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Clinton New Era, 1895-05-24, Page 1• if ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and 1'ropr;etor *12.50 that Look well, Fit well, Wear well. DGEE'S jp; • , Estate, Clinton. J Goderich. NoTEe.—A union committee of the Methodist churches are preparing for Dr. Keen's Pentecostal meetinggs.which take place at June. Revs Edge .and Irvine exchanged pulpits on Sunday evening. LOCAL UNION.—Committees from the two Epworth Leagues and Knox Chris- tian Endeavor, met in Knox church, Monday evening, and formed a local union. The first mass meeting is to be held in North street church, on July 5th, the program to be given by Knox church society. DAILY PAPER.—The Daily Signal is quite an attractive little sheet, and its newsboys quite the biggest nuisance in town. Weary women may expect to answer the door bell at least six' times a day for as many different boys who peddle the papers. We wish "Dan" the success his venture deserves. He gives us cable and telegraphic news as early as the Toronto dailies. • From the Signal. NOTES.—The will of the late Judge Toms has been entered by probate by J. T. Garrow, Q.C., the widow, Mrs I. F. Toms, being sole executrix, G. M. Elliot discovered in a basket of eggs de- livered by Mrs Horner, of- Colborne, one which tipped the beam at ten oz, and measured 11x81 inches. Wm. Do- erty, jr. of Clinton, spent Sunday in town, and before his departure visited the Organ Factory, Manager Saunders courteously conducting him through every department. A MERCIFUL SENTENCE.—The young man Angus A. Gordon, of Seaforth, charged with theft from his employer's store was on Tuesday arraigned before His Honor Judge Doyle for sentence. The County Attorney having reported that the previous character of the ac- cused had been good expressed the view that justice would be served by discharging him on suspended sentence. Judge Doyle addressed Gordon at some length, on the position he was placed in, and, after giving him counsel, allow- ed him to depart on suspended sen- tence. A SUDDEN GALL.—Monday evening G. W. Thompson received intelligence that his brother-in-law, Capt. H. Hart- ley, had been drowned in Lake Michi- gan. The fatality occurred on Monday, the 13th inst., just off Kenosha, the vessel deceased commanded goiugdown in the storm of that date. Every mem- ber of the crew was lost, and up to the time of writing neither vessel, cargo or any of the drowned crew had been found. A PEACEFUL END.—Tuesday even- ing, shortly before six, Rees Price, sur- rounded by his family, passed peace- fully to the better land. His death will be no surprise as it has been ex- pected for some time past. Mr Price had been sick Tor over three months, but two weeks since appgrently im- provedt and so noticeable was the in- crease in strength that he began to take daily drives. Towards the end of the past week, the old complaint, seem- ingly in greater vigor from its short rest, overpowered the patient and plac- ed the final result beyond doubt. 13e re- sided here for 16 years; he was an cru- cial member of North Street church. East Wawanosh. NOTES.— R. Leishman in raising a large barn thio week, to replace the .one burned last winter. The crops are rsuffering greatly from the continued cold weather. Henry C. Owens, of Morris, was visiting at his uncle's, Mr John Uoultes, last Sunday. John An- derson, sr., is visiting friends at Wood- stock. John Calnpbell's brick house and Joseph Sconehouse's' stone house are being rapidly pushed forward, and will be splendid residences when com- leted. , l►f. H. W8 Harrison rrison Is b u ildinsIlls son Wire fenceMorrie thi 6k' b,e X19 toW 1t tight. Akaassaa CLINTON, ONT., MAY 24, 1895. e ABOUND T HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents dud wortby of recording tor publication Harlock. STOCK.—Mr John Wattrer,;—has just purchased a very fine thoroughbred Durham bull from Mr John Watt, the well-known stock raiser of Salem, Ont. It may be said that these gentlemen are no relation, though possessing the same name. NOTES. --Mr James Reid was visiting under the parental roof on Sunday. Mrs Geo. Allen and Mrs B. Allen and Mrs B. Rumball, of Clinton, are visiting the latter's brother, at Southampton. Mr Wm. Jenkins and his daughter, Miss Latta, were visitingfriends in Wingham. Mr Ernest est has re- turned home from London, where he has been for the past week engaged in the insurance business. The severe frosts have been very injurious to the crops and also the fruit. Tuckersm ith. NOTES.