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Clinton New Era, 1895-08-23, Page 1We send: the New Era e4Jdy Olobe,to new subscribers, f'or the rest of this 'year, for50c. o. ROBERT .HQLMES, Editor and Proprietor, CLINTON, ONT., AUGt3SI.23, 1895 ti. �(NI41WgO4,4W1 .YR„IN.',0.440.1.1.. ot.rt....R' The Great Sale of The -$c.dgens StOek ,ztt vagitnt statement — kult tell t)e simple truth— when we say that buying this stock as we did, at 60c on the $, enables us to of- fer Pants at $2.75 to $5.60 easily worth $4 to $7. 4 Any Man Who Wants a bargain, a genuine one— will see this stock before investing inClothing of any kind, whether it be a pair of Pants, a Suit or O'coat. Cash and One Price Hodgens Bros CLIN TON Goderich. NOTES.—Rev. Martin 3. Wilson, of Rensall, preached in North St. church last Sunday. Mr Halliday, of the Square restaurant, leaves in Septem- ber for a lucrative position in Detroit. G. M. Elliott and family are camping at our new summer resort, Victoria Park; Mr A. Smith intends to build a number of additional cottages next summer. Miss Alice Derrick went violently insane last week, and will likely be sent to the asylum; she has been in very poor health for a couple of years. There are a great many summer visitors in town. Revs. F. W. Hollinrake, B.A., of Hamilton, and G. W. Hendereon, of Sarnia, were in Goderich last week; the latter gentle- man, with his family, remaining here over next Sunday. Revs. T. E. Bart- le and W. G. Watson, B.A., of To- ronto, passed through here last Wed - day; they came from Toronto, via Buffalo, Brantford, London and Sar- nia on their wheels, and were going back to Toronto, via Kincardine, Owen Sound and Collingwood. Goderich Township TRA DED FARMS.—Mr Will Jervis has traded his farm on which he resides on the 12th con. to Mr James Butler, for his farm on the 14th con. Mr Jer- vis pays a difference of about $1,400. PA6SED.—Mr . Will Holland, son of Mr Jeptba Holland, of this township, who has been studying with his bro- ther, Mr Chas. Holland, near Aylmer, has been successful in passing the ex- amination for his 2nd class certificate. TEE Nnw BRIDGE.—Mr Hardy, the contractor for the Colborne bridge, bas the work so far advanced that he expects to complete it in about a week. The new bridge is about' three feet higher than the old, and is the second longest bridge in the county, there be- ing 505 feet ot straight planking on it. VERT ILL. — We are exceedingly sorry to state that Mr John Rudd, of the Maitland concession, continues ill, with no signs of improvement. He has now been in bed for a couple of weeks, has had the attention of a couple of skilled physicians and the very best of care, but all efforts so far have not, seemingly, helped him. He suffers no pain, lout his constitution, hitherto strong and rugged, seems to be giving way. He is an old settler, very highly esteemed, and we shad be glad indeed if we can announce his restoration to health. NOTES.—Mr Lindsay's new house on the Huron road is about completed, In fact as soon as the paint is dry he can move into it, and enjoy the comforts of a very fine building. Miss M. Pick- ard has gone on a visit to friends at Galt. Mr and Mrs Edward Wise and familyintend leaving next week for Pickfrd, Mich, where they will spend a couple of weeks visiting relatives Miss M. Fair and Miss L. Emerson who have been visiting at R. Emerson's, re- turned to their home in Kincardine last Tuesday. Mr and Mies Boyce, of Stan- ley, Sundayed at Mr Alex. Welsh's Miss L. Middleton, who has been vie iting in Tuekersmith has returned home. Miss Agnes Cooper, who has had attacks of pleurisy is improving. Mr Wm. Yeo is seriously ill. Mr Jas. Young, of L3linton, occupied the pul- pit of Cole's church last Sunday. The New Era oWill be Pont to new subscribers itil f yotprsfor 25 cents cash AROUND- T �'t-,-" f -u -B. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recordingfor publication. • Hglmesvilie, Blyth ARAE DISLOpA'TED.