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Clinton New Era, 1895-02-22, Page 4' bruary Allot) your eye on this cut, yon ivfteee it often during 1895. At $85 Ehi9Ben.11ur will be one of the most teeplilar Bicycle* on the Canadian ' market this season. 4, EMERSON, Clinton gepS for the Counties df Huron, Bruce, Grey and Perth. • fear Aavertiormeato. ,r.,..'Alres-lElarland Bros %, "Theboe-4 Twitchell ',Ctiothing—R Adams T O'Brien Pete --Allen & Wilson --131,3yelee—G F Emerson Sardis eor sale—Jas Snell Jersey bull—H Plumsteel Cod Liver Oil—J H Combe Changes—Estate J Hodgens Confing—Prof Chamberlain Bain:Mller—Davis & Lawren_ce. Homo and lot for sale—Mrs Kitt Tenders wanted—W Broadfoot PaPkitig honse—Steep & !Connell .Dresegoods—Gilroy & Wiseman Stylishly clothed—Diamo d Dye' - New goode—Pluvesteel &nedbbings s Roe and lot for $225—T M carting e :Norway Pine Syrup—Millburn & Co -;;4illinery lankiness for sale—New Era annfacturing department—Jackson Bros (Linton Witul gra FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895. The uncertainty as to the date of the 'general elections, strengthens the opinion that both for the Dominion and Local Houses, the date should be fixed by law. The Ottawa correspondent of the Toronto News asserts that the Cabinet meeting on Saturday was an exceed- , ingly stormy one, so much so that Hon. 41'. C. Patterson left the Council alto- ,' - gether and threatened, toresign. No announcement has yet been "made concerning the elections, but it ve`ems to be accepted as a foregone con- , edusfon that they will be held alrnost immediately. The ministers are hold - ng Meetings instead ot preparing for a session, so that is likely the matter has been decided, though no date is yet made public. /1 It is rumored that Mr. A. Bishop, ex 14.P.P., will contest the south riding of Perth in the interest of the Liberal party, against Mr Pridham, M.P. Mr Bishop has recuirrated after his seri- ous illness, is full of his old-time vigor, and would make a strong and possibly successful run. Hon. Mr Laurier and Mr Joly ad- dressed a magnificent neeting of 10,000 people, in Montreal, on Monday. The Witness speaks of it as follows :— "The extraordinary eagerness with which vast crowds assembled at the Liberal meetings held in this city testi- fies at least to the intense interest which the people take in the political issues of the day. There can be no girebt f,hat the audience at the Wind- sor Hall cheered Mr Laurier's denun- ciations against protection, and his declarations in favor of tariff reform, which was a very astonishing thing to Montreal, which had not seen the like for seventeen long years, but has seen the reverse." Personal. Messrs F. R. Hodgena and A. T. Cooper were this week in Toronto. Mr Noble, of Elora, has taken a position in Ferran Tiadall's bank. Mr John Bean is representing the A. 0. U. W. at the Grand Lodge meeting in To- ronto. Mr Hector Junor, Hamilton, is in town owing to the death of his brother-in-law, Mr Mayor. Miss Annie Rumball, who has been at Parkersburg, West Virginia, for several months, returned home this week. Miss Sophie Kilty, who has been living at Calumet, Miele., for some time, is home on a visit. Mr Smith Kitty is also home again, STORM BOUND.— Conductor Craw- ford, whose home is in Goderich, does not often have an oppertunity to visit Ow business portion of a live town like Clinton, but yesterday he was wandering about town just as uncon- cernedly as if it was his usual past - time. When he got here on Wednes- day night with his train, the storm was so bad that he had orders to pro- ceed no further. Thursday morning the track was so badly blocked that no trains were sent out on either the Goderich or Wingham branches, It is said that Kincardine and Palmerston branches are so deeply imbedded in snow that it will be several days before they are clear. Trains are again run- ing on the Goderich branch. SKATING OnateivAL.—This has been an excellent season for skating, the ice being always in good condition, and the 'Messrs Kemp are to he con- gratulated on the way in which the rink has been run. The carnival last Thursday night brought out some good costumes. The judges were Messrs Jos. Wheatley,.S. S. Cooper and E. McLean. Prize winners are as fol- leiWea—Ladies fancy dress, Mies M. Clark, Miss Lucy Keane: gent's fancy dress, Geo. Sutherland, of Seafort,h, Jas. L. Fortune; lady and gentlemen skaters, Mise Azie Gibbings and Rufus .Andrews; children's fancy dress, Miss ode McMurray, Wm. Miller; boy's costume, Fred Doherty; comic tilt/10,M Downs, C. Anderson. The it Of the band added to the pleas - he ciceasintt. 