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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-03-08, Page 4s. Moll' 8, iszfri hL. +' 4 The -Thistle : The Ben Hur The Choice of _American, Wheels. Whitworth, Budge, Spartan Of English \Manufacture. Hyslop, : Fleet, : Regent Made in Toronto, and the EMERSON. Comprises our list of Bicycles for ISM. Ls there choice and quality enough for you? They satis- fy us. We make the wheel business our hobby. See us or write for catalogue. • G. F. EMERSON, Clinton Agin avettiocrnezto. Money -0 Ridout Laces—Beesley & Co Shingles—J 'rwitoholl Bicycles G F Emerson Hay for stile—Mrs Freer Wall paper—Cooper Co Vetortnary—B Tontlit:.non Lacus—Gilroy & WIseman Hoosier Drill—Noxon Bros Room to rent --W C Searle House to rent —G WestcotI Special sale—Taylor S -ons Auction sale—John Gilmour House for sale—G Cunninghamo Good hive-Ducat—W L Ouiutotto Nol decided- McMurray dc Wilts° Condition powders -Allen & Wilson Farts for sale—Cameron, Holt & Holmes 1tnton 4ejew (gra RIDGY, MARCH 8, 1895. ' WEST HURON'S WAR HORSE The Goderich Signal this week says : The return of M. C. Carnerou to Gode- rich has been asource of regret to those of his opponents who were of opinion that the old warhorse of the Huron tract would not again be in the race for West Huron. Speaking on the subject to several of his friends Monday last, he said:—"My health was never better than it is to -day, I ata pleased to state, and I shall certainly see to it that the riding will not go by default, so far as the Liberal party is concerned." When asked if he would be the candidate, he replied, with a merry twinkle in his •eye. "That will be for the Reformers of West Huron to decide in their conven- tion, which I understand will presently be held." The many friends of Mr Cameron, Liberal and Conservative, will rejoice to learn that. the old chief has renewed his vigor, and that he is not lacking in his desire to see West Huron once more placed in the Liberal column. He has always been where the brunt of the political battle was, and all will re- joice that, physicially and mentally, he is able to once again strike trenchant blows in the cause of Liberalism. The Reform convention will, we un- derstand, be held in a short time in Dungannon, and when that conven- tion meets, and the stalwarts ot Ash- field and the Wawanoshes meet their co -delegates from the Southren tier of municipalit'ea, there will be little doubt as to the selection of the Man for West - Huron. Church Chimes. St. Paul's Rectory is undergoing sorne much-needed repairs. The Baptist Young People's Union will be led by Mr D. Prior next Tiles - day evening. Special services which have been in progress in Rattenbury Street Church will he discontinued this week. The regular services in connection with the Baptist church will he resum- ed next Lord's day. The building has undergone a splendid inside renovation) which has added much to its appear- ance. Rev. W. W. Baer, of Vancouver, oc- cupied the pulpit of Rattenbury street church, on Sunday morning last; the sermon was the result of a great deal of thought, was clearly presented, was logical, and one of which any minister might feel proud. The special services in Ontario St. church are increasing in interest, and now that the weather is more favor- able the attendance is increasing every night. There are indications that much good will be done. The services will be continued for sorne time. St. Paul's church was largely attend- ed on Sunday last, many not regular attendants being anxious to hear the Bishop of Huron. and they heard two sermons which were eloquent exposi- tions of gospel ti uth. That of the evening on "The reserve forces of the Gospel," was particularly inspiring, and should give all Christians greater <onfi.lence than ever in the abundant power of the • .Imighty to "save to the 11 ttei-inosi." rardhne Methodist char<'h has ('01)5ider'ably in debt, and in order to reduce it, Rev .J. Livingstone asked for a special crash collection of Sil,(NNI. This is a pretty sid't collection, hot the Methodists of Kincardine showed their gcnerosit.y by making 1lie • ailment $10.15. The Kincardine Review winds rip its report of the [natter by saying : As a pastor and preacher Rev Mr Liv- ingstone stands in the front row of Canadian Met hodism. The ladies of the W.F.M,S. of the Ontario St. church held 1 heir second quarterly meeting on Tuesday after- noon. The meeting was in the forst of an at home, several invited guests being present. After the regular busi- ness had been transacted readings were given by Mrs J. W. Irwin and Mrs McMath, Mrs Bruce