr Young's eldest daughter, Birdie, was united in the bonds of matrimony, to Mr James Page, of the Breadfoot & Box furniture factory. Rev Joseph Galloway performed the ceremony, and tied th.e knot secure, in the pre- sence of a large number of immediate friends and acquaintances. The bride received many useful and valuable pre- sents. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for points eastst May lailfle.possible happiness attend them, as they sail together over the ocean of NOTES.—Rev Mr Walker, of Wier - ton, very acceptably occupied the pul- pit of the Methodist church, on Sunday last. Last Sunday afternoon, at St. Thomas' church, the rector, Rev J. W. Hodgins, delivered an interesting dis- course to the Foresters and Workmen of this place. The advent, on Sunday morning last, of a son, is the cause of much rejoicing in the home of Mr T. G. Scott. Dr Smith is this week at- tending the annual meeting of the On- tario Medical Association, at Toronto; Scott, of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs J. L. Rutherford, of Chicago, are guests at The first championship lacrosse match, of Seaforth, and was won by the 13eav- ers by 4 goals to 2. A number of our citizens are in attendance at the races, at Stratford, this week. --The June Session of Huron' District perance Will bt, held at Winghatn, on Thinialay, Jude 14th, 1894, COMiniMain at a. ,-Eiteh 0001101110 teques humbor 61 NoTsts.—We are glad to hear that Ethel McLean, who was so seriously ill, is on a fair way of recovery. The weather lately. has 'been wet and cold, consequently tbe growth haa not been very rapid, The amount of damage hirer Meet.