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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1896-04-03, Page 1• )WEAR YOU (WEAR PANTSP WHY NOT WEAR HODGENS'? To order $3 $4 $4.50 $5 St Helens SOCIAL.—A box social was held in the town hall on March 20th, under the auspices of the I.O.G.T. A pleas- ant evening was spent, and everything passed off well with the exception of our genial foreman and clerk feeling as if they weren't altogether in it. Never mind, boys, your day is coming. THE SICK.—We are sorry to hear Mr Wm. Taylor is very poorly with inflammation of the bowels and lungs. Miss Mary McGuire is ill with conges- tion of the lungs, also Elliott, son of Mr John Miller; we hope soon to hear of the. ultimate recovery of all sick ones, as well as being pleased to see some of the sick able to be around again, among whom are Mr and Mrs Chas. Durwin. Mrs D. McKenzie, Mrs Gordon and others. NOTES.—Mr R. J. Woods is looking well pleased these times, as another daughter arrived at his home last week. Messrs C. Campbell and Geo. Hanna, of Wingham, spent Sabbath last with the for•mer's uncle, Mr John Gordon, of this place. Mrs Thos. Todd is staying with her daughter, Mrs D. McDonald, of Lucknow, who has re- cently been ill. Mrs Duncan McDon- ald, of Galt, visited friends in this vi- cinity last week. Mr Fraser McDon- ald attended the marriage of a sister in Grey township. Miss Mary Curran is visiting her sister at Crewe. Mr Salkeld, who was visiting his daugh- ter, Mks Miller, has returned home to Goderich. Miss Gordon, of Whitby, visited friends at Lucknow and St. Helens lately. Mr Jas. Sherriff, of Wingham, was in our town last week. Rev. D. Perrie, of Wingham, and Rev. S. M. Whaley, of the Presbyter- ian church here, exchanged pulpits on Sabbath last. Miss Ford and Miss. Landesborough, of Milton, who have been visiting friends in this vicinity for some time past, returned home this week. Wir ghani. NOTORIETY.—The Globe says:—The town of Wingham has within the last few days attracted a good deal of atten- tion in consequence of the circumstan- ces connected with the death of one Field. Some newspapers have assumed that the matter is not receiving the at- tention of the Ontario Government, but it received attention immedi- ately after the occurrence took place, and it has received close attent- ion ever since, it being the intention of the Ontario Government to probe matters to the bottom, and if pos- sible, to bring:home the guilt to the parties who are responsible, whoever they may be. INTO TROUBLE AGAIN.—The follow- ing item appears in the dailies of Mon- day.—A. J. Conover; said to be a not- orious bank robber,was arrested in Pe- ru,Ind,, by Pinkerton's DetectiveAgen- cy, at the instigation of the American Bankers' Association. He had ordered a large number of blank drafts from a Detroit firm to be shipped to W. H. Banks & Co., Peru. The engravers learned that there was no such firm and notified the Bankers' Association, which had Conover arrested when he called At the express office for the blank drafts, Conover is 00 years. old, and formerly kept a hotel in Wingham Ont. five year% ago he was senteended to the Iowa penitentiary for nine year% on a charge of -forgery, but Gov. John- eon`pexcloned him last fall.. -Conover is well known by the residents of Wing ham, and his reputation when here was considered shady. THE FtEu, INVEST.— The adjourned in- quest into the death of F. 1. Fields, the victim of mob outrage in Wingham, which was begun at London on the 19th, wee re- sumed Tuesday evening, but after the tak- ing of bht very little evidence was again postponed until next Monday night et 7 o'clock. Neither the emonnt nor the value of the evidence taken Tuesday evening ex- ceeded that at the Bret sitting. This seems to loo due vary largely, if what can be learn- ed here is to be relied on, to the difficulty the Provincial detective who is working on the ease at Wingham hes experienced and ie still meeting witn in colleoting evidence and getting witnesses for the Coroner's court. The people in Wingham, it is un- derstood, are anything