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The Clinton New Era, 1896-09-11, Page 4• Kptq 9000, 20,00 $0#,00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $00.00 or ,', I ICY t�viRUT A $75.00 At.1UYtlJl E e:stli,.,,pne the best morey can procure anile price. No necessity of going to them O,,trtg shops, you can buy cheaper , $.;l �tg,ISOu��••apNtS at Sga9E, OL NTON C W A ¢iV Atiucrtigenu ntL. Ladle6--LeRoy Oo Spiges--GI Swallow ''t.1 te--aJaoksonBroe Pasturage -0 Mason Exourelons—W Jackson Clothing—Rodgens Bros Below coat --WW Imo) Fair Co Change of ad—..pp J Holloway Drees goods—MoKinuon & Co r260long boots—W L Ouirnette ;'':Drees tweeds—Gilroy & Wiseman lutea J,, v1v eta FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 1896. 34 is the Government's majority; that's good enough for us. The Liberals have wisely abolished —the House of Commons bar, which was the cause of such disgraceful scenes last session.- Lord ession: Lord Russel, Chief Justine of England, who listened to M. 0. Cameron's arraign- ment of the Government, paid him a graceful compliment by seeking an intro- duction at its close. The Mail stated that Mr Laurier had sent a couple of priests to Rome to in• -ter-view the Pope concerning a settle- ment of the Manitoba School question. Mr Laurier stated that -there was not a word of truth in the report, but not- withetanding his emphatic denial,some papers that have had plenty of time to learn the truth, are still publishing the false canard. The Toronto Mail and Empire's Ottawa liar says that he has been informed that the Liberals have "purchased" from Mani- toba oonoessions to the minority in the school matter, and "that an emissary of the Laurier Government will leave im- mediately for Rome to ask from the Pope ratification of the bargain." It turns out, as most personseupposedit would, that the story was false from beginning to end. We infer from an article in last week's Seaforth Expositor that it fav- ors the retention of the Senate, if that body is improved by being made elective. Well, the NEw ERA does not favor its retention in any form. We do not believe it can be made to serve public ends • to the slightest ex- tent. A second chamber for legisla- tives purposes is of no more service than would be a second chamber to preside over county council proceed- ings. A single body such as the House of Commons is amply sufficient and safe for all legislative purposes, and it would be better to educate the people alone this line, than on the line of re- taining the Senate under any cir- cumstances. The vacant Registrarship The Goderich Star says—"The Clinton NEW Eat pleads for a prompt settlement of the long standing registrarship vaoanoy in this county, and hints that it will be all right to appoint Mr Gibson, the MI,L•A, for East Huron. Don't the NEW Ext, know that the Government dare not appoint Mr Gibson owing to the hostility of the Signal? Is it not a commentary on the boasted par- ity and fearlessness of the Ontario Govern- ment that this coveted office is kept dang- ling as a baited book for so long? Why, the Tories could not have done worse." The NEw Era did not exactly say it would be all right to appoint Mr Gibson. It said that if the Government intended to appoint him, to do so and get the agony ov- er. We have our doubts about the alleged hostility of the Signal, but we have none about the propriety of making some ap- pointment. The NEW ERA's contention is that the office ehonl3 be filled by some one, and the sooner the better, so far as the mo • ral of the transaction is concerned. It is reported that the appointment will be made this week or next, The Investigation Beguri. The work of investigating the methods by by whioh ' the late Government retained power has only been begun, but enough has already been disolosed to prove that it knew no limit of constitutionality, justice, or decenoy in its effort to thwart the popu- -- lar will and -hang on to offloe. The civil service under its management had its chief neva as an eleotion campaign bureau. Pub- , lieofficers, paid to work for the people as a • whole were sent out as campaign speakers littd vied with eaoh other in their abuse of the Liberal leaders and oandidates, They . acted as Conservative committee officers, and aeeditorsof