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The Huron News-Record, 1894-01-24, Page 1VER,DI9—$l.SO per Annnnp, 1.25 in Advance. INDJ PENDANT IN 4IL TIIING3—NEUTRdb IN NOTHING A. M. TODD. Eirator and Owner SOL. XVI Town TOWS. HE Z+ MMA WELLS COMEDY CO. will be in the Clinton town hall for six Bights commencing Feb. 12, Mei. DAVID CANTELON was On a business visit to the Forest City last Scltui'day. MRs. KELLY, through auctioneer ikowson, sold her household effects on the Market Square last Saturday. She will remove to Winnipeg. MRS. BRYDEN and family, Maple Street, left last Monday for Ontario, California, where they will in future reside. Mrs. Bryden has several daughters already residing there. A MISTAKE, LIKELY.—The Acton Free Press gives the New Era credit for an original mention which appear- ed in Tat NEWS -RECORD about the F. P.'s handsome calendar. It was likely owing to an oversight. - ,HOGS SHIPPED.—Mr. John Middle- ton, of Goderich township, sold to Messrs. Andrews and Bissett, of Gode- rich, and delivered in Clinton on Mon- day eighty nice hogs for shipment to eastern markets. The price paid was 5c. a pound live weight. A MISTAKE.—Nearly all our county exchanges have given recently what theyclaim to be a report of the annual meeting of the County Orange Lodge of North Huron. This is not correct. The gathering was a district meeting. The annnatl'meeting, in accordance with the constitution, is never held before the first Tuesday in February. And that will be the date this year. SLEIGHING.—Mr. W. Foster, who returned from a trip on the road last week, informs THE NEWS -RECORD that there is over three feet of snow and good sleighing north of Orillia at Sud- bury, North Bay, &c. Lumbermen are in a sad plight as there is no frost or bottom in the swamps to enable them to proceed with their usual work. THE 25 CLUB.—This commendable organization is for mutual improve - Ment and the meetings are proving more interesting than ever. The de- bates, of a national nature, are such as must broaden the mind and intellect of young men. The next debate will be on Prohibition. On Tuesday of last week a very enjoyable hop was indulg- ed in, when about sixty took part. Busy BEES. -"Cold Canada," is get- ting over the winter months, so far s year, without - very -much cold ather, snow or ice. On the 9th con., Goderich township, Mr. George A. Cooper's tame bees left their winter apartments and basked in the spring- like sun. Mr. Cooper fed the bees a quantity of honey and the industrious little workers again returned td their hives. Talk about "cold Canada" and tame bees flying around in the middle of January. A CHANGE.—Jackson Brothers stock and good -will in Seaforth has been transferred to James Jackson and Jock Greig, the latter two being the manag- ers of the Seaforth business for some time. The change will not in any way affect the business in Clinton. The new owners are industrious and enter- prising young men and now the sole owners of a good business. THE NEWS -RECORD predicts a successful future career for them. HE STILL LivEs.--Our usually accur- ate cotem., the Stratford Herald, said last week that Mr. Wm. Cantelon, of Holmesville, had died. The mention fn THE NEWS -RECORD the other week stated that Mr. Cantelon had person- ally renewed his subscription to this journal and that he was one of our oldest readers. In terming Mr. Cante- lon a "pioneer" the meaning conveyed was that he was one of the oldest settlers, that he had pre ared the way for others in the days pf long ago. Mr. Cantelon is still among the living and hearty considering his age. CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 24,1894 Town Topics. MR. JAMES FAIR, JR., is able to be out again. Mlss MCCONNELL, of Blyth, is the guest of Miss Twitchell, Maple Street. MAYOR HOLMES, of Clinton, was registered at a leading Toronto hotel one day last week. MR. WESTACOTT, of Hullett, has rented his farm and will reside in Clinton. WARDEN TAYLOR.—The fight for the Wardenship at Goderichyesterday was between 'Taylor, of Wwanosh, who received 26 votes, and Cook, of Howick, with 25 votes. Taylor is Warden by one of a majority. A GOOD MOVE.—Mayor Holmes an- nounces that persons who wish to con- sult him on any matter pertaining to the town will almost invariably find him at his own place of business, or in the clerk's office in the town hall on Tuesday evenings from seven to eight o'clock. THE following officers have been duly installed for Clinton Lodge No. 83, I. O. of Oddfellows :—N. G., Fred Alcock ; V. G., J. C. Stevenon ; Sec., H. B. Chant; P. S., S. S. Cooper ; Treas., R. Stoneham; Warden, W. McKown ; O. G., G. Cottle ; I. G., S. Wilson ; R. S. N. G., T. Cottle. , HIGH SCHOOL BOARD.