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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-10-02, Page 1of V11;4!140.7414110pu At4;41084 140 gia .14,1vaPtta• tiler Goods. Now in stock new lines �f Iefirnaktit alias Rennessy Ikandy, • 000011, agid 1401 Whil3170 Sandegoun. Port Nine iqtrIcaly t9; medicinal Waiker's Imperial Whisky „ s And a gond general selection of shelf goods. ilas Lack Kennedy Tho Olintou Liquor Store. .SUN MON WtD Tt1U FRI SAT .D ..., ,..itlE 1 2 3 4 .5 - 6 7 8 9 .11t) 11 12 13 ' 11- IS 16 «17 48 19 20 21 22' 23 424,- 25 26 27 28 2.9 - 30 31 Town Topics. Pnorr..E woo TaAvm..--Miss Huston, Mrs. Fairburn and child, for San Fran- cisco, Cat; Miss- Skemig, for Sault Ste, Marie; H. Adamson, for Port. Findlay ; Geo. Sanderson, Virden, Man.; Dr. Nott, Urbana, Ilhio; Chas.' Emerson, -Wargo, Dak., were among the passengersticketed by W. Jackson, townagent G. T. R. • • POULTRY PRICES.—The cold snap -has Started poultry to move and coma= derable chickens and ducks have found -a ready sale. There will be a good de- mand for some time and tare should be taken_ by sellers to have their fpwl in a particularly saleable state. Present prices are :—Chickens, per 'pair, from 25 to 40 cents ; ducks, from 50 to 80 cents ; geese from 5c. to Oc. per lb.; turkeys from 6c. to 8c. per lb. HOUSE or REHITGE JOTTINGIL—A. S. Chrystal, Goderich Boiler Works, never turned out a better piece of work than the boiler supplied to the County for the House of Refuke. Messrs. Hey- wood 4 Pryor have set it. The paint- ers have been steadily at work at the finishing and as. the steam fitters and plumbers are getting their fixtures into , place. the building has put on it finish- ed appearance and the outside as well is now becoming shapely, the putting up of steps and grading the front and ends having added very much to the looks of the building. The drains are ninv, being laid and the concrete floors of the basement put in. The whole of the work is expected to be completed by the fifteenth of October. Theplumb- Ing flittures are of the very best kind myethe inmates of the House will en- joy sanitary comforts which are avail- able only to a very few in the Minty. Everything which can contribute to the health and well being of the inmates has been done and the County can be proud of being in the. van in the march of humanity and civilization. At the meeting of the Building Committee last Wednesday they expressed to Archi- tect Fowler their satisfaction with the works and the progress which had been migle with the building. BICYME FACTORIES. —In almost every part of the habitable globe bicycles are manufactured and in the progress- ive march Canada claims nO unimport- ant part. The fact has long been re - recognized that Clinton is one of the Very best points in the Dominion for manufacturing purposes, and this is clearly evidenced from the successful manufacturers we already have here. Situate as we are with good railway connection, shipping is rendered easy— a very important consideration. The bicycle has come to stay and there will be a ready market and sale for the machine throughout the civilized world for all time, It strikes Tits NEWS -RE. CORD very forciblythat a bicyclefactory could be successfully operated in Clin- ton. They could he manufactured here •-just as cheap, and probably cheaper, thatiin any other locality in the Dominion. Running expenses, labor, living, &c,, certainly would not cost as much as in many places where wheels are 110W Made. The Perrin block here, for instance, is practically idle, and might be turned into a busy, progress- ive industry for bicycle manufacturing. The wealth is in Clinton to proceed with initiatory steps and carry it to a successful issue. Then we have a first-class foundry and machine shop capable of successfully carrying oh such a business• There is an open- ing of the first order In Clinton and if 'our moneyed men will but move in the matter the plum will be theirs. A joint stook company might easily be formed and superior bicycles rnanufac- ttred.in Clinton placed on the market next spring. We hope some of our eitiZatla Wilkeurefully surv,ey the situa- tier. and make a move in the matter. The prpject should