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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-04-22, Page 11,i lessilentiip+er ana arms 1.*0 lia►'H'A7iteaplcee XVIII To Bee'r or uat'to beer, that's the question ? If to beer, a little thought turns your order to the Clinton Liquor Store for a case. 1►o*e a• c. Kennedy. 'r I 8 22 29 2 9 Z3 30 3 Ito '7 24 IMP 4 ZS 25 VP 1 1,5,77711101107rm • ti ANDSPNND INT IN 4.4k T1g1NO8•.-N$U•TR4i IN NOTHING M P 'FQ11P,Eotor 4 Owlior CLINTON. HURON OOUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22,1896 Brief Town Topics. 'km Mr. Ford was in the county town last Friday. The Town Bad gave an excellent open air consort last Thursday night. Mr. Lition in Chi'Trgoand has left for thaouse has secured a t ci ccity. Mrs. (Capt,) Seinghas and daughter, of Platteville. a,re on a visit to the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilchrist. One of the most graceful bicycle rid- ers in town, a graduate from Emer- son's school, is Mr. D. McCorvie. THE NEWS -RECORD had a pleasant call froru Mr. R. Howard, of Blyth, last week. The 24th of May will be celebrated in the majority of places throughout the Dominion on Monday, the 26th. Miss Lillie Andrews is visiting her uncle Mr. Sydney Johns, Tucker - smith. lairon Street, near the Commercial, is pretty well cut up from the heavy freight traffic to and from Seale & Hoover's marble works. On Monday a petition was in circul- ation to reduce the number of hotels in town, but the License Commissioners did not take any action. Mr. Hawthorne is here in the inter- ests of the Canadian Order Woodmen of the World, an Order that is rapidly increasing in membership in all parts of the country. Clinton Town Council. Town Topics. 'DEBATE. — On Thursday evening there was a debatteg in the Oddfellows under the auspices of the R. T. of he ant from Staleley estatethe would be a greater benefit to the community in a hospital thanin a public library: The afllrni- ative was taken by Richard Irwin and J. B. Hoover, and the negative by Mayor Holmes and W. R. Lough. The,public library won, although both Ages seemed to have the hest of it. chair Rev. Rev.W. Stoat announced tthe occupied de- cision. ST. PAUL'S VESTRY.—The adjourned Easter Vestry meeting of St. Paul's Church was held in the schoolroom on } ondayy:evening, April 20th, at8 p. m. The,following were present:—Rev. J. F. Parke Dr. Freeborn, Stewart • Plummer, EL B. Combe, W. W. Far- lr n, Jno. Ransford, T. Johnston, T. licornbe,,W. Q. Phillips Geo. Em- erson, A. Rance, F. Hovey, J. A. Fow- ler, W. Jackson, J. F3. Combe, F. All - ,cock. The rector presided and opened oceedings with prayer. The of the previous meeting were d coca med. Tbe.financial re- pot. r the, year just closed was.pre-' tented by Dr. Freeborn, the same "hav ing already been certified to by the auditors and printed and distributed among the congregation. After some discussion it was moved by W. W. Ferran, seconded by Mr. W. Jackson that the report be adopted with a vote of thanks to the retiring Churchwardens for the zeal and ability with which their work had been per- formed. Carried unanimously. Mr. John Ransford reported verbally the recommendations of the special fin- ance committee appointed to advise re- garding expenditures for the coming year. After some discussion the or- ganist's salary was fixed at $120 per annum with such additions as may be Made by the choir. The sexton's sal - of the Churchwardens. he was left toto vote ofion thanks to the choir and also to the Guild for their past years work was carried.un- ambitiously. Mrs. Robert Blair, of Morris, who a few days since underwent a surgical operation at the residence of Mr. John Johnson, Rattenbury street west, is doing nicely. Mr. Blair is also here. The first rhubarb of the season is supplied by Gardener Alia nson, The sample places him at the top of the list, being large, well flavored and showing the remarkable growth and superior quality of soil. The Council should have compelled Mr. Searle to act as chairman of the Cemetery Committee. He is a good man for the position, and should not be allowed to disarrange matters in this way. Who was Melchisedec ? is the sub- ject at the Baptist church on Sunday morning. Conviction, Conversion and Baptism the scriptural