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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton New Era, 1896-03-20, Page 1at a store where you know that what you order you're going to get. That's the kind of a store thfe is, there's no wending back pants bought here to be length- . ened or shortened, tightened or .broadened. You have fit, style, comfort the first go off, and the further satisfaction that the price was as pleasing as the rest of the transaction. Supposing you try us for Pante Nifty . N'eoxweer We've just opened up some very nobby lines of Spring -Neckwear. They're different from what's been shown be- fore, the very newest things for spring. ,, Our new Clothing and Furnishing Departm't In the Rattenbtry St. wing. Hodgens Bros CLINTON. 1yest Wawanosh. FARM SOLD.- John Mills has pur- chased his brother William's farm of 50 acres for $300. This is a first-class farm and conveniently situated to Mr Mills' other property. He is now land owner to the extent of 400 acres, be- sides several village lots. DEATH. -Word has been received from London by the friends of the late Wm. Phelan, telling of his death in the nunnery of that place about the 15th of February. He went to London a little over a year ago, prior to which he resided on the 3rd con. Deceased was upwards of eighty, and a life long member of the Roman Catholic church. NoTEs.-Nearly all the farmers of this community attended the monthly horse fair at Blyth last, week, and re- port a very big crowd, but business �� was very dull. Chas. Washington is at present under the weather, having a severe attack of grip; Charles' many friends hope he may soon be restored to his former state of health. "R. A. - McKenzie and family visited at H. Finigan's, of Ashfleld, over Sunday. Mr and Mrs J. Washington visited the latter's parents, near Clinton, a couple of days last week. Robt. Medd was at Whitechurch last week on business. Mias Cox, of Dakota, is spending a few weeics visiting friends and relatives in this township. Geo. Routledge and family spent last Monday evening the guests of H. G. Taylor, Beaverton. Dr. Milne, of Blyth, was through here on business last Friday. Summerhill. SCHOOL REPORT. --The standing of the Public School here for February is . as fbllows:--5th class -Ethelbert Mc- Ilveen, Winnie Thompson. Sr. 4th - Arthur Huck, Mabel Huck, Mabel Sheppard. Jr. 4th-Ste,wartHill, John Mair, Blanche McIlveen. Sr. 3rd - Olive Hill, Alfred Butt, Jonathan Mc- Ilveen. Jr. 3rd -Minnie Kilty, Ed- mund Ball, Norman Ball. Sr. 2nd - Anne Lovett, Jimmie 'Johnson, Wm. Beacom. Jr. 2nd -Louis Johnston, Lilly Butt Herbert Oakes. Sr. Pt. II -Mabel &arvie, Russell Colbourn, Percy Hibbert. Jr. Pt. 2nd-Oharlotte Colbourn, Goldie Hill, Carrie But Pt. 1 -Wilbert McIlveen, Melville Hilj,;, Alva Beacom. 11 ' Blyth NoTE&. Mrs Geo. Stewart left on Tuesday morning to make an extend- ed visit in Spokane Falls, W.T., where , she has a eon living. Mrs Micklejohn, Hartiston, is visiting at the home of her father, Mr Forsythe. Misses W. Taman and E. Moser paid a visit'to the county town on Monday. 'Mr W. James, formerly of the Standard staff here, renewed acquaintances on Mon- day The funeral of the late Robert Laidlaw, an old and much respected resident of Morrie, passed through town on Wednesday afternoon, and was one of the largest seen for some time; the bereaved family have much sympathy In their affliction. Mrs Lucas, 'who has beenending a few weeks in Clinton with fends, return- ed this week. A sleigh load of young people from the Temperance lodge here drove to Kinburn on Wednesday to spend the evening with the brethren there. Mr and Mrs Smith, of Strath- roy, were' guests at the home of Mr S. Herrington last F`r'iday. Mrs Panders was Mrs Hen 'a guest last week. X188 lbwh, gel Orth, is visiting Mise Taman at present+ Mr Jae. McMur- Chia, was in Toronto a eouplo of days last week. rand Mrs Jones, Lead- bary, were tests in town over Sun- day. ]rs $. ,Scott, Clinton, was the Mw�irest o 'Mie Plummer this week. Mr .111ohmond returned this week Ifrom A Sae weaks busipe" tri east. Merwrs J. Wiseman and W. JacksonM� t . ,', did boalgess in town on Monda . w Jaliaason Is Astttng friends in &nden. - • . • Mr Jai , McMpoy, who spent the win - ter with, friends belie, returned to Fair tCall, Man,. on Wednesday morning. Mr and'Mrs Jas. Blmkbrough left thTa station -on Tuesd4,y morninfor Anar conda, Mont., ah6ta it as ir Inten- tion to settle. Inspector Paisley, of Clinton, was in town last week. A.s�116 tetult' of a,cburoh quarrel Rev.