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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1896-04-03, Page 4HE °LI r.'1`C. N NEW ERA T .PACE GROWS HOTTER The phonomoogl growth of the Bfoyolo busbies° has drawn into it many /nen wbsee nolo ambition to to make hay while the eon shines. and drop out when it gots a little cloudy. WE HAVE` HAD four voar'o training; wo ,have studied the bumfnoss. we know where to buy; we know what to buy; and wo aro In it TO STAY TO THE FINISH. We stake our reputation on every naw wheel wo Boll, because we now tboy re right. We buy from the best factories In Canada, where every part of the wheel is madsunder the supervision of trained mechanics. The CLEVELAND factory, at Toronto Junction, post $200,000• they are in to stay too. The 0ENDRON In the heart of the city, is an immense affair; they make wheels and have something at stake THEN OUR FROFITS are based on a large turn over. We are not satisfied with selling a wheel or two in a season. This year we will sell 100 wheels. Will yours be one of them? Come in and see our stock and get our Catalogue. EMERSON 'S BICYCLE HOUSE, CLINTON Atew ,ktt;oertiotaunts Another corset bargain—Hodgen. Bros Lioenses—W J Paisley Shoes speak for themselves—Tae Twitchell A. man's pocketbook—Jaokson Bros What Julius Mesar missed—W D Fair Co Show room opening—Beesley & Co Thoane grows hotter—G F Emerson Findita pleasure—Cooper & Co On a new footing—Jackson & Jackson Auburn sale —MOKinnon & Co Millinery opening Plumstoel & Gibbings Wear pants—Hodgens Bros A snap in orockery—G Swallow This week—Gilroy & Wiseman After the are—Harland Bros Paper your house—W L Ouimette Auction sale—J B little Something for nothing—Onward Bicycle Co Wanted --Mrs Porter Card of thanks—E J Routledge, jr Card of thanks—Harland Bros Watoh—M Jessop & Co Farm for sale—J Murdock Boy wanted—J A King Cream separator—Jas Steep Dress making—A & E Fothergill flinton tw gra FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1896. Convention Postponed. The South Huron Liberal Convec- tion, called for Saturday, April 4th, has been indefinitely postponed, owing to the fact that the Dominion House does not adjourn over the Easter holidays, and the members who were expected to be present, cannot attend. A Flat Failure. For several days the Dominion Com- missioners Hers have been sitting in confer- ence er- ence with representatives ves of the Mani- toba Government concerning the school question. What actually transpired is yet secret, but it is said Manitoba was willing to do about all that is required by the Roman Catholics, but the Prov- ince would not grant a system of sep- arate schools such as is required by the Remedial Bill. They demanded that the Remedial Bill be dropped, but the Government, through its commiss- ioners, refused to do this, and Mani- toba refused to act until it was, hence the negotiations fell through. It was evident • from the outset that Manitoba would not recede much from its original position, and the fact that the Dominion Government were at- tempting to club Manitoba into submis- sion, while at the same time making overtures for a settlement, was enough to prevent a sdlution of the trouble. Local Legislature. The business of the Legislature is be- ing hurried forward, so that prorogat- ion is looked for in the course of a• couple of days. Action on the Govern- ment House will be deferred for a year. The House on Tuesday closed a day of hard legislative work by holding three divisions at midnight. The first of these, on a motion to strike out In- spector Noxon's salary, resulted in a victory for the Government by a vote of 50 to 32; the second, relating to er- penditures on Brockville Asylum, re- sulted in a vote of 54 to 28 for the Gov- ernment, and on the third the Opposi- tion, challenging the Government's succession duties, was snowed under by a vote of 56 to 82, the patrons voting with the Government. Col. Matheson wanted the duties lowed, but was beaten. Dominion Parliament. Nothing whatever is going on besides a consideration of the Remedial bill in Committee of the whole. The House will dissolve on April 24, and the Gov- ernment announces its determination to push the bill through before that time. On Tuesday, Sir Charles Tupper fell foul of a couple of his own support- ers, and the House was more like a beer -garden for several hours. The Op- position contend that the Remedial bill should not go through until the result of