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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-03-11, Page 1,f. AF HL THlill10--01.36per Annum, 1.00 In Advance. WSR EGOR: 1NDEA$NDHN1' 117 ALL TH4NG(S—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING( A. M TODD, £dltor and Owner VOL. XVIII CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 11,1896 WHOLE NO. 904 La Gripper the Treatment and Preventative. The first symptoms of "Grippe" are violent headache, pains in the limbs and vomiting with high fever. If these symptoms are treated early many complications of dia eases can be prevented as well as modifiying those already present. The Treatment is Large and repeated doses of Seagram's 1890 Whiskey, specially distilled for La Grippe. Sold at The Clinton Liquor Store. ick Kennedy. 1896 * MARCH * 1896 8u. Aso. Tu. We. Th. Pr. Sa. X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 151617 Z8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 293031-- -- -- - - Brief Town Topics. Win. Cantelon, Jr. is recovering. Very few eggs were delivered in Clinton the past week. Miss Hattie Sutherland, of Hensall, is visiting friends in Clinton. Messrs. L. Walper and D. Dickinson were in Exeter last Tuesday. Mr. A. J. Holloway is having his store repainted and improved. Mr. J. P. Doherty was in Seaforth last Saturday. Mr. Arthur Knox, of Wingham, was in town last Wednesday. Mr's. Westacott is visiting friends in town. Mrs. B. Potts was visiting at Lead - bury. Mrs. Herbert, of Clandehoye, is the guest of her daughter Mrs. Seale. Mr, W. Jackson left Saturday on a business visit to Chicago. Clinton wants a Bicycle Club and a th of May celebration. Clinton proniises this season to be a reat bicyele tdwn. Mr. G. D. McTaggart was in the county town last Monday. According to our live Port Albert correspondent, the editor of the Exeter Advocate is a genuine weather prophet. No country town in Ontario has a better class or more up-to-date dry - goods stores than Clinton. Cautelon Bros. made another large shipment of eggs to eastern markets this week. We regret to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Geo. Acheson at Gude- rich on Monday evening. Mr. Jas. Fair, Sr., attended the fun- eral of the late M. Hutchison at Gode- rich yesterday. Mrs. Jaynes Sheppard, we are pleased to learn, is recovering from a severe ill- ness. The prettiest calendar we have receiv- ed this year is from the Canada Print- ing Ink Company of Toronto. Thos. Jackson, Sr., is this week at- tending the Grand Lodge, 8. 0. E., at Peterhoro. The rain itnd sleet and frost last Fri- day morning made locomotion difficult and dangerous. We have excellent facilities in Clin- ton for the manufacture and repairing of bicycles. The Yotiug Conservative Associa- tion of Clinton presented an excellent prograntme at the meeting last night. A Hensall correspondent says Mr. G. te. F. Emerson has a fine piano on exhibi- tion in that village. Capt. Combe and Lieut. Shaw took part at the reunion of the volunteers of a88 at the Point, Farm last Mon- day. on- d Mr. and Mrs. Crawford and family and Mrs. Riddell, who were on a visit to Londesboro and other friends, re- turned to Manitoba yesterday. No merchant or firm in the county of Huron handle more farm produce or pay higher average prices than Canto - on Bros. of Clinton. "Joseph forgiving his brothers" is the fourth of the series on Joseph's life in Baptist church nn Sunday morning. "A useful mother-in-law" is the toptc for evening. A valued subscriber at Dunlop in re. newing his subscription to Tua MIFFS - RECORD to 1897 says he would as leave go without his dinnel' as the -reading of this paper. Mrs. B. Sheppard, who happened with such a severe runaway accident while here about a year and a half since is on a visit from Sault'Ste. Ma- rio, Mich., the guest of Mrs. A. M. Todd. Mr. Wm. Cooper, town, has been awarded the contracts for the erection of three two-storey brick residences in Hn lett es follows :—Edward Lear 13th con.; Mrs. Webster, 12th con.; Wm. Stewart. 8th con. And Mr. Thomas McKenzie has one on the 10th con. of the same township. Kincardine Review :—Miss Fair who was married on Wednesday of last week to Mr. Hudie of near Clinton was a milliner in Kincardine for four years and during that time she made many friends who Will congratulate Mr. Hudie on the excellent choice he has made. Mr. W.' T: 'arquhar, of Hill's Green, vias obs a visit to E illett, Goderieh towndpip, and Clinton friends and re- t'urfsetd yesterday. He'called on Tis NteViefee0C1Olets fend r8'f*81 d 'his sub- scription to 1397. Like ourselves, he depiores the introduction of the school question into Dominion politics. Skeppardton. BRIEFS.