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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-09-09, Page 1ur: THE IILRON TERM -111.25 per Annum, 1.00 in Advance. XEWS-RECORIi INDEPBNDBNT IN ALL THINGS—NBUTBAL IN NOTHING VOL. XVIII A. M TODD, Editor and Owner CLINTON. HURON COUNTY,ONT. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1896 WHOLE NO. 9'29 Fatigue is n d - N,Itkness Yield to the persuasive powers --of— MALT STOUT } r' The best Tonic and strength comes with the first few bottles. You can sleep sound- ly after taking it, and lift the sys- tem into a condition to resist the enervating heat of summer. It gives mental power to those who use it properly. The Clinton Liquor Store. Lack Kenned y l J' 1 Town 'Topics. EXETER BEATS CLINTON AT CRO. QUET,—The croquet clubs of Clinton and Exeter _played on the grounds of Mr. Walter Manning, on Monday last. The clubs have met twice before dur- ing the summer, each side gaining a -victory. The match on Monday was to decide the championship for the season. Exeter won by four to one. The Exeter team are a gentlemanly • lot of fellows who will be heartily wel- comed by the Clinton Club at any future time. A DASTARDLY ACT.—On several occasion THE NEWS -RECORD has called attention to the outrageous doings of a dangerous class of uncaught criminals in this neighborhood, and unless they desist a terra in penitentiary will be their portion. The latest wanton act on the part of these vandals was to • distijoate the woodwork of a buggy in the tenbury street stables and cut the rear box cover with a knife or some other sharp instrument on Mon- day night or early Tuesday morning. An effort is being made to ferret out the guilty party. If detected a term in prison is certain to be their just re- ward. Towu Topics. TRAVELERS,—Mr, John Itansfovtl, who is attending the Synod at Winni- peg, was ticketed by C. 1'. It. agent' Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Armstrong who lett on Monday for Ontario, Cal, were ticketed by the sauce agent. THE DOHERTY OROAN COM PAN Y. -- Mail and Ernpir'e of Saturday:— Two gold medals were awarded the Dcherty Organ Company in England this year, and, judging by the inagnitl- ee is ; display they are making in the music pavillion, they well deserved these high testimonials to the high merit of their instruments. Whtri it is remembered that they are the only Canadian firm able to secure these wards it will readily—be understood that these organs are favourites the world over. Large crowds viewed them yesterday, and inspected them closely, which Mr. Doherty invites all visitors to do. The following letter will explain the reason why Mr. Doh- erty courts inspection of his instru- ments :—W. Doherty and Company, Clinton: Dear Sirs,—Halving examined the double -bank organs in the different exhibits at the Toronto L+'xhibiton of 1896, I find style 81, double -bank, of your manufactur e superior to all oth- ers which 1 examined. The quality of tone produced was a genuine surprise to me. I can, with- out any hesitation whatever, recom- mend the Doherty organ. For chapels and school -rooms it not be surpassed. Yours truly, H. WOODLAND, Organist and choirmaster, Dominion church, Ottawa. (Acknowledgde one of the leading organists of Canada.) GALA DAY IN HENSALL.—On Satur- day night and Sunday it looked pretty blue for our sports here, but on Mon- day the clouds had cleared away. Barring the pools of mud and water everything looked beautiful. At 11 o'clock the Clinton Brass Band and a contingent from this town drove in and the Zurich base ball team soon after loomed up. When the people can - THREE COONS CAUGHT.