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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-12-07, Page 1PiFF6Irs" •• „ OM Gentleman A most aeceptable and useful Holiday gift world be a LK 13MB#ELLA. Inettendived a range''of very flne,ones, bought expressly tor tilie,holi- da* trade, that are a; good deal 4'0: and better than anythingwe have ever The tops are of the finest silk, the ban- • Met; are of natural wood and horn, beautifully finished with sterling silver Oionntings. The frames are neat,light •,4,arid strong, and the whole rolls up into a very small space. 41; They sell at $3.50, $5, $5.50 a little higher -priced than ordinary gdods, but they're worth it. nother nice holiday gift, not so expensive, is a pure SILK NECK MUFFLER We have a line at $1.25, and one at $1.90, in plain colors and fancy cheeks, that we are selling a num- ber of for that purpose. CASH AND ONE PRICE Tho 1161 Joh Ups CLINTON 70•016.1••••••••••••••••• Goderich. NOTES.—Rev. Mr Hector, the Black night, preaches in both Methodist urches next Sunday; in Victoria St. .T,:i• church at 11 and in North St. church .:at 7; On Monday and Tuesday evenings be lectures in North St. church. Rev. ,..'a. Jos. Edge preaches in Seaforth next Sunday evening. Victoria St. Metho- "Z dist church is buying a new organ. r Thos. Polly has bought a house on ast St. and has moved into it. Con- uctor Farr hlte,moved into his beauti- 1 new house, eorner East and Victor- ia streets. .ur new Police Magistrate lagging goodservice, morally, to our „;atig The Conservative nomination P here was very quiet; the first ive eard of it was in the Empire. George th senAfr making a strong run for i cieillOvill likely get the support hebeat elements m the town, as he astrong temperance man. Rev. E. %'ear was in town on Monday. Varup. • iVipITOB.S*ROM THE PRAIRIE PRo- • gEiMr Wm. Moffatt, of Hartney, is renewing old acquaintances nr midst. Mr Albert Denajson ife, orGlenboro, Man., are vitit- t the parental roof; we are pleased o them looking so hale and hearty, Prairie Province no doubt agrees 'NthenV: s.—This go ahead village is to ored by the preserrne... , baa ira-ss maker from who hs made arrangements ence business right away. ninon, sr., has been for several a very low and doubtful state but we are glad to learn she ving slowly. Rd.—Miss Blair, our popular hool teacher, will complete of efficient service at Christ - e understand she does not plate continuing in her present ation any longer, as she expects to enter a more enjoyable pro. tt.• She willcarry with her the isdies of many friends for her happiness and prosperity. •nett MArrnits,-7.-The Methodiat "Of this place t--tiurpbse holding , S. anniversary ser vices on the d.21th inst. • Missionary meet - be held on the Varna circuit bath as follows:—Sermons by Swann, of Hensall, Goshen, ;Brucefield. 3p.m. and Varna, Collections will be taken at er,vices in behalf of the Mis- -uncl. T.—A concert under the an - et be R. T. of T. will be held in ranee hall, Varna, on Fri- g, the 14th inst. , An excel - m of music, readings, rai- ning, &c. will be rendered local talent. The services sitritirvn. and popular singer tiOnuit, Prof. Hawkins, of iarbeett secured for this oc- ia will be a rare exhibition dpathes in songs and re- hecolrintittee ire sparing make this concert surpass a, at Varna has had the tearing. , Stark the IIJAV ERA as a t 10 kV titnne friend ? I °La:Nu:fox, ON 7 , HTTI3. DE EIVIBER 7 1894. 451 $iiar 14-44iira, . • iIarlOeh. NOTUS.4-14r Lance Taker has re - tamed froth Manitoba, his nephew ac' coznpanying hitn. ldr John Miller, has been repairing his house; Wonder whO he intends sharing it with? Mr Thos. Neilans entertained over Shay of our young people, who engaged in fi- tripping the light fantastic al morning. The Misses Robinson intend removing to Goderich to reside in the future. Mrs Parsons is home from her visit. titVfliat wide-awake and reliable corraPPendento and Worths' of recctoling ter publication • Ilullett TOTES.—Theannn'al 'Meeting of the 1111TructRa_L.