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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-10-10, Page 14 10,40,,/X.$O Vim Anuuaq, 1.05 !* Advance. :VI' ap,$P3Z D.i;NT 1N dLJ TMATO—NRU'x. [t4L IN .NO+T,4mo 'LINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY . DCTOEERIO,1894 k a� Gaon VALUES efrable Goods --T---TILE----- 'ddou Liquor Store LEADS ALBERT ST., - Clinton. Town Topics. NEW 'PHONES.—Dr. Agnew has plac- ed a. telephone in his office, Mr. John McGawva one in his residence, and Ogle Cooper & Co. one in theiegrocery store. JAMES STEEP shipped another fine lot; of hogs to Ingersoll yesterday. Among them were an aged sow, bought from M r. N. Sturdy, clerk of Goderich township, which weighed 440 lbs. at 4c. Me. Sturdy states that tiie offspring of the animal (which is four or five years old) realized him about $700. Ls Mit. J. B. RusinarsL informs THE is%y s -RECORD that a gang of seven men are now working toward Goderich on the telephone metal- lic circuit. The other clayhe re- ceived a ton of copper wire with which to prosecute the work in Clinton and neightorhood. With the new order of things talking through the 'phone will be devoid of vibration, 'much more pleasant asatisfactory. The work from Staple n to Clinton will cost about $1,000. i People Ubu Travel. THE CQMING AND GOING OE PEOPLE WE 'CHOW. seaX,rs. N. Robson and son are on a visitto the City of the Straits. • Mr. J. W. Riter is on a visit to Grand Rapids. re. Newcombe, of town, is visiting de at Ethel. iss Brownlee, of Hensall, spent a " ieie-clava in Clinton last week. Miss Leslie, of Clinton, is in town on a visit to her sister, Mrs. James Wat- son.—. Seaforth Sum. Miss Cornyn, of Wingham, spent a coupple, of days with friends in town last week. Miss. J. G. Skene ane May, of Brus- sels, Were visiting in Clinton a few days last week. -Mr. A. P. Sheppard, of theNile, was in. town last Thursday and Friday, and called on THE NEWS -RECORD. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Smith, of Sea - forth, are visiting friends in Clinton and neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hawkins passed through Clinton last Saturday on their way from London to Port Albert. Mr and Mrs. John Johnston,Ratten- bury street, were visiting relatives in Seaforth this week. Mr. Smith Kitty returned the early part. of last week from a three week's visit to Hills Green. Our old friend, Mr, Thos. Wallace, of St. Augustine, was among the call- rs at THE NEws-REcoRD office last 1onday. A Wingham correspondent says Miss Carrie McDonald, who is attend- . i g the Clinton Model school, spent ..Sunday under the parental roof. Mr. H. McQuarrie, the painstaking secretary of the Morris Branch Show, was an interested visitor at the Huron Central. e Mr. J:' L. Sturdy, of Harriston, an old-time resident of the county town, was in Clinton last Wednesday and is holidaying among friends in this - section. A. Bluevale correspondent says:— Frank Scott and wife Were visiting friends' and relatives in Seaforth and Clinton on Friday, Saturday and Sun - Mrs. W. R. Davis has been in Clinton Since Tuesday at the bed -side of her dying' uncle, Mr. W. 11. Hine, who passed away at 4 o'clock this Thursday 'piorning.—Mitchell Advocate. Among the visitors at the Huron Central last Wednesday THE NEws- 'Wc".ORD was pleased to meet Capt. - eck, James Mitchell of the Star, Miss Miirney, Miss Barry, Mr, Murney and several others whose names -we cannot recall, all from Goderich. The . Blyth Standard says:—Miss .Babb•, and;Miss Ella Metcalf are the guests' of Clinton friends this week.— ecretary Hugh McQuarrie was one of .010 spectators at the Clinton fair last week.—His Lordship the Bishop of Huron>will preach at the anniversary 'services in connection with Trinity •iii ureh'ein Sunday, October 21st. The Uuron Central.: Exhibition. A GOOD At3RSOULTU'RAL sfl0W- SOME WHAT MARRED HY WED i'Villi,,'INISEK. Last Tuesda and . Wednesday , wens ,otherwise would have been. However, the quality could not well be beaten and the competition was keen. The hem ring •as usual counmanded the attention of the crowd. John Leslie, the carriage builder, showed several of the days ors which the Huron. •Qentrai his turn make of improved buggies and 131xhibition was held. This year ?O. . phat;tiiOSi manufactured from superior show was a purely agricultural olseasi, extra attractions being dispensed VAS Whether or not the