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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-09-26, Page 1• r.- t4RM*-41.64 Pse... *niny 1.A5 la Mammies VOL XVI 'OR GOOD VALUES �b h AND---- -.lr l . e e Goods THE-- Gunton Liquor uor Store : LEA "'ALBERT ST., - Clinton. r The Sa}vation Army. COMING ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, JUBILEE AND BANQUET. The officers and members of the Clinton Salvation Army are making extensive prepartions for the annivers- ary services next Saturday and Sun- % day. Brigadier Margetts, of London, will be present and take au active pant in the proceedings. A grand jubilee and banquet will be held the following - Wednesday. The local officers are do- ing everything possible to make the whole affair an unprecedented success. Where to Buy. A ItINT TO "NEWS -RECORD" READERS WORTH REMEMBERING. The merchants of Clinton have now pretty well laid, in their stocks of Fall goods, and the question of where to buy to the best ladyantage is often asked by purchasers. It is a rule as old as trade itself that you can buy to better advantage from a man who wants to sell than from"one who don't care whether he sells or not, and the man who wants to sell to you is the one who advertises. Let an adver- tisernentbe large or small, we are 'safe in saying that the merchant who invites . your custom through some medium is much more likely to give you a good value for your money than the one who is willing to do a small trade and getbigger profits. Our advice is, and always was, when you want to buy ,look for the merchant who wants to sell and nine times out of ten you will ave money by it. Patronize the man ho advertises. Ouir Defenders In Quebec. AN INTERyESTING LETTER ON CAMP LIFE �IFROM N. C. OFFICER JACKSON. R. EDITOR:—DEAR SIR,—When I I would rat eft the Hub Ipromisedw e you but procratination is the thief of time and I have been delayed consider- able. As you are awareweleftont.hel4th arriving in Point Levis on the after- noon of the 15th in the midst of a heavy rain. It was a great change from Ontario as everything was burnt up with the intense heat when we left there, but it appears that they have a great deal more rain down here than up there. There was nothing of any great interest on the journey down ex- cept the Victoria Bridge which is a masterpiece of workmanship. Well, about the locality in which we are situated I must say the scene is be- yond description. We are opposite Quebec as you are aware, the river is between us and Quebec, which is one of the strongest fortified cities in the ' ' world with the citadel situated on the bank of the river. There are not only forts on the Quebec side but also on the Levis side which are massive structures of stone and iron. There ' are three of them in course of erection, ,: costing the English government the sum of $900,000, so you can understand how useless it would be for a vessel to try and pass up the river as they could storm a fleet from both sides. Well, about the sights. As time will not •allow.me to do them justice I shall try 'and give you a slight idea of the prin- cipal ones commencing with the Falls of Montmorency which are 275 feet high being very near twice the height • of the Niagara Falls. It is just a few hundred yards from here that Wolfe tried to effect landing first, in which aMontcalnt repulsed Liin with quite a Ws of men. This mortifying disaster ha such an effect upon the chivalrous of Wolfe that it brought on a sover a� illness of which he was not e when he went on the Plains of Abra- hapn to dedicate his life to his country. The next sight which I will mention is the Island of Orelean known to Wolfe and his followers as the Isle of Bacchus. '.It was on this Island that Wolfe's hospital was situated, in fact every inch of the ground has some historical •.fact or tale connected with it, you can to the present day see remains of Mont- ealrn trenches. Well, about camp and drill. We go to Plains of Abraham to- - 'morrow to have a grand review and sham fight.. All the principal officers of Canada are going to be present. It has been my privilege since I came here to see most of the principal pper- •,soinages of Canada, the Governor Gen- eral and General Moore, of Halifax, being present with us to -day and of course we had the general salute, which I consider the gem of military