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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-09-28, Page 1c;a 0 �*/� Feat T13g pNAw E.xz& 25C, CASH January let,P189955 ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor INTON 1 • CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 28, 1894. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS • From all parts of the County -0 -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Se&forth. Auburn. • NEW SOCIETY -We understand that P smiles of our village doctor hay a tent of the Knights of the Maccabees turned into a sad look, "only a lassie has been organizgd;in town }9ettforth last week. If only a boy our villas is nearly overloaded so mum oret and would nothave been large enough t Cbeneficiary societies, so much so that g we doubt very much whether any contain him. other town of -its size in the 'country LECTURE.—The Rev. John Youn of Toronto, gave a lecture on the Grea Cave of Kentucky, last Tuesday eve ung A silver collection was taken u to be applied to the Woman's Foreig Missionary Society. That Line of Beaver and Melton Overcoats in Black, Gray. Navy & Brown That would be good value at $18 or $20 but we are selling at $15.00 Are so neatly made, so stylish in ap- pearance, and so exactly what careful men—even fastidious men, sometimes—are wanting, that if we had not laid in a generous sup- ply of the material, we would have been sold out ere this. These cool evenings and mornings suggest an Overcoat. Have you seen this line. Cash and One Price TihEsta J;i Boison CLINTON Mullett •' ----•• • s Lots -rot Fresh Lime at: Mossback. Lipue Hiln H. LIVERMORE.. " 8TH CON. •NOTES.—Mr R. Jackson, brother of the late David Jackson, has been visiting Mrs Jackson and family. Mr Geo. Bedford lost a fine terse the other dayfrom inflammation of the bowels. everal from here attended London Fair last week. Firm ANIMAL.—Mr Sam. McCool is going somewhat extensively into the thoro-bred stock business. • The latest addition is a fine thoro-bred bull, which he purchased at the London Fair, and which may be seen at his premises. The animal is from the herd of H. K. Fairbain, of Thedford, Ont., and is as fine an animal as the one Mr McCool purchased last year and in some re- spects superior. Those interested should see these animals. Goon WORK.—On Friday last Mr Fred Youngblutt thrashed for Mr Jas. „ t Cartwright 574 bushels of oats in one hour; the oats were Vits Banner verb- - {;; t ; the Clinton Monarch was the ma- chine used. The farmers in this neigh- borhood think it the best machine on the road. The feeding was done by John Weymouth and•Robert Craw- ford. If anyone thinks it was not , done and has $50 to spare they can bring it along, as the boys say they can beat it any day. NOTES.—Miss L. Brickenden is at present visiting Miss A. Gregory, of Exeter. Mrs Hitch, who has been vis- iting friends in Glencoe andToronto, has returned home. Mrs W. Moon and Mrs G. Lyons and children. who have been visiting friends in Perth county for some timer, have returned. Mrs G. Connell, of Clinton, visited relatives in this vicinity lately. The delegates to the Epworth League Con- vention in Clinton, from Kinburn, are Mr L. Farnhafn and Misses Britton and McCully. Mr John Weymouth and his sister, Miss Mary Weymouth, at- tended the wedding of their cousin, Mr J. Manning, near Londesboro. Miss R. C. Richardson, of Bandon school, No. 4, spent Sunday, Sept loth, ather home in Stanley. Miss Rose Walker, of Clinton, is at present visit- ing her sister, Miss Maud Walker. Mr Will Snell, of the Gravel road, was down at Edmonton this week, and bought from Mr Jos. Snell, the well- known stock -raiser, a first class Berk- shire boar. Mr Jas. Shobbrook has put a furnace into his new house. Miss Bella Webster has been suffering for some time with erysipelas in her eyes, but our good doctor is toning her up again. Mrs N. Cuming is able to be around again, after being confined to the house by illness. Everybody is talking of attending the Home Circle concert, in Londesboro, on Thursday, Oct. 4th; it promises to be the event of the season. Mrs Bingham has recov- ered from her late illness. Messrs Cudmore, of Kippen, have been en- gaged in packing hay in this vicinity. Mr Eph. Butt has gone on a trip to the Soo with a load of horses; we wish him success. Constance. ENTERTAINMENT.