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VOL. XVI.
EAST WAWANOSN.
Tente-Mr. end Mrs, P. W. Scott
rn the lossoftheir Infant son, Who
on Tuesday of last 'week ....Mr.
meg Menzies and Miss .Menzies; Mr.
Ild Mrs, Jame' M. Lind, and Miss
malls Lind attended the Metcalfe—
'whin wedding of Gienannan last
Meek ,Mr, Lawrence Cudmore, of
ctinton, has engaged with Mr, James
ilifethery for the summer months, ... We
sere very sorry to bear,of the serious
Glues of Mrs. Wm, Scott (nee Miss
Annie 8ackrider), who underwent an
rtion for tumor s few days ago....
r. Arthur Kingsbury has hired with
7i r. Rkhard Corley for the summer
month'.
COUNCIL MLtsrcLNa,—A special meet-
ing of the council was held on Tuesday
of last week; members all present.
The meeting was called by the reeve,
Ohs object being to select two delegates
from the township to attend a meet-
ing tinder the auspices of the county
council to be held on Wednesday,
.March 4th, at Clinton, in the mat-
tsr of securing for Hurou county a
kir share of the grant set apart by the
Cntarlo government, for the purpose of
improving the roads generally through-
out the county, Moved by Coun. Bee-
croft, seconded by Coun. Manatee, that
Reeve McCallum and Coun. Ellie be
Appointed to attend this meeting in the
dnterests of, and on behalf of Eaet We-
wanosh townehip—Carred. The noun-
pil then adjourned.
LONDESBORO.
Btexsas.—A young son of Rev. John
Kennedy met with a painful accident
An Monday evening of est weak, by
.which he had one leg injured. He and
other boyo were getting on to a sleigh
And one of them shoved hint over and
his lag got fast. The injury is as bad
Ate a break and will lay him up for quite
a while....Four cars of livestock were
'hipped from Londeeboro station last
week.... Ur. Charles Meyer is shipping
least and mutton to tendon Mr.
Wta. Crittenden hu moved to our
village.... Mr. R. B. Jaffrey, our station
fragent, spent two weeks with Cleveland
iends. His place at the station here
Wu filled by ayoung man from Exeter,
. Mr. John 8tephene on is moving to
dirsy township.... Mr. F. Gibbs hsa
gone to Belmave to be fireman for Mr.
Wm. (:eddes....Some of ottr timber
men have 'one to Clandeboye to work.
Mr, Howard W. Adams made a
short visit home last week, coming on
Wednesday end going Thursday. He
hes severed his connection with the
Moleons hank at St. Thomas, and goes
to Chicago to a more lucrative position.
.,,It is rumored that some of our
townsmen who are away for a visit will
return soon with permanent partnere.
Mr. and Airs. James Webster, of
Velvet re formerly of Londesboro, mourn
Ahs loss of their infant son, aged it
dere.... Mr. R. G. Webb hes the saw
mill running again— .A few lends of
coal have been brought to the village
ssoently, which was the first tide season,
.Mr. Wm. Canton, of Kippen, is
shipping hay from the station,
ST. HELENS.
BMUtse.—Mr. J. Saunders, of Ash -
told, who butchered for the beef -ring
hers last summer, is still supplying the
'village with fine tender beef. ... Mr, T.
'Toddy mill is running full blast now
and logs are coming in freely ....A
social evening wee enjoyed recently by
the members of Bethel league at the
home of Mr. George Webb.... Mr. and
lira. McKenzie (nee Min F. Simmons),
,of Leagside, have been visiting friends
around here.... Mies C. Rutherford, of
Dungannon, is visiting friends in this
yloin
... Mr. W. J. Todd recently
.disposed of a heavy � horse for a good
ligors.... Mrs. R, K. Miller was the
„guest of ffriende in and around Goderich
last week.... We are pleased to know
;that Mr. Robert Taylor is recovering
-rapidly from the operation he under-
went sometime ago. We tiust he will
goon fully recover Mr. and Mrs.
.Donald Murray made a recent visit
with Ripley friends Mr. Thomas
Pennell has returned home from the
.west. Hel,wksas if that climate agreed
*with him.... Mr. Frank Todd is break-
ing in a fine blood colt.The concert
du the hall under the auspices of the
,public librar • was of a very high order.
,dingingby Messrs. Stalker and Watson
And Mtge K. Mclntosh, of Lucknow,
and recitations by Meta Campbell, of
Lucknow, and Mr. McKay, of White-
church, .were much enjoyed by all.