—The people around here are about through with their winter wqrk and are anxiously looking forward for spring. --Miss Annie Burrows is oil work on account of throat trouble. Miss Addie Tyndall has charge of her school at present. —A sleigh load of young people from here attended the tea -meeting in the Episcopal church, Dungannon, on Thursday evening last. —Mr. and Mrs.., William Graham, of this place, visited friends in the Sepoy city on Saturday.—Miss Team Gordon, who is attending Goderich High School, accompanied by her friend MIes Dens- more, spent Sunday at home. Belgrave. BRIEFS.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Netter - field, of Zetland, who have been visit - Wfriends here, left for home on ednesday, John Vannorman accom- panying them part of the way.—The Conservatives are to meet here on Tuesday evening, March 10th, to or- ganize for the general election cam- paign. We hope there may be a good tui n out of the supporters of the Old Flag, and the Old Policy.—Dame rum- or states that there is to be a wedding in the village shortly. ---A number of our young folks attended the party given by Wm. Rath on Thursday even- ing last and report having bad a splen- did time.—Fred Rath is seriously in- disposed at present.—Mr. McDonald has opened out his barber shop in the Royal block and is doing a rushing trade. Summerhill. NOTES.—Mr. John D. Kilty, 9f Hal- lett, who was visiting his scn G. M. here, is now visiting his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Farquhar, of Hills Green.—Mr. Nelson Bingham is making prepara- tions to build a new house next sum- mer. Part of the material is no on the ground.—The success of the cheese factory hare is now assured, judging by the large number of pat- rons which have been secured. There is still room for more. Fanners, make it unanimous.—Mrs. H. B. McVittie, of North Bay, is home owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Jos. Wat- kins. We hope the lady's health may soon he restored.—lir. AlbertMcBr'ien, of Chicago, is home on a visit, which dame rumor says may have an interest- ing termination. We are pleased to have the gentleman again with us, and hope bis sojourn here may be pleasant and prolonged. East Wawanosh. WAvrLETs.—Jackson Whiteman has rented his father's farm for a terra of years.—The Misses Cook, of Clinton, were isiting Mrs. Richard Coultes last week.—E. Waker has disposed of his fat cattle to Wm. Casemore for a good figure.—Miss Jennie Deacon is spend- ing a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Saru. Thompson, of Donnybrook.—Miss Lena Perdue and the Misses Ferguson, of Manitoba, were the guests of Misses Sarah and Bessie Deacon last week.— A party of young folks spent Tuesday evening at T. Jamieson's.—Miss Lizzie Young,of the 12th con., accompanied by her brother Will, intends leaving for Manitoba on Monday. At the destina- tion of her journey Miss Young will be united in marriage to Robert H. Lind, a former resident of this vicinity. Both parties are well and favorably known, and tbeir many friends wish them a long and happy voyage down the stream of life. Port Albert. POINTS—Kshenhunto and Becker, two German gentlemen, have bought the mill property, and Mr. McPhail moves to Kincardine, where he intends to keep a flour and feed store.—Mr. Henning, the miller, has been very ill during the past two weeks; he intends to recur[ to the county town as soon as he is able to face the weather.—Up- wards of 32 people from this parish tended the church tea -meeting at tit. Paul's, Dungannon, on the evening of the 6th inst.; pretty good turn out for P. A.—There has been a large quantity of saw logs delivered at the harbor dur- ing the past two weeks; for the circular town's proposed saw mill we notice a few valuable butternut logs delivered among the others.—Ice has had a big run all last week, men and teams cut- ting and hauling rind n big lot has been stored away. Kingshridge, Kintail, Sheppardton and other places have been supplied from this place.—Mrs. Johnston, a former resident, moves hack to the Port next week; she intends to start weaving carpet, flannel. &c.— Mine host of the Royal had a big time filling his ice house ten days ago, but pressure of business will not allow him time to put on the sawdustor put up the door.