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Clinton New Era, 1895-05-03, Page 1V. Nensleneelleneleareusseresseow• LINTON-- NEW ER ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., MAY 3, 1895. .......emeasemeemagsmaummeNielle. The Height OF GOOD TASTE The elegance and style of our ordered olothing is well known. Made in the latest styles from the best materials, linings used that wear as long as the outside, well and carefully put together, and always fitting, it grows in favor every day. From our Tweed Suit at $12.50 (a good all wool Tweed in good patterns, well lined and made to your or- der) to our famous Black Suit at $20, our values:are not equalled Cash and one price. Est. J. RODGER CLINTON The Depth OF LOW PRICES AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable corresponden Varna. EPWORTH LEAGUE.—The Epworth League still holds its meeting on Wed- nesday night of each week. The in- terest taken in this line of Christian work may well be seen by the large attendance, and the active part taken by the zealous workers. The influence of such meetings is still widening like the ring forme by throwing a pebble into the water, small at first but wid- ening to a great circumference. NOTES.—Dr. J. Foote, who has been visiting his friends here returned to Detroit Tuesday; we congratulate our young friend on obtaining his degree of M.D., and wish him every success in his profession. Mrs R. McCool, of Harrington, is visiting her relatives and friends here. Mr T. Cairns, one of our leading merchants, and postmaster, is making a marked improvement in the appearance of his store, by giving it a fresh coat of paint. CHURCEL—The quarterly meeting of this circuit war held in the Methodist church here last Sabbath. The day being most favorable, and the roads good, tbe congregation was the largest we have had during the year, the other two appointments being well repre- sented, and the entire service one of rich spiritual power and blessing. The pastor gave a very practical and spirit- ual discourse, particularly emphasizing the areat importance of being prepared to meet our Master with but a mo- ment's warning, as has been the case with several in the neighborhood dur- ing the last few weeks. The quarterly board met on Monday evening; much harmony and good feeling prevailed; the connexional funds are well to the fore, and all circuit claims are expect- ed to be made up. Mr Samuel Pollock was the delegate elected to attend Dis- trict Meeting. West Wawanosh. Couercne—Coreepil met on April 20th. The treasurereeereport for February and March showed tete balance and receipts to be $512.99; expenditures $188.09; leaving a balance on hared of $324.90. The account of the townshieecollector, for $30, two years fees for professional services, was ordered to be paid. The reeve, deputy -reeve and clerk were appointed a committee to revise the by-laws ot the municipality. John McLean was paid $4.56, balance of gravel element. Mr Gibson was appointed to sot along with a representative from Ashfield counoil, in arranging with Mr Milligan for the opening of a gravel pit on his farm. Mr Reid's claim for damage to his oart by a defective roadway was laid over. A number of checks were issued, and council adjourned to meet May 29th, at 10 a.m., as a court of revision and for general businees. R. K. Moa Clerk. Constance. NOTES. — The Methodist Sunday School is intending to have a picinic on the 24th of May. The far mers are busy with their root -ground; most of them have finished seeding. Mr Alex. Lindsay has bought Mr J. Coate's flfty acre farm; Sandy has a good farm now. Mr P. C. Papineau has commenced operations at the factory; Mr George Medd is helping him this year. Foot ball is all the go this spring, the young Americans put up a very good game, and will be hard to beat after they get a little practice. The Epworth League net as usual on Monday evening. Mr Chas. Andrew has returned from Elm- ville, where he has been visiting friends Hensall CHURCH.—The Quarterly service of the Hensall Methodist chin ch was held on Sunday, April 28th, excellent ser- mons both morning and evening were preached by Rev. R. Paul, of Brussels. The official meeting on the Monday following was well attended, the.fin- ances are in good shape; Messrs J. C. Stoneman and. W. Keddy were ap- pointed delegates to the District meet- ing. There has been an increase in the membership of the church, and the prospects of the circuit are greatly improved since last Conference, ts find worthy of recording for publication Londosboro. DEATH.