movements. It is a grand sight to see hetSceit 600 and 600 soldiers present- • itigWrins with bayonets, fixed with the artillery hand of Quebec behind us playingthe salute, and I can assure you it is a band of the flrot order., I Will hale to draw my epistle to a close as I have to clean my buttons and brass for, to-'tiiorrora. You can not give thein a brtish,and a promise every two or three ' n.'s like the majority of us • db at ;ea'lisp lir London. We expect to leav i.fdr home on the' 28th. Boys are tall Mall billy a shade darker in color. El.dpifik,Soliti to be back in the land of Mi :a d. lhoney'I remain yours, i, T. W. JACKSON. INDRPENDENT IN ALI, T1111i'03-.NEUTRAL IvorHINQ A. M. TODIR, Sailor tail Owner Sl CLINTON, E URON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 26,1894 WHOLE -NO.84 "Ile Cause Fro>la Ireland" 8 SQ SAID JAMES BRADLEY, AND HE GOT THIRTY DAYS. A dark -complexioned, hard -featured tramp was arrested on Monday in a coach 011 the side-track of the G. T. R. He was drunk and disorderly and Chief Wheatley soon had hint behind the bars. Yesterday morning he was arraigned before the Mayor. He gave his' name as that of Jaynes Bradley and would only reply "I came from Ire- land" when questioned. The Mayor sent hirn tip for thirty days. How Justice Works. THE MAYOR LOCKS AN ELECTOR UP FOR INTERRUPTING THE COURT. While the case of Joyner vs. Perrin was in progress Monday evening,be- fore Mayor Holmes and McGarva, J,s., the former was endeavoring to set a ,satisfactory hour of adjournment and asked Lawyer Brydon if 4 o'clock would do. "Make it half -past four," interrupted one Fisher. "Look here," said His Worship, "I will lock you up until you sober off," and accordingly directed Chief Wheatley to obey the command. And he was locked up. St. Paul's Church. THANKSGIVING SERVICES LAST SUNDAY —BIG ATTENDANCE—GRAND DECOR- ATIONS. Last Sunday mowing and evening special thanksgivin services were con- ducted in St. Pauls Chui h, Clinton, by the rector, Rev. J. H. Fa rlie. The two sermons were marked by a large attendance thoroughly interested from beginning to end. The edifice had been beautifully decorated with natural flowers and grains by the deft hands of the good lady workers of the church. In the evening the rev. gentleman publicly thanked them and remarked that never before in all his experience had the work been so thoroughly accomplished. The eve- ning sermon was thoughtful, well delivered, and commanded the con- sideration of the large audience. The offertory amounted to $80, and this will he increased. The money will be applied to wipe off the debt on the church. Farm Produce Shipping. CLINTON IS A CENTRAL POINT—THE GRAND TRUNK HAS PLENTY OF FREIGHT TO CARRY. It has long since been acknowledged that Clinton is a central point and that a very large amount of freight is an- nually shipped from this point to all quarters of the habitable globe. The Output of the several factories total up avery large item during the year. But on the whole probably this will not compare with the products of the farm leaving Clinton station at various seasons of the year. There has been a large number of liye hogs shipped this year, and Mr. James Steep added two cars of superior live hogs to the output of freight a day or two since. They went to Ingersoll. Mr. T. Mc- Farlane shipped yesterday a car of Shropshire rams to . Wisconsin and Mr Cook shipped a car of apples to Chicago. Apple King D. Cantelon last week shipped 1,0C ) barrels of choice fall and early winter apples to distant markets, while Cante- Ion Bros. are shipping at close margin all the fruit, eggs, butter, &c., they can purchase. This latter firm are always ready and willing to buy from outside merchants. A Talk About The Dust. A PRIVATE CITIZEN SPEAKS ON AN IM- PORTANT TOPIC. MR. EDITOR :—SIR,—I am a private citizen and feel that I have the best interests of the town at heart. For several months our streets (I mean Albert street) have been sprinkled with water,. The town and business men have paid for the service. Just why our Council wilfully permitted the contract to expire and fill the eyes of our people with dust last Friday and Saturday I ani at a complete loss to know. It is quite true the watering cart started too late and it is also true the cart stopped too soon after it had started. Although the business men and citizens