—The weather continues to be stormy along the Iakeshore;Ith is was not the open winter your scribe thought it would he; in fact I am away out in my calculations. 1 have kept a diary for 20 years, noting weather in particular, and this is the only hard, steady fall of snow following a short crop of straw. I give op to the editor of Exeter Ad- vocate, who's fat chipmunks and ground hoge last December were the true indicators of a steady, hard win- ter. The editor of the Advocate knows what he is talking about and his pre- dictions last fall were pretty near right; not only myself but several others got left on the open winter theme. Moses Oats can take a baclt seat when the editor comes on deck with the prnbia.— Who struck Major Mulvey the big "Tejon" from the North 'west? he will take many scalps when he and Laurier take their big muskets on the banks of the Red River, and shoot down loyal Canadians. Such chaps as the Major sbnuld a shut' up,. iia; an asylum suitable for Dan Mci illictiddy and Newman. He may rune hie head against, a post. Mrs. Willard, of Auburn, was last week called to Midland, Mich., through the serious illness of her father. Goderich. ON THE MIND.—Town Clerk Mitch- ell is still improving, and is able to ruove around the house. Inafew days it is expected he will again occupy the office chair and assume his official duties. BOATS FOR GODERIC(i.— Although sailing days are not yet determined it is certain that Goderich will be well supplied this season with 'steamer ac- commo tatioj;r for . passengers and freight. OLD AND NEW.—There was a large gathering of volunteers of '00 and the present year at the Point Farm on Monday, to celebrate the calling out, for service, the volunteers of theformer year. Things ran along pleasantly from morn till night. SCHOOL BOARD.—The Public school Board held its regular meeting last week, but beyond the regular routine, passing of two accounts, and a verb- al report from the principal regarding the putting back four pupils, there was nothing before it. The verbal reportof principal, it may be mentioned, was unanimously approved. WINTER AMUSEMENT$.—=The curling and skating rink has added to the win- ter amusements of our people, for in addition to the finest piece of ice in On- tario, it has, held excellent carnivals, curling and hockey matches and had the champion fancy skater Rubenstein give an hours exhib ition. DEATH OF MR. MARTIN.—Mr. Henry Martin died on Friday morning after a rather long illness. Twice the gentle- man moved from Saltford. His health had not been such as his friends would have wished, and an accident recently added to his infirmities. On Sunday afternoon the late Henry Martin was placed in Maitland cemetery., a very large number of townspeople and friends from adjoining being present. The funeral was conducted by the Mas- ons, the deceased having been a mem- ber of Maitland Lodge No. 33 for many years. the W. M., A. S. Chrystal, read- ing the -service. A GOOD MAN GONE.—Mr. M. Hutch- ison died on Sunday morning after a few Weeks illness. From the time the deceased gentleman was laid up with theattack butfainthopewasentertained Of recovery and when some weeks since paralysis appeared, hope disappeared as It wasdeem edimpossiblethat hecould recover from such a complication. In the death of Mr. Hutchison Goderich loses a loyal, a truefriend, and the poor one who never refused to contribute to a elese>!'vigg ease, in fact his benefac- tioTiifevere many, and in numerous in- stances extensive. What the result of his death will be to the town we can- not tell so far as 'mercantile interests are concerned; but in all others it will be as fat reaching as the decease of a good, true and generous man can make it. The departure of Mr. Hutchison will leave a blank in Goderich that will he hard to fill, as for years he had been prominently connected with nearly every industrial and social problem that had been before onr people. CIRCUL.1.a CITY BRIEFS.—Mr. Jno. Sowerhy, of Goderich township. and Miss Sarah Louise Snowden, of Stanley, were joined in wedlock's bonds last week.—Mr. I. Taylor, of Clinton, was io the county town last week.—Dr. W. J. R. Holmes, Co. treasurer, was in the Queen city the pastweek.—The drama, Hands across the Sea, was played In Victoria hall last evening.—At the Council meeting last Friday a grant of one hundred dollars was made to the citizens committee.