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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-12-27, Page 4rano Drape Is t# e4hlec1 this weep, XVothing adsto o ninon to this• attractiveneae Of a Pians or Organ in a parlor, as a nice drape, The .nattiest thing In drapes border,da is. fancy silk, with a binged We are getting up a mon- bee, sari would he pleased to show them to You, DO N'O' FOEGET ITS I�'OR ANYTHnNt 'R'OU MAY WANT IN THE LINE OF Ciioods not in stock will be ordered and delivered, promptly. GEO. F. EMERSON, • CLINTON, 'dew gkomlioeu>rento 'Neckwear—Jackson Bros. The rush—Allen & Wilson. Diarys—Cooper & Co. `Groceries—J- W . Irwin. Greetings—W. L. Ouimette. What the old year—Hodgens Bros. Girl. wanted—Mrs French. Annual meeting—H. W. Erwin, Yorkshsre boar—Lindsay Bros. • Clinton delivery— Jas. Howe. Farewell—Mr Jessop. • The Best—•D, McLaughlin. Bargains—Gilroy & Wiseman. Bargain day—Gilroy & Wiseman. C. Special P. B. Rates for all Single First-class Fare Going Deo. 24th and 25th, returning December 26. Going Deo. 81st and Jan. 1st, return- ing Jan. 2nd. Single First-oiass Fare and one- third Going Deo. 21st to 25th, or Deo. 28th to Jan 1st, returning Jan. 7th. Special Rates for Students and Teachers �, Single First-class Fare and one-third going Deo. 13 to 24th, returning until Jan. 13th. For reliable information call on"' A. T. COOPER, Telegraph, Ticket and Steamship Agent, Clinton, Ont. (gluttontew tha FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 1895, _.W XVISH ALL OUR READERS A Happil -New Year The possibility of war between Great Britain and the United States, over the Venezuela question, is happily becom- ng more improbable every day. It was serious enough at one time, but was regarded mainly as bluster on the part of the States, for political effect. President Cleveland made the most se- rious blunder of his life, when he car- ried the matter as far as he did. Cardwell bye -election, on Tuesday, resulted in the defeat of the govern- ment candidate, and the election of Mr Stubbs, the McCarthyite, by nearly 300 of a majority. The Liberal was simply nowhere, and will lose his de- posit, gettingonly544 votes. Cardwell was always strongly Conservative, and the Liberals should not have sacrificed a candidate there, but they doubtless counted on a chance with two Conser- • :vstives in the field. The election of Stubbs is a most emphatic defeat to the government, for he had to contend against the presence of five Cabinet ministers, and all the other influence which the government could bring to bear. • Model Schools. The County Board of examiners for Huron met at Clinton on Saturday last to finish the work of the session. There were thirty-four students at- tended the Goderich Model School and thirty-one at Clinton. The classes this year were a very fair average, and passed a creditable examinatoin, show- ing that great pains had been taken in their training by the energetic and painstakingModel School masters. All the candidates in both schools suc- ceeded.hi making the required number of mark6 to pass. The following is a list of the candidates:— GODERICH MODEL SCHOOL. Females Males Andrews, Louise Austin, Philip H. Blake, Annie Blair, Wm. F. \ Bell, Maggie Bailie, Edward "\Boyd, Matilda Campbell, JohnD. Clark, Annie Doig, Thomas Gemmell,Elizabeth Fraser, Alex. Mair, Rebecca E. Hebei, John E. Million. Emma M. Long, Thomas McGuire; Carrie Malloy, Wilson McInnis, Jennie Mark, Wesley McMurehy, Jennie Maguire, Thos. J. Rdbertson,JessieM. McKay, John B. Russell, Hattie McLennan, M. Stirling, Maude A. McDonald, M. Stevenson, Lizzie) Stirling, Wm. O.' Wellwood, Lizzie Strachan,DanielL. Young;; Hattie Turnbull, George CLINTON MODEL SCHOOL 'Females Males Aiteheson, I. M. • Brt iwin, Ed.. W. Bell, Eliza Breckenridge, J.M. Bentley, Lottie Creech, Richard N. Canes, Minnie Courtice, ,Thomas Oonsitt, Arnie B. Campbell, Peter Crich, .Nettie Duff, Louis B. Doherty, Mabel Dunlop, Albert R. Rigging, Robina Rogan, Joseph 'Jarriresttn, Nellie Barley, tired 14'. Johnston, Bella Jeck:11 Roden 0. cOallutn, Iifary Rassolf,'Charles H. Ic0utcheon;Mtaudo Smith, David etgau liters, M. Whiddon; J`'. 