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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-03-19, Page 1Melees a speoialty of Repairing everything in the Jewelery line. Wattlhes _are our deligbt. • For Years we have worked with them. rj'liese years have given us such a ,knowledge of every style of move- :ntthet we know just how to • •opt repairing one that has tong. We.do it thorough- �' a charge von moderately. nee you well. A Clock, a Bepeole Pin or any small job yon ratty have to give us will also re, oeive our careful attention. No job too small for us. Is also a feature of this depart- ment. A job' promised for any particular day will be done on that day—you won't have to wait a week or a month longer.— Prove us. P. B . 'Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Auburn. WEDDING.—Last Thursday one of those very important events took place at the residence of Mr John Knox, when his eldest daughter, Miss Eunic A., was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr C. Way. The bride is a highly respected young lady, while the groom is held in high repute. They left for their home in Manitoba on Thursday, carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends. CHURCH NOTES.—Rev. Mr Couzens recently preached morning and even- ing in Blyth in the absence of Rev. Mr Rigsby, who is still indisposed. Rev. Mr Becker assisted the pastor at the service Sunday evening. Rev. A. Hen- derson left here for bis home in At- wood last week. Rev. Mr Couzens preached an excellent sermon on Sun- day evening from St. Luke 14, 19, "I pray thetehave me excused." FARMERS'INSTITUTE. —Owing doubt- less to the severe and stormy weather of Friday last, the Farmers' Institute meeting of that day last was a partial failure, scarcely any of the advertised speakers being present. R. C: McGow- an, of East Wawanosh, J. Hethering- i , ton, of Nile, and Jas. , Tabb. Colborne, gave addresses in the afternoon. The addresses contained much valuable in- formation, and showed the speakers to be well versed in their subjects. A general discussion took place by those present pn the subject of pigs. The night session was cancelled, owing to the absence of the advertised peakers. OVERFLOWED ITS BANES. — There were two men engaged by Mr Gold- thrope to cut wood in Mr T. Radcliff's bush. While the men were eating their dinner, the ice coming down the river caused the water to rise and flow over the flats, when the shanty began to move. They had to depart wading knee deep in water in order to reach an island, where they had to remain Jor about twenty-four hours before anybody heard their call. It was any- thing but pleasant to remain there all night without anything to eat a night like last Friday. By the help of a few neighbors and J. Hoare's boat they managed to rescue them. There were about 150 cords of wood and a lot of lumber floating around. ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 19 1897 a- - $1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid AROTTND THE H UB What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording tor publication. • East Wawanosh. NOTES.—John Sboebottom had a bee last week drawing brick for his new house. James Taylor has purchased a large number of cattle for feeding pur- poses. Peter W. Scott attended the spring assizes in Goderich last week ; Goderich. HARBOR.—A small boy fell into the harbor last week, and was rescued by a companion. The dredging tug is receiving moat of Marlton's attentiau. Several of the boats have been charter- ed for the coming season. Among the being a loyal subject he was serving • list of captains on the American boats Her Majesty asuror. Miss A. B. Scott spent a few days with her friend Mrs Armour, of Wingham, last week. —Mat Mains and gang are making the timber for Geo. Coultes' new barn at present. There is to be an oyster sup- per at Jackson Wightman's shortly i these oyster suppers are just the thing. Lexie Morton was very seriously indi.. posed last week but is now recovering.r teams and 123 loads of wood. This A. Hoover was very ill for a few days es only one of the leading thoroughfares last week but is now on a fair way to leading into town and shows what our recovery. A.O. Hoover, who is at- country means." CII course this was tending College in Stratford, was call - owing to the fine sleighing which ax- ed home owing to the serious illness of his father last week; he returned to the classic city on Wednesday. Miss Clara Smith, of Leadbury, is visiting her aunt Miss Clara Coultes, on the 6th con. John E. Fells and hie mother are both down with la grippe, the late ter being very ill; we hope to soon re- cord their recovery. are many Goderich boys. Herring are being caught in large numbers at pres- ent. BEAT THIS WHO CAN.