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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-05-15, Page 1it NEWSRECORP. TERMS -41.011 per Annum, 1.001n Advance. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING , sv" :+ 3L. XVII CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. MAY 15, 1895 A. M. TODD, Editor sad Owner WHOLE NO. 861. WHERE DO YOU BUY ? —�wt���Or+•-- Probably in some neighbor- ing town. You should ask yourself "why ?" We buy all our goods direct and sell at a small margin. We guaran• tee satisfaction. Give us a trial for your next order. No miter whether it is large or small. J. W. BITER, THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE. Town Topics. EXECUTIVE MEETING.—The Execu- tive Committee of the Local Union met last Thursday night at Mr. H. Foster's and made arrangements for the next Union Meeting. It will, D.V., be held in Ratttenbury street Methodist church on Friday evening, July 5th. The committee discussed the advisabil- ity of this Local Union sending a dele- gate to the annual C. E. conventiop to be held in Boston in July. ENTITLED TO CREDIT.—The New Era says : — It is a little over a month since lir. Porter took full control of the Post Office. The service to the public in the past had been so mainly - able in every respect that people were a little apprehensive lest the inexperi- ence of the new staff might cause some delay, and it affords us considerable pleasure to say that the public are being well served, without delay or in- convenience. The experience of Mr. Blair, assistant postmaster, may be in part responsible for this, but we have no hesitation in saying that the en- tire staff, in the face of many difficult- ies, have merited public approval by their clirtesy and attention. DEATH OF REEVE MCMURCHIE.—The flag of the Town was floating at half- mast last Thursday afternoon announc- ing the death of Alex. McMnrchie, Esv., Reeve of Clinton. He was a MAN so well and favorably known in Clinton, throughout the County of Huron and Province of Ontario that sincere regret at the death of so worthy and honorable a citizen is expressed and felt. Thirteen years or so since the deceased was afflicted with that dread and fatal disease, diabetes. The indorhitable pluck and courage which has characterized his whole life was evidenced in a narked degree during his illness, otherwise he could not have successfully fought the disease so long. The late Reeve first witnessed the Light of day in the township of Vaughan, county of York, on the 1st of August, 1835, so that he would have been 60 years of age next August. The de- ceased's father was one of the pioneer farmers of the same county, alike a citizen of robity and sterling worth. The late Reeye, a position he held in this lively and progressive town for nine years, left the hartn of his father at the age of 24—in 1859—and crone to Clinton. Here he engaged with the late M. McTaggart as traveller in ',he fanning mill business. Early in the sixties, along with the late Joseph Chidley, he became a mernber of the firm of M. McTaggart & Co., fanning mill manufacturers. The business was successfully managed by the firm, the underlying principle always being a thoroughly honest mill at an honest price. Early in the eighties the late Mr. McTaggart retired from the busi- ness (Mr. Chidley having retired some • e revious) and Mr. McMurchie be - c. D e owner, the firm name being McMurchie & Co. With him were associated Messrs. D. McCorvie and A. McKenzie. The territory the firm covered in the sixties \VFL8 extensive and Mr. McMurchie was personally known and esteemed in every part of Huron and adjoining coun- ties. He, like the two honor- ed partners who preceded him to the silent tomb, was a MAN justly recognized of high character—a MAN whoso word was as good as his bond, a MAN whose opinion was respected and his advise on all '.natters highly prized. In municipal matters and law the late Reeve was well posted. His every action and word was the embodiment of economy, keeping down the public expense and protecting the interests of the whole peopie according to his light. By sound argument he was ever open to conviction and would acknow- ledge error. It was not to he suggested then that Mr. McMurchie for nine years held and retained the position of Reeve and enjoyed the confidence of the public. Even his opponents