'VV'. froth, B0Mie' ,Held. Sarah u n, Bella J, / �.f r• tieb.' Addltifon I '4444 Mimi", A Now SONO«---1We are in receipt of a new song from the couapoeer and pubileher, Mr O. W. Johnson, of 'Up- per Canada.` College,, entitled ""Loved and. Wit." The sentiment in this tong is really good and plcaeing and the range easy running frotn ,,p to F. Wepredict for. Mr ,Johneon,.a large sale for this popular piece. CLL NEn :OFF.—:Same time ago the c uracil empowered Mr Searle to see that all advertising !natter in the sha e of medicine siggns were removed frgni telephone . and telegraph poles, and for • several days he has been superintending the work. The poles are certainly not so unsightly as they wore,and an effort will now be made to keep them clean. ATTEMPTED ROIIJE}ix—.Fridaynight last Mr Thos, McKenzie was working late in his office, and he had scarcely got outside on his way home, when he \was struck on the head with a sandbag Fortunately the blow only staggered him, and after smite difficulty he made his way home; the miscreant, who evi- dently expected to see Tom fall in the street, and thus get an opportunity to rob him, was thus foiled In the effort NOMINATION MEETING.—At the re- quest of a ratepayer, it has been de- cided to allow reasonable time directly atter the nominations, on Monday next, for ratepayer who wishes to speak an nicipal matters to do so. This part of the proceedings to pre- cede the usual speeches by candidates. This will give any ratepayer an oppor- tunity to make suggestions or criticise the actions of the council. TRAVELLERS.—The following were booked by W. Jackson, ticket agent:— Miss Rattray, Montreal; Miss McAllis- ter, Lorrell, Mich.; Miss Overbury, St. Thomas; E. S. Auston Montreal; Bert and Frank. Hovey_, St. Thomas; W. Rand, Brantford; Miss O'Neil,Toronto; J. Hoover and wife, Alymer; W. Car- ter, Oakville; W. Cole, St. Jacobs; E. M. McLean and wife. Port Huron; Mrs Corbett, Detrcit; W. Spaulding, Galt; T. Waldron, Toronto; J. P. Tisdall, Strathroy. TRIFLES. The longest day of this year was Monday last. It is doubtful if the butchers ever made a betteradis- play than they did this Christmas, bad weather notwithstanding.Not only start the New Year with good resolu- tions, but try and live up to them. A good many people who looked format d to a sleigh ride at Ohristmas, had to do without this year. Railway traffic has been heavy this week. On Thurs- day of last week a lot of Toronto Uni- versity students, who were leaving the city on their holidays. decorated a coach with the University colors in bunting, and the coach went through to Goderich thus decorated. Surgeon Wm. J. R. Holmes, 33rd "Huron," Battalion of Infantry, is granted the rank of surgeon -major, from the 9th Oct. last, after twenty years' service as surgeon. PUBLIC SCHOOL.—The result of an examination in division 5 of the Public School is as follows:—Senior class, marks obtainable 290; Howard Porter, 260; O. Rodgers, 269; J. Menzies, 232; M. Livermore, 225; E. Aithin, 219; E. Lep- pington, 215; J . Carling, 193;. E. Broder, 185; F. Robinson, 178; W. Johnston, 170; N. Boles, 166; G. Finch, 165; J. Mc- Connel, 161; L. Jackson, 158; L. Fowler, 149; E. Copp, 148; J. McKenzie, 140; L. Sage, 137; A. Forrester, 134; J. Keane, 105; L. Reynolds, 103; B. Pearen, 102; R. Paisley, 90. Junior class, marks ob- tainable 230 A. Worthington, 188; H. Patterson, 185; E. Shepherd, 182; B. Sage, 167; L. Chidley, 149; L. Jackson, 149; M. Young, 147; F. Chant, 147; H. Walker, 143; G Cook, 142; G. D. Cook, 136; M. Cluff, 123; M. Mitchell, 119; L. Lockwood, 103; C. Fordan, 98; L. Hey- wood, 97; C. Tisdale, 89; H. Lavis, 77; W. Streets, 71: C. Twitchell, 58: H. Robinson, 37. Church Chimes. ENTERTAINMENT NOTICES. — Commencing with the first of Jan., all notices appearing in our columns of church or other entertainments where an admission fee is charged, per bo o. paid h meetingfor at s or entertainmte of ton ents that are free will receive the same liberal treatment they have in the past. Christmas sermons and Christmas music at the Methodist church next Sabbath. Rev. Mr Harris is visiting friends at Sparta, and his pulpit will be supplied for him on Sunday. The Ontario St. Methodist choir*.vill hold an At Home Social, in the church on New Year's night, all are cordially invited. A small admission will be charged.