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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1896-12-18, Page 1AS ..71c irgr4,77:. • HAVE YOU RENtVirED) YOUR SIMISOltiTION YET? ocktie O*.taluk. a giving? Wet) TIO Man ever eti too many of them, 14 they are always eeeptable. -pur lloliday Neck - is the "very latest" and you can 4nake no mistake tiliaking your eelec- tion from our stock. uffs, s, Cloves, s or Umbrellas table gifts for gen- Our stock of them Deplete and values iNTON I 96 81 a year in advance $1.50 when not 00 paid Perfume Is always in taut°. It ill tievet but is always acceptable. Alf gt &low very speolal value itt * 0 top bottle, any odor, :dear put up one in a neat box. .40.0 price we have aleo a good. elefteejlit stoppered bottle. At 500 Willg them one in e box or two in a betS';', 750 the celebreted orchid fierier..0 in a triangular glass stoppereek one in a box, or a round spriukloleg bottle,with the new odor. AvOliffet oleo put up ooe in a box. Front they run 51, $L25, 0.504 P't $2, 53, eti, $6. The French geed: show are particularly tine; th0 od are ao good, so true and so latit These we have at $1, $1.25,14.50,i $2. It le in fine oat glass bottles they run to $5. In balk good beet is 750 an oz, good 500, fair ordinary 10o. So satisfied are wle#1 our stook is a superior one thet Nele we begin to talk on it we get °refiner It is so good we ottn't help being\ thused, eo good that we want YOtt free it, so good, in fact, that we, epee satisfied that any bottle ine whole stook is sure to please eny son to whom it ie given. Intipee invited, Where friends are numerous ROBERT HOLM.ES,Editor and Proprietor. ins :Bros., INTON 0 fe0 the West, No. -0' 'hate y important It enesn ess se he next meet - ,le e a.m.the re requested V:r tit send in their lite,ree'se eie ' •••,eetee. eni safe for the enefit fe Courtrtt. e -,t, so ;ellerli: o e CLINTON, ONT., DECEMBER 18 A_ROTJND THE 111T13 Belgrave l'stsree.—Rev Mr Perrie,Rf Wing - what wide-awake and reliable correspondents rind worthy of reourdieg tor 'ruble:400u. barn preached a tserruon on issionary Goderich Townehip work, in Knox church, last Sabbath, to a large congregation; Mr Perrin is an excellent speaker. Word has been received of the death of David, son of W Geddes a,t the Pacific coast; the West Wrawa,uosh. LEAVING.—Mr C. J. Washington, who has been a resident of this town- ship all his life, leaves thie week for Goderich, where he will reside to fu- ture. He will be much missed in every way, as he took an active part in gene- ral matters, al? f bis hosts of frien, home. Mtn, ttnue to wri Xhe farm, wine a, hitherto bet worked in partnership. NOTES.—Mr and Miss Jenkins, of Goderich township, were visitors at J. J. Washington's a few days last week. R. H. Taylor was a guest of a special friend in Blyth last Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Cox is spending a few days at the home of Mr George Rutledge. Mrs Jos. Alison, of the (Ith con., visit- ed her brother, A. Robinson, of Au- burn, one day last week. Miss Mary McCatz, of Buffalo, has returned, after a short sojourn with friends of this township. Ezekiel Phillips spent Sun- day last at his faeher's-indaw, Robert, Medd. Mrs Goodfellow will spend the winter at her isaother's, Mrs Jones', of the boundary, Misses Mary and Car- rie Mills 's spent a day in Blyth recently, as guests of their sister, Mrs Wm. Eckhardt. Mr John Washington, of Goderieh, is at present the guest of his sons, Charles and Joseph, of the 3tel con. Jos. Hickingbottom has been en- gaged for another winter with Ed. Craig, of St. Augustine. Messrs R. Bruce and A. Feagan spent Sunday evening last at Wm. Robertson's. Wedding bells are ringing; the next two weeks may do much towards less- ening the number of our bachelor friends In this vicinity. There was a bee, cutting wood for A. Robinson, in John Fluker's bush last Saturday. Mr Thos. McKenzie and son Donald were in Bayfield oae day last week. J.Win- ters, cattle dealer, of Seaforth, was through here last week, buying up fat stock. Colborne NOTES,—Mrs Steven Butts is at present very ill. We are pleased to see Mr John Schwarz is abie to be out agein. the good wishes t.) follow him to his new rother Joseph will con- ExessieeTioN—W. A. Elliott, teas 11 er S.S. No. 8, will hold a school exerni- nation on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd; the pub- lic ere invited; there will Le several other teachers in attendance for the eurpose of aiding in the examination. Bell has sold n Hill, who n. 1st, 1897. " le known as 'teresent. Mr Tat and most i.co his credit ,e1 °erectly in - in temper • some ttme , PUBLIC MEETINCL—Tir're will bo a public meeting at Pickard's Ball, Holruesville, on Saturday next at 2 p. in., to discuss the new county council Act and to consider the advisability of placing a candidate in the held. Every elector is invited to be present. CHANGE.