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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-12-05, Page 1. '> ICI Ms—$I.a 9 per Annum. 145 In Advance. INDEPENDENT I!, ALL THINGS—WITHAL IN NOTHING A. Die TODD, $Piton inti Owner OL. XVI CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5 1894 WHOLE NO. 8n "0D1 GOOD VALUES Reliable Good's --THE-- Clinton Liquor Store LEADS— ALBERT ST.) - Clinton. County Currency. Mr. John Yeo, of Turnberry, has secured five foxes already this season. - Henry Bone and Wm. Souch recen- tly captured a fine wild cat in Morris. A Gun Club has been organized in Wroxeter. It is reported that Rev. Mr. Reilly, of Brussels, has been appointed to Chats- worth, in Grey county. Silas Johnston, of Morris, had the misfortune to sprain his ankle recently while wrestling. Brussels has a night school which opened on Tuesday evening of last week with 14 pupils. Rev. T. W . Cosens, of Walton, is at present holding revival services at Bethel Chas. Dodds, who has been in Da- kota for two years is paying Brussels a visit. Miss Jennie McNair, of Cranbrook, was visiting friends at Walton Last week. ' Amos Jewitt is engaged manufac- turing wood for W. • L. Fraser, of Morris. Geo. Henderson, of the 3rd line of Morris, recently lost a fine young inare 'from indigestion. B.3eittty Bros., of Varna, shipped 1,800 pounds of geese and turkeys last week. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart, of Chiselhurst, celebrated their golden wedding on Friday evening last. r. James T. Jarrottand children, of pen, are recovering from an attack o 'scarlet fever. y> Henry Shannon, of Little Current Ont , is the possessor of a potato which weighs 6 lbs. Mr. Thomas Case has purchased the pork packing establishment of the Messrs. Robb Bros., Seaforth, and will begin' work in it at once. John Mooney sold to J. Clegg, of Morris, last week 11 spring pigs which weighed 3,800 lbs., an average of 271 lbs. They brought abeut $11 each. Messrs. Gillies and Mathers, of Luck - now, were out hunting on the 21st ult., and succeeded in bagging twelve rab- bits. • Mr. John McTavish, of Seafortb, left last week for Mapleton, Elgin county, totake charge of a winter creamery there. William Jowett, accompanied by John Gerninhart, has gone to Little Current to purchase a steam yatch for the pleasure excursion business next summer. Mr. 3. A. Clark, of the Star Bakery, Seaforth, has sold his large St. Bernard dog to Mr. O. F. Baker, of the Com- rnercial Hotel, Galt, 'for a handsome sum. Last Sunday Rev. W. G. Reillygave his farewell address to the congre- gation of St. George's church, Walton. Rev. A. K. Griffin is expected to be present next Sunday. Miss Maggie Flannery and T. Maher of Logan were married on Tuesday morning of last week in the R. C. church, Seaforth. After partaking of the wedding nreakfast they left on the. ,afternoon train for the East, followed by the good wishes of a host of friends. Mr, Geo. K. Irie, a native of Japan, will deliver a lecture in the Evangelical church, Zurich, on Sunday, December 9th, at 10 a. m. His lecture will be on the customs, manners and religion of Japan. The Monetary Times says :—The town of Carberry purchased a $6,000 fire engine some time ago. Ow- ing to technicalities the by-law was quashed and the engine taken back. Ronald, the maker, now has in a claim for $1,500 damages, freight, etc., against the town. -Rev. G. L. MacKay, D. D., who has labored as a missionary on the island of Formosa for more than 20 years, will give an address on "Missions" in Melville church on Wednesday, Dec. 5th', beginning at 7.30 p. m. Mr. Mac- Kay will be accompanied by one of his Chinese students. Our exchanges are warning the public aggainst. a Russian Jew named Semiekoff, aged 22, short stature, full brown •beard, fairly well dressed, and speaks broken English, who is solicit- ing assistance on the plea that he nas been deserted by his Jewish brethren because he has turned Christain. His whole story is a fabrication. The citizens of Brussels were startl- ed t .' t;,turday afternoon to hear that Sanxu 1 }Uncles was dead. He had not been in good health for dome time, hut it Was not thought that his illness was of a dangeraus character •; in fact he was able to go to the doctor's office on Thursday. Deceased was born at Cold Springs, Northumberland county, and was in his 68th year. He was married in 1861 and has been a resident of Brussels ever since. Eight of the family—five boys and three girls— abesides his_ widow, survive him, and there are two children dead. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church ,and in politics a staunch Conservative, County Currency. There will be a horse fair in Brussels to -morrow, Thursday. Mr. S.' H. Gidley won the silver cup at the Seatorth shooting match on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. William Doig, of Tuckersmith, has been appointed Principal of Harris ton Public School for next year. Miss Etta Johnston, of Clinton model school, was visiting in Wingharn last week. There is same talk of getting the Seaforth electric light system extend- ed' to Egmondville. Mr. E. B. Ruttan, of Morris, who is quite extensively engaged in the fur business, sent a large shipment to New York, last week. Mr. Fowler, from Morriston, and Miss Schoch, of the 14th con. of Flay, were joinel in the bonds of holy matrimony on Tuesday of last week. The next Huron County Sabbath School Convention will he held in God- erich on the 22nd and 23rd of January next. Mr. Hugh McIntosh, of London, formerly et Seaforth, will take charge of an implement warehouse at Sea - forth for Messrs. Frost & Wood, of Smith's Falls. The Sous of Scotland, of Albyn Camp, Lucknow, celebrated St. An- drew's night, Friday, 30th ult., by a grand hall and supper in the Caledonian Hall. Mr. Geo. Herron, er., of Staffa, died on Saturday week aftering a lingering illness of about three years. Deceased had a had attack of la grippe which settled on his lungs, thus causing his death. Mr. Thos. Tipling, who for the past two years was baggage master at Clin- ton, has removed to Wingham with his family, and has gone into partner- ship in the grocery and crockery store with Mr. Snell, his brother-in-law. W. J. Chapman, of Wingham, and H. P. Chapman, of Ripley, left the other day for Denver, Colorado, where they have considerable property in the shape of real estate. left them by the late Mrs. Thornton, formerly of Wing- ham. Mrs. Henry Chesney, of Tuckersmith, passed peacefully away on Thursday week. She was 69 years of age, and although in delicate health was only confined to her bed for about one day before her death. She leaves a family of ten, six sons and four daughters, to mourn her demise. • Mrs. Thos. Gregory, of Wingham, received a telegram on Wednesday, from W)antPer, informing he r of .the death of her mother-aMrs. U. Cope- land --in that city that day. 'rhe old lady was visiting her daughter, and was 'stricken with paralysis on Tues- day, and never rallied, The remains were brought to Listowel, where the interment. took place on Sunday last. A C. P. R. passenger train that pass- ed through Teeswater on Friday week, was fired at by two young men with a shotgun. The engineer noticed one of them pointing at hint, but took no notice, and had not passed far from them when a charge of shot `passed through a window in one of the cars and lodged in the side of the car be- tween two ladies. The matter will be investigated. A gun dealer of Listowel was show- ing a customer the beauties of a ham- merless gun the other day. He put a loaded cartridge in the arm, manipulat- edthe safety pin and explained how thesarnr could not then go off. But it did go off, right then and there, and very decidedly off andout of the win- dow. glass and all, fortunately doing no human damage. This is said to be the third time such a mishap has occurred to the dealer while exhibiting firearms, and now when he undertakes to sell a gun . the rest of the staff promptly adjourn to the cellar. Mr. Robert McIver, a fortner resident of Stanley township, died at his resi- dence at Lion's Head, Bruce County, on November 13th, aged 72 years and 9 months. Deceased was a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, and came