—Messrs W. Townsend, N Crich and ladies spent Sunday with relatives in Colborne. Mrs Cosens, sr., received a severe shock by falling last week, and she is suffering somewhat as the result of it. A horse belonging to Mr A. D. Wiltse got loose the other day, and managed to reach a box of poison, and ate some of it; its tongue became very much swollen, butprom t measures of relief saved its life. At present when so much gossip is abroad we are at a loss sometimes to know what to believe; as it is our intention to write nothing but facts, we find it extremely difficult to keep clear. The marigolds that were up before the re- cent frosts are being resown this week. The young people of this neighbor- hood are -having their -annual -picnic -in Mr J. Landsboro's grove; if the weath- er proves favorable a good crowd is ex- pected. No person need be afraid to travel in this vicinity, and especially strangers will find escorts quite plenti- ful as they are frequently found in groups of sixteen. CHANGING ABOUT.—Many years ago the Methodist appointment in this township known as Turner's was con- nected with what is now known as Rattenbury street church, Clinton, and the people were happy and con- tented in their church affiliation. Sub- sequently, through no particular effort of their own, they became part of the Londesboro circuit, which relation was happily -maintained for some time. Again their circuit ,relations were changed, and this time they became part o'f Ontario street circuit, which position is the one they areleased to hold at present. Should Conference ratify the action of the District Meet- ing,which is likely, this appointment wilgo back once more into Londes- boro circuit, after June next. Through all these unsought changes the people have remained true to Methodism, and displayed an amount of grace that is commendable. Seaforth CHANGES. — Dun & Co's financial sheet announces that Milburn & Laird have dissolved partnership and that the furniture business of Robertson & Son has been closed up. LACROSSE—THE HURON DISTRICT.— A meeting of the Huron Lacrosse Dis- trict was held here on Saturday. Dele- gates present :—J. Collison, Mitchell; L. C. Jackson, St. Marys; Geo. Boyd, Seafrth. The following resolutions and schedule were adopted: -1st. That the series system be adopted. 2d. That each club put up a bona fide bond to the amount of $15, to be forfeited to the club that was defaulted to. 3rd. That each club keep their own gate re- ceipts and pay their own expenses, ex- cept in connection with the referee, which is to be paid equally by the com- peting clubs. The following official referees Were appointed:—R. Ryan, H. W. Thompson, Mitchell; W. C. Mos- crip, St. Marys; Dr. Mackay, R. E. Jackson, Seaforth. The following is the schedule :—St. Marys at Seaforth, 14th of June; Mitchell at St Marys, 5th of July; Mitchell at Seaforth, Jly 12; Seaforth at St. Marys, July 26; St. Marys at Mitchell, August 9. It was a great disappointment to the delegates present that Clinton, Stratford and Goderich did not send representatives. Nevertheless there was a good deal of enthusiasm evinced, and some good la- crosse may be expected in this district. Brucefield CHURCH.—Rev Mr Stewart, of Clin- ton. and Messrs Fotheringham and Moffatt attended the meeting of Ham- ilton Presbytery, in St. Catharines, on Tuesday of this week, in the interests of Union Presbyterian church, to ob- tain the Rev Mr Muir, or Ancaster, as pastor. The Presbytery sustained the call, and Mr Muir will be transferred to Huron, and inducted at Brucefleld on the llth of June. NOTES.