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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-05-27, Page 4'The Annual Meeting of the Liberal Association for West Huron, for both the Local and Dominion, will be held at Dungannon on Tuesday, May31, at 1 l ti GRAND TRUNK &YS EM .Will help you decide Where to Spend Your Holidays By Furnishing the following ' Publications which will be forwarded upon application to any of the agents of the Grand Trunk Railway system :- "'Muskoka r 1,111101 of Health and Pleas- ure," desoribiug the pioturesque Muskoka Lake region. "Muskoka Special Folder." "Thousand island Folder." "Guide to the Fishing 1 Hi (Lig Re- sorts," on and in the vicinity of the Brand Trunk Railway System, containing reliable information in regard to Fish, Game, Hotels, Livery and genera facilities, or write to M. C. DICKSON, D.P.A., Toronto. F. R. HODGENS, AGENT, CLINTON. Ileiw 0vertt gm tnfti 80 graduates -Sarnia Business College Page 2 89 window shades -Cooper & Co 5 Supremacy -McKinnon & Co 5 Did you ever -W L Ouimette 5 Goods -Gilroy & Wiseman.. 5 Money wanted -Box 84 5 ..c>8a'abto -Cricket Club House to rent. -G FEmerson .. House to rent -W Moore . Robe found -R Webb County Counoil-W Lane Stack farm-Plumsteel & Gibbings Great Sale -Jackson Bros Dollar Wheat -W D Fair Co 5 5 r, 5 5 5 8 8 (linton Itw gra FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1898 The Good Times The following article is from the To- ronto World, and shows that even a Conservative paper must admit the good time prevailing under the Lib- beral rule: -There are good tines in Canada now. From all parts of the country_.corne reports of factories working over -time and merchants in- creasing their business. -Clinton NEw ERA. Is it not just a little bit childish to assume that the rise in wheat is due to legislation? As well ascribe the abun- dant crop to the same cause. Surely no sane, reflecting tnan is deceived by such infantile arguments. Events that are coincident are not necessarily re- lated. -London News The NEW ERA is not foolish enough to suppose that the rise in wheat is due to legislation, though many, Conserva- tive papers for years claimed that the legislature did enhance prices. But this is not the point. One of the stock arguments of the Conservative press, prior to June 23, was that if the Liber- als came into power nearly everything world go to smash, industries would be ruined, bald times would follow, and general disaster would ensue the accession of the Liberals to power. we don't believe the Conservative papers bad faith in their own argu- ments -but that was their tune. Now that things are progressing, ind'- .1,, running over time ra1lr®O,d8 buy and "every )ndlcatlon of good times, it is (surely not. out of place to dilect atten- tion to the fact 'that the Conservative papet;,s therugelyes admit prosperity under T the al rule. We do not claim that they adrnit it is the result of Lib- eral rule. • The London Advertiser speaks of the theft of a couple of razors as a "close shave." Wouldn't it be better to hone up that it was a sharp steal. What some papers it Huron pretend to know about the West Huron Liber- , els would fill a very large book. What • they ds know could be put in your eye and not hurt it. The Toronto World has occasionally hinted that the Government has anoth- er Yukon railway deal on, and intend - ted to secure the support of the House to it by the offer of $500 additional ses- sional indemnity, in case the session lasted until July. The story may be without foundation, but the Govern- ment will do a most unwise thing if it purposes to grant airy additional indem- nity. Woman's Missionary Society The 8th annual convention of the Goderich District Wotnan's Missionary Society of the Methodist church, now in session, promises to be of unusual interest. the delegates coming by train and driving numbering about thirty at the opening of the morning session, which looked encouraging, and from the time of starting the in• terest was apparent, and needed no working up, the attitude of each dele- gate indicating (the thought) that the moments were precious and no item inapt be lost. The reports of the dif- ferent Auxiliaries were taken, showing in each case an increase in numbers and an advance in the contributions for the past year. Mrs Turner, of Goderich, gave an ad- dress on Systematic Giving, claiming it to be an an oblig a i , privilege t a rivile e rtoda • great sat; sfact ionto each one. Those who had t r.ied it had found the vexed question of what to give, and when, and to whom, eettled when the tenth was laid aside tor the Lord's work and it was a pleasure to give that which only awaited wise distribution. In the Consecration meeting, led by Mrs ,Alford, of Holmesville, which followed, several spoke of the p.easure and rest :.'which had followed their decision to tithe. Mrs Wright spoke in expplana- tirrrt of a point in tithing in the discus. 