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VOL. XVIII
INDRPRNDINT IN 4.LL TH2NGS—RRUTR.L IN NOTHING
CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1896
The Evil
Spirit
Often seems to possess those who
drink evil spirits. That is only natur-
al 1 Now, if you wish to be possessed
by a good spirit, and most people do,
drink only good spirit. No brand of
Rye could be purer, better or more
wholesome than Seagram's Old Times
or Walker's Imperial.
The Olinton Liquor Store.
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Town Topics.
IIOCKEY MATCH. — Arraneements
have been made for a hockey match be-
tween Exeter and Clinton on the
Clinton ice rink to -morrow Clhursday)
evening. If the weather proves favor-
able there will be another carnival
next Wednesday evening.
'VIOLIN Mass.—Miss Hattie Donagh,
of Goderich, one of the first violinists
of the "Harmony Orchestra," has been
prevailed upon' to start a class here and
has succeeded in forming quite a large
one. The lady begins next Tuesday.
We trust betore another season we
r>)ay have just such an organization as
the Goderich people have.
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.—The an -
of the Clinton Branch
will be held in the t 8 o'clock p. in., on Fri -
14. Addresses will he
Revs. J. W. Holmes, E.
Stewart, and the Presi-
nt, usic will be furnished by the
lrch choir. Officers and Committee
w 11 meet at the same place and nate
E.—Notwithstanding _ the
meeting cif the E. L. of C.
Ontario street church was
ded and proved of a most
character. The devotional
taken by Miss Ida Tebbutt,
ins "hearing and doing,"
28. After a short inter-
missionthe promoting of sociality
welcoming of strangers,
drawer was opened for
difficulties. A number of
were handed in looking for
of doubts or difficulties
leading a religious life or in
Certain parts of Scripture.
s were answered by the
Ford.
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nual meeting
Bible Society
Bap-
tist church a
Fri-
day, _ �'eh.
delivered by
J. Harris, A.
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381 Accounts
FIREMEN .SUPPER. --Last Fri-
day evening the Clinton Firemen held
their annual supper at the Waverly
House, near the depot. There was a
good attendance and the spread re-
flected the greatest possible credit nn
the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Spooner. The members of the Town
Council were out in good force. The
toast list was by no meane the least -
important part of the programme and
was given as under :—Queen and Royal
Family; Firemen, Councillor McMur-
ray; song, H. Read; Fire and Water,
Councillor Chidley; song, A. Wood-
ward; Mayor and Corporation, Reeve
Kennedy and Deupty-Reeve Cooper;
song C. Hlllyar; Canada, Our Home.,
W. Fair; song, J. Finch; Our Town
Councillors Plummer, Walker andt
McKenzie; song, Councillor Chidley;
Oar Fire Company, Lieut. Rumball and
Capt. Horsley; song, H. Read; Old
Flremei>', Messrs. Rider, Pratt, Scrntan
and Dr. Shaw; Mercantile Interests,
C ncillor Taylor; song, J. I'lorethyy;
The Wile., A. Seeley and Janney Fafr-
T e Gtteelts . 'IJeywood; goat fwd
Ii steno, J. F. boiler. An address by
Denpp;gy-Reeve Cooper to the CbairnSan
and `thti singing of Auld Lang Syne
brofight tills eatantreunion°to a close.
Brief Town Topics.
Mr. T. Jakson, Jr., is in Toronto.
Mrs. Thrower, of Toronto, is visiting
friends in Clinton.
Clinton does notchar•gea high enough
fee to transient traders.
Mr. N. L. Halmes is on a two weeks
visit to Torouto.
Miss Whitely, town, has accepted a
position in the Clinton post office.
The Joy family left on Monday for
California
Miss Campbell, of Goderich, was a
Olinton caller last week.
Mr. Taube, of spectacle fame, is in
Clinton and neighborhood.
Reeve and Mrs. Burns, of Bayfield,
were in Clinton last Monday.
Miss Flora Watson has returned to
Blyth after spending a couple of weeks
at Reeve Kennedy's.
Mies Hay, of Woodstock, was last
week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. W.
Hartt.
Mr. R. Radcliffe, the popular C. 1'. R.
agent at the county town, was in
Clinton on business last Monday.
The California Minstrels were greet-
ed by a slim house on Monday evening.
The performance was more deserving.
Messrs. Hartwell and Morrish were
judges at the Exeter carnival on Fri-
day evening last.
Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott, of East
Wawanosh, were last week the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Harland.
Mr. and Mrs. John Scarlet, of Lead -
bury, were calling on Clinton friends
yesterday.
Miss Emma Etsell, of Walkerton, is
visiting Mr. P. Cantelon and other rela-
tives.
Mrs. James Brooks, of Mitchell, was
last week the guest of het parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Cantelon, Albert street.
Rev. W: J. Ford, who has for several
days suffered from a severe attack of
lumbago, is able to he around again.
Mrs. Peter Cole, a former resident of
Clinton, died. at Flint, Mich., a few
days ago. Mr. Cole for many years
clerked for R. Coats & Sou.
Mr. J. Dayment is repairing Mr. Jas.
Miller's house on Albert street. He is
also erecting a large refrigerator for
butcher Wright.
Last week TRE NEWS -RECORD had a
pleasant call from Mr. T. W. Gibbs,
salesman for the Winona, fruit farms
and nursery.
Through the breaking of the main
belt at the electric light station the
lights went out considerably ahead of
tiine donjlay evening.
Next week, if space permits, we may
deal with Mr. N. Clarke Wallace's
agent and his visit to West Huron pre-
vious to the recent election.
Mr, David Archer, al Lucknow, was
in town over Sunday, being called here
through the death of his relative Wm.
Tedford.
M.r. J. A. Cooper, formerly of Clin-
ton, was re-elected Secretary.Treasurer
of the Canadian Press Association, and
Mayor Holmes was elected 2nd Vice -
President.
Thos. Auld, who formerly owned the
bakery now owned by Mr. Kling, of
Wingham has returned from Clinton
to that town and will go into business
again in the spring.
Rev. Mr. Hughes, formerly of Wing -
ham, now rector of the Anglican
Church, Kerrwood, has tendered his
resignation, to take effect about April
lst, and will go to England to reside
for a time.
The Patrons held a meeting in Clin-
ton on Tuesday of last week. The only
information we have gleaned, and that
from a member, is that Mr. Forrester
is still in the field.
Five candidates went down into the
water at the Baptist Church on Sunday
evening and were baptised in accord-
ance with the rules of the church.
There was it very large congregation
present. Special meetings every night
this week except Friday.
This Wednesday evening a juniors'
tea will be given in the Salvation Army
barracks, Seaforth, after which Ensign
Ogilvie, of Stratford, will lead an old
time jubilee. She will be assisted by
Captain Ottaway and Lieutenant
Clark, of Clinton, Captain Secord and
her cadet, of Bayfield, and others.
In renewing his subscription to THE
NEWS -RECORD to 1897 Mr. David Arch-
er, of Lucknow, says he would not be
without this journal. Every number
seems better tan the previous one and
among all the papers he takes THE
NEWS -RECORD is the most anxiously
looked for.
The annual missionary services in
connection with St. Pau I's church will
be held on Sunday, when Rev. W.
Lowe, Rector of St. Paul's church,
Wingham, will preach appropriate ser-
mons both morning and evening.
Offertory in aid of missions.
CONCERT.—The efforts that are being put
forth by the Ladie's Aid Society of St. Paul's
church to make the supper and concert a big
success isdeserving of the support ot. our people.
The bill -Of -fare for the supper, which these
ladies ate notedthhesay, surpdoingass all previous austice on such ffairs
of this kind. The concert in the evening, in
which over 100 people are taking part, will be
the best low priced p concert yet given and the
hall will no doubt be packed to the doors.
Master Wilson, the phenomenal boy soprano, of
Toronto is a big attraction. A new thing
called the "Queen and the Fairies," by 23 little
people, will alone be worth the money, Miss
Hattie Donagh the talented lady violinist of
Goderich, Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Ransford, Messrs.
Foster and Downs, and fancy and funny
marches, and a lot more things, will make a big
and attractive programme. In addition to the
above the servies of Mr. J, H. Stuart, manager
of the Bank of Hamilton, Listowel, have been
secured. Mr. Stuart is one of the best bass
singers in the province.
PUBLIC SC HOOL BOARD. --The regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Clinton
Public School Board was held on Mon-
thly evening. .Present—the Chairman
and Trustees Gihhings, I. Jackson, Dr.
