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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-03-29, Page 1ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and t'roprietor CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 29, 1895. $1 yoar`in advance, $1.50 whim not so Wild TIES We have opened out our spring stock of Gentlemen's Neckwear; having gone into this line extensively this season, our range will be ;found fuller and more comelete than in the past. The patterns are neat and tasty, and almost every shape of Necktie at all fashionable, will be found on our counters. CAH AND ONE PRICE T� Eitito Jct fliiginu OL1NTON Van ley ACCIDENT.—The other day while Mr A. McBeth was getting out some tim- ber in the bush„ a chain caught him throwing him forcibly against a stump, and severely spraining one of his legs. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Penfound, wife of Mr Thos. Penfound, of the 2nd con., which occurred on Saturday morning, after a lingering illness, of consumption, but she was in bed only two weeks. when death came. She was a very highly. respected young woman, and leaves two children. The funeral, on Mon- day, took place to Baird's cemetery. 'To Mr Penfound and his family the sympathy of the neighborhood is ex- tended. NOTES.—Rev Mr McDonald was un- able to reach his appointment at Blake, on Sunday, owing to the bad state of the roads. Rev Mr Armstrong started to drive to his appointment on Goshen line, on Sunday last, but owing to the bad state of the roads, he had to leave his horse and buggy and walk two miles and a half. Willie Clark, while coming to school a week ago last Fri- day, met with the misfortune of get- ting bis leg broken, but is improving as well as can be expected. SECOND AND THIRD CON. NOTES.— Mr E. Glenn has been negotiating with Mr A. Innes for 50 acres of the old homestead, on the 2nd, but we have not learned whether the deal has been completed. Mr G. Graham was visit- ing friends and acquaintances in the piciaity of Blyth. Mies A. Hamilton aid a„visit to her home near Blyth laiit meek. Mr Jos. Dunbar is visiting at MT. Baird's. A party of young people from Bayfleld, on Thursday last, held a social at Mr John Gilmour's. Miss Kate Gilmour, from Turnberry, is among her Stanley friends at pre- sent. Miss Coleman, from Tucker - smith, is visiting at Mr D. McEwen'e. Mr Fitch and wife, Miss Campbell, Mr McBurnie and MessrsWiley were visit- ing their friends here during the first of the week. PRESRNTATION,—Mr J. L. Parke's home was the scene of a happy gather- ing last Wednesday evening, when a number of his friends assembled them- selves to ether for the purpose of showing the high esteem they had for him and his wife, by presenting them with two handsome chairs and a silver butter dish and knife. The following address was read: DEAR BROTHER AND SISTER, — We have met et your home this evening for social intercourse, and also for an- other purpose. For many years you resided in our midst, and we found you jovial and pleasant neighbors, and in connection with our church, von were ever energetic and willing helpers, tak- ing an active part in all affairs, and sparing no pains to make everything successful. Now you have removed -from our midst, and the least we can do is to make some slight show of our gratitude and respect to you, so please accept these presents as a memento of our rove and esteem. Although it is not as convenient to you, yet we will always be glad to meet you in our church, and may God, in his wise pro- vidence, still bless and keep you in your new abode. Signed on behalf of the community, DAvin STEPHENSON, JOHN SHARP. Mr Parke thanked them for himself and wife. Is your subscription ..rbc e ,AROTIND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable corresponds Ashfield. FOUND DEAD.—Last Wednesday ev- ening Jos. Kilpatrick, an old and re- spected resident of Ashfield township, was found dead, lying near his sleigh in Blake's woods, from which he was drawing logs to Lucknow. No marks of violence were on the body. Coron- er Tennant was notified, but under the' circumstances did not consider an in- quest necessary. Apoplexy is supposed to have been the cause of death. Summerhill (Too late tor last week.) NOTES.