—The regular meeting of the High School Board was held last Friday evening in Mr. Scott's office at 4 o'clock. Present, the Chair- man and Messrs. Plumsteel, Stevenson, Shaw and Jackson. A communication from Mr. Rand asking for an increase of $50 to his present salary was read and ordered to be left over to the annual meeting. Following accounts were ordered paid on motion of Dr. Shaw and Mr. Stevenson :—Gilroy & Wise- man 90c., Watts (telegram) 80c., J. H. Combe $49.96, Harland Bros. $95.40. Mail Printing Co. 90e.. Globe Printing Co. 90c. Adjourned. MORE P. P. A.'s,—People are begin- ning to wonder where the increasing crop of P's. will end. You may call them the Protestant Protective Asso- ciation, the Pork Pachers Association, the Pine Pruners Association, the Par- ish Priests Association, the Political Partisan Association, the Peoples Popular Association, the Pure Politi- cal Association, the Pet Panther Asso- ciation—or anything else you like. We are after another—the Publishers' Protective A7ese ciation---of •which the. Printer and Publisher says :="Some newspaper men seem to think that a new P. P. A. is necessary to this coun- try. We beg to suggest the formation of Publishers' Protective Association. Each of the Woodstock papers is threatened with a libel suit; a Brant- ford confrere has three or four on hand ; while a single individual has actions against a considerable portion of the newspapers of the Province. Protestantism inay be in such a bad way as to require special protection ; but we are inclined to think that Pro- testants don't need it ,any more than Publishers. Let us have a new P. P. A." THOUGHTFUL WORDS.—Mr. Thos. M. Johnston, of Carberry, Man., a valued reader of this journal, says in renew- ing his suubscription :—"Enclosed you will find the sum of $1.25 for which kindly renew my subscription for an- other year. The broad views on the leading questions of the day conveyed to the public mind through THE NEWS - RECORD deserves the careful thought of every true Canadian. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year." Thanks, kind friend. It shall be our earnest endeavor to continue to honest- ly place the British Dominion first. The country which gave us birth is well worth preserving. PASSED TO PUS REWARD.— Time works many changes both in life and death. One by one the fathers and mothers of our present comfortable homes and firesides are passing to the great beyond. It has been our sad duty during the.past year to chronicle the demise of several pioneers who had hewed out homes in Huron and helped to make Ontario and the Dominion what it is to -day. We do not know of any more worthy of mention than George Beatty, Sr., of Varna. IIe. died Last Monday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 7 days. The funeral takes place to -day at 2 p. m. to Bayfield cemetery. The late George Beatty was a worthy pioneer in every sense of the tetni. He was of Irish parentage, coming to Quebec from Monoghan in 1832. After this he settled on the Goshen, Stanley, and lived there for about five years. He then moved to Varna, where he purchased the McNaughton farm. The late Mr. Beatty helped to hew out the first roads in that part of Huron and carried ne- cessary provisions on his back for many milesrobably 50 years ago. He was one ofthefirst settlers and performed many a long and hard days work with John Sherritt and John Pollock. He helped to build the Goderich dam for the Piper mills years ago and was the reliable foreman for Geary in the con- struction of the Mitchell Road. He leaves a widow—daughter of the late treasurer, Robert Reid—and 5 sons and two daughters (one daughter and one son being deceased); Geo. and Wm. conduct a general store at Varna; Lan- celot, agent: Varna ; John, a, teacher at Porter's Hill; R. J., a tekcher, near Kippen ; Annie, with har brothers in the store, and Rachel at home. He had one brother in Pe nsylvania, pne sister; Mrs. Dawson, wh ed from Pontiac, Mich., a sister, Mrs. W. Clarke, sr., The immediate cause of heart trouble, Tho dec an honest and conscietious the Conservative party an of the Church of England the dead and honored pion ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH.—The rela- tives and many friends of Mr. Peter Campbell, of Stanley were shocked to learn last Saturday morning that he had passed to eternity. Mr. Campbell was a framer by calling and was engag- ed taking out timber tor building pur- , poses on the farm of Mrs. Johns, Tuckersmith. On Friday evening he retired to rest at a seasonable hour in apparent good healthand spirits. He and Mr. Samuel Cooper roomed together. (Early Saturday morning Mr. Cooper thought Mr. Campbell was dreaming or in a state of nightmare and shook him to awaken him. No answer coming he arose and procured a light. Mr. Campbell seemed uncon- scious and others in the house were awakened. A messenger was dispatch- ed for medical aid while Mrs. Camp- bell was notified. But it was too late. He was dead. The late Mr. Campbell iiwas robust and fleshy and it is gener- ally surmised that the cause of death was heart disease or apoplexy. The deceased, we believe, was horn on the 3rd Con. of .Stanley, about two miles from his late residence. His age was C years and six months. For many rears he followed farming. He married ughter of the late Thos. Baird and d some time at or near Granton and afterwards resided in Clinton until about eleven years ago when he with his family removed to the present homestead on the 3rd con. of Stanley. The widow and four sons and four daughters survive, all at or near home except one married daughter in Mani- toba. The deceased was a member of Clinton Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M., atlso of the Canadian Order of Foresters its which he was insured. He was in eeliggion a Presbyterian and in politics a- Reformer. • The funeral took place yesterday, under- Masonic auspices, to alyd's cemetery. The general esteem 'Whit h the late Mr. Campbell was held %vas testified by the large attend- ance. . Tow Topics. MESSRS. Il3ROWN AND HARRIBON, of Ki4ieardine, were the guests of Mr. T. P. Brown, of Harland taros., last Mon- day. MR. W. JACKSON, town ticket agent, G. T. R., ticketed all the parties men- tioned in other columns to California last Monday. REV. Runes. DEAN HODGENS will deliver a lecture on "Ireland and the Irish" in the schoolroom of St. Paul's church on the evening of Tuesday 30th inst. THE HOG MARKET.—Mr. D. Cantelon is buying and shipping large quantities of live hogs. A car load will be shipped next Tuesday and he will continue buying throughout the season. LONDON CALLER.—We had+ a pleas- ant call hast Monday evening from Mr. C. W. Graves, of London, trlavejlmg passenger agent of the Grand trunk Railway. He reports traffic more brisk and business generally is looking up. WELL WORTH SEEING.—Budd Bar- ton, whose father was a partner of the late A. S. Fisher in business in Clinton some years ago, will give a grand and highly entertaining, reproduction of Chicago's Great Columbian Exposition in the town hall next Friday evening. Those who miss this rare treat may miss the opportunity of a lifetime. WHAT TOOTHACHE CAN Do.—If one were to ask Miss Lily Oliver the answer would be emphatic. After the aching ceased her face swelled, the eye closed and the pretty face disappeared. The professional use 'of the lance brought releif and she is recovering. For a time the trouble seemed to be of a rather serious nature. Even tooth- ache in these times may require pro- fessional attendance. NEARLY LOST His ' SCALP.—A Mr. Wolper, brother of Mr. Louis Walper, of the 2nd concession of Stanley, had a most startling and dangerous experi- ence of some unknown nature last Monday. He was driving in the direc- tion of Clinton on the London Road, we are informed. Arriving at Bruce - field, • he was intent on putting up his horse, but was unable to do so. He staggered and talked as though he were not just himself. Traces of blood indicated something serious and Dr. Armstrong was summoned. It was found, we are informed, that the scalp of Mr. Walper's head was almost torn or cut off. The serious wound was dressed ;and the scalp sewed on by a dozen or so of stitches. Mr. Walper talked about a falling tree and asked if his horse got away. This is all we have learned at time of going to press; except that no one seems to know of a tree falling on the London Road on Monday. From all we can learn, Mr. Walper's horse must, have ran away and the driver managed to regain con- trol of the animal or it may have been a case of attempted robbery or murder. The injured man is being cared for at Brucefield at Fauch's hotel. The par- ticulars, no doubt, will come out in e day or two eta has arriv- d another f Stanley. eath was 'used was ollower of a member Peace to r. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. The statutory meeting of the Public School Board was held last Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs. Harland, Jackson, Overbury, Gibbings, Steven- son, Hoover, Bruceetnd Cunninghame. The Secretary reported the election of new members—NV. S. Harland, T. C. Bruce, John E. Hoover,. J. C. Steven- son. Trustee Stevenson was elected chairman, W. H. Hine Secretary, and Mr. Cooper caretaker at former salary of $235. Principal Lough's re- port was adopted as follows for Janu- ary : to date : D1119101: BOYS GIRLS AGGREGATE AVERAGE Principal's, .....24 42 665 60 5/11 Miss O'Neil's...17 20 338 30 8/11 " Wilson's. .22 25 462 42 " ;Lavan's...31 23 526 47 9/11 " Helyar's ..29 27 587 53 4/11 " Holmes' ...30 22 585 53 2/11 " McEwen's.38 30 6e3 60 6/11 " Taylor's...43 22 589 536/11 (.oderich Township. There was a great sale of hogs on the 15th day of this month at Mr. John Woods, 4th concesion, Goderich town- ship. The sale was conducted by Mr. Knox, auctioneer, of Goderich. Some 30 hogswere disposed of and arnoant- ed to about $300.. Mr. Woods is the king of Goderich township in this line his pigs are highly bred. It is a good thing to have a man of his stamp in our vicinity. After the sale was through Mr. Knox and a few of the purchasers partook of a hearty supper and went on their way rejoicing, well pleased with the day's proceedings. A young man well known in this vicinity started for the sale at Mr. Woods' and unfortunately missed his way. Going towards the north he made inquiry and found he wason the wrong track. He then headed for the south and after going a short distance his far famed trotter got unmanage- able and sent his heels upwards which came in contact with sulky and freed itself. He again started at a rapid gait and repeated again with the heels and got free from the cart.. Two smart young men, who happened along at the time, captured the animal. The cart was a complete wreck, but the gentleman sustained little or no injury. It would be advisable for the young man to go on foot the next time. The Rev. Mr. Leach, of Brucefield, preached a missionary sermon in Bethel church after an absence of over 30 years. The congregation was large but the subscription was a little small. Mr. Thomas Creighton, of Goderich township, has been suffering for the past 3 weeks with la grippe. He is im- proving and in all possibility will be able to be around again. Mrs. James Burke, of Capac, Michi- gan, formerly of Goderich township, has been visiting at her son-in-law s, Mr. John McClure. Mrs. Burke looks hale and hearty. Mr. Thos. H. Wilson, of Toronto, was on a visit to Mr. W. Elliott and family last summer and will pay another visit this year. Mr. Wilson is a gentleman, like Mr. Elliott, of the British -Canadian stamp, and just the kind of subjects loyal men like to meet. Mr. Elliott is a genuine Irishman and one of the most industrious class. Since corning here he has bought a farm and along with the rented one will have lots of work to do. We wish him and his loyal family that success which they eminently deserve. There is a man not far from Clinton who should be seen after for brutally abusing his boys without any reason. Such a man should be put out of the church. He ought to he ashamed of himself. There are some men in town who would agree to give hire a good thrashing, hut some think it would not be very hard to get several more if they are needed. He should have been seen after ten years ago, but, it is better late than never. James W., son of Mr. James Leith- waite,left on Monday for Ontario, Cali- fornia, to seek his fortunes. He is a model young man and will no doubt do well if he can find anything to do. He received from his father $100 because he did not use tobacco, a promise made to the boy some years ago. His age is 21 and his many friends wish him abundant prosperity. He boughthis ticket from agent W. Jackson of Clin- ton. Total 213 211 4418 401 7/11 Average to 17th 401 7/11; January, 1893, 313; January, 1892, 325. In order to lighten the lowest room Mr. Lough had to take a class of 26 in- to his room and send Miss O'Neil a class of lower grade pupils for six, months until pupils are ready for pro- motion. This will allow the little people to attend full time for the winter months and possibly save the engagement