Agnew, H. Stevens and J. C. Steven-
son. Principal Lough's report for Jan.
showed girls enrolled 208, boys 254,
being an average attendance
of were ordered paid as
follows :—John Ford, 15 cords green
wood, $24 ; Thos. Cronyn, 10 cords dry
wood, $16.50; Geo. Swallow, $2.85.
The property com mittee wereauthoriz-
ed to refloor the easterly room down
stairs with 11 maple flooring, not wider
than three inches on the face. The
Board will require and risk the- Council
for $3,100 to meet expenses during
1896.
Cilgtou Young People's Local
Ili nlon.
Topics for the several Young People's
Society meetings being held during
the week :
Baptist Y. P. U. Monday evening,
Feb. 17th, at 8. The meeting will be
condurted by the pastor.
Rattenbury St. Methodist E. L. of C.
E. Monday evening, Feb. 17th, at 8.
Topic, What is a Christian leader? Mr.
Jos. Holmes.
Rattenbury St.. Methodist G iri's Jun-
ior E. L. of C. E., Friday evening,Feb.
14th, from 7 to 8. Topic : Lifeof hrist
to 12 years of age. Leader, Miss Olive
Hel yar.
Rattenbury St. Methodist Boys' Jun-
ior E. L. of C. E., Monday evening,
Feb. 17th, from 7 to 7.45. This will be
a missionary evening.
Ontario St. Methodist E. L. of C. E.,
Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Topic
for Feb. 17th, Loyaltyto Christ, Luke,
10, 25-37. Leader, Mr. A. J. Cooper.
A social meeting will follow.
Ontario St. Methodist Junior E. L.
of C. E. Friday evening at 7 o'clock.
Topic for Feb. 14th, The life of Ruth.
To be led by CArrie Shipley and Fannie
Shipley.
Willis Presbyterian C. E. Society
Sunday evening at 8.05. Topic for Feb.
18th, Loyalty to our Church, Ps. 34,
1-12, (A review of the history of your
own denomination suggested.) Cate-
chism ques. 72. Leader, Miss J. Wil-
son.
Londesborough Methodist E. L. of
C. E. Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Topic for Feb. 17th, Worldly excuses.
Leader, Miss Webb.
Turner's Methodist E. L. of C. E.
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Topic
for Feb. 18th, Christ as a teacher.
Leader, Miss E. McVety.
Nailing the Lie.
Goderich Township.
REMEMBERED.—The Bayfield Metho-
dist parsonage was besieged, on Thurs-
day evening week by sleigh load rafter
sleigh load from the neighborhood of
L'ose's church, Goderich township. The
pastor and his wife perceiving they
were out -numbered capitulated at once,
so that in a few minutes every corner
of the parsonage was occupied by the
besieging party. In the midst of the
' music and song and jolly chat Mr. G.
A. Cooper called the company to order
to give him the opportunity of reading
the following short but cordial ad-
dress :—
To Env. F. J. OATEN, n&xWIELD.—DEA, Me.
OATEN :—We, the members of your Colo', appoint-
ment, have assembled thle evening for the purpose of
assuring you that we sppreoiate your services, and
to offer you this small ptesent, a load of oats (55
bushels.) You hav, done all aoy ono Gould do In the.
pulpit and out of it to benefit ea aptritnalty, and we
wish you to understand that we highly value the
same. Our prayer ie that you may be long spared to
preanh the gospel of Christ and that you may con-
tinue to be suoeesefnl in winning tools for the Stas.
ter. Signed on behalf of the menrbere of 001e's
Methodist church, Ono. A. OuoPER,
A LD ERT OANTELON.
Mr. Oaten replied in a few well chos-
en words. Several short speeches fol-
lowed expressive of the esteem in
which Mr. and Mrs. Oaten were held
by the members of that congregation,
after which the ladies served tempting
refreshments, and the company let
for home with pleasant thoughts of
the evening at the parsonage.
County Currency.
Exeter Council has taken steps to
prevent boys fr om sleigh -riding and
skating on the streets.
Brussels has a Young Men's Con-
servative Club and have now reorgan-
ized an old men's association.
Kerr & Conery, grncersof Wingham,
have dissolved partnership. Mr. Kerr
will contiuue the business.
Eight car loads of horses were ship-
ped from Wingham to Britain the
other day.
The Orangemen of Woodham intend
building a new hall the coming sum-
mer. A goodly sum has been subscrib-
ed toward the erection of the building.