but enxioue to see the case raked up, and decidedly refuse to unbosom themselves to the officer. It is necessary, too to have some witnesses from Lensing, and a constable will probably have to go there and make arrangements for testimony from that point. There were quite a number of people from Wingham in attendance on the proceedings this even- ing, but nonepf them, it is to bo preatuned wore personally interested in the Daae. There seems to be a disposition to criticize the hospital authorities for haying removed Fields to the inebriate ward when he be- came delirious, under the impression that it was drink that was at the root of hia, trouble, when, in foot, it was the in- flammation to which the delirium was at tribute lb....' This fact, it is said willl bo brought out\fully at the inquest on Mon- day next, ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 3 J896 $1 a year In advance $1.50owhen not so paid. AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable oorrespondt &as rind worthy of recording for publication. Hullett FARM RaN'rED.—Mr Uhittenden, of Seaforth, is moving on the farm of James Walkinshaw, 2nd con., which he has rented for a term of five years. ILLNESS.—Mr Geo. Snell, 'one of the oldest and most highly esteemed resi- dents of the township, was taken ill last week with inflammation of the bowels. His illness was so serious that two doctors had to be called in, but he is now out of danger. MOVING.—Mr Geo. Allen has pur- chased a house in Clinton, where he intends removing as soon as the roads become good; we are sorry to lose Miss Phebe from our midst, but we hope it will not be for very long. Mr James Moon has bought a farm near Walton, and is movinghis stock this week. LAID OFF. -r D. Gliddon, of the 9th con., has been suffering most ex- cruciating pain for the last three weeks, owing to a felon on his left hand, and hos not been able to even do his chores. Some of his neighbors showed their good will last week, by turning ii and cutting his summers wood for him. The felon broke last week and the hand is much better. DEATH.—On Friday last Jas. O'Gara died at the residence of Mr James Rey- nolds, aged 81 years. He was for a number of yearsa resident of Missouri, but about ten years ago took up his residence with his nephew, Mr Rey- nolds, and has remained here ever since; he was not able to get about Much. His sister, Mr Reynolds' mo- ther, Is his only surviving relative. Horton ROLL.—The Honor Roll of B.S. No. 7 for Maroh is as follows: -8r, 4th, marks required 1451 — Albert Brigham 1888. Sr. 3rd, marks required 1540—N. Brigham 1902, Minnie Lear 1685; Russell Saundercock 1540. Jr. 3rd, marks re- quired 1019—Gordon Roes 1393, Albert Bedford 1104. Sr. 2nd, marks required 643—Fred Caldwell 688. School closes on Thursday for the Easter vacation. SCHOOL REPORT.—The report of the pro- motion examination of S. S. No. 2 is as follows:—Sr. 3rd to 4th, marks required 440—Hattie Bullen 658, Jennie Churchill 607, Richard Brown 607. Jr.3rd to Sr. 3rd, to pass 390—George Snell 455, Eva Noble 446, Jeremiah Noble 422, Eva Brown 400. 2nd to 3rd, to pass 290—Thomas East 298, Samuel East 294. Of the above R. Brown obtained the highest marks in Arithmetic, Hattie Bullen the highest in Grammar, History, Spelling and Litersture; Jennie Churchill the highest in Composition. T. MIIRO H, Teacher. OBITUARY --It is our sad duty this week to record the death of another old settler,, in the person of Mrs Mar- garet McDonald, of the 14th con. of Hullett, who passed away at the good a e of 82. Mrs McDonald was born in Oban, Argyleshire, - Scotland, where most of her young days were spent. About forty years ago she and her late husband emigrated to Canada, settling in -the township of Grey. A few years after her husband died, leaving her to fight the battles of life alone, with a family of small children, the oldest of whom was not fifteen years of age. About twenty years ago she removed to the farm now occupied by her son Malcolm, where she resided till the time of her death, which occurred on the 24th March. She was a woman of true Christian sentiment, and her ster- ling honest character won for her the esteem and respect of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral, which took place on Friday, March 27th, to the Union cemetery, was lergely attended. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the Roll of Honor for S. S. No. 8, for the month of March, based on attendance, punctuality and general deportment:—Sr. Department—P.8. Leaving class—E. Fair, Rose Riley and Nellie Lyon. Entrance-- Olvetta Brigham, Bernice Moore and Ed- die Mogridge, Howard Adams. 4th class —Sr. Pt., Minnie Lyon; Jr. Pt., Lizzie Whitley, Charlie Ouimette. 3rd oless—A. Honking, Allis Bell and Robt. Townsend, Mary Brogden. H. E. PRAM, Teacher. Jr. DEPARTMENT --8r. 2nd—Gertie Cole, Bella Kirkoonnell and Lille Cole, Verna Hiles. Jr. 2nd—Willie Lyon, Rose Cole, Tom Roberton. Jr. Pt. 2nd—Howard Brunsdon, Harry Riley, Eleanor Mains and Edwin Adams. Sr. lst—Frankie Garrett, Willie Grantham, Myrtle Phillips, Nanny Crawford. Jr. 1st—Mande Cole, Mabel Shobbrooke, Willie Lee. Tablet— Willie Bell, Robbie Crawford, Rhode Bell. Miss E. Jos. iarox, Assistant. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Argent, who have been in the old country for some time, are expected home shortly. Mies Elia Cartwright, who burst a blood vessel while sneezing, is now getting better. Will Hesk, who met with Ruch a bad accident recently, is im- proving much better than at first ex- pected. Before leaving for another part of the country Mrs R. Bedford entertained a few of the young people of the section very pleasantly at her home one evening last week. Mr A. Elliott has just completed the frame work of a fine cutter, on which he has spent some of his leisure time during the last two months. Mr Walter Mair, of the base line, is building a new house and has let the contract to Cooper Bros., Clinton. Tuekersmith. ACCIDENT. — One day last week while Mr Iddieerlch was prunningg an apple tree, the axe he was using glan- ced, inflicting a severe flesh wound in his foot. It was found necessary to get the cut stitched, and he will be raid up for a short time. NOTES,—Mies T. Gunning, of Us - borne, is visiting relatives here. Sug- ar making is in full blast this week. Mr G. Crich has purchased a new grain crusher from the firm of T. T. Cole- inan, Seaforth. Darne rumor states that next week a very amiable and popular young lady of this township will take a partnership with a certain young man and help seeley's vows at the matrimonial altar; our very best wishes go out with her. Colborne HORSE DUD.—On Friday last one of Mr W. N. Baer's horses slipped on the ice and hurt itself so badly that it died in half -an -hour. Londesboro NOT Soma—The small house belong- iug to Mrs Bulger was offered for sale on Tuesday, but was not sold, as the bid of $75 did not reach the upset price. HORSE NOTES.—Mr Edward Bell has bought a half interest in the Clydes- dale stallion, Eastfield Chunk, owned by Mr McDonagh, Darlow, and will travel it this year. His route will cover Hullett, Morris, East Wawanosh and part of Colborne. This horse is one of the best of Clydesdale stock. SOCIAL.—The Endeavor social, at R. Adams', on Friday evening, was a de- cided success in every way. It is hoped that it will not be long until. there will be another. This society is doing well, for the short time it has been organized. There is plenty of room for more to )join, and a cordial invitation is extended at all times. NOTES.—Mr W. H.Whiteley has the honor of being the first out with his wheels, Mr John Melville takes the cake for a "fly rig." Mr George Snell has another apprentice to the black- smith business; as he only arrived in this country on Tuesday, it will be some time before he goes to work. Miss Rose Riley is spending a few days with her sister in Goderich. Messrs Brunsdon & Son are ready for the sea- son, with a lot of implements.. LEAGUES.