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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-05-13, Page 1' `rft,1Hi1-.41.85perr Aisiveee. 1.0014. Advance. IND.IS'PBNDNNT TN ALL THINGB--NBUTLi4L IN NOTHING OL, XVIII A. 8 TODD./Mato, end Owner . CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. MAY 13,1896 WHOLE NO.913 Sara fine Lager in Pints. This delicious beverage is suitable for family use, containing only hei per 'pent of alcohol. A pure malt produot; and at this season we could suggest nothing so sparkling or yet so exbilar• acing as our Extra Fine Lsger. e Clinton Liquor Store. Lack Kennedy. 1896- * MAY *'1896 Bu. Mo. I Tu. We. Th. It. Se. 6 7 8 o11 12 13 14 13i6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - - --- Brief Town Topics. Mr. Richard Elliott, of Bayfield was stricken with ,paralysis Monday. Mr. P. W. Scott, of Belgrave, was in town Monday. 113.1. Jas, Fair, Jr., and Miss Fair were in Seaforth last week calling on friends. Mrs. Albert May, of Stevensville, Montana, is here on a visit to her mother. Mrs. Jas Howson. Mr. D. Cantel'on shipped two cars of live hogs to Collingwood Monday and will make another shipment next Monday. Mr. John Mooney, of Brussels, was in town Monday on his way to Gode- xich,_where he was summoned as a juror. The Mayor of Clinton, according to e public testimonial he has given to e Western road machine, knows ore than the combined wisdom of save Kennedy and Councillors Searle, It/nutter, McMurray, McKenzie, Gil- roy and Taylor: Why did •he not Bay" so at the Council when the inriti'on was made to purchase the Copp 'machine ? This was the proper time to discuss the merits of the two machines, not after the Council had decided. The other day a lady brought to town find offered for sale a basket of live frogs. She had no trouble iu dis- posing of them, but was under the im- pression that Chief Wheatley and Clerk -Treasurer Coats eat these ani- mals body and bones. The return to the seller was much less than what would have been if the reputation of these two gentlemen had not been so widespread in the frog line. The hind legs only are recognized for table use. County Currency. J. McKim has been refused a hote license at Walton. East Huron Grits will not nomina to a candidate until June Ieth. Clegg & dames were the first ship- pers to use the new scales at Brussels. Brussels is endeavoring to get up sports for the Queen's •Birthday. At Brussels John Ament's pug dog received a through ticket to Uogdoin last week by the poison route. Andrew McKay. of Brussels, has dis- posed of his residence to Mrs. Harris for the sum of $600. Messrs.Backer &Va Liston eduring the past week shipped 900 live hogs from Brussels station, and the market for this farm product has been created by the National Policy. The following from the Brussels Post is given without comment :-"In case M. C. Cameron is not the Liberal candidate in west Huron at the ap- proac.hing election a good many elec- tors favor the nomination of Mayor Holmes, of Clinton. He is a staunch Liberal with broad views: well and favorably known in a large portion of the Riding and is an able debater. He &would make a fli•se-class representa- tive both in and out of the House. The County Council minutes of last January session have not yet come to hand, .although nearly four months have gone by since the meeting. The Werk Is performed at such ridiculously low rates that it cannot he done ata pro- fit. The County Council will require a second poor house in the near future if no hatter prices are paid for other work under control of chat honorable body. The price at which the printing is performed does not give enough pro- fit to pay for the salt of an ordinary workman. f'tnportant changes have been made in the regulations respecting the High School entrance and P. S. L. examin- ations. The per centages are the same AAs heretofore, but the Entrance Board inlay' recommend a candidate who does not Make one-third in each subjept in the leaving now as well as in the en- trance, which was not the case former- ly. Candidates who make one-fourth Of the marks on each subject, of the 1 aving still pass the entrance. The .lecieiori of the Entrance Board is now final, there being no appeal to the De- la'rhint fr'oml that Board, but the is lie school inspector may make en- Uttletl i nl o;any complaint made to him tyrdilfg either the laxity or severity he•pactof any Board In his inapec- tet-Tile rtepott