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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-04-15, Page 4Ap ril 15, 1898. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM And connections offer Special Features -TO- Manitoba, TO- Ianitoba, The Canadian Northwest British Columbia, Pacific Coast Points KOOTEiNAY. - KLONDIKE YUKON GOLD FIELDS, And all points in the Western and North- western States. Full information from G. T: R. Agents or write M. C. DICKSON, D.P.A., Toronto. F. R. HODGENS, AGENT, CLINTON. tIew Ac1vertioeuxtutli You can -T Jackson, sr Page I Not all headache cures -Allen &V4'ilson 1 Itailway v fares- G 'I' It 4 y House cleaning -W ('Doper & Co.. 4 Millinery -Miss Hillier 4 Can't afford -McKinnon & Co 5 Specials for April - It Adams 5 Loss of hair--Dorenwend & Co 5 Merit wins success -w J Elliott 5 Ring Canute -II L Ferguson 5 House for se e --Mrs Mugrid;ge... 5 House cleaning—Gilroy & Wiseman5 Ice Cream -J L Mc('lteherty 5 Silver dust -N Robson 5 Girl wanted -W er Doherty 5 pin .who ere bald--Dorenweud & Co5 Apring footwe.t--Taylor & Son... , .. , s A needle and a won n --W 1) Fair 8 The greatsolo-Jackson Bros 8 Notice -Standard Bank 8 Largest store in Huron-Hodgens Bros 8 4thnton 41tui gra FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898 The Danger of the Senate A It is not a new thing for this paper to object to the existence of the Senate in its present form; we have for years took the position that it was an un- necessary and useless concern. We have never shut our eyes to the fact that the Senate cannot either be abo• lished or amended except by a change in the B. N. A, Act. Our chief objec- tion to it has been the fact that its members are not responsible to any one. They can do as they please, and are in aposition to defy publi. opinion. Without referring specially to their action on the Yukon railway hill, just see the power that the Slenate possess• es. If so disposed they may reject every measure passed by the Huse of Com- mons. The lower house might intro- duce the very best of legislation; it might all be in the public interest; it might be such as would ordinarily commend itself to the favorable con- sideration of the public -•yet the Sen- ate, if so disposed, could reject it till. It will be said, in reply to this, that the Senate would not do such a thing, which may be quite true, but the fact of having the power in its hands to do it, is where the danger comes in. No such power should he possessed by any body of men, not responsible to the electorate for its action. War Seemingly Inevitable. The trouble between Spain and. the United States verges closer than ever on war, notwithstanding all attempts to avoid it. The American flying squadron sailed on Wednesday under sealed orders, apparently to intercept the Spanish squadron on its way to Cuba,and as soon as they' meet war will likely commence. Many rumors of a political nature are in circulation in West Huron at present. They may be well founded or they may not, but until they are. more definite it would not be wise to belieye all one hears, or reads either The Government is being condemned because it has reduced the rate of in - tet est being paid in the post office sav- ings banks. This is simply nonsense. Why should the government pay a higherrate of interest than they are warranted in paying. The object of the Saving's Bank department was sirnply to provide a,place where small depositers could place their money with security. It was never intended to compete with the banks, and the rate of interest should be governed simply by business principles. Election Decisions JUDGMENT IN SOUTH CASES .FRTH AND S Judgment in the two election sp• peals, reserved by Judge Maclenn,,,,, was given at Toronto on Tuesday foa,,- noon. In the South Perth case, the decision is given for Mr Moscrip, who is delared elected by a majority of 4. In West Elgin, McDiarmid (Conserva- tive) is awarded the seat with a ma- jority of 1 over Mr McNish. These results are different from what bad been contemplated. It, was be- lieved that in West Elgin Mr McNish would hold the seat, or atleast retain it by the casting vote of the ret urning officer. His defeat, though likely on - 1y to remain till