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CLINTON
West Wawanosh,
INTERMENT.—Mrs Margaret Sproul,
relict of the late D. Sproul, of West
Wawanosh, departed this life, on the
eve of last Friday, the 22nd, at her resi=
dente. She was aged 84 years. Her
remains were interred in Dungannon
cemetery on Menday 25th, being es-
eorted to their last resting place by a
large company of sorrowing relatives,
- friends and -acquaintances. Tie de-
ceased was a resident of West Wawa -
nosh for a great number of years, was
held in high esteem as a kind mother
and true neighbor, and in times of sick-
ness in"the family and neighborhood-
was
eighborhoodwas ready at till times to wait upon
and administer to those of her acquain-
tances. She was an excellent nurse to
the sick. Rev. R. Fairbairn conduct-
ed the obsequies in an impressive man-
ner. The deceased leaves three sons,
Messrs A. Sproul, of Dungannon; Mat-
thew, oa the homestead, West Wawa -
nosh; and John, of Goderich, and four
daughters—Mrs W.Kilpatrick, Mrs W.
M. Grattan, Ashfield; Mrs Mitchell,
Algoma; and Mrs Evans, U. S., besides
a large number of grand children, and
other relatives to mourn her depar-
ture. The pall bearers were Messrs C.
Girvin, sr., Wm. Mallough, sr., John
Bailie, of Goderich and formerly of
West Wawanosh; J. D. Smiley, M.
Young and Joseph G. Ward. The be-
reaved
ereaved family have the sympathy of
the community in their bereavement.
(Intended for last week)
NOTES.—After a week's visit at Mr
Bruce's, Miss Brown returned to her
home in Blyth. The Misses Mills, ac-
companied by their sister-in-law, Mrs
Mills, spent Sunday at Mr Jas. Robin-
son's, St. Augustine. Mr Rich. Bruce,
who has been on a tour to Blyth, Wal-
ton and other points, returned home
on Friday last. Ezekiel Philips, of
Whitechurch, Sundayed at Mr Robert
Medd'a. James Medd, tailor, of Dun-
gannon, spent Sunday under the pa-
rental roof; business is flourishing in
his line, as he has three assistants kept
busy. Jeremiah Taylor was calling on
friends in Alpine last Saturday evening.
Wm. Srimgeour and Freddie Moss
were at a party near Londesboro, last
Friday evening, and did not return till
the next day, Robert Windmill con-
templates going to Dakota about the
first of March. Bernard Boyle and
Joseph Hickinghottom, who left for
Lions Head some time ago, to work in
the lumber shanties of that place, re-
turned home again, on account of there
being too many men there. People in
this part have to go to Blyth or (Jode-
rich tor their flour at present, as the
water in the race at Auburn is frozen.
Morgan Jones and Thomas Allen were
in Goderich last Saturday, getting in
some new teeth, they carne home quite
jolly in the evening. Quite a number
took in the lecture, at Auburn, Friday
night, given Li Rev Mr Hector; they
speak very highly of it. A number of
young people from Nile drove over to
Mr Robt. Medd's, jr., one evening last
week, where they were received by a
select party, and iFr i•ne 1 wtfh va-
rious amusements until a late hour; we
presume they must have enjoyed
themselves, as they•purpose coming
again.
Colborne
THE REEVESHIP.—Mr Alex. Young
has been elected reeve of finis township.
in place of the late Arch. Malloy. Mr
Beck was also nominated, but declined
to stand.
The blue -bird is hailed as a harbinger of
Spring. It is also a reminder that a blood
purifier is needed to prepare the system for
the debilitating weather to come. Listen
and you will hear thebirdssinging: "Take
dyer's Sareaparitla in March, April, May."
CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 1, 189+5.
AROUND THE HUB.
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication
Auburn.
FOOTBALL.—A very interesting game
of football was playedbetween West-
field boys and the Althorn. Result
was 2 to 0 in favor of Auburn. If
given fair play, they can do the same
in baseball, with any neighboring vil-
lage boys.
RETURNED.—Mr W. Windmill re-
turned to Dakota on Monday, after
visiting here for three months. He
has not been home for seven years;
Will is a jolly fellow and had a goad
time while here with old friends.
RUNAWAY.—While W. Wenzel was
driving through the village on Sunday
afternoon, an unknowlegable youth
rushed at the front of the horse and
frightened it, causing it to runaway
and cutting itself; take care boys.