course was a woo, one to pursue remains to be seen. The weather on Tuesday, though chilly, was favorable for a large crowd in the evening. The gate receipts showed an attendance of between 400 and 500 at on membership tickets, are not 15 cents each. Those passing in included in this. On Wednesday morning and during the greater part of the forenoon the rain watered -the whole earth, so to speak. The situa- tion was indeed very discouraging, but the clouds disappeared, Old Sol shone forth, and those who had indulged in an early dinner came to view the ex- hibits. The attendance was large con- sidering everything. IN THE HALL. Downstairs in the hall there was an excellent display in all lines and on the whole superior to former years. The cut flowers surrounding Davis & Rowland's water fountain attracted the admiration of the visitors. The display of potted "flowers was good. To the right on entering a well -laden table of domestic manufactures, the work of fair hands and competent con- noi:;eurs, dazzled the eye of the great majority of visitors; it did not matter as to the particular weakness of this or that stomach, or the longing appetites of humanity. There was something choice from brown bread and all the ecetrasto rich fruit cake ; the one re- gret on viewing the prize list is that the slimes of fair maids do not appear, then the happy thought that many Clinton homes have ladies who know something practical of domestic inulin factures. Iu fruits, vegetables and field roots we do not know that there- has ever been a better display. While all the samples of apples were not up to standard, the majority were of superior quality ' and suitable for export trade. The very late season did not, permit of a big dis- play of •plums ; and grapes, though of good quality, were not up to former years owing to little or no yield in the immediate neighborhood. Pears and peaches were above the average ; several samples of the latter grown in Clinton by Mr. Searle, of the Seedling variety, were very toothsome • and well flavored. Gardener Allanson had a collection of vegetables, no less than 160 varieties, that would be hard to beat. • Tuckerstaith. i and Mies Thompson,of'Wing- bare, have returned home ater a short Visit to friends in this vicinity. Mr. George Stanbury, of Bayfield, 0es6. part of the past week with reln- tives here, Me and Miss Routley, oi' Elimville, • svetee tins, guests of Mr. George Crich past week. •'.liar, Itoht Mavety is very low with einagestldn of the lungs. Slight hopes aafi held. #dr his recovery. 1 r Frani: •Ashton has returned to his honze'in f"russeis.' The show of seeds and grains, though of superior quality, was not as numer- ous as last year. The province never had a superior quality of butter than that exhibited in Clinton. James Steep showed a re - refrigerator case of 50 lbs. of creamery butter, in rolls, ready for shipping,and gave a satisfactory exhibition of the separator. While all will acknowledge the superiority of creamery butter, those who tested the exhibits will readily concede that all good farmer butter -makers have not left us yet ; the rising, or even present, generation of butter -makers could profit by advice from the prize winners. The tub but- ter was superior to the "fresh" many- people anypeople make. The good people of Ontario require training in the making and care of palatable butter, but this of course does not apply to the exhibi- tors at the Huron Central. Johnson & Armour showed a nice display of trunks, robes, harness and horse furnishings. W. Doherty & Co's. exhibit of organs does not require comment. Five of their supherb instruments, in different styles, makes and finish, adorned a nicely arranged space on the ground floor, Suffice to say that the Doherty organ has long since found a home in every part of the habitable and civiliz- ed earth. G. F. Emerson's display of pianos, bicycles and furnishings, for which he is agent, was attractive. W. C. Searle had in the fruit display two cases of specimen insects, butter- flies, cocoons, &c., illustrating the origin, growth, and destruction they cause to fruit and other trees. UPSTAIRS. 