the case reaches an election ccurt, is to he regret ted. in South Perth, the trumph Of Mr Pdo- serip must be gratifying to that gen- o tleman's many friends. But for the fact that a Patron candidate also ran Mr Moscrip's majority over his Con- dervative opponent would have been sttehas to leave no question as to his majot•ity. The result of these appeals leaves the strength of the two ,parties ate it Was: -Liberals, 51; Conservatives, ;•-.Liberal majority, 8. Church Chimes. R. Holmes goes to Lucknow on Sunday. Service will be held In St. Joseph's church next Sabbath. Remember the meeting of the Local Union in Willis church on Monday. Mr Pocock is this week holding ser- vices in the base line Baptist church. Ernest Holmes and S. Murch have b: en added to the membership of Rat- tenbury St. Methodist church choir. Mr A. D. Coltman, formerly pastor of Clinton Baptist church, occupied the pulpit thereof on Sunday evening. Rev. W. H. Butt, of Walla. eburg. son of Mrs Butt, of town, has issued a leaflet from a sermon he delivered a couple of weeks ago, on the subject of "Spiritualism.,, Rev.R.Millyard will preach Epworth League anniversary sermons in his former church, St. Thomas, on Sunday next, and Rev. H. Irvine, St. Thurnas, will officiate here. On Monday evening the congrega- tion of Egrnondville Presbyterian church presented their pastor, Rev. Neil Shaw, with a fur coat and Mrs Shaw with a purse of $30 in gold. Rey. W. J. Waddell, Kippen, has is- sued a leaflet from aserruon he deliver- ed last Sunday, at Chiselhurst, com- bating theteachings achln sof Dr. Dowie, , 6 Chicago, on 'Triune Immersion." The London Conference will meet in Chat hang ou June '3; among those down on the program of special services are W. H. Kerr, Brussels, address on S. S. and E. L., and Rev W. Rigsby, Blyth, reception service. Rev. W. McDonagh, Strat.ford.spent a shorttime in town on Sat urday, on his way to Londesboro, on which cir- cuit he officiated on Sunday. He is looking well, and feels fine. He laugh- ingly remarked that "although he was still weak-kneed, his tongue was as strong as ,swat." Rev T. G. A. Wt ight will deliver a lecture in St. Paul's church school room on Tuesday evening next on '.The Life and teaching of St. Patrick." A large audience will doubtless take advantage of this opportunity to learn something about, this celebrated man. Silver col- lection ol- lects n at the door. Rev. Mr Hamilton, paster. of the Wiughani Methodist chinch, and Pt es- ident of the County Sabbath School Associatrou, purposes giving up his charge shortly, and may go to the Northwest. He is a gentleman who will be missed in this county, and the very best wishes of his fellow -workers will go with him wherever his lot is cast. The Wingham Advance says: - Last Sunday was the anniversary of the Methodist Sunday school at. 'Wing - ham, and Rev. Mr Clement, of Ontario street Methodist church, Clinton, oc- cupied the pulpit of the church hath morning and evening, delivering two very forcible and impressive sermons. In the afternoon the Rev, gentlnran addressed the Sunday School, and ,greatly interested both the younger and the older members of the school. The annual vestry meeting of St. P;tul's church was held last Monday evening, when Messrs H. 13. Coinbe and 8. G. Plummer were elected Ward- ens. The financial statement not bring ready, the question of salaries was de fel red jo t he adjourned meeting. S. Lawrence, F. Hovey, E, Archibald, F. Herman, and R. Worthington were ap- pointed Sidemen; W. Jackson and G. Stews t t, Auditors, and at. the Congre- gational meeting which followed, John Ran'fnrd was re-elected Lay Delegate to the Synod. The ladies of Ontario St. church will give a simper ,and musical entertain merit on the evening of Tuesday, the 19th inst. Slipper will be served front 5 to 8 o'clock, after which the following program will be rendered: Chairman's address Rev, B. Clement Chorus ' Choir Organ So'o Miss Boles Quartette Ontario St. QuartetteSolo Mr W. P. Spalding Reading Mrs Irwin Trio Mandolin,flanjo and Guitar Mrs Gibbings Male Chorus Duet \Irs Hoover and MissGoJdwin Chorus Choir God Save the Queen The attendance at the Rattenbury St. League on Monday evening was not as large as could be