—On Sunday morning, after a long and severe illness, Wellington Oliver departed this life; he was only about eight yearkeold. A post-mortem was held on MQnday morning and r e- vealed a tumor about the size of a pigeon egg on the backnpart of the brain. His remains were taken to Clinton Cemetery. FORESTERS. — D.D.H.C.R. Bro. H. Robb, accompanied by Bro. Stark, of Court Flower of the Forest, paid an official visit to Court Pride of the West on Friday evening last. He gave some very good suggestions and also got some in return. Bro. Stark entertained the members with music and song very nicely. He plays four instruments at the same time. NOTES.—Rev. Mr McFaydden, of Fullerton, paid a visit to his son, the teacher, during last weeke he was ac- companied by his eldest daughter. Miss Johnston, the teacher of No. 8, hrs changed her place of boarding from the country to the village, being now domiciled at Mr Ouimette's. In the Demorest contest ofjthe North Star Lodge, last week, the medal was won bv Miss lda Riley. Messrs Bell & Las - ham hove a steer of an inquisitive turn of mind, it took a trip up into the table loft, but was rather unfortunate there, as it broke the board, and after hanging partly through for a consider- able time, he dropped down to the floor a distance of about nine feet, and was able to walk off. Mr Elijah Walker is preparing to move two of hie houses onto the front part of his lot, beside Mr Thos. Manning's residence. Mr Farncomb, the engineer, spent a couple of days not far from the village this week. Rev. Mr Fair was called upon to officiate at three funerals this week. Tuckersmith. Noaics.-e-We are glad to learn .that Mrs Geo. Turner is able to be around again a little ; although recovering slowly, we hope she will gain strength faster in the future. Mrs Amos Town- send will soon be around again. Mr Oliver Moore, of Detroit, is visiting friends and relatives here. Miss Carrie Johns is visiting at Mrs G. Stantmry's this week. Mr Thos. Walters has re- turned to his home, Denver, Col. Miss May Carnochan, from below Egmond- ville, is visiting telatives here. Mr Frank Crich has sold his fat hogs, part of which will be shipped on Monday next. Mr and Mrs Horton, of Gode- rich, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr Chas. Layton, who was on the sick list last week, has recovered from his sickness. Miss Hattie Dodd will con- duct the League on Sunday night, May 5th. We would like the members of the board here to notice thatethe board of both churches will meet on Thurs- day evening; all the members are re- quested to be present. Prayer meeting for next week will therefore be held on Wednesda y. Summerhill CHURCEL—Rev. J. F. Parke, of Clin- ton, conducted service here last Sun • day morning; as Mr Parke was for years a teacher in our school, he is therefore well known among our peo- ple. On Sunday next the service is to be at 7.30 p.m., when Rev. Mr Roy, of Hensall, will preach. Our Sunday School has been re -organized for the Season with Mr G. -M. linty as super- intendent. NOTES.—Mrs R. Miller is out again after her illness. Mr Thos. Mcllveen had a lamb worried by dogs one night recently. Messrs S. and J. Kyle spent Sunday near Constance. Mr J. S. Miller has had another boy added to his family circle. Hullett LIME.—If you want good first class lime for the small price of 15c a bushel come to Hog's Back lime kiln, or delivered for Picts. HENRY LIVERMORE, Londeeboro. 81 year in advance, 81.50 when friot so pla The Great Bankrupt Sale has commenced in Holmesville. The crowd le gathering. First come first served. The beet bargains will soon be gone. North Store. —T. 0. PWITARD. ACCOUNTS.—Mr F. H. Lamb, assignee of the estate of J. L. Courtice & Son, will be here ehortly to collect all ac- counts due the estate. CHEESE FACTORY FENCE.—Notices are out announcing that there will be let by auction the contract for building a woven wire fence around the propos- ed cheese factory grounds, besides the digging of an excavation for the whey vat. OONCERT.—It 18 expected that a mu- sical and literary concert will be given here on the evening of May 24th, b the celebrated Ball family (colored). They come highly recommended, and promise a pleasant and profitable even- ing. CRIMINAL.—We would like to inform a certain inhabitant of our village that the shooting of dogs, especially if on their owner's premises, is a criminal act, and punishable with a heavy. penal- ty. Take warning before carrying out a threat of this kind. R. T. OF T.