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; .tOBERT !'IOLMES, Editor and proprietor
CLINTON, ONT., JULY 20, 1894.
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OF INTERBSTTINO NE:W.
From all parts of the County-=bywide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Heiman
FIRE. -Our villa ere were aroused
g .
from their slumber about one o'clock
I on Friday morning, by the cry of fire
i and the loud peals of Petty's bell. The
scene of the flre was the large hennery
owned by Messrs Berry & Peart, and
which had just been erected last fall.
out i
.slim
modern
con-
veniences
fitted With I It was t h
about
four
venences and contained
`'• hundred hens. Everything was de-
stroyed; the wind was very high and
had it been in any other direction a
number of buildings would have been
in great danger, and the people of this
village would to -day be thinking that
-a system of fire protection would be
more .beneficial to the welfare of Hen -
sail than electric light. We believe
the building was well insured, but as
the business was in its infancy, it will
occasion considerable loss to the own-
ers. The cause of the fire is not known,
as there had been no fire in the build-
ing for several weeks.
Are the prices we ask for it.
line of Summer Suits,
made to your order. They
are made from all wool
Tweeds, that have a good
appearance when made
up, and will wear.
Cash and One Brice
1
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Tihititu Jn -'IoIcii
CLINTON
Stanley
NoTns.—Most of our local Orange
lodges took part in the Orange demon-
stration at Wingham. Mr Robt. Reid,
A l Institute
B. A. of Parkhill Collegiate
staff has returned to his home, Bay-
field road, for vacation, also Mr R. J.
Richardson, of Prescott staff. A num-
ber of people from this vicinity spent
July 12th at the pleasant summer re-
sort, Bayfield. Mr R. Richardson and
daughter, of 16th con., Goderich town-
ship, have been visiting relatives in
this townshiplately. Miss Grace Tor-
rance, of Zrich, spent a -few days
among her former companions and as-
sociates in this neighborhood. Miss
Rachel Taylor, of Detroit, accompan-
ied by a lady residing in that city, and
Mise,Martha Rathwell, of Detroit, at
present are visiting their sister, Mrs
Rathwell, Bayfield road. Mr F. Dun-
das has again resumed his former posi-
tion as clerk in Mr J. T. Cairn's store,
Varna. Mr. Gregor McGregor is at
present on a visit to his daughter, Mrs
James Cameron, Bruce, Miss Jemima
Fraser, after a few weeks furlough,has
returned to her duties in Toronto,—
Mr. Thos. Fraser, of the 3rd is now so
far recovered as to be able to attend to
his work; Tom is never happier. than
when at work, unless it is when discuss-
ing the single tax or helping in an elec-
tion contest.
St. Helens.
NOTES.—Miss Salkeld, of Goderich,
is the guest of her sister Mrs Miller.
Mrs Harris and Miss Gordon, of Toron-
to, are at present visiting their brother,
Mr John Gordon. Miss Emma Humph-
rey has returned home from Guelph,
where she wag visiting friends. Mr
Jas. McDonald, of Morriston, and two
daughters, are visiting friends in this
vicinity. Several from around here
attended the Orange celebration held
in Wingham. Master Stewart Prit-
chard, of Forest, is visiting his grand-
parents. Miss Annie Clark and Mr U.
Stewart have returned home from
Goderich Collegiate, having writen for
2nd class certificates at the recent ex-
amination. Mr John Gordon lost a
valuable horse lately through an injury
received. Mr Ed. Haines lost a young
colt last week from inflammation.. We
are sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs
Hugh McPherson, but hope soon to
hear of her recovery.
HAPPENINGS.—The Rev. Mr Elliott,
of Glen Allen, occupied the pulpit of
Carmel Presbyterian church on Sab-
bath last. The electric light fixtures
are being rapidly'placed in position,
and the system is expected to be in
operation next week; quite a number
of our citizens intend having their resi-
dences lighted by electricity. The
Orangemen of this place drove to Park-
hill on the 12th; it was nearly a 60
miles drive, but the 12th comes but
once a year. Mr T; Harold. station
aSent, has been on a holiday trip the
past couple of weeks; among other
places he visited Toronto and Mont-
real and alsn represented the Christian
Endeavor Society of this place at the
ggteat convention at Cleveland. Mr J.
