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Clinton New Era, 1894-09-07, Page 1• FOR THg NEW ERA 2SC CASH ysuy a1Sctopy8o I • RO$ERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor 1 CL1NTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 7, 1894. A. FEW WORDS WITH YOU FOR THE Fall and Winter of 1894 So liberally have we prepared for the coming season that whatever your wants may be, we can readily supply them. Our constant endeavor is to leave just the goods you want, just when you want them The Suitings,Overcoatings and Trouseiings we show have been carefully selected, with a view of not only pleasing by their style, but of giving'satis- faction to the wearer. The finished garments are in every de- tail of manufacture, as near profection as constant care and skilled workman- ship can get them, while the fit and style are faultless The prices are convincingly Low. One Hundred Cents worth of Goods ,goes with every dollar of the price. Cash and One Price Tkt :tati Joie Blip: CLINTON BLYTH WEDDrNG,—A pleasant social event took place at "Rosehill" the residence of Mr James Dodds on Wednesday, at. noon. Rev. Mr McLean, in the presence of a large number of guests, united in marriage, Mary, third daughter of the household, to Mr Wm. Robinson, both popular young people of Blyth. They Left on the four train south, amid the good wishes (and rice) of many friends, for ,a;,,t)rip to Toronto and the Falls, after6whach they will take up their zeeidence here. The bride was the re- eigl�len of many tokens of esteem,among p.ot4re two' handsome chairs, the gift of St Andrews choir, of which organi- zation she and Mr Robinson were mem- ber's for years. • NOTES.—Rain at last, a welcome and much needed thunder shower took place on Tuesday night about 11 o'clock. Mr 8. Gracey and family were in town on Sunday. The firemen were called out on Tuesday, to fill up the tanks. A number of members of Blyth Temper- ance Lodge paid a social visit to Her - Hlock on Friday. evening. Mrs (Rev.) ighley left Blyth last week to visit friends in Eagle. Miss Moffatt return- ed to Chatham, on Monday, to resume duties at the business college there. Mrs Beattie, of Seaforth, is a guest at the Methodist par?ionage this week. Miss Young returned this week from a pleasant visit with friends in Toronto. Mr Powell took possession of his new residence last week. Mr W. W. Sloan, of Toronto, was in town over Sunday. Mr 0. Shobroke, of Clinton. was in town on Monday. Mise Eveline Taman spent a week in Bluevale, pleas- eatly, and returned home Monday. The Tannery here has changed hands, Mr.Wettlaufer having _disposed of it to a firm in Wingham. Mrs A. Elder and daughter left on Tuesday morning to visit friends in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Jas. McGill left this week to take up their residence in Clinton. Mrs H. B. Ingram is visiting friends in Lucknow • at present. Mr Bradwin has taken possession of the Editors chair in the "Standard" office, we hope he may fill it as well and successfully as his pre- y e eessor, Mr W. H Irwin. Fires in '4 `�i�:; the old swamp south of the town caused considerably anxiety and an- noyance for a time this week, citizens were called upon on Monday to lend their aid to prevent it spreading, which if it had crossed the road, owing to the very dry time, might have proven seri- ous to the town, and all this through the carelessness or wilfulness of some boys who set it. The Misses Miller, of Wroxeter, were the guests of Miss Moffat over Sunday. Mrs T. F. Quirk, of Stratford, paid a short visit to friends ere this week. The Foot Ball match etween a junior team from Wingham nd. Blyth, resulted in a draw on Mon- a3r. Labor Day was not observed as holiday here. Miss Johnston, of oderich, was a guest in town this reek. Dr. Shaw, of Clinton, was in awn on Sunday. Mrs (Rev.) McLean visiting friends in Toronto this week. the many friends of Mr H. Brine will e sorry to learn that he is still very W. and little hopes of his recovery. r A, Smith left on Tuesday for a trip Manitoba. Mrs Whitt, after a holl- y, resumed her class in music here Wednesday. Subnmerhill ows.—Mr H.B. McVittie, of North y, is visiting here. The correspond - of the News Record seems to be yelling in poetry, judging from the s this week. Mr and Mrs Josh. I are^visiting friends and relatives tern Ontario. Mr A. Cousins wife ppgnt Sunday here. 81 year in advance, $1.50 when not so paid Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township. ActIDENT. — Mr Whitmore, who works for Mr Edward Wise, on the Bayfield concession, met with an un- pleasant accident one day recently. While at work with a team, one of the traces got unhooked, and the horses became unmanageable. 