6ibn; in a few words clearing up the f�ueetion at issue. The delegates felt they had just a shadow of the good things in store for them in the after. --noon and evening sessions, when she Will more fully address the convention. Goderich Township LBoorLL.-Tho members off Cole's '4'e ohAVQrr rah intend holding a monster lawn so• bill on the evening of Jttno 1st, and have teaared the commodious lawn of Mr. P. Cole i+OWtffe occasion. Tea and retreat - Monte will be served on the grounds, com- menoinsg at it o'clock. Music will be fur - fibbed by the Bayfield brass hand. A grand COO O ib expected. Come one, oomo all, and bringyear friends with you. West . Huron Teachers. The West Huron Teachers' Assooiation met in Goderioh Collegiate Institute on Friday, S. J. A. Boyd, President, in the chair. Devotional exercises were conduct- ed by R. E. Brown. Mr Torn read a cir- cular from R. A. Gray, of the Mathema- tical Department of the P.13, A., regard- ing the Junior Leaving Examination. It was agreed that the circular should be dis- missed in the epaae allotted to Mr McDon- ald's paper, and that the latter paper be postponed till the morning session. The following oomtnittees were then ap- pointed by the President:-Anditore,Meesrs Hagen and Brown; R. solution Com., Messre McDonald, Howard, Baird, Misses Robert. eon and McCluskey. Moved by E. d, Hagen, that all teachers paying fees be entitled to all the privileges of the Association; the motion was second- ed by Mr Brown, and carried. On motion of F. MoTaugart, seconded by R. J. Hagen, the Association adjourned to meet at 1.30 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. Thos. G. Allin was called upon to present the subject of teaching commeroial work to senior classes. Mr Allin gave a splendid addrese on this subject, and his remarks were highly appreciated. The question was further discussed by Messrs Tom, S. P. Halle, Delgaty, Boyd, and Mise McLel- lan. The question in"R. A. Gray's circular was then dieouesed by the teachers in gen- eral, as were also tcpios of general interest. It was moved by Inspector Tom, s000nded by J. 8. Delgaty, that in the opinion of this Association, Arithmetic and Grammar should be replaced on the examination course for Junior and Senior Leaving oir- tificates, and that only one language be re- quired at these examinations. The resold• tion was adopted. The next topic of dieoueeion was the care of children's eyes. Mr Tom introduced the question, and suggested the following as the chief causes of injury to ohildren'e eyes, viz:- Small writing on the black- board, and sitting in wrong positions. The blackboard not a proper oolor. Study• ing with poor lamplight, or holding the book in improper position. with reference to the light. Scribblers not good for the oyes. Pupils hold the books too near the eyes. Pupils admitted to school too soon after suffering from any disease which has proved injurious to the eyes. This subject was very ably discussed by a large number of teachers. D. McGillicuddy, being pros• ent, was invited to take part in the discus- sion, and delivered a short and practical address. The next tonic of discussion was whether it was advisable to retain both the Entrance and P. S. L. examinations or not; this sub- ject was very fully discussed by111essrs An- derson, Delgaty, Strang, Boyd and Brown. The Sec.-Treas. read a copy of his finan- cial report to the Government, which was adopted. Mr Fred MoTaggart introduced a discus- sion on teaching verb phrases. He stated the difficulties he had experienced in teach- ing this most difficult point of grammar, instanced hie method of introducing this subject to a plass, and then left the matter open for further discussion, Mr 'Strang was called on, and dealt with the @Abject In his usual @Xi;1!!U@ttve style, tq the creat satisfaction of the teachers. EVENING. In the eve.ui' a very useful and enjoy- able .ertalntnent was held in the Assem• 131y Henood;. The program consisted of ad- dresses by Rev Messrs Edge and Godwin; Messrs Jordan, Ball, and D. McGillicuddy. The President, S. J. A. Boyd, occupied the chair, and delivered his annual address; his eubje9t was "Have Teachers any In. fluence or Professional Spirit Left ?" The address was a splendid effort, and Mr Boyd was highly complimented by the speakers that followed. The following distinguished