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NOTES. — Mise Amy Murdock, of
Hensall, spent Easter visiting friends
'1 in town.
A Goderich correspondent writes :
Menezetung-Park, adjoining Goderich,
'Which has been selected by the Inter-
national Teachers' Association, of Eu-
reka Springs, Arkansas, is being pre•
pared for the reception of guests. Miss
Helen Kimber, vice-president of the
Association, has arrived, and is much
pleased with the progress made. A
bicycle track is being built, tennis
court and ball grounds are being laid
out, and other improvements are being
made. Already parties from Detroit,
Cincinnati, Nashville, Chicago, Lon-
' don, Stratford, and other places, are
negotiating for lots and cottages at the
park.
Constance
NOTES,—The Constance people are
rejoicing in the expectations of a deafly
mail. Mr Wm. McCully, cheesemak-
er, Sebringville, paid a flying visit
home Saturday and Sunday. Miss B.
Schoales, music teacher, Walton, spent
Sunday at home.
TEMPLAR$. — The Good Templars
held their usual meeting last week,
when the following program ,was giv-
en:—A recitation, Arthur Goodhew;
reading, Duncan Tudor; solo. Mary
Schoales; recitation, Lue Farnham; a
speech by W. McIntosh; reading, John
Medd.
CHURCH NOTES.—Rev. Mr Andrews
preached a very able sermon Sunday'
afternoon; at the close he held a re•
ception service, when five members
were received into full connection
with the church. Sunday evening an
Easter song service was held. Tuesday
evening a literary meeting was held in
connection with the E.L. of C.E., when
hymns and hymn -writers were taken
up as the program.
THE NEW ERA gives more home news than
any other local paper.
Lon d esboro
MOVING.—This has been a notable
time of moving here. Mr L. Hill has
wife duly installed in hotel business;
his mother, sister and brothers have
returned to their own house in another
part of the village. Mr J. C. Adams
has his wife installed in his home, and
her place at her tether's is taken by Mr.
W. T. Brunsdon .and family who have
moved from Mr A. Woodman's house.
Mr John Bell has moved into the house
lately vacated by Mr J. T. O'Brien.
Mr A. Wilken has moved into the
house vacated by Mr Bell, and Mr T.
H. Cole has moved from his father's
farm to the house left by Mr Wilken.
NoTEs.—Miss Cox, of Hamilton, is
visiting her sister at the manse during
the holidays. Miss Johnston. of Wing -
ham, itasacLer, is a guest at the parson-
age. Mr Campbell, of Goderich, fish
dispenser, was here this week. S.
Woodman, butcher, has made a start
on the summer trips. Mr R. Sander-
son, jr., is out on 'the road as a vendor
of beef; we ought to be well supplied
by two butchers and one fish monger.
Mr James Campbell . is having his cel-
lar excavated .this week. Rev. Mr
Andrews and S. Woodman .have ex-
changed horses, (not trated.) Mr H.
Fair is visiting at his father's; he went
last week. Robt. J.Martin took a trip
to Orangeville to spend Easter.
THE NEW ERA gives more home news than
any other local paper,
AFrce Bicycle
How to Gel it.
In" our window we display a MoCREADY
BICYCLE, 1897 model, purchased from G.
F. Emerson, agent, and attached to the
wheel is a sealed envelo a containing a
number composed of the following figures:
1.2-3-4.5.6.0-12-14-20
With every cash purchase of 50o, yon are
entitled to register your guess how the
figures are in the envelope, and to the
"first person who guesses the correct ar-
rangement, or the nearest to it, will b@
presented with the bicycle free of
charge. You may guess with ()Very 60e
cash purchase — one dollar gives yon
w., gaeeaee, and so on up. Contest
ne 80th, 1897, at 10 p.m., and
1 be given that evening, en-
s ;,i •g the winner to ride it July let,
the wheels'man's day.
seeiption of wheel:—McCready No. 2, price
$85, 28 inch wheel, barrel hubs Fauber sin-
gle piece crank axle weight 2j lbe, Dunlop
t ea, Messeuer saddle. If you want to
ow more about it come in and see us
We liave the newest things in
Men's Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, and
Clothing.
Goods are right--Priees are low
T. Jackson, sr., .Clinton
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 23 1897
AROUND THE HUB.