—Mr Murray Gibson was in the village one day last week, for the first time since his severe illness. Rev Mr Reid, of Teeswater, preached in C. P. church last Thursday evening. The Rev Mr McKay, of Williams, visited at Mr G. Forrest's for a few days. Mr and Mrs S. J. Pollock were in Londes- boro on Tuesday, attending the funeral f Mrs Pollock's grandfather. Mr W. urdock is preparing to ship a carload of cattle to Montreal, for export. A large number from here intend going to London on the 24th. The Royal Templars intend holding the best lawn -social of the coming season, on Mr Jas. Ross' lawn, in about a month. Many of the farmers are obliged to sow their mangolds a second time, owing to the severe frosts, Mr T. A. McLachlin and Miss Hamilton, teachers, attended the teachers' convention, in Clinton, on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Mr B. Higgins will, begin studying for the Presbyterian 'taiinistry; as soon as college opens in autumn; all his friends join in wishing Mm Gospeed in his chosen work for the Master. The late James Murdock was buried -on Thurs- days, fromh is late home on the L. R. Stanley,iS Watt folloWed bya lar e nutnbeati1of tort'owleg Felat vas and feleade. fl West Wawano* h. NoTBs.—On account of the severe frosts, some of the crops will have to be sown over again. Wm. Rutledge, of Goderich, was home over Sunday. Mrs Tisdale, who has been, in Dakota for the past few years, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr and Mrs Eegfaeteeatthlady'sprns one day lasofsts . Wellington Oliver lost a fat steer last week, from over feeding. Mr Breen lost a valuable mare last week. The picnic, which was held in Mr Feagan's grove, last Friday, was quite a success, taking into consideration the unfavor- able weather. Londesboro. NOTES.—The annual nieeting of the Londeaboro CreameryCo. will be held in the Temperance all, on Monday, May 27; directors' meeting at 10 a.m., shareholders', at 1 p.m., general meet- ing at 3 o'clock. Mr and Mrs W. Brunsdon, of Pickford, Mich. are here on a visit, having come over to attend the funeral of the late John Garrett, father of Mrs Brunsdon; as the funeral had taken place before their arrival, the body was disinterred, in order that she might see the face of her father for the last time. Rev J. Ferguson. of Southampton, is expected to preach a sermon to the Sons of England, in the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The funertil sermon ot the late John Garrett will be preach- ed in the Methodist church, next Sun- day morning. Brussels. NOTES.—Mrs Dr. Marrs, of Port Elgin, is visiting at Mr John Shaw's. Mrs John Ritchie, of Mount Forest, is home waiting on her mother, Mrs D. Stewart,who is dangerously ill.. Messrs Moore and McCormack, of Trowbridge, spent a couple of days with James Moore, of the Herald, last week. Miss Ella Plum is visiting friends at Sea - forth. All our teachers, with the ex- ception of Miss Downey, attended the union convention, at Clinton this week. Mrs 0. E. Turnbull, of Guelph, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J. L. Kerr. The Ball family sang in the Methodist church on Sunday and gave a concert in the town hall on Monday evening. Brussels has a good pro- gram of sports . for the 24th, in the forenoon Brussels and Attwood foot ball teams will face each other on Victoria park, in the afternoon a pro- gram of horse, bicycle and foot races will be presented on the driving park. Brussels foot ball team defeated Wroxeter on Tuesday evening, by a score of 6 to 1; the game was witnessed by a large crowd and was very inter- esting. A District S. S. convention will be held here on Tuesday of next week in Melville church, there will be three sessions. The proposed union between Knox and Melville church was confirmed at a meeting ot Pres- bytery held in Wingham on Tuesday, of this week, the final arrangements will be completed as speedily as pos- sible. The school board have adver- tised for tenders for the erection of a six room school house, work to be all completed by November 1st; the plans and specifications were prepared by Mr Harr y J. Powell of Stratford. Stanley FROST-KILLED.—Mr James Aiken - head has a Held of fall wheat almost ruined by the late severe frost. It was his first crop in the field, and was look- ing well until Ore frost came. The land was wet, which, no doubt, added to the destroying of the wheat. There are also several fields of barley badly spoilt. NEw BARN.—Mr Robert Ross, near Brucefleld, will this summer rebuild his barn. It will, when done, be one of the largest in the neighborhood, the sine being 65x11,1. There will be stone foundation. Part of the old timber will be used, but the greater portion of it will be new. Good buildings are not only a convenience to the owner but add to the general appearance of our country. DEATH.