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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-10-19, Page 101. 0 • IA E *O RT HOLII,H9, BBitior and Proprietor Bayfield. COUNCIL: A Meeting of the council was held on the evening of the 8th, when the collector's bond for 1894,with H. F. Edwards and John Whiddon as securities, was accepted. The council will meet again on the 12th of Novem- ber. NOTES. -Mr Geo. Stanbury has re- turned to Toronto, to resume his stu- dies at ,.the Varsity. . Mr Wm. Clark is improving his residence by building a vestibule and portico over the front door. Mr Davidson is expected to con- duct services at St. Andrew's church, next Sabbath, and will remain in our midst during the winter season. Mrs Chas. Simons is the recipient of a very handsome oak rocker with plush seat, a present from Toronto, sent by Rev. and Mr's Robt. Henderson, formerly of Bayfield. A number of our villagers attended the funeral of the late Alex- ander McDougall, of Porter's Hill, on Tuesday. Messrs J. Pollock, Will and ,,Alex. Ferguson, and Frank Keegan have. gone Cleveland •for a few months. MrEsson has returnsd from Nairn. Mr Geminhardt's cider mill is in oper- ation. Rev. H. Irvine, of Goderieh,'• preached in the Methodist Church last Sabbath. W. C. Smith, barrister, was in Bayfield on Tuesday, with a view to opening a branch office. Colborne ACCIDENT. -Mr John Tiffin, Colborne township, fell from an apple tree, on Wednesday. Oct. 10th, breaking seve- ral ribs, and spraining his wrists.' He is able to be around again. God erieh. NOTES, -Reeve Proudfoet is just re- covering front, an attack of inflamma- tion of the lungs, while Mr Garrow has also been suffering from overwork. CHURCH. -Rev Jos. Edge delivered an interesting lecture last night en- titled "An evening with McIntyre;" it was given under the auspices of the E. L. of 0. E., and was vvell patronized. Rev E. Olivant preached twice in Vic- toria street Methodist church, on Sun- day, the pastor taking missionary work on the Bayfield circuit. • Londesboro. ENTERTAINMENT.- In the evening after the District meeting, there was a good entertainment by the members of North Star Lodge assisted by the G. C. 'T., Bro. Andrews and Bro. Murdock, ,of Lucknow, and the Revs. Mr Fair and Mr Hamilton, of Loride boro. NOTES. -Miss Jennie' McKenzie re- turned from Owen Sound on Monday, after spending about 22 months; she reports having had a good time and is much improved in health. District • Lodge of the I. 0. of G. T. was held in Londesboro on Tuesda ,and proved very successful; the G. C. T. and G. S. were present. Mr Powell shipped another car of apples from this station this week. POTATOES. -Mr John Brundson has potatoes in blossom, being the second cropof the seasof. AWoodman has a tnto that Weighs bri ound twelve Ch1NTON, ONT., OOTOBER 19, 1894. .Y .T3, 7UWD THE pruB: What wldeawake and reliable correspondents and worthy of recording tor publication Stanley NOTES. -Rev E; A. Fear, of Holmes- ville, will preach the anniversary ser- mons of the Educational Society of the Methodist church, next Sabbath en the Varna circuit; collections will be taken at all the services, in aid of the fund. The Rev F. J. Oaten and wife, of Wanstead, who have - been stopping for a few days at the Metho- dist parsonage, Varna, left last Mon- day for a brief visit with friends in. Bluevale and Gorrie. Mr Oaten con- ducted the services last Sabbath for Rev Mr Leech, with very great accept- ance and profit to the congregations: his sermons were remarkable for their freshness and vigor of thought, and were delivered in a very eloquent, forceful and pleasing manner. We are pleased to learn that the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Peck, who was dangerously ill, is rapidly recov- ering. Mr Alex. Innes and his son. Harold, returned from their trip to Manitoba on Saturday last; he reports crops fairly good, but times very dull. The potatoes, on account of the abund- ant rains and fine weather of late, have been growing rapidly; the steins are as green as in fine weather in summer and are well blossomed, a circumstance very unusual at this season of the year. John Gilmour, of Turnherry, is visiting his uncle, Mr John Gilmour. Goderich Township. DEATH. -Mr Alexander McDougall, who resided with his mother and bro- ther, near Porter's Hill, died on Sun- day last, after a comparatively short illness, of enlargement of the liver. Deceased retained consciousness al- most up to the moment of his death. He was unmarried, and had been a resident of the township for over 60 years. He was a staunch Liberal, a warm friend of the temperance cause, and the large number who followed his remains to Goderich cemetery, on Tuesday, showed that he was greatly esteemed. NOTES. -Mr Rowland Jenkins,: who went to Chicago a few days since, on a visit, has returned; his daughter Emma is still there. Mr James Butler, of the 15th con., has let the contract for the erection of a •new house, to Mr S. S. Cooper, Clinton.. Hullett WEDDING. -One of the promising young tnen of this township, believing inthe-scri tural•-statement that . "it is net good for a man to be alone" took unto himself a wife on Wednesday, in the person of Miss M. A. Hughes, an amiable and well-known young lady of the township. The ceremony was per- formed in Clinton, and the young couple are r eceiving the congratulations of their many friends. COMPLETED. -MI' S. S. Cooper has just completed the erection of the se- cond house built by him ton the farm of Mr M. Hazzlewood, 13th con., and so well pleased is he with the work, that he has given Mr Cooper the con- tract for a third house, to be completed next year. Mr Hazzlewood is the owner of 300 acres of splendid land, and has seven sons; if he keeps on pro- viding a house for each son,as he re- quires it, the boys should appreciate his generosity. (Intended for two weeks ago.) SCHOOL REPORT: -The following is the report of S.S. No. 5 for the months of August and September based on diligence, attendance and punctuality: -5th class -James Thompson, Henry Wallace, Joseph Carter. 4th class - Violet Thompson, Willie Vodden. 5rd class -James McCaughey, Jessie Thompson, Elva Wallace. Sr. 2nd- Robt. Youngbint, Bertha Manning, Thos. Lee. Jr: 2nd- Maggie McOool, Derwin Carter, Joseph Vodden. Pt. 2nd -Willie Mair, Ethel Gliddon, Jas. Snell. Sr. Pt. 1 -May Wallace, Mar- tha Crawford and Mabel Vodden, Mel- ville Gliddon. Jr. Pt. 1 -Willard Lee, Jas. McCool, John Vodden. J. H. LOWREY, Teacher. Wingham DEATH OP CROWELL WILSON, Ex- M.P.-The death of Crowell Wilson, which occurred suddenly at Wingham on Friday, removes one of the earliest settlers and best known residents of Western Ontario. He was in his 80th year. Mr Wilspn represented the uni- ted counties of Middlesex and Elgin in the old Parliament of Canada from 1851 till 1854, when he retired from public life till 1863. In the latter year he contested East Middlesex for the House of Commons, and was elected, continuing to represent the riding till 1872, when he again retired. Two years later he defeated David Glass in the same constituency, but shortly afterwards resigned his seat and re- moved to Wingham, where he has since resided with his son. Mr Wilson was one of the old stalwart Conserva- tives, and a genial, whole-souled man, and his sudden death will be heard of with regret throughout Middlesex and adjoining counties. The remains were taken to London for interment. Varna. GOOD HORSES. -Mr Andrew Dunkin, of Varna, is fast coming to the front as a horse fancier; he has a Clear Grit three-year-old colt that has without any training worth mentioning. trot- ted at the Exeter Fair against Murdock's Entire horse, and the Gray Eagle in the three minute list, and the 2nd and 3rd money was divided be- tween Grey Eagle and this colt, and in Seaforth showed in the free for all trot, took 2rid money, and i n Zurich farmers' trot he took lst money, and in Bayfield show in the farmers' trot he also took the let money, and Mr Dnnkin reins - and ani][ One •half Ounces vvh eh is pretty ed the nice little sum of $ for hun fo t nn . NUT, Ser o ',Ilensal , � ky, # good tor this season.. U. Ad+sma plant- edone otato lash spring that Weighed Norms.