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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-10-12, Page 1o - 14 Fos TEM N»w ERA 125C. CASH panuay a188 95 ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor Have Von Seen Or heard any one tell about our Beaver and Melton Overcoats at $15.00 Well, they are the best Over- coats for the money you ever heard of, bought as they were at a forced sale, the price is a good deal less than it would be ordinarily for the same qualities, and when they are made up there is that indiscredible something about them that stamps them as correct in style, while the work and fit are faultless. They come in Fawn, Grey, Brown, Navy and Black. We make Overcoats of other materials, and Suits for Men and Boys' that are right up to date, as regards both style and material. Our Clothing always fits. hod gititi Jn CL1hiTON Luckno*. Too LATE.—About 25 years ago Mr Stephen Howard was a married man in the State of Iowa. He had two children, a boy. and a girl. The latter was only three months—old-when. her. _- Mother dle_dt leaving.HOwud.:a,Widoz er with two young children. They were given out for adoption. The girl went with a middle-aged couple named Reedy, who had no children of their own. The whereabouts of the boy is unknown. Howard came over here, and appears to have given up all thought of his offspring. The girl lived with the Reedys until she grew up, doing work in the corn fields and nursing her foster parents. About three years ago she left them and hired out. Some two months ago she acci- dentally found out that her name was not Reedy but Howard. This caused her to make inquiries, and she at last located her father, She wired to him and received the reply that he was very ill. She came here on Thursday last and was driven out to where her father lay sick, but got there only in tirne to find him dead some three hours before her arrival, but in time for the funeral. Brussels. A CHARGE OF BRIBERY.—A press dispatch of Saturday says :—A disas- trous fire occurred in Tweed July last, and on account of not having proper fire apparatus a heavy loss was in- curred. Since that time fire protection has been uuder consideration. The Village Council have for some time been negotiating with the Waterous Engine Co. of Brantford and the Ronald Engine Co. of Brussels and on Thursday a contract was signed by the Reeve and Council for the purchase of a Waterous engine. On the same date Mr Ronald arrived in town, and learn- ing of the action of the Council, adver- tised for a public meeting in the Town Hall the same evening, which was largely attended by the ratepayers. Mr Ronald's object was to get permis- sion from the meeting to bring his en- gine down and test the same in the presence of the citizens free of cost, but he did not succeed. At the close of the meeting Mr Ronald was placed under arrest for the night, on a warrant issued at the instigation M two members of the Council, who claim they had been offered a bribe by Mr Ronald to pur- chase his engine. The case came up for hearing on Friday before Magis- trates Newton and McCann. After hearing the evidence, Mr Ronald was committed to stand his trial on both charges. Mr Ronald gave bail in $400. The main reason that Mr Ronald's en- gine was not purchased was that it was too high in price. Tuckersmith. ANOTHER PIONEER GQNE.—Death moved another pioneer of the county, on Sunday, in the person of Mr James Mulholland, sr., who passed away at the residence of his son, London road, at the age of 79 years. Deceased was one of the earliest settlers of Hullett, and for many years resided'on lot 10, on the 2nd. About eight years ago he went to live with one of his sons in Hay. He enjoyed fairly ggobd health until about two months ago. He was a member, of the Presbyterian church. He has been a widower for w number ofyyear, and leaves three so 's ---two in Tuckersmith and one in HaOf his five daughters, four are mar led, being Mrs retina .W. Duncan, Clinton; rs Cjt�ok, Sunshine; Mrs c'Artilut, Walton; Mrs 11i"cNalr, Cara n�re ok. Thi ins ;were intrted in Ulintonn: COM toy. CLINTON, ONT.,' OCTOBER 12, 1894. *1 year in advance, $1,50 when not do Our Weekly Budget .r Goderich Township RanTnn.