Conservative papers. They Went out into the constituencies and placed the "arguments" sopplied by red partorites ' where they would do the the moot good. They will be shown also to have cooked the ii'tiblio documents so as to furnish 6ampargn tepitis for Conservative speakers. Moog the Interoolonial Railway the most flagrant tbuse of position has been established. E'ltnployeas were sent long distances to en - 'able them to vctd for Conservativea, or to It event them voting for Liberals; books of railway pasees'rere distributed to help Con- antitatt'five oandidetes, and business was prac- tiof,lly site ended that government buppor- te'r$ Might be benefited. Specials were seiit< tit end regular trains cancelled as ' ;iraigh siedi beet calotticated to assist Con - SOPA ivaa or hamperGrits. Only the nor, net of the etirtayinoe yet been raised, but ale glaboa b chid Ari., nbtlgh to 3ltati1y, ai tuiPielettsintettained,ittldebergeii Made fid Ih of pot The First Divslou. A Government Majority of 84, The long -deferred division upon the question as to whether 'the Government was censurable in having availed itself of the Governor -General's wirrante to pay ealarfes and dieoharge other current oblig- ations, was taken Thursday nicht and the relative strength of the parties to tie House was measured. The Government was sustained in ite aotieu by a majority of 84, the vote being: For Foster's amendment, 69; against, 103. Govt. Opp'n Voted 109 69 Paired 16 16 Absent, unpaired3 3 Seats vacant 2 Total 124 88 Mr Speaker -1. Government majority -36 Strange to say upon this the first division since the election, and upon a question claimed by the opposition to be of para- mount importance, there were 32 members of the House paired, while mix unpaired members failed to vote, The six were Messrs Angers, Ethier and Fleet, Liberals, and Messrs. McGillivray, Pope and Rob- inson, Conservatives, All but Mr Ethier were absent. The member for Two Moun- tains entered the House while the amend- ment was being read, but not having heard the whole question was unable to figure in the division. The result, however, was not altered by the failure to reoord these half dozen votes, as they offset 'each other. All the independent members, including Mr John Rose Robertson, voted with the Government. In addition to the Govern- ment the vote of Mr Speaker Edgar must be reokoned with, for in the improbable event of a tie it would be available. There are two seats vacant, Brandon and Sask- atchewan, which will almost certainly re- turn eupportera of the Government. The division shows the Ontario vote to be as follows:—Government 49 Opposition 43; giving the Government a majority in that Provinoe of five. The following is an offi- cial record of the standing of parties after eaoh general election shoos Confederation:Gov't. Opp. Maj. 1867 108 80 28 1872 103 97 ' 6 1874 133 73 60 1878 137 69 68 1882 139 71 68 1887 122 93 29 1891 122 92 30 1896 103 69 34 It will be seen, therefore, that the majority for the Laurier Administration is larger than Sir John Macdonald's majority in 1891 or 1887. Divided by the strictest party lines, the new Parliament is made np as follows: Liberals 117 Conservatives 89 Patrons 3 Independents 2 Vacant seats 2 Total 213 This gives a majority of 23 to the straight Liberals over all other parties. Brandon and Saskatchewan are both vacant and are virtually held now by the Liberals. This will increase the straight Liberal vote to 25, Mr McGillivray will not take his seat, whioh is sure to be captured by the Liberate, making vote over all 27. The Gov- ernment majority being assured the inde- pendente will likely generally support the new administration, Political Pointers Mr. Laurier addressed a large crowd at the labor demonstration at Ottawa. Hon. Mr Haroourt, Provincial Treasurer has returned from a trip to Europe. IIon. E. Davis, Provinoial Secretary in plane of the late Mr Balfour, was elected by acclamation Tuesday. The South Essex Conservatives have de• cided to contest the seat rendered vacant by the death of Hon. W. D. Balfour. The Liberals will probably put J. C. Auld, the partner of the late provincial secretary in the field. Mr. Pattnto of the Woodstock Sentinel Review, was elected in North Oxford to succeed Sir Oliver Mowat in