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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-08-03, Page 1P. More Bome ,rs ','liven in the NEW ERA every week, than in any other pa - nor in Huron at the .same price. SOCi+A QLl pays fora copy to iuH4711 January let, 1895, ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., A UGUST 3, 1894. Summer . . Sale . Clearing Lines in Men's Furnishings Fast Black Cotton Socks, 25c. quality, 3 pairs for 50c 20c. quality, 2 pairs for 25c Colored Cambric Skirts Sizes 14', 15,15} only. $1 quality clearing at 50c. NaturalWoolUnd'rwear 90c quality for 65c. Balbriggan Underwear 70ct. quality for 50 cents. 00ot. quality for 35 cents MEN'S SUITS Just a few Suit Ends of Fine Tweeds which we were sellinglat $16 and $17, are being cleared out at $12.95 the Suit. They are what's left of our summer stock, and must go to make room for fall goods. There's not a bad pattern in the lot. Cash and One Brice Thi :state 14 op CLINTON THRESHING.—Messrs Wm. and Dan Rosslhave commenced threshing with their new separator and are doing good work. Fall wheat is turning out fairly well. NOTES.—Mrs Sullivan, of London, paid a visit to her father, Mr John McCowan, last week. Miss Jeanie Mustard has gone to visit friends in Bruce county tor a few weeks. Mrs Wm. Graham and daughter, of Eg- mondville, have been visiting acquain- tances in the vicinity of Brucefield. (Another correspondent) NOTES.—A musical jubilee was held in connection with the Salvation Army, in Bayfield, on Wednesday evening, July 25th; Lieut. Byran, of Seaforth, Was present assisting. We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Johnson, sister of Mrs Wm. Clark. The noise of the threshing machine is again heard in our vicinity. Rev Mr Kerrin, of Bayfield and Varna, preached his farewell sermon in Varna, on Sunday evening, in his usual impressive style; we are sorry to lose Mr Kerrin, who goes to Mitchell. •'""-.• Constance. Is IT HE.—A young man named Ben- hamin Snell, said to be from, Huron, is eld at Chatham, on a charge of hav- ing caused the death of an old man ' named Landry. They got into a scuf- fle, during which Landry gotjhurt, from the effects of which he died. but before he did he charged Snell with abusing him. Snell denies the charge but ad- mits the scuffle. A young man of this name formerly resided here, but whe- ther it is the same person or not, is un- known; if it is his friends are hopeful that he may be able to prove his inno- cence of the serious charge. Tuckersm ith. FATL ACCIDENT.—On Friday,while Mr Ch ries Murray was hitching up a colt, t e animal kicked him in the ab - dome . Two doctors attended him contin ally until Saturday morning, when a died from his injuries. De- ceased was a young man, well known and hi hly respected. He was buried on Mot ay. NOTE .—Messrs Strong Bros.areMak- ng thi gs lively among the farmers with t rr threshing outfit; they are ustler and are bound to do good ork. he average yield of fall wheat r: ••• • as been threshed is estimated bushels per acre. Owing to qurterly services beingheld at to next Sunday, no services will e hele at Turners church until even - g, w en the Epworth League meet - g wil be held at 8 o'clock. Mrs W. Qu n, of the London road just out - e of town, is seriously ill. Mr Peter Meg, of Citicago, is spending his h.' idays with his children here.. Miss M Carnochan, of Egmondville, is vis ting relatives here. Miss Mary Townsend is visiting relatives at London. liarloek. NoTEs.—Misses Mary and Ise Elliott are the guests of their aunt, Miss Reid. d. Mr W skins had a fine la b killed b�yy li t Tuesday* ve .l' all i rrlaele kharr'e' Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS ' From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Summerhill (Too late for last week.) • OPEN MEETING,—The Templars held an open meeting on Friday, July 20th, which was well attended. The pro- gram consisted of recitations and mu- sic, with addresses on temperance by Messrs Kilty, Kyle and Lowery. We hope that some who were present will be awakened to a knowledge of the fact that they should become members of a temperance organization. If they be not stirred up, it is not because the speakers failed to present the subject in its truest form. RE-ENGAGED.—Mr G. M. Kitty, our popular teacher, has been re-engaged for the year 1895. He has provedd him- self a thoroughly efficient teacher, and the people of the section are not slow to recognize the fact. OHUROH.