Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-05-17, Page 1LINTON i ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., MAY 17, .1895. [ A.Rouis D THE HUB. ~r. - It's a Little too Cool These Days To sell thin coats and summer underwear,but we have a line of light weight, all wool, seam- less Socks in grays and fawns at 2Octs the pair that are about right for this time of the year,although some wear them all summer because they . do not harden like .cotton, -- They are almost worth 25c a pair,but not quite By the ,ivf, have you 2 seen our great Shirt • Cash and One Price .. hitt 303 10111111 CLINTON What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy ofrecording for publication Hullett LIME.—It you want good first Glees lime for the emailrice of I6e a bushel coma to Hog's Beak lime n or delivered for 'Bete. EIi Y LIVERMORE, Londeeboro, ACCIDENT.—On Monday the seven- year-old son of Mr 3. 0. Adams met with a bad accident. While riding in a waggon he was accidentally thrown out, breaking his arm and also dislocat- ing it. I ROB'ITABLE EXPERIMENT,—Last fall when wheat was sellingat 53 cents a bushel, a well known Bllet farmer de- termined to tryan experiment in feed- ing wheat. Hhad 71 bushels of wheat on hated, so he bought 9 hogs,for which he paid $29.50; the wheat was fed to the hogs until it was all used up, they gett- ing very little else in addition,and when he sold the hogs he realizedii94 on them. It will be seen that plus his work in feeding the hogs, he got a very good price tor hie wheat. Constance. CHURCH.—On Sunday next, 19th, Rev Mr Cousins, of Walton, will con- duct the services in this place, at 10 a. m. and 7 .m. mass meetinof the Sabbath SchoolAwill be held at 2.30 p. m. Encourage the good work by your presence at these meetings. i, 0. G. T.—The District Meeting of Good Templars will be held In this vil- lage, on the 22nd inst. A number of Grand Lodge ofiieers are expected to be present, besides several speakers from various parts of the Province. Interesting and profitable topics are looked for discussion, e.nd we hope to see a goodly number of Templars to pre- paredthe fore. Cme to this to stay as the Ball Singers re expected to give a concert in the church the same evening. This family is too well known to need further introduc- tion, so we will leave it withyourselves whether you miss a treat or not. Bruceiield PASTORATE.—The members and ad- herents of Union church, who have been without a settled pastor since the lamented death of Rev. J. H. Simpson are now in hopes that ere long that the matter will be satisfactorily adjusted. A call was some time ago extended to Rev. Walter Muir, of Ancaster, and this call was sustained at the meeting of Huron Presbytery, on Tuesday. In case it is conceded by Hamilton.,. Pree- bytery, (which meets next week) his induction will take place on the 11th of June. The stipend offered is $1,000, and manse. it is sincerely hoped thiit no further difficulties will inter- vene to prevent the appointment of Mr Muir. NOTES.—Mr C• E. Mason has return- DREDGE MATTERS.—Never in the history of the 8th and 9th cons have they been blessed with so many y visit- ors ors as now; day after day people to see the dredge in a regular stream; young and old, big and little, the con- tinual cry is "Where is the dredge?" "How fax is it from the bridge?" "Which way will we have to go to see it?" The dredge has had a bad streak of luck during the past week, the dig- ging has been very hard and several breaks have occurred in the machinery but it is working all right again. NoTEs.—Mrs D. McGregor, of Kin- hurn, who has been in Toronto during the past month, has returned. Mr Sharpe, foreman on the Dredge, has received his new wheel, the Whit- worth, which he procured frim Mr G. Emerson, of Clinton. Miss Mattie Cartwright, who has been visiting Holmesville. The Great Bankrupt Bale hat, commenc Fi b Bolmesville. The crowd is gathering. Dome first served. The best bargains - will soon begone. North store.—T.13. PICKARD. CONCERT.—On the 24th of May there will be a concert held in the Methodist church, by the celebrated jubilee sing- ers, the Ball Family. Their singing ie as entertaining as refining and educat- ive, and a rare treat is in store for every one. CHURCH.