the Ontario Legislative Assembly by a majority of 769. Dr. Adams, Independent, was his opponent. Mr Sifton's Manitoba friends vigor- ously resent the insinuations that Mr Sifton has knifed Mr Martin for the va- cant portfolio. They declare that Mr Sifton does not want it, but is being urged by Mr Laurier. The Dominion Millers' Association by resolution expressed alarm at the idea of reciprocal trade with the States. It might have spared itself the trouble; it is taken for granted that all the com- bines will oppose reciprocity. But that is no argument against reciprocity. London Advertiser: Sir Chas. Tup- per, before he resigned, attempted to secure the destruction of the papers chronicling the transactions between himself and the Governor-General. Lord Aberdeen steadfastly refused to sanction that unusual course. Why was the defeated politician so anxious to cover up his tracks? The man who does right does not need to pursue a policy of concealment of his acts. When the verdiot in the recent North Grey election was announced, the Conserva- tives of the riding et once said that a pro- test weed be filed, and began to oolleot evi- dence. he workers ere not so sure now, for at once negotiations were entered into by the leading organizers of both Forties, and the bosses in South Brant and North Grey. It was suggested by Conservatives that if the protest against Robert Henry be dropped, that no protest would be trade against Mr Patterson's eleotion in North Grey. No definite arrangements have been made, but a eettlomenton these lines has practically been deoided upon. i The Conservative complaints of Gov- ernor -General's warrants being issued to pay the salaries of the civil service come with very bad grace from the or- gans of a party which, between 1878 and 1888, got such warrants to the am• count of $8,751,000, Some of this mon- ey was for maintenance of canals, working expenses ot railways, bridges, public buildings, etc. One warrant was "to pay balance due for house and furniture of Sir Chas. Tupper as High Commissioner." No wonder theConser• votive leaders sing small in this mat- ter and leave the carping to he done by the lssser organs. Viceroy Li -Hung -Chang, the distinguish- ed Chinese diplomat., arrived at the Exhibi• tion Qronnds Toronto, in his private train Monday afternoon at three o'clock. He was received by a deputation of the City Connell and Fair directors, and a000m- panied by his staff visited a number of the buildings. And was then taken to the front of the grand stand, where he was introduced to a number of the eminent Canadians, among thein being Sir Charles "Tupper, Sir 'Mealtenaie Bowelii Hon. Mr Foster, •Lieut -Got'. Rlirkpatr'iek, acid others. About five a"dlockbe *sal bi'gain conveyed to his train, and prooded On his long looney tO the Pacific court, - Tewa Oeunett Regular meeting was held Wednes- day night. The report of the Inspector of the Underwriters Association was read; in it he complains that the fire equipment of the town is below what it should be, and states that in order for the insurance rating of the town to roc main as it is, the association requires an all night patrol, two chemical fire extinguishers, chief of brigade to be on constant duty in the tire hall; two fire- men to sleep in fire hall; hot water heater; alarm bell should be automatic; and new hook and ladders and truck required. Council decided to comply witb a portion of above requirements. STREET MATTERS. Mr Plummer, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported the expenditure so far, as $1462.37, being all but $38 of the appropriation, and this was more than used up by the material furnished in connection with the granalithic walk All the work required had been done except a email walk, and there might be some repairs needed before the sea- son was over. Moved by Deputy -Reeve Cooper, sec. by Coun. Taylor, that a stone crossing be placed on Albert St., opposite the Brick Block, to replace the one remov• ed. After some discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Although the Council some time ago assented to the purchase of the road- way to continue Isaac St., the transac- tion has not yet been completed in leg- al form, owing to the absence of some specifications necessary, but it is ex- pected