desired. The meeting was led by T. J. McNeil, and a good aper on "Christian Courage" as read by Mr Russell Manning. Do all the members fully realize the mean- ing of that clause in the pledge, "to be' present at every meeting unless hinder- ed by some reason which they can con- scientiously give to th lr' Lord and Master., If we all obey 1 that clause of the pledge, how largely attended would he our meetings. There will be no meeting next Monday evening, ow- ing to the Local Union in Willis church. A meeting of the executive of the County Christian Endeavor Associa- tion, and also of the Executive of the County Sabbath School Association, was held in Mr Scott's office,on Friday. The members present were Rev. J. S. Hencerson, Hensall; Rev. F.Oaten,Bel- grave; Rev. J. Hamilton and D. Gor- don, Wingham; H. McQuarrie, Blyth, and the local representatives. A pro- gram was arranged for the joint meet- ing of the association to be held in Wingham next June,good, lively,prac- tical topics being selected. Hitherto, these conventions have been exceed- ingly interesting, and the Executive is determined that, as fru' as passible, the corning convention will equal, if not surpass, all others. There was agood attendance at the meeting of the W. F. M. 8. in Ht ten - bur y St. Methodist, church, on Friday evening, Mrs Pattison occupying the chair. The following was ttie prograin: Bible reading, Mrs Pattison; address, Why women should be intetesl.ed in I0188i0lla," Miss J. Wilson;solo, Miss Ida Marland; solo, Mrs Hoover; fleet, Mrs Manningand Chown;pvperon Missions, Miss Maggie Davis; Secretary's report, Mrs W. N. Manning; reading of quota- tions which came in envelopes with of- ferings, Mrs iI. Foster and Al Ts W. N. Manning: reading, Mrs .I. Hodgens; Miss L. White led in prayer, consecrat- ing the money to missions. The sum of $25 was realized as a thank -offering, and $25 was also donated by the junior League. The annual report showed the auxiliary to be in a flourishing condition and to be accomplishing considerable good in their chosen line f work, The Easter Thanks Offering service, held at the Ontario St. church last Friday night, was a decided success. A large and appreciative audience listened to the following program: -- Exercise, "The Light of the Word is Jesus," Ruble truce, Elsie Bruce, Lulu Eagleson, Emma Plumsteel, Jennie • THE CLINTON NEW ERA Shipley, Minnie Kerr, Hattie Flintot', Jean Darling, Alma Armstrong, Mabel 1 Flintoff; recitation, "A Little Brown Penny," Hartley Watts; duet, and chorus "0, how we Pity Them," Fanny Shipley, Sybil Courtice; "The Penny I Song, Johnny Shipley, Earnest Per- rin, Bert Heid, Lewis Manning; recita- tion, "The Starless Crown," Carrie Shipley; reading, Mrs Perrin; chorus, "The Song of the Bells," Lizzie Trow - hill, Sybil Courtice, Lilly Moore, May Armstrong, Bert Sage, Bert Peirin; recitation, "Unawares," Ida Smith; solo, Mrs B. J. Gibbings; reading of Thank Offering texts, Mrs Courtice; duet, "Come over and help us," Hattie Pickett, Fannie Shipley. Rev. B. Cle- ment occupied the chair and gave a very interesting address. The liberal offering of $20 was received. ILLUMINATED ADDRESS.- Mies Mc - Hardy was this week the recipient of a beautiful illuminated address, on the retirement from the position of organ- ist of St. Paul's church. It was got up by J. A. Fowler, of Goderich, and is a magnificent specimen of artistic draw- ing. The address proper is sut rounded by a broad border, done in gold and colors, while in the lower corner is a sketch of St. Paul's church, and the chancel, showing the organ. It is a piece of wtrrk highly creditable to Mr Fowler. The wording is as follows: - Miss NE1.1.0 MCHAI0Y,—. DEAR FRIEND-- On the occasion of the severance of your lengthy and pleasurable eunaection, as Organist and Choir Directress, with St. Paul's Church (Tin- ton, we gather to -night to give a parting handshake and (Godspeed. V4e feel that we cannot allow this opportunity to pass without recording our apprecia Hon uf the unvarying kindness mud ulcus whi..h have marked your patient endeavours for the improvement and anecess of the musical portion of the services under your able direction Although fully sensible that you need nothing to keep our guodwil' in remembrance. yet we ask your ac- ceptance of 0118 monn•nto Of the pleasurable relations wItich have existed between us, whose modest V,thu' but feebly expresses aur kind wishes, which will fulluw you in your fu- ture wherever your lot may Ie cast. Signed on behalf uf the Choir. 