'FH ( NTO EW ERA Miss E. Pauline Johnson, tb". Pl"" whO) "9'1" Sunday SChQOI Convention undo his obeervation vvhile pI eachmg. - 2Ow QRhe (Anton New llra, Special set vices are in pi ogress ht anuual union S. S. Convention o Demi Ene,---The people of our town will f Ontario St. chin eh. the Nile and Dungannon circuits of the '0 Editor Ijq have an opportunity pext week, of taxiing The Rev, W. W. Baer will give his Methodist °buret), was opened at Dangen- and 'leaning eine of the nunit rouukritabie , lecture on 13ritish OoluMbitt, tbgether non, QU Friday, lith inst., at 10 a.m. The and interesting celebrities whoa) Canada with his lime light pietist ee, tuidet the parte of the program arranged for the hats produced, -ea young lady endowed with 4 ailepices of the Ladies Aid, of flatten- morning were fully carried out, but the in ler talents as an uthor and a reeiter bury St. Methodist church, early in storm beetle tby that time increased it and sharing 4 tbe belie blood both of the March, date, etc. later. original owners of our land and of their The regular meeting of the W.C.T.U. successors. , As 1 bevebed the pod fortune will be held op Friday afternoon at 3 of knowing Miss Pauline Johnson from her o'clock 4t the residence ot MrS Wm, childhood, I will beg the privilege of intro- Harland, Rattenhury street. All in- ducing her to your readers' acquaintance, terested in charitable work, no matter and of mentioning some facts whioh may of what denomination, are invited. awaken for her their kindly interest. Judging only from some of the well-meent Rev. W. H. Butt, of Centralia (son press notices, it might be supposed that of Mr J. Butt, of town,) in addition to faithfully discharging hjs pastoral she is altogether Indian, and that her at- teenments are chiefly notable on that duties, keeps a pi•inting press, and account. An English paper epeake of her as a "Red Indian from Canada." She is, in fact, a refined and well-educated Anglo - Canadian young lady, with just enough of Indian blood to give a comely South -of - Europe tinge to her complexion, a striking oast of beauty to her features, and a natur- al freedom and grace to her movements. Her father, Chief George Johnson, as he was commonly called by hie white friends, —though he had his Indian name, and in feet two or three such names,—was a Mo- hawk chief, the son of the leading chit f of the "Six Nations," on their Reserve near Brantford. He was himself in part of white descent, as his appearance manifest. ed, and as the family traditions showed. The intelligence which he early dieplayed ed him to be taken into a missionary 08,118 family, and educated by them to be a church interpreter. This office he in fact held until he was raised by his people to be a "high ohief," and was appointed from Ottawa the Government Interpreter, and made virtually the Warden of the Reserve. While some of the Six Nations still hold their ancient pagan beliefs, Chief George Johnson, like all the Mohawks since the time of their great war -chief, Brant, was an ardent Christian. Some of our older citizens will remember him as coming to Clinton thirty years ago, with an Indian choir, to give a concert for the benefit of the English Chnroh, just struggling into existence in our then small village, under the first rector, the Rev Mr Carmichael. It is highly proper that our Christian En. deavor Society should recall that kindness and requite it to his daughter. Chief George Johnson•married an Eng- lish lady, a sister of the missionary's wife. They had four children, two boys and two girls, who all had the benefit of a superior education, and all, when they grew up, proved to be above the average in person and mind. Mrs Johnson was a Miss How- ells. The fortunes of the Howells family deserve notice, as showing how intimately Canada, the United States, and the mother country are linked together by family re- lationships. Mrs Johnson was born in England, as also was her elder brother, who likewise name to Canada, and rose in the church, by hie zeal and eloquence, to be Archdeacon Howells. An uncle of theirs bad previously emigrated to the United States. He went to Ohio, 'and became there a newspaper editor, and the father of W. D. Howells, the distinguished novelist, poet and magazine editor. Since the death of Lowell and Holmes, Mr Howells now stands undoubtedly at the head of Ameri- can literature, and, it should be added, most cordially recognizes the talents of his young Canadian, cousin. Another uncle, who also went to "the States," rose in political life, and was for some years American consul in Toronto. These facts will serve to show that Mise Pauline John- son inherits her intellectual gifts and energy from both sides of her family. It is pleasant to be able to add that pros- perity and praise have not in any degree spoiled the naturally fine temperament, which she has derived from the same• source. In private life she as she was when a young girl, always gentle, unassum- ing, thoughtful