the Winnipeg negotiations are known; that when a flag of truce goes up hostilities should cease—bnt the government is bound to put the bill on statute book. The pages, charwomen, &c. have not been able to get their pay for some time, because the supplemen- tary estimates have not yet been pass- ed. The balance of the session is likely to be more than lively. According to the published state- ment, it cost $935 to conduct the late campaign on behalf of Mr Weismiller. Mr Cameron's expenses have not yet been published. Mr Weismiller is evi- dentally a believer In printer's ink, for he spent nearly $200 in this direction ' of w 1 the News Record received $117, aih d the Goderioh- Star the bal- ance, The NEw ERA's account for printing during the same campaign was $17. ihe Wingham Advance, In reply to ur article concerning the license sys- tem, insinuates that hotel keepers only get their licenses by promise of sup- port to the Local Government. Four out of the five hotels in Wingham are conducted by Conservatives—and the proport ion ieabout the same in the rid - Ing. Does the Advance mean to say that these then Vote in favor of the titieral candidates, or will it say that rr*Til any instance pressure is brought to bear upon them to lead them to do so. Tllat'e the meaning of the Advance's at'ti6le. Additional Local Mews- SEABONABI,F,.,---Now the days are growing Ringer, and the weary sun is stronger, gaining all the vim and vigor that it had awhile ago, and as sure as we're a poet, we shall quit before we know it, with a long -handled shovel digging ditches in the snow. PROSPERITY IN LIFE INSURANCE. -- How a well-managed, up-to-date life insurance company can make divi- dends for its etockholdere while pro- viding an absolutely safe and profitable investment for those insured is demon- strated In the annual report of the meeting of the Confederation Life In- surance Compai}y, published in anoth- er column to -day. No fewer than 2,540 new policies, representing $3,738,- 150, were issued by the company last year, bringing the total number of policies in force up to 17,590, covering $26,511,718. The assets are now $5,324,- 438.89. The report showing the pro- gress of the company is most instruc- tive. It should be studied by every person interested in life insurance, showing as it does phenomenal pro- gress and stability. Mr Israel Taylor is the district agent for Clinton, Gode- rich, Seaforth and Blyth. SOMETHING FDR THE BABY.—The following paragraph from the Wood- stock Sentinel -Review, refers to a son of Mr J. 0. Miller, of the hotel Clar- endon:— "The parlors of the Hotel Ox- ford contained a jolly crowd last night, assembled in honor of Bert Miller, the popular clerk at that well-known hostelry. John A. McKenzie presided over the gathering and during the ev- ening preeented Mr Miller with a hand- some baby carriage accompanied by a verbal address expressive of the high esteem in which "Bert" is held by the donors of the gifts. A purse of money was also presented. The company numbered about twenty, everyone of whom spoke in the highest terms of the kindly relations that have always existed between them and the genial clerk. Speeches, songs and dancing were included in the merriment and a right good time was spent. Bert is to be congratulated on so marked a man- ifestation of his friends' regard. HOUSE of REFUGE NOTES. — The House has now 62 inmates -46 :men and 16 women. Jas. Ray, ofEast Wawanosh, was brought in last week, and John Hewett, of Grey, making the tenth from that township. Miss Adams, from Wingham, was added to the list last week. Ths latest arrival is Henry Cundy, from Goderich town- ship. There are 37 inmates taking medicine in some form or other. No less than thirteen are unable to take their meals with the others,hers and have to be fed in their rooms. Dr. Shaw goes regularly to visit the Horne and is very kind and attentive to the welfare and comfort of the . inmates. There have been over 2000 visitors shown through the House since the arrival of inmates on Nov. 11, 1895. Religious exercises on Sunday last were conduct- ed by Rev. A. Stewart. Capt. Otta- way, S. A., takes them next Sunday. Miss S.E. Iodgins,of Kinloss, has been officially appointed assistant Matron. She has had considerable experience, and is well qualified for the position. The Committee last week, in order to prepare for spring work,authorzied In- spector Coats, Manager French and Reeve McDonald to purchase a team