have paid money for the purpose of keeping the dust down for seyeral months, the Council seems to imagine that we are not willing to keep it down ALL the time. Although I have in years gone by opposed water- ing the streets at the expense of the wawa:: town, I now believe that I was wrong. Last Saturday my wife had some shopping to do. When she came to the business portion of the town, dressed in her best, there was nothing but dust 1 dust ! ! dust!!! Horrible dust ! Blinding dust 1 And why? Because the streets were not sprinkled. Going into a store to buy some goods, the dust was there also, but how could she be expected to see the dusty goods with her eyes full of dust? I would just like to have had the Mayor, Reeve and whale Council standing with their eyes wide open on Albert street last Friday and Saturday. Then they would be as the blind lead- ing intelligent citizens. It is time we should awake from our lethargy and serve the masses. We should not allow the fair town of Clinton to be- come a dusty industrial mart. There have been complaints about citizens buying goods out of town. 1 am con- fident the Mayor and Council are en- couraging people to do this very thing when they refuse to water the streets. The town can afford to do the work otit of the general taxer; and I am now in favor of this. What we want in Clinton is a progressive Council that will meet the requirements of the peo- ple, even though the expenditure of a few dollars extra. may be required.— Yours, PRIVATE CITIZEN. . Cora May Rini Over. THE LITTLE DAUGHTER QF BAKER BECHWITH HAP A NARROW ESCAPE, Three rigs were heing driven down Albert street a little after seven o'clock last Saturday evening. All' were nearly abreast. Cora May, the five-year-old daughter of Mr, M. Beck- with, was playing tag with another little girl on the street and barely es- caped with her life. She was knocked down and severely bruised. Mr. T. L. Fortune, of Harland's hardware, picked her up. She is around again with a • badly disfigured face. Clothes Line Thieves. THE LINES OF BUTCHER SCRUTON ROB- BED MONDAY NIGHT. We regret very much to state that Clinton is gaining notriety by having clothes line thieves within its borders. Last Monday night parties who are known deliberately stole a quantity of clothingfrom the premises of Mr. John cruton, Albert street. Just why they should endeavor to compel Mr. . Scruton to adorn Sir Richard's Grit short garment because it has been stolen we are at a loss to know. The thieves are known and a warrant will be issued for arrest unless the goods are returned at an early date. Public School Board. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OP THE TRUANT OFFICER?—Two MEETINGS. The regular monthly meeting of the Public School Board was held on Tues- day evening, 18th inst. Mr. Curnming- ham was appointed secretary protem. Principal .Lough's report showed the attendance for August :—Girls enrolled 201, boys 235—total 436, being an aver- age of 413. Although 30 pupils passed the entrance and have left, the num- ber of new pupils admitted is larger and the attendance should be larger. A request is made asking that the dut- ies of the Truant Officer be defined and that the Principal's also he specified. There aro 45 Model students. The Board estimated $110 for fees and this has been increased to $205 now in the hands of the Treasurer and will reach $225. Two dozen chairs is required. The following accounts were ordered paid :—W. J. Cooper $4, Miss C. A. Taylor $9, W. R. Lough $9.50. E. Car- ter $10.92, B. Webb $9.38, Cooper & Co. $50.63, W. H. Cook $4, Geo, John- son $12 and $13.50. Trustee Harland, chairman of pro- perty, reported proceeds of entertain- ment $22. Board then adjourned until Monday. last, when the truancy Act in all its bearings was discussed. On motion of trustees Bruce -and Cunningham, the Principal was in- structed to report to the Truant Officer at least once a week the navies of all pupils who are not attending school regularly.—Adjourned. A Good Ilan Honored. PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS TO REV. L. W. DIEHL. A large number of the friends and admirers of Rev. L. W. Diehl, met at the residence of Miss Holmes, on Mon- day evening last, and presented the rev. gentleman with a very handsome hunting case gold watch and guard. Mr. George M. Kilty read the following address: TO THE REV. L. W DIEHL PASTOR OF MIDDLETON, HOLMESVILLE AND SUM- MERHILL CHURCHES. DEAR PASTOR.