Troyer has returned from Marlette,
Mich. Miss M. Smallacombe spent a
few days in Wingham last week. The
Methodist choir and quite a number
of others took in the choir excursion
to Sarnia yesterday (Thursday.) The
carpenters have commenced work en
the Methodist church. Mr John
Oliver, assistant to Dr. McDiarmid,
who has been on the sick list the past
few weeks, is still unable to attend to
his duties. Miss Hutton, (doctoress)
of Forest, has been visiting in our vil-
lage the past week. Mr R. Holmes, of
the NEW ERA, occupied the pulpit. of
the Methodist church on Sabbath even-
ing last.
Goderich Township
DEATH—Mrs. Susannah Dyke, relict
of the late Thomas Dyke, did not long
survive him, as she died on the 15th
inst., at the age of 84/ years. She was
a native of England, and emigrated to
this country with he husband. She
belonged to the Brethren, and was a
;yaonian held in general esteem and re-
spect.
NEW Houen—The handsome brick
house being erected for Mr. T. Jenkins,
on the Huron road,is rapidly approach-
i�n��g completion, the roof being on.—
When finished Mr Jenkins should give
some form of house-warming, in order
•• that his many friends may help him to
enjoy As beauty and comforts.
COCNCIL.—Council met on the 2nd
inst. The following accounts were or-
der to be paid:—S. McCollough, outlet
for drain, $2: A. Cousins, county
ward's keep, $52; refunded on.clothes
$10; Mrs McCrae, indigent, $15; road
`
eonnmissions, $180; Clerk, for appeals
to court of revision, $5.40. The clerk
was authorized to enter on collector'e
roll W pt lot otli: con. Ad ourned
i ust.
raft Mondayn �n
to meet do fi• !l
I. Vnr,:Clergy
Londesboro.
---Noxtss.—Miss Maud Fowler, of Sea
forth, is the guest of her aunt, Mes
Melville. Berry picking is the favor-
ite past -time of many women and
children; they go several miles . to the
patches. Miss Landy Young. and Miss
Lou Ouimmette have passed the en-
trance. R. Adams has received a com-
mission to issue marriage licenses. Mr
Frank Longman, of the 12th con., is
laid up with fever. Rev. Mr McLean,
of Blyth, will ofliciateiin Knox churck
next Sunday. at the,, regular service.
Haying is mostly over, and farmers
are busy with fall wheat, which is an
extra good crop and sample.. The ex-
cursion to Sarnia was well patronized.
Rain is very much needed here.
(Another correspondent)
NOTES.—Mr Geo. Snell is confined to
his room with paralysis of the bowels.
Miss M. Lee had the misfortune one
day last week to be thrown oft a load
of hay and was somewhat hurt. Miss
Hattie Barkwell, of London, and Dr.
Austin. of Chicago, are guests at the
Silver Leaf farm. Miss Addie Crisp
is visiting friends in Wingham this
week. Mr Mills, of Harlock, was in
our village on Sunday. Mr James
Oliver, who has been laid up last week,
is able to be out again. Mr Braith-
waite, superintendent of our Sabbath
School, was unable to attend on Sun-
day, owing to illness: his place was
ably supplied by Mr A. Woodman.
Miss Hattie Barkwel , who is visiting
at her sister's, Mrs Hiles, had the mis-
fortune to fail while getting into the
buggy, and bruised her ankle very
badly, and at present is in a very dan-
gerous position. ' Mrs (Rev.) Fair.is on
a visit to her friends in Wingham; it is
to be hoped her health will greatly
improve. Farmers are now through
their haying and are busy at their
harvest; the fall wheat is grand, other
crops are middling, the potato crop
wants rain • or our murphies will be
scarce. We trust that Mrs John Bruns -
don, who continuestinues poorly, will soon
be restored to her health, for we miss
her very much in our church services.
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Auburn.
THIEVING.—At W. D Wilson's last
Friday evening thieves were endeavor-
ing to help themselves to some cheese.