performers furnished the musical part of the program, and -their efforts were greatly appreciated: Mrs Logan, Miss Carnpaigne, Miss McCall, Mies Whitney and Mr Stod• dart. Refreshments were .served by the teaohers of Goderioh and their friends. SATURDAY MORNING SESSION. The Association met at 9 a. m., the Pres. ident occupying the chair. Moved by A. J - Moors, B. A., seconded by S. P. Halls, M. A., that the minutes be adopted, and that the President's address be published in the local papers, and also in some papers or magazines having provincial circulation so that it may reach the great body of teach- ers in Ontario;this was unanimously adopt- ed. Mr M. McDonald very ably discussed "Teaching Mathematioal Geography," He delivered an eloquent and practical address on this important subject. Mr G. W. Hol- man then introduced a discussion on the the distribution of the continuation grant and expressed his disapproval of the meth- od in yogue at present. The question was further discussed by -Messrs Hagen, Mar- tin, Brown and Tom. Messrs Martin, Allen and Delgaty were added to the Resolution Com. The con. sideration of the President's address was then taken up. In was moved by Mr John- ston, seconded by Mr Lawrence, that the Association adopt the principal recom- mendation in the President's address, of dividing the inspectorate into a pertain number of divisions, and in accordance with the resolution the following committ- ees were appointed to arrange the details of Ruch a division: -Messrs Anderson, Brown, Johnston, Lawrence, Halls, Harnwell, and Miss Sharman. Election of officers resulted as follows:- Pree•, H. N. Anderson, Exeter; Vice Pres., Miss C. A. Boyd, Carlow; Seo. Treas., G. W. Holman, Bayfield. The resolutions presented by oiroular from the Ontario Teachers' Association were then brought forward, discussed, and several amendments made thereto. AFTERNOON The assooiation met at 1,30 p m. Mr J. C. Martin then prooeeded to discuss the Daae of School Helps. He was followed by R. E. Brown. Both gentlemen disoussed the question very fully and intelligently. Several teachers took part in the disouesion, and the following resolution was adopted by the association: That this assooiation de. sires to call the attention of the Minister of Education to the extensive and increas- ing use of school helps as furnishing clear evidence that the text books in many of the subjects have been found by teachers to be unsatisfactory and insufficient to prepare candidates successfully for examination. Mr H. N. Anderson, convener of the speoia) oommittee appointed to deal with the President's address, reported, and the report as adopted is as follows : Resolved that the Inspectorate of west Huron be divided into six districts as hereafter des• cribrd,caoh of which is to forum the territory of n local institute,end further that the fol- lowing teachers by appointer( convenors and secret r n [ee ofhr t - u r or6 , ' iati t nn meeting in ee retch of the distriot wherein ngiein they severally . reside. ThA diVisin8, the planes of meeting and the duties of conveners and secretaries of each of the disuicte, are as follows: No. 1, comprising Exeter village, Ueborne, township Stephen and Hay township, east of the Babylon line, and Bengali village Place ,of meeting, Exeter; oo111611er,,1 Johnston; secretary, Mr Delgaty, • No. 2, comprising townships of Hay and Stephen, West of the liabyton hue. Plane of meeting. Grand Bend, convener, Mr Ha. gen; secretary, Mr Howard. No. 3, comprising Stanley and Goderioh Townships, south of Cat Line and Huron Road. Place of meeting, Varna; convener, Mr Barnwell; secretary, Mr Holman. No. 4, oomprieing Colborne and Goderioh townships,north of the Cut Line and Gode- rioh town. Place of meeting, Goderioh; convener, Mr Halls; secretary, Mr Becket. No. 5, comprising East Wawanosh and West Wawanoeh. Plane of meeting, For- dyce; convener, J. C. Martin; secretary, Mr McDowell. No. 6, comprising Ashfield township. Place of meeting,Lanes;eonvener,Mr Boyd; secretary, Mr McDonald. II. That the date of the organization meeting in eaoh of the diarricts be the first Saturday in September. III. That notification be sent by printed oard,to be furnished by the secretary of the central association. 