—The delegates to Ottawa, re the repairs to our harbor and breakwater, made a full report at the Council meeting.—The citizens committee are again hard at work at matters in connection with summer visitors, fresh industrial establishments and the new railway.—Regular meet- ing of Huron Chapter, No, 30, R. A. M., next Iuesday evening.—Semi-monthly meeting of Goderich Council, No. 167, Canadian Order of Chosen Friends, to- morrow evening Service in St. George's church this Wednesday even- ing.—Mrs. Torrance, of Porters Hill, died on Thursday in her 80th year.— If the old (adage "a snowy year a good year" hold out our farmers should reap bountiful crops this year. --Mr. Jas. Scott, barrister of Clinton, was in the circular town the past week. --Great preparations are being made by our ishermen for the coming season's work. —Mr. F. F. Lawrence is now around again after his severe illness.—The tenor Jarvis and organist Depew, of Detroit, will give a concert in Knox church to -morrow evening There will he a grand concert in Victoria hall next Tuesday evening in honor of St. Patrick, under the direction Prof. Cuff. --A large staff of workmen were em- ployed last week pulling down the old salt Mock, reparatory to putting up the building for the furniture factory.— it is expected that the proposed saw mill near the dock will be started in a few days.—The hockey match between Goderich and Clinton last Wednesday resulted in a tie.—Mt. Allen Martin, of Detroit, and Mrs. Whitney, of Wood- stock. were present at their father's funeral.—The skating and curling rink has been fairly well attended the past week. --r m. County On rrency. The Hensall Observer charges a Clinton citizen with coon hunting in that village, but fails to report success. Fred Davis, of Seaforth, has disposed of his grocery business to a Mr. Sadler of Wiarton. Ill health causes the change. A Bervie Correspondent to the Rip- ley Express says: A pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr. John Pair on Tuesday evening, the 26th ult. when his daughter Minnie. was wedded to Mr. Hudie of •Huron County. The Rev. Mr. Sanderson performed the ceremony. The guests spent a most enjoyable evening; the happy couple left on Thursday for Goderich town- ship, where they intend to reside. County Currency. Seaforth and Clinton will this year have more bicycle riders than ever. Geo. Nicholson, of Sylvan, sold a span of horses for $200. E. Butt, of Clinton, was in Centralia last week. Exeter is agitating for the dry earth system of closets. Spring lambs are being added to the flocks of Huron farnters. Mrs. McMurray, of Egmondville, is seriously ill. Harry Day shipped a ear load of horses from Wingharn to Liverpool. Trotting races are indulged in on the Maitland mill pond near Brussels. Crows are quite numerous in var- ious parts of Huron. James King, a native of Ireland, died at Cromarty the other day. He was confined to bed leut six hours. D. W. Foss, of Hensall, who had his shoulder dislocated through accident, is able to work again. Robert Scarlett, of Winthrop, was a delegate to the Orange Grand Lodge of Ontario West. As a. result of the revival meetings at Centralia, many new church mem- bers are being enrolled. Geo. Merner, of Zurich, who was kicked in the stomach by a horse, is recovering. James Down, a native of England, died at Exeter last Wednesday, aged 81 years. Geo. Taylor intends leaving Kippen this week for the old country with a car load of cattle. Messrs. McCosh and Jeffery, Sea - forth dry -goods mea, are retiring from business. Wm. Taylor, of Morris, sold a horse at Brussels fair for $130, and J. Camp - hell of McKillop one for $100. Charles Snell, Jr., of Exeter, has purchased the butchering business of A. Loadman and has taken possession. As the result of the special meetings in Exeter Main street church over fifty converts have been won. They are the most successful ever held in Exeter. John Neil, W. C. M., of Centralia, represented South Huron at the Or- ange Grand Lodge at London last week. Miss Elizabeth Stephens, daughter Of Joseph Stephens, 1S oodhaal, was last week wedded to Andrew Malcolm of Toronto. Miss Stephens was an es- timable young. lady. Charles Hamilton, a former popular business man, his numerous friends will he pleased to learn, has opened out again in the hardware business at Blyth. A portrait of the late Archibald Mc- Alpine Taylor, with a short biographi- cal sketch of his life, appeared in the Chicago Canadian American of the 29th ult. The editor of the Lucknow Sentinel entered suit