of an extra teacher in the spring. Messrs. Cunninghame. Hoover and Gibbings were appointed finance com- mittee for the ensuing year. Messrs. Harland, Gibbings and Bruce were elected property committee. On motion ofJackson and Bruce Mr. J. C. Stevenson will represent the Board at the High School Board and Princi- pal Lough will be a member of the Entrance Examination Board. The Board will meet the third Mon- day of each month during the year at p.8 The following accounts were ordered paid :—Thos. McKenzie, $3.45; James Ferguson, $2 ; Gilroy & Wiseman, 50c.; J. Rumball, 50c ; J. W. Irwin, 75c. Board then adjourned. Mr. John Moore, of Exeter, was ap- pointed county constable by His Honor Judge Toms, of Goderich, this week. A new form of tendering for work, by which the tenderer—unless all should happen to tender the same way —has a sure thing, has been invented by a Galt man. It is, however, not likely that he will apply foe t teatent. His system is to Wilder in this way : "Fifty cents better than the lowest man." It was worked successfully in a case this week. 1.. WHOLE NO. 73. Hayfield. The YoungPeople's Society, recently started here by Rev. Mr. Kerrin, proms ises to be a grand success. Already over twenty names have been given in for membership, on U. E. lines. Last Tuesday there were probably sixty or seventy young people present at the social held in the parsonage, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Bible meeting this week. We hope it will go on well. Next Monday, 29th, the English Church are to have a grand concert and lecture by Rev. Mr. Hodgins, of Seaforth ; subject, "Ireland and the Irish." We believe the lecture is not only humorous but instructive. For the concert we hear an effort is being made to get some Clinton talent. New songs, new solos, new singers ; in fact a good time is expected. Admission 15c. and lOc.; commence 7.30 p. m. The front road Presbyterians are holding special services at present. A quiet but earnest feeling is reported. Mr. and Miss White •take part. Salvation Army supper last Monday evening in Orange hall. They can eat as well as sing I County Currency. Roger Pepper, of Tuckersmith, will erect a new house on his farm next summer, having given the contract to Mr. S. S. Cooper, of Clinton. Mr. Tucker, of Wingham, who had a foot amputated recently, is 73 years of age, yet the attending surgeons have hopes of his recovery. The Ruri-Decanol chapter will be held in St. Paul's church, Wingham, to -day. In the evening short addresses will be delivered on important subjects by visiting clergymen. The East Huron Farmers' Institute held their annual session on the 16th and 17th inst., when several interesting and instructive papers were read on subjects akin to farming. The attend- ance was fair. The Kincardine Review says : Miss Annie McKinney has added another year to a record which few, if any, children in Canada can excel. On Christmas she completed the eighth year in which she missed not one day's attendance at school. We should be pleased to hear of any case which can surpass this one. Miss Annie's home is half a mile removed from the school. And she is only fourteen years of age. An accident occurred in Seaforth the other day by which Mr. James Hugill narrowly escaped with his life. It seems he had his blood mare in Pin - key's stable, and was standing behind her, when a dog came up behind the animal and frightened her. She kicked, evidently at the dog, but struck Mr. Hugill on the side of the head, knocking him completely senseless. The annual meeting of the East Huron Reform Association, as con- stituted for both local and Dominion purposes, will be held on Tuesday, January 30th, at 1 o'clock p. m., for election of officers and other business of importance. A public meeting will be held in the evening, at which ad- dresses will be delivered by Dr. Mc- Donald, M. P., Thies. Gibson, M. P. P., and James McMullin, M. P. for North Wellington. Goderich township Council met to- day, Jan. 15th, 1894, according to sta- tute. The following gentlemen hand- ed in their certificates of qualification and declaration of office :—John Cox, Esq., Reeve ; Samuel Sturdy, -Esq., Deputy -Reef e ; Messrs Jas. Connolly, Jas. Johnston and Charles W. Wil- liams. as Councillors. The Reeve ,as- sumed the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and passed. Moved by Jas. Connolly, seconded by Samuel Sturdy that the following accounts be paid, viz :--Hart and