--Rev Mr Diehl is absent on a holiday. _ The service on Sunday last wae conducted by Mr G M. Kitty, who preached very acceptably; he also took the services at Holmesville and Middle- ton. There will be no service next Sunday. PERSONAL.—Mr and Mrs I. Carter, of Stapleton, spent Sunday here,with the latter's parents. Mr Robert and Mise Lizzie Thompson spent Sunday in the vicinity of Goderich. Mr John Scarlett and wife, of Leadbury, were in this vicinity on Sunday. Mr W. Beacom and his sister Nettie, of Varna, spent Sunday with their uncle, Mr Robert Miller. We understand that Mr B. Grainger intends to leave the village and go to work tilling the soil; Ben will be greatly missed in the "smithy" and out of it. BLYTH NOTES.—Mrs Harris and children, of Detroit, are'visiting the former's a - rents, Mr and Mrs (xeo. King. Wed- nesday, Aug. 1st, was proclaimed civic holiday by the reeve, and was gener- ally observed, a number. taking in the Port Stanley trip. Mr P. Purvis ship- ped a large quantity of wool from this station, on Friday. The roller mill property, estate of P. Kelly & Son,was sold last week for the sum of $10,000, Messrs A. H. Tiernay and D. McKellar being the purchasers. Miss Ferguson, A venbaak, was the guest of her bro- thers; ,Dr Ferguson, last week. Miss Florence Clark is visiting in Wingham at present. Mrs R. D. Dunbar left on Wednesday` to visit friends in Bolton;;; she will returo'beefore i`eavit g'"for her home in Texas. A. A. Taylor, Hamil- ton, was in town 'F esday. A large picnic party drove to • Bayfield from here on Wednesday. Rev Mr and Mrs McLean visited their daughter, Mrs Macvicar, in Dromore. for a few days last week. Rev Mr Higley, who has not been in robust health for some time. has a month's leave of absence, and left on Wednesday for St. Thomas and vicinity; Mr McNamara will officio• ate in Trinity church, next Sunday. H. J. D. Cook, Alvinston, formerly of Blyth, was in town on Tuesday. Miss E. Young is a guest in Toronto at pre- sent. Misses M. Bell and E. Adams, Londesboro, visited friends in town last week. Miss B. Chamberlain, who has been attending Chatham Business College,�_returned home for the holidays on Wednesday last. . A tennismatch, between Goderich and Blyth, played on the former's court, on Wednesday of last week, which resulted in a draw. Miss Thompson was the guest of her sister, Mrs Tiernay, last week. Mr H. Ingram has purchased the residence of Mr James McGill, Dinsley street; the latter will remove to Clinton as soon as his residence there is completed. Mr A. S. Dickson spent Sunday at his home in Seaforth. Miss McRae, Brus- sels, is the guest of the Misses Watson. East Wawanosb. NOTES.—Mr John Boss, who has been teaching school in Manitoba, is holi- daying at home. Miss Annie Ross has returned home from Chautauqua where she was spending a few weeks in the reading circle. Misses McLean, of Ashfield, are the guests of Mrs R. C. McGowan this week. Messrs Gosman andjTaylor started their new threshing outfit last Saturday on the farm of R. G. McGowan, with satisfactory results, they have got a first class outfit, and Mr Gosman being a veteran thresher, satisfaction may be gauranteed. Mr and Mrs McLaughlin, of Summerhill, spent a couple of days with Edwin Wightman this week. Walter Scott is slightly indisposed at present. Sam Walsh is again on the rounds with his threshing machine, and does work equal to any. With respect to an item which appeared in one of our county papers, last week, reflecting on a citizen of our township,who happens to be a Conservative, we would say that ,life is too short, Robert, to take notice of these little slurs, which of late become you so well; a word to the wise is sufficient. Leeburn PERSONAL.—We understand Master Horace, from S. S. No. 9, passed his entrance examination successfully; we extend our congratulations, Mr and Mrs H. Cook, of Clinton; With ' their children were the guests of his brother, Joseph Cook last week. Miss Annie Walters, of Carlow, is spending her vacation here and is the guest of her grand parents. Mr T. C. Wright and wife, of Hamilton, arrived on Saturd» to spend a few weeks of fr:creation lth his father at "Point Fa : ;" r Nuekle, formerly of this p , t w of Detroit, spent part of 1 friends Vasa. Master Porter's Hill. NOTICE.