4 Our pen cannot do justice to the vari- ous exhibits, particularly fine arts and ladies' work. The display of fine arts, professional and amateur, visitors never wearied in looking at. Tire names of the prize winners, all well known to our readers, will demonstrate that Clinton and neighborhood has a good number of superior artists. Of the ladies work the prize list will ex- plain. James E. A. Fortune showed two cases of birds egos, consisting of about sixty varieties. rhe rifle and sling lay on the table alongside the eggs and a stuffed fox, emblematic of cunning and daring in order to secure such a collec- tion. It did not matter whether the' specimen was secreted in the downy nest of the lofty eagle, owl, hawk or crow, or imbedded in mother earth from view by the hob -o' -link, all were finally securely encased. The feat then of collecting so many specimens must have required both cunning and dar- ing. He was justly awarded a diploma, no prize being offered. W. Moore, agent for the Singer sew- ing machiue, occupied a good space and made an excellent showing of these world-famous contrivances and the work performed on them. On the whole the upstairs depart- ment was all that could he desired, ex- cept in manufactures. 'lantern. Although he turned out a good..iliinihcr this''year,: be has not limn left+ " ', Ruinball` 'z leo had: o ride display, and like that of MA Leone; found many critical admirers, . L. Beatty: of Varna, had on exhibi- tion an agricultural steam boiler -:and wind motor, the latter for pumping water and geared for driving farm machinery. Poultry was not as numerous as in former years, but the quality the judges state was superior to what is usually shown. The officers of the - fair were very courteous. and attentive in looking after every detail, not a single serious hitch occurred as far as we have learn- ed. The complete prize list will be found on another page. THE CONCERT. A grand concert, under the auspices of the base ball and cricket clubs, was held in the town hall in the evening. There Was a fair and appreciative audience. Following is the pro- gramme :— PART 1ST.—Song "Mother England's Sons," J. 11. Cameron; Solo, "Waiting," Miss Louie DeGeer; Club swinging, Prof. AlbertLavenby; Recitation, "The Pilot's' Story," Miss McKenzie; Song, "The Miner, W. P. Spalding; Recita- tion "Hoolohin on Education," J. H. Cameron. PART 2ND.—Solo, selected, Miss De - Geer; Recitation, "A sisterly scheme," Miss McKenzie; Song, "Let me dance the polka," J. H. Cameron; Solo, selected, Miss DeGeer; Club swinging-, Prof. Laventy; Recitation, "So was I," "J. H. Cameron; Accompanist, Miss Mc - Hardy. County Currency. Councillor McCracken, of Brussels, was a judge at the Clinton fair. Mr. Patrick Hynes, of McKillop, • expired suddenly at the Queen's hotel, Seaforth, on Friday week. Wm. Wilton, of Brussels, has a bad- ly sprained knee, occasioned by having his leg caught in a wagon. Mr. R. C. Struthers, of London, leaves for the Old Country this week. 'He has crossed the ocean 46 times. ` ' G. M. Harris has disposed of the Ingersoll' and Port Burwell stage outfit- to utfitto Mr H. Matthews, lately of Aylmer. •Wroxeter is to have a newspaper of its own. It is said H. 'P. Chapman of Ripley is interested in the proposed undertaking. At the Belgrave Fair W. H. Mc- Cracken of Brussels, was awarded 16 prizes. At Seaforth„ the same day he captured 36 and at Wroxeter he got 35. Councillor James Hodgins' black- smith shop, on the 5th con., London Township, was broken into a few nights since and his tools stolen. Alex. Hunter and sou Fred, of Brussels, have gone to Toronto to con- sult an occulist in reference to the latter's eyes. Nature has her immutable laws. If a man does not exercise, his blood he- ccimes sluggish. Neglect to advertise has the same effect on trade. Avon, the young son of Mr. John Elliott, of Ethel, fell from a water tank at Mr. Patton's last Saturday and broke his arru.below the elbow. D. J. Weir threshed on the farm of John McGlynn, Turnberry township 1,500 bushels- of oats in 4 hours and 30 minutes and 105 bushels in ten minutes. Mrs. Rurnside, of Lakelet, who has been i11 for twenty-two years, passed quietly away, the body being buried in Salem cemetery. An old chap from the country says that a newly -ploughed field, with the clods hard frozen is just about as easy to walk over as are the majority of the cedar block crossings in Galt. Mr. J. Walsh, teacher at Leadbury, Section 7, has tendered his resignation. He has proven himself a highly success- ful teacher and it is with regret that his resignation is received. THE OUTSIDE SHOW was very good. Doubtless the heady rain in the morning militated against all the stock being brought out that Christian Endeavorers. THE ANNUAL COIINTY CONVENTION IN CLINTON LAST WEEK. The third annual 4 1 Convention of the ' % Huron County Chris- % tian EndeavorUnion, y- ifi' held in Clinton last • '�!