against a delinquent sab- scri her at the last sitting of the Division Court in that village. The subscriber was nine years in arrears. Of course the editor won. The Halliday vs. Stanley case was again up at Sarnia. Judge Armour dismissed it on the ground that it had not been properly entered by the plaintiff and the case will not likely again be tried. Last Saturday week another of Bay - field's old residents, in the person of Mr. Alexander Robertson, passed away. Deceased wag 75 years of age, and has fur a number of years lived with Mr. Donald Cameron, and was a brother of Mrs. Cameron. Mrs. D. M. Shaw died very suddenly at her home in Seaforth Thursday morning. Deceased had not been en- joying the best of health for some time, but was not taken seriously i11 until Wednesday night. She was 58 years and tee months old. On Sunday evening while Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, of Lucknow, were at- tending church, some parties entered their dwelling and stole about fifteen dollars in money, a ladles gold watch and other jewelery, in all about $50 in value. One of the oldest residents of Stephen died last week in the person of Mrs. Angus McEachan. She was seventy- eight years old and came here from Scotland about a quarter of a century ago. March did not come in like a very formidable lion. but the temperature of the month has been low enough, so far, to imply a decided rise before long. The hest of all guides for the weather is the law of averages. It fails sotne• times, but not often, and when the temperature dining the first part of a month is below the normal level it may be considered quite certain that there will be a good many warm days before the month ends. Hensall Observer :—The representa- tives epresenta- tives of the three Christian Endeavor Societies in town and also one from Chiselhurst met in the basement of Carmel .Church on Tuesday night to hear Mr. Cooper of Clinton respecting the organization of a local union. After full explanation had been made it was agreed by the representatives to submit the matter to their respective societies and Leagues to he voted on. The following, which we take from the Globe, refers to a well known young man of this county, the second son of Dr. Stanbury of Hayfield : "At a meeting of the Literary and Scien- tific Society of University College, on Friday night, a very close contest took place for the gold medal, presented by Mr. Edmund Bristol, B. A., president of the society, to the beat public speak- er. Eleven candidates were nominat- ed, and the two between whom the final struggle took place were Messrs. 0. G. Patterson and J. G. S. Stanbury, both students in the honor department of Political Science in the fourth year. The medal was finally awarded by a few points to Mr. Patterson. rt 1.4 Wrestling With $10,000. The committee appointed at the last Council meeting, thirteen in num- ber, met in the council chamber on Monday evening to consider the hest means for the disposal of the $10,000 which Clinton is to receive out of the Stavely estate money. Mayot Holmes explained the object of the meeting and Mr. Fair asked for the correspondence relative to the matter. The Mayor and Secretary Coats re- plied that there was no correspondence with the Government, only with Mr. Garrow and this was mostly of a private nature. Mr. Fair then asked for such of the correspondence from Mr. Garrow that was of a public nature, and the Secre- tary reed to Committee that a short bill would be passed by the Ontario Government setting aside $10,000 of the Stavely estate money to be applied to some educational or charitable purpose in the town of Clinton. Mr. Fair could not see that a library was educational in the strict sense of the term, as teachers were riot employ- ed. Mr. Farran favored a public park, as we had a library, gymnasium, etc., ral- ready. Property might be secured for an excellent park west of the London Road bridge toward the town and Albert street, comprising say seven acres. The Mayor explained that we were not tied down to a hard and fast rule, but he knew the Government would not entertain the proposition for a park. A librarywas what was under- stond after dopping the hospital scheme. Mr. Searle wanted to know if the pliedprojectNwas not as well for the benefit of outsiders, and Mr. McTaggart re- o. Mr. Forrester was of opinion that if the sum was $30,000 the committee could more easily decide on on its dis- posa,l., but we must keep to the $10,000 