be strongly support- ed, 4 e Von,leASP.P.M l'AY '444 TP4.14$-4.Nrf47,144 Lt oorgare 0,LI ON, HURON COUNTY, 0$T. NITEI*E§DAY. OCTOBER 2,1.895 Town To net yet started to 'Move. however, has opened at pound. THE NEWS.RECORD had a call yester- day -from Mr. John L. Sturdy, of Ear- rist,on, a. former respected resident of Goderich. CONSTANCY DOES IT. — Constant dripping wears the stone, and it would seem if nothing short of constant re- minders would induce some 90w/rt. bers to payfor their news. TRE Ngws- RECORD gives good service, audit is only reasonable and. fair that the pub- lisher be paid his dues promptly and cheerfully. In brief, , kind reader, if your label is not marked in advance send along the dollar at once. FALL Snows.—Goderich 'show will be in full swing to -day and -morrow, r having opened yesterday. he famous 13th Battalion Band of MIiilton is in attendance.—The Blvth Show, one of the best in the county, willibe held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8th and 9th.—The Ashfleld ands Show at Dungannon always draws a large gathering. The dates this year are Thursday and Friday, October 10th and lith. LOCAL UNION.—rhe fourth meeting of the Clinton Young PeopWs Local Union will be held on Friday night of this week in the Baptist church. Two topics will he discussed, "The social life of Christ" and "The relation of the early closing_ of shops oo Saturday night to the proper observance of the Lord's Day." The former will be in- troduced by Ms. Ashley of Londes- born' and the latter -by, llayor Holmes. Fifteen minutes will be allowed for the discussion of each subject. The music is under Mr. Hoover's direction. • begs have be market, . to 5c. Brief Town Topics. Mi. Lack Kennedy is now a happly father—a daughter. Miss C. Simpson is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Harland. Mr. Bert. Potts, of Blyth, was in Clinton last Wednesday. A gentleman in town is working Out a new attachment for bicycles which will bring a big return if successful, Miss McLaren, of Sarnia, will this i week be a guest at the rectory, and will likely remain here several weeks. t Service will be held at Summerhill ' next Sunday at 11 a. m. and at Holmes- ville at 7 p. m. 'On Monday Deputy -Reeve Cantelon shipped a double deck car load of hogs to London. Mrs. E. Watson, and Miss Flora and Mattie, of Blyth, were last week the guests of Reeve and Mrs. Kennedy. f The Misses Freeborn, of Blenheim,. are the guests of their brother, Dr. and; Mrs. Freeborn. 1 Mr. A. Neelands, of Invermay, was last week the guest of Dr. Freeborn, and is this week visiting relatives at Wingham. THE NEWS -RECORD had a friendly call from Reeye Kerr, of Brussels, last Tuesday. The gentleman was here on official county council business. Rev. E. J. Harris, B. A., B. Th.,of Alma, Mich., will preach in the Bap- tist Church next Sunday, and will like- ly permanently settle here. Mr. James Howson has opened a clothes cleaning, dyeing and repairing shop over Cantelon Bros. grocery store. Mr. and Mrs. S. Brown and children were last and this week the guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Riter and family left for Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., last Saturday, taking C. P. R. boat from Owen Sound on Monday. A gentleman very much resembling South Huron's M. P. was in Clinton last Monday, and many addressed him as such. He was a commercial travel- ler.Mr. James Medd, of Dungannon ame to Clinton on his wheel last Fri- day in an hour and a half. While he he called on THE NEWS -RECORD. W are pleased to learn he i doing well. 1' Auctioneer Carling required the aid of wooden legs to propel along the street the other day, but he has since shook off the stiff joints and rheurnatie pains and discarded the sticks. Next Monday the council of Goderich township will adopt a new code of by- laws and every ratepayer should secure a copy from the township clerk and become acquainted with the municipal law governing the township. Mr. J. G. Sceepe, who was taken seriously ill while at Goderich on the Jury, was conveyed to Clinton last, Saturday to his father's residence.; While still quiteweak, he is improving. Councillor Searle is to be commended for the extensive improvements he is making to his private property on Orange and Rattenbury streets. Few citizens have spent more money in the building line than Mr. Searle. The Flint Globe announces a ten - pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cole on the 12th anniversary of their marriage, Sept. 18 last. Mr: and Mrs. Cole are former residents of Clin- ton. The Bic chi 0 •• A ert on W en n was a success an we e. r pay.