� week,has now passed into history, and we ti '�� believe it way be justly called the s: mostsuccessful meet- ing in the lilsto.' V of this organization, Thurs ley evening; Qettalter,.4th, was„ aha opponing session andUtwitl stand- ing the unfavorable woatdlan.. Loyal ChristianEtideevorers and whole'lid t- ed Epworthiane carne by . steed and steam to the number, of. about fifty delegates, and were met by -the local reception Committee who escorted thein to the Rattenhury St. Methodist church, where the Couvention was held, where they registered, and receiv- ed their programmes and convention badges. The convention was formally opened at 7.30 with Mayor Holmes as presid- ing officer and a goodly number of Lo- cal Endeavorers, doing all in their pow- er to make the visitors comfortable, and, successfully carry on the work of the convention. The decorations were tasty and choice and showed that the decoration committee had gone to considerable trouble to make the church attractive and horselike, The delegates were not slow to show their appreciation of the effective display of banners, mot- toes and streamers. A magic 'lantern and phrenological show was given in Button's school, Morris;• on Thursday evening. It was fairly well attended, and the audience seemed well satisfied with the evening's amusement. The Rev. Canon Davis, M. A., rector of St. James, London, has been ap- pointed Archdeacon of London, owing to the preferment of Ven. Archdeacon Marsh to the Archdeaconry of Huron. On Tuesday, while John Tucker, of the Thames road, Usborne, was engag- ed threshing on the farm of a Mr. Mc- Kellar in Hibbert, he had his left leg so badly mangled and bruised that it had to he amputated above the knee. The stables of the Queen's hotel, Kincardine, were consumed Wednes- day night by fire, with the contents, which included 11 horses, some other animals and a number of conveyances. Loss about $2,500; insurance, $350. The old Piper homestead in Turn - berry was sold by auction Saturday week for $3,000. Mr. James Weir, who has been lessee of the place for the past three years, and who owns the adjoining property, is the purchaser. Mr. Andrew Hicks, of Exeter, passed away on Wednesday last after an illness of about a year, with that dread disease consumption. He was 63 years of age and leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters to mourn his demise. A young man named Belford, a new arrival from Mitchell, while working at a separator at Winnipeg Friday week, met with a nainful accident. In attempting to pull the belt off the pulley his arm was caught and torn off at the elbow. ordered to give a certain portionof their incott'ie to the Levites, and ex- plained why it was necessary to give, to give systematically and to give liberally, Weare sure that all those present will make more definite plans for the systematic giving of the tithes to God after hearing such an excellent address. The Secretary's report showed a large increase of membership and gave evi- dence to prove the Huronites were be- coming more united and determined to do something for their Master who has done so much for them. One year age there were but 22 societies record- ed, now there are 60, including 4 junior societies, and a total membership of 2,810, as against 1,021 as re- ported, at the 1893 Convention. Yet „ e Said there Were societies not yer ,LittiAt ytjj, .,,n, ,snots, and urged upon the del. iG s'to do th`efi'power to have _ e�vory socciety�`-'ing' ,�riunty join that:ienand thereby" streng• and help-theforganikatien, as wel as enjoy the benefits of these conventions. A special request was made asking the corresponding secretaries to answer all correspondence promptly, when sentto them from time to time. The convention then adjourned for noon. At 2 o'clock the meeting was opened by Rev, J. S. Henderson, who was the presiding officer, owing to theunavoid- able absence of the President, Rev. G. H. Cobbledick. The main object of the convention, however, was to get as much practical help for carrying on the work which the societies have undertaken as was possible to compress into such a short time. The first address aftene the service of song was