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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-10-05, Page 1-4' '?411" aptr. T.. --r 174x, r Ssss L�^ ' ire/ • Fon TUE NFiw ERA aye fora copy to 25C, CASH January 1st, I894 ;INTON ROBERT ROLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 5, 1894. Our Weekly Budget I co 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 $1500 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 �8 zititi Jn Iog: CLINTON Stanley NOTES.—Mrs Riter, of Clinton,has beens endin Illfv days among ac- quain liTey; she is the guest of Mr ter^Cam bell. Miss Mart Is. McEwen has been visiting, for the last week, at Mrs Coleman's, Tucker - smith. Mies Jeanie Head spent a week at the Western Fair, hmong friends and acquaintances in London and vicinity. Last week Miss Chris. Baird spent a few days with the family of Mr Geo. W. Holman, Usborne. ACCIDENT.—This week W. Caldwell, of the London road,met with a painful accident; he was engaged in moving a building at Granton, when' a chain slipped and struck him on the head, rendering him unconscious; it also in- flicted an ugly cut, but beyond this no harm has resulted. Londesboro. CHANGE OF PULPITS.—The Revs. . Hamilton, of Londesboro, and A Mc- Lean, of Blyth, exchanged pulpits on Sunday evening. HARNESS SHOP.—Mr Geo. Williams, of Wingham (a former resident of here) has opened out a harness shop in the place vacated by J. J. Brown. EMPTY HousEs.—There are at pres- ent a few houses either for sale or to rent and we would like to see them all filled' with good enterprising families. RETURNED.—Miss Belle Scott has ar- rived safe at home again from her visit to Scotland. She seems quite improv- ed in health. She says Scotland is vety nice but not to be compared to this country—No place like home. CHANGED.—On Tuesday Mr Eidt moved from the Londesboro Mills to the Auburn mills; we wish him success in his new field of labor and we extend a cordial welcome to his successor Mr Webb, who comes from Auburn to this place. IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr John Lasham has added a handsome Verandah to his residence; John is slow to move, but when he does he does it up brown. Mr Haggitt, sr., has had part of his house shingled. Mr Elijah Walker also has had one of his houses partly shingled. DEATH.—On Friday evening last Mrs J. T. O'Brien was called away to Hen - sail to the home of her parents, on ac- count of the sickness of her youngest brother. Mr O'Brien followed her on Sunday morning, returning home Mon- day morning, and a short time after his arrival got word that Ross had passed away, He was 'a young man well known in the village and much liked by the young people. He was here but a short time ago and no one had any idea that he should be so soon called away, truly in the Midst of life we are in death. Be ye also ready. ACCIDENT.—On last Friday, as Mr Joseph Webster, of the 13th Con. of Hullett, was on his way to Clinton with a load of wood, he met with a severe accident when a short distance north of Londesboro. It is not exactly known how it occurred, but it is thought he was sitting on the front of the load and that it fell forward carry- ing him with it. His under jaw is broken in several pieces, and the upper jaw is also broken off across at the cheek bones, and there is a cut in the back of his head aboutfive inches long. He got up and walked across the road after the accident. He was taken to the Drs. office and attended to, and then taken to his home. He became unconscious about the tithe he got home and has _remained se sin e c. Very slight homes Of his recovery are held out* , + OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of. the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hullett CHeLLENQE.—A thresher informs us that he is prepared to put up $50 that no machine can thresh and deliver 571 bushels-of—eats-in-an—hour,—a in last week's Naw ERA. SCHOOL RnPORT.--The following is the report of S. S. No. 2, Hullett, for the momth of September. The names are given in the order of merit: --4th class—John Snell, Wesley Shobbrook, Annie Noble. Sr. Brd class—Robert King, Lena Pope, Wm. Brown. Jr. 3rd class—Ida Murphy, Hattie Sullen, Maud Porter. Sr. 2nd class—Eva Brown, Percy East. Jr. 2nd class- Thomas East. Randy Churchill, Sam. East. let class—Jennie Glew, li;va Miller, Flossy Noble. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 4, for the month of September, based on regularity, punctuality, and diligence: -4th class —Maggie Hunter, Florence Hunter. Sr 3rd—Rosella Weymouth, Minnie Lyons, Maggie Livermore. Jr. 3rd— Effie Hunter, Christens Livermore, Annie Leitch. 2nd class — Charlie Stewart, Jamas Medd, Lizzie Adams. Pt 2nd—Lou Cartwright, Kate Seales, Belle Farnham. Sr. Pt. lst—Milly Adams, Maggie Reid, May Stewart. Jr. Pt. lst—Minnie Brumbly, Willie Bembridge, Roselle Livermore. R. C. RICHARDSON, teacher. NOTES.—Mrs Noble, Mrs T. Biggin, and Mr James Noble, of the 3rd Con., have been visiting friends in Morris and East Wawanosh. The dredge is getting along fine now, and is making a first class job of the river; Messrs Chalmers & Hall are men who under- stand their business and are doing good, honest work. Mr Joan Noble has rent- ed, for another year, the 50 acre lot on the 3rd con. on which he and his father before him have been tenants for about 20 years. Mr W. Miller, of the 3rd, gave the young folks a house warming the other night; they bad a tip-top, time. Miss Annie Ross, of East Wa- wanosh, has been engaged to teach in S.S. No. 7, Hullett; there were a num- ber of applications; Mr Taylor, the pre- sent teacher, expects to quit the pro- fession at the end of the year, as his services are required at home. LETTER OE CONDOLENCE—At a regular meeting of the $ullett Grange No. 393, held on Sept. 17th, 1894, a committee was- aPpointed to draft a resolution of condolence to Sister and Brother' Little, in their sakbereavement in the death of their son. Resolved, whereas it has pleased an all wise Providence. to take from our midst our much be- loved and highly esteemed brother, Stewart Little, who, after somewhat painful and lingering illness which he bore with Christian fortitude andgrace has joined those who have washed their robs in the blood of the Lamb authori- ty while we recognize divine thori- u ty and power, we desire on behalf of your brothers and sisters of the Grange, to extend you our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son, and while it is difficult at all times to see the hand of a loving father in those dispensation of God's providence, and that while finite minds may not be able to see the wisdom of those afflictions, we are nevertheless assured that God in his infinite wisdom, orders and directs each for the fulfilment of his heavenly will, and while momentary sadness may be caused in our hearts by the death of a loved one, the knowledge that we shall meet again beyond this vale of tears, where parting is un- known, we may all join in singing the praises of him who has redeemed us, fills ourlheart with joy and gladness, we trust that in your afflictions you may realise the sufficiency of divine grace and be able to experience of that being touched with a feeling of our infirmi- ties he knoweth how to succor and assist those who are troubled. What are our sufferings here if Lord thou count, us worthy to worship at thy feet. Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friend away, We come to find them all again In that eternal day. Signed in behalf of the Hullett Grange. ,TORN CUMINGS. WM. GRAY. Goderich Township. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Sunday last Mr John Cox, the popular reeve of the township, met with a bad accident. Going in to feed his horses, he was carrying a sheaf of oats, which fright- ened one of them while he was in its stall, and it kicked him on the thigh, inflicting a wound that is exceedingly painful and has since confined him to his room. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is a report showing the standing of pupils of S. S. No. 8, for the months of Au- gust and Septemper:—V Class—Clar- essa Elliott. IV Class—Sadie Stirling, Amy Naftel, Jessie Stirling. Sr. 3rd— David Woods, Lillie Prouse, Eddie Weston. Jr. 3rd —Luella Stirling, Mabel Weston, Hannah Harrison. 2nd —Eva Woods, Milly Naftel, Jennie Woods. Sr. part 2nd—Edna Green, Minnie Harrison, Della Harrison. Jr. part 2nd—Clara McGuire, Lottie Stir- ling, Orval Weston. 1st Class—Ellen McGuire, Percy Cook, Ruby Aids - worth. Average attendance for both months, 37. E. W. JERvis, Teacher. COUNCIL.