of others, and altogether charming. In her compositions, or on the platform, her Indian blood shows in the spirit which animates all she writesor sots, ary work. Besides the amounts stated and makes her everywhere attractive, as above there was received by envelopes the many newspaper notices of her success- and otherwise for the schemes of the ful appearances, at home and abroad, suf- church the sum of $232.85. Messrs W. fioiently ehow. Coats, A. Ewing and Alex. Innes were Since Miss Johnson's 'pieces, which she appointed trustees for a term of three recites with so much effect, are chiefly years. Messrs J. McMurchie and M.D. serious, the Canadian Entertainment Bu- McTaggart were re -appointed auditors. reau have judiciously arranged for her ap- The meeting was closed by singing the pearance in unison with Mr Owen A. Smily, doxology and with the benediction whose "irresistible" powers of humor, as pronounced by the pastor. well as his good taste, good sense and pre. Sr. PAUL'S CHURCH.—Our cotem, in possessing manner, are vonched for by his usual ungentlemanly manner, calls abundant evidences. Onr Christian En- attention to a paragraph in our last deavor friends deserve our grateful aoknow- issue concerning a presentation to Rev. ledgments for the treat which they have assured us. Yours truly, H. Heidi J. H. Fairlie, and claims that our • statement was not literally true, at the same time attributing to us certain in- sinuations that are as false as uncalled for. Were it not that others might be thought to be mixed up in this affair, Rev. T. W. Cosens, of Walton,: has we should pass it by with the con - been invited to Fordwich Methodist tempt that paragraphs of this nature church for next year. deserve, but we feel that an explana- Rev. Mr Parke, of Listowel, enters tion and denial are requisite. In the upon his duties as pastor of St. Paul's first place we wish it to be known that church on Sunday next. the item ha question was inserted by ourselves with the sole intention of Rev. A. D. Coltman, of the Baptist giving publicity to a transaction that church, preached in Willis church on we thought would interest and please Sunday evening last. Rev. A. Stewart most of our readers. Nobody asked supplying in the Baptist church. us to insert anything concerning it. Rev. S. Seller -y, "pastor of Dublin As regards the precise truthfulness of St. Methodist church, Guelph, (a rela- our wording that is called in question, tive of Mr J. C. Gilroy) has been invit- we are informed on.the very best au - ed to return for his second term. thority that it is literally correct that the members (not necessarily alt) of Rev. J. H. Fairlie concluded his ser- the Women's Auxiliary presented the vices ti,9 pastor of St. Paul's church, on Rev. gentleman with the presents re - Sunday evening last, and alluded to ferrel to. ScIn saying so, there need his work during the time he had been not he the slightest intimation of the here. He left this week for Listowel, mis-appropriation of funds. Certainly where he assumes charge of the church not, no more than if we were able to there. publish that the members of the coun- The Seaforth Sun says:—"Rev. J. cil had presented the Mayor with a Galloway occupied his own pulpit in magniflcant grand piano for his front the Methodist church last Sunday, room. Some might then say just as after a couple of months compulsory reasonably that the council had mis- cessation from his ministerial duties. Npa propriated the funds of the town. He preached two stirring ,and practical o, Mr Editor of the News Record. sermons in his best style. ' there was no insinuation intended, but Rev. I'M cD. Kerr, pastor of Agnes since your paragraph was published, St. Methodist church, Toronto, will as- " others have conceived the idea that it gist the pastor of Rattenbury street was inspired and that the inspirers' church in special services, commencing consciences are troubling them, for on Monday next. He is a man of pow- there are those ccnnected with St. er in this special line, and no doubt Paul's church who contribute towards much good will be the result of his that so called Talent money, and who visit. are but of one opinion, anthat is that not only was the money wrongly ap- s,-Rev. Dr. Cook, of Granton, has, been plied, but that the commonest civility invited to succeed Rev. I. B. Walwin, should have led others at least to have as pastor of Waterloo street church, been courteous enough to. have con - Stratford: although only one year.suited co-workers as to it's disposal. Granton, he has accepted the invita- tion but it was deemed dvieeble to postpone the re. waiving Part a the program until Wednes- day afternoon, 13th inst., when the oon- vention re -assembled, and the program was completed. Mach interest was dis- played by those