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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-09-04, Page 1TERhil$-111,14#per Annulatr 1.00 in Advance. liginmeRPRA 1' IA! 4LL rLi2: 'G. REu2!R4.4 Akf WOVIT,IirGF V L. XVII t — Weather - Goods —AT— THE CLINTON LIQUOR STOL J. W. BITER. Town Topics. RETURN ED FROM BRITAIN.—On Mon- day Mr. J. W. Irwin returned from a two months visit to England, Ireland Scotland and France. He very much enjoyed the trip and one would think he did, because he returns looking fresh and vigorous. TRAVELLERS.—Mrs. Goodfellow who has been visiting her parents during summer months, returned on Friday to her home in Lowell, Mass., going via C. P. R. to Montreal and Boston and Main route to Lowell.—Mrs. Bert. Potts accompanied Mrs Fred. Potts of De- troit to the latter's home, going by steamer Carrnona. ' They were ticketed by the C. P. R. Agent, A. T. Cooper. FALL PRINTING.—THE NEWS -RE - coma has just passed into stock a good supply of bill heads, note and letter heads, calling cards, memoriam cards, white flat and colored papers, enve- lopes of superior quality, &c., &c., and a quantity of new hard metal type and new inks specially for the -above class of work. If you desire superior print- ing in any line you cannot do better than ascertain what THE NEws-RE- CORD is in a position to offer. Brief Town Topics. Labor Day is a school holiday. Deputy -Reeve Cantelon is home. Reeve Burns, of Bayfield, rode over on his wheel last Friday, The Town Council met last night in - d of Monday, the latter being a ilitttutory,holiday. Reeve Kennedy has received samples 'of bed springs, blankets, &c., for the House of Refuge. Mr. Peter Cantelon's new residence on Princess street isassu ruing habitable dimensions. The Detroit and Sarnia excursionists arrived home yesterday morning about 3.30., S. S. Cooper has been awarded the contract for Reeve Burns' new brick residence at Hayfield. The structure' will cost about $d,000. Seventy two tickets were sold at Clinton station last Saturday morning for the excursion to Sarnia and De- troit. Mr. Geo. Beacom, of Harriston, is visiting relatives on the Bayfield Line and other seetions of Goderich town- ship. Mrs. J. W. Green and children, of Mildway, who were on a two months visit to friends in 'Clinton and Galt, retutned to their home last Thursday. Mrs. T. Jowett, of Bayfield, and daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Wright and child- ren, of Tottenham, were Clinton visitsor s last Thursday. Warden 'Macpherson was in town last Monday.. Reeve Kennedy drove him down to the House of Refuge and he scrutinized the work, apparently well pleased with what he had seen. Chief Wheatly has become expert in snanipulating and propelling a bicycle. Mr. N. Robson will doubtless be amon the coming bicycle riders. Why not? Mrs. Mason, who has been on an ex- tended visit to her son -in law. Mr. John Scruton, returned to her home at Tawas City, Mich., last Saturday. Mr. James Johnston, who left Clin- ton in 1878, is on a visit from Winni- eg. :Walt. Coats was one of the few "old.timers" who at fh'st recognized Me. Johnston after an absence of 10 «years. Mr. Gordon Rudd, from Michigan, ,was present fit his brother's funeral on U''tiday. He was preaentl at Mr. Henry Cole's marriage in Ireland some 55 ' ,years ago. At Mt TOPP,IflivHersaid Otter. ix CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, OTT; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,1895 Brief Town Tottlics• Mrs. Couch and children, of Mitchell, were in Clinton last week. New subscribers to 'THE NEws-Rsi- coRn are numerous. Mrs. Payment, town, is visiting at Bluevale. Miss Scarlett, of Winthrop, was last Thursday the guest of Mrs. Todd. Mr. Israel Taylor aarived home from Manitoba last Tuesday. Miss Errington, of Bluevale, who spent a couple of weeks here the guest of Mrs. Dayment, has returned home. The Acton Free Press says THE NEws-REroRD is a superior paper typographically. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Andrews leave on Saturday on a brief visit to the Queen Oity. Mise Clara Wiseman, is visiting her cousin, Miss Florence Heriot, at St. Marys. Cantelon Bros. had a magnificent display of peaches and plums at their store last Saturday afternoon. On Friday evening Mr. J. W. niter made uine miles on Recreation Park track in 28i minutes. Mrs. John McIntosh, of Bluevale, was on a visit to Mrs. Whitt and re- turned last Wednesday. Mrs. H. W. Cook and Mrs. B. Cole have returned from a visit to relatives at Ypsilanti, Mich. Mrs. Todd last week returned from a pleasant three weeks visit to Seaforth, Winthrop and Leadbury. Rev. and Mrs. Holmes returned last Thursday from a pleasant holiday outing. A Court of the A. 0. F. was institut- ed at Goderich last week, with good future prospects of success. Mr. Wni. Brooks, of Exeter, a form- er Clinton Collegiate Instituto student, has been engaged to teach the school at Sharon and commenced his duties last week. Aood number of the members of the Huron Rifle Association had an ex- cellent practice on Labor Day. The members of the Gun Club also made good use of shot and shell on their grounds. A little daughter of Mr. Robt. Stev- ens got her head fastened between the bars of a gate the other day and was relieved_ from her perilous position by Mr. John T. Harland, who had to use a saw. On Friday we were pleased to meet Mr. D. Ross, who has of late under- went severe medical operations. He is looking well under the trying 1i:ir- cumstances acid we trust will fully re- cover. A son of Mr. Wrn. Elliott, of Goder- ich township. was over from Philadel- phia on a visit to his parents and re- turned last week. The young gentle- man is employed in a dry -goods store •where there are 3,000 clerks. Messrs. Jackson & Jackson, the new boot and shoe firm, report a big open- ing day's business last Saturday. The store has been thoroughly' renovated, the shelving space extended, and other interior improvements will be made as time permits. Miss Nellie Gray left for Clinton Saturday to commence her duties as teacher in the Model school.—Miss Annie Fitzsimmons, of Clinton, who has been visiting friends in town the past few weeks, returned home Satur- day.