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication,
Stanley
]NEW BUILDING.—Mr Donald Smith
erecting anew drivingshed this
summer. Mr Geo. 'Logan lies the con-
tract,
NOTES.—Most of the farmers have
disposed of their fat cattle for export;
the prices varying from 31 to 4f per Ib.
The backward weather for seeding has
given the farmers a chance to renew
fences, dig ditches, etc. Mr John Gil-
mour has improved the appearance of
his farm on the 2nd con., by putting a
new fence along the front. Messrs T.
Fraser and J. McEwen each lost a val-
uable cow recently. The maple syrup
season is over; the make has been a
good average. A few stray fish aro
finding their way up the streams, but
from their scarcity we would judge
that some obstacle is barring their
course,
RAG BEES.—A.new feature for this
season of the year is the introduction
of the rag bee, which has certainly be-
come the order of the day: The first
to head the list with one of these gath-
erings was Mrs Scott, Who invited the
neighboring ladies to spend the after-
noon sewing rags. Then On Tuesday
last Mrs Campbell had a similar, but
smaller gathering, in which a large
quantity of rags were rolled into the
ball by the elderly ladies of the com-
munity; again on Thursday she had
the young ladies, who, no doubt, ac-
quitted themselves with a creditable
showing, Following the first two was
one given by Mrs M. McEwen on Wed-
nesday, and now that the spell has
been broken, we expect to hear of
more in the near future.
OUR INDISPOSED.—Though none of
our sick are seriously indisposed, yet
there are a number who may be class-
ed on the sick list. Mrs D. McEwen,
who for some time past has been con-
fined to the house, has sufficiently re-
covered to attend to her household
duties, but still feels the effect of her
Hines*. Mr Robt. Baird, a student of
Clinton Collegiate, bad the misfortune
recently to sprain his ankle while play-
ing football, and as a consequence has
been nursing his injured limb ever
since; Bob thinks it takes a long time
to recover, and many of his friends
think likewise. Mr Hugh. Gilmour is
another victim of a sprained ankle; he
wasumping -from the top of a fence,
and alighted on the side of a knoll,
which caused him to ttvist his foot,
with the above result. Mr T. Baird is
just recovering from a severe attack
of a succe8sion of Job's comforters,
which have at times compelled him to
abandon work; his wife has a similar
charge. Mrs John Moffat is also dress-
ing one of these invaders, which has
located itself upon her arm.
PARTY.—A very pleasant gathering
ing took place at Mr John McGregor's
last Friday evening, when the young
people of the community indulged in
the favorite pastimes of the evening,
until the approach of the dawn of day
warned thein that the night was far
spent. The sweet strains of the 'violin,
the bow of which was skilfully manip-
ulated by our local fiddlers, was waft-
ed gently by the evening zephyrs to
the vernal woods, where it united with
the howl of a baying dog and the
whistling chords of the frogs, and all
in harmony produced a most pleasing
effect upon the ears of the neighbors,
who were all wonder and amazement,
and who thought it was almost arival
to the Stanley Orchestra, which won
such great fame the past season; pro-
bably with a little practice they will be
able to compete with the latter before
next winter, After thanking the host
and hostess for their hospitality, the
members of the party left fur their
homes, well satisfied with the manner
in which they were entertained.
VISITORS.—Mr and Mrs John Falcon-
er and daughter spent Wednesday as
the guests of the family of Mr John
Gilmour. Misses Minnie Rumball,
Calvina McDonald and Lillie Lock-
wood, of Clinton, spent their Easter
holidays at the horne"of Mr John Mc-
Gregor. Miss Jemima Fraser, who
has been in the employ of the T. Eat-
on Co. until recently, is visiting under
the parental roof at present; during
her term of office with the company
she had gained the confidence and es-
teem of her employers, who deeply re-
gretted her departure. Mies Mary
Rutledge, who is working with Mrs
John Moffat,sent a few days last
week at her homes
anTuckersmi h. F.
D. Butcbart. who is teaching in Hay,
P. Campbell, of Goderich township,
and M. Graham, from near Dashwood,
are spending the Easter vacation un-
der the parental roofs; the latter, with
his sister Ellie, visited
friends and rel-
atives in Blyth on' Sunday and Mon-
day. The students who have been at-
tending the Collegiate in Clinton, are
home enjoying their holidays. Mr S.