that given by L. H. Stev- ens, chairman of the 94 Local Commit- teehis subject being, "Why we invited you.' Right royally did he welcome the delegates and gave them sufficient reason to know that Clinton societies meant what they said when they invited the Convention and that they meant it now. Rev. J. W. Holmes next dealt with the subject, "Qualifications necessary and available for Christian work." He im- pressed upon the delegates that it was of vital importance that they the true Christians in order to do Christs-work. That life was fast fading away arid if they wished to increase in knowledge and favor with Christ they must begin at once to work for him, if they had no time let them make time, for they had all the time there was, and Christ ex- pected them to he actively engaged in advancing his kingdom. Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall was the other speaker of the evening, taking for his subject "Power for service and how to get it". He emphasized the point of having a determined course and make the motto of you- life "This one thing 13o and do it well." He did not claim that a roan must be preach- ing on the street corner 'all the time, but rather he should take Christ with him in all the avenues of life and never go any place where he could not take Christ along. He said there were too many persons recorded on the church register who were absolutely indifferent as to whether their neigh- bor was a saint or sinner. That God is for quality and not for quantity and that he would rather have five con- secrated young people than a hundred indifferent ones. Cultivate an attach- ment for Jesus aril a personal acquaint- ance with Jesus Christ. An entire con- secration of all we have on the altar of Christ. Consult hint in everything we undertake. To do effective work for Christ we'lmust have the baptism of the Holy Ghost, as we are powerless without it. . After singing and the closin,• exer- cises the meeting adjourned till Friday morning. The morning was dark and dreary, yet about seventy-five persons attended the sun -rise prayer meeting at 6.30 conducted by Rev. J.S. Hender- son. . At 9 o'clock the Convention again resumed business, the devotional ex- ercises being conducted by Rev. H. Irvine, of Goderich. The first paper was thativen by Miss S. A. Acheson, of Goderich, on the subject "Causes and remedies of dull meetings" and an excellent paper it was, being full of practical hints, which if adopted in the Leagues and Societies will surely prevent there being any dull meetings. , The programme called for seven five minute papers on "The work of Medel Committees"; they were giyen by Miss N. Galloway of Seaforth, Miss Edith Matheson of Wingham, Miss M. Moore of Brussels, Miss McEwen of Clinton, Miss Ross of Brussels, Miss Belle Wil- son of Hensall and Miss Mills of Luck - now, on "Look Out," Prayer Meet- „ "Visitation," " ing, Visitation, Social, "Music," "Flower" and "Missionary" Com- mittees respectively. ' The highest compliment that we can pay the ladies for these excellent papers is that the Executive thought it wise to have them printed in phaMplet form and distri- buted among the societies, and an effort will be made to have this done. "Our relation to the missionary enter- prise" was next taken up by Dr. Gifford of Wingham. The Dr. is a powerful and eloquent speaker and gave many reasons why we should not only be good, but we ought also to be doing good. The spiritualityof a church was to be judged by its eforts to the cause of missions. Rev. Jas. Anderson of Goderich then dealt with the subject "Systematic Beneficence" and he thought it was a very good time for him to address the convention just after Dr. Gifford's eloquent address on Mission Work. He cited the case of the Israelites being The subject, "Every Member a Soul Winner," was then fully and power- fully dealt with by the Rev, W. H. Butt, of Centralia. He said we did not necessarily need more wealth or more talent, hut more motive power, more consecrated energy, and more fire from on high, in order that every member might be a soul winner. The time for the President's address had arrived and every person present deeply regretted that through death in his family the President was not able to attend the Convention. They were all very sorry to be deprived of his splen- did executive ability, and from the correspondence he sent we know that he too was also exceedingly