--There.has'�ien several Sheep • !Went ounces and -the, rodtice from Worried b dogs, ih he •rte hboi'.00 � g �g it *elgha 4 1b6.4 lb is a nets Ai.'iety 110161 .' . me, J,a6. rmetrong' . htui AOhnt. 001 Pet. ilkkOttilr14;r ce o Holmesville. PRIve.= SALES. -J. O. Smith, as- signee for John Hannah's estate, with his lawyer, Mr Best, was here Wed- nesday to make arrangements for the sale of Mr Hannah's effects. They de- cided to have no auction sale, but au- thorized H. Elford to dispose of the property by private sales. Now Is THE TIME.- Though the past summer's experiencein the cream- ery line was not satisfactory, still with but one or two exceptions the Patrons are heartily in favor of something.of the kind again, with a preference for a joint stock cheese factory. Now is the time to talk it up so as to hale every- thing in readiness by the time we want tb begin business next spring. 310 GRANT. -The trustees of the school here have received the $10 grant from the county, as result of the two passting the Junior Leaving examina- tion in July. It appears the county has offered $5 for every scholar that passes this examination. One would think that instead of handing this money to the section, as is the case, the proper place would be to the teach- er, who, perhaps, took extra pains to teach the successful candidates. ACCIDENT. -The other day as Mr Wes. Miller, why works at W. B. For- ster's, was hauling a load of wood, the front tier, on which he was seated, slipped, ,throwing him behind the horses and in front of the wheel, one front wheel running over his leg. It was at first thought the leg was brok- en, but on examination no bones were broken, but he will be, no doubt, laid up far sometime. The mystery is that the leg escaped • breaking, seeingthat the waggon was heavily loadewith wood. Probably the short wood fall- ing with him saved him somewhat. TEMPLAR NOTES. The debate in connection with the Templars did not take place Tuesday night as expected, owing to several of the leading de - haters being unable to be present, It is expected a week next Monday night. The membership is rapidly increasing in the council, five new ones Tuesday night, and now , wi ith the winter before us, we ought to expect a very r profit- able g p able time. The council is thinking of giving a public entertainment of some description before Xmas. The Crusa- ders, a temperance reviyal team, is be- ing talked of, and will no doubt give us a night or two this winter. ---Success:-The-cllange.in our .church . anniversary this year proved a decid- ed success, the sum asked for was $80;.: that amount was put on the plate by Sunday evening. 'rhe sermons deliv- ered by Mr Edge were exceptionally fine; the morning. 1 Cor. 13, 13, and afternoon, John 4, 38, were simply grand. On Monday evening the liter- ary treat was continued, when Mr Hen- derson gave his lecture "Rambles through wonderland," which proved a very interesting description. of a trip taken by himself in 1891. Mr Hender- son, though suffering a severe cold, kept the audience keenly interested for an hour and a half. Starting from London, by Detroit and Chicago and west to San Francisco, up to British Co- lumbia, and then owing to the lateness of the hour had not time to conclude the "ramble," but we hope at some future tine to have the description of our own Northwest and Manitoba as he passed through it. NOTES. -Owing to Rev. , Mr Smyth's illness Mr Edge took the Sunday even- ing and Mr Fear supplied for him at North Street church, Goderich; Mr Coombs, of Clinton Collegiate, will oc- cupy the pulpit here next Sunday ev- ening; Mr Fear will preach Education- al sermons at Varna. Mr Harrison. of the Bayfield road, spent Sunday with friends in the village. We are pleased to see Miss S. Rowden among her old friends again; she has been residing with her brother in Toronto for the past two years. Mr and Mrs Hardy, of the base line, spent Sunday at A. Huller's. Miss Alexander, of Clinton, has been visiting at Mr Jas. Graham's for a few days. Sunday was quite a winter day; several skiffs of snow fall- ing during the day. After the cream- ery meeting, last Thursday evening, the chairman had his cap taken and an inferior one left in its place; he .in- tended offering a reward for informa- tion as to its whereabouts, but it for- tunately turned up at the lecture Mon- day night. Tuckersmith. INJURED. -While Mr Thos. Ingles, who is employed with Mr E. Walters, was picking apples the other day, the limb on which he was standing broke, giving him such a severe shaking up that he has not been able to work since. LECTURE. -On Monday evening, Oct. 22nd, Rev Jos. Edge, of Goderich, will give his popular lecture, "An evening with Dr. McIntyre at Grimsby Park, under the auspices of the E.L. of O.E. of Turner's church,. and the committee are sparing no pains in order t;, have it a success. A social will precede the lecture, held in the basement, com- mencing at 7 p.m. A small admission fee will be charged, to defray expenses. NOTES. -Since the threshing is fin- ished, picking apples and fall plowing are the rage. While one of our coun- trymen was returning home at a late hour, and as his path led through a swamp known as O Brien's Swamp, he heard a dismal 'howl, which h3 firmly believes was none other than the cry of a Canadian lynx; since his story has been noised abroad, a number of our sport&men have searched for the ani- mal, but have failed to discover his whereabouts. Mr Newton is visiting relatives relati es at Ingersoll, this week.M t' Robert McVetGy has been seriously 11 Wet Congestion of the lungs, but ; r t ed +erToronto 1.1 v'eie i Bone , h winsommiwo BLYTH OoNOERT,-The concert on Wednes- day evening, the 10th inst., second night ofthe fair, was as great a-auc- cess as the ppromoters could have de- sired. The hall was filled to over -flow- ing, and notwithstanding, fairly good order was maintained throughout. Judging from the rounds of applause, which succeeded each, the different members were appreciated. Tommy Baker, town, is always amusing; Mr Smith, a late acquisition In musical circles here, proved himself an expert on the violin and clarionet; Mr McLeod too had his share of applause, and the orchestra, of which Blyth can boast, added materially to the entertainment. NOTES. -Miss Sinith spent Saturday at her home in Brussels. Messrs Wat- son & Emigh shipped a great number of hogs from this station on Saturday. C. F. Hayes, who has been employed in the Standard office here fur the past three years, left for Plattsville on Monday, where he has secured a posi- tion. Snow made its first appearance here on Sunday morning. Rev. T. E. Higley attended a meeting of the Ruri- decanal Chapter of Huron county, in Clinton, on Wednesday. His lordship the Bishop of Huron will confer the rite of confirmation on a number of candidates at the anniversary services in