--A few ,days ago NOTES,—Mr Joseph Carter left last as Tessie Crooks was playing she was week again for Newark, N. J„ on a unfortunate to fall from a scaffold, disj- business trip. Mr James Henry, who locating bbr elbow. Although very will take a course at the Ottawa Nor - painful for a time, we hope it will be mal, left for that city on Friday morn - hilly recovered shortly. ing. Mies Symonds, after a pleasant THANES.—To Mr Miller, our obliging visit with friends here, left for her wagon -maker, for his kindness in re- home in Buffalo on Friday last. Miss moving that post and block that has Ninlmone, Clinton, was the guest of been so inconvenient, and replacing it Miss Drummond, last week. While with a step that pedestrians would not playing one day last week; the little, be in danger of injuring themselves by three-year-old daughter of Mr P. Pur- vis, accidentally broke her arm. Miss- es Adams and Bell, ot Londesboro, were guests of friends in town last week. Mrs Chas. Boulton, Ripley. is Mark, and daughter, Susie. Messrs E. visiting the home of Mr J. T. Carter, B. Weston and Nelson Yeo also took this week, Miss Mathews, of Strath - advantage of the special excursion roy, is a guest at the residence of Mr there the same day. Still Phipps went Duncan McKellar at present. Mr Y. •i J. Poulton, Cleveland, Ohio, is a visi- tor in town this week. A number from here took in the excursion to Manitoba, on Tuesday; among others Mr and Mrs Robt. Taylor and Mr A. McKellar. Great sympathy is felt far the family of Mr Jas. Nesbitt, who have so recently been ,' bereaved of a son and brother, Josepi Regina of typhoid feve was found impossible t an unexpected fa 1. Fon MANITOBA.—Mr and Mrs Eb. Rumball left on Tuesday for Morden, Man., on a visit to their son, Rev. last week. Others are talking of gong next week. VERY CREDITABLE.—Weareleased to learn that Messrs T. R. Courtice and J. T. Holdsworth have been suc- cessful in passing their Junior Leaving examinations and Mr E. W. Jervis passed in Greek grammar. Our boys deserve credit, as T. R. covered the work in one year and J. T. and E. W. in six months. Congratulations boys. Car/RM.—In the absence of our pastor last Sunday his work was sup- plied. The new brick furnace is being placed in the basement of the church; this, we believe, will be a change for the better. Epworth League will meet next Monday evening, when the char- acter of Johoshophat will be utilized as a subject. Members will note that a special meeting of the Local Union will be held in Rattenbury St. church on Tuesday next, when Miss M. Wash- ington will give her report of the great International C. E. Convention at Boston. NoTEs.—Messrs H. Mulholland and J. L. Courtice have added materially to the appearance of their lots by hav- ing a woven wire fence erected in front by W. B. Forster. School oper- ations began on Monday last; the trustees are to be congratulated on having a•good job done, by way of painting, etc. Mr Jas. Connolly went to London on Saturday to sell the cheese; all the cheese is sold up to date; we have not learned the price being made. A number of the R. T's here visited an open council in Clinton last Thursday evening; they report a good time. Inspector Tom was in the vil- lare on Tuesday, enroute for schools east. Harvesting in this vicinity is hearing -completion. It is Maitland that the new bridge over the Maitland will be completed in about two weeks, The refreshing rains of the past few days have brightened nature consider- ably here. It is said that one man here sold four head of cattle for $50. PERSONALS.