Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-03-15, Page 1''9111111111111111111111' ,ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor xM " WANTON, ONT., MARCH 15, 1895. 81 year in advance, $1.60 when ,not 88 paid IRISH Serges. SCOTCH Tweed Suitings ENGLISH Worsted Suitings, Tronserings and Overcoatings. CANADIAN Tweed &uitings. We have justOpenedand passed into stock the finest range of Woollens we have ever shown, and the values are the the hest we ever offered. You may not want your Spring Suit just yet, but you will have better choice if you select it now that if you leave it till laterin the sea- son. You can pick it out now and have it made up when you are ready for it. CASH AND ONE PRICE Thi Estate Jd�a �odgoas CLINTON cicersnt ith. LEAGUE (aF WORK. —Epworth rt.l L ea u e was well attendedon Sunday evening and we had a good meeting, and we hope that all who attended received some profit. You all know that the main object of the League is to make Christians more social and help them to make some advance in the Christian life, and we all feel that, it is a great help, and we do earnestly pray that some more will also join with us. NOTES. --A load of young folks spent a very enjoyable time at Mr Kearns' on Tuesday evening last. Miss Annie Johns is visiting in town this week, Mr Jas. Walters is employed with Mr S. S. Cooper for this summer; he ex- pects to start to work as soon as it turns warmer. Mr G. Elcoat sold a splendid 10 months old bull calf to W. Kersklie, of Cromarty, for which he got a good figure. Mr Geo. Crich has finished drawing out his logs to the mill. Mr. R. Pepper is busy drawing lumber with which to improve his barn next summer. COUNCIL MEETING.—The township coun- cil met at Weber's •hotel, Egmondvrlle, on Saturday, March 9th. All the members were present, except Conn. Paterson, who was enronte to the old country with a car load of horses. The contract for the sup. ply of timber required for township pur- poses was let to J. Doig, for the elm at $9.95 per M; and the cedar to A. Mustard, at $12 per M. The following changes were male in list of patbmasters for current year: Div. 2, Robt. McLean instead of Jas. Blair; " 13, J. Caldwell I I J. Smillie. " 39, John Martin " Jas. Carnochan; 42, George Black " George Stewart; " 47, F. W. Crich " Thos. O'Brien " 49, James Sproat " P. Murray 55, Wm. Hudson " W. MoNaughton " 60, Wm. Bubolz " W. J. Chesney " 61, H. Carter " James Taylor " 63, Wm. Elgie " John McKay " 68, D. McMillan " W. Kinsman " 75, John F. McKay " A. McKay " 77, Hugh Chesney " J. McGee " 80, W. C. Clarke W. Smith " 83, D. McIntosh " • W. Dixon The poundkeepers remain the same as last year, viz: R. B. McLean, Jas. Nott,. George Nott, Wm. Chapman, John F. Dale, R. Dinnie, Brian Clary, Alex. Buchanan, Jos. Brown, Samnel Carnochan, Robt. Leather - land, Wm. Plewet, Wm. Berry, Wm. Kins- man and Wm Carnochan. The trustees of. S. S. No. 6 were given permission to pile the material required for their new school on the road side, on condition that it be piled up so that it will not endanger the public travel. The auditors' report was laid before the council by the clerk, and after a careful examination was accepted. It shows a balance on hand of township funds of $568.73; liabilities, none. A few accounts; were passed and $40 given as charity. The nest meeting will be held in Brncefield, on Saturday, April 27th, at 10 o'olook. ALEX. G. SMILLIE, Clerk. AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication, Londesboro. Occasional Correspondent. I. O. G. T.—The I O. G. T. wish to announce to the public that the are going to have another of those 1)ern- orest contests and open meetings, next Tuesday night. Doors cpen at8o'clock. Admission free. All are welcome. The Good Templars meet at 7 o'clock sharp All interested in temperance should attend these meetings. ENTERTAINMENT.—A literary enter- tainment will be given in the Metho- dist church on Monday evening, March 18th, under the auspices of the Ep- worth League. A good program of music, readings and recitations will be rendered; also the report of the dele- gate to the recent convention at To- onto. All are welcome: come and spend a pleasant evening with the League. CONCERT.