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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-08-24, Page 125c. FOR THE NEW ERA 2SC. CASH rays =°r a oapyy to aauary est, 1895. ROBKAT 11040 S, and Proprietor f I. u. • • Pelee CLINTON, ONT., 4U(UST 24, 1894. 4 81. year in advanbe, $1.50 when not so per14 AT S3. A line of Black and Colored • Worsted Trouserings that formerly sold at $5. We have but the makings of a few pairs left, and to clear out the line we of- fer them at '$3.50 the pair, made to lour order Cash and One Price Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of -the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents • BLYTH ( Morris DEATH.—Death was realized to be a particularlyy sad visitor on Wednesday morning last, *when Maggie, third daughter. of Mr H. McQuarrie, at he early age of 25 years, passedquietly away. Deceased had been a sufferer for two years but with all patient and cheerful. Since her birth a resident of Blyth, and of a kind' and generous dis- position, in consequence leaves many friends, and expressions of sympathy for the bereaved were general. The funeral, a large one, took place on Fri- day' afternoon to the Union cemetry. NOTES.—R. B. McGowan represented the Blyth Court of the I.O.F., at Peter- borough last week. Mrs L. A. Thomp- son and children, of Danville, I11.,'are visiting at the home uta her mother, Mrs Tanner, sr., atpresent•a Dr. Sloan, who has been in Blyth and vicinity, for the past few weeks, left for her home in Toronto on Saturday. Miss A. Moffatt, of Chatham Business College, who has been spending the holidays at her home. here, left on Saturday to visit friends in Kincardine and Wroxeter for a few days, before returning to her position in Chatham. School opens on Monday 27th, Miss Annie Ross has been engaged as teacher for the third rooux left vacant by Miss Duncan's departure for Toronto. Considerable excitement was caused in town on Saturday over a Tennis match between Wingham and Blyth, the home club, again victorious. Mr and Mrs G. M. Shit lock, who have been visiting in Blyth and other parts of Ontario, for the past few weeks return to their home in Winnipeg on Thursday. Division court will be held in Industry hall here on Aug. 27th, (Monday). Mrs Foy and her daughter, Katie, who have been spending the holidays with friends here, returned to Hamburg on Monday. Mr C. E. Tanner recently purchased the residence of Mr J. Stewart, on Dinsley street, the latter intends building on his farm and re- moving thereto. The brick work of Mr Wm. Bell's livery barn, an immense building, is completed and the carpen- ters are busily rushing forward d th e woodwork. Mr J. W. Bell has recently purchased the building which he has occupied for the Fitt year or two, from theP. KelIy estate. ` Rev:"M•r`PiiUUt of Brussels, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday, morning and evening. St. Andrew's pulpit on Sunday evening, was acceptably filled by Mr Biron, a French Canadian Stud- ent, of Montreal, who delivered an elo- quent missionary sermon and appeal on behalf of a college for the education of children in that city. Mrs R. Hays, Seaforth, visited a few days th week at the home of her father. Messrs Tierney and McKellar took possession, on Monday, of the Roller Mill, recently purchased from the P. Kelly estate. Mrs Knechlet, Ripley, attended the funeral of the late Maggie McQuarrie on Friday last. Mrs D. Buie and children spent a few days in Wingham last week. Miss Jones Leadbury spent Sunday in town. Tho Estate J;111 !Opt CLINTON Auburn. CHURCH.—The quarterly sacrament- al service of Auburn Methodist ch urch, on Aug. 5tb, at Doneybrook, was very largely attended, and was full of the deepest interest and spiritual power. On Monday following the quarterly business meeting was, perhaps, never so largely attended. The salary was placed at the same figure as last year. A larger•.amount of cash coming in than at the first meeting of last year. CONCERT.