present in both the ad- dressee and discussions. Every number on the program was faithfully oarried out, either by the person appointed, or by a per - eon appointed by him. Congregational singing enlivened the day exercisee, while the efficient ohoir of the Dungannon Meth - turns out his own announcements, etc., edict church furnished the music in the doing the work as well as any printer evening. could. HORNING SESSION—FRIDAY• The following delegates are expected Mr John McLean, euperintendent of Dungannon Sabbath School presided. Rev D. Rogers gave an addreee welcom- ing the visitors to the homes in the cone- mimity. He said the S.S. was doing more than any of the secular combinations for the benefit of the country. The greatnese of the work is an inspiration to the work- ers. It is so in secular affairs, but the work of the faithful S. 6. teacher continues, and his fidelity and perseverance will oe rewarded. Mr A. P. Sheppard gave an address of welcome to the convention, dealing with the benefit the B.S. workers expected to reap, and that whioh they wished to im- part. The next topic, "Excuses," was intro- duced by Mr W. Bailie, superintendent of Nile S. School. Excuses are found in every -day work, as well es in that of the tie. Excuses are made 012 all hands—at conventions, complaining of lack of time or means to prepare addrees; teachers say they are incapable of teaching the class as- signed them, and will excuse themselves for being absent, not having the lesson pro- perly prepared. Parents make excuse for the Auxiliary. The f unds of the latter not attending the ES S , pleading pressure society having been duly devoted to of business. A disous'sion followed. their legitimate purpose outside the Mr W. Morrow introduced the next sub. parish. It is necessary to make this ject, "How oan the S.S. be made a greater correction to avoid misapprehension. benefit to the church and community ?" Yours, E. J. CAMPBELL, Sec, Trea. The S. S. cannot be separated from the W.A.M.A. aurae, as that is where it gets its workers, Wireras CHURCH. —The annual meet- nor from the .:omuounity, as there is where ing of Willis church congregation was it gets the material upon which to work. held in the Lecture room on Thursday The workers of the B.S. are generally those evening,the 14th inst. After devotion- who carry on the work of the ohuroh. Get al exercises conducted by the pastor, the church members enlisted in S.B. work Mr John McGarva was appointed and they will receive muoh benefit. chairman and Win. Coats, Secretary, Disoussion—Workers would be much en - The report of Trustees and Treasurer &waged by having a large olase of elderly were presented by the Secretary. The people who have long been students of the receipts for congregational purposes Bible. Ministers are much help'ed by fre- were $2158.69 and the disbursements quently attending. A. large class regularly $2158.59. The trustees further report attending is a great inspiration to the that they propose during the present teachers. year to reneivath the interior of the AIPTERNOON SESSION—WEDNESDAY. church; the report was received and adopted. The report of session was Encouraging reports of the Nile, Dun' presented by the Rev. Mi Stewart; it gannon and Crewe 8. Schools were given showed that the pastor had visited as and diem:med. pastor at 185 houses during the year, "What has the S.S. azoomplished?" was there were 111 families, 25 single per- the enbjeot introduced by Mr J. Hethering. sons; communicants on the roll ton. He gave dates of the establishment There were received during the year 27, of S. Schools, centuries ago, in different removed by death 5, by certificate 8, parts of the world; referred to the work of without certificate 4, total 15, making a Robert Raikes and his oo-workers; the op• net gain of 12 members. There were Position to the establishment of S. Schools 3 adults baptized and 7 infants. The in Germany, now there are about 3,000 following members died during the schools, 30,000 teachers and 300,000 sabot - year Thos. Fair, Mrs Jno. Ferguson, are in that country. He spoke enoourag- Mrs W. McQueen, aem J. Innes and ingly of the work done in France, 115,000 Mrs A. Ross, and the following adher.. scholars being taught by 5,400 teachers, in ents, J. Chidley. E. Houston and Jas. about 1,100 schools. The Bible is the lever Young. Mr J. Scott presented the re- which raises people from a lower to a port of the Sabbath school, particulars higher plane. Sixty years ago S. sohcols of which have been ureViousl y publish- were started in 'Quebec, now there are 759 ed by us. The W. F. M. S. report hav- &Moo's, 5017 teachers and 43,334 scholars ing received $142 for inissions. The in that province. The S. S. is aiding the Mime -ion Band reported the receipt temperance cause, there being 