—One of the finest enter- tainments that has been given here for sometime was given in the Metho- dist church, on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Epworth League. The program was given prin- cipally by the Blyth Epworth League, under the direction of F. Densteidt, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, and Prof, Smith rendered some very fine sellections on the violin, and proved himself to be more than an ordinary violinist. Mr Bain`on played very beautifully the mouth organ; the mouth organ band gave a number of excellent pieces ac- companied by the violin and clarionette, being highly appreciated, shown by the repeated encores. ' A number of the Kinburn friends added much to the entertainment with quartettes and solos. Lunch was served at the close of the program. Proceeds amounted to $16. NOTES. --Rev. H. J. Fair is holding revival services in Kinburn, at present meeting with 'fair success. Messrs Tamblyn, Lawrence and Hiles are visit- ing among -their many friends at Coru- ber. Maud Mogdrige has again re- turned to Clinton to finish her trade. A number of our young people whn enjoy the dance, drove over to Har - lock one evening last week and gave a surprise to, Geo. Stevens; they report having a good time, The eclipse of the moon on Sunday night was quite visible from 9.311 to 11 o'clock. Mrs 11. Cole is on the sick list, also sirs W. Longman; Miss Ella Lee is still confin- ed whct bed; Mr Philips, of the 12th LUII. isslowly recovering. but will h e sometime before he is able to work again. Sneak thieves have been plun- dering the nal ns of some of our neigh- boring farmers, close watch will he made in the future to have the guilty parties prosecuted by law. Miss L. Brigham has returned home after a prolonged visit at the Soo, where she has been giving painting lessons. Mr John Lee, who has been troubled with a sore fing9r, had it amputated the other day. Wingham (Intended for last week.) FORESTER'S SUPPER. — The oyster supper and entertainment given under the auspices of Court Pride of the West, last Thursday evening, was one of the best, if but the best, ever given here. There was a fine spread to which ample justice was done. It was so good that some thought it best to have two suppers. The supper being over Mr John Neelands, of�Wingham, was called to the chair, which he filled in his own unique way. There were two good Forester speeches by Messrs Brit- ton and Gartung, and the local talent was excellent, but the enchanting part was the music of Mrs and Miss Sage on the bottles, and especially the glasses. The order of the audience was extraordinary good. "It is hoped that at some future time we may have another chance to hear the Sages" is quite a common remark. The weather was very unfavorable, but nevertheless there was a -good turn out. TEMPLARS.—Tuesday evening the Good Templars had a social, at which several of the Summerhill members were present, also some from Blyth. A very pleasant time was spent. Mr Lawrason tendered his resignation as trustee and Mr J. C. Adams was elect- ed in his place. The lodge is in a pro- sperous condition at present and will very much miss Mr Lawrason. NOTES.—Mr Wm. Woodman, who has clerked for Mr J. Bell, of the Mansion House, for quite a long time, served his connection therewith on Friday last and his place is at present taken by Mr R. Bell, brother of the landlord. • SOLD.—We understand that the old firm of Cline & Co. hardware mer- chants have sold out to a firm from St. Marys. Mr Cline is giving up business on account of i11 health. SPRING.—The arrival of spring goods in town reminds us that the time is close at hand when we will be rid of the cumbersome snow and when the clattering hoofs and rattling wheels will take the place of the now chiming sleighbells. C HA NGED.