NOTES.—The Coultis bros. are' busy
turning out rollers to ship to the Old
country. A number of the people are
securing ice for the summer. Mr J.
Walker and family" intend to return
to England in the spring. Mr S. Scott
will move back to his farm in the
spring. The members of the I.O.G.T.
will meet in the Orange Hall next
Monday evening. We are sorry to
state that Miss M. Ratcliff is very ill,
owing to heart failure. Mrs James
Mutch is somewhat better.
Stanley
STOCK NoTes.—This week Mr Jas.
McFarlane, the well-known stock
raiser, sold a large number of well-bred
Shropshire ewes and rams to buyers
from Baltimore, Wisconsin and 1)4ichi-
gan. The nrim bersold altogether was
52, it being the largest export of Shrops
that) ever took place from this county.
The buyers complimented Mr Mc-
F'arlane on the excellence of his stock,
Messrs G. Baird and M. McEwen, two
others who have got their names up as
stock breeders, also sold several.
Goderich. Township.
\VEDDING.—A very happy affair took
place at the residence of Mrs Walgate
.lebhutt, Maitland concession, on
Wednesdaafternoon
last, being the
marriage of her youngesdaughter,
Miss Martha, to Mr Jas. Wilson, an in-
dustrious young resident of Wingham.
Miss Bullen, of the base line, acted as
bridesmaid, while Mr John • Tebbutt
performed a similar office for the
groom. Rev. E. A. Fear performed the
ceremony. The bride has been a resi-
dent of the township since infancy, en-
joys a wide circle of acquantances, and
carries to her new home the best wishes
of all.
Varna.
LOST AND FouNn.—The teacher here
left Tuesday last to attend a wedding
near his—home; but not showing up till
Saturday night we all began to won-
der if he himself had not been united in
the holy bonds of matrimony. How-
ever late Saturday night he put in an
appearance—alone too,
AT HOME.—An At Home was held
by MrsW. M. Leech, at the parsonage,
Feb. 7, in behalf of the Varna auxilary
of the W. M. S. Notwithstanding the
unfavorable weather the attendance
was encouragingly large. The enter-
tainment made up of refreshments,
music, speeches, recitations and read-
ing, was a very pleasant andenjoyable
affair. The financial results were also
quite -satisfactory.
No'rEcs.—From the large amount of
traffic on the roads it appears the peo-
ple fear a sudden break up of the
sleighing, and are now snaking good
use 'of it. Mr Harnwell, our public
school teacher, left here a week ago
last Tuesday to visit his home in Bruce
expecting to return following day, but
owing to snow blockade did not return
till Saturday; we did not notice any
scholars crying because of the enforced
vacation. Mr and Mrs Haxby were
guests at Mr John Wanless' last Sun-
day. Mr Geo. Beatty has purchased
a windmill,, which appears to be giving
good satisfaction; it is certainly a sav-
ing of labor on horses in cutting and
crushing. A return game of` football
is expected to take place here between
No 6 and No. 7 this coming Friday af-
ternoon, circumstances and weather to
be taken into consideration, and we
shall treat our neighbors as the best of
friends and do what we can to make
things interesting for them. The
league meetings on Wednesday nights
are becoming very interesting and in-
structive; all are invited to attend these
meetings.
Londesboro.
CLOTHING — JOHN T. O'BRiEN.
He now has in etc& a nice line of Botch Tweeds
Worsteds, Pantings, Over Coatings and Cotton-
ades, etc. Parties wanting clothingwill do well
to call and see his stock before buyng elsewhere.
All goods out free of charge and a perfect IIt
guaranteed, JOHN T. O'BRIEN, Londesloro.
NOTES.—Mrs R. Adams attended the
millinery opening in London on Mon-
day and Tuesday of this week, and no
doubt has secured a good supply of the
beautiful for the ladies Mr Walter
Riddell, of the 13th con., has decided
to come to Londesloro to live; he has
rented Mr Jas. Manning's cottage; he
has rented his farm to his sons. Mr
Jas. Woodmen has move). from H.
Cade's house to his father's. Mr Daw-
son's lecture, on Tuesday night, was
quite a success. the general remarks
were it was good. B. Lawrison pur-
poses leaving this place next week; he
will he much missed in the Temper-
ance lodge and also in other places.
The Foresters had three initiations at
the last meeting, and are expecting
some more soon. We notice that Mr
Henry Cade has left Belgrave and re -
tut ned to thea. parts; dame rumor says
there is special attvection for him here.