—Tho 80 acre farm on the 7th con. of Goderich township, for some time occupied by Mr Brown Marquis, has Wen rented to Mr John Pickard, jr., for a term of three years. Mr Marquis intends to go into busi- ness with his brother-in-law in Galt, and will have.an auction sale of all his stock and irpleg4entston the 17th inst. Is IT WANDERING OR LOST? -;-A young Godericli township man is frequently seen wending bis way into Clinton on a wheel. Then he is seen about 8 o'clock standing chewing a gate post on one of the back streets, with his lady love. Then, in the small hours of the morning he winds his way home, just in time for school. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report for S.S. No. 9 for the month of September, based on good conduct, attendance and general progress: -5th class—J. Emmerson 160, F. Jervis 158, W. Jervis 134. 4th class—G. Emmer- son 146, A. Currie 140, B. Switzer 115. Sr. 3rd class—F. Emmerson 123, W. Cole 91, E. Call 69. Jr. 3rd class—B, Graham 156, P. Cook 148, J. Cooper 144, M. Jervis 144. Sr. 2nd class—R. Stirling 126, A. Steepe 108, H. Steepe 104. Intermediate 2nd—M. Alexander 84. Jr. 2nd class—A. Jennings 116, D. Elliott 19. Sr. Pt. 2nd—L. Jervis 137, L. Cantelon 132. Jr. Pt. 2nd—V. Mill- er 139, M. Cooper 102, T. Perdue 49. Sr. Pt. 1—H. Hallsteed 130, F. Cole 89. J. Pt. 1—E. Cooper 133, M. Steepe 108, A. Holland 79, No. of pupils on regis- ter 52, average attendance for month 35. M. ENGLER, teacher. WEDDING BELLS.—On Wednesday evening the splendid residence of Mr John Gardner was the scene of one of those pleasant and happy events when Minnie, the eldest daughter of Mr Gardner, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr R. L. Proctor; the wedding was at 7 p.m., when Rev. E. A. Fear performed the ceremony; the bride was handsomely dressed in a cream cashmere dress, with train, and trimmed with silk lace, she was assist- ed by her cousin, Miss Carrie Stirling, who wore a cream delainedress trimm- ed with baby ribbon, both wore cream slippers, the groom was supported by F. C. Elford. After the ceremony all sat down to a very tasty and sumptu- ous supply of good things, to which all apparently did justice; the guests numbered about 50 and the presents were both extensive and expensive. The contracting parties are both well- known and highly respected, and we wish them every happiness and pro- sperity in their united livgs. • • Stanley • NoTEes it W. Graham left last Saturday.on_a.tripSoc r:Britlain, with a load of cattle; Mr Graham is becoming quite a sailor. Mrs McBurnie and daughter, from Turnberry, were visit- ing friends and acquaintances in Stan- ley during the first of the week. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last -while Mr Neil McGill and Mrs Halliday were driving along the Second, the horse be- came frightened at some sheep, and ran to the side of the road at Mr John Ketchen's bridge, throwing out loth of the occupants. Mrs Halliday was badly hurt, and lies at Mr Ketchen's unable to be removed. BEAR HUNT.—One day last week two little chaps, of the Parr line, who will tip the beam at nearly 600 lbs, anxious for sport, proceeded to the bush to in- vestigate if coon was plentiful, *hen' to the astonishment of the nimrods they ran almost on the top of a ma - moth mastadon, or an immense black bear of huge proportions, They wheel- ed and ran for dear life in the direc- tion of Bayfield, no doubt to bor- row the Bayfield cannon to put an end to his bearship, but getting short of Wind they concluded to return, after having armed themselves with crowbar and club, and armed to the teeth pro- ceeded to anihilite bruin, when, hor- rable to relate, the bear was Mr McAI- lister's celebrated royal Tom taking a sleep. OBITUARY ,. We have this week to an- nouncethedeath of one of the oldest pio- neers of the eastern part of this town- ship. Isabella Innes, relict of the late John Innes. departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 