'Before they were stopped, they had bruised Mr Whitmore pretty severely, and nearly smashed the waggon to pieces. NOTES.—It has been currently re- ported that Mr John Beacom has de- cided to rent his farms; is this an in- dication that he has hopes of getting the Post Office in Clinton. Mr Geo Wise and wife, of Cleveland, who have been spending a week with Mr Wm. Wise, his father, and relations, return- ed home last week; Mrs McCullough and family, who have been here the past month, returned with them. The amount of good that was done by Tuesday's ram is inestimable; the ground was so dry that it was useless to sow fall wheat. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report for S. S. No. 9, Goderich township for the month of August, based on general progress, deportment and attendance: -5th class—F. Jervis, 95; 0. Courtice, 78; J. Emmerson, 75; N. Jervis, 75; D. Hearn, 66. 4th class—H. Miller, 74; G. Emmerson, 72; A. Currie, 64; W. Courtice, 61; B. Switzer, 60; P. Jennings, 29. Sr. 3rd class—W. Cole, 88; E. Call, 66; F. Emmerson, 50. Jr. 3rd class—P. Gook, 99; M. Jervis, 94; B. Graham, 94; J. Cooper, 94; A. Stirling, 86; W. Miller, 72; W. Oantelon. 52. Sr. 2nd class—H. Steep, 70; A. Steep, 67; R. Stirling, 62; J. Perdue, 30. Jr. 2nd—, M. Alexander, 78. Sr. Part 2nd—D. Elliott, 77; A. Jennings, 71. Jr. Part 2nd—L. Jervis, 86; L. Cantelon, 74; Sr. Part lst—V. Miller, 89; M. Cooper, 77; H. Hallstead, 75; F. Cole, 75; T. Perdue, 54; S. Oantelon, 48. Jr, Part lst—M. Steepe, 96; H. Alexander, 78; A. Hol- land, 60; E. Cooper, 50. Number of pupils on Register 54. Average attend- ance for August, 35, M. ENGLER, Teacher. EXCEEDINGLY SAD AFFAIR. — On Saturday afternoon last, Wm. Thomas Izzard, eldest son of Mr Joseph Izzard, of the 14th concession, met his death by a eery cad,Awl, uof ortuliate Qcsiaa:-... rence. He was engaged in hauling wood on his father's place, and had just driven into the back yard. As he was about to stop the wheels of the waggon went into a slight hollow, and 'the horses stopped quick, throwing him forward on the double -tree. Before he could recover himself, or get possession of the lines, the horses took fright and ran away, he falling across the whiffle - trees and tongue in such a way that he could not release himself, although he made a desperate effort to raise up. The team ran around the yard and out through a gateway, striking a post and breaking the reach of the waggon, re- leasing the load and hind wheels; the horses then cleared a fence, still carry- ing young Izzard with them. They became entangled in afence and threw themselves in such a way that their heels were in the air; Izzard was picked up close behind the wheels, lying face downward on a couple of rails, ap- parently quite dead. The whole oc- currence only lasted a minute or two and happened in the presence of mem- bers of the family, who were powerless to render the slightest assistance.— There were several cuts in his head, one on the back, which may have been the direct cause of his death. He was aged 16 years and 7 months, a particu- larly bright and promising lad, and was known among his companions as un- usually manly and upright. A scholar of the Clinton Collegiate, members of which were his pall -bearers. Public sympathy for the bereaved family'was manifested by a large attendance at the funeral on Tuesday. The scholars of the Collegiate=male and female— together with the teachers, met the remains on the outskirts of the town, and marched in procesripn,for- some distance. They had purposed `talking, their places immediately behind the pall -bearers, but through an uninten- tional oversight, could not do so. The family of deceased feel very keenly in- deed their loss, and appreciate the kindness shown them in this trial, especially by the staff and scholars of the Collegiate, who sent out for him a handsome floral wreath. Harlock. NoTEe.—Mrs B. Rumball, of Clinton, and her daughter, Mrs Hagan, of Al- goma, are visiting at Mr Geo. Allen's. Mr John McGregor has erecCed a beau- tiful monument in Burns' cemetery; Quite a number from here at- tended the Grange picnic, and report having a good time. People are busy preparing the ground for fall wheat, but as the weather is so very dry, it will be some time before the seed will be sown. School re -opened with a good attendance, and the children have settled down to their studies again. East Wawanosh. NoTEe.