—Mrs R. Herdsman, who for a number of years back has suc- cessfully run a milliner and mantle shop in town, has disposed of her stock of goods. The stand will be oc- cupied for the same purpose by Miss McPherson from Brussels. We are sorry to lose MrsHerdsman,but we have no doubt the business will be run in the future with as much zeal as ever. • Goderich Township. LARGE TREE. --A monarch of the forest was cut down on the farm of W. Stirling, '8th con. It was 5 ft. 10 in. in diameter on the stump and 4 ft. 6 in. at the limbs. 30 blocks of it made 25 cord of stove wood. FOR MANITOBA.—Mr G. Sterling, cf the 4th, left on Saturday fur Manitoba; Miss M. Cantelon, Miss S. Sterling,of the 6th, and Mr Isaac Sterling, of the 7th, left on Monday for Manitoba; Mr; E. J. -Morris and wife and G. Green, of Colborne, accompanying them. MORE GOOD STOCK.—Mr U. Stewart, of the Bayfield line, Goderich town- ship, has purchased from Wm. McAl- lister, Varna, the well known breeder of Berkshire, his stock boar, Prince Arthur (2967) This hog was breed by J.G. Snell & Bros., of Edmonton, Ont.. and has proven to be a first class stock getter in every respect. This animal will be a valuably acquisition to the stock of the township. S. S. No. 9.—The following is the re- port for February, based on deport- ment, regularity of attendance and general progress: -5th class—Fanny Jervis 97. 4th class—Arthur Currie 179, Oliver Courtice 168, Wesley Currie I41, Howard Miller 141. Sr. 3rd— Willie Cole 203, Earnest Call 151, Rus- sell Currie 125. Jr. 3rd—Arthur Coop- er 156, Wilbert Cantelon 150, Priscilla Cook 150, Winnie Miller 150. Sr. 2nd — Harry Steepe 134, Robbie Stirling 109, Jas. Perdue 87. Intermediate and Jr. 2nd—Alma Jennings 2'26, Willie Mc- Greggor 180, Mabel Alexander 100. Pt. II—Frank Cole 177, Victor Miller 118, Lorne Cantelon 113, Tommy Per- due 74. Average attendance for the month 23, for January 21. M. ENGLER. NOTES.—Mr G. Cantelon and Miss M. Cantelon, who have been visiting at Lucknow, has returned home. Mr R. Marshall intends putting a stone foundation under his barn next sum- mer. Mr and Mr's Jas. Sterling, who have been visiting friends here, re- turned to their home in Pickford, Mich. The special services. which were being held in Cole's church, have discontinued, owing to the stormy weather. Mrs J. Middleton attended the Woma • n's Auxiliary in London , n last week,ex as a delegate Lte from Middle - ton's church. Mrs B tvrtzer whhas been very ill, is on the mend. Mr J. Chaff brought home a fine cutter the other day, bought from Mr Fred Rum - ball, Clinton, IN1r Leslie, of Kingston, has been the guest of Mr George •Geo .,days.:1L Geo. i nt for .L few Middleton McDonald, son of Capt. McDonald, left. for his home in Dakota on Tuesday. On the eve of Miss •Sarah Stirling's depart urn fur Manitoba, her Sunday Schnul class presented her with a handsomely bound Bible. Mr Robt. McLeod and sister, of McKillop, spent a few days with friends in this vicinity. PRES1 NTATION.—Uri Friday even- ing, March 8, r1 very pleasant surprise occurred to Miss Maggie Cantelon at her home. The Sunday School, num- bering over fifty persons, gathered at her hume on learning of her intended departure to Manitoba, and presented her with a handsome Bible and album together with an address, which shows how genial and sympathetic were the feelings of her friends in the Sabbath School. Atter spending a very social evening the party partook of a bount- eous supper and bade a sorrowful fare- well to their old friend. The following is the address, which was read by Miss Emma Cook, while Miss Ida Miller presented her with the Bible and Album:— Miss MAGOIE CANTELON,—DEAR AND ES- TEEMED FRIEND.—Learning of your intended departure, and wishing to show In a measure our appreciation of your cheerfully rendered services as teacher and organist in our Sabba:.h School, we have met together this evening. We shall all miss you very much and wish you to remember us and accept this Bible and Al- bum as a slight token of the love and esteem with which we regard you. We wish you ev- ery blesring on your departure and pray that God will continue to watch over you and guide and protect you. We also hope you may find fields wherein you may assist in carrying on the glorious work of leading the youth to Christ, as you did while with us. Hoping that we shall ail meet again, if not here, in that better country whore parting shall be no more. we remain ever your true friends and well- wishers. Signed on behalf of the choir and Sabbath School. PETER COOK, MARION CURRIE, PETER W. CURRIE, MARTHA ENGLER. Leeburn. SOCIAL.