and MIS Pat- tison each sang a solo, and Misses Goodwin and Smyth a duet. After the program a short time was spent in a social way, during which refresh- ments were served. The meeting was a very pleasant one. The ladies of this Auxiliary are preparing a quanti- ty of clothing and bedping to send to some mission field. Exeter DIRMIRSED. — Considerable interest was manifested in the case. of Load - man v. Snell, which came up for hear- ing before Iwo magistrates on Monday last. The case took its rise from the recent failure of Wesley Snell, in which Loadman charged Snell with false .retences. The magistrates, aft° laea ng all the evidence, dismisee ase,the plaintiff to ay costs. Sabbath School Convention, The fourth annual convention of the Auburn Union Sabbath Sohool Association was held in the Presbyteeian church, Auburn, on Feb. 26th. The day was all that could have been desired; in attendance and interest was equal to if not superior to any former contention; during the after- noon and evening the ohuroh was literally packed, a' union choir composed of the choirs of the different churches added greatly to the success of the convention. he meeting was opened by the Rev. R. Henderson reading portions of scripture from the books of Isaiah and St. John, the Rev. Mr Beaker leading in prayer, followed by singing. Mr D. E. Munro, presidentf the as - so iation, Dr. McLachlin of the Presby- terian ohuroh and Mr J. P. Brown of the Methodist ohuroh extended a hearty wel- com to the delegates arid briefly referred to the v ork we were engaged in. The pre- sident appointed a nominating committee, consisting of Dr. McLachlin, Rev. R. Hen- derson, G. L. Sturdy and Rev. Mr Becker. The secretary treasurer gave a brief report, regarding the preparation of the present program also of the financial part:— The collections last convention amounted to $12.78, $3.50 was expended in connection with last year's convention, the balance $9.28 was sent to the treasurer of the County Sabbath School Association. The following is the report of the schools represented:—Auburu Methodist has 10 teachers, 5 officers, and 166 soholars; hav- ing an average attendance of 8 teachers, 4 ufiiuers and 7t1 scholars; the boys commit- ted to memory 4893 verses of scripture, the girls 4763, being an average of 94 for the hos s, and 91 for the girls; the collec- tions for the year amounted to $28.35; con• vetted during the year, 18; for the teachers and scholars there were procured I0 copies of the Banner, 100 Berean Leaves, 20 Sun- beams, 50 Onwards; there are 316 books in the library. Westfield—In this school there are 12 teachers and officers, 2 adult classes with 30 scholars, 3 intermediate with 45, and 3 primary classes with 34: the average for the year was 68; the library contains 140 volumes; 8 copies of the S.S. Banner were taken, 86 lesson leaves and 46 Pleasant Hours; there were 337 raised by the school, 526 for missionary purposes. Smith's Hill—There are 11 teachers and officers, with an average attendance of 47; there was raised by the church and S. S. for supporting the school, 318.73; the fol- lowing is the expenditure of the school: in aid of Point aux Treble school, $11.57, papers for school, 37.40; for library, $6.24 Manchester Presbyterian—There are 85 scholars on the roll, with an average at- tendance of 41; owing to dis'ance from the church, it is impossible for some to attend during the winter; there was collected in school 312.92, of which 36 was sent to aid the home and foreign missions; 34 of the scholars studied the shorter catechism and 21 the mother's catechism; 1 repeated all the shorter catechism, and 3 half of it. Donnybrook—This school has been very successful during the year; there are be- tween 50 and 60 on the roll, with about an average attendance of 35; there are 7 teach - ,are; the school is supplied with copies of the Onward and Pleasant Hours. Hulleti Evangelical—This school has been very successful during the summer, parents at- tending with their children, to study the word of God, 15 conversions werethe result; there are 14 teachers and officers, with an average attendance at school of about 50. Mr Dawson, of Kincardine, who was president, gave a few remarks on the Sab- bath school work, strongly insisting cn parents to see, that their children should attend Sabbath school, and early instil. in- to their youthful minds a reverence for the work of God. The nominating committee reported as follows:—Rev. Mr Higley, president; Rev. 11r Seeker, vice-president and John Wil- son, secretary and treasurer; that the ex- ecutive Committee consists of the Pasters and