HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1896-09-18, Page 1That are cut to fit—
that are sewn to stand,
that are reasonable in
price, get Hodgens',
to order.
We have an assort-
ment of Black and
Fancy colored Trous-
erings to select from,
you will find hard to
equal, and our values
we know are right.
Tie
Bargain
Gentlemen's four-in-
hand Ties, pure silk,
plain colors and fancy
patterns, new shapes,
just received this week
worth at least 25c.
Your choice for
10C.
They'll be in the window
Saturday.
Illodgens Bros.,
CLI TON;
Summerhill
WELL DONE.—The cheese factory
here, under the management of Mr W.
Stacey, did exceedingly well at the
Western Fair, carrying off three priz-
es, as follows:—Factory cheese, color-
ed, 2nd prize; factory cheese, white,
5thrize; and Sweepstake prize, gold
medalpfor the best cheese in the exhi-
bition.
Mciillop.
FARM BOCCI HT.—Mr Robt. Habkirk,
son-in-law of Mr Thos. Palterman, has
bought out Mr Wm, Johnston. The
farm is the old homestead cf his father,
14 Ir George Habkirk. Mr Habkirk has
been on Mr Palterman's farm for the
past 13 years. It is quite likely that he
will work both places, as there is only
one farm between them. The price
paid was if 4000.
East Wawauosh.
NOTES.—The Blyth Cheese Factory,
have disposed of their August make of
cheese for 91-lOc per lb. Mr Alex.
Dingwall has been laid aside with
• quinsy for some time, but is recovering.
John G. McGowan is very ill with ty-
phoid fever, but is improving slowly.
Miss Maggie Harrison and her brother
Robert spent last week at Toronto and
vicinity, visiting the exhibition and
friends.
Benmiller
NOTES.—Miss Annie Stewart is at
present laid up with pleursy. Mrs M.
Mugford is also on the sick list; we
hope to bear of their speedy recovery.
Mr Richard Jewell finished picking his
plums on Thursday; he has sold 1010
baskets. W.W. and Wm. Fisher left
Goderich, on Friday, with stock for
the fall fair at London. Our miller,
Mr Pframmer, has finished drawing a
carload of Manitoba wheat from Gode-
rich station. One of the sons of Mr
P. Madael, while picking apalee, fell
from the tree and sprained his wrists,
besides being otherwise badly shaken
up. We are sorry to hear that Mr J.
Stevens is at present ill. On Sunday
hist two men and a small boy visited
our village with their cameras; we
know not`what day of the week they
left home, but at any rate we think it
was not at all necessary for them to
place their cameras and themselves in
full view of the villagers on the Sab-
bath day; if they want to photograph
our beautiful scenery why not wait
till a week day?
Hullett
RENTED.—Mr J. B. Little, who has
been engaged with Mr Ben. Churchill,
has rented the 30 acre plot from his un-
cle, Mr John Gnrbett, situated on the
Gravel road, past Londesboro, and
takes possession this week.
NOTES.—The Granton correspondent
of the St. Mary's Journal says:—Mr J.
Eedy has returned from a lengthy vis -
t with his son John, at Downington,
Mich,; in a week he will visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs Richard Carter, Hullett.
SOCIAL GATHERING.—On Thursday
evening Mrs Ashley, of the 13th con.,
was "A.p Rome" to the members of
her churdch class. The front lawn was
nicely decorated with Chinese lant-
erns, and a goodly number of young
people—and some old ones—being pre-
sent, they enjoyed themselves in inno-
cent recreation, refreshments also be-
ing served. Mrs Ashley has charge of
a arge class of young people, who are
Members of the Londesboro Methodist
church; and this was her third annual
"At Home" to them. The practise is a
commendable- one, tending as it does
to more friendly relations, and the de-
velopment of the better traits of char
atter.