—Last week we made men- tiou of a Xmas tree entainment at Zion„ Xresas eve. Since then it has been deemed advisable to change the date to ',Wednesday evening, Dec. 2:3, so as Trotter conflict with entertain- ments at 13ererniller and Union church- es, which are nceXtuas eve. HARD LINES --zg'inancial reverses are hard enough whers.they come in the ordinary courses of lite, but they are infinitely harder when they are the outcome of friendship for others. The hard lines through which dkir John Thompson, Bayfield con,, is TW Pass- ing, are said to be of this maul' •and a good deal of sympathy is express for him; he deserves it. L. O. L.—The Loyal Orange Lodg No. 189, Sharon, met on Monday and elected the following officers : Master, P.W. Currie; D. Master, Jn. 'Jantelon; R. Seo. Walter Emerson; Chap., Jas. Connelly; F. Sec., Geo. Cantelon; D. of Ter. Thos. McCartney; Lecturer, W. J. Ter., Committee—Robt. Cante- Ion, Thomas Churchill, Alfred Naftel. Thomas Elliott, Clem Newton. COLE'S CHURCIL—The four days' meeting in this church last week wa a great success. The congregation were good, the singing inspiring, a the preaching eloquent. Thefollowi gentlemen occupied the pulpit: R. Millyard and Rev W. J. Ford, ton; Rev G. W. Andrews, Holmes Rev R. C. Burton, Varna, and Walker, Ethel. LEAVING. — Mr Wm. McC leaves next week for Honolulu, he will occupy an important p Will is fully qualified fol his and the inhabitants of that find him to be the right In right place. Ho will be mi in this neighborhood, as h and favora known as teacher. His many frier' a safe and prosperous sojo MON ICIPAL.—Efforts ha for several days to secu arise between 5lessts John Cox, so that, both not go to the polls for th teissionership, As the representative in the ta liott naturally feels t claims 1.0 the positio be a vacancy in the n Mt. Robt. Elliot.t, of t candidate, and wou and possibly successft man for the position NOTES. — The ti bre ueht the plowtt onte again. A nu It' from near Go enjoyable evening - one evening last wt continues in tinge. slight, hopes are. ab tin • e- Goied TOt• °'05tratea" - oor on thehal rs family have e Wro• orris, to the farm beeV• months ago. N ee lefk dere for carryin tinse e post oftlee hele an st, d there are likely be s put In by the 'way ao . MI Geo. CrawfOrd. of Kii, n., arrived here last week 111011g.st his mends; he is on of Mr Wm. °mooed, mperance meeting win be Dec. 22rel, to he address- ubbs, of Peterbko, ever e. Mr T. I., Adams, started on C.; he will b mines, of M. er sistee, r -in-law, ther oorres a. — The Methodist meeting ing grea excel! the I have a ce who has been elating his uncle, Mr East Vikwanosh. of Toronto, NOTE —Mr Frank Linn, Robt. Ma on. retur1 ed to his home on Saturday. Mr J. „I \ Elliott, of Clifford, called at Me H. . Mrs and AtU Mar are visitio Benmiller ACCIDENTS—Mrs CharlesWalters had the miefortune to fall on the stove and burn her arm. While Mrs Malloy was returning from Hullett Friday eyeuing her horse became frightened at some iott's on Finlay. sheep, and throwing Mrs Malloy , Keith, of Elam, I ran away; the buggy wars badly brok- en the haruess alight] damaged, and ohn Elliott's. Mr Mr body will be brought home for inter- Elliott, of Elam, are went. Preparations are being made and Mrs r visiting at Joseph Johnston's, of for the usual Christmas celehrehtions Westfield. Mr , as. Ray,who has been b the VariOD• churches in our village. ailin for some ,irne, was removed to M T e roads are in a very rough s a present, and many are wishing for a foot of the beautiful, so as to make sleighing and hide the mud. The municipal elections will soon be on, a,nd the aspirants for office are becom- ing exceedingly fiiendly and solicitous about the health and welfare of the friend e a.ad relations of those who have votes in their respective mug Bay field. ANXIOUS RATEPAYER.