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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-05-22, Page 1T. Tgril4.1.045 per Annum, *.00 In Advance. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING A. M. TODD, Wilier end Owner .610110, LYiI (-UNTO,. HURON COUNTY,ONT. WEDNESDAY. MAY 22, 1895 WHOLE NO. 862 If I BO YOU B01 ? -•"%101111/11111111110••••••- Probably in some neighbor- ing towh. You should ask yourself "why ?" We buy all our goods direct and sell at a sirtail margin. We guaran tee satisfaction. Give us a trial for your next order. No • ruatter 'whether it is large or small. .„ 'W. W. RITER, THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE. APPEALS.—There is likely to be a good number of appeals this year. For some years farm property within the corporation has paid a rate for electric light, improvements to streets and walks, and street watering. Several owners of farm lands have decided to seek redress 'and have up to the 1st of June to make application. The Bell Telephone Company appeals against their assessment of $1,200 and Mr. Jas. McGill against income. BUSINESS CHA.NGE.—Mr. James A. Ford, who has so long and successfully 'conducted the 'butchering business in Combe!s block, has disposed of the business to Messrs. A. Couch and C.' Wilson and the new firm takes posses- sion to -day, Mr. Couch for many years ;as: in olden times followed the same kinsi- 9,!Y nese hi the same stand and handled a big trade, and no doubt the tirto of Couch & Wilson will merit a fan' share • of trade., Mr. Ford has not yet de- , cided what he will engage in. TEM KING OF FISHERS.—SO far this year local anglers have made good re- cords in the way of landing some ex- cellent specimens of the finny tribe. Thus far the greatest interest has cen- tred on speckled trout. Of course there has been itskstoties and fish stories from time imatiemorial and will contin- ue to be. Whether with the gun or fishing tackle'Mr. John Johnston, • Rattenhury street, generally succeeds - in bagging a good share of all the game that is going. Last Friday he was after speckled trout and landed some thirty-six of as fine s"ecimens as we • have ever seen. One of them he placed on THE Neves-REcostAmanctum table Which weighed a neat pound. A finer specimen of the Canadian brock trout one could not desire to sample. As it tickjed our palati3 we were forced to recall more youthful days when these r„.. gamey beauties were more plentiful and when we would appear at the P, sparkling streams itt the break of clay, pa sure to he rewarded handsomely for the pleasant labor. At present Mr. . Johnston may justly be awarded the kV. palm as the king fisher of this section. Town Topics. 1!1 •r . • Town Topics. To AnvniaTienne.—Chringes for con- tract advertisements must reach the office of publication not later than Saturday noon, otherwise we cannot guarantee a change. This is just as important in the interest of any busi- ness as it is to he at the bank before closing hour on Saturday., COUNTY COUNOIL.—The County Council meets at Goderich on Tuesday, June 4th, for the'transaction of general business. On the following Thursday a special meeting is ,called for the purpose of passing the proposed by-law to raise by way of loan $12,000 to establish the House of Refuge. An Inspector. manager, matron, and phy- sician will be appointed. METHODIST CHURCH — GODERICH DISTRICT MEETING.—The Annual Dis- trict Meeting of the Goderich District was held in Hensall on Thursday and Friday of last week. Rev. J. W. Hol- mes, chairman, presided, Rev. E. A. Fear was elected secretary. The re- ports from the various circuit in the district were presented and were upon the whole very encouraging. The Rev. W. Smyth was elected to the Stationing Cammittee. Rev. J. Edge and R. Holmes, Esti:, to the Sunday School 0 numittee. Rev. J. Galloway and J. C. Stonenman to the Epworth League Committee. It was recom- mended that Alma appointment from Seaforth circuit and Turners appoint- ment from Ontario St. church be unit- ed with the Londesboro circuit. This change will no doubt he wade and in future the Minister of Ontario St. Churchwill give all his services to that church alone. SEAFORTH RETAINS THE CUP.