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CLINTON, • ONT., APRIL 5, 1895.
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What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication
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visiting friends under the parental
roof.
NOT SOLD.—The contem__ plated land
deal between Mr Innes and Mr Glenn, of
the 2nd con„ has we understand. fallen
through. It was 50 acres adjoining
the old homestead—not part of it—that
IES. Mr Glenn was anxious to buy.
TFARM RENTED. -Mr John McGregor
has rented the Moffat farm on the 4th
• con., for one year; it contains 100 acres
and has been secured at a nominal
rental; Johnny will make an excellent
tenant, being a most estimable and re-
liable young man, but he will never be
able to work this without taking in a
partner, and there is every likelihood
that he will do so.
S. S. No. 3.—The following is the
school report of S. S. No. 3 for the
month of Match:—Sr. 4th—R. Reid,
F. Mcllveen, A. Pollock. Sr.•3rd—A.
Richardson, M. Pollock, W. Scotch -
mere. Jr. 3rd—S. Rathwell, E. Reid.
Sr. 2nd—L. Richardson, I. Reid, L.
Reid. Jr. 2nd—D. Scotchmere, H.
Reynolds, J. Sanderson. Sr. Pt. 2nd—
P. Tippett, R. Pollock, G. Reid. Jr.
Pt. 2nd—E. Burnside, L. Peck. Sr.
Pt. 1—T. Burnside, S. Bates. A. MAR-
SHALL, Teacher.
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.
CASH AND ONE PRICE
Thi. Eitatc r��n
OLIPTON
Varna.
NOTES.—Miss M. Haxby returned to
her home on Tuesday. Mr S. Moffatt
has disposed of his property in the
village to Mr Frank Keyes for a hand-
some figure; Mr Moffatt will remove
to his farm adjoining the village.
CsuncH.—Mr Daley, of Godericb,
occupied the pulpit in the Methodist
church last ,Sunday. evening; he de-
livered a very interesting and practical
discourse; it was a marked success for
the young man's first attempt as we
were tcld; we wish him God's speed in
this Christian work. The League held
its meeting last Wednesday night;
being Consecration meeting the soul
had a good feast, and the members
were greatly strengthened to go forth
stronger than ever to work for the
master.
Councll.. —Council met on the lst
inst., members all present. The ac-
count of Garrow 8c Proudfoot for ser-
vices rendered in 1893 and 1894 amount-
ing to $6.06 was paid. Dr McTavish
was paid $3, expenses in connection
with the suit of Halliday vs Stanley;
the reeve and deputy reeve were each
paid $10 for their expenses in same
case. The petitions for the abolition
of the dog tax in this township as
presented by Walter Stewart, John
Reid and D. McTavish, with signatures
of 90 ratepayers,, was considered and
the clerk instructed to draft a by law
in accordance with same. By-law No.
2, confirming the appointment of path -
masters, poundkeepers and fenceview-
ers, was read and passed.�John Chap-
man was paid $10.50, balance due him
for keeping Malcolm McGregor, an
indigent. Council meets again on
April 10th, for the revision of standing
by-laws. J. T. CAIRNS, clerk.
S. S. No. 6. STANLEY.—The follow-
ing is the report of the pupils' standing,
based on the aggregate number of
marks obtained from their examina-
tions. As some were detained from
school during a part of their examina-
tions, their standing cannot be exactly
arrived at in this manner:-5th—Mag-
gie Galbraith, Charlotte Cook, Joseph
Cook. 4th—Martha Keyes, Therecea
Campbell, Jennie McKenzie, Annie
Foster, Fred Purdy, George Dunkin.
Jane Campbell, Willie Dunkin, Edwin
Foster, Henry Cook, John Hamilton,
George Weekes, Andrew Stinson.
(Wm. McNaughton, Samuel Jacobs
and Andrew Foot did'not write at all.).
Sr. 3rd—Percy Wanless, Willie Cook,
Alfred Johns, Maggie Campbell, James
Ward, John Johns, Josie Galbraith.
Jr. 3rd—Oliver Keyes, Fanny McKen-
zie, Annie Reid, Norman Purdy, Wil-
ber Leecb. Sr. 2nd—Herbert Dunkin,
Lillie Campbell, Harry Armstrong,
Joseph Ward, Lillie Dunkin, Willie
Reid, Ada Galbraith. Jr. 2nd—Harvey
Bayes, Laura Cairns, Olive Adams.