that the matter will be made fi- nal in a few days, when the committee will notify the parties who offered to assist in the work of grading, that the town will give the free use of the grad- er and operator, they to provide the teams and men, and proceed with the wot k of grading. Ful a:lens. The following accounts were passed: Jos. Wheatley, to pay men on streets, $72.17; Davis & Rowland, $6.24; D.Cook teaming, $2,95; Jacob Miller, work, $4.45; F. Evans, teaming, $3.90; James Rowe, matar•ial, $57; T. Hillock, team- ing, $4,90; A. M.Todd, printing, $7.25; J. Wheatley, rent, Mrs Devine, $2; El- ectric light, $3.45; Davis & McCool, hauling engine, $4; Municipal World, register for births, &c., $4. Receipts, R. Welsh, weigh scales, $35.80; rent of hall for Reform meeting, $3; R. Rey- nolds, work in cemetery, $3,90; Joseph Wheatley, scales, $9.20; show license, 1;5; T. Churchill, use of road machine, $2 50. Treasurer's statement for Sept, showed receipts to be $1322.20, expen- diture, $1357.91, showing balance due Treasurer of $35.71. Huron Presbytery Presbytery met in Willis church, Clinton, on Tuesday, the 8th, Rev, P. Musgrave acting as Moderator pro tem. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed; a notice of the frequent absence of the Moderator was inserted in the minutes. Report of Finance committee re the expenditure for the comming year was presented by Mr Musgrave, and congregations were asked for 16cts per family to meet the necessary expenses of the Presby- tery. Rev. Jas. Hamilton was appoint- ed to represent the Presbytery in the interest of Manitoba College. Report of Home Mission committee was pre- sented by Rev. S. Acheson, recom- mending that Missionary sermons be preached in all the congregations be- longing to the Presbytery, and that their different sessions make whatever arrangements would be best to accomp- lish this end. The Clerk, Rev. Mr Mc- Lean, gave notice of giving a transfer to obtain license for Mr Hunt from this Presbytery to Toronto Presbytery. A communication from Gavin Ross, referring certain charges to the Pres- bytery against Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Carmel church, Hensall, was disa- lowed and ordered to be sent back to Mr Rose, with instructions that they must come through the Session as the proper course to the Presbytery; also a notice of appeal from Mrs Gavin Ross against the decision of the Pres- bytery to the Synod, the appeal was also disallowed on the ground of not having been presented within the pro- per time given by the book of forms for church government. Remit No. 1 from General Assembly, regarding a central place of meeting for that body for all time to come was not carried. No. 2, to lessen the representation to the General Assembly from the Pres- byteries, also voted down. No. 3, a remit regarding Mission boards was sent to Mission committee to report at next meeting of Presbytery. No. 4, remit anent Sabbath Schools sent to the S,S. committee to report at futuie sedurent. No, 5. Reception of minis- ters from other branches of the church sent to the committee or superinten- dent of students. No. 6, Uniformity of worship, the committee on church life and work were asked to frame a report for next meeting. The Pres- bytery then adjourned to meet again in Clinton on the second Tuesday of November. Cricket A cricket match was played at Berlin, on Monday last, between the Clinton and Berlin teams; Berlin playing two innings and Clinton one, resulting in favor of Clin- ton by 32 runs and one innings. The following is the snore: — BERLIN, 1ST INNINGS King b McMurcbie 0 Erle c Agnew b Kennedy 0 Fay c Punchard b MoMurchle 0 Boultbee b McMnrchle. Cook, stumped Terry b Kennedy . , 0 Kershaw b Mar 2 Segraw b Henoedy...... r,,.,.... , 0 Crookall not out ...15 Donaldson c Miller b Miller 0 Woollard b Kennedy 0 Rose, run out 0 'Wide bars 1 19 CLINTON, 1ST INNINGS McTaggart Jeffrey ,..... .13 McDonald b Jeffrey... ... .. . , . 2 Terrry o Erle h Jeftroy • 3 McMurehie, not out 23 Kennedy c Erle b Cook 20 Agnew c King9....... Hodgons c Glbeon h Millerller c Boultbee b King 0 Hoover c Crookall b Crookall. ... 7 Punchard b Boultbee ,-. . .. 1 Cantelon, run out .,..... 4 Log byes , 4 87 PERUN, 2ND INNTNns Crooknll c Hoover b McMurchie .. 