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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-07-22, Page 1Aio:The NEw ERA gives more home news every week than any other paper in Huron and will be sent to new subscribers to lst Jam, 1899, fir 40 cents cash. • What's `the matter with it ? If you think there is anything the matter with your watch, let us take a look at it. A few par- ticles of dust will, in a week, do more damage than the ordinary wear of a whole year of keeping time. Any watch is well worth taking oare of — the better the watoh the better the care. Our way of re- iring Watches is the right way. We guar- antee perfect work and mod- erate charges, our prices be- ing in proportion to the work done. Have your repair work done here. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Bayfield GARDEN PARTY.—On the evening of Thursday, July 28, a garden party will be given on the lawn of Dr Sheppard. Tea will be served from 6 to 8, and a good program will be provided. Re- freshments such as ice cream etc., vtill be extra. Admission 20 cents. VISITORS.—This favorite summer re- sort is fast becoming populated by res- idents of cities and towns who desire a pleasant outing at Lake Huron. The hotels have ample accomodation, sev- eral private parties are prepared to re- ceive guests, and dwellings and cot- tages, furnished and unfurnished, can be secured by those wanting to live pprs privately. Mrs Hendrie ed Miss lfiendiie, of Ann Arhor,are at Mrs Geo. Erwin's; the Misses Davis, of Mitchell, at Mrs J. Tippet's; Rev. J. T. Kerrin, wife and family, Mitchell and W. Pick- ard, wife and family, Seaforth, have taken cottages in Mr Jowett's grove; H. C. Brewer, of Molson's Bank, Clin- ton, wife and family, are camping there; T. J. Clancy, wife and family, Toronto, are in T. J. Macke' cottages at the lakeside; Dr. T. C. Bruce, wife and family, have taken G. Castle's cot- tage, Main St. At the "Queen's:" Mrs Brnmmitt,Mr and Mrs Bert Hunt, Mrs Beaton, Mr Will Beaton, London; M. Austin, Miss Austin, Miss HeleneAus- tin, Miss Morley, Misses Lillian and Kathleen Morley, Miss Voight, Mise alga Voight, Miss Klugh, Misses El- anor and Rose Klugh. Mr Paul Klugh, s and Miss Leslie, Miss R. Fentress, roit; Mr Chas. Roth, Brantford, above are a few of those enjoying easures of our resort. Manyoth- hose names we failed to secure, cottages and residences,and oth- arriving daily. .—Mr F. A. Edwards and r retuned Saturday from a vis - sister, Mrs Fishr, of Kincar- was accowpanie by her niece, by Fis, . Mr . McKenzie, Kiri. r' , as t . en—it position in F. .A. Edwar.s' generaletore. Dr. R.R.J. Stanbury, wife and family, of Toronto, are guests of Dr. R. Stanbury. A fur- ther grant of $1200 has been made for dredging the harbor. John McMillan, M. P., was in town Monday inspecting the harbor. Tuckersmith SOCIAL.—An ice cream social, under the auspices of the Epworth League nd Sunday School of Turner's church, will be held in Townsend's grove on the evening of Friday, July 22nd, com- encing at 7 o'clock, The Seaforth rase Band will be in attendance, and dresses will be delivered by Rev. T. Sawyer and others. NEW MACHINE.—Mr Wm. Ross, of rucefleld, has purchased a new Deck - separator from a Stratford flrm.— has since engaged two of the t experienced threshers in this ty, W. Holt and R. Elliott, to charge of the separator, and the eteran, Mr Ross, takes charge of Mr Ross always gecs a large n's work and this season we pre - ill more for him. ES. — Mies R. y;, nbury, Lon- ad,spent Sundays:"•t as the : nest d daughter, of Holinesville, are ng at Mr A. Elcoat's. Miss Ger- Lloyd, of Hensall, is visiting friends here. Miss Nettie Crich is laid up with a eevere cold, Rev. T. E. Sawyer, late of London, took the work of bis former circuit last Sunday. Mr Wm. Carter is daily marketing large quantities of green peas in Sea - forth. Messrs Frank Brown and orne Carter paid a flying visit to the ity of St. Joseph on Sunday last. Dunlop. NOTES.—Mrs Thompson and son Ed- ard, of Bay City, Mich., are visiting her sister, Mrs David Lawson. Miss K. McDonald is visiting her parents here. Mr Henry Combs. London, vis- ited Mr and Mrs J. Tobin this week. Mr James Tobin, London, visited his parents here. LINTON 1 ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., JULY 22, 1898 t$1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid AROUND THE ITI-CTB. Wh r.t wide-awake and reliable corrrespondents find worthyo! recording for publication. Constance CHURCH.