There is considerahrd--a;c!rness around
the neighborhood, particularly
amongst children,. and our young
Medico is quite busy. A young won of
Jas. Oliver, in the village, has &leen
very low for quite a while, but seehns
to held out pretty well. Mr John
Lee, sr., is laid up with a very sore
hand, and can not account for it in
any way.
Sunnmerblll
NOTES,—Mrs James Nesbitt has been
on the sick list the past few days. Mr
Henry Murphy is laid up also. Mr R.
Thompson is confined to his house with
an ailment in one of bis legs. The
members of the temperance lodge in-
tend going on a visit to Londesboro
lodge, on the evening of March 5th.
On Sunday next service will be held in
the evening at 7 o'clock; it is to be a
missionary service, and will be followed
by an administration of Holy Com-
munion.
WEDDING.—On Wednesday of last
week Miss Flossie, eldest daughter of
Mr Edward Jordan, became the wife
of Mr Fred. Yeo. The ceremony took
place in the Ontario St. parsonage,
Clinton, and the happy couple took
the afternoon train for Manitoba, their
future home. We wish them all that
the occasion suggests.
Blyth
NOTES.—Rev, Mr Reny, Wingham,
occunied the pulpit of St. Andrews,
on Sunday, preaching two very able and
interesting discourses to large con-
gregations. Mrs Ashley, Londesboro,
very acceptably filled the pulpit of the
Methodist church on Sunday eyening.
Mrs Gracey, Wingham, was a guest
at her father's residencejfor a few days
this week. After a very snccessful•two
weeks engagement here the Kickapoo
Indian Medicine Co. left for Auburn on
Tuesday. Don't forget the Monthly
tair which takes place here on Tuesday,
March 5th. Mr F. W. Tanner is in
Watford, this week, attending the
wedding of his sister-in-law, Miss
Dodds, which event took place Wed-
nesday, 27th. Miss Jones, Seaforth,
was the guest of Miss Taman for a few
days this week. Miss Bentley is at
present attending the Millinery cpen-
ings in Toronto. Mr S. Doan, Clinton,
was in town on !Monday. A petition
was in circulation last week, asking for
the closing of all places of business, at
8 o'clock, beginning the, 1st of March,
it was largely signed and we hope it
may be successfully carried out. All
trains un Thursday and Friday last
cancelled owinto theblockade
were can c � lloc a e
by the storm. Rev. 1'. E. Higley paid
a visit to Wingham one day last week.
Owing to the resi naticn of Mr Jas.
McGee a meeting has been called for
Monday, March 4th, for the purpose of
nominating a councillor to take his
place. Miss Gilroy, Mount Forest, was
the guest of the Misses Bentley for a
few days last week. In consequence of
the blockade by the storm His Hon.
Judge -Dole was unable to get hereon
Monday, Division court had to be post-
poned. Mr Ed. Watson left for Mon-
treal on Saturday with a carload each
of cattle and dressed hogs. Miss Hab-
kirk left on•-Satur'day-to—attend the
Millinery openings in London. Miss
Campbell spent Saturday at her home
in Seaforth. Rete. Mr Parke passed
through town last week en route for
Clinton, whei e he haslrecently been
appointed Rector of St. Pauls church
there. Mr Will Powell, Clinton, was
snowbound here for a couple of days
last week.
Hullett
OMISSION.—By accident the follow-
ing was last week o.nitted from Janu-
ary report of S. S. No. 8, Hullett. 3rd
class, Howard Adams, second standing.
NOTES.—The oldest settlers on the
8th and 9th con. say they never saw so
much snow as there is on the line; they
claim that it is nearly 20 feet deep in
some places. Mrs Ashley is this week'
in Toronto as a delegate to the Young
People's Association.
IMPROVEMENTS,—Mr W. Fear has
let the. contract for the erection of a
new brick veneer house, on his farm,
gravel road, to Mr Thomas McKenzie,.
Clinton. Marshall Braithwaite will
put a stone foundation beneath his
barn; Mr W. Moon willdo likewise;
Mr A. Vodden intends to raise his
stable and put an addition to it;
Mr Theodore Dexter intends raising
his barn and putting a foundation be-
neath it.