—Mr Albert Wallsce has been on the sick list the past two or three weeks. Mr Geo. W. Hill has returned from Guelph, where he was taking a course in the O.A.O. Mrs Robert Mil- ler is recovering from the effects of her late illness. Mr W. L. Mair is out again, having recovered from his se- vere attack of lumbago. The whistle and hum of Butts' sawmill is again hear. The .band is; being re -organized and practice commenced. Auburn. CHURCH.—Mr Edward Dawson. Dis- trict Organizer for the I. O. G. T., preached the educational sermons on the Auburn circuit on Sunday, 17th inst. Large congregations listened with profit and pleasure to his dis- courses, while the collection and sub- scriptions are in advance of last year. Mr Daveson ie a very pleasing and forceful speaker. LECTURE.—Cn Monday evening, 18th inst., Mr Dawson lectured for the I. 0. G. T. in Auburn. The friends of tem- perance gathered en masse, and were delightfully entertained for over an hour. The lecturer will always find a hearty welcome in Auburn. Colborne BAD Loss.—Mr Jacob Elsley, an en- terprising young farmer, met with a very heavy loss last Monday morning; his straw stack fell over on three of his very best milk cows and a younger animal, and suffocated them. This is a very heavy Joss to Mr Elsley, as these cows were very fine milk cows, valued, at the very least, at between $45 and $50, as he always has good stock. FARM CHANGES—Mr Emanuel Mitch- ell has purchased from the estate of the late Arch. Malloy, the:50 acre farm known as the Lue Fuelker farm; the sum Mr Mitchell has paid for this farm is $1900; it is a very good 50 acre farm, Mr John Breen has rented one of the Rose farms in West Wawanosh; we are very sorry to see Mr Breen leave this neighborhood. Mr Isaac Fisher has moved to Sheppardton, where he has rented a small farm. Mr David H. Warner has rented a small farm near Saltford, and will very shortly move thereon; he has the cage, next is the bird, Dave. NOTES.—Mrs Andrew Gao: bel, late of Hamilton, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Peter Fisher, sr. Mr To- bias Fisher is laid lip with a sprained foot. Misses Annie and Susie Allin are confined to the house with sickness. Mr George Warner has engaged with Mr Wm. Hill for one year. Mr Sam. Freeth has been engaged by Mr Chas. Oke for the summer. Master John White, son of Mr Jas. White, is very ill at present. Mr Peter Fisher, jr., is busily engaged preparing for the erec- tion of an addition to his bank barn. Mr Valentine Fisher sold this week, to Polley & Hicks, of Goderich, a fine horse, for which he received a very handsome figure. East Wawanosb. NOTES.—Mrl Mrs and Miss Coultes have moved to John Coultes', jr. Geo. Coultes is putting up his new house at present, and hopes to get moved into it shortly. Peter W. Scott and James McCallum were in Goderich last Thurs- day, on business. There is a good opening for a Patron Lodge on the 6th and 7th cons. at present; will some or- ganizer come around and establish this farmers' society here. James Bennett was visiting friends in Belgrave last week. David Scott and wife, with their grandson, Master David C. Scott, were visiting friends on the 2nd and 3rd cons. last Friday. George Coultes has disposed of his heavydraught horse, "Sam, and purchased a lighter and more serviceable one from John W. Sowler. Henry Edwards has been en- gaged the past week clearing the trees off the peninsula adjacent to the old school house in S.S. o. 13, thus oblit- erating more of the old landmarks so dear to those who received their first rudiments of an education in that structure. Goderich. Cuugcu.—On Sunday last mission- ary sermons were preached in North street Methodist church by Rev John Wakefield, a former pastor here. The sermons were exceedingly able ones, and much appreciated by the large audiences who had the pleasure of bearing them. The collections on be- half of missions a ill be over $300. NOTES.—After a couple of weeks of April, we are back into March storms; wheeling is the order of the day in town, while the country roads are al- most impassable. The Mrs Caldwell concert is indefinitely postponed, ow- ing to sickness in the singers family. Rev H. Irvine got half way to Zion on Sunday, and was compelled to turn hack, owing to the soft snow hanks. Mrs Wilson, an aged lady living near the Huron road, was buried last. Sun- day; she had been an invalid and suf- ferer for years, and was a worthy ember of Knox church. The Gode- m for tbls rich bicycle club have joined the O,W. .A., and also decided to have a local year paid? If not why not? ( meet, wear suits. uniforms, but have not arfully decid- ed the color. nts and worth of recording for publication Brucefield. CHEESE FAOTORY.