—In connection with the Methodist church, a Junior League has been formed, with a membership of 36, to meet every Saturday after- noon; Mr Millson is superintendent; Miss Johnston, assistant; and Miss Rose Riley, Secy. A young men's Mutual Protection Society has also been formed among the young men of the church, which meets every Satur- day evening with Mr Millson as Super- intendent; Mr T. Miller, assistant, and` Mr G. Williams, as Secretary. FARM SALES.—Mr James Moon has sold his farm, lot 16, con. 11, to his brother Henry, for about $4,000, and moved last week to another farm on the 10th con. of Grey, that he has pur- chased at about $3,500; it contains 64 acres, and the one he sold was 100 acres. Mr John Little has sold his farm of 47 acres, a short distance south ot Londesboro, to Richard Carter, for about $2,600; he also had W. Garbut's farm, near Blyth rented, and has given that up; he will have an auction sale on the 8th inst. CHURCH NoTEs.—The special ser- vices which have been in progress in the Methodist church here for several weeks, with most gracious results, close this week. Over 60 persons have handed in their names as desirous of joining the church; this will augment the membership very materially, and cannot fail to be of benefit to the young people. On Sunday next Mr Millson attends a convention on Cam- lachie circuit—where he was stationed before—Rev Mr Newcome, of Clinton, preaching for him here next Sunday evening, and Mr Leatherland, of Sea - forth, taking the Kinburn and Alma ' appointments. God erieh NOTES.—Dr Hunter, Mr Price, and Mr Price's two children,are recovering nicely from the diphtheria; the Dr. is regarded as quite a hero since his noble effort to both cure and nurse the child- ren. The Huron Bicycle Club, with about 90 members, has been formed; it is an amalgamation of the two clubs of last year; Mr Henderson, of the bicycle factory, has donated caps to all the members. League "At Homes" were the order in Victoria St. and North St. churches, on Friday and Monday res- pectively. Our town is now at its worst with melting snow and sloppy walks; in a few days, if this spring weather continues, we shall soon have beautiful streets again. Knight Bros. have crossed the Square, and opened out a grocery beside Holt and Caive- son's law office. Geo. Price opens his new store on April lst. The new Al- bion block is being built, and the side- walk is littered with brick and other material. A. Allen has opened a beau- tiful restaurant, in Halliday'sold stand. Porter's Hill. I.O.G.T.—The 1.O.G.T. lodge met on Tuesday evening, it being a fine night there was a good turn out of members. After the business of the evening and a good program were disposed of, part of which business was the payment of the rent for the past quarter, in re- sponse to which the owner of the hall, Mr 0. W. Potter, sent up the candies for the party, and in this part of the entertainment all joined right hearti- ly. The interest in the meetings con- tinues to increase. Next Tuesday ev- ening the ladies of the lodge will treat the gentlemen to coffee and toast. The entertainment, given two weeks ago, we must say was not only a suc- cess, but reflects credit on the com- mittee and those taking part, as the pieces given were of a choice selection and ably rendered. We take this op- portunity, in behalf of the committee, of expressing thanks to those from a distance who took part in the program. NOTES.—Mr Thos. Wallis, of the 1st con., is very low with congestion of the lungs. Mrs John Wallis is recov- ering very slowly. The youngest daughter of Mr Jas. Cox is very sick. Miss M. McPhail has been unable to leave her room for several days, owing to a severe cold. Mrs McDonald, sr., is still very poorly. Sugar making is the order of the day among the farm- ers just now, but the run of sap so far has been poor. The McPhailBros. have built a furnace and putting in a pan with the intention of going extensive- ly into the business. Miss H. Ivision is visiting friends in our neighborhood. Mrs O. W. Potter was called away suddenly last week to her mother who was thought to have been dying, but we are glad to hear that she is some better, and that hopes of her recover- ery are entertained. Mr J. W. Mc- Donald sold two fat cattle this week at a good figure. Capt. J. McDonald is preparing to build. Mr S. McDou- gall is expected home this week. • East Wawanosh. NOTES.