to this country over 45 years ago. He first settled in Emhro, Oxford County, be- fore moving to Stanley where his only surviving brother still resides. After a residence of 18 years in that town- ship, he removed to Bruce County, where he lived up to the time of his death. Deceased was all his life a staunch Reformer and a member of the Presbyterian church. He leaves a widow and large family of grown up children, six sons and six daughters. His many friends its Strehley will regret to learn of his decease and will extend their sincerest sympathy to the bereav- ed relatives. We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr. William Wilson, who was one of the old pioneer residents of the township of Hay, and who was widely known and much respected. Mr. Wilson settled at Fannsville ya en the country was quite new, and"a..A. id - ed there until about 5 or 6 years ago, when he located on a fine but smaller farm on the ninth concession of Hay, his son John D. Wilson, retaining the homestead. Deceased was within a month of 80 years of age at his death. The funeral cortege to the Fannsville cemetery on Saturday week was very largely attended, and the Rev. Mr. Swan, of Hensall, and Rev. Mr. Holmes, of Clinton, an old personal friend of the deceased, conducted the funeral service in the church immedi- ately after the burial. Mr. Wilson leaves a large family of sons and daughters, all grown up, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The Electors of New York State, a couple of years ago, voted by a very large majority, that they would like to give the Democrat tariff Reformers a chance at the helm. .They have had their chance, and on the 7th of the past month the electors of the same State voted by 101,000 majority that they didn't want any more tariff Re- form of that kind. Town Topics. ONLY two weeks from next Tuesday until Christmas. ON THE RISE.—Wheat has taken another notch upward in price. MR. W. E. RAMSAY, the popular en- tertainer, passed through Clinton last Friday. Tan Brussels Post says :—Miss Gail - ley, of Clinton, was renewing old friendships in Brussels. AROUND AGAIN.—We are much pleased to notice that Mr. R. Reynolds is up and around again. MR. LACK KENNEDY has rented a comfortable cottage on Orange Street and will occupy it (not alone) ere many moons. VISITORS—The Mitchell Advocate says :— Mr. George Robb has returned from Clinton, were he spent a week with his parents. Mr. Arthur Couch, Clinton, was in town on Monday look- ing after matters in connection with his late mother's estate. WE are very sorry to state that the Brussels Post has not yet pleased THE NEWS -RECORD in the way of producing recognizable portraits.. We were un- der the impressiop that the columns of our totem. were open to criticism, but now plead that we were mistaken. WHO WILL BE MAYOR ?—There is a rumor to the effect that Mr. W. •C. Searle will he in the field for Mayor for 1895. Some, however, contend that Mayor Holmes should be allowed a walk -over at the conking municipal election. WAR DECLARED.—War in the Orient may he of interest to our readers, but what is of greater interest to THE News-RpconD just now is to have all back sub- scriptions paid, up and a clear year in advance. This is of just as great import- ance in Trimly respects as is success for Japan or China. These two countries have declared "War" and are fighting it out a little different to what we pro- pose. Instead of the rifle, sword, bay- onet or arrow as a means of attack we propose resorting to British Law to collect some long standing accounts. THE SALVATION ARMY.