—A concert and lecture will be given in the Auburn Methodist church on Monday, the 27th inst. The Westfield choir, accompanied by Mr David McGill and Mrs Lautenslayer, of Auburn, v3i11 assist in the concert. Rev. Win. Baugh will deliver the lec- ture:—Was man a creation of the immediate action of God, or was he produced by slow development? If the 7former, was Adam the first man? If so, of whom was Cain afraid and whpm did Cain marry, and how could Cain build a city and why, etc. A biblicial and scientific study. NOTES.—Mrs A. McDonald is at present visiting friends in Bolton. The I.O.G.T. lodge of Auburn have re- ceived an invitation from Kinburn lodge to visit them on the 29th; some intend taking the advantage of it. We neglected to state the lawn social, under the auspices of the Good Temp- lars, will take place on Mrs J. Young's grove to -night (Friday.) A Floral ser- mon will be delivered by the Rev. W. Baugh next Sunday morning. (Another correspondent) NOTES.—Mr W. Downs, of Clinton, is here working for Mr Lawson. Mr Geo. F. Youngblut has returned from Peterboro, where he was a delegate to the I.O.F. convention. - The I.O.Fs. are making arrangements for a picnic on the fiats here on Labor day. FIRE.—Mr J. McMillan, of Blyth suffered a serious loss on Tuesday, at noon, in the burning of his saw mill in Morrie, together with a large quantity of valuable lumber ready for shipment. The cause of fire is not known. The men had been gone to dinner but a few minutes, when the building seemed to be enveloped it: flame. Insurance on the building $1,500, which will not nearly cover the loss. Wingham Fun.—Wm. Dores' carriage factory was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night. Stock insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $700; building insured in the Royal for $700. The fire is ,sup- posed to be the act of an incendiary. East Wawanosh. NOTES. -D. Scott, sr., returned from Halton onriday. Henry Wightman is seriouslYindisposed at present. W. Rath, sr., offers his fifty acre farm for sale; this is a good property, and any one wanting a farm of that size cannot find a better. Messrs Cook & Tuneey ave again got their engine in running Order; it was not smashed so badly as was at first supposed. Henry Edwards has erected a neat wire fence in front of his premises. Deputy Sheriff Gun- dry was arcund last week with sum- mons to jurors to attend the coming assizes in Goderich, D. Dunbar is get- ting up stone for his residence, which hd expects to build next summer. Lance F. Nethery will shortly build a house on his new farm. Grasshoppers are a great plague this year; some peo- ple are buying up turkeys and other fowl to feed on the pests; it is said that dry airtslacked lime sprinkled on tur- nips or other vegetables which they destroy, will effectually stop their •ravagea. Brussels. DEATH.—Last Sunday,evening H., 3. Strong's greyhound, Clip, lost her lige in a very unusual manner. She out on the roof of the photo gallery+ (where she had often been before) and was lying on the front edge ofthe building, apparently asleep, when it is supposed something startled her, and, losing her balance, she slipped off, and came down with great force on the sidewalk beneath. Not a bone was broken, and she did not appear to be hurt, but a veterinary was called, and upon examination discovered that she was hurt internally. She died in less than two hours after the fall. Hol inesville. OPEN MEETINo.—The Royal Temp- lars intend giving a free entertainment in the hall on Friday, Sept. 7th, when every body will be welcome, and itis hoped many will be present. ExcunsiornSTS.—There were only two tickets sold here for the excursion to Niagara on Saturday. Mrs George Tebbutt and Mr Geo. Phipps availed themselves of the cheap rate, and re- port having a very enjoyable time. BRIDGE.