(1 o ever, the surplu4i is not as arge as might have been ex& pected, but will almost wipe off tUS standing debt. Old probs. has already succeeded i making a record andanany patients fI, medical men. These sudden and set. ere changes are something more than human nature is accustomed to, but people should remember the fall shows are in full swing. Brief Town Topics. Mr. W. P. Spalding has returned from Galt and taken a position in the Doher- ty organ factory. A liberal supply of cinder en the Park track would be a. great improve- ieent. Mr- Peter Cantelon will have a hand- ome and comfortable residence whe he litructure is completed. Mr, Geo. A. Sharman, formerly in the harness busineas here, is in town this week. The fall openings last week were in every respect a decided success. °Ra- tan merchants are always in the lead for variety and quality of goods and lowness of price. • Those of our people who admire the A beautiful will lose an opportunity of a lifetime if they miss seeing the Art kExhibition on the corner of Huron and Orange streets. Mr. Coltman preached a very impres- sive farewell sermon in the Baptist Chtirch Sunday evening and the Ilarge congregation was a unit in wish - fling the popular gentleman God -speed. A goodly number of the A. 0 F., of twhich he is a member, remained and lgave him a parting farewell. Helgrave. LOCA.LS. —The estate of James M. Henderson is being closed up as rapid- ly as possible.—A large number from here attended the funeral of James Dalgarno on Saturday at Calvin. Deceased was well and favoi ably known here.—The fall fair takes place to -day (Tuesday.) The entries are large and a good crowd is looked for this afternoon.—During the past week Rev. Mr. Hall has been called upon to conduct the funeral service of three of his flock, viz :—Mrs. A. Shen James M. Henderson and James Dalgarno. The former was well up in years, but the latter were young men in the prune of life. At the regnlar services on Sabbath, which was a harvest borne Service, reference was made to their death in a pathetic manner by Rev. Mr. Hall, Port Albert. BREEZES.—The equinoxal gales are in full blast and old lake Huron is rag- ing mountains high under a blizzard from' the Northwest—Thoukands of / small birds have been flying south along the lake shore for the past week, which is a pretty sure indication a severe storm is close at hand.. It has come in all its glory with hail and rain, but I trust not long to stay.—The easterly winds during the past week lowered the water at the harbor two feet, but the northwest winds will bring the water to its normal level.— Prof. Wiggins' predictions have been correct. We have experienced some very severe storms since the 17th inst. —Talk about freedom of the press. Oh I Your correspondent has been hawked over the coals in the Goderich Star by an elder(ly) gentleman from this neighborhood for publishing mat- ters connected with the church, but he got the wrong coon up the tree and I gave him to understand I was able to take care of -myself without his advice. Between salt combinee, apple buying, and church affairs, 'tis pretty hard to please allipeople.—f You shouldn't try— En.] Holmessi Ile. SCRoor. REPORT.—Following is the report of the pupils in S. S. No. 3- for the months of August and September, based on attendance, demeanor and general progress. Highest merits at- tainable 290. V Class—Tillie Colclough 209. Sr. IV—Edith Huller 255, Will. Tebbutt 198, Harry Evans 1114. Jr. IV —Minnie Evans 217, Willie Merrell 207, Winnie Sturdy 171. Sr. III—Harve McCartney 251, Norman Murch 220, John Mulholland 170. Jr. III—Lillie McCartney 280, Emily Colclough 213, Lillie Colclough 230. Sr. II—Harvey Mulholland 288, Edgar Trewartha 249, Lizzie Dempsey 190. Jr. II—Mabel Pickard 259J Ira Merrell 246, Nettie Ramsey 196. Sr. Pt. II—Myrtle Lavis 217, Edith (Mulholland 210, Josephine Graven 149. Jr. Pt. II—Percy Hibbert 130, Florence Trewartha 124, Henry Badour 110. Sr. Pt. I—Olive Sturdy, Roy Pickard, Blanche Tebbutt. Jr. Pt. I—Florence LavisN Johnny Demp- sey. Average attendance 43. BRIEPLETS. —Mr. T. C. Pickard bas leased the farm now occupied by T. March for a term of years. Possession to be given during the present mond-. We learn that Mr. Mu -ch who has leased the Walsh farm on the London Road will remove there shortly.