—The Royal Templars purpose having a monster entertain- ment about the first week in June. The committee will, no doubt, do their utmost to sustain the popular reputa- tion of the order in that line. Particu- lars given later. BUILDINGS.—Mr A. Osbaldeston has completed the stone work of his new house. The brick work of the cheese factory is completed, and the carpen- ters are busily at work. Mr J. L. Cour- tice is tearing down the old Lobb black- smith shop,with the intention of build- ing a small store on the premises. REPORT.—The following is the re- port of S. S. No. 2, Hullett, for the month of amen The names are given in order of merit, and the report is based on attendance, diligence and conduct:—Sr. 4th—Joh e Snell, Rose Walker, Wesley Shobbrook. Jr. 4th —Archie Weir, R. King, W. Brown. Sr. 3rd—Wreatha Snell, Maud Porter, Rich. Brown. Jr. 3rd—Jennie Church- ill, Hattie Bullen, Eva Noble. 2nd— Randy Churchill, Percy East, Samuel East. Pt: 2nd—Clara Biggin. Eva Miller, Flossie Noble, lst—John Brom- field, Ida Cornish, George Bayley. Average attendance 28. T. MuRCH, Teacher, DIED.a-Mrs Farnham, who has been very ill for several rnonths, quietly passed away on Tuesday morning. Al- though the most determined efforts bad been put forth by her attending physicians if possible to stay the tide of the disease, they were of no avail. Her death is rendered all the more sad by the fact that only a short time has elapsed since the death of Mr Farnham. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to the Burns' church ceme- tery, the service was conducted by Revs. Messrs Hamilton and Fair. The family .ha ve the deep sympathy of the entire- eommunity in their sad he- reavernent. Courecra.—The Council met at Bruce - field on April 27th; all the members present. The clerk was instructed to advertise in the Expositor asking tend- ers for the erection of two Queen's Truss cedar bridges over the Bayfield river, one 80 feet span, (Crich's) and one 90 feet span, (McLean's), tenders to be opened at Kyle's hotel on Mon- day, May 27th, at 10 o'clock. Plans and specifications may be seen at the clerk's office. The clerk was also in- structed to get 50 quarter sheet post- ,ers priuted asking for tenders for a number of jobs of gravelling; tenders to be opened on above date at 2 p. m. After passing a few accounts the coun- cil adjourned to meet again as a Court of Revision of the assessment roll on May 27th at 9 o'clock and for general business at 10 o'clock. Blyth NOTES.—Mr C. R. Shane and Miss Hayes, Goderich, spent Sunday with friends in town. Mr J. S. McKinnon was in Brussels on officical business in connection with the U.O.F. Mr Jos. Carter is East this week cn a business trip, Mr A.S. Dickson was in Brussels on Tuesday. Mies Gray is the guest of Miss Young at present. Mr Wm. Scott returned to town on Tuesday ev- ening. Mr F. W. Tanner is in St. Thomas this week. Watson & Emigh shipped a car load of hogs to Coiling - wood, on Wednesday last, for the western market, and a car of cattle to Montreal on Thursday. Mrs A. Taylor visited for a few days in Parkhill last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs Gray. Mr Emigh has converted a shed in the rear of his hotel into a com- modious sample room. Mr W. Bent- ley, who has been out west for a year or two, returned last week to make hie parents a visit. Mr A. E. Bradwin Sundayed in Wingham. Mr H. T. Rance was a guest in Clinton over Sun- day. Miss Smith spent Sunday at her home in Brume's. Mr T. C. Doherty, Minton, has just sold to Mr W. Bell, liveryman, a handsome $500 "Bell" 114geto, Brucefleld CAnn,—Having sold out my business, I desire to thank my many friends for their patronage and to request for my successor a continuance of the BO.D10. All parties indebted to me aro requested to pay the same before the 16th of May, in order teeny° collection. S.J.PomocK. NOTES.—Mr Jas. Swann has moved his machine shop to a vacant lot of Mr Scott's. Mr Geo. Munroe is changing his meat shop from Mr R. G. Simpson's to Mr Wm. Scott's. Mr Geo. Logan had a small raising last Tuesday even- ing. The foundation of the cheese fac- tory has been completed, and the walls will be built shortly. Mr Malcolm Hart, of Seaforth, is spending a few days in the village. erania. — Our cotem reports two young men having been seen fishing last Sunday. If this is true, we regret that in this age of religious and legal instruction, they have no more regard for the Sabbath day. Would it not have been more becoming and profit- able to them if they had been engaged in some better practices. CHURCH NOTES.