—Mt Geo. Evans nave an interesting address in the Methodist church on Friday evening, in behalf of the "Forward Missionary Movement." Rev Dean Hodgens,Seaforth, preached an excellent sermon to the Canadian Order of Foresters of this place, and Brothers of the Order from Seafortb, on Sabbath last: E. L. of 0. E.—The officers for the next term were elected as fellows:— Hon. Pres., Rev J. W. Andrews; Pres., Roht. Clark; let vice, Miss Ida Britton; 2nd vice, E. L. Farnham; 3rd vice, Miss Flossie McGregor; 4th vice, Mise Lottie McCully; Cor. -Sec., Miss Mary McCul- ly; Rec.- Sec., Miss Lottie Cook; Tress, Miss Susy Wheatley; organist, Miss Mary Wheatley. The League meet- ing will be held each Sunday evening at 7 p. m., instead of Tuesday. A tem- perance topic will be given by Miss Nellie Medd on July 24th. Stanley. MARRIED.—News reached this com- munity of the marriage of Mr Andrew Moffatt to Miss Janet Gilmour, daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Gilmour, of Moose Jaw, on Wednesday, July 20. They are both natives of Stanley, and they have the good wishes of their many Stanley friends. PICNIC.—The young people of the 2nd and 3rd held their annual picnic. to Bayfield on Tuesday; the day was fine, and all seemed to enjoy themselves in the several pastimes, boating, bathing, chatting, etc. The Committee are to be congratulated on the success they made of the affair. ARRIVED HOME. -;—Mr and Mrs D. 11. McNaughton arr•ivd home fromMoose- jaw on Wednesda evening, and were given a reception at their residence, Bayfield Road, afterwards being greet- ed by the Bayfield band. Both are ex- ceedingly popular, and we join with their many friends in wishing them un- bounded happiness. They will he at home to their friends after July 26. Coulees'.—Council met on Monday, July 18th, all the members present. The following accounts were presented and paid: —J. T. Cairns, paint, etc., for hall, $2884; D. McNaughton, painting hall, $25.55; H. W. Erwin, repairing scraper,$2.50; Municipal World, voters' list book, 54c; postage and freight on voters' lists, $2.02; Mrs Baird, clothing for Alex. Foote, $1.75. Council meets again on Monday, August 22nd, at 1 p. m. NOTES. --Mr and Mrs Robt. Pearson attended the funeral of Mrs A. McMil- lian, of McKillop, last Saturday, she being an aunt of Mrs Pearson. Mr Wm. Gilmour left on Tuesday for St. Marys, where he will be engaged dur- ing the threshing season. Messrs R. Baird, P. Campbell and VV. Baird made a wheeling tour through Bruce County last week. Mr John McTavish, Presi- dent of the Bliss Business College, Ha- verhill, Mass., is holidaying under the parental roof. Miss Mabel Hill and Miss Ella McEwen are visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss Isbister,Clinton, is visiting at the home of Mrs McEwen. Goderich Township OPERATED UPON.—On Tuesday last flve doctors were present while an ope- ration, was performed on the skull of John Baker, of the Maitland, who was suffering from paralysis. A clot of blood was found on the brain, which was presumably the cause of his suffer- ing. Though improving, he is still very ill. BAYFIELD ROAD NOTES. — Rev. J. E. Bowers held services at the house of Joseph Izzard on Sunday. Mr Trick had a heifer and a steer killed by lightning on Sunday week. Mrs Hodgins, sr., of Lucan Crossing, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs L. Hodgins, of McGillivray, is visiting at the home of her father, John Wig- inton. ]V3rs Carson anal family are liott, hayfield con. Mrs Carter and son have returned from the north, and are at present staying with her sister, Mrs John O. Elliott, before re- turning to their home in Illinois. Geo. Wise, of Cleveland, is visiting at the home of his father, Wm. Wise. NOTES.—Miss Hill, Toronto, is visit- ing at Mr G. Middleton's. Miss H. Switzer, Toronto, is spending a few weeks in this vicinity. Mrs Coats, of Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs C. Middleton. T. H. Cook, who bad the contract of hauling the milk on the 9th con. to the cheese factory, has bumped the job; the contract has since een let to J. Day. The English church Sunday Schools in connection with Holmesville, Summerhill and Aliddlet.on'sparishes, intend holding a ration picnic in the near future. The severe frost of last week did consider- able damage in this section of the township; among the heavy losers is Mr J..hn Day, llth con., who had fif- teen acres of buckwheat completely ruined. Rev. W. Cole, of Columbia- ville, Mich., who has been rusticating in thk vicinity for a couple of weeks, has returned. Rev. Mr Burton, Var- na, preached in Cole's church last Sabh ath. Mies C. Middleton returned home this week after visiting friends in B'yth. Miss