—Rev. J. P. Rice who is travelling to collect funds in behalf of Alma College, St. Thomas, occupied the Methodist pulpit here on Sunday last and preached two very excellent discourees. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Andrews, officiated in Varna on the same day.—Misa C. Mul- holland who has been attending the fair at Toronto has returned.—We regret to learn that Mrs. J. Holmes who met with an accident which resulted in the breaking of her arm is notprogressing as rapidly as could be desired. She is nearly years of age.? —The Methodist tea meeting take place here on Sunday and Monda next. Rev. Mr. Bond, of Seaforth preaches in the morning and evenin and Rev. Mr. Ford, of Clinton, in th afternoon. The tea promises to be i. success.—Our athletes and Jerse calves won prises at the Clinton fair. Mr. J. R. Holmes returned from Mani. toba On Tuesday last. ---Almost as soon as Mr. T. Murch opened his kitchen door on Saturday morning last a full grown partrdge for some unaccount- able reason ran into the house arid passing into the bed -room took.nhelter under the bed. With some difficulty it Was caught and as all such game is the property of a Clinton syndicate it was allowed to depart peacefully. 44`. The Huron CentraL Fir IN MANY RESPECTS A SUCCESS—TI'IE urDAoo nteas/T0APTTOINFD-INoE.INEWAR .E VIE ANI) The Huron Central Fair was held in Clinton last Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather could not have been more 'favorable for it successful show and the attendance, according to receipts, was a little better than last year. There was, however. a falling off in the entries and many vacancies were noticeable. In addition to this, the active interest formerly taken in the show has for some reason fallen off. In fact the only displays by business men and manufacturers noticeable was that of -Taylor & Spns, W. Doherty & Co., G. F. Emerson, and W. Moore. The potted plants and flowers made a creditable showing, the contest being confinedpetitors. to a limited number' of corn - In roots and vegetables the display was one of the most magnificent ever seen in this section and the successful exhibitors as given in the prize list will (show that competition must have been keen. Fruits Fruits this year are scarce from the 'fact that the spring frosts played havoc. However, there were some geed samples, some of them being blighted. There were no peaches on exhibition. Grapes, to the surprise of all, were of superior quality. In the dairy department there were six exhibits of crock butter, three of roll, and a single cheese. There were 27 competitors in all grainsand samples were excellent. There'were also several samples of grain in sheaf. In home manufactures a good dis- play was nuade, while in bread, pastry, tee., the noble handiwork of exhibitors was shown to better advantage than ever before. The upstairs department presented a very attractive appearance, but unfor- tunately there was also a vacancy for the enquiring eye here. A vacant side showed. the absence of competitors. In fine arts, amateur and professional, the quality has lever been superior, while in ladies work every display was worthy minute inspection and invited the keenest criticism. The outside show was- not as great an attraction as on former years. While the poultry exhibit was really geod,ea number of coops were unoccu- pied. In implements there was an absence of old-time interest or display. John Leslie had a superior display of thirteen of his vehicles, while F. Rum - ball had eleven under canvas. A. Cook had on exhibition his patent clothes reel, Armstrong of Goderich his grain and seed cleaner; Geo. Lavis exhibited gang