John Rogers, Wingharn'sgreat hunt-
er, shot a fox near Robt. Mason's Karn
in East Wawanosh after a lively chase
of two hours.
A young man named Brennan hired
a rig at Forbes' livery, Seaforth, and
endeavored to dispose of the outfit at
several points and was finally captured
at St. Thomas by constable Dunlop.
He will likely be sent down.
The Wingham town council is com-
posed of two produce dealers, one
blacksmith, one merchant, two manu-
facturers, two veterinary surgeons, one
butcher, one baker, one clerk, and four
gentlemen.
Kenneth J. McLeod, a former resi-
dent of Lucknow, died at Hammond,
Indiana, his ailment being fever. He
was a native of Ashfteld, aged but 35
years. The funeral took place at Luck -
now last Wednesday. He was a
Mason and Oddfellow and leaves a
widow and one child.
Mr. Geo. Phippen, of Wingham, has
a large cactus which stands nearly ten
feet high and is about four feet wide.
The plant is now 23 years old, and has
never yet blossomed. Mr. Phippen
says it is called the century plant and
only blossoms once in 100 years. He
offers $10 to any person in the vicinity
who can produce a larger cactus.
k'ditor Nems -Record
Dann Sirc, 1 was amused in looking over the
last IPsne of the Signal referring to the Kings-
bridge letter. Now Mr. Editor, 1 feel that in a
moral sense I would be much the gainer wore I
to start out by tolling the little "will o' the wisp"
editor that he deliberately lied. He has been
told that over and over hundreds of times. Can
any one say it has made him any more truthful
when he indulges in a ropotitfon of his former
taisehoode t No. To handle him as he deserves
would be like pouring water on a drenched rat.
In the politestlanguage that I can use I wish to
remind the editor of the Signal that the author
of the letter referred to has made bis home on
the borders of Kingsbridge and if spared Intends
to remain there and is neither ashamed nor
afraid of either the Sinal editor nor of the
West Huron "war hope" to have the same let-
ter published again. If the signature dons not
satisfy their cravings they can have the very
man himself. It is an amusing fact that ever
since the Signal editor got dehorned by Sir
Oliver Mowat he makes use of every means,
that he can avail himself of to say a good worts
for the oriee old tottering town. Not even can a
moss back" from Kingsbridge attemlrtiittle
little
in a local newspaper but I. t
ve the creditrri
of it to some of his oldwes.
Much' as r admire tho change that has come
overhim With regard to the town I Would
kinly advise him not to be se fond Of belittling
OA country moss backer" 0 ho nereiale they
may some fine mo ng turn on _hit& and. use
their Irish brogue on his tender part.
I remain y'oura tavlp
R1ngsbridge, Fob. to, wa. FAIR FLAY.
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Prof. Cox of Montreal Wart aide to
photograph a bullet in a man'fi leg with
the new system. ,
Wingham.
COUNTY L. O. L.—The annaul meet-
ing of North Huron County Orange
lodge was held in Wingham on Tues-
day. A large number were present,
including delegates from all parts of
the county. No more harmonious and
enjoyable meeting has been held in
North Huron. W. Co. M. John Dane,
Jun., of Howick, and W. D. Co. M.
ohn Wilford„ of Blyth, were in their
respective chairs. The absence of Bro.
Wm. Mo(.1,ill, of Morris, cast a gloom
over the meeting, and his recent death,
together with the deaths of Bros. Mal -
lough and Black. of Dungannon, caused
resolutions of condolence to he passed
to the widows of each of the departed
brethren, The election of officers for
the ensuing year resulted as folilows
Co. M.. John Dane, jun., Gorrie; D. M.,
John Wilford, Blyth; chap., Henry
Perkins, Gorrie; rec. sec., W. J. Fleuty.
Wingham; treas., W. J. Greer, Gorrie;
D. of C., Beni. Gerry, Brussels; lett.,
J. Owens, Belgrave, W. McKee, Ford-
wich. It was decided that the county
lodge would celebrate the 12th of July
at Brussels, and also that the next
annual meeting would he held in
Wingham.—Advance.
M orris.
MARfLIED.—A very pleasant event
occurred at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. John Hunter, on the 29th ult., the
occasion being the marriage of their
second daughter, Alice, to Frank Ar-
nett, of Allenford. The, bride was
attired in cream colored erepon, and
was attended by her sister, Miss Mina
Hunter, who was dressed in cream
colored serge. The groom was sup-
ported by his brother, John Arnett, of
Owen Sound, and while the contract-
ing parties were taking their places the
wedding march was ably rendered by
Miss Minnie Arnett of Allenford. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. E.