never charged hinr with in- tentional wrong doing. One great and noble work he desired to see ac- complished was a County House of Refuge. He was an important factor in all the preliminaries and was inter- ested in the work almost up to the time of his lamented death ; like all undertakings he put his hand and in- tellectual brain to, with that good old Scottish persistency and courageous luck, his last effort for the weal of rmanityy was as good as accomplished when hebreathed hislast. The deceased was a consistent Reformer and staunch member of the Presbyterian Church, a trustee, and on the Board of Manage- ment, and a liberal contributor. Through persistency, keen judgment and good management he leaves a well-earned competency to his family -a widow, son and two daughters, one of the latter being Mrs. (Dr.)Robert Agnew. The funeral on Saturday was attended by the Town Council in a body and a large encourse of friends and citizens. The pall hearers, the deceased's choice, were Messrs. D. A. Forrester, town clerk (:oats A. Mc- Kenzie, D. McCorviet Jas. Fair, Sr., .Lae. Scott. Peace to the noble and honored dead. Town Topics. GRAND MILITARY DEMONSTRATION. —The announcement of a grand mili- tary_ demonstration at London, Ont., on May 24th, appears on another page. The programme is so attractive that there will doubtless be an immense gathering of visitors. Special rates have been secured on all railways. CoMINo.—The famous Ball Family of Colored Singers will give one of their popular entertainments, consisting of the sweet plantation songs, duets and solos withuitar accompaniment, and also beautiful lime light views o" cones from Uncle Tom's Cabin, in the Ontario Street Methodist Church, on the even- ing of Monday; May 27th. This will be one of the most delightful and enjoyable entertainments ever given in Clinton. DOING WELL—Mr, D. R. Menzies was in town last week and informed THE NEws-REcoRD that the George. Neibergall Company, of Essex, of which he is a member, is doing well. The firm are manufacturing staves, hoops and lumber and find a ready market in various parts of Canada and the United States. Last month's pay sheet showed 82 names, and in addi- tion 21 piece workers. The timber is principally soft elm, and there is lots of it. They have in stock 3,000,000 feet of logs and wilt '.manufacture over 7,000,000 staves and 40 car loads of cheese box hoops this year. This year's cut has been sold. The greatest drawback, Mr. Menzies informs us, is that freight rates are advancing. The firm do a big business with the Mai i - time Provinces. THF REEvns1III'.—The dearth of Alex. McMurchie, Esq., reeve of Clin- ton, creates a vacancy that must be fill- ed within a short time. All classes of citizens will regi et the cause of the vac- ancy. The late Reeve was a capable, painstaking and competent official. Who his successor is likely to be is hard to say at time of writing. A Good num- ber of names have been mentioned, among thein Messrs. D. Catntelon, F. Macpherson, Thos. Jackson, Sr,; S. G. Plummer, W. C. Searle, D. A. Fos - rester and \V. Jackson. .Any one of these gentlemen we believe would Make a capable representa- tive. There seems at present to be a feeling that Mr. D. Catntelon should be given the position since he ran twice for the seat and determined not to force a contest owing to the ill- ness of the late respected Reeve last January. ACQUITTED.—As mentioned in last week's NEws-RECORD as a result of the fire inquest, Isaac Brownlee was sent up for trial. Through some irregular- ity Mr. Brownlee was afterward brought to Clinton and tried before P. M. Seager and Mayor Holmes on Tuesd"aay evening. In addition to former witnesses, Thos. Mason, sr., J. Tiplady, Mrs. R. Mason, W. McVittie, Miss M. Johnston and W. J. Paisley were examined. Mr. E. N. Lewis was prosecuting and left no stone unturned to secure..::, nviction ; Mr, W. Proudfoot defended Mr. Brownlee ably. After the counsel had made their addresses, the Magistrates concluded that there was no evidence of incendiarism upon which to secure conviction before a jury, and gave prisoner the benefit of the doubt. The witnesses were bound over to appear before the Grand Jury, if needed. It is rumored that Mr. Brownlee may take proceedings to recover damages for false imprisonment. THE 24TH MAY CONCERT.