—Mrs Betties, who has been sick tor over a year, is slowly imlieov- ing. Mr Hall Rutledge happened with an accident, which might have been a serious one, and will lay him up for a few days; the neighbors turned out and helped him with his harvest. F. H. Morgan, of Goderich, is spending his holidays at Thomas Betties. Holmesville. PASSED.—In the names of the suc- cessful condidates, who wrote for third class, in Clinton, in July, we notice the name of Thos.. Oourtice. Holmes- ville has sustained her usual good name in the exams this year also. QUARTERLY SERVICES.—The quar- terly services will be held next Sunday morning, in the Methodist church, when the sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be administered at the close of the preaching ser vice. Preparatoryservice will be held on Friday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, when Mr Irwin, student of Montreal Victoria College, will preach. BP To HIS BUSINESS.—Few men have done more thrashing for the past num- ber of years, and we think we are safe THE WHITE CITY.— in saying no one understands his busi- "Some mossy bank my couch will be, nese, and the working of a separator, Some rustling oak my canopy." as does Angus McLeod. The proprie- Nestled among the trees, to the north tors of the Clinton foundry seem to of Mr Jowett's grove, is one of the fin - know this, when they sent him to fix a est little cities that one could see any - separator that had beaten the machin- where -a suburb of which any place lets near Sarnia. When Angus arrived might well be proud. The white city there he was told the thing was useless, of tents is almost entirely hid from and could not be fixed; be examined it, view, so thick are the shady bowers in saw what was wrong, and fixed it. which it sprung up in a single night. Evergreen avenue is the principal thor- NoTEs.—The three cyclists areath- oughfare, with many little ivy-covered ering home one by one. Miss Annie nooks at either side. About a dozen Ross, of Blyth, has been spending a tents have been pitched along the ave - few days with her friend, Miss I. nue, and each is furnished in first class Murch. Mr C. Holland and wife, of camping style. Everything has a de - Springfield, are visiting their friends lightful negligie appearance, and the here. Mr George Evans, of Galt, is beaming countenances of the many spending a two weeks' holdiday at courteous campers, who welcome the home. Mrs Fear and children are visit- visitor to their summer er home, speaks ing old friends at Nile. The church is louder than wo. ds of way they are being painted; it took a considerable enjoying the beauties of their tempor- time for them to get started. Mrs ary paradise. Following, is a list of the Phipps took in the excursion Friday, and latest arrivals—Oscar Neild and wife, spent several days with friends near A. Bauslaugh and wife,+J. S. Jackson Whitby. Templars meet next Monday and wife, Mr McIntyre 'and wife, Mr night. Peter Bart, the man who died Geo. Henderson and falinily, Mrs Bu - in Stratforsi, from the effects of the fall chanan, MissWauggh,.Posv Mr Galloway sustained at Stapleton bridge, was a and family, Miss Stepjrens, Miss Rich- cousin of Mr Chas. Gravell. ards, Mr and Mrs Jacques and family, all of Seaforth. 81 year in advance, $1.00 when not so paid{ The charming anis R �T �-{'j p 1 One of theprettiest lake- Town and County Church balmy village of B J/ 11 ej aide resorts. ahi ee• LOSTd Windham Diet"rict River Hotel. Reward at hotel, —Oold Ring, on the beach, or about Campbell, who has been atten c'eeded in her examinations for 3rd certificate. The young men, Stratford, who have been camping for some weeks returned home Tuesday, sorry like every one el tear themselves away. A numb Queen's hotel visitors picniced in grove on Monday. The Dominion Petrel was in port on Wednesday, 1 ing after the fishing licenses; she h crew of eighteen men and is armed two cannon, 25 Winchester rifles, volvers and cutlasses. ding Methodist church Meetingof the suc- sele, August 8th. 'will be held a Bras. OUR GUESTS.— "Where UESTS.—Where smiling youth delights to dwell, And hearts with everyrapture swell," Ner before were tere so many sum- mer tourists in Bayfield. The corri- dors and piazzas of the hotels are crowded with guests, who come here seeking a cool retreat from the sultry atmosphere inland. The month of August is generally very warm, and on that account city folk generally flock to the water. Bayfield has estab- lished its reputation as the Saratoga of Ontario, and even the increased' ac- commodation does not seem to be amiss. The following have registered during the past week:— COMMERCIAL HOTEL.