—Quarterly meeting service will be neld next Sunday morn- ing, conducted by the pastor. This (Friday) evening there will be held .a preparatory service, conducted by the chairman of the district, Rev J. W. Holmes. Regular pr ay er meeting was withdrawn for this week. The quar- terly official board will meet on 'Tires- elay evening next at 8 o'clock. Ep- worth League next Monday evening at 8 o'clock; the subject is a debate, "Re- solved that ill -temper is more destruc- tive of happiness thee' intemperance." Sunday school at 3 o'clock next Sunday. The Young People's prayer meeting at 6.30 will take the form of a consecration service, conducted by the pastor. The annual class leaders' meetnek was held at the parsonage last Tuesday night, for the purposeof revising the lists of membership. ScRooa REPORT.—Following is the report of the standing of the pupils for the month of April, based on punctu- ality, demeanor and general progress Maximum merit, 190 marks 5th class —Bertha Stanley, Edith Tebbutt (even) 188, Eldred Yeo 184, Alburn Murch 160. Sr. 4th—Tillie Colclough 176, Francis Sturdy 174, San i Cook 173. Jr. 4th- -Jerome Badour 184, Mabel Dempsey 183, Harry Evans 148. Sr. 3rd—Minnie Evans 169, Willie Merrill 153, Winnie Sturdy 145. Jr. 3rd—Lorne Fear 171, Norman Murch 163, Harvey McCartney 162. Sr. 2nd—Lillie McCartney 174 John Gravell 165, Lillie Colclough 159. Intermediate 2nd—Har vey Mulholland 181, Edgar Trewartha 173, Lizzie Demp- sey 169. Jr. 2nd—Rosa Dempsey 181, Ira Merrill 179, Fred Potter 178. Sr. Pt. 2nd— Mabel Pickard 187, Edith Mul- holland 162, Myrtle Lavis 152. Jr. Part 2nd—Alberta Cook 170, Eddie Williams 36. Sr. Part lst—Florence Trewartha, Olive Sturdy, Henry Badour, Jr. Part let—Roy Pickard, Johnnie Dempsey. Howard Williams. Average attend- ance for month, 50.—J. W. McRo- BERTS, Teacher. Bayfleld. SALVATION ARMY,—The Salvation Army enlivened the village with their band and singing on Monday evening last. Atter marching they assembled in their barracks and had a musical meeting. Adjutant and Mrs Taylor and Capt. Finley, of Seaforth, being present. NOTES.—Rev. R. Gairdner is home visiting his parents. Miss Lena and Charles and Fred Roth, were in town attending the funeral of their father on Monday. Miss Mary Walin, who has been home on a visit has returned to Detroit. Mr C. Kennedy, of Wing - ham, was visiting friends here last week. Mr Johnston, a student from Toronto delivered two very eloquent sermons in St. Andrews church last Sabbath. SUICIDE.—The following relates to an old resident of Hayfield, he having at one time conducted a brewery here : "An old man named Valentine Roth committed suicide at his residence, Lorne avenue, Brantford. on Sunday morning. Saturday night he appeared in his usual health and spirits, and ate a hearty supper before retiring. About 6.30 o'clock, Sunday morning he arose, dressed himself and went out. His non-appearance at breakfast created some apprehension, and upon a search being made of the premises he was found dead, hanging from the rafters of the wood shed. He had placed a rope around his neck, after fastening the ether end to the joists of the shed. He had evidently stood upon an empty box, which he kicked from under his feet. When found, he was -quite dead, with his feet about eighteen inches from the floor. Deceased was always considered in god financial circum- stances, and no reason can be suggested for the rash deed." The remains were brought here on Tuesday for burial in the Bayfleld cemetery. DEATH.—One of the oldest residents of the township of Hullett passed away on Saturday morning, in the person of Henry Lawrence, sr., at the ripe age of 85 years. He died more from old age than from any real disease. Sev- eral members of the family were not able to be present, owing to illness in their oven households. He leaves two sons, Isaac, on the farm, and Alfred, a prosperous business man of Welland, and two daughters, Mrs Donald Pat- terson, of East Wawanosh. and Mrs Gracey, of Comber. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended; the service was con- ducted by Rev. Mr Fair, of Londes- bpro. Mrs Lawrence bas not been well for some time, but is somewhat im- proved at present. NOTES.