Pt. 2nd—Lizzie Stinson, Annie Robin-
son, !Robert Campbell. lst—Lloyd
Moffatt, Arthur Johns, Bertha Cairns,
Frank McKenzie. Darwin Bayes,
Chester Dunkin, Lila Campbell, Ethel
Johns, Magggie Moffatt. Average at -we we wish the boys every
the country;
tendance 45, The sidewalk, which the success in their new home.
trustees have laid, is quite an improve '
DEATH.—A very sudden death oc-
curred in our midst on Tuesday last.
Mrs John Foote has been in poor
health for some time, and on Tuesday
morning was feeling a good deal better,
eating her breakfast heartier than usu-
al and afterwards was talking quite
cheerfully to her mother; suddenly
she fell off the chair and in a few mi-
nutes was a corpse. Heart disease
was the cause of her death. She leaves
a. fond and affectionate husband and
six children to mourn her loss. De-
ceased was the eldest daughter of Mr
Johe Reid, Par line. Her sudden de -
noise bas cast agloom over the whole
neighborhood. Mr Foote has the sym-
pathy of a large, circle of acquaintances
in the hour of his affliction.
Bayfield.
NOTES,—Don't forget the school en-
tertainment cn the 11th inst.; a good
program is being prepared. Mr W,
Vanstone has gone to London. Mr J.
Morgan, who was home for a short
visit, returned to Cleveland on Mon-
day. Mrs Spooner, of Goderich, was
guest at the River hotel this week.
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.—On Wed•
needay evening of last week there was
a large gathering, at the River Hotel,
of the friends of Mr John McNaugh-
ton, who tendered him a compliment-,
ary supper on the occasion of his re-
moval from Bayfield. A most excel-
lent spread was provided, to which
ample justice was done. The follow-
ing toasts were proposed by chairman,
Capt. Jackson, vice-chairman and
Reeve Burns: The Queen, The Army
and Navy Our Guest, Municipality of
Bayfield, The government of the coun-
try, The learned professions, The
ladies, Our host and hostess. Songs
were sung by A. E. Erwin, R. Keegan,
F. A. Edwards, R. Bailey, T. J. Moore -
house, John Ferguson, sr. Recitation,
Mr McCluskey. Too much praise can-
not be given Mr and Mrs Swarts for
the most excellent supper.
has been seriously ill during the last
few days, but we are glad to learn she
is improving. On Sunday last while
Mr and Mrs Amos Townsend were on
their way to town, their horse ran
away; fortunately they were not hurt,
though the cutter was badly broken.
S. S. No. 4:—Standing of pupils for
past term according to merit, marks
and series of examinations:—Sr. 4th—
Addie Johns 1128, Charlie Crich 484,
John Layton 711. Jr. 4th—Ella JBohenns
1165, Elsie Fowler 1108, Mary
896, Arthur Wiltse 659, Frank Layton
608, Horace Bennett 240. Sr. 3rd—
Harold Fowler 1376, Walter Layton
1220, Horace Wiltse 1097 Mary Layton
1052, Laurie Cudmore 153. Jr. 3rd—
Anna Valeley 444, Mary Crich 92, Min-
nie Crich 89. Sr. 2nd—Christie O'Brien
772, Fred Wiltse 574. Sr. Pt. 2nd—
Martha Fowler 1376, Estee Valeley 670.
Sr. Pt. 1—Henry O'Brien 405. HATTIE
DoDD, Teacher.
Pine River
SICKNEss.—Mrs John Siddon and
Mrs Mathew Moore are not, we are
sorry to report, improving very rapid-
ly; they are both closely confined to
their beds. Ida 'Huston, who was so
seriously ill, is able to be around again.
Mr Frank Sixsmith is dangerously ill,
and there is little hope for his re-
covery.'