11 L.tVINE I'ARKE FlAn1I1N(I.1 RANy1'onD F. W TEIt:t Y. Additional Local News. DEATH Al' T11 HouSi O1•' RtsF•oOE.— Henr y Orn, 1 he 12 yea! old boy who was admitted last. week from Ushot•ne, suffeting with ditto ed heart and con- sumption, died on Tuesday night, . ' r Bea N. (utNc. Ot r.- •\Ve understood that John G. Medd, who has been en- gaged in ti avcllil;g, is compelled to gi se it u;) on account of ill health, and has taken an agency for the Goderich Roller Mills. i1' has rented the for- mer Recey stand, part of which he purposes fitting up as a barber shop. 131101c1 yrs Baric. --A standard bred sucking colt, belonging to I)r. Shaw, was playing in the yard in which it was kept, on ;\l ,n;lay, when in 8Uta)e manner i1 brekt• i . hark. '[Sere were other hisses in the enrlo'or,' with it, and whether They injured the colt, or whet her it was itself the rause of its own Misfortune, is unknown. Dr. Blackall was called in, and was com- pelled to kill it. The animal was val- ued at 5100. STILL IN'l'Rouu[.E. - The following paragraph. from a Toronto daily,refers to a man who got himself into trouble in Clinton by his marriage with a young woman of this place, while yet having a wife in Torouto;i1 is a singular thing that misfortunes seem to have followed hits ever since he took that rash step. The Toronto Star says: - "Captain Andrews, the blind man, who keeps a little news stand at Adelaide and Yenge streets, has reported to the police that his stand was broken into Saturday night. and his stork of week- ly papers, Magazines and 83 cents in coppers stolen. This is the eighth time I he Captain has reported his place burg- larized. The last tune was ou Friday night." IN THE WEs•e.--The Chicago British• American of last week says:- "Mr Ed. 1'. Holmes, hate of Clinton, Ont, NEW ERA, arrived in Chicago on Tuesday, en route for St. Paul, Minn., where he -gees to assist. 141r Daniel Davies in iln- 'wigration work for the Dominion Gov• eminent. Mr Holmes made a ple,seant call at this office while en route for his new field of labor." It 'nay be added that Mr Holmes entered immediately on his duties 00 reaching St. Paul, which are to facilitate the passage of emigrants to Manitoba and look up in- teresting settlers. He writes that people in the East have no idea of the large number of persons who are daily going into Western Canada, the immi- gration office being besieged daily by intending settlers, persons who are anxious for information concerning farm lands •hi fl chiefly. y. EDUCATIONAL Ai`3SOCIATION. - The 37th annual meeting of the Ontario Educational Association is being held at Toronto all this week. We notice that oldl Huroniane figure prominent- ly in the program. A. H. Musgrove, Wingham, is director of the Public School department; J. A. Giffin, St. Catharines, formerly of Clinton, is to introduce a natural science subject; F. W. French, Napanee, son-in-law of W. Taylor, speaks on "classics in High schools;" E. F. Combs, Richmond 11i11, formerly of Clinton, speaks on "School Blunders;" C. A. Chant, of Toronto University, brother of H. B. Chant, is one of the councillors of the Mathema- tical and Physical branch; E. . Bruce, of Toronto, an old Huronian, speaks on "Teaching Patriotism;" A. Em bury, Brampton, formerly of Goderich, speaks on "TLe unification of In- struction." DEATHOF WM. 1•ARQUHAR.