—Mr and Mrs James McMichael, Mrs and Mr George Ohensey and Mr Al. McLean, Seaforth. RIVER • HOTEL.—Mrs J. W. Dawson and four. children. Mrs P. Dee and child, Detroit; J. P. Doherty, Clinton; Miss Cudmore and Miss Whiteman, Kippen; Mr Fitzgerald, Seaforth; Dr Harry and W. Krugg, Tavistock; Mrs A. M. Wilson and the Misses Macklin, London. Davis and and child, HOTEL.—E. itchell; Davis, TVan- stone, H. Beaton, J. W. Westervelt and wife, James and Maud Westervelt, London; F. Z. Harrison and wife, Strathroy; the Misses Spalding, Galt; H. E. Cherry, Seaforth. HE CAN'T WORK.—There is a good looking young -Dann in: the neighbor.-- -hood; tlio ha's been unable to work the last few days. In consultation the physicians have decided that. he is either in love, or the 'dog days are troubling him, for, by close observa- tion he can be noticed straying away to the cool streets of Goderich, cr at other times wandering along the shady creek back in the pasture, and,stranger to say, he is never seen alone. He re- memhers two things, one that he reads in the'Bible "It is not good for man to live alone," and the other that he reads on a postal card, "0— wants you to write, and don't forget your servant at S--." When his mind is full of both thoughts, is it any wonder if both love and dog days cause him to forget work forthe time. Varna NOTES—Rev. T. L. Armstrong is expected to officiate here on Sunday next; we sincerely hope both pastor ,tnd congregation will get along well together.` Mr. Ed. Wanless returned last week from Zil Waukee, Mich.,where he has been engaged in the drug business. Rev. Mr. Leech returned from a short visit to Toronto, last Tuesday evening• FAREWELL—On Sunday eveninglastthe Roy. J. T. Kerrin, who for the past 16 months has been in cr.arge of the Bayfield Mission, preach- ed his farewell sermon in St. John's Church, to a congregation which numbered over 240 per- sons inside, many unable to obtain admission taking up positions by the open windows of the church The Rev, gentlemen took for his text, 2 Tim. 1-13, and preached one of those 'earnest. practical sermons which have done so much to attract people to the English church services.— All denominations were represented. From all around the district came numbers of people to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermon was divided simply into two divisions, 1st, What aro we to hold fast? 2nd, How we are to hold it fast. There is never any uncertain sound in Mr. Kerrin's sermons and there was certain- ly none on Sunday evening. He said we are to hold fast to the simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the doctrine of justification by faith only, to the all -sufficiency and supremacy of Holy Scripture, &c. After reviewing his minis- try, he closed with one of his characteristic and solemn appeals to the unsaved, to accept the salvation provided in the sacrifice of Christ.— Many stayed to participate in the celebration of the Holy Communion held at the close of the members Muchf English church hero but by all the close ties which have' at severance aof pastor and people together, and many prayers go up that God will abundantly, bless His ser- vants labors in the town of Mitchell, to which place Mr. Kerrin goes immediotely. On Monday evening quite a number of the young people of the Varna English Church sur- prised Mr Kerrin in the midst of his packing up at Bayfield. After an earnest address, full of rod wishes to Mr. Kerrin and wife, by Mr Jas. Armstrong, Miss Kate McNaughton, on behalf of the young people of the church, presentodMr Kerrin with a substantial token of their esteem in the shape of a well -lined purse, after which the young folks enjoyed themselves to the full •—but why didn't Kate make a speech for the ladies? About five p. m. fire broke out in A. Moyer's grain elevator, Listowel, which was totally destroyed, together with a large amount of wheat and oats. Building in- sured in Gore Mutual for $1,000, and the contents in the Alliance and some other companies, not known at present, for $9,- 000. Fire caused by boys with matches and cigars. Insuranoe will probably cover the loss. ^.ENTR-aaruE-Egstats - Tile `pupils w�io succeeded in passing the entrance ex- amination, from Bayfield school, have received their certificates. Out of ten who wrote seven passed, and even the three who failed took splendid marks in almost every subject. The papers were hard this year, and it speaks well for the application of the pupils and the faithfulness of the teacher, that so many succeeded. Mr McClusky de- serves special credit for the way in which he has brought his entrance class along, in the face of many disad- vantages, and to put through such a large per cent, some of whom are only eleven and twelve years of age, reflects a sunbeam of honor on his head. Those who passed are Lizzie and Maggie Oli- vant, Kate,Campbell, Anna,Whiddon, Teseie'Biggart, Flossie Stanbury and Willie Cameron, Otrusscia CHIMES.