-4, good many rumors Officers and teachers of the Methedist, are in circulation concerning the op - %Imlay School will be on Friday even- prottehinf municipal elections, but ing, 14th inst. Mr J. Clark has pur- many of hem are so vague and inde chased the old Methodist church, and nite that their publicationchurcb, would intends making an implement shop of prernature. Nomination day alone it. Mr and Mrs Muir, of Clinton, were will tell what amount of truth they visiting in the village last week. Mr possess. John Million, of the village, has pur- FARM SOLD.—Mrs John Taylor, o chased the well-known brood mare, Clinton, has disposed of her farm o Lacy Lightfoot, from Mr Josiah Tyre- the 13th con. of Hullett, to Mr Jame man, Seaforth, Miss Annie Schoales, Elsley, for a figure in the neighbo who has been visiting.in Seaforth, has hood of $5,000. The !arm is 109 acre returned. Mi' s Papmeau presented f pl d' her liege lord with a daughter, onland, gc o ranee dwelling on it; it had been leased to Thanksgiving Dayl no wonder Pete Mr Killips, for one year, who gives wears a -broad smile. Mr John Price, immediate possession. of Seaforth, was visiting friends in the village on Sundae'. ROBBERY.— One evening last week, some. one entered the premises of Mr Robt. Autterson, 2nd concession, while • Goderich Township he was away, and stole therefrom -nearly $60 anda stivev watch. Having a strong suspicion aWto who the guilty party was, the seavices of Constable Wheatley were secured, who learned enough to warrant him in making an arrest, but the supposed guilty party skipped out, and so far at liberty. CHRISTMAS TREE. — The Ebenezer Sabbath School on the Londesboro circuit, will hold its annual festival on Tuesday, Dec. 18th. No pains are being spared to make it a grand suc- cess. The program will consist of reci- tations, dialogues, solos, dnets, and mouth organ choruses. Thqi/Londes- bore choir will also be on haidd to en- liven the proceedings, and short ad- dresses will be given by Revs. Messrs Buggin and Fear. Doors open at 6. if DEATSL—Another of Hullett's pio- neer' residents has passed from time into eternity, in the person of Mr Al- len Farnham, after an illness ot about six weeks. The deceased had lived in this township for 38 years, being a very estimable man of high chaaacter, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn • the lose of a loving husband and kind father. He was buried in Burns' cemetery, by the Londesboro Foresters, of which lode he was a member, the funeral being attended by a large number; Rev Mr Fair offici- ated at the burial service. Scnoof. REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 2, Hullett, for the month of November. The names ate given in order of merit, and based on punctuality, diligence and conduct. 5th—Leonard Weir. 4th Sr.—John Snell. 4th Jr.—Wesley Shobbrook, Annie Noble, Rosy Walker. 3rd Sr.— Robt, King, Archie Weir, Lena Pope. 3rd Jr.--Wreatha Snell, Maud Porter, Geo. Snell. 2nd Sr.—Percy East, Eva Brown. 2nd Jr.—Thos. East, Samuel East, Randy Churchill. lst—Clara Biggin, Flossy Noble, Eva Miiler. T. MURgit, Teacher. SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. — One evening recently an affair occurred not far from Londesboro, that calls for sOrf's action by the authorities. A young KO was_left alopaanUe_house,- with a ya-unger sistcrr,.wheo a mita. Came and demanded Eidmittaii ce; the girl bolted both the front and back doors, and refused to admit the man, who continued to hang around for some time, in the effort to annoy her. The man wore a gray coat, soft hat, and had a dark horse, with straight- backed cutter. The circumstance so frightened the girl that she has since been suffering with nervous Prostra- tion, and is even now under the doc- tor's care.