„ Sunday School anniversary services were held in Willis church, on Sun- day last, a special service being preach- ed to the children by Mr Stewart, in the morning, and a service of song held in the afternoon. ThelChristmas tree entorl:ainment in the Baptist church, Monday evening, was a pleasant affair and was much en- joyed by all. The program was a long one; and embraced singing and recita- tions by the children, and the presen- tation of presents to the scholars. The following are the officers of the E.L. of Ontario St. Church:—President Mrs Ford; Ist vice,Mr Follick; 2nd Miss C. Newcombe; 3rd, Mr B. J Gibbings; 4th, Mrs B. J. Gibbins; Secretary, Mr T. Walker; Treas, Miss I. Carter; °or. Secy, Miss L. Gibbings; Pianist, Miss Newconi he; assistant, Miss A.Gibbings. A Sabbath. School and Epworth League Convention for Goderich dis- trict of the Methodist church will be held in Ontario St. church, Clinton, on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan.'22-23. Sunday School matters will be consid- ered the 1st day, and Epworth League matters the.2nd. An excellent pro- gram has been prepared and sent to all ministers within the district. After evensong in St. Paul's, on next Sunday, p.m., instead of the ser- mon there will beanumber of Messianic readings, interspersed with hymns, an- thems, and Xmas carols. Below is the order of service:— Hymn No. calor a Patria a Russel Magniflcat Hawo Nuno Dimittls.. Blackburn Anthem—Oh be joyful in the Lord Schiller No. 77 Messianic Reading Quartette -0h let your mingling voices rise. .. Carol-4-3iowly fall the snew Reading Borrrlow Hymn MessianioiReading No. 78 A MesSlanic Reading nthom--Thorn were shepherds abiding in the Messianic Reading [bold—Buck ,Xmas Carol -sleep, holy babe' .. . . . .. ......Dykes' Messianic Reading pan .........ttciding� totttottn.--$aviant�. hreAtheauetottingbleilbin�; Otret rSty rr beta Eynrti.,,.., ��' Glare II t LI TON 0ayfle. 4 t .a n refected great` credit oncern n gala+ aya, A. ting it up. About 7.3O the Bartels N0TEs;,-Mrs t Thos. ..Firing has been'ail t#Iose in any pvay s add i visiting in Clinton forn fete d. held in roes Band . marched through Mal series} of special meetings Was'. the Methodiet church last week. river . ry W00 . Very moon 1 m y. w ch a o sn' ll las onThureday,pi ht the water "we to have been. Within lib, feet of th of the bridge; and large cakes were e�lodged on top of the . pile h. Mss M. Porterfield, wll been teaching here for three deft for her home in Marnoe ltveck; Mr J. W, Whiddon, of town, 'takes her place after Xallas holidays.. Mr W. McCluskey left this week for his home near Goderich; he is. now no longer le pedagogue, but has not; yet decided what step to take next; his. Bayfield friends wish, him success in whatever sphere of- life he may enter merit foIt is r thechaildren ohafTrii entertain - merit after New Years. Division Court was held on Tuesday; as usual judgment was reserved, Nominatians for the municipal council and school board take place in the town hall on Monday next at noon; election talk is mild as yet. Mrs Hickie, who has lived with Mrs Falconer tor some time, telt on Tuesday for Mount Pleasant, Mich., where she will reside with her son, who carne over for her. There is quite a demand amongst our merchants at present for geese and turkeys. PUBLIC EXAM.—Quite a number of the villagers attended the closing ex- ercises at the Public School on Thurs- day. The different classes were ex- amined publicly by their teachers and some of the visitors, and satisfaction was expressed as the result. A pleas- ant feature of the occasion was the presentation by the scholars of adress- rn case to Mr McOluekey and a butter knife and bon -bon spoon to Miss Port- erfield, principal and assistant of the school, as small tokens of the high ap- preciation in which their services were held.. The sorrow manifested by the' children on parting with their teach- ers is, however, the best evidence of kindly feeling which existed between them. on casket as a. murk .of appreciation .9f toe eff101ent