--Mise Shortreed has return- ed to Mr W. Scott's for a prolonged visit. Theupils, ex -pupils and teach- er of S.S. No. 13 were last week photo- graphed by a travelling photographer. David Scott has disposed of his brick house and lot in Blyth to Win. Rob- ertson of that village; he has also dis- po_sed of his Kinburn property. Mr Wm. McGowan and wife attended the wedding of Miss Dodds, of Blyth, r, n Wednesday. Chas. Lawrence, of Mor- ris, was visiting at Mr Coultes, 6th con., on Wednesday. Wm. Fenwick is putting in a hydraulic ram to bring the water to his house from the foot of the hill about forty rods distance, Henry Edwards is' busily engaged at present building a kitchen to his resi- dence. Seaforth. LOSS BY DEATH. -On Sunday last Mr D. D. Wilson suffered the loss by death of a very tine heifer, from aurone his stock of imported cattle. This ani- mal, we understand, was a very valu- able one, and highly prized, in fact it was said there was not another like it in the country. Mr Wilson intended sending it, with others, to the Indus- trial exhibition this week. ASSISTANT NEEDED.—Owing to'the very large congregation, and the great amount of work devolving upon the pastor in connection with the Presby- terian church here, the pastor asked for a permanent assistant minister, but apparently the people of the church are not in favor of engaging an assist- ant, as was shown by a large inajority voting by ballot against it, a week ago last Sunday. DEATH.—Mr Wm. Anderson, an old man over 84 years of age, died at his residence on North Main street, on Monday night last. Mr Anderson, with his family, moved into town from McKillop a few years ago, and for some time past has been in very poor health. His remains were taken to Hamburg for interment, on Wednesday. Mr Anderson was a highly respected old gentleman, and the family have the sympathy of the community in this their time of bereavement. SEAFORTH FOOTBALLERS.—A very enthusiastic meeting of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute Eootball Club was held here Tuesday for the purpose of organizing for the fall season. The Seaforth team has held the Hough cup now for five successive seasons, and during that time defeated the best football teams in Western Ontario. A stronger team than ever will be ready to meet all clubs eligible to compete for the Hough cup. The following is the list of officers selected after some very close contests:—Hon. Pres., Mr Passmore; Pres., W. Pendergast,, Vice - Pres., Mr. Cheswright; Captain, W. -.J. Elliott; Sec.-Treas., S. A. Dickson; Councillors, T. Wilson, K. McLean and A. Bethune. LABOR DAY.—Labor Day was gener- ally observed as a holiday here; places of business were all closed. Bicycle races were held in the afternoon, on .Lapslie'.s.dapiving-.park,:-at which -there was a fair attendance. The result of the races was as follows :—Half mile county, 2 in 3, 1st, C. C. Chisholm, Goderich; 2nd, J. W. Livingstone, Sea - forth; time 1.21. Half mile open, 2 in 3, 1st, H. D. McKellar, Toronto; 2nd, T. B. McCarthy, Toronto; time 1.19 1/5. Three mile county, 1st, C. C. Chisholm; 2nd, J. W. Livingstone; time, 8.08 1/5. One mile open, 1st, H. D. McKellar; 2nd, T. B. Mc0arthey, 2.40 2/5. One mile, 2.50 class, lst U. C. Chisholm; 2nd, F. Dunbar; time, 2.44. Two mile han- dicap open, 1st, F. Dunbar; 2nd, J. W. Livingstone; time, 2.44. Five mile team; London was the only team en- tered, and in order to win a prize were required to run against time, and to make it in 14.20; it was made in 14.21, NOTES.—Mr A. Sharkey, of Gode- rich. is auest at the residence of Mr John McQuade. Miss Hartley, of Wi- arton, is here on a visit to her aunt, Mrs H. Geib. Miss Flo. Ball, of Gode- rich, was the guest of Miss Nellie Beat- tie, on Labor Day. Mr and Mrs James Beattie spent last Sunday with friends in Blyth. Mr Chas.Young, of Clinton, spent last Monday at the parental home here. We are glad that the G. T.R. has gone back to the old arrange- ment of running its trains on this line; our citizens who travel will appreciate the change very much. Mr Harry Beattie left last week for Toronto, to pursue his law studies. Scott Bros. new electric light plant is about ready for operation. Capt. Alex. Wilson has returned from the annual rifle matches at Toronto and Ottawa; we noticed that among the lists of prize winners, in connection with the several matches, his name frequently appeared, and won a place on the Bisley reserve list. We are very much pleased to learn that Mr James Collie, of Calumet, Mich., and whose parents reside here, 18 re- covering rapidlyfrom the effects of his recent very severe accident. Mrs Wm. M. Gray and her daughter, Miss Annie, have returned home from To- ronto, where they have been visiting friends. The Salvation Army held a harvest festival at the barracks, on Monday last; special meetings were held also on Saturday and Sunday. 