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HE CLINTON NEW ERA
GIVABLES
From now to Christmas is only a few days, and before another issue of the
"New Era" reaches the majority of its readers, Christmas of 1896 will have
come and gone. As we have said before, more and more people are buying sen-
sible things for presents, and we believe the "usefuls" will be the bearers of love
and good wishes this year more than ever. We would remind you that if you
would do your Christmas shopping in comfort, it is.best not to leave it till the
last two or three days.
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Can you find the range of useful articles that make
sensible presents; that are to be found in a Dry Goods store ?�
Fran what Dry Goods Store
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Can you find the choice, the assortment, the values in these articles
that you can find here / Run your eye over this list, every article in
it would make an acceptable present.
Handkerchiefs
in Cotton, in Linen, in Sil k.
Handkerchiefs
of almost every kind and sort.
Handkerchiefs
hundreds to choose frorn
Linens
What makes a nicer gift than a piece of
Snow White Linen ?
Table Covers, Napkins,
Towels, Fancy Linens.
Kid Gloves,
Silk Mitts,
Blouse Silks,
Dress Goods,
Japanese Piano Drapes,
Japanese Table Covers,
Japanese Chair Scarfs,
Mantles,'
Fur Huffs, Fur Capes, Fur Caps,
Furs of all kinds,
Chenille Good)
Rugs, Mats, Curtains, Umbrellas
We print no prices this week, but you can rely on our prices on any of the
above being absolutely right and the assortment away ahead of what is
to be had elsewhere. It's worth your while to do your Xmas shopping here.
Hodgens Bros, Clinton
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•Church Chimes
el Epworth League, Porters
nues to attract the crowd.
lair's paper, last Wednesday
, was good Private meeting
'Inhere Thursday evening, Dec.
annual Xmas tree entertain Tient
aptist Sabath School will he
the church' on Tuesday even-
inst. The program )gram will con=
!readings, recitations, tableaux,
jg%,etc. Silver collection at the
d: y morning next Rev. A. C.
etary of the Christian Ell-
ett ,f the Methodist
reach in Ontario
g and flat.ten-
ev: fin • . On Monday
l address a general meet-
eral Young People's So-
Ratteebury St. church,
tion Army aro busily en-
;,,'"getting
n-
'`getting up an attractive
1 t program, consisting of
tied other items, with fresh
OM the band. The 8. A.
col teachers wish it to he
or the children there will
e, and they would like to
d enthusiastic muster of
of Christ -like effort
n.
SERVICE.—The service
church on Christmas
e very bright and ap-
±' he church will be taste -
owed and the choir have
kr?* very bard for some
,preparing the musical part
ee, which is of a very high
:amok -port Wainwright
Faille
Sohrucker
van
Wo were Shepherds ..Buck
tir+ Gilbert
Tours
be Angels sing"
te...."OaivarY . .Rodney
some all ye tai ins"
an early celeration of
*Won at 8.81 and also
Service. The ser -
ed` from part of the
on Earth." All
'At of
Chinese Missionary work in Ontario
St. church Mondayy evening. The I)r.
interspersed bis address with many in-
teresting incidents drawn from his ob-
servation and experience aurone that
ancient people, who had evolved acom-
plete system of civilization, with phil-
osophies and schools, with its codes of
laws, its civil and judicial systems, its
magistrates and courts of law and
judges, in a word everythirst which
differentiates a civilized tnan from a
hatbarian, at a time when the ances-
tors of the Anglo Saxon race roamed
the woods, a little less wild than the
beasts which they hunted for a living.
A collection was then taken up in he -
half of missionary work at the close of
the lecture. Dr. Hart intends to leave
Canada on his return journey to China
the latter part of January.
The Junior E. L. of' C, E. in connec-
tion with Ontario St. church, held an
election of officers at its meeting on
Friday evening last, for the first half
of the next year. The following were
elected: Supt., Mrs W. J. Ford; assis-
tant Supt., Miss Newcombe; Pres„ W.
Galloway; Vice Pres., Clara Steep; Sec.
Harold Steep; Treas., Carrie Shipley;
pianist, Maud Wiltse. The Executive
Committee met on Tuesday evening,
and struck the committees, and arran-
ged an excellent program for the next
six months.
p Hallett
8c IooL ENTERTAINMENT—An enter-
tainment is to be held in S.S. No. 7, on
Wednesday, Dec. 23; an attractive pro-
gram is being prepared, consisting of
songs, drills, marches, &c. The enter-
tainment is to commence at 7 sharp.