But being caught in the act they made
themselves scarce in the darkness,leav-
ing what did not belong to them be-
hind. This is the second time during
two weeks persons have been caught
trying to break into the cheese factory
and in case the like occurs again the
persons run their own risk as to what
the consequences will be.
DEATH.—We are sorry to relate the
death of Herbert, (eldest child of Mr C.
Howe on. °He had been suffering for
the past three weeks with spinal
disease. All that was possible to have
been done was done to save his life but
notwithstanding he passed to that
happier home, Friday. The remains
were interredinBall's cemeterySunday,
followed by a great number of relatives
and friends. Deep sympathy is ex-
pressed for Mr and Mrs Howson in
their bereavement.
NOTES.—Misses Sharman, of Gode-
rich, are at present the guests of Mrs
Blair. MrHunkin s was presented with
a bouncing boy last week. Mrs and
Miss Hattie Bilby, of Belgrave, are at
present the guests of Mrs W. D. Wil.
son. Mr F. Clark, "Our tailor" is at
present visiting in Zurich; who is the
Magnet?. • Miss Yates, of Goderich, is
at present the guest of Miss F. Scott.
Quite a number of the Auburn people
intend going to Sarnia Thursday.
Miss C. Bell, of Blyth, has returned to
her home after spending a week with
her sister. here, Mrs Felker. Mr and
Mrs C. Hoare, of Clinton, and Miss L.
Hoare, of Brussels, were the guests of
J. Hoare last week. Why it it Mr
m. Sturdy looks o'er delighted?
his wife presented him wtih a farmer
on the llth. Mr W. Youngblutt, of
Goderich, spent Sunday at home.
(Intended for last week)
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs McMurchie left
for their home in Dakota on Monday;',
they go by boat from Goderich to Du-
luth,
uluth, then by rail to St. Thomas in the
northern part of the state. Mrs Gracey
has gone on a visit to her brother,
Alfred Lawrence, at Welland. Miss
Mabel Bell has gone to Goderich to
visit. Business is very quiet, but as
the farmers are busy at home the vi1-
:lageecan,.live,in..ho eof.a. bettertime
in the future. Labor unionists here
have no thought of striking in sym-
pathy with Debs and his followers.
BLYTH
"THRotton THE TWILIGHT."—This is
the title of a neat little volume of
poems and essays, with which the
NEw ERA has been favored with from
the pen . of Mr Jas. A. McGowan,, of
Blyth. 'Unlike many similar volumes,,
this one is, not weighed with "love-sick
muses” which give "that tired feeling';
we read, about, but contains many
pretty poems of sentimental ,worth
NOTES. ---Mrs Dallas, Wingham, is
the guest of Mrs'' Emigh at present.
. very successful lawn social, under
the auspices of Ithe Ladies Aid of the,
Methodist church, was held on Wed-
nesday at the parsonage. Citizens are
deriving wonderful benefit from the
money expended in the watering car
t
this dry, hot weather. Mr T.W. Scott
purchased the residence on Westmor-
land St.,part of the ,Brownlee estate,
on Monay afternoon, paying there
'for:'$435: `Mrs-'Wui._'Campbell and
Miss Beady spent a day or two at
breezy Bayfield this week. Dr. and
Mrs Kencktel, Ripley, called here on
their way home from New York on
Tuesday evening, Mr Wm. Taylor, of
Clinton, was in town on Wednesday.
Mr Boyd, General Agent, Confedera-
tion Life, was intown on Wednesday.
Miss Annie Hamilton returned from
St. Joseph's Academy, Toronto, last
week; she was accompanied by her
cousin, Miss K. Foy, who is also apu-
pil in the same institution.' Editor
Irwin and wife are taking a holiday;
no Standard this week. Mr Gray, of
Seaforth, was in town on Saturday.
C. E. Tanner was in Goderich on
Thursday last. Mrs - M. Young and
Mrs. N. H. Young were visitors in
Wingham last week. Mrs D. Buie
and children, of Chicago, are the
guests of Mr J. Buie for a few weeks.