—A meeting of the shareholders of the Brucefleld cheese manufacturing company will be held at Dixon's Hall, Brucefleld, on Saturday, 80th inst., at 2 p.m., to elect officers, adopt by-laws, etc. The di- rectors are also advertising for tenders for the erection of a brick or flame building, suitable for their operations; tenders to be received up to the 10th of April. FrRE.—Early Wednesday morning the handsome residence of Mr H. Mc- Cartney was burned to the ground. The familywas all in bed at the time; George MCartney was the .first to see it, being awakened by the fire coming into his room. As far as they know, the fire started from the chimney, and when discovered was burning so brisk- ly that it could not be stopped. There were only a few in the village who saw it, and they had hard work to save the cheese factory, it was so close to the house, but by the efforts of the few the stable and the factory were saved. The factory caught in a number of places, but was put out; the cow stable caught, and was in a blaze, but they saved it. Only a few articles were saved out of the house. The dog was in the kitchen at the time, and could not be got out, so was burned up; it was his barking that helped to awaken the folk. The insurance was $1,500 on house aad contents. 65 tubs of butter in the cellar were destroyed. The ex- act loss of the fire we cannot learn. NOTES.—Mrs Barton, who lately died in Colborne, was buried from the home of her brother, Mr Andrew Swann, on Friday, last in Baird's cemetery. Mrs John Foote, of the Bayfield road, had a severe attack of sickness last week; hopes of her recovery are now enter- tained. Mr Duncan McTavish has sold his timber farm in Stanley, of 50 acres, to Mr Hugh McGregor, of Stan- ley. Mr Alex. McEwen, of Detroit, is visiting at the horse of his mother in Stanley. Mr Hugh Ross has returned from Toronto, where he is studying medicine. Mrs Joseph returned to her home in Calgary, Man., last week. Mr Alex Mustard has gone north for a few days on business. Mr R. Doak and family, of Bayfield, left here on' Tues- day for Carberry. Man. We under- stand that Mr S. J. Pollock, of the vil- lage, has sold his blacksmith shop and good will to Mr John Hart, of Egrnond- ville; we shall be sorry to lose him from the village, as he is a useful and honor- able resident. The social given by the Royal Templars of the village, on Mon- day evg. was changed to an open meet- ing, on account of the absence of seve- ral who were on the program; however an 'enjoyable time was spent. I Tuckersmith. " WEDDING.—This might be called an unusual occurrence -on this road, how- ever George is setting his brother coun- trymen a good example. We have reference to the marriage of Mr George Watt to Miss Ellen McQueen, which occurred at the residence of Mr John McQueen, brother of the bride. Rev Mr Stewart performed the ceremony, in the presence of a number of the im- mediate fi iends of the contracting par- ties. The happy couple have removed 'to their home here, and have set up house keeping in earnest. Their many friends wish them a happy and pros- perous journey through life. Hensall LEAVING.—Three of our young men contemplate leaving us during the next few days, viz., John Paterson, who has secured a situation in Colling- wood; Mr T. Parlmer, jr., who goes to the cities in quest of a situation, and Mr C. Menne, who intends going in the neighhorhnod of Walkerton. RESIGNATION.—Mr J. I. Wren, who has been principal of our school for the past seven years, having received the offer of a much more lucrative position in Kewatin, asked the Trustees to re- lieve him of his engagement here in order that he might accept their offer, which they reluctantly did, knowing that in Mr Wren they lose an efficient teacher. LECTURE.—The lecture and enter- tainment given in Hensall Presbyter- ian church, on Tuesday, was in every way a success. The attendance was large. Prof. Moxon, of London, show- ed himself to be a master of the organ, whilst Miss Case, also of London, de- lighted the audience with her singing. The lecture, Across the Rockies on Canada's greatest highway, was given in Mr Henderson's eloquent, instructive and interesting way, was much appre- ciated. WEDDING.