—The prayer meeting and Bible class was held this week on Tues- day evening. The Epworth League meets next Monday night; the topic is "How can I win a soul The ad- journed quarterly board meeting was held on Wednesday evening, when the. circuit finances were all satisfactorily settled. Sabbath School has com- menced in St. ,John's church, for the summer months:: load } returns o Owing to sickness Miss Effie Tyreman, of Seaforth, was unable to attend to her duties as music teacher in this vic- inity. Mrs L. Melville and Miss A. Tyreinan, of Seaforth, visited friends in the neighbothood last week. ed from Buffelo, after selling a car oa friends in other counties during the of horses. Messrs McGregor and Hun- -friends month, has d t her home ter shipped a car load of fat cattle fur the old country, on Wednesday; Mr Hunter takes charge of them on board ship. At present the price for beef is good. Mr John T. Graham will leave this week for Liverpool,with two loads of cattle; we wish hien success in this bis first trip across the Atlantic. The brick work of the cbese factory has been completed. Mr G. McDonald has bought a Royal Psyche bicycle, and Mr T. A. McLauchlin has ordered one of the celebrated Monarch's. Mrs Wm. Scott left week for Bad Axe, Mich., to attend the funeral of her niece, Miss Jennie McAllister. Mrs John Ross and family left last week for Clinton; they will be much missed by their many friends in this neighborhood. Tthe future bge held on Friday evenings. Mr James Foote filled the pulpit of the Methodist church last Sabbath, owing to the illness of Rev Mr Leech. Mr Fach has purchased the manse former- ly occurred by Mrs Ross. The Ball Family will sing here on May 29th. Leebnrn. THEY NEVER COME SINGLY.—It is said that trouble never comes singly and it certainly seems true in regard to the McManus, family of this place. About three weeks ago the father passed away. On Sunday the 5th a tel- egram came announcing the death of a res- ideddaughterfor ssome years neaBurrAlbany New York State. She had been ailing for some time and seemed better, but very suddenly died in her chair. The family have the sympathy of thislentire neigh- borhood in their sad bereavement. NOTES.—Mr Hamilton McManus and his brother James attended their sis- ter's funeral in New York. Although the weather was cold and disagreeable, a large audience attended the funeral service of the late Jas McManus,held in the church here, on Sabbath morning; - Rev Mr -Moss of the Nile conducted the. service and preached an excellent dis- course fi ono Heb.6.9. Miss . � na Gor- don and Mise Edith McKay h spent Sunday With friends here. TEMPLAR8.-Ata meeting ofLeeburn lodge Friday evening, Bros S.B.Will- iam.s and Horace Horton were appoint- ed to attend the district meeting in Constance next week; owing to busy _ times and other hindrances it was dec- ided to adjourn the meetings until the first Friday in June. ARBITRATION. -11 will be remember- ed that some time ago Mr T. C. Pickard mof Mr J. L.lOourtice, having in bial seizure of the sopp goods a collateral agreement made mu- tually a couple of years ago. Shortly afterwards Mr Courtice made an as- signment for the benefit of his credit- ors. Mr Pickard then withdrew his claim, and came on an equal standing with the rest of the creditors. A set- tlement by arbitration had been ar- ranged for, and met on Tuesday even- ing last. The following is the decision of the arbitrators:—"We, the commit- tee, after a due hearing of the whole case, are of the opinion that Mr T. C. Pickard was justified in the course pursued in trying to secure- himself from loss, and that Mr 3. L. Oo rice was not guilty ofHany i iter nal fraud." Signed, WM. STANLEY, J. TREWARTHA, $1 year 11!} adva nice, $1.60 when not, iso p id,. g Varna. LE seasis •—We look forward with great interest to the Wednesday night meetings, which are a source of great blessing to the young Christian. All ate invited to spend an hour in the study of the Bible and devotion to God. CHURCH.—O*Ving to the illness of Rev W. Leech, Mr Pollock, of Bruce - field, ably occupied the pulpit last Sun- day. He spoke with suca words of power that the souls of many were quickened, and inspired to a higher de- gree of divine life. We are glad to know that the pastor is gradually re- covering. West Wawanosh. NOTES.