—A gang of bridge men is boarding at the Ramsey House repair- ing the railway bridges here. They think probably a new bridge will have to be put in on the side road at J. Trewartha's, and the cut line one if not replaced, will need considerable re- pairing. FATAL ACCIDENT. From the Fargo Forum, we notice the account, of a fatal accident on Aug. llth, when Clayton, the 14 year old son of the Hon. Leonard A. Rose. Fargo, acci- dentally shot himself while preparing his gun for a hunt. Mrs Rose is the sister of Mrs H. Elford, of this place. Londesboro. AWAY.—Mrs Wm. Longman and her children have gone on a visit to Manitoba, her former home. She will combine business with plepsure. SICK.—,There are bite a fefv sick at NOTES.—The Misses Brien, of Sea - forth were visiting their sister, Mrs P. Scott, last week. Mrs John Stewart Sundayed with friends in Paisley.— Rev aisley—Rev S. and Miss Elsie Jones are visiting friends at Clifford for a couple of weeks. Last Friday night ltev J. W. Bell, of Hamilton, gave a lecture, to aood- sized audience, on "The Gin Mill," in the Methodist church; the lecture was illustrated by lime -light views. H. W. Farrow, of Winnipeg, is bonne on a visit for a. couple of weeks. W. H. Kerr, of the Post, and wife, have gone on a holiday visit. to friends in Winni- peg; they went by way of Chicago and St.Paul. Rev Mr Hamilton, of Londes- boro, and Rev John Ross, of Melville church here, exchanged pulpits last Sunday. The Post is having its an- nual holiday, this week. Mise E. E. Kerr has gone on a visit to friends in Oakville. Miss Gerty Simpson, of Chatham spent a couple of weeks with friends inWm 1 town. Hembly and W. Lawrence, of Wingham, Sundayed n_town. Miss. a. C.--1.a.ylar, of Blyth — spent several days with friends in town this week. J. D. Ronald made a business trip to Tweed last week. Mrs Neil McLachlin and Miss Maggie are visiting at Chesley. Thos. and Lorne Maxwell have gone on avisitto friends in Bolton. Thos. A. McLaughlin re- turned to his school in Brucefield on Saturday. On Tuesday evening S. Y. ylor, of Paris, who is visiting here, gave a very interesting and profitable account of the international Christian Endeavor Convention, recently held in Cleveland, Ohio; Mr Taylor was a dele- gate to the convention. Miss May Clutf, of Seaforth, is visiting in town. Miss Minnie and Dannie Stewart are holidaying at Mount Forest. John Beattie and Alf Baeker enjoyed the lake breezes at Bayfield, on Sunday. There will be no service in Melville church next Sunday, as the pastor will be absent on a short vacation. D. M. Scott who has been in Hamilton for some time, returned last week, and has opened out a stock of teas and coffees in the Leckie Block. School re -opens here next Monday, with the same staff of teachers as last term. On Monday evening last Rev Mr Wilkie, a Presbyterian missionary, of Indot'e, India, gave a very interesting address on his work in that country; a collec- tion was taken up in aid of that mis- sion, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the reverend gen- tlemen for his excellent address. 13. J. Strong, R. McAlpine and Jack Smith wheeled to Mount Forest on Sunday, and returned the same night. Sim—We are sorry to leen that Mr Chae. Graven is unable to leave the house, owing to a severe attack of sciatica. His place on the section is filled for the present by a man from Hullett. We hope it will not be long before be will be able to take his place again. Mr Geo. Evans is still unable to use his sprained ankle, and, of course, will not leave for Galt as he intended on Friday• PicNlcs.—The 1emplars had a very pleasant day for their picnic to the P'dint Farm last Friday, when about thirty of them spent a most enjoyable. day. Every one was delighted with the grounds and attention shown, and all left with the hope that, though it was the first picnic there, it would not be the last. There was also another pinic on the Maitland flat, where a number enjbyed themselves the same afternoon. On Saturday afternoon a picnic party of the 16th con. and other friends had a pleasant time at the Woodlands. NOTES.