1116Hillop COMING HOME TO CANADA.—John Carney, formerly of ,McKillop town- ship, wherethe was born and raised, went to Indiana about 29 years ago and has had that many years experi- ence of farming near the town of Ev- ansville. He has just spent a month visiting among old scenes in Huron county and as the result has concluded that Canada is the best place to live in and he will spend the remainder of his days here. He will accordingly re- move his family back to McKillop township this fall and will probably reside on part of the old howstead which he has luckily:p'ot hold of;again. AN ENIGMA.—Il,eeve John Benne- wies, of McKillop, has just returned from a month's holiday in the Lake Superior region, principally about Houghton on the south shore. Mr Bennewies is an ens ma. A Conserva- tive, he is Reeve of eKillop, a strong Liberal township, nd he besides lives in Logan, in' Per county. He is a handsome young man not quite 30 and unmarried. It must require a high order of merit and popularity to hold such a position under these circum- stances. Success always to Mr Ben- newies. The NEW ERA will be sent to new snbsoribers,for the balance of the year, for 25 cents, eeeh, .f.4 -SAW _sINIIPAILLI YY'imiseiSe1slaw — "at,rit 14F,,.,.14'_. `.-Ahs Mh Holmesville. W.M.S.—On Thursday last the sew- ing circle of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the church and prepar- ed a number of quilts for distribution in the different mission fields among the Indians. After the work was done all sat down to a rather sumptuous tea prepared for the occasion. OPEN CoUNOIL.—According to pre- vious announcement the Royal Temp- lars will hold their open council next Friday, Sept. 7th, when a program of speeches, reading, music, &c. will be given. Everybody welcome. Program to commence at 8 o'clock. Varna coun- cil is expected to be present also. ANNIVERSARY.—As stated a week ago there was to be no tea meeting, instead the anniversary will consist of services on Sunday, Oct. 7th, conduct- ed by Revs. Edge, of Goderich, and Smyth, of Clinton, and a public lecture on the following Monday evening by Rev. Henderson, of Hensall. Further particulars will be given later. IN IT AGAIN—It seems that the young man whose fur coat got so badly tang- led in the gate, when there were so many "broken threads, broken strings, broken gates and lots of things" last winter, does not take the warming then given him. Now that the old fence and gate have been replaced by wire, the probability is that at some not very small hours on Monday morn- ing we will hear of "broken shoes and broken wires, broken buggy and the admirers" will feel like separating If he has no more consideration for horse flesh, is it not a a(h)am(e) that be has no more consideration for human flesh? Visrrbns.—The many old friends of Jas. Lobb, of Galt, (formerly of this village) were glad to see him again on Sunday last; he is visiting his sister, Mrs Geo. Holland. Mr and Mrs Copp, of Seaforth, spent a. few days of last week visiting at H. Elford's. Mr and Mrs Davidson, of Stratford, were the guests of the former's sister, Mrs E.A. Fear, over Sunday. Messrs Hill and Ross, teachers near Brussels, came here to spend Labor day; they were visiting the former's sister, Mrs E Levis. Miss Elsie Pickard went last Saturday to spend a couple of weeks visiting her friend, Mrs C. A. Case, in London. Mr H. McRoberts, Granton, is spend- ing a few days visiting his brother. Miss Oephia Mulholland returned home from a short visit with relatives in Brussels. Miss Alice Stanley returned last Saturday from a two week's visit at her uncle's,. Jae. Snell, Ott. Mr Wm. Caswell, Montreal; ing a tour through western. On en his bicycle; he called at Mr Wm. 'tanle 's on his way through the village. Mrs Mulholland, Brussels, was visiting her son, William, last week. NOTES.—On Monday evening last Mrs S. Phipps received a telegram that her mother, livingnear Whitby, was dead; Jennie anAggie started on Tuesday to the funeral. Edith Holds- worth has been laid up with •• a severe attack of dysentery, but we are glad to hear she has taken a change for the better. Mr H. Elford knows how to utilize the refreshing rain of last Tues- day; he sowed wheat on Wednesday. We notice Rev. E. A. Fear driving a beautiful black horse, secured from Mr Robt. Acheson. Teacher and pupils took a half holiday en Monday last, it being Labor day. Nelson Trewartha and Maud Dempsey, who passed the P. S. Leaving last July, have started to Clinton Collegiate Institute; we wish them success. Fred Stanley has taken a situation in Hodgen's estate, Clinton: Miss Kate Murch has secured a situation as tailoress at Jackson Bros. Londesboro. 