A. Shaw of Belgrave. The bride was
the recipient of many costly presents,
and, after a bountiful repast, the party
proceeded to Brussels, en route for
their new home, where a grand recep-
tion was given them. Thab happiness
and prosperity may crown their lives
is the wish of the surrounding com-
munity.
Brucefield.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—Still an-
other break has been made in the
ranks of Huron's pioneers. Mrs. Dun-
can McDonald, wife of Mr. Duncan
McDonald, of the London road,
passed peacefully away at the ripe
age of 85 years and 11 months.
Mrs. McDonald's maiden name was
Mary McCowan, daughter of the
late Archibald McCowan. She
was horn in Ballachulich, Inverness,
Scotland. and came to this country
with her late parents, 53 years ago.
She had enjoyed 50 years of married
life with her husband. They settled
upon the present farm, from which
her remains were carried on Monday,
and laid to rest in the Brucefield ceme-
tery, followed by many friends, who
came to pay their last respects to the
departed, who has gone to be with
Christ, which is far better. Mrs. Mc-
Donald was a consistent member cf
the late Rev. John Ross' church. Besides
her aged partner she and her son
James, she leaves two sisters and two
brothers, viz.: Mrs. McFarlane, Mani-
toba ; Mrs. Cameron, Michigan ; Alex-
ander, Australia. and John, of Stanley.
J. M. Cliff, senior member of the
Lucknow furniture company, died
from stomach trouble in the Sanitar-
ium at Battle Creek, Mich. The
funeral took place from his late home
at Lucknow. The religious services at
the house and grave were conducted
by Mr. Major, of Goderich, of the
Plymouth Brethern, of whosefaith the
deceased was an earnest and devout
member.
On Tuesday, January 28th, one of
Bayfleld's hest known and most highly
respected residents, in the person of
Mr. James Stonehouse, departed this
life, after an illness of but a few weeks.
Deceased was horn in Sunderland, Eng-
land, in 1818, and was the eldest, of a
family of four sons. He came to this
country in 1834, arid was married at
Goderich, some 38 yearh ago, to Eliza-
beth Mackid, who survives him. For
58 years he pursued the occupation of
farming, in Goderich township, and 7
years ago he retired and became a resi-
dent of Bayfield. The funeral took
place on Thursday, January 30th, to
the Maitland cemetery, Goderich, ser -
vire being conducted by Rev. G. A.
Robson.
Brussels Herald :—That there are
"more ways of killing a dog than chok-
ing him with butter," has passed into a
proverb. It is true also of many other
things. We had some experience of
that saying this week. Soliciting a, job
of printing for a public body which we
had done last year, we met the argu-
ment that we had done the work last
year, and though it was satisfactcry,
it would only be fair to give it to the
Post this year. This looked reasonable
and we had no more to say. The next
order of a similar kind we tackled we
were told that the Poet had done the
work last year, and it wouldn't be fair
to take it from, them this year as no
fault was found with the work. We
have been trying to reconcile the two
arguments, but there seems to be some-
thing mixed about them. •
Starfish have caused immense dam-
age among the Connecticut oyster beds
this season. One grower. has spent
$8,000 in the last few months in an ef-
fort to check the ravages of the star-
fish, but with no perceptible resntts.
Goderich.
I,4 ORII'PE.—It is said that la grlp`pe
is .gain' in Goderich and the number
suffering the past week from mild at-
li
teekofvf)itis uenza would lead one to be-
infltrue.
TaE Sow MILL COMPANY.—A large
number of logs are being hauled to this
recen"ry formed company, so that the
spring will surely see another manufac-
tut ing establishment in full blast.
Tun R. T. of T.—On Thursday night
the Royal Templars of Temperance
gave an -entertainment in their hall on
North street.
T$rr COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE LITER-
ARY SOCIETY.—There was a fairly
good attendance and an excellent pro-
gramme at the regular meeting last
Friday evening.
CRANI ORGAN RECITAL.—The young
people of Knox church will give a
grand organ recital et the end of the
mouth, at which one of the foremost
tenor soloists and a leading organist of
Detroit will be the premier numbers.