Riddle, print- ing, $1.21 ; NEWS -RECORD, printing $17.25 ; Hugh McIlwain, for gravel, $10.20 ; Clerk, for registration B. M. D., $8,10, Postoffice box, $1.00 ; postage, $15; removing indigents, $5; election expenses, $72; F. McCartney remov- ing drift wood and repairing hill, $5; T. Cronyn, for gravel, $8.70 ; Jos. Wilson, for gravel, $1.44 ; John Trewartha, posting up Treasurer's re- ports, $3; Wm. Currie, gravel, $10.20; R. Emmerson, work on 7th and 9th concessions, $2.50; H. Beacom, spiking bridge, $1. The followiug fence - viewers and pound -keepers were ap- pointed :—Fence -viewers No. 1, Isaac Salkeld, sr., Jas. Porter, Wm. McMath; No. 2, John Sturdy, Wm. Clark, Thomas Ginn ; No. 3, Albert E. Hearn, Hall Rutledge, Willis Bell ; No. 4, John Middleton, John O. Elliott, Robert Elliott ; No. 5, James Stevens, Henry Murphy, Joseph Proctor. Pound - keepers : No. 1, Wm. Mullholland ; No. 2, Geo. A. Sturdy ; No. 3, Andrew Mc- Guire ; No. 4, Geo. A. Cooper ; No. 5, Isaac Salkeld ; No. 6, John Weir. Moved by Jas. Johnston, seconded by Charles W. Williams, that road com- missioners be as follows :—No. 1, Jas. Johnston; No. 2, Samuel Sturdy ; No. 3, John Cox ; No. 4 and 6, Jas. Connolly ; No. 5, C. W. Williams. Moved by Jas. Connolly, seconded by S. Sturdy, that the salaries of township officers be as follows : Clerk, $105 ; Treasurer, $70; Collector, $70; Assessor $65; Auditors, $6 each. The following officers were appointed :—John Tre- wartha, Assessor ; Samuel Johnston, Collector; A Cantelon and J. R. Holmes, Auditors. Adjourned to meet on first Monday in February.—NIXON STURDY, Clerk. Rev. Mr. Galloway, of Seaforth, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church, Mount Forest, last Sunday, Rev. Dr. Williams taking Mr. Gallo- way's pulpit. :sr. few days ago as Mr. Wm. Coch• rane, of Morris, was leadin"g his horses out to water one of them made a jump to one side and he fell on the slippery ground thereby seriously spraining his left ankle. On Saturday week an incident which endangered several lives occurred on the premises of Mr. Wm. Sanders, 4th con. of Stephen. A member of men were engaged in cutting straw with a straw cutter, which was being driven by a steam engine, and in some way it became choked and stopped. After the machine was freed the engine began to run at a rapid rate shaking the cut- ting box almost to pieces and before it could he checked the knives came in contact with a piece of the machine, consequently, castings, pieces of knives and wood were seen flying in every direction, and all the hands were within about ten feet of the machine, and some narrowly escaped with their lives. Luckily all escaped unhurt. Mr. John Gray, of Winghatn, has some of the smallest coin ever seen. There are three pieces, one is a one - sixteenth of a farthing, another one- eighth of a farthing and the other a silver penny. The one-eighth of a farthing and silver penny are dated 1848, the smaller piece evidently being too small to put the figures on. They are British coin, and have on the front the head of the Queen and the letters V. R., on either side of the head. They were in a small metal box, which is lettered "Prince of Wales box." The coins have been in the Gray family for the last forty years, and will no doubt be valuable as curiosities some clay. Prohibition. Now or Never ! The vote seems to be for Prohibition. It' people require any reliable kinds of LIQUORS or ALES (imported or native) now is the time to buy. When total prohibi- tion comes the pure stuff' cannot be bought from nie or elsewhere. I will sell the genuine article as long as the law permits ; when it does conn I will be outof the business. While things remain as they are. I will sell small quantities or car loads (for loss) of Walker's Imperial Rye Whiskey for 75c. a Bottle—the greatest value on earth. CLUB WillSSllf EB' at the ridiculous low price of 95c. a Bottle. GOODERHAM &WORTS' FINE WHIS- KIES in Wood and Bottle at Diamond Cut prices—highly recommended for medi- cinal purposes. Full Lines of Fine French Liquors, GOLD LACK SEC CHAMPAGNE, and other Bottled Goods. J. W. BITER THE LIQUOR MERCHANT, - CLINTON, County. Currency. Rev. H. McQuarrie, late of Winghani, was inducted on Thursday, January 4th, into the pastoral charge of the congregations of North Bruce and St. Andrew's, Saugeen, in the Presbytery of Bruce. • The London Free Press says ;—"A Widowers' Association has heen form- ed in Dresden. No man can join un-• less his wife is