Trinity church, on Sunday evening next. A confirmation class has been formed in St. Michael's R. C. church. Mr and Mrs T. C. Doherty, of Clinton, were visiting Mr S. H. Gidley last week. Invitations are out for an in- teresting event which will take place at St. Andrew's church on the 30th inst., it being the marriage of Mr Archibald Taylor to Miss Maggie Tay- lor, daughter of Rev. J. B, ,Taylor; it is unnecessary to say anything further at present, as both parties are well- known and popular. Miss Dodds, after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs F. W. Tanner, returned to her home in Watford on Thursday last. Mies Wan- less, of Varna, was the guest of Miss Murray last week. Mrs Henderson, of Wroxeter, was aguest at her father's residence, Mr Forsyth's this week. Mr Nesbitt moved into his new, pretty, brick residence last'week, on QueenSt., across the river. Mrs and Miss Curtis spent a few days in Wingham last week. Editor Bradwin spent Sunday at his home inin hti W g < m. Mr Robt. McDowell and family moved from town on Tuesday to near Marnoch, where he has gone to farming. Suc- cess attended the entertainment given by the Juvenile Templars on Monday evening; Mr S. F. Spence, of Toronto, addressed the meeting, and the musi- cal part of the program was good. Pine River . NOTES. -Mr Wm. Bell hasperchased. 'the building known as Pine River Store from Mr Gentles, of Kincardine. The'Pine River Cheese and Butter Co. have shipped their August cheese; the pr ice per lb. realized was 10fic. Mr Jas. Shepherd left last week for his home in Clinton; Mr Shepherd had the con- tract of building two houses in this place this summer, Nelson Smith and Wm. Findlay; they are both fine buildings and the workmanship is first class. Mr Wm. Harrison returned last week to Detroit after spending a few weeks tinder the parental roof. Dun- can and Neil McDonald, of Kintail, have moved into our town, and are en- gaged in the business of feather clean- ing. Rev. Mr•Lake has started revival services in the Methodist church here, and there is every prospect of a good work being done. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. -The an - in connection with the Pine River circuit was held in the Methodist church at Amberly on Sun- day, Rev. J. Mills, of Lucknow, preach- ed morning and evening, and although the weather was cold and blustery, the church was well filled• on both occa- sions, and Monday night the Harvest Home Festival was a decided success. An excellent dinner was served in the Orange hall from six till eight o'clock, after which a literary and musical en- tertainment was held in the church. The chair was ably filled by the popu- lar pastor, Rev. C. V. Lake, after which speeches were delivered by Rev. Mr Mills, Wellington, Findlay and Al- fred Thompson. The Bethel church choir furnished singing and instru- mental music throughout the pro- gram. The proceeds, which will amount to nearly $200, will be used towards paying off the present encum- berance on the Amberly church. Ashfield. NOTES. -Apple packers are busy packing winter apples. Root crops are doing very well since the fall rains. Mr Isaac Andrew has returned from an extended trip to Cobourg vicinity. Quite a few of the Huron teachers patronized the concert held in Luck - now, under the auspices of the West Bruce Teachers' Association last week. Constance. HONORABLY ACQUITTED.-Themany old friends of Mr Benj. Snell, formerly of Constance, will be glad to learn that at the Kent Assizes, held this week, the grand jury declared no bill in the charge that had been laid against him of causing the death of an old man, and he was honorably discharged., We understand that at no distant date he will return here and take posses- sion of his farm, and a dale will likely be made with a 'young lady to help him work it. LOCAL BIIEFTETS-The country roads are in good condition. Small boy, butter nuts, big hammer, bruised fingers. Farmers are busy with root crepe and fall plowing. The first flurry of snow came on Sunday; we've ,had some fine weather, though.. The pota- to arop'ie turning out better than was ex- eoted in Many geoti ne', bep -'ride DOW 4 War ''tlSbrC-ISarad:i!oo'npl of weeks ago... Bald the *yes 400;00 anchor en* e.. ay. autatriu+ day#y-" W4� xittinjhid' *It 0 a r wtirk f and n . w ; a trill lit ' 0 d *1 year In advance, $1.50 when not se CLINTON POST OFFIOE ROBERT •PORTER, EX-M.P. APPOINTED POSTMASTER. In the month of April last Mr. Thos. Fair died. As a great many of our readers know, he had for years held the position of postmaster, the duties of which had been performed with clock -like regularity and wonderful ac- curacy. Associated with him in the of- fice -work had been his daughter and son, both trained fromouth in the intricate and laborious details of this particular department of the public ser- vice. For some time prior to his fath- er's death, Mr. Will D. Fair had prac- tical and personal control of the office, and we venture to say there is not a person but will bear testimony to his never -ceasing courtesy and efficiency. Clinton post office has been known "in the service" as one of the most reliable and methodical, the public interest being remarkably well looked after, while errors or irregularities were an entirely unknown quantity. The credit for all this belongs to the Fair family -the father and son especially, Miss Fair also contributing her quota thereto We do not wish to say that others might not do as well, but the fact that all the affairs of the Clinton office have been so carefully managed and kept so absolutely clear of irregularities, is one that has impressed itself very forcibly indeed upon the public served at this ce. Immediately after Mr. Fair's demise, several applications were made for the vacancy. Omitting those which we understood were afterwards withdrawn -the applicants were Messrs. Todd,W. Jackson, D. Cantelon, John Beacom, and, we presume, Robert Porter, Elm - vale. Recognizing the fact that ap- pointments are made as a reward for political services, it was admitted by Mr. Will Fair's friends that, notwith- standing his special fitness for the posi- tion of postmaster and long associa= tion with the office, he would have little prospect of receiving it, as his supposed political leanings were opposed to the party in power, his friends did what they considered the next best thing, and threw in their influence and sup- port in favor of Mr.Jackson. Sostron was the feeling in this direction that petitions were forwarded to Ottawa, asking for his appointment. They were signed by every person in Stanley and Tuckersmith receiving their mail at Clintcn post office -both Conserva- tive and Liberal; a large number. of the. residents of Clinton andGoderichtown- ship, without respect to politics, did likewise, thus showing that an almost unanimous desire existed in his favor, and to the credit and liberality of a great many"" irrininentConservatives be it said,they openly and warmly en- dorsed it, As time passed along the several ap- plicants for the position used whatever influence they could secure in their own favor, and all had a certain amount of support ; the government found that the longer the place remained vacant, the greater would be the difficulty of harmonizing the supporters when an appointment was made. It was thought that the appointment of Mr Porter as an outsider would heal the breach, and to the amazement and surprise of nearly everybody, this gentleman appeared upon the scene, in company with Mr Hopkirk, on Mon- day night, and took