` J. iidill, pastor of ziob Con gee a0fonal • chotoli, 0i "alt, ttls assaulted bg Mr. win. MOLarlir ; 0da r061144. 04 aiiib ift the faces - ... I ___",_�I , , 1-1-1 11 . , .. I _!, I � ROBERT HOLMES, , Editor and Proprietor. CE-TT4 I N, QNm.3 M A, -ROH 20, 1896 $1A. a y4,npr Ii4 advanee $1,.50.wheri not ga. paid; AROUNT3 TIRE IF UB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents rind worthy of recording for publication. Hullett Bayfield. NEw Hovsu.-Mr Nelson Bingham MA1RRLiCiE,-Aq Met mani�a ra took is about to erect a new frame house, pplace at Mr Jae, 'V &We' last Wednes- and has let the contract for the mason day. The parties immediately con= work to Hiram Hill, of Clinton. cerned were Miss A. Wallis and Mr ARM BROKEN. -.The other day while Welsh, of the Soo. The Methodist the wife of Mr Thos, Fear, of the gra- church loses in her one of her best vel, was crossingthe yard, she had the workers, but what is the church's lose misforthne to slp down and break her here will be the church's gain at her arm. „ I new home, ACCIDENT. -Mr W. Hesk met with a OoNCERT.-The Band Concert took bad accident the other day; he and Viace as per announcement last Thurs- Lux Hill were chopping in the bush, day evening. The audience was small, when in some way or other the latter but appreciative; the program, how. accidentally struck Bask on the leg, ever, was very short, and therefore cutting to the bone. The accident will disappointing. It is to be hoped that lay him off for some time. I the boys when they try again may be LOUD WORK. -Last week Messrs I treated better by the people of the David Crawford and Daniel McConnell' village, who seem to think the band � ehou d give open air concerts for no - cut from the fallen tree, and split and ' thing and receive very little help. piled a cord of short wood in 28 minu- _ tea. This was done on the farm of Mr wok the d have to e of record' thle McLeod. Jae, McConnell, 13th con., and this is Y considered pretty Rood work. a young man who has been sick some NOTES. -John Cartwright has a con- length of time with consumption. He g has been steadily declining for some tract of supplying wood to the Loudes- time, but grew worse about two weeks boro Butter Factory. Albert McGre- ago. On Tuesday he sat up in a chairi. Ionhas a contract for supplying a Lon- and in, the chair died about nine o'clock don firm with rook elm logs; it is said Tuesday evening. His character was he is f 8h-ing for another contract. Mrs exemplary; his trust in God sure and Platzer is visiting her daughter, Mrs unswerving to the end. "Blessed are Livermore. Miss King and brother they that die in the Lord." The be - and Miss Minnie Moir and brother, reaved parents have the sincere sym have been visiting at Mr Jae. Cart- pathy of everybody in this sad bereave- wrIght's for several days. Mr Sam. merit. He was buried on Thursday af- McCool has bought the farm of his ternoon by the "Young Britonsof brother John, on the 8th con.,100 acres, which order he was a member. paying in the neighborhood of $5,000 NOTES. -Miss Ada Burns is home for it, COUNCIL.—Council met in Bell's hall from Toronto, where she has been at - on Friday, minutes of former meeting tending school. 