76,129 echol- of $70.30 for Missions. The Y. P. ars pledged. S. C. E. reported that the. society Mrs S. J. Pentland gave an address on is in a flourishing condition, with a "Privileges and respoffeibilities." These membership of 61; the society during are inseparably linked together. The the year contributed $10 for mission- teacher has the privilege and responsibility of leading the scholars to Christ, a God- given work not entrusted to angels. This is a great work. The privilege of being taught by Jesus himself is given us, and we are reirpon Bible for following his example. We have the privilege of prayer, and are responsible for the exercise of that privilege in behalt of the members of our classes. Mr J. Crozier, superintendent of Crewe &S., introduced the alibied "Are supply teachers a benefit to the B.S.?" His ex- perience taught him that they are a benefit. If an emergency occurs, when a supply is needed, the supply teacher is more likely to have the lesson prepared than the other senior scholars., They have not the same right to refuse taking charge of a class, in an emergenoy, when they are regularly ap- pointed. The subject introduced by Mr J. Dristow was "The Superintendent's responsibility." The superintendent's responsibility is great, on account of the material on which he has to work. He is responsible for regular attendance, as teachers and scholars are apt to follow his example in that respect. He is responsible in the school for the order of condnoting the exercises, for the order during the teaching of the lesson, and for the prevention of loud talking in school, He is responsible for the class of teachers appointed, to a great extent for the way in which the lesson is taught, for the teaching of temperance in the.echool, is responsible if the school runs in the same groove from year to year; for the kind of entertainments held in the school, these should be for profit as well as interest. In the discussion whioh followed, muoh emphaeia was laid on the teaching ot tem- perance. The time allotted to "Experiences of 8.8. workers was well spent. It was a kind of testimony meeting, during which many workers spoke of the great benefit the 13.13. had been to them. The mass meeting of the ohildrea was addressed first by Mrs J. Dnstow, on the subject "Love God now." Love ie the sweetest word. God is the greatest word. Now is the word that expresses the short- est period of time. Lose is about the only thing we oan take to heaven; faith and hope are no more needed. God is great in power, in wisdom andemderstanding. He oan understand what each individual asks for, no matter how many are praying at once. Children should love God now, be- cause they are jnat starting oat in lite, and now is the only time they are sure of. The second address toahe children was given by Mrs D. G. Biokle, on "What chil- dren oan do and be." Children should be Christiana, and to be so meat read and study the Bible. They should be converted and become like Christ in kindness, love k to attend the convention of the Young People's Association of the Methodist church in Toronto, next week:—Frorn Rattenbury St. church, Misses M. Washington, Lottie Holmes, Sarah Turner, Ddessrs H. E. Hodgens, W. N. Manning, W. H. Beesley, Lee Brown, Frank Boles, A. T. Cooper. Last Tuesday evening Messrs A. T. Cooper and M. D. Coltman went down to Seaforth to help in the organization of a "Local Union' in that town. The enterprise was discussed, and after the usual election of officers etc. the "L,o- cal Union" became a reality. We un- derstand the union comprises four so- cieties of young people, two in town and two from Egmondville. To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW ERA:— DEAR SIR. —Will you please insert this to correct a statement in your last issue to the effect that the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's church had made a presentation to the Rev. Mr Fah lie. The presentation was made by the "Ladies Aid" of the church, not , is notata likely that the Stationing Committee will move him. In fact there is a possibility that Mr Walwin may he sent back for a fourth year, owing to peculiar circumstances that prevail. The Baptist church has secured the services of an eminent evangelist, Mr W. H. Palmer, who will come to hold special services about the first of April.