—Just now seen that the committee were bound there are a good many gangs packing to go on with the sports they'turned apples for D. Cantelon. Among them out en masse and at 2 p. m. the mase was a gang who last Thursday evening hall game wascalled between Zurich and engaged, while on the home journey, Hensall. A large crowd was present in packing raccoons by process of and a highly exciting game ensued, clubbing. While Messrs. James How- resulting in a victory for Hensall At .son, Sr., L. W. Scott and L. Trouse 4 o'clock the bicycle racers were called were returning from Broadfoot's in and they proved exciting throughoi)t. Tuckersmith,nearlyopposite O'Brien's, The following are the winners :— Ode east of Granton, an object was noticed mile open, amateur—Mclvor 1st, God - crossing the road, and two more fol- lowed. There was a divergence of opinion as to the specie of the objects, but all soon agreed there were at least four plump raccoons to • bag. All jumped from the wagon. Mr. Howson tied the horse while Scott and Trouse killed one of the animals in thefence corner. Mr. Scott climbed a tree and knocked two mor e down. The first one Mr. Howson captured while the second one was pursued for a hundred yards or more by Howson and Trouse and finally captured by the latter. The fourth could not be located. While apples are low in -price, the capture of these ravenous animals means that this gang of apple packers at least has saved the farmers of that section quite a few dollars. A HAPPY EVENT.—At the request of an invitation, jssued by Mr. and, Mrs. _Wm. Cooper, 87 Fulton street, about sixty persons assembled at their home on ednesday, to witness the marrage of their eldest daughter, Challie, to John S. Armstrong, of On- tario, California. Piomptly at twelve ericb; Galloway 2nd, Goderich; Ben- nett 3rd, Hensall. Half mile, pro- fessional — Manville 1st, (Ain:en ; Jowett 2nd, Bayfleld; Livingstone 3rd, Goderich. One mile, professional— Manville 1st, Clinton; Livingstone 2nd, Goderich; Emerson 3rd, Clinton, One mile, local amateur—Bennett 1st, Cook 2nd, Taylor 3rd, Half mile,. -boys, in heats—Gook 1st, Hensall; McMurray 2nd, Clinton; Rattenbury 3rd, Bruce - field. Half mile open, amateur—Gallo- way 1st, Goderich; Mclyor 2nd, Gode- rich; Blair 3rd, Bayfleld. Two mile tandem professional—Manville and Jowett 1st, Cook and Bullard 2nd. This was the most exciting race of the day. The winners, having never ridden a tandem together before, simply went in to ,till up, but more than surprised their competitors by running away from them on the finish. A high-class local concert in the even- ing brought to a close one of the most successful days sport ever held in Hensall. • Brief Town Topics. o'clock the wedding march was played Mn N. Robson is on the sick list, by Miss Ida Boles and the bridajpparty 7" assembled under the large horse shoe The Town Council meets to-night. astors,which had been special- Mr. Dutton will visit London this "TIT ptapered for the occasion. Rev. R. week. Millyard, of Rattenbury street Metho- dist church, performed the ceremony, while the groom was assisted by A. T. Cooper and bhe bride by Miss S. A. Acheson, Miss Edna Cooper, youngest sister of the bride, acting as maid of honor. The rooms were tastily decor- ated with ivy and California alms and all the surrovhdings seemed to shine in unusual splendour. Dressed in cream gloris silk, the bride looked unusually happy, as also did the bridesmaid, who was dressed in cream henrietta. Miss Cooper is widely known throughout the county, having been in active ser- vice at Cooper's book store ever since its inauguration some eleven years ago, and during that time she has made many friends who Will he very sorry to see her leave. In church, Sunday school, and Epworth Leagtie she took an active part, and as a slight Brief Towu Topics. Mr. 1). McGill, of East Wawanosh, spent Sunday week with Clinton friends. Service on Johns church, 11 aa. rn. At this season readers should pay particular attention to our advertising columns. Mrs. Corbett, who has disposed of her property, is on a visit to her broth- er at Milton. Mr. Frank Lynn, of Toronto, is the guest of his relatives,- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harland. The residence of W. Mennel is being greatly improved, the work being dbne by Cooper Bros. The Clinton apple evaporator will shortly be running and there should be lots of work for it. An effort is being made to arrange a cricket match between the married and single men for Friday. Mrs. WVrn. Yodng, of Goderich, was, in town last Wednesday attending th Ar•istrong-Cooper nuptials. Mr. and Mrs. H. 13. McVittie, after a pieatte4ilelsit to friends in this section, have returned to North Bay. Chief Wheatly has a twin apple, something that nature does