'Mrs S arkes has re- read and passed; a number *of tenders turned to her home in Dakota. Miss were received for building the bridge" Porterfield, former teacher in Bayfield, on con. 4 and 5; Mathew Mains' tender was renewing acquaintances last week. being the lowest, $667, was accepted. We are glad to report the corival- The clerk was instructed to notify the escence of Mrs Cowie, after the opera- cor''pporation of Clinton to put the side tion she had performed. Capt. Clark wally that leads from the town to the and wife have arrived and taken charge cemetery in proper repair, as complaint of the army corps here; they are con - has been made that part of the said tinuing the special services. Mr A. E. side walk is now in an unsafe condi- Thomson preached on Varna Circuit tion. A number of accounts were pass- last Sunday. Mr and Mrs McLeod ed and ordered to be paid. Council Sundayed with Mrs McLeod's father, then adjourned until April 15th. JAB. Mr Jas. Thomson. M. Whiddon and F. UAMPBELL, Clerk. Dantry, who are attending Clinton Collegiate, were in town Sunday. Mr DEATH. -Another of the old residents and Miss Johnston, of Lucknow, Sun - passed away on Saturday .last in the dayed at Mr Jobnaton's. Mr H. Calla - person of Mrs Snell, wife of Ephraim day has been in Goderich for a few Snell, of the 10th con. Deceased has days. Mr Will Peck left on Wedues- enjoyed ordinarily good health up to a day for Dakota to take charge of a few days before her death, which was school; Mr Peck will be missed among due to a heavy cold contracted two his associates in town, Rev. Mr Oaten weeks since while attending the funer- was called on Monday evening and re- al of her brother, the late John Ball, ceived a hearty invitation to return which caused inflammation of the for next year. Mr Eagleson, traveller lunge. She was a native of Devon- for the Doherty Organ Co., was in shire, and was married to Mr Snell in town Saturday. Fish are plentiful in this country on September 18'0, and toWn• Miss(). Thomson,of Clinton,. has been a•resident W Huller t "ever Sundayed in town. since; slie never bad any family, but adopted three girls, one of whom being Londesboro '- the wife of W. Hill, Colborne; she was NOTEB.-,Mrs Stovin started for her an amiable woman, a good friend and home in Manitoba; she has been on a neighbor and will be missed. She be- three months' visit. The smiling, face longed to the Brethren, the remains of Chas. Meyer appeared in our village were interred in Ball's cemetery, Tues- this week. day, a large number showing respect to her memory. It is said this ie the HAY. -There were six loads of hay sixth or seventh death in this family in the village on Monday. Hay is not from the same ailment. as dear now here as it was last sum- mer. There are several farmers have Stanley hay to sell now that would not sell LEAVING. -The StratfordHerald then. thus alludes to a son of Mr D. McTav- PERsoNALS.-Tbos. Riddel left as a ish, of the 2nd: -•'J. C. McTavish in- delegate for the Home Circle in Ham- structor in penmanship in the Central ilton this week. John Green was in Business College, leaves in a few days town this week on business. R. Bow - for Anderson, Indiana, where he has cock returned from a visit to hie bro- secured the position of principal of the ther in Toronto on Tuesday- Albert commercial department of the Indi- Brunsdon was in Brussels this week. ana Business College, Mr McTavish Fred Youngblut was in Goderich on has been a resident of Stratford for Monday. about two years. He is an active STOCK NOTES. -Mr John Granger worker in Knox church, being a teach- has sold his last bull calf to a gentle- er in the Sabbath School and president man from Mount Forest; the man of the Christian Endeavor Society. drove for the calf, owing to the ex - He will be much missed. cessive freight rate that the Grand NoTEs.-A sack of oats containing Trunk has lately put on; the R. R. about three bushels was picked up on seems to have adopted the penny wise the London road one day last week by and pound foolish policy. The Messrs ,Mr Nott. Mr W. J. Taylor has been Bell sold their famous stallion, An- 101sitingg friends near Blyth; in fact he drew Lamie, to a gentleman near marAdle his friends there. Miss Addie Lucknow, and because the R. R. Co. Rathwell and Miss Addie Pollock were would not ship him to suit the party &W,visiting there. Miss Martha Tay- the horse was taken by the road Ior. Who has been visiting relatives in through Dungannon. thisfiefghborhood for sometime, has THE CREAMERY. -All farmers who returnifi to her former position in Sar- are interested