Sabbath school Superintendents; that each school in the union have a meeting about the fat of December, to select sub- jects and appoint two delegated, those delegates to meet and prepare the program for the next convention; that the name of each scho'l and superintendent be on the program; that it be printed and copies sent to each school at least two weeks before the Convention; on motion, the report was adopted. A short discussion took place regarding time of convention etc. It was finally agreed to have the next convention on the 3rd Wednesday in February of 1896, to be held in the Methodist church; that the secretary notifythe different superintend - ant of schools, regarding the meeting, in December. The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises. "Mutual relation of church and Sabbath school," was spoken to by Mr J. Kernighan. What is the church ? There are two churches, the visible and the invisible; the former what man 'see, the latter known only to God. Man can only deal with the visible church, in which the Sabbath school is included. We are often inclined to magnify the office of Sabbath school, but it fe only part and parcel of the church. Quoting frcm the scriptures, the various gifts and offices of those in the church, Ephesians 4, 11, "And he gave some apos- tles, and some prophets, and some evan- gelists, and some pastors and teachers." Teaching is the work of the Sabbath school. The relation "of the church and S. S. is similar to the relation of parent and child. The church is fitted for its duty, that of imparting knowledge, but tho church can never assume the duty of parents. We often hear Sabbath schools complaining of the difficulty of procuring teachers, surely there is something wrong in that church. If we are Christ's, and partakers of that hope, surely we can lead others to thst same hope. It is the duty of the church tc provide suitable teachers, as the apostle states, some are apostles, some are teach• ere, but we often find some negligent of their duty. The church comprehends every agency of good, everything which tends to ennoble the human family. To the family and church belong the duty of training the child for a spiritual state. S'ich a diversity of opinions exist regarding religious beliefs, it would be wrong for the state to interfere, and no particular one should ever receive aid from the State to educate their children; enough that the State provide a secular education to one and all alike. It is the duty of each church to see that the doctrines of such ohuroh are carefully taught to the S.S. scholars. The church should be particularly oareful in the selection of the library, in foot many of the libraries of the present time are sup- plied with volumes nothing short of novels, the grains of truth contained therein hardly perceptible. The children should ever be loyal to the chnroh. "Relation of Sabbath school pupils to the public services of the church" was intro- duced by Rev. W. Baugh. The children a part of the church, and a very important Dart, tiler( rose they c right to be taken to the church, this is a natural relationship, as they are a part, it is neccessary and es- sential that the children should bep resent their proper r arsphere, p p rn foot they are the seed of the church; in the natural world we See the seed sown, when? at the proper THE CLINTON NEW ERA time so youth is the season when the heart is most susceptible of iuupressions, to sow the seed,}e hiob shall bear fruit through- out an eternity; if the habit of attending ohuroh be only formed in youth, it is al. moat a sure conclusion that when the habit is once formed it will etreugiheu from youth to nanbood, from manhood to old age. 1f we sow an act, we reap a habit, sow a habit we reap a destiay; therefore if we early forts the habit of taking children to ohuroh, this habit will strengthen with age: We find a•large number of children not taken to church, the Sabbath school only holding one•third of the young up to 15 years of age. The Sabbath school work- ing independent of the ohuroh, the great cause of this, only a few of the children at- tending the church. 2. How to attain this relationship, Insist that an attendance on the public service of the church is more important than the Sabbath school, not to sacrifice the church to the Sabbath schoo'; early instil into the youthful hearts that in the t ion:Amary, we are in the presence of God, and our duty there is to worship him; teachers not to neglect the house of God; preachers to blame, by preparing too much for the elder members of the church, over- looking the young, they ought to furnish all with spiritual food every time assembled for worship. Committee of the whole, led by the Rev R. Henderson. 