—Mr Andrews, of Wrox- eter, has been visiting his brother at the parsonage this week. Miss Naftel, Springfield, is the guest of Miss C. , who died in last week; it bring the re- mains home. Mr J. GI 'Moser made a business trip to Mitchell this week. Miss Curtis is the guest of Goderich friends at present. Mr A. S. Dickson was in Seaforth on Monday and Tues- day. Mrs G. M. Sherlock, who has spent the greater part of the summer with friends here, left on Tuesday afternoon for Albany, N. Y., where she will visit before returning to her home in Winnipeg. Mrs C. P. Moore, Stratford, is visiting her parents here, Mr and Mrs Coloton. Miss B. McCon- nel left on Tuesday afternoon for Exe- ter, to resume her position as milliner there. The funeral of the infant daughter of Mr Alex. McKenzie, who died on Saturday morning, took place on Sunday afternoon to Ball's ceme- tery. Miss Huckstep is the guest of Goderich triends this week. Mr Hen- ington is, we are sorry to learn, con- fined to the house through illness. BLYTD CIVIC HOLIDAY. We are indebted to the Blyth Standard, for the following report of the day's pro- oeedinge,—Tha Civic Holiday celebration held in the Agricultural Park on Friday last, ander the auspices of the Blyth Brass Band, proved itself in every way to be a de- cided success. Folly 3,000 people were pre - Bent. Shortly after nine o'Clodt the calithum- pian procession invaded the -town from the south. The carriage containing Messrs Ab Sellars, Ed. McKinnon, W. MoConnel and M. Kelly, who were represented with a bar- ber shop on wheels, the sight of which made the proprietors of the Blyth barber shops gnaw with envy as they noticed the artis- tis manner in which the performers done their work, received the first prize of $3. The carriage driven by Messrs. F. Bain- Jervie. We are glad to learn that ton and H.Campbell, representing a young man from the Country with his 'best girl, Ida Murch's health is so improved as received the second prize of 81.20 Master [!rank Bowden, with his Irish jaunting car and Jim Hammond as a passenger, receiv- ed the third prize of 50 Dente. The next attraction was the football match between Blyth and Londesboro at 11,o'clock. the game was slow from begin- ning to end, having the appearance of a praotiee match than a genuine game of foot- ball. Blyth won by -a scorn of 1 to 0. At 2.30 p. m. Blyth and Clinton took the field for the first base -ball match. As they were late in getting started the committee decided to let them play only five innings each. Clinton went to bat flrst and suc- ceeded in knocking out 19 runs in their share of the game. When Blyth went to bat for the fifth time they had only three runs to their credit, but in this innings they commenced a genuine Waterloo again- st their Clinton foes by bating out 12 rens, time winning the game by one run, with only two men ont, and the prize of 815. The following is the score: MATH R. O. CLINTON R. O. Potts 1 2 Harland 1 8 Taman 1 2 Soruton 3 0 Ballantyne, A. 1 2 Mason 2 2 Ballantyne, J. 1 2 Agnew 2 1 Sims 8 1 Hanby 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 8 1 1 14 15 to permit her taking a situation as teacher for the model term in Clinton Public School. Mr J. T. Holdsworth returned on Monday from a bicycle trip to Hepworth. where he was form- erly a teacher. Mr A. Paltridge, of Thedford, spent a few days this week visiting his cousin, W. McRoberts, and other friends in the village and neighborhood.. Miss Andrews left on Wednesday on a week's visit to -Grims- by. Miss Maud Pickard left on Wed- nesday for Galt, where she will take a position as book-keeper. Mrs A. Cos - ens returned en Wednesday from a short visit with her father, Mr Wat- kins, Summerhill. Rev. G. W. An- drews returned on Tuesday from a round trip to Belleville, Buffalo, Grims- by, etc. Miss Brooks, Mitchell, is vis- iting at Mr J. W, Yeo's. Hullett FIRE.—The house of Mr W. Bowie, 5th con., together with the contents, was entirely destroyed by fire on Sun- day morning, the origin of which is a mystery. It is said that the house was Insured for $400 and the contents for $200. COMPLETED .— The dredge, having completed its job on the river, is mov- ing out to Auburn to do a small job, after which it will be shipped to Sar- nia, where Messrs Chalmers & Hill have secured a large contract. The work done here appears to be thorough- ly satisfactory, and will prove of much benefit. IMPROVEMENTS.