aervicee elle h041, rendered,. i 'Last week Mr Oollis,, B�i rth. rou ht. a tamiiy hoirloom.to'T F etteh,er, low- er, Brussels, for'repairs in the elrsape ll 444 gold ring 101 Years a1(1.. of11tc John O'Sullivan,et !Cr. of McK I l out akin d after a si x Iyeek'e confinement fez the house throughfa scalded foot,. Adam.Gordon,,.clerk at J. $anna's Wingbani was taken with bleeding et, lungs.on Sunday evening,. and so tier - ions was, the trouble that his life was: despaired of. . Robert B. McLean, of the London road, near Kippen, has just purchased a very fine young bullfrom Henry Smith, of Hay, the well known short- horn breeder, We extend our congratulations to Mr John M. 'Keine, the popular teacher of S. S. No. 4, Howlett, on his appoint. meat to the principalship of the Sault Ste Marie public school. An old and highly respected resident of Ethel, in the person of Mrs Win. Sharp, died at the residence of her daughter, Mre Isaac Gill, on Tuesday evening, in her 86th yevr, It was with surprise and regret that the community heard of the death of Mrs Margaret Stewart, an old and highly esteemed residegt of Usborne, which sad event took place on the 6th inst. Last Monday W. J. Hamilton, of Fordwich Lime Works, was in Brus- sels. In a discussion as to weight he stepped on the scales in the store of Messrs A. M. McKay & Co., and plump- ed them down at 363 pounds. T. J. Berry, of Hensall, who left some time ago with a consignment of horses for the old country, had the misfortune to lose five of them. Three died on board of ship, and two others just after being landed. May Gibson, of Brussels, was broug before Judge Doyle, of Goderich, sentence. when she was given fl years at the Kingston Penitents her age preventing her being aga sent to the Mercer Reformatory at T ionto, The St's plat'ing some. of their favorite:e week; ' lectIons, and. upon. arriving' at the ha. s said favored those present ,wiUth more. e floor t it sweet music. The program w• - of .. ice . o? a specially excellent character Coin+ s and s►sting mainly .of choruses, solos an o has fire laughs by those: connectea with yea}'s, the ettnrcii. But ,several; item# are k this worthy of tlsrtienlar mention: The cantata entitled '"The glad New°Year " was a very�' pretty: thing; the club ewll)ging by Mfss Lizzie Ferguson and HairHaiiso F Masters Chas. Ferguson and alconer ;as skillfully executed; Me Alf. Erwin kept up his reputation as Bayfleld's hest male soloist, while Miss ErnmaMorgan in"Say Au Revoir, but not Good -by lnet none of the popu- larity which her sisters have alpwa��ys won before Bayfield Audiences; Mr W. McCluskey, in the thrilling recitation, Tasks, exhibited his . power over an audience in a very striking manner. Among the smaller participants in the program, Masters Duncan Campbell and Rich. Caine and Misses Lena Er- wrin and Lizzie Dupee distinguished themselves. Five minute addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr Oaten, of the Methodist church, and Rev. Mr Robson, of Trinity church. The great feature of the evening was a lance ex- ercise by sixteen young ladies, dressed in a very becoming uniform, and com- manded by Capt. Jackson; their intri- cate evolutions, executed with soldier like precision and lady -like grace and dignity, were greeted with, great en- thusiasm by the audience. At the end of the program and before Santa Claus appeared to distribute the presents to the children, Rev. Wm. Graham, pas- tor of the congregation and chairman of the evening, called Miss Maggie Porterfield to the platform, and in the name of the people of St. Andrew's church, read a choicely worded ad- dress, and presented her with a well- filled purse in recognition of her val- uable services as organist, Sabbath School teacher, and generally for her active interest in every good work in the congregation. Miss Porterfield received many other tokens of the es- teem in which she is held, and many were the expressions of regret that she must now sever her connection with the friends which her genial disposi- tion has made for her here. Through- out the whole evening the Bayfleld orchestra furnished delightful music between the regular numbers. The door receipts amounted to $24. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—A rather ser- ious accident occurred on the farm of Mr Sparks, Bronson line, on Tuesday morning. Ohaa. Parker was engaged in chopping grain, and when passing the belt which connects the drive - wheel with the mill, it suddenly snap- ped in two et the place where it had been rivited. One,of th ying ends struck Mr Parker with terr'ble force over the right eye, the brok n rivets tearing the flesh in a cruel manner. Dr.Stanbury was hurriedly sumrecned as it was thought at first that the eye was gouged out. Itis hoped however, that with the stitches wnich it was found necessary to put in, the wound, though very painful, may not be as serious as at first feared. WHY Is THIS?—Bayfield is by no means the worst place on earsh. Iu fact the history ot her past ten years will compare favorably in criminal records with any other in the county, But there is a problem for the Chris- tian organization of this community to solve which has already been left too long without any great and serious ef- fort towards solution._ In our little village there are no less than eighty grown np persons who never even so much as enter a place of worship from January to December, or if some of them do it is only an annual call. Is there no power which would induce these people to attend. divine service on the Sabbath day? Something must be radically wrong when in a village of this size, with three church organi- zations and a Salvation Arrny, such a large per cent of the inhabitants so seldom take advantage of their Chris- tian surroundings. Have these people been invited by the pastors of any of the Christian, institutions to come out to church on Sunday? Or are they neglected because perchance it is not known to which denomination they belong? If sectarianism going to+stifle the efforts of religious workers, let us wipe out creeds and establish the love of man for man in their place. A CURE FOR LONESOMENESS.—Mr Wellington Johnston has been teach- ing school in Dakota, but of late it has become terribly lonesome out in the wild west. There is a remedy for ev- ery ill somewhere, and Wellington was fortunate enough to find one for his. He took a ticket direct to Chat- ham, Ont, He seemed to know where to go, the cure was awaiting him, a local clergyman applied the remedy and the former Bayfieldite arrived in the village on Wednesday evening bubbling over with joy. But he wasn't alone—one who was known here not long ago as Miss Sara brier, accompan- ied him under the name of Mrs John- ston. Their many Bayfield friends unite with the NEW ERA in wishing the young couple a pleasant honey - noon here, a safe trip back to the west and a long and happy life in their new home. That lonesome feeling will be all gone now. XMAS VISITORS.—Messrs W. G. and 'R. J. Richardson, of the Front road, and J. G. Stanbury reurned last week from Toronto University. Mr George Calliday, who has been under the Stars and Stripes for some ten years, is visit - in his friends and old home here. Miss Duncan, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs Campbell, Keith Cres- cent. Miss Maud Ferguson, who has spent the fall in Goderich, is home for Xmas. Miss Anna Whiddon returned on Tuesday from London where she has been attending the Coll. Inst. Misses Katy Campbell and Reta Stan - bury are home from Clinton Coll. Inst. for the Xmas holidays. Messrs Will and John Jowett and Jas. Marks, who have been in the service of the Lake fleet, arrived home in time to join in the Xmas feast of roast goose and plum-pudding.Mies Ada urns, ot Bishop Strachan's Ladies College, To- ronto, is home for the holidays. Mise Maggie Falconer, of Goderich, spent a few days among friends here this week. Miss Maggie Parsons, of Delhi, .is the guest of her sister, Mrs (Rev.) Graham, at the Manse. Mrs Spar ke, of Dakota, (formerly Miss Ida Mor- gan arrived here on Monday, accom- panied by her two little girls, and will likely spend the winter with her par- ents. A SUccEss,—It mattered little t� the large crowd who filled every available space in the town hall on Monday night, whether the weather was not as nice es it might•have been outside; in- de.vils all mirth and gladness, The I.li has seldorit' looked nicer-,-instert the trees which„. took up so much pace other+`yeitrs,wreaths ot ever g esti tightened up,' lith daintily scoll tinting of tern doh,• 001/led ad 0n• peculiar} suggestite Of,.'Or. Thom: rtaurnrefit a'i e auspices o t. Andrew& (Another correspondent) CHURCH NOTES.