—Rep, J. G. Stuart B. A., of St. Mark's church, Toronto, is expected to preach in St. Andrew's church on the 19th and 26th inst. Rev. Mr Armstrong, the new incum- bent of Trinity church, formerly of Mooretown, near Sarnia, arrived this week and will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morning Re& J. T. Kerrin delivered his fare- well sermon last Sailbath morning in Trinity church, to a very large con- gregation. Taking for his text "Hold fast the form of sound words" he gave a most eloquent and impressive dis- course, which was listened to with rapt attention. So great is the crowd which has been attending St. Andrew's church the past few Sabbaths, that benches have to be put in the aisles; Mr Hall is an emin- ently popular preacher and draws large numbers from the country. BREEZY BIT&.—Friday was Clinton's civic holiday, and we do not remember having ever seen so many Olinonians here on one day before. The guests of the Queen's hotel gave an "at home" to those of the River hotel, on Friday evening. Bathing is all the rage now, both among visitors and citizens; from early morning until late at night, the broad beach is dotted with people en- joying what is one of the safest bath- ing places along the lake. Mr Dan Harrison received a very painful in- jury one day last week, while engaged ern Mr Robt. Rouatt's new store; he stepped on a rusty nail, which pierced the sole of hisJoot, inflicting a wound which lays him up for a few clays. No notice, warning the public against fast driving, has been put up on the new bridge yet, though it has been in use about nine months ; perhaps it is thought hardly worth while, for all the time it is expected to be there. Five cyclists from Goderich passed through here on Sunday morning, ifor Grand Bend, and returned in the evening. A number from Seaforth picniced in the grove on Monday. Bayfield people would like to cani(n)onize Hon. J. C. of Patterson, for the many 'great prn- May Sam, a Chinese tea merchant wises he has made, I,mt it would be Boston, married Sarah, Wilson, a y Meii 0 m the muzzie of .1JQ1 wn biggun and good-looking American girl, Mo !ORM '' a wool: 'o il,. i La yer Sales, whoisneually‘retaine flop re qct A large ?P v s'nd'f &o in the theCl - locality,•says sevspa pa sd, sno I .L rj V¢ _ ricult ,� el . : n madcap, io , r 'r1lrslS�'.1r1 .,." �e d)! t3tii pro= girl, who CIA Chat am Collegiate Institute, has clgss The members of St. Joseph's church ire a choir drove to Goderich on Sunday, and assisted in the service at St. Peters. se to Owing to indisposition Rev. Mr Mc.- The of Cosh, of Chatham, a former H.tiropian,• • the was compelled to dismiss his •congrega. S.S, tion on Sunday evening without a ook- set mon. as a Quarterly(meetin�',serviceswillbeheld with in both the Ontario and Rattenbury 25 re- Street Methodist churcheson Sunda GIVEN THE SLIP AGAI N.—The minion Government has been rogued, and no grant has been ma Bayfield harbor. Thousands of dol have been distributed throughout length- and breadth of the Domini but not one cent for Bayfield. Officers have been multiplied to stop the cry of hungry heelers, fat positions, carrying with them thousands of the people'S money, have been thrown to the sharks; to save .the ship which must ride a turbulent sea at the next elec- tions, but not a nickel has been voted to the Conservative village of Bayfield. However, we have not been taken in. The spoon -hook scheme of fishing for Bayfield votes does not work. We believe the Bayfield voter more loyal to his village than to stand the insult of allowing his town to be made a fool of, and his own intelligence the laugh- ing stock of political tricksters at Ot- tawa. Are the honest and hard-work- ing fishermen of this village goingto stand meekly by while Sir John Thompson's robber -gang grin behind