—Wingham Advance. Miss Belle Jbhnston, of Wingham, was called to Londesboro, last week, to take her sister's school, who is ill. As soon as her sister is able to resume her duties, Miss Johnston will atteri'd the Clinton Model for the present tern,. Mr. F. W. Watts was last week elected by the high Court at Guelph a District Chief Ranger for Huron of the A. o.y. The position is permanent for two- years, and the honor one that every member cannot secure. Mr. Watts was not present at the High Court meeting and was not looking tor any such high honor. County Currency. James McLean caught a pure white mink while framing in Nassaga,weya. Private post cards are not transmiss- ible to the United States. Mr. T. A. Hawkins, of Brussels, was at the Nile this week filling theimport- ant position of groomsman at a wed- ding. Some twelve men, under the cone inand of Mr. Cooper, of Clinton, are now pushing to completion the resi- dence of Mr. R. McMordie, Kippen. Doctor Anderson, of Exeter, on Tues day afternoon extracted sixty three teeth, fourteen of which he removed painlessly, in four minutes, for one per- son,, The organ committee in connection with the Main St. Methodist church, Exeter, have purchased a handsome pipe organ. It will contain 738 pipes, and be among the best iii the county, W. J. Stone, of Lucknow, has receiv- e, letter from his sister in Norfolk coun- ty in which it is stated that the cream taken from the milk of a black heifer, Mst newly milking, produced butter as ack as though it Was thoroughly mix- ed with lamp -black. In all other re- spects the butter is fully equal to the best dairy product.' We:welcome back from Grosse Isle, Quebec, our old friend and correspon- dent, Rev. H. D. Steele, who was obliged to resign his position as chap- lain at the Quarantine Station, owing to an acute attack of Eczema and con- sequent exposure to contagious disease in attending hospital patients. We are glad to report that since his return, Mr. Steele is improving rapidly and will he ready- to resume his clerical duties shortly. Mr. Steele reports heavy rains and cold disagreeable weather all last week down the St. Lawrence.—St. Marys Journal. r County Currency. D. Alliston, of Morris, is attending the Clinton Collegiate. Hugh Hanna, of Morris, is laid up, caused by receiving a kick from one of his hprses. Roht. Holmes, of McKillop, has sold his farm to John Clarke, receiving for it the sum of $1,750. Mr. McKim, proprietor of the Royal hotel, Walton, purposes putting up a new been. Mr. Louis Wild, of Bayfield, has se- cured a situation as book-keeper in St. Louis. Messrs. Adana Faust and George Schelligg, jr., Of Zurich, left by the Cana- dian Pacific Railway's excursion for Manitoba and Dakota. A new post -office has been establish- ed in Blanshard about two miles out of St. Marys called Rannock, with Mr. H. Jamieson as postmaster. Mrs. Jno. Stafford, of McKillop, a daughter of Thomas Pierce, of Gorrie, died on Monday, of last week. She had been an invalid for several years. Fred. Pybus, of Tuckersmith, left on Tuesday week for Manitou, Manitoba, where he intends to remain perman- ently. He was accompanied by his sister, Alfie A, Building operations to the extent of over $50,000 will have been completed in Exeter before the close of the season. No other town in the county can sur- pass this record.—Exeter Times. Mt's. Sage, of Walton, will veneer her hotel this fall, and make other changes in the building, which will greatly add to the comfort and convenience of her guests. Owing'to a very bad case of black rneasels in the neighborhood tljie pu- pils of the Mt. Pleasant school on as- sembling on Monday were dismissed for a few days. - Kurschinski, the man in jail at Ber= lin on the charge of murdering Jean- erette, has deeded over all his proper- ty to his wife. He was reputed to be worth about $4,000. Jas. McLean, of West Zorra went to Ingersoll the other r day, and while un- der the influence of whiskey went to sleep in a barn. When be awoke he discovered that he had been robbed of $10.1 W. A. Kerr, who for the past two years has filled the position of Princi- pal of Walton syhool, has tendered his B regisnation to theBoard of Trustees, the same to take effect on October 1st, when he shall go to Toronto to study medicine. Edward Bowers, the slayer of Win. Cain in Biddnlph township last fall, will be released from Kingston Peni- tentiary on Sept. 10. Bowers was sen- tenced to five years but was granted a pardon. The youngest daughter, Edie, of Mr. John Maudson, of Chiselhurst, has had the misfortune to have one of her eyes plugged out by her younger brother, while at play, with a pair of scissors. The little girl thus loses the sight of one of her eyes for life. Rev. Samuel Fear. the venerable re- tired minister of Elora, being desirous of attending public worship once more, requested his friends to take him to the house of God the other Sabbath, al- though he is deaf and almost blind. He is father of Rey. Ezra Fear, of Mil- verton. A Hensall correspondent says :—Mr. Neil McDiarrnid hired a horse from Mr. T. Murdock a week ago Mona y, driv- ing to Mr. Thos. Stinson's at Hayfield, and telling him the horse was his, traded with him, getting $12 to boot. He then drove to parts unknown. Mr. Stinson was in town on Tuesday look- ing after him and is determined to catch the rogue. The following plan of ridding the kitchen and dining room of flies is said to he a good one :—Take a small stove shovel, heat it red-hot and flour on it a few drops of carbolic acrd, having previously closed all doors and wind- ows. In a few minutes open the room and the flies will be found to have en- tirely disappeared. Only a faint odor of the fume of carbolic acid will re- main. The safest place on earth during it thunderstorm is on a bicycle. The pneumatic tire does it. Being com- posed of Indian rubber filled with dry air, it constitutes a perfect insulator and defies electric fluid. Now that lightning rods have gone nut of fash- ion, and feather beds, the resort of our timid ancestors, are replaced with mattresses, it can he easily understood why a bicycle:is called a "safety." Mr. M. Parkinson, of Toronto, who has been engaged in the teachingpro- fession for a number of years, enies that the profession is betoming over- crowded, as the press of the country would have the public believe, While possibly, in Ontario there are too many teachers for the vacancies, yet in Muskoka, teachers cannot be secur- ed'for the new schools being opened, at even $60 and $70 per month. After an extended illness of nearly a year, Mr. Francis Baines, of Morris, succumbed to that fatal disease, con- sumption. He was born in Morris township, and was united in marriage about eleven years ago to Miss M. Rogerson, who survives him. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and ills demise is sincerely regretted. His widow has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The spirit of Mary, wife of Reuben Grimoldby, Walton, took its flight on Wednesday evening. She had been ailing for several months with a tumor and was a great sufferer. Mrs. Grim- oldby was a tdaughte% of Mrs. Wm. Mooney, of Brussels, and resided in Seaforth before coming to Walton about 8 years ago. She was united in marriage to her now bereft partner about 35 years ago and he and eight children survive. The deceased was a kind hearted woman who was highly esteemed. County tlurreuicy. Bayfield fall show will be held on the 10th and lith of October, A correspondent in The Templar calls Wiarton "the worst whiskey. cursed town in Canada," Mr. R. J, McMath, of Wingham, visited friends in Goderich township last week. • Mayor Brockenahire, of Wingbatp, is endeavoring to organize a Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Temp- lars at Tesswater. Messrs. Beattie Bros., of Winghani, have. purchased Capt. O'Shea, the run- ning horse, from Mr. J. Kelly, of Kin- korti. Mr. Peter McKenzie, of Kinloss, shipped froni Lucknow last week, a beautiful ten, months old Jersey heifer, to Mr. Pettie, of Hensel' Rev. W. Graham, of Bayfield, con- ducted services in St. Andrews' church, Kippen, Iast Sabbath, and Mr, Acheson, of Kippen, supplied Mr. Graham's pul- pit. Frank Lutz, Russel Hicks and Elsie McCallum left Monday morning for Clinton where they intend takrhg as course in the High School.