in dairying will be pleas- nis. rs (i. Forgie, of Wingbam, ad to know that the directors of the paid a Short visit to her friends in this Londesboro creamery have made very vicinity. We are sorry to hear of the favorable arrangements with Mr Jas. Illness of Mrs L. Clark, of the Goshen F. Ross, a practical butter maker, of line, occasioned by grip. Capt. Second Kirkton, for the management of the trd Cadet McOutcheon, of the Salva- factory during the coming season. tion Army, held their farewell meet- Having made a thorough canvas of the ing in Bayfield on Tuesday evening; territory, the directors are pleased to Capt. Second goes to Norwich and the find the prospects of patronage very Cadet to Rrussels; Capt. Clark and good, and have no doubt that with wife held their first meeting on Thurs- favorable weather there will be a large day evening. Mr John Rouatt and make of butter in our factory during sister returned last Wednesday to their the season of 1896. Let all farmers home near Moose Jaw. Mr John Mc- within reach of the factory give this Gregor is leaving his rented farm and worthy enterprise their generous sup. Is going on the old homestead. Mrs port. McGregor and family are moving to Tuckeramith to the farm purchased Porter's Hill. lately, belonging to Mr Geo. Sproat; I.O.G.T.-The I.O.G.T. met on �`ues- Mrs McGregor ie an old reeident of day as usual, and are making all pos- this • township and will be missed here. able arrangements for their entertain- PhusFNTATIoN.—A number of the menton Friday, the 20th; a large at - members and adherents of Bayfield tendance is expected, and the enter - road Presbyterian church met at the tainment promises to be the best of home of their, orgaiiiitd Mr's lit. M0111- the season. ween, on Tuesday evening, Marek 10tH, Rr WAWAY.-What might have been and gave her a pl t ALUVrise by aserioua runaway was witnegsed in resentin her wise " biniat on our bur gg one day this week, when Mr Inner and tea sap .cul , 04tart of Jas. McIionald's team, which were left knives. Mr Wm. lElald,' +riddonbof at Cox's mill, broke loose and started the Y. P. S. C. E., Iftid, W following for home, lea0n1p the sleigh in pieces address:- algtlg the road. Fortunately the team Grp, themembersandadheE�ntag of th*.Day- escaped without any serious injury. field road congregation, have met here this oq- enfng deelrinq to eaprede in come tangible way, our fteef�nIs of indebteduess to s7ou for IUJ)�� unrloy6tyan willingnewtodocheerfullyau NoTEs.--An.at bomeunder theau- that lay within tour lw+rer advance the spices of the W.F.M.S., will be held at musical ofrole of this conarega n. We pow ask you to accept this dinner set 'f china dish the home of Mr $. Recker on Marsh ca, and flown ocni as as a. small testimonial 20th;the committee are sparingneither of the esteem 1 wh ch' yo have been held- by `pains nor exjiense to makke this a sue - us. Hoping in yon s be font seared to cess, and eek for' a full house. Mies take an active part in nr soola] and, relfg- iow meetings. Mair the bloseing of Clod rest Ivison to enjoying the fresh air of lake u n you, and may wo all meet a last.&round uron at Porter' Hill fdr a few weeks. the thrnno Nod to hear him day "Well done �r HO�p r tV d' has been assisting good and faithful servants.' t ' Mr R•. Mcllvda , in his wife's name, Rev. Mr Wal er lin a series of vel n successful meetingq4 in the Methodigt made reply. ,After the presentation a church, Eras takeh'liis departur ploxeatif evening wits spent an social ed by the well wishes of a enjoyment, frierfde, . .r win sham. t ' SUDDEN DEATH. — J. W. Ripley, STOmc NoTne.-Mr Appleton Elcoat few SHAAf1H3UL. -- On our second p age WE KNOW ' W' sold a days since the fine 11 months' Durham bull Mr H.• will be found an account of the shame. ful - .. . /, treatment of a man )lamed Fielde, i Tuekersmith, win sham. t ' SUDDEN DEATH. — J. W. Ripley, STOmc NoTne.-Mr Appleton Elcoat few SHAAf1H3UL. -- On our second p age WE KNOW ' W' sold a days since the fine 11 months' Durham bull Mr H.