T. McCullagh is visit- ing relatives in Blyth. Rob and Will Bairn, of Brucefield, renewed friends in Ibis neighborhood last week. Miss Eva Cooper and Miss Flossie King, of Clinton, will visit at G. A. Cooper's next week. The smiles of A. Cantelon Are smiles of great loKiondyke, He stakes not on the But on his fifth boy. We extend our heartiest congratula tions to Mr Cantelon on his unbroken record of boys. yen's clothing The clothing you buy here is just as good as it looks. It's the reliable kind,and posts no more than the common,ordinary grades. We stand bank of every bit we sell with our guarantee that quality and style are the beat yon oan get for your money. Don't mies the opportunity of seeing these. It's worth repeating that early buyers get the pick of the offerings. Weed Sack Snits, light colors becks, silk stitched edges, tickets, pants lined below }- $5 tyles in Dark Tweeds my Snits, the new colorings in Brown, Grey, Blue, made in the latest styles, out and finish perfeot, Are $10.00, $8.60 and "We want yon to see our goods, examina- tion is free. We sell good clothing cheaper than any house in this motion. T. JACKSON, SR., Clothier and furnisher ,Vioiroria B1ook, Clinton. Summerhill CHEESE SOLD.—Mr Stewart, of Clin- ton, this week sold the last half of June make of Summerhill Cheese Fac- tory, to Hodgson Bros, Stratford, fol! ma.It was 611ipped from Blyth station yesterday. Hallett STOCK NOTES. — Cartwright Bros., of con. 9, bought a fine Yorkshire boar last week from Me Johnston, Londes- boro; it is of choice breeding, and they keep it for that purpose. BARN RAISING. — On Monday the new barn of Manny Bill was raised, about 125 men being present. The sides were captained by Humphrey Snell and John Vodden, the former be• ins successful, Everything passed off well, and the barn, when completed, will be a credit to the contractor, Matt Mains. BRIDGE NOTES.—County Road Com- missioner Ainsley was in the township on Thursday, looking after a couple of bridges. The Walkerburn bridge, for which Mr Adair had the contract, is now completed, and is a first class bridge; Mr Ainsley expressed himself as well satisfied with the way in which the work had been done. A new bridge is also in course of erection on the gravel, east of Londesboro. Mr Guttridge has just completed the stone abutments, and the Stratford Bridge Company, which has the contract for the superstriicture, has been notified to proceed with their part of the work, and the bridge, it is expected, will soon be ready for use. Zurich. DROWNED IN LAKE HURON.—Asad drowning accident occurred in Leke Huron, four miles west of Zurich. About three o'clock Saturday after- noon Jacob Howald, 23 years of age, with his brother and a number of oth- er young men went into the lake to have a bath. At this point there is a shallow sandbar which leads out into the lake about twenty rods. This strip Elowald and the others followed, when suddenly the unfortunate young man was seen to struggle and sink from view. It is supposed he took cramps. Mr Rimmie Durand attempt- ed to rescue him and in so doing near- ly lost his own life, being grabbed round the legs by Howald. After the body had been under water fully fif- teen minutes it was brought up by Mr Daniel Rau, of St. Josephs. Doctors Buchanan and Orme, of this place, were quickly on the scene and worked some time trying to revive the young fellow, but life was extinct. No in- quest was held. The drowned roan was a son of Bartol Howald, bricklayer. Leeburn ACCIDENT.—Mr Jas. Linklater met with a slight accident by being struck in the face by the fore foot of a horse; fortunately the wound was not very severe, though it bled profusely for a time. HEAVY Loss.—Mr Wm. Cook•wet with a heavy loss on Saturday, by los• ing one of his valuable horses. It broke through the platform of a large well, and although assistance was quickly sent for, it sank before any- thing could be done. The same horse had been sick with distemper fpr some time, and had just nicely recovered and was working well. As he has only been started but a short time, on a rented farm, and has no other horse to take its place, the loss is heavy NOTES.—Master Clarence Horton, of Dunlop, visited his cousins here this week. Mr and Mrs Wm. Fothering- ham and niece, Jean Youngston, of Br•ucefierd, visited Mrs Alex. Clutton last week. Mr John McNevin and son Joseph spent the 12th in Blyth. Mr and Mrs G. Green are visiting friends around here and at Sheppardton. Mr H. Tewsley, with his friend, Mr John- ston, and cousin, Will Glen, of Carlow, visited our burg on Sunday. Messrs John and Fred Horton returned home last week from Hullett,wbere they had been visiting their sister. Holmesville LATE MR HOWELL.