order is the SPECIAL AIEETI ei—NE' TOWN TREAS- IIRRR APPOINTED. Clinton Council Obamber, April 17th, 1806. A special meeting of Council was held this day at the usual time and place, Mayor Holmes in the chair. Present-- Reeve Kennedy,Deputy- Reeve Cooper and all the Cuncillors. The following communication was then read Clinton, lClintoni ILOB6RT I'IOLDrE9, Esq., Mayrof Cli Please accept my resignation as Treasurer of the Town of Clinton.N, Roseox. Communication from Wm. Jackson was thea read as follows :— 7th Apri1,1896. To the Mayor and Council of Clinton,fhe Corporation of Clinton d, ENTLEntaN,—Understanding that the poli, tion of Town Treasurer is vacant and that a new appointment is to be made, I hereby make application for the same.Yours truly, WILLIAM JACR6oN. Moved by Councillor McMurray, seconded by Deputy -Reeve Cooper, that the resignation of N. Robson as treasdrer be accepted and that his books be audited by the Finance Com- mittee --carried. topic for evening. Das Monday evening next at the Bap- tist church wills be held the usual monthly open meeting. Christian work is the topic for the evening. There will he an address, reading, music, etc., to which all are welcome. HURON MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.—The regular meeting of the Huron Medical Association was held in Clinton on Wednesday, the 15th inst., when a -very interesting programme Was pre- sented. Dr. Shaw, President., occupied the chair. There were present Di rs. Amos, Exeter; Graham, 16russels; Mc- Ginnis, Dewar and Bethune, Seaforth; boro; Thompson, Hensall; McKenzie, Monckton; Rutherford, Listowel; Mc- Phedran, Toronto; Shaw, Freeborn, Gunn and Turnbull, (Minton. Dr. Amos, of Exeter, presented a case of partialpclerosis of spinal cord follow - mg injury. Dr. Dewar, Seaforth, read a paper on Acute Nephrttis. Dr. Mc- Ginnis, Seaforth, read a paper on a caire of Epilepsy complicated with a lesion of the kidney. Dr. Thompson, Hensall, presented a case in practice. After each paper a discussion f'ollowed, taken part itaby a number of those ,present. Dr.McPhedran, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the University of Toronto, read a very interesting paper on Peripheral Neuritis, which was very much appreciated by the members. Dr. Gunn related the history and ter- minations of a few very interesting cases of this disease that had occurred in his practice. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks VMS given to Dr. McPhedran for his able paper, and he was made an honorary member of the society. The ;meeting then adjourned to meet again in July, Brief Town Topics. Moved by Deputy -Reeve Cooper, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that William Coats be appointed treasurer for the balance of this year and a by- law prepared for the said purpose. Moved by Councillor Plutromer, secondedbyCouncillorGilroy,in amend- ment, that Mr. William Jackson be appointed treasurer. Amendment lost on the following division :— YEass—Kennedy, Plummer, Walker, Chidley and Gilroy -5. NATEI—Holines, Cooper, Searle, Mc- Murray, McKenzie and Taylor -6. The original motion was then put and carried. Moved by Councillor McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that Mr. N. Robson be paid three months salary as treasurer—carried. Count)! CurrencY. Rohm t Gibson has rented Mrs. Smil- lie's farm of 100 acres on the Oth line of Morrie. at $175 a year. Rev. E. W. Hunt, of Exeter, severed his eonnection with the Trivitt Memor- ial ()humblest Sunday. Mr. W. R. Belden, of WIngham, has sold his photograph gallery to the Starr Photo 00, of which Mr. Robins, of St. Marys, is the head. Mr. John Common, of McKillop, has sold his 75 acre feral to Mr. Win. Mc- Kay for $3,500. Mr. Common intends moving to Seaforth to live. Messrs. Ireland & Gibson took pea. session of the Blyth flouring mills on Tuesday and are busy getting every- thing in working order. John Snell. of Exeter, and Elliott and Handford, of Centralia, shipped thirteen first class horses to England from the Seirlorth station en Tuesday last. The merchants of Hensel' have agreed to close their respective islaces of business between the first of May and the last of Octs.