A. McLauchlin, who is attending God-
erich Collegiate Institute. and who
formerly taught in S. S. No. 10, is re-
newing old acquaintances in the sec-
tion; his genial countenance always
receives a hearty welcome in our
midst. Mr John Thompson, Principal,
and Miss Bell, assistant of S. S. No. 10,
are spending their holidays at their
respective homes. Miss Jennie Thomp-
son spent a few days last week as the
guest of Mise Bell, Tuckeremith. Miss
Higgins, who was visiting her brother
in Toronto, returned home on Monday
last. Master Johnny Rumball, of Lon-
don, is"spending his holidays with rel-
atives'in Stanley. Miss M. Scott, Lon-
don/who had been visiting at Mr J.
Bt tchart's, returned home last week.
Mrs Carfrae, also of London, who has
been visiting at the home of Mr John
Buichart, retutned home on Saturday
,last in company with Miss Scott. Mise
Campbell, teacher on the Babylon
line, and Mies Jean Campbell, teacher
on the Bayfield road, spent Easter at
their home near Seaforth.
Wingham.
RELEASED. --The four men from this
place who have been spending a year
in Kingston, for their participation in
the Field outrage, were released on
Saturday.
West Wawanosh
NOTES.—John Leslie has engaged to
work with David- Todd, of St. _Helens,
for the summer. Miss Mary Thom
will assist Mrs Gordon Young in her
household duties this summer. Miss
Heapy, of Blyth, is engaged with Mrs
Roberton, W m. Harris is busily en-
gaged in this part itt present, rafting
and pruning trees. Wm. Cameron
has rented the 100 acres immediately
south of his farm, formerly occupied
by J. C. Clark. Weather so far has
not been favorablefor farm operations.
Mrs Pentland, of Dungannon, will fill
the Ebenezer pulpit next Sabbath. On
Wednesday night the League will give
an interesting literary program. Miss
Watson, who for the past several
months has been visiting in Chicago
and other western points, has returned
horse much improved physically; she
resumed her duties as teacher in No. 3
Colborne last week.. Miss Annie Wen-
zel, of Auburn, spent a few days at
the home of John Moss, jr. Mrs and
Miss Lawson, of Auburn, were guests
at Geo. Beadles, of con. 8, last week.
Mr Wm. Rutledge and Miss Hillier, of
Goderich, spent their Easter holidays
at the former's home. John Roberton
was the guest of his brother William,
over Sunday. W. Robertson spent his
vacation at the parental residence in
Wingham. Jas. Medd, of - Dungan-
non, spent Sunday at home. Mrs W.
Scrimgeour, of Lucknow, and daugh-
ter, were guests of friends in this part
the past week. Mr and Mrs Jas. Bruce
spent Monday of last week in Donny-
brook, the guests of Ed. Ploughman.—
Miss Margaret Sproul, of &oderich,
spent a few days visiting her consin,
Mrs Wm. Davidson, of con. 2, last
week. Mr and Mrs Thos. Wallace, of
St. Augustine, visited at James John-
ston's last week. Mrs Henry Taylor
has gone on a short visit to friends in
Wiston and Toronto. Misses Mary
and Sarah Mills visited their sister,
Mrs Medd, of Dungannon, on Saturday
last. Joseph Washington was in Clin•
ton on business for a couple of days,
last week. Alex. Thom, of Goderich
was a transient visitor at the parental
residence on the 5th con. last week.
•
Westfield.
NOTES.—Mr Wm. McCulloch deliver-
ed a fine horse to Mr Reid, Goderich,
for a good sum recently. Mr J. Mar-
wood, con. 7, purchased the farm ad-
joining his from T. Potter, for $3,000.
A number of the farmers have finished
seeding. Miss Etta McDowell return-
ed from Benmiller, where she has been
spending a week with the Misses Fish-
er. Mrs J. Stackhouse has so far re-
covered as to be able to sit up a few
hours a time; her mother, Mrs Taylor,
of Guelph, is attending her. S. Carter,
who is in the barbering business in
Goderich, spent Sunday with J. H.