—Goderich township coun- cil met on the 1st inst.; members all present except the reeve, who was un- able to be present, on account of hav- ing received a severe kick from one of his horses. The deputy -reeve and treasurer were empowered to borrow the sum of $1,000. The recent floods were the cause of having to borrow this sum, to repair damages. The fol- lowing accounts were ordered to be paid: Registry search, 50c.; Henry Porter, keep of indigents, $E'.0; Mr Mc- Crae, indigent,$15; council looking after indigents, .50. , i$5 Ad' urned to mot on the firstMo dayin (Wernher., NOW Qlerr,. , ..u...:.11-..IIM'�w.. as '3�jL.fuaY.♦s..w...li.lt-.. - ._ ... Tuckersm ith. PERaoNaL.—George Stanbury, of Bayfield, is spending this week with relatives here. Beit Thompson, of Clinton Uollegiate Institute; apentSue- day with relatives here. Mr and Miss A. Thompson are visiting at Mr F. Crich's. Hr and Miss Routledge, of Winchelsea, spent a few days this week with friends here. ONH of THE LANDMARKS.— The oth- er day Mr Jas.. Landsborough remov- ed from his farm one of the landmarks which has existed for over 60 years. It was the log house erected by his father when he first settled here, and because of its associations and memor- ies connected with it, Mr Landesbor- ough felt very reluctant to remove it. Couxcrt.—The council met in Bruce - field on Mondoy, Oct. 1st, all the mem- bers present, the minutes of last meet- ing were read and adopted. Accounts to the amount of $49.16 were passed and orders drawn upon the treasurer. $10 was voted as relief to Wm. Jones. The collector will commence his duties on Oct. 20th, and was instructed to add five per cent to all taxes remain- ing unpaid on the 14th of December. Pathmasters who have not yet return- ed their lists should do so at once. The next meeting will be held at Kyle's hotel on Thursday, Nov. 1st, at 9 o'clock, to pay contractors- ALEX. G. SMILLIE, Clerk. Auburn. NOTES.—Mr Howson, V. S., has an Onward King colt in training which has already showed a 2.40 gait; it is a pretty fine three year old animal. Messrs Howson and J. Lawsoh are do- ing quite a business with their patent farm gate. Mr J. Rossier, of Colborne, recently sold to Mr Lawson a fine driv- er. Mr John Mitchell left on Monday for Teeswater, where he intends learning the baking business. Miss E. Elkins is a present visiting her sister, Mrs E. Cumming, of Chicago, who is M very ill. Miss E. Stalker, of orris, is giving music lessons in this vicinity, WEDDING,—On Wednesday of last week a very pleasant event took place. at the residence of Elm Grove farm, the bride's brother, Mr John Hoare, being the marriage of his sister, Maria, to Mr W. Chapman, Oencenettia, B.C. The -aeremonrwarepefrfetrtned=--by-Revs W. S. Baugh, of Auburn. The groom wasr,-i pported by Mr W. A. Kaiiough, of Brussels, while the bride was 'at- tended by her sister, Lucy. The bride was beautifully attired in pink satin, wearing a bridal veil. The bridesmaid was dressed in cream satin. After the ceremony quite a number of friends and relatives of the family sat down to an excellent supper. The bride was handsome res - of some the recipientpres- ents from friends living in Clinton, Goderich, Kinburn, Brussels, Blyth and Westfield. The evening was spent in social amusements. Mr and Mrs Chapman have the best wishes of a largecitcle of friends, wishing them a safe journey through life. Bayfield. WEDDING.—One of the most fashion- able events of the season was the mar- riage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19th, of Miss Nellie Armstrong, fourth daughter of Mr Jas. Armstrong, of the Bronson line, to Dr. John McAsh. of Belgrave. The spacious rooms of Evergreen Place were alive with the merry voices of some seventy guests, who were invited to be present at this very interesting ceremony, Rev. J.A. McDonald, of Varna, tied the nuptial knot, with the assistance of Miss Min- nie, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid and Mr McAsh, of Varna, brother of thegroom, as groomsman. Among the invited guests were Dr. and Mrs W. J. Armstrong; Fullerton; Dr. and Mrs Jas. Armstrong Gorrie; Dr. M. Armstrong, Brucefield; Dr. and Mrs Stanbury, Bayfield; Wm. Campbell, Clerk of Division Court, and wife, Blyth; Mr and Mrs Geddes, Belgrave; Mrs McDonald, Ripley; Mr and Mrs Munshaw, of Wingham. The presents were numerous and costly. NoTEs.