—We have met to- gether this evening to perform a pleasant and at the same time a painful duty; pleasant because it brings back to our memories the scenes and acts of the past five years in which you, dear pastor, have been the central figure; and painful because it carries us for- ward to the time in which the ties of love which have bound us together as pastor and eeople will be broken. We are here to testify to your many excellent qualities of head and heart. You have labored unceasingly amongst us in church, home, and Women's Auxiliary, during the term of your ministration. By your words you have endeavored to make us wise unto Salvation, ever holding up Christ to our view as the only mediator be- tween God and man. By your walk amongst ns you have taught us many valuable lessons of Faith, Hope and Charity, which we trust cling to us through life. As a slight token of our high esteem please accept this watch and guard. Allow us to congratulate you on your approaching marriage. May God's choicest blessings rest on you and the estimable lady whom you are about to take as the partner of your joys and sorrows in your new home and when we have laid our burden down may we all meet in that happy land where we meet to part no more. Signed JOHN MIDDLETON, Middleton, FRANCIE RICHARDSON, Holmesville, W. M. LOWERY, Summerhill, Miss JENNIE HOLMES, Clinton Friends. The rev. gentleman responded in feeling terms, expressing his gratitude for the kindly attention paid him, and at the same time regretting that he was about to be removed from among so many dear friends. Refreshments were then handed round, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. We will take this opportunity of wishing the rev. gentleman, and the very estimable young lady, who is about to become his partner.through life, all blessings both temporal and spiritual. It is pleasant indeed to look back upon the nearly five years that Rev. L. W. Diehl has been a resident among us, acid to know that no jar or inharrnony has marred his ministerial career. t 1, A House Wanted. • IF SECURED TWO MORE RESIDENTS WILL BE ADDED TO OUR POPULATION. Mr. and Mrs. Allen, of Goderich, parents of Mr. Allen of the drug store, have decided to take uptheir residence Clinton if a suitable houpe can be secured. There are not very many vac- ant houses in town, but those who have them should advertise the same in a live paper like THE NEWS -RECORD. Some Big Tomatoes. GARDENER ALLANSON, OF CLINTON, LEADS THE PROVINCE. For many Clinton,ears gardner Joseph Allanson, of Chas been able to lead all rivals in Huron in the way of producing superior garden sass, but no year has seen him in better form in some lines than the present. While the growing season of 1894 has been an exceedingly arduous and parched one one, Mr. Allanson has been able to secure a good water supply from the Bayfield river preserve. This may ac- count for the huge and nrunerous garden stuff he fathers. He has some tomatoes that are marvels of greatness. Ten of them will made a peck and two of them three pounds. Mr. Allanson will be on deck as usual, we presume, at the leading fall shows and give a creditable account of his stewardship. Our Own Canadian Country. MR. L. O. ARMSTRONG, OF MONTREAL, PILOTS CLINTONIANS AROUND THE WORLD. - ' Round the World through Can- ada" was the title of an exceedingly instructive illustrated lecture given by Mr. L. O. Armstrong, chief coloniza- tion agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway. on Saturday night, in the town hall which was filled to the doors. Mr. Armstrong took us all around the world to show the advantage of situa- tion enjoyed by the Canadian farmer. Being on the shortest way around the World he can take advantage of the best markets and reach them by the cheapest routes. Just now thee. P.R. steamers are loaded down upon every trip with flour shipped from Vancouver for Japan and China, to feed the armies of the belligerents. A war or afamine in Europe would create an equally good market there to which the Can- adian farmer could ship his produce a little cheaper than most other farmers. The new water system which will Undoubtedly be opened up in the near future giving a channel 21 feet deep from Port Arthur to Montreal will re- duce the