WEDDED.—Judged by the large
number of conveyances to be seen at
the barns of Mr C. Dale, jr., on Wed-
nesday, any one passing might have
supposed there was either a sale or a
funeral in progress, but it was some-
thing much more important than eith-
er, being the marriage of his fourth
daughter, Mary E. to Mr Ben. Snell,
by Rev. H. J. Fair. It is said that
about one hundred guests participated
in the festivities. The young couple
are both as popular as can be, and
start their new life under the most
favorable circumstances.
Hensall
NOTES.—Inspector Tom visited our
school on Thursday of last week, and
was very well pleased throughout.
The Farmers' Institute of South Hu-
ron held a meeting here on Wednes-
day, when a very interesting and pro-
fitable time was spent; the concert in
the evening, as usual, was well attend-
ed. Mr Bernard Thomson, who a few
weeks ago went to Michigan, with the
intention of snaking his home there,
will return in a few days, his son -ins
law, Mr Fisher, having already arrived
—no place like Ontario. Mr Ellis, pho-
tographer, who has proved himself a
success in that direction, has moved
bis family to town, and will occupy
Mr Ingram's house, on King street.
The snow blockade during the latter
part of last week, had the effect, of
keeping our villagers in ignorance of
what was going on in the outside world;
but in the village there was plenty of
,life, a number having been kept here,
unable to get away. A large number
are preparing to build next summer.
Revs J. S. Henderson and F. Swann
attended a S.S. convention in Auburn,
on Tuesday last. The town milliners
are attending the openings in London
and Tcronto. The Mechanics' Insti-
''t♦`ate is adding over two ,hundred vol -
rids ; to the already large library.
East Wawanosh.
(O}OLDENI WEDDING. --Avery pleasant
event transpired at the home of Mr
Henry Wightman, East Wawanosh,
on the 20th of Feb., 1895, it being the
celebration of the golden wedding of
Henry_ Wightman and his beloved
wife, Harriet. A large company gath-
ered of children, eight out of eleven;
grandchildren, twenty-four present out
of thirty-seven, and old neighbors, not
a few. The evening was full of inter-
est to both old and young. The old be-
coming young again as they recounted
events.of the days far away; while to
the young life grew larger as they lived
in the presence of these events of by-
gone days. , It was to all a gladsome
time, After a magnificent supper the
following address was read by the se-
cond son, George:—
. DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER:—We, your
children, grandchildren and friends, who
have met here this day to celebrate the
fiftieth anniversary of your wedded life,
wish to extend to you cur hearty congratu-
lations on your having been spared to pass
eo many years of married life together.
We are very thankful to find you both in
the enjoyment of so good a degree of
health. Though you have not been ex-
empt from the ills and sickness to which
humanity is heir,.yet we are pleased tosee
you 110 hale and so capable of enjoying
yourselves with us this evening. We are
glad so many of us ars permitted to be
with you, though we regret that while
some of your children and grandchildren
are unable to be present in body, yet yon
may be sure they are present this evening
in spirit, and that they join with us in
wishing you many more years of pleasant
life together. We beg you to accept these
chairs, and we will be pleased to think,
when absent, and, some of us at least, far
away, that you are resting comfortably
after your long toil in a, good arm -chair,
for it is our desire in presenting them to
you that they will be in daily use. We al-
so present you with this clock, and hope as
it marks the minutes as they pass and
chimes away the hours, that you will
feel that they are marking pleasant mo-
ments and su;,h happy hours as will leave
no regrets. We also present you with
these books, and trust they will be a source
of enjoyment while you in the evening of
life are resting from your work. We trust
that God in His mercy may long spare
you to ns, and that the patient Christian
life which we have watched you living so
many years, may be an incentive to each
one of us to follow you in the footsteps of
Christ, where we have seen you walking
since our earliest recollections. We trust
that He who has kept you thus far, may
continue to keep and bless you and that
when gathered home at last you; may see
every one of your loved ones coming in and
gathering round the great white throne,
there to praise God for His redeeming mer-
cies throughout the eternal year.
During the reading of the address
the chairs, clock and books were pre-
sented by different members of the
family,- Rev. W -m. Baugh responding
to the address on behalf of the happy
couple, whose sup of pure enjoyment
must have been as full just then as it
was fifty years ago. Then followed
the neighbors, who presented them
with several useful articles, expressive
of long-standing neighborship and
close friendship. Then came the gen-
eral handshaking and hearty congratu-
lations. The scene was very affecting,
but such a scene must surely make the
pathway of the old pair more beautiful
and fragrant and the heavens a great
deal brighter in the evening of their
lives, while the children will look back
to this event as one of the fountains
on life's road -side from which they will
ever drink a pleasant and satisfying
draught. Music, games, etc. continued
until it late hour,whep the friends left,
feeling grateful that they had been
privileged to attend at least one golden
wedding in their life time.