Miss Annie Drummond returned from
Buffalo last week, where she has been
visiting. Flax pulling began on Mon-
day in this section, consequently boys
are scarce in town. Mr Robt. Nesbitt's
residence is fast nearing completion, as
is also Mr McMally's and Mr Powell's.
Rev. Mr McClark, of Wingham, con-
ducted service in Trinity church on
Sunday morning in the absence of the
pastor, Rev. Mr Higley, who was
summoned to the death bed of his
father in Eagle, on Thursday last. Mr
and Mrs Jacob Taylor, Clinton, former
residents of Blyth, visited old friends
in town this week. Miss McLean re-
turned from London this week, where
she has been attending the Collegiate.
Dr. Milne and bride returned from
their honeymoon trip to New York
and other eastern cities, on Tuesday
evening. Mrs Shane and children are
visiting friends in Brecon at present.
Cherries are being shipped in immense
quantities from here just now. While
working with a hay fork last week Mr
R. Taylor met with a painful accident;
to prevent his falling from the mow,
he -caught •the rope on which the pully
works, lacerating the flesh between
the thumb and fore -finger, making an
ugly wound, the result of which he
carries his hand in a sling. On Friday
evening about half past eight o'clock
the band in full force proceeded to the
residence of Mr A. Tierney and dis-
pensed sweet strains, as that band can,
for a few minutes, after which they
were invited in and handsomely re-
ceived by Mr Tierney and bride. Mr
A.M. Babb is off on a holiday jaunt;
he left onlMondaymorning to rusticate
in Muskoka for a week. Mr Wm. Ta-
man sniffed the breezes of Huron in
Kincardine over Sunday. Miss Egan,
of St. Mary's, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs F. J. McCaughey, this week.
Seaforth.
SOCIAL.—Those who attended the
Ladies Aid at Home in the Method-
ist church, on Friday eveninglast, spent
a very pleasant time. During the even-
ing a lrteraryand musicalprogram was
given and refreshments were served.
The basement was decorated with red,
white and blue bunting, flags and flow-
ers, which gave the place. a very pretty
appearance.
DEATH.—James Grey, well known
in Huron County and who usually made
.Seaforth his head-quarders, died a few
daysago at the House of Refuge in
Strathroy. Mr Grey was well .edu-
ucated and of a quiet and gentlemanly
disposition, and was a competent ac-
countant. But for his unsteady habits
he might have occupied a high position
in both business and social circles.
CRICKET.-7he Seaforth and Strat-
ford teams met in their return match
at Seaforth Saturday, the home team
winning by 35 runs. Stratford made
66 in their first venture, while Seaforth
netted 103. Eight of Seaforth's best
wickets were down for only 41, but the
uncertainty of cricket was demonstrat-
ed as the last two batters put on 62
runs before being separated. Stratford
went in again and made 107, leaving
Seaforth to make 70 to win, which they
did.
Leeburn
NOTES.—Miss Julia Card, of Gode-
rich, is spending her holidays here and
is the guest of her friend Ellen Horton.
Our pastor Rev. M. McKay and John
Horton•attended the Presbytery meet-
ing
eeting last Tuesday. Miss McQuarrie, of
Bay City, is visiting her sister, Mrs D.
Lawson at present. Jack Andrews
has been trying the haying for a few
days, for a change; he is working for
Mr Jas Linklater. Mr N. Cox is at
present working for Mr Jas. Chisholm,
Master David Horton is spending his
holidays with his auntie, Mrs Glen,
near Carlow. Already quite a large
number of summer boarders have ar-
rived at Point Farm, besides many day
visitors; there are few places so popul-
ar for a day's outing as "Point farm."
Rigs of all kinds and sizes filled with
people young and old, rich and poor,
passed here on Thursday to take in the
circus in Goderich; it iii rather surpris-
ing how many people can find a dollar
to attend a circus, but if asked frit a
little for church purposes, complain of
very herd times.
gullett
NOTES.—We are sorry
death of Daisy Sundercock, second
daughter of Mr John Sundercock,
which occurred last week; she wee a
bright, promising little girl. Mt` John
Cuming, who has been seriously ill,
we are glad to hear is somewhat bat-
ter, though not yet out of danger.