limit Mr. Fair was of opinion that $10,000 would put up a good hospital and be- lieved the County would take it up. Mr. McKenzie said an hospital wculd require a greater future outlay than we could afford, and instanced the one at Stratford. Mr. Farran suggested, if it could be secured for the purpose, $7,000 for lib- rary and $3,000 for park. Mr. Foster thought $10,000 for lib- rary would be little enought. Mc.!Coarts; in reply to a question, said a free library would receive the usual $250 annually and this amount would be increased if night school was added. Dr. Gunn thought it would be a good idea to add a wing to the House of Re- fuge, say to cost $2,0X0, for an hospital, as this kind of institution is very much needed. Mr. Scott said in reply that to bring the matter before the County Council and accomplish this would require an- other year's delay. Mr. Fair would favor submitting two schemes to the people, whatever the Committee might he unanimous in de- ciding. Mr•. Coats explained that the County had already adopted a recommendation to build an addition for hospital to House of Refuge. Mr. Searle gave official statistics as to the great after cost of hospitals. On Motion of Messrs. Farran and Fair the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Garrow for information as to whether part of the money may he used for town park ; if in the event of erecting and building public library a portion of principal may be funded. The meeting then adjourned till Fri- day night. Ontario West Grand Orange Lodge. The meeting of the R. W. Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario West at Lon- don last week was very largely attend- ed. The Order throughout the juris- diction is in a most thriving condition in every respect. The next place of meeting will be Woodstock. Follow- ing are the new officers :—Grand Mas- ter, W. M. Lockhart, Alliston; Deputy Grand Master, D. M. Jermyn, Wiarton; Associate, John Macmillan, Toronto; Treasurer, E. F. Clarke, Toronto; Sec- retary, Wm. Lee, Toronto; Deputy Secretary, Col. J. H. Scott, Kincardine; Chaplain. Rev. J. C. Madill, Sarnia; D. of C., Wm. Wilson, Brantford: Iecturer, r). F. Wilkins, International Bridge. The officers were installed by P. G. M., W. J. Parkhill, of Midland, The ((rand Master's address appears in another part of this paper. Grand Black Chapter officers were elected as follows :—Henry Burnett, of Bramptom, Grand Master; Col. James H. Scott, Deputy Grand Master, Kin - c rdine; Rev. Wm. Walsh, Grand Chaplain, Brampton; W. G. McAn- drew, Hamilton, Grand Registrar; Ed. Metcalf, Toronto, Grand Treasurer; Thos. Balfour, Toronto, Grand Lectur- er; Horace E. Bates, London Grand Censor; Marshall Thompson, Windsor, Second Grand Censor; W. M. Lock- hart. Alliston, Grand Standard Bearer; John Macdonald. London, Second Standard Bearer; E. J. Millar, Kincar- dine, Grand Pursuivant; F. R. Parnell, Deputy Grand Registrar, St. Catha- rines; George E. Morrison, Sarnia, Deputy Grand Treasurer; John Tulk, Hamilton, Deputy Grand Lecturer. Grand Oomtnittee of seven—James Brodie, first, Vandeleur; J. A. Don- aghy, Fordwich second; G. Brown, London third; 'J. Brethonr, Midland. fourth; London, 3. Scroggie, Thornton, fifth; S. Carrot hers, Toronto, sixth; T. A. Lonev, St. Thomas, seventh. Mrs. Betay Powers, of Pomfret, Conn., is 100 years old. She is in good health. ' � tsaetr ST1ATNOrre, ONT., Oet.14,1896, Prof. Chembtrleln :— Dain ela, —I thank earning my glasses. It for your kind entfuiry eon. now two yetre fence 1 got tinge, and the longer wear them the better I lite thew. 1 seldom use them in the, daytime, and at night I oar. see nicely with them, and they do not tire my eyes, and instead of having to take ,hem off to rent the eyea after wearing them awhile, the eyes feel rested after puttlag thew on. 8huald they need any attention later on I will only be too glad to avail myself of your kind offer to fix them free of charge. Yours Truly, Mita, A. CI, Duitsy. Prof. Chamberlain, Eye Specialist, of 87 King St., E. Toronto, Ont., can lie seen personally itt his store, 87 King St. E. Toronto, every Monday t5 tanley. • Noris.—Miss Annie Reid, of the 4!.h con., is spending a few days with friends in this vicinity.—Mrs. G. Fergie, of Wingham, paid a visit to relatives in this neighborhood recently.—Miss Maud Elliott, of Goderich township, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Reid, at pies. ent.—Mr. James Campbell, Front Road, recently visited friends in Exeter and vicinity.