1. The ideal Sabbath school, all the congregation in the school studying God's word. How to get them there ? Personal visitation, bring the mat- ter before each individual alone; let each and all feel that they are of enough im• portanoe to secure your attention. By all means never neglect a solitary prayer on their behalf, or along with them; showing them their duty in return for the blessings and privileges they enjoy. To procure suitable teachers, they ought to receive normal training. In our day school such are employed, why not in our S.S. The teachers should treat those in adult clas.sea properly. May be necessary to have ex- aminations. There was quite a discussion on this topic, bringing out the ideas of a more careful preparation of the lesson on behalf of he teacher; more consecration to the Master's aervice; a careful study of human nature, that we may gain and keep the confidence of the pupils; earnest and often at the footatool of divine grace for guidance in our duty. By so doing all would be able to discharge their duty better, and in every walk of life till the sphere which God in his wisdom hasplaced them. "Importance of Biole study in the light of the present day" was discussed by Dr. McLachlin. The world is growing better, look at the mighty strides science has made during the past few years; has the church kept pace with the world in the on. ward march; has the study of the Bible in- creased in proportion. This is a question especially impertant, because of gaining the world for Christ. Look around where we may, has the youth of our land a proper veneration for the Bible? Is purity of thoughts and actions on the increase, do we still retain the filthy habits of our fore fathers, do those from uncivilized lands, in coming here see woeful defects in our characters and habits, attributing to our civilization what really belongs to our depraved habits. This is an age of ideas, therefore it requires a more careful duty to think and act aright. Recent discoveries in Bible lands, those lands a few years ago comparatively unknown, from discoveries in Egypt and Palestine, cities being forgotten are brought to light, carefully confirming the statements made in the Bible regarding them. Parents neglecting the family altar. Some much lighter reading indulged in at the present time. A serious decline in parental authority. Sadly changed from the day's of Job. Age and length of days was reputed to have wisdom. Now we do often hear, "The young folks wait so and so," Because falsely higher criticism and authority of Scripture questioned, not sceptics end infidels alone are among this class, even some of our ministers and professors are not behind the age of higher reason; the good old book, which guided our lore fathers in the narrow way, to them it seems has lost power. The New Testament has stood the ordeal and the Old Testament will soon be found faultless. The book will come towards them as an emblem of a purer faith. A true know• ledge of . he Bible is sadly deficient; how often do we here the Bible wrongly quoted, enough to convince us that a more thorough knowledge of the Bible ie required in the present age. The last and greatest reason is, it ie the great medicine of the spirit, no matter how far the sinner has wandered from God, if he onlywill return, mercy and pardon are held out to him; all ranks and condition of men are equally welcome to that life giving scource. Mr Henderson, of Hensall, addressed the children on "Christ feeding the multitude," that part which related to the little boy who had the five barley loaves and two small fishes. He was small, but none too young and small to be of aeryice to God. The Apostles and others passed: by and the little lad need to assist in the miracle. A short description of Palestine from quota- tions of scripture and the productions of that country. 