—One of the old settlers of Stanley passed away on Tuesday, in the person of Mr James Murdock, of the 1st con., at the age of 78 years. Deceased was one of the 'Most highly esteemed residents of the township, and has always enjoyed good -health. A member of Union Presbyterian church, generous in his church rela- tions, and in all his public actions, he bad not an enemy. His wife, two sons and two daughters survive him. VISITORS.—Miss Scott and Miss Rend from London are visiting at Mr John Butchart's this week. Miss Kate Gilmore, of Turnberry, has returned to Stanley this week, where she will re- n?ain for some time. Mr Walter Mof- fat visited Hamilton this week; he was attending the Hamilton Presbytery anent the call of Rev. Mr Muir. Mr John Gilmore has been off work for a week with a sore arm caused by blood poisoning from a burn. but is now all right again. Summerhill OPEN MEETING.—L.O.L., No. 928, held an open meeting on Thursday evening of last week. A choice pro- gram was presented, the main feature of which was an able address for the good of the order by Rev. Bro. Stont, the pastor of our church. The gentle- man spoke for over an hour and showed himself thoroughly familiar with his subject. Short addresses were also delivered by Bros. Kilty and Kyle. NoTEe.—Mrs Geo. Chriato her and Mr Will, her son, visited here last week. Mr C. S. Lowery attended the District lodge at Constance on Wednea- dy as delegate from here. Messrs G. 1M. Kilty and J. H. Lowery had their schools closed on Wednesday and Thursday on account of Teachers' nstitute meeting. The frost did eon- iderable damage to fruit, etc., in this g ei it , Our olio r has grown con. s ' ab�l in tpefnt erehfp hi the WOvittelge Mullett L;YE.—If you want good first ales lime for the small price of 16o a buebel come to Rog's Back limekiln or delivered for Meta HENRY LIVERMORE, Londeaboro. FINE BARN. --Mr James Miller, of the 3rd con. raised a fine barn on Fri- day last. sat Mains is doing the frame work and the foundation was built by Mr work, Clinton. NOTES—Mr James Warrick, Morris, has been visiting friends in this vicini- ty, It has been reported that Mrs ino Warrick, who lately ,came from Bran- don, has applied for the position of Matron in the House of Refuge; we know of no one who would more ac- ceptably fill the position. The teach- ers of the township attended the Insti- tute in Clinton. A picnic under the auspices of the Methodist S.S. Kinburn, will be held to -morrow in Mr.Britton's grounds, adjoining the church. Miss McVittie is at present learning dress- making in Clinton. Some of the pec. ple of this vicinity spent aleasant everting at the home of Mrs Reid, Clinton, Wednesday evening. OBITUARY — We are compelled this week to chronicle the death of one of the 'oldest -residents of Hullett, in the person of the late John Garrett, sr,who died on Sunday. Deceased was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., March 23rd, 1815.— On April 26, 1841,he was united in mar- riage with his beloved wife, who pre- ceded his entrance into glory just two years previously. With his wife and three children (one of whom, Mrs. Whenham, went to join her mother in the spirit land about a year ago) he came to Canada in 1852, locating at Guelph, and remaining there for some time._ Wishing to accumulate rnore property, and provide a permanent home for himself and family, he remov- ed to the farm upon which he lived up to the time of his death. About two months ago he was stricken with bron- chitis, which, in complication with other troubles, resulted in his death Sabbath evening, May 19th, His ill- ness was borne with more than Chris- tian fortitude and cheerfulness, which characterizes those who have made the Lord their portion; and to those who were attendants at his bedside many were the lessons of rich spiritual bless- ing received. In the midst of the most intense suffering he was praising his Saviour, and to his son Joseph he said, "I have the desire of my life." Upon being asked what that desire was, he replied, "That I might be able to cry in death, behold the Lamb." - His fam- ily, with the exception of Mrs William Brunsdon. of Michigan, who° arrived just too late for the funeral, and Mrs Joseph Wallace, of Manitoba, were at his bedside when be passed away. Our sympathies are extended to the family, and more especially to that member, Miss Garrett, who was such a faithful attendant upon him. Blyth FOR SALE.