freight on wheat from the Canadian West, generally, about one; half. That means that Manitoba No. 1 hard wheat will sell a little dearer in Brandon than No. 1 will sell in Chi- cago. The journey to Britain via the St. Lawrence was very enjoyable as illus- trated by the lecturer's able lantern operator.. We had never seen nearly as good views before. We no longer wonder that Mr. Armstrong should have drawn such large audiences itt Toronto and London fairs in spite of their many attractions. Character- istic bits of Ireland, England and France, such as we do not generally see, wereEmost pleasing. The lecturer showed us a !competitor in agriculture on the banks of the Nile, another in India and counselled economy, govern- mental,municipal and individual as the quickest way to Shccessful competition on our part. China and Japan were visited and the increasing intimacy of theirrela- tions with Canada pointed out. We are likely to have a large colony of Japs on the Pacific coast. A magnificent object lesson were the big trees, fish and fruit of B.itish Columbia. We had never before so thoroughly understood the influence of the Chinook wind as we did after Mr. Armstrong's description and illustra- tion of its effect. There is nu longer in any one's mind but that our Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery is the grand- est on the continent. Alberta, Sas- katchewan, Assiniboia, Manitoba and Algoma were shown to us in typical scenes and when we had returned to Montreal after completing the civc:uit of the Globe we felt that all ' the audience were of our accord in thinking that they had a very able and agree- able cicerone upon their long journey. Mr. Armstrong captures his audience itt the start and holds it to the end. He does not exaggerate the resources oflthe country; he admits disadvantages and yet convinces everyone that there is no better land than this "Canada of ours." We feel quite certain that if he returns to us seats will be at a premium in the town hall. Mr. Armstrong's descriptions and views of Algoma were very good. He said that there were'45,000 square miles of land, more than half of which was good soil. He said that Eastern Algoma differs from Muskoka in this— that whereas Muskoka soil was form- ed by the washing of granite hills into small valleys, Eastern Al- goma, that is the country between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, had been a vast clay plain, level, until during a period of volcanic upheaval, numerous rather isolated ridges of rock had been forced through the crust. These ridges were neither high nor did they cover much surface. The soil was very good Bight up to their base and generally entirely free from stone. The climate is good and the markets much the best in Ontario. Hay sells from $12 to $18 per ton, oats 68c., potatoes 60c., and other products in proportion. All sorts of lumber sells well'for cash, viz., logs, telegraph posts, fence posts, pulp wood, etc. There is a great deal of lumbering, mining, etc., so that compared with. other• countries money is plentiful and this sort of thing is likely to last for 20 years at least, which is quite suf- ficiently long to give a young .man a start. Our Member. Will Not Be Here. THE MINISTER OF MILITIA CANNOT BE PRESENT AT TRpi HURON CENTRAL. The Hon. J. C. Patterson, M. P. for West Huron, has been disappointed in the arrangements for the Huron Cen- tral Exhibition. The Goderich and Clinton shows were first set for the same dates and our member...hacl ar- ranged to spend one day in Clinton and one day in Goderich. Later on the dates were changed and the shows are now one week apart, the Huron Central being the latest. The change compels the hon. gentleman to aban- don a visit to Clinton just now. The Minister will visit Clinton at some future date, Wallace Temple Stabbed. HE UMPIRED A BASE BALL MATCH IN CLINTON. , A good many Clinton people know Wallace Temple, of London, the gentle- man who so satisfactorily umpired the base ball match here recently between Clinton and London. Last Thursday evening Mr. James A. Ford and others front Clinton' met Mr. Temple in London and conversed with him. They were greatly surprised to see the following in Friday's Free Press :— "Crooks were reported numerous in the city last night, and one or two cases of ' attempted pocket picking came to the knowledge of