—We have been requested to again draw the at- tention of our readers to the fact that this is the Self -Denial Week of the Sal- vation Array in Canada. Every mem- ber is actively engaged now •in bring- ing about the desired results. Special collections are taken up in their open - airs and inside meetings. The occu- pants of nearly every house are being appealed to and all members of the Army are armed with collecting cards to raise funds fore, movement to which they have devoted themselves. We wish to remind the puplic that the Army has opened during the last twelve months two more Rescue Homes in Canada and one food and shelter department in London, Ont. All donati ns can be given to local officers or ooliectars oe sent direct to Corn inau dant Booth, Salvation Temple, Toronto. Amount received will be acknowledged in the War Cry. . Clinton Conservatives. THE ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF OFFICERS, AND APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES. There was an unusually large turnont at the annual meeting of the Clinton Liberal -Conservatives Assoc lation last Wednesday evening. The gathering was called for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and app - pointing delegates to attend the Rid- ing Convention at Goderich on Friday. After the routine business the Presi- dent, A. M. Todd, gave a brief account of his stewardship, stating that he had had all the honors of the position for a good many years and desired now to pass it along and have more worthy shoulders bear the pleasant hurthen of agreeable and commendable •party work. A number of those present gave their expression in choice langu- age disapproving a chancre and only the old President was nominated, Dr. Freeborn, the acting vice, declaring Mr. Todcl elected by a unanimous standing vote. The following officers were unanimously elected : President—•A. M. Todd. Vice -President --Dr. J. S. Freeborn. Secretary—D. S. Cook ; assistant, Ogle Cooper. Treasurer—S. J. And'ews. Chairman of Crenrnittees—St. James', J. B. Hoover. St. John's, Thos Walk- er. St. George's, F. W. Watts. St. Andrews, D. C7antelon, ' A very timely and appropriate reso- lution was moved by Mr F, W. Watts, and seconded by Mr. W. Young, set- ting forth the marked ability and courteousness of the Hon. J. C. Patter- son as M. P. for West Huron, endors- ing his every action, pledging him our continued united support, and instruct- ing the delegates to support him as the nominee of the Conservative Party at the Riding Convention at Goderich. The resolution was enthusiastically and unanimously carried by a standing vote. The broad and liberal policy of the Dominion Government was most hatrtily approved. The retiring vice- president, ex -Mayor McTaggart, was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks, and delegates were duly appointed to attend the Convention at Goderich. The meeting was one of the most successful and enthusiastic held in Clinton for some years. • Small -pox has .been reported to the Ontario health department, from four different points in Ontario. One case is reported from Logan township, near t Mitchell. Goderich. Subscribers indebted to THE N$w8-R5cono can pay their subatriptions to Ma, U. W. BALL, who is anthorizod to receive the mune and grant receipts. A few months agoa person well known Was trotting through sideroad, alley and town, Pointing out the defects of the Patrons new line And shouting theta wrong almost every time; And to show the right way the voters should go, Said, I vote against Patron, so kindly do so. But timee are some changed, the one so well known Is on a new tack, and voters have grown From ignorance dense, to wisdom quite great; So he says to each freeman, both early and late And never, a blush as he speaks in each case Evel' mantles the lines of his change- able face. Mr. J. W. Scott, of Cliinton, was in the circular town the past week. Mr. R. Ransford, of Clinton, was in Goderich Wednesday. '1VIr. D. McCorvivie, of Lucknow, visited Goderich Last week. Mr. Hanna, of Bayfield, was in the county town on Saturday. Mr. R. H. Collins, of Exeter, was in town on Wednesday. Mr. M. House, of Lucknow, was in Goderich the past week. Mr. N. McMarm, of Seaforth, was in town on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble, of British Columbia arrived at the residence of the lady's alarents,Mr. and Mrs. Horace Horton, last week. A comedy company appeared in the Grand for three nights the past week, and in addition to presenting comedies gave presents. If the presents were not more substantial and entertaining than their plays the whole thing was a genuine comedy. . Holy Communion