2. Barley bread and small fishes, therefore he must have been poor, poverty no disgrace, enumerated some of the greatest men who were poor such as Moses, Elijah and Ferguson the astrono- mer. 3. Thoughtful providing food in com- ing to this desert place, reasons were given by the class for the boy bringing the food hero, such as to sell etc. The boy was seriously inclined, to what thoughtlessness leads to, he gave an example, the smoker throwing down his paper leads to a fire. The switchman leaving the switch open, the result loss of property and life, The boy was liberal, gave all to Jesus—how would our speculators have acted. The questions Mr Henderson suggested brought out the ideas from the children, who give every attention and answered the lesson well. The sin of selfishness might have been indulged in by this boy, but no, he gave all to Jesus. God requires of 1/8 cur time and money, all we have and are comes from God. A brief illustration of a mother sacrificing her life to save her child that was given her. The Rev. R. Henderson look charge of the qn. stion drawer Rev F. Swan introduced "The ideal life of the child," the great object apd aim of which is succesefully to prepare for the object God has in view for us here, that we may enjoy him throughout eternity. To accomplish this end the parent must train the child up for Jesus, a responsibility no parent can delegate to another. It is an important step in a Child's life, when, from under the parent's eye he passes for a part of each day to associate with others of his own age, i the day and Sabbath school. Begin to rain a child while young, when they are ore susceptible of impressions than mist parents have any idea. If we And train onr children aright, how nt their lives won d be; how many atione and snares avoided. Plane amen on the church roll early in which will be an incentive to�valk arrow way. Oh, what a joll, the eart given to God from y_buth. d ouch a b lifeprecept ar d Y p p t f ex- cold accomplish can never be. fully ' d. 1 t . S. Hondo son spoke on jt'Our aeale diffe temp their youth, in the young The ample estimat Rev work and hely to perform it." Oar work is a great and glorious one, to instill into the youthful minds a love for all that is good and noble, to train up the seeing minds fors greater usefulness. We are commanded to work and labor, but not in vain. The lowly Christian does a noble work. Some have'madegreat sacrifices foe their follow man, such as Florence Night- ingale, Grace Darling, and others. This is a great work, and necessary. Trying to gain the whole world for Christ, is carrying out the last command of bim who left he bosom pf the Father and Dame to this sin - cursed world to die in our stead. This a durable work, and will be blooming in eter- nity when all else has paled into forgetful- ness. There must be a time, apiece, a meth• od. Now is the aooepted time, in youth, before the heart becomes engrossed with the deceitfulness of riches. Wherever time and opportunity present themselves is the place. Beware of your method of present- ing the truth to another, do it intelligently from the experience of your own heart. Rely on the Divine Spirit for aid, then you will be able to use the word skilfully and intelligently. Trusting in the meritorious death and suffering of the Son of God, not mere intellectual faith, giving cool assent, but with all the energies of our mind, soul and spirit, rely on him implicitly, After a vote of thanks to Revs J. Hen- derson and If. Swan, for their attendance and assistance, and to the choir for their valuable services, the convention closed with the Doxology and benediction. Clydesdale LIorm) Notes 'hat an undercurrent of returning pros- perity - has recently manifested itself in oonneotion with this all-important agricul- tural industry, is an announcement that will be gladly welcomed by all parties in- teresred in the breeeding, buying and sell. ing of this class of horses. Local buyers have, for the last few weeks, been out in full force, occasionally accompanied by parties from Scotland, England, aril the United States, ail in quest of animals suitable for the respective requirements of their busi- ness, and at prices at leastten per cent in advance of those obtainable at the close of last year. That the Province of Ontario is not singular in this respect, has been amply demonstrated by the recent reports from the great neighboring republic, where the advance has been even of a more pronounc- ed character than in Canada. And it seems rather a significant fact that at a re- cent meeting of th •:ecutive Board of the e E American Clydesdale Association, the Sec- retary was instructed to prepare and issue an address to its members, from which the following is an extract:— " \'hili' craft teams are not bringing s:ttisfae- tory prices at the present time, it is confidently believed and predicted by the large dealers and consumers thatwithin three years at farthest, t here will be an absolute famine fur choice +aid desirable draft horses. \With this prospective condition of things .taring us in the face, it be- comes us all to renew our interests in this branch of of:r breeding opernl ions, and retain our best mares for breeding purposes, and use only the best