the police. The ;host serious act of lawlessness, however, was committed near the east end of the Grand Trunk passenger platform on Clarence street. A big crowd was assembled there, and in the disturbance that arose Wallace Temple was stabbed once in the left breast and once in the leg. He started to run and the whole crowd ran, too, and no one could be found last night who could give a clear account of the affair. Dr. Moore attended Temple, who was taken to the hospital in the }ambulance. The affair occurred at 12.30." ' County Currency. Harness thieves are gaining notriety in Grey. Mr. Jas. Snell, of Kinburn, has dis- posed of his grey pacer to Mr. William Bell, of Blyth, for $150. A new bridge, over the Maitland River at Wroxeter was opened for traf- fic last Thursday. James Thuell, of Morris, gave the young people of the 6th a pleasant party the other evening. Wm. Buttery, living East of Cran- brook, has sold his farm. Thos. Lock- ing is the purchaser. J. McIntosh, of Cranbrook, has sold his place, formerly owned by M. Ray - mann, to J. Fulton, of Walton. Miss Minnie Kelly, daughter of Geo. Kelly, Walton. has been engaged to teach the junior department of the Walton school for next year. The Church of England at Seaforth is to be lighted by electricity. The rectory will also be lighted in the same manner. Mrs. John Gibson, of Wroxeter, is in British Columbia visiting her two daughters who are residents of the Pacific Province. In 1848 wheat was 75 cents per bushel in Oxford and bread was the same price it is now, though wheat is now 50 cents per bushel, and the cost of manufactur- ing flour is less. A Cranbrook correspondent says:— Taking about solid men we nave three of them who carry weight wherever they go. They are J. J. Mitchell. 226:} pounds; A. Rayman, 216; end Rev. D. D. McRae, 205. Hon. Mackenzie Bowell, Minister of Trade and Commerce; Hon. Clarke Wallace, Controller of Customs; Sir Oliver Mowat, Attorney -General, and Hon. J. M. Gipson, Provincial Secre- tary, will attend Woodstock fair to- day, Wednesday. The W inghani Turf Club have can- vassed the town pretty thoroughly for subscriptions to assist thein in making a track ou the now grounds. They, have been quite succcessful, we under- stand, getting about $300. A Morris correspondent says:—Lu. Stevens, a Clinton local preacher, sup- plied the pulpit at Jackson's appoint- ment last Sabbath in the absence of the pastor, Rev. G. Buggiri, who was visit- ing the General Conference in session at London. The Synod Executive Committee of the Diogq,ese of Huron met in London last Thuii3day. We notice that "Rev. Canon Young reported concerning Dungannon, recommending a tempor- ary reduction of $50 per annum on St. Paul's Church, and an increase of $25 per annum on Port Albert. Adopted." Geo. Skelton, of the 8th con., Morris, was seriously injured in his barn a few days ago. As he was alone at the Mine. it is not definitely known how the accident occurred, but it is supposed he fell from a scaffold over the floor, and he must have lain unconscious for some time before being found. His condition is still considered serious. Over half a century ago Rev. Samuel Fear was a Methodist minister in Guelph, On Sunday last he preached in the Elora Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Fear is now over ninety-two years of age. He is still in the enjoyment of all his mental faculties and exercises a magnetic influence on his hearers. While on his way to Muskoka last Saturday morning Amos Gill, of Ethel, fell off the train and was seriously in- jured about the head. He was in com- pany with J. Siemon, and the cars being full they sat on the platform. Near Newmarket as the train was run- nin about 40 miles an hour, Gill in some way lost his balance and fell. When picked up he was insensible and remained so for six or seven hours. fie was brought home by Siemon and at last acooitnts was slowly improving. Londesboro. d � Rev. H. J. Fair was In London last; week attending the general conference of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Brogden, of Mitch• ell,, spent Sunday with Mr. George Brog,.:. den, of this place. The bridge over Sanderson's creek was washed out by the heavy rain oin Saturday night. Mr. Ouimette has got a new clerk iH. the person of Mr. Pearson. John Biuusdon & Son are getting) ready for the fall fairs. Rev. H. J. Fair preached the funeral sermon of the late Stewart Little in the Methodist church on Sunday! morn ing to a large congregation.