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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-02-19, Page 1ry ,^t n q ltG l� p>lf�-�i.7�tl ppr Au twask, 1.00 lu Advance. INDJJPNNDJNT IN ALL THiNGj6--17Rt7TRAL IN MOTBINO A. M TODD, Bestow end owner yin. )(VIII CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19, 1896 Swear Swear off drinking bad whiskey, the best isn't too good for you, is it ? Swear off swearing at bad whiskey; it is your own fault for buying it. Swea off going to places where they don't keep good whiskey. Swear by Seagram's Rye all the time, or anything else bought at The Clinton Liquor Store. k Kennedy. Town Topics. ON VALENTINES --At the last meet- ing of the F. M. Literary Society, it was suggested that each member. poetically inspired, should honor St. Valentine by writing a few verses, ad- dressing them to the youth or maiden who holds the dearest place in his or her affections. It is a pity that the custom of writing a few innocent mis- sives has been discarded, and its place has been taken by that which is more harmful, and which has tendencies to dwarf our better nature. The follow- ing are some of those read at the So- ciety's meeting onWednesday evening, February 12th :- To I'm conquered, I'm beaten, I fall at thy feet, For love is so powerful, love is so sweet ; And I am held captive, thy beauty enthralls, Thou art bewitching. Brief Town Topics. Miss S. Steep, of Toronto, is the guest of the Misses Levan. Mr. T. L. Fortune was in the Queen City this week. Rev. S. Pentland preached in the Rattenbury street church last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Lowe, of Wingham, preach- ed able missionary sermons in St. Paul's church last Sunday. Mrs. Coad, of Hensall, was in Clinton last Tuesday, being called here through the death of Mr. Turner. 7 To -day behrg Aeh Wednesday there will be morning service at St. Paul's church. Mrs. J. P. Sheppard is on a visit to relatives and friends in Goderich town- ship. On Monday morning the thermome- ter registered 25° below zero, the cold- est soap of the season. A young mats and a young woman were baptized at the Baptist church on Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Ford supplied the pulpit of the Methodist church in Seaforth on Sunday. The Exeter hockeyites did not show rip last Thursday night and the match herd to he declared off. Ella Perkins Corrie Vidette:--Miss is at present on an extended visit to friends in Teeswater, Clinton and Goderich. Mr. J. B. Hoover leaves to -day as delegate to the Grand Camp of the W000dmen of the World at St. Thomas. THE NEws-REBORD has placed in stock some handsome new faces of script type, specially designed for wed- ding stationery, calling cards, etc. Tan NEWS -RECORD congratulates Judge Fred W. Johnston, of the Cana- dian Sault, on the addition of a son to his household. There will be a grand masquerade carnival on the Clinton ice rink to- night. There will also be an exciting fat man's race, town clerk Coats and chief Wheatley being barred. Rev. Stephen Bond, of Seaforth, preached two excellent and useful ser- mons in the interest of the Educational Schemes of the Methodist church, in the Ontario Street church on Sunday Wt. Christ Church, Listowel, of which Rev, Mr. Fairlie, formerly of Clinton, is rector, was burned last week. The cause is supposed to have been from the stove at the vestibule entrance. The building was frame and was erect- ed about 35 years ago. On Sunday morning next Lhe pastor of the Baptist church will begin a series of illustrated sermons on the life of Joseph, as follows: Joseph's dreams, Joseph sold at the Pit's Mouth, Joseph exalted to the steps of the throne, Joseph forgiving his brothers, Joseph's last days. Mr. Rnthevan H. McDonald, of London, has been secured by the offi- cers of the Choral Society to conduct the class every Thursday evening in the rooms over Mr. T. Jackson's, Sr. This will no doubt attract all the musi- cal people together to take advantage of such a good opportunity to improve in music. THE NEws-RECORD is in receipt of the initial number of the Wallace - burg News, edited and owned by Mr. W. Colwell; at one time of the Mitchell Advertiser. The News starts with an excellent ad- vertising patronage, is well filled with general reading matter, and pre- sents a very neat typographical ap- pearance. We wish the News, as it certainly deserves, every possible suc- cess. - ---- To gaze in thine orbs, purest wells of deep blue, Are like stars a -sparkle, a heavenly hue : Thy cheeks aro like roses. Thy lip has a curve Which is enchanting.. The