— you say the electric light ed? Councillor (seeki Oh, almost anywhere front of your place but I fancy that wi the elections. NOTES.—Mr the dynamo light syster e Reev we SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT, —.A Christ- mas entertainment is to be held on the evening of the 23rd of Dec., at school Nat. 7, where Miss Ferguson is teach- ing. A choice selection of dialogues, reritations, music, etc., will he provid- ed,for the occesion, and a very eojoy- Oe time anticipated. Everybody is welcome. tewoesru LEAGUE. — The League assembled at Bethel last, Friday even - and was conducted by Mr A. Al- oe usual. The subject "How may elate .xnenalers help the League," dealt with bsn Miss C. Blake. A ly discussion followed, which ved interesting as well as beneficial instructive to all. ;tee ;Lenoir; Mrs A.shle ;the last si to be in a A. And hed both m ,till house, el4eintion nvitations ing. in the eitinprovin thweite is rooik CASE. thue allud Of t , etincern ie etindin ,,CrOttina , jli up 4'Inesday fo Cfscompanie who is g E. Sherritt, . Rogerson, in)) dies of t urch inte Xmas ni repara progr en 0 of tssp Merl. —P r R Mar -•1 ud Andr as., Mr Jeff . The var months sho Prosperous eves, of Wro ning and ev nd ripparen those prese are out fora near future. slowly. Mi. ort the sick lie The Winnipe Ei to a ease e A la Richer e Te. 18811 cernt Maitl that tween THAT SHOOTING MATCH. e Editor of the New Era : EPTTOR,—In regard to a few etate- (nada by your correspondent of last found in the Benreiller news, 0O - the shooting match between the d and the 2nd cons. He stated ears there has been jealousy be - two coneessioes, and that abont,0 ce a year they break out agains each ether, sometimes one being victorious, another time suffering defeat. This., how- ever, is not altogether a correct statement, Lor thitre has only been. two contests, one two years ago, on Thanksgiving, and this ear, the Thursday previous ts Thanks - '144, iand the Maitland won both times, ;Your ccrrespondent also makes another statement, that those who brought in the least points, he will not Bay the losers, footed the bill and the winners intuit have been too mach absorbed in making the oysters disappear to appreciate them for not a responsible laugh could be beard. The reason for this is that they were so badly beaten that they couldn't take a joke; probably the true solution might be in two words—troubhd conscience. It is evident that your correspondent was not at the feast or he would have known on which side the troubled conecience lay for if the second oonoession were not the losers they were very liberal in footing the bill without saying a word. Probably they thought that Borne of their woodpeckers heads commands as much respeot se some of the tails that lay in the heap of 12,550. I Ile ale° makes another statement that there is unmistakable evidence of strong, very strong, reinforcement from other quartere, which is another violation of the truth, for it can be proved that there was no help for the Maitland team from other quarters. The paragraph in your leet is - true would show to the public that the goodly ten on the second are a real good Innocent lot of fellowe. Well, they are a good oivil crowd, but some times they say h t 1,f. the cat out of the bag. Ile; v 3. skey hero sition. duties, ace will n in the ch missed was well a school 9 wish him tn. e been made it compro- Elliott and them would .)ounty Corn- Idest Count y nship, t• El - t has prier Should there nicipal council, e 3rd, will be a make a, strong un; he's e good yhow. weather has on the scene her of the young rich spent a. very Mr N. Sturdy's Mrs .brck hint ng condition and ,ertaineil fo'r her here did ill be pier: - g re-election) I think one in ould be nice,— be decided after onaldson is getting position for the electric . The man who wants ip this year is likely to be care to it. The band favor - win with a number of well ed selections on Monday even - is fast improving. the ouse of Refuge last weel:. called on the atnuth, of Wingharn, and Mrs 1 3. H Sun- day Thejarrriers' club met at the 2ith concession on Sun- 13ehool histive on Tuesday night. Mr Win, akcBurney is disposing of his farrealatock and implements. RE'S To SUCCESS.—The new bak- , Messrs Langloie and Mellough, o recently bought out Mr Thomas Stanley annon Usborne SUDDEN CALL.