of farm horses to weigh about 2,600 lbs. and a chcice will be made from all the teams offered next Tuesday; imple- ments will be procured as follows:— One single plow, two -furrow plow, spring tooth cultivator, scalier, pair iron harrows, land roller, seed drill, ladders, heavy waggon, buggy &c. A new cis- tern, orcister•ns,'will be put in to supply the home with soft water and plans for the same will be drafted. Sketches for an extension to the building will be made in order to secure more room, the present hospital space being occupi- ed for more suitable purposes. Some small furniture was ordered for the doctor's office. Easter Meats. Yesterday, the Clinton butchers with their accustomed enterprise, started their display of choice Easter meats, and the public will find it an exhibit worthy of gen- erous patronage. Below is the liet:— COUCH & WILSON. One heifer fed by John Avery, weighing 1,400 lbs; 2 heifers fed by A. Conch, 2,600 lbs; 2 heifers fed by R.Ransford; 2,600 lbs., 2 spring lambs raised by W. Gibson; 3 yearling lambs, fed by W. Knox; 2 calves, raised by Wm Weir; dressed 600 Ibe; 1 calf raised by W. Reid, dressed 200 lbs, 2 hei- fers fed by W. Johnston; 1 calf fed•by W. Robb; 4 pigs raised by W. Battles; and many other choice meats. FORD & innWHY. One Steer, fed by Mr Cornish, weighing $1,500 lbs; 2 steer's, fed by Ben Churohill, 2,100 lbs; 2 lambs, fed by M. Marquis, God- erich township; 1 spring lamb, fed by Robt. Sturdy, Goderioh township, 69 lbs; 2 pigs, fed by John Spooner, town; 1 pig, fed by H. Murphy, Goderioh, township; 1 pig, fed by H. Hill; 1 calf, fed by T. Mason, Goderioh township. R. FITzaI ONS. 1 heifer, 2 years old, 1,000 lbs., fed by R. Trick, Goderioh township; 1 heifer, 8 years years old, 1,150 lbs, fed by T. Biggin, Hui - lett; 2 heifere 3 years old, 2,455 lbs., fed by Tyndall Broe. Hallett; 1 steer 3 years old, 1,200, fed by Tyndall Bros., Hallett; 2 pigs 5 months old, 800 lbs., fed by R. Govier, Hallett; 2 pigs, 5 months old, 400 lbs., fed by H. Folland; 1 calf, dressed weight, 175 lbs., fed by J. Dale, Hullett, 2 yearling lambs, 310 lbs., fed by R. Wilson, Hallett; 2 spring lambs, fed by Geo. Farquhar, Hal- lett. This display will be on Thursday af- ternoon and evening. Mr Wright's display is the same as that made by him on ordinary occasions. FOR THE ARMENIANS. To the Editor of the New Era : B/R,—Whaet many oburohes and other organisations have been sending moneys In aid of the suffering and persecuted Armen• ian Christians, there hae been no organ- ized effort here to contribute anything for that purpose. Could not the Choral Soci- ety give a concert for the benefit of some one of the relief funds? CLINTON. April 2, 1886. Church Chimes. The usual monthly fellowship meet- ings will he held in both Methodist churches next Sunday morning. Rev Mr Newcome will occupy the pulpit of Ontario St. church next Sun- day morning, and Mr Galloway, of town, in the evening. Mev. Mr Ford preaches vnni versary sermons inWing- ham . Rev. A. Andrews, of Minnedosa, Man., preached last Sunday Morning and eveningin the Front Street Metli- odiet Churc, Stratbroy. Mr Andrews is on old pastor of this church, and bad large congregations. On Sunday°evening next the pastor .of the Baptist ehi1i o4 Will preach a ser- mon 1 o the blacksmiths of Clinton. B. C. Greenman, will deliver an ad- dress in Perrin's Hall, on Sunday after- noon and evening, at 3 and 7 p.m. His subjects will be;—"Have we a revela- tion from God?" "Have we the Salvat- ion of God. Rev N. J. Dixon, P. P. of Ashfield, has received a modest fortune from the "Old Sod." He has also been ap- pointed executor for an old lady's will, who died recently In Ashtleld. The rev. gentleman is truly in luck. Miss Martha Trewartha, of Qu 'Ap- pelle, formerly of Clinton, baa prepar- ed an Easter Service similar to that used in Rattenbury St., Clinton, last year, had it printed at the NEW ERA office, and on Sunday next this form of responsive service will be used for the first time in the northwest. A rather remarkable coincidence in connection with the Rev Samuel Fear's memorial service ip Norfolk street Methodist church, Guelph, on Sunday morning, is that the three ministers taking part, Revs Savage, Hough and Harris, all spent their childhood in Nottingham, England, where the late Rev Samuel Fear was then doing work as a local preacher. We would again remind our readers of the special meeting in the Salvation Army barracks. on the