#er, at 7 o'clock, p. with the exception of Wednesday and. Saturday evenings. Soug of the Mayor. ItakrEli MIKADO./ Air—"winow, Tit Willow, Tit Willow." On a chair in the Councll our Mayor he sat Singing Billy, oh Billy, oh Billy 1 And I said to him Bobby, why do you sit Singing Billy, oh Billy, oh Billy / Ia it weakness of intellect, Bobby, I cried, Or a struggle betvvixt your party and pride/ With a shake of his long gaunt head he replied, Our Billy our Billy ! our Billy He slapped at his chest as he sat in that chair Singing Billy, oh Billy, oh Billy And a cold perepiration bespangled his hair, For Billy. oh Billy, oh Billy 1 And he sobbed and he sighed as his casting vote gave And an echo arose from the Grit party's grave In Justice Will Jackson's claim we should not waive For Billy's, Grit Billy's, Grit Billy's ! Moved by Councillor Searle, seconded by Deputy -Reeve Cooper, that in future all orders be countersigned by the Chairman of the Finance Corn - Moved by Deputy -Reeve Cooper, seconded. by Councillor Searle, that the Inspector be instructed to notify Mr. James Mtller and others that the Council hold them responsible for damage done to the Sidewalk leading to the cemetery by removal and that they must replace the same at their •own expense—carried. Councillor Searle tendered his resig- nation as a. member of the Cemetery Moved by Councillor McMurray, seconded by Deputy -Reeve Cooper,that Councillor Searle's resignation from the Cemetery Committee be accepted. Moved by Councillor McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Taylor, in amendment, that Councillor Searle's resignation be not not accepted, but be deferred for one month. The amendment was lost on the fol- lowing vote :— YEAS—Messrs. Plummer, Walker, McKenzie, Taylor -4. NAYS—Messrs. Kennedy, Cooper, Chidley, McMurray and Gilroy -5. The motion carriel on the following YEAS—Messrs. Kennedy, Cooper, Chidley, McMurray and Gilroy -5. NAYS—Messrs. Plummer, Walker, McKenzie and Taylor -1. Moved try Deputy -Reeve Cooper, seconded by Reeve Kennedy, that Councillor Chidley be appointed to the Cemetery Committee in place of Coun- cillor Searle, resigned—carried. By-law No. 7 for 1896 to a•ppoint William Coats treasurer was then in- troduced, read a first, second and third time and passed in accoadance with by-law No. 10 for 1893. The question of testing road machines was left in the hands of Street Com- mittee after full discussion. Moved by Reeve Kennedy, seconded by Councillor Mclicturra.y, that the Council do now adjourn—carried. The Council then adjourned. Messrs. Benj. Akrigg and ,Thos. Askwith and families, of Auburn, left there last Tuesday for the Canadian Soo. They took a carload of horses and settlers effects with them. We are sorry' to chronicle the de'ath of Mr. Patrick Johneton, of Blake, which toots place at his residence on Saturday, after a very brief illness from inflaintnation of the lungs. At "Cohourg last week a man was fined $50 and costs tor selling adulter- ated maple syrup on the market. This should prove a warning to these who feel inclined to make money in this Mr. John Burgess of Bluevale re- ceived word last week that his son James, who went to Manitoba a few weeks ago, was very ill with pneumon- ia near Boisevain. Mr. Burgess got a telegram on Monday informing him that his son was out of danger. Mr. Albert Zwiker, of Crediton, while extracting shells from his revolv- er, and not knowing that one of the cartridges was still loaded, had the !misfortune to shoot himself through the third and fourth fingers of tbe right hand. County Currency. Mr. Robert Carmichael, of Seaforth. has so far recovered as to be able to be out again. Messrs. Lodge & Blackmore, bakers in Brussels, have dissolved partnership, the former retiring. Messrs. Watt & Bomberger left Ethel last week for Preston where they go into business. David McDonald, of Lucknow, has purchased the pork packing establish- ment of Geo. McKenzie, of Wing - ham. Mr. Patrick Gibbons of E. Wawan osh, died very suddenly on Monday week last from inflammation of the lungs. The partnership between W. F. Stewart and Robert Graham, of Brus- sels, has been dissolved. Mr. Stewart will retain the roller mill and Mr. Graham the grain storehouse. Another old settler of East Wawan- osh was laid to rest on Wednesday, when Mrs. Clow was buried, she hav- ing died on Monday at the ripe