—A happy and pleasant event took place at the Methodist•par- sonage last Thursday, when Mr W. Laramie and Miss Aggie Hunter, were made one by Rev. F Swann. The young lady is a daughter of Mr L. Hunter, of Ushorne, but has resided here for some time, and both are highly esteemed people. -After a wedding dinner, at the home of her uncle, Mr T. Murdock, they took the train on their wedding tour. Mr Larnmie has rented a farm at Rogerville, where they will in future reside. NOTES.—Mr Geo. Acheson, of Gode- rich, was in town on Monday, and completed the sale of the pi operty oc- cupied by Mr R. Bonthron, to Mr S. I. Arnold The Gospel Temperance meeting in the Methodist church, given by 'Bob Abraham', on Monday night, was well attended, and the lecture in which Mr Abraham gave his own ex- perience, was earnest instructive and full of warning to those addicted to drink. Miss K. Hpdgens spent a few days this week in London. Miss Etta Ballantine is spending some time with friends in London. The Curlers, of this town, went to Seaforth and en gaged in a friendly game one day last week, which resulted in a draw. Sea fort h scoring dur ingg'the afternoon, but after tea the Hensallites got down to Work, and scored. Brussels. CONCERT.—The married ladies of the Methodisthureb ave a concert in their churcii, on Tuesday evening of this week. All who took part in the program were married ladies. Mrs J. L. Kerr was 'chairwoman." There was a large audience, and the various selections much appreciated. WEDDING.—A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday evening of this week, at the residence of Mr John Cowley, when his only daughter, Mise Maggie, was united in marriage to Neil S. Mc- Lauchlin. Rev John Ross performed the ceremony. There were none pre- sent except the families of the two most interested parties. DEBATE.—A debate is to be held on Friday evening of this week, in the Oddfellows' hall, between the Young Liberals and Young Conservatives. The subject will be "Resolved that the Do- minion Government is unworthy of the continued support of the Canadian electorate." A good lively meeting. is expected. Selections of music will be given between the speeches. The af- firmative will be upheld by G. F. Blair, W. H. Kerr and A. Hislop, and the negative by T. Farrow, ex-M.P., R. L. Taylor and James Moore. NOTES.—R. B. Small has returned to. Winghain this week. Jas. Belden has returned to town, after visiting at Molesworth and Wingham. Miss K. Constable, of Seaforth, is visiting at M Wm. Ainley's. MissMaggie Sample left for Manitoba on Wednesday of this week. Peter Stewart, of Lang- don, N.D.,who has been visiting friends here for about three months, returned to that place on Wednesday, 27th inst. The cold snap of this week has made t he skating on the rink good again. About ten of the boys took in the skat- ing races at Wroxeter last Thursday night. The Crusaders, temperance evangelists, will open al week's meet- ings in the town hall, on Sunday after- noon next; they will give a song ser- vice in the Methodist church, on Sun- day evening. Next Sunday evening the quarterly union meeting of the L E. Societies of the village will meet in St. John's church, at 8 o'clock. FIRE.—On Monday night, about 9.30 o'clock, a fire ala: m was sounded, and it proved to be the town school, which was consumed. The fire originated in the hall between the two back rooms. When first noticed it could easily have been put out, had the necessary help been at hand, but before water came the three rooms in the rear, which was frame, were in a mass of flames, and the roof and bell dome of the front part were burning furiously. A por- tion of the roof and the • brick walls of the two front rooms is all that remains up. The building was a one -storey cottage roof building, in the shape of an H; the brick part was built some 31 years ago, when Brussels was called Ainlbyville, the frame part being built for school accommodation as the town Frew in population. _.The general opin- ion is that it was a case of incendiarism. There is an insurance of $1,600, which will cover the loss. All the fittings were removed from the two front rooms, but nothing was saved from the three others. A number of the schol- ars lost all, or nearly alrof their books, while Principal Cameron's loss, on books, will be nearly $50. The village has been needing a new school for some time, and the fire is not much loss, ex- cept that it throws teachers and pupils out for a time. The trustee board has had several meetings since, and have three of the teachers at work again, rooms being temporarily fltted up in the town hall and