McClinton. Master Frank Carr, who
for the past few weeks has been sick
with typhoid fever, is improving. Mr
Win. Rodgers has again started up the
coopering business in Auburn. Miss
Mary Shaw, Strathroy, is spending a
few weeks with hersister, Mrs J. Cook.
W. J. Hoover delivered a load of hogs
to J. Cragg, Belerave, on Friday last,
at $4.70 a cwt. Mrs T. Potter moved
into part of the house belongingto her
brother, Robt. McDowell. r Thos.
Johnston says he has two ewes that
gave birth to four lambs each, and a
sow with fifteen pigs; animals are get-
ting prolific around here.
Benmiller
SELECT KNIGHTS.—A short time ago
a Legion of the Select Knights of Can,;
ada was organized here. There were
two departments in connection with it,
the endowment and the beneficiary.
Most of the members here took the for-
mer, but, alas, all their expectations
were suddenly blasted, when it was
given out a couple of weeks ago that
this department had ceased to exist,
and that a division was being made of
the surplus. The beneficiary, we un-
derstand, is still doing business as be-
fo44e�, but the Legion at Benmiller has
ceeted to exist.
LEAGUE NOTES.—The League here is
not losing in interest in the least, and
last Friday night the attendance was.
somewhat larger than usual, the
church being nearly filled. It was
Temperance night, and although those
appointed
to take the topic were not
allreser
p t, four excellent cellent papers were
given, and as each one took up the
subject along different lines, it was
really interesting. Three excellent se-
lections were dispersed among the pro-
gram, viz., a trio, by Mr and Misses
Arlin; a solo, TheDrunkard's Lone
D
Child, by Miss $.e.+ccy Snyder: a solo, A
Water Drinker, by Mr H. Snyder. A
temperance pledge was passed around,
which was signed by 43 of tth�ose pres-
ent: The topic this week, 1tPraise of
a Simple Life, will he taken by H. Sny-
der. These meetings are intaiesting
and profitable, and you should not miss
them. Everybody welcome.
NOTES.—Mr Thosr Vanstone, our es-
teemed miller, has moved his wife and
family from Blyth to our midst, and
has taken up his residence opposite the
post -office. Messrs C. L. Fisher and
Thos. Long are spending their Easter
helidays under the parental roof. Rev
E. Oiivant filled his appointments here
and at Zion on Sunday, although he is
still suffering severely from his recent
illness. There was no service held on
Sunday in the Evangelical church, as
Rev Mr Becker was attending Confer-
ence at Port Elgin; he returned on
Tuesday. The "sucker" season is in
full swing, and by all accounts is better
than it has been for some years past; it
is under the efficient management of
Mr S. Heddle. We are pleased to state
that Miss Annie Stewart is able to be
around again. Mr Ueo. Stewart has
for the past week been in Buffalo,
packing his furniture to move it back
to Goderich, as he will run the nursery
business for his mother here. Miss E.
McDole, of Westfield, was visiting
friends around here the past Week.
Miss R. Snyder entertained her school
friends on Monday night.
Hullett
BARN BURNED. — Early Monday
morning a barn on the farm of Mr Sib'
bon, Huron road, Hullett, was dis-
covered on fire, and entirely destroyed.
Mr Sibhon was preparing to moveon
the place himself, and itis said was there
on Saturday. How the fire originated
is a mystery. It is said there was an
insurance on the•property.
A NARROW Escem.—At a very early
hour on Monday morning the fancily
of Mr L. Tyndall, on the 2nd con.,
were aroused from sleep by the roar of
a fire overhead, beard quite distinctly
above the roar of the windstorm: that
morning. Going up into an unused
garret, it was discovered that the in-
terior was on fire; fortunately sufficient
help was at hand to put it out before it
had made firm headway, although -the
plaster and:joist were destroyed. It is
supposed to have originated from a de-
fect in the chimney. There is an in-
surance on the building in the McKil-
lop Mutual. Had they awakened a
few minutes later, nothing could have
saved the building.
East Wawauosh.
NOTES.—W?'., G. Scott got -home a
Frost & Wood binder last week; this
is the first of this make on the 6th con.
John Mason is engaged with J. Fell at
present. T. H. Edwards and D. S.