—The Hough cup football match, between Seaforth and Clinton Collegiate In- stitutes, which was te, have been play- ed on Saturday afternoon, had to he postponed on account of the rain, and was played off on Wednesday evening. This was the first football match of the season, and was the closest Hough cup match that has ever been played here. Towards the latter part of the game the grass became wet and slippery, so that the players were at a disadvant- age. When the teams lined up it look- ed as though Clinton might vanquish our boys, and carry back with them the coveted cup. Their superior size and weight was apparently all in their favor, and for the first five minu- tes or so they made things hot around the Seaforth goal. By that time our boys ,got wakened up, and by their very superior combination playing. outplayed their opponents at every poiut. The Clinton players made some good individual plays, but their com- bination was sadly lacking; while bur boys made the game brilliant with their combination and the rushes of the forward line. In the first half Sea - forth scored one goal, and in the second half added two more, thus winning the game by a score of three to none. The next Hough cup match will be played with Berlin Collegiate Institute.--Sea- forth Expositor. SUCH IS LIFE—SOME ADVICE.—The life of a conscientious newspaper man is not always the most pleasant in this mundane world, and the general public do not always know of the tribulations 'and pleasantries, for the half is not told. Last week a correspondent roundly abused the editor because half his budget was consigned to the waste basket; another finds fault because we did not score out items that caused trouble; while libel suits are often threatened for some of the most innocent. sentences. Of course the editor is not and does not profess to be a saint, neither do we profess to publish a paper to suit everybody—although this paper is said to be one of the best in the Province. At the same time we would like to hear from more of our correspondents who have the material to worLMth, and even a deeper inter- est maned on the part of several regular contributors. What THE NEWS -RECORD desires in every case is earner. NEWS, not a "drive" under cover at any individual, for where we discover such, a premature grave awaits the epistle. Facts, it so happens, are not always worthy of publication. A newspaper is a meduini for the pro- tection of the public at large—both Grit and Tory—and as a conveyor of news to the people. All corresoond- ents should ever hear this in mind. BEWARE OF HIM.—A sharper is working successfully a number of the eastern towns. His mode of procedure, says an exchange, is to visit a furniture store, first telling a story of being newly married, and select a supply of furniture, sometimes totalling $100 worth, requests the bill, stating his in- tention of returning shortly to settle, and asks to be directed to a jeweler, piano dealer or hardware merchant. The first place he visits after making the first purchase, he tells the sante tale, shows the bill of his first invest- ments, and requests the location of an- other place of lousiness he is in search of. He shows no coin of the realm with which to pay his indebtedness, and does not ask the delivery of the goods. After making a tour, he re- turns to one of the stores where he thinks he can pull the proprietor. A tale of money in the hank does duty but as the banks are closed he is will- ing to pay in cheques. In making out the cheque he suddenly displays a smellaium of money, and after count- ing it, remarks he is short of enough to meet incidental expenses, and pleads with the merchant to advance him $10 or $15, which he will include in the oheque before him. If the nterhant Is foolish enough to accede to his request be is just out, the amount, for it after- wards transpires the fellow has no bank account whatever. If he does not he has the satisfaction of doing( business and still retaining possession of the goods. The sharper is fairly well dressed and of an undeniable Hibern- ian appeerance. He signs the cheques as Wm. McKay. Town Topics. DON'T fail to hear the tamous "Ball Family" at the Ontario Street Church on Monday, May 27th. Admission 10 and 1.5cts. CONCERT.—A first class concert will he given in the Town Hall on the eve- ning of the 7th of June, under the aus- pices of the Guild of St. Paul's church. Master Willie Wilson, the celebrated boy soprano of Toronto and Mrs. Orr, late of Chicago, have been engaged to take part. Other talent from a dis- tance as well as local are expected. Further announcement later. SPECIAL MEETING.