clasp of thy hand doth make my heart beat, And my love I would over cast at thy foot. Could I live by thy side, in thy sweet subtle charms 1 would ever abide. rs Dopptharipplet like voimusic, naturesrf iresof tof daugnters lintno,but thunlockahe pent feelings of heart, O Valentine! speak! only ggthou cant unseal O wilt thothate mibreaking e a 0,r tell me tor hy heart t or for weal. 0, speak! Valentine. CUPID. To --- 0 loved one I Why dost thou linger and tarry, ' o claim what is ever a -waiting for thee, True love that will never whimper nor tpar parry heart is nigh breaking, plea. Nigh breaking for whom? "Tie only for thee. O couldst thou but know the heart's deepest yearnings, The waiting and watching 'tis ag'ny to me! Thou wouldst come and bring thy fullest of brimmings Of hearts truest love, and that rarest affection 'Chat ever mankind had enshrined in the heart. In thy tall noble form there is surest protection. I) comet Valentino, and we never will part. PSYCIIM ro Thou art of all the mon I know The grandest and the best, I love thy noble form and face, And thy expanse of chest. I like the boldness of thy mien, When others are so shy. I like the little wicked rove hhat animates thine eye. Dearer to me the single Bair That waves upon thy head, Than all the wigs and frizzles worn By men a century dead. It may be that thou wUt not live To see another year, But thoughts of parting only make Thy presence yet more dear. Oh best beloved and beautiful, Adored of all the Nino, Leave other maidens in the lurch And be my Valentine. MOLLY To Miss ALICIA-r-- Oh maiden fair! Oh maiden fair! With the setting -sunlight tinted hair, None other can with thee compare, Alicia. Thy step is as the fawn at play, Thy breath is as the flowers in 'May, Thy laugh as song -birds sweetest tf a. lay, AliThy voice is as the turtle -dove, Thine eyes like stars in heaven above, Thy heart the shrine of truth and love, Alicia. Oh fairest maid grant me some sign That I may hope to call thee mine, My own sweetheart, my Valentine. Port Albert. Succxss.-The tae -meeting and social beld at the English church on the evening of the 13th and 14th inst., was a grand success, total receipts $75, not- withstanding the stormy weather. This amount will wipe off the debt of the church with a surplus towards the Sunday School. The Rev. Mr. Jeanes, a former pastor, was one of the speak- ers and the people were glad to meet him. Tarnberry A PIONEER GONE. -On Sunday week last another of the early settlers of Turnberry township passed away, in the person of Mrs. Archibald Gordon, of the B. line. The old lady had been in enfeebled health for a long bine, and death must have been a relief to her. An aged husband is left to mourn the loss of his partner through years of joys and sorrows. DEATH OF JAMES COWDEN.-An old resident of Turnberry, in the per- son of James Cowden, passed away on Thursday last. He had been ill about a week with congestion of the lungs. Deceased lived near Bluevale thirty years ago, but about thirteen years ago he removed to the farm on which he died, lot 20, con. 10. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Bluevale cemetery. The Orangemen of Blue - vale lodge took char ge of the funeral. A large number of friends followed the remains to the cemetery. A wife and fancily are left to mourn his demise DAN. Goderich Towushib. ON A VISIT. -Mise Middleton was last week the guest of Miss Annie Taylor at Blyth. It S. C. -The Royal Scarlet Chapter, which was opened at Goderich last Friday, was adjourned to the hall of L. O. L. No. 189 and will convene there on Friday evening of this week at 7 o'clock, when a good attendance is looked for. FIRE. -We regret to learn that Mrs. Butler's house on t,,he 15th con. was burned to the ground on Tuesday. The cause is supposed to have origin- ated from a defective pipe. The alarm was given and the neighbors succeeded in saving most of the downstairs furni- ture. There was $300 insurance on the house and contents. HAPPY EVENT. -A most happy event transpired at the comfortable home of Mr. John Beacom, Bayfield Line, on the llth inst., the first of the kind in the family since Mr. Beacom himself was horn. The event was the presenta- tion of a healthy, handsome and bouncing babe daughter by Mrs. Bea- com to the gentleman. NEws-REcoRn readers writ Ise pleased to learn that both are doing well and will wish the new comer' a long and useful career. COUNCIL DOINGS. -The Council inet on Feb. 10th. The minutes of last meeting were adopted. The tender of THE NEWL-RECORD for township printing was accepted. The