0 Kershaw b McMurcble 3 Boulibee b McMurehte .,., ,. 4 0 Gibson, run out Jeirrey b MaMurehie 4 Cook, run out 1 Kingc D.onVyer b MoMurebie 11 -Erle b Momu ohie „ 0 Donaldson b mere art „ 0 e o Agnew b MnTaggart 9 oollerd. not out.... .,.. 7. -.. , 3 M Last week we were glad to be able to congratulate• all concerned upon the success of our Collegiate Institute at the departmental examinations. Thie week we. have equal satisfaction in of- fe, ing congratulations on thelnstitutes' success at the Toronto University Ma- triculation examination. Three Olin - ton etudents wrote, with the resulte given below: --Ernest H. Cooper, First Ogees Honors in Mathematics, Fiend),. English, a id History and Geography; and Second Class Honore in German and Latin. Lester R, Whitel ,�Firat Class in English, French, and History and Geography; and Second Class in Mathematics and German. Lily M. Johnstone, First Class in English and French, and Second Class in Mathema- tics, History, Geography and German. Mr Cooper's high stand gave him the sixth EdwardlBlake gene rat proficiency scholarship, which in cash and free tuition, will net him something over $100. We heartily congratulate Mr Cooper on the high honors he bas won for himself, his school and his town, and none the less because theystand upon a sound gold basis. Mr ooperia a son of Mr Wm Cooper, of Clinton, and a brother of Mr J. A. Cooper, of the Canadian Magazine, a distinguish- ed graduate of Toronto University. We have no fear in prophesying for our young friend a successful and honor- able career in his studies in the Uni- versity. The other two students have also won no mean place, and Mies Johnstone deserves special mention as bolding the highest position among all the ladies who have ever matriculated from Clinton. It may be of interest to note that the echolar- ships distributed among the 76 competing stud- ents were taken by the following Inetitutes:— Harbord St., Toronto, Jamieson Ave., Toronto, Brautford, Hamilton St. Thomas Chatham, Ottawa, Brockville, Markham, St. Marys, Mee - ford, Brampton Woodstock, Clinton, Bowman - villa, Perth, Rldgetown. No school except three city schools sets more than one scholarship. The towns make a very good showing in this Bet, notwithstanding the boasting that has been done on behalf of some of the city schools with large staffs and large salaries. District Meeting. The regular fall meeting of the Meth- odist churches in the Goderich District was held in Rattenbury fit. churcb, on Thursday afternoon last , Rev Jos. Edge, Chairman, presiding, and Rev E. Olivant, Secretary. All the ministers in the district except Revs R. Millyard, and J. M. Pring, were present. The laymen in attendance were R. W, Mc- Kenzie and A. Million, Goderich; R. Holmes and D. Tiplady, Clinton; W. Nesbitt, Holmesville; J. H. McClinton, Auburn; R. Pollard, Walton; N. H. Young, Blyth; M. Braithwaite,Londes- boro; W. Keys, Varna, and J. Lether- land, Seaforth. Arrangements for Educational and Missionary anniversarys were left in the hands of each minister. The allotment of the Superannuation for the respective circuits is as follows; —Goderich, North St., $76; Goderich, Victoria St., $43; Clinton, Rattenbury, $72; Clinton, Ontario, $51;Holmesville, $41; Seaforth; $56; Blyth, $50; Londes- boro, $18; Auburn, $19; Benmiller, 533; Dungannon, 541; Nile, $37;Walton,$23; Tuckersmith, $17; Bayfield, $28; Var- na, $,8f1. Quite a discussion took place concerning this fund, and also as to the advisability of holding missionary meetings on week evenings; but no ac- tion was taken. A public meeting was held in the ev- ening, but the attendance was wofully small, particularly for a town where Methodism is pretty strong. Howev• er, two excellent addresses were deliv- ered by Rev Mr Godwin, of Goderich, and Rev Mr Rigsby, of Blyth. Church Notes. Mr J. B. Gottshall will preach in Perrin's Hall, on Sunday evening at 7 p. m. Rev, J. A. McLachlin, of Waterloo, formerly of Bluevale, has been invited to Acton next year. Next• Sunday service at St. John's church, Holmesville, will be in the morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. and Mrs R. Davey, of Chesley, formerly of Londeshoro, arrived home last week from a trip to England. • The members of the I. O. G. T. lodge will furnish the program for the