• will be found an account of the shame. ful HOW old Hero, to John treatment of a man )lamed Fielde, ; McDougall -for a good figure. He was being The following particulars chow the HOUSE OF REFUGE NOTES. -The fire well-bred and gives promise of a particular) ood animal; �ra outcome of that: After threatening to kill him if he remained In town or To test eyes wlentifically acrd .•' fit spectacles properly. If we NOTES. N. Lloyd returned home on Satur day last, after visiting appeared against them, he was re- leased and taken into the house, when ,. ; don't give you thorough al4tirf+ • ' d faction at a moderate oa ' `. relatives at North Bay. The sleighing is now getting thin, in many places the fields it was found that besides being badly cut up his feet were frozen. On the price 111 can have your money bac . Test Vree. are bare only around the fences, following day he was driven to Bel-' with the others, and have to be fed in and although feed is, not so grave and put on the train for Lansing, Our Iron Pills plentiful as usual, an early spring is Mich., where he has a daughter living, ' between five and six hundred dollars bein hoped for by many farmers of this township. but for some reason he returned to London, and was found wandering Are a tonic, blood purifier and SEND THEM IN. -The NEw ERA around the streets in a dazed manner, I system builder. 25c a box ON 6 , boxes for $1 Guaranteed East Wawanosh. NOTES. -Mies Jennie Taylor, who has been slightly indisposed, is now recovering and able to be around. The Misses Martin, of Seafortb, who have been visiting their cousin, James Taylor, for some time, returned home on Thursday. Arthur Brooks has cur-. chased the house and lot occupied by himself from R. McComins, Blyth, for $350, which is agood figure. A sleigh load of young folke sgant a very plea- saut evening at David Scott's on Fri- day of last week. The neighbors, of T. M. Walsh, who is seriously indis- posed, assembled at his place on Fri- day and cut a year's supply of firewood, besides cutting and hauling a quantity of saw loge; one touch of nature makes the whole world kin. R. B. Coultas was presented with another girl a few days ago by Mrs Coultas; "If it had only been.a boy," Holmesville. NEw BARNS. -Mr Jas. Riderson is getting the timber on the Disney farm for the purpose of erecting a barn; it will be 40x60; Jos. Rilley has the con- tract. Mr Lew Proctor is also getting ready to put up a bank barn early in the sprinjQ'. NEw INDUSTRY.—Holmesville is al- ways adding something to its already extensive trada, a cooper steepp being one of the latest additions. Mr H. B. Evans is turning out some -of the best cider tubs, pails, etc. that can be pur- chased anywhere, for durability and lightness they ean't be beaten. VISITORS. -Mise surrey, of Sunshine, is visiting her uncle, Mr J. Trewartha, and other friends. Miss G. Rumball is visiting friends in Wingham. Miss F. Pickard has beensl3ending a few days at Varna. Mr T. Ford, who had the first two flngers,of the right hand tak- en off, is spending his forced holidays at home. CANADIANS AGAIN. -At the Drixel Institute, Philadelphia, the students of the Normal class are getting out an annual Hand book for 1896, and we are pleased to see as editor in chief the name of. J. T. Holdsworth, Holmes- vilIe, Uanada--- This is d4ie of the high- est honors that can be bestowed u on a student, and we congratulate T. upon t.be appointment. PRESENTATION. -At the close of the prayermeeting, on Wednesday even- ing, the choir and congregation pre- sented Mr and -Mrs Wm. Lobb with two very handsome rocking chairs, as a slight token of their gratitude for Mr Lobb's services in the choir. Will has sung in the Methodist choir here al- most ever since there was a choir, and it is with sorrow we lose his very val- uable services. He moves unto the 6th con. in afew days. NOTES. -Mr S. Merrills is moving his effects unto the farm on the Maitland con. A number of the young people enjoyed an oyster supper and a very pleasant evening Tuesday at the home of Mr R. Acheson. The debate at the Parliament, Monday evening, waxed quite warm and things looked quite interesting for a- while; the bill pro- hibiting men• from attending oyster