—On March 22nd. a daughter was added to the family of Mr and Mrs Wnr. Wightman. Lancey F. Nethery has engaged with Jas. McCallum for the summer months, and is not going into the egg business, as was stated last week by the Westfield writer to the Blyth Standard. W. E. Scott has purchased a swartyoung driving horse and is breaking it rn these days. Miss Jennie Taylor, who has been suffering from an attack of la grippe, is now re- covering. The Mes3rs Watt, of Hul- lett, spent a couple of days this week with their cousin James Taylor. Thos. M. Walsh has returned from Toronto, where he went to eonsult a specialist concerning his health. Adam Hoover, sr., has moved to Warnock, where he will reside in future; Adam jr. is uow keeping bach, but- will he do it long? The trustees of S.S. No. 9, have pur- chased the Caxton school series; this will be a valuable addition to an al- ready well equipped school. Mr Ed. Cummings, of Chicago, is visiting friends near Auburn. The wheels of the salt derrick are again in motion. Quite a number of the farmer' in this vicinity delivered their hogs ,on Mon- day to buyers\:in Wingham nd Bel - grave. John Reid, and fami . , of the 12th., were visiting friends in rey last week. Mr -Irwin Elliott and family have removed to the township of Elma near Britton. Mrs R.W. Duff, of Blue - vale, was visiting friends on the 12th last week. Mr W.A. Elliott is able to be around again after a week's fight with la grippe. Mr and Mrs John El- liott, of Clifford, attended the funeral of his uncle Wm. Elliott, which took place on Sunday. OBITUARY.—It is Our sad duty to chronicle the death of William Elliott, which took place at his late residence in East Wawanosh, on Friday, March 27. Deceased was born in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in the year 1811. He emi- grated to Canada in 1849, settling at Cooksville, nearToronto, where he was e.nployed for several years in Church's brewery. In '56 he, with his brother John, walked from Toronto to East Wawanosh, where they both took up land on the 13th. Here by hard work and careful management he made a comfortable home for himself and fam- ily. Although for the last decade he has been rendered feeble by his weight of years, up to a week or two previous to his death he enjoyed fairly good health. He caughta severe cold which developed into congestion of the lungs proving too much for his waning strength, and he succumbed to it as before stated. Although a man of quiet and unpreteutiousdisposition, he was well known. By astrong arm land a stronger heart, he has more than once rendered good service when the lives of those near and dear to him were at stake. No doubt many of the old residents of that historic old„cotin- ty have heard of his deeds of valor. Throughout the old county; and in - many parts of Canada and United States is sung a ballad relating the deeds on a particular occasion of "The Brave\Elliotts of Lisbellow." The strong arm is now motionless, and the heart has lost its manifestations, but the memory of both will remain long in the hearts of the loved ones left be- hind. Stanley A COMING MEMBER.—The gentle- man alluded to in the following para- graph, from the Globe, is a brother of our esteemed and clever resident of the 2nd con., Thomas Fraser:—Mr John Fraser, Liberal candidate for East Lambton, has been addressing the elect- ors at various points. He is a man of pluck. Despite the fact that he suffer- ed from la grippe, he kept his appoint- ments. Our information is that Mr Fraser will be the next M. P. for East Lambton. He will worthily represent that important constituency on the Government side of the new House. Holmesville. HORSE NOTES,—John Jervis sold a heavy mare to John Marquis. Mr A. Huller sold his fine bay horse to A. M. Polley for a good figure. Ed. Levis disposed of his horse last week, Peter Cook, of the Cut Line, being the pur- chaser. Ezra Pickard sold a four-year- old to A. Huller. CHURCH.