Goderich.
NOTES.—Dr. Moffatt, agent of the
Upper. Canada Tract and Book Society,
preached in Victoria street Methodist
church and Knox church, on Sunday.
Our town felt a strong sense of relief,
on Thursday, when the coroner's jury
decided that Hugh McKay, who was
found dead in his home, considerably
bruised, was not murdered. Rev Geo.
Richardson prea2hes educational ser-
mons in North street Methodist church
next Sunday, and Rev E. A. Fear
preaches for Rev H. Irvine, morning
and night.
Tuckersm ith.
NOTES.—We are sorry that the roads
were so bad last Sunday evening that
Mr Coombs was unable to get down,
but if all is well, we will hear him at
some future date. Miss Fanny Fisher
returned home this week. Miss Carrie
and Mr H. Johns spent Sunday at Mr
Carnochan's, near Egmondville. Mr
Iddo Crich spent Sunday at Benmiller.
Owing to the storm last Thursday, the
social in connection with Turner's
church was held on Monday evening;
a large number was present, and a
very enjoyable time was spent, the
proceeds amounting to $13. Mr Geo.
Layton was visiting friends in town on
Sunday. Miss Mary Townsend was
visiting friends in Hullett last week.
Mr Thomas Bennett, who has for a
number of years resided on the farm
of Mr F. Kettle, Hullett, is now en-
gaged with Mr H. Plumsteel, and has
moved his family here.
Brucefleld.
NOTES,—C. E. Mason left on Tues-
day with a car of horses for Buffalo.
Messrs McGregor & Hunter are buying
a carload of lambs for export. R. J.
Turner purposes taking a carload of
stock to the old country shortly. Mr
Win. Nevin, of Chicago, is visiting for
a few days amongst his many friends
here. Varna Council R. T. of T. paid
a fraternal visit to Brucefleld Star
Council R. T. of T. on Monday even-
ing of last week. A large number of
people walked to Bell's Cut to see the
trainmen putting the Grand Trunk
snow plow on the rails; the cause of it
leaving the track is unknown, but is
supposed that ice, was firmly imbedded
against and over the rails.
�x yeas in advance, $1.60 when Not ao
Holmesvllle.
MISSIONARY.—The annual mission-
ary services et this circuit will he con-
ducted next Sunday by Rev H. It vine,
of Goderich: Holmesville in the morn-
ing; Ebenezer in the afternoon, and
Sharon in the evening. Rev W. W.
Baer, Secretary of British Columbia,
Conference, will preach here in the
evening. Collections and subscriptions
will be taken up at all the services dur-
ing the day.
OYSTERS.—The oyster supper last
Friday night, under the auspices of the
C. O. F. of this village, was a decided
success. When the oysters had been
done ampleustice to, the program
was rendered, consisting of vocal and
instrumental music, singing by Messrs
Gen. Oakes R. Downs and. Izzard, be-
sides speeches from Revs E. A. Fear
and W. Stout, all of which reflects
mudh credit on the committee having
e affair in hand.
SUCCESS.—The young people's "at
erne," held in the Methodist church,
n Tuesday evening last, was the best.
of the season. The young ladies cer-
tainly deserve credit -for the admirable
bill of fare provided in the basement.
Rev W. Ayres, taking the chair, ad-
dressed the audience at some length,
expressing his gratitude at being en-
abled to meet his many friends again,
and complimenting the present pastor
on the success attending his labors. A
number of readings and gecitatiorrs
were interspersed through the pro -
Tram, all of which were well received.
he singing by local talent also de-
serves mention, while the "Crusaders"
fairly brought down the house by their
beautiful trios, all of which, at the
same time instructive and educative,
were given in such a style as would
make them extremely impressive. The
mouth organ band also rendered good,
service, while last, but by no means
least, was a heautiful drama, entitled
"The ten virgins," admirably executed
by ten young ladies, suitably dressed
for the occasion. While this was in-
teresting, it was very impressive,
teaching the all important lesson that
we should have our lamps "trimmed
and burning," before it be too late.
The proceeds amounted to upwards of
$40. Congratulations to committee.