• Rev. J. Young preached in the Preshy, . terian church last Sunday. Herb. Bell has left Auburn and will go to Detroit. in a few days tp study niediclnc. Miss Mutch was• visitiing Miss Clara Tewsley last week. ''••.. Mrs. Whitley, mother of W. -T, Whitley, died at the residence of;`Mr. Sturdy, near Auburn, on $unrjay ruorning and wasburied in the Clinton; cemetery on Monday afternoon., John Brown, of the village, is having a stone foundation put under ''life_ house. The Orangemen at their regular meeting last Thursday night decided to hold a R. A. degree tweeting at the close of their next meeting which will he on Oct. 18th. There will be a public meeting in the temperance hall on the 16th Oct. Addresses will be delivered by some of the leading temperance workers. There will also be a programme pre- pared by members of the local lodge and others. It is expected that F. S. Spence, grand secretary, will he pre- sent and give an address. There will be a silver collection at the door to de- fray expenses. J. J. Brown moved to Wingham c►n Tuesday, where he will open a harness shop. The S. O. E. meeting on Friday night was'ivell attended. At the close there iras a W. R. D. meeting, when one brother was advanced. There will he a special W.4I. meet- ing held to -morrow night in the For resters hall. All members of this de= gree are requested to be present. West Wawanosh. The farmers of this place are still favored with beneficial showers. Apple packers report unfavorable in regard to the apple crop, which is below the average. Mr. W..Scrimegour, of Beaverton, is absent'on a matrimonial mission. Messrs. Reed & Green, of Goderich, paid Beaverton a flying visit last Sundev. Mr. C. Wilhard and W. Wilson spent last Sunday with friends in Bloomington. Mrs. L.' Carpenter and daughter; of Michigan, are the guests of Mrs. J. Gibson, of Bloomington. Mr. W. H. Wilson, of Saratoga, has left for Manitoba on a business trip. Miss B. Cunningham has returned to Goderich froin visiting her brother-in- law, Mr. C. Rutledge, of Ebenezer. Toronto exhibitioners have all returned home. They express them- selves exceedingly well pleased with the sights.' In . all probability Mr. J. Moss, of Bloomington, will engage W. Gibson of that place for the fall months. The visitors to London Fair were Mr. and Mrs. R. Medd, sr., Mr. and Mrs. W. McIntyre, Mr. and Mas C. Ross, Mr. B. Crawford, 11. Thompson and J. Begley. Joe. Hickingbottom, of St. Augus- tine, is suffering from a severe attack of Job's comforters. They are trouble- some things in a troublesome place. . Corporal Jones and Privates E. McKenzie, A. Newton and F. Bruce intend wintering at the London Military College. Mr. Thos. Todd, of St. Helens. purchased at the Toronto Exhibition a new steel air motor of the Woodstock Wind Mill Company. . Mr. A. McCabe on' Wednesday night last gave the young folks a chance to display their dancing abilities, which, they did till the small hours of the morning. The many friends of Miss C. Wella,,. a former resident of this place, will he pleased to hear of her marriage to. Mr. A. Sperling, of the town of Clinton. The happy couple have taken up their abode in the circular town, where we wish them every enjoyment. Mr. Thos. Anderson, accompanied • by his able assistant, Ed. Mole, of Auburn, are engaged cutting down tllc hill opposite lot 24 on the 4th con, Mr. F. Moss, of Beaverton, fs busily engag d in erecting on his premises a new driving house. As this is the flfth building erected on the place within the last two years who can complain of hard times ? Fred is a hustler. On Monday, 17th, the remains of William Durbin, lately of the 9th con., were interred in the Dungannon cemetery, being escorted thither by a large concourse of. sorrowing relatives friends and neighbors. He was aged 79 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly respected pioneers of the township, it being upwards of 40 years since he settled on the lot from Which his remains Were taken. He had been in delicate health for some years. Ile was reflected by all classes of the community iia being a man of sterling worth,He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow and a large family of sons and daughte'ts to mourn his loss. A