following accounts were ordered paid :-Thos. East, tile, $3.56; J. Butler, balance on Municipal Manual, $2; Clerk, registra- tion of births, marriages and deaths, $7.10; NEWS -RECORD, printing, $17.30; T. U. Pickard, provisions for Jas. Mc- Donald, indigent, $4.63; Auditors, $10; H. Sturdy, repairing culvert, 75c•,; Mrs. McRae, indigent, $15. It was decided not to take any taction in regard to communication from No. 5 school trustees. Communications from the Good Roads Association and the Pro- vincial Historical Association were filed. A delegation consisting of Messrs. Salkeld and Andrews appeared before the Council in regard to the clos- ing of a side road running between' their property on the 1st con.; action was deferred until next meeting of Council. Pathinastevs who do not qualify within the specified time will be changed. The auditors' report, as read, was adopted and 100 copies order- ed to he printed for distribution. Council then adjourned to meet the first Monday in A pril.-NLCON STURDY, clerk. LOvis AND ITS POWER, -The Hensall Observer relates the following, which is said to have occurred in this town- ship :-"One of our Hensall citizens who took part in the West Huron con- test tells tin alnusingg incident in which he was an actor. dieing requested to drive to a certain place and bring a voter to the poll, he went and after considerable tramping through 'the snow found the voter chopping in the woods. He requested hire to go with him and vote for Weiswiller, but the man refused point blank. With dis- gust and discouragement pictured upon his face, our Hensall friend start- ed back on his weary errand through the snow. He had not gone far. how• ever, when he met a young man com- ing along with deterrninatton outlined on every feature of his noble counter, ance. "Can't you get that man ?' enquired the youth. No," said T., "I have done my beat but he won't come." "He has got to," said our young hero, and continued : "You see it is this way; I am engaged tre his daughter, and if he don't come the whole affair is off." The young man proceeded and delivered his intimation and the old man sprang off the log and struck nut for the polling place with the alacrity of a school boy. , Young men you have great power. Use it ,judiciously." Y. M. C. A. -A Young Men's Con servative Association was formed on the Bayfield Line last Wednesday evening. There was a good represen- tation present and the enthusiasm could not well he more unanimous or sincere. A. M. Todd, of Clinton, was voted to the chait and briefly tuldressecl the meeting, after which the following officers were elected: -Honorary Pres- ident, Gabriel Elliott; President, Chas. SJ<hart; HonoraMiddleton r JohnVie Cluff,idJohn John Beacom; Vice -President, Alhert Ander- son; Secretary, Wesley Beacom; Treasurer, Rohe rt Cl 'HT; Executive, Thos. Harrison, 1). Beacom, L. Ander- son, Jno. Alexander, Geo. Cantelon, Henry Weston, John W. Elliott, (leo. A. Cooper, M. Sheppard, Geo. Shep- paid, Geo. Rathwell, John Itathwell, Wm. Beacom, Robert Hanley, Thos Elliott, John Thompson and Jake Marshall. The newly elected officers were duly installed and Dr. Freeborn, of Clinton, delivered a most patriotic and inspiring address. His subject was "Canada," and the matter was of a very high order. The Doctor was perfectly at home on the subject and spoke for an hour. He dealt with the past, present and future of Canada and contrasted our age, Population and progress with that of other countries, clearly demonstrating that the people in this country have a great and noble heritage and that a great future awaits us. At the close the usual votes were unanimously tendered, and the visitors were handsomely entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Elliott. The young men make an excellent start and we predict will have eveer• encouragement from the older heads. RECORD wishes the r.ew organization every possible success. Shcpparlton• NOTES. -We are having the coldest weather of the season at present. -Miss Tena Gordon, who is attending Gode- rich High School, spent Sunday at home. W. J. Brownell took in the carnival at the rink in Goderich ou Friday night. -Miss Sarah Hawkins is visiting friends in Kincardine at pre- sent. -Dave Green is home again after being away from home almost nine years in Australia. He stopped abfew months in South Africa on; his way home, also one week in London. Eng., but he thinks there is no place under the sun like Ontario. We agree with him. -The Rev. H. Jeanes, formerly pastor of the Episcopal church, Port Alpert, but now of Thorndale, was shaking hands