—Com. East Wawananah. s NOTES —Joseph Jackson continues r- very poorly; several operations have s been formed on him recently. Bela E. Scott is now able to get up for short time each day, after having been confined to her bed for over a month. Lizzie A. Rowland continues very poorly. James McCallum is now able to be around, with the use of a stick. George Reed left on Thursday for To- ronto, where he expects to undergo a surgical operation; Dr. Agnew accom- panied him. The united congregations of Calvin church, E. Wawanosb, and Belgrave, have extended a call to Rev ,Mr Milier. William, son of John Anderson, is ho*oe the winter, George Vancamp is nom.. tatir a couple of months' holidays. ORANGE.—At thelast regular meet- ing Oft.044 No. 115, 4th con., Gode- rich- township, the following were elected ofileete for the ensuing year:— Master, )01ms. Johnston; D. Master, Chris.'Jbhnstop; Chal)., Thos. McKee; Reck kiee,; Robt. Cox; Fin. Sec., T. J. johnon; Treas.., Robt. McIlwain; D. -C., Thos. Bell; Lect., Jas. Cox; Com., R. Porter, T. Sowerby, W. Sowerby, R. G. Calwell. WEDDING BELLS.—A very .pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr Samuel Rathwell, Goderich town- ship, on Wednesday. evening, Dec. 5th, it being the marriage of his daugh- ter, Annie, to Mr Wm: Beacom, all of the township of Goderich. The mar- riage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Olivant, of Bayfield. The bride was made the recipient of many valuable and useful presents. Anoth- er event of a similar nature will take place in a few days. • Comscu...—Council met on Monday, members all present. By-law No.7 was read and passed. The following ac- counts were paid:—W. C. Good, medi- cine for county wards, $3.95; Dr. Shan-' non, attendance on county ward, 63; H. Porter, keep of county wards, $33; P. Cook, outlet • for drain, $1; T. Mc- Cartney, gravel, $7.18; S. Rathwell, gravel, $24.32; A. Drysdale, $29.70; Jas. Mair, gravel, $3; H. Young, gravel. $12.60; Jas. McDonald, gravel, $6.70; Wm. Murth, gravel, $31.92; Wm. El- liott, gravel, $15.88; H. Baker, gravel, $13.74; J. Trewartha, gravel, 65.4Q; .C. Beacom, gravel, $4.50. Adjourned,to meet on Dec. 15th: N. STURDY, Clerk. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report for Nov. for 8. S. No. 9, Geaderich township, based on attend- ance, good conduct and general pro- greSS: — 5th—John Emmerson 203, Fanny Jervis 186, Oliver Courtice 138. 4th—Bertha Switzer 140, Arthur Cur- rie 136, George Emmerson 133. Sr. 3rd—Willie Cole 190, Earnest Call 164, Russel Currie 141. Jr. 3rd—Priscilla Cook 204, Bertha Graham 194, John Cooper 188. Sr. 2nd—Harry Steepe 188, Aphrew Steepe 182; Robbie Stirl- ing 152. Intermediate 2nd Mabel Alexander 205. Jr. 2nd—David-Elliett 111, Alma Jennings 105. Sr. Pt. II— Laura Jervis 69. Lorne Cantelon 48. Jr. Pt. II—May Cooper 168, Victor Miller 157, Frank Cole 150. Pt.I—Em- ma Cooper 118, Milton Steepe 53.— MARTHA ENGLER, reacher. Scaoon REPORT. —The following is the result of a written examination held in S. S. No. 10, Goderich town- ship:—Max. 78.3 -5th form — Thomas Perdue 560, J. Middleton 467. Max. 658 -4th form— Mima Middleton 475, Arthur Welsh 327, John Thompson 311. Jr. 4th form—Bertie Rathwell 445, John Townsend 377, Earnest Middle- ton 293. Max. 558—Sr. 3rd form— Albert Thompson 395, Emma Burnett 273, Eva Burnett 271. Max. 500—Jr. 3rd form—Flossie Cole 433, Wm. Mid- dleton 374, Norman Welsh 228. Max. 465—Sr. 2nd form—Mabel Rathwell 397, Wm. Perdue 252, Mamie Perdue 291, Annie Rathwell 279, Jos. Colclough 271,;Randal Cole 268, Wilfred Thomp- son 231, Edith Green 231, Edna Green 216. EMILY A. THOMPSON, Teacher. BLYTH NOTES.—The Epwortli League of the, Mg/10kt skeeek•allave Imaged the • iiivitafiCh of the C. E. society! of St. Andrews to Meet with them pii TUE- day evening,:the 180, when a pleasan t and prolltahhi time may be expected, both societies contributing to the pro- gram. .Mrs Charlton Black, better known as Agnes Knox, will give a re- cital in Industry hall on Wednesday, Dec. 12th, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary. The item last week, Miss bloody entertained a few fellows pleasantly at her home on Tuesday evening, should have read friends. On Thursday evening of last week Bengough as greeted with a highly appreciative audience, though not so large as was,expected, and we are sorry to learn the venture, to the detriment of the Meehanics' Institute, was not a