—Mr J. A. Hunter, who has completed a business course in Belle- ville Business College, has returned home. Mrs D. Macgregor, of Con- stance, is at present in Toronto, to which place she has recently been call- ed by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs Waldron. Miss Effie Tyerman, of &Worth, paid her first visit as Music teacher to her class of pupils in this vicinity last week. A very exciting runawity took place from the village of Hartford on Wednesday of last week; runaways are the order of the day now, this teeing the second which has taken place in Hartford in a short time. Mies Alice Carter; a highly esteemed young lady of the 8th con., left on Monday for Port Stanley, where she has accepted a position. ATIbUrri. LOST AND FOUND.—The other day Mr S. Lautenslager had the misfortune to lose a pocket book containing a small sum of money and valuable pa- pers. He was naturally concerned about the loss and greatly relieved when he recovered the mining articles. DEAT11.—Sonne five or six weeks ago T. Thompson, aged 83 years, while tak- ing off his boots, struck his foot at the cords Above the heel against the rung of the chair upon which he was sitting, causing an abrasion of the skin. Short- -ly afterward evidences of blood poison- ing set in, and the patient gradually grew weaker until Monday evening, when death ended his suffering. Mr Thompson was a retired farmer, having been for years a resident of East Wa- wanosh, his homestead being located within a short distance of Auburn, on the Goderich and Blyth gravel road. His remains were conveyed to Seaforth for interment. Additional Looal News. MEETING.—A public meeting will be held in the Council Chamber this (Fri- day) evening at 8 o'clock, to arrange for sports on the 24th of May and see what disposition shall be made of the money at present in the hands of the committee. A large attendance is de- sired. Goderleb. RETURNED.—Mr Walter Hick, of Goderich township, and F. Smeeth, of Goderich. have returned from King- ston, whither they had been attending r he obsequies of their brothet-in-law, the late Mr Pillar, of that city. Game TO LONDON.—Harry Ohleafz, the well-known commercial traveller, who has been a resident of this town for the past twenty-five years, left for London Tuesday morning last, where he and his family will henceforth re- side. LAWN BOWLING CLUB.—The follow- ing are the officers of the Lawn Bowl- ing Club for this season:—President, J. P. Tisdall; vice-president, W. Jackson; secretary, W. -Brydone; treasurer, D. L. McPherson; committee, G. D. Mc- Taggart, H.C. Brewer, D.A. Forrester. POORLY PAID.—Last year the News Record got from the Dominion Gov- ernment, for advertising, $27.20; Exe- ter Times, $15.40; Goderich Star,$52.78. This can be viewed in two ways, either as mighty poor pay for weighty de- fence of a weak government, or as a big price for the quality of the article supplied. LICENSES.—An adjourned meeting of the West Huron License commis- sioners was held in the Inspector's of- fice here, on Wednesday." The license of Martin's hotel, Goderich, and Mar- tin's hotel, Saltford, were transferred to the new tenants. A transfer and also a new license was granted to Mr Walper,who bas leased Mason's Hotel, Clinton. Mr Pframmer, of Ben miller, appeared before the commissioners, and asked that a license be granted to Benmiller Hotel, but as the house has a three months' license, the matter was left in abeyance. TENNIS -CRICKET CLUB.—The meet - in held at the Rattenbury House, last Friday evening, for re -organization, was well attended. The following of- ficers were elected :—Hon. Pres., D. A. Forrester; Hon. Vice, W. Jackson; Pres., G. D. McTaggart; Vice Pres., H. B. Combe; Sec.-Treas., R. J. McDonald; Executive Com., L. Kennedy, J. A. Hartt and Dr Shaw. In order to meet the expenditures incurred last year, an entertainment will shortly be given, to which only a nominal admission fee will be charged. An entertainment committee was appointed. consisting of Mr T. Jackson, T. R. Hodgens and A. T. Cooper. , %%114 The . . . Government Has proved by experiment that Sulphate of Copper or Bluestone Makes the best spray for fruit trees. Accordingly we have procured a large quantity and are quoting it at excep- tionally low figures. ALLEN & WILSON Prescription Drug Store,Clinton We always give the best for the least money possible. In open letter to the people The town council ie this season put- ting forth an effort (as it has in other seasons) to adoru and improve the town, and asks for the hearty assist- ance of the ratepayers. The beautify- fying of the town increases