—We quote the following from the Star of last week:—"Last Thursday J. T. Gold- thrope tallied the number of teams passing hie store in Saltford coming into town, and ives the number as Wingham. To BE RELEASED.—There will be considerable joy to some people in a few days, as the four prisoners from this town who were [sent to peniten- tiary for their connection with the Field outrage, will be released in a few days, having been pardoned after serving one �year. T LEAVING OWN.—Mr W.F. Brocken- shire has docided on leaving town and offering his property for sale. We be- lieve he intends moving to London. He has been one of our most active citizens, having been Mayor, and occu- pying other responsible positions, and his removal from town will be regret- ted. A whole-souled, genial fellow, with stirling principles, he is an acqui- sition to any community, and the best wishes of a large circle. of friends will go with him when he removes. NOTES.—We are glad to hear that Miss Stout is recoveringfrom an at- tack of grip. Miss B. ilson took a trip to Hamilton for a few days last week. Miss Livingstone, of Tilson- burg, is the guest of her sister, Mr C.C. Couzens, at the Meehodist parsonage. Mr D. Patterson had a sawing bee on Saturday and Mr T. Nicholson had one on Monday. A load of young people went to Mr T. Hamilton's last Friday 'night to a party; they tripped the light,. fantastic;toe till the wee sma hours, in the morning. There was a meeting of the Farmers Institute held in the Or- ange hall last Friday afternoon; there were some.'very good discussions, blit the speakers failed to eine• for the • night. Mrs Howson has secured Miss Ella Ross for her milliner this spring. The electric light wire broke last Sun- day night, also on Monday night, leav- ing church people in darkness. The I.O.G.T. lodge have postponed their concert indefinitely; the entertainment will be given by the married members next meeting. Sacrament will be ad- ministered in St. Mark's church next Sabbath evening. Mrs John Clark, formerly of this village, had a paralytic stroke; we hope to hear of her recov- ery soon. Robt. Askwith bs erecting a windmill for Thos. Anderson. Mrs Ross is indisposed with grip. Miss L. Nevins, of Goderich, is atresent a guest of Miss Rosa Youngblut. Miss B. Youngblut has returned from visit- ing friends in Blyth. - Londesboro AT HOME.—The "At Home" on Fri - .day evening in thePresbyterian church • by the Christian Endeavor Society to the Epworth League, was a decided success. The evening was somewhat stormy, but that did not prevent a oodly number from turning out. as•nln excellent program and d everyone seemed to enjoy ting. Es.—La grippe seems ta be get - the ' upper hand in the village. ;Sunday was one of the stormiest days f the season, R. Adams was In Sea- orth on Tuesday. Miss Belle Habkirk, Blyth, le the guest of Mrs R. Adams. Mr G. W. Williams returned on Mon- day evening from the S. 0. E. Grand Lodge meeting. The Orangemen had an oyster'supper last night Thursday): Special services in the Methodist church this week. Mr Wm. Lyon at- tended the S. S. Convention in Sea - forth on Tuesday. Miss Edna Allin is at home on a visit for a few days, Dr. Agnew entertained a few friends to an oyster slipper on Monday evening. Hullett DEATH.— On Thursday, 15th inst, William Weymouth, who has for sev- eral years made his home with his ne- phew, Mr. W. H. Weymouth, of the 8th con., died at the advanced age of 81 years. The funeral will take place to- day, Friday, at 2 p. m., to Clinton cemetery ACCIDENT TO A HORsit.—On Tuesday night last a horse belonging to Mr H. Warren was running aroupd the barn- yard when it made a bolt to gee into the stable, striking its forehead a tre- mendous blow on a low beam, tearing off the skin and laying the entire skull bare. Dr. Blacken etas called in, and attended to its injuries,remarking that in all hie veterinary experience he nev- er met with so bad an injury from the same cause. DESTRUCTIVENESS. — Farmers com- plain of'the wanton destructiveness of coon hunters and others. who finding game up a tree, go to work and chop them down without any thought as to their value, or the necessary perriiis- sion of the owner. 111 some instances trees worth at least $10 hate been cut down to capture a coon worth possibly 25c. This thing must be stopped even if it is necessary to resort to law to do it. isted during that week. The great amount of wood coming in materially affects its price. VOLUNTEERS.—Goderich is making an effort to have the volunteers' camp here next summer. We have ample accommodation for all the volunteers in.Western Ontario, and ;we believe that If the men had anything to say in the matter they would vote for the Cir- cular City instead of London. No wonder that our company here is small. None of the young men from te?wn want to go down to a place like London, remote as it is from the cool- ing breezes of 'any lake, and tramp around in aheatofanywhere from 80 to 1000. If the volunteers come to town they will have plenty of room, fresh air and amusements, and, no doubt, these attractions will prevent many a young soldier from indulging in some of the carousals which are so common where they have no amuse- ments. BASEBALL.