was administered at St. George's last Sunday morning. Prof. Ramsey will take our residents for a trip around the world starting at 8 p. tn. to -morrow in the Grand. We understand the journey is under the patronage of our band, so those attend - mg will see alt lands, hear the melodies of every nation and give the band needed help. Don't forget to -morrow night. There is a rumour that early in the ew Ye ar the Goderich Athletic Club will have a grand ball, and than such an event will occur annually thereafter. The township around here mast still be pretty well infested with that old chicken thief, the fox, ,as a well known Saltford hunter has within the last few weeks bagged over a baker's dozen, Last Friday an immense quantity of poultry, principally turkeys, was Irrouglit into town, and •t9 a con- sequence prices were rather low. A wedding party from the adjoining township paraded the square last week, and on the 2rkd round were saluted with the usual number of tin trumpets. The visitors seemed to enjoy the seren- ade and laughed hearti.y at the, swell- ed cheeks of our tin band members. Dr. Ross, of London, was in Godeich the past week. At the meeting of the Collegiate Literary Society last Friday the follow- ing programme was presented :—Read- ing, Read- ing, Mr. Brownell; Chorus, The Glee Club; Recitation, Mr. Beckett; Read- ing, Mr. L. Williams; Question drawer, Mr. H. I. Strang, B. A.; Duet, soprano's and altos, The Glee Club; Reading. Mr. McMordie; Solo, Mr. J. Simpson; Scene I from Richard II, The Members; Instrumental duet, Misses Naftel and Strang; Scene 1II from Richard II, The Members; Editor's Selections, Mr. A. Dickson; Chorus, The Glee Club; God Save the Queen. Rtgulne meeting of Huron Encamp- ment, No. 28, I. O. O. F., next Monday evening, Regular meeting of Goderich Council, No. 1o7, C. O. C. F., on Friday evening. Regular meeting of Maitland Lodge, No. 33, A. F. and A. M., next Tuesday evening. D. D...G. M., IL. H. Collins, it is expected, will be present. It is rumored that one of our old established grocers will retire from the business this month. Last week a young man named John Eyre, while engaged arranging the machinery in Goldthorpe's mill, Salt - ford, had the misfortune to allow one of his feet to 'touch the circular saw, the result being almost the severance of that limb at the instep. The lodge of the Sons of Scotland in this town celebrated St. Andrew's Day by an entertainment in Oddfellows Hall on Friday evening. Temperance Hall was crowded on Friday evening to listen to the ex- cellent programme provided by the GoodTemplars. Mr. McLeod of Seaforth wits the leading name on the hill, and those who had attended to listen to his singing and study his dancing were more than pleased with his ability. A number of leading amateurs who were also on the list added to the enjoyable evening. The entertainment was given to raise funds for the expenses increased by the Sunday afternoon Temperance address. Summerhill. Our TWENTY-FIvE Japan is grand, It pleases all creation, Our Green, and Black, on every hand Receive high commendation. Remember the Sunday school enter- tainment on Thursday evening. A good programme is prepared for the occasion. Mrs• Irwin, of Seaforth, is at her cousin G. M.:Kitty's where their aunt, Mrs. Hodgson, is lying very III. lllolmcsville. CHEESE MEETING.—On Thursday at 2 p. In. there will be It meeting of the stock -holders in Pickard's hall to elect officers and directors. Over $3,000 have been suitscribed and the project is going ahead. Shares will be accepted at this meeting. R. T. of T.—The Royal Tempters will tender am entertainment in the hall here on Friday evening. An excellent programme will be presented and all are invited to attend. A small admission fee will be charged. The Sabbath School entertainment is appointed to be held on New Years' Eve. Recitations and music will form part of the programme. We are pleased to see the face cf Mr. H. Holdsworth again in our midst, he having arrived from Manitoba on Fri- day last. We learn he intends to re- turn in a few months. Mrs. Bray from Monitoba is spend - in a few days among friends here. e understand Mr. Bray intends to locate in Mitchell. William Pickard left on Tuesday last for Columbus, Ohio, where lie resumes his former employment. BRIEFS.