—It has been defin- itely arranged that the entertainment in connection with the Methodist Sun- day School will be held on Tuesday, Jail 28; from what your correspon- dent can learn the program committee are bound it shall be the entertainment of the season. The evangelistic servic- es in the Methodist church during the past three weeks have been unusually interesting, if large congregations and numerous conversions are any index; the pastor, Rev J. W. Oaten, has been able assisted in the song service by Mrs Oaten, which has been a characteristic feature of the meetings; a closing meeting was held Xmas night, when the converts were errolled in church - 'membership. An Epworth League is to be organized in connection with this church, on Thursday evening. Kippen WIGWAM.—The Wigwam in connec- tion with the Presbyterian S. 5, was a success, the program being nicely ren- dered by the children, after which Santa Claus appeared at the top of the wigwam and distributed his gifts. The gifts were nicely chosen, and all went home feeling that they had spent a pleasant evening. TEMPLARB NOTES.—The R.T. of T. met as usual this week, new officers were elected and four candidates initi- ated, after which candies, nuts and gr en apples were served in the place of the usual program. We hope the young man who took the sausage grin- der got there before the doors were locked. PERsorrAts, P. Bell has returned from Algonia;' after an absence of three months. John Daymen has re- turned from the west,, he intends go- ing brick,=again in the spring, he hav- ing taken: up a larid near Whitewood; Johnnie" does not want to go back alone. Mrs Pope and her daughter, of London, are spending the week with Mrs Taylor. Misses Bertha and Eunice Ivison are spending their holidays in their home in our town. Miss Lizzie Lane has gone to Chicago to visit her sister there. Miss Gracie Hughes is visiting her mother in London. Grisp County Clippings David B. Geiger, of Hay township, has made an assignment. Reputy-Reeve Evans will run for the Reeveship of McKillop. Nearly $185 was collected by the Brussels branch of the Bible society. J. Sheppard shipped 500 sheep from Hensall on Saturday !for the ' old country. J. A. Taylor, Hensall, has disposed of his grocery stock to Mr Broderick, of Exeter. Duricap McFarlane is making ar- rangements to erect a brick residence at Hensall. T. Drummond, butcher, Wingham, has leased his shop and gone to Walk- erton to reside. J. S. Roberts, druggist, Seaforth, is corigned to his house this week with an attack of congestion of the lungs. John Jackson has sold his farm on the 17th con. Grey, to Jas. Moore, of Hullett, receiving $3,100 for the same. Wm. Walker, of Glenafarrow, Hu- ron county, has been offered the posi- tion of principal of Portsmouth Public School. While coming home from school a little daughter of John Davidson, Wingham, fell on the icy walk and •broke her arra. A stock book for the building of a flax mill in Wingham has been opened and capital is solicited for the comple- tion ofthework. By a singular coincidence the late Mr Hogarth'e, Stephen, birthday was on the same day as his widow's, and they were the same age. Miss E, A. McNeil. aka it school for nc ct' as sheintends ntende tak'ng mighty recruit her e Bathos, A t`ye re ha oe's chino ted with a Grey, will ,not year at present, . a test tit their- th. .who fog the past; d at the organ bas been Ve- ld watch* Alain ht for ve ar , in d- er A. e r ce in d tt S, • e e h d t t t t f m e The hardware stock of A. Hunt has been sold to Gerry Bios., and M. McKay & Co., who took over th goods the forepart of last week. M Hunter did a fairly good business sin starting, but three hardware stores Brussels were too many. , A special vestry meeting was hel in Trinity church, Bayfield, on Frida afternoon. J. Burns and T, Jowe resigned their