DEBATING CLUB.—The Pine River
debating club is flourishing, the meet-
ings being largely attended. Last
Monday night was a nook trial on a
breach of promise case, which was
very interesting. Miss Buckingham
brought in a bill of damages to the
amount of $1000 against Arthur Harri-
son for being the cause of winning her
affections, etc. Wm. Manson Judge;
W. G. Murdoch council for Plf.; Nelson
Smith for Def. Judgment in favor of
Plaintiff,
$1 year in advance, $1.50 when not so ped
Goderich Township.
NOTES.—We are pleased to know
that Muss Cook has recovered from her
recent illness. Misses Lottie Dante-
lon and Curry have been around col-
lecting missionary money. Mr Brown
Marquis has returned from Galt and is
purcbaeing beef cattle for the English
market.
SenooL REPORT.—Report for S. S,
No. 9, Goderich township, based on
regularity of attendance and general
progress: -4th — Oliver Oourtice 238,
Arthur Currie 209, Willie Courtice 206.
Sr. 3rd—Willie Cole 198, Russell Cur-
rie 127, Fred Emmerson 79. Jr. 3rd—
Winnie Miller 197, Priscilla Cook 180,
John Cooper 173. Se. 2nd—Aphrew
Steepe 193, Robbie Stirling 174, Harry
Steepe 182. Intermediate and Jr. 2nd
—Mabel Alexander 1::, Alma Jennings
180, Willie McGregor 112. Pt. 2nd—
Victor Miller 205, Frank Cole 202,
Lorne Cantelon 19I, Tommy Perdue
46, May Cooper 24. M. ENGLER,
Teacher.
PARTY.—A charming and most suc-
cessful entertainment was given on
Friday night at the residence of Mr.
W. Marquis, 9th con. A most re-
cherche and sumptuous supper was
served at 12.30a.m., Misses Richardson,
Graham, Phipps and the belles of Gode-
rich township acting in the capacity
of waitresses. Tastefully decorated
rooms, good music and pretty young
ladies combined to make it most en-
joyable and one of the most pleasant
affairs of the kind known for many
years in West Huron. Music by
Messrs Courtice, Cantelon and Garnes
took the house by storm. The pro-
gram after lunch, with Mr Marquis in
the chair, was a success. Our young
friends who were present from Clinton
enjoyed themselves immensely. Wel-
come, welcome, come again. Many
thanks is due Mr Marquis and his lady
for hospitality on the above occasion.
CHANGES.—Mr Robt. Montgotnery
has sold his farm of 100 acres to John
Pollock for the sum of $4500. Alex.
Findlay has moved to Ripley, where
be has purchased a house and lot.
Russel Reid has moved on to his farm
on the 4th con. Mrs Hai rison has sold
her farm to her son, Wesley, and has
purchased a house and lot in Kincar-
dine, and will move shortly to that
town. W. G. Murdoch has purchased
the stock and interest in the Amberly
store from Jas. Wilkie, and will move
to that place in a week or ten days;
S. D. Welwood is taking his place in
Pine River. Mr Dougal McTavish has
sold his farm on the 4th con. to J.
Gentles, of Kincardine.
NOTES.—Rev. R. D. Hall, of Ripley,
preached a special sermon to the Or-
angemen in the Methodist church here
Sunday night; there was a large num-
ber out although the roads were bad,
Mr Chas. Huston is at, present on a
trip to Virginia; he expects to stay a
few weeks in the south. Harry Smith,
of Toronto, is visiting his friends in
this vicinity. Rev. Mr Lake is hold-
ing special services in the Methodist
church, Alma, this week. J. H. Mc-
Lellan, of Emmett, Mich., and Walter
Murdoch, of Lucknow, have moved
into this section:, Howard intends
working at his trade, and Walter with
his brother, W. G. Murdoch, in the
general store. Mr Leonard Huston
and Wm. Friars left last week for
Victoria, B. C.; word has been received
from the boys, and they speak well of
ment to the muddy walk; our trustees
are quite up to the times, they have
purchased some new maps of the latest
style, new window curtains, new bell
and other articles too numerous to
mention.
Colborne
NOTES.—Mr Robt. Reynolds, who
bas been in Michigan for the past few
.years, has returned and engaged with
Mr J. N. Kernighan for the summer.
MOVING.—Dame rumor has it that
Mr Michael Phrammer, proprietor of
Benmiller roller mills, intends moving
down to the hotel shortly, where be
intends to reside; where Mr Hamilton
intends moving to we have not yet
heard. .