the value of property, so that efforts in this di- rection bring their own reward. The members of a town council at e simply citizens who gratuitously devote their time to the management of the town affairs, and their work can be materi- ally furthered by the individual efforts of the people. The council cannot make all the improvements which are needed. Oe the Street Committee and the Tree Committee rests mainly any work pertaining to the improvement and adornment of the town, and I ask you to assist the members thereof in their laudable efforts. Of course there is certain work that must be done in- dependent of the council, that improves the appearance of the place. In some parts of the town thee e ar e front, fences so badly out of repair that they would be better if removed altogether; in others good fences would be improved by a coat of paint; I would suggest the removal ot front fences wherever prac- ticable, but when fences do remain, have them as neat and tidy as the cir- cumstances, will permit., 'A number of gangways are badly broken and likely to fall into culverts, if not repaired; a little time and a few planks and nails would make them serviceable, Much better looking, and less liable to acci- dente. Fruit cans and like refuse must not be thrown on the roads. Neat lawns, with boulevards and shade trees have a pleasant look, and can be se- cured without much of an outlay be- yond labor. Hay and other refuse. from barns which happen to be close on the street, should be removed. Loose boards which have been used for tem- • porary crossings might now be gather- ed up. These are a few suggestions which, if acted upon, would help to make Clinton the prettiest, as well as the most progressive, town in the county. The members of the ceuncil will be glad of any suggestions from the ratepayers, and will also render whatever assistance they can legiti [irately in car rying out the suggestions. ROBT. HOLMF.S. Noma — Mr Davidson, Mayor of Stratford, paid a flying visit to his daughter, Mrs E. A. Fear, one day last week. Mr Whitelaw, of Woodstock, took away the old creamery boiler last Wednesday. Seeding in this vicinity is nearly completed. Tom Ford has taken a situation in the Organ Factory, Clinton. Mr T. C. Pickard is offering for sale cheap the goods purchased Mr J. L. Courtice & Son. The Misses Mc- Ilwain, of Nile, are visiting at Mr J. McCartney'. Miss Lulu Mulholland gave a birthday party on Saturday to a number of her friends; they report having bad a good time. Mr F. C. El- ford was one of the winners, last Fri- day night, at theYoung Liberals' meet- ing, in Clinton, in a debate upholding the justice of giving the franchise to qualified women. Mr W. Mulholland has added materially to the appearance of his premises, by putting a wire fence at the front. Miss Cook•ef Leeburn, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr Geo. Hul- ler. The school took arbor day on Wednesday afternoon. The wife of Mr Geo. Huller presented him with a son on Saturday last. A few cases of mumps are reported in the vicinity. Mr John Cantelon, jr., has been seri- ously indisposed for a few days. Mr McGarva, Clinton, was in the village on Wednesday, on business. Mr Clen- derining has been renewing old ac- quaintances for a few days. MrsWb t- tingh am, we are sorry to hear, still continues low. Defferu,—An old and respected resi- dent of this section passed away Sun- day evening in Henry Spence, Victoria St., in his 77th year. In early life Mr Spence had served in the British army, and had by conscientious effort reach- ed the position of Setgeant Majcr in the Artillery branch of the service prior to his retirement. He first set- tled in this section in Saltford, and was at one time reeve of Colborne township. He leaves a wife and famir ly who have the sympathy of theip many friends in this and other parts at the country.--gignal Stanley NOTES. — Mrs John McGregor, of Trickerarnith, and Mrs Findlay Mc- Ewen have gone on a visit to friends at Whitechurch. Serowe REPORT. —The following is the report of S.S.No. 3: -5th class —W. Reid, A. Mcllveen, F. Wild. Sr. 4th — it. Reid, A. Rat.hwell, F. Mcllveen. Sr. 3rd —A. Richardson, E. Reid, S. Rat hwell. Jr. 3rd ---L. Richardson, I. Reid. Sr. 2nd—L. Reid., H. Reynolds. D. Scotchmere. Jr. 2nd—E. Burnside, C. Parker, C. Spikeman. Sr. Pt. 2nd — F. larthwell. Pellw k. G. Reid. Jr. Pt. 2nd— E. Burnside, '1'. Burnside, L. Peck. Sr. Pt. 1—M. Clark, S. Bates. Jr. Pt. 1—S. E. Spikeman, A. el an- stawae, Teacher. I.O.O.T.