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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-10-28, Page 1til sl } sr TDIiMY-01.05 per Anpwn, 1.00 in Advance. INDIIPIINDNNT IN 4Q 1'EIN08—N.IDUTR4J IN NOTHING A. 111 TODD, 11/.414er end Owner VOL. XVIII CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 1896 WHOLE NO.936 Delicious in flavor, Superior in Qusilty, Are the grades of our quarter barrels of Ale and Stout, now in condition to send to the private family. Lack Kennedy, The Clinton Liquor Store. 11896 * OCTOBER *1896 Bu. Mo. Tu. We., Th. I Fr. Sa. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Io II 12 13 14 15 s6 17 18 19 20 2I 22 23 24 05 26 27 28 29 30 31 Town Topics. MISS MANVILLE MARRIED.—The fol- lowing from the London, Ont., Daily News of Friday last refers to a sister of Mr. Clay Manville, of Clinton: "A very quiet but pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of illi. J. D. Saunby, London West,when his niece, Miss Jennie Manville, and Mr Charles M. Greenway, accountant Y . he Evening News, G rand Rapids, were made man and wife. Only the friends and relatives of the contracting parties wereresent. Rev. Benjamin Clement performed the ceremony, and there was no bridesmaid or grooms- man. Mr. and Mrs. Greenway left on the 8.45 train for their future home in the west. Both of the young people are well known here. Mr. Greenway formerly carried on a florist establish- ment on Dundas street. The bride is a very active worker in church circles, and their friends wish them much hap- piness. MEETING OF Tome AND TOWNSHIP CLERHS.—Last Fridaythere was a meeting convened in te Council Cham- ber by County Clerk Lane, wbo occu- pied the chair. There were present Messrs. Campbell, Smile, Sturdy, Er- win, Prouty, Hess, Cairns, Morrison and Coats, the latter being appointed Secretary. The object of the meeting was to secure uniformity of procedure in connection with the approaching election of County Councillors, and a committee was appointed to draft an advertisement conveying the necessary information to nominating officers and municipal clerks, whose report was adopted. On motion of Morrison and Campbell an Association of Clerks of Huron was formed, County Clerk Lane being elected president and Town Clerk Coats secretary. The meetings of the Association, which have been formed for the purpose of mutual im- provement and the better performance of municipal duties, will be held annually in Clinton, following the June County Council. The Secretary was instructed to draft a requisition to the new County Council explaining tbe ad- vantages of such an Association, and asking that body to bear the necessary expenses of Clerks in attending the annual meeting. Such an Association should be endorsed and assisted by the County Council. The necessity for such an organization is quite evident, an its future good work will be in the Interests of the electors. O BAD.—THE NEWS -RECORD re- grets very much to refer to a case of desertion and bigamy in which a form- er resident of Clinton and Goderich township is the principal. Mr. Thos. Miller, educated and refined, returned here two or three years ago with his wife and fancily and it was generally thought from former experience he would have turned to a more virtu- ous life. By profession a school teach- er, and popular with the majority of those with whom he comes in contact, he can make a good living. Some time ago he left his wife and six child- ren here, the eldest 15 or 18 and the youngest two and a half years old, and cast his lot at Sudbury, where he en- gaged to teaeb school at Copper Cliff. He was well liked and was superin- tendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School. He became enamored of an only daughter named Wink, a Ger- man lady, and the couple were married by the Methodist minister at Sudbury on the first of July last. From that time his contributions to his family here were cut off, although he had express- ed a desire to have the children meet him in Toronto on the way to Sud- bury. There was strong suspicion that all was not right and a friend of the family took five of the six children to Sudbury and the true inwardness of Miller's rascality was learned. He then deserted wife No. 2 and left by the first train with the children as far as Stratford, where he put the inno- cents on the train for Clinton, and headed on the fast train for Port - histo n, since which time he has not Well heard of. The escapade is a most distreeeing affair, as both families are •,well (connected, but there is a satis- factikn to know that the whole re- dpppnsibitlity rests with the culprit bhnilelf. He certainly should be ap- prehended and punished. Town Topics. W EDnINo.—Another of those pleas- ing events transpired Last M r. S. Wed g� esday afternoon at the home of Henry o y (E. Robinson's residence) Mill Street, when his youngest daughter, Lena.M., was united in marr'ige to Mr. M. Lkwis, a well-to-do farmer of Centrality. 