-About ten days ago the writer of this was - conversing with the late Wm. Farqu- har, when he stated that, excepting a lit lie cold, he felt in good health. Not the slightest thought was entertained ot anything serious, but the cold de- veloped into pneumonia, and he died on Saturday morning, only surviving his brother Thomas a couple of weeks. Deceased had been a resident of town for about 8 years; he was a quiet, unas- suming man, who lived in the confl• dence and respect of his fellows. He was one of the pioneers of Hullett,hav- intr settled on the corner of the 4th con. and the Gravel Road, where a son still resides. Born in Queen's, Ireland, he came out in 1847, and has practically resided here ever since. While he was a Conservative in his views, he never intruded them on others. He was a member of the Church of England. Only one brother is now left, he being a resident of Buffalo, and a sister who resides in (-lay. Mr Farquhar was married to a daughter of the late Wm. Colclough, Goderich Township, in 1855, and she survives him, together with two sons and four daughters; three of the latter are married, being Mrs A. Morrell and Mrs Grummett, of town, and Mrs W. Fear, Hullett. x I. 0. G. T. -The members of the 1.0. G. T. make a special request that all who belong to that order will make an effort to be present this Friday eight, After some some important business has been attended to, an excellent programme w111 be given. The Good Template are earnestly endeavoring to keep the most important of all ques- tions, viz: the temperance question, be- fore the public, and when the time comes to vote for prohibition, the 1 Good Tempters will have clear cop - Sciences. Hurrah for prohibition -Com. THE REPORT NOT TRUE. -it was I some time ago reported that Miss Kaake, grand -daughter of Mrs Henry Young Rattenbury St., has died, but the following letter fr•omBuffalo,whtch appears in the Lucknow Sentinel shows that such is not the case: - "Will yon please inset t in your valuable paper a local to the effect that Edna Kaake, daughter of Edwin Kaake, formerly of Lucknow, is not dead, hut decidedly well and has not been sick. I have re- ceived regrets and sympathy for her loss until I am tired. You will greatly oblige and fayor• me by this contradic- tion. I don't know where it -originated, I'm sure. Thanking you for doing so,I am respectfully, H. ALMER KAAKE. Alma LEAGUE. - OU The s' There was a business meeting held by the Epworth League of Alma Church on Wednesday even- ing, at the close of the regular service, when the following officers were elect- (d:-Hon,Pres„ Rev.Mr Findlay;Pres., Mr T. H. Brownlee; Vice Pres., Miss Exuma Carter; Sec., Miss Effie Carter; Treas., Miss Susy Livingston; Organist, Miss A'ice Dale. The trpic will be taken on Wednesday evening by Mrs U. Londesborough, of Tuckersrnith. Colborne COUNcir..-Colborne Council met on the . r rah all members present. The .utinutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Jas. Jewitt was ap- pointed pat hmaster in place of Henry S. Fisher, resigned. The following ac- counts were paid:-H.S. Fisher, repair- ing culvert and road, $9.35; Seth Fish- er, repairing culvert and road, $2.50; John McLarty, repairing culvert and road and removing dam from John Al- len's property, $5.75; Edward Shaw, repairing road, $3; Andrew Bogie,$3.25; Llisha Maw, $3; Joseph Thompson, re - pail ing culvert, $3; Abner Morris, $5; Miami Carney, $1.75; John (.lar ke, $4; Jas. Chisholm, $5; John Symington, $1; Edward Jenkins, 75c; Jas. Horton, wire for fence, $8; J. T. Goldthorpe, taxes refunded, $2.86. Council then adjourned, to Meet as a Court of Revis- ion, on May 27th, at 10 a. w. -F. W. 14lCDONAGH, Clerk. Amberley No'rEs.-We are sorry to report that Mrs Jas. Dickson is at present confined to her bed through sickness. Mr P. Courtney has purchased the Taylor farm on the lake range. P.H.C.R. of C.O.F., W. J. Cameron spent a few clays in our midst last week, and dur- ing his stay added a dozen members to the ('.O.F. society here; Mr Cameron left Friday for his home in Toronto to spend the Easter holidays. ORANGE BLOSSOMS. -On Thursday evening last a large gathering took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. L. Blair to witness the marriage of their daughter, Kate, who was united in holy bonds to W. W. Smith, of Paramount, Revs. W. M. Pomeroy and T. L. McCutcheon officiated. After t he marriage and repast the evening was spent in a good sociable time. Among the guests present were Rev. D. Blair, of Michigan; Robt. Blair and wife, London; Miss Sheer, Tiverton. Mr and Mr's Smith left for their home in Paramount next day, and have the hest wishes of all in their married life. Hayfield NOTES. -Mr John A. Cooper, of the Canadian Magazine, Toronto, and wife visited Bayfield last Saturday. Mr A. Peck has secured a position in one of