A Music CLASS.—Mr. Cuff, organist
of St. George's, has started an element-
ary music class which is already large-
ly attended. The class meets every
Saturday at 10.30 a. m. in St. George's
school room, and as it is not denomina-
tional all classes are joining.
PRESENTATION. — At the annual
meeting of the congregation of Knox
church on Friday eyening Mr. H. I.
Strang, B. A., was presented with.,
valuable •gold watch and chain in ap-
preciation of his services for twenty-
five years as secretary.
A CELEBRATION.—It is pr•opo ed to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
calling out of the volfinteers with a
social gathering at the Point Far•rn on
Monday the ninth day of March. As
most of the members of the old com-
pany now living have agreed to meet,
it is expected that the day will be a
pleasurable one.
THE SICK LINT.—Town Clerk Mitchell
is said to be steadily improving.—
Mrs. T. B. VanEvery has been suffer-
ing from an attack of congestion of the
lungs.—Mr. Henry Martin is doing
fairly well, and Dr. McLeod's little
daughter has entirely recovered.
M$ETixas.—Rarely a night now
passes without two or three meetings
or entertainments being before the
public, and when in addition to those
literary productions we have curling
matches, hockey matches, shooting
matches and skating rink in full blast
all will admit that Goderich has its
fair share of pleasure.
To BE SENTENCED.—Joseph Bren-
nan was before Judge Doyle last Wed-
nesday for election charged with horse
stealing and tf�e larceny of a cutter and
harneees the prisoner elected to be
tried by His Honor and pleaded guilty
to both charges. Brennan who some-
time since was charged with the theft
of a watch was remanded to the llth
for sentence
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE BOARD.—
The statutory meeting of this Board
was held last Wednesday evening,
all the trustees present. Mr Joseph
Williams was elected chairman. The
meetings of the board are to be held on
the first Thursday of each month, at
4 o'clock p. in., in the Secretary's office.
The chairman and Messrs. Acheson and
Lockwood were appointed Property
committee, and Mr. Jordan, Judge
Doyle and Mr. Colborne, Supply com-
mittee. Miss Etta Reid wits allowed
to attend school during the present
terns free, her brother having paid the
fee last year and was unable to attend.
Miss Aikin is to be notified that her
services are no longer required, and
Miss McClelland, who is filling her
place, is engaged permanently. Two
accounts were ordered paid, and the
board then adjourned.
Dungannon.
NOTES.—The electric railway 11,1 all the talk
now. Mr. Pew, of Toronto, had a mooting here
on Thursday evening explaining very fully all
about the railway and how the village would bo
benefitted by it. The requirement of 8800 in
stock had to be granted. After a short discourse
there was no trouble in getting the live hundred
made up, as every person was ready to buy
stook.—Mr. John Whitley, who has been on the
sick list for the past few weeks, is able to go
around again.—Mr. R. Glendenning, of Gode-
rich, paid our village a flying visit last week. --
Mise Lottfa Whyard, of Lucknow, formerly of
this place, has been at home for the past few
days on the sick list.—Mr. and Mra. P. F. Ham -
len and family, of Ripley are
ivisitingfriends
iaviiioe'smooeldvistgpresent. r cousin's. MrRb Pentland.
—Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Munroe, of Auburn, spent
a day visiting friends in the village.—Mrs. Jas.
Whyard and her son David are on an extended
visit to Harrlston.--Last Babb�aath being com-
munion day in the Prosbyterian church, there
was a lame attendance.—Wo are sorry to say
that Miss Isiah Baunby is slowly recovering
from injuries received at the skating rink.—Tho
Annual Sunday School Convention of Nile and
Dungannon circuit will be held at Nile on Wed-
nesday, the 19th inst—Mr, Ja Holland of 8rd
con. of Ashfleld, spent Sunday In the village.—
The
e.—
The annual meeting of the Driving Park As-
soolation was held Tuesday last, when the elec-
tion of the following officers took place ;—John
MoLolib, president; H. Oirvin, vice-prt}sident;
Thos. Durnln, secretary' and A. Sproul, oare-
takor.--ltfoh. Sands and Will Martin paid a
flying visit to Lucknow Tuesday last; they re-
port more pitch holes on the road going than
coming home.—Tho annual meeting of West
Wawanosh Piro Insurance COnmany Was held
here last week. --Say, Dave, did 7oti get that
ring yet "'I think your --- has 11.