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Witrip NG. --One of:is nee events
whtcb happily mark th 1 of young
peeple occurred at thS/ , . e'akf Mr W.
chlor, on Wednesday, when hie daugh-
ter Mise Carrie was roarrieil in the
EPresence of afw'guests, to Mr John
ttgleand, of ay.., Rev, Mr Becker of-
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CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 18 1896
Si a year in adva ase $1.50 when, not eo paid
AROUND THE TUB.
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication.
Wingham.
GOT ASTRAY,—An aged couple with
their son and little grandchild arrived
on the late train' from the east, Mon-
day evening. The child'a father gave
his little girl into his father's care
while•he attended to his mother; in the
meantime the old gentleman tried to
hail the bus', telling the little one to
stay on the platform, he left her for a
minute or two. Fancy their astonish-
ment upon returning to find no trace
of her high or low; they searched, but
all to no avail. Very late in the even-
ing they received a telephone from
Kincardine, stating the little one was
safe and sound, although almost heart-
broken. Directly her grandfather left
her abe stepped upon the cars, and thus
was she lost for one whole night.
Noams.—Mr A. Nichols and daugh-
ter, Tilly, are this week taking in the
wonders of the Western Fair. Moore
Bros. are putting a new tar roof on
Chapman's tannery. Rev. Mr Hamil-
ton preached in Lucknow en Sunday.
Rev. Dr. Gifford will officiate In Ripley
next Sunday, and the Ripley divine
will fill the Wingham Methodist pul-
pit. The harvest thanksgiving services
in connection with the English church,
were held in Wingham, Sunday last;
the musical part was beautifully and
solemnly: rendered, and the popular
rector, Rev, Mr Lowe, preached most
effectively. Wingham has five butch-
er shops, the last addition being Mc-
Kenzie's, adjoining the McKenzie ho-
tel; while ever ready to welcome a new
addition to our town, we cannot but
feel that five butchers are rather too
many, eviin'for Wingham. Nearly all
Wingham and part of the United
States seemed to participate in the at-
tractions of the Queen City during the
fall fair attractions of last Reek. Mr
John Foster, of Clinton, spent Sunday
with friends in Wingham. I tell you,
sir, Wingham's granolethic walks are
fust perfect, and the sooner Clinton
ollows suit, why, so much the better.
Mr Webber, who for a short time baked
at the Ureka Bakery, Clinton, is now
baking for Mr Nichols, of town. T.
Gilbraith is now baking at King's
bakery. A junior social was held in
the Presbyterian church on Tuesday;
it was well patronized and greatly en-
joyed. The races to be held in Wing -
ham, on fair day, promises to be even
more attractive tan those of last
July. A great load of apples barrels,
(empty) upset on one of our streets
Tuesday morning; they made a big
spill, but no one was hurt, although
Mr Davidson had a near call.
Tuckeramith,
NOTES.—Mr A. Elcoat has been laid
up with inflammation of the lungs, but
we are glad to say that he is able to be
up again, and it is to be hoped that he
will soon be out. Miss Nellie Crich
has been confined to the house, suffer-
ing from la grippe. Mr Geo. Turner is
the recipient of a daughter into his
home. Reports are heard every day
of things that are likely to happen, so
that if you hear the wedding bells
ringing any day you need not be sur-
prised. eh/tries Crich is visiting in
Landon and Ingersoll. Frank Crich
was down to London Exhibition a few
days this week.
WEDDING.—A very happy event
took place at the home of Mr Jacob
Upsball, on Wednesday evening, when
his second youngest daughter, Miss
Annie, was marr ied to Mr J.S. Crozier,
a popular young business man of Sea -
forth. The bride, beautifully attired,
was assisted by her sister, Miss Lottie,
and the groom by his brother. After
a sumptuous dinner the happy couple
at once proceeded to their home, amid
the very best wiehes of all their friends.
Rev. Mr Acheson performed the cere-
mony, and about 70 guests were pres-
ent. A large number of handsome
gifts testified to the appreciation in
which the bride ie held.
Londesboro
MANITOBA EXCURSION,—Mr W. T.
Brunsdon took in the trip to Manitoba
this week.