Scott are visiting at Mr Ashton's-, Ben -
miller, this week: coming events cast
their shadows before, eh, Tom. Mr T.
Chisholm, Hornby, spent Easter with
the Scotts here; Mr Chisholm is an old
schoolmate of David and Walter Scott.
Geo. Vancamp, of Bowmanville, is vis-
iting friends here at present: he stands
the times first rate. Mr and Mrs John
Coultes, jr., attended the wedding of
Miss Whitfield in Grey township last
Wednesday evening.
. Brucefield
NOTES.—Mr Alex- Mustard shipped
a car load of implements, grain, etc,
to Algoma on Thursday last; Mr Wm.
Simpson works a farm for him in that
place. Mr Melvin Graham is home
for his Easter vacation; who would
not be a school teacher in vacations.
House cleaning with all its miseries
has again commenced in our usual
peaceful village. Our implement
agent. Mr James Swan, has disposed
of a large amount of machinery lately.
Miss 1-eTp Higgins is visiting in To-
ronto aL-s'loe home of her brother, T.
B. Higgita. Mr Thomas Simpso>it still
continues very low. Mr T. Kennard
is confined- to his room, Mr George
Simpson has this year bought a large
quantity of eggs; he has a wagon on
the road. Mr Jamieson, who has been
ill with grip, is slowly 'recovering.
Tuekersmith.
NOTES.—Mr A. Elcoat visited rela-
tives on Tuesday last. The services on
Sunday were services of profit; we had
a splendid sermon in the afternoon by
the pastor, and an enthusiastic Lea tie
meeting in the evening led by Mrs W.
Townsend. Mr Horton, of Goderich,
spent Sunday at the residence of Mr
Geo. Crich. The prayer meeting at
Alma this week was taken by Mr N.
Crich, owing to Mr Sawyer's absence.
The prayer meeting at Turner's was
taken by several members of the
League. Mr Layton delivered some of
their cattle last week; they weighed
well, the average being nearly 1400 lhs
each. Miss Carter and friend visited
her brother, Mr Al. Carter; on Sunday
last. Miss Nettie Crich, who has been
teaching near Walton, is home for her
Easter holidays. Rev. Mr Sawyer is
at Petrolia this week, writing on his
examination. Mr and Mrs Geo. Turn-
er spent Sunday in town." Mr and Mrs
Scott, of Alma, visited Mr I. Town-
send on Sunday. Mr and Miss Mc•
Michael, of Hallett, were at Mr Geo.
Nott's on Sunday. Many of our farm-
ers are drawing out hay at present ; it
isat good thing to have plenty, for
most of people this year have none to
spare.
Holmesville.
TAKE NOTICE.—That in t he case of
Beatty Vs. Osbaldeston a new trial is
applied for, and a meeting of all those
interested will be held at the hall,
Holmesville, on Saturday evening.
THE CHEESE FACTORY.—Operations
will commence at the Cheese Factory
on Monday,May3r d with Mr
John-
ston in chge, ssisted by Mr A. Mc-
Farline, who was with him last year,
Prospects are very good in the way of
procuring milk, as there are many who
purpose patronizing the factory, whu
have never done so before. Prospects
for prices are lookingwell also,as
there is little, if any, old cheese in
storage either in Canada or England.
LEAGUE.—The League held its usual
meeting on Monday night, when the
subject, "St. Paul's first prayer," was
taken by Miss Andrews. On Tuesday
evening, the" 27th inst., the League
purposes having a social evening, re-
freshments will be served in the base•
ment from 6 to 8, after which they will
adjourn to the body of the church to
hear Rev. J. Edge's lecture on "Men of
the times;" an enjoyable evening is ex-
pected and preparations are being
made accordingly; a treat is in store
for those who make it a point to be
there.
NOTES.—Mr E. Johnston has been
laid up with a very severe attack of la
grippe, but is recovering slowly. Rev.
G. W. Andrews and wife spent Tues-
day and Wednesday with his brother
at Londesboro. Several from Holmes-
ville attended the singing concert at
Porter's Hill on Friday last, and re-
port a Food time. Misses Lucy and
Brownie Andrews spent Easter at
Londesboro. Mr and Mrs J. Watkins
were visiting friends in Londesboro
and Summerhill Mr J. Lowery spent
Wednesday at Mr W. March's. Rev.