—John Mills delivered a good horse to A. M. Polley last week. Mr Ed. Ploughman gave friends in this neighborhood a call one day recently. James Medd and A. Saunby were through this way' on their wheels last Sunday. Mr Hill spent Sunday visit- ing friends in Morris. Mr H. Thomp- son left Wednesday for the Sbo in search of employment; we wish him success. Mr A. Ross has his house completed and has made a big improve- ment. Inspector Tom, of Godericb, was through this way last week. Mr Sun- dayS. with w'his parents.Mr t Johnson, of Godericblast week. Mr, Jno. Hickingbottombusinesswas here on has leased the farm formerly owned by Mr B. Biol for one year, at a rental of $105. Mr H. Taylor has Mr Jno. Biol's farm rented for this summer. Several far- mers delivered cattle in Lucknow on Tuesday, to Messrs McLean and Mc- Donald. A gentleman from London was through this way last week buy- ing cows. Mr H. G. Taylor received a telegram of his mother's death in Weston, and started immediately for that place, but was much surprised on arriving to find her still alive. DEATH.—The North Devon (Eng.) Journal, of April 25, thus refers to the father of Mr Wm. Stevens, of the 9th con.:—"Mr Wm. Stevens, who had for forty-flve years been sexton of Holy Trinity Church, Barnstaple,' died on Thursday, after an illness extending dyer a period of about two months: The large attendance at the funeral, testified toich took theesteem ylace in which be was held in the parish. The first part of the ser- vice (which was conducted by the Rev O. E. Atherton) was held in the church, and was choral, two appropriate hymns being sung by the choir. There were numerous wreaths, including two from the vicarage. The deceased had eleven children, ten of whom attended the funeral. During the morning service at Holy Trinity Church,on • Sunday, the organist played the ead March in ENTERTAINMENT. — A musical and literary entertainment will be given in the town hall here, next Tuesday night, May 21st, commencing at 8 o'clock. An interesting program of dialogues, recitations, tableaux, vocal and instrumental selections is now be- ing prepared, and no pains is being spared to make it a complete success. The proceeds will be devoted to the in- terest of the school, NOTES.—Mr Tiles. Johnston has gone on a visit to friends and relatives in Marlette, Mich.; we wish him a plea- sant trip. Mr Andrew Hamilton, son of Mrs Hamilton of this place, who has been at the Soo for the last two years, is home on a visit, and is looking well. We are pleased to see Mr D. Ross,who returned home from Chicago on Wed- nesday, where he had been in a hospital undergoing an operation; he is in good spirits, and we hope for the best. NOTES.—We are glad to hear that Mrs Whittingham is improving. Ow- ing to the unfavorable weather on Monday evening last, the R. T. of T. meeting was not very well attended. and also the prayer meeting, on Tues- day evening. Mr A. Huller now sports a new horse. Mr and Mrs E. A. Fear, Mrs Elford and Ed. Acheson are at- tending the District Meeting in Hen - salt this week. MrP. J. Evans has had a sick horse, hut we are glad to learn it is getting better. Miss Nettie Crich, m. Stanley's. nley's. Tshe severe frostnt tof thr e last Stanley's. few nights did a great deal of damage to fruitcrops and gardens. House- cleaning was the almost over,rddand,asf ha resay, ultuta great many suffered from the want of Geo.their r Noblestoves,of Clinton, wascold sthe gue. est of Mr Fred Stanley last Sunday. One of the young men of the choir is suf- fering sevetely from one of Job's com- forters on the back of his neck. The cheese factory is almost completed, add expects to start work next Mon- day The bankrupt store is doing a rushing business. Mr Archie Cousins is moving into the house formerly ggoc- cupied ht he wee �to eerect ac k few mo morit e dwelling houses, as this seems to be a favorite summer resort, on account of it being near the river. The many friends of Miss Ida Murch were pleased to see her able to attend church again. Mrs Johnson paid a short visit to Mrs B. Forster. Mr and Mrs Jas. Broadfoot, of Brucefleld, were visiting at Mr Stanley's last week. The cause of the smile on Mr Hurley's face is that he has had a son added to his family. hashe Colborne NOTES.