FARM CHANOES. — Mr Wm. Good
moved this week from the farm which
he had rented from Mrs Fisher to his
own farm on the 4th con. Mr Wrn.
Fisher moved tnis week *Ate term
Mr Good has just left. Mr Abe Fisher
has returned from Michigan, where he
has been living for the last few years,
and has moved on the John Wise
which he has bought.
COUNCIL.—Council met on the lst
inst., members all present. The fol-
lowing tenders were accepted: G. H.
Hewson, printing for 1895; Jas. Don-
aldson, mounting the cannon; E. El-
liott, scales for 1895. The appoint-
ment of Health Inspector was left
over until next meeting of council.
R. Bailey and John Frazer were ap-
pointed a committee to look after the
holes in the roads and get a man to fill
them in. The Reeve was instructed
to grant an order to John Pollock for
hoard for Robt. Nottley, an indigent.
The council will view the road to Jno.
Kings property on April 12th at 2 p.m.
for the purpose of buying road allow-
ance. John Frazer and .Jas. Burns
were appointed to get a curtain for
the town hall. The council adjourned
to meet on May 6th. H. W. Erwin,
Clerk.
East Nitawanosh.
NOTES.—John E. Fells gave a taffy
pull to a few of bis friends on Tuesday
evening last. Geo. Coultes is making
rapid progress with the framework of
his new house. Mise Jean Taylor ar-
rived home from Kansas last week,
and will keep house for her brothers
this summer. Jas. Nicol left on. March
28th for Los Angelos, Cal., where he
goes for the benefit of his health, and
will do a stroke of business as well.
W. E. Scott has moved on t
farm and commenced operations; he is
keeping eping batch, but rumor says not for
g.
Blyth
NoTEs.--Mrs Clark, of Seaforth, was
the guest cf her daughter, Mrs James
McGee, last week. Capt. Buie, who
has been spending a,few weeks with
his parents, left for Chicago on Friday
last. The funeral of Nora, infant
daughter of Mr and Mrs Gidley, took
place on Friday last to the Union cem-
etery; the sympathy felt for Mr and
Mrs Gidley was apparent in the num-
ber who paid their last respects. Miss
Curtis spent a few days pleasantly in
Parkhill last week; while there she
took part in a Collegiate conversazione
and gave some readings, which were
well received. Mrs A. McKellar was
at home to few friends on Friday ev-
ening Messrs Watson & Emigh ship-
ped three carloads of fine cattle for
British • markets from this station on
Saturday. Mr Chowen, of Clinton,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs Met-
calf,
etcalf, over Sunday. Mr M. Floody
took a trip to Forest this week. Miss
McGregor. Seaforth. is the guest of
Mrs Richmond this week. An ice
storm on Monday made locomotion
difficult, many an unwary pedestrian
was sure to waver in his movements,
cling unceremoniously to the first
thing offered, be it man or post, and
many others not so fortunate found
themselves suddenly in contact with
mother earth; no accidents to epeak
of. Miss Cash, who has been visiting
friends in Stratford, returned horse on
Monday. Mr A. Scott left for London
on Tuesday. A horse made a lively
run on Queen St. one day last week,
upsetting two boys, who fortunately
escaped unhurt; no damage done.
Preparations are being made for the
millinery openings, which take place
at the different establishments on
Saturday night. Mrs Belfry and
daughter spent a few days in Seaforth
this week the guest of her sister, Mrs
Hays. Mr R. F. Spence, accountant,
returned to Toronto on Saturday, after
a sojourn of two weeks here, having
been engaged in auditing _the books of
the late firm, Lucas, Tanner & Co.
Mr H. C. Hunter, of Toronto General
Trusts Co., was in town last week on
business. Miss Bentley visited friends
in Glenfarrow this week. The funeral
of the late John McGregor, Morris,
passed through town on Saturday,
enroute to the Union cemetery, and
was largely attended. Dr. W. Sloan,
Toronto, arrived in town on Monday
night. Mr H. T. Rance spent Sunday
again in Clinton. Mr H. Young has
secured a position in Toronto, and left
for that city on Monday a.m. Mr
Jas. Emigh leaves this week for a trip
to Winnipeg. Mr J. S. McKinnon was
in Belgrave on Monday evening.