an empty building on Thomas St. The primary pupils will occupy the Orange Hall by the first of next week. Arrangements will be made at once for rebuilding, but it is not yet decided what kind of a build- ing will be erected, nor where it will be located, as there is some talk of build- ing on the public park. While the school fire was in progress. Fox's drug and book store had a very close call. In their hurry to get out, when the fire bell rang, a candle was left burning in the cellar, and in the meantime it had burnt down and caught on to some packing boxes, and was just getting up a nice little blaze when discovered. Prompt measures were taken to ex- tingrfish it, or a serious conflagra- tion would likely have been the result, as the store is situated in the centre of a three-storey brick block. Varna. NOTES.—Miss M. Haxby, of Seaforth, is visiting at Mr J. Wanless' this week. Mr S. Moffatt took very suddenly ill last Tuesday, but we are glad to learn of his speedy recovery. LECTURE.—The lecture delivered on Thursdayelast, by Mr R. Abraham, (bet- ter known as Bob) was exceedingly in- teresting. He beautifully represented the train the drunkard takes, the many different stations, and the terminus— perdition. He gave a graphic descrip- tion of his own career, while under the influence of this terrible curse, which is driving so many souls to eternal ruin. FOOTBALL.—A friendly match was played at Mr McLaughlin's school, on Friday between No. 3, Tuckersmitb, better krnown as the "Invincibles," and No. 6, Stanley, (Varna) called hereto- fore the "little fry." The result was 2 goals to 1 in favor of the little fry. The Invincibles have at last fallen and lost their glory, just as .the mighty Armada before the little English ships. Glodericil Towflsbip. NoTEs.—Mrs C. Stealart, who was dangerously ill last week, is somewhat better.. Miss H. Middleton is visiting friends 'at Ailsa Craig. A number of young people spent, an enjoyable time at the residence of Mr W. Marquis, last Friday evening. Miss K. Broadfoot, of Seaforth, is visiting at Mr G. Mid- dleton's. A number of farmers have disposed of their export cattle at prices ranging from 4c to 4}c a lb. Mrs John Proctor is very low with congestion of the lungs. Holitnesville. LOST.—Mrs S. Fear was so unfor- tunate the other day as to lose a pair of spectacles and so far has not succeeded in recovering them. RETURNED.—Mr Brown Marquis, who has been engaged in the butcher- ing business in Galt for the winter, has returned again. We are informed that he intends remaining with his brother, J. W., until fall,when he will return to Galt. CHEESE.—On Saturday afternoon last there was held in Pickar .'s hall a meeting of the stock holders for the purpose of receiving tenders for the conveyance of the milk on the different routes during the summer. The con- tracts were all awarded we believe, to good reliable par ties. OHUROH.—Last Sunday morning the following persons were elected, by bal- lot, without nomination, to be society representatives to the quarterly board viz: Geo. Tebbutt, Geo. Holland, Wni. Pickard, P. J. Evans and Thos. Potter. On 1 uestlay evening a trustee meeting was held at the parsonage, when Wm. Murch and Wm. Crooks were elected as representatives from trustee to quarterly hoard. On Sunday morning next will be preached by the pastor a special sermon for the members of the Sabbath school, good attendance re- quested.*' P. OF 1, ASSOCIATION.—At the last meeting the following officers were elected :—Pres., S. Ferris; Vice Pres., A. J. Courtice; Secy., J.W.Yeo; Guide, Wm. McLeod; Sentinel, J. Graham; Minerva, S. Sturdy; Demeter, H. El- ford; Treas., C. Williams; Fin. Sec. J. Trewartha; Auditors, J. Ford and J. Jervis. At the close of the election of officers, Mr W. Sturdy, retiring Presi- dent was authorized to purchase a car load of salt at 50c. per bbl. Mr Law- rence, from Pioneer Association, was present, and gave an explanation re- garding the Brantford Binding Twine Co's. rates. The meeting then ad- journed to meet on Tuesday, April 4th. NOTES.