League meeting in Ontario St. church on Mon- day evening, Capt. Clark and Lieut, Bragge, of the Salvation Army, will farewell on Sunday. Their successors have not yet been appointed. On Sunday morning next, at the Baptist churcb, the subject will be "Can any one who has been truly con- verted, ever fall from grace?" Rev W. Rigsby, ofBlyth, who occu- pied the pulpit of Rattenbury street churcb last Sunday morning, gave an excellent sermon, and is sure of a cor- dial welcome whenever he may be here. Rev. R. McCosh, of Chatham, preach- ed theHarvest Home sermons in Trivia Church, Exeter, on Sunday, and in company with Mrs MrCosh spent a couple of days with Mr R. Irwin, to whom he is related. The W. C. T. U. will hold their an- unal meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17th, in the basement of the Presbyterian church. Business meeting will start at 3 o'clock, program itt 4, and tea at 5. Every lady is cordially invited to at- tend, and will he made welcome. Mr J. Houston, of the Collegiate, rc- cupied the pulpit of Blyth Methodist church last Sunday morning, Robt. Holmes, who wasdto have occupied it, being called away. Mr Houston is one of the most acceptable pulpit supplies in Huron, and is always listened to with pleasure and profit. Last, week Rev. W. T. Cluff, (broth- er of R. J. Cluff, Clinton) left Brussels for Dresden, Kent county, where he has been appointed incumbent of the Anglican church. The Dresdenites are to he congratulated on their good fortune in securing him, as in addition to his pulpit ability they will find him a most genial and desirable citizen. The annual meeting of the W.F.M.S, of Ontario St. church was held In the lecture room on Tuesday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the coming year:—Pres., Mre 5, Crich; Vice Pres., Mrs J. Brickendon; Rec. Sec., Mrs H. Andrews; Cor. Sec. Mrs E, 0, Courtice; Pres., Mrs W. J. Ford. The society report some success in their work, and earnestly desire that the interest in this work man continue to increase. The Globe says:—On Sunday last Rev A, D. McDonald, D. D., Seaforth, conducted the evening service before e large congregation. Dr McDonald took for his text Ephesians, ii, 22, ''In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spir- it." The discourse, which was charac- terized by much force and eloquence, was listened to with close attention. Dr McDonald is quite a faVorfte in To - rotate!, where he has .- many' ' warm friends. Voersunat.,;. TheNgw Rua invitee all its readers to ecru - tribute to this column. If yen or your friends are goingaway on a holiday trip or ifu have friends visitingp o you drop a note to the NEw E>ttn Droll Mr E1111ottoverSu, of Qnday. alt. was the guest ot Was itva John Oralh, t one time 1n badness here, is noving ih Sat, Louts• Mw lirs Henry Stevens is vteitieg friends in Blyth and Wtngham this week. Mrs R. Brigham, of Clinton, was visiting -in Blyth during the past week, Mrs Honlden is visiting friends in Fullarton; her eon Harry also spent Sunday there. intuheteeaHlthattie, Leslie, who bas been visiting in Eastern Ontario, has returned borne, improved Mr John Cowan left for the Soo, and lar R. Ohurohill for Killarney, Man, Being tiokgted through by A. T. Cooper. 11. Holmes attended a meeting of the Execu- tive of the Canadian Preee Association at To- ronto on Tuesday. Miss Mary Cook, of Flint Mioh., who bas been vielting here for a short time, returns home this week, Miss Beacom, daughter of Mr T. Beaoom, who has been confined to her room for some time, is improving. Mre R. C. Ennis, of Neepawa, Man„ and familyy, were the guests of hor cousin, Mrs J. VanEgmond, last week. Mr Galloway, (of the Macpherson & Hovey Co.) spent Sunday at Harrisburg, hie step- mother being seriously ill, Mr Albert May and family, who have been visiting here for some time, left on Tuesday for their home in Stevensville, Montana. Mrs Grattan, of St. Catharines, who is to delicate health, has returned to town and will :@peed the winter with her sister, Mrs Robt Holmes. On Monday, Rev W. J. Ford paid a flying vis - to his brother at Lucan, where he had the plea- sure of seeing his only sister, whom he had not met for several years, - Mre Bacon, of Toronto, arrived here on Tues- day, owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mre