—Mr Ed. McRoberts left for home, Granton, on Saturday, having quit the peddling rig for J.L,•Courtice. Rev. E.A. Fear and wife were in Brus- sels Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr H. Elford and wife, who have been visit- ing at Teeswater for a few days, re- turned on Wednesday. Misses'Young and Fothergill, of Aylmer, are visiting at Geo. Youngblutt sandother friends. W. McRoberts returned from his holi- days last Tlfursday, and started to work again Monday with a very good attendance. John T. Holdsworth left for Haysville Saturday where he - slimes his school duties Monday mor - in . A number of the Templets he 'e given g an open meeting attendedv y' the Varna circuit last Tuesday ev n- 25The N �\ will be sunt to new or the balance of Bay$eld. CHURCH.—The Salvation Army ex- pect to have a special time on Satur- day, Sunday and Monday, September let, 2nd and 3rd. Capt. Crook, who is holding meetings throughout the Pro- vince; will be Here for these evenings, the present time. James Woodman, and will take Charge. George Brogden, Mrs (Dr.) Young and As announced °last week, Rev. Robt. her daughter and Mrs A. I-Iaggitt. Henderson, of Manchester, occupied ACCIDENT.—On Saturday William the pulpit of St. Andrew's church, on Campbell, son of the clerk, was haul- Sabbath morning, and delivered a stir - Campbell, manure when part of the load ring address to big old congregation. slipped, and he fell to the ground, in- In the evening Rev J. G. Stuart, B.A., of St. Mark's church, Toronto, spoke to a large_ congregation, from the words, "Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters," etc. The same gentleman will preach both morning and evening, nextiSabbath. PIaN1cs.—The past week has beent. one of the ggrreatest picnic weeks of the Beason. Frpm early in the morning till late in the afternoon it has been one cloud of dyst,down Main street, which was renewed a little later on, and maintained till late at night by the enormous crowds' who were returning from the exhilirating banks of Bay- field, after a pleasant • day by the wa- ter. On Friday last one of the largest picipies of the season wds the harvest home picnic of the farmers of the Lon- don road and 2nd con, Stanley, and who deserves a big holiday of fun and recreation more than the farmer who has been faithful to his field till the last grain has been garnered, and the harvest is all home P Every day has had its own crowd of picnicers, Sun- day included. , Clinton, Hrucefleld, Seaforth and the surrounding country have all been well represented. Norms --The friends of Dr. O. Shep- parI will be sorry to learn that he has been confined to the house for several days, through illness brought on by overwork; Dr. Agnew is attending to bis practice during his illness. A. num- ber of bicyclists from London and else- where spent Sunday in town. Some of the London guests at the Queen's Hotel, who have been there since the latter parte of June, returned home on Monday, highly delighted with this another season spent in our pictur- epque watering place. A. Presbyterian ministerial picnic was held on Tuesday, on Bruce Crescent, the beautifully sit- uated property of Mr John Eason. A number from the London road spent Sunday in a quiet way, on the beach. Fifteen clergymen in Hayfield this summer, and yet the village seems i none the worse Port so far. The Re- cord ant ifthe Goer cord thinks that -hasi_given.HayBeld—harbor-a gx-aptt,w0 should have complained of the way it was squandering the public funds; yes, Mr Record, and if it was spent as the last grant was, we ehonldhave good reason to complain; the Record won't do any good by telling the fish- ermen of Hayfield that money voted to help them is simply squandered while they can read of Curran Bridge scandals and the like. The cider mill whistle resounded in the air this week tor the first time this season. A bush fire up the river a short distance is causing quite a bit of loss. Mr G. H, Hewson, who has been confined to bed for some weeks, is now able to attend to the drug store as usual. PERSONAL.