—The Brantfordr �:]l`�fssessysss 1iem*rY an sal friends will learn with regret ofthe death of Isaac Howell, a well-to-do and esteemed farmer and miller, residing in Onondaga. Deceased was proprietor. of Howell's saw -mills, a well known spot on Fairchild's cseek. He bad been ill exactly one week from an at- tack of inflammation of the lungs. Deceased was only 58 years of age, and died within ten rods of his birth -place. The family were of old U. E. Loyalist stock, having come over from Wales some time in the fifteenth century, settling in the neighborhood of Phila- delphia, where they lived until 1776, when they removed with many more to live under the British flag, Mr Hc - well was for many years a faithful and devoted member of the Methodist church, and at the time of his death was Secretary of the Trustee Board. He left assurances in the Canadian Home Circle, Mutual Reser ve Fund, Life Association and the Canada Life Assurance Co., in all 66,500, The fam- ily are three sons, Melvin W., of R.W. McKenzie's hardware establishment, Goderich; Harold H., who of late years has had charge of the milling and berry business at home; Wm. Wilfred, who is still going to school, and Mrs Howell, who will stay with her boys on the farm. An appropriate sermon was preached on Sunday evening by Rev Mr Morris, who was with him at the time of his death. The fune- ral took place on Friday after- noon from his late residence,Onondaga Road, to Brant cemetery. A number of friends and acquaintances partici- pated in the obsequies, the cortege in- cluding a strong delegation of the mem- bers of Onondaga Circle No. 181, Cana - 1 dianOrder Home Circles. ThP pallbear- ers were members of the O.H.C., Bros. S.J.Churchill, D. Smith, A. Barton, G. Merrill, J. Miller, and D. Papple. The fraternal service at the grave was con- ducted by Sister Broughton leader; Sister Papple, vice leader; and Bros. A. Barton and G. Merrill. [Deceased was a sonde-1;>o.W of Mrs Holmes, of this vil- lage, and John R. Holmes, Mrs Mc- Kenzlo Goderich, and bl.H. McKenzie, Cli,i t6`h, attended the funeral.] Alma LEAGUE.—The following are the of- ficers elected for the Epworth League: —Pres.. Rev. Mr Armstrong; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs Little; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs Scott; 3rd Vice Pres., Mise McMichael; 4th Vice Pres., Miss Roberton; Sec., Miss Effie Carter; Treas., Miss Alice Dale; Organist, Miss Maggie Scott. NOTES.—Mrs Biggart, who has been visiting here for the bast month, has returned to her home in Owen Sound. Miss Alice Dale is spending a few days this week with her sister, Mrs Crich. Miss Henry, of Clinton, was visiting at Mr Geo. Dale's last week. Mr A.Scott and daughter, Maggie, and Miss Bella Roberton spent Sunday in Brussels. Rev. Mr Sawyer, former pastor of our church, was renewing old acquaintance here last week; his many friends were pleased to see him; he occupied tha pulpit on Sunday morning iast, and preached an excellent sermon, taking as his s'ibject "The Kingdom of Heav- en," Matt. 13, 44 45. Goderich. PERSONALS.—Mr and Mrs H.I.Strang are at Quebec. A. J. Moore is in Tor- onto. B. Guest was home from Mitch- ell over Sunday; he has secured a po- sition as teacher in a school near that town. A. J. Gregory left this week for his home in Exeter; he is spending two weeks at Grand Bend. D. McGil- licuddy is home from Toronto. Tom Elliott will teach at Port Albert next term. I. Kilpatrick has secured the Crewe school. Will Ferguson, who has been working for the Goderich Lumber t0o., went home to Golden Valley last week with an injured leg; Arthur Chapman drove down from Pike Bay on Friday and Saturday, and is now working for the same firm. G. Nairn is home from Windsor. Mrs G. Cox has arrived from Leamington, where she has been visiting her sons, after returning from a trip to the Western States. Miss Matheson,of De- troit, is visiting'Mrs Robt. Gordon. NEWSPAPER NOTES. — Dave Mole, formerly of the Clinton News -Record, but more recently of Burk's Falls, Mus- koka, Arrow staff. has taken Robt.Mc- Clegmont's place on the Star; the latter havingiven up the job owing to illness. J.W.Van natter, foreman on the Signal,lefton Wednesday morning fora bicycliug trip to relatives in Mich- igan; W. Stoddart is taking his place. "Tommy" Newan is back to town again,after spending the winter on the Guelph Daily Advocate,and the spring in Montreal, Woodstock, London and other places. Austin Chisholm, late head job hand and mechanical