afternoon of Good Friday. Besides the presence of eight specials, there will be an enroll- ment of recruits, and it is also expect- ed there will be a dedication of chil- dren; the meeting to commence at 3 o'clock. In the evening at 7.30 will commence a half -night of prayer. Christians are heartily invited to at- tend. The Rattenbury street Methodist Sunday School will hold its anniver- sary service on Easter Sunday and Monday. The Rev Henry Irvine, of Goderich, will preach both morning and evening, and in the afternoon it will take the form of an Easter service, comprising responsive scripture read- ings, music, recitations, and an address by Rev Mr Irvine. On Monday even- ing a tea will be given in the lecture rooms of the church, from 6:30 to 8, to the pupils of the school only, and at 8 o'clock a program of music, recita- tions and dialogues will be rende• ed in the church, to which a small admission fee is charged. A meeting of the Local Union was held in Willis church on Friday even- ing, March 27th. The subjects dis- cussed were, "The advantage of junior work," and "The committees, their work and importance." Miss Bricken- den, of Ontario street Epworth League, read an interesting paper onunior work. A recitation by a class of small Siris, members of Ontario St. Junior League, was a pleasing feature of the program. Mr Courtice, of Hol noes viIle, in his address on the work of the com- mittees, set forth the importance of these committees so clearly and fully that it must have proved a fresh in- spiration to every committee worker present. The discussions fallowing both papers were profitable. On Good Friday there will be two services in St. Paul's church. ' Morn- ing prayer at 11 a.m. and a Litany ser- vice at 4 p.m. On Easter Sunday the rector will preach° both morning and evening. The musical portion of the' services, under the direction of Miss McHardy, will be of the usual festal character as follows:— MATINS Hymn 179 Christ our. Passover £chilling Te Denm ....J. Lewis Browne Benodictus Bacon Anthem "Tho Choir Angelic" Haneoom Kyrie . Phullps Gloria Tibi • . To Hymn 180 EVENSONG Hymn 182 Gloria Petri Beckwith Magin float Hawes Nuno Dimittis.. Blackburn Anthem "Gloria in Esoelsis....... Mozart Hymn 185 Offertory "Calvary" Rodney Hymn 23 SERVICE OF PRAISE.—The service 01 praise given Tuesday night by the choir of Willis church, was a unique and mostinteresting affair. In the early part of the evening refreshments were served in the basement with lav- ish hand. At 8 o'clock sharp the song service commenced in the auditorium. The opening anthem "0 Sing unto the Lord, made a ringing beginning, pro- mise of spirit and power in what was to come. A sacred duet followed, giv- en by Misses MacMurray and Tedford, two of Miss McWhinney's vocal pupils. The rich blending of these two voices, the distinct enunciation and fine ex. pression was certainly a surprise to some of 'the listeners.. The rendering of that beautiful piece did credit, not only to the young ladies themselves, but to their trainer. A solo by Mr Is- rael showed flne quality of voice, and gives promise of a successful career in our town. Miss Wilson's Scotch ren- dering of the Ten Commandments was Scotch enough to satisfy any son of that land of patriots, Miss McWhin- ney came next with a difficult and very beautiful selection from Haydn'e great oratorio, "The Creation." The execution displayed both volume and flexibility of voice, and a taste and musical finish which are comparative- ly rare. The 'choir might be proud of their leader. The anthem by the choir, which followed, was one of the special .pieces in that list of specials. Mies Oliver, of St. Mary's, leader of the First Presbyterian choir there, another of Miss McWhinney's entbusiastic pupils, gave the next selection. The way in which the words of tender con- solation, "I have loved thee," "I have redeemed thee," were almost whisper- ed into the hearts of the hearers,show- ^ed a power of sympathetic utterance, which dimmed some eyes with tears, and must have made some hearts thrill in response. "0 Restless Sea" was a trio of remarkable power. "The lost chord," a solo by Mies Dignum, of Stratford stood out itself, different from all the rest. It was an exhihition of the effectiveness of a rich contralto voice used with that sympathetic pow- er that thrills from the heart of the singer to the hearts of the hearers. The closing anthem was a fitting con- clusion to the whole. In