4th., at the advanced age of eighty-six years and nine months. During the summer she had unusually good health, but a week previous to her death she was attacked with a slight cold, On Tuesday she began to sink and on Thursday morn- ing__,,ppas ed quietly and peacefully alga:y. Deceased was a native of Banff- shire, Scotland, born near the town of Keith, on Dec. 24th, 1807. She, with her late husband, emigrated to this country in 1846, and resided in the township of Zorra for a few years. She came to Stanley in 1853 and set- tled on lot 30, 2nd con., where she was residing at the time of her death. She was a woman of a retiring disposition, extremely kind and hospitable and full of maternal affection. She was a con- sistent member of the Presbyterian church, and attended the ministration of Rev. A. Stewart, of Clinton. De- ceased leaves one son, Alex. Innes. well known in agricuitural circles, and two daughters, Mrs W. H. Scott, and Mrs Duncan McEwen,all residing in the township. A large number of sym- pathizing friends and acquaintances followed the remains to the place of interment in Clinton cemetery. Auburn. NoTEs.—Messrs Thomas Anderson and Henry Sturdy left last week tor Parry Sound, they intend having a good time hunting, and visiting friends m that locality. Mrs Young, of Lon- don, who has been visiting friends in this neighborhood, left this week for her home. Mr R. Webb, late of the grist mills here, desires to return his very cordial thanks to those who favored him with their patronage while established here. Ittr D. E. Munro. our village post master, was the recipient of another boy bast Saturday; who said our viilagepopulatio»is noticreasingf. Hullett • THAT TsmHSHINa—Mr. Editor, it ap- pears that at least one of our brother threshermen does not believe that 571i bushels of oats were threshed in one hour, but if he gets any place where there Is a similar lot of oats, the grain can be threshed free of charge, in order to relieve him of his $50, and convince him that the Clinton Monarch can thresh clean and deliver nos only 571 bushels, but more; for I believe if those oats were WeIghedi there would have been 600 bushels. The Clinton Mon- arch is like many other things—it is bead and shoulders above others. — Yours, THE CORRESPONDENT. DEATH.—Again the hand of death has made a vacancy in our midst. Mr Joseph Webster, who last week was reported as hurt in an accident; died from the effects of his injuries on Thursday last. He recovered con- sciousness at times, and knew his daughter when she arrived frorn the States. Deceased was born in the par- ish of Alva, Banffshire, Scotland, and emigrated to this country oyer 30 years ago. By hard work and careful man- agement he succeeded in placing him- self in comfortable circumstances. He leaves a widow, seven daughters and two sons to mourn his untimely end. He had reached the three score years. His remains were interred in the ceme- tery on the 13th con., -and were follow- ed by a large number,of friends and neighbors. His widow and family have the sympathy of the community. NOTES.—Miss M. Morrison, of Wal- ton, who has been for some time visit- ing her sister, Mrs E. McVittie, has returned to her home. Quite a num- ber from this vicinity attended Clin- ton fair Last Wednesday and enjoyed it. We are glad to hear that rs J Cartwright, who has been ill for some time, is now recovering. Mr John Morrison, of Clinton Model School, spent Sunday last in this neighbor- hood. A large bird made its appear- ance on the farm of W. Bryant, 14th concession, Tuesday evening, and had a few rounds with the dog, after which it made its escape. Miss Mary S.Watt daughter of Geo. Watt, and her aunt, Mrs. Taylor, of Belgrave, left Monday, to visit friends in Kansas. MissGlenn, of Boston, is visiting friends here. aMr Robt. Watson will soon be ready to move into his new house. This week Mr. Will Snell, of the gravel, sold to Robt. Marshall, Wingham, at a good figure, a fine 9 mouths' old Durhani bull calf, winner of two first and one second prize; the mere fact of it being "Snell" stock is an assurance of its excellence. TRIS NoTas.