—Exeter Times. Rev. Mr. McDerrnid, formerly pastor of Duff's church, McKillop, but now of Windsor, has been spending his holi- days with relatiyes and friends in Stan- ley. Rev. J. H. McBafn, B. A., of Mild - !nay, and Miss Bella McKnight, eldest daughter of Colonel McKnight, of Stratford, will be united in mttiriage to -da Wednesday. y, Woodstock is to have a new patent baby carriage factory. Ten thousand dollars of the stock has been subscribed by business men. Their patent covers the territory from Toronto to the Paci- fic coast. There will be a total eclipse of the moon on the night of September 4th, the second eclipse of the lunar orb this year. Entering the shadow at 11 o'clock, the moon will be completely immerged at 6 minutes after midnight. Mr. John Mann, of. Ssaforth, the well known horse buyer, shipped from Lucknow station on Wednesday, nine- teen of the finest heavy draught horses that have left there for some years. The greater portion of them are for shipment to the Old Country, and the balance will go to the lumber woods. Small boys often ask their parents, "How deep is the sea ?" The answer depends entirely upon the sea. The following table, compiled by oue who has investigated, may help one to the solution of one of the small boy's problems. Average depth in yards : Pacific, 4,252 ; Atlantic, 4,026 ; Indian, 3,658 ; Antnrtic 3,000 ; Arctic, 1,690 ; Mediterranean, 1,476 ; Irish, 240 ; Eng- lish Channel, 110; Adriatic, 45 ; Baltic, 43.—Harper's Round Table. A fire occurred in Mr. Win. Mont- gomery's house, Blyth, op Tuesday night, that will bear investigation. During the .absence of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery someone entered the house by way of the cellar and satu- rated everything in their bed -room and the kitchen with coal oil ; they then set them on fire, Owing to the house being closed no breeze could get in to assist the flames and they smouldered away until discovered, when they were put out. The interior of the house was considerably damaged. Insurance, $400. A Leadbury correspondent writes :— Mr. J. J. It vine's new residence is near- ing completion. Mr. Irvine has spared neither time, work nor money in hav- ing everything first-class. This re- mark is scarcely necessary to us who are acquainted with him for we know he would have nothing but what is genuine. We hope he may live long to enjoy thecomfort of his new dwelling for we feel certain these is no person deserves a return for honesty hard work and frugality more than he. On Monday morning of last week a very shocking accident occurred where- by Alex. Mitchell, of Listowel, lost bis life. The old gentleman was about 75 years of age. His wife has been lying very ill, indeed at the point of death. At an early hour her husband, with a lamp in his band, went down stairs to get her some water, made amisstep and fell, breaking his neck. A little nephew arrived in time to put out the fire caused by the lamp falling, other- wise the house would undoubteily have been burned. The distressing cir- curnstatnces have created a wide sen- sation, naturally. A test of fire machines was made in Toronto between the Canadian (Brus- sels) made Ronald machine and the Merryweather of England whicb cost $2000 more. The Telegram says the Canadian (Huron) machine did the beet, and remarks—Self distrust is an enemy to Canadian progress more for- midable than the obstacles which can he removed by legitimate enactment. The point has teen illustrated in the controversy which reached its climax in the trial of the rival fire engines. Even Canadians, who wished well to Canada had to struggle with the be- lief in the superiority of the English engine and an equally strong belief in the inferiority of the Canadian engine. So many of the newspapers in Toronto have contributed to the belief or pre- judioe which handicapped the Cana- dian engine. It is all right to insist on having the beat, but it is all wrong to assume that the product of an English industry is necessarily superior to the work of Canadians. But in spite of the silence or sneers of newspapers, the opinions of alleged experts, and the votes of ill-advised aldermen, Cana- dians—at least those Canadians who live in Toronto—are learning to believe in themselves. Canada first was the faith of thousands who rejoiced to see the Canadian fire engine demonstrat- ing its superiority to a heavier and far more expensive tnglish engine. Godlei icb., Jno, Knox is the agent for the Universal Pe. Hornet. or. 28 of which wore sold by him the past season, every, one giving the utmeet eatlefaetion, Eno: has them on thew fs hie store roorymi at Oodorieh and they sass be peen at Porter's. Hill, at Porter's, and at DialhollaA4'e, iiulmesville. Those wanting to save Iaoor, and grain, should lmlaidlatsly nail en Knox, Mnlhollapd or Potton. Regular meetfng of Huron Encamp- ment No. 28, I. O. O. F., next Monday evening. I1'. Geo. Porter was severely indis- posed the past few days. The Goderich Birse Ball team drove to Blyth on Sunday evening to take part in the Labor Day base ball tourna- ment. f,lr. D. McCorvie, of Clinton, was in the circul,er town on Friday. Mr. C. J. Gray, of Seaforth, was in towu on Saturday. Mr. J. T. Hicks, 'of Mitchell, was in Goderich the past week. Mr. Lewis Elliott had a severe at- tack of illness on Saturday, but is now convalescent. The steamer Carrnona was in por t on Saturday morning and remained till 7 a. an on, Sunday, her detention being caused by the storm. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Graham and in- fant of Cleveland, 0., are visiting the gentleman's parents, Mr, and Mrs. E. Graham, East street. Our summer visitors are nearly all gone, the chilly days at the end of last week being the cause. Mr. J. Jones, of Georgetown, is visit- ing in the circular town. Mr. Percy Walton, of London, spent Sunday at the family residence. Regular meeting of Maitland Lodge, No. 33, A F. and A. M., next Tuesday evening There was holy communion at St, George's on Sunday. The early closing agreement made by our. dry goods merchants ran out on Saturday. Net Sunday the pupils of St. Geore's Sunday School will meet at 3 a. m„ summer services being discon- tinued. Mrs. McCall and sons, of British. Coltnnbia, are visiting at the residence of the couuty treasurer. Dobie & Co., who bought the stock of the late P. O'Dea, removed the un- sold' portion to Wallacehurg on Satur- day. And Goderich will have a circus to- morrow. " The steamer Cambria was in port this week on her downward trip. The river has been very low for several weeks, hence fishing has not been very good: The close season for speckled trout commences on the 15th, Monday week. Regular meeting of the Town Council on Friday. On Saturday afternoon a horse at tacked• to a buggy, belonging to C. Thomas, ran away, and before it had got a great distance, a little girl, the only occupant, was thrown out. Pro- ceeding around the square the animal ran into one of the chestnut trees, and with such force as to overturn the buggy and release itself, The horse was soon captured, taken to its stable and found to be unhurt. The schooner Lantb sailed north on Friday. Monday being a statutory