the departments of T. Eaton & Co's. store,,Teronto. ' Mr T.Jowett and wife haver et urned from a trip to Toronto. - Mrs Mar ks is at present visiting friends in Toronto. Rev. S. L. Smith's family from Clinton are hone for the Easter holidays, Mr A. E.M.Thornson passed through town on Good, Friday. Bay- field is booming and everything about it is bright and flcurishing. Mr Clark, off. Seaforth, is fixing up the hakety in gocd style; the drain out of the cellar. cut across the street, is the deepest ev- er dug in Bayfield. The work on the harbor has begun, and will be pushed fot ward with all speed. Mr A. Mitchell spent his Easter !holidays at home. -- Messrs Jas. and Alec Ferguson were sent to assist in getting the "Bayfield" in order for the summer's work. Hensall Lammas' AID.—The annual- meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church was held in tete basement of the church on Wednesday evening, when the following officers were &ect.ed:- ('res. Mrs J.C.Stoneman;IVice Pres„ Miss Laramie; Sec., Mrs 0,13rown; As.Sec., Mrs 1'. Neiland; Treas., Mrs John Blatchford, MEIIMON,-Rev, W. J. Waddell preached on Sabbath and has published a sermon on "Tri- une Baptism,' refuting arguments by Dr. Dowie, of Chicago. Ile will also preach on the next and fo lowing Sabbaths refuting argu- ments of Dr. J)owio. '('hose wishing to hear clear arguments on faith cure would do well to attend AT HOME.—Tho "At Homo,' given in the Methodist church by the choir, was fairly well attended. The entertainment consisted of selections by the choir, solos, duets and in- strumental solos. The soto by Miss Minnie Shaffer alr*l the guitor solo.hy Mr Trott are especially worthy ot mention. After the pro- gram a lunch was provided by the ladies of the choir, NOTES,—Revs W. Karr and J. G. Yellow of Crediton exchanged pnl)Sits on Sunday. Mr Thomas Murray, B. A„ of Owen Sound Collo• giate, spent the Easter vacation under the parental roof. Mr Dennis llreutnetl, Princi- pal of Dashwood public school, spent his Easter vacation in town. Our town is boi fig well bicycled, about 8n have arrived this wen Wo are pleased to see Mr J. E. McDowell, hardware merchant, who has been ill for the past week, able to be around again, Mr G. 'I', Arnold merchant, spent Monday in the city on business. Mr H. J. D. Cooke has arrived home, after spendinggalweek among the cities of Michigan. Mr Ortweln, merchant, had the misfortune of stepping on a nail, which ran into his foot and is very painful, Anum- ber of the I.O.G.'l. visited )ftdel'Ity (lodge, Soa- for'tn, on Thursday night, to see the degree work exemplified by Avon lodge, Stratford; they report, having a good time. Good Fri- day was kept in Hensall according to the tastes of the individuals. Wingham. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. -The Football and Lacrosse Clubs are preparing to celebrate Her Majesty's Birthday on a large scale, Arrangements are being made for an elaborate procession, a great day's sport, and an entertain- ment at night. GRANOLITHIC SIDEWALKKS. - When the walks now proposed are construct- ed, Wingham will have about 6 miles of these walks. The cost of this year's extension will be 56839.12. Wingham is bound to maintain its reputation as an up-to-date town. WINGHAM RESIDENTS ON EASTER VISITS. - Among the Winghamites who took advantage of the Easter rates to visit friends were the follow- ing: -Mrs Burkholder to Toronto, Mr and Mrs J. Haines to Blyth, Mr and Mrs John McMannus and Miss McKen- zie to Teeswater, Mrs J. B. Cummings to Mount Forest, Misses Robertson to Colborne township, George Town to roxeter. CHUROH NOTES, -A mass meeting of S. S. Workers and Y. P. S. will be held in the Baptist Church on Monday evening, 18th inst., at 8 o'clock; ob- ject -to arrange for the union Conven- tion to be held here in June; D. M. Gordon, Jas. Hamilton, members of S. S. Executive. The Christian En- deavor and Sabbath School Associa- tion Convention for the County of Huron will be held in Wingham on June 21st and 22nd; a good program is in course of preparation. EASTER VISITORS IN WINGHAM - Arnong many others who spent their Easter with Wingham friends were the following:-!. Inglis, Toronto; 0. Wells, Teeswater; Robt. McLeod, Sim- coe; Adam McKay, leeswater; B. Mc Ivor, Kincardine; Mr Walters and son, Exeter; A. E. Bradwin, of the Blyth Standard, wife and daughter; D. Mc- Kay, Woodstock; Mise A. Mainprise, Brussels; Ralph Orr, Teeswater; Miss Leary, Miss H. Campbell, Toronto; Miss M. Beck, Harrieton; Wrn. Fvfe, Kincardine; C. Kerr, Waterloo; Miss L. Sheffield, Black Horse; T. H. Reid, Owen Sound; J. Simpson, Chesley; Miss B. Cummings, Fordyce; C.Sulith, Listowel; Mr Broadfoot, Seaforth; 3. Kerney, Brussels; Mr Clowe, Tees - water. No'rEs.