stallions al our command." At the same time they made a new de• parture ty voting money prizes to the ex - tenter nearly one thousand dollars, to be given at the next Chicago Horse Show, to Clydesdale teams in harness, and single mares or geldings shown to halter, the Sec- retary here remarking that "Canada alone could make a showing of this kind that would be a revelation to our people, and at the same time be of great service to the farmers and breeders in that early Clydesdale ten i tory." A compliment that many of our old time horsemen are doubtful if we are to -day de- serving of, as the very serious depletion of our stock ot young brood mares during the last ten years, has resulted in the lowering of the standard of this class of animals left in the hands of our farmers for stock -rais- ing purposes. Another and very import- ant feature for -ur serious consideration is the fact that owing to the almost total ces• sation of breeding during the last few years, aggravated by a high death rate amongst the stud horses, many of our importers cf Clydesdales have permanently gone out of the business. Make a comparison of the great spring stallion shows in the county of Huron of 15 years ago, with those of today, apd with what result. We find them more ',shadows of their former self." That there are in this district a few of the pioneer importers of these valuable ani- mals still to the fore, who, notwithstanding the reverses of recent years, have faith in the great future of the Clydesdale in Cana- da, is matter for congratulation to farmers and breeders, and prominent among them is our well-known local horseman, Mr. A. Innes, of Stanley, who on Tuesday last took off the cars at Clinton station, one of the best, if not the very best specimen of a typical Clydesdale etallion that stands in Canada to -day. This horse "Joe A ndereon" (S.C.B.S. 8710) [C.C.S.B.1742] A.G.S.B. 6856, was imported as a yearling, by Mr P. Curtaine, Adare, Ont., and subsequently sold by him to Mesers.Corsey Bros & Stew- art, of Liman, under whose ownership he has made a phenomenal reputation as a stock horse, and which bad already preced- ed his arrival in this district. As a result of this purchase Meagre Corley Bros. have bought from Mr. Innes 'his diploma colt, Chief of the Clans, by Stud Book Chief, dam Kilkenan Nell, imported by Mr John McMillan, M.P., Constance, and for several years a great prize winning mere at our Provincial and local shows. Chief of the Clans, although only rising four years old, weighs 1850 pounds, is a beautiful bay in co'or, compactly built, with unsurpassable style and action, stands on short legs, with bone of that Hat, flinty character, covered with a sufficient feather of fine silky hair, so much in requisition by horsemen of the present day. That he will prove a worthy successor to the horse that has just come into Mr Innes' possession, goes without saying, and we congratulate Messrs. Corsey Bros. on the purchase of an animal of such outstanding merit. Personal. Mr John Hansford was in Toronto this week. Mrs T. Fair was last week a l nest at the Manse in Seaforth. Mies B. Murray was last week the guest of Miss Murdock, Hensall. Miss Bonnamy, of ilollinvwood, is visit- ing at Rev. W. Smyth's. Mr T. Jackson, ,jr., is spending the week in looking after the firm's interests, in Lon- don. The wife and family, of Mr W. Allan left for Toronto on Monday,; accompanied by Miss M. Warner, Mrs Allah's sister. Mr and Mrs Al. Sperling, of Goderich, returned home on Saturday, after a few weeks visit at Mr Walsh's, London Road. Messrs Israel and J. Taylor were both in Toronto last week • attending a trade sale, where they bought goods at a low rate on the dollar. Mr J. Langford and wife, Mr C. Tweedy and wife, and Mr D. Cluff and family, of Goderich, have been visiting friends here while stock -taking was in progress at the Goderich crgan factory. We are pleased to see that after a aetvere illness with grip, our old and esteemed friend, Mr Chas. Girvin, ex -reeve of West Wawanosh, 's again able to be out.l He iooka a hal the worse of his enforced t on- finement, it is otherwise feeling fdi ly well. 11111041400111110111141 COOPER'S WALL Artistic "N -PAPER Interior .. i Decorations aa, Stationery & Books YOU Know the place SAND We ask you to call THE DESIGNS IN WALL PAPER Are very handsome this spring. A Litt e ready money invested in such ilnl,rovemens makes home cheerful. Alt the ,`s BOOKS from the pens of Latest the greatest writers Stationery cf every description, for scholars, Ladies and Business Men, Cooper's Book Store, Clinton COMING • • few Acruertioeuzezto. Prof