possession of the office on Tuesday morning. Now the NEW ERA has not the slightest objection to Mr Porter, per- sonally, nor to his receiving a govern- mens office; we believe in the principle of the party in power rewarding its friends, and Mr Porter has doubtless earned a good deal more than he is getting. At the same time we will be frank enough to say that we would have preferred to see the position go to a local man. We believe Mr Porter will do his very best to to serve the, public, and guard the interests of the department, but if the Government rest under the delusion that they have quieted the rivalry, and made a satis- factory appointment, they will be grievously mistaken. This statement does not in any way reflect on Mr Por- ter, but simply means that a portion of the public, perhaps more Conserva- tive than not, had made up its mind in favor of a different appointment. We understand that Mr Porter will at once move his family here, and Mr Fair may remain in the office until one of Mr Porter's sons has acquired suffi- cient knowledge of the office work to undertake it, though this is not yet certain. District Templars. The quarterly meeting of Huron Dis- trict, I.O.G,T.,was held in the Temper- ance Hall, Londesboro, on Tuesday, with D.O.T., Murdock, of Lucknow, In the chair, and a fair representation of members present. Reports from the various societies indicated a falling off in membership in some lodges, while the interest was well maintained in others. The net membershjp,in the district is at present 770, as against 803 last quarter. Resolutions were passed, recommend- ing the employment of an organizer, whose duty it shall be to open up new lodges, and visit weak ones; also to the effect that every lodge in the district should be visited at least once a quar- ter, by some member of the executive. Secretaries of lodges were strong] urged to supply local papers with items of news relating to local tem- perance organizations. The Grand Chief Templar of Ontario, Mr Andrews, of Hamilton, was present, and also the Grand Secretary, F. S. Spence, and both of these gentlemen delivered stir- ring addresses, giving words of advice ad encouragement to the delegates. T is was the first visit of Mr Andrews to his section, and he was much pleas- e with. the temperance spirit- displa .- While the toe bora were glad I'mo 'land'Off c ro lresent, tf Lona : ' ' its lodger'ei - ts.f.r all 'n' a CONOEItTS. A concert was giver]``' in the to hall last (Thursday) night, byMr H. Rutliven Macdonald, assisted y local ., talent. Theprogram embraced sever» al solos by Mr Macdonald, one by Mt Sibley, duet by Mrs ahowen and Mr Sibley, and two quartettes by Miss Andrews, Mrs Chown, Messrs Hollo- way and Sibley. Miss Nello McHardy willive a colt» • cert in the town hall, on the evening of Nov. 1st, and has secured the avaY� tante of Miss Lilli Kleiser, soprano, of Buffalo; Mr A. D. Sturiock, bari- tone, Toronto; Mr Bert Harvey, hum- orist, Toronto, and the following mem- bers of her class: -Misses Ferran, More. ^ „ Corvie, Doherty, Couch, McMurray, L. Irwin, L. Doherty, Wiseman and Brawn. The Webling sisters will open a ser- ies of concerts, five in number, to be given under the auspices of the cricket club. They will perform in the town hall on the 9th of November. The plan will be opento subscribers at Jackson Bros. from Monday, Oct. 29th, to Saturday, Nov. 3, and after to the general public. The concerts to be given are the following:-Weblings, Mrs Caldwell and Geo. Fox, E. Pauline Johnston and Owen A. Smiley, J. W. Bengough, and Miss Alexander and Harold Jarvis. Subscribers taking re- served seats will thus secure the same seat for the whole series. Deanery Meeting. The Ruri Decanal meeting of Huron County Chapter was held in St. Paul's church school room, Clinton, on Wed- nesday. Delegates were present from-- Seaforth, Wingham, Goderieh: ,Blyth: Brussels, Bayfield, Middleton, Dungan- non and Clinton -three parishes not - being represented. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev Rural Dean Hodgins; the minutes were read by the secretary, Rev Mr Wood, atter which the chairman congratulated the Dean- ery on the prosperity of the church within its borders, and called the at- tention of the delegates to the new canon on the mission fund. A ballot was taken, as provided in this canon, for an assessment committee, to act in conjunction on with the mission com- mittee of the diocese in assessing the various parishes, which resulted in the selection of Revs Rural Dean Hodgins, M. Turnbull and T. E. Higley, and Messrs Hohnstead and Dennis. Seye- ral matters affecting church work were taken up, and very profitably discussed. A resolution of condolence with the family of the late Crowel Wilson was moved by Mr Holmstead, and seconded by Mr John Ransford,' and carried br- a standing vote. Votes of thanks were, passedto the rector of Clinton and his lady, for their kind hospitality to the delegates. A mass meeting was held in the church, in the evening, when excellent addresses were deliver- ed by Revs MesarsWood, of Wingham, and Armstrong, of Bayfield. The next meeting will be held in Seaforth, in May, 1595. Town and County Church Chimes. Rev. Mr Newcombe will preach in the Baptist church next Sunday. The Misses Hall, well known in Hu- ron, are conducting special services in Methodist church, Atwood. The friends of Rev. W. Smyth were pleased to see him in his pulpit on Sunday last, after an illness of several days. Mr H. Foster, of town, goes to Au- burn on Sunday afternoon, where he is to deliver a gospel temperance ad- dress. Owing to the illness of Rev. J. Gal- loway, Seaforth, his pulpit will be sup- plied on Sunday morning next by Rev. J. W. Holmes. The Baptist convention in St.Thomas this week will be attended by Messrs Robb and Hoover, as representing the Baptists of town. The Foresters will attend Ratten- bury St. church, on Sunday morning next, when Mr A. E. Coombs will preach a sermon to them. The Morden Herald of last week says: -"Eva, infant daughter of Rev. M. C. and Mrs Rarmball, will be bap. tised on Sunday at the morning service." Rev. Mr Locke, of Eketer, preached in Rattenbury St. church on Sunday last. His sermons were crisp, terse, practical and sensible, and were ap- preciated by all who had the pleasure of hearing him; should he ever return here a cordial welcome will be his. The Signal says: -Rev. J. Edge con- ducted services m Holmesville en Sun- day last. His pulpit in North Street Methodist church was occupied in the morning by Mr Coombs, of the staff of Clinton Collegiate Institute, who de- livered an excellent discourse. Mr Coombs took charge of the Bible class in connection with the North Street Methodist Church Sabbath School, in the absence of the pastor. Christian Endeavor Calendar. WILLrs CHUROH.—OCt. 21st—Whioh of Christ's teachings seem to you most wonderful—Miss A. Rattray. RAT'l•ENnURY ST. METHODIST CHUROH: (lot. 22nd—pod's pledge and ours—Mr A. T. Cooper. BAPTIST CHURorr.—Oct. 23rd—How to num- ber our days—Mr I. Prout. ONTARIO ST. CHUYtan.