—The young peo- ple of Kinburn Methodist church pur- pose holding a musical and literary entertainment on Oct. lst, the pro- gram to consist of music, vocal and in- strumental, in addition to a mouth or- gan, band from Seaforth, also readings, recitations and .;addresses. The, re- teeds to be need for churcht rirnleh Mpg. WAS HE DISAPPOINTLD?—The Nap- e e 0 gt n• p, n can boast of more. • SOCIAL,—A very pleasant time was spent in the Oddfellows hall, on Mon- day evening last, at the Royal Temp- lars' crokinole social. There were ablut one hundred people present,who spent the first hour of the evening playing the popular game ofcrokinole, after which a • splendid musical and literary programas given; this was followed by refreslYlff{pants being served by the ladies of the RR. T. Council. .SPECIAL SERMONS.—Rev Jos. Gallo- way, of the Methodist church, com- menced, on Sunday morning last, a series of sermons on the Lord's Prayer. A week ago last Sunday evening he began a series of sermons on the Bible. If the following sermons of each of the series are equal to those already de- livered, the people who are wont to at- tend this church will be treated to a number of interesting and instructive discourses, calculated to do much good. PRESENTATION.—Mrs (Dr.) Smith, prior to her departure from town, was entertained at the residence of ex - Mayor Beattie, on Thursday evening of last week, by the Methodist choir, of which she was for a long time a member. She was also made the re- cipient of a very pretty piece of silver- ware. Mrs Smith will be very much LEFT TowN.—Mr Robt. Gott, who has been in our village several years shoemaking with Mr Youngblutt, sev- ered his connection here, and left last Wednesday for Tilsonburg, where he has secured a more lucrative position. SHOULD BE.—Mrs Cassady was ab- sent last week visiting friends in Lon- don. That is the senior lady, not the junior; Thomas" prediction as a pro- phet will fail, if there are not two of that name in our midst before long. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday George, the second son of Mr J. Kuntz, met ith a very painful accident; while driving a horse hitched to a stone - boat it unfortunately upset, falling on his leg and breaking it. Under medi- cal care the little fellow is doing as well as .can be expected. LECTURE.—Mr F. J. Spence, of To- ronto, is expected to give a lecture in the Temperance hall on the evening of Oct. 5th, under the auspices of the L O.G.T. lodge. A good program is also being prepared. Those who are in- terested in temperance work should missed, not only from the choir, but' not fail to hear this noble speaker. from manv other departments of work NOT hein thes - is MrMacWebb's last in connection with the church,in week here in born. Mrrr mills; o Nichol - which she always exercised a good deal is going to Londesboro. R. of interest. FAREWELL.—Rev Mr Guthrie, who has so ably and acceptably filled the position of assistant to the Rev A. D. McDonald, of the Presbyterian church, during the past few months, delivered a farewell discourse to a large congre- gation, on Sunday evening last. He left town on Monday for Walkerton, to assume the pastorate of the Presby- terian church there. Mr Guthrie is a young man of more than ordinary ability as a preacher, and during his stay here grew in popularity, and gained many warm friends. The good wishes of all follow him to his new field of labor. DEATH. -Vire regret to di`rotiicie'the' death of Mr F. Broadbridge, son of the popular messenger of the Bank of Commerce here. Mr Broadbridge was a young man, having only passed his 21st year a short time ago. The cause of his death was consumption. He was very highly esteemed by his asso- ciates and fellow workmen of the Broadfoot & Box Furniture Co. He was a member of St. Thomas church, also of the Canadian Order of Forest- ers and the 33rd Batt. Band. The For- esters attended the funeral in a body, headed by the band playing the "Dead March in Saul," on Friday afternoon last. CONCERT.—A concert and lecture, under the auspices of the Presbyterian choir, was held in the church on Fri- day evening. • The choir gave an ex- cellent program of music, and were assisted by Miss Grace McFaul, daugh- ter of Principal McFaul, of the public school. Miss McFaul"has only recently returned from New York, and is an accomplished vocal soloist; her singing was highly appreciated by all present. Rev Mr Guthrie gave a recitation in an excellent manner. Rev J. W. Rae, of Acton, delivered a splendid lecture on Our cousins in camp." All who did not attend this entertainment missed a good deal of pleasure. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs A. Lloyd, of Stratford, were the guests of Mrs J. H. Pyper, on Wednesday last. Mrs Shos- enberg, who has been here on a visit to her parents for a few weeks, returned to her home in Plattsville, on Wednes- day. The Presbyterian church is now lighted by seventy incandescent elec- tric lamps. The wife of Mr C. H Cull, formerly of this place, died in Toronto this week. Another merry-go-round struck town on Monday evening, and will remain till after the fall fair. Rev J. Edmonds, of Preston, formerly rector of St. Thomas church here, was in town on Friday last, calling on old friends. Misses L. Willson and Annie Willis, Messrs C. J. Gray and J. H. Pyper have been appointed to repre- sent the Epworth League at the Chris- tian Endeavor convention, to be held in Clinton, on Thursday and Friday of next week. Mr J. A. Duncan, of Kings- ton, North Carolina, spent a few days last week in this, his native, town, visiting his mother and sister. The Epworth League will hold a basket social. in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. on the evening of Tuesday, Oct Oth. Dr. Smith and family leave town this week for Hamilton, where the doctor will enter upon the duties of the office, to which he was recently appointed in connection with the Hamilton asylum, on Oct. 1. Mrs Holmes, of Seattle, formerly Miss Lee, dau htil' of Mr Thos. Lee, who, about thirteen years ago, left here for the Western States, is in town visiting friends. East Wawanosh. NOTES. —Mr and Mrs John Coultes have returned from a visit among friends in Guelph. W. Vancamp con- tinues very poorly. This township was well represented at the Western Fair last week. Our township fall fair will be held on Thursday and Friday this week, andpromises to be better than ever. Municipal matters are again being discussed; if reeve Taylor again offers he will doubtless go in with a stveeping majority, but there play be' some needed chv ages In th son is at present visiting friends at Zurich. Mrs J. Darter returned home cin Saturday from visiting her sisters near London. MrsA. Leach and child- ren, of Kinburn, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. DEATH.—Again we are visited by that messenger who knows no refusal, and another has taken that journey from whence there is no return, in the person of Mrs Whitley, who for the past few months has resided with her sister, Mrs John Sturdy. She has been in failing health for the past five months, which was borne with Chris- tian fortitude. Last Sunday morning witnessed the final change. She was the,telict, f�the late Thos. Whitely, of Summerhill.-Tiieywe ebo iiinat'ivesof the county Fermanagh, Ireland. They were amongst the earliest settlers around Summerhill, which was their first residence in Canada. Mr White- ly died about 35 years ago and left her a widow with four children, three sons and one daughter; one of the sons, James, and the daughter are dead, and the other two sons are living, the eld- est being W. H. Whitley, of Lcndes- boro, and the other Joseph. in Manito- ba: Mrs Whitley ` had reached the good age of three score and eighteen years. She was a member of the Epis- copal church. The funeral took place on Monday to Clinton cemetery and was very large, showing the respect in which the deceased was held. Holmesville: E.P. OF C.E.—At the meeting of the Epworth League, Monday evening, Miss Flossy Pickard was appointed representative delegate to the conven- tion to be held in Clinton on Oct. 4th and 5th. MoviNG.—Mr Saml. Merril, who has been living on the 7th con, for the past few years, is giving up the place and intends tc, move into his house in the village in a few days.. Mr F. Baer, who has been residing in it, has rented one of T. C. Pickard's houses. NOTES.—A number from here took in the Gnderich Fair on Wednesday. Messrs W. McRoberts and E. Jervis wheeled up to Goderich on Thursday to attend the Teachers' Convention. R. Gliddon and wife, of Leeburn, spent Sunday with friends here. Templars meet next Monday, when the quarter- ly token will he given and dues collect- ed, Mrs J. Holmes was accidently hurt by the driving -house door falling against her the other day. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. — Anni- versary services will be held in the Methodist church on the 14th and 15th of October, Rev. Joseph Edge, of Gode- rich, will preach Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and Rev. W. Smyth at 7 p.m. Monday evening Rev. Mr Henderson, of Hensel], will give his celebrated lecture on "Rambles in Wonderland." It has been decided to dispense with the usual teameeting, so the trustees are asking for the small sum of $60, which will, no doubt, be more than realized in the collections on Sunday and Monday. TITHES AND TENTHS.—There is con- siderable comment on the sermon preached Sunday evening on "How to make money." The majority think the statement that the tenths should come out before any expenses were paid is incorrect. If, supposing a thrasher who gets $10 per day, has to give $1 tithes, then pay his men after, he is paying What really does not be- long to him, the men in their turn have to pay a tenth, how many times must the same money be tithed. Oth- ers think they can prove from the Bible that taxes is included in the tenth. When one listens there seems to be an unusual amount of discussion which is a good thing, as the sermon has made them think about the mat- ter. Most are decided that it is the proper way to give, and if they could only come at it would practice it. There is no doubt it is hard for a farm - hoc et. me at jus what is a ter, If any ch thrown 'the object oa ra `'Linen uy .,: .. ". a.. ld h�:$l.. li.:... 1 $1 year in advance, $1.110 when not so. par, BieYTH AT HOME,—At "At Home" given by the C. E. Spciety in the basement,of St. Andre 's church on Friday evening, proved a very pleasant and profitable affair. A liberal collecton was taken up at the close. THANKSGIVING.—The Thanksgiving service held in Trinity church on. Thursday evening last, Was all that the promoters could have desired; The church looked very pretty, the music was bright and the speakers of the occasion, Rev. Mr Kerrin, Mitchell and the Rev. Me Hunt, of Exeter, much appreciated. The offertory to be de- voted to the church debt, amounted to $113 WEDDING.—St. Michael's church was the scene of a wedding 011 Wednesday morning, Rey. Father Quigley officiat- ed, Miss Maggie Kell, daugl}ter of Mr Michael Kelly, Morris, was united in the holy bonds with Mr A. Cronyn, of Goderich township, the happy couple left on the four train for Detroit. The good wishes of many friends follow them. NOTES.—Miss Smith, Milliner at the Mammoth, returned last week for the full season. Messrs Moffatt, Wm. Campbell, J. S. McKinnon, N. H. Young and A. S. Dickson attended the Liberal convention in Brussels on Friday last. Numbers from here at- tended the Western Fair at London last week. Mr and Mrs Ohowen, Clin- ton, and Mr Chowen, Mitchell, were the guest of Mr and Mrs Metcalf over Sunday. Rev. Mr Diehl, Hyde Park, occupied the pulpit of Trinity church on Sunday morning. Mr V. R. Hay, London, was a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Tanner this week. The annual meeting of the Blyth Branch Bible Society was held in St. Andrew's church on Monday evening. The family of Mr Duncan McKellar arrived in town this week and will shortly occupy the house being fitted up on Dinsley St., by Mr Howard. Miss Govenlock, Seaforth, was the guest of Mrs Carder this week. , Mrs Dunbar, who has spent the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs H. Mc- Quarrie here, returned home to Gains- ville, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon. Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be dispensed in St.. Andrew's church, on Sunday morning next, Goderich. NOTES.—Charles Seager has been ap- pointed police magistrate for the town of Goderich, without salary. Mrs Thomas, who has been conducting a bawdy house, hasleft town. Rev. Jos. Edge was in Lucan this week, deliver- ing his celebrated lecture on "Take Back What you Borrow." S. J. Reid, left town Monday last for Hamilton, where tie has secured a lucrative situ- ation as cuttero in a large tailoring es- tablishment: -Messrs -Chas.-.Girwin„sir.. Hugh Modeland, Mrs James Girvin and Alex. Pentland, sr., of Dungannon, who have been for some time visiting relatives and former acquaintances, in the eastern parts of Ontario, returned +•home last week, and report having had aood time. THE FALL FAIR.