manager on the Star, has started a job printing office on Hamilton St., next the Gode- rich Marble Works; he is a practical job printer, and will, no doubt, turn out good work. Alex, McLeod, of the Expositor staff, who is home from Sea - forth, fell from his bicycle, breaking his collar hone. Harry Turner, town reporter for the Star, gave up his job last Saturday, and will probably leave town in the near future. Thos. McGil- licuddy, formerly one of the Signal's editors, is visiting in town. Mr Ball, late of the Signal, has gone over to the Star. Auburn J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer in Light and Heavy Harness, (a specialty) Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes and Horse Trimmings. DEATH. — Mr Henry Farrow died Tuesday night about ten o'clock. Mr Moses Holtzhaner was called suddenly home to Paisley last week by the death of his mother, who fell into a cistern and was drowned; his father came back with him for a visit. NOTES.—Mrs Armstrong and Mies Emma Sorels left on Wednesday for an extended to friends in Muskoka. Mr Wm. Symington is putting a stone foundation under his residence and making other improvements which will add very much to its appearance. Mrs (Rev) Henderson left on Tuesday on a trip to Quebec; she will be joined by her brother, Rev J, Young, and family, of Hamilton. Mr D. Ramsay Aa-At:das au,-.. ea erase 2 aces. wedding tour and have settled down. Mr and Mrs Murdock, of St. Helens, were guests of the lady's parents last week. Mrs R. Roberton, of Goderich, is spending a few days with her moth- er, Mrs S. Clarke. Mr Garner, of Ot- tawa, is the guest of his sister, Mrs R. Leech, at present. Mr G. Cumming of Blyth, was renewing acquaintances at. Auburn last Sunday. Mr J. Ritchie, of Wingham, visited Auburn last Tuesday. Mr Ainsley, of Wingham, was looking after the bridge last Tues- day. Messrs J. Lawson and H. Cull's are drawing stone for the flour mill, which is undergoing repairs. Mrs R.J. Nicholson, of Brigden, is visiting her fatheratpresent. Dr Ross, of Tor- onto, is the guest of his brother, Dr H. L. Rose. Dr C. Yates, of Bomber, and bis sister, were the guests of D. E. Munro last week. Mr J. Graviston, while picking cherries, fell out of the tree, getting some bad wounds; the doctor was sent for at once. Graham Cameron and friend, of Goderich, were fishing in the Maitland; they succeed- ed in catching quite a number of bass. Miss Johnston, Carlow, was the guest of Rev Mr Henderson last week. Mr and Mrs J. Nicholson Sundayed at Clinton. Benmiller CHERRIES. — During the past two weeks Mr John Schwanz has been buy- ing and shipping cher. les to points along the line. We wish hint every success in a venture on fruit so perish- able as cherries. THRESHING. — The sound of the' whistle will again soon be heard in our midst. There are three good machines again this year, viz . Messrs R. Jewell's, Snyder's and that of Vanstone Bros. LEAGUE. — Mr W. Geo. Evans, a member of the Student's Missionary Campaign, will address the League at Bethel this (Friday) evening in the in- terests of the forward movement for Missions. Everybody, young and old, welcome. THAT POST OFFICE CHANGE.—Early this spring a paper was circulated for s'gnatures to petition the Government to move the post office from its present site to the upper end of the bi rg, a id although it was hardly expecteo a change would be made, it was dor e this week, on the ground of conveni- ence; the former officer has always b en efficient and regular, and we be - 1 e ie the new one will be equally so. FIRE. --A short time since Mr James Jewell set a fire in his swamp on the farm. The fire, however, was not in- clined to stop when it was through with the rubbish, hut began to eat in- to the earth at such a rate that it was presumed it was on an expedition to reach the molten mass that is supposed to exist in the centre of this mundane sphere. For over a week Mr Jewell has been drawing water with the tank and has nearly succeeded in getting the fire under control. Wingham. Wanted—Butter, int leas than 12c. cash for b st Dairy Tubs -1. IC. Emu WI wham NOTES.—Wingham defeated Listo- wel here on July 20 in foot -ball by a score of 3 to 1, in a hotly -contested game. Frank Hill is holidaying at Westfield. Miss Gillespie, Hamilton, is visiting in town. Mort. Morton re- turned last Saturday from a visitto Orangeville. Miss Rena Sherritt, Lon- don, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs James Slevin, returned home on Monday. The young people of the Presbyterian church held a very suc- cessful garden party Tuesday evening. Blyth NOTES.