—Red Clover, Alsike and Timo- thy seeds, also Corn and Mangle. 10e per dozen in trade for eggs. M. JESSOP & CO., Blyth. Dealers in Boots and Shoos, Groceries, Seeds, et., etc. WEDDING.—Mr F. V. Denstedt, a popular young business man, of the firm of Denstedt Bros., hardware, was married on Wednesday afternoon to Miss Lizzie S hul, in Auburn. A num- ber of friends from here were in at- tendance at the ceremony, and all join in wishing thein much happiness. Mr. and Mrs Denstedt will take up their residence in town at once. CONCERT.—The Ball Family, under the auspices the Epworth League, en- tertained a fair audience in the Metho- dist church, on Tuesday evening. The program, consisting of the storyoflincle Tom's Cabin illustrated with lime light views, and interspersed with the sing- ing of plantation songs and melodies, was very good, and enjoyed by those present. CHURCH. — The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Sun- day morning; the usual preparatory service will he held on Saturday morn- ing, at which the Rev Mr McDonald, of Seaforth, will preach. Divine ser- vice was held in Trinity church on Thursday evening, Ascension day.— Services were conducted in St.Michael's R. C. church, on Sunday and Monday by Revs. Fathers Quigley and McKeon. NOTES.—Mrs J. B. Kelly is on a visit to friends in Stratford this week. Mrs (Dr.) Milne has been slightly indisposed the past few days. Miss Bertha Dr um - mond, after an extended sojourn in Detroit, returned home last week.— Mesdames Carter and Nation were the guests of Seaforth friends on Sunday. Messrs John Emigh, A. E. Braddon, A. S. Dickson and Jas. Barr attended the funeral of the late Judge Toms, in Goderich, on Thursday last. On Fri- day last,while endeavoring to take the stopper out of a glass bottle, Dr. Milne unfortunately cut his hand to such an extent as to necessitate the putting in of three stitches, the bottle breaking in his grasp. Mrs R. Kelly has taken up her residence in the Tanner terrace, the house lately vacated by F. W. Tan- ner. Mrs Shaw and children, who spent the winter with friends in Michi- gan, returned honie on Monday even- ing. Mr B. Potts, recently of Clinton, now in the employ of Mr R. H. Chown, has moved his family to town; they occupy the house vacated by Mrs Kelly, on Queen street. Miss Ooloton, Strat- ford, is a guest at the home of her pa- rents in town at present. The Misses Clark were guests in Seaforth over Sunday. Mrs .(Dr.) Ferguson Is visit- ing friends in Kirkton at present. The public school closed on Tuesday for the week, and the teachers attended the convention. in on Tuesday and Clinton, Wednesday. Miss migh and the Misses Carder were guests of Mrs Parke, at the rectory. Clinton, Wed- nesday. Mr Runciman and family, late of Goderich, have taken up their residence in town, hehaving bought the foundry part of he Blyth Manu- facturingCo. Werke. Number of ours citizens ntend spend ,g, the holiday out of town, there belt gno sportshere, Mrs E. Watson Was in Clinton thin week, attending the funeral of her brother; Mr T. Ftf it one`. $1 year In advance, $1.60 when, -riot so paid Holmesville. NOT ALL LIES.—For the benefit of some who made objection regarding a certain item in last week's news, we may say that it is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. CONCERT.—The concert to -night, by the celebrated jubilee singers, the Ball Family, promises to be a grand affair. If we can judge from recommendations, a rare treat is in store for all. Come along to -night. R. T. of T.—An entertainment un- der the auspices of this Order has been appointed for the near future. One of the -features of the program will be a debate on some interesting topic, be- tween 111 members of this and Clinton Council. Besides this an excellent program is being prepared. Watch for the date. Next meeting next M,in. day. CHURCH. —O elegate to the Die- trict Meeting T��,,'week reports that: the circuit will be left as it has been— three appointments. In the absence of Rry E. A. Fear, in Blyth, last Sun- day, Mr E. A. Coombs, B.A., Clinton, preached in the morning an excellent and profitable sermon from the text "Regard not your stuff," Rev Mr Bug-" gin, Blyth,- preached to very practical sermon in the evening. Sunday school has opened in St.' John's church, for the summer months. .PATRONS.