of the Board will :j , blushed on Ur before July 20. Couut'v CnrreueY. Willert's saw mill at Dashwood was burned to the ground last week. Mr. R. Sallows, of Goderich, who sold his business to W. R. Belden, will locate in Kincardine. Mr. A. Dow disposed of his famops and excellent stallion "Pasch*" to Messrs. William Willis and Chas.Steln- hagen, of Dashwood. The proclamation bills for the nom- inations and election in East Huron are out, and Returning Officer Clegg has posted them up. The County Council Act is now in force and the commissioners will begin work dividing the counties on the 15th of May. The province has set &part $4,000 for this work. The meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Canadian Order of Oddfellows at Chatham has been postponed till July 7, so as not to conflict with the date of the Dominion elections. Mr. Benjamin Wilson, manager of the Bank of Hamilton, Wingham, will leave for Winnipeg in June where he will take charge of the business and will likely be away for two years. The merchants of Wingham havede- cided to close their places of business at 8 p.m. on all nights except Saturday and Wednesday when they will keep open until 10 p. m. The many friends of Mr. J. R. Miller, barrister, Toronto, formerly inspector of public schools for West Huron, will be sorry to learn that he is very low, suffering from some inward trouble. A by-law to adopt the ringing of a curfew bell will be passed shortly by the town council, Exeter, after which all children will he prohibited from being on the street after a certain hour. Thursday night sixteen cars of stock which have been down in the vicinity of Chatham feeding for the winter, re- turned, and two cars were laid off at Wingharn, the balance going to Luck - now and Kincardine. Mr. Harry Brown, of Toronto, has been appointed district, inspector of the Standard Life Insurance Co. for the counties of Huron, Perth and part of Bruce, in place of A. E. Oxley, who has returned to the London Life. Hon. Thos. Greenway, of Crystal City, Man., spent Friday night and Saturday in town, the guest of his brother-in-law, Dr. Rollins, He re- ports a very backward spring in Mani- toba. -Exeter Advocate. Charles Meyers has discovered a new system of drainage which works some- thing on the same principal as induc- tion in electricity. Charles is putting in this new system at his Lonsboro property and may apply for a patent if it proves a success.-Hensall Observer. The general superintendent of the G. T. R. has issued orders to the effect that he will expect an improvement in the handling of baggage at once, and hereafter will hold each and every em- ploye personally responsible for any damage done to baggage, or any other property, by carelessness. Any com- plaint, which is clearly established of damage as a result of carelessness will subject the employe to dismissal from the company's service. On Wednesday last the cold hand of death entered the house of Mr. James McLean, of Tuckersmith, and took away his son John. who has been ill for some time, with that dread disease consumption. Deceased was a bright and promising young mau of 17 years, highly respected by old and young alike for his many sterling qualities. In this their sad bereavement, the family have the sympathy of the en- tire community. During the -past week petitions have been circulated throughout the town of Wingham and have been signed by nearly' everyone, praying that, in case the men Harrison, Manser and Phippen are founts guilty of manslaugher, they will he dealt leniently with by His Lordship Chief Justice Merideth. We don't think there is a person in Wing - ham or in this neighborhood who would like to see one of the six men languishing in Goderich gaol sentenced for any length of time. -Advance. On Monday last while Messrs. T. W. Hawkshaw and Alex. Dow were driv- ing along the 2nd and 3rd concession of Ushorne, their horse became fright- ened and ran away, both occupants were thrown out. Mr. Hawkshaw es- caped without injury, but Mr. Dow, who was driving, was thrown under the buggy, and dragged a considerable distance, snstaining a bad bruise on the forehead and the left side of his nose was badly lacerated, necessitat- ing several stitches to close up the wound. The annual meeting of the Reform Association for this riding was held in Brutefleld on Wednesday last. Dele- gates from various parts of the riding were present, as was also John Mc- Millan, M. P. The