—Mr L. Hall, a student of Knox College, has returned to Toron- to, to resume his studieslafter two Sab- baths services in St Andrew's church. On Monday evening in the Salvation Army Barracks, Brigadier Margarets and wife enrolled eight new members; the ceremony was witnessed by a full house. Dean Hodgens, of Seaforth, occupied Trinity church pulpit on Sab- bath, conducting harvest home ser- vices. Mrs Simons has returned from a week's visit to Grand Bend. Miss Morgan is home from a visit to Gode- rich. Miss C. Briegel, of Louisville, Kentucky, was the guest of Miss M. Falconer on Tuesday. Mr Geo. Stan - bury is rusticating rn Tuckersmith. Mr Jas. McIntosh of Gorlerich, spent Tuesday in Bayfield. Mr W. Struth- ers is spending a few days here, before resuming his studies in Toronto Medi- cal college. $1 year in advance, $1.50 when not sO p Goderich. - OverarSTS. — The Goderich Bicycle Club organized last Monday night,with a membership of about a score. The following officers were elected:—Pres.' lected:Pres., D. McGillicuddy; Vice Pres., A. J. T. Naftel; Sec., F. W. Stokes; Treas., A. E. Naftel; Captain, J. W. Langford; Lieutenant, W. J. Chisholm. R. T. op T. GOING TO CLINTON.—The Royal Templare of Goderich have re- ceived an invitation from the Clinton �Co�uncil of Royal Templatruer, teras -help them institute the royal degree, and it was decided to go down on Thursday evening, October 18th. The Goderich is to provide to program, and a committee is making every effort to get up a first-class program, consisting of addresses, quartettes, solos, readings and recitations. NOTES.—Mise Maggie Fowler is down sick at her sister's, with typhoid fever. Thomas Harris is shipping apples for the farmers this fall. Mr Yule, who was formerly night watchman here, is doing duty, pending the appointment of a regular policeman. Robert Hog- arth came home from Fort William a month ago, very sick with typhoid fever; his wife is now down with the same disease. The 19 year old son of S. Sanderson, Dungannon, was killed by a runaway team, on Friday, in Saltford; they ran under a tree, and the man's skull was broken by a limb: he died instantly. Summerhill OPEN MEETING.—An open meeting of the temperance lodge was held here on Friday evening last, and the large number present testified to the fact that the people are interested in the work of temperance. R. Draper occu- pied the chair during the evening, and discharged the duties admirably. The following program was given, viz.:— Addresses on temperance, Rev E. A. Fear, Holmesville, and Mayor Holmes, Clinton; solos by Mrs Butt and Miss Lizzie Lowery; duets by Mrs Butt and Miss Miller, and the Misses Nesbitt; instrumental, (flute) W. Miller; (violin) ) C. Lowery; (organ) the Misses Nesbitt; recitations, �. Kyle and Geo. Acheson; Wings, Msssrs Burns, Miller and we' ;Shot addresses' were also lyett b. poo • glltiirr ld Potet14. 1.. BLYTH RVNAwAY.—A lively runaway took place on Saturday, Bainton Bros. horse, hitched to a light wagon, start- ed from the rear of Moser's hardware, ran down Queen St. at a good pace, but kept to the road and was stopped before any damage was done. FAIR MATTERS. — The directors of the Morris Agricultural Society have added an additional class to the sheep since the prize list was issued. Prizes will be given for the same exhibits as those named in the regular classes, but in addition for any class not there named. OPENINGS—Our streets on Saturday evening were thronged with pedestri- ans, the object of the greater number being to visit the millinery openings. The displays at the different establish- ments were very fine, showed great taste and skill in arrangement, and eli- cited many comments of admiration, the general opinion beingone need go no farther than Blyth to procure their winter outfit. CHURCH NOTES. — Mission services' wens held in _..tJJJchaeLR..O...c.h Tat week, conducted byRevs Tethers Doherty and Quigley. Sacrament of the Lord's supper was dispensed in St. Andrews church on Sunday morning; Rev. Mr Hamilton, of Londesboro, oc- cupied the pulpit of that church in the evening. Trinity church is, this week, undergoing repairs; Mr Heywood, of Clinton, is doing the work. NOTES — Miss Crocker returned Last week and resorbed her position with Anderson & Elder. Mrs Fenton,of Mc- Gillivray, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs McNally. Blyth fair takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 11, and promises to be a greater success than ever. We notice that Jessop & Co. have started business in the