suppers, etc., unless accompanied by their wives or best girls became law, and the probabilities now say, look out for squalls. PATRONS OF INDUSTRY. -TO all con- cerned please take notice that the Holmesville Association Patrons of Industry will meet March 20th, this (Friday) nigbt, at 7.30 p.m. A good attendance Is requested, as matters of importance demand the same, together with the election of officers for the en- suing quarter. Let all remember the change, we will meet after this until further notice be given, on Priday nights instead of Thursday nights. CHRESE FACTORY NOTES. -Mr E. M. Johnston has engaged the services of Mr McFarline, of London, a first-class cheese maker, to assist him for the sea- son of 1896. After a thorough canvas throughout the different routes the prospects for alarge make are very promising. The drawing of the milk on most of the different routes was let last Saturday, as follows: -Route No. 1, A.J. Courtice- No. 2, J. Trewar- the; No. 3, C.W. Williams; No. 4, not let; No. 5, R. Weston; No. 6; J. Weir; No. 7, W.C. Lawrason; No. 8, J. Kyle; No. 9, J. W. Hearn; No. 10, not let; No. 11, Nelson Steep. CHURCH NoTEs.-Rev. Mr Fair, of Londesboro occupied the pulpit here both morning and evening, in the morning he preached a grand sermon, displaying considerable originality of ideas and depth of thought, Romans 13, 10, "Love is the fulfilling of the law;" in the • evening his sermon took A more practical nature from Mark 14 8, "She has done what she could." Next Mond&y evening League meets and hill hold the monthly consecra- tion meeting, led by the president, a full attendance is looked for; everybody cotdially invited; 7.30 to, S.W. The choir were entertained* to a 10 o'clock super at the parsonage on Friday ev an ng, when the? spent a most enjoy, able time. Alf seemed to offer the same solution of the fact that so few of the choir were out Sunday morilin'gi Constance . GOOD'i9MPLARs.--'the officers elect, ed for the present quarter are as fol, Iowa:--C.M., Lne Farnham; P.C.T., J. R& son* C. Wm. McIntosh; V.T„ F. Fistrer��V1W.N1',, A_. edd- R.S. J. Medd; A.S. 1K. heat, •yr; F? S,, b. Reade; W.Zf:; G. arnh ria• br sprat Ma titer noir- olitic4l and ve '. r e,follow g , ry y , o ry ti i�t• host of Wiie,atie�y, 8014 1ne ;•Il. "rector; duar , g y g who raters sits` meetingo Is ism 1S;nnie Reade, , � ttetnittaifoes" repaid for the trottble� � y, , 11 1. f .�, , L ud and was taken to the hospital. An ' examination proved his condition to be very critical, and he died early ALLEN c� WILSOl!� Thursday morning. Great excitement The Druggists. i. =authprevails in the town, and it is suppos- ed orities will now look up the Vi�ii►► affair. Fields was a widower, about p/--�alts��_C1�`ivarat6 55 years old, and leaves four daughters ✓✓ and two sons. Goderich. Noise -Thos. Tilt, of th3 British, has been confined to the house this week b a severe illness. We regret to learn that Mrs. T. N. Danoey has been confined to the house for some time, but trust to bear of her being able to take her place onoe' more in the good work in which she was engaged. Jae. Forster, of near Luoknow, drove' his handsome team of well matched draft horses twenty-four miles to Goderich Tuesday last, for a load of bran. Justice Falcon• bridge will open the chancery sittings for Huron county next Monday, the 23rd inst. Hary Hart who has been sick for over two years, died at the British Exchange early yesterday morning. The deceased gentle- man came to Qoderich some years since, and though a perfect stranger to our peo- ple soon gained the confidence of the in- habitants of Qoderich by his kindness of heart and ever courteous conduot.-Signal. Auburn. NOTES.