11. good number of invited friends were present and the happy couple were pronounced man and wife by Rev. J. W. Ford, of the Ontario Street Church. The bride was beautifully dressed M cream cashmere and looked the pic- tureof happiness. The bridesmaid, Miss A. McDonuld, was simply dressed in white mull and ince and performed the duties most becomingly. Mr. Wilbert Simpson of Centralia sup- ported the groom. After the cere- mony and congratulations all sat down to an excellent dinner. There was a nice array of appropriate pre- sents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are spend- ing a few days with their friends he - fore settling down to the sterner reali- ties of wedded life. Goon ROADS.—Dear Sir, --On sev- eral occasions I have read your com- ment on our streets and their improve- ment. The copious reports of council meetings which as a rule appear in your valuable paper are much appre- ciated by myself and many other electors interested in the welfare of the town. I am convinced that the town roust in the near future inau- gurate a system of waterwo: ks, grano- lethic walks, dry earth closets, and other necessary improvements. I was delighted to read your report of the good roads meeting and hope the Council of Clinton will do something to put in practice the advice given. When it costs no more, why should we not have good streets and roads in town and country. The needless expenditure on Isnac street would probably have made a good foundation for our streets that have great traffic. But let that matter rest since it has been settled and the expense incurred. What we want now is good roads — better roads than we have. Good roads in the long run cost no more than bad, and it is the duty of the Council to take hold of this matter. Let them get to work and lay the foundation by laying the drains, see that proper gravel is used, and • next year there will be an improvement. Other im- provements as well musty,. follow.— Yours, TAXPAYER. Brief --_Town T Sunday was a beautiful day. Mr. T. Jackson jr., is in Toronto this week. Mr. Smith Kilty was last week visit- ing friends in Lucknow. Mr. Wm. Sperling was on the sick list, but is around again. Mrs. F. W. Watts has returned from a pleasant visit to Chicago. Mrs. J. T. Emerton was last week on a visit to friends at Goderich. Hattie Holloway left Monday on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. McNally, Tara. Mrs. (rlr.) McNally, of Tara, spent several days among friends here and returned last Monday. The Bishop of Huron will preach in Se Paul's Church this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 o'clock. Dr. McKay and his mother, of Sea - forth, were last Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lack Kennedy. Mrs. Senghas and daughter, of Platteville, are the guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gilchrist. Mrs. Macpherson and Mrs. Burgess, of Woodstock, have for some time been visiting friends in Clinton. We are informed the electric light plant is offered for sale, the cause being the death of one of the principals. Frost, sunshine, rain and frequent flurries of snow has been the state of the weather during the past week. On Sunday next, Nov. 1st, service will be held at 7 o'clock in the evening, in the Church of England, Holmes- ville. Miss Berry, of McKillop, who was for some time the guest of the Misses Smith, Victoria street, returned home !test Saturday. Miss Stout has been engaged as as- sistant teacher at Auburn. We pre- dict the young lady will give the best of satisfaction. Mrs. Lough, MissJ. Dowzerand Mrs. H. Ross are to represent the Presby- terian S. S. at the Provincial conven- tion at London. Yesterday D. Cantelon shipped a double deck car of live hogs to Colling- wood, the price paid here averaging $3.45 per hundred. Dr. Freeborn and A. M. Todd are the delegates from Clinton to the Outerio Conservative meeting which convened in Toronto yesterday. On Sunday eveninge'Rev. Mr. Mill - yard preached a very powerful temper- ance sermon in the Mehodist church to a large congregation. On Monday the house belonging to Mr. Grainger, Summerhill, was totally destroyed by fite. It was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. A new plate front has been put in Cooper's block for Mr. P. B. Crews' jewelry store. In a week or two Mr. Crews will be ready for business. Junior lads are in the habit of steal- ing pigeons and gelling them for shoot- ing matches. A record should be kept of all boys disposing of birds for such occasions and the guilty would then be detected. Brief Town Topics. In writing from Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct. 19th—a week ago Monday last ---Mr. W. H. Bezao says snow was falling at the rate of 18 inches a day. The Brussels Herald has changed ownership. C. E. Sarney having bought out Ronald Woolsey. The Herald will continue to stand by the Conservative party. In our mention last week of a copy of an old Clinton paper, dated