CRUSADERS.—A series of the finest
meetings of the kind ever known here
are beinconducted by the Royal
Templars'revival team here this week.
Their entertainments are of picture,
song and story in gospel temperance
form. The songs by the trio are in-
structive and to the point, while ren-
dered in first-class style, followed by
an address by the leader of the band,
dealing with the great question of pro-
hibition. Then a number of excellent
limelight views are exhibited on can-
vas, bearing chiefly on the topic of
temperance. We hope, as a result of
their labors, (that a number more will
join hands with us in the overthrow of
the drink traffic. •
NOTES.—Rev W. Ayers is visiting
throughout the neighborhood; we may
say we are glad to see his old-time face,
while he still cherishes a love for his
former parishioners. The road to Clin-
ton has been materially improved, a
number of volunteers turning out on
Monday to level it—thanks. A num-
ber of snow-shoers from Clinton at-
tended the at home here, last Tuesday
night. The welcome sound of the fish-
erman's horn may be heard here again;
he carries a stock of fresh herring.
Miss Ida Murch is indisposed, R ith a
sever e attack of pleurisy. Rev Mr and
Mrs Murch attended the wedding of
Miss Martha Tebbutt, Maitland con.,
on Wednesday of last week.
Hayfield.
MRS STUART'S DEATH.—The Globe
of Tuesday says:—In to -day's issue is
chronicled the death of Mrs Stuart, of
40 Stewart street, the celebration of
whose 85th birthday was reported a
short time ago. Deceased was, born
near Dungannon, county of Tyrone,
Ireland, and emigrated to this country
with her husband, Rev James Stuart,
in 1847. For the past year she has been
living at the residence of her son, Rev
J. G. Stuart, B.A., of St. Mark's Pres-
byterian church. Besides the above-
named gentleman, Mrs Stuart leaves
one son, Dr W. T. Stuart, of Spadina
avenue, and two daughters, Miss F.
Stuart, of this city, and Mrs (Dr) Stan -
bury, of Bayfield.
No'rEs,—Miss Mary Walwin, of De-
troit, is at present visiting at home.
Last Wednesday evening the young
Britons of the village held a supper
and ball in the town hall; on account
of the stormy weather the attendance
was not as large as expected, but
those who were present had a very
enjoyable time. Last Friday evening
several sleigh loads of young people
from here drove over to Clinton; after
spending a very pleasant evening at
the home of Mr James Eagleson, they
returned safe and sound in the gray
dawn of the morning. At Mr Fritz.
Wild's some of the young folks had
quite a gay time tripping the "light
fantastic," on Friday evening, every-
thing was as merry as a marriage -bell.
Tuesday evening a number of the
young peopleassembled at Galbraith's,
and had a most enjoyable evening of
dancing. Mrs Stanbury is in Toronto
this week attending the funeral of her
mother, who passed away Monday
morning at the ripe age of 85. Mr Jno.
Stanbury is visiting at home for a
few days. A great many persons were
driving on the river on Sunday, for
several miles the ice was ih excellent
condition, and the scenery along the
bank was extremely picturesque. A
large number of saw logs was brought
into the mill during the week.
(Too tate for last week.)
Socanr..—The social held at the house
of Mr George Erwin, on Thursday
evening of last week, was well attend-
ed. After the good things were par-
taken of, an excellent program of mn-
ei and recitations was given. The
proceeds amounted to $15.
NOTES. -- Miss Lottie Martin was
home from Toronto for a few days this
week. Mr Wellington Johnstone has
been visiting near Toronto. Captain
Barber, of the Salvation Army, vpho
has been appointed to take charge•olr
the cor ps here, has arrived, and con-
ducted the meetings last Sabbath,
number of our young people spent 5.
very enjoy able time at Mr Oharlo*
Stuart's, Goderich township, on Tues;.
day evening of last week.
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TROUBLE.—This place was startled
on Saturday by the announcement that
Mr Wesley Snell had suddenly depai:b
ed, leaving, it is said, liabilities of a coats
siderable amount behind. He was aper.'
son hitherto looked upon as perfectly
solvent and reliable, his relatives being' ,
among the most highly respected peo-
ple its this vicinity. It is said"thata
number of persons hadendorsed his
paper, and it will be difficult to aster-;
tain the exact amount of his liabilities.
He drove to London, where he was
arrested on Monday and brought
back; he had a preliminary examina-
tion and was remanded for one week.