signal for the battle was sounded when Mr. Murdle, of Mc- Killop, moved that the meeting endor se their action of a year ago in making Mr. McMillan the nominee of the con- vention. At once there were a half dozen irrecon :lahles on their feet all clamoring for another convention sup- lortin two "dark horses," one was abelled George McEwen, of Hensel!, and the other Wm. M. Gray, of Sea - forth. The row grew in proportion as each Grit attempted to air his views, while our M. P. P. sat on the fence watching the fight ready to fa,11 over to the strongest faction. Mr. McMillan spoke forcibly to the point endeavor- ing ro paur oil upon the troubled waters hut it was no go. Re then resigned as nominee of the convention, and the pre- sident has called a convention for the 20th inst., at Brucefleld, where a battle royal will be fought. We cannot un- derstand what the Grits of South Duron mean by rejecting Mr. McMillan a man se eminent in the connate of the Grit party at Ottawa. Is It a ease of the pprophet in his own country? -- Seafrirth Suns County Currency. Mr. Matt. Floody has leased the Blyth planing will for a short term and took possession on Monday. The prospects for the fruit crop are very favorable at the present tune, the trees being in heavy bloom. People north and south of Exeter experienced a hail storm. Vegetation had not advanced sufficiently to sus- tain injury. Joseph F. Waingsley, son of conduct- or Walmsley, cif the L. H. & B., died at Woodstock on Saturday. He was in his 40th year. • Mr. John Dorrance, of McKillop, has purchased from Mr. George Whitely, of Seaforth, his fashionable trotting stallion, Maitland. 'McDonald Bros., of Hensall, at a meeting of the creditors of D.G. Hoag, Brussels, bought the stock of furniture, undertaking, hearse, &c., at 55c. eu the dollar. We heard of a person in Wingham the other day who sent to one of the big Toronto stores for some articles of furniture and when it arrived in town the buyer discovered that the furniture had been made in Wingham and that he could have bought it for less money there. A recent issue of the Canadian Ga- zette .makes note of the following charges in the 33rd Huron battalion : No. 3 Company -Provisional Second Lieutenant, John Greig, retires ; to be second lieutenant provisionally, Henry Kellam Beattie, vice Greig, retired. Wednesday Gabriel Reeves, of Sea - forth charged with shooting with in- tent to wound or do grievous bodily harm, was tried by Judge Masson, at Goderich, and after a trial of nearly four hours was found, guilty and sent- enced to one year's imprisonment in the Central Prison. E. N. Lewis con- ducted prosecution, and the prisoner was ably defended by Wm Proudfoot. A report has been generally current to the effect Abet W. H. Hutchins, M. P., will not he the Conservative candi- date in Middlesex for the coming Dominion elections. Mr. Hutchins iuforms ns that the report is entirely unfounded and says : "I am in the field to stay, believ- ing, as I do, that I have carried out the wishes of those who elected me.' •-Exeter Advocate. A foolish idea to entertain is that a stranger in a distant city will deal more fairly and honestly with one than a business man and neighbor can or will do. Competition is keen today in the villages and' towns throughout the province and as a consequence goods are cut down to the ;lowest possible point, leaving little, or in many cases no margin to the merchant. Do not be taken in by catalogues sent ont by city firms. Perhaps in a moment of weakness you will find yourself order- ing articles you can do without. Be loyal to local institutions and in the long run you will be the gainer. The class lists of McGill Uuiversity are out, and show that Miss Harriet Brooks, of Seaforth, has again come out at the head of her year, as she did twice befere. This time she wins first- class honors and prize in mathematics; prize in German; and first-class general standing. Miss Brooks is now in her third year, and bids fair to carry off more Universityhonors and prizes than any one of the many students. Besides the honors enumerated, Miss Brooks got first-class in Greek, Latin prose, composition, logic, modern his- tory, and French, and second class in Latin authors. She was awarded the Sii Donald Smith scholarship of $100 and free tuition for next session. A meeting of the executive of the Liberal -Conservative Association, of South Huron committee as called by the President was held on May 