Gorroll, and we aro sorry to state there is no hope for her recovery. Mr and Mre John S Armstrong, left for On- tario, California, on Monday afternoon quite a number of their friends seeing them off. They were ticketed through by A. T. Cooper, Mr Geo. Robb of Messrs Barley & Co.'s drug store, Mitcholl, is spending a few days with his friends in Clinton. George intends going to the School of Pharmacy in Toronto shortly. Master J. Minshull and G. Robinson, ot Stratford, wheeled to Thos McConnell's on Sat- urday morning where they intended tostayun- til Saturday, night, but were delayed by the rain until Sunday morning, F. G. Lofft and wife, of Burnside, Miob., are visiting old friends in this vicinity and expect to remain here about a month. They drove all the way here with a single horse, leaving home on Aug. 30, and getting Wore on the evening of the 1st. Dr. Horsey, formerly of Cdnton, le travelling through Canada with Li Hung Chang, as ono of the Canadian representatives of the Domin- ion Government. The doctor formed Li Hung's acquaintance while travelling In the Flowery Kingdom, Mr Bort uavls, who has been home on a holiday, part of which was spent with Allan & Wilson, owing to the absence of !Ir Read, 'eft on Saturday for Woodstock, from which pace be will proceed to Toronto, where he will com- plete his profession. Mr J. C. McLagan, editor and proprietor of the Vancouver World, is "doing' the Indus- trial Fair. Away back in the early sixties Mr MoLagan published a little paper in Clinton. He is now both prominent and wealthy,owning one of the best papers on the coast. The Brussels Post in "Convention Notes" says:—"Seore-ary Cooper, who has so accept- ably tilled the position since the organization of the Co. Endeavor Union, is an indefatigable worker and marry an indifferent Endeavorer could profitably take a leaf out of his book." GRAND TRUNK SYs EM Last Manitoba Excursion TUESDAY, SEPT. 15th Fare $28 Western Fair, London, Excursion I Monday&Wednesday Dais Sept,14&l6, Fare$1.25 Excursion train leaves London at 10.15 p. m. on above datee. For reliable Information, consult. JACKSON. Opportunity Is like a fragil vase once it slips through your i'ingere it is likely to be shattered be- yond hope of repair. Now is your opportunity to get a Good, New Bicycle Cheap. We still have a number of Secondhand Wheels from $85 to $60. Both Ladies' and Gents'. Remember we are headquar- ters for all kinds of repairs. ONWARD BICYCLE CO. opposite the Market, PERRIN'S BLOCK. Clinton )III drool 13091Es- Collegiate Institute Booksl Model School Books It platters not what School Books you need, we have thein in stock, and the latest edition of each. Special attention given to mail orders. COOPER'S BOON STORE CLINTON. ANADIAN .ACIFIC Y One more Excursion to MANITOBA, on Sept. 15th, Good for 60 days. Pamphlets and full information may be had from A. T. COOPER, C. P. R. Ticket, Telegraph and Steam- ship agent, Clinton, Ont. Change ofAd rokAs a rule, it is a good thing for a business man to change his ad. when he baa anything spe- cial to offer. This week we have several lines of NEW CAPS for tall wear, They are nobby and comfortable for this season of the year. The prices range from 35c to 50c. A fresh importation of STiFF HATS in Black and Brown; the very latest from $1,50 to $2.50. IN SOFT HATS we have a new line just received this week; latest colors, latest sbapes, from 60c up. We are ready to make your FALL SUIT now, as the goods are about all in, abd when you see themou will say they are as nice a lot of Fall Suit- ings as you ever saw. A. J. Holloway CLINTON • Can You Remember • per, The unalloyed joy a new pair of shoes used to give you, We don't know as we can give you as much joy, but we can give you a great deal better shoe than you could get when you were younger. All our Shoes—all the shoes we sell are finer than shoes used to be, and the price is finer too ; down to a point, and speaking of points, we can give you points on all kinds of shoes. Bring us your feet and the feet of your family. The comfort, saving in expense, and sweetning of your temper, will more than repay you for your investment. "NOTHING LIKE LEATHER " JACKSON & JACKSON vlrp IMiXSONI MEQ T. 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