-Robt. Brown, of the Clinton Collegiate Institute, was home on Sun- day. 13. Turner, of Goderich, was vis- iting friends here the past few days. Geo. Hanna, of Wingham, was visiting friends and relatives in the village on Sunday. Miss Bell Wilson, of the Clinton Collegiate, was home last week for the S.S. convention. The temper- ance lodge was well represented when they visited their Kinburn brethren on Wednesday evening. Cullis & Goldthorpe's mill is running all the day, cutting sawlogs; there ie a very large number of logs on hand both at this mill and at Young's. Rev Frazer Smith, a returned missionary from Ro- nan, China, lectured in the Presbyter- ian church on Wednesday. A large number were at the entertainment at the "Separate School," and report hav- ing had an excellent -time; the, program was well rendered, and the audience well-behaved. CONVENTION. -Notwithstanding the fact that the county S. S. convention was in progress at the same time there was a large attendance at the conven- tion held here last week. The speech- es and discussions were good, and the singing and music lively. The answers to the queries in the question drawer were, in several crises, amusing. One preacher declared he could not answer satisfactorily the question "Is it right to escort a young lady home on Sun- day evening" through lack of experi- ence. Another said he thought it was right in some instances to ride a wheel on Sunday if it were not too dark, LEFT FOR MANITOBA.—Arthur Bow - brick left for Manitoba, where he will assist his brother to run a farm. He has the well wishes of all who knew him for his success in the Prairie Pro- vince. Since he came from Great Britain and took up his residence in this vicinity he has won the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. In;church and Sunday School on Sun- day much regret was shown on ac- count of the removal of a willing and Christian worker. Church Chimes. There will be a meeting of the Clin- ton Local Union, in the Presbyterian Church, $ridgy evening, March 27th The Ontario St. S.S. anniversary ser- vices last Sunday, were well attended and interesting, proceeds being in the neigghborhood of $50. At the Baptist church on Sunday morning, the pastor will finish the se- ries on the life of Joseph. Joseph's last days and a resume of his character, will be the subiect. "Christian c tizenshi " was the sub- ject of an admirable address given t the Rattenbury St. League, I en t eveningg by H. Foster. Few are able to hand�a any subject better than he. The report which originated with the Mitchell Recorder to the effect that Rev. J. Kenner would retire at the end of the conference year, and take up his residence in Mitchell, is incorrect. Rev. W. J. Waddell has been invit- ed back to Ethel circuit for the next Conference year; we know of one or two circuits which also hslve their eyes on Mr'Waddell, who is tvclever and ef- ficient pastor. • There was a good attendance at the Junior League of Ontario St., Friday night. The exercises were changed from a Mystery to a memory meetings at�d each member gave a short note on "What they learned on Sun day"• .Af- ter this • a program was givef t' the Senior League as follows: _ lips, A. Additional Looe) News. ``" ,. t ' SUDDEN DEATH. — J. W. Ripley, private banker of Kincardine, died suddenly on Wednesday. This is the r ", fifth death in the family in two months. i He was a brother-in-law of Rev J. W ; Holmes. ,4 HOUSE OF REFUGE NOTES. -The fire ..:..'I escapes demanded by law are bein put up this week. Religious service rt ` '` a $� '' were conducted last Sunday by R. °..., Holmes; Rev. Mr Harris conducts them ',1. next Sunday. No less than ten of the > inmates are unable to take their meals , ;;,', with the others, and have to be fed in 4, '" their rooms. Geo. Nichbl, one of the inmates, from Seafortb, has been left '3v ',11 between five and six hundred dollars %I" by a deceased brother. v"" SEND THEM IN. -The NEw ERA 4;"� publishes birth, death and marriage I:,R, notices free of charge. Correspon- ,J r;. dents will confer a favor by furnishing ,"L4 � such notices, always being particular to be accurate with names, dates, ages �, etc., and giving proper details. Instead ii :� I?; L: of saying "John Smith wears a happy :i . smile because of an addition to the :+ % ,1, family circle," state when the little ..: 5: y'. '1? :,. ' Smith arrived and whether it is male s';. or female. r pt: GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING. — The EM...fytfi'` t`�?r�, , amounts received from the govern- *", 11, ment for advertising, by the papers of ;� :': this county, will not make them rich. , The Blyth Standard received $10; Clin- rr''y �`' ton News -Record, T de- ,' 3,-, .. r: vance, 016; Exeter Times, $a7,d; Q ;,. = rich Star, $55; Seaforth S n, 15; Wing- barn Advance, $5. In ddition, for ;��,,I;`,," tinting Dominion voters' lists, the russels Herald $40; Exeter Times, . x�� ,vt; got $300; Goderich Star, $167• Gorrie .