—Moon Bros. have made considerable improvements to their properties this somber. Mr W. Moon has put up a fine drivjng house. which is very neat and convenient; Mr Riley, of Londesboro, doing the work. He has also put a stone foundation under his barn and troth:Thome; Mr Crawford, of Blyth, being the mason; the work done will show for itself that Mr Crawford is a first class mason. Mr Jas. Moon has also put a atone foundation under his barn; Mr T. Crawford doing the work, which is first class. Mr Cleo. Moon has put an addition to his barn; Mr W. Riley do- ing the work. Benmiller NOTES.—We had a beautiful rain, which we were in need of badly, and everything is looking fresh and green. Mrs S. Allen and family have been very ill the past week. Mrs Maedel, sr., has returned home from Detroit, where she has been visiting her sons. Mrs Jas. Jewell has been poorly the past week. Mrs B. Rogers and son, of Bridgeton, New Jersey,accompanied by Mrs J. C. Martin, ofGoderich, made a friendlycall at John Stewart's and others, frmerly her old home, which at one time belonged to her father, Mr L. Sturgon, 'We learn that Mr John Hamilton, of Benmiller hotel, is going to Saltford to run the Carroll hotel. An Ottawa telegram announces poli. tively that Hon. J. C. Patterson will go to Manitoba, as Lieut. -Governor, in a week or two, and that a new election may be expected in West Huron at any • time. .v Grew or 8 0 Wheatley Buggin 1 8 Simpson Habkirk 2 1 Johnson Robinson 2 1 Rose 15 14' *1. a year i4 ; dvn:110+f;z, $1.00 when:taot so paid The guests of our lively BRUCEFIELD Business transactions village and local notes Never since our town entered the column will succumb. The beauty of field as a Summer Resort has it seen Brucefleld and surrounding is such such genrrine;prosperity or had so many that an artist has taken tip his per - guests in its vicinity. Our towns- people owns-peo le realize that each departing, well -pleased guest acts as a living ad- vertisement to aur town, and conse- quently from all over America guests are weekly present in our vicinity, whether it be to bathe in our crystal streams, to drink of our mineral water or to inhale our unexcelled atmosphere we leave it for themselves to explain, Suffice it to say they are here. Dur- ing the past week we have had the usual contingent from New York City, Chicago Toronto, Brantford. London, Rib Lake, Wis., the Hub of Huron and various other large centres of popula- tion. Mr Thos. Copp, together with his mother, were the guests of Mrs G. Hill on Monday. Mr Andrew Mur- dock, of Chicago, is spending his holi- days with his brother, Mr Robert Mur- dock, of town. Mr Murdock works in the mantle department of one of the largest firms in Chicago, at a salary of $5 a day. Mr Archibald Hope, of Toronto, who has been visiting his uncle, Mr Andrew Swan, was so high- ly pleased with our suanmer resort that he determined to spend some time in our vicinity, and, accordingly, has taken a situation with Mr D. Bell. Mr C. Wallace, of London, spent a few days with his relative, Mrs McIntosh, of town; Charlie is a general favorite. Mr Isaac Reid, together with Mrs Lep- er and family, of Brantford, visited at Mrs Nevin's 'Friday and Saturday last. His high appreciation of our town may be summed up in the following pithy sentence "It is quite a summer resort. Mrs Wan. Kaiser, formerly Miss Ellen Swan, together with her two daugh- ters, has returned to her home In Rib Lake, Wisconsin. They have improv- ed in health and gain considerably in flesh during their stay. The Misses Copp and Beetson, of Seaforth, togeth- er with Miss Beetson, of Port Hope, were this week the guests of Mrs R. McLeod. Mr Geo. Charles, of uhicago, visited here this week. Mr G. Lyons, of Clinton, called on friends here on Tuesday. Mr Murphy and daughter, of Goderich, visited this week at Mr Geo. Logan's. Misses Minnie and Tena Cooper, of Clinton, were guests of Mrs Witts' last week. Wm. Sparling and wife, together with Mrs John Steep and sister visited at the Dixon House Sunday last. Mrs Douglas, of Exeter, is visiting at the American House. Mr