dead, and if he marries again he becomes an honorary member merely, One of the chief purposes of the association is to help newly -made widowers by looking after their' wives funerals and caring for their children. - Members will also meet for mutual sympathy and entertainment. There are at present forty members." It is rumored that a re-count of the ballots for the election of Reeve of East Wawanosh is likely to be had. The contention is that one of the deputy - returning officers threw out a ballot paper marked for Patterson, for Reeve, because it had too many marks for councillors. That for Reeve, it is held, should have been counted, which would put Patterson in by one vote, and thus saved the returning officer the annoy- ance of giving the casting vote.—Wing- ham Advance. On Monday night or early Tuesday morning of last week burglars effected an entrance to the Exeter station and blew open the large safe. Apparently the deed was done by two men who had driven there in a buggy. The entrance was made at the west . window having pried it up. A -car- penter's brace and two blacksmith's chisels were found in the inorn- ing.on the floor and a lamp which had evidently broken by the shock. There {VW no money ' in the safe, and the tickets, books etc. were un- molested and in no way damaged. No clue to the would be thieves. The following figures relating to Huron are taken from the Bureau of Industries report for 1892, just issued : —No. of acers occupied, 798,685. No, cleared, 576,639; acres swamp or marsh, 90,429.- Acres in Fall wheat, 61,867; yield 1,385,821 bushels, or 22.4 bushels per acre. Acreage in Spring wheat, 19,344; yield- 288,26, or 14.9 bushels per acre. Acres in barley, 17,139, yield 467,- 895, bushels per acre 27.3. Oats, 88,421 acres; 3,519,156 bushels, or 38.8 bushels per care. Peas, 42,552 acres, 914,868 bushels, or 21.5 per acre. Hay and clover, 113,160 acres, 211,609 tons, or 1.87 tons per acre. Potatoes, 4,713, acres, 471,300 bushels, or 100 bushels per acre. Mangold wurtzels, 1,878 acres, 527 bushels per acre. Carrots, 292 acres, 384 bushels per acre. Turnips, 8,053 acres, 473 bushels per acre. Huron had in 1892, 8,921 acres in orchards, an amount exceeded only by Kent, Middlesex, Lincoln and Went- worth. Between Thursday night and Friday morning of last week Mr. Wes Snell, who resides south of Exeter about two miles, was roused from his slumber by the usual punch in the ribs from his wife, who had been awakened by the savage harking of the dog. Mr. Snell hastily dressed, and before going out slipped a revolver in his pocket. He made his way towards the barn and before getting there he saw a man to whom he called out, "What are you doing there" and without replying the man came towards him. Mr. you Snell again called out,are "who g and what do you want?" Still the man came towards him without uttering a word. Mr. Snell then said, "I am armed and it' you come any nearer I'll shoot" and with this he discharged bis revolver. This had the effect of scar- ing the bold thief, who ran to the road, accompanied by another who was stationed in the orchard just (op- posite the house. These two jump- ed into a rig and were rapidly driven away by the third who was holding the team. In the morning Mr. Snell found that one hog had . been taken from the slaughter house, and had been carried to a cross fence. Mr. Snell had been slaughtering and dressing quite a number of pigs for the LohdOn market. The thieves were evidently after this pork. News Notes. Mr. Robert Wood, the recently ap- pointed Police Magistrate of Simcoe died Thursday. A Toronto doctor estimates that there are about 40,000 people in Toron- to suffering from the grippe. A vein of natural gas has been struck at Thamesville, and the village is ex- cited. Dr. E. H. Boulter, of Stirling, Ont.. ex-M.P.P., died Thursday of congestion of the lungs. Mr. W. H. Biggar, M. P. P., an- nounces that he will not offer for re- election in West Hastings, Sir Thomas Mcilwraith, thrice premier of Queensland, is now on Oanadian soil, having reached Van- couver Thursday. George Boardman, an inmate of the Home for the Friendless in Chatham Ont., has received a legacy of £10,0013 from England. Hon. J. U. Patterson, Minister of militia, was entertained to dinner Thursday night by the members of the Albany Club, Toronto. Mr. Wm. H. Taylor, ex -warden of Middlesex, has been chosen by the Patrpns of Industry to contest the north riding.'tfor the Ontario Legisla- ture.