- Mr Palmer has travelled ex- tensively' through the Holy Land an parts of the old world, and makes ver itittroting and helpful r .ferences t Hon. David Mille was unanimously nominated by the Liberals of Bothwell last week. In accepting the nomination he re- ferred to his 28 consecutive years in Par- liament, broken only once by a returning officer, who gave the seat to the minority candidate, Premier Gres(nway, of Manitoba, well known in West rn Ontario, bas had a re- lapse, and is Hie illness is p tame the Ma begun its eerie business to co" , •. very sick man prat now. rtionlarly unfortunate, be- itoba Legislature has just ns, -with ranch important o up. and sympathy. Those who wonld wor for Jesus must give themselves to Him. 001VIING Prpf Chamberlain. EVENTN0 SEBUM Rov D. Rogers, of Dungannon, presided, and gave an address on "Our system in S. Work." We have no better opportunity o moulding the character of the young t an when the children are under the age or fifteen. He showed how the system of S. work had progressed. He showed the b nefit of the International S. S. lea ns, no matter how i4any lesson bel aro $ land efficient wor will notlbe om- Eye Specialist 87 King St. East, Toronto, Will be at_ Al lei & WIlson's DrugSlore,ClInlan Spring all Paper. THURSDAY, March 14th, only I straighten all eross-eyed children, young and old, by use of spectacles perfected by me. If others have filed to melee you see, do not de- spair. Come to Bee me and you aro sure to gee. I make a specialty of bad ease% never fail. I have 9,000 references. all your neighbors. Paper on the eye can be had free by calling on me. I have fit hundreds of old gentlemen and ladies who have used their glasses with great satisfac- tion for ten years afterwards without change. My experience has cost me much money , but I make glasses for your eyes at low prices. Call at Drug 'Store and get paper containing 2405 Canadian references, REMEMBER THE DATE. COME EARLY plished without the help of the Holy Spirit, S. S. teaching should be adapted to the in- tellectual ability of the scholar. Trnth de- posited in the minds of the young is like jewels deposited in a safe place. "What can the S. S. learn from business lifer was Mr Moss' subject. Since the institution of conventions S. Sohoole have made wonderful progress in efficiency, but are still capable of a great deal of develop- ment. Business men are often more wide awake in secular pursuits than are the worker e in the S.S. in pursuing their labor of love. There are )10 triflers in S. S. work, as it is to last through time and in eternity. B. schools may learn from business life to make a real business of S. S. work. The ohuroh should, as far as poseible, provide suitable and attractive buildings and class rooms for the school. The best and most talented workers belonging to the church should be engaged in S.& work, and they should recognize in their appointment the voice of God saying to them "Feed my lambs," and should therefore engage hesrt- ily in the work. Zeal and earnestness is essential to success in S.S. work. After the addresses answers were given to many snestions oolleoted during the evening, a few of which were as follows If the heart is right, and the life consecrat- ed to the service of God, there will be no trouble in settling the question of engaging in secular amusements. Absentee teachers should provide substitutes. A teacher should not reject too positively a sincere &newer. It was arranged to hold the next canyon - Can at Nile, in about a year. A. P. finarrane, Secretary of Convention. 0 The matter of Dissolution. NO ANNOUNCEMENT YET. The Globe's Ottawa special says:— "The Liberals of Canada will make no mistake in believing that the govern- ment will not face another session.— They cannot, in the face of Mr.Foster's stern opposition, call parliament toge- ther, and it has been decided to go to the country. Polling on the new lists is possible in April." The Montreal Star says:—The result of last Saturday's meeting of the Cabi- net is almost certain to be that dissolu- tion will come before a session. This has not been officially given out yet, but there is`esteong reason to,believe that the government came to an under- standing, at the meeting, that such was to be the case. When the meeting ad- journed the Premier said he had no announcement to make. This is held by political experts to mean that dis- solution is on. If the government de- cided on a session, then there would be no reason for keeping it from the pub- lic. In fact the sooner a session is an- nouneed, if there is to be one, the bet- ter for the Gcvernment, as it would at once settle the uncertainty which pre- vails in commercial circles over the whole matter, and would have the ef- fect of improving business. There could, therefore, be no reason for de- laying the announcement, if it were in- tended to have a session. On the other band, it was not expected, if dissolution was decided upon, that the result would yet be given to the press. The government is not ready to do so. If they were ready it would not be good policy to do so. In the first place, the date when it is possible to bold the general election cannot be fixed, owing to the condition of the voters' lists. In the secdnd place, if it were possible