May 7th, 1::':, we neglected to say that the mar ket price of wheat here at that time was $1.58 per bushel. Tax Collector Wheatley, who holds more offices than most people would care to at the salary, is now on his rounds and has already considerable town funds in the bank. Mr. E. Dinsley is a lover of the weed and has enough, grown by himself, to last him three years. He always grows and cures his own tobacco, and gener- ally produces a good sample. Messrs. Seale & Hoover, of the Clin- ton Marble Works, are quite busy erecting monuments to keep green the memory of the dead. The territory their sales cover is a very large area. About 15,000 barrels of apples have this season been shipped from Bruce - field station, and over 20,000 will be the total. Shippers speak in commen- dable terms of the railway agent there, Mr. Rose. Mr. Donaghy, of Colborne, Ont.,who was here inspecting apples in connec- tion with D. Cantelon, received a tele- gram on Sunday informing him of the death of hie wife and left for home Monday morning. • The sixth diocesan convention of Huron lay workers and Sunday schools will convene in the Clinton town hall to -day. Several hundred delegates 'will he present. All denominations are invited to attend. Farmers, we believe, should sell tbeir grain with the rise.. There will be those who will wait till it takes a drop and then probably weep because they did not sell. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Last Sunday a young lady in town was afflicted with severe toothache and while attempting to make an applica- tion of camphor swallowed a good sized piece. Medical aid was summoned and more serious results averted. Willis (Presbyterian) church Y. P. S. C. E. has elected the following officers : —Hon. President, Rev. A. -Stewart; President, Miss J. Wilson ; Vice -Pres- ident, Mr. T. Lindsay ; Secretary, Miss N. Clarke ; Treasurer, Miss L. Lindsay. Last Wednesday Ed. Cantelon and John Miller, two good shots, engaged in a championship contest as members of the Gun Club. The result was 19 each of a possible 21, live birds. And now both are looking for some one to tramp on their coat tails. The "Woodman of the World" Lodge intend Folding an At Home in their Lodge room in a few weeks, when the head officer will 'also be present and a s lendid programme will be given. This is a very popular Lodge and is fast increasing their membership. Mr. J. B. Huether, a Walkerton merchant. was in town last week and called on THE NEWS -RECORD. Owing to his health not being the hest he has decided to retire from business and is on the road in the interests of a whole- sale grocery. He also called on other friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson and Mr. A. T. Cooper hist week returned from at - :,ending; the annual meeting of the Canadian Ticket Sellers Association Meeting at St. John, N. 13. The trip was most delightful and the meeting in every sense successful. Mr. Jackson was re-elected auditor. A Chiselhurst correspondent to the Hensall Observer says:—"Your corres- pondent took a little holiday trip to Clinton last week. He called on Dr, Freeborn. The Dr. went out with the Toronto regiment as surgeon in the late North West rebellion and is the possessor of a medal and clasp for his services." The first sewing 'meeting of the seas- on in connection with the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs. Oriel], Huron St., on Friday, 30th inst. All ladies interested in working for the poor are cordially invited. Will any one having cast off clothing, shoes or bedding kindly send the same to the above address. John McMillan, M. P. for Sowth Huron, was calling on Clinton friends last Wednesday. in reply to a ques- tion by a NEWS -RECORD representa- tive he said the Manitoba school ques- tion was as good as settled, although the agreement would yet have to be ratified by the Greenway party. The terms of settlement he was not prepar- ed to give. Mr. McMillan is looking well. Clinton Young People's Local Union. Topics at the several Young People's Society meetings to be held during the week:— Rattenbury St. Methodist E.L. Of C.E. Topic for Nov. 2nd—Consecration servlee, roll gall collection and monthly roporte. Rattenbury Methodist, Uiris Junior. E. L. of C. E. Topic for Nov. 8th—Consecration, letter H, Collection, Roll call. Ontario St. E. L. of 0. E. Topic for Nov. 2nd —Consecration and roll call. Wills Presbyterian C. E. Topic for Nov. 4th—Myfavorite Bible proverb, and why.— Pro', -1-8. Catechism queetion, 2, Mr. 73. Lindsay. Goderich. ANOTHER INDUSTRY.—Among the arrivals next week we shall see Wm. Maddocks, who will at once commence preparations for starting a cigar fac- tory in Dunlop's block. THE RED BUILDING.—The red build- ing on the corner of East and Cambria streets is being moved back by Dan McLaren to make room for the Hen- derson Bicycle Co.'s new addition. ANOTHER ADDITION.