MUNICIPAL—It is said Mr Britton has
decided to he a candidate for the coun-
ty council commissionership. It is also
reported that the friends of Mr John
Wilson are hound to run him for the
township council; he's a good man,and
should have been in it long ago.
Brucefield
C. E. The following have been eleclt-
ed as o cera of the 0. E. Society bqq
Union church:—Hon, Presidents, evi I
W. M it and S,,4�,salon; Pres., Mr A. P.
Keclt s '�ice »,fell, ss Lottie Me -
GOO > H,,. l i gie Burdge;;
Brucefield, was married at Parkhill
on Wednesday, to Miss Eleanor Gra
ham. W. Scott & Son, G. Monroe, .1
Snider, ,1. dart and R, G. Simpnor
have had the appearance of their ro
spective places of business much im
proved by neat signs.
ANNn'ERSARv, — The anniversary
services of Union church will be held
on the 20th and 21st of this month.
On Sunday Rev. John G. Shearer, B.
A.. of ilarnilton, will conduct the ser -
vires. On Monday evening Missionary
addresses will he given by Rees. Shear-
er. Shaw, Graham, Henderson and
Stewart. Suitable music will he fur-
nished by the church choir. Meeting
will begin at 7 p.m.
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Amberly.
Haunt'ED. —Mr J. T. Henderson has
been engaged to manufacture cheese
for te fine River factory for the year
1807.J J. T. is an excellent workman,
and (.he company are to be congratn-
lateci,rn obtaining his services.
APPLEH.—A number of the farmers
in this section are getting their re-
turns for their apples shipped through
Mr Houses, of Lucknow. The results
in general are not very satisfactory, as
a great number have to pay something
for the honor of having an interest in
the shipping. The apple crop in this
section has been a great, injury to the
farmers.
NOTES.—The boys are making pre-
parations for a shooting match here
New Years day, and a concert will he
held at. night. Mr Andrew McDonald
is dangerously i11 at present. Mr J,
Steele, of Pine River, has moved into
our midst; he is engaged in the feather
renovating business with Nelson Bow-
an. Mrs Wesley Potter, we are
lad to report, is improving from a
evere attack of spinal trouble.
LITERARY.—Amberly can boast of
having one of the best literary socie-
ties in Western Ontario, i has now a
membership of about 21,E the hall
is crowded eve ' v, 'C
Thursday eve i to
Kintall, wh
tween the;.
and Autbea
tt�a of i�ig
e cffer' you 100 pieces of New Musio at
25o a oopy. Many of these pieces are
worth 40o, 50o and 60o,
fou will make
a‘. Mistake
If select your Xmas Presents be-
fore 1 king through oar stock.
EME
S will BI OUSE, CLINTON
ew Advertortneuto.
Notice—John Bell
Excursion—G T It
Woollens --A ()Dutton
Man wanted—New Era
Xmas trutts—J W Irwin
Merry Xmas—N ltobsou
Ready—McKinnon et Co
NioeSuit—A J Ho.loway
A necktie—Hod ens Bros
Merry Xmas—G Swallow
Xmas goods—W D Fair Co
Perfume—Allen .k Wilson
Xmas goods—J B Rumball
Xmas novelties—P B Crews
Holiday gifts --Jackson Bros
Fruit cake—Jas Mo(;lachert.y
Candles—James McClaeherty
Xmas presonts—Cooper & Co
Xinas cheer— W L Ouimot to
Xmas clothing—Jaokson Bros
We want your wife—H. Foster
Xmas presents—Hodgeus Bros
Agents wanted—Brown Bros Co
Holiday gifts—Mrs Biddlecombe
7 days to Christmas—J E Hovey
Holiday sale—Gilroy & Wiseman
Candies and fruits—J MoClacherty
Xmas offerings—Jackson Ja Jackson
Holiday display—Gilroy & Wiseman
Holiday presents—W if Beesley & CO
The important question—W D Fair Co
Headquarters for hardware—Harland Bros
Vinton 4',eiu (kra
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1_ 1896
Political Pointers
Parliament is not likely to meet befor
the latter half of February.
Cornwall election takes place to-morro
it was formerly represented by a Conser-
vative.
The Dominion Tariff Commission wil
hear the farmer delegations immediately
after the new year.
There are now no vacancies in the Sen-
ate. Seven Senators have been appointed
by the Laurier Administration.