—Already arrangements are being made with the clubs of other towns and cities for a grand season in 1897. The London club will probably play in town on May 24th, and Var- sity club will be up some time in June. The local club have a strong executive, and will carry things through with a high and liberal hand during this sea- son. Last season out of ten games, Goderich won seven, being defeated by London, Clinton and Waterloo. Three times were their most formiable op- ponents in the connty, the clubs of Wroxeter and Gorrie, "swamped." The club hope the townspeople will take more interest in the matches dur- ing tha coming season than they did last year. The Agricultural Park will probably be secured for practice and for the games. NoTEs.—Mr Geo. Moon bought flfty acres of land from his brother Henry; this gives them 150 acres each. Mr T. Fairseryice sold 16 hogs t he other day, to Messrs Watson & Emigh, to• be de- livered next Tuesday. Mr Jas. Grasby delivered a load of hogs on Tuesday of this week to David Cantelon. Mr Jno. E. Taylor had a wood bee this week, and got a lot of wood cut rip; more bees are expected in the near future. Mr Thos. Martin intends selling fish this spring and summer;Tom is a hust- ler when he starts. There are pros- pects of a big season at the creamery this summer, as promises of a large number of cows have been made, and with the cold storage system being in- troduced, and with Mr J. Ross as mak- er we may expect first class butter. Goderich Township NoTEs.—J. Crooks, who for the past year has been clerking with R. Pickard & Son, Exeter, has secured a situation with Wm. Acheson & Son, Goderich, and will remove shortly. He `is a son of Mr W. Orooks, Goderich Township, learned his trdde with the Dry Goods Palace, Clinton, is an excellent sales- man, thoroughly competent and reli- able, and a young man of excellent moral character. Miss Alice An- drews, of Goderich, was visiting at "Woodlands," the dome of Mr Thos. Jenkins, this week. DEATH.—Again we are caked upon to announce the death of a young and highly respected resident of the town- ehrp, In the person of Mr Thomas W. Ginn, who departed this life on the morning of March 11th, at the prema- ture age of 31 years. Deceased had been in poor health for a number of years, and had contracted that fatal disease, consumption, which slowly wasted away his life. Some five years ago, having been in rather delicate health, he decided to try something lighter than farming, and took a com- mercial course at London, where he highly distinguibhed himbelf. Return- ing home, he made a trip to the West for the benefit of his health, b ut the germs of disease had taken a firm hold on his system, and, though rallying at times, he declined in strength, mien he succumbed on Thursday. He was a regular attendant at the English church, when health permitted, but of late was confined to the house. From hie youth he exhibited more -than the usual capacity of intelligence, and, but for his early death, would have had a brilliant career. The funeral, on Sa- turday, from his father's residence to Maitland c'emetery,was largely attend- ed, a manifestation of the high esteem in which he was held by the commun- ity. OBITUARY.—One by one the pioneers of this township are rapidly going over rori n u - to the great sil t 1 tO y S en ma OUR BOAST.—Many times have we heard people say Clinton is a busier town than Goderich. One argument we give against this is that the busi- ness portion of Clinton is on one or two streets, and a visitor standing on r, corner can see dowa several streets at once. In town this is different, a visitor standing on the square may see part way around the square, but can- not see down more than one of the several business branch streets. We are a manufacturing and seafaring people. When one is on the square he has no idea about the business at the dock. or at the factories. At our Or- gan Factory they may not turn out as many organs as the Clinton firm, but for several years past thousands of organ stools, bath fixtures, school seats, besides miscellaneous articles for the local trade have been turned out. We venture to say that the Organ Factory here supplies more stools and ,bath fixtures to wholesale houses in Toronto, Montreal and other cities than any other concern in the county. Besides this we have a bicycle, a fur- niture, a knitting and a sash and door factory. Some of our farming friends will, do doubt, be surprised when we tell them how many wagon loads of grain would be required to freight one of the barges, which