—On Friday evening the quarterly election of officers was held. The following is the result of the ballot: —P.C.T., D. Stevenson; C.T., Wes. Moore; V.T., Miss Barge; F.S., G.W. Rogers; R.S., D. Smith; Treas., Miss Moore; Chap., A. Cooper; Marsh, J. Foster; Guard, Miss Betts; Sent., J. Cook; Organist, Miss Goodwin. The meeting to -night (Friday) will be an especially interesting one, the in- stallation will take place, being con- ducted by Bro. Chant, Lodge Deputy. It is hoped that there will be a full at- tendance. It is expected that there will be an initiation. The lodge is growing and is to be congratulated on its choice of new officers. YOUNG LIBERALS.—The debate on Woman Suffrage, at the meeting of the Young Liberals, last Friday even- ing, was well maintained, and was quite interesting. Messrs McLeod and Elford advanced a number of reasons in favor of giving women the franchise, while Messrs Brydon and McTavish were equally sure that no benefit or advantage would Accrue by such a course. Twenty minutes for each speaker, with ten minutes for the af- firmative to reply. was the time limit. Messrs Scott and Coombs acted as judges and gave their decision in favor of the affirmative. As the summer evenings are approaching, it was dee cided to postpone future meetings wee til called by the Executive committee.' ODDFELLOWS.—At the regular meet-. ing of Clinton Lodge No. 83, en Tuesday evening, the members ex- pressed their sorrow at the death of their brother, Herbert Watters, who for some time has held the office of. Conductor in the Lodge. A copy 011 the following letter of condolence were ordered to be sent to the parents of dee ceased :— Clinton, May ist, 105. LOOK OUT FOR THIS.—Oddfellows hall, Wednesday, May 15th, at 8 p.m., the Royal Templars of Temperance are making arrangements for an open meeting, which promises to eclipse all previous efforts of the kind. The long- est number on the program is a debate on "Resolved that woman with her tongue has caused man more unhappi- ness than has been caused her by man's intemperance." The debaters are Messrs Jervis, Holdsworth, Coombs and Bates. A decision will be given by Mayor Holmes, who will occupy the chair for the evening. As the pro- gram is not quite complete we cannot give it in full, but the following well known talent will contribute to the entertainment:—Songs, Mrs Hoover and Mr Will Harland; reading, Mr J. Lowery; violin solo, Mr T. Walker; comic, R. Downs. This list will be supplemented by other members as good, and a rare treat may be expect- ed. A collection will be taken at the door, COLLEGIATE NOTES. — The Hough Cup match has been postponed to May llth, owing to the Seaforth Hurons being billed to play Glencoe on the former date. As both Clinton and Seaforth teams are supposed to be bet- ter than last year, those who are fond of out -door exercise, and desire to see a gond game, should not fail to accom- pany our boys on the llth. The Col- legiate boys challenge any football team in town to a match, to be played before the llth. Exams. are on the tapis once more. Of course, ae the teachers will be astonished at the remarkable growth of brain power, and keen insight on the part of the pupils. Those boys who stay at the school during the dinner holy, are said to spend the most of that time in con- versation with members of the oppo- site sex. This, though doubtless very pleasant, should not be indulged in, as it is apt to turn their minds away from their st TO MR AND MRB Go. WATTEIRS, The bereavement which has come upon Tod; in the death of your son, is keenly felt by us, hie brothers in Oddfellowship. In your case, a family tie has been broken, in ours, a social one; wo therefore can feel for you in your sorrow, and take this opportunity of exprossing our sympathy. That your son and our brother was out 011' In the prime and vigor of manhood does but impress on us this solemn lesson, "that all worldly greatness Is vanity and that ho who is strong and robust to -day may bo cold in death to -morrow", and in this wo learn another of the chief lessons of Oddfellowship, namely, "that; it Ill becomes us -to cherish in onr hearts, evil, the bane of society." Wo shall ever treasure in, Our hearts, the memory of our deceased bre- ther's virtues, and wo burled his faults with him. 1n hie relations to us he always exhibited the virtues of a true Oddfellow, natnelY. Friendship. Love and Truth. (11. B. CRANT, Signed on behalf of the Lodge - E. MoLgAtf, E. A. COOMIB,