—As announced, the open meeting `of Holmesville Association of Patrons of Industry came off last week, Mr A. J. Courtice, Vice President in the chair. Messrs F. Elford and W.- Mair .Mair gave two excellent recitations, which were well rendered and highly appreciated by those present, but the meeting reached the climax when Mr D. A. Forrester, Patron nominee for West Huron, gave an address on "Temperance, prohibition and Provin- cial rights. A. J. Courtice gave a few pointers at the close of the meet- ing, urging all to join and get the bene- fit of the discussions, CHEESE FACTORY.—Since the com- pletion of the factory it presents a fine appearance, and is a credit to our vil- lage. It commenced work Monday morning. The amount of milk taken in that day was 4500 lbs., and when it is in full running order, they expect to double that amount. They made seven cheeses the first day. It will make things hum in our village for the sea- son. It is daily thronged with visitors, as numbers have never before been in- side of a factory. The contractor, Mr T. McKenzie, and his assistant, Mr W. Cooper, are certainly deserving of credit, for not only the timely, but the efficient work done, in the very short time at their ;disposal. The cheese - maker, Mr Johnson, appears to under- stand his business, and with the asist- ance of his brother-in-law, of W ton, will no doubt make Holmesville c eese factory popular. NOTES.—Mr Geo. Acheson attended the Royal Templars' debate in Clinton, on Thursday evening, May 16th, and acted as judge, giving judgment that woman's tongue causes man more mis- ery than intemperance causes her. Will and Ed. Grigg now sport a team of horses, and intend rushing things. A few of the R.T. of Ts. of this council spent a very pleasant time at Mr Mc- Leod•s, on the Huron road, the other evening; they also had a photographer, Mr J. Mair, who took their photograph by flash light. Mr E. Washington spent Sunday with Mr A. J. Courtice. Miss Bessie Mugford is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Wm. Ram- sey. A number of the many friends of Wm. and Ed. Grigg gathered at the Grigg house last Friday night, and spent a very enjoyable time. The Ep- worth League met last Monday even- ing, when the subject, "How can I win a soul 1" was ably presented by Miss E. Acheson; Miss D. A. Holmes was ap- pointed to supplement and enlarge on any prominent points brought out in the subject from time to time; a look- out committee was elected, consisting of Misses E. Acheson and A. Stepphen- son and Mr H. R. Forster. Shiool was closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week, the teacher and his senior pupils attending the Teachers' Conven- tion in Clinton. Mr H. Elford has pro- vided himself with a spraying pump,. to spray his fruit trees, but he thinks that since the frosts have been so se- vere, the potato bugs are all that will suffer any from its application. Mr F. H. Lamb, assignee, was here last week collecting accounts against the Cour- tice estate; some paid all, some paid some, and some paid none. Mrs Leech, of Goderich, is visiting her mother, - Mrs S. Holmes. Mrs E. A. Fear has gone on a visit to Woodham. , Miss Fannie Loan, of Varna, is visiting her friend, Miss Bessie Pickard. Miss Bessie Mulholland spent a few days in Goderich this week. Mr S. Fear is very poorly at present." Colborne NOTES.—The boys of Benmiller have organized an athletic club. We are pleased to learn that Mrs Samuel Allen, who met with an accident, breaking her foot, is nicely recovering, Miss Freddie Walters, who has been sick is around again. Mr J. Flick has the job of drawing the milk to the Holmesville cheese factory. It:would be a very wise plan if the eo•incil would pass a by-law that no dogs be allowed to rumsge around at nights as consider- able Sheep worrying has been done for over a year now, and it is time people tied up their doge or did without them. Winghanl Funi rrnRE FACTORY BURNED.