R. Smith, of London, is here this week. Mr John Hart, blacksmith, hat, engag- ed Mr McKay, of Seaforth, as an ap- prentice. Mr Samuel Pollock left for Michigan on Wednesday last. Mr Pollick is now studying with a view of entering the field as an evangelist in the fall. We wish him unbounded success in his labor of love. Mr James Nelson left last week for Algoma. Mr G. Quinlan took a sudden sneak for the west. There are those in our vicinity who would like to have had the privi- lege of bidding him good-bye, etc. Rev. Mrs Coults, wife and daughter, of Ailsa Craig, visited last week at Dr. Mclntosh's. Mr A Scott, Mr T. Mc- Laughlan and Miss Jackson have re- turned to resume their duties as wield- ers of the willow. 1TheW.F.M. Society of Unign church shipped last week to Bird Lake, Indian Reserve, barrels and boxes containing goods to the value of $105.60. The boxes contained articles of clothing, quilts, etc., some of them being quite good enough for a white person. Mr Geo. Hill has erected i' Handsome new livery stable. The ne- cessity of two liveries in our town proves that the young men in our vi- cinity have an eye to the future. Mr Hill's butcher shop, which was closed during the building of his livery stable, is now running full blast. Mr Thomas Baird, of Stanley, has one of the finest cactus plants we have ever seen, also two Indian battle-axes, which have probably seen bloody service in the by- gone days of Indian feud. We would suggest that our city authorities begin negotiations for the purchase of these with a view of placing them in our park or public museum. Whilst a young mac was quietly perambulating our street Sunday eve, he was seen to all at once exhibit a decided inclination to throw his feet into the air and to come "kersmash" on the sidewalk. Though the movement was by no means graceful, it was decidedly forci- ble. He now expresses his high ap- preciation of the durability and strength of the Brucefleld sidewalk. Though the number from our vicinity of successsul candidates at the recent Departmental exams. is not e ) large as we would wish, yet if there be any truth of the philosophy which teaches that misery likes company, the unsuc- cessful ones ought to be in a rather happy condition of mind. The other day while a Bruceflelder and Bayfield- er were arguing the merits of their re- spective towns as summer resorts, the Bayflelder was driven to the following extremity: He said that the reason Bayfield was more healthy tbanBruce- fleld was owing to the presence of large quantities of slate at the bottom of lake Huron, and the water washing over it filled the atmosphere with iron. This, we are creditably informed. was said in all earnestness. Though not deeply logical, we will all admit that the Bayflelder was a "man of ideas;" somebody was unkind enough to re- mark that there being three smithies in Brucefleld and only two in Bayfleld, there would be mpre iron in our atmos- phere, also that the air of the steel rails on the railway would be decided- ly bracing. Mr R. G. Simpson, of Brucefleld, has purchased from Mr G. F. Emerson, of Clinton, a handsome Ben Hur wheel ; we are surprised at George getting anything but a tandem or a tricycle. We note that the Sea - forth Expositor is copying some of our articles without our _permission. This is decidedly mean. We also notice by that paper a scheme to unite all the im- portant places ofHuron by electric rail- way; this will be a genuine boon to the 'Winning run made with two men ont. The next event on the program, and the one in'wbich the gratest interest was cent- red, was the base -ball match between the Unions of Gerrie and Wroxeter, and God- erich. These two clubs played about three weeks ago at Goderich; the Unions winning by a score of 11 to 9. The Blyth band hong up a puree of 830 and invited these olnbe to play for it, they lost no time in ac- cepting 1 e invitation. The 'Onions captured the prize of $80 by a score of 25 to 11, as the following table will show: UNIONS R. R. GODERICII h. R. Sanderson, e..2 0 Maloolmson,c..1 0 McLanghlin,lf. , 4 0 Thompson,lb ..1 2 PanlinA., ib....2 0 Tilt, Sb 0 0 McHasdy,rf....8 0 Cressitan. rf1 2 Paulin J.,ss. , .. 