sorry ; how- ever the President's address was read by Rev. J. S. Henderson, and proved to he is masterpiece of composition and only lacked the writer's, power of ex- pression to thrill every soul with en- thusiasm and zeal to work with more system and energy for the Master dur- ing the coming year. "Some aspects of Christ's work," was the subiect of an address written by R. G. S: Anderson, of St. Helens, and read by Rev. J. W. Holmes. Speaking of it • afterwards, Mr. Holmes remarked that it was a most excellent paper and we were only sorry that Mr. Anderson was not present to do it justice, but he, too, was unavoidably detained. Miss M. Washington gave an excel- lent paper. •on the "Methods and possi- bilities of junior work." A work that must receive more prominence in the future if we expect to have our young people hold the positions they should. Her methods were not merely theory put into flowery sentences, but prac- tical suggestions based on several months of active work in a junior society, while the possibilities were such as any society might attain to if they used the proper methods to reach them. This is another paper that will likely be print?d in full. The pastor's conference on the subject "What has the•seciety done for my church ?" was opened by Rev. F. Swan of Hensall, in a practical address, and all the ministers present told in a few sentences as to how the society had helped their churches. This proved to the delegates that their work was being appreciated and will, no doubt, encourage them to endeavor to ac- complish even greater results in the future. A. ¥I. TODD, ZtfURr.s OrrR11#' WHOLE NO. $3O Resolution and Finance Comm itteesand, were passed unanimously. The following are the resolutions :-- (1) YourResolution Committee would recommend that every possible pains he taken to teach the young people,. and especially the members of our junior societies, that their Christian life should not only be devoted to the worship of God, but to actual service, by doing food to our fellow men in every possible way. (2)• We also recommend that local secretaries be urged to furnish to the General Secretary, as soon as possible, statistics relating to their respective organizations, and we ask the mem- hers of the convention to pledge them- selves to do all in their power to see that these are furnished. (3) We wish to express regret at the absence of Rev. Mr. reobbledick, and tender our sympathy in the affliction through which he has been called to ass, confident in the assurance that accepts all dispensations of Provi- or the best. dent (4) We rec Endeavorers the tree to the principles pledge, the consecration xn the comi-titteee; to the prmcip interdenominational fellowship; total sions, especially the missionary exten- sion course ; to the principles of good citizenship, and strongly recommend our young people to sustain, by their influence and franchise, all legislation toward securing better Sabbath obser- vance, and the suppression of the liquor traffic. (5) We recommend that the cordial thanks of the convention be tendered the retiring President, the Rev. G. 11. Cobbledick, for his past services ; also to the Secretary, Mr. Cooper, for his efficiency and indefatigable labor; also to the local unions and to the friends in Clinton for their warm and generous hospitality extended to the delegates. Rev. Dr. Dickson delivered what our young people termed oue of the best ad- dresses they have ever listened to,and all unite in saying that it gave them food for many days of thought. He took for.•hersubject "Equipment for -Ser- -• vice." One of the thoughts he wished to' impress was that every Endeavorer should become familiar with the Bible, 'not simply read it. to fulfil their pledge, but study it and ask for the guidance of the Holy Ghost in revealing the truths. Have some system and -resolve that you will endeavor to study regular- ly and with as little interruption as pos- sible. In concluding he advised the tak- ing on of the whole armour of God,say- ing that those who were equipped in this fashion can never fail, but will al- ways succeed. Rev. Jos. Edge followed, taking for his subject., "The Holy Spirit in Endea- or Work." He thought the time was not yet come when God wanted all the churches to be suited, but lie said tbat_. the aims and objects should all be one and that our forces should be united to pull down the strongholds of