success financially. Mr Jas. Emigh. who is having a holiday, re- turned home from Coleman on Friday evening. There is a boom in the tonsorial art in town, another shop, it is rumored, will open shortly. Miss Annie ljarnilton, noti attending the Model. Clinton, has been appointed. teacher for Brucefleld tchool, second i division; her duties veil begin with the New Year. Chief Dar' afforded shel- ter in the cooler to a traveller of the side door ,pulman clasS On Saturday night. Mr F. H. Ta nee we's io the 1 Forest City on Mortar Oil business. Mrs Flerrington, we are opy to learn, is indisposed at presen • through an attack of . quinsey. kends to the til number of about seven tv partOOk of the hospitality of Me a ti Mrs C. E. Tanner at their resident "gn Wednes- day evening; the recbgisi II good cheer f this home was diepenti :With aecus- tomed liberality, date `14 and Other musementa equally ifit Sting, held way for the time, and a reeent en- joyed. themi3elveatheren,g b A num- ber of yOUng_peoplei from _eritilOOk in he social at Mr John To, PM!, nul; ett, on Tdeaday evening'. . , . tcl Auburn. NOTES.—Mr D.E. Munroe was called away last week to attend the funeral of his mother near London. Miss E. Series is just recovering from a sever' attack of sickness. Messrs Youngblutt, of Goderich, spent Sunday at home. Mr and Miss Nevels, of Saltford, were calling on their old friends here last week. Mr J. Yates, of Goderich, was in the village; some attraction must bring him here so often. Mr and Mro J. Murdock have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement for the loss of their youngest child. The concert given under the auspices of the Cr.,nadiati Order of Foresters, last Fri- day, unfortunately did not come up to expectations; Mr Bengough is undoubt- edly clever and brilliant, but for some reason his efforts here were not ap- preciated. A Londesboro. LECTURE—Hector, the Black Knight, is coming here under the auspices of the Good Templars. -The date will be Wednesday, the 12th inst. His re- putation as an entertainer is so high that we bespeak' a full house. DEATEL—Court Pride of the West has suffered the loss of another mem- ber in the person of Mr Allan Farn- ham, who passed away to join the great mojority on Monday morning. The members, to a considerable num- ber. turned out to attend the funeral on Wednesday. NOTES.—Mr Cheri. Meyer, of Hen - sail, was here on Friday last attending to business in connection with the butcher shop. Dr. Young is not very well at present, and Dr. Agnew, of Belgrave, is expected here this week to attend to the practice of the form- er, and the probabilities are that he will locate. Mr Thos. Lawson has sold his house and lot to Wm. Brown and has moved into one of Mr E. Walker's cottages. Mr Richard Bell (formerly of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Clinton) has moved into the house on the farm of Lashnm and Bell, adjoining the vil- lage. Mr John T. Lee has given up city lire and returnedto the farm. Mr James Elsley has purchased the farm on the 13th con. from Mrs Taylor, of Clinton; price about $5000. Mr Tewsley moved on Monday and Mr T. Miller took possession of the butcher business; visitors to the shopCsay he has Made agood beginning for a green- horn; we wish hintsuecess. The NEW EMS j the paper for home newh, St. H.elens. LEartatE.—The opening of the new hall is to take place on Tuesday next, Dec. lith, when Rev Mr Livingstone, of Kincardine, is to give a lecture on "The funny side of the World's Fair." Some of Lucknow's talented young ladies are to assist with the program. This promises to be a great treat, and a cordial invitation- is extended to all interested. Nos,—The Misses Cameron have started a dressmaking shop in the vil- lage. Miss Salkeld, of Goderich, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Miller. Miss Lizzie Gordon is recovering from her recent illness. Mies Nellie Curran has returned home from Detroit Rev Mr Stewart, of Kincardine, occupied the pulpit of Calvin church, on Sabbath last. Miss Annie McDonald, who was ill with inflammation