—There was a special meeting of the Town Council last Friday evening. The only busi- ness was the acceptance of Deputy - Reeve Kennedy's resignation and grant- ing the Bowling Club the privilege, with Mr. Fair's consent, of tapping the water works pipes to the rear of the Brick Block for the purpose of seem•- ing a supply of water from the mill pond. GRAND ORANGE LODGE OF BRITISH AMERICA.—A circular was issued on Tuesday last from the office of the Grand Secretary annonucing, that, the annual meeting of the Grand Otange Lodge of British America had been postponed from Tues.lay, May 28th, until Tuesday, July 30th. The meet- ing will he held in the city of Halifax, and the bvethren of Nova Scotia are pre- paring to give the delegates a royal reception. Members of the Grand Lodge will therefore govern themsel- ves accordingly. HONOR AND DEFEAT.—District Secre- tary Forsyth writes from Berlin to Hon. Secy. Ernest Cooper, of the Clinton Collegiate Foot Ball Club tun informed that the Hough match, Clinton C. 1. vs. Seaforth C. I., was a very fine exhibition and that it was the hest Hough Cup contest ever played in Seaforth—futher, that the score does not indicate the play. I am glad to know this and trust your praiseworthy efforts will ip due time be rewared as well as appreciated." Clinton C. Iptil again endeavor to capture the prize. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.—A' union meeting of the teachers of East and West Huron will he held in the Colle- giate Institute Clinton, on .the 22nd and 23rd inst., commencing at 10 a. m. on Wednesday. The programme em- braces papers by Messrs Houston, Cam- eron, Lough, Shearer, Strang, Mus- gove, Weatherhead and Inspectors Robh and Tom. Bernard Bigsby, M. A., of Detroit, will take part in the various discussions. On Wednesday evening an entertainment will be held in the Town Hall, when Mr. Bigsby will deliver a lecture 011 "The old schools of England and Thomas Arn- old." Ile is spoken of as an eloquent lecturer. There will be a musical pro- gram in addition.—Cdtm, , THE HONORED DEA -At a special meeting of the Town Creincil the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously carried :—"That this council desires to place upon record its deep sense of the loss sustained by the community in theremoval by death of Mr. Alexander McMurchie, for many years Reeve of this municipality, and to, express its sincere appreciation of the many valu- able services rendered to the town by him, both as a member of the local council and as one of the most promin- ent members of the county council. To his careful oversight and prudent counsel is due very largely the satis- factory condition of the finances of our town, and it is a melancholy pleasure to the members of the council to hear witness to the zeal displayed by him even when often suffering severe bodily pain. A copy of this resolution to be sent to Mrs. McMurchie." • HURON PRESBYTERY.—The regular meeting of Huron Presbytery was held in Willis Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, Rev. Mr. McKay, of Lee - burn, nioderator, in the chair. There was a large attendance of representa- tives. Rev. W. Marten, of Exeter, was appointed Convener of the Horne Mission Committee. Ttie report on the Schemes of the Church was pre- sented by Rev. N. Shaw, of Egmond- vine. which was very encouraging on the whole, ,and was adopted. Resolu- tions of condolence with the Rev. J. Anderson, in the loss of his child, and Rey. J. A. McDonald, of Varna, in the loss of his wife, were,passed. The Rev. J. A. McDonald of Varna, was relieved of the position of moderator of Hay- field and Bethany, session, and Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall, was appoint- ed in his place, and asked leave to moderate in a call. A call was present- ed by Rev. A. Stewart, as moderator of Union Church, Brucefield, to Rev. WaiterMuir, of Ancaster, stipend to he $1000 and free manse ; in support of the call, Messrs, Fotheringham and Moffatt were present ; the call being unanimous it was endorsed by the Presbytery and Rev. A Stewart ap- pointed to appear before the Hamilton Presbytery in support of the call ; in case it is agreed to, the or- dination of Mr. Muir will take place on the llth of June, at2 p. maRev. A. Stew- art to preside ; Rev. N. Shaw to ad- dress the minister and Rev i S Hen- derson the people. The report of the Christian Endeavor was presented by Rev. J. S. Henderson; there are 15 societies in, the hounds of the Presby- tery, and of these 14 reported, the membership being as follows :—Act- ive, 541 ; Associate, 413; Communi- cants, 105; 81 being added during the last year. The Presbytery received the report and expressed