—Rev Mr Shaw and wife, of Egmondville, are spending their holidays in the invigorating breezes of our beautiful resort; they are stopping at Mr Chas. Simone'. Mr W. Mitchell. of St. Marys, spent a few days last week amongst camping friends here. Miss Brierly, of St. Thomas, sister of the clever editor of the St. Thomas Journal, is spending a few days this week in the village. Mr N. Robson, of Clinton, spent Sunday on the breezy banks of balmy Bayfield. Miss Anna Whiddon spent a few days last week visiting friends in Seaforth. MiFees M. and H. Austin, of Detroit, who have been summering at Queen's Hotel, left on Tuesday to spend a week with Mrs James Hudi. Goderich township, be- fore returning home. Mr Ab. Nott, of the London road, spent a few days last week with his wife, at the Commercial Hotel. Mrs (Rev) Hodgens, of Sea - forth is the guest of Mrs Thos. Jowett, Miss Hunter, of Londesboro, is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr James Donaldson. Rev and Mrs Neilly, of Hornings Mills, and Mr and Mrs Stew- art and son, of Goderich, were guests one day last week at "Straggler's Rest." the summer cottage of Rev J. A. Turn- bull, of Toronto. Miss Lizzie Fergu- son, of Chatham, who has been the guest of Miss Mamie Campbell, return- ed home on Fridaylast. Mrs McAnley and Miss Grace ameron took in the excursion to Detroit last week,visiting friends in that city. Miss Mable Levan, of Clinton, has been the guest of Miss Susie Steep during the past week.— Mrs (Dr.)Elliott, of Lucknow, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs John Fraser, at present. Rev. J. A. Mc- Donald and grandchild, Varna, spent Tuesday last at the Iake, forming two of the party at the ministerial picnic. juring his shoulder so as to require the services of the doctor. It is ex- pected that he will soon be able to work again. WANT TO LAW.—On Monday after- noon a dispute, between S. Woodman and T. Cole w .settled before three of Blyth's J. Ps. About three weeks be- fore they had a dispute about, a meas- urement ot some logs ,tha Cole de- livered at the stale/Ili fo • Woodman. From words it came to Usingthe band, and Woodman pushed p sruck Cole, Cole said; then he would Make him pay for it, but as time passed oh the matter was almost forgotten. Wood- man was fined one doliar and costs, amounting tb ten dollars and seventy cents. He threatens a counter action. RACES.—The fall meeting of theBrus- sels Driving Park Association will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 3rd and 4th. The following is the pro- gram for the first day:—Half mile open run, $125; 2.45 trot or pace, $150; 2.28 trot or pace, $225. Second day -2.33 trot or pace, $200; free for all trot or pace, $250; 2 -yr -old colt, trot or pace, half mile, $50. An attempt was made to arrange a matched hose reel race between the Wingham and Kincardine fire companies, on the first day of the races, but tbs latter company wanted too much money, so the association let it drop. NOTES.—Lorne Ashbury, of Blyth, is a guest of Howard Adams this week. Miss Fanny Vanbridger, of London, spent a few days at W. L. Ouimette's, returning to London' op Monday. Messrs Will and Walter Coats, of Clinton, were trout fishing east of Londesboro, on Monday, and caught about fifty; some of opr citizens are copying from , the Clintonians in the matter of catching and eating frogs. Harvest. Home at Mr. Gavin Hamil- ton's this (Friday) evening, in behalf of F oreign Mission Work. Mrs Cart- er, of Toronto, has returned home- ward, but will stop at Mitchell a few days. Occasional Correspondent. NOTES.