—Mr Harry Wagner and his, sister have returned from a very pleasant visit at their brother's Mr John Wagner, agent for the C.P.Ry. at Wahnapitae,. Ont. Barry has the following story to tell re'. garding his trip:—After arriving at With. napitae and getting a few days' rest after my long journey, my brother and I con.' eluded it would be good sport to go out hunting for a few days. It was Tuesday morning when we procured an Indian guide, bark canoe and some supplies and started up the Wahnapitae. river, which is a most beautiful stream of water. Passing some lumber camps we concluded to stop and see Low things were, which we found to be like a small village; there being an office, blacksmith shop, post office and one large building whioh was being used as a dining -room and kitoken, another one for sleeping accommodation for about one hundred; there being about that many men in every camp, and everything appear- ed in first-class order. After seeing all the sights to be seen there, we travelled on, shooting some partridge along the shore, and by night managed to bag twenty. ]:'itching our tent as it was growing dark, our guide prepared supper, when all of a sudden he drew my attention to a dark object about sixty yards away, which upon close examination proved to be a huge black bear, but as no one out there ever goes in the woods without a Tide, we had provided ourselves in the same way, and I immediately sized my rifle and fired, but missed, when I fired again, this time bringing Mr Bear to the groand; this dos- ing our first day's sport. Next day early, we stated, leaving by another route going by way of the long sanit and Tom Rabbit Lake, here we stopped a short time to see the famous gold mine of Messrs Cathro & Poulton; although no machinery has yet been put in it is worth one's while to see it. As we sail along in our bark canoe we see Moose and Red deer, but owing to them being out of season we do not shoot. Wolves are also quite numerous here, but as this is not the season to see theta, I did not have the pleasure of seeing one. People out there are mostly all Frenoh- Canadians, and it would surprise one the traffic that is done by the hotels in that country. Any young man who thinks this part of the country not good enough for him I would advise him to put in a season in the woods. SCIUBE. Happen DEATH.—Once more that fatal mes- senger of death has been in our midst; this time it claimed the infant daugh- ter of Mrs John Fluker, of Auburn, who was visiting at her mother's, Mrs G. Thomson. The death occurred on Tuesday, and the remains were inter- red in the Rodgerville cemetery. DEBATE.—The Young People's Mu- tural Improvement Society met on Friday last, and elected the following officers:—Pres., Mr R. McMordie; Vice Pres., Mr G. T. McKay; Sec., Mr I. Thomson; Treas., J. McNevin. A de- bate will i e held on Friday. Oct. 19th, at 7.30. The subject is "Resolved that a good-natured slovenly woman is more to be desired from a matrimoni- al point of view, than an ill-tempered tidy one." Summerhill Nome.—Mr Geo. Hill has bought another fine 4 year old mare; he pro- cured her from Mr McGregor, of Stan- ley. Mr T. H. Watkins had on exhi- bition at the Post Office store, one evening, a mangold which weighed 19 lbs. Rev. Mr. A.rmstrong, of Bayfield, held service in St, Peter's Church, laet Sunday. Mr. E . . . Butt has ret ned from his trip to e Soo. Mrs.11 lop, of Stratford, is sting relativea re. 1Hayfield. PERSONAL.—Alex. Ferguson, Frank Keegan, John Pollock and Wm, Eer- guson leave this week for Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Harry Young, Clinton, spent Wednesday at the Bayfield show. Mr Joseph Townsend and his daughter Fanny, spent Wednesday and iurs- day, the guests of Dr. Stanbury. BERRIES IN OOTOBER.—Mrs Cowie had a pleasure on Friday last, which we venture to say no one else in the county enjoyed. She was able to treat her household to strawberries picked in her own garden. On Tuesday of this week she also picked some rasp- berries. Good cultivation and a good climate will produce wonders. STILL ANOTHER.