brick block opposite Kelly's hotel: the new firm are cai rying boot and shoes, provisions, fruit and groceries, and their store and windows look very attractive. W. Sloan left for Detroit last week to persue his studiesat Medi- cal college there. A. S. Dickson spent Sunday at his home in Seaforth. Miss J. King, who has made an extended visit, returned from Detroit last week. Mrs Purvis and children are visiting friends in Teeswater this week. Mrs L. H. Thompson and children, after a pleasant visit with friends here, re- turned to her home in Danville, Ill., on Wednesday evening. Tax collector J. W. Bell, is going the rounds this week. Mr D. McKellar has improved his residence by repainting. A num- ber from here attended the fair in Bel - grave last Friday; the weather was particularly fine and the turnout good. Posters are out for a grand concert to be given in Industry hall on Oct. 10th, the second night of the fair. West Wawanosh; COUNCIL. — Council met on Sept. 22nd, the members were all present. The treasurer's report for August was received, showing receipts 0776.01 and expenditure $374.84, leaving 0891.17 to September accounts. The municipal- ity is willing to do its share towards putting in a culvert opposite lot 17, con. 1. A communication from Gar - row & Proudfoot was read advising the council that if they attempted to carry out the contract, let opposite lot 25th, con. 2 and 3, an injunction would be applied for by Mr ashing- ton to prevent the work being carried out; he claiming that the work would unlawfully dam water in his property. The reeves were appointed to see the interested parties with a view of hav- ing the matter settled without litiga- tion. Messrs Stuart, Todd and the clerk were appointed to receive and accept, if satisfactory, the collector's bond. A number of checks were is- sued. The council adjourned to met Oct. 27th. R. K. MILLER, Clerk. Last Wawanosh. DEATH.—On Wednesday morning, after an illness of several weeks, Wm. Vancamp, aged 35 years, passed away. Deceased was a quiet and sociable person, and was well liked by those whose knew him; he was an adherent of the Methodist church and a staunch Conservative. He was unmarried and leaves his parents, three sisters and three brothers to mourn his loss. NOTES.—John Coultes, sr,. is away at Lucknow and Brussels this week, judgin sheep and swine at the fairs there. Walter Scott is improving his e verandah erect• n a nit h vi ><` place a. y ofLondon is the 's sed o ed. Ald , I Gott p d�tl V LS guesp'� �' « WOO rid 1 Gorrie. EAST HURON' CONSERVATIv'ES. — East Huron Liberal -Conservatives met at Gorrie, on Monday, President J. Ir- win, of the Brussels Herald, in the chair, and over twe hundred delegates present. Speeches were made by E. L. Dickinson, B. W.,G•eary, R. L. Tay- lor,,James Perkins, W. H. Clegg, J. J. Denman, C. W. Oasen, R. C. Sperling, Major4Kaine, Edward Bryon, Thomas Farrow, ex-M.P., Henry Perkins and Robert Birmingham, of Toronto. An executive committee to the have voters' ie oro g ly revised was appointed; also to name a candidate to contest the riding in their interest. Holmesville. CREAMERY.—The patrons of the Holmesville creamery can obtain their cheques for payment.from Mr Hannah, on application to H. Elford. ENGAGED.—The trustees of the school have engaged Mr McRoberts fey 1895. They know when they have d good man, and intend to keep him. ANNIVERSARY.—A week from neat Sunday, Oct. 14th, Rev Jos. Edge, of Goderich, will preach morning and afternoon, and Rev W. Smyth, of Clin- ton, in the evening. On Monday even- ing following Rev Mr Henderson will give his lecture, "Rambles through wonderland." Silver collection at each service. • DEBATE.—The debate under the aus- pices of the Royal Templars will take place a week from next Tuesday, in- stead of Monday week. The subject, Resolved the farmer has done more for the country than the merchant. The captains, J. Ford and J. Jervis, with nine men each, ought to ferret out a good many pointers on either side. NOTES.—Miss Jackson, of Morris, is visiting at Chas. Jervis'. Miss A. Stephenson is on the 'sick list. Miss E. Pickard, who has been visiting in London for the past month, returned home Monday, looking hale and hearty after her trip. Mrs W. Stanley is re- presenting the Woman's Missionary Society at their convention in Strath- roy this week. SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the standing, in order of merit, of the pu- pils of the school for September, based on attendance, punctuality, demeanor and general progress: — 5th class— Bertha Stanley, Album Murch, Eldred Yeo. Sr. 4th—Tillie Colclou h, Edith Huller, Francis Sturdy. Jr. 4th—Will Tebbutt, Harry Evans. 