—The social held at the home of Mr and Mrs H. McManus, on Mon- day night, by the members and friends of the Christian Endeavor society was a decided success. Social chat, music and all sorts of games, such as carpet quoits, bean bag throwing, authors and such like, interpersed with refesh- ments, were indulged in till 12 o'clock then all returned home well pleased with the fun. NOTES.—Messrs Ed. Shaw and John Horton attended the Presbytery meet- ing held in Clinton on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Horton spent a few days last week with friends in Hullett. A report reached us that "Dan" had a bad fall on Sunday night, but we hope he will soon recover. Miss Emeline Thurlow, of Goderich township, is the guest of Mrs Jae. McManus. Harlock. PARTY.—A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr Geo. Stevens, on Friday evening, when a number of invitedg uests were enter- tained toa dance which was highly de- lighted in, the host and hostess done everything to help on with enjoyment. Music was given by Mr Longman, of Londesboro, and Watt Bros., which was excellent. All returned to their respective homes will' pleased with the night's fun, thanking Mr and Mrs Stev- ens for the pleasant evening spent. Goderich. REMOVED.—Miss Abbie Martin, a leading worker in Victoria St. Metho- dist church, has removed to the"home of her father in the American Soo. She is a most excellent young lady, and will be greatly missed in chicr and League circles. • She visits at her sis ter's, in Durham, for a couple of months, on her way to the Soo. SICKNESS.—Diphtheria is so serious in our town at pres'r.t that sev- eral children's lives are endangered; two of Mr Daniel McGillicuddy's children have been, and still are, ser- iously sick with the disease; one child returned to school three weeks after its recovery, and now a general out- break is looked for in that ward; it looks as though, the schools ought to be closed for 9' few weeks to protect the children.' NoTEs.—The recent snows have im- proved our country roads, and farmers are taking advantage of thein to rush in wood, grain and melt; business con- sequently is improving. Mrs Moore, nee Miss Trueman, has resigned the organ of the North St. church, much to the re- gret of the trustees; she was a faithful and proficient organist; Miss Anderson has, we understand, been engaged for the position. The youngest child of Rev. J. G. Anderson,we are very sorry to say, died on Tuesday. Mrs John Oke has passed through a very critical illness, her life being despaired of by the physicians; she is recovering now. East Wawanosh. Goon STOCK.—Mr Gregor McGowan purchased a fine Durham bull from the herd of Mr Jas. Smith, Maple lodge. As Mr Smith's herd is noted for their milking qualities, and dairying is com- ing prominently to the front in this section, the selection should proven good one for the improvement of dairy cows, as well as for beefing purposes. NEW CHEESE FACTORY.—The tend- ers for the new cheese factory that is to be erected on Mr- Robt. Marshall's lot, on the 3rd con., were opened on Saturday, the 9th inst. The contract was given to contractors Cowan and McGill for a brick building 32x70, for the sum of $914. As the gentlemen are wide-awake fellows, a good job may be expected. Mr R. Marshall was elected president, C. Stewart, Sec.; J. Potter, Salesman: the directors are as follows: --R. Marshall, N. Corning, J. Hoover, W. McGowan and J. E. Ellis. Mr D. McKellar, Zetland, has been en- gaged as cheese -maker, Nir .