—On Saturday even- ing last Mr Wrn. J.Slavin, of Usborne, near Lumley, and his father, Mr Win. Slavin, were unloading straw in the barn on the farm of the former, when Mr Slavin, sr., who was in the act of pitcuing stiaw to his son, who was in the mow, suddenly exclaimed "Oh my," and fell over on the load and ex- pired. His son came to his assistance, but his life had fled. He was aged 70 years. Heart dieease was the cause of death. He leaves a widow, two sons and four daughters to mourn his very sudden demise. He was a highly es- teemed resident of the township. The funeral took place from his late resi- dence near Lumley, on Tuesdae, last, to McTaggart's cemetery, and was large- ly attended. Mrs Malloy fortunate y escape out being much hurt. NOTES—The portable mill is now in Mr W. Good's hush, but has not begun to work yet. Mr Pfr runnier has a car of Manitoba wheat at Goderich station Rev. Mr Olivant preached in the Ger- man church on Sabbath evening, while Rev Mr Becker preached at Ball's. SOCIAL.—The Knife and Fork Social held at Zion church, Tuesday evening, was a decided success, the chtirch being full to the doors. Rev. Messrs. Edge, of Goderich, and Olivant, of Benuiiller, delivered addresses. There was also a eocial held again Wednesday. tog, have moved fro nd have fairly started in to cater to their new public. They bring with thetn a high reputation, as men indus- trious and skilful at their business, and we are glad to extend the hand of wel- ceme to them. We understand that they purpose delivering the bread to their customers in the country as well as about the yillage, and will no doubt build up a large business. CHURCH NEWS.—At the evening ser- vice in St. Andrews church last Sab- bath, Rev Wm. Graham gave a most impressive address, which WaS foil of earnestness and eloquence. Mr Gralloway, of Clinton, preached very acceptably in the Methodist church last Sabbath morning, The time for tne annual Christmas entertainments is here again, and great are the prepa- rations which are being made, to give the tiblic something that will call t ENG AGED.—Mr Th01110.8 engaged with Mr Charles year. SIMSTITUTE.—MiSS iSabelia McFar- lane taught S. S, No. 1, Stanley, last week while the teacher, Mr Geo. Baird, attended the Model School examina- tion in Clinton. Inglis has Ross for a Holmesville. FORESTERS.—Court Selwood No. 87 00.F. will hold their regular meeting this Friday evening, the 18th inst., in- stead of tlee last Friday in the month, which falls on Christmas. A good at- tendance is requested, as bueiness of importance will be dealt with. NOTES.—Mr Geo. F. Oakes will hold a meeting in Pickard's Hall, on the ev- ening of Saturday, Dec. 26th, for the purpose of forming a singing class. Mr Youngblut has moved onto the Cole farm. Mr Nielans. who has been liv- ing on Mr R. Baker's farm in Colborne, has moved into the village, and occu- pies Jos. Lobb's house. Mrs W. Wal- ters is visiting her daughter, Mrs P93' - ell, of Port Albert. League meeting was on Thursday instead of Monday this week; consecration service was led by Miss S. Acheson. Mrs Leitch, who has been in Goderich for a few days, has returned home. A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs McKenzie in Goderich on Monday, Miss Hunt, Clinton, spent Sunday with Mies Gardner. STOCK.—Mr James McFarlane has just returned from Quebec Province, where he bought a car -load of thoro- bred Shropshire -down sheep. Part of these he has since sold for export to the United States, and some also to Mr 3. W. Sturdy, Goderich township. Visieoets.—Miss Bell, of Henault, is at present the guest of Miss Taylor. Miss _Bella McOnwan has gone to Lon- don to visit friends there, on the oc- casion of the death of a niece. Miss Minnie McNaughton and her broi her, Hugh, are visiting in Stanley prim to t n home to Teeswitter. Mr 10031 ferth met ited praise. The Alex. Campbell, of Kincardine, atten for Wednesday, Dec. :30th, and pro. ed the funeral of his nephevv, Colin Corriere. at Grand Bend, last week, rians announce their Christentse tree .1 eve of nd is alit; week. visiting old itecontin- mise some enjoyable no vel t ies fer recovery. ()win ti su ddefl , hor colds have he - changes in the weal come (111110 Preva'ene, in this neighbor- hood, nearly all Ili family being indisi wish Lo to(w);e ti members of