We are sure they would have a good
audience again should they return.
ecitatewas and choruses by the boys
and girls were executed. Rev. Charlet,
Rutherford, in hie usual style, occupied
lbs chair and kept things moving nice-
ly. Proceeds amounted te e2t The
papers, masexines, etc., were disposed
et during the evening.... The sincere
sympathy of everyone in this village
ie extended to Mr. Robert Pennell, an
account of the death of his father
which occurred at Lucknow a few days
ago.
DUNGANNON.
Letenetod —Mr, Pritchard Milligan,
now of Toronto, and formerly of West
Wawanosh, is visiting his parents and
relatives. We are {{leased to see him
looking so well.... Mr, J. E. Tom, the
veteran and,popular inspector of public
schools, visited Dungannon public
school the other day, and having exam-
ined the pupils in the various subjects
,of school oarrioulum, aspersed himself
BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1903.
well pleased with the progrese, efficiency
and good order of the pupils, and also
the splendid eyetem of tuition by the
principal and assistant... Airs. E.
Barber, who ham been on s visiting tour
to relatives in Uncle Plain's domain and
points in Ontario, has returned home
after having an enjoyable time....Our
genial livery keeper recently purchased
a well matched team of handsome black
horses, one of which was sired by Texas
Guy, the other by Slander, which
were tke centre of attraction, many
people calling at the livery stable to see
them, They were proneunoed to he a
handsome pair of horses. Mr. Alex.
,Pentland purchased one of thein and
Mr. Richard Reid the other, giving
good figures. It is a pity to part them
as they were well mated in every
respect.... Mr. Jesse Mountain has
diepoted of hie hotel property here to
Mr, David Crawford, of Hallett, who
takes possession on May let. We have
not learned what Mr, Mountain intends
to do.
,OLINTON.
LOCALS.—The Clinton Collegiate Lit-
erary society is doing is good work by
encouraging thought and debate on im-
portant matters. At their meeting on
Thursday it was resolved that the
statesman does more for his country than
the poet. The affirmative won
Mr. L. J. Wallis, who has lately
returned from the west, purposes to
take thither, in a few days, a cargo
of horses.... Mr. J. B. Hoover has the
contract to put up a thousand dollar
monument to the memory of the late
Samuel Sloane, of Goderich, the de-
ceased geutleman having made provision
in his will for the same.,..Mr. John
Wigginton, en old settler of Huron,
died last Sunday at the age of 64.... Mr.
John Whitely, of Goderich townehip,
died. last Sunday at the age of 76
Last week the death took place et Den-
ver, Coloredo, of Mr. Robert Cottle,
brother of Mrs. George Cottle, of this
place. Deceased leaves a wife and four
ohitdren.... Mr. Henry Beattie, barris-
ter, of 9eaforth, has bought the prac-
tice of Mr. James Scott, of this place,
where he arrived it few days ago.... Mr.
W. L. Hellyar, of Cobourg has bought
out the business of Mr. P. R. Crews,
and will he here in two weeke....The
Canadian Order of Foresters celebrated
their annivereary on Monday evening
last. The Blackstone orchestra from
Goderioh, which was in attendance,
with best local talent, made a most en-
joyable evening.... Mrs. C. E, Dowd-
ing, late of Londou, who has been ser-
iously ill for some weeks, has taken a
turn for the bettor..., Mr. James Scott
will be installed as postmeater this
week, and will retain se assistant Mr.
Andrew Porter, who is greatly liked by
the community,.. .The last of it serine
of entertainments given by the Ladies'
Guild of St, Paul's church took piece at
the Town hall last Tuesday evening.
It was presided over by Rev. C. R.
Glenne. Some good speeches were made
on the occasion by four resident clergy-
men of different denominations. The
trend of all seemed to be a desire to be
Ott good terms with the Episcopal
church, and they had a very happy
way of expressing themselves, The
mueic and singing were excellent.
Those who added to the musical pro-
gram were: Mrs. G. E, Holmes, Mies
H. Combe, Stuart and Irene Jackson
end the G.T,H.B. quartette, Mise
Clara Monteleotle recited a poem telling
of her own experience at the " Bache-
lor Maidens' Ball," which the attended
lest Chrietmat night. The poem is
humorous and satirical, and was fol-
lowed by rounds of applause, Mr.
John Ransford closed the musical and
literary part of the entertainment with
a comae reading, "The Betting Boy,"
which was well received. 'Then follow-
ed a supper of cake, coffee and sand-
wiches, and all went happily dome at
11 o'clock,
A tree out down near St. Marys
had two large hollow limbs near the
top, inone of which was raccoou and
in the other a hive of bees.