3rd—Minnie Evane, Winnie Sturdy, Fred Mulhol- land. Sr. 2nd—Harvey McCartney, Norman Murch, John Mulholland. Jr. 2nd—Lillie McCartney, Emily Col- clotigh Lillie -Mick:nigh. Sr. Pt. 2nd —Harvey Mulholland, Edgar Trewar- tha, Luella Fear. J r. Pt. 2nd—Nellie Ramsey, Robt Colclongh, Rosa Demp- sey. Sr. Pt. 1st abel Pickard, Edith Mulholland, Myrt Levis. Jr. Pt. 1st —Florence Trewar a, Albert Cook, Olive Sturdy: DISASTERS ABROAD..-FOr the past few Sunday evenings wes have noticed several of our young me going to Clinton, thus leaving a vac nt place in our,choir. Last Sunday was o excep- tion, for one tall young man bought he would like to attend Rat nbury street church, but whether for t a ser- mon or what cameafter, we cannot ay, we can only estimate which had he greater impression on him. After t e meeting was out he started for home, but not alone. Everything went love- ly past the corner, up the concession and in the gate, then the fun started. In his efforts to help his company out of the rig, the lines became crossed and the colt unmanageable.when both horse and rig struck for the pasture field. A light was procured and a search made, but in vain, nothing could be seen of either, so they went to their respective homes to wait for daylight. In the morning search was again continued, and resulted in the finding of the rig, but no horse. The buggy was safely locked in the drive shed, and the owner is waiting for in- formation as to the whereabouts of his black driver Harlock. NOTES.—Mise L. Montieth gave the children a few holidays, owing to her attendance at her brother's wedding. Miss Olive McGregor is visiting at her uncle's, Mr J. Wiggington, Goderich township. Mr Alex. Rapson, has re- turned to his studies at Montreal Col- lege. Miss Acnes Reid is visiting friends in Blyth. What does Geordie cross the bush so often for ; is he look- ing for a housekeeper? Men of Prominence.. Knox College, Toronto, celebrated, on the 2nd inst., the 50th year of its establishment. The occasion was of considerable importance and interest, and alluding to it, an exchange thus refers to two of its Professors well- known to Clintons:— PROF. GREGG.—Prof. Gregg, whose eminence as a writer upon church his- tory is so widely known, was born at Killycreen, Ireland. Ile was educated at Glasgow and Edinburg universities, and ordained in 1847, was inducted at Belleville and was for ten years minis- ter there: subsequently, having pastor- al charge of Cooke's church, Toronto. from 1867 to 1872,when he was appoint- ed professor of apologetics in Knox College, Toronto; and the Presbyterian College, Montreal. Prof, Gregg re- ceived his degree of Doctor of Divinity from 'Hanover University, U. S. [H is the father of Mrs Alex. Stewart, of Clinton REV. R. Y. THOMPSON, M.A., B.D.— The Rev. R. Y. Thompson attended Clinton HiAr.h school and took the arts course at Toronto University, graduat- ing there M. A. He subsequently studied at Knox' College, where he took most of the prizes of his year. Taking a post -graduate course at Ed- inburgh he received the degree of B.D. He was then called and settled as min- ister at Mensal', Ont. Mr Thotnpson lectured for two �urs at t Knox C o1- 1e e and vat#arted professor tour yearrw :air Town and County Church Chimes, • Rev. A. Stewart, after several weeks holidays, will resume the pulpit oi; Willis Church, next Sunday. The regular monthly fellowship meetings of Ontario and R9ttenbury street churches will take place next Sunday. Mr Coombs,. of the Collegiate staff, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church, on Sunday next, morning and -e-vening Ensign Margetts and wife conducted the S. A. jubilee here this week. Sol- diers were present also from Goderich and Bayfield. On Sunday, Oct. 14th, Rev. J. W. Holmes will preach anniversary ser- mons in Main St. church, Exeter. His place here will be supplied by Rev. M. Lough, of Exeter. Last Sunday the Rev. J. H. Fairlie preached thanksgiving sermons at Brussels. He was also one of the of- ficiating clergymen at a wedding in Biddulph, last Wednesday. Rev. Mr