FAIR.—The Western Fair, London,
has been the big drawing card this
week from this locality.
APPLES.—Large loads of apples are
passin4 through this village every day
and yet none are being shipped from
our station. What can be the matter
this year? [ We believe that a Hullett
farmer is shipping some himself to
Glasgow.]
NOTES.—Mrs McKenzie is visiting at
Belgrave. Mr and Mrs Miller, of Bel -
grave, are the ((nests of their daughter
Mrs R. Bell, thre week. Mrs Langdon,
of Eastwood, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs John Brunsdon; this is her first
visit in twenty-one years.
COURT PRIDE OF TH E W EST.—At the
last meeting of this court it was agreed
that at the next meeting, on the 26th
inst., that the matter of High Court
Benefits, passed at last H. C., would be
taken up and discussed, and that the
members would have an opportunity
of joining It if they made the necessary
arrangement, It is hoped there will
be a good turn out on that night.
Stanley
To BE TRIED AGAIN. — The familiar
case of Halliday vs. the Township of
Stanley, came up on appeal, at Osgode
Hall, on Tuesday, and is, as our readers
may remember, a suit against the
Township for damages, owing to al-
leged, defective roadway. The judges
gr anted a new trial.
DslATH8.--Mrs Mustard has gone to
Tiverton to attend the funeral of Miss
McLaren. The many friends of Mr
Robt. Cameron will be sorry to hear of
the death of his wife in Virginia City,
Nevada, on the 8rd of September.
NoTEe.--Misses Lily McCowan and
Jeanie Thomson have been spending
;the week in London. Messrs Hugh and
Wm. Gilmour, Hugh McKenzie and
Thole. Campbell visited the Western
Fair this week. Mies Annie Stewart,
'tvlio haS been ill for some months
Estill ,dintIntice in a critical state of
glib; ,
BoJlmesville.
LONDON FAIR.—Quite a number took
in the London Fair; over two dozen
tickets being sold here on Wednesday
morning.
CHEESE.—Mr John Connolly made a
sale of August cheese to Messrs Ballan-
tyne & Sons, for 91-e per lb. The num-
ber of boxes is 140 and they will be
shipped next week.
PREACHING. — Mayor Holmes, of
Clinton, occupied the pulpit here Sun-
day morning, delivering a veryimpres-
sive and practical address fom Job
14, 14, "If a man die shall he live
again."
TEA -MEETING. — The Holmesville
Methodist church will hold its anni-
versary services on Sunday, Oct. 4th,
Rev. R. Millyard, of Clinton, preach-
ing morning and evening and Rev. A.
Godwin, of Goderich, in the afternoon.
The ladies of the church met on Wed-
nesday and arranged for a sumptuous
repast at the teameeting the following
Monday,
A WISE THING.—The directors of the
Holmesville Cheese Factory have re-
engaged Mr Ed. Johnson for another
year. We think they have shown their
appreciation of a competent man by
doing so. Mr Johnson is a very suc-
cessful cheese maker, having received,
but a short time ago, a diploma for
cheese he exhibited at the World's
Fair in 1893. It was a long time com-
ing, but better late than never.
NOTES. Mr C. W. Andrewe, of
Wroxeter, is expected to occupy the
pulpit at one of the services on Sunday
next. Mrs W. Pickard paid a visit to
friends in Wingham. Mr and Mrs J.
Lowery, of Summerhill, spent Sunday
with friends in the village. Miss G.
W. Andrews returned on Saturday
from a visit to her brother in Toronto.
Mr Ed. Johnson paid a flying visit to
his brother in St. Thon_as Last week.
Messrs C.W. and A. W. Andrews paid
a visit to the parsonage this week.
Miss C. McFarlan, who has been . the'
guest of Mrs E. Johnson for the past
month, left for her home near London
on Wednesday morning. Mrs E. John-
son and Miss Bessie Pickard are visit-
ing friends in London. Misses E. Cook
and M. Caldwell, of Toronto, are the
guests of the former's father, Mr P.