its gratitude to God for the good work being done by the Christian Endeavor ; Rev. Mr. Henderson was instructed to draft a resolution and to forward it to ,the different societies. Rev. Mr. Mc:Cay tendered his resignation of the charges of Leeburn and Union, Goderich Town- ship. Rev! R. Henderson, of Manchest- er, was appointed to cite the congrega- tions to appear before a committee of Presbytery, on June 30t,h. Rev. Dr. McDonald submitted the name of Mr. Higgins, as a student for the mini- stry, which was approved of. Messrs. Hall and Graham, who have passed their examinations, appeared before the Presbytery for licenses ; they gave sermons before the Presbytery and were licensed to preach. Nominations for the vacant Professorships of Hali- fax and Foronto Universities were con- sidered. It was decided to make no nomination for the former, but for the Professorship in Toronto, filled by the late R. Y. Thompson, Dr. Beattie, of Toronto, was the choice of the Presby- tery. D. M. Gordon. of Halifax, was nominated as moderator of the Gener- al Assembly. The Presbytery then adjourned to meet in Goderich on the second Tuesday in July.--sCom. The 24th ol May. 110W THE DAY WILL I3E CELEBRATED IN CLINTON. Programmes have been issued for the 24th of May in Clinton and from them we learn that the hill of fare will occupy the whole day and until a seasonable hour in the evening. Death of a Noble Judge. ISAAC FRANCIS TOMS HAS JOINED THE SILENT MAJORITY. The funeral of the late Isaac Francis Touts, Senior Judge of the County of !Litton, whose death occurred in God- erich lastaveek and whose burial took place on Thursday, was attended by the greatest concourse of people numerically and in point ot intelligence, that ever assembled in the County of Huron to do honor to departe worth. While in some respects the 11 of the deeeesed was not a model tor citation by the young men of our day Dor to he commended by any class, yet his suc- cess in life was largely due to profound religious convictions, ennobling patriot- ism, and to professional and judicial integrity—worthy of emulation by the youth of any age and of the admiration and commendation of the whole coin- monity—which he studiously cultivat- ed and preeminently asserted in spite of a recognizable element of the very human dross which sometimes has successfully handicapped the most clever of our species. Ruskin has written "That the beauti- ful alone is pot good for man ; that to allow him habitually to possess, in any kind whatsoever, the utmost that earth can give, is the sure4t way to cast him into lassitude and discontent." And he goes on to say that if the most ex- quisite orchestral music could be con- tinued without a pause (indefinitely) the enjoyment of music would be very small. Just so, if the indisputable ability and the many predominantly admirable characteristics of the late Judge Toms were not relieved some- what by some of the many failings common to all humanity, the con- templation of his character and the lesson of his lite would he so monoton- ously colorless as to be of very little use indeed. It is the great ones of the earth (and Judge Toms was one of them) whom Providence in all ages has used as practical illustrations of the fallibility of man and his dependence upon a. higher than himself., The predominant featut'es of the life of Judge Toms show an ennobling in- nateness of soul and an indomitable will to develop it so that it shone as pleasingly and as conspicuously bright as the beautiful silver lining glorifies the sombre ugly cloud :which has its well defined purpose also in the economy of nature. Judge Toms was born, it is seid, in Feby. 1810, in Not•folk county, Ont. His father came from Devonshire, Eng. His great-grandfather was an Argyl, Scotch man and took part in the taking of Quebec in 1759. The Judgestudied law in Simcoe and Toronto, came to Goderich in 1860 and commenced practice in 1861. Iu 1866 he was appointed Deputy County J udge of Huron and Bruce. The sever- ance of the counties in 1807 rendered his resignation necessary. He was ap- pointed Junior Judge of Huron in 1872 and afterward Surrogate Judge of the Maritime Court of Ontario, also Local Judge of the High •Court of Justice for Huron. In 1882 he was made Senior Judge, and in 1885 Revising officer for South Huron. Before going on the Bench he was an active member of the Liberal Conser- vative Party, and his advice was sought by Sir John A. Macdonald and other national leaders. At one time he was president