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BRUSSELS.
WALFe.—Mr. tiatnes Ballantyne has
been on the sick list for a few days
with neuralgia Mies Habkirk is
attending the millinery openings in To-
ronto.... Brussels salt works have re-
ceived the iron for the new pan to be
put in the blockMn. Campbell cf
Port Elgin, has been spending a few
days with her sinter, Mrs, Dr. Holmes.
....Miss Carrie Hingston will leave in
a few days for the west.... Mr. Ernat
Maunders, who has been attending Al-
bert college, Belleville, was forced to
return to his home last week on ac-
count of sickness.... Mrs. Ham and
family have moved to Lucknow, where
Mr, Ham has already commenced his
work as station agent Mise MiI-
hausen, sister of our new station agent,
moved to town last week ....Brussels
branch of the Upper Canada Bible so-
ciety raised 11165.44 this year.... War-
den Kerr has been invited to address
the Eastern Ontario Good Roads asso-
ciation which meets at Ottawa on
March 12th and loth. His subject
will be "How Huron County Secured
Several Hundred Miles of Leading
Gravel Roads." Mr. John Grainger
has purchaeud the Livingston farm ad-
Tjoining Brussels..., Mrs. Kellington, cf
rowbridge, is spending a few weeks
with her daughter, Mrs, Fred Adams.
The village council has given the
K.O.T.M. hand a grant of 11100. The
band will give a concert in the park
once a week during the summer months.
Mr. Reginald Fletcher has been
appointed agent of the, Great North-
western telegraph office in town, since
the death of his father... .The manager
of our new Metropolitan bank reports
business very encouraging,
NENSALL.
.1prrwins,—Mr. Abner Arnold, of
Windsor, is visiting his father, Mr. G.
D. Arnold, who is at present quite i11.
Miss Lavine Cook is visiting friends
in Clinton ... , Miss Alice Petty is spend-
ing a few days with Lucent friends....
Mr. $iekie, of Kingsville, arrived in
town last week to take the position of
paging teller of the Molsona,bank. Mr.
0. M. Muir, his predecessor, goes to
the Molsons bank at St.Thomas.... Mr.
Rodger Northcutt recently sold his
prize team to Dr. O'Neil of London,
for $500.... Mr. Pymm, of,Exeter, hes
taken the position in Brown it Clarke's
ebop recently vacated by Mr. Charlie
Menne, who left ou Monday for Car-
berry, Manitoba, whore he intends to
oontmue hie trade as a blacksmith.
His wife and children will remain here
until spring,.,, Maeter Melvin Stone-
man, who has been ill for about three
months, is nett/able to be up again....
Min Olive Sellery, of Kincardine, is
visiting her brother, Dr, F. A'. Sellery.
--Mr. Thomas Ballantyne and family
intend leaving here for Brookedale,
Manitoba, about the middle of March.
Mr. Ballantyne has already taken up a
large section of land for himself and his
eons.,.. Mre. R, H. Collins and daugh-
ter, Katie, and Mise Kate Bonthron, of
Exeter, are spending a couple of weeks
with relatives and friends in Hensel!.
,..Dr. J. E. Blackall, of the Queen's
hotel le being visited by his father.
The latter has been quite ill for a few
lays.... Mr, Charlie Chapman, who has
been serving as apprentice at the
Grand Trunk station here, left on Sat-
urday morning to take a situation on
the ({rand 'Drunk at Kincardine. Hie
successor is Mr. Harvey Whito.... Mr,
Thomas Houton intends leaving for the
Northwest shortly.
AU'SURN.
PAINT -rt/ WEDDING.—A pretty wed-
ding was solemnised at the residence of
Mr. Charles Howson on Wednceday of
last week by Rev. J. C. Dunlop, of
Clinton. The contractine parties were
Mr. Melvon Jewell, of Colborne, eldest
son of Mr. Richard Jewell and Mise
Florence Armstrong, of Auburn. The
bridegroom's father and mother were
present, six sisters and a number of
outer relatives of bridegroom and bride.
'rhe bride was beautifully dreesed in
whits, carrying a boquet of flowers that
could not be surpassed for excellence.
The bridegroom is a very enterprising
and well-to-do young termor of Col-
borne. The young couple start life
with the very brightest prospects as far
as this world is concerned. Their
many friends unite in wishing that the
same abundant happiness together may
be theirs.