age of 80 years. Robt. Miller, of Wroxeter met with a very serious accident last week, falling from the loft ofh is barn, breaking several ribs and dislocating his shoulder. Now I feel pet as sure as I am that my coat, Not Billy s, not Billy's, not Billy's 1 'Twas party oppression that made him to vote For Billy, Grit Billy, Grit Billy. And if you remain callous or obdurate I ThintE Jackson should be treasurer and we should know why Billy Coats is to have every office, Oh fle, For Bobby, our Bobby, our Bobby. . County Currency. Mr. D. Unauhart, of Hensall, has leased Mr. John Corbett's 160 acre farm, in the township of Hay, for a term of years. We have just learned of the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Wm. Fraser, of Morris, after an illness of nine days. The bereaved husband and friends have the sympathy of the com- We regret to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Alex. Mustard, which took place at her home in Brucefleld on Tuesday morning. It appears that Mr. Mustard had got up to start the morning fire and on returning to call his wife found that life was extinct. Heart disease was the cause. The annual vestry meeting of St. John's church, Varna, was held in the church on Monday evening bust. The officers elected are Wm. Logan and JAS. Armstrong, wardens, and John McNaughton lay delegate to the Synod. The finances were reported good, after everything being paid a song balance was left in the treasury. Mr. James Moon, for many years a resident of Bullets', sold his farm, lot 16, concession 11, Hullett, to his broth- er *Henry, for about $4,000, and has moved to another farm on the 10th concession of Grey, which he pur- chased at about $.3,500. It contains 64 acres, and the or, e he sold was 100 acres. We extend our sympathy to Mr Ed- ward Hinchley, of Seaforth, on the death of his son, William Davidson, which occurred at the residence of his grandmother. Mrs. Hiram Blanchard, Winthrop, on Thursday, after a short illness. The cause of death is supposed to have been paralysis of the brain. The annual spring show of entire stock, under the auspices of the South Huron Agricultural Society, was held in Brucefield on Friday. The re- ceipts were only $7.90 at 15c each in- stead of about $80 as in former years so that the show could not be termed a success. Wash, G. Collins, who has been in business in Watford for the past four or five years, removed with lars family to Brussels last week where he has charge of a business. After a, somewhat painful illness of a nionth's duration am old and most highly esteemed resident of Ethel pass- ed away froni time, on ruesday morn- ing of last week, in the person ofJarnes Mr. James Cowan, of McKillop, is moving his family and belongings from the ol d Cowan homestead, on t he 6th con- cession of McKillop, to the farm near Seaforth, which he recently purchased from MI . Thomas Lapslie. Mrs. James Broadfoot, sr., of Tucker - smith, arrived in Seaforth from Abi- lene, Kansas, on Thursday morning. She spent the winter with friends in Kansas, and although eighty years of age made the trip alone. WUOLE NO.910 Prof. Chamberlain, "Eye Specialist$" to Clinton, Ont., Thursday, April 23rd, only. lie will be at J. H. Combe's drug store. A Toronto deepatch says :—Wearing an air of extreme simplicity and a store suit of clothes, Henry Cullis, yeo- man, of Blyth, Ont., stepped from a Grand Trunk train Tuesday afternoon. He was on his way to Satilt St. Marie, had a pocket full of money, and a de- termination that tio city man should get ahead of him. Henry was hugging his carpet -bag in the "Union Station when a stranger approached and en- gaged him in conversation. The young man from Blyth announced the long trip he was taking. "Wy,'" said the kind stranger, "that's funny ;, that's just where l'm going myself.' Then another man approached and told the first stranger he had delivered that car- load of groceries for Sault St. Marie, and now wanted payment for the goods. Cullis' new-found friend dis- covered that he had no money, and proffered a check for $1,000. The man with the groceries admitted that the check was good, but he really could not accept it. Cullis was appealed to. Certainly, he would help his friend out of the difficulty. He cheerfully passed over $195, to he paid back at:the "Soo," took the check for security, and then the other two went itway to see about the groceries. They didn't come bark. That's all. Mr. Robert Mason, of Wawanosh, is spending a few days with friends in At. Thos. Jackson was in Lucknow last Week. Mrs. D. French,' matron of the House syf Refuge, was visiting friends in Miss Hayward is visiting in Blyth, the guest of Mrs. Wm. McEirey. Mrs. Wm. Sperling is spending a few days with, friends at Seaforth. Mr. Wm. Young, of Goderich, was in town on Sunday. Ws. Richard Thompson, who has been visiting friends around Seaforth for acine time, left on Tuesday for (Minters and Blyth.