of the lungs, was able to leave for her home in Grey last week. Mr Ed. Morton had the misfbrtune to have a bone in his. arm broken by a kick from his horse, but we are pleased to state he is recovering again. MrWm. Humphrey has bought the 100 -acre farm lately owned by Mr John James; Mr E. Rodgers, who has had the farm rented for a number of years, has bought a 50 -acre farm in Kinloss, and purposes moving to it next spring. Word has been received from Miss Minnie Draisey, who left a short time ago for Utah, U.S., where she has gone to live. Mr lhos. Todd has had a windmill erected on his barn, which is expected to cut straw and turnips, and pump water for the cattle; should it work well, it ought to save considerable manual labor. Mr and Mrs A. Robertson, of Grey, paid a fly- ing visit to friends in this vicinity last week. kN- 17-At—laAotlmtheesvr11eqleu.eat cf the pastor the - 'ETaViee-in the Methodist church next Sunday evenigw• .7,vi.11 be conducted by the Epworth League 6f that church. SEXTON.—Such has been the good satisfation which our sexton. Mr Gee. Huller, has given in his duties in the church, that in,spite of a number of other tenders, the trustees saw fit,to engage him for another year. P. S. EXAMINATION. — A Public School examination and Christmas tree will be held in the school here on the afternoon of W.ednesday, Dec. 19th, commencing at 1 o'clock. A cordial invitation to all interested in educa- tion to come and spend an afternoon with the pupils. A number of other teachers will be present. ENTERTAINMENTS.— Don't forget the RT. of T. entertainment on Eriday night; a good program of readingt, dialogues, recitations, music, &c. is provided for the occasion. Also for the Sunday School entertainment'on New Year's eve, there is a good pro - grain in course of preparation. A number of ministers are also expected to address the rweting. NOTES.—We are glad to see Harry Holdsworth, who returned last Friday from Manitoba, in our midst again; he will remain here a few months and re- turn again before spring opens. Mr Will Pickard, of the cut line, returned on Saturday to Columbus, Ohio. where he will resume his occupation of car- riage maker. Mrs Bray returned on Wednesday to Mitchell, where she will meet her husband from Wolsley, Man., and were they will take up their residence. Mr Miller, of the 7th con., is moving into the village; he will oc- cupy the carriage shop lately vacated by E. C. Potter, where we understand he will set up business, Council met here on Monday last when a large amount of the taxes was paid in. A meeting was held het e on Thursday in the interest of the stock -holders in the cheese and butter manufacturing company. SCHOOL REPORT.—The *following is the report of the standing of the pupils in the public school here for Noyenober, based .3n attendance, demeanor and progress generally:—Max. 210 marks. 5th class—Edith Tebbutt 203, Bertha Stanley 201, Alburn Murch 191. Sr. 4th—Tillie Colclough 206, S. Cook 201, Edith Holler 196. Jr. 4th—Will Teb- butt 204, Jerome Badour 185, John Walter 182. Sr. 3rd—Willie Merrill 188, Minnie Evans 179, Winnie Sturdy 173. Jr. 3rd—Lorne Fear 189, Norman Murch 188. John Mulholland 180. ,Sr. 2nd—Lillie McCartney 200, Entine 0,0- clough 190, Lillie Colclough 1.88, Ir. 2nd—Luella Fear 195,Edgar Tre artha 188, Harvey Mulholland 185. Sr. Pt. H—Ira Merrill 202, Fred Pottler 181, Nettie Ramsey 144. Jr. Pt. II Mabel Pickard 190, Myrtle Le.vis 167, Edith Mulholland 119. ' Pt. I—Albert Cook, Eddie Williams, Florence TreWartha. Number of manes on roll 59,_average attendance 50. WM. Mr0RERTS, Teacher, 6 t Li101410.W. 04avern. went. through HO* Pate• FIMIOU'r'PATT)."-s$Orne Urge age' the terson, ministcr at militia, ittid_ mem- ber for thie conetituencyreet 44140111 offered •to present Luc rintr. With 41 brace cannon provided the Own paid the freight thereon,. abbot $50. :the offer was acceptedNOW? the Gloveenthent has notified•the,corpora- tion that they will net. only the cannon but pay the freight also. This is construed, around here. as an tion that the general elections Are not far off. It is needless- to say the Ann, ister of Militia is again a candidate. • • CHURCRI--Atelbeti;11.P.S0.