to fix the date, it would not be given to the press or the public until the Pre- mier bad prepared his election mani- festo, announcing the grounds on which he was to appeal to the people. The sanction of the Governor-General to the whole proceedings, was also ne- cessary, before anything could be said 011 the matter by the Premier or his colleagues. SALE REGISTER. Farm stook of Jas. Danby, lot 17, con. 8, Stan- ley, on Thursday, March 7,—D. Dickinson, Ano. Well and Stylishly Clothed in the Hard Times Thousands of women in Canada, with very limited means, have found the secret of dressing well and stylishly in their homes and for the streets. These fortunate women have found out that by spending ten cents for a package of one of the fashionable colors of Diamond Dyes, they can re -color an old and faded arms and make it look like a new produc- tion. A lady recently informed us that she had not purchased new material for a dress in three years. This same lady is always neatly and prettily dressed, because she uses the Diamond Dyes. She has seve- ral old dresses, and dyes each one twice a year, and produces as good colors with the Diamond Dyes as can be found in new goods. It is wcnderfnl, indeed, the saving in dollars that oan be effected by a judi• oious use of Diamond Dyes. FOUR SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SA E. I haye for Sale four good ung Bulls and some yonn Heifers of Oood q140ity and of the most ar pr ved breeding. She !animals a specialty, also no Berkshire boar eft for service. Prices to s t the Cram All the Shorthorns aro from goo milking strains, JA.8. MOLL. Name -Batten Farrel 11e1lott, Clinton P. 0 It is rather early to talk of Wall Paper for spring, but as we have our complete stock now in, those who are papering early will get a better choice than is us- ually offered at this time of the year. The best American and Cana- dian product, and prices lower than any former year CLINTON few dvertiontunto. Millinery Business for Sale. A well established Millinery business ta Village, stock low; no opposition; splendid chants for any one wishing to engage in business. Apply at NEW ERA Office Clinton.- COWS FOR SALE. Four good Cows for sale, all with calf, one is come in at once, or will exchange for young stock, also set of Creamery Cane and Milk Box. MR ABNER COSENS, Lot 28, Con. 3, H. R. FL, Tuelteremith. HOUSE AND LOT FOR 8225. A irnino Cottage with five rooms and pantry and Alrm) kitchen attabhed. Situated near centre of the town of Clinton. convenient for a retired farmer or a working man with small family. A special chance that will not last. Apply to T. M. CABLING, or QUEENS HOL HOUSE AND 'LOT FOR SALE For sale a well situated HOUSO and Lot en James St. Clinton. 11011110 is frame and has every aceomodation for ordinary family; lot one- quarter of an acre; hard and soft water. Will be solder] any reaeonable terms. Apply to man HITT, Huron St. Clinton. TENDERS WANTED. Tenders will be received by the undersiliptall up to February 28th, for the erection of a brick school house In school section No. 6, Tudser- smith. Plane and Specifications may be seem at the residence of the undersigned on and after February 16th. The lowest or any tender eat necessarily accepted. WM. G. BROADFOOT, Secretary Treasurer, Box 100, Seaforth P. JERSEY BULL. SIGNAL OMIT'S'BAND BY Mu E. 11. Jorm* BDOCIYILLI ONT. This high bred registered A. J. C. C. Buil tat service at Hillside Stock Forum, London Road, one mile from Clinton. Tested butter records of some cows closely related to this bull. Bertha Black, 23113s. 10oz. n a week. Croton maid, atlbe ii oz. in a week. Mies Satanalla, 201bs. 0 on. in a week . Terms—Therobreds $ Grades, 01.60, with the privilege of returning if necessary. H. PLUMSTEEL. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed tendon will be received by the under- signed, up to 12 noon, on Saturday, Feb. 21, for the erection at Holmesville, of a brick or frame buil ling, for use as a Cheese and Butter Factory. Plans and apeomeatione Can be seen at T. C. Pickard's Srore, Holmesville, on and after Mon- day next. The lowest or any tender not neeen- sarily accepted. Sealed applications will also be received up to the same time, for the positloa of Cheese Maker, applicants to state salary expeet- ed, give references and security. The monsoon have the promise of about 600 cows. W. B. FORSTER, Pres., Holmesville ClintonPackinglionse CUSTOMERS WANTED To try one of'onr CASH Tickets, price $1, good for $1.05. No booking and a receipt for yon every time. Dealers in Meats, Milk, Cream, Butter, Feed and Seeds. WANTED—A quantity of Timothy Seed and Live Hogs. STEEP & CONNELL. _mg) 711r:1 ri iir1141- • v ---v un.et " "". 00 6p"+ . _ Tickets to all Points I For anteaters apply to We TO N AG ACKSON. G. T. E., CLINTON. r'