this, as in the other anthems, Misses Dignum and Oliver kindly took part. Their pres- ence throughout the evening contri- buted much to the success of an un- commonly successful service. Miss Fair discharged her duties well through- out a trying evening The choir and the louder have much reason to feel gratified with the result of their months of patient preparation, Wii* "11tm '1alsll FURTHER INFORMATION. Intense excitement was created onWednesday, when Messrs Pbippen, Harzison,Mont- gomery, Flannigan and 111anser were arrested by detectives, on a charge of being igno gat those who took part in the late riot. All but one are married. They were taken to Goderich. VERY SICII:--Wa are sorry to state that, Mr S. Merrifield is very seriously sick. He bas not been well for a week or two, but improved considerably last week, and on Saturday was down town, but since then 'inflammation of the heart has seized him, the results of which are anxiously waited for. Mr Merrifield is leader of the Wingham band, and has by bis genial disposi- tion drawn around him a host of friends. ANNIHILATE HIM.—The Rev. Mr Hamilton will next Sunday morning preach especially to the children, his subject will be "The oppressed Armen- ians." We are hoping the time will soon come when a deliverance of more benefit will be given than that of arms, viz , the sword. We would like to see the devil's agent, (no, we mean the old Sultan of Turkey) yoked with the same yoke as that of the Armenians, and it is for John Bull and Brother Johnathan to do the work. UNITY.—A few weeks ago Mr Chap- man entertained all his employees, (some 60 in number) to an evening's entertainment in his own pleasant home, and on Monday evening last all the children of the same. The little ones gathered together early in the evening, when their kind host and hostess became children for their sakes, their endeavor to amuse and enter- tain being highly appreciated by the youngsters. - A Goon WALK.—On Saturday Mr A. Pringle, of Wallaceburg; Mr and Mrs W. Pringle, of town, and Mrs Fairfield and young son, also of town, hired a livery in order to attend the funeral of the former's father, and the two latters' grandfather, Mr W. Prin- gle, who lived to the ripe old age of 90 years. The funeral took place from his residence about four miles the other side of Teeswater on Saturday. They left on their return trip Sunday afternoon; the roads were so bad that when they arrived at Teeswater the horses had been down quite a few times, and became quite unmanagable, consequently they left them in Tees - water and travelled the remaining ten miles on "Shanks' mare." When ar- rived at home Mrs Fairfleld's little boy, who is only about ten years old, remarked, "Well now, I could walk another ten miles right away." A re- mark which, we think, the others could not very well emphasize. NOTES.—Mrs Hutchinson, who for the past month has been visiting friends in town, left on Tuesday for Port Huron. The Wingham firemen are fitting up a sittingroom and bed- room, so that by order of the Fire In- snrarice fraternity there will be some one on the spot at all hours of the night. Mr D. Campbell, one of Wingham's pioneers, has carried the mail for 20 years, and never yet missed a train. A farmer stated the other day that he had hitched up his sleigh 78 times this winter. It is a sorry sight, in a beauti- ful community like this section of Huron, to daily witness farmers carry- ing home straw and bay; horses, as a rule, are not looking so sleek as they were tw elve months ago. Mr Cronk is renewing acquaintances in town., At one time we thought the March lion had devoured the spring lamb, but the latter's musical bleating is again heard in our midet; he came back from the south on Sunday. Councillor Shaw intends building a store this spring; he has already got the stone and sand; the next thing he must do will be to get a— West Huron Farmers' In- stitute. The attendance at the meeting of the In- stitute at Londeeboro, on Tuesday last, was not ae large as was expected, owing to the bad roads, yet a goodly number of farmers were present. The meeting was held in Bell's Hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Mr Bailie, the president, was in the chair, and Jae. Sneli was ap- pointed t3eoretary, pro tem. The president alluded to the depression from which far- mers were suffering, and urged his fellow - laborers to look at the pauses producing the same, and, as far at possible, remove