—Mrs J. L. Eidt is at present at Mount Clements, Mich., for the benefit of her health. Master Bert Gray left for Ludington, Mich., on Thursday morning, where he intends pursuing his studies for some time. Miss Emma Tr ling returned home to Detroit, on Wednesday, after a short visit to friends in Clinton and Londes- boro. Mr H. Radford and wife Sun- dayed in Wingham. The ladies of the Methodist church have undertaken to get up a harvest home some time early in September, and whatever =therttndErta a of course wiltbe a'sttc=- cess. Miss Hattie Barkwell returned to London, after a visit of seven or eight weeks among friends. Rev. Mr Fair has returned from his vacation. Rev. Mr Hamilton and wife were in Brussels over Sabbath, where he oc- cupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church; Rev. Mr Ross, of Brussels, taking his work here. Mrs Holt left for her home in Quebec last Saturday, from where she intends starting short- ly for New Zealand, a trip of seven or eight weeks duration. Stanley Visrr.—Mrs Thos. Butchart, of Chi- cago, who bas been, spending some time among relations and friends in Ontario previous to resuming her medical studies in Chicago, paid a short visit to her father-inlaw, Mr John Butchart, during the first part of the week. PICNIC —On Friday last the people of the second of Stanley held a harvest home picnic in balmy, breezy Bayfield. The day was exceptionally fine, and the lake smooth, which gave every fa- cility for boating and sailing. There was a large number took the opportu- nity to have a day's enjoyment, and none of the large party failed to se- cure it. West Wawanosir; FIRE.—A house in West Wawanosh, owned by Mr W. Alexander,was burn- ed with all its contents on Tuesday. Mr Alexander and his wife were away from home and the fire is supposed to have caught from a swamp, where a big fire was raging at the time. CELEIIRATION OF 75TH 13IRTfi11AY.— On Friday of list week a large number of relatives, friends and old time ac- quaintances assembled at the residence of Chas. Girvan, jr., to celehrate the birthday of Chas. Girvan, and a deing n and ces of P very pleasant time was spent in gentlem r the hone to h pioneer who has held Seeral off trust and prominence in townsh county; all present enjoyed the illi' .�:...e Hullett DREDGING.—The dredge started ti work on Saturday last, but a chain broke, and this delayed operations. This week a fresh start was made, and about fifty yards excavated, but the actual work is hardly yet fairly under way. It is expected that everything will be in full swing next week. FIRE.— Some time during Tuesday night the cook house at the rear of Mr W. Lawson's, 7th con., was discovered to be on fire; it was extinguished, but not before the cook house and part of the kitchen had been destroyede house is on the farm of Mr WW .t- cott, Clinton; loss is covered by insur- ance. How the fire originated is not known. GOOD CATTLE.—About ten.,days ago Messrs C. Dale, jr., and John F. Dale started for the old country with over one hundred fat steers fed by them- selves, but as they were wanted at home, they sold the cattle at Montreal at a reduced price. Wm. and George Dale have not sold yet; they have a fine lot of large fat steers. Chris.Dale, sr., has twenty good butcher's cattle and fifty lambs for sale. GRANGE HARVEST HOME PICNIC.— The members of Hullett Grange, Londesboro; Rising Sun, Stanley, and Farmers' Friend, Goderich township, are to hold a harvest home picnic on the grounds of Messrs Wagner and Lasham, gravel road near Londesboro, on Thursday, August 30th. A good program of music, speeches and games has been prepared, end a very pleasant time is expected. A brass band will also be in attendance. All are invited to come and have a day's enjoyment. Grounds open at 10 o'clock a.m. ' and elves Personals The New Era bntites alias readers to contribute to ibis cobweb, if you or your friends are go;ug away oa's bolt, day trip, ori;you here friends vatting you, let ne kaeW'It Mr. H. B. Combo was a visitor to Toronto t' L�e week. Mri Frank Hodgens spent Sunday last iA Toronto. Mr Malcolm McTaggart is away on a trip up the lake,. Mr W. Malloy, of London,is visiting his friends here. Mr H. Sheppard, of Shelbourne, is visiting his parents here. Miss Graham, of Lookport, is the street of; Miss Tena Coopp�., .Mrs John Crft!b of Chicago, ie tlhw guest ell Mrs James Fair, sr. Rey 4• MoMthan anti wife, of Mimteo, rub visiting friends in town. • Mrs Biddlecombe who has been away for some time, returned on Saturday.,, Mrs James Howe apd danghte' left, laet•Week eon a visit to friends at Dexter, Miob , Mr Milne. reeve of Grey, and a late eandidatb in the East Riding, was in town this week Mr Spencer, principal St. Mary's Model School, is visiting his aunt, Mrs Dowser.., Mr Geo. Emerson goes to Toronto te'day to arrange for the bicycle season of next' year. 