Constance.
S. S. No. 4.—The following is the re-
port of S. S. No. 4 for March. The
report being based on the diligence,
regularity and good conduct of the
pupils:—Sr. 4th—M. Hunter, A. Scales,
R. Morrison. Jr. 4th—R. Weymouth,
M. Livermore B. Medd. Sr, 3rd—E.
Stewart, L. Scales, U. Farquhar. Jr.
3rd -0. Stewart, E. Hunter, L. Adams.
2nd—W. Sundercock, L. Brumbly, E.
Brumbly., Pt. 2nd—L. Cartwright, M.
Adams, G. Leitch. Pt. lst—M. Stew-
art, F. Sharpe, W. Farquhar. R. C.
RICHARDSON, Teacher.
NOTES.—Miss Maggie Morrison, of
Walton, is at present visiting friends
in this neighborhood. Mr M. J. Beat
left for Manitoba on March 29th. Miss
Flossie McGregor has been visiting
friends in Blyth. Miss Monteith,
teacher of S. S. No. 6, Harlock, pur-
poses holding a public entertainment
on April 11th; a number of the sur-
rounding teachers will be present to
take part in the examination.
Londesboro.
CLOTHING—JAS. T. O'BRIEN.
He now has in his spring and summer stook
of tweeds, worsteds panting, over coatings and
Cottonades, eto. Over two -hundred different
patterns to choose from. Parties wanting
clothing wlll do well to call and see his stock
before buying elsewhere. All goods cut free of
charge, and a perfect fit .guaranteed.
JOHN T. O'BRIEN.
MOVED. — Mr Smith Eno moved
away from the village to a farm in the
township of Morris.
GONE WEST.—Mr Henry Curring
left for Assinaboa, on Tuesday, taking
a car load of stock, implements, lum-
ber, etc.
BULL SHIPPED.—Mr John Granger
has shipped away another bull last
week; this is the last he has for this
year. This one went to Tavistock.
CRUSADERS. — The revival temper-
ance band left on Saturday morning
for Brussels. They had a very success-
ful series of meetings, and' were well
pleased with their visit.
Sicx.—Mr John Garrett, sr. is very
sick and not much hope of his getting
better. Mrs Longman is doing very
well, but Mrs Smith has not shown
much signs of recovery.
West Wawanosh.
NOTES.—Mr and MrsEggart of Blyth,
spent a few days last week at Mr}J Mills.
Thos. Allen, of Fordyce, spent Sunday
at Mr H. Jones. J. Taylor and E. Mc-
Kenzie gave friends in Clinton a fly-
ing visit last Saturday. H. Smith, of
Dungannon, Sundayed at bis son-in-
law's, Mr W. Stevens. R. Roberton,
of 13th Hullett, paid a short visit to
hie brother Wm. last week. Fred
Moss attended the wedding of Miss
Riley, of Londesboro, last week. Mr
Albert Harold has engaged with Mr
Mills for a year. W. H. Wilson, of
Saratoga, disposes by auction on
Thursday of all his surplus stock. Mr
Fred Corey, of Nile, is engaged with
Mr Roberton for the summer. Mrs
Beadle, who had a sale last week,
leaves for Michigan shortly, where
her son is now living. Mr Jas. Rose
having leased his farm for a term or:
years, intends removing to Dungan-
nan to live; his health has been very
poorly for the last year.