2 1 Robeetson2 1 Ross, 8b .8 1 Hooper, 2b 2 1 Kaake, 2b 3 1 Coyle, p and of 1 0 Williams, p4 1 Holmes, of, es..2 0 McGrath, cf2 0 Dabn, if .1 0 25 4 11 The last tussle of the day was the foot- ball mafob between Blyth and Walton at seven o'olook, Walton winning by a score of 3 to 0. The prize for this event was $15. After the finish of the Blyth -Walton foot -ball match a promenade concert was held in the park. 'There was a good crowd present and all seemed to enjoy the enliv- ening mesio furnished by the Auburn and Blyth Brass Bands. After paying all expenses the band's treasury will bd enriched by $75. Harlock. people of Bayfleld, as they can. more reedit come and end a to weeks at manent abode in our midst; Mr Jervis,; tonsorial artist, is located" on Main St, Another excursion to Sarnia on Thurs- days stati37 tickets were oalast time.rsso) Gillespie, d from hof Seaforth; Miss Armstrongg, of Varna; Miss Emma Rathwell, of Clinton; Prof. Matheson, of Hamilton; Miss Spalding, of Detroit; Miss Flood, of Kincardine; Mr Alex, and Miss Belle McKenzie, of Lucknow, have all returned to their several homes, Mr John Snider bas been somewhat indisposed of late. Mr G. Simpson has been quite ill, but -is recovering; George is too fond of the beautiful to be restrained long within the four walls of a room. Rey. Mr Muir has struck. what gives signs of being a mineral well; though Mr Muir explains that the blackness of the wa- ter is caused by the acid in the hem- lock crib, yet it is probably due to the presence of large quantities of sulphur and iron; our campers should try it. Miss Gibson, of Clinton, spent the other Sunday evening at Mrs Baird's. Mr Jas. B. McDonald and cousin have gone on the excursion to Manitoba. Mr Ogle Cooper, of Clinton, spent the other Sunday evening at'Mrs Baird's. A corn -doctor is spending some time in our town. so that all those who have been guilty of wearing a No. 4 shoe on a No 10 foot can have that indiscretion remeded; he is said to be a victim of the opium habit, and his debilated ap- pearance certainly indicates it. Mr T. Marks, of Bayfield, visited his brother, Mr R. Marks, this week. Mr Arthur Broadfoot, of Seaforth, spent this week at Mr Aitzel's. Mrs Kennard is slow- ly recovering, while Mr Jas. Turner still continues in a critical condition. Quite a number from Clinton took in Uncle Tom's Cabin here; Malcolm knows where to see a good thing Speaking to our Mayor, Mr W. Scott, the other day, he informed us that he was heartily tired of the Mayorship, and when his present term of office expired he would decline re-election. We hope he may reconsider his reso- lution, as our city has never had a more faithful official. Speakifigof the campers in our vicinity he expressed, in glowingly elot uent terms, his ap- preciation of their gentlemanly con- duct; not once during the entire sum- mer have any of them been before him for disorderly conduct. We have now in our town a physical phenomenon, in the shape of a gentleman who rides the wheel with one foot. Mr Gib Mc- Donald, who rolled his ankle lately, is recovering. Mr Chas. Wallace, form- erly of the Brucefield Cricket Club, but now of London, in their recent match with Chicago, out of the 78 balls which he bowled, made 11 maidens, only allowing the Chicago team to score 10 runs; this bowling is seldom equalled in Canada, and may be used as an ideal at which our local bowlers may ever aim but never attain. Mr Wm. Simpson, the other day, cut for Mr Wm. Rattenbury, three acres of heavy oats in 3 hours and 15 minutes. The other day our butchers, Messrs Mudro and Collins, dressed a beef in 13 minutes; if this thing goes on they will be dressing the beef to order while the customer waits; we believe that these records are reliable, as they can be vouched for; who can beat them? We are obliged this week to leave cut a considerable amount