—AS an- nounsed in last week's NEWS -RECORD the concert to be held in connection with the celebration on the 24th of May promises to he a most successful event. The enthusiasm displayed on the part of the performers augurs well for the standard tone of (he entertain- ment to be provided for the music Ioving people of the town of Clinton and vicinity. Apart from the strong representation the musical talent of the town will provide, the entertain- ment committee are looking forward with much anticipated pleasure to the treat they will he able to present 00 this occasion in the form of three unique drills, each company present- ing under entirely different leadership, several innovations in intricate stage exhibitions. It will be worth double the price of admission to see one single item on the programme, namely, the dancing doll song given by twelve small children. As we have witnesr;ed these little tots in practice and have heard the song accompanying, we make this statement without the slightest hesitation as to its correct- ness. Prices and programme next week. (7ounty CnrrencY. Ridgetown and Walker ville coun- cils have decided to exempt from taxa- tion all residences of the valine of $600 erected within the respective towns during the next, two years, the time of exemption being graduated according to the value. Conductor Parker, of the L, H. & B., is the inventor and patentee of a spray- ing pump, which is highly recommend- ed by experts. It has been adopted by the Ontario Government for six of their spraying station, in the Province, one of them at Clinton. Mr. J. B. Runciman, of Goderich, was in Blyth last week negotiating with Mr. J. B. Tiernay for the pur- chase of the foundry on Dinsley street. If he succeeds in getting it he will open out a first-class machine and repair shop. The fire alarm was sounded at Wing - ham one day last. week and the brigade was soon out with the hose, but their services were not required, as the fire, which had caught in the shed of the Park House, was extinguished by citi- zens with pails. No damage of any :recount was done. County Curreney. The Nile cheese factory has com- menced operations. The Wingharn salt works are run- ning at their full capacity. The Woodstock public schools have had fire gongs placed throughout, and the scholars are being educated fur the fire drill. The Pan-American Congress of Re- ligion and Education meets at Toronto, July 18th to 25th, 1895. Half railway fares will he allowed. White returning home Monday night fr•orn sitting up with a dying friend, Mr. John Bested, of Bright, fell dead on the sidewalk. Heart disease was the cause. Rumor, Jr., the valuable horse own- ed by Mr. Roht. Wilson, of Seaforth, and who is in training at Brussels, kicked his attendant in the face, the other day, injuring him seriously. People 'alio send items containing false statements or information to the newspapers for publication should re- member that this is an indictable of- fence and is very apt to land the party doing so in prison. The other day Willie, son of C. W. Papst, Seaforth, was thrown from a wagon at Egmondville. The horse ran away and smashed things gener- ally, but the lad escaped without seri- ous results. The editor of the Blyth Standard says he is young and inexperienced in the affairs of love. The young ladies of Blyth will be chargeable with a dereliction of duty if they do not take Brer Bradwin in hand. The newly elected officers of the I. 0. G. T. at Auburn are are follows : P. C. T., J. Young ; C. T., Hy. Sturdy ; V. T., L. Blair ; S., John Brown ; F. S., T. Brown ; Treas„ J. Wilson ; Chap., J. Howitt ; M., D. Patter- son ;G., M. Series. It is likely the apple crop will be a large one this year, as hard winters are supposed to be good for apples, and as last year's crop was an indifferent. one, a big crop generally follows a small one. nee, late frost may now alter the prospects. This season is said by the oldest settlers to have been the best for get- ing in the crop ever known. Since seeding began there has not been a break of a day until Saturday, and most of the farmers are through about here. An architect is preparing material for the improvement of the tower of the Point Farin, which will also have a handsome new flagstaff of cedar. The pole came direct from Lebanon and will be much admired by the numer- ous visitors at. the Point Farm during the corning summer of 1895. Mr's. Chambers, who lives at