—Miss Ecklin, of Ashfield, who has been visiting friends in this neighborhood, returned home last week. Miss Martha Fisher, who had her collar bone broken in an accident a few weeks ago, is improving as fast as can be expected. Mr B. Marquis, of Goderich township, spent last Sunday in Colborne. Miss Carrie Blake, who has been visiting her returnedsister, home this Mar- quis, of Niagara, week. CORRECTION•—The Ladies Aid So- ciety, of Bethel, intend haviga gra and picnic in Blaon kes Grove,the 2� f May, where ice cream and other re- freshments will be sold. They have decided to bold a picnic instead of an Ice Cream social at Benmiller, as stat- ed last week. Come one, come all, and don't forget your baskets. Saul. East Wawauosh. NOTES.—Wm. Anderson, of Culross, spent Sunday at his father's, on the 6th con. A number of interested par- ties from this township attended the recent chancery court sitting at Gode- rich, last week. Mr Geo. McGowan's at- teended, notwithstanding g the was a very bad weather. RUNAWAY,—On Sabbath evening, while returning from church, in coui- pany with a couple of lady friends, i Joshua Pearen's horse became scared at another rig; and bolted, jerking Josh out of the rig with the lines, and broke a tug. Freeing itself from the buggy the horse started at a two -min- ute gait for home. The ladies escaped without any injury, beyond a pretty bad scare. AN OLD SETTLER GONE.— Death remove one of the pioneers of the Mc- Gowan Settlement in the person of Mr Geo. MSaturday, at the age of 68 years. Deceased came to this county from Halton, with his brothers, wforest, East and ettledsh was on the2nd n unbroken eon., where he has continued to reside ever since. About two years ago he fell from a building, and was paralysed, being perfectly helpless for a time. He was a zealous member of the Blyth Presbyterian Church, and was held in very high esteem. Politically be was a Liberal. He leaves four daughters, —Mrs Jas Hamilton, Blyth; Mrs W. Richmond, Blytb; Mrs Arthur Stein- hoff, and alias Jeanette, unmarried; with three sons, Robert, William and Alex.; the two former being married. The remains were interred in Union Cemetery, on Tuesday. The L, e Reeve '1VIc1Vlutchis., The funeral of the late A. McMurchie took place on Saturday afternoon last, and was largely attended, notwith- standing the very unfavorable weath- er. The pall -bearers were ,Messrs Mc Cor vie, McKenzie, Fair, Forrester, Jas Scott, and W. Coats, and had all been.' selected by the tete Reeve. The memo hers of the council and town officials also attended, and a number of the County Councillors were also present. At a special meeting of the Council,. held on Saturday the following reso- Harlock. SQUIBS.—Mr James N. Reid paid a flying visit to the parental roof last week. Miss M. Monteith, of Seaforth Collegiate, spent Saturday and Sunday in our burgh, the guest of her sister, Miss L. Monteith. Mrs S. Reid spent a few days in Tuckersmith, with her mother, who has been ailing for some time. Miss Maggie Falrservice has resumed her work of dressmaking, in Blyth. Mr Wm. Oke has placed a stone cellar under his house, and pur- poses putting a stone foundation under his barn this summer. Mr S. Reid purchased a cow from Mr Wm McIn- tosh, of McKillop, last week. Messrs Cook and Miller, of Clinton, have been r ' e doing considerable a vicinity. Mr L. Tasker,ftin sr., hin this as rented his farm of 225 acres to his sons James and Lancelot; Mr Tasker purposes re- tiring and enjoying his well-earned rest. Blyth NOTES.—Rev Mr Higley is visiting friends in St. Thomas this week. Mr John Young, London, an old resident of town, was here on Tuesday and WednesClinton don McLean. Rev A.. Tuesday. day. Reeve Young and Messrs Bradwin and H. T. Rance attended the funeral of the late A. Mc - Murchie, in Clinton, on Saturday. The lecture on Thursday evenings given the temperance hall. by J. W. -Dennis, * on "The spiritualism of the Bible," proved a fizzle, as might have been ex- pected. On Saturday, at a meeting in the school house, Dr. Ferguson was appointed trustee to fill the vacancy left by Mr C. E. Tanner. Miss sHa her - ton, Brucefleld\ spent y w parents here. Mise Habkirk is visiting friends