—Our village has been made the choice of still another farmer, who wishes to retire to a healthy and pleasant spot for the re- mainder of his days. Mr Hoohner, an honest German from the Bronson line, has rented Mr James Pollock's large brick house "at the corner." and will move in about Nov. lst. NOTES.—A wedding is announced to take place on the 17th inst., which will rob Bayfield of one of heryoung ladies. An ensign from Seaforth caused some amusement at the S. A. barracks, on Sunday. W. G. Richardson, of Toron- to University, spoke to large congrega- tians, in St. Andrews, last Sabbath. Rev L. W. Ziehl occupied the pulpit of Trinity cburth, on Sabbath morning. Mr James Thomson has had new sills put under his building on Main street, and purposes refitting it for use. Miss Mamie Campbell, daughter of Mrs A. Campbell, has been •engaged to teach in the school house on Delgatty's side road, south of here. The Voters' List Court of Revisioniwill be held here on Oct. 23, BAYFIELD SHow.—Bayfield fall fair is generally a good one, but this year has exceeded anything seen here for a number of years. Though the weather was somewhat threatening, and the crowd long in gathering, yet the gate receipts show a large increase in at- tendance over last year. The inside exhibit was especially fine. The roots and fruit drew forth many remarks, both as regards qualityand quantity. In fact, the space allotted to roots proved very inadequate. The ladies' work was superior to other years, but might have been displayed to, better advantage. In the outside department the sheep deserve special notice, seve- ral remarking they had not seen better at any show this year. One man came all the way from Brussels with a load. The races were of a very interesting nature, and caused much excitement. In the running race, one of the horses fell, throwing the driver against a fence, but, though severely injured, the young man was able to go home. It was late before the large crowd had dispersed, as though they„,were unwill- ing to leave, after -so pleasant an after- noon. The prize list will appear next week. B LYTH WON AT LAST.—The many friends of Dr. Sloan will be glad to learn that in nis now famous suit for the recovery of $7,000 he has won his case in the Supreme Court; this is final, and car- ries with it costs, which amount to somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,500. A BEAUTIFUL EXHIBIT.—On Tnesday evening the store of Messrs McKinnon & Son was very beautifully decorated. Silks and other expensive goods being exposed on the floor; the front door was left open, the entrance being pro- tected by a wire screen, and a great many people viewed the exhibit and ex- pressed their admiration of it. CONCERT.—Maple Leaf Lodge, I. O. G. T., will commemorate tneir 21st an, niversary by a concert and lecture in the Temperance hall, Blyth, on the evening of Monday, Oct. 15th. Mr F. S. Spence, of Toronto, Grand Secre- tary of the Grand Lodge of Canada, will be present and deliver an address. A first-class musical and literary pro- gram will be furnished by the best local talent procurable. NOTES.—Miss Miller, of Wroxeter, was the guest of Miss Moffatt last week. A merry-go-round struck town on Saturday and located on the vacant lot opposite the Commercial. It has created quite a commotion among the younger portion of the community. The Annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society was held in St. Andrews' church on Monday evening; Rev. J. B. Fraser, M. D., agent of the society, adressed the meeting. W. W. Sloan, of Toronto, was a guest in town over Sunday. Miss Drew, of Wing - ham, spent Sunday in town with friends. Miss Mitchell, of Toronto, was the guest of Mr A. McNally over Sdn- da . Misses Cargill and Dinsley, of Wingham, were the guests of Mise Curtis on Wednesday. Anniversary services will be held in Trinity church on Sunday, Oct. 21st, Bishop Baldwin will preach in the evening. Mrs D. McKellar and children spent a few weeks with friends in Strathroy, re- turning home on Friday evening. THE FAIR.