their back, as they count over the blood -money they have wrung out in licenses, and allow themselves to be kicked aside, because they have al- ways, so far, been solid for the Govern- ment? And are the people of Bayfield not going to. help the fishermen, Who are the main -stay of our village ? Are they still willing to support a power which will not do a hand's turn for them? One Conservative said, not long ago, that if the harbor was not repaired this time, every man in Bay- field should refuse to vote at the next election. And who expected it would? What a wonderful farce 1 Now they talk of throwing us a sop, in the form of an old piece of useless artillery. Is this the fulfilment of the promises made time and again during the past year? ; Against the righteousness of our claim not a voice has been raised. During the past month alone over. thirty passengers have come from De- troit to Bayfield, and many more are expectesk._A-couple-of-week sagothere Were on board one of the steamers half - a -dozen for Bayfield, and not a soul for Goderich. We could keep a steamer busy between here and Detroit, during the summer months, if we only had the harbor in shape. But we can never hope for anything but wind and pro- mises, so long as we vote for party and not for ourselves and our village. PERSONAL.—Miss Belt, of Detroit, is visiting the Misses Brownett, front road. Miss Mary Osmand is home from London:at present, visiting her mother, Mrs Card. Mrs Burnett, of Breslau, is 'visiting friends in this neighborhood. Ex -mayor Harrison and wife, of Strathroy, came here from Gode- rich this week, and are greatly pleased with our slimmer resort. Mrs McCor- vie and Miss Annie, of Clinton, and Miss Ida Harland, of Detroit, who have been rusticating here, as guests at the River hotel, returnedlhome on Friday, highly delighted with their visit. ' Mr Mrs T. O. Kemp, of Seaforth,wer e in town on Friday, looking for a cot- tage. Mrs J. Townsend, of Tucker - smith, returned home on Thursday last, after spending a few weeks visit- ing relatives- here. Mr K. Montgom- ery, of Southampton, formerly tailor here, has been spending a few days with us—report has it he is after a wife. Misses Mary Nallman, Lizzie Biggart and Nellie Walmsley have re- turned to Detroit, after spending their holidays at home. Misses Sterling and Hastings, of Goderich township, spent Sunday with friends in town. Messrs W. McLean and H. G. McCosh, of Sea - forth, took in the refreshing breeze; at Bayfield, on Sunday. Miss Miller. 3fClinton, is a guest at the residence, of Mr Jas. Donaldson. Among the vi,st ors from Varna to the lake, on Sundsiiy, were Messrs Johns, Jacobs, Cook and wife; the latter stopped at the Queen's, the two former at the River hotel. Rev A. Thibadeau and daughters, of Benmiller, spent a day in Bayfield last week. Miss Mary Sheppard, of Gode- rich, was the guest of Mrs J. T. Mark's, last week; Misses Maud Sheppard and Maud Middleton are visiting there at present. Mr Harry Jacobs, of Strat- ford, is visiting his cousin, Miss Kate Harrison at present. Mr Ed. Elliott, who has been teaching near Windsor, was visiting at his uncle's, the pro, prietor of the Albion Hotel, this week. Miss Maggie Cash, of Seaforth, is a guest of the Misses Ferguson, and Miss Aggie is the guest of the Misses Whid- don at present. Mrs McBride, of Hamilton, is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs John ()wan. Mr and Mrs J. Clarke, of Detroit, were the guests of Mrs Clarke's brother, Mr J. Morgan last week. Miss Kennard, of Brucefleld, is visiting Miss Mary Simp- son. Miss Mable Whiddon has returned from a visit to the Misses Thibadeau, of Benmiller. Mrs Caldwell, (formerly Miss Mable Moorehouse) and two child- ren' of Bay City, are visiting the form- ers parents. next. The fellowship meeting will. Do- precede the morning ser vice. ro- The e to representatives at wePe Ontario elecdsSt Societreet lars church, on Wednesday evening:—A. the Armstrong, G, Shipley, I. Dodd, IC on, Pbimsteel, W..Downs,John Shobbrook. Te nancial Batten - bury Street Methodish church, churof ch, e a it n on, for the past year, shows the receipts of the Quarterly board to have been $1,077.97; of the Trustee Board, $902,- 59; Organ fund $1.500; contributions to the various connexional funds $1,849.97, making a total of $4,427.84 for the year. On Sunday last Rev. A. Stewart completed his 18th year as pastor of Willis church. He has been granted