Gorrie
DEATH.—Wm. Dane, clerk of the
townshipof Howick for nearly 20
year, did at Gerrie on March 28th,
aged about 45; been unwell for the
past year, but unable to attend to his
duties only for a few months past; horn
in the township. (his father was clerk
before him for about 20 years.) "Billy,"
as he was familarily called, was very
popular in the township, and his fun-
eral on Saturdawas the largest ever
known in the village. He was married
to a daughter of Mr Geo Green of
MUTUAL INSURANCE Co.—From the
16th annual report of the West Wa-
wanosh Insurance Co., (for the past
year) we take the following particu-
lars;—Amount insured, $2,850,020; un-
assessed premium note capital, 8108,-
567; balance of assets over liabilities,
$109,460. The directors report says
during the past year this Company Is-
sued 1041 policies, covering $1,580,065,
for which it received and added to the
premium note capital the sum of fifty
thousand, three hundred and twenty-
two 60-100 dollars. During the past
year our net gain has been far in ex-
cess of any previous year, viz: in poli-
cies, 214; in risks, $229,380; in premium
note capital, 510,199.87, with the fol-
lowing in force on the 31st December,
1894, i. e., No of policies in force, 2,353;amount of risk in force, $2,850,020,
with a net premium note capital of
$108,583.73; this most certainly looks
like success. Our losses dui ing the past
year were considerably above the aver-
age of sur annual losses, the total of
which was $4,186.65, numbering in all
twenty-nine losses twenty-one of
which were caused by lightning. Al-
though the losses were somewhat
larger proportionably than usual we
fortunately were not compelled to ex-
ceed our usual low rate of assessment,
which you are aware was six per cent.
on the face value of all premium notes
Wingham, and leaves two small child- at that time liable to assessment. Mr
Iren. His remains were interred with Edward Acheson, of Holmesville, is
the honors of the Orange Society, of one of the directors and also agent for
which he was a member. this company.
NOTES.—It is expected that the
dredge will be at.work again very
soon. B. Lawrison 'semis word back
that he is more than pleased with his
new home. Jas. Hill has quite a nice
lot of square timber at the station
ready for shipment. Mr E. Granger
from near Denfield, drove through
this place on Tuesday evening with
the first wagon of the season.
Otr'iCERs.—O' Tuesday evening the
following were elected by the C. E. S.
of St. Andrews church for the ensuing
year:—Hon. Pres., Rev. A. McLean;
Pres., Mise H. Mcfowan; Vice Pres.,
Wm. J. Somers; Sec., Miss Habkirk;
Treas., Miss Jessie Somers.
St. Helens.
NOTES.—Mr and Mies Anderson, of
Wroxeter, visited friends in this los
cality last week. Rev. Mr'Gloa , who ..
occupied the pulpit of Calvin's church,
on the 21st ult., was very ill last week
with grip. MIss Salkeld, of Godericb,
is visiting at Mr R. K. Miller's. Miss
Annie McDonald, of Grey township.
is visiting friends in this locality. Mr
Wm. J. Humphrey moved unto his
farm last week, and Mr Hutchison
now occupies Mrs McDonald's cottage.
Messrs Donald and Angus' McDonald
were in Wingham on Saturday last
with a horse the former had sold. Mr
John McGuire, who has been confined
to the house the greater part of the
winter with, sciatica, has got another
back set, but we hope soon to see him
about again. Miss Lizzie Todd is in
Lucknow at present learning the dress
making. Messrs Gordon and Sanders
were in Wingham this week, helping
Mr Adam Gordon move his household
effects. Mrs McLaren, of Lucknow,
was visiting the Misses Cameron last
week. A number of the members of
Lucknow Lodge I. 0. G. T. visited St.
Helens lodge last Friday week. Rev.
D. M. Jamieson, of Harvey. occupied
the Presbyterian pulpit on Sabbath
last. Miss Thorne leaves on the 3rd
inst. for the State of Masssachusetts,
where she has got a position. Mrs D.
Todd, who has been poorly for a while
back, is getting better again. Rev. R.
S. G. Anderson, M.A., B.D., of Wroxe-
ter, gave a lecture in the town hall,
under the auspices of the Mechanics'
Institute, on the 23rd ult., on his trip
to St. Johns. The yearly supply of
books has lately been added to the
library of the Mechanics' Institute.
Hullett
WEDDING.—A pleasant event hap-
peneds at the residence of Mrs Hill,
Gravel road, on Wednesday afternoon,
when her youngest daughter, Miss
Martha, was united in marriage to Mr
Jas. Rath, of Melancthon. Rev. W.
Smyth, of Clinton, - performed the
ceremony, while Mr John Rath and
Miss Maggie Hill acted as groomsman
and bridesmaid respectively. The
young couple carry the good wishes of
many friends to theirnewhome.