THE CHORAL SOCIETY.—The Gode-
rich Choral Society, W. H. Cuff con-
ductor, Miss Emma Acheson, pianist,
will present the following programme
in Victoria hall to -morrow ,evening
—Part I --Overture, Harmony Orches-
tra; chorus, The chongh and crow,
Bishop, soloists, Mrs, F. J. Pridham,
Miss Graham and Mr. J. Thompson;
song, The Englishman, Blockley, Mr.
Cuff; Duett, See the Pale Moon, Carn-
pana, Mrs. Curzen and Miss Chilton;
song, Miss Bailey; trio, Ave Maria,
Gounod, violin, piano, organ, Mrs.
Curzon, Miss Acheson, Mr. Cuff; song,
In Sweet September, Hope Temple,
Miss Chilton; Serenade, Awake, Love
wake, Smart. Part 11.—Intermezzo,
Harmony Orchestra; Song, The Flower
Girl, Bevignani, Miss Eva Acheson;
Trio, 0 Memory, Leslie, Miss Btrrritt,
Miss Chilton, Mr. Cuff; song, Mrs.
Curzon; song, The Whalers Yarn, M.
Watson, Mr. J. Thompson; song, A
Bird From O'er the Sea, White, Mrs.
F. J. Pridham; song, Love's Rector st,
Reichardt, Mr. Cuff; Glee, Little
Johnny Horner, ('aldicott; God Save
the Queen.
SCHOOL BOARD.--- The regular meet-
ing of the Public School Hoard was
held last week, Mr. Buchanan, the
chairman, presiding. The minutes of
last regular special an.] statutory meet-
ings were read, confirmed and signed.
The Principal's report, showing an
average attendance for January of 288
boys and 257girls,and requesting certain
improvements, was read. Moved by
M. Nicholson, seconded by J. A. Reid,
that the report be received and the
matters mentioned therein attended to.
Carried. A communication was read
from Miss Rusk, asking that $4.85, bal-
ance of salary:for 1885 be paid. Moved
by M. Nicholson, seconded by J. H.
Colborne, that the sum be paid if cal-
culation is correct. Carried. A com-
munication from Miss Wigie ns request-
ing balance of salary for 1895 be paid.
Moved by M. Nicholson, seconded by
J. /1. Colborne, that Miss Wiggins be
paid the balance of her salary. Carried.
Accounts were received from Sturdy
Bros.. G. N. Davis, W. L. Pennington,
Reed and McMatb It. W. McKenzie,
D. McLaren and Geo. Porter, and or-
dered to be paid. Moved by M. Nichol-
son, secluded by J. A. Reid, that the
salary of the caretaker of the Central
school be $300 per annum from 1st
Jan., conditional on bis signing the
A. All TODD. Sinter lend Owner
WHOLE NO. 900
STRATFORD, ONT., net. 14,1896,
Prof. C h,mberlaln ;—
DRAB NIR,—I thank you for your kind enquiry con-
cerning my glasses. It is now two years eine, I got
thein, and the longer 1 wen them the better I like
them. 1 seldom use tbem in the daytime, and at
night I can see nicely with them, and they do not
tire my eyes, and instead of having to take chem off
fo rest tlrb eyes after wearing them awhile, the eyes
feel rested after putting them on. Should they' need
any attention inter on I will only be too glad to aysn
myself of your kind offer to fix them free of charge.
Years truly,
Mae. A. G. Du EST.
Prof. Chamberlain, Eye Specialist, of
87 King St. E., Toronto, Ont., will he
at Allen & Wilson's Drug Store, Clin-
ton, Ont. soon. Watch for date.
regular agreement. (tarried. The
question of window -breaking drew
from the board a pronounced deter-
mination to prosecute offenders. The
question of the suspension of
a central pupil was before the board.
After it had been considered, the mat-
ter was left entirely to the principal.
The board then adjourned.
CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS. ---Mr. J.
Bloor of Clinton was in the circular
town on Friday.—Mr. E. L. Dickenson
of Wingham was in the County town
last week.—The Hockey team :rove to
Kincardine on Saturday to play a
match with the club of that town.—
Regtrlar';nesting of Huron Chapter No.