— sStonehouse is set, TP.s . Mr.Jos. ionsly indisposed at present. Richard Coultes, wife and child are visiting at John Conites's, sr., at present. Mr and is David Scott entertained a few friends on the 8th inst., it being the 3Cth anniversary of their wedding; all the children and grand -children were present. Jas. Scott fell in the barn and broke three of his ribs a few days ago. Robt. Anderson has en- gaged with Wm. Rath,r., for the sstlumer months. Wm. Walsh has engaged with John E. Fells for the summer. John Anderson. - jr., has moved to Mrs Lee's farm in Turnburry. A sale of the farm and personal effects of the late Geo. Reid will be held on Friday, the 15th inst.; his widow will give up the farm at once. Mrs R. C. McGowan and daughter are visiting friends in Ashfield this week. Mr and Mrs Cameron, of St. Helens, are visit- ing at Mr Jas. McGowan's this week. Thos. Ross and Fred Toll each disposed of a horse last week; J. McMann, of Seaforth, being the purchaser. Mr Chris Johnston is preparing to raise his barn this slimmer, put up a straw - shed and put stone stabling underneath the Karn; Jas. McGill has received the contract for the frame work and Jos. Stonehouse the mason work; as they are practical workmen a goodob is sure to be the result. D. McKellar had a bee, Tuesday afternoon, hauling wood to the site of the new cheese factory. Westfield NoTEs.—Mr Robert Hoover made himself the present of a new Massey Harris Binder the other day, purchas- ed from J. P. Brown, of Auburn. Mr John Wightman, of Essex county, has purchased the Mitchell estate for the sum of $3200. Mr Geo. Garrett, who had the Mitchell estate rented, has hired with Mr Wm Hiles for the sum- mer; Westfield's loss is Hullett's gain. Mr E. Dawson, the temperance lect- urer and organizer, will occupy the Westfield pulpit on March 17th. We are pleased to state that Mrs John Redmond, who has been seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs, is im- proving. There are quite a number of children in this section down with scarlet fever. Mrs Wm. Stackhouse is en the sick list at present. Mrs S. Palmer, of Winnipeg, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr and Mrs Hoover, for a couple of months, re- ceived word that her husband was ill and returned home on Friday. Mr Jas. Hoover has rented Mr J.H. Hoov- er's farm for a term of five years. Mr Wm. Tunney leaves this week for Dakota. Owing to °the depth of snow on the roads farmers are almost un- able to do any teaming at all. Mr Mc- Kellar, of Whitechurch, has been en- gaged as cheese maker for this season in the new factory. Mr J. E. Ellis sold a horse to the Seaforth horse buyers last week for a good sum. Mr Mark Buchannan is engaged to run the Wal- ton saw nw mill this season. Mr Wm. Jones has engaged with Wm. Camp - hell for the summer months. Mr W. J. Hoover has hought from Mr Jas. Tahbs, of Colborne, his splendid Dur- ham bull, Puzzler. Mr P. J. Matter, Toronto, passenger agt. of the Grand Trunk Railway, died on Monday, (♦rK ,. .:: rt: driYa..d�e: r..... it ., ..: t Blyth NOTES.—The Epworth League of the Auburn Methodist church spent an interesting and pleasant evening as guests of the League here, on Monday night. Mrs Holloway, 'Clinton, was the guest of Mrs Win. Robinson this week. Capt. Duncan Buie, of Buffalo, arrived on Tuesday to spend a few days with his parents. The many friends of Mrs Jas. Potter will be sorry to learn that she is failing in health rapidly of late. Miss Howard, Goderich, is visit- ing at the borne of her brother in town at present. Mr Frank Buggin n return- ed from Philadelphia on Tuesday night, where he has been finishing his studies in a school of dentistry. The Unread - ere, evangelists, will fill a week's en- gagement here, beginning with Mon- day, March 18th, they will give a pro- gram nightly. consisting of short opeeches, music and li.ue light views. Mr J. S. McKinnon was in Walton on Wednesday. Messrs Watson & Ewigh shipped a ear load of cattle from this station, on Thursday last, fcr Montreal. Coasting is in order, and the moonlight nights of the pas�j ;week has been favor- able to the pastfir`ie. The members of the Epworth League of the Methodist church here drove down to Londesboro