-00t. 28rd—How to bear burdens—Miss M. Andrews. Fun SIuAsoN ENDED. - The fall fairs for this season are now over, and the patient. reader willnot have' the pleasure of perus- ndoloons I taxNt na rixe fide anti/ til nag& year, .. The several faire in this county' have all teen • fairly ea i ifnl,k lilt more ao ii+tn ; ri A. High Grade We bought for this sea- son some lines of trouser- ing of a higher grade than we have heretofore a had the courage to put into stock. • They are the finest of West of England goods, the weight is heavy enough to be comfortable for winter wear, and to keep the garments from readily losing their shape The patterns and color- ings are neat, tasty, quiet and the price we have put on them is $7.00 per pair Every Fenny of the price is in the value II l . JY la EgIP:: Itijj Y CLINTON Bayfield. COUNCIL: A Meeting of the council was held on the evening of the 8th, when the collector's bond for 1894,with H. F. Edwards and John Whiddon as securities, was accepted. The council will meet again on the 12th of Novem- ber. NOTES. -Mr Geo. Stanbury has re- turned to Toronto, to resume his stu- dies at ,.the Varsity. . Mr Wm. Clark is improving his residence by building a vestibule and portico over the front door. Mr Davidson is expected to con- duct services at St. Andrew's church, next Sabbath, and will remain in our midst during the winter season. Mrs Chas. Simons is the recipient of a very handsome oak rocker with plush seat, a present from Toronto, sent by Rev. and Mr's Robt. Henderson, formerly of Bayfield. A number of our villagers attended the funeral of the late Alex- ander McDougall, of Porter's Hill, on Tuesday. Messrs J. Pollock, Will and ,,Alex. Ferguson, and Frank Keegan have. gone Cleveland •for a few months. MrEsson has returnsd from Nairn. Mr Geminhardt's cider mill is in oper- ation. Rev. H. Irvine, of Goderieh,'• preached in the Methodist Church last Sabbath. W. C. Smith, barrister, was in Bayfield on Tuesday, with a view to opening a branch office. Colborne ACCIDENT. -Mr John Tiffin, Colborne township, fell from an apple tree, on Wednesday. Oct. 10th, breaking seve- ral ribs, and spraining his wrists.' He is able to be around again. God erieh. NOTES, -Reeve Proudfoet is just re- covering front, an attack of inflamma- tion of the lungs, while Mr Garrow has also been suffering from overwork. CHURCH. -Rev Jos. Edge delivered an interesting lecture last night en- titled "An evening with McIntyre;" it was given under the auspices of the E. L. of 0. E., and was vvell patronized. Rev E. Olivant preached twice in Vic- toria street Methodist church, on Sun- day, the pastor taking missionary work on the Bayfield circuit. • Londesboro. ENTERTAINMENT.- In the evening after the District meeting, there was a good entertainment by the members of North Star Lodge assisted by the G. C. 'T., Bro. Andrews and Bro. Murdock, ,of Lucknow, and the Revs. Mr Fair and Mr Hamilton, of Loride boro. NOTES. -Miss Jennie' McKenzie re- turned from Owen Sound on Monday, after spending about 22 months; she reports having had a good time and is much improved in health. District • Lodge of the I. 0. of G. T. was held in Londesboro on Tuesda ,and proved very successful; the G. C. T. and G. S. were present. Mr Powell shipped another car of apples from this station this week. POTATOES. -Mr John Brundson has potatoes in blossom, being the second cropof the seasof. AWoodman has a tnto that Weighs bri ound twelve Ch1NTON, ONT., OOTOBER 19, 1894. .Y .T3, 7UWD THE pruB: What wldeawake and reliable correspondents and worthy of recording tor publication Stanley NOTES. -Rev E; A. Fear, of Holmes- ville, will preach the anniversary ser- mons of the Educational Society of the Methodist church, next Sabbath en the Varna circuit; collections will be taken at all the services, in aid of the fund. The Rev F. J. Oaten and wife, of Wanstead, who have - been stopping for a few days at the Metho- dist parsonage, Varna, left last Mon- day for a brief visit with friends in. Bluevale and Gorrie. Mr Oaten con- ducted the services last Sabbath for Rev Mr Leech, with very great accept- ance and profit to the congregations: his sermons were remarkable for their freshness and vigor of thought, and were delivered in a very eloquent, forceful and pleasing manner. We are pleased to learn that the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Peck, who was dangerously ill, is rapidly recov- ering. Mr Alex. Innes and his son. Harold, returned from their trip to Manitoba on Saturday last; he reports crops fairly good, but times very dull. The potatoes, on account of the abund- ant rains and fine weather of late, have been growing rapidly; the steins are as green as in fine weather in summer and are well blossomed, a circumstance very unusual at this season of the year. John Gilmour, of Turnherry, is visiting his uncle, Mr John Gilmour. Goderich Township. DEATH. -Mr Alexander McDougall, who resided with his mother and bro- ther, near Porter's Hill, died on Sun- day last, after a comparatively short illness, of enlargement of the liver. Deceased retained consciousness al- most up to the moment of his death. He was unmarried, and had been a resident of the township for over 60 years. He was a staunch Liberal, a warm friend of the temperance cause, and the large number who followed his remains to Goderich cemetery, on Tuesday, showed that he was greatly esteemed. NOTES. -Mr Rowland Jenkins,: who went to Chicago a few days since, on a visit, has returned; his daughter Emma is still there. Mr James Butler, of the 15th con., has let the contract for the erection of a •new house, to Mr S. S. Cooper, Clinton.. Hullett WEDDING. -One of the promising young tnen of this township, believing inthe-scri tural•-statement that . "it is net good for a man to be alone" took unto himself a wife on Wednesday, in the person of Miss M. A. Hughes, an amiable and well-known young lady of the township. The ceremony was per- formed in Clinton, and the young couple are r eceiving the congratulations of their many friends. COMPLETED. -MI' S. S. Cooper has just completed the erection of the se- cond house built by him ton the farm of Mr M. Hazzlewood, 13th con., and so well pleased is he with the work, that he has given Mr Cooper the con- tract for a third house, to be completed next year. Mr Hazzlewood is the owner of 300 acres of splendid land, and has seven sons; if he keeps on pro- viding a house for each son,as he re- quires it, the boys should appreciate his generosity. (Intended for two weeks ago.) SCHOOL REPORT: -The following is the report of S.S. No. 5 for the months of August and September based on diligence, attendance and punctuality: -5th class -James Thompson, Henry Wallace, Joseph Carter. 4th class - Violet Thompson, Willie Vodden. 5rd class -James McCaughey, Jessie Thompson, Elva Wallace. Sr. 2nd- Robt. Youngbint, Bertha Manning, Thos. Lee. Jr: 2nd- Maggie McOool, Derwin Carter, Joseph Vodden. Pt. 2nd -Willie Mair, Ethel Gliddon, Jas. Snell. Sr. Pt. 1 -May Wallace, Mar- tha Crawford and Mabel Vodden, Mel- ville Gliddon. Jr. Pt. 1 -Willard Lee, Jas. McCool, John Vodden. J. H. LOWREY, Teacher. Wingham DEATH OP CROWELL WILSON, Ex- M.P.-The death of Crowell Wilson, which occurred suddenly at Wingham on Friday, removes one of the earliest settlers and best known residents of Western Ontario. He was in his 80th year. Mr Wilspn represented the uni- ted counties of Middlesex and Elgin in the old Parliament of Canada from 1851 till 1854, when he retired from public life till 1863. In the latter year he contested East Middlesex for the House of Commons, and was elected, continuing to represent the riding till 1872, when he again retired. Two years later he defeated David Glass in the same constituency, but shortly afterwards resigned his seat and re- moved to Wingham, where he has since resided with his son. Mr Wilson was one of the old stalwart Conserva- tives, and a genial, whole-souled man, and his sudden death will be heard of with regret throughout Middlesex and adjoining counties. The remains were taken to London for interment. Varna. GOOD HORSES. -Mr Andrew Dunkin, of Varna, is fast coming to the front as a horse fancier; he has a Clear Grit three-year-old colt that has without any training worth mentioning. trot- ted at the Exeter Fair against Murdock's Entire horse, and the Gray Eagle in the three minute list, and the 2nd and 3rd money was divided be- tween Grey Eagle and this colt, and in Seaforth showed in the free for all trot, took 2rid money, and i n Zurich farmers' trot he took lst money, and in Bayfield show in the farmers' trot he also took the let money, and Mr Dnnkin reins - and ani][ One •half Ounces vvh eh is pretty ed the nice little sum of $ for hun fo t nn . NUT, Ser o ',Ilensal , � ky, # good tor this season.. U. Ad+sma plant- edone otato lash spring that Weighed Norms.