until lately—and we hoe soon to see them again—came to the Big Mill. . Taking an average load of 25 bags of two bushels each, we have a cargo of 50 bushels for one wagon. Well, some of the boats that unload here carry over 40,000 bushels, there is 800 good-sized loads. Imagine 800 wagons pouring into Clinton each week for two months in the fall, and add to it half as many which carry grain to our storehouses and you will have some idea of our grain trade. Then take coal, probably 10 boats ag- gregating 6,000 tons arrive every sea- son at this port with coal. There is enough to load 3000 wagons. Timber is handled here; every season about 8,000,000 feet is handled; we do not know what a wagon will carry, but it would represent along string. In our salt business we do a large trade; three wells alone sends over 20,000 bushels every season. The objections may be raised that this is not business. The manufacturers without doubt mean business, and our wheat and coal are all used here. Benmiller NOTES.—Mr &rthnr Marsh, of Au- burn, is visiting in and around the vil- lage. The ice was going down the riv- er on Thursday night last, but did not jam at Benmiller this year, nor was any damage done to the bridges near here. SICK.—Miss Martha Fisher is very ill with pneumonia. The youngest child of Mrs Joshua Allen is very sick. We are pleased to be able to state that Mr E. Mitchell is recovering. Mrs Wm. Fisher is under the doctor's care. The mother of Mr Chas. Walters is very sick. Mrs Hannah Fisher is on the sick list. We are pleased to state that Messrs Henry Allin and John Treble ai e recovering. There was no meeting at Benmiller church on Sunday last, on account of Rev E. Olivant being 'again sick; we hope - it will not be ser- ious. Mr R. Walters, of con. 4, is very ill, and it is very uncertain whether he will recober, Mr Geo. Newell, we re- gret to learn, is also on the sick list. DEATne.—On Tuesday, March 9th, there occurred the death of Mr Thomas Fowley, a 're ected resident of the 6th con. of Colborne, the cause of his dedth being pneumonia; the funeral took place on Thursday at 2 . m., to Zion church, where the funeral sermon was preached b Rev E. Olivant, and from there to the Colborne cemetery; he leaves a mother, four sisters and three brothers to mourn his loss. It is with teelings of deep regret that we this week record the death of a respec- ted you man of this vicinity, in the person of Mr Thomas Ginn, jr., who departed this life on Thursday, March 11t3.; he had been ailing for some time with cdnsumption; deceased was a fa- vorite with evetry one with whom he came in contact, and hie loss is deedy felt; he leaves a father, brother and three sisters to mourn his lose, and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community. , n day morning there passed peacetully away, at her eon's residence, on lot 10, Maitland con., Dorothy, relict of the late Chas. Walters, in her 84th year. Coming to this country about 65 years ago, she settled on the farm on which she continued to reside until her death, and many were the incidents that she could relate of the hardships of pioneer life, but all were borne with Christian fortitude, and ere long resulted in camfortable circumstances. She was a zealous member of the English church, and not only was her life one of moral example and living for good, but her principles were those of the most strict integrity, that won her a warm place in the confidence of the public. Of late years she had not enjoyed her usual robust health, and was taken down a week before her death with inflamma- tion of the lungs. and continued to grow worse, until she went to join her aged partner, who preceded her by about two years. She died peacefully and happily, resting on the promises of that Saviour whom she had loved to serve. She leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind, faithful and affectionate mother. The family have the unreserved sympathy of the community in their affliction, last week after thaw. Squire and the high esteem in which she was Millst.e rusticating i theh wihh Beaverton held was sh hofoly the large concourse friends at present. David Bell has re - of friends who followed the remains to engaged with Geo. Futrell, of Kintail. Maitland cemetery on Tuesday. Richard Jones 'is employed with Robt. Medd for the second term. James Holmes is re-engaged with John Mills and John Thompson with Alex. Mc- Cabe; H. Wilson is engaged with Jos- eph Washington— Assessor Wilsun was on -the annual rounds this week. John Scrimgeour -is at resent sojour- ning under the parental roof. Messrs. J. and W. Patterson rind wives, of Wingham, attended the wedding of Robt Plunkett last weep Holmesville. CONVENTION.