—Rev W. Rigsby is in Tor- onto this week; his work will be sup- plied on Sunday by .Mr McKenzie, of Clinton. Miss M. J. Heffron and Miss E. Hartnett, of Detroit, are visiting in town. Mr James Davis has disposed of his butchering business to Heffron Bros. Mr 8. Sutton has recently- erect- ed two windmills manufactured by the Ontario Wind Engine & Purnp Co., of Toronto; one for Jaynes Smith, of Morris, and the other for John Mills, sr., of Hullett. Rev T. E. Higley has decided to go to Blenheim and will r e- moye his family some time in August Londesboro NOTES.—Miss Anna Wood is spend- ing a few days with her brother, Dr. Woods, of Mitchell. Mr H. (xray and wife have returned home to Michigan after a visit to his father and brothers here. Misses Maggie and Emma Tip - ling, of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting at R. B. Jeffrey's at present. Mrs T. W. Parlmer has returned from her visit to Hensall. J. Denholm shipped four cars of hay for Liverpool this week. T. H. Cole bas received a new separator from Hamilton and purposes going into grain threshing right away; success to him. Rev. D. M. Ramsay, former pastor. of Burns' and Knox churches, paid a short visit here last Friday and Saturday; he purposed oc- cupying both pulpits on Sunday, but was called away by the death of one of his uncles at Exeter; he is stationed at Ottawa and seems to be standing his work well. Mr Alvin Brogden return- ed to his work in Toronto on Monday morning. Miss Vanbridger completed her visit here on Saturday. Mr H. Fair spent a few days here; he went is home from London. Misses Luxton and Lepper, of London, are guests at the home of Mr Geo. Johnston. Work on the Methodist church is rushing now, five men at work putting in the joist for the first and second floors; bricklayers will resume work this week and go right along without any more delay. The frost last week did a great deal of harm to peas; some have cut acres of them for green feed, as there would be no grain in them. Mr Geo. Ainsley, of Comber, is visiting friends on the 12th and 13th cons.; he is a soh• in-law of Mrs Hiles, sr. The butter from the Creamery was shipped to -day. Seaforth LACROSSE.—At Mitchell the C. L. A. Huron dist r let lacrosse match, between Mitchell and Seafortb Juniors, Tues- day afternoon, resulted in a victory of 2 to 1 for the home team. This game was the fastest played in the, district this season, and leaves the district a tie. NEW AGENT.—A. Ie. Philips, G.T.R. freight agent, of Stratford, has been asked by the company to fill the posi- tion of passenger and freight agent at Seaforth. Mr Philips has long been a resident of Stratford, and his removal to Seaforth will be regretted, as he is a general favorite. The people of Sea - forth are to be congratulated on secur- ing as their agent a man who possess- es so many amiable qualities as Mr Philips. Belgrave CHURCH NOTES.—In the absence of the Rev Mr Hall, who is absent with his family on a well-earned holiday, Rev Mr McLean, of Blyth, occupied the Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday afternoon. It is reported that there is soon to be a change of pastor in con- nection with the English church. The Methodist church service was conclud- ed in 45 minutes Sunday evening. HARVESTING.—The hay crop is all in the barn or stack. Some report near - ly 8 tons to the acre. A heavy rain would be much welcomed. The rasp- berry crop is unusually large in spite of the dry weather. The whole country is taking on a golden hue from the fields of wheat, a lar ger acreage than for many years being so cropped this season. There is some talk of frosted wheat. Many fields of potatoes and peas were badly injured by the frosts. Roots and oats are looking unusually well. The whirl of the binder is al- ready heard in some wheat fields. Brucefield STALLION LOST.—In the spring Peter McGregor imported from the Old Country three lane entire horses; one of the animals died shortly after its arrival at Montreal, and on Wednes- day he suffered the loss of another, a very fine two-year-old colt. He has bad a run of hard luck. Porters 11111. NOTES.—The Misses Holmes, of Clin- ton, spent a few days last week visit- ing at Mr Lobb's. Miss Maud Pickard, of Galt, is visiting her father, Mr John Pickard, of the cut line. Mr *John Pickard, who has been spending his holidays at home, returned to Galt last week. A number of ladies and gentlemen from Goderich, wheeled out on Thursday evening and spent a very pleasant time at the home of Mr John Cox. Messrs Emerson and Mun- roe, of Goderich, spent Sunday at Mr John Cox's. Mr Walker, of Varna, preached at Bethel last Sunday. Miss McDJugall, of Goderich, is visiting in the neighborhood. Mt Bond Lawri- son, district secretary, visited the I. O. G. T. lodge on Tuesday evening; the sisters in the lodge intend organizing a juvenile temple in connection wit F, the lodge here; we think it is a good move, as there are a number of child- ren in the neighborhood and ;had hood is the right time to instil temperance principles. Kippen NOTES.