in Fordyce at present. Goderich. CHURCH. — Victoria St. Methodist church quarterly board held its May meeting Monday evening. Finances were well up in town, but there will be a deficiency at Zion. The pastor reported an increase of 12 in the mem- bership of the circuit, after all losses. The S. S. Superintendents reported gratifying accounts of the two S. S., and Miss Rusk, the E.L. President, re- ported great progresslliott the oes to re work. Mr Geo. M.K dis- trict meeting. ' After saying many kindly things of Rev. H. Irvine, the board gave him a vote of thanks, and a unanimous invitation to return the third year. greeted SERVICE. — A large congregation of Devon, Eng., twin bre her of they, Arthur Tierney, in Trinity church, on Sunday morning The reverend gen- e serwhile he preached an impr�essive of sermon on from James 16-17. Mr Tier- Thecelebrated Ha 1 hereon May which nay left on Thursday for Niagara Falls, under the a coming of the E.L.of 0.13.— which point of interest be is anxious The Good Tempters intend to have Mrto visit before retimaccompaied England. him another contest for a riemoreet medal, hJ. B. Tierney in the near future. *hue far. listened to with mac in- lution was carried:— That this council desires to place upon re- cord its deep sense of the loss sustained by the community exanderyMcMuroh a emfor n abny years of Mr Reeve of this municipality, and to express its sincere appreciation of the meny valuable serviced rendered to the town by him, both as a mem- her of the local council and as one of the mask prominent members of the county coum el. To his careful oversight and prudent council is due very largely the satisfactory condition of the finances of our town, and it is a melancholy pleasure to the members of the Council to bear a e die displayed b witness to the zealp y, Y hint when often suffering severe bodily pain. A copy of this resolution to be sent to Mrs McMurchie.. Tuckersmith. EXTENSIVE FARMING.—Mr George Dale, who moved from Hullett to the old Dale homestead in Tuckersmith in the tensive farm. is cultivating has over pretty0 acex- es of spring crop. Goderich Township SLIGHTLY HURT.—The other day a bull owned by Mr John Beacom broke out of its stall, carrying with it a plank to which it was tied. In attempting to get it back, Mr Beacom received a severe blow on the arm, which nearly broke it. ScaooL REPORT.—The following is the rich township, tfor rAprl, ased'ou generale progress and regularity of attendance: 4th class—Nettle Jervis 269, Priscilla Jennings 253, Wesley Currie 199. Sr. 3rd—Fred Emmerson 169, Willie Cole 125. Jr. 3rd—Bertha Graham 252, Pris- cilla Cook 247, John -Coo er 248. Sr. 2nd — Robbie Stirling 215. Aphrew Steepe 205, Harry Steeps 196. Inter- mediate and Jr. 2nd—Alma Jennings 245, Mabel Alexander 219. Sr. part II— Lorne Cantelon 270, Victor Miller -252, Laura Jervis 135. Jr. part II—May Cooper 244, Frank Cole 238. Sr. part I —Pearl Hanley 1.14, Harvey Alexander 113. Jr. part I—Emma Cooper 140, Arvilla Holland 122, Amanda Holland 99. M. ENGLER, Teacher. Bayfield. STEAM YACHT,—Messrs Wm. Jowett and Jack Gcminhar•dt arrived home on Tuesday morning from Little Current, with a steam yacht, which the former intends using for excursions on the lake. It is very strong and well built, and will he a source of great pleasure to the summer visitors and picnickers. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs D. Ross and three children, from Boston, are visit - Mr Ross' sister, Mrs John Whiddon. During the recent fine weather the sail boats went out frequently in the evenings, taking parties of young peo- ple, who enjoyed scudding before the wind, and inhaling the invigorating breezes of Lake Huron immensely. Rev W. T. Hall, of Toronto, is visiting here at present, Rev Mr Graem de- livered two very earnest and impres- sive discourses last Sabbath, in St. Andrew's church. Miss Annie Blair has gone on a visit to her sister, Mrs Harris, of Port Huron. Mr and Mrs Symons were in Goderich, on Friday. attending the funeral of Mr mons mother. Mr and Mrs McLeod, of Rip- ley, are visiting Mrs Thomson. Rev Mr and Mrs Hodgens were visiting in town last week. Londosboro. NOTES—Mr John Bell,of the Mansion House, has secured the services of a new hostler, his brother Richard hav- ing taken a situation on the dredge.