--There.has'�ien several Sheep • !Went ounces and -the, rodtice from Worried b dogs, ih he •rte hboi'.00 � g �g it *elgha 4 1b6.4 lb is a nets Ai.'iety 110161 .' . me, J,a6. rmetrong' . htui AOhnt. 001 Pet. ilkkOttilr14;r ce o Holmesville. PRIve.= SALES. -J. O. Smith, as- signee for John Hannah's estate, with his lawyer, Mr Best, was here Wed- nesday to make arrangements for the sale of Mr Hannah's effects. They de- cided to have no auction sale, but au- thorized H. Elford to dispose of the property by private sales. Now Is THE TIME.- Though the past summer's experiencein the cream- ery line was not satisfactory, still with but one or two exceptions the Patrons are heartily in favor of something.of the kind again, with a preference for a joint stock cheese factory. Now is the time to talk it up so as to hale every- thing in readiness by the time we want tb begin business next spring. 310 GRANT. -The trustees of the school here have received the $10 grant from the county, as result of the two passting the Junior Leaving examina- tion in July. It appears the county has offered $5 for every scholar that passes this examination. One would think that instead of handing this money to the section, as is the case, the proper place would be to the teach- er, who, perhaps, took extra pains to teach the successful candidates. ACCIDENT. -The other day as Mr Wes. Miller, why works at W. B. For- ster's, was hauling a load of wood, the front tier, on which he was seated, slipped, ,throwing him behind the horses and in front of the wheel, one front wheel running over his leg. It was at first thought the leg was brok- en, but on examination no bones were broken, but he will be, no doubt, laid up far sometime. The mystery is that the leg escaped • breaking, seeingthat the waggon was heavily loadewith wood. Probably the short wood fall- ing with him saved him somewhat. TEMPLAR NOTES. The debate in connection with the Templars did not take place Tuesday night as expected, owing to several of the leading de - haters being unable to be present, It is expected a week next Monday night. The membership is rapidly increasing in the council, five new ones Tuesday night, and now , wi ith the winter before us, we ought to expect a very r profit- able g p able time. The council is thinking of giving a public entertainment of some description before Xmas. The Crusa- ders, a temperance reviyal team, is be- ing talked of, and will no doubt give us a night or two this winter. ---Success:-The-cllange.in our .church . anniversary this year proved a decid- ed success, the sum asked for was $80;.: that amount was put on the plate by Sunday evening. 'rhe sermons deliv- ered by Mr Edge were exceptionally fine; the morning. 1 Cor. 13, 13, and afternoon, John 4, 38, were simply grand. On Monday evening the liter- ary treat was continued, when Mr Hen- derson gave his lecture "Rambles through wonderland," which proved a very interesting description. of a trip taken by himself in 1891. Mr Hender- son, though suffering a severe cold, kept the audience keenly interested for an hour and a half. Starting from London, by Detroit and Chicago and west to San Francisco, up to British Co- lumbia, and then owing to the lateness of the hour had not time to conclude the "ramble," but we hope at some future tine to have the description of our own Northwest and Manitoba as he passed through it. NOTES. -Owing to Rev. , Mr Smyth's illness Mr Edge took the Sunday even- ing and Mr Fear supplied for him at North Street church, Goderich; Mr Coombs, of Clinton Collegiate, will oc- cupy the pulpit here next Sunday ev- ening; Mr Fear will preach Education- al sermons at Varna. Mr Harrison. of the Bayfield road, spent Sunday with friends in the village. We are pleased to see Miss S. Rowden among her old friends again; she has been residing with her brother in Toronto for the past two years. Mr and Mrs Hardy, of the base line, spent Sunday at A. Huller's. Miss Alexander, of Clinton, has been visiting at Mr Jas. Graham's for a few days. Sunday was quite a winter day; several skiffs of snow fall- ing during the day. After the cream- ery meeting, last Thursday evening, the chairman had his cap taken and an inferior one left in its place; he .in- tended offering a reward for informa- tion as to its whereabouts, but it for- tunately turned up at the lecture Mon- day night. Tuckersmith. INJURED. -While Mr Thos. Ingles, who is employed with Mr E. Walters, was picking apples the other day, the limb on which he was standing broke, giving him such a severe shaking up that he has not been able to work since. LECTURE. -On Monday evening, Oct. 22nd, Rev Jos. Edge, of Goderich, will give his popular lecture, "An evening with Dr. McIntyre at Grimsby Park, under the auspices of the E.L. of O.E. of Turner's church,. and the committee are sparing no pains in order t;, have it a success. A social will precede the lecture, held in the basement, com- mencing at 7 p.m. A small admission fee will be charged, to defray expenses. NOTES. -Since the threshing is fin- ished, picking apples and fall plowing are the rage. While one of our coun- trymen was returning home at a late hour, and as his path led through a swamp known as O Brien's Swamp, he heard a dismal 'howl, which h3 firmly believes was none other than the cry of a Canadian lynx; since his story has been noised abroad, a number of our sport&men have searched for the ani- mal, but have failed to discover his whereabouts. Mr Newton is visiting relatives relati es at Ingersoll, this week.M t' Robert McVetGy has been seriously 11 Wet Congestion of the lungs, but ; r t ed +erToronto 1.1 v'eie i Bone , h winsommiwo BLYTH OoNOERT,-The concert on Wednes- day evening, the 10th inst., second night ofthe fair, was as great a-auc- cess as the ppromoters could have de- sired. The hall was filled to over -flow- ing, and notwithstanding, fairly good order was maintained throughout. Judging from the rounds of applause, which succeeded each, the different members were appreciated. Tommy Baker, town, is always amusing; Mr Smith, a late acquisition In musical circles here, proved himself an expert on the violin and clarionet; Mr McLeod too had his share of applause, and the orchestra, of which Blyth can boast, added materially to the entertainment. NOTES. -Miss Sinith spent Saturday at her home in Brussels. Messrs Wat- son & Emigh shipped a great number of hogs from this station on Saturday. C. F. Hayes, who has been employed in the Standard office here fur the past three years, left for Plattsville on Monday, where he has secured a posi- tion. Snow made its first appearance here on Sunday morning. Rev. T. E. Higley attended a meeting of the Ruri- decanal Chapter of Huron