not usually produce. The fruit is well formed. Dr. Cook, now of Goshen, Ind., is home on a visit. He is doiug well in his new home and will return in a few days, Mrs. Thos. Robertson and children, Mill street, are the guests of the lady's sister, Mrs. J. W. Elliott, Bayfisld Line. W. J. Biggins, of Elmhurst Farrar, Clinton, is a judge on shorthorn cattle this week at the Industral Exhibition in Toronto. Now that The holiday season is over THE NEW -RECORD would like to hear from several correspondents who have been taking a rest. On Sunday morning next at the Bap- tist church, the subject will be, "Can any one, who has been truly converted, ever fall from grace?" Mr. Wm. Taylor of the Confedera- Wn Life, has been transferred to alkerton and will remove there with s family in a few Weeks. A number of accounts due THE NEWS-EEUORD have been placed in court for collection. We are bound to confess the fault is not with us. Judge Fred W. J ohnston,of Sault Ste. Mai ie, Ont., knows bow to catch black bass and succeeded in bagging some monsters at Blind River recently. D. Cantelon has over seventy m'eil out packing apples and is putting up at the rate of 6,000 barrels a •week. Huron is a perfect garden of Eden. A poetically -minded young man sings ; "The summer days are speed- ing fast, .lack Frost is nearly due, my loyed one's sunburned nose will soon take on a tinge of blue. The hustle and business air among the children on Tuesday morning in- dicated the end of holidays and the commencement of school. Most of thein seemed glad that the vacation was over. In consequence of the brick work not being completed for the Blyth public school, contractor Stevens and his men returned Saturday, and will this week again be at the work as usual. • Mr. and Mrs W. J. Paisley are in Culross attending the marriage of their niece, Miss Emily Paisley, to Mr. R. F. Smith, which happy event takes place to -day. On the return from Hensall on Mon- day, Mr. J, 'A. Allan and friend were thrown from their buggy and the horse returned minus them. It was soon learned that there was no serious damage. The improvements to the stores of Harland Bros. and Broadfoot & Box are making good progress. Mr. John Croll will do the plastering for the former, and Messrs. Heywood and Pryor the later. While Mr. Wm. Morrison, of Hal- lett, was driving along the Huron Road the other evening rho buggy was ditched and he was thrown under the horse. Through timely assistance he escaped serious injury. Sunday next, at St. llolrnehville, will be at Councillor Searle is on a visit to Manitoba. Remember the Huron Central Fair —Sept. 29 and 130. Mrs. Richard Brigham has been on a visit•to Blyth friends. Samuel Mercer, of St. Marys, spent Labor Day in Clinton Just now a bachelor baker is inter- ested in wedding cakes. Russel Manning, of Exeter, was in town last Wednesday. Mr. E. M. McLean, of the Collegiate staff, is around again. The recent frosts have made an im- pression on the soft maples. Mr. Levi Wainer and Thos. Quigley were in Exeter last Tuesday. Mr, A. C. Dufton, of the woolen mill token of their respect the choir and store, has put in electric light. Sunday School presented her with a Miss McMurchie was last week the beautiful Onyx clock. Mr. Arm- guest of Miss Curtis at Blyth. strong is well and favorably known in Clinton, as he was for several years Mr. Dave Cantelon is able to walk up connected with the Doherty Organ town with the aid of crutches. Company and a leading member of The Canadian cricketers defeated their famous Doherty Organ $and. the Americans at Philadelphia. On the 3 o'clock train the couple left Mrs. W. J. Green and children re - for Toronto where they spent a few turned to Tavistock on Monday. days, and also visited at Niagara, re- turning again on Saturday to prepare Bowers Bros. have painted the front for their long trip to California, which of Plumsteel and Gibbings store. was commenred on Monday. On .'11r. J. B. Rumba'', who has been both occasions there were a large num- laid up for a few days, is around again. her of friends at the depot, the first to Miss Heywood, town, was last week scatter rice, old boots and rockets, the visiting Mrs. Wm. McElroy at Blyth. second toive their