Cook, Those who attended the Har-
est Home entertainment held in the
Evangelical church, Colborne, report
having a good time.
Blyth
DEATH.—The home of Mr W. Sime
has again been the scene of- sad be-
reavement, his only daughter, aged 9
years, passing away with diphtheria;
he has two other children i11 with the
same complaint. What adds to the in-
tensity of the affliction is the fact that
this is the fourth child he has lost
within a few years.
CORRECTION.—In the report of the
C. E. convention, recently held at God-
erich, as given in the Nxw ERA, the
Presbyterian Society of Blyth is men-
tioned as having 66 members. That is
the number of active members, but as
some of the societies mentioned includ-
ed in their number both active and as-
sociate members, it is but right that
the total number should be given for
Blyth, which is 98.
WEDDED—That popular young vocal-
ist Matt Floody has at last "gone and
done it," he being married on Wednes-
day. The Exeter Advocate has the
following concerning it:—It is always a
pleasure to note the advent of an Exe-
ter girl from maidenhood—fancy free
—into Hymen's paradise. On Wednes-
day afternoon the residence of Mr R.
Crocker was the scene of a most plea-
sant event, being the wedding of his
daughter, Miss Alice Louise, to Mat-
thew Floody, of Blyth. The knot was
tied by Rev Willoughby in the pres-
ence of a number of the contracting par-
ties most intimate ft lends from Blyth,
London and other places. The groom
was assisted by the bride's brother, Mr
Roger Crocker, of Toronto, while the
duties of the bridesmaid were perfor-
med by Miss Maggie Floody, sister of
the groom. Presents of rare value and
beauty were received by the bride
among which was a handsome gold
watch from the bridegroom.
Gloderioh.
NoTEs. —The council has awarded
the Rogers Electrical Company, of
London, the contract for the instate -
tion of five hundred incandescent
lights. Mrs Colin Campbell, Goderich,
was among the prize winners at
the London Fair for painting. Mrs
Ure is seriously i11, as is also Mr Porter,
of Fraser & Porter.
Assrzne.—Mr Justice Robertson op-
ened the Fall Assize Court here , Mon-
day. There are three criminal Lases
for trial, two being chargee of as-
sault and the other a charge of perjury
preferred against a woman residing
near SeafoNth. In the latter case the
Grand Jury have found a true bill.
Mr Farley of St. Thomas conducts the
Crown business.
THE G.N.W. EXHIBITION.—The pro-
gram of the fall fair next week includes
the presence of Lord and Lady Aber-
deen, who will be received jointly by
the Directors and Town Council, with
a military escort and a band; a mam-
moth chorus of 250 school children in a
select program of national and patri•
olio songs; and an evening recep-
tion by their Excellencies when ad-
dresses will be presented, including
one to Lady Aberdeen from Irish citi-
zens of the riding. This is the popular
fair of the Huron district, and you
can't afford to miss it. Fare and one-
third tickets on the G. T. R., from 22d,
good to return on 26th, and single fare
on 23d, good"to return on 24th, .Spe-
Bial train out each evening at 0 p. m.
oamtamio
A convention of Liberals te nominate a
Candidate to take the seat in the~ legit.
!mitre vacated bythe late lion. W. 1). Bat -
four,' will behold on Thertiday, Be 24.
Bayfield.
Rumaogn.—The Government isnot
slow in having the signal pole, which
was shattered by lightning, replaced
by one some ten feet taller.
LEAVING. — The merry-go-round,
which bas been the amusement of vis-
itors and villagers during the summer,
leaves for Goderich on Monday, but is
expected back for the Show.
LONDON FAIR.—Among the visitors
from here to the Western Fair at Lon-
don this week are Mr and Mrs R. Ron -
at Mr and Mrs E. R. Swarts, Messrs
W. and J. Jowett, D. Donaldson jr.H.
W. Erwin, E. Smith, D. Galbraith,
Mrs T. King and Mrs Falconer.