with his many friends here on Thursday and Friday. -There was a very large sleigh load of people from the circular town attended the tea -meeting at Port Albert on Thurs- day night. -The tea -meeting at the Episcopal church, Port Albert, on Thursday evening, was a grand success. The proceeds amounted to $68. Brief Town Topics. Town Clerk Coats was in Seaforth on business last week. Banker Capt. H. Torr Rance, of Blyth, was in Clinton last Friday. Town Clerk Coats and Barrister Scott were in the county town last Fri- day. Mrs. Mitchell, mother of Mrs. B. Cole, returned to her home'at Ypsilan- ti, Mich., on Friday. Mrs. Joseph Keating and Miss Keefe, of Seaforth, were visiting Clinton friends last week. Mr. H. Ransford, of the Dominion Bank, Seaforth, was on a brief visit to the parental home last week. Mr. and 'lirs. Samuel Sweet, of Clin- ton, are visiting friends in the neigh- borhood of Seaforth. Miss Jessie Cargill, of Cargill, Ont., and Miss Edna Cargill, of W ingharn, were last and this week the guests of their aunt Mrs. Levan. Mr. Fred Beattie, of Jackson Bros., Clinton, took a run down to Seaforth on Tuesday, owing to the illness of his grandfather, Mr. Carmichael. A delegation from Perth County Council washere last week inspecting ec tin g the souse of Refuge for the purpose of gaining information before erecting a siaiii$r building in that county. They were very favorably impressed Whether we are going to have a re- turn of la grippe or not, we have never heard of so many cora� pplaining of colds at we have lately. 11ltny think that the scourge of a couple of years ago has come bark and that the visitation will be as general as then. Goderich. TOWN COUNCIL. -Friday evening is regular meeting uight of our city fathers, THE WEEKLY MATCH. --On Friday the Goderich Gun Club had a match by sides, that chosen by A. 13. Davison coming out ahead. Asa WEDNESDAY. - To -day Ash Wednesday there will he morning service in Haat. George's church. A DELEOATION.-The Town Council at its last sellldfii elected the Mayor, Councillors Nicholson andCampion and A. McD. Allan a delegation to inter- view the Government regarding the condition of our harbor. BOARD of HEALTH. -Dr. J. W. R. Holmes and Messrs. F. Jordan and Jas. M. Shepherd were at meeting of Council appointedthe last on the Board of Health, , Tuckersiinith. NOTES. -Mr. Geo. Crich hasart of the material on the ground for the purpose of raising and enlarging his barns the coming summer. -Mr. A. Turner is under the weather, we hope to see biro around again in a short time. -Miss E. Mavety addressed the League on Sunday evening. -Rev. Mr. Millson, after a short absence from this appointment, was again back with us. Judging from the crowd Mr. Millson is a general favorite. His discourse of last Sunday was listened to with rapt attention. -Dame Rumor says that the weddings of this winter in this vicinity are not all over, that several more are likely to take place before the roses bloom. -That the young folks are thinking more of trades than the dear old farm.- That now the sun is getting temperate the artistic feeling that has prevailed is thawing out and we may look for better and more peaceful roads in the futurs.-A choir has again been organized with G. Turner, Esq., as choir master and Miss E. Nott as organist. They will make their first appearance next Sunday. --The past week has been a stormy one, the main roads have been kept open, some of the con. and side lines are well filled up. -Mrs. Rutcliffe, of Flirnville, is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. (3 ()rich, ot this place. -Mr. Ed. Watters has been laid up with a sore hand received from the bite of a dog while fastening the animal up. --Mr. George White has rented from Mr. Arthur ('ouch his farm for a term of years at an annual rental of $400 per year. -Mrs. John White is on the sick list.. DEATII.--There died in Clinton nn Sunday, Feb. Ath, Mr, Edward Turner, one of the oldest pioneers of this town ship. ("owning here some 63 years ago when this place was one vast forest, with the pluck and energy characteris- tic of the first settlers he hewed for himself a home where he dwelt up to three years ago, when he retired from farm life and took up his residence in Clinton. Along with other residents of this Locality he was instrumental in helping to build the first chuff ch of this place, at that time log and more re- cently replaced by a fine brick church which now stands on the same. lot (given by Mr. Turner) and known as Turner's appointment. He held the position of class leader and superin- tendent