7th. Owing to the stringency of the elec- tion law, which prohibits a returning officer to take an active part for either candidate, Mr. Jackson's resignation as secretary was accepted. The differ- ent returning officers were recommend- ed by the meeting. "Resolved, that this meeting consider it the duty of the association not to allow the Re- form candidate, whoever•he may he to he elected by acclamation, we, there- fore appoint a committee of three, to provide a Conservative to he nominat- ed on the day set apart for that pur- pose." Mr. John McLean, of the Mill road, Tuckersmith, passed away on Sunday morning haat. Mr, McLean has been in poor health for nearly two years and although until very recently, he was able to get about and attend to business, it was evident to those in- timate With him that he was failing. He was a young man, just in the prime of life, being 44 years of age. He was married to a daughter of Mr. E. Forsythe, of Tuckersmith, and he leaves his widow and a family of two boys and a girl, the eldest of whom is probably about 18 years of age. He was the second son of the late Mr. Robert M, Lean, who died about six years ago, and his mother, who always lived with him, died about a year age. There are two brothers and one sister still living. Stanley. London and Goderich Dentinal! Clubs play in Clinton, May 25th. Basses. -Mr. James Armstrong, of Varna, Is improving one of his houses there by raising the roof nearly anoth- er story and otherwise renovating and changin6 itsappartmente inside, which will make it a very eligible and com- modious dwelling. -The Rev. Joseph Edge, of Goderich, may be expected to deliver his popular lecture, subject : "Take back what you borrow" in Varna on Thursday 28th inst. at 8 p m. Proceeds td help church funds. No married subject in Austria can procure is passport to go beyond the frontier unless he can procure a written consent from his wife. Goderlch. A gold watch given to the holder of the lucky numbeerd coupon. S•r. Guina1es Cxnnch.-To- mosrove, Ascension Day, there will be early communion at 8 and service in the evening, and on Sunday next there will he an 8 a. m. celebration. GETTING BnTTER.-The manager of the HendersonBicycle Company was seriously ill the past week, a severe attack of hemorrhage being the cause, and although being far from well it is reported that he is steadily improving. FRUIT PaosrEcTs.-At the time of writing, plums, cherries, pears, apples, currants and gooseberries are crowded on tree and hush, and if there is no set back, 1896 will be a record year fur fruit. MECHANICS INSTITUTE. -The follow- ing are the officers of the Mechanics Institute fotithe present year:-P.Ford, pres.; D. F. Naftel, 1st vice-pres.; J. H. Worsen, 2nd vice-pres.; J.H. Colborne, secy.-treas.; R. G. Reynolds. H. I. Strang, S. P. Halls, N. Nott, W. Lane, directors. THE CORNER STONE. -The Rt. Rev. D. O'Connor, Bishop of London, assist- ed by several clergymen, will lay the corner stone of the new St. Peter's church in Goderich at 4 p. m. next Sunday, May 17. The Rev. Father McBrady, of St. Michael's College, Toronto will pteach the sermon. - A BICYCLE RIDER. -On Friday morn- ing a cyclist named Wells hailing from Stratford wheeled into town shortly after seven and left in half an hour on the return journey. It was then learned that Wells was riding on a wager that he could ride from Strat- ford to Goderich twice during day- light on one day, a teat, however, he failed to perform. AYEAlr IN THE CENTRAL ONWEDNES- DAY.-The man Gabriel Reeves, ofSea- forth, charged with shooting with in- tent to wound or do grievous bodily harm, was tried by Judge Masson, and after a trial of nearly tour hours was found guilty and sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the Central Prison. E. N. Lewis conducted the prosecution, and the prisoner was de- fended by Wur. Proudfoot. How IT WAS DONE. -The followingis a summarised statement of the receipts and expenditures' connected with the entertainment in the Collegiate recent- ly : RECEIPTS. Subscribed by Trustees $6 00 pupils 15 60 " teachers 5 60 --$27 20 EXPRNDITURES. Printing, Stationary and postage $9 50 Orchestra 5 00 Livery 3 00 For decoration 1 85 For reflreshments. 