—The Great North- western Fair opened here on Tuesday under the most favorable auspices. The weather was all that could be de- sired: The exhibits are above the average in every department, especial- ly in the fruit section. Notwithstand- ing the dry season, the display of ap- ples, grapes and pears is immense, and the visitors from a distance are loud in their praise, and say they are equal to anything shown at either Toronto or London. The live stock depart- ment was complete, and represents a fine exhibit of what the old county of Huron can show. All the different departments are filled. The Hon. J.C. Patterson was a visitor on Wednes- day, and was highly delighted at what he has seen at the fair. Tuckersm ith. PERSONAL. — Mr John Cosens, of Blair, was here last week attending his father's funeral; Mr and Mrs D. Day, of Buffalo, were present; Rev. and Mrs Cosens, of Walton, were also in attendance. Mr Chas. Willis, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with his rela- tives here. The following from this vicinity took in the Western Fair last week:—W. Routledge, Mr E. Walters, Mr and Mrs Geo. Crich, Mr A. Town- send and others. NOTES. — While threshing at the farm of Mrs F. Layton, on Tuesday, one of the threshers, named Strong, received a severe cut from the band knife, which will lay him up for some time. Mr John White has leased the farm of Mrs Cudmore, containing 50 acres, paying an annual rent of $150. Mr Josiah White is giving up farming, his brother George having leased his farm; he has not yet decided where he will locate in the future, hut we are informed that be has Clinton marked for the present. Summerhill OPEN MEETING.—The Templars are holding an open meeting this(Friday) evening, at which Rev. E. A. ear, of Holmesville, and Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, are expected to be present and give addresses. There is besides a program of music, recitations; &c. No admission fee. SERVICE.—On Sunday evening last the annual harvest thanksgiving ser- vice was held here. The church had been previously decorated for the oc• casion with grain, flowers, fruit &c., and presented a very beautiful appear- ance indeed. The thanksgiving ser- mon was preached from Ps. 50, 14, by Rev. T. E. Higley, of Blyth, and was much appreciated. In the course of his remarks he showed clearly why we, as Canadians, should offer thanks unto the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Exeter • FAIR.—The Stephen and Usborne Agricultural Societies Fall Fair held here on Tnesday, w one. The entries last y: • tit the er s a very su ore nOt as . veeveryry my cessful )alp as e crowd pas Londesboro. No INQUEST,—Na inquest was held on the late Wm. Rush,,who died so suddenly last week. It has come but since his death that he had a wife and family living in London, and it is said another one in the States, besides the woman who lived with him here, she is leaving tbe place having disposed of their furniture etc. NOTES.—Mr S. McCool has added to his herd of Short Horns a splendid young bull which Mr George Johnston purchased for him at London Fair; Mr Johnston le one of the best judges of Cattle to be found, so that is a. proof of the quality of the animal. Mr Granger got two calves of superior quality by train one day this week; they are thoroughbreds also. On Wednesday the civil engineer, from London, was up making a survey of the creek just North of the village, with the view of having it deepened; if done it will bene- fit the village as well as the farms. Rev. S. Young, of Clifford, is visiting around here and occupied the Presby- terian pulpit last Sunday; it is almost 17years since he eevered his connection with the Auburn and B ns hurches, how time flies!. W p 1c a full house for the Home Circle concert on Thursday, Oct. 4th, when Mr Develin the noted Tenor of London and Nellie Burnip, the Child Singer are to appear. J. J. Brown (harness maker) left for Wingham on Monday to try his luck. Brucefield CRICKET MATCH.—"Let Brucefield look well to its laurels or it will be shorn of the renown won at Clinton.” These weighty words, that appeared in last weeks Hensel! Observer, were a forecast of the results of the genie played between the Brucefield (flub, and a Hensall-Exeter aggregation last Friday afternoon. That the scribe who penned them was neither a pro- phet not' the son of one, was very clearly demonstrated by the game it- self. Pollock and Chas. and Donald Wallace were absent, but their places were ably filled by Harland, Coats and Chidley, the last two doing the bowl- ing. The visitors went•to bat first,' but were not able to "find" Messrs Chidley and Coates very often, who on the other hand frequently found a wicket. Indeed it