one osed; we do not e in me,ntinning those who intent . England entertainment is sitted,own for two evenings previous, Dec. 2, , when, besides an admirable program. of songs, etc., the pretty May pole dance will be represented on the stage. names, hut we hoi1 for their speedy recovery. MATRIMONIAL. On WednesdaY, Dec. 2nd, 0" ()' 0nr most esteemed decided to leave the 1n4e.rs of the Ruron anks of bachelor- raonadd tiincctehssef 1101 rfsarnr of Mr F. Beattie, g ed:-- d • conuee One of that crowd on the night of the con 17 Banke test while in oonversation, etated what a ...a. , , th baday it was for hunting and that he of London. had about forty shells loaded for that day ' 'ItItIOis before d all he tired off was seven, but he save 'm enet,t,da7n ' betweeti 1400 or 1500 points just the It "dsts71.7' t'asr,H-- ta e._ This meet be one of the steady ;t00 'newee in ins a ved and qniok eyed sportsmen that d hatl'alSaon • eleesit qnder a eile o' respondent ;Teske of. They have receipt, Artbfii When the also ee ral other experts, in feet one of 5_,—.,, tO Were appeird, a claim to them w a seen trying to get a shot at a . De„„gaeltereWs residing in irrel twenty feet up a tree and a elo; Ott deposit aft put in by a. firer Whit produced the orig. 6 reeelp endorsed to him 1641,deptteltor. The liquida- ito. retits6a tee recognize reri littet the money, first ta. a Dr. Barkwell MO on't e • uble liability tack,eet110 old offeet the .11‘ th depOsit receipt,. •ed that as the hood and make life heing united in holy mony to Miss Enp ter of Mr Wm. Cr The ceremony was Mr Hamilton. '1 wish them a lc Might this not he of otir bachelors t I/EA:M.—Mrs John Weir, of somewhat unex last, at, the resit Nft Andrevv Rei not been in good ing troubled wi still her health h and it was onl she went out to I was a native of gerford, Hastin Huron for a goo she was well kno ted. She was in dition to her son ID Stanley and a nirt, Mrs Bridon. crewed her some fl mains were inter tory on Tuesday. black young just at shoot, a that he to wind ed to be men too New, M ed that as to wh and tile have 6 fle them te /42 an that wart plowing in it field and asked him why he did not d he replied that he was afraid weld mitts it and he did not want any more amanition, rind he aeem- in great diritrese, so the young pity on him and Lot it for him. Edttor, your correspondent teat - ere dill exists a spirit of rivalry oh possesses the eteadiest nerves de:skeet eyes. If they wish to ()rough, good genuine test let the-Mmitland at a target with it "efiratt renge ;or at a bird on the ' its face the ahlo,ft it Wald, not .thne 001186i:it ,Ofithe e:;then, appIlell tothecredl: It0d, SCHOOL CONCERT.—The school con- cert comes off in the town hall, to- night (Friday). Are you going ? If not you'll be the only one at home, The Bayfield brass hand, and a mouth organ hand will he there, and W. Tay- lor, of Varna, will render violin solos. Everyone will be on tip toe to see the fancy drills and tableeux. If you are 11 woman leave your big hat at home, so the crowd behind you can see the children. If you nre a man, be sure and bri;ng your girl early, or you will not get it seat.. Have your change ready at the door. Avoid the rush. Be prepared for a good concert, but don't encore any number more than t •11 lore enjoyable by bonds of mat H- ernia, eldest, drrugh- x, of the Oth con. performed hy.Rev. heir many friends ig and happy life. e, stimulus for more go and do likewise. eir, mother of kr the 15th con., died ectedly on Saturday mice of her brother, of Hullett. She has health for years, be- , h cancer of the foot, s not been precarious, it few days ago that isit leer brother, She he township of Run - a, but hes resided in many Tears, where O and highly respec- er 701h year; in ad - ere, she leaves a son aughter in Califor- Her husband prede- teen years. The re- ed in Clinton °erne - 11 tancee in Stanley. Mrs P. C amp lw Jo attended the funeral at Grand Bend last week. Mr Thos. Gilmour, of Turnberry, made a short visit to friends here at the beginning ot the week; he returned home on Tuesday. three times. Keep your when the stringed rirchestra is playing township. d 't bring a . . Inexpensive presents are often 1—*TiOett„; town hall, which we show,' oially suited for cinch preseeittr2 appear in Ink Bottleen JW Boxes, Trays, Car'd .80tee ers and Photo Holders at 25u(,,, 50o. Recedes these we have tete many other small artiolea be more easily shown than deeerbeeds therefore we ask you to drop in end look around. Gold rim Spectacles eery. The souvenir with's/SW.9 MABONIC,—At the last meeting of Morn- ing Star lodge A. F. az AM., the following offioers were elected for the eneuing year:— John Wilson., WM.; Alex. Robertson, S. W.; Mex. Glen. Chap.; Jas. Young, Treas.; W.e. Young, iStic*.I. Grurnmiti, Tyler. DEAT11.