MAKING MoNEv.—The Chicago Can-
adian -American says:—Fred Foster,
the noted turfman, formerly of Sea -
forth, Ont., has this season won nearly
a quarter of a million dollars with his
famous Doctor Rice. On Thursday he
made the betting ring et Washington
Park scream, both Doctor Rice and
Eloroy taking his colors to the front.
He backed them heavily and won near-
ly $75,000 during the afternoon. The
$15,000 Columbus Handicap, to be run
on Saturday, is almost certain to go to
Doctor Rice.
NOTES.—The 33rd Batt. band furnish-
ed the music at a lawn social at Walton
on Tuesday last. Friday,• Aug. 10th, is
spoken of as our civic holiday. Mrs S.
Deem and daughters, of Toronto,
formerly of this place,are her eon a visit
to friends. Miss -Ella Smith left this
week for Horton, Kansas, on a visit to
her brother. Miss S. Hargan has gone
to Sault Ste. Marie, on a emitto fr lends,
Mrs M. A. Coulter, of the public school
teaching staff, left on Tuesday to spend
part of her vacation at Ingersoll with
her son, Mr Anderson Coulter. Mr
Arch. Hamilton, of Woodstock, was in
town on Friday last, be rode up on his
bicycle. We understand that Mr F. G.
Neelin has been, appointed Custom's
Collector here. The oat meal .mill has
been purchased by Mr Walter Thom-
son, of Mitchell, Mr S. Bennett left on
Tuesday for Virden, Man., where he
will spend a few weeks visiting friends.
The choir of the Presbyteriannnhurch
held
their annual picnic. at Ba eld on
to bear of the 1 Friday last.•. MrreDr. McNaughton, of
Brussels, paid a visit to her old home
here hist week. Rev. Mr Irwin, form-
erlyeif the Fullerton circuit, Mr and
Mrs Jacques and Miss Richardson, of
Calcar , have been guests at the Meth-
odist parsonage derma the past week.
The Athletic Lacrossetea
of St.
m,
Catherines, Sud Beavers of this place,
will cross sticks on the Recreation
p wilt . he grounds here on Friday this week, an
exciting game is expected.
Repotts from Western' ntario in,
dicate that the peach c�
Sinai', •
balmy village of
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7 � d One of the prettiest lake.
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'B(Ararv) B(RnI z3r) B(Ax'IRz.n),-- and 3. Tillman, of London, epent. Sun.
Four veeeksitreatment wi l rejuvenate
the most enfeebled frame andput the
flush of health and beauty intoithe most
pallid cheek,
COUNCIL,—The council met on the
llth inst., members a ll _'resent. It
was decided • that the council was in
day among. `their friends here; they
stopped at the • Queen's hotel. Mies
Campbell, of Toronto, and Miss Ilun-
can, of Blyth, were visitin their friends
in this neighborhood on Sunday. Me
J. C. Gilroy, wife and family, of Clin-
ton,- were—amongg the guests at the
River hotel on July lith. ` Messrs Jas.
favor of getting me .) n from the and Will. Eagleson;spent
Government, also to pay ball of the Sunda in town. Mrs 11.. sun , .son
freight and expenses, and•the clerk and' daughter, of Clinton,a e' spending
was instructed to make application g p g
a few weeks with friends here. Rey.for same. Council adjourned to meet
again at the call of the Reeve. J. DAY, F. G. Newton, wife and family; of
Clerk. Strathroy, arrived here • on Monday
evening and are visiting their roan
Orin GVESTS.— friends in this neighborhood. 'Mr J.
W. Westervelt,g t e 'Forest .
o theblazing
of lr
"Refreshing than w n tt
change! hB
8 QreCity
sung Business College, accompanied- by Ilia
By short transition we have lost his glare son, wheeled it up from London: on,
And stepped at once into a cooler clime.' Tuesday; they were on a, prospecting
The extreme heat inland and the i tour, and have decided to come. LQ Bay-,
field next week with . a - number of
others. Miss Hilda Moozehgnse has
returned from a visit to friends in Lon-
don. 'Miss Grace Torrance is visiting•
her grandparents, Mr and Mrs "James
McDonald. Mies Maggie Vanstone,
Thamesville, is visiting her•sister, Mrs
Thos. King. Miss Mable Whiddon is
visiting at Rev. A. Thibadeau's, Ben.
miller, this week. Mrs Brierly, of St.