—Huron Expositor. Mr. E. L. Mott, late of the Alvinston Eree Press and Wyoming Enterprise, and now repreaentative of the Toronto Type Foundry Co., was :in town last It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mrs. J. R. Scott, of Roxboro in her 27th year. The sad event took place at her home on Friday last after a two days illness of paralysis of the brain. The deceased's maiden name was Harriet Campbell, third daughter of Mr. John Campbell, of the township of McKillop. The charter for the Huron and On- tario R. R. has not yet passed all its stages, as it must pass the Senate before becoming law, hut it is learned upon creditable authority that the Premier has given his word that it will not be further opposed, which makes it a certainty that the charter will be granted in a, short time. The prospect for the completion of the road is now almost certain of being realized. To whom it may concern :— This is to certify that I have been long trou- bled with weak and aching eyes, and that, attracted by his "ad" I consulted an oculist in a store at rockville. In a very learned man- ner, and much lenticular analysis, he examined my eyes, and selected a pair of spectacles, which for a while seemed to be what was needed. Before I had used them half an hour my eyes; ached worse than ever. I wont back to the oculist, who after a more thorough examin- ation, and repeated trials, said he could not fit my eyes, and refunded the price. Professor Chamberlain, being then in Brock- ville on one of his periodical visits, I called to see him at Mr. J. Barr's drug store. After a peculiar investigation, he appeared to under- stand what was wrong with my eyes, and also the kind of lenses requisite to correct the wrong, and immediately selected spectacles which were very grateful to the eye. The for- mer oculist, at Brockville, asked to see the glasses : took them and unhesitatingly declared them to be of the seine degree and focal power as those he had sold me. I replied that I could not deny the assertion, yet I could not read. with his glasses and could with Prof. Chamber - Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wilson and Miss Frank 'Felton, of Brussles, left on Wednesday morning last for Inner - kip, near Woodstock, to attend the wedding Of Miss Elsie Pelton to Mr. Welber, tinsmith of 'Woodstock, which happy event took place that day. Miss Peiton acted as bridesmaid to her sister. The semi-annual meeting of the teachers of WestHuron will be held in the 'Public -School. Exeter, on Friday Satorday, Vnd -and 23rd of May, 1 beginning on Friday at 10 a. m. In a.ddition to the usual program Pro- fessor Francis Joseph Brown, Presi- dent of the Deisarte College of Ora- tory, Toronto, has been engaged for the occassion. A very sad thing happened in the village of Brussies on Monday after- noon. About 6 o'clock, while Mrs. Jawhieson was out drawing water her little girl, Ethel May, just 4 years of age, was, it is supposed playing with matches and paper and before her mother conid 6y to her relief the child's clothes caught fire and her flea' was literally burned off her bones. Mrs. Jamieson made every effort to put out the flames by taring the child's clothes off and wrapping a blanket round her and got her own hands burnt badly. Medical aid was called in but could do no more than assuage the poor. little thing's sufferings and she died at 11 o'clock the same night. The funeral took place on Wednesda,3! to Brussles cemetery. The ssreas,eet sympathy is felt for the bereaved • News Notes. The Manitoba Legislatiare was pro- rogued Thursday. The steamer Lake Superior brought 140 English farmers bound for