of the Liberal Conser- vative Association of the county. He was one of the most able chancery lawyers in Ontario. Though , never distinguished for his forensic eloquence he was a sound lawyer. As a Judge he was remarkable for his correct legal 'knowledge and his impartial applica- tion of it. A reversal of his decisions on legal points was almost unknown. The bar of the county had unbounded confidence both in his knowledge of the law and the impartiality of his decis- ions. The general public who had business before hint were equally sure of a fair trial and the unfortunate sure of justice tempered with mercy. His wife, who survives hitt), is a daughter of the late Dr. Rosouken, a Prussian who resided in Montreal where he died in 1859. One daughter also survives him. Froin the savings 01 11 lifetime, and money inherited by his wife, the Judge was in good financial circumstances at the time of his death. Though a marble monument may be erected In his memory a better one already exists in the hearts of the great mass who knew the distinguished jurist as the living embodiment of all that is tender, true, rational and just in human nature. He was prominent in fraternal soci- eties, being among the most distingu- ished in -Masonic, Oddfellows and Orange circles: Whatever we may think of him he is now in the hands of the Great Judge; and that hand which plucked good from the chaos of the world will surely find a praisewerthy residuum survival of the God -like in what is imperishable of the late Judge Toms'. Take him all in all he was as "square'. man. At 8.30 a. tn. there will be an open air hand concert. 9.30— Lacrosse match ; K in card i ne, champions of Bruce county, vs. Daunt- less of Clinton. 10.30 --Base hall match ; Goderich, champions of Huron county, vs. Clin- ton B. 13..0. 1 o'clock --Foot hall match ; Strat- ford Collegiate vs. Clinton Collegi- ate. 115—Base hall match ; London vs. Clinton. 3.30—Athletic sports, consisting of foot races, putting stone, relay team rare, clog race, farmers' race, bicycle races, tug-of-war, &c., &c. The farmers race should prove of great interest, as the prize is a Faker patent spray pump valued at $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 the season. 10.15 p. m.—Novel fire works exhibi- tion by Prof. Hand of Hamilton. Railway tickets will be issued from all stations at single fare. The admission fee to morning and afternoon sports, and a concert in the evening, has been placed so low that all classes of people will be able to at- tend. sarrhose who desire a good day's re- creation and enjoyment at a low figure should come to Clinton Friday. It is the intention to make the cele- bration an, annual affair. Mr. 1 V Fear's drug store was broken into on Friday week, when a quantity of port wine and other varie- tie:, of liquor were stolen. County Currency. The wax figure of Chattelle which was in the Toronto Mimeo, is on ex- hibition at Listowel, but it is not of much interest to people who have seen the original. A maiden lady in Mildmay keeps a parrot which swears and a monkey which chews tobacco. She says be- tween the two she doesn't miss a hus- band very much. Miss Maggie Kelly, of Blyth, daugh- ter of the late P. Kelly, is now reskUng in Windsor, where She has accepted a lucrative position in the Post Office in that city. SOME Seaforth youths are in the toils for appropriating goods belong- ing to the merchants and business men they were working for. It is said hun- dreds of dollars' worth was found in seine of their rooms by Constable Dun- lop. Friday week Brusselites were slow to believe the rumor that George Seel, an old gentleman 77 years of age, had died during the night. Thursday he was about as well as usual and he and his aged partner were preparing w remove to another part of the town. Mrs. (Dr.) Horsey arrived at W Mg - ham from Yokahama, Japan, on Wed- nesdoy week, on a visit to the old home. She has not been enjoying very good health, having had an attack of malaria fever. The Dr. has gone' to Java, a sixteen days' journey, in the interests of his coihpany (the Sun Life Insurance company) where he will re - Main fur tt short time. The contract for the erection of an hotel to replace the Commercial at Seaforth was let last week. The work he all done by Seaforth contract- ors. Mr. Frank Guteridge has the brick work, Mr. J. H. Broadfoot the carpenter work, and S. Mullett & Co., plumbing and iron work. The whole contract amounts to between $7,000 and $8,009. Last Saturday week as Solomon