30, R. A. M. next Tuesday evening.—
The Masonic Mutual Life association of
London hits paid its members a certain
portion of its funds and is now out of
existence.—Regular meeting of Goder-
ich Council No. 157, C. O. C. F., to -mor-
row evening.—The Henderson bicycle
factory still r•ans to nine thirty each
evening.—The classes 1 hat have been
under the instruction of Misses Psu•swis
and Donagh finished the course. last
Friday with a fancy dress hall.--Thrie
is now a prospect of getting good ice
for the coming summer. —At the meet-
ing of the town Council on Friday ;t
motion was carried to grant five hun-
dred dollars towards the .expenses of
the kelt, line electric aailwity.—At the
usual Friday afternoon shoot of the
Gun Club a match was shot between
sides chosen byMessrs Pretty and
Rutsen, the frmer winning by 32
points. —Miss Reynolds is visiting in
Seaforth.—There was a ministrel show
in Victoria hall on Saturday evening
Summ re ht11.
ScHgoL REPURT.--The standing of
the public school here far Janury is as
follows; and is based on review exam-
inations of work done during the
month with deductions for bad conduct
and lateness :-5th class—Wm. Mail,
Ethelbert Mcllveen, Winnie Thomp-
son. Sr. 4th—Mabel Huck, Jimmie
Bingham, Mabel Sheppard. Jr.4th---
Maddie Murphy, Win. Butt, Blanche
McIlveen. Sr. 3rd—Alberta Mason,
Jane Wright, Alfred Butt. Jr. 3rd—
Minnie Kilty, Jessie Murphy, Eddie
Ball. Sr. 2nd—Annie Lovett, Win.
Beacom, Jas. Johnston. Jr. 2nd—Lily
Butt, Louis Johnston, Herbert Oakes.
1I Part—Mabel Garvie, Russell Col-
bourn, Percy Hibbert. I Part No. 1—
Charlotte'Jolbourn, Goldie Hill, Pearl
Wright: No. 2—Me'ville Hill, Edwin
Kilty, Knox Mair; No. 3—Lorne Butt.
NOTES. --Seven delegates from L. O.
L. No. 928, attended the County L. O.
L. of S. Huron at Exeter on Tuesday,
the 4th inst., ant were well pleased
with the pro'•eedings throughout. Mr.
J. E. Toni, I. P. 8., paid his senii-
0nmull official visit to the public school
here on Monday afternoon, the 3rd
inst. Mr. Fisher, teacher of Holmes-
ville, accompanied him.—Cheese is the
principal topic of cor.versation itt pres-
ent. Those canvassing for patrons to
the factory here are meeting with
gratifying success. Farmers, "inake it
unanimous."—Mrs. Joseph Watkins is
quite ill, but we hope to announce her
recovery soon.—Mr. Downs is moving
to Clinton this week. Mr. Benj. Grain-
ger will take charge of the blacksmith
shop next Monday.
Relgravc.
Raters. The breaking of the main shaft in the
saw mill ceased nearly two weeks delay, but things
are again In running order and Elam par
popes ntnning the sawing department night
and day Inc a while In order to catch np
with orders.—Van Vannorman of this place home -
cured the appointment as chief of Polito n Wingham
and has all the qualifications nore.eary for a good
officer.—The 'excrement of tho Lord's Sapper was ob•
served in Knox Ohureh iaet Sabbath, a large number
rf communicants being in attendance.- A oonaldor-
able amount of square timber la being delivered at .
the station here.- J. W. K. Vannormnn hes tech en •
C as clerk in the Qneena
minaofchief Rlyth, Intendee offering his R.
propert
kf,
here for sale by unction in a few days.
Brussels.
IIEAI.TIr is! GOLDEN.—J. t). Ronald
left on Tuesday afternoon for Austin,
Texas, via Chicago, where he will he
joined by Mrs. Ronald, who has been
visiting friends in the Windy City
since Xmas. Mrs. Ronald has for some
time been suffering with a severe
cough, and the doctor urges her re-
moval to a warmer climate, and they
will stay away for a couple of months
Twp hale nonagenarians, Mr. and
Mrs. Moulder, of Honey Creek, Ind.,
celebrated the sixty-ninth anniversary
of their marriage last week.
The London Graphic says if the
French mean business in their dispute
with Brazil, the American jingoes will
have another chance for a war scare.
"In honor of a young lady visiting
the town," a very successful dog fight
was given in Swampdale Ky., the other
day, according to a local paper.
A Woman's Rights luh has been or-
ganized in St. Joseph, Mo., and arrange-
ments have been made for putting in a
t billiard table and a woman barber,
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