7 85 --$27 20 CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS. -Next Mon- day Mrs. I. F. Toms will dispose of her household furniture by public auction. -Miss McKee,of Kansas,is visiting her cousin Mrs. A. R. Allen. -The ballot boxes for the West Huron election lett Goderich for Clinton last week. - The Reform Convention at Dun- gannon on Friday re -nominated M. C. Cameron. -The Independent Mc. Carthyites held a • convention at Carlow on Saturday and nominated Mr. Kilty of Summerhill. -Our com- mons are crowded each evening with clubs practicing Kase ball and lacrosse. -The steamer Cambria, the first boat of our regular line, is expected in port to -day. - The watering cart was in use daily the past week. -Our fish- ermen are doing a little Netter than when the season first opened. -The large piece of ground outside of and belonging to the curling and skating Co, has been neatly sodded and now joins two lawns one for tennis and the other for bowls. -The Kolfage returned last week from Johnstone Harbor with a cargo of lumber. -Mr. Ed. Swarta of Bayfield was in town last week. --Re- turning officer Jackson of Egmondville was iu Goderich the post week. -The Schooner Craftsman, the vessel recent- ly purchased by Win. Lee sailed Last week for Stokes Bay to load lumber. - County Attorney Lewis who has been ill for some time is now nearly well. - The schooner Cleveland reached this port last week with a cargo of coal for Wm. Lee.- It is proposed to sink a crib south west of the piers to obtain the town supply of water --Thousands of perch have been caught recently with a hook and Zine, --On the evening of Thursday week 21st prof. Brown of the Delsarte College of Oratory, will give an entertainment in the Assemb- ly room of the Collegiate Institute. - The caretaker of the Central school has put a neat finish to the school grounds both inside and outside the fence. -W. R. Belden of Wingham has purchased the photo business so long carried by R. R. Sallows, and as his reputation for good work is excellent he will no doubt receive a fair share of patronage. -The Chosen Friends meet in regular session to -morrow even i ng. -Be bbs bathing house has been moved nearer to the lake making the captains establish- ment one of the most convenient in the Province. -The third Klock of the furniture factory is nearly complete. - The new saw mill at the harbor is an immense structure. -Some of the G. T. R. authorities visited the circular town last week to see if arrangements could he made to run passenger cars down to the dock. -The Schooner Craftsman is commanded by our old townsman Cap- tain W. McLeod. -Our boys have had a good time bathing the past week, crowds of swimmers being seen in the river daily, A farmer named David Richmond, while walking with a lady near Gibral- tar, Ont., a village about eleven miles west of Collingwood, was stabbed seven times by Frank Woodyard, a farrn hand. ,Jealousy Is supposed to have been the cause. Ashfield. Gun Club Matches, Bowling on the Green, Lacrosse, Baseball, Ste., Clinton, May 26th. DoTs.-Mr. Robert Hunter, 13th con., lost a valuable horse from inflamma- tion. -We are glad to learn that Mrs. R. Irwin is considerably better. -The Inspector, Me. J.E. Tom, visited school No. 5, last week, and expressed him- self well pleased both with the discip- line and proficiency of pupils. -Farm- ers in this vicinity are through with their seeding and are preparing the ground for roots. The prospects for fruit are better than we have had for years. If the frost keeps away we shall have abundance of fr nit. iUcKHiop. The admission to seethe fun at Clinton, May 25th Is only 15 cents. The many friends of Mr. George E. Jackson, and Mr. A. M. Todd are pleased to hear of their appointments to the position of returning ofifcei s for South and West Huron. -Mr. John Askin, of Cranbook, was visiting friends in McKillop one day lately. - Mr. Tomlinson, of St. Marys, an elder of the latter day Sainta°lvas visiting friends in this section last week. --Mr. J...1. Irvine was visiting at the resi- dence of Me. W. H. Gray, of Hibbert, on Monday last.. -F. Holinsted. Dr. Bethune, T. E. Hays and E. C. Col- man have each been mentioned as pro- bable Conservative candidates. All these Gentlemen are popular in the riding where they live, and it is quite likely one of the numbers will be se- lected for South Huron. -Most of the school teachers in McKillop attended the meetings of the members of their profession in Seaforth on Thursday, and Friday, last. Cltiselhurst. Band Concert, Bicycle Parade, Fireworks, on the evening of May 25th in Clinton. BRIEFS. -Things are very quiet here at present, everyone is gardening. - Mr. Nicholls