the east end, Woodstock. walked up town Wednesday as she often does, a dis- tance of over a mile, although she is in her 93rd year. She told the Times that she never felt bitter, and was able to do more work than any woman in town A little iron, A cunning curl, .A box of powder, A pretty girl, A. little rain, Away it goes, A homely girl With a freckled nose. The following is the number of can- didates for the entrance and public school leaving examinations respec- tively in East Huron :—Clinton, 112, 35 ; Seaforth, 40, 50 ; Winggham, 61, 38 ; Brussels, 48, 34 ; Blyth, 33, 12; Wroxe- ter, 43, 10 ; Fordwich, 26, 13. Totals, 363-201. The Listowel Standard says :—Pro - feebly the largest trout ever brought to town was landed here on Fridaay last by Mr. F. 0. Clarke, who captured it in the Saugeen. It was a three pound- er and measured 19 inches in length. it was a beautiful specimen of brook trout and was much admired by our local anglers. Mr. Geo. Manson, of Exeter, has de- vised a simple means of destroying eurculio on plum trees, which is its follows : Procure a sheet of sticky fly paper, wrap it tightly around the trunk of the tree, sticky side out, and tie at top with a cord to hold it in place. He has tried it and finds this the hest means of preventing their getting into the tree. On Friday last, Mr. William Patter- son, of Seaforth, met with a most painful accident, while working in the Broadfoot & Box factory. In some way his left hand came in contact with a saw, and before he was aware that anything had happened, his Litt:e fin- ger was completely severed from the rest of his hand, almost at the knuckle. irl dressing the wound it was neces- sary for the doctor to remove the hone at the knuckle joint. At the close of the meeting of the Epworth League in Dungannon on Monday, May6, an address was present- ed to the pastor Rev. D. Rogers of which the following is an extract : "Few will regard your removal with more intense regret than the young people of our League; you have won for yourself a place in their hearts which the finger of time will not quick- ly erase. * . * * * We are glad to remember that during our association not a discordant note has been sounded. * • * • • We ask you on behalf of our League to accept this chair as a very small ex- pression of how deeply we appreciate your interest manifested in us," &c., &c. On behalf of the League MRS. PENTLAND, MISS. MCMATH, MISS E. CAMPBELL. Mr. Rogers was taken by surprise and while he expressed his apprecia- tion of their kindness, expressed him- selt also as feeling unworthy of this anal so many other evidences of the people's good will, as have been mani- fested darting his stay amongst us. County Currency. Lucknow Sentinel: Bruce county stands in the lead of any county in Ontario for school population. It is 17,468. Exeter is to celebrate the annivers- ary of the Queen's Birthday, May 24th, by an immense day of races. The large amount to he awarded in prizes is a sure guarantee of the biggest day's races ever held in the county. Exeter is the place to go for an enjoy- able day. Special railway rates. Bruce Herald:—Mr. A. H. Pettit, Government Superintendent of spray- ing experirhents, has sent the follow- ing answer in reply to some questions with reference to the spraying of plum trees :—"Iu regard to spraying plum trees I would spray before the leaf bud bin sts, using 2 lbs. of copper sul- phate to fifty gallons of water, then just before the blossom bud opens. using 3 lbs. of copper sulphate aucl 3 lbs. of fresh lime, again .iululediately after the blossoms fall, using 3 lbs. lime and 3ounces of Paris Green, and re- peat at intervals of 11) or 12 days." A very serious accident happened to Alex. McKenzie on Saturday evening week. He had been working out in the country and was driving home along; the second concession. When turning the corner at the Zurich road, tate lumber on the wagon hit the heels of the horse he was driving, and, frightening it, the line was broken and the animal ran away, throwing Alex. out of the rig. One of the wheels pass- ed over his bead and inflicted an ugly gash, laying his scalp over on his face. He was picked up unconscious, carried into a term house and a doctor sent for. After his injuries were attended to he was taken to his home in Tucker - smith, near Brucetield. He is now doing nicely, although he will not be able