-Miss Jennie McKenzie, who has been spending the past three weeks with her aunt, Mrs J. R. Mun- shaw, has returned to her home in Brucefield. Mrs John Corny') is re- moving to the North west this week. It is.expected that. the salt works will open next week; F. G. Sparling is mak- ing preparations for t he season's work. Mr and Mrs Bastedo spent Easter Monday in Listowel. The gathering of:the stones from Main Street has im- proved its appearance and increased the comfort of bicyclists. The Coun- cil had the hose turned on the streets on Tuesday to lay the dust; the dry weather has made the roads very dusty. J. Marsales, of St Thomas, is in town this week. Miss Jean Mc- Donald, of Detroit, is the guest of her Aunt, Mrs J. R. Mnnshaw. W. J. Scott and sister', of Wingham, left for Brandon on Tuesday, by the C. P. R. Their Seats in Danger. THTC FLOOD OF PROTESTS—EACII PARTY FILE TIIE SAME NUMBER. Fifty-six election protests- twenty more than were filed four years ago - have now been entered, twenty-eight by the Conser- vatives, and the same number by theLiber- als. The latter's protest against C.B. Pow- ell in Ottawa, which is due to -morrow, will make 29 for the Liberals. The liberals protests are: - Dundas -J. P. Whitney, Q.C. South Toronto -J. J. Foy, Q.C. North Toronto -G. F. Marten East Hamilton -H. Carscallen, Q.C, West Hamilton -Mayor Col iuhoun. West Durham -W. H. Reid. South Grey -Dr. Jamieson. ' Centre Simcoe-A, B. Thompson. Prince Edward -W. R, Dempsey. East Middlesex -T. D. Hodgins. West Hastings -M. B. Morrison. Glengarry -D. R. Macdonald. Stormont -John McLaughlin. North Grey -G. M. Boyd. North Renfrew -A. T. White. Duflerin-Dr- John Barr. North Hastings -W. J. Allen. North Waterloo -Dr, Lackner, South Waterloo -W. A. Kribs. South Ontario- Chas. Calder. North Ontario -W; H. Hoyle. South Huron -H. Either. East Elgin -C. A. Brower. Lincoln --Dr. Elisha Jessop, West Victoria -S. J. Fox, East Simcoe-A. Miscampbell. Addington -Jas. Reid. Frontenac-J. S. Gallagher. CONSERVATIVE PROTESTS. South Brant- Hon. A. S. Hardy, West Middlesex -Hon. G. W. Roes. Monck-Hon. Richard Harcourt. North York -Hon. E. J. Davis. Kingston -Hon. Wm. Harty. London -Col. F. B. Leys. Brockville -G. P. Graham. North Essex -W. J. McKee. East Hastings -S. Russell. West Kent -T. L. Pardo, North Perth -John Brown. Welland -Wm. German. Haldimand-J. W. Holmes. Halton -J. R. Barber., East Lambton-H. J. Pettypiece. North Bruce -Charles M. Bowman. East Wellington -John Craig. South Wentworth -John Dickenson. South Wellington -John Mutrie. Centre Bruce -Andrew Malcolm, North Middlesex -W. H. Taylor. South Norfolk -W. A. Charlton. West York -W. J. Hill. North Lanark -W. C. Caldwell. Nipissing-John Loughrin. West Algoma -Jas. Conmee. East Northumberland -J. H. Douglas. Lennox -B. E. Aylesworth. The protest against Hon. E. J. Davis in North York has dropped, in default of the deposit of the required $1,000. Four more have been entered. M. J. Denny of Elmvale, Ont., died at Lethbridge. He was the fourth victim of the St. Mary's bridge disaster, United States, customs officers et Shags way still refuse to carry oat the agreement regarding refund of duty on Canadian out- fits. Reports from southern Manitoba are that seeding operations were general in eastern localities to -day. Around Morris, Roland, Emerson, Letellier, 8t. Jean and Gretna farmers were sowing all last week. In Gladstone district seeding began Monday. The Portage Plains district has been ready for seeding for several days. The season is nearly a month ahead of last year in the Red River Valley, where the high waters retarded seeding operations. A very sad death of a young lady occur- red on the Lehigh Valley express Saturday morning about six