Per- rigo, of Norwich, with his wife and daughter, aged about 13 years, was walking along the road just north of the village, he was aproached by three men, one of whom seized the daughter and, with the other two, ran away through a wood belonging to Mr. Gillam. The father followed, but be- ing lame, was unable to overtake them. On Sunday Perrigo went to the house of one of the men and denianded the child, but the man refused to give her up and drew a revolver. Mr. Perrigo then applied to Jas. Barr, J. P., for a warrant, which was immediately issued, and Constables Haley and Searles proceeded at once to execute it. They did not succeed in finding the girl or in arresting the men. It is un- derstood that a man named Bowerman, who is a near resident, was the leader. Prof. Onamberlain, Eye -Specialist. 87 King Street East, Toronto, Ont. Children at school are often abused and laughed at because et their "dull- - ness," when the whole trouble is im- perfect vision ; for although they see perfectly well when at play outdoors, and quite well when they first take up a book, they cannot continue to read for more than a few minutes at at time. Such children will sooner or later be- come Cross -Eyed unless the defect is properly corrected by an eye specialist. "Frowning Expression in Young Ladies" which is so disfiguring to nnyone, is only a symptom that her vision is im- perfect, and she cannot see as well as her friends On Sunday afternoon Mr. E. N. Smith, of \Vawanosh, school teacher of section No. 1, Culroas, aged 21, was drowned while hathilig in a pool in Milskrat Creek, five miles south of Teeswater. A little boy was with him, and the unfortunate young man was swimming in the pool when he sudden- ly sank and never rose again. It is sup- posed he was seized with cramps. Onrr.— Monday of. last week Mary A., beloved wife of James W. Grant, on Tuck ersmith,paid Nature's debt, aged 29 years, 3 months and 8 days. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Jas. Hislop, of Grey, and was united if marriage to her now bereft, partner about 4 years ago. Mrs. Grant had been poorly all winter, but hael only been confined to bed for five weeks previous to her death. Antenna was the cause of her demise. "While the morning freight was near- ing Atwood on Wednesday a horse driven by Mrs. Porterfield became un- manageable and dashed into Inc mov- The animal was instantly ikilenredti it .aatli'd the buggy wrecked. The occupants. in addition to the driver, were two children, who were almost miraculously saved with very little in- jury. In their hurry to render assist- ance the section men made a rush to- ward the place when the haad car jumped the track and threw the men out rendering them unconscious for some time. Mail Clerk Cousins, on the L., H. & B., is an ardent poultry fancier, and a couple of weeks ago he had quite an experience. One night he took home with him a couple of "clucking" hens for incubating purposes, and not hav- ing the eggs ready to place under the "biddies" he dropped into a grocery he was passing and purchased five cents worth of eggs to put underthe hens for a day or two until the eggs he via was waiting for were ready. -% was his astonishment, a couple of days after, on going to"set" the hens, to find that one of them had two chick- ens hatched from the grocery eggs. The Rev. A. F. Tully, pastor of Knox church, Mitchell, for the past fourteen years, tendered his resignation of that charge to the Presbytery meeting Tuesday of last week, which was ac- cepted. The Rev. M. L. Leitch, of Stratford, was appointed moderator of session during the vacancy and was asked to declare the pulpit vacant on the first Sabbath of June. Rev. Mr. Tully will preach his farewell sermon on the last Sunaay in May. The Rev. A. F. Tully also tendered his resigna- tion of the clerkship of the Presbytery and his commissionership to the Gen- eral Assembly. "Here's a little scheme for yon," said a merchant of London, "I sweep my floor without raising a bit of dust. The brooms are dipped in coal oil be- fore sweeping. The odor is unpleasant at first, but a few minutes airing serves to remedy that evil. The oil takes up every particle of dust and leaves the floor as clean as when first laid. I have been using oil in this way for six months, and am satisfied that the scheme is good." ORANGE MATTERS. --Mr. James F. Welsh the genial secretary of the com- mittee for the coming 12th of July Orange Demonstration in the town of Seaforth, informs us that as great num- ber will