2j, IMPROVEMENT. — John Lasham is having a stone foundation put under his house. Ile purposes having the house re -shingled and painted, and it needs it. FRACAS.—On Monday morning H. Bambridge and his brother-in-law, Wm. Jordan, had a dispute, (but not the first) which resulted in a pitched battle. After the battle was over Bambridge went to Blyth, and shortly afterwards that terror to evil doers, Mr S. Davis, arrived, took Jordan to Blyth with the derbies on his wrists. The escapade cost Jordan over $7. NOTES.—W. T. Brunsdon and Thos. L. Adams started for Hartney, Man., on Tuesday morning. Mrs Duncan, aunt of Mrs J. Bell, passed over to the silent majority early on Tuesdayr morning and was buried in Ball's cemetery on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wm. Riley started on Monday on a trip to visit friends in the vicinity of Ottawa. Mr Robt. Cole's sister from Michigan is visiting him at present. Mrs Montgomery, sister to Mrs S. Cole, of Michigan, is visiting her friends here; John Hill was also visit- ing at S. Cole's. Dr. Young's brother and sister has been visiting with him this week. The minister of the disper- sion made a few calls last Friday. The Rev. Mr Ramsey is expected before long to visit this neighborhood. Miss Lavinia Brigham has gone to Sault Ste Marie to engage in teaching paint- ing, &c. Mr Wm.Brigham, of the vil- lage, is on the sick list. Water is get- ting very scarce in the village, but on Tuesday the siege was raised and all nature is cheered and refreshed by a copious fall of rain. Rev. Mr Paul, of Brussels, will conduct Educational services in the Methodist churches in this circuit next Sunday. Colborne COUNCIL—Colborne council met in township hall. Members all present. A number of accounts were paid. Moved by Alex. Young, seconded by H. J. Morris, that a by-law be passed levying a county rate of 2 1/5 mills, a township rate of 2i} mills and a special rate of 1 mill on the dollar. Also suf- ficient rates to raise the amount re- quired for eebool purposes for the cur- rent year. O rried. The council then adjourned to,eet Oct. 20th at 6 o'clock p.m. F. W. DONAVGf, Clerk, 'i , The charming and Bay �1 e 1d One of the prettiest lake. balmy village of y side resorts. CHURCH Malta—Holy communion was observed at Trinity church last Sabbath morning. Capt. Creamer, of the S. A., was un- able to be present at the barracks on Sabbath evening, owing to illness. Lieut. Morrison farewelied at the S. A. Barracks on Sunday evening. She left for a visit to her relatives 'on Thursday. Rev. Neil Shaw, B. A., of Egmond- ville, addressed a large congregation on Sabbath evening in St. Andrew's church, from the words "Christ is all and in all." His sermon was much ap- preciated by those present. On Sabbath next W. T. Hall, who has so ably filled the pulpit of St. An- -drew's church during the summer months, will deliver his farewell dis- courses at Bayfield in the morning and evening, and at Bethany in the after- noon. Since coming here Mr Hall, by his kind and affable manner, his cheer- ful disposition and the deep earnest- ness which permates all that he under- takes, has made for himself a host of admirers. St. Andrew's church has been crowded to the doors almost ev= ery Sabbath since he came. His ser- mons have been eminently practical, and jelivered in that whole -hearted maner which seldom fails to carry conviction—Fluent, yet not verbose; thrilling, yet not tragic; earnest, yet not sentimental. His discourses have been characterized by an outspoken denunciation of wrong in whatever form he found it about him, and by a depth of earnestness which impressed the eloquent expression of his thoughts. During the period he has been here he has made marked and, it is to be hoped, lasting impressions on the people, and it is to be regretted that he has now to leave a field which presents to him so many opportunities for doing good, which to any other might not be so impressionable. There will, no doubt, be large congregations on Sabbath next to hear Mr Hall for the last time previous to his returning to College, whither it is needless to say the good wishes of Bayfleld and Bethany will follow him. • NOTES —Pion' s rc from Walton, Sea - forth, Stanley and Tuckersmith shared the grove on Labor Day, with the Bay- field picnicers. A party from Gode- rich spent one day last week in the en- joyment of the picturesque scenery which our popular resort affords. One day last week Mr R. Bailey killed some thirty rats, on the rnad outside his stable on Catharine street; they had been attracted there by the corn stored in the stable. The two year old child of Mr. Sam. Huston, Sauble line, was buried in the cemetery, on Monday afternoon. The funeral of Mr E. Fee, Goshen line, uncle of Messrs Jas. and John Pollock, of town, took place at Bayfield cemetery, on Wednesday.