Thomas, and Mrs Smith, of Bothwell,
,mother and sister of Mr J. S. Brierly,
editor of St. Thomas Journal, left last
week after having spent, an enjoyable
time at.the Saratoga of Ontario, as
guests at the Commercial hotel. Mrs
Phoenix and Miss Lizzie Ebenbardt, of
Saginaw, ,are visiting the former's
mother, Mrs Miller.
never failing breeze on our banks dur-
ing the past week, no doubt made
many of the summer visitors think, of
the above lines imam Cowper. It is a
divine regulation to have some place
blessed with exemption from all the
bad effects of extreme heat, and Bay-
field seems to be coming more and
more before the public as a spot pre-
eminently blessed in this respect. On
the sultriest day in summer one may
enjoy a cool breeze from the lake.
During the past week the guests have
been pouring in, notwithstanding the
large number we have already report
ed. The following registered during
the past week:—
Bevan
eek:RIVER HOTEL—C. Smith and wife,
Merchants Bank, Stratford; J. W.
Snow and wife, Ted Snow, Nanny
Snow, Mr Lowery, wife and child and
J. Butler, of London; Mrs McCorvie,
Miss Annie McCorvie, Miss Maggie
McMurray, of Clinton; Mies Harland,
Detroit.
QUEEN'S HOTEL—Misses Helene and
Mary Austin, Mrs Lovering and Miss
Lovering, Detroit; Mr Clarence Mit-
chell, Toronto; Mrs D.D. Smith and
Miss Ruby Smith, London.
Col,IaIERCIAL HOTEL—Mrs Black-
burn, Irene and Ina Blackburn and
Miss Von Staden, London.
Summerhill
NOTES.—Our Orangemen celebrated
the 12th at Wingham; the band drewa
good deal of attention as usual. Do
not forget the open lodge of Templars
this (Friday) evening. We are enter-
ing upon the harvest, which promises
to be bountiful.
CAMPERS.—In and about Bayfield is
an admirable place for camping, and
the visitors who are spending a few
weeks under canvas here will have no
hesitation in saying the same. ' To get
away from feast and fashion and live
just as you please, with a few fish and
some fragments washed down with
the pure water of a sparkling springis
ideal holidaying for the city visitor.
No trouble, no care, no noise or bustle,
but one live long day of quiet enjoy-
ment. Fishing, rowing, reading and
bathing constitute the program. One
party from Stratford, including
amongst their number Messrs H. and
A. Smith, Struthers and Fisher, oc-
cupy a good location in Jowett'sgrove,
and seem to be putting in an excellent
time. Another camp is pitched to the
north of the grove, and includes. Mrs
Leopold VanEgmond, Mr Henry Jack-
son and wife, Misses Belle and Annie
Jackson, Messrs Will, Tom, Sam, Ed-
ward, Frank and Tudor Jackscn, of
Seaforth.
INQUEST.—On Thursday morning,
the 12th inst., Coroner Dr. Stanbury
was summoned to Blake, to hold an in-
quest on the body of one James Dun-
bar, who had lived alonen a little
house for a number of year', and was
found dead in his bed. Decbased was
about 62 years old and had been in
failing health tor some time, though
it does not appear he had received any
attention or medical treatment. A
thorough examination was made of
the house and contents , as well as of
the body, but no startling facts were
revealed. ° A few papers and letters
from the island of Malta, in the Medi-
terranean sea, pointed to the only
relatives which deceased appeared to
have, and even these documents date
back some eight or ten years. It also
appears he had lived at one time in or
about St. Marys. Parties who know
anything about the deceased or his
affairs are requested to communicate
with the Coronor. The verdict of the
jury was "death from natural causes."
Holmesville.
WILD BEAST SHOW (?)—A few of our
citizens attended the circus in Gode-
rich on the 12th. They say they only
went to see the wild beasts, which one
says was very good while another
maintains was not worth seeing.