G. W. Andrews preached an excellent
sernzott here on Sunday morning; in
the evening an Easter song service wee
held.
The New ERA gives more home news than
any other Local paper.
$1 n year in advance $1,60 when not so paid
Goderich Township
RENTED.—Mr John Burton has rent-
ed lot 35, 13th con. for one year, It
consists of 65 acres, and is rented at
M. He is a good, hard-working tenant.
WON'T INVEST.—There is quite a
sensation about the Rossland gold
mines in the local newspapers, but we
do not thlrk that G. O. Sturdy will
invest, for he had his hands full last
summe.
COLE'rS CHURCH.—Rev. W. Ford, of
Clinton, will occupy the pulpit of this
church on Sunday, April 25th, at 2.30
p. m. The Educational anniversary
being the occasion, a collection will be
taken up in that interest.
ACCIDENT.—As Mrs B. Packwood
was driving to Holmesville, the horse
stumbled and fell throwing the occu-
pant out. The horse became enam-
eled in the harness, and the lady was
kindly assisted by Mr Ed. Acheson,
who is always present in time of need,
especially when there is a lady in the
question.
A COMING EVENT.—Invitations are
out for one of those happy events
wherein "two hearts are made to beat
as one—two with a single thought"—
,.tatake-pla.cesat.the-home of--MrJohn
Wigginton, Bayfield road, on Wednes-
day next,1 when his daughter, Mies
Jessie, will become the wife of a popu-
lar young farmer of Middlesex, Mr S.
G. Hodgens. Miss Wigginton has
scores of friends who will loin with us
in wishing her in advance a long and
happy life.
NOTES.—Mr P. Campbell is spending
his Easter holidays at home in Stanley;
he certainly left a sad heart for some
one to cherish; we do not wish to Louise
time nor take up space to say who will
prove the. comforter. Mr L. Tebbutt
spent Good Friday at home on the
Maitland. Miss R. Hicks paid a flying
visit to friends in and around Holmes-
ville one day last week. Mr G. Par-
menter has been engaged for the sum-
mer months with Mr G. P. Gould, and
Walter Wilson with our highly esteem-
ed township clerk. Mrs Arthur Can-
telon is visiting friends in Toronto.—
The Turner family are about to move
to Bayfleld;they will be greatly misses;
a son-in-law, Mr Hill, is going to rtin
the farm. Miss Laut, Kent county, is
visiting her friend Miss Trick. Wm.
J. Elliott is improving slightly; he has
had a hard siege. We are sorry to
hear that Miss Cronyn is in very poor
health, but hope soon to hear of her
recovery. Everything is quiet at Five
Dog Corners. Mrs Plummer, of Blyth,
is visiting among her relatives.
Auburn.
LEAGUE.—The Epworth League had
a very successful social on Tuesday ev-
ening. Rev Mr Godwin gave a delight-
ful lecture on "A Model League." The
proceeds amounted to 1113.40.
CHURCH NEWS.—Rev Mr Couzens on
Sunday morning gave a grand dis-
course from St. Matthew 23, 6. Rev
Mr Higley preached an Easter sermon
from St. John 21, 19, on Sunday even-
ing. The vestry meetingwas held in
the English church on onday morn-
ing. The quarterly meeting will be
held in the Methodist church on May
6th.
NOTES. --The I. O. G. T., Maitland
Temple, gave a minute -speech pro-
gram, which was followed by a pie
feast. Mrs John Wilson is very low
at present. Mr Joseph Stevens is vis-
iting in Auburn at present: Lewis
Wettlaufer, Andrew Youngblut, and
Geo. Letup were in London on busi-
ness (hiring the Easter holidays. Ed.