them. Neither Mr Pattnlo, of Woodstook, nor Mr Campbell, of St. Thomas, were present for the afternoon meeting, nor others who had promised to speak at the night meeting, and it was the opinion of the Institute that all who promiee to deliver addresses on these ocoasione, ehould try to fulfil their engagements. Mr 0. Hamilton, Blyth, in a short ad- dress, advised the farmers to look after their own interests; the institutes were got up for their benefit alone, and farmers ehonld gather all the information they could; farmers' sone, he said, made a big mietake when they thought city life was preferable to farm life. R. Holmes, Clinton, spoke for a few min• utas, incidentally alluding to several mat- ters of importance to the farmers. R. B. McLean, of Kippen, gave en admi- rable and somewhat lengthy address, deal- ing mainly with hie own experience as a farmer on 100 aores; he admitted that po oast -iron rule could be laid down as a guide for all, and entered largely into detail; thoroughness and system were two import- ant factors in farm work. As hie address occupied, nearly an hour, it is impossible to even fairly summarize it in short apace, bat it was instructive and interesting, and greatly appreciated. James McConnell, of Hullett, spoke chiefly on oattle interests, giving some good enggestione, and an animated discus- sion ensued. There was a very good program at the evening meeting, ' consisting of speeches, songs and a recitation. Mr McLean gave a very nine address on "Temperanoe in all things." Mr Campbell, of St. Thomas Good Roads Commission, spoke on "Good roads," and was well received. Mr J. J. Walker, V. 5., gave a short speech on "Animal digestion." Misses Adams, Bell and Hill each sang a solo, and John Mo - Gregor gave a Gaelio song in broken Eng- lieb. It might be observed that the only farmer who took part in the entertainment was Mr McLean. That ie not a� it ehonld- be. '� It wan decided to bold the annual ex- cursion to Niagara Falls, if proper arrange. ment can be made, and the following com- mittee was appointed ---H. MoQnarrie, W. Hill, A. Jamieson, and A. T. McDonald.— The next meeting in June will be the an- nual one, and will be held at Nile. [We have had to condense this report, owing to the crowded state of our columns.] rvG Il1R RANSFOBD AND THF PATR01113, To the Editor of the New Era : Sin,— In the columns of the Naw Ent I notion that my old time friend, Mr John Bamford, bas again entered the liet as the self -constituted friend and champion of the down -trodden farmers, who aro made to toil and sweat, that trusts and monopolies may flourish, and plutocrats abound rn the land. I do not purpose following him 1 through bis lamp defence of the N.P.; sev- enteen years' experience of its operations has taught most of my fellow farmers its worthlessness. His reference to the Patrons I propose resenting; in doing eo I don't attempt to refute hie underhand and of course un - English insinuations. He defines us as being "selfish, jealous and kickers." As for jealousy, no one, I feel bound to say, need be jealous of the farmers, oar success does not justify jealousy. As for selfishness, I think it ill becomes the head and front of the Salt Combine—which like all combines ie formed for selfish purposes —to oharge eelflshnees against any body of farmers, n0 matter by what name they are known. If, as Mr Ransford says, kicking is another qualification for membership in our noble order, no lase a person than Mt John Rana - ford has repeatedly, in this respect, quali- fied himself for membership in our order. It will be well within the recollection of the citizens of Clinton, that upon the at- tempted revision of the tariff by the pres- ent Government, when thebill was brought down containing a provision for free salt in the intertest of the consumers of that article, Mr Rensford was no ordinary kicker; all previous records went to smash before his efforts, unless the "kink" by hie friends, the "nest of traitors,"should equal, but certainly could not surpass. He, fig. nratively speaking, kioked the Government and our late member up and down the streets of Clinton. He scoffed, jeered, lam- pooned and caricatured the Government, even parohaeing and giving away armsful) of the Toronto World containing a cartoon on the salt and coal provisions of the at- tempted revision. By the way, Mr Rane- ford's views on proper ways of developing Canadian industries is of the double-bar- rel order:—One barrel being loaded "pro- tection to salt," the other "free trade in coal;" both being in hie selfish view, in the interest of home industries. But his kick- ing propensitieri on this occasion went much further. He prostrated himself before Dr. McDonald and John McMillan, Crit M. P'e., and sought from them sweet counsel and comfort in the form of free coal "in the interest of Canadian indus- tries." In conclrlsion, if selfishness and kinking qualify one for admission into P. of I., then Mr Ransford may enter, and at our next demonstration march at the head of the band. Yonre etc., GOD&RICH TOWNSHIP PATRON. EDITOR'S NOTE.