of Sabbath School for up- wards of 40 years. A man of more than ordinary intelligence and bility, his judgment on all matters was broad, and at all times respected. In his removal the neighborhood lost what will take years to replace. De- ceased was horn in Kent, Eng., 70 years ago. Married twice, he leaves a fancily by the flrst wife of one daugh- ter, Mrs Amos Fisher, of Colborne, and two sons, Cyrus, of Carberry, Man. and Horace, of Deloraine. His second wife and six children also survive him' Albert and George of this place, and four daughters at hate in Clinton. For seyeral I ea rs he been suffering from heart trouble , only the past few months has the disease become serious and the intense suffering of his last ill- ness was horne withoute. murinur with a full trust and confidence in the Sav- iour that through life be had served with unceasing devotion. The remains were interred in the cemetery bearing his own name. Peace be to the dead pioneer. Ctnton Young People's Local Union. Topics for the several Young Peoples Society meetings being held during the week :- Baptist Y. P. U., Monday evening, 8 p. m. The meeting for Feb. 24th will be conducted by the Pastor. Rattenbury St. Methodist E. L. of C. for Feb. 24th, Outlinonday e m., 8 p. OutlineBible study - Ruth -Miss H. White. Rattenbury St. Methodist Girl's Jun- ior E. L. of C. E. Friday evenjng from 7 to 8. On Feb. 21st, an address' in "The Life of Joseph" will be given by Olive Cooper. Rattenbury St. Methodist Boy's Jun- ior E. L. ot C. E., Monday evening from 7 to 7.45. Topic for Feb. 24th, Winter Amusements, led by Norman Boles. Ontario St. Methodist E. L. of C. E., Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Topic for Feb. 24th, Part. 1, What faith can do for us, Heb. 11 : 1-10 Matt. 12 : 1-2, lei]. by Miss Mattie Shipley. Part 2, a temperance meeting taken by Mr. C. M. Bezzo. Ontario St. Methodist Junior E. L. of C. E., Friday evening at o'clock. Top- ic for Feb. 21st. Are we doing our hest? Leaders, Lilly Moore and Rosa Walk- A GRAND ,SUCCESS. -The concert gotten up by the Goderich Choral Society last Thursday evening was a grand success. The instrumental music and the choruses being the best ever heard on a like occasion in Gode- rich. TSR SAW MILL COMPANY. -The Goderich saw mill and lumber com- pany is in a dilemma as after buying millions of feet of logs in expectation of getting a certain site for building, it, is now discovered that the government will not grant it. THE HOCKEY TEAM. -The Goderich hockey team visited Ripley last week and came away the victors by 5 goals to 3. On the return journey the party, eight in number, was snowed in at Lucknow for a couple of days. KNOB CHURCH M1SS1ON BAND. - There will be an excellent programme under the auspices of the above named hand in the church en Friday evening. FOR THREE YEARS. -On Thursday biailitf Win. Gundry and a constable left for Kingston with Joseph Brennan who goes down for three years for horse stealing and larceny. A NUPTIAL CEREMONY. -We copy the following from Thursday's Mail and Empire: -The residence of Mr. Wm. Lee, forwarder, was the scene of a happy event this (Wednesday} morn- ing, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Jenny Lee, daughter of the host, to Mr. Benjamin F. Shaw, broker, of Virginia City, Nevada. The happy couple took their departure on the afternoon train for the east, amidst the congratulations and well wishes of everyone. The Rev. Mark Turnbull, rector of St. George's church, perforin - ed the ceremony. A Bio Snow. -Stowe & Co's big spectacular production of Uncle Tom's Cabinill be the attraction at the Opera louse on Friday evening, Feb. 2Ist, The corn patsy numbers 50 people, and is pronounced by press and public wher•ef they have appeared in the pro- vince to be the best company of its kind that bas ever visited Canada. They give a grand street parade at noon, with two brass bands and a genuine pickaninny fife and drum corps. Prices, 25c, 35c, and 50c. A,CARNiVAL.