Mole was in London on Easter, looking
for a" situation. Mrs A. T. McDonald
and Mrs S. Caldwell were visiting
friends in London during Easter. Miss
Elder, of Clinton, is the guest of Miss
Ella Ross at present. Miss F. Turner,
Goderich, is the guest of Miss Effie
Knox at present. Mr IA. C. Cullis has
gone to the Soo to look after his mill.
rs John Cullis haenae,ved to the vil-
lage, and will reside in part of Albert's
house. Miss Delia Pollock has gone to
Goderich, where she has secured asit-
uation. Mrs John Hunking bas pur-
chased some land from Mr A.Askwith,
and intends to erect a house on it. Mr
Arthur Kingsbury has left Mr S.Scott,
and will work for David McGill; Mr
McNoll, of Dungannon, is taking Ar-
thur's place. Rev F. Swann was vis-
iting friends around Auburn on Tues-
day. Mrs W. Youngblut has gone on
a visit to. Tavistock. Mr W. Sturdy
andhis father did not go last week, on
account of the weather; they went this
morning. L. O. L. No. 932 have invit-
ed nine lodges to come to Auburn on
July 12th, and will do their best to
make the celebration a success. Will
is all smiles these days; it is a girl.
.
Porte)rs
Hill.
NOTES.—There is quite a boom in
the Chosen Friends lodge this month,
ten new members were initiated with-
in the last two weeks, end about as
many more expected this Thursday
night. The concert given by Mr F. W.
Moore and his class last Friday even-
ing was a decided success, the hall be-
ing nicely filled, and every one seemed
to think at the close that their 15 cents
had been well invested; we think if Mr
Moore was to get up another concert
at Porter's Hill we would need the two
halls put into one to accommodate the
crowd. The Bethel church is under-
going repairs this week. When the
neighbors ask Mr Harry Young what
makes him look,so pleasant, he says,
why, it's a girl. .iMiss Hannah Ivison
spent Sunday at L,olmesville.
]Hem's 11
PERSONAL. --Mr P. a riggerson has
gone on a visib to his bro ; + er at Brant-
ford, whom he has not se h for about
19 years.
IN THE WINDY CITY,—T+ . Chicago
Canadian -American says: "W. D.
Bonthron, of Rand, McNal t • Co., has
returned front a lengthy vi it to his
folks at Hensel), Huron con '"ty, Ont.
He is well known as one of t e organ-
izers of the Huron Club in c. inection
with Dr. Sloan and Joseph taker,
both of whom are from Bly i, The
Herron Club was subsequently erged
into the Maple Leaf Club of w ich Mr
Bonthren was the flret•seci eta
•
Colborne
DIED IN THE STATES.—We copy the
following -,from the Hickory, N. C.,
Times of April 8th. The deceased lady
was a resident of Port Albert for a
long period, and her many friends in -
Ashfield and Colborne will hear with
regret of her unexpected death.—"As
we go to press we learn that Mrs Mur-
ray, late of Michigan, hut more recent-
ly of Hickory. is dead. She had been
in delicate health for a long time. Mrs
Murray was an excellent Christian
lady, and had nothing to fear fr'orn the
change.
COUNCIL.—The Colborne council met
in the township hall, members all pres-
ent. Minutes of previous meeting
read and c adopted. A petition was
presented by °Joseph Beck and T.
Goldthorpe, signed by the ratepayers
of Saltford, asking for a new road di -4
vision, to commence at Richard Fritz'
ley's, and end at brewery and bridge
end. Moved by A. J. Morris, second-
! ed by Nathan Johns, that said petition
be gi anted, carried. J. T. Goldthorpe
was appointed path -roaster. Samuel
Morris applied for damages to his
horse caused by eoing through a de-
tective culvert` this was left over for
further consideration. J. T. Gold-
thorpe presented an account of $5.95,
for lumber, which was paid. Council
then adjourned to meet on May 27, at
10 a. m., as a court for revision and
other business+—F. W. MCDONAGH,
Clerk.
Dungannon
NOTE$.—The electric railway which
was proposed to be in operation ere
this, is to all appearances a myth.
Dame Rumor has it that quite a num-
ber of young men in this vicinity are
intending to visit Rainy River Settle-
ment in the near future. We regret
to state that our blacksmith, Wrn. Mc-
Nally, who has been suffering from
grip for some time, is not recovering as
we would wish him: to. The many
friends of Mr Holman. who has been
suffering from the effects of a severe
cold, will be pleased to know that he is
gradually recovering.