1V. That the officers of the local associa. tions consist of a ohairman,a secretary and a committee of three. V. That the term of office be a year. VI. That they meet four times a year. VII. That there be a meeting of the sev- eral conveners before the organization meeting to agree upon a definite plan of ac- tion for the organization and work of the local institutes, and that the travelling ex- penses of the conveners be paid by the gen- eral assooiation. Mies Boyd then dealt with "Primary Number teaohing"and showed by the man- ner in which she discussed the subject jeatthat she had bestowed mnob thought on the work of developing the young mind in the science of Number, The subject was further discussed by Messrs Strang and Tom, C. H. Ruepell was adopted auditor in. stead of Mr Brown, absent. The auditor's report was then presented which was adopt- ed on motion of Mr Strang. The number of teachers in attendance during the session was 96. Moved by A. J. Moore, B.A., seconded by Mr Hagen, that it is the opinion of the as- sociation that there should old be one Co.Int Y Board of Examiners for eaoh county to ex- amine the Entrance and Publio School Leaving viz: The P. S. inspectors, the prin- cipals of the High Schools, and two mem- be elected by each association each year. The resolution was adopted. REPORT OF RESOLUTION COMMITTEE. Resolved that in the opinion of this asso- ciation, the Educational Department be ur- gently requested to substitute the double entry system of book keeping for the single entry course at present prescribed, and fur. ther that the course of book-keeping for public schools be greatly simplified. Resolved that this aseooiation be strongly of opinion that tbejunior drawing books at present pres:ribed should bo replaced by others modelled after the drawings by Mr Gaeselman, appearing in the Educational Teacher. That the present series of public school drawing books be withdrawn, and a new ser:es prepared, consisting largely of blank pages with a few`well executed models for pupils to see, net (,q po yi eeil series to be ernmmWIn iPrl i.v „ et neete me.goe! �'• us- i;rattllg and explaining the Work in detail. ...Resolved that in the opinion of this asso- ciation, the meetings of the Institution be held in the future on Thursday and Friday of each year with the privilege of extending said meeting to Saturday, if deemed neces- sary, and further that they be held during the autumn term providing the Executive get permission from the oonnty council to do so. That this Association desires to express its strong regret that the Minister of Edu- cation has not seen fit to grant the public school teachers due representation on the Educational Counoil, and its conviction that no representation will be considered satisfactory unless the teaohers are allowed to elect their own representatives. That we consider the regulations. respect- ing continuation classes unfair and also such that it is possible to secure a share of the grant without doing bona fide Primary work. We respectfully request the Minis- ter of Education to make the following changes in the said regulations: 1. That the qualification of Principal in schools in classes (a) and (b) be a First or a Second Class certificate and in. olasa (c) at least Junior Leaving standing, 2. That lines 10 and 15 of regulations 21 be.changed to read, who write on the full course required for Primary standing. 3. That the word"ten"in line 12 be chang- ed to "seven" and the word "five"in line 17 be changed to "three." Resolved that the Association tender their hearty thanks to the trustees of the Goderioh Collegiate Institute for the use of their school property, also to the com- mittee who so kindly provided entertain- ment and refreshments on Friday evening. Church Chimes. Rev, Jas. Pritchard, of Forest, and formerly of Auburn, has resigned his charge at that place. Rev. S. Bond was present at the cor- ner stone laying of a new church at Mount Brydges on Tuesday. The regular meeting of the W.U.T.U. will meet on Thuraday,3une 2nd,at the home of Mrs Crich, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Mr Bennett, of Hamilton, preached in the Baptist church on Sun- day last. Rev Mr Pocock will take his own work next Sunday. Rev. W. W. Baer preached in Rat- tenbury St. church on Sunday morn- ing last, and Messrs Millyard and Cle- ment exchanged Sunday evening. On Sunday morning next the Sons of England will attend Ontario St. church in a body, and a special sermon will be preached to them Clement. by Rey.x In a few days the Methodists confer- ences of the various districts of the province will meet. The following are the dates: - Toronto conference, at Broadway Tabernacle, Toronto, June 9; Montreal conference, Montreal, June 2; Bay of Quints, Lindsay, June 2; Hamilton, Guelph, June 2; London, Chatham, June 2. A convention of representatives from the Christian Endeavor societies, under the auspices of the Ruron Pres- bytery, will be held in the Thames road Presbyterian church; Usborne, on Tuesday, May 3lst, when