— The invitations are out for a fashion- able wedding, which will take place in this vicinity next week. OIIR GIIESTS.—The following, is a partial list of the River hotel guests whose names we were unable to'get in time last week. Some of. them are present guests:—Mr and .Mrs J..W. Smith and Miss Rusk, Gjpderich; Miss 1 - HtIlett Lots of Fresh Lime at Hoggback Lime Kiln. H. LIVERMORE. NOT BAD.—Mr John McMillan this year raised 32 bushels of wheat to the acre, and 54 bushels of oats. This is a pretty good yield. BARN BURNED.—Monday night, at about ten o'clock, the barn on the Cot- tle farm, base line, was discovered to be on fire. The fire is rented by Mr W. J. McBrien, and the barn contained this year's crop, all of which was de- stroyed. Mr Rutledge lives on the farm, and lost a buggy which was in the barn. Mr McBrien . had no insur- ance, but the building was insured for $400 in the McKillop Co. NOTES.—Quite a number from this vicinity attended the Grange picnic held near Londesboro, last Thursday. The lodges of Clinton, Londesboro and Blyth visited Kinburn Temperance Lodge last Wednesday evening; an en- joyable evening was spent by all, and all went home feeling "How good a thing it is for brethren to dwell to - Aether in unity." Mr George and Miss nnie Coates, of Brussels, formerly of Kinburn, visited some of their old friends last week. Mr John Connell spent several days at the home of his brother, Mr Wm. Connell, of Goderich township.Mr Geo. Farquhar has dis- posed ofhisthoro-bred bull. Mr J. H. Lowery has been re-engaged to teach S.S. No. 5 for 1:45. GRANGE PICNIC.—On Thursday last a large number of the members of Hul- lett, Stanley and Goderich township Granges held a picnic on the river flats, near Londesboro. The day was nice and cool; dinner was served, after which Mr Humphrey: Snell, Mester of Hullett Grange, took the chair and called the gathering to order. A plat- form had been erected for the speakers and singers, and one also for those who wished to dance, and both were occu- pied all afternoon. The Blyth band enlivened the proceedings by its music. The program embraced singing by Miss Hill, Matt Floody, A. Izzard, J. Mc- Kim, J. Bell, F. Tanner, J. H. Lower 's scheol class, the choir and others; Neil Yellowlees gave an instrumental solo, and addresses were given by the chair- man, and Messrs John McGregor, John McMillan, M. P.; John Neelands, of Wingham, and John Brigham. The whole affair was a pleasant and enjoy- able outing. Stanley New BurenneG.—Mr Walter Moffatt is putting up a new carriage and im- plemenrent building, Messrs Campbell & Ross having the contract. It is 28 by 56. NOTES.—The rain of Tuesday last was welcomed by all. It is rumored that one of cur popular young farmers will shortly form an alliance with a very estimable young lady. 1 Banff BVtti4at►,—On Sunday niglt� r Sadie McCracken and Mr S. McLean. Wingham; Mr and Mrs J. F. Spooner, Clinton: Mies Hiscox, London; Mrs M. Doherty, Hamilton; Mr N. Cornell., Buffalo; Mr Stewart and Mrs Gordon. Midland City, Mich. RUNAWAY.—On Friday last Mr H. Datrow was unloading apples at the cider mill when something frightened his team, causing them to run away. He was standing at the back of the waggonand,had thrown off the last bag when they started. The sudden jump threw him to the ground, and when he arose, thopgh uninjured, the horses were out of reach. They passed round by the saw -mill and across the square, playing havoc with some tree -guards and sending pieces of the waggon -box high into the air. When they reached Main street they had got free of the waggon and were bounding down Broadway at a terrific speed, till they collided with Mf H. Erwin's car- riage shop. Their wild career was stopped and one of them lay stunned on the ground, but the interior ar- rangement of the shop was interfered with considerably. A pile of lumber' was overturned and tools