SCHOOL REPORT,—The following is
the result of the promotion examina-
tion of S. S. No. 2, Hullett, for the past
six months:—Sr. 3rd to 4th, total
marks attainable 880, to pass 440—
Archibald Weir 669, Lena Pope 643,
Robert King 596, Jennie East 559,
Wm. Brown 537. Jr. 3rd to Sr. 3rd,
800, to pass 400 — Ida Murphy 597,
Maud Porter 584, Wreaths Snell 542,
Richard Brown 459. Sr. 2nd to 3rd,
550, to pass 275—Eva Brown 393.
Hensall
NOTES.—Mr Maurice Walker, son of
Rev. Jas. Walker, has a position in
Macarthur & .Co's banking house.
Mr Jas. Wright has disposed of his
grocery stock and real estate to Mr
W. C. Davis, grocer of town.
ORGAN RECITAL.—A handsome new
pedal bass organ has been put in the
new Methodist church here by W .
Doherty & Co., of Clinton, and in con-
nection with the opening of it a grand
organ recital and literary entertain-
ment will be held on Monday evening.
PRESENTATION.—On Saturday after-
noon last Mr Wren's friends and well-
wishers whose name is legion here,
met in well-
wishers,
hall and presented
him with a handsome gold watch, as
a mark of their esteem, and for re-
membrance of the many happy social
hours spent together.
Wingham
NoTEa.—On going into the millinery
establishment of Homuth & Bawles,
last Thursday evening, the visitor
could not help but be struck with ad-
miration and even wonder; the display
was excellent, and the Orchestra added
to the pleasure of the occasion. At
present the question of erecting a flax
mill in town is being agitated; a firm
has offered the town a fair offer and
we think it would be an excellent
thing for the town as well as the coun-
try to introduce the growing of flax in
this section of the country. Mr W.
Chapman, tanner, is having another
large boiler put in his tannery. Rev.
Dr. Frazer, of Hamilton, will deliver
his popular lecture "From Bethlehem
to Jerusalem on a pony," on Monday
evening next. We understand that
Chief Bullard has resigned his position
as Chief Constable; something connect-
ed with the arrest of young Williams
last week is said to have made it ne-
cessary for him to resign. Will Fyfe
is spending this week in the country. •
S. S. No. 2.—The following is the
report of S. S. N. 2, Hullett, for the
month of March. The marks are based
on diligence, conduct and attendance.
The names are given in order of merit:
Sr. 4th—John Snell, Jr. 4th—Ella
Tyndall, Wesley Shobbrook, Rose
Walker. Sr. 3rd—Archibald Weir,
Robert King, Lena Pope. Jr. 3rd—
Wreathe Snell, Ida Murphy, Maud
Porter. Sr. 2nd—Eva Brown, Percy
East. Jr. 2nd — Randy Churchill,
Thomas East, Samuel East. lst—Geo.
Bayley, Dorcas Churchill.
S. S. No. 8.—The following are ar-
ranged according to order for punctu-
ality, attendance and good conduct
during the month of March:-5th—
Maud Fair, Lou Ouimette. 4th—Rose
Riley, Nellie Lyon, Bernice Moore,
Edith Fair, Wilfred Crisp, Lydia Shob-
brook,°Edgar Mogridge, Olvetta Brig-
ham, Mina Procter, Ada Brigham,
Willie Day, Alice Lawrence, John
Moore, Alice Mountain, Carrie Craw-
ford, Vincent McConnell, Charles
Watson. Sr. 3rd—Ethel Barr, Maggie
Nelson, Howard Adams, Earnest Ad-
ams, Minnie Lyon.
S. S. No. 1.—The following is the
report for the month of March. The
names are in order of merit:-5th—
M Fowler. J. Irwin, F. McGregor.
Sr. 4th—A. Dale, M. Irwin, W. Col-
lings Jr. 4th—F. Gibbings, J. Mc-
Gregu E. McMichael. 3rd—U. Mc-
Michael E. Spooner W. Good. 2nd—
F. Fowler, V. Dale, N. McMichael.
Sr. lst—L. Irwin, J. Good, C. Dale.
Jr. lst--W. Gibbings, H. Montgomery
J. Freeman. The result of the pro-
motion examination is as follows:—
Promoted to 4th class—E. Spooner, C.