county, in Clinton, on Wednesday. His lordship the Bishop of Huron will confer the rite of confirmation on a number of candidates at the anniversary services in Trinity church, on Sunday evening next. A confirmation class has been formed in St. Michael's R. C. church. Mr and Mrs T. C. Doherty, of Clinton, were visiting Mr S. H. Gidley last week. Invitations are out for an in- teresting event which will take place at St. Andrew's church on the 30th inst., it being the marriage of Mr Archibald Taylor to Miss Maggie Tay- lor, daughter of Rev. J. B, ,Taylor; it is unnecessary to say anything further at present, as both parties are well- known and popular. Miss Dodds, after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs F. W. Tanner, returned to her home in Watford on Thursday last. Mies Wan- less, of Varna, was the guest of Miss Murray last week. Mrs Henderson, of Wroxeter, was aguest at her father's residence, Mr Forsyth's this week. Mr Nesbitt moved into his new, pretty, brick residence last'week, on QueenSt., across the river. Mrs and Miss Curtis spent a few days in Wingham last week. Editor Bradwin spent Sunday at his home inin hti W g < m. Mr Robt. McDowell and family moved from town on Tuesday to near Marnoch, where he has gone to farming. Suc- cess attended the entertainment given by the Juvenile Templars on Monday evening; Mr S. F. Spence, of Toronto, addressed the meeting, and the musi- cal part of the program was good. Pine River . NOTES. -Mr Wm. Bell hasperchased. 'the building known as Pine River Store from Mr Gentles, of Kincardine. The'Pine River Cheese and Butter Co. have shipped their August cheese; the pr ice per lb. realized was 10fic. Mr Jas. Shepherd left last week for his home in Clinton; Mr Shepherd had the con- tract of building two houses in this place this summer, Nelson Smith and Wm. Findlay; they are both fine buildings and the workmanship is first class. Mr Wm. Harrison returned last week to Detroit after spending a few weeks tinder the parental roof. Dun- can and Neil McDonald, of Kintail, have moved into our town, and are en- gaged in the business of feather clean- ing. Rev. Mr•Lake has started revival services in the Methodist church here, and there is every prospect of a good work being done. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. -The an - in connection with the Pine River circuit was held in the Methodist church at Amberly on Sun- day, Rev. J. Mills, of Lucknow, preach- ed morning and evening, and although the weather was cold and blustery, the church was well filled• on both occa- sions, and Monday night the Harvest Home Festival was a decided success. An excellent dinner was served in the Orange hall from six till eight o'clock, after which a literary and musical en- tertainment was held in the church. The chair was ably filled by the popu- lar pastor, Rev. C. V. Lake, after which speeches were delivered by Rev. Mr Mills, Wellington, Findlay and Al- fred Thompson. The Bethel church choir furnished singing and instru- mental music throughout the pro- gram. The proceeds, which will amount to nearly $200, will be used towards paying off the present encum- berance on the Amberly church. Ashfield. NOTES. -Apple packers are busy packing winter apples. Root crops are doing very well since the fall rains. Mr Isaac Andrew has returned from an extended trip to Cobourg vicinity. Quite a few of the Huron teachers patronized the concert held in Luck - now, under the auspices of the West Bruce Teachers' Association last week. Constance. HONORABLY ACQUITTED.-Themany old friends of Mr Benj. Snell, formerly of Constance, will be glad to learn that at the Kent Assizes, held this week, the grand jury declared no bill in the charge that had been laid against him of causing the death of an old man, and he was honorably discharged., We understand that at no distant date he will return here and take posses- sion of his farm, and a dale will likely be made with a 'young lady to help him work it. LOCAL BIIEFTETS-The country roads are in good condition. Small boy, butter nuts, big hammer, bruised fingers. Farmers are busy with root crepe and fall plowing. The first flurry of snow came on Sunday; we've ,had some fine weather, though.. The pota- to arop'ie turning out better than was ex- eoted in Many geoti ne', bep -'ride DOW 4 War ''tlSbrC-ISarad:i!oo'npl of weeks ago... Bald the *yes 400;00 anchor en* e.. ay. autatriu+ day#y-" W4� xittinjhid' *It 0 a r wtirk f and n . w ; a trill lit ' 0 d *1 year In advance, $1.50 when not se CLINTON POST OFFIOE ROBERT •PORTER, EX-M.P. APPOINTED POSTMASTER. In the month of April last Mr. Thos. Fair died. As a great many of our readers know, he had for years held the position of postmaster, the duties of which had been performed with clock -like regularity and wonderful ac- curacy. Associated with him in the of- fice -work had been his daughter and son, both trained fromouth in the intricate and laborious details of this particular department of the public ser- vice. For some time prior to his fath- er's death, Mr. Will D. Fair had prac- tical and personal control of the office, and we venture to say there is not a person but will bear testimony to his never -ceasing courtesy and efficiency. Clinton post office has been known "in the service" as one of the most reliable and methodical, the public interest being remarkably well looked after, while errors or irregularities were an entirely unknown quantity. The credit for all this belongs to the Fair family -the father and son especially, Miss Fair also contributing her quota thereto We do not wish to say that others might not do as well, but the fact that all the affairs of the Clinton office have been so carefully managed and kept so absolutely clear of irregularities, is one that has impressed itself very forcibly indeed upon the public served at this ce. Immediately after Mr. Fair's demise, several applications were made for the vacancy. Omitting those which we understood were afterwards withdrawn -the applicants were Messrs. Todd,W. Jackson, D. Cantelon, John Beacom, and, we presume, Robert Porter, Elm - vale. Recognizing the fact that ap- pointments are made as a reward for political services, it was admitted by Mr. Will Fair's friends that, notwith- standing his special fitness for the posi- tion of postmaster and long associa= tion with the office, he would have little prospect of receiving it, as his supposed political leanings were opposed to the party in power, his friends did what they considered the next best thing, and threw in their influence and sup- port in favor of Mr.Jackson. Sostron was the feeling in this direction that petitions were forwarded to Ottawa, asking for his appointment. They were signed by every person in Stanley and Tuckersmith receiving their mail at Clintcn post office -both Conserva- tive and Liberal; a large number. of the. residents of Clinton andGoderichtown- ship, without respect to politics, did likewise, thus showing that an almost unanimous desire existed in his favor, and to the credit and liberality of a great many"" irrininentConservatives be it said,they openly and warmly en- dorsed it, As time passed along the several ap- plicants for the position used whatever influence they could secure in their own favor, and all had a certain amount of support ; the government found that the longer the place remained vacant, the greater would be the difficulty of harmonizing the supporters when an appointment was made. It was thought that the appointment of Mr Porter as an outsider would heal