he present from the adjoining counties to take part in the 205th anni- versary of the battle of the Boyne. What Miceli is to the Mahomedan, Jerusalem to the Jew, Benares to the devout Hindon, so is the assembling of all loyal Orangemen to commemorate one of the greatest events in history. Indeed, by virtue of his obligation. if it is possible for him to be present he must do so. What can be more appro- priate than brethren haying one com- mon object—meeting together to re- vive associations of the past, renew old acquaintances, turd clasp again the hands of ()Id friends, and form new ones? To the uninitiated it may ap- pear as a simple festive occasion, bound together by gossamer threads, but, to those who know, by bonds stronger than triple steel. --Sun. EYE - SPECIALIST ALWAYS IN STORE. County Currency. Rev. H. D. Steele, Kirk ton, has gone to Grosse Isle, below the city of Que- bec, where he has been appointed as chaplain at the Quarantine station. Seaforth Sun : George Henry Schneg- glefitzenpleinglipheretle, of Detroit, Mich., registered at the Queen's on TtFle.sdialy . .Wilson. the genial comedian of t he Marks Bros. Company, takes the road ort May 23 at the head of his own company. The'weight to be used in Chattelle's execution is ab•eady east. It weighs 300 pounds and is of solid iron. The execution takes place on Friday, May 31st. Mr. J. B. Tierney, of Blyth, has purchased the foundry on Dinsley street front Messrs. Ashhory & Jame - sen, and also the planing mill from Messrs. Werry.& Ingram. Mr. John Patterson of Pine River is anxious to learn some information re- garding the whereabouts of his son George, who left his home on or about the 28th of April and has not been heard of since. George Patterson is 40 years of age ; 5 ft. 10 inches in height ; dark complexion ; has black hair ; short side whiskers touched with grey; brown frock cent, black soft felt hat, coarse boots and cotton shirt. Any person who can give any informatioa desired will confer as favor by writing to John Patterson, Pine River. An exchange says : E. 0. Mande; s, who has lived ti`ear ('rookston, Minn., for several years, openly makes the assertion that he married Miss Belle Compliell in Hudson, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1883. Since then he has made the start- ling discovery that she is the legal wife of William Lyons, who resides in Ontario. Mr, Flanders was town clerk of the town of ('rookston for many years, and resigned that position when he left. Mrs. Flan- ders departed in the spring a year ago for Seaforth, Ont., where she st ill resides. Mr. Flanders remained in ('rookston for sortie time, and final- ly made 11 trip to Canada, returning later and proceeding to St. Paul, where he is now. Stanley. Mr Charles H. Reid has left. for the old country with a number of horses. We wish him success. Mrs. William Rathwell, sr., who has been spending the winter in Toronto with her daughter, has returned to hcr summer residence on Goshen Line. The Misses 0. and M. Brownett, of Goderich, paid a visit to their home recently. Miss Jennie Bt ownett, who has been spending some time in Goderich, has retu rned. Mr. G. Clark, who has not been well for some time, we are pleased to hear is recovering. The very severe frosts of the past week have left everything in a blight- ed condition. . Londesboro. The Rev. Jas. Ferguson will preach 11 sermon to the Sons of England in the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The members of the Methodist choir here received invitations to the wed- ding of Miss Lizzie Spuhl to Mr. F. Densdetd at Auburn on Wednesday next. Miss Swilll has been 41 member of the Londesboro choir for Some time. The Rev. Mr. Fair and R. Wehh at- tended the District Meeting at Wing - ham last Wednesday and Thursday. The celebrated Ball family of Jubilee; Singers will be here on Thursday even- ing, May 23rd. Adults 15c., children. 10c. Quite a number of the members of the Sons of England were up to God- erich on Sunday, there being a ser- tnon preached in the English church there to the Sons of England. Mr. Henry Fair has returned from Hensall. Mr. C. Meyers, of Hensall, was in the village last week. Preparations are being made for another Dernorest model contest in the E. 0. G. T. Lodge hero. Mr. John Garrett, Sr., died on Sun- day evening after a long but patient illness, and was buried at the Union cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. ' Mr. B. Lawrason, of Adelaide, is ex- pected back to the village this week.