— We are sorry to° say that Mrs W. F. Longman does not improve very much, notwitthe careful attention she hash been receiving. Mrs Wm.Cole has returned to Mr. J.C. Adams', and Mrs Proctor to Mr W. Martin's. The Board of Health is likely to be asked to Five judgment in reference to a cellar in the village, on the property of Chas Meyer,feeeowater inere it,a afamilyt livineg in the house. The frosts of the last few nights have ruined a great amount of clover, barley and fruits, together with early garden stuff, hedges, beech and maple trees, and fall wheat: Rev. Mr Fair and Mr. Webb attended District meeting in Wingham, on Tuesday,and Rev. Mr Hamilton and W. Waite at- tended the Presb tery, at Clinton.— One On The Doctor. The Toronto EveningNews of May 9, says:— Dr. W. Beattie Nesbitt tells a rather good story in which the laugh was against himself. During the last Provincial campaign he was out stump- ing for the Meredithcandidates and one night drifted into Clinton, up in Huron County. As everyone knows a meets ing in a rural district commences early and lasts late. And the speakers have to talk it out. This night theywere. • vary short of speakers and Dr. esbitt+ was asked to try and fill in time for a conple of hours. He laid himself but to • do it, and at considerable length paint- ed the iniquities of the Mowat Govern- ment in the most lurid colors.. After about an hour and ahalf the doctor the doctor reached the surplus. He describ- ed what the Mowat Government claim- ed and declared it was° all "wind." "Can't be," interjected the character of the town, who occupied a front seat. " Can't bei" shouted the doctor. '[ would like to know why." " Because you've got all the wind that's going,' was the frank retort. [The above is not absolutely correct, as our towns people know, but it is very near it and Mr. Searle was the man guilty of taking the "wind" oiit of Dr. Nesbitt's sails.—Ed. New Era.] Stan ley IMPROVING.—Word was received on Saturday last from Mr Dan Ross, who has been in Detroit ever since be un- derwent a recent operation. At the time of writing he was able to be up, and seemed to be improving nicely. [ He has since returned home.] Nppossessor of a brs.--Mr David an new bicycle; happy ed is now thep the roads in par locality are well adapt- ed for wheels. Any one with an eye for the beautiful should drive through r in is w everything our township now, whenes visth beautiful, showing the handiwork of He who can paint all things fair. Mr Henry Penfound, who has been sick for some time, has almost recovered.— Rev Mr Carriere and wife, from Grand Bend, were visiting frren__ during the first of the week; Mr Oar- given. Regret utas expressed by man_ riere was also attending the meeting at the expected removal, in it short of Presbytery, in Clinton, on Tuesday. time of the pastor, Rev 3. Galloway, Queen's Birthday Celebration. Clinton The 78th anniversary of the bit th ofup to ' Her Ma'eat Queen Victoria, be attend Goderich yesterday afternoon to y F 'd will a attend the funeral of Judge Toms,, .--•a quite a number of others were present; the G. T. R. held over the afternoon train for the accomodation of those coming back. Geo. F. Emerson re- ceived yesterday a large consignmenb of Ben Hur Bicyoles, and has made sales thepast week to Messrs John; Tiplady, jr., Hullett; John Snider, Brucefield; David Reid, Stanley; and Walter Shannon, town. A business change is on the tapir. APPEALS.—The only appeals against the assessment roll are those of Mr McGill, who claims that his income is - put too high; Mr Hale asks for a change on some urban property, and the Bell Telephone Co. appeals against its as- sessment of $500. The Court of Re- vision will meet on the 27th inst. LAST MImerE LOCALS.—Mr Sidney Smith is now employed with G. F Em- erson. Mr Whiteley, Collector of Cus- toms and Postmaster R. Porter, drove observe in Clinton, next rt ay, Celebration which will provide pleasure for all who are in the search of it. There will be a base ball tournament, lacrosse, football, bowling, gun con- test. athletic competi tions, and a bril- liant disblay of fireworks in the evening. Seaforth MYSTERIOUS THEP're. — For some time past various business men have been missing articles of value withcut getting any trace of their whereabouts. On Tuesday, Customs Collector Neelin, sufferers, era made was amongst the ff, upa dummy parcel, which wag appro- priated, as others had been, and this ied to the arrest of a certain young roan, who, it is said, admitted the theft and in so doing implicated sev- eral others; a search revealed about $200 worth of stolen articles, and the young men were placed on trial there- for. CHURCH.