parting farewell f(Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Parke and and best wishes. Both were celebrat- daughter have returned from Mark- ed enthusiastically and the scenes will dale long be remembered by those present. In addition to friends from town there Mrs. J. H. McCool is this week visit - were present at the wedding, J.A.Ooop_ ing In Toronto and will take in the er and wife, of Toro' t i, Mrs. and Mise fair. Corena Chambers, Toronto, Mrs. W. it looks as though Clinton is destin- Young and R. Johnston, Goderich, and ed to make a reputation as a sporting Mr. John Armstrong, Clifford. town. uk Brief Towu Topics. Florence S., daughter of Mr. Isaac' ackson, town, was married at Buffalo;; n Monday last, to Frederick L. Geri ran. Mr. and Mrs. German will be a orne at 19 Sumuter street, on ands after the 25th inst. Congratulationsi Last Friday Messrs. Read and Spoon- er returned from the Ontario and Dorn - inion rifle matches at Toronto and Ottawa. While they made good scores and succeeded in capturing some of the laurels, they did not return with balls of gold. This was doubtless owing to not being acquainted with the ranges. A jolly load of Clintonians drove over to Blyth on Thursday evening and spent a very pleasant time at the house of Mrs. Nation. The following were in the party:—Misses Fair, Miss McMurchie, Miss Irwin, Mrs. Camp- bell, Mr. R. J. Macdonald, Mr. Nor- man Fair, and Mr. Win. Brydone.— Standard. • Three tramps were arrested for vio- lat ng Grand Trunk rules and Flaccid in the lock-up last 'Thursday. One of the cells did not have a secure lock and the occupant liberated himself and his two companions. Soon there was a very exciting chase for a mile or two and one of them was recaptured by Constable Welsh. Later on his tramp - ship was liberated on the promise that he would hereafter give Clinton a wide berth. Councillor Taylor and T. Car ter rode tp London least Tuesday on their wheels without dismounting, a distance of 53 miles as registered by the cyclometer, in three hours and thirteen Minutes. This is pretty good time. Mr. John Dayment has completed the carpenter work for Mr. John Avery's residence on the London Road. Painter Joseph Copp is now at work and when the building is completed the whole work will reflect credit, on all connected with it. In an obituary a local paper says :— "And although closely identified with the Episcopal church all her life, was broad and liberal in her church views." Does this mean that Episcoplians as a rule are not broad and liberal in their church views? Such a statement is unwarranted, During the heavy rain Saturday evening several ladies attempted to cross Albert street near Ford & Murphy's butcher shop. They had overlooked the fact that the crossing had been removed and as a result were up to their ankles in mud. A new crossing should be put down without delay. No point !l the business por- tion of the town requires a croesing more than Albert street north. Goderich. THE COMMITTEE.—Rev. Fr. West, Judge Doyle, Joseph Williams and Joseph Beck, the gentlemen nominat- ed to prepare an,address on behalf of Irishmen for presentation to the Count- ess of Aberdeen, have all agreed to act. OUR TowN WINS.—Goderjch defeat- ed the Unions of Wroxeter and Corrie Monday at base hall. This is the sec- ond time the Unions have been defeat- ed by Goderich within two weeks. Score : Wroxeter, : • Goderich, 11. The game was one of the most closely contested ever witnessed here. ARVEST HOME.—The annual Har- vest Home services will be held in St. George's church on the 27th September, when Rev. Canon Dunn, of London, Ont., will pPreach. As is usual the rhntich will -be dressed -with the -.fruits of the earth, and the choral services will be appropriate to the occasion. AT HOME. — The E. LA of C. E., of North street Methodist church, purpose holding an "At Home," on Friday evening (Sept, 11th), to which the young people of $9rth street Methodist church and the Model school and Collegiate Institute students who Kaye lately come to town, are specially invited. THE VosERe' LIa't?.