—The little daughter of Mr. John Parke has recovered from her recent illness.—We are glad to hear that Mrs. Williatn Purdy, of Varna, who has been seriously i11, is recover- ing. Brucefield. FiRE.—Dixon's hotel and stables were destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning of last week. Mr. Witts, formerly of Clinton, had been conduct- ing the hotel for a couple of years. The fire was evidently caused by an incendiary, the inmates barely escap- ing with their lives. The contents of the hotel stables were totally destroy- ed, including three horses, one cow, and a pig. Mr. Clark, of Bayfield, was unfortunate enough to have his valu- able summer stage wagon stored in the building for the winter, and lost it. Rev. Mr. Roy, of Hensall, had left his horse and Ti•g for the night, taking the train fur Clinton, and was much chag- rined to find that his horse and outfit had been cremated. Mr. McQuaig, tim- ber merchant, Lucknow, suffered it sirnilar loss, his horse and rig also be- ing destroyed. Mr. Witts saved very little of the contents of the hotel, and will be a heavy loser, although his loss is partly covered by insurance. Mr. Dixon, proprietor of the hotel, is at present in England. His loss is also partly covered h insurance. All the others who suffered loss from hay* ing their effects removed and broken, have their property covered by insur- ance, although put to great inconveni- ence and trouble. Mr. (Carman and Mr. Ross, fire inspectors for the Perth Mutual and Wellington Mutual Insur- ance Companies. respectively, were on hand the same day as the fire occurred, and settled all claims against their com- panies. Dungannon. CARNIVAL.—The carnival on Wed- nesday night wasa decided success and was well represented from both Gode- rich and Lucknow. There were about thirty costumes on the ice. Some of them were the finest that we ever had the pleasure of seeing. The following is a list of the names of the prize win- ners :—Best dressed lady, 1s' Miss Edith Roberts, 2nd Miss Maggie Wil- son; hest dressed gentleman, lst R. D. McLean, 2nd Wm. Small, both of Lucknow; comic dress, lst George Westbrook of Dungannon, 2nd James Guy of Lucknow; obstacle race, 1st Adrian Shoebottorn, 2nd James Mc- Corvie, both of Lucknow. There was also a prize for hest comic dressed lady, but as there was only two small boys dressed in girls clothes the judges did not consider them worthy of a prize. Every person was well satisfied with the judging with the exception of one individual; as he is a chronic kicker no person pays any attention to him. NoTxs.—Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Little and family Sundayed in Lucknow. -- Mrs. Mrs. B..I. Crawford gave a missionary tea on Friday evening, which was a decided success. --The tea -meeting on Thursday evening in St. Paul's church was well attended and the speaking was very interesting. The proceeds. amounted to'over fifty dollars. Clinton 'Young People's Local tnion. Topics at the several Young People's Societ7 Meetings being held during the week : - Baptist Y. P. U. Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting for March 16th will be conducted by the pastor. Rattenbury St. Methodist E. L. of C. R. Men day evening at 8 o'clock. Topic for March 16th, Christian citizenship. Mr. Id. Foster. Rattenbury St. Methodist Girl's Junior E. L. of C. E. Friday evening from 7 to 8. Topic for March 13th, A Missionary evening. Rattenbury St. Methodist Boy's Junior E. L. of C. E., Monday evening from 7 to 7.45. Ontario St. Methodist E. L. of C. E. Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Topic for March 16th (1 Keeping our pledge,. Matt 26 : 31-41, led by Mise Edith Cornish. (2) WVhat we learned yesterday; a memory service—Mr. R. E. Folliok. Ontario St. Methodist Junior E. L. of C. E., Friday evening at 7 o'clock. March 131h, Mystery Meeting, led by Mand Wiltso and Clara steep. Willis Presbyterian C. E. Society, Sunday evening at 8.05 o'clock. Topic for March 15th, Keeping our pledge in spirit and in letter. Matt. 26 : 81-41. CCaateehiem question 76. Ming L McLaughlan. Londesboro Methodist E. L. of C. 11, Monday evening at 7.30. o'clock. Topic for March 18011, How best to promote theinterosts of the League. Essay H. E. Fair. Turner's Methodist E. L. of C. E. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Triple for March 15th, Alphabet of prayer. Miss C. Johne. Porters Hill is to have a lodge of the A. 0. U. W. in the near future. rf.