ConvaNTtoN,—The 12th ar,nual con-
vention of the Auburn Sunday School
association was held in Knox church
on Friday, 20th ult, Forenoon session
had a barter attendance than ever while
in the afternoon and evening sessions
the standing room was at a premium at
the doors. In the forenoon session Mr.
N. Campbell tonk the chair as president
and After opening exercises Rev. T. B.
Coupland emelt() on "The Sure Founda-
tion," This and an address by Mr.
George Fothergill with discussions
receiving of reports, the appointment of
Rev, T, B. Coupland, Rev. J. G. Burn
end Mr, T. Anderson as nominating
committee took up much of the fore-
noon. The election of Rev. J. Edmonds
as the new president with Rev. J. G.
Burn as vice-president also was gone
ou with, and Messrs, John Wilson and
D. E. Munro were again returned to
their respective positions es secretary
and treasurer, owing to faithful dis-
charge of these dtitiee la the past.
Throughout the convention regret was
expressed owing to the enforced Absence
through illness of Rev, Elmore Harris,
No, 30.
BANK OF HAMILTON
Capital, all paid up $2,000,000, Reserve, $1,600,000.
Total Assets, over $2o,000,000.
JAMES TURNBULL, GENERAL MANAGER.
BLYTH AGENCY.
Notes Discounted and Collected. Drafts Issued.
General Banking Business Transacted.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Sums of $t and upwards received and interest allowed
compounded half yearly.
T. W. SCOTT, AGENT.
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STILL THEY COME
Have just received a magnificent range of
,NEW SPRING HATS
for men in the very latest style. A look
through will convince the closest buyer
that he can save money by purchasing his
Spring Hat at this store
See our 8pring'Prints. .The range la large,
but the price is email
&e the new patterns in.Linoleums and
Floor Oils
Dont mite the snap In Lace Curtains for
.spring. Never before have we.ahown
such a magnificent range of beantifni cur-
etting
•We have some excellent value in Ladies'
Whits Underwear
Try our Black Tea and Breakfast Coffee.
They are excellent
...ids will be cleared opt at
room -making prices.
D. M. McBEATH
PRETORIA
BLOCK . .
of Toronto, and a letter at the evening
session was read tram his sorrowing
wife expressing their regrets at being
compelled to disappoint the Auburn
convection but promising to come for
the next one. It was decided that the
next convention be held in June, t104.
Rev. S. M. Whaley, owing to blocked
roads, was prevented from attending
and his absence was regretted. The
pastors of the local union, however,
taking in the situation, went resolutely
to work to fill in the lick and by united
effort made the convention quite in-
teresting and profitable. At the after-
noon mission. After opening exercises
Rev, J. Edmonds the president-elect,
took the chair. May. J L,.Small took
the topic, "A Study in Acts" which
Rev. Elmore Harris was to have taken,
He also conducted the next Sabbath
school lesson teaching with a clam el
ten the subject, "Christian Jove."
Rev. J. Edmonds spoke on " What the
Sunday School Has Done for Me."
Knox church choir furnished the music
for the afternoon session, Collection,
discussion, song service, etc., took up
rest of the afternoon. At the evening
eesaion tee chair wee ably occupied by
the newly elected vice-president. Ex-
cellent music furnished by the Westfield
choir in song servke. Rev. J, L. Small
took as his evening topic "A Study in
Philemon" end showed the compara-
eively little known book to his hearers
in a new light, Rey. J. C. Dunlop
followed with a question drawer, the
answers being discussed by various
Sunday school workers. The billeting
committee looked After the people'e
material wants at this great annual
epiritnal feast in en able manner And
after votes of thanks, etc„ the 12th
annual convention was brought to a
close.
CONSTANCE.
purrs. --Mr. E. L. ,Parnham paid a
recent visit to his uncle in Wingham.
.Mre. Albert McGregor, of Cypress
River, Manitoba, recently spent a few
days in ounImre Mr. Charles Roger -
fumed a pedigreed he,fer st Mr.
W ar, SneIPs wee.... Mies Mina MaRore
Mut returned to her home in Warwick,
after spending t couple of months with
her sister, Mrs. R. W. Jewitt.... Mr,
Wm. Knox is moving the barn home
that he recently purchased in Morris...
Miss McKay, of Egmondville, was in
the village for it few days visiting iter
consiu, Mr. J. E. McGregor.
--Mrs. Wallace Campbell's twine,
Albert and Edward, born. on the King's
corouation, ditd iu Hamtltott within a
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