there will be three sessions, and for which an in- teresting and comprehensive program has been prepared. ,Anniversary sermons were preached in the -Methodist church at Hensel(, on Sunday at 11 a. , and 7 p.m., by Rev. J. W. (dolma of Mitchell. The even- ing servie as special for young peo- ple. On e uT escl� May y, 24th, the an- nual tea meeting was held, Ten was °erred from 6 to 8, after which Revs. Ford, of; Lucan Mtliyyard, of Clinton; V, addell and McKelvey, of Retreat!, gave addresses. There was t music abd recitations, A Fine Celebration How we did the 24th "WHEN WE DO IT, WE Do IT WELL" This was the motto adopted some time ago for a celebration here, and it has been lived up to for each succeed- ing event of a similar nature. The ob- servance of the 24th of May here was voted by all who enjoyed it, as "a mighty good show -in fact too much for the money." The day opened with strong indications of rain, which no doubt prevented some from attending, but as the day progressed the weather became more favorable, and the after - noun was all right. The special train ham Waterloo brought the famous Waterloo band, and a large crowd of visitors. The first feature of the day's amuse- ment was a high wire performance by Prof, Riley, of Toronto. The wire was et retched from Fait's store to Coats', and Riley did pretty neatly everything he wanted to thereon, the 33rd band of Seaforth and the Waterloo band in the meantime giving an open air concert. Messrs McCrimmon and Matheson, Highland dancers, and Piper McKay, all of Lucknow, in costume; gave an exhibition of their skill, and repeated their performance in the evening, much to the enjoyment of even more than those with Scotch blood in their veins. After dinner the bands assembled in the Post Office square, and headed by Drs. Bruce and Blackall, marched to the grounds. LACROSSE A large crowd gathered on the park in the afternoon to enjoy the games, the first of which was a splendid game of Lacrosse between Toronto and Sea - forth. The players were Seaforth Toronto ...- goat Jeffries atuloahey point Tobin Paine cover Stewart Hatvksbaw lstdefence McBride McDougall 2nd " Lambe Haldrew 3rd " Cooper Brisson Centre wenborne W. Johnston 3rd home field Moore T. Johnston 2nd " " H. Brent Freeman 1st " " McLean Bell outside home Brent Dunn inside home W. Mathers Seaforth played a good combination and had the best of the game for a time, but at the end of the match the score stood 4 to 3 in favor of Toronto. B. J. Gibbings was referee; Blackall and Will Harland umpires. The fol- lowing wasmthe time of the games: - 1st game, Seaforth, time I0 minutes; 2nd, Seaforth, 14 minutes; 3rd, To. ronte, 6 minutes; 4th, Seaforth, 5 min- utes; 5th, Toronto, 4 minutes; 6th, To- ronto, 9 minutes; 7th, Toronto, 1$ minutes. BASEBALL - What was an igteresting but one- sided game, was that between Toronto Vatsi!y and Goderioh, Toronto being particularly good at' bat. The players were:- Goderich Toren t o Doyle pitober Glassfo l Thompson let base Whit.- Snell hirSnell 2nd base D. Sinclair MoHardy short atop Greer Tilt 3rd base Blahey F. Shannon left field Stratton C. Shannon centre field Boyd Robertson right field H. Sinclair 'P#rorpeoatoher Perry At the end of the 9th innings the score stood 22 to 2 in favor of Toronto, the game being umpired by W. P. Spalding and Harland. OTHER SPORTS. Drill Instructor Boutillion and Sergt. Morgans, of Toronto, gave clever ex- hibitions of Sword and Bayonet con- tests, while Serge: Major Morgans gave some remarkable evidence of his skill with a sword, splitting a potato across a man's throat, cutting an orange in a handkerchief, without cutting the handkerchief, etc. Frank Foster show- ed himself an expert actor on a slack wire, doing all sorts of manouvres Goderich. A FAMOUS BAND. -The famous Dan Godfrey Band has been secured for a concert in Goderich on June 16th. It costs nearly $600 to secure them for one night, and the Goderich people expect to have a big crowd at the con- cert HARBOR WORIts--Now tenders will shortly be asked for the reconstruction of the breakwater and piers at Gode- rich. The contract was originall awarded to Mr Luke Madigan, whos tender amounted to $50,090, but be has been obliged to throw up the work owing to ill -health, which necessitates a new arrangement being made. (From the Signal) NOTES. -Wm. John Wilson, con. 5, Goderioh township, Saturday, May 21, brought in one load of oats which con- tained 175 bushels. The Chancery ses- sion of the high court of Justke opens on Monday in the Court House. Jus- tice Ferguson will be the presiding judge. raring the storm Saturday night Mrs R. B. Smith was passing