—The quarterly meeting services were held in the Methodist church last Sunday, and were seasons of interest and profit. The lovefeast began at 9,80, a goodly number being resent, and many testimonies bein As announced in last week's NEW - ERA the concert to be held in connect- ion with the celebrat.on promises to be a most successful event. The enthus- iasm displayed on the part of the per- formers augurs well for the standard tone of the entertainment to be pro- vided for the music loving people of the town cf Clinton and vicinity. Apart from the strong representation the musical talents of the town will provide, the entertainment ccmmittee are looking forward with much antic- ipated pleasure to the treat they will be able to present on this occasion in the form of three unique drills, each company presenting' under entirely different leadership,several Innovations in intricate stage exhibitions. It will be worth double the price a admission to see one single item on the programme namely, the dancing doll song given by twelve small children. As we have witnessed theselittle tots practice era etice andihave heard the songaccomhppanying, we make this statement witthe -slightest hearts t on as to its correctness. Prices and programme next week. Wroxeter. DIED IN LONDON.—Mrs Adelia Mar- tin, of Wroxeter, was taken to the asy- lum at London, about a. month since. She bad gone insane on religious mat - Lets during the excitement of a reviv- al. On Friday she died of paralysis, anSat- urdaydmghe ti Mrs Marten was 40 years old and leaves a family. and great sympathy was expressed at the severe and protracted illness through which the family has passed during the year. The meeting of the official board on Monday night was pleasant and harmonious; while some of the connexional funds are not quite `tip to previous years yet the finances were in better condition than It Was thought they might be, owing to the stringency of the times. R The reference from the Woodstock Sentinel-Review ler, who takes pat in the 24th of May concert, speaks for itself:—The hit of the even- ing was made by litttle Lola Miller in her solo dance "Little Gracie Garbed" in flashing scarlet when she stepped upon the stage. Het winsome little face won her a round of applause Be - "fore she took a and after she start- ed the audience wetre entranced bythe artistic manner in which she pet form- ed her part. A running fire of favor every step thetlittle one took almost MUNICIPAL.—The death of Reeve Mc - Murchie creates a vacancy in the mun- icipal council that will be filled before the meeting of the county council in. June. Me Kennedy has resigned the Deputy-Reeveship, and will contest the Reeveship. We ars told that at a meet• ing held on Wednesday evening, the Conservatives decided that he should, Mr D. Cantelon being their choice for the position of deputy. Mr Kennedy, by reason of his service as deputy, has a certain claim on the higher office, but Mr Searle, long a member of the council, thinks d states that he too, may runrne also, are sue - prised that Mr Cantelon is willing to . run for the lower office, after twice be• ing alt aspirant for the higher. A, number of names of possible candi dates are mentioned, in addition to, above, amongthem Messes being Macphereon,W. Jackson, S. Plumme , James Scott, T. Jackson, sr., and J.W. Irwin. Nomination day, which cane not yet be fixed, may develope a grist of candidates—or it may not develop, any -time only will tell. A special - meeting of the councilbe hd to: night, to consider the wresignat on of Mr Kennedy and other business. Mr. Joseph Garner, one of the most ,- prominent members of the Liberal party in Welland, died at bis residence s. in his Fenwick year. yesterday. Deceasedative he country, and ' served as Warden and Justice of the Peace.