seemed as if these gentle men had a bet as to who could take themost wickets. This innings closed for 20 runs and 3 byes, Messrs H. Elliott, Mc Kenzie and S utherland being credited with 6, 5 and 4 runs respec- tively. The home team went to bat against the bowling of McDonald, Mc- Kenzie and Oliver, and succeeded in piling up 40, of which 10 were credited to Beattie, before the last stump fell. In the visitors' second innings it was a procession and they were forced to n ate t 1 el.P.es,.ls lth...1A-runs.and byes, leaving the home team victors by 5 runs and an innings. It speaks highly for the bowling of Chidleyand Coates, and the wicket keeping ofBeat- tie, when the score sheet shows only 5 byes. Austin and Perkins each made a very pretty catch. Bayfield. PERSONAL.—Mr Wm. Eagleson, of Clinton, spent a few days this week with his parents here. Miss Maggie Falconer has returned from her visit. to Mrs Armstrong, London. Messrs Murdock Ross, Charles Gairdner, and Wm. Osmond took in the London Fair last week. Miss Lily Morgan is spend- ing this week with friends in Goderich. Mr John Gemeinhard left this week for Detroit, where he will take a situa- tion. Mr John McMillan, M.P., was in the village on Saturday. IN GREAT DEMAND.—The Drysdale correspondent of the Expositor has the following; —"Mr A. Screenan intends going very extensively into corn rais- ing next year. He says the only draw- back to corn raising in these parts is the crows, which pull out the corn just as it is peeping through the ground, but he says if the good people of Bay- field will lend him their cannon, he will make it interesting for the crows that infest his corn patch. Mr W. J. Howard has offered his assistance in managing the big gun." Now is a chance, for the council to rent the can- not out to farmers, in order to pay for the freight, etc. NOTES.—Thursday and Friday of this week are school holidays, to allow the teachers .to attend the school conven- tion in Goderich. Miss Annie Miller entertained a number of her young friends, at the Queen's Hotel, on Thurs- day evening. A number from here at- tended • the fair at Goderich, on Wed- nesday. Some weeks ago the council instructed the clerk to write to the Dominion Government about the miss- ing parts of the cannon, but as yet no notice has been taken of the letter. A lady from Goderich canvassed the vil- lage for three days last week, in an en- deavor to start a painting -on -pottery class, but was not successful. Mr Hall, of Toronto, delivered very acceptable discourses, in St. Andrews church, last Sabbath morning and evening; next Sabbath evening he will address him- self specially to young men. Mr John Esson sold a farm at Lakeview last week. Mr Harry Emmen, tailor, has returned to town and set rip business at the old stand; Harry thinks his goose can still find pasture in Bayfield, and so it can. We notice Mr Matthew Bates, of the front road, is offering for sale the farm on which he resides. Mr Ab. Dunlop has secured another horse —this time a goer. Stanley UOUNCIL.—The township council met at Varna, on Monday last, and passed by-law No. 8, for levying school section rates. Thos. Wiley's bonds being ac- cepted, he was appointed collector, and author'is'd to act in accordance with sub -sec on No. 2 of, See. 123 of Corlsolidtt, ss; 'Act of 1802, The„collec to have all taxes collo : of Dee, ori No Connell a seats ' PersOnals column. I Bra or yourall friend�re go ng,awoy un a Wm b J day trip, or 1f you kern friends Melting Ica 1st y know It. • Mrs A. Gunn. of Toronto, spent Sunday With her friends here. Miss Ida Robinson, of Woodstock, Is visiting Miss Floes Pattison. Councillor Taylor will be back from 14a visit to Manitoba today. Mrs John Watson, of Kincardine, 'is, V situp friends in Clinton, Mr John Govierlefton Wednesday, on a visit( o friends at Brampton. Miss Bessie. Porter has gone on a visit to fr)ends in Essex and elsewhere. re Simpson and daughter, of Clandeboyv• have been the guests of Mrs Seale. Mr A. O. Pattision leaves next week on s, hol- iday trip to Buffalo and elsewhere. Mr and Mrs R. Chown spent Sunday witdi • their brother-lu-law, Mr F. Metcalf. Blyth. . Mr J. Ransford was in London last Thursday attending the Executive meeting of the. Synod. Mrs (Dr.) Wright, of Tottenham, has been visiting at the {esidence of Mr Jowett, Bayfield Miss S. Izzard returned home to Eagle Grove, Iowa, on Tuesday, after spending a two mnutgs. --- visit here. week Hon a visit to to hips brother, was Ma Murchie. Mrs Irwin, sr., le spending a few days at Clif- ton Cottage Egmondville, the residence of her sister, Mrs (Rev) Graham. Mrs Goo. Rumball, (nee Miss E. Rudd) who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity, lefb for her home in Marlette, Mich., on Monday. Mr John Middleton and wife left on Tuesday, on a trip to the Northwest; they went via Chi- cago, and were ticketed through by W. Jaokson IT IS NOT GRAVEL. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era. SIR,—How long are the public ex- pected to stand the treatment the old Huron Road is now receiving. ,Last spring it was almost restored to tl).e old mud stage, and now it is being "repair= ed" with a mixture of sand, dirt and stones. Who is responsible for 'this foolishness and waste of public money— another year or two of this manage- ment wilt make our roads , completely impassable in the wet season—surely good gravel can be found somewhere. INDIGNANT TAXPAYER. Items of Interest. ,,. ^� NOT EXACTLY LOCAL, BUT MAY BE REGARDED AS SUCH. AUCTION SALES.—Theseason is again at hand when many farmers will dis- pose of surplus stock and implements by auction sale. We need scarcely re- mind most farmers in thisleighbor- hood that the NEw ERA a flee gives the most careful attention. to sale bills and deservedly enjoys, .e very large share of this class of 'printing. If you purpose having a sale this fall see to it thatyouurgprintrng is done at this of- fice: As us`uitra Irifeeriegiarei wilrlir kept and a free notice given of all sales up to the date mentioned on the bill. ARE You ON THE L18TSP—The Do- minion voters' list are now be revised. Every available person who is entitled to a vote should at once endeavor to have his name placed on the prelimi- nary lists, which must be completed by the 15th. of October. If .. name is on the preliminary list it is far easier to keep it on than it is to make an ap- plication to have .it placed on at the final revision, and if any person dis- putes the right of another to be on, it rests upon him to prove that he should be off, whereas if you are not on the preliminary list you have to prove you are entitled to be on when the time for final revision comes, CONCERT.—The cricket and baseball clubs purpcse holdinga Grand Concert in the hall, on the second night of the Fall Fair, Oct3rd,when Mr J. H. Cam- eron, of Toronto, the celebrated elo- cutionist and humorous singer, with Miss Louie D'Gear, Toronto's noted soprano, will be the leading artists, as- sisted by our local talent. INSPECTION.—Mr J. E. Hodgson, in- spector of high schools, was in town on Thursday and Friday of last week in- specting our Collegiate Institute. He expressed himself as highly please$ with the management and discipline of the school, and spoke of the excel- lent work the members of the staff were doing. Speaking to a member of the board at the close of the inspection he said he had nothing to complain of. The attendance is. good and the pros- pects are promising. TRIFLES.—The NEW ERA to Jan nary, 1895, for 25 cents. Visitors to Clinton fair next week will be welcomed to our town. The G.T.R. gives reduced fares to Clinton Exhibition next week. Say a good word for your town to visitors to the Exhibition next week. Clinton's great exhibition—open to the world— next Tuesday and Wednesday. Leave your order to -day for any printing you may require for Clinton Exhibition. Golden rod, the harbinger of majestic autumn, now nods its head to the pass- er-by. The dry goods stores announce their millinery openings for Saturday night. The frequent rains of the past few weeks have given the country an unusually pretty verdure. Last week the heat was at times oppressive. This week we have fall weather in earnest. C.P.R. EXHIBITION. -- As they were not able to get the C. P. R. exhibition car away from London at the time in- tended, it did notget here until Satur- day evening, to the disappointment of those who had intended visiting it.— The town hall, however, was crowded to the doors, to hear the lecture, and enjoy the,stereopticon views. A large number of these were shown, but none were more interesting than those con- cerning the great northwest, and the running comment made• on them by Mr. Armstrong, was a source of profits able information, because all were in- terested in the development of oils o it •w country, and man • i';rsi ally, n to fat : it afliliatio local ebrities. ' 'td: the.