—Owing to the state of the roads, Mr Allan, of Colborne, was not present, and the pastor, being unable to get to Ebenezer, took the service. Next Sunday Easter service will be held; Rev J. W. Andrews, of Court - right, will preach here morning and evening. LEAGUE.—Next Monday evening the debate, Liquor vs Tobacco, will take place: All cordially welcome. To commence at 8 p. m. sharp. J. R. Courtice represented the Holmesville League at the Local Union last Fri- day, in Clinton, and gave an excellent address on "The work of the Commit- tees." LECTURE. --The lecture on Tuesday evening proved to be indeed a rare treat comprising a synopsis of five of the six lectures, "The model home," as delivered by the Rev McIntyre at Grimsby Park. Mr Edge is a good speaker, and his name alone will draw a crowd. Those who were fortunate enough to beable to get over the roads, on Tuesday evening, listened to a lecture full of interest, amusement and instruction. NOTES.—James Ford left on Tuesday for Manitoba. Miss Lilly Gliddon is back in our neighborhood again. Ow- ing to the impassable state of the road on Sunday, Rev E. W. Andrews was unable to get through, to his outside appointments, and had to turn around. George Mackins, of Varna, paid his regular visit to friend(s) in this village Sunday; the other George smiles, and says that everything is all nice and pleasant at his home for another two weeks. A brother of Mr Fisher came down Wednesday, from Goderich, to spend a while with him. Miss Carne- ron,of Sault hospital,is the gnest of her friend Miss Jenny Phipps. Wm. Grigg moved to his farm in Colborne on Wed- nesday. The tax that our Parliament is going to impose on bachelors, seems to be bearing the desired fruit already. ;•r Goderich Township SALE.—Mr Edward Acheson, of the Huron road, having rented his farm, will have an unreserved sale of his stock and implements on Friday, 10th inst. He has some good stock, and there will doubtless be a large crowd in attendance. BRIDGE BROKEN.—The freshet last week carried away part of what Is known as the Rathwell bridge, on the 4th con.—between this township and Stanley; the bridge, it is claimed, has been neglected, and was more or less unsafe for some time. QUITE ILL.—Mr Thos. Wallace, of the lit con., is very ill at present suf- fering from a trouble of the lungs. Some few days ago he contracted a severe cold, which resulted as above. His many friends hope to hear of his recovery in a few days. PERSONAL.—Mr Alex. Cox, of the cut line, has two children very ill at present with an attack of scarlet fever. Master Ed. Jenkins, son of Mr Thos. Jenkins, Huron road. who has been suffering from an attack of scarletina, is recovering rapidly. HORSES.—lt r Wm, Robinson, of the Huron road, who is one of the best judges of horse flesh in the township, was out last Tuesday in company with Mr J. McMann, of Seaforth. They succeeded insecuring a few first class animals, for which they paid . a very good price. SUDDEN .•DAATH,—After a few days illness Mr Henry Cook, of the 9th con., passed away on Wednesday af- ternoon; prior to this illness he has been in his ordinary health, and his death was entirely unexpected. He was one of the old settlers ot the township, and at one time was in pro- sperous circumstances, but, like many others, reverses overtook him and he never recovered his former status. He was a member of the Methodist church; a Conservative politically, and leaves a wife and family. Blyth NOTES.—On Monday evening the town was in darkness, owing to the river having risen to such an extent as to interfere with the running of the machinery of the electric light plant. Miss Crocker returned on Tuesday, to resume charge of the millinery depart- ment in connection with Anderson & Elder's establishment. Miss B. Mc- Connell has secured a position as mil- liner with a flrrn in Crediton, and leaves to take charge on Saturday. Service will be conducted in Trinity church on Good Friday evenin. Mrs Beattie returned to her home in Sea - forth on Monday,' after ,,week's visit with her parents here. iss Sanders has again taken charge of the millinery department of McKinnon & Co, and returned on Wednesday. Next