on Thursday, night, to spend the even- ing with a similar organization of that place. Mrs Jas. Beattie, Seaforth, is the guest of her parents, Rev Mr and. Mrs Buggin, this week. Mrs A. R. Allen is on a visit to her old home at Dungannon at present. Miss Beatrice McConnell left for Exeter on Monday, to fill a position as milliner. Messrs Cowan & McGill, at a meeting in town on Saturday, secured the contract of the woodwork of the cheese factory to be built this spring in Wawanosh; Mr Geo. Parmenter will do the brick work. Mr Jos. Carter made a success- ful business trip south last week, in the interests of his new patent bridle. J. D. McQuarrle made a flying trip to Clinton on Monday afternoon. Varna. TAFFY PULL.—A number of young people spent a very social and enjoy- able evening at the residence of Mr Frank Keyes on Friday last. In the early part of the evening many very interesting games were played, etch as charades, conundrums, etc, Soon, over the however,an uneasiness crept P } � ;r c crowd to get at the rest P art of program. The taffy was in first class style, but before all completed their work at it some were in first Class style also. Towards the small hours of the morning the party broke up, and after passing .5 its: in a vote of thanks to s �• b Man- ner for the able the host and h Ste, in which they entertained their guests, the young people returned to their respective homes. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Campbell visit- ed scale of their old friends in Walton Iast week. Miss A. Keyes, who has been spending a few weeks in Toronto, returned home on Saturday last. We are glad to learn that Miss 11. Keyes is gradually recovering from her illness. Miss Jessie Foster, who is attending the Collegiate Institute at Seaforth, was home last week. Among the many visitors who were cordially wel- comed at the school last week were Inspector Tom and Messrs A. Foster and S. Moffatt, trustees; this is doubt- less encouraging to the teacher to see such interest manifested in the wel- fare of the youth. There was an ex- cellent turn out at the League last Wednesday night, the membership is rapidly increasing and the meetings are growing more interesting and edi- fying; it is a noble work to be engaged in and a grand opportunity for doing good. Uncle Tom's Cabin paid a visit here Tuesday last; it consisted largely of those of the neighboring vicinity, and was quite a display of talent. Stanley NoTEs.—Mrs Pentland and her two children, of Ashfield, are visiting old acquaintances in Stanley this week. SALE.—The sale of stock belonging to Mr Jas. Danby, on Thursday last, was attended by an unusually large numbers of people, and most of the articles sold brought very good prices. Mr Dickinson, of Clinton, wielded the hammer. PERSONAL.—Mr John D: Fraser, of Petrolia, will contest East Lamhton in the Liberal interest, having been nominated by a large convention at Watford. He is a brother of Mr Thos. Fraser, of the 2nd con., has occupied the position of Mayor of Petrolia, and will make a strong candidate. FARM RENTED.—Mr Edmund West- lake, of the lake shore road, who owns a couple of excellent farms on this line, bas rented the one on the west side to Mr Chas. Seraney, for a ter m of years, at a Food rental. It contains 100 acres, and ,s in good condition. Mr Seraney is a good, reliable tenant. Mr West- lake has been a hard worker for years, and intends to take life easier for his remaining days. SOCIAL.—The social, on Monday last, under the auspices of the Stanley branch S. S. was a decided success. The evening proved to be all that could he desired, while the roads were in ex- cellent condition, so that many from a distance were able to attend. The supper followed with a good program, which was much appreciated. The proceeds, $22.50, willbeused for the library of the Sabbath School. GETTING EVIDENCE. — On Tuesday last a lawyer and surveyor viewed the place, on the 2nd con. of Stanley, where Mrs Halliday, of Sarnia, was thrown from a cart. The trial will begin on the fA h, Tuesday next. The Stanley council