It is reported that the petition against
the return of Hon. Mr. Paterson, as M.
P. for North Grey, will not now be proceed-
ed with,
Hon. Mr Fisher is going to Washington
to see what modifications Can be made of
the quarantine regulations between the
two countries on horses and cattle.
Premier Greenway and Hon. Mr. Sifton
left Winnipeg for Ottawa on Wednesday.
At the capital the Premier will meet the
Dominion Cabinet to discuss immigration
plans.
Archbishop Langevin leftWinnipeg on an
eastern trip. His Grace desires to be pre-
sent at the bedside of Archbishop Fabre of
Montreal, and also to attend a council of
Quebeo Biehops to discuss the school ques-
tion.
John A. McGillivray, M.P. for North
Ontario, who was unseated on Monday has
definitely made up his mind to quit polit-
ics. fie will not offer himself for re-elec-
tion, but devote all his energy to his Fore-
stry work.
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The Government has received a com-
munication from the Patrons asking that
they be allowed to send representatives
to expound their views of the tariff before
the tariff commission. The request will
be complied with.
It did not take the Ontario Government
long toappoint a crown attorney inLincoln.
The late attorney died last week, his suc-
cessor is already appointed. If all vacancies
were filled with the same expedition the
Government would save itself, and its
friends mach anxiety.
Speaking of his intentions in regard to
Canadian public works, Mr Tart said that
not a single undertaking of importance will
be commenced without a personal know-
ledge of the situation. He has covered the
weetern country now, he says, and will
visit the Maritime Provinces and Ontario
in dna time.
Mr I). Rolling of St Thomas, has visited
the Gordon coal mine, near Sudbury, Ont.
A reporterinterviowed him. Mr (tolling is
a typical Yorkshireman, and was employed
for about twenty years coal mining in his
native country. II
the Chelmsford deposit is coal,obutt s think
sure of it.
Says the Toronto Sentinel! "No man
can now plead as an excuse for leaving
Canada that the Country ie not as pros-
perous as it ought to be. Canada is right.
Yea the future of the Dominion is assured,
if. men will cease stirring up religious ran-
cour, and unite in promoting the material
welfare of the people."
A Winnipeg Telegram says—Hugh John
Maodonald, at the last moment, declined
to attend the Sifton bangneb. This action
was taken under the pressure of hie Con-
servative friends, as Mr Macdonald bas all
along signified his intention of attendirg
the banquet as non-political in its nature.
His aotkin is taken as small business. He
is privately explaining to his Liberal friends
that he was forced to take this notion.
The Globe says:—The Canadian Senate
will have to get rid of that bar. By a vote
of 104 to 7 the United States Hones of
Representatives has passed a bill prohibit-
ing the sale of intoxicating liquors at the
Capitol. It is stated also that President
elect McKinley bas promised Miss Willard
that no liquor shall be offered to guests
at the White House daring the next four
years. Canada oan hardly afford to lag be-
hind the United States in official recogni-
tion of the growing sentiment in favor of
temperance.
A thirteen -year-old son of Mr W. Hj
Cruse of Kingston was killed by an elec.
trio oar.
A little eight-year-old girl named Mary
Hartford near Newmarket, shot herself
dead while playing with a gun.
Mr Robert Mackenzie, ex -Mayor of sr-
) and a deet brother of the late Hon, 1.
exander Mackenzie, Premier of Canada, s
dead.
The Nlr * ERA was in e
expressed he belief that
a :,h:''• seen appointeli'
.oldri by 'thri
'Gilahaiir
lion it
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Only a few more days left to do your Xmas s
Many of our customers were wise in the fact that they have
their selection made and the parcels are laid aside.
'Tis not too late yet, come as
soon as you can.
Our Fancy Chinaware is by
all means the choicest in
town.
Watch for Santa C
visit every home
and also be at
till Christ
Our Kook and Toy Departments are a pleasure to all who hav
Bargains,
Bargains,
Bargains
From now till ,Xmas
W. COOPER & CO.,
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD.—The regu-
lar meeting of the school hoard was
held on Monday night. The principal
business was the hearing Mr Lough's
report., as follows: The average at
tendance for November was 880, a lit
tle better than Octobor. There is con
siderable whooping cough, chicken
pox, etc„ in town. In regard to pro-
hibiting children from attending the
monkey show, the principal reported
as follows : —As you probably have
seen by the News Record, some one
has censured Inc for not allowing the
children to go to the monkey show.