lost 15 hives of bees owing to the severe winter. He offers his property here for sale. -Our Epworth League is doing good work under the presidency of Miss Sophrona Fitzger- ald. It is time we should hear some- thing more about Local Union. It certainly would be of great benefit to our young people's society of C. E, - Will Drover is recovering from his recent illness, also our old and esteem- ed friend N. McTaggart, P. M. of this place. -It is said that T. E. Hays, of McKillop, will contest South Huron in the corning election in the interest of the Conservative party. Come forth, T. E. -There is a large acreage of peas going in around here this season. Seeding is, now through here with the exception of the pea crop. -Mr. John Reynolds and wife from near Clinton visited at Mr. Neil Kennedy's Sunday last. -Mr. Fred Nicholls bought a high class violin from Scott Bros., Sea - forth, which gives good satisfaetion.- We have now two egg peddlers on tbb road in this district but we think the storekeepers have the best right to them. Summerhill. Athletic sports in Clinton, May 25th. You want fun—tomo to Clinton. SCHOOL REPORT FOR APRIL. -5th class: -Ethelbert McIlveen, Wm. Mair, Winnie Thompson. Sr. 4th :-Mabel Huck, Mabel Sheppard, Annie Wright. Jr. 4th :-Olive Mcllveen, Meddle Murphy, Blanch Mcllveen. Sr. 3rd: - Olive Hill, Jane Wright, Alfred Butt. Jr. 3rd :-Minnie Kilty, Norman Ball, Jessie Murphy. Sr. 2nd :-James Johnston, Wrn.Beacom,Annie Wright. -Jr. 2nd :-Lilly Butt, LouisJobnston, Ira Merrill. Sr. II Part :-Mabel Gar- vie, Russell Colbourn, Edna Beacom. Jr. II Part :-Charlotte Colbourn, Gol- die Hill, Pearl Wright. Sr. I :-Edwin Kitty, Melville Hill, Ethel Lovett. Jr. I: -Louie Butt, Ida Colborne. Nine promotions were made on the lst of 111ay.-Mrs. H. B. McVittie, of North Bay, who has been here for some time owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Wat- kins and her brother Thomas, left for her own home on Fri- day morning the 8th inst. Mrs Wat- kins is now quite well and Mr. Thos. is Convalescent. -Mr. Christopher Bea- con has been off work for some time with a sore leg caused in the first place by an abrasion by his shoe. The gen- tleman will soon he well again. -The Rev. L. W. Diehl of Aires Craig made it friendly call on O. M. Kilty and other friends in this vicinity on Wednesday last. Myth. London and (Iedertch Baseball (Tubs play In Clinton, May 25th. ITEMS.—R. Howard Sr. is attending Goderich as a juryman this week. -W. Clegg Esq., of Wingharn, Returning officer for East Huron was in town last week on official business. --Mr. Good - land, Lit Palmerston, is at present visit- ing his sons the Goodland Bros., butch- ers. -A gang of men from Grey town- ship, have been busy the past week moving the Morris agricultural build- ing from the old grounds W the new. - Quite a number drove through this burg on their way to the circular town on Monday. -The members of the I. O. F. have received an invitation to he present with their brethren in Belgrave on the evening of June 1st. -Thursday being Ascension nay divine service will be held in Trinity Church in the evening at 8 o'clock.- Quite is number of our citizens is talk- ing of taking in the sports in the huh on the Queens Birtbday.-On Friday evening the young people of St. An- drews Presbyterian church held an At Home in the hasement.-Mr. W. Beg- ley shoemaker has been confined to the house for the past few days but is so far recovered as to be out again. -Reg- ular meeting of the C. O. P. was held in Watson's hall on Tuesday evening. The public schools were closed for it couple of days last week owing to the teachers convention .being in ses- sion at,Beu9sele Quarters meeting in the Metbodie't obuthon Sunday. Painwick, Nov. 26, 1895. Prof. Chamborlain:— Sia, -11 is with pleasure I inform you, that the glasses you fitted for Mrs. Morrison, give the best of satisfaction. Por nearly two years she was unable to distinguish letters, except when printed from the Great Primer type, and then only for a short time. With your glasses, she reads the smallest print without wearing the eyes. Yours, &c., J. C. MORRISO N. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN Eye Specialist, Of 87 King St. E., Toronto, Ont., will be at J. H. Combe's Drug Store, Clin- ton, Ont., soon. Watch for date. Read my 50 page book on the eye All free by wi iting for it. Colborne. The greatest bicycle parade over given In this section in Clinton, May 25th. ORANGE. -L. O. L. No. 153 met on Friday night, there was a good at- tendance, the next meeting will be held on the 22nd inst. PoLrrICAL.