—The farm on llth Con. owned by Peter Cook and at present occupied by Mr W. H. Cole is adver- tised for sale. Mrs Whittingham, who bas for some time been living at Mr H. Elford's, has removed to Clinton. Mr Courtice, je. has been on the sick list for a few days. Measles are still in our midst, Mrs R. Wade being a subject for a few days last week. R. T. of T. council meet next Monday; debate by the ladies "Resolved that love is more influential than money." Misses M. Hamilton and N. McRae, of Clinton, paid a visit to their friend, Mr J. T. Holdsworth on Friday evening. A number of our villagers attended a star - prise party at Mr W. Marquis' last Friday evening. Miss Sarah Courtice spent part of last week visit- ing friends in the village. Mrs W. Mulholland and Miss F. Richardson are canvassing part of the parish in the interests of tbeWoman's Auxiliary missionary society in connection with the Episcopalian church here. Mr J. Jervis has just recovered from an at- tack of la grippe; he says he doesn't want any more. Oscar Foster whose knee was hurt a few weeks ago, is itn- prosling. For some months past we have often heard the welcome jingle of sleigh bells, but if Dame Rumor is cor- rect in her prophecy we may expect, atter the (coled) weather is past, to hear the merry jingle of marriage bells. Blyth NOTES.—Miss B., Chamberlain re- turned frcm Chatham on Thursday evening, having finished a course in the Business College there. Rev. R. S, Cooper, R. D., of Tara, preached in Trinity church on Wednesday evening last. The Crusaders, Temperance workers, who held meetings here for a week, left for Londesboro, on Satur- day, to fill a like engagement. Mr J. Montgomery has moved his family to a house on Dinsley street, vacated by Mr Bell in the fall. Mr Win. Rich- mond returned last week from an ex- tended business trip east, having been gone two months in the interest of the Richmond Pea Harvester. Mr and Mrs Jones, Leadbury, spent Sunday in town with friends. Mr A. W. Belfry returned to Montreal on Monday, after spending a week with his family here. Miss Crocker, Exeter, returned on Monday, and has resumed charge of the millinery department of Anderson & Elders establishment. Mr John Mc- Caughey took possession of the Queens hotel on Wednesday; Mr John Kell removing to a house belonging to Mr Brown on King St. Miss M. Forsyth lett on Tuesday for Detroit, to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Smith arrived on Wednesday, to again take charge of the millinery department of the Mammoth House. A memorial ser- vice for the late Mrs Jas. Potter was held in Trinity church, on Sunday morning, of which body she had been a consistent and useful member since the church's establishment here, Rev. T. E. Higley preached an impressive sermon from St. John's gospel 14chap.- 13 verse. Mrs Waddell, Goderich, paid a visit to old friends in town on Wednesday. Miss M. Howard who visited for a few days at the home of her brother here, left on Tuesday morning for New York, where she will take a Steamer for one of the Bahama Islands, her future home. Hallett ILL.—Mr John Garrett sr., is serious- ly ill with an attack of bronchitis; be is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of Hullett. LEAVING—Mr J. J. Mc0augheyleaves on Thursday of this week to take pos- session of the Queen's hotel, Blyth; which he has leased for a term cif years. We extend our congratulations to Blyth, which is fortunate in securing such a good citizen. COUNCIL.—The council met onThurs- day evening in Bell's Hotel, Londes- boro, A. T. McDonald, Reeve, In the chair. Mr Ransford, of Stapleton, was 'present and handed in a petition, with forty-one names of ratepayers, asking the council to construct a bridge over the south branch of the Maitland, at lot 15, con 4x5, and councillors Snell and Leitch were appointed a commit- tee to examine the location of the pro- posed new bridge at the time of high water, for the purpose of judging as to the practicability or necessity of hav- ing a bride erected there pursuant to said petition, and slake their report thereon to the council at next meeting. The clerk was instructed to make en- quiry at the Deputy Surveyor Gener- al's office as to why the proper location of con. road 4x5 from lots 6 to 11, has not been established, as it should be done before the local improvement drainage is continued in the summer. A car load of cedar will be procured this year for township purposes. A bylaw was read and passed appointing 105 pathmasters for 1885, Nine fence viewers as follows: Wm. Shipley, A. McDermid, Thos. Carbert, R. Carter, John Fowler, Geo. Watt, H. Ailau,•J. Govier, H. Farrow, and six pound - keepers, viz: Wm.,Rinn, J. Reynolds, John E. Taylor, G. Collison, J. Govier, John Bell. Council adjourned until April 22nd. Bayfield. ENTERTAINMENT. --The Village Pub- lic school entertainment will be held in the hall on the evening of April llth, the proceeds of which are to be applied to the purchasing of prizes for the pupils. A mixed program is being prepared, consisting of recitations, dialognes, tableaux, stage evolutions choruses, solos, and instrumental music; all are invited. NOTES.