UHURCH.—Mr E..Smitb, son of the
respected incumbent of Trinity church,
conducted the .services last Sunday,
and delivered an excellent sermon
from the text, "His ways are ways of
pleasantness." Mr Smith, we under-
stand, will occupy the pulpit again
next Sabbath.
FAIR.—As the date of the Bayfield
Fall Show draws near, signs of prepara-
tion are visible. The fast horses are
being tested, the fat cattle are being
carefully selected, the big vegetables
laid aside, the prettiest fancy -work
sorted out, and the choicest fruit pre-
pared for what is considered one of the
best agricultural exhibitions in this
part of the country. We don't have
any celebrated Chinamen, but we
guarantee a good day for all those who
visit our Fair.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Mundell, and
daughter Agnea, of Turnberry, were
last week guests at the residence of
Mrs Wm. Logan. Rev Mr and Mrs
Ryan were in town this week. Mr M.
Ross was in Toronto last week.. Mr
W. Tippet, who is attending the Mod-
el School at Goderich, spent Saturday
and Sunday at home. Rev Mr Ache-
son, of Kippen, occupied the pulpit of
St. Andrews church last Sunday, and
delivered two very instructive dis-
courses. Mr 11. F. Edwards is visiting
friends in Lobo and London district
this week, Mr James lhomsorr has
been in Toronto during the past week.
We are sorry to hear of the continued
illness of Mr H. Kemp, and hope he
may soon recover.
Hensall
SoLn OUT.—We understand that Mr
Jas. Beverley has sold out his furni-
ture business, and intends devoting
his time to sale of organs, pianos and
sewing machines.
MOVED.—Messrs Zuefle di Robinson
have this week moved into their new
store in the Rennie block, front St.
They and their customers will find a
big change from the cramped crowded
store to the fine roomy structure they
now occupy.
DEATHS.—Death has been very busy
in our midst during the last few weeks,
claiming as its victims Alex. Ingram,
of the 2nd con. Hay township; Mrs
Stewart, of the London road, Hensall;
the infant child of Mr L. Harold, Sta-
tion Agent, Hensall, and on Sunday
last Mr Alex. McLaren, of Hay totrn-
ship, Zurich road,
WEDDING.—On Wednesday evening
of last week Mr T. W, Pari.er and
Miss Belle Wilson, youngest d. ughter
of Mrs Wilson, of town, were u' 'ted in
matrimony by Rev. W. E. Kerr The
ceremony was performed in th::.. es-
ence of the immediate friends o
contracting parties. A number
valuable presents were received, The
NEW ERA extends congratulations.
NOTES.—Rev. W. H. Kerr and C. C.
Kaine have commenced special evan-
gelistic services at Sexsmith, and Rev.
W. J. Waddell in Ohiselhurst. Mr T.
J. Berry's horse, Kilburn, took first
pi ize in the 3 -year-old Shire class, and
also the sweepstakes at both Torouto
and London; Tom has a horse be may
well feel proud of. The annual har-
vest home services will be held in St.
Paul's church on Sept. 20th, as usual
the church will be beautifully decor-
ated. Robt. Bell, jr., did bis first cast-
ing at his foundry on Tueeday night
of last week. Mr Wm. Colwell re-
turned borne on Thursday last from a
week's visit to the scenes of his boy-
hood's days in Darlington township.
Mr J. W. Ortwein, who has been ill
for some time, has gone away for a
few weeks in the hope offlnding health
and will also watch for business snaps.
Rev. Mr Mills, of Parkhill, held Mis-
sionary services on Kippen circuit last
Sabbath; Rev. Mr Waddell taking Mr
Mill's work in Parkhill, Mrs James
Miller, of Kippen, was recently pre-
sented with a life membership certifl-
ate by the Ladies Foreign Miseionar
Society of Carmel church. Rev. Mr
Waddell wheeled from Parkhill on
Monday morning, a distance of 30
miles, and was here at 7.39 a.m.; he is
a hustler on a wheel as well as in the
pulpit. Dr. Thomson was in Gode-
rich one day last week, and we under-
etand he intends locating there. Mies
Whiteaides wheeled to London and re-
turn on Tuesday. J. C. Stoneman, E.