—BuAhanan & Rhynas'e tender for the addition to the Henderson Bicycle Co.'s building has been accepted and the job will be pro- ceeded with as soon as the ground is ready. The new building will extend to the corner of Cambria road. A BENEFIT.—On Friday evening next the Goderich Baseball club will give a musical and dramatic entertain- ment in Viet•oriu. Opera House. The funny play of "O'Callaghan" will be put on and popular local talent will contribute to what should be an enjoy- able program. ST. PETaRs.—The consecration and dedication of the new St. Peter's church in Goderich will take place on Sunday, Nov. 8. Arrangements have been made for a special excursion train to run from Stratford here, leaving that city at 9.80 a m., and calling at all intervening stations for the conven- ience of those wishing to attend the services. The train will leave on its return at 9 o'clock p. nc. ' A BAD FALL.—Last week Mrs. Mc- Cormac who was returning from Bay City, got off the train at Lucan, where cars were to be changed, but finding that she had left a parcel in the car, returned to find it, but the train start- ed as she was leaving it which caused a bad fall. A doctor was called, and saying it, was a sprained ankle, bound it up and the lady resumed her journey. Arriving in Goderich, Dr. Hunter was called in, when it was discovered that the hone was broken. The fracture was reduced and Mrs. McCormac is doing well under the circumstances. IT'S CURLING.—At a meeting of the Goderich Curling Club, held last week, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Sheri4f Gibbons, patron: Mrs. M. Hutchison and Mrs. P. Adamson, patronesses ; D.C. Strachan, president; W. T. Welsh; vice-president; C. A. Humber, sec.-treas. ; Rev. M. Turnbull, chaplain ; M.U. Cameron, M. P., J. T. Gamow, M. P.P., and Sheriff Gibbons, honorary members; A. McD. Allan and R. C. Jennings, Toronto, representative members. Committee of management and skips were elected for the year, and all look forward for a season of interest in the roaring game. CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS.—The incan- descent light was tested on Wednesday and again on Friday. It worked well until 11 p. m. on the last named day, when several of the lights burnt out.— The weather was so rough the past week that work on the intake pipe was entirely stopped so far as the lake part was concerned.—The schooner Kolfage sailed for Johnstens harbor on Friday evening.—Mr. Walter Shannon was a passenger on the Kolfage for the deer shooting grounds in the Bruce Penin- sula.—The tug Ontario came into port last week to be almost rebuilt, and on Thursday Mailton hauled her on to the Island.—Win. Butson and F. Pretty left last Wednesday per R. R. for Johnstons Harbor, where they will put in the deer shooting season.—Andrews Brei. shipped two car loads of lambs on Wednesday.—Oscar Wandmill was before Judge Masson on Tuesday of last week on a charge of seduction,and was remanded to Nov. 19th for trial.— Tab Craig was before the county judge on Wednesday to plead, but not being ready the case was adjourned for one week.—There will be Holy Communion at St. George's next Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis, who were ill for some time, are reported as having recovered. —Mise V. Major, of Welland, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Park.— Miss E. Dickson is visiting friends in Michigan.—The Chosen Friends will meet in regular session to -morrow evening.—Mr. L. Lang, of Linwood, is another new resident.—The Organ Co. is makingthe fitting and counter for Bank of ommence.—Mr. I. Taylor, of Clinton, was in the circular town last week.—Misses Parsons & Donogh's dancing classes are largely attended.— Miss Minnie Ball returned from her holiday on Saturday. — The Royal Tempters of Temperance commenced their winter meetings in temperance hall last Monday evening. — Mr. Robert McLean is on a business trip to Manitoba.—The schooner Azor ran into port last Wednes- day for shelter. — And now our young people are wondering how long it will be before the skating rink will open. — rile ladies of North street church will give an entertainment on Thanksgiving day.—So far Messrs. Holt, Proudfont and Beck have been mentioned for the county council.— The new dwelling being built by Mr. S. P. Halle is rapidly nearing completion. —The G. T. R. have had a busy time lately in shipping freight.—The big mill is still buying wheat.—Mrs. M. A. Bailey, wbo fit giving up housekeeping, will sell all her household furniture by auction to-morrow.—The choir of St. George's will drive to Clinton to -mor- row evening to bear Bishop Baldwin's address on church choirs. ---Reports from Danesvtlle are to the effect that Mr. Geo. Porter is improving.—The only game in this neighhorhoarl is the skunk, and of this kind there Is said to be agod supply. --It lit Said that the Base Hall benefit concert will be the best entertainment ever given in Vic- toria. hall. Goderich. ON THE MOVE.