—Those who attended the Sunday School and Epworth League Convention held at Seaforth. on Tuesday, from here were Supt. 0. J. Courtice, Miss S. Courtice,• Mr W. Pickard and wife, Messrs Jno. Yeo and H. Elford, from the Sunday school; Mises V. Andrews, F. Pickard and C. L. Fisher. Rev G. W. Andrews and wife were also in attendance. CHURCH.—Owing to sickhees Rev J. Edge was unable to be with us on Sun- day, as previously announced, and Rev Mr Millyard, Clinton, preached a splen- did sermon in the morning, and at Eb- enezer in the afternoon; Rev Mr Ford, of ,Ontario St., Clinton, occupied. the pulpit in the evening;RevMr Andrews took the work in Clinton. NOTES.—Master H. Mulholland is quite i11 with pleurisy, but we hope to see his smiling fate around soon. Mrs Potter remains about the same, there not being very much change for the better; her daughters, Mrs J. Cook and Mrs R. Gliddon, Leeburn, and Mrs Kemp, of Mitchell, and her brother, Mr Whiteman, Kippen, have been via iting her. Mr E. W. Jervis took the school for Mr Fisher on Tuesday, while he was attending the convention at Seaforth, and Ed reports the young hopefuls of Holmesville and vicinity as being a little 'above the ordinary. Master Geo. Andrews, of Londesboro, has been boarding here for a week, and driving the girls too and from school. Claude has his hair cut; now, George, it's your turn. Mrs E. A. Courtice was visiting in the village on Tuesday. The Templars are still grow- ing, and the interest in the contest is becoming keener; the girls gave an A.1 program last Monday night, .and we will see what • the boys can do a week' from next Monday night, under their very efficient captain, John Jervis.— League will meet next Monday night, the program to consist of the report of the Seaforth convention. We under- stand the Baer farm was not sold last Church Chimes The Greenway Methodist congrega- tion are providing material for the er- ection of a new church.' Rev. Mr Stout, who has been quite ill, hopes to he able to attend to his duties on Sunday next. The regular meeting of the W.C.T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs Crich on°Thursday, March 25th. Rev Rural Dean Hodgins entered on his 8th year as rector of St. Thomas'' church, Seaforth, on Sunday last. Mrs Acheson, gf the Manse, Kippen, is not enjoying her usual health, hav- ing been poorly tor some .days. Rev. John• Learoyd, Methodist minis- ter of St, Marys, is thought by many to he thr�, coning president of the Lon- don Conference, which meets in Lon- don in June. Rev. G. F. Salton of St. Thomas. formerly of Clinton, has been made the recipient of an unusual honor. He has been selected as lecturer on art at the great summer bchool at Chatauqua for 1897. - Rev. Mr Rigsby, of Blyth, is still at Clifton Springs Sanitarium; his work was supplled last Sunday by Rev. Mr Sheppard, Principal of the Mount El- gin Institute, and Mr Leatherland, of Seaforth. Last Sunday morning Dr. Willough- by, of Exeter, 'welcomed thirty-three members into the James St. Methodist church. Nearly all were heads of fam- ilies, and the others young people of excellent standing. Rev Louis Wood, son of Mrs Wond, Hullett, has resigned his curacy at the Church of the Redeemer, Toronto, and accepted a similar appointment at Washington,D C., where -he will be at- tached to the Church of the Epiphany. During Lent Rev T. E. Higley, in- cumbent of Trinity church, intends holding cottage meetings on Friday evenings at the residences of some of week. the parishioners in Blyth, besides the usual Wednesday evening services held in the church. West Wawanosh. WEDDING BELLS.—We are specially delighted this week in recording the very pleasing ceremony which took place ateMrs Thos, Routledge's, of 1st con., on Wednesday, 10th inst., when, by the assistance of Rev J,W.Pring, of Nile, her only daughter, Miss Maria, waslunited in hymeneal bonds to Mr Robert Plunkett, an energetic young farmer of the 2nd. We, along with their hosts of friends, extend congrat- ulations, Father West took the service at the House of Refuge on Sunday, and also conducted service in St. Joseph's church. While able to be about, he is still suffering from the effects of his recent accident, not being able to stand much exertion. The Rev Donald MacVicar, of Dro- more; Ont., who has been called to the pastorate of Victoria church, Point St. Charles, in succession to the Rev W, D. Reid, was born near Strathroy, and DEATH.—On ' Sunday evening, 7th is married to the daughter of Rey A, inst.. the spirit of Edmund Pollard MacLean, of Blyth. took leave of its earthly tabernacle for Rev Dr. McDonald, of Seaforth, and the great beyond. The- funeral on Rev A. Stewart exchanged pulpits on Tuesday was not Largely attended on Sunday. Rev Mr Millyard preached in account of the inclement weather, The Holmesville, and Rev G. W. Andrews bereaved relatives have the sympathy in Ratfenbury Street in the morning, of the comrrfeitiinity in their affliction. and in Ontario Street in the evening, NOTES.