to resume work for some time. The Hamilton Times thus refers to the death of another Huron pioneer:— Me. Win. Carrick, died on Sunday, April 28th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. S. Fleming, Adair, Assmiboia. Some few weeks ago the deceased gentleman had an attack of pneumonia, but being of vigorous con- stitution and unaccustomed to confine- ment by illness, regarded it too lightly, had a relapse, and in spite of several operations to draw off the septic mat- ter from the lung cavity, the disease sapped his vitality and death ensued. Mr. Cari ick Was horn at Greengairs, Lanarkshire; Scotland, on Jan. 15th, 1830, and euugrated to Canada in 1&55, arriving in Goderich the day the bells were rung to announce the fall of Se- bastopol. Ile settled first in Kincar- dine, when that country was a. wild waste, and when the settlers did not consider it :Ln unendurable hardship to live on ndiet of flsh, pork and potatoes. At one time he had to walk to Goder- ich by a bush road to get flour for a sick child. Subsequently he worked at his trade as el machinist in Goderich, and later engaged extensively in the lumber business in the township of Hay near Exeter, Huron County, and in Zurich, and for ten or twelve years represented Hay township in the county council, Acquiring a compet- ence he removed to the Southern States in the early seventies hoping to benefit Mrs. Carrick's health, but mis- fortune overtook him in the shape of fire and faithless friends and swept. away the fortune which had taken so many years to build up. He returned from the south in 1876 and again en- gaged in lumbering. About two"years aero he joined his two youngest sons, who had taken a faun at Adair, Assini- holat. In the early years of Confeder- ation he was a vigorous and active Liberal worker, taking part in the notable campaigns with Messrs. Cam- eron, Gibbons, Bishop, Greenway and other leaders in Huron, and he never lost interest in the good cause of Re- form, never seeking personal prefer- ment, but giving freely of his means and efforts. He leaves behind him three sons and three daughters, his wife halving predeceased him four years. He leaves, too, a very large circle of friends and acquaintances, to whom his probity, generosity and geni- ality'had endeared lhiin, who will share in the sorrow which his death beings, Summerhill. The Garden Party is to be held at Mrs. Robert Miller's on the evening of the Queen's Birthday. It promises to be a grand success. L. 0. L. No. 928 will hold an open lodge meeting on Thrar•sdar.y evening, the 16th inst. Mr. A. M. Todd, P. C. M., Rev. Bros. Wm. Stout and Dr. Freeborn, of Clinton and others will deliver addresses. There will also oe musical selections and other enter- tainment. No admission fee. All are cordially invited to come and hear that much abused and much tnisunrler• stood subject of Orangeism explain- ed and justified. Shad fibbing with spears has been the amusement of quite a number in this vicinity this week. A large num- ber of very lnrge fish were secured. Your cm'respondent wishes to express his thanks to the fishers old and young who left fine specimens of their catch to be sampled at his table. We regret the season is almost ended. The Sunday school teachers intend holding a meeting in the chinch on Thursday evening of each week to prepare the lesson for the following Sunday. Parents and others are wel- come. The standing of the public school for April is as follows: 5th class—Wm. Mair, Ethelbert Mcilveen, Winnie Thompson. Sr. 4th class: ---John Hill, Elvin Laithwaite, Ethel Jordan. Jr. 4th class—Frances Oakes, Mabel Huck, Annie Wright. Sr. 3rd class --Win. Butt, Vinie Woodyard, John Mair. Jr. 3rd class—Jane Wright, Olive Hill. Albert Lovett. 2nd class- -Jaynes John- ston, Minnie Kitty, Edmund Bali. Ii Part Louis Johnston, Lily Butt, Her- bert, Os.kea, 1 Part class Carrie Butt, Ed nee Beacom, ('•harlate Col b0111•11. Goderieie. 