o'clock. as;that train was approaching Buffalo. Mise Naomi Hillman, of Ottawa, a sufferer from consumption, who had been in Florida all winter in searoh of better health, was retnrh'fngg' home, ac- companied by her father, Mr Geo. L. Hill- man. The tedious trip from the South was too mnoh for her in her weak oondition,and she took a bad spell daring the night in the Pullman oar, and expired in her father's arms. Hiram Dickout of Hamilton immersed a child of his in the chill waters of Hamilton Bay. rhe immersion caused indignation among the bystanders. Mr. Joseph Pellow, of West Oxford, west of Ingersoll, met with a terrible accident the other night. He booked his horse up within a few feet of the barn. He went to the rear of the vehicle, and finding it not as close as he desired, he palled to the horse to back up. The animal responded, but went too far, and before the old gentleman could step aside,he was naught between the wagon wheel and bbe barn, and crushed fatally. A shocking accident, which may result fatally, 000urred on Good Friday in the town of Everett, about four miles north of Alliston. On account of the extra holiday traffic, the north -bound express was some- what behind time, and, in the endeavor to make up, left the Everett depot before all. the passengers had left the platform. One of these, Mrs. (Dr.) Atwell, was aooidently thrown under the moving coach, and had her two feet taken off, one being severed at the ankle, the other below. The affair is all the more sad, as the victim bad just Dome to town from Stratford, Dr. Atwell having bought the practice of Dr. Kingston, who is leaving for England, Men who erre bald, did you ever think of replacing the lost hair by artificial means? Professor liorenwend can do it for you so that your most intimate friends would not know It ! Ile will be at the nattenbury Mouse 01.1 Thursday, April ss, where he invites you to call and witness a practical demonstration of the fact. JACOB TAYLOR (illrltOn, - 011t. General District Agent for the Confederation Life Iusurauce Co For Stratford and Goderich, inclusive. A11 in- formation relattug to insurance gladly given. Money to loan at reasonable rates. Merit Wins Success! r1 ' STRATFORD, ONT •This school does first-class work in every ;department, and enjoys a largo patronage. A Commercial School of the highest g.ado- 0 n o o better in Canada. Students• a )oda. can outer at any time. Catalogue free - d W. J. Elliott, Principal fv....s. e'esss'ss .' Milli ry„ WE are pleased with the success of our Mil- linery Opening of last week, which was so largely attended by the ladies of Clinton and surrounding country. Our ALL NEW STOCK Comprises the very lat- est in Millinery, and we will be pleased to have you call and inspect it. MISS HILLIER Stand in Clarendon Hotel Block. ARE YOU ... I-IOUSE= CLEANING ? Perhaps you will need some newWall Papers? IE so, WE are the peo- ple you should. see. Our stock is not only larger but ver '`dell better than you will find elsewhere. r All our Wall Paper trimmed freel•of charge. We also sell WINDOW SHADES and CURTAIN POLES ill large quantities 1811 'Twill Y you -ou to see 1 our assortment. W.Coo er& Co CLINTON. yr TICKET AGENCY $25 to British Columbia Lowest. rates ever quoted. IFor all information in reference to travel . apply Ito W. JACKSON, C. P. ii, Agt --TiIR TWO A. IT' Listen! Don't you buy until you see our Spring Hats and Caps. We have the Goods you require and the prices will please you. We do our customers justice and give them up -to date Goods. We lead in styles. See them. We lead in qualities. Try them. We lead in prices. Get them. We lead in hats. Get one. American and English HATS and CAPS. A good Fedora (Hat, the latest style.. • . $1 Suiting Our Business In the spring the young man's fancy turns Spring Suit, and as suiting - is our business, we guar- antee to make him a Suit that will suit him. Cloth and price will bo suitable. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton. A, J. MORRISH, Clinton. A. Jackson & Jackson, = The Noted Shoe Firm a • Our lines of Fine Boots and Shoe haps the largest in this section, and creasing trade is good evidence th goods are being appreciated. A full and complete range of Ru for the soft weather.