—Mr Andrew and Miss Mary Rev Mr Ford going.to Holmesville. Fragan and Miss Ernma Dobie were The many friends of Rev. A. Mc - guests of Hugh Moreland,of Nile Tues- Lean, the esteemed pastor of Blyth day last. Messrs Medd Bros. are haul- Presbyterian church, will regret to ing home cedar which they purchased learn that he is laid up by illness; his from George Beadle, of 7th con. Miss work last Sunday morning was taken Susie Jones, who lost a valuable gold by Rev. Mr 'Sheppard, Principal of watch some time since, found the same Mount Elgin Institute, who is visiting his daughter, Mrs Tait. Porter's Hill. NOTES.—Misa Annie Sterling spent Sunday at home. Mr Geo. Hemp, of Gorrie, was visiting friends in the vil- lage this week. ' Mr Wm. Gliddon, from Shepherdton, called on friends recently. Miss Tilly Gliddon, of Wood- stock, visited her uncles, E. 0. and 0. W. Potter, labt week. Mr David Cox is having an extensive wood bee to- day, Friday; the young people are counting on a big time in the evening. Mr F. Moore has been on the sick, but is recoveriug. Mrs Tl.omas Elliott is some better. Mr E. C. Potter is im- proving in health, and was able to take a drive to Holmesville on Wed- nesday to see his mother, vtho is lying at the point of death. Mr and Mrs J. Cox attended an oyster supper in Holmesville, on Tuesday ;evening. giv- en by Mr Johnson, cheese maker, to the directors and their wives, and re- port having spent a very pleasant ev- ening. Mr Daniel Gliddon is this , Week moving from Summerhill to the Frazer farm, lake shore road. Tuckersmith. PERSONAL.—Ml's Elcoat, sr., is in de- licate health, and has been confined to her room; she is one of the pioneers, very highly respected, and we hope to learn of her early recovery. CHURCH.—On Thursday evening a social was held in Turner's church and a very sociable. time was enjoyed by the members of the congregation; the net proceeds of the tea -meeting and social ammounted to $41.80. The Tur- ner's League has had a large increase in its membership, and its lookout committee is beginning to show itself worthy of the name ; seventeen new members united with the society this month. Rev J. W. Andrews will preach Educational sermons at Alma and Turner's on Sunday, March 28; our pastor takes similar work at Londes- boro. NoTns.—Many of the farmers of this vicinity took away their hogs on Tues. day; hogs pay about as well as any- thing this year, for the price is creep- ing up near $5 per hundred. It ap- pears at present as if we are to have an early spring, for robins, blue -birds, crows, etcrare beginning to flock in to give us a Bong of boy and usher in the spring. Mr Smith gave this vicinity a call and picked up some of the fat cattle; there seems fo be a better de° wand for them this year than last. The snow that fell lately was very suit- able for drawing out logs and wood. As it is drawing near Easter the hens are thinking about laying and many are watching very eagerly, and when they see a hen on the nest they say "sbew, there's a hen on." It seems rather funny, bnt when some of the committee came back to clean up Turner's church after tiler teameeting, they found four or five titles in the shed; we feel very sorry for the ones that took them there, for it is too bad they did not get them all the Way home and supplied theth for a fetv weeks. Mrs Geo. Crich is away recruiting her- self at Mr Peffer's. There was a very fair representation of Turner's church League at the convention held in Sea - forth on Tuesday last; the address giv- en by Rev. Mr Sawyer on "What the church can do for missions," was good, and it would pay every League to take note of it and do a little more work for missions. Brncelleld NoTES.—The annual meeting of the Brucefleld branch of the Bible Society Was held in the Methodist church on Thursday evening; particulars next week. Mrs D. McIntosh is indisposed at present. Mr J. Torrance, of Hay, delivered a fine span of horses to Mr P. McGregor one day lett week. Mr R. McCartney started for the West on Tuesday. Spring is almost here; the crows and robins are flying about. V arn a. SOCIAL.—A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Methodist parsonage on Friday evening last. After partak- ing of the good things provided by the ladies, a very interesting program,con- sisting of readings, recitations, duetts, chorupes, and addresses along the line of missionary work, entertained the audience well into the night. The pro- ceeds go to aid the missionary cause. NOTES.