month- ly fair for the sale of stock will be held on Saturday, March 7th. Miss McEl- roy is, we are sorry to learn, indispos- ed, and is taking a well-earned rest at home, this week. Miss Borrett is the guest of Seaforth friends at present. Capt. Rance spent Sunday at his home in Clinton. Mrs Henderson, who spent a week or two at the residence of her father, Mr Forsyth, returned to herhome in Wroxeter last week. Mrs Nation spent a day with Seaforth friends last week. Rev Mr and Mrs Armstrong, of Dungannon, were the guests of Rev Mr and Mrs Higley on Friday last. Messrs Scandrett and Livinstone, Belgrave, were in town on Monday. Mr Bert Goodland re- turned on Tuesday from a two weeks visit in Galt. Mr Geo Potter and bride returned home on Monday even- ing. Mr J. A. Tanner arrived on Tues- day evening, and is sojourning in town at present. We regret to learn that Mrs Cash is ill at the residence of A. McKenzie. MrJessopand family have moved into the house lately occupied by Mr Runciman. Mr Woods, of Lon- don, was doing business in town, on Monday. Mr Alex. McKenzie intends starting buying eggs and butter next week; he will be located in John A. McDonald's store, just south of M. Jessop & Co. Mr Abe Perdue is as- sisting his brother Doc, who is rushed just now. West Wawanosh. NOTES. — Miss Emma Dobie gave b some of her many friends a party on Friday evening last, it being her birth- day; everyone spent a very enjoyable time. Hamilton Feagan had the mis- fortune to get one of his fingers crush- ed in a straw cutter, one day recently. R. Jones is engaged with Robt. Medd for the summer. Messrs Bruce and Rose were hauling straw from near St. Augustine last week. Henry Jones is busy this week, moving back to his farm on the boundary; the family will be greatly missed in this locality. H. G. Taylor has rented the farm, lot 19, on the 2nd con., for this year; it is •a swamp lot, and will only serve as pas- ture. March of 1896, it is stated, was the coldest and roughest known for many years. Mr and Mrs Church, of Goderich township, visited their daugh- ter, who was sick at Mr Johnston's. Miss Delia Symington visited her sis- ter, Mrs Washington, one day recently. Miss Mary Mills has returned home, after a pleasant sojourn in Dungan- non. Miss A. Dobie is at present vis- iting at Jas. Johnston's. Mrs Medd, of Dungannon, spent a couple of days under the parental roof last week. Rev R. Henderson visited some of the sick out this way last week. Mr and Mrs Roberton visited friends on the 13th of Hullett, one day last week. John Howitt mcves to his new home near Dungannon this week; we wish hirn every success. Bruceleld DEATH.—The many friends of Mr and Mrs S. J. Pollock, formerly of this place, will regret to learn of the death of their baby boy, at the age of one year, which occurred at Ironwood, Mich., on the 21st ot March, from pneumonia. The bereaved parents have the hearty sympathy of the com- munity. WEDDED. --We take pleasure in re- cording the happy event which. took place at the residence of our towns - FRAMES you may have. Lenses you may have; frames may be alright len- ses may be all wrong. At aslighb cost we will take the wrOuy" lenses out, put the right lense in, and give you comfort and satisfaction. W e know how Test free. The Best Bicycle Is not better than the Common Sense Bicycle. It is a good, high grade, up-to-date Wheel, and a beauty in appearance as well. We will make it pay you to buy this wheel, but flrst—you must see it, now on exhibition at our store. Call. ALLEN & WILSON The. Druggists. Q.Y4— uayo roan, Mr George Forrest, the bride's uncle, when Miss Lillias Fraser was united in marriage to Mr J. Stuart, of Ailsa Craig. After the ceremony was performed by the Rev Mr Muir, they started, amid showers of rice, old shoes and good wishes, on their wedding tour, seeing the sights and visiting friends in the cities of London, Hamil- ton, Toronto, etc., previous to settling in their elegant home in the vicinity of the before -mentioned town. NOTES.