SICK.—Mrs W. Lobb, sr., has been
confined to her room at her son-in-
law's, Mr Geo. Holland's, with infiam-
mation, but we hope soon to see her
around again.' Mrs H. B. Evans has
also been on the sick list this week.
NOTES. — Ed. McRoberts wheeled
home to Granton on Saturday and re-
turned Monday morning. Miss Knott,
of Algoma, is visiting her aunt, Mrs
G. Mair. Mr Fear will preach on
"Sabbath observance" next Sunday
evening. Royal Templars will meet
Monday evening.
ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday as M r Fred
Tebbutt was working in the stable, a
horse kicked him on the head, render-
ing him unconscious. Medical aid was
soon called, and three hours had pass-
ed before he regained consciousness.
It was a rather close call, but we are
glad it was no worse.
SEAL HUNTING}.—Word has been re-
ceived from Mr Will Grigg, which
states he is in a seal hunting expedi-
tion oft the coast ofJapan. He expects
to be home to Ontario this fall or win-
ter. If a good marksman is a sign of
success, we are sure Will will be able
to capture a good many seals.
CORRECTION,—Last week in men-
tioning about Mr Geo. Youngblutt
losing a horse, we stated that it fell in
turning around. We are informed that
it fell on the level road, seemingly
without any cause whatever, and on
examination the leg was found broken.
We didn't think George wits careless
enough to let a horse stumble in that
shape, but we believe it fell without
his permission,
Ashfield.
FIRE. - Wednesday afternoon about
8 o'clock the barns and out -buildings
belongingbelongingroad,
were destroyed by fire,
togeher with his binderand about
15 toile of pressed hay, The loss. will
6The fire
be between ffi1000, an $100, T •, With was caused by children pia ng with
Latches, No lnpuranter
PERSONALS.—Rev. Jos. Elliott, B.A.,
wife and son, of Nairn, arrived last
Thursday to spend some weeks by the
refreshing waters of Huron; they
brought their carriage and span. The
Misses McPherson, Fisher and Hogg,
of Stratford, have returned after a
pleasant sojourn as guests at the River
hotel. Mrs T. C. Bruce and family, of
Clinton, returned home on Thursday
last, having spent a month amid the
picturesful scenery of our charming
watering place. Mr Doane, the Misses
Doane, Mr D. B. Kennedy and party,
Messrs Emerton and A. Holloway and
wife, of Clinton, Messrs Hugh Grieves
and Geo. Jackson, of Seaforth, were
among the visitors to the breezy vil-
lage on Sunday. Messrs ArthurBrown
PEBBLES I3SOM HURON.=Rev. Mr
Hodgins, of Seaforth, was in town o'n
Friday and has taken a cottage on
Louisa street for the summer months.
The steam yacht is now under the
guiding hand of Capt. Alex. Ferguson.
TheQueen's hotel has pitched a tens on
the beech, beldw Mr Esson's property,
for the convenience of guests; this is
one of the most delightful spots along
the whole shore for bathing, and is a
favorite resort for both villagers and
visitors. A number of bicyclists,
principally from Seaforth, s ent.Sun-
day at the lake. .A. party from ‘Sea -
forth, picniced at the park on/Monday.
I give up" exclaimed a picnicer on one
of the sail boats, recently after having ee
tried for half an hour not ,to get sick, •
and immediately charity was dispensed
to the finny inhabitants of lake. The ,•
proprietor, of the Queen's hotel has
placed a fine -toned piano in the parlor,
for the use of guests. Donaldson's
mill :has been silent during the past
week. The sound of the hammer is
heard again in the new store of Mr R.
Rouatt, on Clan Gregor square, the
carpenters having renewed operations
on the interior. The "scales" of fish
may yet -some day>.,.w.eighythe-_.Sabbath._y:�
breaking angler in the balance and he.