-On Friday some five hundred atkaters and lookers on were present at the carnival in the new skating rink. The town hand was present, and as there was an imita- tion German one on the ice, music may be said to have been present in lull force. As is usual with our town band they played several choice numbers. The dresses of the skaters were very good and there were two races, so that those who paid to look on had some value" for their money. It is said that like the previous one the carnival of Friday paid exceedingly well, a feature connected with the new rink that is pleasing to all connected with this magnificent building. WHOLE NO.901 STuarvoaD, ONT., Oct. 14, 1195, Prof. C hambcrlaln Punn din, --I thank you for your hind enquiry con- eeiuing my glasses. It 1s now two )ears since 1 got them, and the lunger 1 weir them the bette, I like them. 1 seldom use them in the daytime, and at night 1 cot. see nicely with thew, and they du not tire my eyes, end instead of haring to tato. them off to rest the eyes otter wearing Thom swhlle• thou eyes feel rested after putting them on. Should they need any attention later on I will only he too glad to avail myeell of your kind otter to lax then free of charge. Yonrs truly, Mae. A. 0, llratT. Prof. Chtunberlaiu, Eye Specialist, of 87 King St., E. Toronto, Ont., can be seen personally at his stot'e, 87 King St. E. Toronto, every Monday. er. Willis Presbyterian C. E. Society, Sunday evening at 8.05 o'clock. Topic for Feb. 23rd, What Faith can do for us. Heb. 11:1-10; 12 : 1-2. Catechism question 73. Leader, Miss K. McTag- gart. Londesboro Methodist E. L. of C. E., Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting on Feb. 24th wilt be Literary. Turner's Methodist E. L. of C E., Sun- day eveningat 8 o'clock. Feb. 23rd. will be a Missionary evening. Leader, Mrs. W. C. Landesborough. Dogs carried off a quarter of beef from W. Southcott's residence, Exeter, lately. It had been out up and left to cool, when the dogs discovered it. The Brussels Young Men's Conserva- tive Associatiaon is ofilceredas follows: - Hon. President -Thos. Farrow; Presi- dent--Jatneei Irwin ; Vice -Presidents - D. A. Lowry, Jas. Bowinan, John Ball; See'y-Trees-A. It McCall; Executive Committee -H. Dennis, W. F. Van - stone, R. L. Tailnr, R. Leatherdale, J. J. Gilpin, R. WOOleey, M. H. Moore ; Entertainment Committee -T. A. Hawkins, A. 1. McCall, W. Mooney. ittyth. LETTER 01' SYMPATHY. -Tile follow- ing letterof condelence waspttssed by the local lodge of Good Tetnplarslast week : -"To CHARLES STEWART, rrie.rrite•t• of Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 857• I. O. G. T. : Dear Brother, --We, its we+ kers togeth- er, desire to express our sympathy with you in your late bereavement. Since you last met with us in our lodge room, death has by its sudden appear- ance startled each and all of us but to you it has come with awful force, de- priving you of your best earthly friend -your mother. Words cannot express to you the sympathy which we wish to convey. We feel for you as man feels for rutin under the dispensation of Providence: we feel for you as Good Templar feels for Good Templar in the time of affliction. Although there is left its your home a void which no kind words er loving messages can till, there is now in your life another tie binding you t.o the better world. May you tied consolation in Ilius in whose hand is the soul of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Signed in be- half of the I.O, G.'1'., Mann, Mc;QvArt- RIE, ANNIE Ross, ALOEIr1 Ruii1Nt,):v" and W. W, 'rAMAN BHIIE1'S.-R. llowttt'd & Sol) were in the. Hub on Saturday. -Oil Monday quite a number of our citizens attended the funeral tZ the late Mrs. Anderson, of Hullett, who died at an advanced age. The eetnains were taken to the Union cemetery for interment. The fnoer'al was a very large tine. --Oil Thursday Mr. Joseph Lamont return- ed from Toronto, where be had letely bane undera very successful operation in the hospital. -There is some talk of getting a glove factory established here if the parties only get sufficient inducement. - We understand our popular auctioneer, C. Hamilton, in- tends embarking once more in the tin and hardware business in the old Mand. -A concert is heing gotten up by our local talent and others, tre take place in Industry hall on the evening of the 28th inst. It will be for the benefit of our townsman, Mr. Will. Gibbs, who a short time ago had to have one of his legs amputated. We understand the proceedsareto go towards paying for an artificial limb for him. -Wednesday being the first, day of lent divine service will be held in Trinity church in the evening at 8 o'clock. --On Monday Messrs. Ireland & Gibson, the purchas- ers of the Blyth flouring mills. were to take possessiou.-On Thursday even- ing at the request of the rector, Rev. T. E. Higley, the S. S. children were present at the Rectory and spent a pleasant evening in all kinds of unu+se- ments provided for the little folks, well as doing justice to the good things. -The regular sittings of the 12th Division Court will be heal its industry hall, when His Honor Judge Doyle will preside. ---We are at present ex- periencing some of the severest, frr',t of the se.tteen. - The ire harvest, season has commenced and our hotel keepers are getting a plentiful supply of it for use the corning summer. CIRCULAR CITY Batees.