Chamberlain ROOM FOR RENT. Ey e Specialist 87 King St. East, Tor..n to Calls attention to the following b'indnesu upon using wrongly adapted spectacles. Ile says,when we consider 75 per ren of the people with defer• tive eyesight, have some amount of astigmatism, at least forty per cent have too odd eyes, it will at once be apparent to any one of common sense that th y should have their sight tested by some coutpetentopticiau. If persons are presbyopic ouly, and have both coos alike in focus, oven then they are not capable of judging what is no. necessary for teem, and no optometer or other sight seeing apparatus has ever been invented which will enable a novice to (tete, mine tate error of refraction in a case of astigmatis. Call or write for paper on the Eye ; all free. Will bo at Allen & Wilson's DrugStore,Cllnton —0N— THURSDAY, March 14th, only WAIT FOR HIM Political Affairs. C. N. Spooner is the Conservative can didate for Frontenac. Jas. Grieve has been renominated by North Perth Liberals. J. E. Seagram is the Conservative candi- date for North Waterloo. Mr C. S. Hyman is `again the Liberal candidate in London. D. W. Karn will contest North Oxford, in the Conservative interest. It is understood that A. W. Ross, M.P., is to be appointed postmaste. at Winnipeg very shortly. Mr A. F. Campbell, ex-M.P.P.,- for East Algoma, was the choice of the Conservative convention of Peel, as a candidate in the coming Dominion elections. At Osgoode Hall on Saturday Mr Justice Osler gave judgment dismissing with costs against the petitioner the petition of Mr McNeil, the Patron member -elect for South Perth. Lieut.•Governor Dewdney is not going to resign his position to enter British Colum- bia local polities. Both Mr Dewdney and Ontario's Lieut..Governor know a good thing when they see it. Sheriff Armstrong, of the District of Parry Sound, died at his home in Parry Sound on Sunday, aged forty-four. The deceased had been appointed Sheriff for the district of Parry Sound at the forma- tion of the judicial district in 1888. A member of the Manitoba Legislature proposes to reduce the membership of the Assembly from forty to twanty•five. This move is a wise one. Twenty-five men are quite enough to Legislate for the Prairie Province. And, for the matter of that, fifj ty would be sufficient to make laws for On- tario.—Toronto News. It it said that Hugh Graham, of tl e Montreal Star, has been offered a senator. ship. The story goes that Mr Graham ins terpreted the offer as partaking of the ra- ture of an inducement for him to give the Conservatives his unqualified support in the coming compaign. Consequently Mr Graham declined tee honor. The total Dominion revenue for the eight months ending with February was 321,- 801,945, a decrease of $2,281,574 as com- pared with 1594; but in Fpite of this falling off, and the prevalence of hard times which oblige private citirens to economise in every way possible, the Government expen• diture increased three-quarters over that of the same period in 1891. At a meeting of the Conservatives of Welland county, a letter was rear) from Ur Montague, who had been offered the nom- ination at a previous convention, in which he said that as his constituents in Ilaldi- mand were unwilling to release him, he was obliged to refuse the nomination. Mr W. McCleary, ex-M.P.P., of Thorold was then unanimously nominated ..as the can- didate for the coming elections. The Globe comes out fairly and squarely against Federal interference in Manitoba. Tt says, in effect, that if the Catholics of the Western Province have grievances, the Legislature can be relied upon to remedy them. This is a wise position; it is a pat- riotic position; it is one that the Bowell Government will be wise to adopt for itself. The Liberal party has, through the Globe. frankly stated its position in regard to the Manitoba ie hoot question. In taking this course the Opposit on bar, with a patriotism that carnot be too highly commended. abandoned its power to em. barrage the Government without harming itself. It has token a position from which it cannot recede, and has thee, by inform- ing Sir Mackenzie Bowell in advance of the stand of his opponents, made easier the task before the Premier of solving a difficult problem. The Liberals have, ton, taken the proper position. If the Govern- ment will take the same position; the only safe position. If the Government will take the same ground, a question that threaten- ed grave peril t the whole Dominion will be confined to it proper limits—within th boundaries of anitoba.