—Last Monday morning OUT Vill- age was remindeitef the uncertainty of life, Mr Ritchie, ()Myth, came over on some business, got out of his rig and went lir tie his horse at the poet office, and dropped. The doctor was there in about two minutes. but life was extinct. Mr Ritchie said to Mr Doyle, wbo rode down with lnin a part of the way, that he felt rather unwell, The doctor pronounced the cause of death heart failure. b. S. GONVENTIc•N,—The comnaittee of the Auburn Sabbath School Union held tlivir meeting in the Presbyteriaa church last Mniiday itfteruoon for the purpose of making arrangements for the convention, which is to be held in February. This convention has been it sueeess in the past and we believe that the ensuing one will 0 Jill at least any of its prodeci awns, juclhs. ing from the program prepared. Nonts.--Meirsre Cullie Howson are busy at present, manufacturing rollers at the farm of Mr Boyle, of West Wawanosh, they having purchased about 25 acres of good maple bush from him for the purpose. Our genial saw miller is severely indisposed this week, sufferiug from an acute cocapli• catien of diseases acting on the auditory nerve, caused by the doleful sound of the village belle, set in motion by the supposi- tion that he was the unlucky ecribe that furniehed the item of the Hamilton exploit. The Good Templars here are progressing, and initiations are the order every oight at present. TEAMEETINO.—The annual teameet- ing of the Nlethodist Sabbath School, Auburn, will be held on Christmas night, Dec. 25th, in Auburn. Tea will be served by the ladies from 5 to 7.30 o'clock, in the Temperance hall. The entertainment will be held in the church, where a good program will he rendered. The following speakers have consented to attend end favor with addressest—Revs. 0:W. Andrews, Holtuesville; le Swan, Dungannon; E. (Invent, Benmiller; J. W. Pring, Nile; Revs. It. Henderson tand E. Becker ar also 'rivited. Good music will be f nished for the occasion. All are coy ally invited to come and spend it Me Christmas with us. A special set mon in the interest of the school will he preached on fia,bhath evening, Dec. 20, by Rev. W, Rigsby, of Blyth. Make one of the nicest presents it lei? possible to give it parent or any oore who uses or 'needs glasses. „ We gttaX antee lenses as (Well se frames, faid, will maks any ange that may aftet4; wards be found nee,essary, 52.50 to.51 Celluloid Goog, In dreeeing oeses, hitndkeroldel and glove, manicure, odor, shaving, calltkith end cuff, etc., from 51 to 510. Purses 5c to 53. Albums, Photo Frames, Shavl letugs, Bair Brushes, etc. 'jardinieres, Flower Centres ate Tribee in great variety. We t our assortment of these gooesthe•lite in town. We have been told that it too. Prices run 25c to $8. Pipes, Cigars, Cigar CaseOr'' Etc., at all prices. Your 08016014 friends you know will be more plead with something in this line than wi, moat anything else. Tuckersmith. XMAS TREE.—A Christmas Tree en- tertaniment will be held in Turner's church on Wednesday, Dec Z3rd. The committee in charge are sparing 0 pains and a good time is expected. MlilstutPAL.—We understand that Mr Abner Cozen e is in the field as a candidate for the Reeveship. He is a young man of more than ordinary in- telligence, capable and well qualified for this responsible position, and we would not be sum ised to see hint elec- ted. Ile will at any rate get strong support from the western side of the NoTtlis.—Mr Gen. Crich is • Mr .e. Morell, Clinton, to crush grain lime cut. straw for some of the faseners of Hullett. A number of the West Enders attended an oyster supper at the residence of Mr L. Wiltse on Wed- nesday evening last. Master Wilmot Lloyd, Exeter, visited telatives here Ibis week. Miss 11, Carter OE the sick list., Mr JUR, Cl jell is confined to the house with it severe cold. COUNCIL DOINGS. —The council met at Daly's Hotel, on Tuesday, Dec 161h, all members present. The ftnmial meeting of the electors for the nomina- tion of candidates for the office of reeve, deputy reeve and councillors, '11 be held at, K yle's hall, lot 10, con. —if you can, ant y lantern to light you home, there'll he splendid i»oonlight. PERSONA Ls.