&.-14- nese meeting, last Wednesday eveni the following officers were elected:— President, H. A. Horton; Vice-Preat, Nelly Clark; Recording Secretary, Ad- dle Stirling; Cor. Sec., Edith Horton, Treas., John Lawson. CommuniCar was held in Leeburn, on Sunday, quite a number taking the sacrament for the first time. NOTES.—Mrs Robert Morris, of Da- kota, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs McManus. Mr and Mrs John Rap - scan, of Hullett, 'visited relatives here lest week. Mrs Fred Horton has had her granary moved end converted into a wood -house. We are very much afraid David will have to get a very cross dog, if Buffalo, the butcher, keeps paying him so man3r visits. We learn that Joe Mayweed has gone to Porter's Hill; we hope that nobody will get the scarlet fever. Stanley • NOTES.—MISS Hastings is visiting at Mr Eagleson's. Miss Shaw, of Sea - forth, is visiting at Mr Geo. Bates'. Mr Duncan McEwen had a number of his cattle dehorned by Messrs McIn- tosh and MaGregor. Messrs Thomas Gilmour and P. McDougall, from _Turn - berry, were in Stanley this week, at- tending the funeral of the late John McBeth, McEwen, Ross and others have purchased a new grain crusher and straw cutter from the agent, Mr James Swan. &floor. REPORT.—The report of S.S. No. 3 for November is as follows: -5th class—A. Mcllveen, W. Reid, F. Wild. 4th class—F. Scotchmere, R. Reid, A. Rathwell, Sr. 3rd class—A. Richard- son, 0. Mcllveen, W. Scotchinere, Jr. 3rd—S. Rathwell, E, Reid. Sr. 2nd —L. Richardson, I. Reid, L. Reid. Jr. 2nd — J. Pollock, H. Reynolds, D. Scotchmere, Sr. Pt. Ii—E. Peck, E. Burnside, R. Pollock. Jr. Pt. II—E. Rathwell, P. Tippett, G. Reid. Sr. Pt. I—E. Burnside, L. Peck. J. Pt. I —T. Burnside, S. Bates, M. Clark, A. MARSHALL, Teacher. DEATH.—Another of the old piorieers of Huron is gone, to' his 'last resting place. We refttr to the late Mr John McBeth, of Stanley, who departed this life on Sunday Morning last, at the rive old age of 74 yeire. Mr McBeth was native of Perthshire, Scotland, came to Canada in 1856, ivith, his wife and family, what settkaat'on the farm WhereAei lived 5itiltha time of his arealb,,find by industry and careful management hewed out a en4rfortable home fot himself and family. His wife died two years ago. The family are all living and in comfortable circum- filances, his daughters being Mrs Mc- Dougall, of Oak Lake, N. W. T., and Mrs Reid, of the 2nd con. of Stanley; Alexander, the eldest son, lives on the next farm to the old homestead, Dun- can, in British Columbia, and Walter, on the homestead. Mr McBeth was a member of the Brucefleld Presbyterian church until the time of his death, and a regular attendant at the means of grace, which he cherished up to the last, placing his hope in a risen Saviour. In politics he was a staunch Reformer. The funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, to Baird's cemetery, was very largely at- tended. 1 • Belgrave RENTED—Mr T. Scandrett has rented his farm to Mr. Henry Owens, for the sum of $120 a year. Cara,. — The Presbyterians of this place and East Wawanosh, met Mon- day and decided to extend a call to Rev. Mr. Miller, of Kincardine; he has also received ancther call, so it is not known which he will accept. Bayfield. CHRISTMAS TREE. —The Presbyter- ian Sunday School intend holding their annual Christmas tree entertain- ment on the evening of the 21st inst. A very fine program is being prepared for the occasion. NOTES.—We extend our congratula- tions to Mr and Mrs Dan Harrison on the advent of their little dauvhter. Rev. Mr and Mrs Fairlie, of Clinton, were the guests of Rev. Mr Armstrong one day last week. Mrs McPerson of Duluth, is visiting her mother, ilrs Herd. Mr H. Eilber, of Crediton, was here last week collecting assessments for the Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company. COUNCIL.