—The store at one time occupied by the late P. O'Dea has been routed by F. J. Pridhanr, and is Nein fitted up in a etyle that will he a credit to Goderich and F. J. P. gas. Yates has rented the store to be vacat- ed by Pridhanr, for his stationary bus- iness, and will move in as soon as it can be made ready. A. O. U. W.—The open meeting un- der the auspices of the A. O. U. W., in the Temperance hall on Tuesday even- ing attracted a large audience, the hall being packed. The meeting was open- ed by the chairman, Harry Norris, with a short speech, arid the program followed. The musical portion of the bill o`f fare was not sas extensive as ad- vertised, some of the singers snffering from colds, but what there was on it was really good, and highly appreciat- ed. Addresses were delivered by F.W. Unitt, Grand Master, E. Woodman, deputy master, and Geo. Patterson, District D. The speeches all on the merits of the A. O. U. W., were evi- dently pleasing to the members of the Society, particularly that of F. W. Unitt, who spoke with great fluency, and seemed to have every detail of the Society at his command. The meeting was gotten up with a view of adding to the number of members, and judged by Tuesday's meeting success should follow. KLEISER ENTERTAINMENT. • — On Wednesday evening a fair audience greeted Mr. Kleiser at Victoria Opera House. Principal Strang. in a few in- troductory words, said he was notal - together pleased with the house, num- erically, but what it lacked in quantity was made up in quality. He was sorry for those who were not present, it was a loss to themselves socially and intel- lectually, and to the Institute finan- cially. He thought a town of this size should encourage the endeavors of the Collegiate in patronizing liberally its semi-annual entertainments. Mr. Klei- ser, on appearing, was thoroughly ap- preciated, and sacrificed none of the credit the Institute has won in provid- ing entertainments of a high order. The state of Mirthful effervescence in which the audience felicitated during the evening was not clouded by the tragical scenes, and the characters of Micawber and Uriah Heep were given with a faithfulness which Dickens himself, no doubt, would have highly approved of. Mr. Kleiser is an artist of high merit, and we congratulate the people of Goderich on haying been af- forded an opportunity of hearing him. Bayfield. It is currently whispered about, and we believe the report is true, that the Seaforth Expositor correspondent of Bayfield will be compelled to lay off duty for a time as the affairs of Eng- land will require his full attention and energy. The pnfortunate miehsp to his collar bone will doubtless cause inconvenience while on the trip, but we trust no serious results may follow. A FINE RESIDENCE.—Of the ' many improvements which have this year been carried out in Bayfield and its neighborhood none is more conspicu- ous than the very fine residence of Reeve and Mrs. Burns, on the corner of Louisa street and the square, one of the nicest sites in the village and the advantage cf which the architects availed themselves in laying out their plane. The house which combines every convenience of arrangement with elegant architectural design is construc- ted of Zurich white brick of Mr. Foster's make, and, as laid up by Messrs. Hey- wood and Pryor,masons of Clinton, shew an unsurpassed specimen of their work. Large parlors, dining and breakfast rooms, w ith kitchen and neces- sary offices are on the ground floor,and the upper flat contains four bed rooms and a spacious hath room, tbe attic being utilized for store rooms. Zhe inside finish throughout is black ash the figure being selected and matched most carefully by Mr. Thos. McKenzie of the Clinton planing mill,who suppli- ed all the mill stuff, stairs etc.,and who gave unremitting attention to the work. The constructor was Mr. D. Connell who made a good job and, the plastering, including ornamental cor- nices, is a first class specimen of Mr. Croll's workmanship. The painting and graining have heen done by Mr. C. Jeffreys, of Clinton, and reflect credit upon him. Some very fine stained leaded glees was supplied to the architect's designs, by R. Lewis & Co. London. The hoilse is most efficiently heated by a Preston, Clare Bros. furnace, arranged by Mr. John Moffat and put in by A. Mullett of Seaforth who also did the galvanized iron work about the house. The work was designed and its construction superintended by Meagre, Fowler and Fowler, of Clinton, who have ably carried out Mr Burns' instructions. That Reeve Burns has the greatest faith in the future of Bayfield is mani- fested by the investment of such an amount ein the village, in such a substantial manner and we are not at all surprised: to hear that Mr. Burne' many friends, not only in Bayfield but In Stanley and Hay, are urging him to run for the new County Council as a good live man with energy and power to see the wants of the county, faith in its future and perseverance in sticking to his point until his object is attached is a great disedeeatum. In Reeve Burns the voters of the district will have a man of untiring energy' to look after their interests and one Who does not grudge time or expense in tortvarding them. Ashfteld. NOTES.