Mani- toba. Here was a mystery, an oculist pronounced two lenses to be exactly alike, yet I could read with but one of them, the other causing pain. Desiring to see the puzzle olved I visited a Yonge St. Optician in Toronto. Having made a long examination, he chose a pair of glasses that affected my eyes precisely the same as the Brockville Optican's. As Prof. Chamberlain had advised a change of spectacles after 6 months I went to him agaiti, when he examined my oyes as at first, then changed the lenses without cost. I ean read any length of time without smarting or weariness of vision, and my oyes are stronger than they have boon for more than 10 years, thanks to Prof. Chamber- lain's glasses, yet the puzzle remains unsolved. Who will guess it I I ean't. West Huron Licenses. The License Commissioners for West Huron met in Clinton last Mon- day and granted all the licenses for the district (except Mrs. Carl of Saltford and Mr. Phframer of Benmilier, which will he decided next Monday) as fol- lows ASHPIELD Mrs. Black, Mrs. Mal - lough, Dungannon ; Kintail, John Mc- Donald, Alex. Young ; Port Albert, R. H. DeLong. COLBORNE—Geo. Swartz, Mrs. John Carl being considered, Saltford • N. G. Beggs, Carlow ; Wm. Girtzier, Dunlop ; M. l'"hframer, Benmiller, being con- sidered. The jolliest wedding party we have seen for many a day drove into Hen - sail on Tuesday afternoon. The groom was John McBride of the Goshen Line and the happy bride Miss Annie Will- ard. Rev. S. Atcheson tied the con- jugal knot. The couple were supports ed by Rufus Keys and Miss Kate Mc- Bride, also W. McBride and Miss Josephine Willard. After spending a pleasant time in town and having their photos taken the happy party left for their future home. Having disposed of his beautiful farm on the outskirts of Seaforth at a good figure—$7,70W—Mr. Thos. Lapslie took his departure frona Seaforth on Wednesday afternoon last. Before settling in any place Mr. Lapslie pur- poses inspecting the countty in the vicinity of the Pacific coast and with that end in view purchased a through ticket to Victoria, B. C. His present intention is to locate a few miles west of Calgary where he will go into the We see from the legal intelligence in the Toronto patient that this action has been decided in favor of Mrs. Hannah, of Seafortb. It was brought by John Beattie, the new aasignee of the Harinah estate, to set aside the sale of the two farms in Tuckersanith, made by Mr. 3. C. Smith, the former assignee of the Hoinnah estate, to Mrs. Hannah. The farms were first offered for sale by public auction. but no one would pay the amount of the encum- brances against the places. Subse- quently, Mr. Smith, with the consent of the inspector of the estate. sold the forme to Mrs. Hannah, and this action watiati set aside the deed ot the farms to War Hannah. The judge dismissed the action, on the ground that tbe whole transaction was open and above board, and that the estate of John Hannah lost nothing by the sale to Mrs. Hannah. Clinton, Dec. 314 1895. I have cases similar to the above daily calling times before and always have eallera, who have been misfit by experimenters. Recollect it only costs 3 cents to mail your glasses to me if you break them, My shop at 87 Xing St. It Toronto has competent workmen always in t to repair spectacles the moment they arriv There is no man in Clinton ever served one day in an optician's shop. I can prove the roan who sells them 'the diploina is not an Optician. The Albany M. Legislature is investigating these diplomas. Call on me and I can shovv you full account where the Legislature claims they are a fraud. If I cannot prove it to you, r will give you a pair of glasses. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN, "Eye Specialist," 87 King St. E., Toronto. Jacob Kuntz, Auburn. WAMANOBH, E.—Thos. Armstrong, Whitechurch. WAWANoSH, W.