—Blyth fair, usually held near the last of the list, is always at- tended by a large crowd of people, and this year was no exception; the day was raw and cold, especially on Wed- nesday afternoon, but this did not pre- vent a great crowd from being present. There was good competition in all the outd'ior classes, the stock being of a superior quality; there was a larger show of buggies land cutters than was made at any other show in the county. The inside exhibit was also very good, but there was not room enough to do the displays justice. An excellent ex- hibit of apples—some claimed that it was ahead of the London display—and in vegetables, dairy produce, &c., no- thing more could be desired. In ladies work the extent is becoming greater every year, and this too, suffers for Want of room in which to properly ex- hibit it. The whole exhibition was highly satisfactory, and the directors are pleased that everything passed off so happily. Mr. McQuarrie. who has so long been identified with the society as its efficient Secretary, was unceasing in his attention. The prize list will be found elsewhere, Holmesville. WINDING UP.—The patrons and all• interested in the creamery will meet at the hall this Thursday night, to wind up the affairs of business and settle or some course of proceedure for the futute. NoTEs.-Mr S. Merrills had his sale on Thursday, when he sold off what he wishes, and has taken up his resi- dence in the village. Mr Geo. Ache- son, of Goderich, was with friends here over Sunday. • Miss J. Reid, of Luck - now, has been spending at a few days at A. J. Courtice's. Mr R. Marquis, of Fullerton, visiting friends here. CORRECTIONS. -1U our items last week in connection with the silver collection to be taken at each of the anniversary services, we should have stated also that it was not limited to silver, bilis will not be rejected. Also the subject for debate next Tuesday evening, the subject is "Resolved that the farmer has done more for the country than the mechanic, Snot mer- chant. CHURCH.—The financial report of the Methodist church for this circuit shows that the sum of $766.40 was raised towards church support for the last year; the sum of $146 was raised towards the current expenses; and for the connexional funds the following sums were contributed:—Missionary, $185.71; Superannuation, 657; Educa- tional, $10.66; Contingent, $4.55; Gen- eral Conference, $4; Union church re- lief, $4; Sunday School aid, $2; Susten- tation, $4.55; Woman's Missionary, $59.86; all other purposes, $75.94; grand total for circuit, 161410.15. Goderich. DEATHS.—Mrs R. Hogarth died last Friday of typhoid fever, at the age of 25; she leaves a sorrowing husband, who is just recovering from the same disease, and two little children. Mr Chas. Walters, Goderich township, died last Thursday, aged 88; he settled here in 1832, and lived an industrious, honorable life, and, with his wife, had seen the seventh generation. NoTEs.—The Collegiate games were witnessed by a large company last Fri- day afternoon; the 0,0.0.0. ran a ten mile race, which was won by C. Chis- holm; there were some good foot races and good jumping; some of the racers would have come nearer the decency line if theyrhad worn a different kind of trunk; the costumes of a few of the participants rnade the games scarcely a fit place for young women to look on. Varna. No'rEs.—On Sunday last the Rev. L. W. Diehl, 'of Holmesville, officiated in Varna English church, and preached a very practical and eloquent sermon to a very large congregation; ° the Rev. gentleman has the good wishes of a large number of his old acquaintances. We were placed to see the genial coun- tenance of Mr David Wanless, an old resident of this place, now residing in Chatham; he paid a flying visit here last Saturday. Mrs Thos. Johnston, wife of our esteemed Mayor, is visiting friends this week at Seaforth. Rev. E. A. Fear will preach the anniversary sermons of the Educational Fund on the Varna Methodist circuit on the 21st inst. The Rev. F. J. Oaten and wife, of Wanstead, Ont., are visiting at the Methodist parsonage, Varna. The farmers in this vicinity are busy pack- ing their apples, which have been quite a plentiful crop. Londcsboro. LODGE.