the breach, and to the amazement and surprise of nearly everybody, this gentleman appeared upon the scene, in company with Mr Hopkirk, on Mon- day night, and took possession of the office on Tuesday morning. Now the NEW ERA has not the slightest objection to Mr Porter, per- sonally, nor to his receiving a govern- mens office; we believe in the principle of the party in power rewarding its friends, and Mr Porter has doubtless earned a good deal more than he is getting. At the same time we will be frank enough to say that we would have preferred to see the position go to a local man. We believe Mr Porter will do his very best to to serve the, public, and guard the interests of the department, but if the Government rest under the delusion that they have quieted the rivalry, and made a satis- factory appointment, they will be grievously mistaken. This statement does not in any way reflect on Mr Por- ter, but simply means that a portion of the public, perhaps more Conserva- tive than not, had made up its mind in favor of a different appointment. We understand that Mr Porter will at once move his family here, and Mr Fair may remain in the office until one of Mr Porter's sons has acquired suffi- cient knowledge of the office work to undertake it, though this is not yet certain. District Templars. The quarterly meeting of Huron Dis- trict, I.O.G,T.,was held in the Temper- ance Hall, Londesboro, on Tuesday, with D.O.T., Murdock, of Lucknow, In the chair, and a fair representation of members present. Reports from the various societies indicated a falling off in membership in some lodges, while the interest was well maintained in others. The net membershjp,in the district is at present 770, as against 803 last quarter. Resolutions were passed, recommend- ing the employment of an organizer, whose duty it shall be to open up new lodges, and visit weak ones; also to the effect that every lodge in the district should be visited at least once a quar- ter, by some member of the executive. Secretaries of lodges were strong] urged to supply local papers with items of news relating to local tem- perance organizations. The Grand Chief Templar of Ontario, Mr Andrews, of Hamilton, was present, and also the Grand Secretary, F. S. Spence, and both of these gentlemen delivered stir- ring addresses, giving words of advice ad encouragement to the delegates. T is was the first visit of Mr Andrews to his section, and he was much pleas- e with. the temperance spirit- displa .- While the toe bora were glad I'mo 'land'Off c ro lresent, tf Lona : ' ' its lodger'ei - ts.f.r all 'n' a CONOEItTS. A concert was giver]``' in the to hall last (Thursday) night, byMr H. Rutliven Macdonald, assisted y local ., talent. Theprogram embraced sever» al solos by Mr Macdonald, one by Mt Sibley, duet by Mrs ahowen and Mr Sibley, and two quartettes by Miss Andrews, Mrs Chown, Messrs Hollo- way and Sibley. Miss Nello McHardy willive a colt» • cert in the town hall, on the evening of Nov. 1st, and has secured the avaY� tante of Miss Lilli Kleiser, soprano, of Buffalo; Mr A. D. Sturiock, bari- tone, Toronto; Mr Bert Harvey, hum- orist, Toronto, and the following mem- bers of her class: -Misses Ferran, More. ^ „ Corvie, Doherty, Couch, McMurray, L. Irwin, L. Doherty, Wiseman and Brawn. The Webling sisters will open a ser- ies of concerts, five in number, to be given under the auspices of the cricket club. They will perform in the town hall on the 9th of November. The plan will be opento subscribers at Jackson Bros. from Monday, Oct. 29th, to Saturday, Nov. 3, and after to the general public. The concerts to be given are the following:-Weblings, Mrs Caldwell and Geo. Fox, E. Pauline Johnston and Owen A. Smiley, J. W. Bengough, and Miss Alexander and Harold Jarvis. Subscribers taking re- served seats will thus secure the same seat for the whole series. Deanery Meeting. The Ruri Decanal meeting of Huron County Chapter was held in St. Paul's church school room, Clinton, on Wed- nesday. Delegates were present from-- Seaforth, Wingham, Goderieh: ,Blyth: Brussels, Bayfield, Middleton, Dungan- non and Clinton -three parishes not - being represented. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev Rural Dean Hodgins; the minutes were read by the secretary, Rev Mr Wood, atter which the chairman congratulated the Dean- ery on the prosperity of the church within its borders, and called the at- tention of the delegates to the new canon on the mission fund. A ballot was taken, as provided in this canon, for an assessment committee, to act in conjunction on with the mission com- mittee of the diocese in assessing the various parishes, which resulted in the selection of Revs Rural Dean Hodgins, M. Turnbull and T. E. Higley, and Messrs Hohnstead and Dennis. Seye- ral matters affecting church work were taken up, and very profitably discussed. A resolution of condolence with the family of the late Crowel Wilson was moved by Mr Holmstead, and seconded by Mr John Ransford,' and carried br- a standing vote. Votes of thanks were, passedto the rector of Clinton and his lady, for their kind hospitality to the delegates. A mass meeting was held in the church, in the evening, when excellent addresses were deliver- ed by Revs MesarsWood, of Wingham, and Armstrong, of Bayfield. The next meeting will be held in Seaforth, in May, 1595. Town and County Church Chimes. Rev. Mr Newcombe will preach in the Baptist church next Sunday. The Misses Hall, well known in Hu- ron, are conducting special services in Methodist church, Atwood. The friends of Rev. W. Smyth were pleased to see him in his pulpit on Sunday last, after an illness of several days. Mr H. Foster, of town, goes to Au- burn on Sunday afternoon, where he is to deliver a gospel temperance ad- dress. Owing to the illness of Rev. J. Gal- loway, Seaforth, his pulpit will be sup- plied on Sunday morning next by Rev. J. W. Holmes. The Baptist convention in St.Thomas this week will be attended by Messrs Robb and Hoover, as representing the Baptists of town. The Foresters will attend Ratten- bury St. church, on Sunday morning next, when Mr A. E. Coombs will preach a sermon to them. The Morden Herald of last week says: -"Eva, infant daughter of Rev. M. C. and Mrs Rarmball, will be bap. tised on Sunday at the morning service." Rev. Mr Locke, of Eketer, preached in Rattenbury St. church on Sunday last. His sermons were crisp, terse, practical and sensible, and were ap- preciated by all who had the pleasure of hearing him; should he ever return here a cordial welcome will be his. The Signal says: -Rev. J. Edge con- ducted services m Holmesville en Sun- day last. His pulpit in North Street Methodist church was occupied in the morning by Mr Coombs, of the staff of Clinton Collegiate Institute, who de- livered an excellent discourse. Mr Coombs took charge of the Bible class in connection with the North Street Methodist Church Sabbath School, in the absence of the pastor. Christian Endeavor Calendar. WILLrs CHUROH.—OCt. 21st—Whioh of Christ's teachings seem to you most wonderful—Miss A. Rattray. RAT'l•ENnURY ST. METHODIST CHUROH: (lot. 22nd—pod's pledge and ours—Mr A. T. Cooper. BAPTIST CHURorr.—Oct. 23rd—How to num- ber our days—Mr I. Prout. ONTARIO ST. CHUYtan.-00t. 28rd—How to bear burdens—Miss M. Andrews. Fun SIuAsoN ENDED. - The fall fairs for this season are now over, and the patient. reader willnot have' the pleasure of perus- ndoloons I taxNt na rixe fide anti/ til nag& year, .. The several faire in this county' have all teen • fairly ea i ifnl,k lilt more ao ii+tn ; ri