—A number have subscribed to the Indian Famine Fund, which is, no doubt, a very worthy cause. A so- cial will be held at Mr C. Logan's, Par line, next Friday evening, March 9th? under the auspices of St.John's church, Grippe is making himself quite bold by introducing himself into several homes but we are glad to know that he is not entertained long. Miss Anna Beatty is home on a visit. Miss V. Johnston has returned again to Toronto, after spending a few months with friends. Mr E. Wanless and Miss H. Johnston went as delegates to the Seaforth Ep- worth League Convention. Bayfield. . NOTES. —Miss Kilpatrick, who has been visiting for some time at Mr W. Mallough's, has returned to her home at Dungannon. The manufacture of maple rollers, which has been going on at the saw -mill for some time, is finish- ed; Mr Dean, of Goderich, is retained as head sawyer. The lecture to have been given by Rev. Mr Edge in the Methodist church on Thursday even- ing, was postponed on account of the illness of Mr Edge. J. Ferguson was in Goderich on Monday. Mrs Weir, of Dakota, who has been visiting friends and relatives here for the winter, re- turned home on Tuesday. W. Mal - lough was in Goderich on Monday. Rev. Mr Oaten will preach in Blyth next Sunday; his work here will be taken by Mr J. Wallis in the morning. Stanley PERSONAL.—Mise Adda Rathwell, of the Bayfield road, who has been for the past six months taking up the study of music in Detroit, has return- ed to her home. IIea►dacshes and Defective vision Are often linked together. T.botiele the headache may be very numb en evidence the eyedefeot may never be suepeoted. You may never before have thought of the two as being' possible connections. Think of it now and if you are troubled with headaches drop in and have us test your eyes. A practical training, coupled with the experience eoure hundreds of oases have given us, has taught ns bow best to detect and oorreot all defects of vision. If a test snowe that your eyes are not at fault we will tell you to. If it shows' that medical treatment is required, we will recommend you to see a physioian, but if it shows that Glasses will benefit you,we guaran- tee to fit you right at a moderate cost, and satisfy or refund your money. Test free in any case. ALLEN & WILSON Graduate Druggists & Opticians Clinton. We are here to give you what you want in Spring Blood Purifiers or anything else. If you don't know what you really do want, we are to help you. among the working c'ass,:of people in - Lynn, near Boston. He was not there long until he had many followers and `' soon had a place of worship built for them, and now he is the leader of thou- sands of people. He has written . a large number of pamphlets on the labor question. On Friday evening the Junior League of Ontario Street Church gave aepee cial meeting for the Indian Famine Fund. A programme was prepared consisting of addresses by Fanny Ship- ley. Lewis Smith, Wilfred Galloway; quartette, Miss Newcombe, F. Shipley, E.Plumsteel and J. Shipley; piano solos by Maud Wiltse and Clara Steep. A - splendid recitation was given byCarrie Shipley and T. Carter gave a • magic lantern display as the treat of the ening. The proceeds were $6.25. A very interesting service was held in the Alma Methodist church onWed- nesday evening. A large congregation was present. After an appropriate sermon by Rev. W. J. Ford, one candi- date received baptism, and fifteen oth- ers, who had previously been baptized, were given the right hand of fellowship and received into full membership of the church. Next Sunday morning,in the Ontario St. church, the subject will be "The promises to the overcomers." This is the conclusion of the series of the epist- les to the churches of Asia. In the evening the pastor will expound the 1st chapter of the Revelation. This will be preliminary to a course of Sundayeven- ing lectures on that much -neglected and little -understood portion of scrip- ture. Examinations for the probationers and candidates for the ministry in the London Conference will be held in the Methodist church, Petrolea, commenc- ing Tuesday, April 20th, at. 9 a. m. A public meeting will be held on Thurs- day evening, April 22nd, at 8 p. m., when addresses will be given by RevS. Bond, Seaforth, on "aims and methods. of the Christian ministry," and Rev J. W. Holmes, of Mitchell, on "The Meth- odist church : Its rules and policy." Much surprise has been expressed in many quarters over the smallness of the award made by the arbitrators in compensation for the damage done by fire in the Waterloo street Methodist Church, Stratford. Architect Durand, of London, acted for the insurance peo- ple, and Architect Hepburn, of Strat- ford, for the trustees. A builder of St, Mary's who saw the church, expressed the opinion that $2,672, the amount of the award, will not repair the damage. The prize fight at,Oarson City between Corbett and Fitzsimons, on Wednesday,, was won in the 14th round by Fitzsimons. The St. Mary'sJournal thus refers to a son-in-law of Mrs Brownlee, of town: Rev Mr Roy preached his farewell ser- mon to his congregations at Clande- boys, Granton and Prospect Hill last Sunday. His parting address to his people in