—Mrs T. J. Marks and Mrs Thomas Jowett were visiting in To- ronto this week. Mr Jack Morgan is hoe on a short visit from Cleveland, Mrk Peck, Mrs Robert Lawrason, Mr Welllington Johnson and Misses L Morgan and M. Parker left on Tuesday for Dakota. One evening last week a load of young people drove out In M Gilmour's, near Brucefleld, where t hey spent a very enjoyable time. Wingham EVANGELISTIC.—Rev. Mr Main will conclude his evangelistic services next Friday evening. They were union services under the auspices of the Baptist and Congregational churches. The meetings were interesting and no doubt much good was done. NEW FIRM.—The new firm of Hom- uth & Bowles, dry good merchants, are preparing to hold a grand millinery. opening on the 28th, 29th and 30th inst. No doubt this will be a grand success as they intend having the or- chestra in attendance and also this is something new for Wingham. WEDDING.—One of those pleasant ' affairs which should occur but once in a person's life time, took place at the residence of Mr Elliott, (brickyard), when his daughter, Elizabeth, was uni- ted in the bonds of holy matrimony, to Mr D. Kemp, of Teeswater. In the evening a number of friends gathered in and had what we commonly call a "dance." NOTES.—Miss May Burley, of Kin- cardine is visiting friends in town. Mrs W. McMullen, of Lucknow, is visiting at Mrs J. Kerrs at present. On Tues- day evening last a large number of young people from town drove out to the residence of Mr Geo, Thomson, Zetland; it is needles to say that all spent a pleasant e�ening, indeed all who were there, no doubt, regard it as one of the red letter periods of their life. Samuel McBurney, who sold his farm in East Wawanosh, has purchas- ed the residence of Mr A. McGregor. in town, and intends coming to town to lige. The Methodist Sunday School, under the direction of Mr J. A. Mor- ton, will again play their popular op- eretta, "Little Red Riding Hood", in the town hall, on Friday evening next: they played it in the hall here, last Friday evening, and met with marked success. Londesboro. PRESENTATION.—Mr B. Lawrison re- turned last Wednesday evening from his visit in Goderich township. On Friday evening a special meeting of North Star Lodge, I. 0. of G. T. was summoned, and Bro. Lawrison asked to be present. He was their surprised very pleasantly by those present pre- senting him with a purse of money as a memento to him of theirappreciation of his untiring labor as a member of the lodge. The best wishes of the members go with him to his new field of labor. He left on Saturday morn- ing to take up his abode with the Rev. Mr Hughes, of Aidelade. CRUSADERS.—The Crusaders arrived in this village on Saturday evening last. They had a service in Burns church, Hullett, in the morning, in Knox church in the afternoon, and the Methodist church in the evening, at each of these places they were well re- ceived. During the week they have occupied the Temperance Hall which has been well filled every night. Every- body seems highly pleased :and it is hoped that much good will result from their labors. They are excellent sing- ers. The stpries are very pointed and views exceedingly handsome. But we will add that some of the views while well shown, are terrible sights, and ought to warn people from taking the downward road. Westfield LECTURE,—The Rev Jos. Edge, of Goderich, delivered. his very popular lecture on "An evening with McIn- tyre," at Westfield, on Tuesday even- ing, 19th inst. Quite a congregation gathered to enjoy it. While all must have been very much interested and edified in the important questions— the model home, husband, wife, son and daughter. The Epworth League, under whose auspices it was delivered, feel very grateful to the reverend gen- tleman, and hope soon to have the pleasure of hearing him again, Stephen. AccIDENT. —Mr Valentine Ratz,"of Shipka, the Reform candidates for the House of Commons, was working at his saw mill, in Stephen, when the chain which runs the cars loaded with logs broke and the car wheel an over one of Mr Raiz legs, cutting into the hone. Mr Rats will he confined to bin home for several days.