holiday the banks, Dominion offices and schools were closed: One of orifi well known families will lose a member to -day. The fire company turned out last week to a blaze at Platt's saw mill. Its services were not needed, a bucket of water being all that was required. Conductor Holmes was in town on Monday. Miss Lulu Howell left on Monday for borne, Acton. Labor Day was observed as a general holiday. Miss Simson left on her return to her home, Berlin, on Monday, On Saterday afternoon Mr. Jas. Doyle received a telegram stating that Mrs. Henry Cooke, widow of the late Major,and Adgutant of the 33rd Huron Battalion, had died in Saginaw, and requesting i q g h m to make th necessary arrangements for the interment of the re deceased lady in the family plot of old Maitland. The news was a great sur- prise to the many friends of the family, as no intimation had been received of Mrs. Cooke's illness. On Monday even- ing the casket containing all that was mortal of our one time resident, arriv- ed by G. T. R. and was conveyed to the residence of Mr. Jas. Doyle, Church street. Accompanying it were de- ceased's sons Henry and Herbert and a large number of friends were at the station to meet them and join in the sad procession. At 2 p. m. yesterday the funeral took place from the resi- dence of Mr. Jas. Doyle, Messrs. P. Holt, A, Saunders, Hy. Horton, A. Chrystal, F. Jordan and D. C. Strachan being the 'pall bearers and the rector of St. George's, Rev. Mark Turnbull the ' officiating clergyman There was a very large number of sympathising friends and acquain- tances present at the grave, where the wife now reposes peacefully beside her husband and a much loved brother. That Mrs. Louisa Cooke was not for- gotten by Goderich friends was testi- fied by the many who called to take a last look at the much loved face, and the floral"tributes that were placed on the casket. Among those present at the cemetery were many of the late Major Cooke's Masonic brethren and a number of his old comrades of the 3.3rcl. We were informed that only recently when deceased was replying to it friend who had requested her to come to Goderich on a visit, she wrote, "she could not come now but that when she did it would be to stay in the town she go much loved," doubtless little think- ing when she penned the lines that a few short weeks only would elapse be- fore she would be at rest beside those she so much loved in Goderich's city of the dead. WHOLE NO, 877 God's Greatest ' Gift to Man Is His Visan. the Dondict't attrifleseowif th naturetui., precious gift by not heeding There is sn •h a thing as wearing Speo i,oles when you shouldn't and not wearing them whon yon shouid. When you first notice your eyes failing, or it seems a strain on them to read or do near work, oonsait an eye specialist—one that is permanently located and slakes -•specialty of tho eye. This way you will have comfort and 'have what money can't buy. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN EYE SPECIALIST, 87 Kind Street Last, Toronto, Ont. "1 oats be aeon personalty at my store, 87 Xing St, E.. Toronto, Ont„ every (ley daring Toronto exhibi- tion, Sept. 2nd to 14th." My large book on the eye, how to preserve it, oan be had !rue by writing for it. van,• m.o.. Holmesvi I le. Mr. Albert Allen left on Saturday last for Toronto; he expects to spend soots time at the exhibition. We are informed the members of St. John's church intend to hold, a festival near the village on Tuesday of next week. It will doubtless be largely attended. It is the intention of the congrega- tion of the Methodist church here to hold their anniversary this year in the former part of October. A Mr. Blackwell, shoemaker, from Mitchell, has started a shoe shop in the village. We hope he will be successful in his enterprise. Mr. W. Stanley and wife who have been visiting in Corrie and other norths ern places, returned on Saturday Mr. W. Elford's house is fast s,p proaehing completion. He will evi- dently occupy it at no distant day. Relgrave. . BRIEFS.—Another baseball match between the 1st an 2nd nines took place on Saturday evl`ining. The regu- lar batteties were in t e points. The score stood : Ist nine i, 2nd nine 4; Geo. Portertfeld mumded the game.— We see by the prizlist for the East Wawanosh fall show that Bro. Brad - win, of the Blyth Standard, offers his paper for one year as donation for best looking pair of twins. It is somewhat singular for a young bachelor to take such an interest in 'that class of exhi- hits. We presume the usual rules are to be followed, viz: Articles to be- come the property of the donor. Bro. Bradwm will probably have his hands full if the articles are to be his property.—Fanners are disposing of their cordwood at present; the prices are lower than last year.—Prof. La- mont has severed his connection with our football team and is coaching for Westfield.—Mr. Whaley, P. 0. clerk, has' been attending the bedside of his mother in Ethel, who has been very ill.—Mrs. Tufts, who has been lately residing at her daughter's, Mrs. Dr. Godfrey, Mimico, was in town a couple of days this week ; she has moved her furniture into her building occupied by J. M. Henderson as general store and will return to reside in Mimico. Londesboro. Noses.—Mr. W. Riddel, John Bruns - don, John Lasham and James Camp- bell took in the excursion to Manitoba on Tuesday.—The Good Templars here intend holding a Sunflower social nn Friday evening of this week, the lunch to be served on Mr. W. L. Ouimett's lawn, the entertainment to be given in the temperance hall. There will be a small admission fee.—Mr. W. L. Ouimette is away on a holiday trip to Montreal for a couple of weeks.—Mrs. Ashley has returned home from her trip up the lakes.—We are sorry to learn of the illnesjs of Mr. Tonny Man- ning. Rosie Cole and Frank Little, alt of whom have the typhoid fever.—The funeral of the late Charles Shobbrook took place on Monday afternoon to the- Union heUnion cemetery at Blyth. He died of consumption and was just one week in bed.—Wo are pleased to hear that Mrs. John Shobbrook is slowly improving after her long illness. They intend moving her, this week to her home near Clinton. -----•..4 —: -- News Notes. Scarlet fever is becoming prevalent in Winnipeg. The Quebec Legislature will probably he called together for the enol of Octo- ber. A Hamilton boy received a collec- tion of Russian postage stamps from the Czar. A German torpedo boat capsized rnr the North sea on Wednesday, and' thirteen persons were drowned. Pittsburg has been selected as the placoof meeting of the next triennial en- campment of Knights Templar. The Canadian Sault Ste. Marie canal is to be opened on September Oth. There will be no public ceremony. F. W. Webb, a guest at the Kensing- ton hotel, Toronto, 'Was found dead in bed. It is suspected deceased took poison. Two exhibitors of performing bear in Hungary admitted having killed four boys and fed their flesh to the bears. Mrs. Kennedy of South London is anxious about her husband, who, she m fears, is the an reported to have been killed by falling off a Manitoba har- vest excursion train. The steamboat express crashed:into the Owen Sound and Meaford stage near St. Vincent crossing, seriously injuring the passengers, who bad a narrow escape from being killed. • 1 �v SUN MOH TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1- 2 .3 4 5 G 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1+ 15 16 1Z 18 )9 20 21 22 23 21- 25 2G 27 28 29 30 W c4P tib [ 6711 Town Topics. RETURN ED FROM BRITAIN.