have obtained the services of Mr Garrow, of Goderich. The trial will he an interesting one. A number of persons are summoned to attend the trial; among them are Mr John Ketehen. Thos. Fraser and Dr. Mc- Tavish. Auburn. NOTES. —Mr W. Symington is attend- ing the Spring Assizes in Goderich this week. Mrs R. Rae, of Milverton, is visiting friends in this village. Miss N. Washington, of Goderich, was the guest of the Misses Blair last week. Miss M. Nixon is at present home from Detroit. Mrs G. Rowed returned on Monday from London. An invitation has been extended to Blyth, Londes- boro and Summerhill, to visit Auburn I. O. G. T. Lodge, on the evening of Marcb 25th. Confirmation service will be conducted in the Lutheran church next Sunday morning. The Epworth League visited Blyth League on Mon- day evening, and report having a very sociable time. Many of the people of the village attended the funeral of Miss Mills, daughter of Mr J. Mills, of Plea- sant Valley, on Monday. The Rev J. Agger, minister of the Lutheran church, intends leaving this place the last part of this month, for Hespeler, to which place he has received a call. An open meeting of the Home Circle was held here on Wednesday night, when R. Irwin and R. Holmes, Clinton, gave addresses. Rev. R. Henderson is this week attending the assizes, being a witness in a breach of promise case. Bruceleld. NoTEs.—Mr Alex. Robinson, of Mats+ lett, Mich., paid a flying visit to his - brother, Jos. Robinson, this week, .�+N Last Saturday Messrs Turner and Mc, Naughton shipped a car load of horseie • to England, Messrs McKenzie and Patterson shipped, on Thursday, a, very fine lot of horses tc Scotland Mr J. sd a fine team horses forte then sum of $800; this iso ° good price these titres when horses are so cheap. Mr P. McGregor ppur poses shipping a load of horses on Sat,. urday for the old country. Shares for the erection of a joint stock cheese • factory hre now being sold at $I0 each,, many of the farmers have invested .,~ and are taking from one to five shares: it is the intention to build at once and •`-`; have it in running order for the coria ing season; a good cheese factory is much needed in the neighborhood.. The U. C. Sabbath School have lately added a number of good books to their " library; owing to the stormy winter _•" •' the attendance has been small, it is hoped that the attendance will be in- creased. Miss Fannie Fotheringhartr will leave for Wyoming this week, where she is engaged as milliner for the comingseason. Miss Jessie Jame- son atteried the millinery openings in Toronto. A number from our village attended the social, on Monday even- ing, at the home of Mr Peter Camer- on, in Stanley, where a pleasant time was spent, Mrs Wni. Mustard re- turned to her home on Monday last. West Wawanosh. RENTED. — Charles Thom, near St. Helens, has leased from Wm. Wilson, the property formerly known as the Leddy farm, 5th con., for five years. • DEATH.—We regret to chronicle that during a few days death has taken from us two of our young people. Miss Re- becca Durnin, youngest daughter of C. Durnin, sr., who has been for some time past in a poor state of health, died on Saturday last, aged 25 years. Rob- ert, son of the late Richard Wilson, recently came back from Dakota,owing to i11 health, and gradually grew worse until •Sunday last, when he died, aged 32 years. Holmesville. Kti.r,> n.—Un Wednesday, as the af- ternoon train was coming, L � valut,f c cow belonging to John Ford, was seen en the track, but not in time to slop the train, which carne on and threw the beast some distance down the bank, killing her instantly. Act.' DENT.—Une clay last week as USCG!' ar Forster was skidding some �, '� do mr 1 g log , - into C ins tin• mill the harness r , c u the L n c in some way became disconnected,- al-; lowing one end of the whiffletree to by hack against, his knee,hnrting it slight- ly. He is laid up at present but will, we hope, be around again in_a few days. Is QUITE WILLING. —Myrtle Green says she vvosild like to oblige cru• cor- respondent if she knew what he want- ed.' Does he want a poem on spring or is it a chapter on spring work such as cleaning up back yards? Or is it one of the deep questions of the days' If so it had betterbe referred to one or all of the debating societies of the vil- lage, whose decision would be conclu- sive, that is if it was not called a tie. CHEESE.