—On Monday last rain fell in torrents at Rogerville, while at Hen- sall and Kippen scarcely enough fell to settle the dust. Fall wheat harvest is almost over and next week oats will be cut. The hum of the thresher will^ soon be heard in our midst. Mr R. B. McLean has returned flour his trip to the old sod. The farmers around here have at last received their binder twine, which lay at the depot for seve- ral weeks; they paid 8 1-2 cents per Ib. for it; moncpolies put the money in the pockets of a few and the vast ma- jor ity have to suffer. There is a mow- ing tendency among the people not only of this place but elsewhere, to show signs of having that dreaded dis-ease (slack disease); if church is at eleven they will come;at eleven thirty, or if Sunday School is at ten they will come at ten thirty; the remedy for this evil (for evil it is) lies with the individ- ual, no matter who it is, to be on time on every occasion, and if an engage- ment is made for 7 o'clock that means 7, not 8. Mr C. Ketchen spent Sunday at his home in Brucefield. Miss S. Yarrow, who has been visiting at the home of Mr R. McMordie, returned to London this week. Varna NOTES.—The English church garden party is to be held at Varna on Aug. 31d; a big tirne is expected as usual. Miss Lena Beatty, of Kincardine, is visiting at Mr Beatty's. Mr James McKie, our village blacksmith, while ridings wheel on Monday last fell and broke his collar bone; it is very unfor- tunate for Mr McKie, as be has a big rush of work on hand. Mr Joseph Foster, Parr line, returned on Friday last after a few weeks' trip to the prairie province. Church Chimes The usual sacramental services of both Methodist churches will be held the first Sunday of August. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs Washington, on the afternoon of Thursday, July 28th; a full attendance is desired. The Leagues' of North and Victoria St. Methodist churches, Goderich, wall hold a picnic at Bayfleld on the 9th of August, and have invited the Leagues of Ontario and Rattenbury Streets to joie them. An open meeting of the Epworth League of Ontario St. church will be held on Monday evening next, when addresses will be given by Revs. E. Armstrong, B.A., and Mr Sawyer, of London. The following representatives to the Quarterly Board of Rattenbury street church were reelected R ednesday night:— Messrs Bean, Rumball, A. T. Cooper, McMath, Fowler, W. S. Har- land and Pattison. The address given last Sunday night in the S. A.. Barracks by Capt. Keeler Werentelive r,4tve WyTr 'i talk very much. The Capt. has been requested ty many of the town people to give it again, and will do so in a few. weeks. The members of the Canadian Order of Foresters, to the number of about 133, attended service in a body, at Rat- tenbury St. church last Sunday morn- ing, where a good sermon was preach- ed them by the pastor, Rev R.Millyard. A good meeting was held by the Ep- worth League of the Rattenbury St. church on Monday evening; Miss Mag- gie Washington, convener of the mis- sionary committee, had charge, and gave a very interesting address; several appropriate readings were also given. The picnic of St. Paul's Sunday School was held in Bayfleld on Tues- day, July 10th, at the River Hotel Park, which is pleasantly situated on the south side of the river, and right in the village. After lunch a number of races for prizes took place on the street, immediately in front of the park grounds, in which all the young- sters took part. After this, through the kindness of Mr J. C. Miller, the tug, Daisy, took two large boats In tow and took the whole Sunday School out for a sail. Before starting three cheers were given for Mr Miller, and his pleasant treat was most thorough- ly enjoyed by all. A swim in the lake concluded a very pleasant outing. • The committee in charge of the Union picnic of the the Clinton Methodist Sunday Schools express themselves as being very much pleased with the way in which they were treated by the Gode- rich town council. The council bas built a kitchen in connection with the pavilion in the park and provided it with a stove boiler and fuel, while right in the kitchen