plow% single plows, pulpers and wind mills, and sold two of the latter to John Jenkins and Wm. Robinson ; manufacturer James Ferguson also showed severe) of his pumps. Light hors attracted more atten- tion than usual and are coming into more popular favor from the fact that they find a better market than the heavier classes. The exhibit of heavy horses was not up to former years. Cattle, sheep and swine attracted the attention of more interested spec- tators than all other departments com- bined, and the exhibits were such that they commanded special admiratiere The bicycle races were nothing short of a farce. It was with extreme diffi- culty that the entries were made up. Three starters were in each, with a handicap, and the result was neither interesting or satisfactory. While all will admit the Fair was in many respects a success, all will concede that if the Huron Central is to keep up to the standard and be patronized by the general public liberally enough to assure future success, a radical change must be made. What that change should be is not for TRE NEWS -RECORD to outline. A purely agricultural show is all right for the exclusive patronage of agriculturists, but we have come to the honest conclusion that it is all wrong to merit the patronage of the younger classes of the community and even some of our older people. There must be some legitimate attraction or amusement outside the regular show. Many minds have many differences of opinion, and people who will take the trouble to make a study of this state- ment can start at their own fireside and follow in all business pursuits and even to affairs of state or religion. While we have said the receipts are slightly in advance of last year, it should be remembered the weather was not favorable for as large a crowd a year ago. We are so situated that the Huron Central should be one of the most, liberally patronized and success- ful Fairs in every respect in the county of Huron, and it devolves upon the managefteent to turn over a new leaf and work for a more definite means to that end. The prize list will be found on anoth- er page. NOTES. Miss Clara Mountcastle, to the regret of many, did not make an exhibit in fine arts this year. Gardener Joseph Allanson had some magnificent speettnens, the product of his superior garden. Some of the pumpkins and squashes were about all a man could lift. The running speed- contests on the track were fraught with danger, but fortunately no accident occurred. The track is too small for speed running. The band delighted the large crowd and are to he commended for their superior music. The crowd came to town from twelve to three o'clock and had nearly all disappeared at five o'clock. Mr. A. M. Polley, of Goderich, was a prominent figure around the horse ring. Secretary -treasurer Coats is a pains- taking, methodical and courtebus offi- cer, and performed his duties to the satisfaction of one and fill. TRH NEWS-RECoRD was pleased to meet among others Capt. and Mrs. Beck of &Word, Mr. and Mrs. John Scarlett and Mre. Grieve of Leadbury, and Mr. H. Mcquarrie of Blyth, 60derich, Mr. Jas. A. McKay, of Toronto, was in Goderich last week. Mr. F. Lawrence, Jr., is reported to be steadily Improving. The steamer Cambria made her regular calls on her upward and down- ward trips the past week. Miss Whitely, of Clinton, was the past week visiting at the residence of her uncle, Mr. A. Smith, South street. Miss Laura and Miss Eva Acheson are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Greig in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson, tot Seaforth, were this week visiting the lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. M. Shepherd. Miss Eva Smith avast visiting relatives in Clinton last week. Neatly all our millinery establish- ments had the usual fall opening last week. Miss Gertie Old, of Sault Ste Marie, Mich., who is visiting in town is the guest of Miss Bertie Yates. Mr. J. McDermott returned to his home, Toronto, on Friday. The bicycle manufacturing company may now be considered as started. The Council has argeed to remit taxes for ten years, the three Jems have taken a firm grip, an experienced manager has control. The old foundry property has been purchased and fifty thousand dollars is already subscribed. The South Huron teachers will meet in convention on Thursday and Friday. The _series of meetings will he held in ihe Assembly Hall of the Collegiate. Mrs. Gamble left last week on her return to her home, Calgary. On Monday all hands were busily employed preparing the exhibition buildings and groincls, and the Great North-Western for 1895 was success- fully opened yesterday. The number of entries is very satisfactory, and the quality of the exhibits most corn - mendable. There was a large attendance, a good progranne, and considerable applause at the prize distribution meeting at the Collegiate on Monday evening. The inaugural for the fall term was the most successful yet held, though to our mind if the best half of the Institute "the girls," had their chances for prices, the improVement would have been more notable. Regular monthly meeting of Public School Board next Monday. The weather vane hoisted on the curl- ing and skating rink onSaturday put the finisning touch to this most excellent building. Regular meeting of Maitland lodge No. 33, A. F. and A. M. next Tuesday evening., Holy Communion at St. George's next Sunday morning. The schools will be closed on Friday on account of the teachers convention. Attend the Great North-Western to- day or to -morrow and hear the sweetest music ever heard in the cir- cular town. The furniture of the late Mrs. Fletch- er was sold by auction on Friday, and, realized good prices. Tom Gundry did the talking. Prof. Cuff is in Seaforth giving mueical instructions to several socie- tiel. Bishop Baldwin will be in Goderich on Sunday, week, and preach morning and evening in St. George's. On this occasion the harvest thanksgiving service will be celebrated, the musical programme under the direction of Prof. Cuff being a special feature. Mrs. Dickson, widow of the late Regristrar of Huron, died on Saturday, thus following her husband after a few months. The deceased lady had been seriously ill for a few weeks, and her death was nota surprise to the family's many friends. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the interment being in Maitland cemetery. THE COLLEGIATE GAMES. The fourth annual games of the Goderich Collegiate Institute were held on the -agricultural park grounds last Saturday. Following are the events, prize contributors and winners :— *Putting shot.—Shaving set by Jas. Wilson, B. Hamilton ; Byron's Works, 2nd P. Tom. *Running high jump.—E. A. Poe's Works by Geo. Perter, R. Morton ; Inkstand, 2nd P. Tom. *100 -yards dash, junior.—Paie of skates by A. B. Davison & Co., Fred Shannon ; Mouth organ, 2nd L. Elliott. *I00 -yards dash, senior.—Sweater by C. R. Shane & Co., B. Guest; Station- ery, 2nd B. Robinson. *2211 -yards dash, junior. -1 pair slip- pers by Wm. Sharman, jr., Fred Shan- non • I cap by C. G. Newton, 2nd L. Elliott. "220 -yards dash, senior.—Fancy lamp by Harper & Lee, B. Robinson ; Japa- nese penholder by W. Smith, 2nd B. Guest. *Hop, step and jump, junior—Gold chain by W. T. Welsh, Fred. Shannon; pair rubbers, 2nd L. Elliott. Hop, step and jump, senior.—Ma- caulay's Essays & Lays by A. L. Weir, P. Tom ; cap 13y, James Robinson, 2nd R. Morton. 4440 -yard race.—Carving set by R. W. McKenzie, H. Robinson ; shirt, 2nd B. Hamilton . *Running broiffi jump, junior.—Pair of cuff buttons by A. 1). McLean, Fred. Shannon ; paper weight, 2nd L. Elliott. *Running broad jump, senior. -- White vest by F. Pridham, P. Toto; scarf, 2nd R. Morton. Fatigue race.—"Michael Strogoff," "The Son of Porthos," B Guest, B. Robinson Shaving cup, silk handker- chief, 2nd H. Robertson, W. Edwards. Ex-pupi Is (150-yards).—Souve nir spoon lay P. 'Jordan, J. Jones ; Campbell's poems by J. Butler, 2nd C. Shannon. *Hurdle race (120 -yards). — Scott's DIE 11'01410 7Plitsr pita Owskyr WIT= N0...881 PROF. OfILMBBRLAIN,, Eye Specialist, 87 King Si. E., Toronto, Ont., will be at Lumsden ds Wilson's Drug Store, Seaforth, Ont , Wed- nesday and Thursday, Oct. 16th, and 17th only, PROF. CHAMBERLAIN, 87 Bing St. East, Toronto. poetical works by H. I. Strang, P. Tom; bottle perfume by Chas. D. 'Williams, 2nd I. Kilpatrick. Sack race (25-yards).—Souvenir plate by H. E. Snell & Co., W. Brydges ; match safe by G. N. Davis, 2nd R. Morton. Consolation race (220-yards).—Box candies by J. W. Smith, F. Holmes ; jelly cake by D. Oantelon, 2nd W. Bean. 3 -legged race (forms A. and B).— Necktie by J. T. Acheson, pair suspend- . ers by J. A. Reid, C. Ball, C. Campion; jack knives, 2nd H. Robertson, W. Edwards. Relay race, Model School vs. G. C. I. —Group photos by R. R. Sallows, B. Guest and P. Tom ; Special, 1 dozen photos by T. H. Brophy, 2nd A. *Only events marked with asterisk count on championships. Officers: — Referee, Dr, Holmes. Judges, R. *. Williams, H. Lockwood, Jas. Mitchell. Starter s, KJ. Pridh am. R. W. Logan, D. McGillicuddy. games Committee—Hon. President, 'H. I. Strang, B. A,; Hon. Vice.-Pres'ts, A. J. Moore, B. A„ J. S. Cameron, G. K. Mills, B. A.; President, M. A. Buchan- an; Secy.-Treas., H. B. Guest ; J. , A. Boyd, P. H. Tern, L. Naftel, A. J. Dick- son, A. R. Morton. Rules. -1. A junior and senior chatn- pionship prize were awarded. The prize in each division being secured by the competitor who obtained the great- est number of points, 5 being allowed for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third. 2. The junior division included 15 years and under. 3. No person could take more than two prizes. Snnnerldil. NOTES.—Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mc- Vittie, of North Bay, left for their home on Friday the 27th ult. after a visit to their many friends here who all wish them a safe journey honie, and look forward to their next visit with pleasure.—Don't forget the Harvest Home festival to -morrow (Thutsday) evening.—Mr. David Barr is boarding at Mr. C. Beacom's. We welcome him and hope to see him duly installed in his own house soon.—Mr. Matthew Mains and his men are busy erecting Mr. Joshua Hill's cheese factory. Cheese pays and the farmers of this vicinity cannot do better than send their milk to this factory next summer and so benefit themselves and at the sabre time reward the enterprise Mr. Hill has shown in erecting a factory.— Very little shooting can he done in this vicinity now without violating tbe trespass laws. Our sports will do well to look nut for notices as well as game. Sheppardton. BRIEFS. —Miss Lizzie Foster left on Wednesday for Oscoda, Mich.,to spend the winter with her brother George. Sbe will also stop a few days in Sagi- naw with friends there.—Mrs. J. A. Thompson and Mrs. (Dr.) J. T. Camp- bell, of Carnduff, Assa., are at present the guests o their mother, Mrs. Jas. Grahrun.—THE Methodist church of this place will give a hot supper on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8th, when turkey, goose and duck will be served. After supper a eacred concert will be given and a aiunihr of good speakers will be present. Come down and bring - your friends and neighbors and have a good time.—Miss Carruthers, of Godes. rich, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. Maw.—The:Rev. H. Irvine, of Victoria street Methodist church, Goderich, will preach here next Sunday, when a col- lection will be taken up for the benefit of the educational fund.—Mr. E. Maw bas returned home from Halihurton and opened up his shop again, so the - merry ring of the anvil can be heard every day now.—Mr. Peter Green had a letter and photo from his son Dave last week. who is in New London South Africn, at present, having left Australia a little over a month ago. He expects to reach Ontario about Christmas.—Don't forget the date of the hot supper, Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Tuickersmith. NOTE8.—Mr. Newton Crich and Mr. Absalom Cosens leave this week for Toronto, the former for his first years course and the latter for his fourth at the Toronto University.—The majority of our people took in the Huron Cen- tral at Clinton last week.—Mr. Nor man Lloyd,' of Aurora, arrived home last week.—Threshing is the &der of the day.—Lily, the little daughter of W. G. Plewes, met with a painful ac- cident last Week. While in the yard a horse knocked Her down end stepping an her broke her leg. It will take some time before she will be around again.—Mr. Frank Stong; Mise Botha Stong and Miss O'Brien, of Johnston Mills, were visitors here last weak.