My posit ion is this :-1st, The interest
of the whole school is concerned, 2nd.
We may as well dismiss the whole
school as allow one-half too. The
work must he repeated for the absen-
tees. Those present have lostinterest
and it is so roach the harder to teach,
3i d. This thing occurs every three or
four weeks. There is some match or
performative of some kind to altrart.
and take pupils from school. When I
examine classes I find about one-half
ready for prornut ion and the rest. not.
I find the CIUINe in iuost, cases in the
blank spaces in the daily register. Is
it, fair to tit hers to he compelled to wait
until the absent pupils are ready? •it h.
The intention to cause annoyance to
parents, or t deprive pupils of plea-
sure was not my reason for declining
to give permission to pupils It. go to
the show. i have nothing to do with
the propriety or impropriety of games
or. shotes. So far as I know they may
I/0 all right. in Iheurselves.
g My reasons
were:- 1st. The gond of the whole
school. 2n1. Many of the notes pro-
rluc'ed on such uccn.siuns are not writ-
ten by parents, as i have too palpable
proof. 3rd. I cannot. neglect more
important work to examine forty or
fifty notes, •It.h. Many parents corn -
mend me for not allowing children to
go when it, pelts the srhnol in the se-
cond place. lith. This did not happen
to he a local affair, and I cannot he
charged with prejudice in the rnatt.er,
i wish the town authorities would pro-
hihit such during school hours. if the
parents were only aware of the disns-
trous consequences of these things on
the work of the school, and of the evil
effects of excitement upon the nervous
system of young children they would
provide a remedy. At my urgent re-
quest the Sunday school picnics were
postponed until holidays, as one day
at aicnic meant two days loss at
school, not, only to those who went but
to those who were at school. The
matter is in the hands of the Board; I
am willing to carry out any decision
that you may make, and act upon any
advice offered. Teachers are in iheir
places at school trying to do the work,
even when they have been advised to
stay at home by a medical man. They
feel as if they cannot afford to lose a
a day when they have so much to do.
The teaching time is too short to he
wasted. i feel sometimes like asking
the Board to unite with me in an ur-
gent appeal to parents to give their
teachers a chance. I aro thankful that
in my room the average attendance of
those enrolled is very high. Were it
not so I should not have the results at
examinations. Accounts were ppastfed
as follows r dian Office and School
elwood Furnitur, r $20.40; Geo. Haz-
• W. R. Lough
organ )rtt'� -;a nsford, sa
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Our Xmas Novelties
In
You must know, are all new. We
have not been in business long enough
to have any old stock. On the con-
trary everything is the newest and
very latest. This gives you an ad-
vantage not to be overlooked. The
latest is what we show in Rings, Ster-
ling Silver Novelties, Watches, Clocks
Jewellery, Silverware, etc.
Rings
we show a very fine assortment of
Diamonds, Opals, Gem and Band
Binge,
In Novelties
Memorandum Tablets, Glove Hooks,
Button Hooks, Manicure Sete, Paper
Knives, and many others.
In Watches
We have them enitable for Ladies,
Gentlemen, Boys and Misses, in
Gold, Gold filled, Silver and Nickel,
at prices that will suit you.
Engraving
done on all articles sold, free of
charge.
REPAIRING Is our specialty. Always
remember that.
P. B. Crews
,JEWELER.
Cutter
Cutter, as good as pew
a abort time, will be so
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SALESMEN
We want two or three aetty
sell our choice, hardy, home gra
in Huron county and vicinity,
eras terms to good men. Apply a
A. W. GRA
Elgin Nurseries, St.
GUNS
We have put in a stock of new',
call and Inspect them. We•
number of guns to rent by the'c
week. Buy your Shells from cid i
get 1 he hest.
REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS
That is our business. Send tie
thing in the shape of ttma1
chinery that needs repair( ig3'
We grind, polish and alfa
Knives and Scissors, andrefe
er if required.
We repair Guns and re -brown th
Eels of all kinds, makes and
We repair Sewing Machi
any of the parts are bre
worn out, we can make ne
Umbrellas, Parasols, and
of like nature are repaired,
We build new, to order
small machinery.
Give us a trial.
SKATES—We are now
Grinding
dlri•
and will promptly at. d'
ONWARD Iii
PERRIN s BLoo
"NOTHING
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Xmas
Offeri
more useful or sensible oan be given for
it of fine Shoes, and we want to call
me all the latest and newest goods
f the country. See the selection and
our Feet
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