-The convention at Car- low on Saturday decided in favor of Mr. G. M. Kilty as the Independent Candidate for West Huron. BRIEF6.-Mr. Thos. Gledhill is some- what better. ---Your Auburn corres- pondent reported that Mr. Millian's house was destroyed by fire, which is no correct as the -house still remains. There was no fire in this section. -Mayor Holmes and two others from Clinton, passed through Cedar Valley on their way to the Reform convention at Dungannon, on Friday last, they each rode a wheel. - Iluliett. The Beavers of Soaforth and Clinton Larro•,se Chibs will give an exhibition game in Clinton, May 25th. DEATH OF MIt. HAMILTON STEWART. -The following trom the Henderson Gold Leaf, North Carolina. of April 23rd, refers to the death of au old time Orangeman and former respected resi- dent of this township :-Mr. Hamilton Stewart, a well known farmer and highly esteemed citizen of this county, died at his home a few miles from town at 12 o'clock last Thursday. The announcement of his death occasioned . great surprise as it was not generally known that he :wets. sick His was of brief duration, death resulting from pnetunoriiit; Mr. Stewart wits ii6-- - years old. A wife and six sons survive him. He was a communicant of the. Episcopal church and was a truly good man in every relation of life. One who knew him well said to us that Mr. Ste- wart was one of the very best men he had ever known. He was a man of quiet ways, steady and industrious habits, direct and straightforward in his dealings with his fellow -man -hon- orable and upright in all things. The body was interred in the cemetery here Friday afternoon, the burial service being conducted by Rev. Julian E. Ingle. Gorrie. Intended for last week. Somebody gets a gold watch free in Clinton, on May 25th. Aro you going to try for it1 NOTES, --Miss Jamieson, of Fordwich, has secure] a position as assistant in the Bluevale post office. -Mr. A. Bradley, baker of Harriston, was iu town last week visiting his brother Geo. -Mr. Elder who has been very ill for sometime, is, we are pleased to report, able to he around again.- W . H. Clegg, of this village, sold hy auction, his household effects on Satur- day, May 9th; Jos. Cowan of Wroxe- ter, was the auctioneer. --Mr. and Mrs. Green, of Arthur village, were visiting friends in Gorrie last week. - Miss L. Wilson, milliner and dress- maker has moved into the McLaughlin block, just south of the post -office. - Mr. Rolrt. Copeland has moved into the house formerly occupied by Joseph H. Tainan.-Uhas. Williams, who is working in Listowel, spent Sunday in town visiting. —B. Hazelwood, of Wroxeter, spent Sunday in town. -- Mr. Chas. Yeo was visiting friends in Teeswater last week. -Rev. C. R. auntie was in Wingham last week on business.- George Brown of the Albion.. and Wni. McKenzie of the Anglo- American Hotels have both securedl licenses for the corning year. -Miss Gregory, of Harriston, formerly of Gorrie, was visiting friends in town., last week. --Mr. Jno. skilling, of Tees - water, was in town last week. -Mr. William Mose paid fi iends in Brussels a visit hast week. ---George Walker, of Ingersoll, formerly of the Gorrie livery was in town last week shaking hands with old friends. -Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green, of Wingham, were visiting friends in town last week.-- Ninety per cent. of the resident ratepayers of this village have signed a petition to have the bell rang. -Mr. Findley, of Mild- may, was in town last week. -A loads of members of the Christian Endeavor..• Society,of Wroxeter St. James' church- came over to Gorrie and attended the meeting of the C. E. of St. Stephens' church on Tuesday evening of last week. -Mr. Neild, traveller for the T, Slocum Chemical Co., of Toronto and New York, was in town last week. - Mr. Jos. Bombard, of Wroxeter. wheel'd down on his bike to town on Wednesday last -Rev. J. 8. Fishe'e will occupy the pulpit, in the Teeswatee Methodistchurch on Sahbatb next. His pulpit here will he filled hy Robt. Deachman in the morning and Peter Hepinstall in the evening and Daniel Harris at Orange Hill in the afternoon. -Arbor day was observed here at the school, where they cleaned the yard, planted mai* trees and piled the wood, etc. -Mr. James Perkins is at present in Sault Ste. Marie on bu8i- ness. 'rr ✓ .. sl