—Farmers are busy at their roots and apples. The root crop in most places has been w good one.—Re- vival services will he held at Zion dur- ing this week and we pray that much good many be done.—The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be administered at Zion next Sabbath at 10.30 is. m.— The fall wheat looks well this fall. There is a larger scree town than last year. Holmesville. NOTES.—Mr. H. Williams, of Toron- to, paid a flying visit to his sister Mrs. G. W. Andrews.—Misses Smith and Dayment, of Clinton, spent Sunday in the villege.—Bertie Stanley spent Sat- urday and Sunday with friends in Hullett.—Miss Potter, who has been residing near Woodstock for some time, is home for a two weeks' visit. CHURCH.—Mr. J. W. Lowery, of Summerhill, preached in the Metho- dist church on Sunday morning. Quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday morning. Epworth League meets lllonday evening. Tuckersmith. NOTES.—The 6nCiiLl on Friday even- ing last was is decided success. The night being all that could he desired the crowd was one of the lar- gest we have had for a number of years. The address by Mr. Cosens was interesting and full of informa- tion. He took for his topic, "The churchs visited while on (he tour of the world." The proceeds of the meeting amounted to $18.—Farmers are taking advantage of these sunny days and are snaking the best use of their time in ploughing, pulling roots and picking apples.—Mr. Robert Mavety has erected a wind mill on his barn, for the purpose of cutting straw and grinding. Blyth. ITEMS.—Mrs. A. W. Carter and Mrs. Miles Young have returned from their trip to Manitoba.—Regular meeting of the I. O. Foresters was held in the Temperance hall on Monday evening. —It . is expected that there seta--, he a good representation from Trinity Church Blyth, at the Huron Lay Workers and S. S. Associa- tion, which is to be held in Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.—Mr. J. E. Bell is visiting his sister in Atwood this week. -.Our un- dertaker J. H. Chellew is suffering with typhoid fever at present.—Some of the new machinery to he placed in E. Livingstone's factory has arrived and placed on the grounde.—We are pleased to hear that Mr. Walter Scott who has been seriously'iii for some time past, is improving a tie.—Soma of Mr. Elam Livingston's men were hunting empty houses last week to occupy when they come to town to work.—Regular meeting of the C. O. F. was held in Watson's ball on Tues- day night.—Our townsman Mr. R. Howard has once more embarked into the butchering business in the Howard brick block. Success, Bon. r Brucefield. WHAT WE ARE DOING.—Mr. A. Car- man, of Stratford, inspector of the Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany, was in town this week attend- ing to the interests of his company which is represented in this vicinity' by B.R. Higgins.—Mr. Wm. McBrayne, who has been conductinga tailoring and barber business here for some months, left last week for Dungannon where he intends residing in the future. There is a eplended opening for a first class tailor in our village now. A Good hardware and tidsmith1ng business would also pay well here.—Mr. Alex. Mustard has placed a new Brantford windmill on his barn. Mr. James Swan put it up. Mr. Mustard has now all modern conveniences.—Mrs. Neevin with her daughter Emma, left this week for Edinburgh, Dakota, They intend staying most of the wintpr visiting friends.— Mr. Dixon's new stables are nearing completion.—Mr. Alex. McKenzie bas purchased the house at present occupi- ed by Robert Murdock from Mr. Scott. Mr. McKenzie intends moving into it shortly and will reside in the village for the present.—There is quite a boom in real estate.—Dr. McDonald, M P., of Winghaw, was here this waek visit- ing friends. --The Women's Missionary meeting on Friday evening was a grand success in every respect. Ail Sorts. Well. well l—times do change. to he sure. In the Deuteronomy days the old boys had to hoof it through the sand. Now Israel pilgrimages in a private car with a larder and colored waiters. The St. John Telegraph says the duties of the Gentleman of the Black Rod can be equally well performed by a trained monkey. Look out for an- other rush of Grit applicants to Ot- tawa. It is to be noted that sines Mr. Lau- rier has reached the position where be must submit the question of prohibi- tion to the people or eat his own words, former prohibition journals, like that of the 'Titer, have grown suddenly aware that there is a. queetion of re- venue connected with it. Every per- son of ordinary understanding knew that all the time, but the question •of revenue is no greater factor he the case now than it has been at any' time since a duty was levied on spirits, is '.S ff fej .1,`ll