down the stairway to close some win- dows that had been left open, when she made a misstep and fell to the bottom, breaking both arms by the fall; it will be remembered she broke an arm some four or five fnonths since, from which accident she had not long recovered. On Monday James Lambartus, 22, and Maurice, hisbroth- er, aged 19, both of Ashfield, were hrnught up, on remand, before Police Magistrate Seeger, and Horace lior- ton, J. P., charged with ,Assaulting • thereon. The only failure on the pro- gram was the balloon ascension, and this was entirely unavoidable. A high wind was blowing while the balloon was being inflated, and this caused the canvas to take fire several times, so that it had to be released before4was ready to go up. It was intended to send the balloon up in the evening, but it was found imposeible, as ouch to the regret of the committee as to the crowd. The trick bicycle riding by Baldwin and Morrison, of Seaforth, was an interesting feature of the even- ing program; they performed a great many things that one would imagine impossible on so shaky a concern as a bike. Both bands also gave open air con- certs during theevening, and the day closed without accident or mishap, all satisfied with the celebration, 24TH NOTES, A Goderich and a Seaforth youth tried to settle an old score with their fists, but were quickly run off the ground before hurting each other very much. The total receipts of the gate and the e•rand stand were in the neighborhood of $700. The expenses were more than this, but there is a subscription list to fall back upon. Among the newspaper men on the ground were D. McGillicnddv and W. Ball, Goderioh Signal; A. M. Todd,God- erich Star; W. Flenty, Blyth Standard; Will McLean, Seaforth Expositor; W. H. Kerr, Brussels Post. The Hensall people who went to the Clinton celebration report having an exceptionally good time. The sports were satisfactory, and the crowds very large. WhenClinton celebrates she does it right royally.-Hensall Observer. The rtletilbers of the different com- mittees are entitled to a great deal of credit for theiro k which w r wh c was well done, but all admit that as Secretary, J. P. Doherty did an immense amount of individual work that merited com- mendation. Foster. who failed to snake the bal- oon ascension, forfeited $75 thereby; his contract with the Committee was $125 for the day's services, or a forfeit of $100 if he did not go up, but the Committee generously gave him $25 for his work, or $50 in all for his day's labor. A number of old Clintonians were here on Tuesday, among them being W. McTaggart and H. R. Sharp, of Toronto; Dr. Newton and wife, Luck - now; Joe Holmes, Sharon; Jas. ften- nick, Kincardine; George Emerson, of Goderich; J. H. Worsell and farrily,'of Goderich; Frank Turnbull, Waterloo; F. Boles, Detroit; L. Whitely, Tor- onto, and scores of others. It is suggested that if the Celebration Committee have 'a reasonable surplus on hand, it would be a move in the right direction to use it for the purpose of enlarging the park. If Mr Fair is willing to dispose of the property, buy about four acres from him, and this would add greatly to the convenience of the park, making it much better for exhibition purposes, as well as for rec- reation. If t his could be done the town would be in a much better position to bid for a county fair. SPORTS ELSEWHERE. The Irish Nine, of Lucan, defeated the Exeter Spaldings in a well played game of baseball at Exeter on Tuesday by a score "of 15 to 6. Baseball, Wingham vs Kincardine, on Tue'day, score 1I to 8 in favor of Wingham. Football, Wingham vs. Kincardine, on Tuesday, score 5 to 2 in favor of Wingham. Football, Seaforth vs. Berlin, on Tuesday, score 4 to 0 in favor of Berlin. Lacrosse, Wingham vs. Lucknow, on Tuesday, score 1 to 0 in favor of Wing - ham. Michael Dalton, of the same township; after hearing the evidence, both were committed to stand their trial. A SUCCESSFUL PASTORATE. - Last Sunday morning Rev Jas. A. Anderson preached on "Stewardship," the occas - ton being the 10th anniversary of his induction in Knoxhu "Give rch. Gry e an account of thy Stewardship," ewrtrdaht was his text, and in his sermon he sought to stir up his hearers' memories of the past by referring to the sorrows they suffered, the dangers they had escaped, the trials and wanderings of their local pi Igr image, together with the joys that were theirs to experience. In the de- cade just closed the session of the church received 509 persons into full communion with the ,church, 280 on profession and 229 on certificate; 270 were removed from the communion roll, 69 ofthese by deaf h, leaving a