3nbenrtbera In to Taa Nava-it8Conv Gan pvy their cubcuripeiond to Ma. 11. W. BALL, who le authorised to receive the same and grant receipts. Mr. Hamilton, of Blyth, was in town on Friday. Mr. J. W. Smith is on a trip to the mot herland. Inspector Paisley, of Clinton, was in the county t.otvn last Thursday. Misses Atkin and Millie Campbell lead the North Street Methodist Hp - worth League meeting on Friday. The Chrysttil boiler works have been rushing business the past few weeks. The Goderich Cycle club had a large turn out at its parade on Thursday evening. It is rumored that our Iuntber mer- chant, A. Dyrnent, wilt increase his shipments to this port and that our resident Wm. I3,utson will shortly start a lumber yard. The schooner Anima arrived on Fri- day from Thcs.adon with a cargo of lumber for A. Dyrnent and sailed on ' Sunday for Sarnia. Goderich harbor and the lake to the vicinity had at heavy tog ori Friday. The circular town and neighborhood got its share of ruin on Saturday, whtc11 drew forth fur capes and over- coats 00 Sunday. A largo number of boat houses have been built oft the G. T. dock in the ri ver. Perch and herring fishing i, still passably good. Fruit buds at present show signs of an abundant crop this season. Our county clerk attended the funer- al obsequies of the hate reeve Mc - Murchie on Saturday. Mr. \Ven. Taylor, of Clinton, was in the circuity'. town on Wednesday. Mr. Geo. Whitely, of Seaforth, was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, of Wing - ham, were in the county town on Wed- nesday. Dir. J. McGuire, of \Vingham, was in the circular town the past week. Mr. J. Gregg, of Seaforth, spent Sun- day 111 the circular town. Mr. J. A. Morton, of Wingbatn, was in town hast week. The steamer Cambria was in port on Sunday' and had a large number of passengers and considerable rnerchan- daze from this town. The' schooner Holfage ran into this harbor on Sunday whiler T lute from Johnston's harbor to Detroit. The schooner Zephie left this week for the north. Mr. and Mrs. Marsden, of the Albion, were visiting in Wingham last Satur- day. Mr. Jno. Mitchell, of Clinton, was in town on Saturday and left for Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday. Mr, R. Fitzsimmons, of Clinton, was in town on Saturday. We had Wild and Blue's Comedy Company on Friday and Saturday evening. Mr. Rees Price has ahnost recovered from his severe illness. The past week was a busy one at the G. T. R. station. The Cambria when in port took on 800 bags of flour at the Big Mill. The Ladies of the Goderich Collegi- ate Institute intend starting a tennis club at no distant date. The steamer Cambria was in port on Wednesday evening. The following programme was pre- sented at the meeting of the Collegiate Literary society on Friday evening :--- President's address, Mr. C. Durnin ; instrumental solo, Miss Campaigne; reading, Miss Marsden ; solo Mr. Mc- Closkey ; reading, Mr. Beckett; chorus, The Glee Club; essay, Mr. Hooper, 13. A.; question drawer, Mr, Strang, B. A.; quartette, Messrs. Simpson, 1[c - Kay, McDonald and Harvey ; recita- tion, Miss Farrow ; impromptu, Mr. Bailie ; editor's selection, Mr. McBur- ney; solo, .11is:c L. Moss; God Save the Qu n. ►e rector of St. George's sermon on St clay was im singing, and during it n tch praise was bestowed on the e the Galt Reformer says - Mr. Frank Crab), late (if Goderich, where he was engaged in the hardware business, has taken no his residence in town. Mr. Crabb has pili hased the stock of hoots, shoes and clothing, of Mr. John Brown, who is retiring from business. A FORMER PASTOR FaereEMEn.--The Acton Free Press thus speaks of a former resident of Goderich : -The first year of the pastorate of Rev. ;1. E. Howell, M. A., in the Methodist Church here hats been emcees/41d in all respects. The meinhership has increas- ed, the financ•e•s are in excelllent con- dition and all departments of the church acre harmonious and prosperous. At the meeting of the Quarterly Offi- cial Board last Monday evening the following resolution was carried unani- mously by a standing vote : -"Resolv- ed that this Quarterly Official Board desires to place on record its high appreciation of the labors of our pastor, Rev. J. E. Howell, M. A., dur- ing the peat year. His faithful minis- trations and careful pastoral work have been attended with success. His earnest and carefully prepared dis- courses have been satisfactory and fruitful, and our associations with him as a Quarterly Board have been most pleasant and profitable. For the pros- perity, peace and harmony prevailing in our church and congregation we rejoice and give thanks to our Heaven- ly Father. %Ve hereby extend to Bro. Howell a cordial invitation to return for another year; feeling that this is the earnest. desire of the church at, large." Rev. Mr. Howell graeionaly accepted the invitation and heartily thanked the members of the Board for their c•onfidenoe and support in a few well-timed sentences. "All seems infected that the infected spy," says Popo in his Essay on Criticism. In other words, the world looks awry to the Llan who's et es are awry. \Vliy should this state of things be when it is so easily reme- died ? Come to Prof. Chamberlain, 87 Kiang Street East, Toronto, Ont. EYE - SPECIALIST. 