M. Robinson and T. Leirsch wheeled to
Lambeth, and back. The Misses Hig-
gine, of London who have been the
guests of Mrs *, O. Davis for some
time, have returned home. Miss Ro-
gers, of Brussels, spent a few days
with Mrs W.C. Davis, Mr A. Wese-
lob, formerly of Hensall, but now of
Berlin, is renewing old acquaintances
in town; be looks as if Berlin agreed
biro, and reports business as good.
Miss DeLion has removed hermillinery
stock to Lucan; during her stay in
Hensall she has made many friends.
A LONG REIGN.—On September 2Srd
next the reign of Her Majesty the
Queen will be longer than the reign of
an other sovereign who ever sat on
the British throne. The longest pre-
vious reign was that of George 111,
who reigned 59 years and 110 days—
though for the last nine or ten years
of his reign he was incapaeited by in-
sanity, and the throne Was really pc=
copied by hie eine the Prince Its ant.
On Se tern r.th23rd (been o
p � � vt�'� rib.
vreigned' will have 59 years and ill
days. May she bee red for ma's a,
i day more.
Additional Local News In Buying Speetaetes
Commencement Day.
An excellent program of sports has
been arranged for the 3rd annual Com-
mencement Day of Clinton Collegiate,
and should the weather be fine today,
(Friday) the pupils and others will
have a good time. The sports begin at
10.30 and continue all afternoon. A
number of excellent prizes, contributed
by business men, will be awarded the
successful competitore. In the even-
ing an entertainment will be given in
the town hall, commencing at 8 o'clock.
The following will be the program:
PART 1.
Chairman's address........Mayor Holmes
Piano solo Miss Topping
Solo Mr Spalding
Recitation Mania Hoaeton
Solo Mies Couch
Piano solo Aletha Foster
Presentation of Certificates—
Commercial or Form 1 ..Rev Mr Harris
Primary or 3rd Class Rev Mr Ford
Junior Lvg or 2nd Class.. Rev Mr Parke
Matriculation or 1st Class Mr Robb
Selection Clinton Orchestra
PART 2
Instrumental dnett..3.1. Lough, H. Stewart
Reading of prize assay on Canada,Medalist
Solo Miee McMurray
Recitation Grace Shepherd
Piano solo Miss Linnie Irwin
Solo Mise garter
Presentation of prizes and medal .. , , Mrs'
Houston
Medal for essay donated by Dr Shaw.
VOTERS' LIST COURT.—Judge Mass-
on will hold a court for the revision of
the Voters' List, in the Council Cham-
ber on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, at 3 p. m.
This will be his first official visit to the
town. There are not many appeals
to be disposed of,
A PRIZE WINNER.—Mr Geo. Hoare
made an exhibit of Gladioli, at the To-
ronto Industrial, and although fifty of
his choicest varieties were beyond ex-
hibition purposes, he succeeded in get-
ting second prize, which he considers
very good under the circumstances.
His brother, Col., was also an exhibit-
or of fruit.
TRIPLES —The trouting season closed
last Monday. What about advertising
those stray cattle on your premises?
Hard times may be dull business, but
it sharpens the wits of the merchant.
The advertisement is the poker which
stirs trade into activity. Pumpkin pie
is likely to be decidedly scarce this
year, as the crop of pumpkins, as wall
as the squashes, is almost a complete
failure; an insect, equally as destruc-
tive as the army worm, has destroyed
them. The potato crop will soon have
to be harvested. Tomatoes are selling
at 30s per bushel, cheaper than they
have been here for years. Beautiful
weather. The NEW ERA gives the
news.
DEATH or A GOOD MAN.—The Seaforth
expositor thus refers to a gentleman who
who will be remembered by some of our
older residents.—Mr Martin Charlesworth
passed peacefully away to 'the better land
Saturday afternoon last, having reaohed
the good age of 73 years. Mr Charles-
worth was a native of Yorkshire England.