'Mr D. W. Cantelon, of Mitchell, has • been, visiting friends here and in the surrounding country.. Messrs A. Blair and F. Skinner, of. London. were the guests of Miss Mary Twitchell over Sunday, Mr Gregor McGowan, of Blyth, used through Clinton, on Tuesday, en-rento foe Manitoba.,. Mr Israel Taylor, who has been eaioying & month's holiday in Manitoba, returns homo next week. Miss Lucy Stevens, daughter. Mr James Stevens. returned to her school at Grand Vale ley on Saturday. , Mrs' Hoover and children, who Have been visiting friends at Lucas for a couple of weeks. have returned homo." yarna. DIED IN ARIZONA'—We regret very much to have to record the death of another of the early residents of Stan- ley, George Anderson, son of Mr Geo. Anderson, of Stanley, at the age of 40 years, of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. NOTES.—Mrs Love, of Seaforth, is visiting friends and acquaints nces leer. On Tuesday evening last �a very suc- cessful temperance meeting' was held in the temperance hall; the lecture by Rev Mr Erwin was excellent, and the singing by the choir, the recitations, readings and solos, by the members, were highly appreciated by the large audience. WEDDING BELLS.—On Wednesday last Mr J. J. Keys of Nashville, Tenn., was married to Miss Mary Ann Logan, at the residence of her father, MrChas. Logan, by Rev J. W. Hodgins, of Sea - forth. The happy couple took the morning train for their future home. Mr Keys bolds a very lucrative position as teacher in a high sc ool of that city. We congratulate him on securing Ruch an estimable young lady for a partner in life, and we wish MAO -Many happy and prosperous days 5`" he NEW ERA wfll.be; *sib to new enibicriberi,toi'tb8i bslan* of leert,fier.441141: Mr Edward Turner has gone on a $felt: to his son in Manitoba, having purchased his• ticket from A. T. Cooter, the R. agent here.' Mr Ink Cantdlon is home for Ms holidays; he reports the carriage trade as slighty dull. and will not resume work until the Fair season 04)018. Mrs Sherlock, of Winnipeg, who has' been visitingfriends in this vicinity, returned home yesterday, down abbooutaweek ago husband. i nd, Who Miss Cook, daughter of Mrs Cook, Queen St, who is an evangelist of the Methodist church in Michigan, left en Wednesday to at- tend the annual conference ptiapac, oh. Misses A. and 11. Dufto Matheson, IC. Read and M. McDonald, of don, and Mrs R. J. McGill, of Chicago, are spending their hon. dye with Miss Hattie Read and Mrs Watts, of Lawn Bowling. The Mitchell Bowling Club played their retmen match here on Friday haat, and were victorious by three points. The following is the score :— Rink I Morning Rink 1 Clinton Mitchell W. Jaokseeen Coppin W. Brydone Kerr D. A. isdalltldr Sawyer J. P. Tiedall'sSkip, 6 •Ryan Bink 2 i4) 31 Rink W. W. Ferr2 an Maban J. Harland Anderson T. C. Bruce Davis D.L,MoPherson-Sk 24 Cull --Skip 18 Rink 1 Afternoon Rink 1 W. Jackson o W. K to W. Brydone Dr. Woods D. A. Forrester Dr. Burritt J. P. Tindall —Skip 111 W. Elliott --.kip 15 Rink 2 W. W. Ferran Mahan J. Harland Anderson'' T. C. Bruce Davie D.L.MOPhoreon=Sk 26 Cull—Skip11 ~Rinks No's 1 Club played and 2 of the (Ilia -- 72 nesdaygtvith the f 1 wing rh. Ri; Jnk 1 Waekpon • J� W B �do�wn er-e to D.A.