net increase of 101, there being now 563 on the roll; the burials were 204; baptisms 230, During the same period there was $44.404 paid for strictly congrega- tional purposes; $3,610 for the schemes of the church, which amounts, added to other benevolent and religions ob- jects, brought the total up to $61,584. In closing, he urged his congregation to bear in mind that they were stew- ards, rather than owners, in this world, and cautioned them against neglecting to, use their talents and their means as the Lord would have them used -now and for his glory. The Prince of tq'lt1ed tr;fd the IDuke of York ere amo'n then° who *ill 'Rol se pati. hooters tit Gladstone's tanettnl to,lnorrow, Correspondence We are not responsible for anything what ver that appears under this heading, The Stavely Building To the Editor of the New Era : DEAR SIR. -Understanding that a peti- tion is in oiroulation asking for the remov- al of the Stavely Memorial Hall from its present location, I think it only right that those who are asked to sign this petition should know that there ie no provision either in the aot of Parliament authorizing the grant, or in the By-law of the town accepting the terms imposed by the legis- lation, whereby any portion of that grant oan be used for the purchase of a site for the building. The money to bay a site must be raised either by the councilor by those interested in the removal of the building. Let tie know how much the par- ties desiring the removal of the building are willing to subscribe towards the pur- chase of a site, and also what the coat will be. Yours eto., RATEPAYER. The little daughter of Mr. Thomas Cope- land got hold of a bottle containing carbol- ic acid and drank some of the deadly stuff. She may recover. Some of the peach trees in the Niagara distriot are effeoted with curled leaf, the leaves curling up and finally dropping off. It is feared the orop may be injured thereby In the order of superiority the navies of the world rank thus: 1, Great Britain; 2, France; 3, Russia; 4, Italy; 5, United States; 6, Germany; 7, Spain; 8, Japan; 9, Austria; 10, Netherlands. JACOB TAYLOR Clinton, - Ont. General District Agent for the Confederation Life Insurance Co For Stratford and OodSrich, inclusive. All in formation relating to insurance gladly giver. Money to loan at reasonable rates. Merit Wins Success! W. v.Elliott, Principal i STRATFORD, ONT This school does first-class work in every department, and enjoys a large patronsgge. A Commercial School of the highest g.ade- uone better in Canada. Students can enter at any time. Catalogue free. W. J. Elliott, Latest in Millinery The large number who have bought their iviillin- ery from us goes to show that we are giving satis- faction both as to Styles, Quality ualit of goods cools a nd prices. It is our aim to please our patrons. STOCK ALL NEW Our stock is all new and comprises the very latest in Millinery. We shall be, much pleased to have you call and inspect it. MISS HILLIER Stand in Clarendon Hotel Block. iva�i�ry L Window Shades to be sold at spec' low price to c the stock of Odd Lines. Come and see them. 300 Rolls Good American Wall• Paper Regular 15c, now Felling at 7c. Bor- ders and Ceilings to match. 1111-4 CIIRTAIN POLES Special values. See our line of Wood Poles and Ends at 25c. 1 W. CooP er & Co CLINTQN. _ - W. JACKSON, TOMB Agent CLINTON. Lowest rates to all points in Manitoba,. Dakota and British Columbia. Clinton . to Winnipeg per boat from -Owen Sound. $15.80. Trayellere should consult above for all information in reference to travel. ---T1-1333 TWO .A.. In I-Iats,. We lead. This is our dpeoialty, we have them in all sizes, style prices, from the 50 omit Fedora Ties and and up. We have the Newest and Prettiest Goods on the market. Good Cashmere Sox at 25c. per pair. EVERYTHING NEW And Up-to-date in oar store. We have no old goods. A. J. MORRISH, Clinton. Sulting, Our Business In,the spring the young man's fancy turns to a Spring Suit, and as suiting is our business,- we guar- antee to make him a Suit that w'll suit him. Cloth and price will be suitable.. A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton.. 1ti11.1111111ti% 'N �N.1� 'N There s is no Work about it. The Shoes here advertised are lithe biggest money's worth you ever saw. We could have sold them at regular prices, but our way is to sell than regular price if we buy lower thalt rem' and as often as possible you will get thein prices than anywhere else. You should see our Women's and Men's Shoo , at $2 ,and $2.150. They're examples of what you call~,. eh get , when the goods are properly bought. ckson & Jackson, loot and Shoe Delano)