—District Lodge No. 24 of the I.U. of G.T. will hold their next regu- lar meeting in Londesboro on Tuesday, the 16th inst. The G.C.T., Bro. J. D. Andrews, of Hamilton, and the G. S. Bro. F. S. Spence, of Toronto, are ex- pected to be present. In the evening there will be a public meeting in the hall, to be addressed by the G.C.T. There will also be a good program. All will be welcome, come and enjoy a pleasant hour. Visiting brothers and sisters will be entertained. NOTES.—Our new miller, Mr Webb, has received a car of Manitoba wheat. Mr Geo. Powell, of Blyth, shipped a car of apples on Monday for Liverpool, Eng; Mr• Leiper is also sending a car to Glasgow, Scot., this week. Mrs Gracey, having decided to return to Comber to live, left for there on Tues- daymorning. The following parties; lefs tor a visit to the west and were booked through by R.B. Jeffrey:—Mrs Parson for Lafayette, Ina.; Mrs Taylor and Miss Watt for Clifton, Kan. and Jas. and Wm. Maskell for London, Eng., via Dominion line from Mont- real. Large numbers went from here to Blyth show on Wednesday. Exeter DEATHS.—Mrs Tom, long a resident of this place, died last week, aged 82 years. News was received Monday morning from Sowerby, Algoma, of the death of Mr G. F. Dyer, brother of Mr Alex. G. Dyer, of Exeter; no notice of his sickness was ever received here and the impression is that his death was sudden. INCENDIARY ATTEMPT.—Some time between Sunday night and Tuesday some fiendish person or persons gained admittance into the basement of the Main street Methodist church through the back window, and made a most dastardly attempt to fire the building. They procured two lamps which were in the church and after emptying their contents over the floor, immediately under the choir place, set fire to it, but strange to say it went eut in some mysterious way before much damage was done. Harlock. NoTEs.--Miss Tena Forbes. of the Clinton Model, formerly of this place, spent Sundayat her home in Lead - bury. Mr H. W. Allen's brick kitchen is completed. Miss Annie Watt spent Sunday, Sept.. 30th, with relatives in Belgrave. We would advise some of our young people' to show a little more compassion for dumb animals, as a young Couple not very far from here, while out driving after. dark, drove directl V• over they. lam ..e, , mistakin them 10i gho to >il re Town and County Church Chitimee. Mr Lu Stevens will supply4he pulpit of the Baptist church next Sunday. The wife of Rev J. E. Hower ,of Acton, who has been ill, is gradually t ecoyering. Rev J. W. Holmes preaches in tee, on Sunday, Rev Mr Lough, of Exeter, will officiate in Rattenbury street. Rev. J. W. Holmes attends a meet. ing of the Educational Committee of the Methodist church at Elora, on the 23rd inst. Rev Mr Harding, of Liverpool, Eng., who is visiting in this country, assisted in the morning service of St. Paul's church, last Sunday. Rev. F.E. Roy, the recently appoint- ed rector of St. Paul's church, Hensall, will make his debut to a Hensall con- gregation on Sunday, Oct. 14th. The anniversary sermons in connec- tion with the Westfield Methodist church were preached on Sunday, Oct. 7th, by Rev. Dr. Gifford, of Wingham. The sixth anniversary of the settle- ment of the Rev. J. S. Henderson Hensall, was celebrated in Carmel church last Sabbath by special sermons morning and evening. The local ;preachers of Rattenbury St. church, Clinton—of whom there are six—are responsible for a good deal of preaching, one way and an- other, and one kind and another. Rev. W. Smyth, of Ontario St. church, was unable to supply his own pulpit on Sunday owing to illness. Rev. Mr Newcomb took it for him in the morning and R. Holmes in the ev- ening. Rev. Thos. Cleworth, who has been ill for the past year, and who was nearly killed by a fall from his buggy just before last Conference, moved from Tamworth to Napanee last week. He