—On Mon- day Mr. J. W. Irwin returned from a two months visit to England, Ireland Scotland and France. He very much enjoyed the trip and one would think he did, because he returns looking fresh and vigorous. TRAVELLERS.—Mrs. Goodfellow who has been visiting her parents during summer months, returned on Friday to her home in Lowell, Mass., going via C. P. R. to Montreal and Boston and Main route to Lowell.—Mrs. Bert. Potts accompanied Mrs Fred. Potts of De- troit to the latter's home, going by steamer Carrnona. ' They were ticketed by the C. P. R. Agent, A. T. Cooper. FALL PRINTING.—THE NEWS -RE - coma has just passed into stock a good supply of bill heads, note and letter heads, calling cards, memoriam cards, white flat and colored papers, enve- lopes of superior quality, &c., &c., and a quantity of new hard metal type and new inks specially for the -above class of work. If you desire superior print- ing in any line you cannot do better than ascertain what THE NEws-RE- CORD is in a position to offer. Brief Town Topics. Labor Day is a school holiday. Deputy -Reeve Cantelon is home. Reeve Burns, of Bayfield, rode over on his wheel last Friday, The Town Council met last night in - d of Monday, the latter being a ilitttutory,holiday. Reeve Kennedy has received samples 'of bed springs, blankets, &c., for the House of Refuge. Mr. Peter Cantelon's new residence on Princess street isassu ruing habitable dimensions. The Detroit and Sarnia excursionists arrived home yesterday morning about 3.30., S. S. Cooper has been awarded the contract for Reeve Burns' new brick residence at Hayfield. The structure' will cost about $d,000. Seventy two tickets were sold at Clinton station last Saturday morning for the excursion to Sarnia and De- troit. Mr. Geo. Beacom, of Harriston, is visiting relatives on the Bayfield Line and other seetions of Goderich town- ship. Mrs. J. W. Green and children, of Mildway, who were on a two months visit to friends in 'Clinton and Galt, retutned to their home last Thursday. Mrs. T. Jowett, of Bayfield, and daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Wright and child- ren, of Tottenham, were Clinton visitsor s last Thursday. Warden 'Macpherson was in town last Monday.. Reeve Kennedy drove him down to the House of Refuge and he scrutinized the work, apparently well pleased with what he had seen. Chief Wheatly has become expert in snanipulating and propelling a bicycle. Mr. N. Robson will doubtless be amon the coming bicycle riders. Why not? Mrs. Mason, who has been on an ex- tended visit to her son -in law. Mr. John Scruton, returned to her home at Tawas City, Mich., last Saturday. Mr. James Johnston, who left Clin- ton in 1878, is on a visit from Winni- eg. :Walt. Coats was one of the few "old.timers" who at fh'st recognized Me. Johnston after an absence of 10 «years. Mr. Gordon Rudd, from Michigan, ,was present fit his brother's funeral on U''tiday. He was preaentl at Mr. Henry Cole's marriage in Ireland some 55 ' ,years ago. At Mt TOPP,IflivHersaid Otter. ix CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, OTT; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,1895 Brief Town Tottlics• Mrs. Couch and children, of Mitchell, were in Clinton last week. New subscribers to 'THE NEws-Rsi- coRn are numerous. Mrs. Payment, town, is visiting at Bluevale. Miss Scarlett, of Winthrop, was last Thursday the guest of Mrs. Todd. Mr. Israel Taylor aarived home from Manitoba last Tuesday. Miss Errington, of Bluevale, who spent a couple of weeks here the guest of Mrs. Dayment, has returned home. The Acton Free Press says THE NEws-REroRD is a superior paper typographically. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Andrews leave on Saturday on a brief visit to the Queen Oity. Mise Clara Wiseman, is visiting her cousin, Miss Florence Heriot, at St. Marys. Cantelon Bros. had a magnificent display of peaches and plums at their store last Saturday afternoon. On Friday evening Mr. J. W. niter made uine miles on Recreation Park track in 28i minutes. Mrs. John McIntosh, of Bluevale, was on a visit to Mrs. Whitt and re- turned last Wednesday. Mrs. H. W. Cook and Mrs. B. Cole have returned from a visit to relatives at Ypsilanti, Mich. Mrs. Todd last week returned from a pleasant three weeks visit to Seaforth, Winthrop and Leadbury. Rev. and Mrs. Holmes returned last Thursday from a pleasant holiday outing. A Court of the A. 0. F. was institut- ed at Goderich last week, with good future prospects of success. Mr. Wni. Brooks, of Exeter, a form- er Clinton Collegiate Instituto student, has been engaged to teach the school at Sharon and commenced his duties last week. Aood number of the members of the Huron Rifle Association had an ex- cellent practice on Labor Day. The members of the Gun Club also made good use of shot and shell on their grounds. A little daughter of Mr. Robt. Stev- ens got her head fastened between the bars of a gate the other day and was relieved_ from her perilous position by Mr. John T. Harland, who had to use a saw. On Friday we were pleased to meet Mr. D. Ross, who has of late under- went severe medical operations. He is looking well under the trying 1i:ir- cumstances acid we trust will fully re- cover. A son of Mr. Wrn. Elliott, of Goder- ich township. was over from Philadel- phia on a visit to his parents and re- turned last week. The young gentle- man is employed in a dry -goods store •where there are 3,000 clerks. Messrs. Jackson & Jackson, the new boot and shoe firm, report a big open- ing day's business last Saturday. The store has been thoroughly' renovated, the shelving space extended, and other interior improvements will be made as time permits. Miss Nellie Gray left for Clinton Saturday to commence her duties as teacher in the Model school.—Miss Annie Fitzsimmons, of Clinton, who has been visiting friends in town the past few weeks, returned home Satur- day.—Wingham Advance. Miss Belle Jbhnston, of Wingham, was called to Londesboro, last week, to take her sister's school, who is ill. As soon as her sister is able to resume her duties, Miss Johnston will atteri'd the Clinton Model for the present tern,. Mr. F. W. Watts was last week elected by the high Court at Guelph a District Chief Ranger for Huron of the A. o.y. The position is permanent for two- years, and the honor one that every member cannot secure. Mr. Watts was not present at the High Court meeting and was not looking tor any such high honor. County Currency. James McLean caught a pure white mink while framing in Nassaga,weya. Private post cards are not transmiss- ible to the United States. Mr. T. A. Hawkins, of Brussels, was at the Nile this week filling theimport- ant position of groomsman at a wed- ding. Some twelve men, under the cone inand of Mr. Cooper, of Clinton, are now pushing to completion the resi- dence of Mr. R. McMordie, Kippen. Doctor Anderson, of Exeter, on Tues day afternoon extracted sixty three teeth, fourteen of which he removed painlessly, in four minutes, for one per- son,, The organ committee in connection with the Main St. Methodist church, Exeter, have purchased a handsome pipe organ. It will contain 738 pipes, and be among the best iii the county, W. J. Stone, of Lucknow, has receiv- e, letter from his sister in Norfolk coun- ty in which it is stated that the cream taken from the milk of a black heifer, Mst newly milking, produced butter as ack as though it Was thoroughly mix- ed with lamp -black. In all other re- spects the butter is fully equal to the best dairy product.' We:welcome back from Grosse Isle, Quebec, our old friend and correspon- dent, Rev. H. D. Steele, who was obliged to resign his position as chap- lain at the Quarantine Station, owing to an acute attack of Eczema and con- sequent exposure to contagious disease in attending hospital patients. We are glad to report that since his return, Mr. Steele is improving rapidly and will he ready- to resume his clerical duties shortly. Mr. Steele reports heavy rains and cold disagreeable weather all last week down the St. Lawrence.