—A meeting of the execu- tive committee was held on Tuesday night, the object, we understand, be- ing to decide whether the site previous- ly decided upon should be retained or not, some misunderstanding with re- gard to fencing having occurred. We believe that the previous choice has. been sustained as the brick for the fac- tory was delivered there on Wedne-; ., day. The brick was brought to Clin- ton by freight from Credition. CHURCH.—Mr E. • Coombs, 13. A., of Clinton, will preach here next Sunday morning. The monthly meeting of Auxilary of W. M. Society was held at the parsonage on Wednesday. The annual business meeting of the Ep- worth League was held last Monday- night. ondaynight. Subject, "The Golden Chain of Seven Links" was nicely rendered by seven girls of the society. The election of officers for the ensuing year took place resulting in the same officers; be- ing re-elected with theexception of 2nd and 4th Vice -Pres. which offices were , abolished. Miss Lavine Tebbutt was elected organist. NOTES.—Mr E. G. Courtice has so• improved since his sickness as to be able to come to the village on Wednes- day. Miss Ida Murch is slowly improv- ing. Mr H. B. Evans is convassing with a book "Naval Battles of the World;" we believe it is a good one and wish him success with it. Mr H. J. Holdsworth returned on Thursday of last week to Manitoba, whence he came some months ago. Our enter- prising wood -butcher has a new sign which in artistic design will rival that of our larger towns. Standing in our own light—looking at the eclipse of the- moon hemoon last Sunday evening. The ther- mometer registered 12 C below zero on Monday morning last. Hippen SURPRISE PARTY.—Last Friday ev- ening between thirty and forty of the good people of Hills Green congrega- tion called at the Manse, laden with baskets and other good things, also twenty well filled bags of oats for the stable. Mr Acheson thanked the don- ors very kindly for the tangible ex- pression of their appreciation of his services. This is not the first time that this congregation has given such an expression of their good will and appreciation of their pastor's efforts among them. Such visits and dona- tions are not only valuable from a material point of view, but chiefly be- cause of the love and esteem that prompts them. A very pleasant ev- ening was spent, after which the party repaired to their homes feeling all the happier of the evening's proceedings We may say here that judging from the increased attendance at all the ser vices, and the interest manifested in every good work, that it is evident this congregation has entered on a new era of spiritual prosperity. PATRONS OF INDUSTRY,—At the last meeting, March 7th, the debate came off. "Resolved that woman have the right of franchise." Those taking part in the affirmative were Mrs Elford, Messrs D.A. Forrester and Yeo; nega- tive, Messrs S. A. Ferris, J. Connolly,. G.Pould, J. Trewartha. This questions was so closely contested that the refer- ees, Messrs McCartney, Lawrence ant Sweet,after due consideration, came to conclusion that the discussion must be a tie, so ended a good debate and a profitable meeting. Next meeting, Thursday, March 21st. It is requested that all members be present as mat- ters of importance demand a full at- tendance. Also election of officers; all Patrons please take notice and be pre- sent. ASSIzEs3 — h spring The n assizes for the he P county of Huron opened at Goderich on Monday, before Mr Justice Fergtr-/ son; Queen's counsel, Geo. W. Field, of Guelph. The docket comprises two• criminal And eight civil cases and Clark vs. rown of Mitchell, an action to re- cover damages for the death of plain tiff's husband, which was caused by obstructions being left on the street. 11 r•(