QMichael. To 3rd ass—F. Fowler
cMcMichael, V. Dale N. McMichael,
I. Stevens. To 2nd clkes—L. Irwin, J.
Good, C. Dale. To Sr. lst—W. Gib-
bings, H. Montgomery.
SURPRISE.—On Friday last the pu-
pils of the senior division of the school
presented the retiring principal, Mr J.
T. Wren, with a handsome emblem
ring, accompanied by a suitable ad•
dress expressive of their appreciation
of services rendered to them, regret at
his severing his connection with the
school and good wishes for his future
welfare.
Goderich.
PLEASANT TIME. —The 1adies of North
Street Church gave an At Home in the
lecture room of the church, on Thurs-
day evening; and after refreshments
had been served, an informal program
was rendered, making the occasion one
of much pleasure and interest.
FIRE.—At about 8 o'clock yesterday
(Thursday) morning fire bi oke out in
the Opera House block, and before it
was got under control, it destroyed
the premises of D. Calbick. bookseller;
Jae. Robinson, dry goods, and Arm-
strong's store. It is difficult to get
definite particulars, but it is reported
that:Calbick's stock was all destroyed,
on which there was no insuran0,e; Mr
Calbick getting three ribs broken. Mr
Robinson had only just got nicely set-
tled in this store, his millinery opening
being announced for Thursday even-
ing; his stock was partially saved.
Adjoining premises were somewhat
injured by the fire and water.
Summerhill
BROKEN.—One day last week Mr's
McLaughlin sr., had the misfortune to
have her collar bone broken in a very
simple way. She was about to get into
a sleigh, and when in the act of doing
so, the horses moved, throwing her
against the sleigh, with the above re-
sult.
NOTES.—Mr G. M. Kitty conducted
divine service here last Sunday morn-
ing. Mr R. Miller, jr., was visiting
elatives in Wingham lhst week. Mrs
John Colbourn has been on the sick list
tale past few days.
Holmesville.
SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is
the report of the relative standing of
the pupils of the school here for March;
based on attendance, conduct and gen-
eral progress. Maximum merit, 200
marks :-5th class—Edith Tebbutt 186,
Bertha Stanley 182, Eldred Yeo 159.
Sr. 4th—Tillie Colclough 192, Edith
Huller 186, Francis Sturdy 179. J. 4th
—Jerome Badour 168, John Walter 148,
Harry Evans 142. Sr. 3rd—Winnie
Sturdy, Willie Merrill (even) 149, Min-
nie Evans 67. Jr. 3rd—Jn. Mulholland
175, Lorne Fear 173, Harry McCartney.
169. Sr. 2nd—Emma Colclough 195,
Lillie Colclough 182, Clarence Sturdy
181. Jr. 2nd—Luella Fear 177, Harvey
Mulholland 154, David Elliott 126. Sr.
Pt. 2nd—Ira Merrill 177. Fred Potter
169, Jos. Cook 161. Jr. Pt. 2nd—Mabel
Pickard 192, Myrtle Lavis 164, Alberta
Cook 147. Average attendance 47.-
3. W. MCROBERTS, Teacher.
OPENINGS. — The spring millinery
openings for the last year or so have,
unfortunately ran up against weather
hardly in keeping with the occasion,
but this does not deter a large number
of people from inspecting the beauties
of headwear. Hats were there in
countless numbers, and regulated to
suit the tastes of the most fashionable
or fastidious. The flowers were so real
that one imagined they could almost
smell them, although knowing they
were but artificial. The band lent its.
charms to the attractions of the occa-
sion.
MEDICAL MEETING. — The regular
quarterly meeting of the Huron and
Perth Medical Association was held.in
the council chamber, Clinton, on Tues-
day, 2nd inst., the following members
being present:—Drs. Smith, Mitchell;
Betnune, Campbell and Mackay, Sea -
forth; Shannon and Taylor, Goderich;
Shaw, Gunn and McCallum, Clinton;
Amos, Exeter; Agnew, Londesboro;
Cooper, Constance; Thompson, Hens
sall, and McLachlan, Auburn. Dr.
Campbell read reports on some inte-
resting cases that elicited much dis-
cussion from the members. Discus
sions on topics relative to the profes-
sion then brought an interesting meet"
ing to a close.
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