—The voters' list for 1896 contains 15 more names than the one for '95. Part 1, those entitled to both Municipal and Le islative votes, has 47 extra names, Part 2, Municipal Votes alone, has 6 less, and Part 3, Legislative Votes only 26 less. There are 305 qualified as Jurors. It will be seen that of the total 1204, 1119 are entitled to vote at Municipal elections, and 887 for Members of the Legisla- tive. AT HOME.—The congregation of St. Peter's held an At Horne in 'the West street rink, on Friday evening. Prof. O'Hagan, who is well known here, kept up his reputation as an elocutionist, and Mrs. Wall and Miss Brown. of Clinton, rise higher on the ladder of fame ; of R. W.Logan we can only say that he was as good as ever,aud of Mrs. Logan, that she accompanied splendid- ly; Miss Strachan,as usual,sang charm- ingly, and Miss M. Doyle Made her de- but as an elocutionist. THE Oen LAND.—Robert McLean, who recently returned from a visit to the Old Land, visited extensively while there. After spending some time in ndon and other parts of England, he visited the Green Isle, taking in Dublin, Belfast, and other leading cities. While in the north he visited his late grandfather's farm and partook of the hospitality of a cousin. Though R. McLean was much pleased with his visit, he says that so far as he is con- cerned, there is no country like dear old Canada. ConouRu RACER. - The following is from the Cohourg World of August 28th. Win. Hamilton, of Toronto, rode McCormick in the 3rd or last heat handicap, purse $150: Beefeater, R. J. Hewitt, Brighton .1 2 1 McCormack, L. A. Elliott, Goderich,2 I 1 Nettie Wood, F. Jones,Peterboro'.3 2 2 Money Musk, Mamie F., Tilset, isa.- dore, King Can also ran. Time, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23. McCormick was disqualified in the last heat for fouling Beefeater, who was given the race. Judges and spectators alike seemed to regret the circumstance that led to the fate of McCormick in the last heal, second day's t mile handicap The gamey little horse was disqualified for flagrantly fouling Beefeater by wholly unnecessary crowding in coming up the stretch. In McCormick, Mr. F. A. Elliott, of Goderich, owns a horse that stands hie heats and in every way shows his superior breed inf. Submitt- ing to the decision of the udges, with the true spirit of a sporting man and gentleman, Mr. Elliott had the sym- pathy of the vast concourse of people present in the loss of a race for the easy capture of which his horse possessed the speed, and which the judges re- luctantly disallowed through the rattleheadednees and lack of judge- ment on the part of a recklese rider. Goderich. FOR THE CROWN.—M. G. Cameron will conduct the Crown business at the Larnbton assizes, to be held in Sarnia next week. OBITUARY.—M1-s, Murrayy, who was ser'oasly injured about tree weeks ago by fallinginto a cellar, died at her home on ictoria street, on Sun- day week. Deceased was formerly a resident of the Township of Ashfield, where she was"well-known and highly respected. Although she was some what frail during the last few weeks of her life, s',ill she was always happy and cheerful. She was a. consistent - member of Knox Church, where she regularly attended since she moved to Goderich. The sad and sudden death will be much felt by not only her four sons, but also by the communites in which she lived. THE LATE 14IRs. WASHINGTON.—Mrs. Washington, wife of John Washing- ton, died at her home on East st., on Sunday afternoon week. The de- ceased's health had been feeble tor some time, and her death was not en- tirely unexpected, but the end came very suddenly. Saturday night she was stricken with apoplexy, and never rallied. She had reach the good old age of nearly seventy-three years, hav- ing been born on the second of Novem- ber, 1823. Before their removal to this county in the fall of 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Washington hadlived for a great many years in the township of Darlington, Durham county, where they were mar- ried on December 24th, 1845. Their golden wedding anniversary was cele- brated last Christmas eve. Nine years ago this fall their ,removal from West Wawanosh to Goderich took place. Mrs. Washington leaves four sons and two daughters; Dr. Walter Washington, of Newark, N. J.; Joseph and Charles of West Wawanosh ; S. Fred. of Hamilton ; Miss Washington and Miss Agnes Washington, who are living at home. All of these, with the exception of Dr. Washington, who was unable to be present., were here for the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon. A sister, Mrs. Rochefort, of Toronto, was also present. The inter- ment was made in Colborne cemetery. Mrs. Washington was a woman much esteemed by those who knew her, and her aged husband and the other mem- bers of the family have the sysmpathy of a wide circle of friends and acquain- tances in their bereavement. CIRCULAR `CITY BRIIOFs.