—The trustees of the Metho- dist church have re-engaged George Huller as sexton for next year.—Mrs. Bray, of Woolsley, Man., is visiting at T. C. Pickard's.—Mrs. Oliver Potter left on Monday to visit friends near Woodstock.— Mr. Henry Holdsworth is house from Manitoba. He reports things dull there.—In everybody's mouth : "How is cheese and butter factory coining along ?"—A Sunday school entertainment will be held in the Methodist church here on New Years' eve, Dec. 31, The committee is busy with the programme and intend to make this event a success.—At the request of the pastor the service next Sunday evening in the Methodist church will be conducted by the Ep- worth League of that church. SCHOOL REPORT.—Tile following is the report of the standing of the pupils here for November. Based on attend- ance, conduct and general progress. Max. merit 210 marks. 5th class— Edith Tebhutt 203, Bertha Stanley 201, Alhurn Mdreh 191. Sr. 4th—Tillie Colclough 206, Sam. Cook 201, Edith Huller 196. Jr. 4th—Will. Tebhutt 204, Jerome Badour 18.5, John Walter 182. Sr,. 3rd—Willie Merrill 186, Minnie Evtns 169, Winnie Sturdy 173. Jr. 3rd—Lorne Fear 189, Norman March 188, John Mulholland 180. Sr. 2nd— Lillie McCartney 200, Emma Colclough 190, Lillie Colclough 186. Jr. 2nd— Luella Petr195, Edgarar Trewarth t 186 , Harvey Mulholland 185. Sr. Pt II—Ira Merrill 202, Fred Potter 181, Nettie Ramsey 144. Jr. Pt. II—Mabel Pickard 100, Myrtle Levis 167, Edith Mulhol- land 149.—WV. McRonr•.R•rs, Teacher. Stanley We are sorry to hear of the illness of Miss E. J. Johnson. Mrs, W. Clark, sr„ who spent a couple of weeks with her daughter in Tuckersmith, has returned. The pupils of S. S. No. 3, Stanley, are practicing for an entertainment, which they contemplate having in the school some time during this month. Mr. Robert Reid, 13. A., teacher of Parkhill high school, spent thanks- giving at home. Mr. and Mrs. Young, of Dakota, are visiting the latter's father, Goshen Line, at present. Miss Jennie Brownett is visiting her sisters in Goderich at present. Lieut. Broughten, who has been as- sisting Capt. Creamer, in the Bayfield S. A. corps for some time, has farewell - ed. We are glad to see that Mr. James McClymont, of Varna, who had re- ceived some physical injury by a fall from the roof of his house recently is able to he around again. It was a very pleasing event to hirn, his wife, his father and mother to receive a visit last week from his brother who former- ly lived in \Vingh;tm but for the testfour years has been living in the State of Mississippi. The people in and about Varna are de- lighted to know that a young man having a good reputation as a mech- anic from Hensall has rented a house from Mr. Ward where he will conduct the harness business. The Methodist people of Varna pur- pose holding their S. S. anniverary services on the 23rD. and 24th inst. The missionary meetings of the Varna Circuit will be held next Sab- bath as follows, sermons by the Rev. Francis Swann, of Hensall: Goshen 10,30 a. rn., Br•ucefielcl 3 p. m., and Varna 6,30 .p. m. • Collections will be taken at each service in aid of Mission Fund. Mr. Lantie Beatty, of Varna, has recently pot a new roof on his dwell- ing of painted sheet iron which im- proves its appearance very much. Dame rumour has it that a wedding is nigh at hand, that the enter- prising village of Varna is to have its population increased by the presence of a rnost estimable young couple who are to be made one in the near future. Goderich Township. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following - is the report for November for S. S. No. 0, Goderich township, based on attend- ance, good conduct and general pro- gress. Fitth—John Emmerson 203, Fanny Jervis 286, Oliver Courtice 138. Fcurth—Bertha Switzer 140, Arthur Currie 136, George Ernrnerson 133. Sr. Third—Willie Cole 100, Earnest Call 164, Russel Currie, 141. Jr. 8rd—Pris- cillia Cook 204, Bertha Graham 194, John Cooper 188. Sr. Second—Harry Steepe 188, Aphrew Steepe 182, Robbie Stirh.rg 152. Intermediate Second— Mabel Alexander 205. Jr. Second— David Elliott 111, Aha, Jennings 105. Sr. Part 11.