Church Chimes.
Rev W. H. Butt (son of 3. Butt) has
been invited to Centralia for his third
year.
The Bishop of Huron will officiate in
St. Paul's church, on Sunday next,
morning and evening.
Rev. W. W. Baer, of Vancouver, is
expected to preach in Ontario Street
church next Sunday morning.
Owing to the building undergoing
repairs at present, the usual services
in the Baptist church will be suspended
next Sunday, both preaching services
and Sunday School.
Rev. J. McD. Kerr, of Toronto, has
been assisting the pastor of Batten -
bury St. church in special services
this week; he is decidedly earnest,
with strong convictions and presents
the truth clearly. Rev. 1V. Smyth is
also holding services in Ontario St.
church.
Rev. Jas. F. Parke;; ncurnbent of St.
Paul's, assumed the pastorate thereof
on Sunday last., and was greeted with
large audiences both morning and
evening. His sermons were listened to
with evident ti r ia
pp ec tion, and he cer-
tainly created a very favorable iinpres-
sion on his hearers.
Last Sunday at. St. Joseph's u•
in town, the members of the cungrega-
tiorrwho were present. wit the excep-
tion of two, took a pledge to abstain
during Lent from all intoxicating
liquors, and also t o abstain for life from.
profane language. Each person re-
ceived a card containing the conditions
of membership.
Missionary services will be held on
Sunday next, March 3rd, at Holmes-
ville, Middleten's and Summerhill, rat
which offertories will be applied to aid
the mission work of the Church of Eng-
land in the Diocese of Huron: Liberal
offerings are eolicited. Service with
Holy Communion at Holmesville
church at 11 a.m., and at Summerhill
at 7 p.m.
Ata recent meeting of the Quarterly
Board of the Ontario street Methodist
church, the following resolution was
unanimously passed. We need only
say that the sentiments here expressed
are endorsed by many others outside
of his own congregation:—"Moved by
D. Tiplady and seconded by J. Brick-
enden, That this Quarterly Official
Board of the Ontario St. Methodist
church, Clinton, desires to place on re-
cord its appreciation of the faithful la-
bors of our pastor, the Rev. W. Smyth,
who is now closing his term of three
years on this charge. We especially
desire to bear testimony to his very
great ability, as a preacher of the -
Word. His sermons, which always
show evidence of careful preparation,.
'are clear, earnest, faithful arid eloquent
presentations of Divine Truth,. anct
have been owned of God in the salva-
tion of souls and the building up of
believers in Christ. The labors of our
pastor, and his relations to all the in-
terests of the church, were never so
much appreciated as during this the
closing year of his term, as evidenced)
by the large and increasing attendance
at the service of the church. We also
desire to speak of his ability and tact
in the management of the business
matters of the church, and his kind
and courteous manner as chairman of
this board. We do not know that the
legislation of the recent General Con-
ference would entitle us to ask for his
return for a fourth year. As we un-
derstand the law in relation to the ex-
tension of the term, it only applies to
"special cases," where the exigencies
of the work may seem to demand •it,
and that in all other cases the terns
shall remain as at present, and, there-
fore, at the close of the present year,
the relation between tis as pastor and
people must close. We beg to assure
our pastor and his excellent and devot-
ed
evoted wife, that our best wishes and pray-
ers will always follow them in their
future life, and we do most cordially
recommend our beloved pastor to any
church to which he may, in the provi-
dence of (lod, be appointed, and far-
ther, we feel that his gifts and ability
eminently fithim to fill with accep'
Lance any pulpit in our work."
MARK'S BROS. —Mark's Bros. Dra-
matic Co. finish their last two weeksr
engagement in Ottawa to -night. Dur.
ing the three weeks of the company's
stay the houses have been packed
nightly by brilliant audiences. The
company have done the largest busi-
ness on record in the capital city. --
Evening Journal, Feb.2'95. This com-
pany play four nights only, March 6.
7, 8 and t►, in the town hall, Clinton. -
Admission 10c, resebved seats 15 cents.
Sir Richard Cartwright is not idle. He
will speak at Amheretburg on Wednesday .
evening, in West Lambton on Thursday,
and at Listowel or, Friday evening.
W. B. Freeborn, ex -reeve of Mornington,
is out with an address to the electors as an
out and cut P. P. A. candidate for electien
to the House of Commons, for the nort
riding of Perth.
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