positions as warden and D. McNaughton was appointe rector's warden and G. Woods pe pie' warden, One afternoon recently Alex. S obi received and shipped from Seafort 2,300 pounds' of dressed turkeys an 200 pounds of ducks. The shiprnen was consigned to Winnipeg, Man and was, probably, the largest hal day's output of dressed fowl ever sen from Seaforth. A very pretty wedding took place a the residence of Mrs Ross, near Bruce field, Wednesday, when her younges daughter, Miss Annie J. Ross, one o Br ucefleld's most popular and charm ing young ladies, was united in mar riage to Mr D. D. McTavish, a prosper ous farmer of Elgin county, near St Thomas, County Clerk Lane has received fro Wm. H. Saunders, secretary of th Huron club, Chicago, whose formation was recently noted in these columns a request for an imprint of the county crest, as the club wish to incorporate it in their own seal now being prepar- ed. The old Huron boys have still kindly feelings towards the home of their childhood, and their request was quickly complied with. The insurance case in which J. P. Ross, of Exeter, sued the insurance companies who carried the risk on bis building and stock damaged by fire last March, for the amount of claim, will be settled out of court by the compan- ies paying the full amount, with in- terest and costs since May last. They sought a compromise with Mr Ross, we understand, but as their defence was in the main arson, he refused to compromise in any manner; hence the settlement of the action by the Well- ington Mutual and Gore District. What might have resulted in a fatal calamity occurred between Dashwood and Zurich on Sunday night. It seems Mr Shea and wife, of Stanley, were re- turning home from the Catholic church when their horse took fright at an unknown object and ran away, throwing the two occupants out of the rig and giving them a bad shaking up. The hprse in its mad career clashed along and collided with a horse and rig driven by Mre Chas. Hohlbein and her mother, Mrs Thon, who were both hurled from their seat onto the road- side and the horse passed over them, breaking Mrs Thon's nose and Mrs Hohlbein's collar bone and one rib and otherwise giving them a bad shaking up. It was indeed a miraculous es- cape and it is wonderful how they escaped with their lives. The firm Samson, Kennedy & Co, formally assigned Tbnrsday and the office of Mayor became thereby vacant If you do or intend to ;star in 1896; we wish .to rehaind you of our stock and big big.. assortment, moreso' with;`' Diaries than any other line. You get a better assortment by buying early. ANY SIZE, ANY BINDING, Prices from 15e to' $1.50 Star Almanac for 1896 250 Globe Year Book for 1896 ,25c:, Canadian Almanac for 1896 20c Subscription and renewals received for all the Leading Weeklies and Meath - lies at publishers prices. 10 PO RS OgyF s' ,.T , CLINTON CHRISTMAS EX URSIONS h Tickets will bo issued at SINGLE FARE good to go Dec. and 25, and return up to Doc. 26. FARE and ONE-THIRD good to , go Dec. 2I, 22 23, 24, 25, and return up to Jan. 7. Special time limits on students tickets. For all information apply to W. JACKSON. TOWN AGT. G. T. R., CLINTON. Repairs Satisfactory or Your Money- Back One reason why we are getting a fair share of the jewelry trade is that our pa- trons are sure they are getting the very newest designs in the lines we carry. We have no old stook, everything is the latest. We will be pleased to have the opportunity of showing yon oar stook in the following lines: Side Combs, Hair Shells: Watches, Match Cans, Chains, Penholders, Bangles, Scarf Pins, Charms, Waist Sets, Fobs, Cuff Links, Rings. We guarantee everything Bold to be as represented and the newest goods on the market. We will be pleased to have yon call whether yet bny or not. Give ns a call. Prices right every time. W. G. Doherty. cOOPER'S BLOCK WE CARRY one of the finest stocks of Boots and Shoes in the County, and we are work- ing up one of the best trades. We are out to do the Boot and Shoe business, and our stock and low prices will do its Peeple Who buy presents will y " find something nice • amongst our stock. Our stock of Rub°aeeS and ull''it#rd e Ove ahooe is f'� ri , tH,