several weeks holiday, and will enter on them the latter part of this month. Rev. A. McMillan, of Mimico, will be his supply for two weeks, and Rev. Dr. James, of Walkerton, the balance of the time. The "at home" given in the Ontario street church, by the Epworth League, on Tuesdayvening last, was a grand success. The lecture room was elabor- ately decorated with flowers, and ar- ranged in a beautiful homelike style, which added greatly to the enjoyment of all present. The chair was taken by the Rev Mr Smyth, who filled the posi- tion with his usual ability. The sub- ject for the evening's discussion was %"Temperance," which was first dealt with by Mr Alex. Cooper, who showed, to the dismay of all present, that the church was not doing her part on the temperance question. The subject was then taken up by Mr C. Bezzo, who, in an exceedingly poetic style, soaring on the wings of"•eloquence to heights almost imperceptible, proved clearly to the audience that' cold water was, after all, the best and safest bev- erage that man could drink. Re sisals-, followed by Mr Stanley. who, with.the deliberate boldness of a John B. Gough, combined with the\fluencyof a John R. Clarke, brought forth many strong and common-sense. argunrents-irl favor of"the subject under discussion. At this period the ladies, with their never failing thoughtfulness, provided light refreshments, The musical part of the program consisted of the following well rendered selections :— Quartette by Misses Andrews and Miller and Messrs Holloway and Israel; solos by Misses McMurray, Andrews and Miller; duets by Misses C. and U. Walker, and • Messers Emmerton and Kerr. The• gathering was dismissed about ten o'clock and went home not only know- ing that they had enjoyedlthemselves, but feeling that they had been greatly profited by the evenings entertainment.. Rattenbury. Street Methodist Church. A correspondent writes as follows :— Your Be yi eld correspondent is doing a good work `by calling the attentie of the Minister -of tt 115 -Works for a - fleld to abolish a isanre that tay- in that tow • old go a lattl: fur - Cher, and, cutthe' wee the'b end tr.. ett INTERESTING AND IMPRESSIVE MUSICAL SERVICE, • A fine and appreciative congregation assembled at the Rattenbury St. Me- thodist church, on Sunday evening last. The ser vices were a departure from the regular form. Being just a year since the dedication of the new pipe organ, it was decided to have a service of sa- cred song. Special preparation was made by the, choir, and although the time for preparation was short, a pro- gram of rare excellence was rendered. The service was opened by singing the Doxology, and the announcement of the fine old hymn of Praise to the Trinity, by Bishop Heber, " Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," and numbering 24 in the church hymn book, it was sung throughout. 'The choir was evidently in excellent form, and the execution was perfect. The congregation joined heartily in this opening hymn, and the keynote was given to the devotional spirit of the whole service. Then followed the opening prayer by the pastor, after which the anthem "Seek ye the Lord" was rendered with fine effect. The lessons for the day were Psalms 1.00 and 148 in connection with`•thn read- ing of which short running comments were given, on the importance, charac- ter and spirit of praise in worship. During the offertory, a male quar- tette was given by Messrs Doherty, Sib-. ley, Jones and Foster; then followed a bass solo, "The Sacred Dwelling," by R. Foster, whose fine bass voice seemed' to be at its best. An organ solo, "Trau- meri," followed, which did great credit both to the organist and organ. A duet, "0 Father Mighty," was given by Mrs Chowen and Mr Sibley., and was a beautiful blending of two excel- lent voices. The duet, "Echoes from Judea," by Mrs Coultis and Miss Turn- er, followed by a quartette, "Come Thou Fount," by Messrs Doherty and Fostet and Misses Stevenson and H. Rumball, were both rendered :with characteristic ability. The announce- ment of Toplady's world-renowned atonement hymn, "Rock of Ages," in which the whole congregation enthusi- astically joined, followed by the bene- dictionn,, glosed a moat delightful and whic sed -Mr Dbhe ty* and his vertler vice„ te credit y excel lent choir, The Knights Pythias of Otsego,o Mie h I,hada party abo t three weeks, ago, andt folio in da • t •enty person. who atto k,illi • .. $lir i; 9s