Trinity church was most op- portune, being based on "I have a mes- sage from the Lord to thee." The ser- mon, touched with the pathos of a fare- well address. left an impression that ought Out buuu w be reuro9ed. In the departure of Mr Roy this parish loses an able and eloquent preacher, and a faithful worker in all the departments of the church in which he is minister. He goes back to Wallaceburg. Bert Casson, a young man whoa few years ago was stationed on Hensall cir- cuit, has become one of the most fam- ous preachers in New England. Last fall a Boston paper opened a contest colum s to find the most popular preacher in New England. For three months the voting was carried on, and at the close of the contest, Bert stood seventh in the list of 75 names. Bert's vote was 84,817. Bert as a boy {preach- er int n' 'ghborhood some years ago was v h Mar. He went from hete to pre t 4ot {help to form labor laws Presentation Prior to her marriage last week, Miss Eugenia Walker, of town, was the re- cipient of a purse of gold from the choir and official board of Ontario St. church, she having been re valued and useful member thereof for some time. The following address accompanied the gift:— To Mies EUGENIA WALKER, CLINTON. DEAR,, FRI5Nn:—You see before and around you afew warm triende, members of the choir and official , board of the Ontario Street Methodist church. We have understood that your connection with our town and ohurch is about to be permanent- ly sundered, ermanent-lysundered, and we cannot allow you, toga without expressing our appreciation oft e willing service you have so often rendered in Church and Sunday Sohool, especially in the. service of song. We desire that among the. love's tokens which you will bear away with , i you, there will be one especially' from the - church. We have placed our offering in -the, Corm of that metal so much spoken against, and'. often so unduly worshipped, and yet to useful when rightly ern, olds. Gold! Bright and yellow, Hard and cold,' It is not because we want you to keep it so, bub first, because it will cross tho border duty free despite even Mr McKinley and the jingoes, and secondly, because everybody will take it in. exchange for goods, and you can bestow it for . such as your heart may desire, or such as may to you form the most appropriate symbol of the affectionate connection which we want to re- main unbroken between you and us. We pray and hope that in all your future life the smi e of heaven may be above you and the choicest flowers of earthly joy and prosperity may bloom at your feet. God be with you till we meet again. THE ONTARIO ST. METHODIST CHOIR AND OFFIOIAL BOARD. Seaforth. BUSINESS.—Mr. W. M. Grey, ex- Mayor,has bought a small manufac- turing business at Tor onto and is look- ing after the same; whether he will remove it to this place or continue it in the city, is yet a matter of uncer- tainty. Mrs. Robert Holmes, who was called 'to Solon, Ohio, owing to the serious illness of her father, is expected nome to -day, he being somewhat better. , HOUSE OF REFUGE—The latest arri- vale are Edith Barber, Tuckersmith, andGeorge Hall, of Stephen; the latter absconded last July, and has just been brought back. A number are still5op., the sick list, including Manager French .: who has a touch of grip. Mr Bone is able to be up and about. Rev.MrFord ' °conducts service next Sunday. FALL WHEAT OUTLOOIt:.—The recent' tall of snow was of great benefit to the fall -sown wheat. 'Phis crop has come through the winter in' Ontario most satisfactorily. The scow fall bas been -- comparatively light, but the weather has been moderate, and there have not been those extremes of temperature. alternately very cold and unseasonably: warm—fehich in Mast years has ofte • resulted in much injury to, the wheat:, crop in the months of February and March.- The plants generally are healthy and the spotted fields few, 't Moderate weather has also been of ad- vantage to the fruit trees. For all of. which blessings, no doubt, the farmers and fruit growers are duly thankful. We endorseti,e following from the Sig+; nal: Dear Mr. liay000k—It is about time' y? yon introduced a brief bill to the Legislat- ure, egislat ore, in the effect as follows: Resolved that' hearafter all vacancies of office in the gift of the Local Government be filled inside ol;"`';;° thirty days; and that no man shall be spa `;s; pointed to office who is a member of the.. Legislature when a vacancy occurs. Snoh, a little bill will block a number of silting members who are.now squinting offload the event of this being the last session of )- the present Legislature. - dfi GO TO : A. J. Holloway''. HURON ST. CLINTON! ynnr SPRING SUIT - It will pay you. We have a lot of, SPECIALS in WORSTEEP TROUSER1NOS, which won{lil be cheap at $5. Our price ib, $ Ready-made Suits $5 up A. J: HOLLOW A.Y, Olinton