of news; this emphasizes more than ever the necessity of a local paper in. Bruce - field. We bad intended giving a de- tailed report of the sports on Civic holiday, but are afraid we have already written too much. [Some items from another correspon- dent, are written so indistinct that we cannot make them out.) The New Era will be sent to new subscribers for the balance of the year, for 25 cents cash PERSONALS. -Miss Shannon, of Lon- y w don, has returned home, after spend- a genuine health -giving summer resort. ing a month leasantlyy with friends We are sorry that the Bayfleld Tiser here. Miss Alen, of Hullett, is visit-' has ceased, it was getting to be pretty ing friends here. good; as opposition is the life of trade we are afraid that our own netvs- • it. . } ., .. .• ADVERTISCENT hi slowly business news. We , elosee, but always. goke ;stralybbbt tp what owe want tell to plainly This week we simply want to remind see that we sell PublicSehoollaooks & Staple Stationery At right prices. We have been, talking our Baking Powder so long that yon may have forgot. ten this. However, as spbool opens next week. we trust you w+ll remember that we will do what is right for the children, and use them as well as we '' would their tparente. Remezi1' her Publio School Books and Public School Supplies only, no High School Books. ALLEN & WILSON Proscription Drug Store. Clinton Londesboro. LOOK HERE—J. T. O'Brien, Londesboro, has a full line of Suitings, Pantings, Overcoat- ings, Etc., which are going at prices to suit the times for cash. All goods cut free of charge. SCHOOL REOPENED.—The teachers of S. S. No. 8, returned from their hol- idays and resumed their work of teach- ing. on Monday. NOTES.—Mrs W. W. Leach and fam- iI of Varna, spent Sunday at Mrs Millins, and attended services in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches here. On Tuesday and ,Wednesday mornings some early risers report a slight frost. Anyone Wishing to see a fine large crop of tomatoes can 'be ac- commodated by a visit to the garden of Mr William Watson, just west of the village. Miss Edna Allen, of Wy- oming, paid her mother and brothers a visit this week; she has a good situa- tion in that town. From an occasional correspondent. Constance. Goon TEMPLARS.—The officers for the present quarter are :—C. T., Jas. Rapson; P.O. T., Annie McIntosh; V.T., Aline Medd; C., Wm. McIntosh; R.S., John Medd; F.S., Hiram Proctor; W.F., Annie Reid; W.M., Duncan Tu- dor; Sentinel, Jas. Reid; Guard, Mary Wheatley. This lodge continues to hold interesting meetings. We are expecting an increase in members this fall and winter. NOTES.—Mr Hiram Fisher finished harvest last Friday. Mr Andrew Best, who has been laid up with typhoid fever is impr wing nicely. If the par- ty w{ao Ihappd s49 have the side fr a covered buggy, since the Presbyterian social at Mr D. McGregor's, would kindly leave it at Kinburn post office or Mr McGregor's, they would oblige the owner. The Methodists are having a fancy fence erected in front of the new church. LITERARY MEETING.—The Literary meeting, on Monday night, of the L. of C. E., was fairly well attended, and a good programme was rendered. Rev. H. J. Fair occupied the chair, and also gave"an invitation to all who were not members to join, which invitation we trust will be accepted by a goodly number. Rev. Mr Millson takes up the topic next Monday, evening. NOTES.—Mr Wm. Lindsay shipped his engine to London for repairs on Wednesday. Mr R. Bruce and wife, of Wisconsin, are visiting at the home- stead. Miss- Caldwell is visiting triends in Guelph at. present: Miss Jessie Lennox is visiting in Creemore. Miss Cartwright returned to her school in Creemore on Saturday last. Mrs M. Maines and family are spending a few days in Brucefleld Mr Dr. G. Robert- sqn, of A. Robertson, Son & Co., of Drayton, made a business call here on Tuesday. Mrs Jas. Campbell was call- ed to Fergus to attend the funeral of a relative. The following parties ;took advantage of the cheap trip to Mani- toba, on