—On Sun- day, the Sunday school classes of St. George's clMrch met ata p.m. the morn- ing meetinge having ended with the hot weather, -The Ashfield and West Wawanosh show will he held in Dun- gannon on Oct. 9 and 1O.—R. B. Smith has opened his fall show, and already it is largely patronized.—Mr, S. P. Halls has a class of three hundred pupils of the Public Schools,practising the songs and choruses that will be sung at the forthcoming North Western show.— Mr. A. McD Allan has shown an apple of the Kintish Fill Basket variety that measures 13i inches round and turns the scales at one pound.—The Misses Kathleen and Winnifrede Ball spent the past week ijo Toronto.—The King's Daughters held a special meeting last Wednesday.—The Collegiate Institute has a pretty large attendance this term.—The new sts placed in the junior rooms of f6e Ward schools are admired by teachers and pupils. The Goderich Organ Co. were the manufacturers.—The Victoria Opera House (McLean's) is being dressed in new costume and will shortly re -open under new management. -Holy com- munion was celebrated in St. George's last Sunday morning.—The town coun- cil held its regular session on Friday. —The Chosen Friends will meet in re- gular session to -morrow, Thursday evening.—The Patriarchs of Huron en- canrprnent will meet next Monday evening.—Huron Chapter No. 30, R. A M., will meet on Thursday evening. -The Collegiate Institute Board niet in the Institute library on Thursday.—The Schooner Youill with 262,(X)() feet of lumber and the Consande with 21)0,1)00 for Mr. N. Dyment, reached port last Tuesday from Gore Bay.—Miss Mary Craigie has resumed her duties as teacher in the Stayner Public School. —Dr. and Mrs. C Hamilton and son,of (:oinwall are visiting in town. --Coun- ty Tress. and Mrs. Holmes, Reeve and Mrs. Proudfoot, Miss Charles and Miss 'Lewis returned last week from a visit to Europe --Mrs. I. F. Toms is visiting in Montreal.- Miss Lee is visit- ing in Toronto, and Miss Nina is in Detroit. -Miss Nellie McCormac left on Thursday to take charge of her school in Wallingford, Conn.; Miss Annie accompanied her sister,—Mrs. A. S. Chrystal and son were in the Queen City the past week. 'niche rsnil th. COUNCIL —Council met at Daly's hotel, Eginondville, on Aug. 'list, members all present. Bylaw No. 4 was passed, authorizing the levy of the following rates: --For county purposes, the sum of 32,412, requiring a rate of 1.2lmills on the $. For township and general school purposes, the sura of $4,282.79, requiring the rate of 2.2 mills on the 3, The amounts called for by the boards of school trustees are as follows:— Socs* o. 1—$154.56, requiring rate of .8 mills on $ 2-- 380.00 1.65 — moo " 92 " 4— 150.00 5— 112.92 6— 150.00 7— 200.00 8— 357.56 9— 325.00 1.68 .' 10— 225.95 Union No. 1, McKillop, $12.77 .17 " Jas. Cumming, Eginoedville, was re- appointed tax -collector at a salary of - $90. Accounts were passed amounting to $184.82. Next meeting is to be held at leyle's hotel, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, at one o'clock.—ALFx. G. SMILLIE, Clerk. .92 ,. 1.11 " " 2.6 „ McKillop. BRIEFS.—Miss [da Brown, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. R. Gray, during the past summer, has returned to her home at Sarepta.—Fall wheat seeding is about completed here. There is not a large acreage sown this year.—Mr. McIntosh, of Mount Forest, is visiting at the residence of Mr. Joseph Stanzel.—Miss Polly Grigg, of Morris, has been visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.—Mr. Laban, of Harriston, is visiting at the resid'ence of Mr. Wm. Hackwell.