sin, and with united energies we should accom- plish more by working harmoniously together, ever remembering that God never intended that there should be any waste of money such as there is in some of our mission fields. Wo need the Holy spirit to give us united fire. Before the closin convention ser- vice, in which all the delegates con- secrated themselves afresh to Christ and His work, being led by Dr. Dick- son, the place of meeting fur 1895 was decided, and Blyth was the choice of the convention. Next year's convention well therefore be held at Blyth. Goderich also ex- tended an invitation, but took their de- feat gracefully. There were about 150 delegates pre- sent from all parts of the county and the reduced rate was secured on both lines of railroad. mend to all Christian ecessit of standing oijied in the; a;,. and: Miss G. M. Elder, of. Seaforth, gave a very full report of the Cleveland con- vention, and deserves much credit for the able manner in which it was written, for the very many points of interest which she touched, and the practical thoughts and ideas which she was also able to emphasize. The nominating committee here re- ported and recommended the appoint- ment of the following officers, which the convention passed, and therefore the following are the officers for 1894- 1805 : President, Rev. Jos. Edge, Goderich; 1st Vice -President, C. N. Andrews, Wroxeter; 2nd Vice -President, Miss Hall, Wingham; Secretary, A. T. Cooper, Clinton; Treasurer, Miss Sara - het McLean, Seaforth; Committee, Rev. J. S. Hendeson, Hensall; Rev. G. H. Cobbledick, Brussels; Mr. Parsons, Exeter. The question drawer then became the centre of atrraction and here the audience were introduced to that talented speaker, Rev. Dr. Dickson, of Galt. The questions were so numerous and of such importance that it took the Dr. over one hour to answer there, but he did it fully and, we believe to the entire satisfaction of all the questioners. The success of this department was greater than the Executive had any idea of and will surely he repeated, as it solves a lot of knotty problems which delegates don't care to publicly ask in a convention. Now came the social pause of the convention and proved beyond all doubt that it was a move in the right direction. It was the social and tea given by the local societies of the town, and was in every way a successful one. It occupied one hour and a half, from 6 to 7.30 p. m. Promptly at 7.30 the President-elect, Rev. Jos. Edge, was on the platform, assisted by Dr. Dickson and Rev. J. W. Holmes. The latter, however, act- ed as chairman during the evening session. Reports were then received from the County Currency. Mayor Wilson, of Seaforth, took 13 1st prizes and 62nds at Clinton fair on cattle. Miss Annie Shea, for a number of years teacher of the separate school and organist and choir leader in the R. C. church at St. Marys, has resigned. The marriage of Miss Shea and Sheriff` Brady, of Woodstock, is set clown for - this month. No less than five very hold andl "seedy" looking tramps were in Exeter on Thursday last. They visited several'. residences and where the gentleman• of the house was absent much excite • - anent and alarm was experienced bse the lady4folks. Wm. Jackson, 8th line, Morris, has - moved the frame house from the Skelton farm to his own, and intends making a kitchen and woodshed of the same. Be will have a comfortable residence when these improvements are completed. -" Stewart & Graham, of the National Roller :Mills, Brussels, have recently shipped to local points for export 9' cars of grain. They also shipped last week three cars of flour to Quebec. and importing for use in their milt' some No. 1 Manitoba hard. In Ashfield township Thursday niroui;- noon the barn and all the senor& crops, including hay, and most of the implements belonging to Maurice V. allace, were destroyed by fire. Loss, $1,200 ; partly insured. The fire was caused by children playing with matches. The Stratford Herald thus compli- ments the Misses Morrison, of Newry: "A fact worth recording in connection with the dairy is that the Newry fac- tory which won second prize at the Industrial Fair and the sweepstakes prize at the Western is in charge of two young ladies, the Misses Morrison, daughters of the proprietor, • After this no one will dispute woritan's right or woman's ability to make ood cheese. The men must look after their I laurels."