•
will be found wanting. A large num-
ber of picnicers, from Seaforth, rambl-
ed through the grove or danced on the e
foam -fretted crest 'of the glistening
waves, on Friday last. A number of
the Clinton bicycle club, including one
or two ladies, rode over on Tuesday
evening; after partaking ofa fish,sup-
per, specially prepared for them, at the -
River hotel, they dispersed to enjoy
the beauties of a 'moon -light ride on
the lake; this is becoming quite a
popular run. Miss Anna Whiddon,
very acceptabl $ performed the duties
of organist at St. Andrew's church last
Sabbath evening There will be &
great musical jubilee at the Salva ion
Army barracks on Wednesday evening '.
next, Iieutanent Bryan, of Seaforth,
will hold forth. Weare told that some 4-
are staying away from Bayfleldbecause
they conclude from the big list of ar '
rivals, published in the ERA, that ,
all the accommodation is exhausted; we;
don't believe this, as intending guests
have only to apply to make sure • for
themselves; we can accommodate ;hun
dreds this year with our enlarged.
hotels. St. Andrew's chilrch was
crowded to the doors again oh Sabbath,
both morning and evening, to hear the'
admirable sermons delivered by MrW.
T. Hall. Thanks, Mr Record, for the
information about where to get a can-
non; now since you have shown yourself
competent, please tell us how much
the government present cost Wing -
ham? A jolly crowd from Zurich, pic-
niced on the grove on Tuesday. "Thou
shalt not fish on. the Sabbath' may not
be included among therohibitory.
commandments in the inland towns
and cities, but some of our visitors
seem to forget that they are now in•ae
least a nominally Christian commun-
ity. Mr W.Falconer,who has been slow-
ly dying of consumption in Goderich
for some time, passed away on Tease
day evening; the funeral, which was' ' ^ •., •
largely attended by friends and rela-
tives of deceased, passed through Bay-
field to the cemetery on Thursday
afternoon.
Tuckersm ith.
LAWN Somme—The lawn Social of
Tuesday evening proved successful, as
the weather was fine and everybody
appeared to have come with the inten
tion of spending an enjoyable time.
The music, by the Clinton band, was
listened to with much interest. The
net proceeds amounted to over $48.
PERSONALS.— Misses Anna Johns and
Hattie Dodd, of Clinton, spent Wed-
nesday with friends in Seaforth. Miss
Mitchel, of Meaford, is visiting at Mrs
F. Layton's. Miss May Townsend and
Mr R. Moore, of Clinton, spent Sun-
day here. Miss Routledge has return-
ed to her home. The infant daughter
of Mr Levi Wiitse has been seriously
ill, and died Thursday.
NoTEs.—A number of our young
people took in the excursion to Sarnia,
on Thursday. Mr J. E. Ball was un-
fortunate enough to have the eating
bar of his mower in for repairs and:
-was veiled by the 'lire. Nearly all the
fall' wheat Will be cut ,this
week. We e
are informed that a young farmer o
f
this sec1qn arranged with a young
lady of town to assist her to mow the
lawn at her residence,. but at the set
tiMalad' niteiOtir; Wed. XV0401c1 this
Wadi
young•lady is beginning to lose confi-
dence in
onfi-dencein him.
CoL'NCIL DOINGS. — A meeting of
council was held Monday. The chief
business was receiving offers for the
construction of Silver Creek bridge,
near Egmondville. The lowest tender
was that of L. Hardy, of Exeter, and
the contract was accordingly let to hiiii
at $180. They discussed the propriety
of opening the sideroad between Iotas
Sand 6, concessions 7 and 8. The re-
suit was a determination to ask con-
tractors to meet the members of the
council at the residence of Councillor
McUloy, on Monday, July 23rd, at 5
o'clock p.m., when the job of remove
ing the timber and digging it ditch, or
ditches, along the roadway, a distance
of about.100 rods, will be let by :tender
or to the lowest bidder. The council
adjourned to meet at Weber's hotel, on
September -1st, at 10 o'clock.
TirAv1ILLEIte-The followingperieons
Were booked for' the Manitoba Orate,
.
shell this titicketW, Jaka;
c this week bee -Cleo. Hull, for'Moon, Jtrs
aa� butosmiiforDelor•aine `Hender. ,
lard ,
and W.
non, f r Edmonton: