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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-10-16, Page 1TIIR I!f.>f-111.71iMr JImmouos. 1.H /a AtWaste. IRDEP4NDSNT TN ALL THINGS--NSUTRdL IN NOTHING A. M TODD, Editor read Owner VOL. XVII CLINTON. LI UktON COUNTY,ONT. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 16,1895 WHOLE NO.883 Winter Goods. Now in stock new lines of Jamaica Ram, Heanesey Brandy, Boot& and Irish Whislry, Sanderman Port Wine (otzsrtt9 for imolieinal Wrpoces:. Walker's Imperial Whisky In flasks and a good general selection of shelf goods. o -- Lack Kennedy The Clinton Liquor Store. DO YOU KNOW A GOOD THING 'WHEN YOU SEE IF SO WEND YOUR WAY TO Diddleeembe's Jewelry Ston. I am offering my business for sale on account of failing health, but be- fore getting a purchaser have to reduce stock. To do this, I am going to sell at Why? Simply because it will pay me better to take cost from you than to take less from who ever buys my business.' Tha is all there's to it. I bene- fits bat you benefit equally with me. Everything goes at Cost, Watches, C oc s, Jewelry aid Silverware I want the money. If you want the goods, come along, we will trade our goods for Your Cash. J. BIDDLECOMBE. Town Topes. I barrual WITH Success. -Mr. Jarvis E. Henry, of Blyth, who lately passed through the Clinton Collegiate, and is now attending the Normal School. Ottawa, has for Original Architectural - Drawings won a silver medal at the Ottawa Fair. This is the result of steady, persevering industry under many trying circumstances. EEHHHTION GAIL -Mr. W T. Dock- erell, C. P. R. travelling passenger agent, was in town Monday in the interests of the Company. The Ex- hibition Car with crop of 1895 will be at Seaforth from October 22nd to 23rd, Goderich 23rd to 2ltb, Clinton on the 21th from 4.20 to 6.55 p. m., Londesboro 211th to 25th, Blyth loth to 26th, Bel - grave 26th to 28th, Wingham 28th to 'x -Its, Lucknow 29th to 30th. The car will be open to the public from 9 a. in. until noon, and from 1 p. m. till 6 p. m. will be closed all day Sunday. CASH SYSTEM. -Mr. J. W. Lang- ford, of the Central Butcher Shop, has inaugurated the cash system in connec- tion with his business. From one end of the -Dominion to the other this should be the rule in all lines of business. Long credit and bad debts are the bane of any business and compels many an honest man to "bite the dust." The business men of Clinton are gradually coming to a cash basis. By doing so the customer should be enabled to se- cure the very best values going. ENTERPRISE THE NEWS -RECORD has received an invitation from the Board of Directors of the Goderich Curling and Skating Association to attend the opening of their new rink on Tuesday evening next. There will be a concert by the Ramsay Concert Company. We have seen the magni- ficent new building which reflects great credit to the snap and enterprise of the citizens of Goderich, and we trust the opening and future patronage of the rink will meet with that well - merited success which it so richly deserves. Town Topics. Is THIS TRUE ?-The Seaforth Ex- oositor says c ---"A short time ago the Clinton Collegiate Institute foot ball team sent a challenge to our Collegiate team to play for .the Hough cup, and the match wws to have taken place shortly. However, Clinton's courage wane and on further consideration they apparently rightly judged their powers, and fearing a repetition of last spring's defeat, decided to drop out." RIFLE MATCflE .-The 33rd Battalion Rifle Association held their annual match at Seaforth last Friday. The day could not have been more unfavorable or disagreeable. An umbrella had to be held over the shooters to give them even a chance. From Clinton there were six present,Messrs.John Johnston, Read, Emerton, Gibbings, Tebbuttand J. Miller. They all succeeded in win- ning prizes varying from $3 to $12, bringing back $445 cash and several prize -in kind. Too INSIGNIFICANT FOR SECOND THOUGHT. -Much carelessness on the part of newspaper readers in paying for their papers arises from the fact that the amount is too paltry to im- press it on the mind. Such an one so- liloquizes thus: "It's only a dollar ! I wont bother sending it in by letter; some day when I visit the town I'll call and settle." The intention may be good, but like as not the man visits the town half a dozen times and does not find time to call, or forgets all about it. The better way is to drop a letter at once, enclosing the name, post office address, and the dollar, It will obviate all further annoyance, either to the reader or the publisher, and the label on the paper will indicate the receilitof amout sent. Readers whose labels show them to be in arrears will kindly jog their memories and let ushavet heir dollar by first mail. A HAPPY EVENT. -As intimated previously, Mr. Thomas Smailacombe was on Tuesday united in marriage. to Miss Mary, daughter of the late John Shipley, as TEE NEWS -RECORD went to press last week. The event took plaice at the residence of the bride's motheron the Huron Road. Miss Mattie Shipley and Mr. Robert Downs assisted the bride and groom, while Rev. J. W. Ford, of the Ontario street church, performed the interesting ceremony. A good number of relatives and friends were present and feasted on the good things provided, after which congra- tulations and enjoyment in song and story was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Smalla- combe are now "at home" on Victoria street and THE NEWS -RECORD heartily joins in wishing the estimable young couple long life and abundant pros- perity. HIGH COURT, INDEPENDENT FORERT- LrRs.-There was a large representation at the High Court meeting at London last week, Clinton being represented by Mr. Geo. Swallow. The member- ship iu Ontario on the 30th June was over 28,000, fifty-nine new Courts hav- ing been organized during the year. The income and disbursements were something over $22,000 according to the High Secretary's report. Since the close of she year there has been paid off on account of loans, the sum of one thousond dollars, and there is in the treasury at the present time the sum of $3,026.1, which will still further reduce the liabilities. The following officers were duly installed :-Rev. Alex. Macgillivry acting as Supreme Chief Ranger; Bro. Gilmour, Supreme Marshal, andBro. Lawless as Supreme Secretary :-H. C., Rev. Robert Mc- Nair; H. V. C. R., W. H. Wardrope; H. S., Dr. R. J. Viddrie; H. T., Atwell Fleming; H. Com., A. H. Backus; H. Phy., Dr. Baugh; H. Inspector, C. C. Whale; H. Auditors, W. S. Milne and Dr. Mallory H. Chap., Rev. Robert ' Kerr; H. J. Sec., Thos. Lawless; H. S. W., H. J. Spence; H. J. W., W. L. Wilkinson; H. S. B., W. B. Saunders; H. J. B. C. H. Merryfleld; H. M., J. A. Torney; H. Com.J. Douglas; Messeng- er, J. Davis; Asst., Messenger, J. Stokes. After speeches by the newly -installed officers the High Court of Ontario ad- journed to meet in Ottawa in August, 1896. A MOST HEnv)us CRI IE. -It is na- turaily hard to realize that we have in our midst any person who would be so brutal astocut the tail off ordisembowel a dumb animal, or sever the tongue of a mute beast. However, there must be at least one miserable wretch some- where in the neigborhood who is low enough to do all this, rob a graveyard, or commit even a more heinous crime. The other evening a team owned by Mr. James Steep was placed in a hotel shed in town for a short time and in the absence of the driver some human brute deliberately cut the horse's tongue about an inch deep with some sharp in- strument. It is surmized that the ob- ject may have been to depreciate the valve of the horse at the sale to -day. The horse is a spanking animal and we are pleased to note the attempt has not been successful. The individual who 'arould commit such an abominable crime would be guilty of almost any- thing konwn in the crrtninal calendar, and:we trust an effort will be made to give British justice to the lowand abont- inbele Criminal Such crime as this should be ferreted out and the perpe- tration of it brought home to the guil- ty. County CurrellcY. Ripley wants a lawyer. Mrs. George Nott, of Tuckersmith, was awarded 25 prizes for ladies' work and 3 for fruit at the Mitchell show. Mr. James Chesney, of the 3rd con- cession, L. R. S., Tuckersmith, had six beautiful, smooth turnips at the Sea - forth show, which weighed 120 pounds. Wm Findlay, of Allenford, while riding his bicycle, ran into the ten- year -old son of Fred. Dean, the rim of the wheel striking the lad on the head and making a dinge in the skull. The lad died the text evening. The other day John Pengelly, of Brant township, Bruce county, opened bis barn door, the top brushing against a scaffold containing three loads of oats. The whole fell on top of Mr. Pengelly and he was instantly killed. His wife died a short time since. Mr. James Letinan has sold his farm on the Huron road, McKillop, 'near Seaforth, to Mr. John Devereaux, sr., for the sum of $6,000. It is a splendid farm of one hundred acres, and lies conveniently to Mr. Devereaux's home- stead farm. There are two barns but no habitable house on it. "Wanda," Messrs. Beattie Bros'. trotter, took first money in the 2.23 race, at Cleveland, Ohio. She won in three straight heats, the best time be- ing .2.17i. The purse was $600. At Windsor, she also won the 2.23 race, in three straight heats, the best time be - in 2.20. In this race, the purse was $40 She is a valuable mare, and those who are competent to speak on the matter, say she will be able to re- duce her record considerably. "Wan- da" was formerly owned by W. J. r Paisley of Clinton. County Currency. A company with $10,000 capital will start a flax mill at Ripley next spring. The District Committee of Odd -Fel- lows consisting of Past Grands, Taylor, Fuke and McDarmaid, met last week. They elected four lodges to exemplify the subordinate work of Odd -Fellows consisting of Exeter for the Initiatory Degree, Clinton for the first degree, Hensall for the second degree and Goderich for the third degree, and the work to be given in Seaforth in Jan- uary, 1896, at the District meeting. Burglars visited Gorrie the other night. They forced an entrance into Jos. H. Taman's tailor shop by driving a chisel under the door and then pry- ing it open. They took one whole suit of clothes, a coat and a vest and an overcoat. They also visited the Albion Hotel entering by the bar window they wrenched off the till besides taking a bottle of brandy and some cigars. The till in the hotel was empty. This is the third time that Mr. Tarnan's shop has been visited by this class of gentry. Mitchell Advocate :-Messrs. Harry Babb and Hal Davis wheeled 134 miles on Sunday and Monday morning. They called on friends in Clinton, Winghatn, Gorrie, Harriston, and Lis- towel. Harry, when theourney was ended, had to return a paddle to Clin- ton ; crank to Blyth ; paddle, crank and pump to Wingham, at which place tnree punctures were mended. When fifteen miles from Harriston the tire played out, and after a walk of five miles, he was picked up byes farm- er and driven to town where a friend lent him a new rubber, and after fixing another puncture reached home in safety. Hal had no trouble with his wheel. St Marys Journal :-On Saturday night last Rev. Mr. Cooper, Episcopal minister, Kirkton, was stricken with paralysis and has lain at death's door ever since. He had not been feeling in the best of health for some days. After retiring he rolled out of bed and Mrs. Cooper being enable to rouse him thought he was in a fit and hurriedly called in a neighbor who at once saw it was a paralytic stroke. The right side is completely powerless, the power of speech gone and very little motion in the left side, while he is unconscious part of the time. There is little if any hope of recovery. Mrs. Cooper and family of little children have the deep sympathy of the.. whole community. Itev. Mr. Cooper only came to Kirkton circuit a few months ago ,from Tara where he had been pastor for 28 years. He is about 59 years of age and has a family of small children. Hensall Observer :-THR NEws-RE- CORD has a strong article respecting the lack of encouragement given the H. R. A. by the parliamentary repre- sentatives of the county and others. The article also draws a comparison be- tween the Victoria association and ours in the matter of support decidely un- favorable to the latter. The case of Sam. Hughs and two other crack shots run- ning down some tramps which held up a train is cited as one of the benefits resulting from being a good shot. Now it is to be hoped that after such a strong appeal that our local M. P. P's. and M. P's. will buy a rifle besides giv- ing of their pile to help the good cause. If Bro. McLean of the Expositor be- comes proficient with the rifle there is no telling what a good effect it may have on delinquent subscribers and if "Honest" John McMillian occasionally scores a bulls eye it may have a good effect in keeping "our boys from leav- ing the farm." Goderich Township. Noms.-Revival services are being held at Cole's church ; the resident minister, Rev. W. W. Leech of Varna, and Rev. J. W. Holmes of Clinton aro conducting the services. -Ms, Janies Steep's sale takes place to- day at one o'clock p. m. -Mr. J. G. Steep, although not yet well, is able to be around again. --The rain"of last week was badly needed and the ground is none too wet yet. -Mr. Russell hi£s been engaged for 1896 by S. S. No. 10. - The tea -meeting at Cole's church realized over $16. -Mr. Geo. Graham continues very ill. -Mr. W. Miller cut an ugly gash in his foot with an adz while making rafters. -To the south of here there is said to he lots of apples. - The Patrons will meet at Holmesville this week and the Reformers at Dun- gannon on the 25th. -Mrs. Pearson and two children, of Grey, were visiting relatives in Stanley and this township. -Mr. and Mrs. James Webster, of Lucknow, were last week on visit to their daughter on the Bayt! ' ine.- Miss Webster, of the Bayflel i ine, is on a visit to her sister in Grey, Mrs. Pearson, who resides near Ethel. GGoderlch, The steamer Cambria vas in port on her downward trip on Saturday even- ing. Miss Olds, after spending a few weeks with friends •in Goderich, left on Saturday for Detroit, which point she will leave in a few days for her home, Sault Ste Marie. ° Our fishermen will haul out their nets next week for the season. The curling and skating association's big building will be opened next week, the Ramsey concert company having the honor of the christening. Mr. Jno. Johnston, of Exeter, was in town on Thursday. Not for many years have our docks been crowded with lumber like they are at present, Mr. N. Dyment's stock being very large. Mr. Jno. Lawson, of Wingham, was in the circular town on Friday. The newly formed Choral Society has a large membership and its meet- ings are becoming most interesting, The schooner Zephie sailed on Thurs- day for Spanish River with a cargo of 100 barrels of salt, and will load with lumber for this port. Mr. S. Davis. of Clinton, spent Sun- day with his brother G. N. in the circular town. The river boat houses were all pulled down last week, a sure sign of coming win ter. Aurora Borealis shone resplendantly ou Saturday evening. The windy weather the past week allowed our fishermen but one lift of their nets. A large number of our citizens who intended visiting the Dungannon or Bayfield fall show last week were prevdhted by the heavy downpour. The steamer Lake Michigan deliver- ed a cargo of wheat at the. Big Mill on Saturday and left on Sunday morn- ing on her return to Port Arthur with 5 car loads of salt as cargo. Regular meeting of Huron Lodge, No. 62, I. O. O. F., to -morrow evening. The tenders for the new R. C. church in Goderich have been opened, and it is reported that a firm in Stratford has the stonework and plastering and one in Chatham the woodwork. Perch fishing has been fairly good at times the past few weeks but should for the balance sof the season be ex- cellent. The curling and skating company has put a tettiporary fence along the West street front, a procedure that will pre- vent people tumblinginto the tennis court. The Bicycle Company's new building_ is rapidly approaching completion, and the old ones of the Goderich toundery are being prepared for the business. At the present rate of progress but few weeks will be required to put all the company's building in running order. Marlton's new residence at head of harbor hill will soon be ready for occupation. Our deer shooters are already pre- paring for the 1st of November. The meeting of the Collegiate Literary Society on Friday evening opened with an interesting address by the president, Mr. Boyd, and was followed by selec- tions clearly given by the editress Miss E. Reed. The question drawer drew forth some apt answers form Mr. H. I. Strang, B. A. Miss C. Holt gave a piano solo with great taste. Mr. Mc- Burney recited with his usual ability, and Miss Olive Robertson -gave one of her pretty solos. Mr. J. C. Martin's reading was well received. Mr. Mc- Donald's selections (part 2) were of a most entertaining nature, and Miss Ethel Rhynas gave a reading that deservedly received Considerable ap- plausc. COUNCIL. -The Council met on Mon- day, October 7th, pursuant to adjourn- ment. Members alt present. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Moved by Charles Williams, seconded by Thos. Churchill, that by-laws Nos. 6, 7, 8, 0, 10 and 11 now read he passed. Moved by James Connolly, seconded by Thos. Churchill, that collector's bonds be accepted. Moved by James Johnston, seconded by James Connolly, that the following accounts be paid: - Express on by-laws, 25c ; registry search, $1 ; engineer's expenses, mak- ing award on drain, $25.25. Moved by James Connolly, seconded by Thomas Churchill, that if the contractors are not prepared to start the pile driving on the Holmesville bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the Inspector appointed by Council he instructed to put up notices and relet and put in a culvert. Moved by Charles Williams, seconded by James Connolly, that Thomas Church- ill be appointed inspector for the con- tract at Colborne hill. Adjourned to meet on flrst Monday in November.- NIXON STURDY, Clerk. Four women were killed in a burning mill at Glasgow. There Were large congregations at both services in St. George's on Sunday to hear His Lordship, Bishop Baldwin preach, and on each occasion, so intent were those present to hear every word of the sermon that the fall of a leaf could be beard. Bishop Baldwin, though advancing in age, is a parently increasing in wisdom, for his discourses though deep and full of theological truths are understandable by all. One feature of His Lordship's deliverances is the beauty of the similes selected to illustrate his chosen text, a feature so predominant as to leave lasting irn- pressions on his auditors, impressions that will linger until Bishop Baldwin's return to Goderich some years hence to again fire the hearts of our people. The services of the church on Sunday were made more musical than is usual, and there can he no doubt that the ex- cellent numbers presented and their admirable rendition made the change most acceptable to St. George's worshippers. During the collection in the morning Prof. Cuff's voluntary was of a character to deserve special notice, the number being played with such perfection as to fill the sacred edifice with music sweeter than one would expect to hear on earth. The rector, Rev. Mark Turnbull, read the prayer and the lessons. The collec- tions taken up will be used in reducing the church debt. RESUMED PRACTICE IN GODERICH.- The many friends of M. G. Cameron, barrister, &c., ,formerly of the firm of Cameron, Holt & Cameron, and late of Toronto, will be pleased to learn that he has resumed business in town after a practice of some eight years in the Provincial capital, and has established his offices in Horton's Block, Hamilton st. When in Goderich before Mr. Cam- eron was one of our most popular and most public spirited residents, having served for years on the town council and county board, with credit to him self and benefit to the town. He is ac knowledged to be a sound lawyer and a good business man, and we have every reason to believe, will soon build up a lucrative practice. Tuckersmith. Mr. Jos. Townsend of this place has taken up his residence in the town of Clinton. Mr. Townsend is one of the oldest residents of this township and will be a missed man in our midst. I Mrs. Fowler is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. Hardy is hard at work at Crich's bridge and expects to have it complet- ed this week. J. E. Ball has been laid up- with one of Job's comforters. Mr. William Landshorqugh of the 3rd concession of Tuckerstnith, this year procured 3 pounds of oats of the Wallace variety, from the Ontario Experimental farm. He sowed them with an ordinary drill and he threshed as the product of these three pounds, 11 bushels and 21 pounds, being a yield at the rate of 132 bushels from one bushel sown. He also received 4 ounces of a variety known as the New Danish Island, from a firm in the States. From this four ounces he had a yield of one bushel and 10 pounds or at the rate of 176 bushels from one bushel of seed. It must he said, how- ever, that the 'latter were planted by hand, thus giving them a better oppor- tunity to yield well. He likes both varieties, but prefers the Wallace, as he thinks it has a better straw than the other. It is by experiments of this kind that the best yields can be obtain- ed, and it is a promising feature that many of our young farmers take so deep an interest in them. LATE LOCALS. -Rev. Mr. Milston was again able to take his afternoon service on Sunda --Mrs. Win. Town- send, of Clinton, is again residing here with her son Will. -Miss F. Townsend addressed the League ou Sunday even- ing. -Threshing in this neighborhood will be fairly well finished this week. Stanley. Owing to the pressure of business your correspondent has not been heard from for some time. We are glad to get the time to contribute again to your valuable and increasingly popular paper. The last tbree or four weeks have been saddened and overcast by the shaddows of death which have been falling upon us. No less than four deaths have occurred in as many weeks within a short distance of one another among the older settlers, Mr 9. Batten - bury, Mr. McIntosh and Roht•. Watson, of Brucefleld and Mr. Mitchell of Varna. Mr. Watson died on the 24th ult., and Mr.' Mitchell on the 4th inst., their respective ages being 76 and 86 years. They have been residents of this township for upwards of forty ears andwere well and favorably known and the general respect in which they were held was manifasted by the large attendance at their funerals. Theile sorrowing families have the sym- pathy of a wide circle of friends and neighbors. The Methodist congregations of the Varna circuit were favored on the 22nd ult. with the services of the Rev. J. P. Rice, of St. Thomas. His able and eloquent sermons were much apprecia- ted by the hearers. On the 29th ult. the anniversary ser- vices of the Methodist church, Varna, were held. The Rev. G. W. Andrews, B. A., of Holmesville, preached morn- ing and evening two very thoughtful and instructive discourses to the much delight and profit of the people. On the following Monday the tearneeting was held and notwithstanding the un- favorable weather was well attended. Able addresses were delivered by the Revs. Bond, McDonald and Andrews. The choir of the church deserve praise for the excellent music rendered and much credit is due the ladies of the congregation for the sumptuous tea provided. Blyth. Noris. -J. B. Kelly paid a flying visit to the Queen City last week. -- Holy Communion was administered in Trinity church on Sunday mot•ning.- On Sunday morning next Rev. T. E. Higley, Incumbent of Trinity church, intends preaching a special sermon on S. S. work. The S. S. children are practicing to lead in the praises of the service instead of their for this occas- ion. -On Monday evening a meetingof the ratepayers was held in Industry hall to approve or disapprove of the School Board in their action in fixing on the agricultural grounds as a site for the new school building. There was not a fery large turnout. A vote was taken, resulting in favor of pur- chasing the grounds ata price of $1.200. -Mr. Arthur Emigh, of Rock Island, U. S., is visiting under the parental roof at present. -Mr. Percy Scandrett left here on Tuesday to put in an autumn term at the Veternary College, Toron- to. -Our annual fall show is past and gone.- Owing to the disagreeableness of the weather the attendance and exhibits were not as large as on former occasions, although there was quite a cr owd, many cornmg from a long dist- ance. -Mr. James McCommins has purchased the Rogerson property on Mill street, formerly occupied by Jame�s Moore. -On Wednesday evening- ltast- the concert held in Industry, hall, un- der the auspices of the I. O. G, T., was well patronized and proved a success financially. -Mr. Runciman and fami- ly, who have been living in town for the past few months, returned on Monday to their former home in God- erich, where he has secured a good situation. -Early on Saturday morning the G. T. depot was broken into by burglars. The safe was blown open and $54 taken from it. No clue. IDrucefdeld. Last Thursday. the barns of Mr. W. Berry, in quarter of a mile south of here, together with all his grain and most of his implements, were burned about 7 p. m. Cause unknown. Loss partly covered by insurance. Mr. R. Watson's barns, adjoining, bad a close call, as the wind was blowing directly over them. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN, Eye Specialist, 87 King St, 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 King St. East, Toronto. Port Albert. ITEMS. --Several from this village drove to GDdertch yest.erdtuy (Srifday) to hear Bishop Baldwin preach at St. George's. -The two Drs. Shannon were in the village yesterday attending to Mrs. A. C. Hawkins, who is serious- ly ill and confined to her bed during the past two weeks. -The stormy weather has passed away and fine but rather cold weather along the lake shore this week. Bayfield. BRIEFLETS.-Miss Etta Sellars, of Detroit, is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. Sellars: -Mrs. B. Thompson, of Wingham, has been engaged as teach- er for the senior department and Mr. John Whiddon, of Bayfield, for junior department of our Public School. -We are sorry to hear Dr. T. Agnew, of Londesboro, who so ably filled the place of Dr. Sheppard last summer, is very ill with typhoid fever and pneu- monia. \Ve hope he may soon be able to attend to his prance. -Mr. A. Brydge, Miss E. Budge, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandon, of Belgrave, were visiting at W. J. Brandon's last week. -Mr. P. Coultis spent last Sunday in the village, the guest of Mr. Biggart.- Mr. Herb. Colladay left on Saturday for Chicago, where he will spend the winter months. -There was ,,children's service held in the Methodist church on Sunday night. -Mrs. J. L. Geddes, of Balgrave, was visiting her sister, Miss M. Porterfield, for a few days last week. -The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will he held in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. There will be service on Friday at 11 o'clock, con- ducted by Rev. Win. Muir, of Bruce - field. -A large, number followed the remains of the late A. Stirling of this village to his last resting place last Friday. He had been suffering for some tine of asthma and dropsy, which in the end caused his death. He leaves a family of five daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. Morris. The Council met in the town hall on September 23rd according to ad- journment. Members all prertent. The Reeve in the chair. Minutes of hist meeting read and passed. Moved by Thos. Code, seconded by Geo. Kirkby that Mr. Isbister be instructed to in- terview our solicitor respecting bridge claims and instruct hire to settle with the county according to the judgment given by Justice Meredith -Carried. Moved by Wm. Isbister, seconded by Thos. Code that Geo. Kirkby be in- structed to attend to repairing of culvert at lot 22, con. 9, and report at next meeting -Carried. Moved by Wm. Isbister, seconded by Geo. Kirk- by that Jas. Bowman be instructed to have approaches built to culvert on sideline between lots25 and 26, con. 3 - Carried. Accounts were presented for payment as follows. namely :-D. Scott, gravel, $1; A. Forrest, digging drain, $7; J. King, gravel, $1.40; A. Hunter, digging ditch and cleaning out culvert, $1.50; W. Fraser, spikes and putting, in culvert opposite lot 12 on 2nd con. line, $3.30; Jas. Cloakey, lumber for culvert and drain $4.45; Jas. Bulger, spreading gravel on east boundary, $3; Ellis & Lindsey, digging ditch across road at lot 28, con. 5, $2; Mr. Cousley, ditch across road on 5th line, $2; Jas. Hays, keep of county ward, $15; Geo. Pierce, grayel, 50c.; Jas.IScott, cleaningout ditches on '7th and 8th con. lines, 3; E. Bosman, clean- ing ditch, $1.25; R. Mathers, cleaning ditch, $2; Misses Exford, charity, $9; Wm. Ellis, digging engineers drain on N. lot :30, con. 7; $72.83. Moved by Jas. Bowman, seconded by Thos,,,Code that the foregoing accounts be paid - Carried. On- motion of W. Isbister, seconded by Geo. Kirkby the Council then adjourned to meet again on the llth Nov. at ten o'clock. -W. CLARE, Clerk. GONE HOME. -Another old resident has crossed the Jordan and entered the Heavenly Caanan. We refer to Ann McNiven, relict of the late Peter McAr- thur, who passed away on Wednesday evening at the residence of her son, Pet- er, 9(h con., at the good old age of nearly 00 years. Deceased was a pat- ive of�Argyleshire, Scotland, where Qhe was united in matrimony to Peter Mc- Arthtir over 60 years ago. In 1852 they came to Canada spon,cJing 3 years in Middlesex Co.hefore taking up lot 22, con. 9, Morris, 40 years ago, the farm on which they lived up to the time of removal to a better home above. Mr. McArthur died 8 years ago aged 86. Mrs McArthur had enjoyed excellent health and only took i11 last Friday. Her children are John, Duncan, Don- ald, Colin and Peter, well known rest• dents of this township; Alex., now in Scotland ; Mrs. D. MDonald, of Kin- lossi and Mrs.M. McDonald, of Hullett. The subject of this notice was a kind neighbor ; a faithful wife ; and a good mother. Better than all this she knew in whom she believed and triumphed over death. The funeral took place on Friday/afternoon to Brussels cemetery. • 5 .41