He came toCanada whenquite a young man,
drat locating in PortHope and after that in
Clinton. • He came to Seaforth about 27
years ago. He was a miller by trade and
was for sometime after coming to Seaforth
engaged as Manager of the mill now own-
ed by Mr Ogilvie. He built the mill at
Egmondville which which was afterwards
owned by Messrs. Kyle d: Mustard, and
which was burned some ten or twelve years
ago. Of late years be has not been (engag-
ed in any business and for a considerable
time he has not enjoyed ;good health. He
was a man of whom one never heard any-
thing but good spoken. He was a devoted
member of the Methodist church, and his
every day life bore testimony to the sincer-
ity of his ;profession. In fact, his death
removes one of the oldest and most highly
esteemed citizens of the town. He leaves
a widow who, we regret to learn, is in very
feeble health, and a family of eight eons
and one one daughter tooherish the memory
of a loving and thoughtful husband and
the kindest of parents.
THE NEW TRAINMASTER.—The Belle-
ville Sun of the llth says:—Mr John
Irvin, the newly -appointed train master
at this station, has taken hold of hie
office and is actively engaged in be-
coming acquainted with the stations,
trainmen and general run of affairs in
his diatrict. Yesterday he made an
inspection of the yards and shops here
and became acquainted with local
affairs. He will have charge of the
district from Brockville to Toronto,
and will spend much of his time on the
road, but his office will be here. The
dispatchers will arrive here shortly,
and with the agents and operators, as
well as trainmen will be under Mr.
Irwin's direct supervision. The men
will have to be circumspect in
their conduct and actions, as the
new manager will not allow any drink-
ing or other unseemly conduct. Mr
Irwin's position is a very responsible
one, but he appears to be a man who
is thoroughly capable of accomplishing
his arduous duties to the satisfaction
of all concerned. [A short time ago
the NEw ERA announced the appoint-
ment of Mr John Irwin, eldest son of
Richard Irwin, to a position at Strat-
ford. The announcement was pre-
mature, and so far as location was
concerned was incorrect. We now
congratulate our young friend on his
advancement to this importan t position
and need only reiterate what we said
before, that we believe he has every
qualification for the proper discharge
of his duties. He started hie railroad
career in Clinton Station, under the
training of Mr A. O. Pattison, and it
is no email honor that an native of
Clinton, only 80 years of age should be
called uppon to fill oo important a pos.
Rion. We Might add further, that the
NEw Era representative happened to
meet Mt
"Irwinand Wife, the other
er day
white they vere On rexte Henerillet
n b th e edeIiR ted.G po�.
,seet of residn the
.0 thein: birth,.
•
From no or from epeetaole peddliire, .,
consider first, which one of AB 'Will
make the trauosotion recut satisfao,,
tory to you. You know us. We
are always here, You .don't
know them. They are never here,.
except 'When they are selling you.
You know we can and will fit you:
properly. Yon don't know whether
they eon or not. Yon know We
won't overcharge you. You know
they must and do obarga more
than we find it neoessary to do. You
know we refund your money if not
satiefied. You know they don't.
In other words, yon know that buy-
ing from ne we take all risks. Buy-
ing from them you take all risks.
Which will yon favor ?
ALLEN & WILSON'S
Druggists and Opticians
HE HAD TO AOT.—Mr M. Doig, the
efficient principal of Harriston Public
School, was a caller at the NEW ERA
office on Wednesday, he having been
one of the grand jurors at Goderich.
Ordinarily teachers are exempt from
jury work, but Mr Doig has the good
fortune to own and work a farm in
Tuckeramith also, and of course ap-
pears on the Voters' List as a farmer.
When summoned, he claimed exempt-
ion on the ground of being a teacher,
but they refused to release him, claim-
ing that so far as the county of Huron
was concer neci, ue sr' ti farmer. This
may be law, but it migh„ easily allow,
of an unreasonable iriterpretat.,:.