—Laura Jervis 60, Lorne Cantclon 48. Jr. Part 11. --May Cooper 169, Victor Miller 157, Frank ('ole 150, Part 1. --Emma Cooper 118, Milton stepe 53.—MARTHA ENGLEIt, teacher, In Xmas 4,_Perfumes Aliell & i1son Claim to have the best assort- ment in town. We have a line of elegant Cut Glass Bottles tilled with the pest Perfumes, specially suited for Xmas Presents. Also the best French, Eng- lish, American and Cana- dianl Goods. NEARLY 40 DIFFERNT ODORS in BULK, including such makers as Rogers & Gallet....of Paris Lundborg of New York Colgate " " Reckseeker " Seely of Detroit A rtauds of Paris And Taylor's Fine Canadian Perfumes from 75c. an oz. down to 25c. Everybody appreciates Good Perfumes. See our assort- ment and you will buy. Also a Good assortment in Odor Cases, Brush and Come Cases, Manicure Sete, Glove and Hand- kerchief Boxes, Travelling Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Necktie Box- es, Cigar Boxes, Tobacco Jars and Smokers Sets, Shaving Sets, Photo Boxes and Albums, Photo Frames, Fancy Baskets, Trays, Calendars, Xmas Cards, Booklets, &c. Everything on display now. Call and see us. We will make it pay you. Allea'& Wilson's DRULI STORE Opposite Market, Clinton. See our other Advertisement in this paper. SEND TO - ;lb , AY.. Ladles and Gentlemen, bo alive to our own inter est. There has recently boon discovered, and is now for sato by the undersigned, a truly wonderful "Hair Grower" and "Complexion Whitening." This "Hair Grower" will actually grow hair on a held head in six weoks. A gentleman who has no beard can have a thrifty growth in six weeks by tit, use of thio wonderful "Hair Grower." It will also prevent the hair from falling. Iii• the use of this remedy boys raise an excellent moustache in six weeks. Ladies if you want a surprising hoed of hair, have it im- mediately by t.bc use of this "Hair Grower," I also sell a "Complexion Whitening" that will in one month's time mnko you ns clear and white an tt a skin can be mule. We never knew a lady or gentlamenito use two bottles of this Whitening for they all say that be- fore thay finished the second bottle they were tie white as they would wish to be. After the use of this Whitening, the ekin will forever retain its color. It also removes freckle& etc., etc. Tho "flair Grower" is 50 Dents per bottle, and the "Face Whitening" 50 cents per bottle. Either of these remedies will bo sent by mail, po,tagn paid, to any address on receipt of price. Address all orders to R. RYAN, 350 GilmourSt., Ottawa, Ont. P, 0,—We take P. 0. Stamps same as earth, but part. ties ordering by mail will confer a favor. by ordinget worth, 88 it will require this amount of the solution to accomplish either pnrpoee ; then 0 will cave u9• the rush of P. 0. stamps. Port Albert. Harry Otway's big auction sale of household effects, &c., &c., starts to- day (Monday) and continues from day to day until all the goods are sold. R. J. H. DeLong yields the hammer and your humble scribe acts as ac- countant. Harry, who has sold out his store goods and rented his premises: to a Mrs. King, of Wingham, intends: taking five years vacation and see a little of the outside world. Having only himself to look after or care for in this "vale of tears" he will be right side up with care every time. Mill men are doing a pretty good business. Although sleighing is not much the wheeling has been first rate. This would be excellent weather for getting material for our much talked of harbor improvements. However, our Engineers may fix things that we will be just in time for the deep water- way scheme down to the sea, anyway. Municipal matters aro very dull. Our much esteemed reeve Joseph Griffin, will not be ncandidate for reelection. Hugh Girvin, 1st deputy, ie hest choice in this locality for the reeveship. ... While working in the Standard furniture factory at Wingham last week, Mr. John Hill had the misfor- forttrne to have a couple of his fingers badly lacerated.