--MI's. Jas. Doyle is visiting relatives in Wyan- dott, Mich.- Inspector Paisley, ofClin- ton, wits in the circular town on Wed- nesday. -Mr. W. '1'. Murney was in Sarnia on business the past week. -Rev. Mr. Jeanes, of Thorndale, preached Missionary sermons in St. George's on Sunday. -County Clerk Lane was visiting in Clinton last Wednesday. - At last there is a prospect of the usual ice crop, Saturday night and Sunday having been pretty cold. -Rev ival services are being regularly held in North street church. -Mr. Robr. Mc- Lean has had plate glass put in two stores in his east block, thus making it, tt solid plate glass fronted one. Mr. M. Hultehisou, who was reported to be seriously ill the past week ig naw we are pleased to report steadily im- provin. Tho R. T. of T. had an enter- tainment last week that was tt credit to the society. -Lent is here and parties will now he few in number. - Mr. F. F. Lawrence was seriously ill the past week from an inflammatory attack, but is rapidly recovering. Arri THE NICK. ---The }tiptty Ex- press of last week says :— The livelesti and most gentlemanly game of hockey ever played in Ripley took place on Monday evening last, when the Ripley and Goderich teams lined up to "play the puck." During the first part of the game the Goderich team seemed to takeour boys by surprise, scoring the first three goals in about 15 min- utes. The home team then rallied and succeeded in scoring two goals in Ruick succession. The weight of the visitors then began to tell on our boys and when the whistle sounded for `times up" the score stood 5-3 in favor of God- erich. The teams lined up as fol- lows : An attempt was recently made to rob A. P. Robertson in Colborne. Two masked men appeared at his door with an axe and revolver and confront- ed Mr. Robertson ., w ant a - We thus: little to let us out; you have it; lots of it, and I know it 1" It was with great difficulty that they were made to un- derstand that there was no money In the house. However, they left with out doing any harm'. Thos. Bissett, of Exeter, has sold his handsome driving horse to a Boston man for $225. GODii:RICH RIPLEY H. Cook C. Hodgins, goal S. Malcolmtton J. Hanley, point D. Thompson D. Munn, cover point K. McLeod W. Jackson Alex. McIver W. Irwin Forwards Angus McIver H. Hutton a g McDonald ld W. McCarthy F. H. Harris, referee. The Goderich boys are nice clean players and put up the strongest game that has ever been played in the dis- trict this season. The return match will be played in Goderich this week. County Currency. On Monday evening of last week Mr, Robert Carmichael, of Seaforth, gener- ally known .t9 the Scottish bard, re- ceived a severe stroke of paralysis, and falling to the floor, broke one of his ribs. Ile lies at present in a very critical state. His ultimate recovery is anxiously hoped for. but as the old gentleman is well up in years, the chances for recovery are very much against. hint. Rev. Dr. Williams, of Mitchell. hag accepted a unanimous call to Listowel for the next Conference year. ile is a roan above the average in ability, to good worker, liberal in his views, and a thorough Christian. His removal from Mitchell will he regretted by all classes. Jos. Goforth, clerk in R Barley's grocery, Mitchell, was badly burned on Friday last. Ile placed a lot of saw- dust and light wood, which had nett saturated with coil oil, in the furnace, and then left it for a time. Returning he opened the door, when the sudden draught, caused an explosion. The flames caught, his clothes, and burned one of his hands so badly that he will carry it in a sling for the next few weeks. David Spicer of Exeter is certainly of an ingenius turn of mind. Some time ago he had a ladder patented, and now he conies out with a patent buggy nut, the object of which is to prevent buggy wheels rattling. It takes the place of washers, and is destined to be- come in popular use. On Wednesday night death removed an old Seaforth citizen, in the person of Wm. Chrystal, father of Mrs. Rod- erick Gray, of the 2nd concession of McKillop. Deceased had only been sick about two days, the cage of death being bronchitis together with old age. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scot- land, 84 years ago, and in the early days of this country, he settled in Grey township, but for the last twenty- five years he has made his home with his son-in-law, Mr. Gray.