—The Union furniture factory, employing a large number of hands, with several adjacent dwelling houses, wasburned to the ground on Tue§day, nothing whatever being left of it. The fire started about 3:3011.m., and is supposed to have originated in the drying room. In a few minutes after the alairm was sounded the immense building was a plass of flames, and notwithstanding the heroic efforts of the fire brigade the fire' Was sone beyond control, owing to the immense quantity, of inflammable iilaterirl contained in the factory. ,It1. 8uraat e,1121,000; total lose $42,000. Bayfield. YACHTIN GPARTY. —O nTuesday even - in last the Messrs. Jowett invited quite a large party on board, their steam yacht and took them for a plea- sure excursion on the lake; on their re- turn taking in tow the "Maple Leaf" which was belated, Theyachtis quite corhmodius and well manned and will be a great addition to the numerous crafts we have now in our harbor for the pleasure of visitors in the summer months. NoTEe.—Rev. J. W. Hodgens, of Seaforth, preached in Trinity church last Sabbath,imaking an exchange with the Rev. L. Armstrong of this place. An exchange will be made next Sab- bath with the Rev. Mr Stout, of Mid- dleton church, Goderich township. Dr. Gairdner and Mr C. Gairdner are home on a visit. Mr McCluskey and Miss Porterfield attended the Teachers' convention in Clinton this week. Mr Herb Caladay was down from Gode- rich last Sunday. Municipal. Last week, in speaking about the va- cant Reeveship in town, the New ERA said :— "Mr Kennedy has resigned the depu- ty-reeveship, and will contest the reeveship. We are told that at a meet- ing held on Wednesday evening the Con- servatives decided that he should, Mr. D. Cantelon being their choice for the position of deputy." There does not seem to be any reflec- tions, cr insinuations, or slanders on the gentlemen named in this, even if the statement was incorrect, as al- leged by the News -Record. As a matter of fact there are none, and the mock indignation of our cotem is just so much buncombe. Our local cotem. denies that any meeting was held, or that directly or indirectly the Conservatives decided on such a course. All that is necessary to say is this:—A meeting of several Conservatives was held in the News - Record office on the night in question; the circumstances narrated above were practically the outcome of the meeting; one of ,the gentlemen, perhaps more, made the matter public, and on the strength of his statement the itern was published. Further than this, one of the gentlmen alluded to said "there was nothing in the NEw ERA para- graph to hurt anybody." Queen's Birthday Celebra- tion. God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen; Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the Queen. The following is the program for the celebration of the Queen's birthday in Clinton: - 8.30 a, m. open air band concert. 9.30—Lacross; Kincar dine, champions of Bruce, vs. Dauntless of'Clinton. 10.30—Base ball; Goderich, cham- pions of Huron, vs. Clinton B. B. C. 1 o'clock p. m. Foot ball; Stratford Collegiate vs. Clinton Collegiate. 2.15—Base ball, London vs. Clinton. 3.30—Athletic sports, consisting of foot races, putting stone, relay team race, dog race. farmers' race, bicycle races, tug-of-war, &c., &c. For the Farmers' Race is a Parker patent spray pump valued tit $9. 7.30—Grand concert in the town hall, over 100 people taking part, which is sure to prove one of the most novel and interesting entertainments of rho season. 10.15 p. m.—Novel fire works exhibi- tion by Prof. Hand of Hamilton. Railway tickets will be issued frot all stations at single fare. The admission fee to tnnrnin and; afternoon sports, and to COTietlrrin the evening, has been placed So low that all classes of people will his able to at- tend. Those who desire a good day's reg creation and enjoyment at a low figure should be in Clinton Friday It la the intention to make the celebration an annual affair. ASPIR'XNTe.—Messrs D. B. Kennedy- and ennedyand D. Cantelon are in the field for the positions of Reeve and Deputy. And Messrs Forrester, Macpherson and Plummer will run for the same orates. Tiin BAND STAND.—It is proposed t6 move the Band Stand to a more ecu. tral-place on the Squat e, and the Coiu- mittee desire that the move will take place at 6.8(1 to-ni ht—Thursday- atxd. lend, I ` ttll+ethlx ten d � � vlted a#'o q (10 #tli