—Council met on Monday, members all present. The following accounts were paid:—Jas. Thomson, timber and gravel, $9.63; Alex. Camer- on, repairingbridge, $3.32; Geo. Mc- Donald, repairing two culverts, $1.50; E. R. Smuts, donation to steps, $5. Dan McDonald was paid $3 for repair- ing road. Council adjourned to meet on Dec. 15th at 10 a.m. J. DAY, Clef k. Ashfield. SALE OF PROPERTY.—WM. Holland, of Ashfleld, has sold his farm of one hundred acres to Mr, Goldthorpe, of Maitlandville, for the Rua of $2,800. As there are on the premises good buildings, large bearing orchard, choice fruit, and a quantity of valuable timber, we presume he has got a good bargain. EXCELLENT LAMBS. — During last week Wm. Gray, an enteraorising farm- er In Ashfield, sold to Hugh Girvin (who is well known as the popular first Deputy Reeve of Ashfield, and also an enterprising dealer in -cattle and sheep) thirteen Splendid lambs which on be. ing weighed on Dungannon market Weigh scales, averaged a little over 137 pounds each 4 0 BEST AS We lititie an Pi Sneer Presents; MILO Prices. • IN rauxe* best madei?:as AMERICA fumes • : Nearly Rodiri4 LIJNDB s COLGA RECK" sEEup Androm7 TA.41;4: FXLe Every lady What coe • Also, fa 'Gooch Book Call. as• ALLE OPPOS) Read our ng Fowder6,4 West Huron Conner Horn J. C. P ATTEREION-UNAN tit% N AT ED "vox Walk HITBO (Empirpreiao4)'%.--if The Liberal-CditaiVAive conye West Huron was hold at Gode*,1r, afternoon and was veell attended - by gates and others from .411:- parts of riding. The lion. 4 ,p...:Patie,n a nominated by Dr. Case.-'ef'.Datisannt and secondkd by Joseph 'Whitely, ex -re of Goderichirwrishik Tbe',SaeStiog so nnaOimons for other name "was feentioneartin the delegates spoke and,,A raiSedlax',1' son highly for. his peAVO, is to this rid and the Do4iniiitigenerSlly, in his etaiisii itS Ministsr of Militia, :.The follow,hie solutions were then patised; '''•• I Moved by Dr: Frapberai;.seconde4hy C. Good, "That the Otanhers herea bled, composing ,theraaftlfativ SS ation of the West' litat‘g p thb ctyitY,.., Hnron, desire to pima on record•Viet, hearty appreciation of $1c4Ohn ThomPtite and his seleoted Cabinet, for :their gel:torah snecesefid and wise adreinietratienfv4ki affairs of this fair Dominion, a Ramose tj has been appreciated and duly recogii in the motherland by the apoitrneiJ the first Canadian -born *remiers• Honorable the Privy Council.-bnd, ing as we do by this resolution of the trti Canadian ptlicy of the Government,;,q pledge it our undivided support while i continues such a wise administration 0 public affairs." Moved by Peter W. Scott, seconded.' ' John Bowen, "That the West Heron. servatives, in convention Welled on record our unbounded eciniin representative, the Eforn,1(0.-*P. for his untiring eneraffa aboidito •eir tion devoted to tire &Use auk —ding and the welfare' of ouc.',6010tita , Crfnad4 We pledge hied our contineea•Ter ' ant hearty suppckt in the cowing dented ;44 Mowed by A. M. Todd,ailfeOridecr by Win Croc!lh, "That this sesta:1406h eit is4 theft sympathy to Mr Robert Birtnin ham,, el gr. Toronto, his present illness, jtSid prq that he may soon be restored to' is motri. tomed health and vigor, and be long spar to labor for the Conservative party. '', Dr Freeborn, who recently•came 'fr the county otBruce to Clinton to 104 his profession, is a good speaker, and ado aided acquisition to the party in MOM After some discussion as to when the rel. nnal Meeting should be held at Clinton, meeting was closed with cheers for Sir John Thompson, the Hon J. 0. Patterson, ipa. the Queen. Hon J. q. Patterson's name was also be- fore the South Essex Conservative cOrentais tion the same day, but the nomination of Dr. King was confirmed, the vote standing, Patterson 23; King 67. Kippen MAIMIAG131.—On Wednesday of hob week a pleasant affair. took plhea at Kippen manse. This was the marriage, of Miss Jessie Robb to Mr B. J. Latta* both from the vicinity of Chiseihnrst. After their marriage, by tbp R. eV, Acheson, the party drove to Mr M colm McHwen's, Stanley, where a v enjoyable evening was' spent, couple visited soittr, friends " neighborhood, and returned t litiret on Priday. The yo purpose taking' **their On.