Tuesday, and were booked by Mr Jeffrey:—Mr A. Collison, to Este - van, Assa.; Mr Wm. Jordan, Carman, Man.; and Mr Geo. Stewart, Moose Jaw, Assa. Miss Medd, of Hullett, re- turned to her school in Bruce on Sun- day last. Mr C. A. Case, of London, was in the village! on Saturday. Dr Agnew spent Friday night in Wing - ham. Mr Webster's son, Harvey, se- cured a position as tailor, in Toronto, and left for there on Tuesday morning. Mrs H. E. Miller, of London, returned home after a short visit to tbpsu'ldr home. Mrs C. White, of Drayton, is visiting at Mr Thos. Millers. Miss B. Porter, of Clinton, is visiting Mrs J. Tamblyns, jr. Mr J. A. Reid, of For- rest, Sundayed with his cousin, Dr Agnew. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mise Hannah Rowland is visiting at John Coultes' sr. Schools re -opened on Monday with a fair at- tendance. A number of our young men left on Tuesday on the Manitoba excursion. Geo. , Shorthead and bride from Melita, Manitoba, were visiting at Walter Scott's last week. Dame rumour says that a wealthy young wid- ower on the 6th will shortly re-enter matrimony, "more anon". David Dun- lor is rushing his new house along, and will have the roof on before the snow falls. Alex. Scott and Joseph Stone- house are each making progress with their stone'lhouses• the latter has his nearly ready for the roof. Thos. Ed- wards and R. Lamont were out in Col- borne visiting friends in the beginning of this week. Summerhill. NOTES.—News of the death of Mr Josiah Butt, of Clinton, was received with much regret here; deceased was a very much respected resident of this vicinity, having resided for a number of years on the farm now occupied by his son Ephraim. We understand that Mr Andrew Courtice, of Holmes- ville, will conduct the next Gospel temperance meeting which is to bd held on Sunday, Sept. let, at 7m. Mr Wm. Crosb and his daughter, Mary, of Belfast, were the guests of Mr and Mre G. M. •Kitty this week. -- i \L. Porter's Hill. Assrvsssent servioes will bo held in son- . neotion with Bethany Church, Goderich Township, on Sunday, Sept. lat. Beryline to be held at 11 o'clock, a.m. and at 7 o'clock p. m. A teameeting will be held op Mon- day evening, Sept. 2nd, for which a num- ber of speakers and first-class musical tal- ent have been secured. NoTRs,—Mise Ida Munck of Holmesville has been spending at few days with friends at Braeside. Mr John Gardner has dis- posed of his famous roan pony, Barney, to Jae. Archibald of Seaforth, for a handsome figure. W. E. Struthers of Goderich spent a few days in the village. He seems to en. joy the country air. Mr E. C .Potter, mar - chant, accompanied by Mrs Potter, have been away for their holidays, leaving the business in charge of Miss Ivison, of Kipp - pen, ably assisted by Miss Holdesworth. They report a heavy week's sales, and pri. ses firm. It was noticed that most of the shopping was done by the young men of the neighborhood. Stanley. GETTING Brrrgu. Mr Walter Moffat ig slowly recovering from the attack of plea, riay, which has confined him to the hoose for some time. Bonn AGAIN.—The friends of Mr Dan Ross are not only mush pleased to See hies home again from Chicago, but are delig`t• :; ed that the last operation has given hint.. the almost free use of his tongue, and it no longer necessary for him to carry a els* about with him. We trust that this mar ,. be the last (Operation necessary. 1Brussets. `nE RACES.—Brussels' annual rade meet was held here on Monday. The track was heavy, owing to ram. .Che weather Was fine and cool, and attain' dance Imre. Half mile run—Mr Sass, 1; Arab, 2; Colonist, 2; Tenny B., dil., Cat. O'Shea, dis. Time 53 seconds. 2.40 race—Walter Medium, 1; Bell»'r: wood 2; Topsy D.; Lady Mitchell, dig. Best time, 2.34 2.20 trot -'.Cat: tie, 1; 'Runun, 2; Maggio Darroch, tl, Best time 2.32 Free -for -all ---Dr Mb, 1; Belwood Chief, 2; Gold RiiSg, 3; Payer • rock, dia. best time 2,22. The New Era Will be sent to new aubefribetdl for the balanus of the year, for 25 cents sash