�b t� e London CI Cl nton. Dr. McDonald, M. P.. and wife were in town on Wednesday. The latter was looking up a boarding house for her two daughters, who will attend the Model here as soon as tho term commences. w tor last the following o kaon ticketed W. Jaog — Jewett, of lou: W. e Manitoba excursion:—W. week's -iIP batty :.,''Ti�C- Ba 1d -C. •-and�John e yds , m�eo Tedford and Mrs. Mc' a180 ticketed Mrs. G� Kenzie, to Chicago. Mr Russel Manning, of Exeter., Who hoe been visiting his brother here, Mr 'Wilbur Manning, returned hone on Monday. They say he had so very pleasant and enjoyable a time hero that he was very loath toleave. • . Prot. Tyndall, brother of Masers A. and L. Tyndall,, Hullett, who had been' .pending his holidays here left for St. Thonias.on Saturday, and thence ,to.'.Philadelpphia where ho is en- gaged as (woo'Writers f the editorialton the owe.. MOD. Weismiller; ape/ heap. Co' servative candidate b, the late '6lection, was in togn on Tuesday. He is considering the •propriety of making his business a cash one ,and was•'inter- viewingbusiness m her pfiohave eucoess- fully adopted thatsystem, Mr Lud. Mirth (son of Mr Q A. Hartt) who for some time has heldxte tlie. recpoiaiblo position of r the Wabaeh Rarivate ilway at $t. Leniiss; •at h esallarryy of $125 a month. has •resigned'and brought his family to Toronto where he for{nerly resided. What he has in view 'tie have:Pot yet learned. Mr Jghn Ifunter add X1,15 Cwimore' who recently went to the:old, 1' b ^ W0 ber of cattle, taking also h l� re• turned last Thursday. Til , d S0 1101 e s i favorable a cattle msrke • ak o visit; a team of. taorse f ceembat • . Mo- Greggor, Bxn}ccefleld, thpy4'sold 1),:;, • • t'ih'ioc; Mr Olive! Jphnston;s t$sri We ' o: 0°17 0 several would -he purohaseru, 4 :. lett in the hand. of a gentleman who cbn• Clonally purchased them; lipsg idd 'bey wayCtu the beat matched, easiest.hendled gild inner carefully broken carriage teath.he arid conic h . , 884 BASE BALL.—Clinton and ,Goderich clubs have arranged home and home games, the first to h@played in Clinton on Tuesday, the 28th.: when the best game of the season is expected. As the boys have gone to a good deal of expense, this year, to present agood team in the field, buying' new suits and playing material, the people might en- courage them by spending 15c there. • COMMENCEMENT DAY.—Do not for- get the 14th of September, Commence- ment Day at the Collegiate Institute, when a regular field day of sports will be held, including a base ball match between pupils and ex -pupils, tug of war, steeple chase and athletic sports, and in the evening a grand At Home, in the Assembly Room, will be given. Patronize t college, as it is the best in the countt . Encourage the pupils by your presence. . DELIGHTED WITH IT.—Mrs George Moore and sister.in-law, of Chicago. was recently visiting at Goderich, the Newport of the unsalted inland seas, • visiting at Mr W. Whitely',, Pt•imess street, Ione day this week. Mrs Moore was highly delighted with Clinton and its surroundings. The church, town- hall,Collegiate and public school stru - tures, and the many neat and residences impressed the ladyy� witJter:: e conviction that aesthetic 011140 ✓ and conviction after the beautiful Public buildings and house eurrou nes, are not confined to our Amer' ` cousins. Then the. unheirs:n ,ldseape and lovelyers active o'Ilest and hill, P depressions of relievesby me I:e>�iviewed from the river and;treame�� combine to pro. suburbs Clan�leaeing and gratifyy- duce vieq11 of one accustomed to angtto thvjf brick and stone and in- rosaic rairie. It is sufficient to ermine en" of'Olinton with a con - elate amount of home pride, to sider�e surroundings of his own town haT so favorable an impression on c''••ho has travelled" On the Contin - and viewed the sights of. the Brit- h'Isle,s, as well as theceuder but more nmgniflcent randeurOf extensive por- tions of the United aStateaAnd Canada; and to cause Us to'rest and be thankful that however the, to many of tie, un- r'ealimable cliarnis' of reagnifideilt die• Lances may at times excite coretous` and unrestful f eel ioge, we yet tare,ght udrirese and lt+ibliitt aur h ;ey° '44 a cry deelga to t.... "-