chased each in wild confusion. Fortunately Mr Erwia was not An the shop at the time, and the only damage to be reported was the breaking of the harness and waggon. PERSONAL,—Rev. Neil Shaw, B.A. and wife, of Egmondville, who have been rusticating here for some time, enjoying the healthful lake breezes to the fullest extent, returned home on Monday, highly delighted with their visit, and loath to leave so pleasant a. watering place. Mrs Dr. Wright and two children, of Totenham, are the guests of her father, Mr T. R. Jowett, at present. Miss Maggie Roes, of Clin- ton, has been the guest of her cousin, Miss Kate Campbell. Mr J. H. Came- ron, of Hamilton spent Monday in the village. .Mrs D. J. Ramsey and flrmily, who have spent the summer with her mother, Mrs Hurd, returned last week to Rochester. Mr H. Wainwright moved from Mrs Card's to the Queen's hotel lasteek. Messrs w eas John Martin and son, C. Bain and H. Calliday, of Goderich,were among those who Spent Sunday at Bayfield. Mr John 7'alcon- er, who is engaged at Goderich, spent Sunday and Labor Day with his family here. Mrs M. Doherty, of Hamilton, has been visiting her brother, Mr E. R. Swarts, of the River hotel. Mr Wise- man and family, and brother, drove over°from-Clieten;'ot Sunday,' spend- ing the day at the River hotel. Mr John Fraser and wife took in the Cale- donian gafkies, at Lucknow, on Wed- nesday. Messrs Neil Murray and John Gallagher sailed on Wednesday to seek other fishing grounds for the fall. Mr and Mrs J. F. Spooner have returned home to Clinton, after having spent a, pleasant two weeks at the River House. Mrs Shaine, of Dunville, was the guest of her sister Mrs James Whitten, last week; she had not been in Bayfield for thirty years, and was much struck with the improved appearance of the place. Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith and Miss`Mollie Rusk, of Goderich, visited at the River Hotel last week. last the large bank barn owned by Mr Nathan Peck, on the Babylon line, was discovered to be on tire. It con- tained the entire crop of 200 acres, all of which was burned, with the im- plements that were also in the barn; a good road cart and buggy alone were saved. There was an insurance of $1200 on the barn, but the loss will be much more than this. That the fire was the result of incendiarism is posi- tive, as there were certain indications of this nature. Some fat cattle that were in the barn had been released, and a sow and litter of pigs had also been driven out before the barn was ignited. It is supposed that the barn was fired for revenge, but by whom is unknown, as Mr Peck did not believe he had an enemy, let alone one base enough to do an act of this kind. NEARLY BURNED.—Last Saturday the barns of Messrs W. Stanbury and Avery had a narrow escape from fire. A spark' from a passing train caught the grass and soon spread towards the barns. As a threshing machine was working the neighborhood, the assist- ance of the full staff of hands, and the use of the tank of water. the fire, after considerable difficulty, soon brought the fire under control, otherwise the damage would certainly have been serious. Brucefield FIRES.—Mr Alex. Ross, of the Lon- don road, below Brucefield, has had his fence burned this season no less than three times, and had a thrilling experience only last week, when every- thing was so dry. While some mem- bers of the family were watching a train pass, a spark therefrom set fire to a fence, and before they could check it about 50 rods were burned. It is said that there has been a fire some where along the line every day for two weeks past. CRICKET.—Various reasons are ad- vanced by the Clinton sports to ac- count for the recent disastrous defeat which their cricket team suffered at the hands of the Brucefield boys on Monday last. Some are of the opinion that the team was over -trained, some hold the theory that their, catching was faulty, and that to this their de- feat was largely due. It is alleged by others that the Clinton team drank too much lernonane and buttermilk before starting the game. One player, pos- sibly a Presbyterian, thinks that the defeat was part of the eternal decrees, and therefore unavoidable. The.gen- eral concensus of opinion is, however, that Olinton'e defeat was due to a com- bination of circumstances. We were sorry that several of our best players were unable to be on this team 'during this match, but were glad to learn that they were not needed. Clinton would do well to play with some small places such as Bolmesville and Summerhllt before lesgillg Urge oneq ' Cd*.