—Mesere James Marks and Rohn Erwin, who have been sail- ing on the lakes during the summer, returned this week. Rev. Mr and Mrs Oaten are visiting friends in 13luevele. Miss Susy Burgess, of Point Edward, is spending a, short time visiting her parents. Wm. Tippett iR home fr orn the Goderich Model School. Mre Green, of Goderich township, has moved to town and is occupying Mr Caetle's house on Main Street, where she will carry on the business of weeving. The Salvation Al my ca tains }neve moved ' 4 1 teiv Our Prices Are low, as low as 3t M1 than at most places. ALLEN Sc WILSON • lerneneists and. Op eitting We have it bargain table on so can see many snaps. One h original price. Stimmerhill ; NOTEE1,—A, 1,Ublie meeting will be held' the hall here this (Friday) evening ,t4 o'clock, under the auspices of the tetnnektin order, and will be addreseed by M who is sent by the district lodge. Wallace is at present on a visit to in eastern Ontario. ' Sciroote—The Annual examinatio of the public school, Summerhill, wl take place on Dec. 22nd. bortiinencla at 10 a. m., There will be a lunch. noon and at the conehisio amination a program will by the pupils, and the priz ed. A number of visiting expected to assist in the e A. cordial invitatien is extende people of the section and other ested, to ettend. CHAU:MAN ENDEAVOU.—A. 1:999 held in the church here on Fricray eventu last, for the purpose of organizing a Olariti Gan Endeavor Society. There was aefit attendance and Mr A. T. Cooper, ofC11 was present and gave an address in w he explained the work and working .of society; the pastor also addressed the ing, It was then decided to organize -4 society here with the following Alt:44n' viz.— Hon. Pres., Rev. 51r Stout; Preen. 51 Kilty; Rec,See., Flora Miller; Cor.SetIi Wm. E. 51iller. The first meetiugnt society is to be held this Friday evenitits end we should be pleased to see 4 ,geed, attendance as everybody ts welcome, it 4 last from 7 to 8 o'olock. RETURNB.— packers were at put, notes in sev apples making th him, stating pri their condition This week he r reply from Mr J Surrey, Eng.:—' win apples are o capital conditior satisfaction 1,0 cost rne lis eld an at, the end of No farmers can see margin in this for then why should ceive a larger fig was paid the past t fall when the apple Mr W. F. Hicks he rat barrels of Baldwin purchaser to write e paid for the apples, and time of usage. ceived the follovving ,ssup, a retail dealer, Your barrel of Bald - very fine flavor, in and are giving great my customers. They I began using them ember." Now the hat there is a good he Canadian buyer: ot the producer re - e for his fruit than fall. vacated by Mr .John Walston, sr.; the 8, H. R. S., on Monday, Dec. 1, into the house on outs „., latter having taken part of Mrs Cleave's, o'clock, 3,0(1 11 more then the necessary chu T 'rch. Messrs E. I number of candidates be nominated, it will he opened house t it and A. Smith have returned from college, and are spending the holiday season with their parents at the Rec- tory. J. G. Stanbury is hotne on a, short visit from Toronto. Alex. Fer- guson has been visiting friends in Clinton. GoOD MUBIC.—It has been well eaid that there are two things, the possee- skin of which in a community renders the maintenance 61 a constabulary al- most unnecessary; they are— well lighted streets and a good band. Bay - Held got the neticleus of the latter over a year ago, and it is earnestly hoped that she will be able to commence t he new year poeseesing both. Good mus- ic appeals to the mind as stern rebuke never could. It, involuntarily and ir- istably effects a higher moral stern - ENEW It have begun to o,..avery day vial- tryifoo he 00:000., V Eterleteralleivrew Entertairoment an Will be held, in the town eet the enteliing of Tuesday, rogram con 06404 tions, table (vet -neaten' arna. public school ristmas • tree If Varna, •,22tide are a pttII d ended on Monday. Janith, at the teem.l poll ing plecere with Joseph Weber, James Broadfitet, A. G. Smillie and Peter Mc- Kay as deter t y ret orn i ng offic,ere. Mr Cumming, the collector, reported that about $500 of the tamer were still un- collected. The term for collecting was extended until the day of the next council meeting, after which five per cent will he adaK1 The next meeting will he held at Kyle's hotel on Monday. Dec. 28th, at. 10 o'clock.