20 Years' Experience. /las Fitted more Spcctaclei than any man in Canada. lie makes a specialty of Defec- tive Eyes others have failed to henetit. Goderich THE CHANCERY SITTINGS. The following are the cases tried before His Lordship Chief Justice Meredith, at the non -jury sittings at Goderich, which began on Tuesday and closed on Thursday forenoon last: Brawn" vs. Sturgeon, wits an action for administration of estates of Mary Sturgeon and ThomasSturgeon. J udg- weut for administration, with refer- ence, to Master at Goderich ; question of costs and further directions reserv- ed. Campion, Q. C., for pltf.; Gamow, Q. U., for deft. Alexander vs. Alexander was an alimony suit and a claire for money received by the deft. for plif's use. Judgment referring to Master at Goderich to settle :Mount of alimony, and for $350, to be paid forthwith. (Jarrow,' Q. C., for pltf. Beatty vs. Beatty. Action to have vet hal agreement made between piff. and his father respecting -certain lands in McKillop carried out, the clefts. being the executors of the father's.will. There was also a, counter claim by clefts. against p111. Judgment disrnis- ing >lff s. claire and giving judgment for clefts. on their counter claire for $275. Garruw, Q. C., and R. S. Hays for plff. , Justin for defendant. Robertson vs. Bone. Action to set aside two deeds of land as fraudulent and void as aggainst, plaintiff; who wits aL creditor. Judgment setting arside both deeds with costs. Deacon Vs. Brant. Action for wag. -is due by deft. to pltf. Settled by the parties, dete agreeing to verdict for $600,without costa. Garrow, Q. C., for pitf. ; Vanstone for deft. Morris vs. Huron. An rection by the township of Morris against the county, to compel the county to pay its pro- portion of the expenses of building certain bridges. 11. L. Dickenson for plfl'.; °arrow, Q. C., for deft. Judg- ment reserved. Bayley vs. Baker. An action by pati. to set aside will of the late Wm. Baker on several grounds. Action dis- missed with costs. Aylesworth & Scott for pill.'.; Garr•ow, Q. C., for deft:. Union School vs. Lockhart,. Action to het aside en award for formation of a union school section. Reserved. Garrow, Q. C., for pili. E. L. Dicken- son for det'ts. Irvine vs. Laidlaw et al. .Action on bail bond. Action dismissed with costs. Ayles:vortli, Q. C., for plff.; Proudfoot for deft. b1leKlllop. Seeding was finished the first week in May with men and horses swelter- ing in the heat and the thermometer in the nineties. Some of our fanners washed their sheep last week. Mr. Thomas Welsh, who has been ill for some time, is not recovering. There is an abundance of potatoes h •ing hauled from here to Seaforth and Mitchell. A great number are sowing their marigolds this week. They are the • favorite roots for stock these bines. Mrs. Brodhagen is aawaw visiting her• (laughter, Mts. Douglas, who resides in-. Hilbert. A pertain. social in aid of Walton. Methodist church was held at, the resi- dence of Mr. John Berry on Friday eveninglast. These present had an enjoyable time. A number of gentlemen from the north were out fishing in Gardiner's creek the other day. They caught a lot, of speckled beauties. (Can our. eorrespottdent give ye editor a good day's fishing in a gond creek well filled with large speckled beauties?" ED.( Arbor day was well olitierved by the teachers, and the school grounds 'tV3;i no doubt soon present et more attrac- tive appearance in consequence. A large bird, supposed to be an American eagle, was seen one day recently. Like the Grit policy, its course was a very shifting and uncer- tain one. As a rule farmers are delighted on account of the big rise in the price of wheat, but the fact of the matter is that the rise between now arid harvest is going to do a great deal more harm than good, as there is very little wheat, ill fneeners hands and it means dear bread for a Inuit iti d.' of people in the towns and cities.