Riley supplied for Mr Fairlie on Sun- day. Miss Anna Irwin, representing the Mission Band of Rattenbury St church, and Mrs Stanley, representing the W. F.M.S.Holmesville, went to Strathroy, Tuesday, to attend the annual meeting of the western branch. Neither Mrs Andrews, or Mrs Bean, representing the local societies, were able to go, ow- ing to illness. Mrs Livingstone was the Kincardine delegate. The following are the officers of Willis Church Christian Endeavor Society:—President, Miss Wilson; Vice President, Mr J. C. McTavish; Treas., Miss Twitchell; Secretary, Miss Levan; Prayer Meeting:Com., Miss Rattray,: Mr McTavish, Miss C. McEwen; Miss M. Leslie, Mr Scott; Look Out Com., Miss C. A. Taylor, Mr McLeod, Mr Ferguson, Miss McTavish, Miss M. Murray; Social, Miss McEwen, Miss Kane, Miss Matheson, Mr Agnew, Miss McKenzie; Organist, Miss Lillie Lindsey. The Review exercises of Rattenbury St. Sabbath School, on Sunday after- noon, were of more than ordinary in- terest. In addition to the responsive service, Miss Olive Helyar recited Miss Havergal's poem, "TheSovereignty of God," Miss Aletha Foster sang "Lowly in a manger," Miss Hattie Rumball sang "Star of Bethlehem," Miss Flora Cunningham recited Miss Havergal's "Is it for me," Miss Mabel Doherty recited the poem •"Valiant for the Mr Truth"yHavergal's; b •. Miss Sibley gave a solo, and the following took — part in quartette:—Miss Rumball, Mrs. Chown, Messrs Sibley, Bruce, Hol- loway and Stevenson. PAYMENT OF TAXES—Our townspeo- ple should bear in mind that after the 1st of October, taxes are due, and by previous arrangement of Council, are to be paid before the 15th of Dec. If not paid by that time, they are subject to an additional five per cent. CONCERT:—There was a good attend- ance at the concert in the town hall,on Wednesday evening, under the aus- pices of the Cricket and Base Ball ?'e� Clubs. The performers were nearly all strangers to a Clinton audience, yet they were fullyappreciated; -se--" as evidenced by te harty encores given. Mr Spalding, the only local singer there, did his part especially well. - DEATH.—Yesterday morning death removed a gentleman who has long been a resident of town, in the person of Mr W 11 Hine. Deceased has been in failing health for some time, but it was only during the last few months that he gave up hope of recovery. He was a native of Devonshire, and came to Canada about the year 1846. Prior to his residence here he lived in Strat- ford for a number of years. It is in the neighborhood of 25 years since he came to Clinton. engaging in the gro- cery business, which he 'discontinued some years ago. He has for a long time been Secretary of both the Public and Collegiate Board of Trustees, and was well known as a man of more than ordinary intelligence. He leaves two daughters at home, and a son residing in Chicago. The funeral takes place on Saturday, at 2 p.m. The Patrons have decided not to no- minate a candidate for the Commons for West Durham. Sir William Van Horne, in an inter- view at Winnipeg, said he had retired from the business of prophecy in re- gard to wheat. Mr. Samuel Glass has resigned his position as deputy sheriff at Middlesex after filling the office for over 30 years. Rev. A. Sutherland, Superintendent of Methodist missions, has voluntarily returned to the mission Fund, t500 of the salary voted him. Fruit importers in London, Eng. say that Canadian shippers should ex ercise more in packing. Many barrel are much depreciated in, value on ac- count of carelessness in thin; respebt. The experiments of shipping Cana- dian cattle to France is not likely to prove a success. The steamship Bruxe- lies, with a consignment of 400 head, sailed from here for St. Malo on Sept. 15, and the steamship Aurers leaves this week with another consignment. Advices received from France to -day are to the effect that the markets there are very bad, being overstocked. Cat- tle have lost 80 francs a head lately, and the despatches say there are no signs of prices being better. The chaps who during the big strike had such a fine time defying the laws of the land, burning property ands beating and shooting men who did not belongto their organizations, are reckoning with the constituted author- ities, The other day about a dozen 6f them were jailed. Two were fined $5,000 each and sent to penitent or 18 months, It pays to obey 't law.