—A. G. Smite LIE, Clerk. Constance CHURCH NOTES, — MiS9 Ida Britton took cberge of the E.L.of C.E. Sunday evening: her paper was "the ever pre- sent Christ." The annual business meeting of the Sabbath School was moStOf daid in the communitv. It en ll8 T' uplift and ennoble, "But apatt fie ne held Tueeday evening, this, who is there who does not take the old officers were re-elected. Tiles - much pleasure out of the oweet strains day evening, at 8 o'clock, the literary which come nom these instruments of meeting in connection with the league bress? 'We are sure that tne zealous was held, the pastor, Mr Andrews, be- ef:Torts of the young men who have ing in attendance; and delivering Ix nice succeeded so wonderfully in giving 1 addresa; a reading followed by Miss Bayfield a good band of our own have Jennie McGregor. one by Lu Farnham, not, been unappreciated. W. le boys are Instrumental by Miss Hattie Dodd, of all clever musicians, and while incline Clinton; recitation by MiS9 Nellie Medd, trious in their business, are painstak- reading by Mrs Campbell, and an &d- ing and entbusiastic in attaining their dress by Mr J Medd. ambition of having men of the best lars held bands in the County. The serenade derin the past week Were • °roughly enjoy he dtieens, att the boys are an Viyiog, as tha inly delierv Mere° Porter's Ball. PUBLIC M enTiNG. —We trust that the Porter's Hillites will not fail to at- tend the public meeting in Hulloes- ville, on Saturday, and see that the right man in hommated an a candidate for the corning election. We under- etand that Clinton and Ilullett both have a strong man in the field and it will he necessary that Goderich town- ship bring out their very best and most popular man, or we will not he in it, and we want a representative at the County Council. Notes. —Mr Stubbe, the great temp- erance lecturer, will lecture in Potter's hail on Saturday evening, Dec. 19th. John Cantion, of the 71h con., who has been Rick for some time, is slowly im- proving. Mr John Torrance has bed a furnace put into his house. Miss El- liott and Mr Reid, of DlIngaDDOD. spent Feindity with Miss Amy Cox. Mr A. J. Courtice took charge of Mr Oaten's work on Sunday evening, preaching to a crowded house at Beth- el, Mr Oaten being away taking a week's vacation. The I.O.G.T. lodge seemsto be grovring in interest, it week from Tuesday there will be an intereet- ing debate, "Resolved that the cow is more benefit than the horse." Some of our petting people frorn t,he Oth con. npent it very pleasant evening at Mr Jeaserth MeClutikey's, 41h eone this week. Ur St. McDougall le rOund again. Mies tVison, who ha tent Visiting at her Magee,. Mre Pot - tot tor 'some t1140, TSS41011 WO to dt" Gerderieh. •Ciroactr. Missionery ['emitter:: sermons were held in North St. dist church last Sabbath cotiO ted Rev C. Scott, St. Thomt, and /WV Rro art, returned ission ryefromaii The North St. E. L. of O. E. held an Home on Monday evening. DEATH.—On Tlearsday last *fie Kenzie, Brock Ste mother of ft: McKenzie, hardware merchant, passu to her rest. The funeral on Mdndi was largely attended, friends undid' , tives being present from Holneestillee• Brantford, Toronto, and other 0104 ELECTRIC R. R.—From iteme,i0itilt er papers, it is to he believed. then,* Huron & Ontario Electiic ItailWar is coming, It is stated that thelifS0110 he in operation by 1898. We 4reedr competition in freightfrom I* ei some of our business men eirti nhi that, they ere too high. Puenee Wonte.—The mane the saw mill have lost no time ing the road, provided for hi .th port of the Town Council, open ed It runs from the mill to the lane.: Big Mill salt block. About Wee( working on the sewers, 10 on t; he bor improvements, and some were at work on the mill. , week. 'eeeee WRY NOT BUY TEMPLARS—The Good Tern an intereeting rneetitig night, With a nice turn out o and it goo program; we W 33 to have 4 *siting sister ty lodge, Re Mr Stubbs, Oirleer* ednesday member@ re pleated tn Olinton e aneer $1 A Nice Suit of 01. We have a splenc Will Make lip ell, Wean Wel Oteetbalte*