� a, r, N .. -A, Vidette, $28, and Wingham Advance, 1A $75. ,E . .,......_ RESOLUTION OF CONPOLENCE.—At �'�nti r?J„ , ` the regular meeting of the I.O.F., held �z: on Thursday evening, 12tH inst., a ` :: resolution of condolence to Bro. R. Routledge was carried unanimously as r follows: -We, the members of Court #,. i' Clinton No. 470, wish to extend to you our heartfelt sympathy in your sad bereavement and while we cannot see the wisdom of our Heavenly Father in removing from you one so dear, we '�-�'"' • know that He maketh all things to ' �"`''' wo:k together for good; while the clouds may seem dark at present there is a bright sunshine behind. We pray ,, that you in this sad affliction may be led to look to Him who is a present help in every time of need, and to real- ize that she is only gone before to that place where we all may meet to part no more forever. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.—The exact date .'r '^_' of St. Patrick's birth is uncertain, and 11 I England, Scotland, Wales and France '7i ` all claim the honor of being his native land. . The 17th of March is celebrated not as a birthday of the Saint, but as the anniversary of his death, which more or less authentic history says took place on March 17th, 493, in the one hundred and twenty-first year of11 his age. Wherever or whenever he was born, he is believed to have intro11 - duced Christianity into Ireland, and also to have banished snakes fi om that country. Another story is that he ? taught the Irish the art of distillation, , ' but commanded them to abstain from indulgence in poteen in the daytime until the bell, rang for vespers in the evenrn$. S1,.! lg9ly enough, )many coutitr;es even n modern Limes have recdjv their knowledge of Christian- ity drink ,. % ', an of strong from the same source, the missionary and the barrel a. of gin being transported upon the Game ship. PRESS POINTS.—The Mitchell Advo- ° ' Cate says: -"The Toronto Mail asks $20 ,. worth of advertising in exchange fora paper sold for $6 a ear. Yes, this is one of the many abuses some pdpers ' put up with, but there are scores of " I, others. Last week the NEW 98A Cod- ' signed to the waste basket a propoi . tion from the Detroit Sun, which *as y. equivalent to free advertising. WevM-; should refuse the 6 . papers usual oil of nurserymen to exchange stock fbi'ad- , vertising space, but it is evident mane do not. The Heneall Observer save:-» "Neither the Clinton of papers of lady week contained a notice of they S, S. ; ' convention now in session here, its , strange that the one ,where .AIR the. gpranting' was done should show'such ..., Iittle intereat in the matters' $6 Cow- ered the cost of printin lis a paper to keep a expected stand ag notlte.of , these' things In type simply betaine a' little printing is done; t e AW ata `: gave a notice of the Conv ntiou -01 ih ' always does; Its, editor attended ..the Convention, anfailed to see hisIten sell e6rift'ere there. The Georg6tojft - 1 ;: meet ng will be a tempgcanee one 'to H Te, ta�en byWillie P1umateel and hf4b in lexander; something good expected. t TO SUBSCIttiMUS go Aggood many subscribers have renew- ne ed t71eiv subseriptions for the present do yyear, but quite a number have not yet m Eno. so, although , the paper is still eb erns to their ad"dress. , Our . fries itl ca =1. a yeah ui,adr�ance, anri�subecri•• sol beth. will rei;<tl oblige till by prompt er eraid comes to hand much improve' " ,.E'. appearando, . being all, printed at, ome, on fine raper, and is very meat ypographieally; Bro. Warren Isadell 4 ood paper. Mach, in SaturdayNiglxt, Its a proper question in discussing tvanar,ar nncl•nna_ onalnn' -Jlvu. .., is