—Andrew McAllis- ter, Belfast. Mason, John McCaughie. CLINTON — Louis Wainer, Thomas Bell, J. 0. Miller, Jos. Rattenbury, Chas. Milne, John F. §pooner. GIODERICE—Thos. Tilt, Dan. McCor- mick, Wm. Craig, Wm. Babb, Geo. Buxton, Salts Bros., E. N. Lewiii. the latter for the new Albion, license to be granted as soon as ready and passes in- Wixossam---Alfred Roe, John H. thilmage, John E. Swartz, John Dins - ley, Ferdinand Kormann. WITOLnstaxLosearaes—Jacoh Kuntz, Anburn, Thos. Jarvis, Saltford. (22 years experience.) Egyptain troops and friendly Arabs have defeated the forces of Osman Digna. Mr. John Geoghegan, brushanaker, London, died suddenly front a henion - hage. Victor Oscar Tilgner, the celebrated Austrian sculptor. died in Vienna in his flfty-second year. Rev. Andrew McWilliams, formerly of Peterboro' was inducted as pastor of the Wentworth Presbyterian church, Hamilton. Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, presidenb of the Grand Trunk railvvay, will sail for AMERICO. on the 25th inst. He will make a tour of inspection over the News Notes. The Presbyterian Synod of Toronto and KingStOS will meet in Collingwood on the lith of May. Four life-sa,ving stations, Ontario, situated at Fort Charlotte, Big Sands, and were opened Thursday. While Mr. W. A. VVhite, a contractor of Lindsay, was helping to hoist a safe in that town, the tackle broke, and the two ton safe fell on bin), crushing reehilliCvt:r". Oily. It is douhtf ail if he can Mr. Edward Ferrer, of Toronto, ap- pearedbefore the suh-committee of the United States House of Representa- tives, and gave what purported to be the views of the Liberal party on the question of reciprocity. The Proyincial Medical Health De- partment has received information to the effect that smallpox is raging in many parts of Michigan. The report states that the plague has broken out in seven different places, and it is im- possible to prevent the spread of the disease. Every precaution will be taken at Sarnia, Mooretovvn, Windsor and Ainherstburg. There is a new swindle which is be- ing worked with success in the West- ern counties. A well-dreesed man appears at a farm house with a horse and rig, says he represents a well- known grocery firm in the nearest • city. He wants fresh eggs, but he wants the fernier to take groceries from him in payment. He allows a good price for the eggs and gives the farmer his note for them. The farmer gives his note for the groceries and the salesman puts the eggs in his cart and drives off. The farmer's note turna up at the bank and the swindler is. gone. on Lake Niagara, Oswego, A Conservetive convention was held at Blenheim, Ont. on Thursday, when Mr. Wm. Ball of dhathain, was selected as the candidate for Kent at the coal- ing Dotninion elections. Sir Michael Hicks -Beach on Thurs- day afternoon made the budget state- ment, which showed a surplus of Z4,- 210,000. The estimated expenditures for the current year are Z100,047,000. Their Exeellencies Earl and Countess Aberdeen attended the Canaillan Horse Show at Toronto, when the events were of exceptional interest, and the attendance fashionable and There are runsoura in Rome to the effect that France and Russia are or- ganizing the barbarous mountain tribes in Africa to pour them down upon the adjacent possessions of European nations. The Maycir of Vancouver has receiv- ed a letter from Toronto proposing to home in Vancouver to which a portion of the Surplus female. popula- tion of Ontario may be sent for distri- MisklionarY, China (444 a Mista 00 0 • April eath bution in the dietricte of the North- Turner's Methodist E. L. of 0. t„ Sunday West, where there is a demand for evening at 8 o'clock. Topic tor The young Christian at home—Miss F. ,rewor Clinton Young reOpie s Local The following are tho meetings to be held by the Young People's *Societies during the week :— Rattenbury St. Methodist E. L. of C. E., Mon- day evening at 8 o'clock. Topic for April 27th, Outline Bible Study, 2nd Samuel—Mr. A. Rattenbury St. Methodist Girl's Junior E. L. of C.E., Friday evening from 7 to 80'c:took. Topic for April 24th, Address—From Galilee toJernea•- lem, Matt. chapters 19, 20, Mark 10; Luke 9: 51, 19-28—Mand Moffatt. evening at 8 &cloak. Topic for AprIl 27th, (1) The Grace of humility, Mark 9: 83-87; John 18: 1-17. Miss Lizzie Shobbrook. (2) Social Ontario St. Methodist junior E. 1.A. of O. lb „ Friday evening rxt 7 o'clock. Topic for April 24th, consecration meeting—The president. Willis Presbyterian C. E. Society, Sunday evening 8.05 o'cloelt. Topic for April 26th, Choose the good part, Luke 10 38421, Matt. 31-34—Mies M. G. MeEwon. Londesboro 1Viethodist E. L. of C. E., meede3y• vening at 7.30 o'clock. Topic for Atifil 27t11.