was formerly stationed in Huron. The regular meeting of the W.O.T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs Andrews, next Thursday afternoon. A full attendance is requested. The annual report will be read. Remem- ber the flower mission at Mrs Hoover's, on Saturday. A very pleasing event took place at the residence of Rev. and Mrs B Sher- lock, 77 Harbord St., Toronto, Thurs- day evening. The occasion was the marriage of their eldest daughter, Della, to Rev. F. M. Mothers, S. T. L., of Aberfoyle, Guelph Conference, form- ly of Clinton. On the morning of the 21st inst•, the Independent Order of Foresters will attend Rattenbury St. church, when a sermon will be preached them by Mr E. A. Coombs,- of the Collegiate. In the evening of the same day he will occupy the pulpit of Holmesville Meth- odist church. A QUESTION FOR A. M. TODD TO ' ANSWER. • To the Editor of the Clinton New Era. Sin,—In the News Record of this week there is a paragraph headed, "The Conser- vative Policy.” Clause "b" of section 1 reads "Free Trade in raw materials not produced in Canada, for manufacturing." Section 3 reads !'Protection on agricultural and manufa:tured products, so as not to allow Canada's home market to be glutted by the surplus farm and industrial pro- ducts of the United States and other lands." Now, it is not right for the Conservative party to claim what they have no title to. If the above is their platform, it is then their platform in word only, not in deed. Will Mr Todd kindly explain how this is the Conservative platform, when they tax bituminous coal, only obtainable from Ohio, and let in English salt free, so as to swamp up over two-thirds of the Canadian market? 'Yours truly, JOHN RANBFORD. Frank B. Westwood, a lad of eighteen living in Parkdale, was shot and fatally wounded Saturday night at the door of his residence by an unknown and mysterious assailant.. Sunday was a great one in Salvation Army circles in Montreal. Gen. Booth, the famous head of the army, addressed four gatherings at the Salvation Barracks and -there was a big attendance at all of the services, and large amount of money was collected. BORN MUNRO.—In Auburn, on the Cth :inst., the wife of Mr D. E. Munro, of a son. „ • ,y inl'ARQUHAR—In Hullett, on the llth�inst., the wife of Mr Geo. Farquhar, of a daughter. ELLISON.—In Clinton, on the 9th 'inst., the wife of Mr J. Ellison, of a daughter ROBB.—In Sonforth, on Sept. 27th, the wife of Mr John Robb, of a son. MARRIED PROCTOR—GARDNER.—At the residence of the bride's father, Cut line, Goderich town- ship, on the 10th inst., by Rev. E.,A. Fear, Mr Lewis Proctor, to Minnie, eldest daughter.of Mr John Gardner. JOHNSTON—MORROW.—At the Probyter- inn Manse, Wingham, 011 the 4th inst, by Rey. Mr Perrie, Mr John Johnston, of Clinton, to Sadie, only daughter of the late Mr Morrow, of Owen Sound. UNDERWOOD — MCCREERY. — At the Manse, Wingham, on tho 3rd inst., by tho Rev. D. Perrin, Mr James Underwood, to Miss Jen- nie McCrecry, all of Howick. McCARTHY—FOY.—In St. Mary's church, Saginaw,,On tho 2nd inst., by the Rev. Father Dalton, Mr E. McCarthy, of Saginaw, to Miss Nellie, youngest daughter of Mrs C. Foy, of Saginaw, formerly of Blyth. JOHNSTON—SHANNON.—At the residence of the bride's father on the lot ingt., by the Rev. P. Musgrave, father, Johnston, to Miss fano, oldest daughter of Mr S. J. Shannon, treasurer, both of McKillop. SOUTHCOTT—SANDERSON.—In Goderich, en the 4th inst., at the residence of the bride's home, David Street by Rev H.Irvino, Mrs Mar- garet Sanderson,to Mr John Southcott, Exeter. Tho New ERA has some very pretty wedding stationery In stock, and fills orders promptly] DIED. WEBIS'PER.—in Hullett, on the 4th inst., Jos. Webster, aged 60 years. MULIIOGLAND —In Tnekorsinith, on the 7th inst., James Mulholland, Ar., formerly of Hullett, aged 79 years. PLUKER.—In Kippi1ii; on the 9th inAt„ the infant daughter of Mr John Fluker, Auburn. LYON.—Ill Manitoba,• near Brandon, en . the 8th Sot., .Shah Atnolia, only daughter htor of l3ori- at n and Elizahatb Lyon, fornierry 01 Httliotb,• • 44 11 - rj