LAWN TENNIS—CLINTON vs. WING-
HAM.—A very interesting game of
tennis was played on Thursday after-
noon between the above tennis clubs
on the lawn of Mr Jas. Fair, jr. Quito
a number of ladies turned out to see
the match, which was very keenly
contested, resulting in a clean victory
for the Clinton tennis club. Oombe
and Terry beat Ambrose and Bastedo
9-7, 8-10, 6-3. McTaggartand DrKraus-
man beat Griffin and . Campbell 6-4,
3.8, 6-4. In the singles, Dr. Kransman
beat Griffin 8-6. Owing to darknes
the singles had to be omitted. The
Wingham team played a very steady
Fame, but failed to ,score:at the crit-
ical points, Terry's cuts proving very
puzzling. The return match will be
played in Wingham on Sept. 21, when
Clinton expects to take six players.
THE NEW COUNTY COUNCIL.—At the
request 'of Warden Strachan, ale the
reeves of the county proceeded to God-
erich, on Wednesday, to meet and
consult with the Commissioners ap-
pointed to divide the county under the
new county council act. The Commis-
sioners discussed several plans for the
formation of the county, and we un-
derstand that at their last sitting yes-
terday morning, (Thursday) decided to
accept the plan outlined in the Exposi-
tor of May last, which formed eight
districts, as the formation of the divi-
sions. This places Goderich township,
Clinton and Hullett into one divisions
the division is made on the basis of
population and equalized assessment,
and it seems to us that it is as fair a
one as could be made.
Brucefteld
NOTES—J. B. Aikenhead returned to
his situation in London this week. D.
McDonald and neices,the MoisesSmith,
returned to their homes in Chicago, on
Monday. Mr and Miss Scott, of Michi-
gan, are visiting Wm. Scott and wife.
The G.N. W. Telegraph Co. has con-
nected its wire with the station here;
the idea of thio is that a break in the
line may be more readily discovered.
Hugh Aikenhead feft for the Nortwest
on Tuesday. Messrs Graham Tur-
ner and Monteith came back from Eng-
land last week, looking as if their trip
with cattle had benefited them both fi-
nancially and physically. Among those
who are in London this week are Mrs
M. A. V. Armstrong, Peter McGregor,
B. R. Higgins and Jas. Baird. Two or
three cars of apples are being shipped
from here every day. Miss Bertie Gib-
son is visiting friends nearEgmondville.
Marriage is in the air; some are getting
married while others are fairly achi ng to
follow suite; it so completely fills their
minds that they dream of it and get-
ting up next morning must needs send
a false item to some local paper an noun-
oing the nuptials of some townsman;
keep on children and if you are saving
enough yon may sometime reach the
goal which seems your supreme ambi-
tion.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. — We have
heard from very few of our correspon-
dents this week. Whether they are
at the London Fair or elsewhere, we
know not, but we do not like to be
without their usual contributions, and
we hope they will send their newsy
budgets as usual.
A Goon THING.—In the Sept. num-
ber of "Farming" is published a most
elaborate, wellllustrated and com-
plete article on agriculture in Ontario
and what organized, municipal and
provincial aid has done for this, the
most important and far-reaching ma-
iterlal interest of the Dominion. The
gathering and compiling of the statis-
tics and other information composing
at has required the expenditure of an
enormous amount of time and labor,
The article fully shows what has been
done and can be done, and outlines
what efforts and progress may be ex -
j petted for the development of Cana-
, dg's greatest wealth -producing re-
source. As there is ever* reason to be-
' Neve that the farming interest in the
, evernear futurebe leislaively
lie ed of the many wi1 tr just andtone
due burdens under which it bas been
, groaning for a number of years past,
the tillers of the soil may confidently
expect a fairer and better return for
their labors and invested capital. To
make this more certain and p greater,
they should avail themselves of the ae•
quired, accumulated and expressed ex.
perience of men who have long-etndiedr
and pursued the same occqpatlon .(
themselves, thle they can do .by the
h ..
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inial! 'outlay Of $1.Oi) per annum by -
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