—St. Marys Journal. r County Currency. D. Alliston, of Morris, is attending the Clinton Collegiate. Hugh Hanna, of Morris, is laid up, caused by receiving a kick from one of his hprses. Roht. Holmes, of McKillop, has sold his farm to John Clarke, receiving for it the sum of $1,750. Mr. McKim, proprietor of the Royal hotel, Walton, purposes putting up a new been. Mr. Louis Wild, of Bayfield, has se- cured a situation as book-keeper in St. Louis. Messrs. Adana Faust and George Schelligg, jr., Of Zurich, left by the Cana- dian Pacific Railway's excursion for Manitoba and Dakota. A new post -office has been establish- ed in Blanshard about two miles out of St. Marys called Rannock, with Mr. H. Jamieson as postmaster. Mrs. Jno. Stafford, of McKillop, a daughter of Thomas Pierce, of Gorrie, died on Monday, of last week. She had been an invalid for several years. Fred. Pybus, of Tuckersmith, left on Tuesday week for Manitou, Manitoba, where he intends to remain perman- ently. He was accompanied by his sister, Alfie A, Building operations to the extent of over $50,000 will have been completed in Exeter before the close of the season. No other town in the county can sur- pass this record.—Exeter Times. Mt's. Sage, of Walton, will veneer her hotel this fall, and make other changes in the building, which will greatly add to the comfort and convenience of her guests. Owing'to a very bad case of black rneasels in the neighborhood tljie pu- pils of the Mt. Pleasant school on as- sembling on Monday were dismissed for a few days. - Kurschinski, the man in jail at Ber= lin on the charge of murdering Jean- erette, has deeded over all his proper- ty to his wife. He was reputed to be worth about $4,000. Jas. McLean, of West Zorra went to Ingersoll the other r day, and while un- der the influence of whiskey went to sleep in a barn. When be awoke he discovered that he had been robbed of $10.1 W. A. Kerr, who for the past two years has filled the position of Princi- pal of Walton syhool, has tendered his B regisnation to theBoard of Trustees, the same to take effect on October 1st, when he shall go to Toronto to study medicine. Edward Bowers, the slayer of Win. Cain in Biddnlph township last fall, will be released from Kingston Peni- tentiary on Sept. 10. Bowers was sen- tenced to five years but was granted a pardon. The youngest daughter, Edie, of Mr. John Maudson, of Chiselhurst, has had the misfortune to have one of her eyes plugged out by her younger brother, while at play, with a pair of scissors. The little girl thus loses the sight of one of her eyes for life. Rev. Samuel Fear. the venerable re- tired minister of Elora, being desirous of attending public worship once more, requested his friends to take him to the house of God the other Sabbath, al- though he is deaf and almost blind. He is father of Rey. Ezra Fear, of Mil- verton. A Hensall correspondent says :—Mr. Neil McDiarrnid hired a horse from Mr. T. Murdock a week ago Mona y, driv- ing to Mr. Thos. Stinson's at Hayfield, and telling him the horse was his, traded with him, getting $12 to boot. He then drove to parts unknown. Mr. Stinson was in town on Tuesday look- ing after him and is determined to catch the rogue. The following plan of ridding the kitchen and dining room of flies is said to he a good one :—Take a small stove shovel, heat it red-hot and flour on it a few drops of carbolic acrd, having previously closed all doors and wind- ows. In a few minutes open the room and the flies will be found to have en- tirely disappeared. Only a faint odor of the fume of carbolic acid will re- main. The safest place on earth during it thunderstorm is on a bicycle. The pneumatic tire does it. Being com- posed of Indian rubber filled with dry air, it constitutes a perfect insulator and defies electric fluid. Now that lightning rods have gone nut of fash- ion, and feather beds, the resort of our timid ancestors, are replaced with mattresses, it can he easily understood why a bicycle:is called a "safety." Mr. M. Parkinson, of Toronto, who has been engaged in the teachingpro- fession for a number of years, enies that the profession is betoming over- crowded, as the press of the country would have the public believe, While possibly, in Ontario there are too many teachers for the vacancies, yet in Muskoka, teachers cannot be secur- ed'for the new schools being opened, at even $60 and $70 per month. After an extended illness of nearly a year, Mr. Francis Baines, of Morris, succumbed to that fatal disease, con- sumption. He was born in Morris township, and was united in marriage about eleven years ago to Miss M. Rogerson, who survives him. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and ills demise is sincerely regretted. His widow has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The spirit of Mary, wife of Reuben Grimoldby, Walton, took its flight on Wednesday evening. She had been ailing for several months with a tumor and was a great sufferer. Mrs. Grim- oldby was a tdaughte% of Mrs. Wm. Mooney, of Brussels, and resided in Seaforth before coming to Walton about 8 years ago. She was united in marriage to her now bereft partner about 35 years ago and he and eight children survive. The deceased was a kind hearted woman who was highly esteemed. County tlurreuicy. Bayfield fall show will be held on the 10th and lith of October, A correspondent in The Templar calls Wiarton "the worst whiskey. cursed town in Canada," Mr. R. J, McMath, of Wingham, visited friends in Goderich township last week. • Mayor Brockenahire, of Wingbatp, is endeavoring to organize a Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Temp- lars at Tesswater. Messrs. Beattie Bros., of Winghani, have. purchased Capt. O'Shea, the run- ning horse, from Mr. J. Kelly, of Kin- korti. Mr. Peter McKenzie, of Kinloss, shipped froni Lucknow last week, a beautiful ten, months old Jersey heifer, to Mr. Pettie, of Hensel' Rev. W. Graham, of Bayfield, con- ducted services in St. Andrews' church, Kippen, Iast Sabbath, and Mr, Acheson, of Kippen, supplied Mr. Graham's pul- pit. Frank Lutz, Russel Hicks and Elsie McCallum left Monday morning for Clinton where they intend takrhg as course in the High School.—Exeter Times. Rev. Mr. McDerrnid, formerly pastor of Duff's church, McKillop, but now of Windsor, has been spending his holi- days with relatiyes and friends in Stan- ley. Rev. J. H. McBafn, B. A., of Mild - !nay, and Miss Bella McKnight, eldest daughter of Colonel McKnight, of Stratford, will be united in mttiriage to -da Wednesday. y, Woodstock is to have a new patent baby carriage factory. Ten thousand dollars of the stock has been subscribed by business men. Their patent covers the territory from Toronto to the Paci- fic coast. There will be a total eclipse of the moon on the night of September 4th, the second eclipse of the lunar orb this year. Entering the shadow at 11 o'clock, the moon will be completely immerged at 6 minutes after midnight. Mr. John Mann, of. Ssaforth, the well known horse buyer, shipped from Lucknow station on Wednesday, nine- teen of the finest heavy draught horses that have left there for some years. The greater portion of them are for shipment to the Old Country, and the balance will go to the lumber woods. Small boys often ask their parents, "How deep is the sea ?" The answer depends entirely upon the sea. The following table, compiled by oue who has investigated, may help one to the solution of one of the small boy's problems. Average depth in yards : Pacific, 4,252 ; Atlantic, 4,026 ; Indian, 3,658 ; Antnrtic 3,000 ; Arctic, 1,690 ; Mediterranean, 1,476 ; Irish, 240 ; Eng- lish Channel, 110; Adriatic, 45 ; Baltic, 43.—Harper's Round Table. A fire occurred in Mr. Win. Mont- gomery's house, Blyth, op Tuesday night, that will bear investigation. During the .absence of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery someone entered the house by way of the cellar and satu- rated everything in their bed -room and the kitchen with coal oil ; they then set them on fire, Owing to the house being closed no breeze could get in to assist the flames and they smouldered away until discovered, when they were put out. The interior of the house was considerably damaged. Insurance, $400. A Leadbury correspondent writes :— Mr. J. J. It vine's new residence is near- ing completion. Mr. Irvine has spared neither time, work nor money in hav- ing everything first-class. This re- mark is scarcely necessary to us who are acquainted with him for we know he would have nothing but what is genuine. We hope he may live long to enjoy thecomfort of his new dwelling for we feel certain these is no person deserves a return for honesty hard work and frugality more than he. On Monday morning of last week a very shocking accident occurred where- by Alex. Mitchell, of Listowel, lost bis life. The old gentleman was about 75 years of age. His wife has been lying very ill, indeed at the point of death. At an early hour her husband, with a lamp in his band, went down stairs to get her some water, made amisstep and fell, breaking his neck. A little nephew arrived in time to put out the fire caused by the lamp falling, other- wise the house would undoubteily have been burned. The distressing cir- curnstatnces have created a wide sen- sation, naturally. A test of fire machines was made in Toronto between the Canadian (Brus- sels) made Ronald machine and the Merryweather of England whicb cost $2000 more. The Telegram says the Canadian (Huron) machine did the beet, and remarks—Self distrust is an enemy to Canadian progress more for- midable than the obstacles which can he removed by legitimate enactment. The point has teen illustrated in the controversy which reached its climax in the trial of the rival fire engines. Even Canadians, who wished well to Canada had to struggle with the be- lief in the superiority of the English engine and an equally strong belief in the inferiority of the Canadian engine. So many of the newspapers in Toronto have contributed to the belief or pre- judioe which handicapped the Cana- dian engine. It is all right to insist on having the beat, but it is all wrong to assume that the product of an English industry is necessarily superior to the work of Canadians. But in spite of the silence or sneers of newspapers, the opinions of alleged experts, and the votes of ill-advised aldermen, Cana- dians—at least those Canadians who live in Toronto—are learning to believe in themselves. Canada first was the faith of thousands who rejoiced to see the Canadian fire engine demonstrat- ing its superiority to a heavier and far more expensive tnglish engine. Godlei icb., Jno, Knox is the agent for the Universal Pe. Hornet. or. 28 of which wore sold by him the past season, every, one giving the utmeet eatlefaetion, Eno: has them on thew fs hie store roorymi at Oodorieh and they sass be peen at Porter's. Hill, at Porter's, and at DialhollaA4'e, iiulmesville. Those wanting to save Iaoor, and grain, should lmlaidlatsly nail en Knox, Mnlhollapd or Potton. Regular meetfng of Huron Encamp- ment No. 28, I. O. O. F., next Monday evening. I1'. Geo. Porter was severely indis- posed the past few days. The Goderich Birse Ball team drove to Blyth on Sunday evening to take part in the Labor Day base ball tourna- ment. f,lr. D. McCorvie, of Clinton, was in the circul,er town on Friday. Mr. C. J. Gray, of Seaforth, was in towu on Saturday. Mr. J. T. Hicks, 'of Mitchell, was in Goderich the past week. Mr. Lewis Elliott had a severe at- tack of illness on Saturday, but is now convalescent. The steamer Carrnona was in por t on Saturday morning and remained till 7 a. an on, Sunday, her detention being caused by the storm. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Graham and in- fant of Cleveland, 0., are visiting the gentleman's parents, Mr, and Mrs. E. Graham, East street. Our summer visitors are nearly all gone, the chilly days at the end of last week being the cause. Mr. J. Jones, of Georgetown, is visit- ing in the circular town. Mr. Percy Walton, of London, spent Sunday at the family residence. Regular meeting of Maitland Lodge, No. 33, A F. and A. M., next Tuesday evening There was holy communion at St, George's on Sunday. The early closing agreement made by our. dry goods merchants ran out on Saturday. Net Sunday the pupils of St. Geore's Sunday School will meet at 3 a. m„ summer services being discon- tinued. Mrs. McCall and sons, of British. Coltnnbia, are visiting at the residence of the couuty treasurer. Dobie & Co., who bought the stock of the late P. O'Dea, removed the un- sold' portion to Wallacehurg on Satur- day. And Goderich will have a circus to- morrow. " The steamer Cambria was in port this week on her downward trip. The river has been very low for several weeks, hence fishing has not been very good: The close season for speckled trout commences on the 15th, Monday week. Regular meeting of the Town Council on Friday. On Saturday afternoon a horse at tacked• to a buggy, belonging to C. Thomas, ran away, and before it had got a great distance, a little girl, the only occupant, was thrown out. Pro- ceeding around the square the animal ran into one of the chestnut trees, and with such force as to overturn the buggy and release itself, The horse was soon captured, taken to its stable and found to be unhurt. The schooner Lantb sailed north on Friday. Monday being a statutory holiday the banks, Dominion offices and