-- What is the matter with the apple buyers this season? They have not been around in the northern section of McKillop yet. —The people around Bethel purpose holding a tea -meeting on the evening of September 17th. A good time le anticipated,—A number from thie section purpoee taking in the London Fair. --The young people are looking forward to numerous apple paring been with a good deal of interest. —The continued frosts at night have done considerable injury to the corn. County Currency. At Dashwood, Calvin Grigg fell J1pdi fractured his arin. Ethel public library receives 394.40 Government grant for last year. In increased acreage of fall wheat has been sown in the vicinity of Wroxeter. Mr. Bonbier, of Varna, has his evap- orating factory running night and day. He employs seventeen hands. R. Norris, of Hensall, was kicked on the head by a horse while in Brussels last week and severely hurt. While working at a pulley in the flax mill at Dashwood Joseph Wam- bold had his hand severely crushed. Peter Lamont, of Zurich, took a dose of Croton oil and iodine by mistake. By medical treatment his life was saved. Mr. Peter McKay, of the 10th con., Tuckerswith, has sold his fifty acre farm to Mr. Treemer for the suer of $2,900. Diphtheria is prevalent in srme parts. At Grand Bend the Health Offi- cer has ordered the schools closed - for a month. Bert Gillespie, a young man' about 25 years old, died at Exeter last Satur- day week, after a prolonged illness of several months. His remains were in- terred in the Exeter cemetery on Mon- day. Mrs. John Burgess, of Bluevale, started for Manitoba on Tuesday, to visit her children out there. She was accompanied as far as Toronto by her daughter, Maggie, and Miss Mary Fraser. George Stephenson, of Constance, while endeavoring to separate two horses in a stall, was kicked on the legs and breast and had several ribs broken. He will be laid up for some time. School' commenced on Tuesday at Exeter with the old staff of teachers, excepting Miss Jeckell, whose depart- ment is taken by Miss Morrison, of Godericb, who lately taught in the Dashwood school. Gardener Beck, of Seaforth, has grown a monster cabbage which weighs 17} lbs., and measures 3 feet 8 inches one way by 3 feet the other. Mr. Beck also has tomatoes which measure 16i inches. Mitchell Recorder:—The final contest between the Mitchell and Seaforth la- crosse clubs will not come off. The Mitchell club has been ruled out by the association for ringing in outside play- ers, and the first place in the associa- tion. therefore goes to Seaforth. Rev. W. H. Butt, of Centralia, visit- ed relatives in Exeter and Clinton on Tuesday last and left the same evening for Manitoba, for a few week's holi- days, for the benefit, of his health. He was accompanied from Clinton by his brother, Ephraim, of Goderich town- ship. By the new County Council's Act, the Warden of the county is required on or before Nov. 15th to appoint a nominating officer in each of the divi- sions to receive nominations for the county councillors. After this year the county clerks shall have the power of naming the officers. On Tuesday last, Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Wilson,of Mc- Gillivray, died very suddenly, in Ailsa Craig. The young lady had gone to a dentist to have some teeth extracted. She was acflbrnpanied by her medical adviser, who urged her strongly not to take chloroform. She insisted, and it was administered, she dying of syn- cope, following the anaesthetic. Junior and .Senior Leaving certifi- cates, after next July, can he obtained only by those who pass an examination in two or three foreign languages. Those who would obtain such certifi- cates under the old curriculnin of studies, i. e. with the science option or one lan$uage,should not forget that the regulations of the Education Depart- ment do not permit to be done after July, 1897. .John Hinchley, of Constance, who is quite an apiarist, started in the spring with 30 colonies of beer, and with these -thirty colonies he has taken up to the present -time over 4,000 pounds of honey, or an average of 134 pounds to the colony, and, besides, he has an increase in pees of 39 colonies. These bees were attended to entirely by Mr. Hinchley himself, who is a gentleman 73 years of age.