—Some time ago the NEW ERA announced that hereafter all communicat- ions of a personal nature would not be inserted unless over the signature of the writer. This has led to the exclusion of some communicat- ions that were not strictly personal, as they dealt also with public matters. The rule is a good one to have, but a hard one to onforee,and the insertion of even the foregoing is a violation ofthe great rule. We would a deal rather that Query writer would do as Mr Ransford does— sign his name to his communications—but as some of them decline to do so, and occasionally desire to discuss public matters anonymously, the NEW ERA has decided to allow them to do so, using its own judgment as to what shall be excluded.] SOMETHING tor NOTHING is notthe law of business, and never can be. Investing in a poor Wheel is like furnishing the money for an uncertain business venture. Beloreyou investin aBicycle See THE ECLIPSE, THE CAPITAL, THE IJP -TO -DATE and GRIFFITH'S LEADER. OurWheels in stock are tine Our Prices are right. Our lineorSupplies complete Our Repair Shop in full blast If you ride a wheel. If you want to buy a wheel, or if you are in- terested at all in Bicycles, call on 118. N.B.—Your wheel may need some re- pair. Leave it with us and have it done before 1 he season opens. Enamel- ing done by the baking process. ONWARD BICYCLE CO. PERRIN'S BLOCK, Clinton EASTER EXCURSIONS. ICNET8 WILL 13E ISSUED AT SINGLE FARE Good to go April 8.45.6, and return up to Tuesday, April 7. For particulars see W. JACKSON. TOWN AGT. G. T. R., CLINTON. Mid Pleasure The beautiful designs and excellent quality of our new stock of WALL PAPER made it a great pleasure (to those who hang it as well as those who expect tb occupy the rooms decorat- ed by it. We have made a epeeist feature of introducing in our stook this year, new designs, shades and higher qualities., We are putting it on the Wall.Pape'tr at a low price be- cause, rapid sales are the necessity. All paper trimmed free of charge. We were pioneers in the BICYCLE BUSINESS and with the line of wheels we have this year we shall again prove, to you that we are still in front. Call 'and see our sample wheels. CooperCLINTON.& Co for the roun3 trip �� t 1iieC. on all I Trains during EASTER HOLIDAYS. Special inducements to Manitoba Settlers, and the lowest excursion rates to all pointe in the North West. Routes are via Toron- to or Chicago. A. T. COOPER, Clinton C.P.R. Ticket and Telegraph agent. George and Thomas McLaughlin were sentenced to three years and one year re- spectively at Barrie for counterfeiting. READY MADE CLOTHING Our stock of Ready-to-wear Clothing bas arrived and we can now supply Clothing vg�,.`'Vto suit every man's purse. e have Men's Suits from $6 up BOYS—We can fit them from five years old up and at prices to suit every one's circumstan- ces. We are quite busy in the Ordered Clothing Departni't but it is always a good plan to leave your order early and have your clothes made up before the rush comes in the spring. rattM, Cups and Gents' Furnishings, A. J. Holloway CLINTON f ON A NEW FOOTINGI We are now in the field with one of the largest and most complete assortment -of BOOTS AND SHOES In this part of the country. The great encouragement received by us dur ing the past few months has led us to place orders for a class of goods that has never been shown here. Our stock of New Yc,rk Tan Goods, manufactured specially to our order, comprise a beautiful selection. We are satisfied that no house can approach us in style, variety and price. School Shoes will be a hobby with us; we put more genuine service for the money into our School Shoes than into any class of shoes we eel), that's why we shoe half the youngsters in town. 1 "NOTHING LIKE LEATHER"' JACKSON & JACKSON W. JACKSON, FR1I D T. JACKSON The New Aloe Finn, 'Clinton. -