—Toronto New [The Globe qual fies this by saying that, speaks only torr1 Large room, conveniently situated, easy of access, at low rent. Apply to W. C. SEARLE. 1 uTOMLINSON, VETERINARY SURGEON, L• Honorary Graduate of the Ontario Veteri- nary College, Toronto. Treats all diseases of Domestic Animals on the most model n and Scientific Principles. Day and night calls prompt- ly answered. Residence—Rattenbury enbuY , west, St. t , Clinton. ], HAY FOR SALE. About 10 or 12 tons of good timothy and clover hay, in the barn; has been well kept. Will be sold cheap. Apply to MRS FREES, London road, near Clinton, BLYTH BRIUK YARD Subscribers have a limited quantity of brick on hard, which they wish to dispose of, in order to make room for this season's trade: The brick are No 1, and will be sold at a reasonable price. Persons who contemplate building will find it to their interest to come and see ns. Mar. 8, 95. WETTLAUFER & WILFORD HOUSE TO RENT. Tho comfortable two-story house at present occupied by the undersigned, on Williams street, is offered to rent, as subscriber is leaving town. It contains room for ordinary family; gocd cellar; splendid garden; plenty of water, and will be rented' en reasonable terms. Apply to GEORGE W ESTCOTT, or MR T. L. FORTUNE, Clinton. HOUSE, and LOT FOR SALE The undersigned offers for sale the south east corner of the west half o, lot 33, eon. 13, Mullett, being part of the estate of the late Geo. Cuning- hame, containing about 51 acres. There are on the premises a frame house 1Sx26, with kitchen and stone .cellar, also woodshed and good stable. There is also an orchard of about 20 bearing fruit trees. This is a most desirable place for retired farmer or gardner. JAMES CUNINGHAME, Executor, Belgrave. Sale of Valuable Farm Lands —IN THE— TUWNSHiP of STANLEY. TE1'DERS will be received by the undersign• ed, not later than the :inch day nt March, 1895, for the pgrchase or leasing of the East Half of Lot number Eight, in the 1.ake Road, East Conces- sion, Township of Stanley, containing 96¢ acres. This is a first-class farm, in good section of the country, with a Brick story House and brink kitchen. Frame barn 45x60 and two large sheds. The Boil is a clay loam, and there is an orchard of about two acres. The vroperty is well watered. TERMS—If cold, wi'l be 3800 down and the bal- anee in five or ten years, to suit purchaser. Address Tenders to CAMERON, HOLT & HOLMES, Barristers, &o, Goderich, put AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY —IN THE— ViLLAGE : OF : BRECEFIELD, AND IN THE TOWNSHIPS OF Stanley and Tuckersmith, IN THE COUNTY OF HURON. The undersigned will, on Saturday the fitb day of April, 1895, at one p. m., offer for sale by J. P. Brine, auctioneer, at the "Old Presbyterian church" in the village of Brucefield, the following property, viz:— lat.—fart of lot number th'rty one, in the first concession, London l'otd Futvev, of the township of Tuckersmith, containing a little loss than half an acre of land, On this property stands an &el Presbyterian church known as Mr Roos' church. The purchaser must tear down the old church building n"tv standing on said land within three months aft,r sale, This property is fenced on the front and the oast side and no thennrth an 1 west aides shads arc erected, the side of which form the fence. The purchase r is to allow the oo errs of said elleds to remove them n.t any time within throe month)) from the day of Fa)r. 2nd —The north nest corner of lot number fourteen, in the first concession of said township of Stanley, coutninhig ten acres, less ono acre thereof used as a burying ground. Tnla property is cicared and fenced, 1lint has no buildings and situated one fourth of a utile from Brucofeld. 3rd.—The south westerly corner of lot numirer 27 in the flrat concession of the said township of Tuckersmith, containing ten acres, less one acre thereof used as a burying ground. On this property in erected a brick dwelling house and two frame stables. There aro aIRo a number of fruit trees and grape vines. This property is known as the "Manse Property" and is situated One mile from Brucefield. - Terms of Sale.—The purchaser le to pay ten per cent of the purchase money down at the time of the sale, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Tho laird properties will be offers tor sale subject to a reserved bid. The othe conditions of sale will bei ahnilar to the standing conditions of sale of the High Court of Justice for Ontario. JOHN GiLMOUR, HUGH MCCARTNEY,' NIEL ROSS, ) Trustees. D. MrINTOSII, Dated at Brucefield, this 5th day of March, A. A., 1595. silt ,4 Tickets to all Points I For particulars apply 10 W. JACKS() TOWN AGT. t R., GLINT