schools were closed: One of orifi well known families will lose a member to -day. The fire company turned out last week to a blaze at Platt's saw mill. Its services were not needed, a bucket of water being all that was required. Conductor Holmes was in town on Monday. Miss Lulu Howell left on Monday for borne, Acton. Labor Day was observed as a general holiday. Miss Simson left on her return to her home, Berlin, on Monday, On Saterday afternoon Mr. Jas. Doyle received a telegram stating that Mrs. Henry Cooke, widow of the late Major,and Adgutant of the 33rd Huron Battalion, had died in Saginaw, and requesting i q g h m to make th necessary arrangements for the interment of the re deceased lady in the family plot of old Maitland. The news was a great sur- prise to the many friends of the family, as no intimation had been received of Mrs. Cooke's illness. On Monday even- ing the casket containing all that was mortal of our one time resident, arriv- ed by G. T. R. and was conveyed to the residence of Mr. Jas. Doyle, Church street. Accompanying it were de- ceased's sons Henry and Herbert and a large number of friends were at the station to meet them and join in the sad procession. At 2 p. m. yesterday the funeral took place from the resi- dence of Mr. Jas. Doyle, Messrs. P. Holt, A, Saunders, Hy. Horton, A. Chrystal, F. Jordan and D. C. Strachan being the 'pall bearers and the rector of St. George's, Rev. Mark Turnbull the ' officiating clergyman There was a very large number of sympathising friends and acquain- tances present at the grave, where the wife now reposes peacefully beside her husband and a much loved brother. That Mrs. Louisa Cooke was not for- gotten by Goderich friends was testi- fied by the many who called to take a last look at the much loved face, and the floral"tributes that were placed on the casket. Among those present at the cemetery were many of the late Major Cooke's Masonic brethren and a number of his old comrades of the 3.3rcl. We were informed that only recently when deceased was replying to it friend who had requested her to come to Goderich on a visit, she wrote, "she could not come now but that when she did it would be to stay in the town she go much loved," doubtless little think- ing when she penned the lines that a few short weeks only would elapse be- fore she would be at rest beside those she so much loved in Goderich's city of the dead. WHOLE NO, 877 God's Greatest ' Gift to Man Is His Visan. the Dondict't attrifleseowif th naturetui., precious gift by not heeding There is sn •h a thing as wearing Speo i,oles when you shouldn't and not wearing them whon yon shouid. When you first notice your eyes failing, or it seems a strain on them to read or do near work, oonsait an eye specialist—one that is permanently located and slakes -•specialty of tho eye. This way you will have comfort and 'have what money can't buy. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN EYE SPECIALIST, 87 Kind Street Last, Toronto, Ont. "1 oats be aeon personalty at my store, 87 Xing St, E.. Toronto, Ont„ every (ley daring Toronto exhibi- tion, Sept. 2nd to 14th." My large book on the eye, how to preserve it, oan be had !rue by writing for it. van,• m.o.. Holmesvi I le. Mr. Albert Allen left on Saturday last for Toronto; he expects to spend soots time at the exhibition. We are informed the members of St. John's church intend to hold, a festival near the village on Tuesday of next week. It will doubtless be largely attended. It is the intention of the congrega- tion of the Methodist church here to hold their anniversary this year in the former part of October. A Mr. Blackwell, shoemaker, from Mitchell, has started a shoe shop in the village. We hope he will be successful in his enterprise. Mr. W. Stanley and wife who have been visiting in Corrie and other norths ern places, returned on Saturday Mr. W. Elford's house is fast s,p proaehing completion. He will evi- dently occupy it at no distant day. Relgrave. . BRIEFS.—Another baseball match between the 1st an 2nd nines took place on Saturday evl`ining. The regu- lar batteties were in t e points. The score stood : Ist nine i, 2nd nine 4; Geo. Portertfeld mumded the game.— We see by the prizlist for the East Wawanosh fall show that Bro. Brad - win, of the Blyth Standard, offers his paper for one year as donation for best looking pair of twins. It is somewhat singular for a young bachelor to take such an interest in 'that class of exhi- hits. We presume the usual rules are to be followed, viz: Articles to be- come the property of the donor. Bro. Bradwm will probably have his hands full if the articles are to be his property.—Fanners are disposing of their cordwood at present; the prices are lower than last year.—Prof. La- mont has severed his connection with our football team and is coaching for Westfield.—Mr. Whaley, P. 0. clerk, has' been attending the bedside of his mother in Ethel, who has been very ill.—Mrs. Tufts, who has been lately residing at her daughter's, Mrs. Dr. Godfrey, Mimico, was in town a couple of days this week ; she has moved her furniture into her building occupied by J. M. Henderson as general store and will return to reside in Mimico. Londesboro. Noses.—Mr. W. Riddel, John Bruns - don, John Lasham and James Camp- bell took in the excursion to Manitoba on Tuesday.—The Good Templars here intend holding a Sunflower social nn Friday evening of this week, the lunch to be served on Mr. W. L. Ouimett's lawn, the entertainment to be given in the temperance hall. There will be a small admission fee.—Mr. W. L. Ouimette is away on a holiday trip to Montreal for a couple of weeks.—Mrs. Ashley has returned home from her trip up the lakes.—We are sorry to learn of the illnesjs of Mr. Tonny Man- ning. Rosie Cole and Frank Little, alt of whom have the typhoid fever.—The funeral of the late Charles Shobbrook took place on Monday afternoon to the- Union heUnion cemetery at Blyth. He died of consumption and was just one week in bed.—Wo are pleased to hear that Mrs. John Shobbrook is slowly improving after her long illness. They intend moving her, this week to her home near Clinton. -----•..4 —: -- News Notes. Scarlet fever is becoming prevalent in Winnipeg. The Quebec Legislature will probably he called together for the enol of Octo- ber. A Hamilton boy received a collec- tion of Russian postage stamps from the Czar. A German torpedo boat capsized rnr the North sea on Wednesday, and' thirteen persons were drowned. Pittsburg has been selected as the placoof meeting of the next triennial en- campment of Knights Templar. The Canadian Sault Ste. Marie canal is to be opened on September Oth. There will be no public ceremony. F. W. Webb, a guest at the Kensing- ton hotel, Toronto, 'Was found dead in bed. It is suspected deceased took poison. Two exhibitors of performing bear in Hungary admitted having killed four boys and fed their flesh to the bears. Mrs. Kennedy of South London is anxious about her husband, who, she m fears, is the an reported to have been killed by falling off a Manitoba har- vest excursion train. The steamboat express crashed:into the Owen Sound and Meaford stage near St. Vincent crossing, seriously injuring the passengers, who bad a narrow escape from being killed. •