is a tap from which water can be had. This is all provided free to picnic parties by theerson in charge^applying to the genialpclerk Mr Mitchell, for the key. This should be an inducement to picnic parties to go to Goderich, and the provision of a special constable is meeting a want that has been realized for some tinre, give_ geramaseesemerfeelleseA, Toilet Articles .. Our stook contains a large assortment of toilet articles of best quality. Any- thing you require in toilet articles we can sell you, and we will be glad to have you examine our stook. These goods are good, the prices are right, the assortment is large and we are eat.. holed we can always give you some- thing that willsuit you. Our Rath Sponges are the very best. They are of olos9 texture, yet soft and luxurious; of good sizs and perfect shape. Prices are from 5c to 75c, and no matter what price sponge you buy, we give you good value. Toilet Soaps of many kinda, which are manufactur- ed by good makers from pure ingred- ients. We have various lines and can give you soaps at from 5c to 35c per cake, but when you buy '•$bell Brand" Castile at 8 cakes for 25c you buy , not only the cbelpest but the purest and best toilet soap. Ple carry a full line of nice Tooth Bashes, Hair Brushes and Dressing Combe, and anything you may require in this line. All of these ane worth inspection, when in need, and inspection is all that is needed to convince you to buy here. • SYDNEY JACKSON, Graduate Druggist., Successor to Allen & Wilson. Church Chimes. Rev, A.Stewart and Rev. W. Pocock exchanged pulpits on Sunday evening last. Rev. W. Pocock has gene on a two weeks' visit' to Mr Moody's training school at Northfield, Mass. On Sunday next E. H. McKenzie will supply the pulpit of Blyth Metho- dist church; to perforin the work of the President of the Conference is quite an honor. Four corner stones for a new Metho- dist church were laid at Jarvis on Wednesday, one of there being put in position by Rev. W, W. Baer, a for- mer pastor at that place. On Sunday next Thos. McGillicuddy, of Toronto, will preach in the Baptist church, morning and evening. His - -- subjects will be' rhe power of a touch" it, the morning, and 'Soldiers" in the evening. A pleasant and suer essful lawn social was held by the Ladies' Aid of the Church of England, Kirkton; at the r eidence of Mr Knight, village of Woo 'ham, on the 8th inst., and was patronized by all classes of the com- munity. The proceeds amounted to $25, and will be applied to the build- ing fund cf the new church at Kirkton. ' The Leamington Port of a recent dates thus alludes to the appreciation shown a former Cliutonian;— A very pleasant and promptu reception was given Rev. Mr. Galloway and his fam- ily last Monday evening, previous to - their leaving Leamington, Mr. Elliot was called to the chair and then called Rev. Mr. Galloway Mrs. and Miss Gal- loway to the platform andresented a beautiful water pitcher to Mrs. Gallo- way and a handsome gold handled cane to Mr. Galloway and a beautiful gold watch to Miss Galloway by the congre- gation. Mr. Galloway made a feeling and appropriate reply, expressi ve of the warm feelings the family has towards the congregation and regretting the separation. Mrs. Galloway was also the recipient of many beautiful silver and other presents from the ladies of the congregation. PRESBYTERY OF HURON.—This Pres- bytery met in Knox church, Goderich, on the 12th inst. Revs.Messrs Wildon, of Niagara Falls, and Murdock McKay, late of Goderich township, being pres- ent, were asked to sit as correspond- ing members. Dr. McDonald reported that four students were at present within the bounds of Presbytery, viz.: Mese=a'•asiv, ass sang .rel -saes Robertson. After hearing sermons from the two former, Mr Dickie was licensed to preach and Mr Matheson was recommended to prose- cute his studies. Standing commit- tees for the year were appointed. A letter was read by the Rev. Dr. Campbell, of Renfrew, urging the Presbytery to consider more liberals the claims of the Augmentation fund Special committees were appointed to press the claims of all the schemes,and to propose to next Presbytery meeting some way by which they could be brought before congregations. Com- missioners to the General Assembly reported their attendance at the same, and the next meeting of Presbytery' was appointed to be held in Clinton on September 13. A Modern Miracle M lracle Washing Compound Adapted to the finest and coarsest Fa mutt. Your waehing done while you reel. A boom to womanhood. No need to slink over night. 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