—Miss Minnie Armstrong, of the Bronson line, Stanley, is visiting her sister, Mrs Laird. Mr J. B. Aiken - head, who has been home recuperating since before Christmas, returned to London on Saturday evening. Miss Beattie is spending a few days with her sisters, Mrs Wm. Scott and Mrs Jas. Swan. Mrs Grundy had a report in circulation that one of our young rnen was to take unto himself a life partner on Wednesday of this week, but he April fooled them. Mr A. P. Ketchen, who has been nursing a knee which was injured after the fire at the Agricultural College, Guelph, return- ed to his position there on Wednes- day afternoon. Mr B. R. Higgins has purchased from Peter McGregor fifty acres which touched the east side of Mr Higgins' farm. Mr John McGow- an, ;)r., attended the funeral of bis aunt, Mrs McDonald, near Blyth, on. Friday. Mr Wm. Bell, Knox college, paid a short visit to his home this week; he will preach during the col- lege vacation in Ancaster, near Ham- ilton. Messrs McGregor and Hunter have had the misfortune to lose five horses in Liverpool; they were insured during the ocean voyage, but died after being landed; this will be a heavy loss for both men; Mr Hunter who had charge of the shipment is expected home soon. Bayfield. NOTES.—Miss Ida Elliott (daughter of G. Elliott, ex -reeve of Goderich township) has opened a millinery store in Hr Rutledge's old stand; she is an experienced milliner, and should do well. NOTES.—The band favored the vil- lage with numerous selections Monday evening. Miss Kerr, of Clinton, is visiting Miss Johnston. The lake ice has left us; may it never return. Mr and Mrs Welsh, of the Soo, left for their home Tuesday morning. Mr A. E. Thomson has gone home for his Easter holidays. FRESHET. — On Sunday afternoon there took place such a freshet as had not been seen at Bayfield for many years. As the mouth of the harbor was frozen entirely across, the down - coming ice had no out -let, and the re- sult was a jam from the harbor away up the river. The ice has now escaped with no serious damage reported. SOCIAL.—Last Tuesday evening the Epworth League held a very success- ful social at the home of Mrs G. Erwin. The evening was enjoyably spent in games, after which a short and excel- lent impromptu program was provid- ed. Rev Mr and Mrs Oaten gave two duets and Miss H. Moorehouse a whist- ling and piano duet, and there were many instrumental selections. ARMENIANS.—On Monday evening a committee met at Dr Stanbury's, and made arrangements for a musical and literary entertainment in behalf of the Armenians. The entertainment is un- der the auspices of the three denomi- nations, and no doubt will prove a suc- cess. It was decided to write Revs S. Bond, of Seaforth, and Muir, of Bruce - field, to give addresses on the subject, and have the musical part supplied by members of the choirs; to be held on the evening of Tuesday, April 2lst. The object deserves a good crowd. Hensal l NOTES.—Rev Dr and Mrs Cook, of Granton, spent a few days visiting friends in Granton last week. Mr D. Buchanan, who has been on a mission during the poet six months, is home on a visit before taking his summer mission. Rev J. S. Henderson is in Toronto. in connection with the dos- ing exercises in Knox college. We are sorry to state that Mrs Manns is dan- gerously ill. Mt Geo. McEwen has re- moved his office from the lot sold to Mr Rennie to the salt block. Mr S. Rennie has the material on the ground ready for the erection of a fine new blbck, adjoining the store occupied by Mr E. Rennie es a generalThtore. The village of Hensall is well supplied with millinery, ther2- being at presentfour milli net y establishments in the village. Cook Bros., jr., have opened out ware - rooms for bicycles, and haveut up a handsome electric sign in front of their rooms. PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL.—W. Jackson reports the following travellers during the week:—Jas. Ford, for Portage la" Prairie; Ben Sheppard and wife, for Sault Ste. Marie; C. Hanley and wife, for Grundin, bilk.; Miss White and niece for Toronto; Mrs Whitt, for Lon- don; Mrs Fitzsimmons and son, for Buf- falo; Mrs Corbett, for Detroit; John lilty, and Mrs Philips, for Toronto; ass j