ANOTHER PIONEER DEPARTED THIS
LIFE.—We sincerely regret to have to
chronicle the decease of W. J. Hall, a
highly respected resident of the town-
ship of Ashfield, which took place on
Sunday, the 18th inst. His remains
were interred on Tuesday in Dungan-
non,cemetery, being escorted from his
late residence by a very large cortege
of sorrowing lelatives, friends and
sympathizing neighbors and acquain-
tance. The deceased was a man pos-
sessed of a genuineness of character,
his word being as good as a bond, and
had a great dislike to any falseness in
business transactions, as also in moral
status, He was an exceptionally kind
husband, an affectionate father, and,
when ir, good health, a regular atten-
dant of the Presbyterian church, of
which he was aconsistent member. "In
fine, he was an exemplary citizen, and
in the horse circle, the church and the
locality in which he lived his loss will
be sadly felt. His age was 72 years
and 11 months. Tne bereaved widow
and family have the sympathy of this
and surrounding neighborhood. The
deceased was for some time troubled
with infirmities of, and which are sup-
erinduced by, advancement in years.—
Signal.
Personal.
We shall be glad to have contributions to
this column from any of our readers. If
you have visitors or purpose going away
yourself, drop in and tell us, or send us a
note to that effecct.
Mr Searle and wife are holidaying in Perth
FredNoble spent easter at his home in Elora
Mrs Slater; of Blyth, is the guest of Mrs Bean
Russel Manning, Exeter, visited his brother
here., H. Glazier is the guest of friends in
Wingham.
Dr. Barkwell, Chicago, is visiting old friends
in thfs vicinity.
Miss J. Helyar has returned from Ryerson
School, Toronto.
Mr James Werry, Goderich, visited Clinton
friends last week.
Mr Robt. H. Coats leaves next week on a trip
to the old country.
-Mr and Mrs Emerton, Goderich, visited their
son here this week.
Miss N. Combe is home from the School of
Pedagogy, Toronto.
Mr R. J. McDonald, Seaforth, was home on a
flying visit this week.
Miss Ida Welsh spent Easter with Seaforth
and Stratford friends
Miss Annie McCorvie, of Whitby Ladies Col-
lege, is home on a visit.
Mr McKee, of Ridgetown Collegiate, and
wife, are visiting here.
Alex. .1 Cooper, Goderich, visited a particu-
lar friend here on Friday.
Mr Smith and wife of Strathroy, wore this
week guests of Mr Mcfiiath.
Miss Lena Doherty, of Toronto Conservatory
1
of Nusi
a spenteaster at home.
Mrs Houston, and daughter, 0f
Toronto, onto, on-
joyed easter with Clinton friend:
Mr Shaw, principal Teeswater Public School
spent easter with his son, Dr. Shaw.
Miss Tena Cooper, daughter of W. Cooper,
spent the holidays with her brother in Toronto
Mr P. Holt, Goderich, was in town Monday,
attending a sale in which his firm was inter-
ested.
Miss Topping, of the Collegiate spent her
holidays at Woodstock, and Mr Rand his at
Toronto.
Miss Marion McMichael, of Seaforth, was
last week visiting friends and relatives in this
vicinity. .
Mr French, of Napanee Collegiate and wife,
are visiting at the home of Mr W. Taylor, fa-
ther of Mrs French.
Mr Clark, manager of the Oxford House of
Refuge, spent Sunday with Mr James Smith,
to whom he is related,
Misses Emily and Sarah Turner Emma Ste-
phenson, and Emily Stevens, teachers, are
home for their holidays.
• Mrs Phillipa of Florence, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs George Davis, who is gradually
recovering from it severe illness.
The many friends of Mr Alex . Gorrell are
glad to see him looking so well, although he
has recently been ill; he spent the winter with
his daughter in Toronto, and expects to go
back shortly.
Mr James Steep has returned from his trip
to the Rainy River sections he says there are
a great many men going in, but too many of
them are laborers, for whom there is no work;
what is wanted are men with capital to devel-
op the country, whioh he thinks has a great
future before it. There appears to be patches
of good farming land but the country's riches
are evidently in the direction of minerals. He
says that the granting of certain privileges
to the South African Mining Co. is one of the
beat things that has happened, as it will lead
to development, and the territory careered is a
mere fleabite.
rr
Time was
When Glasses were for the aged
only, ..no?gsahoasands.of young.. pries
pie share with them the corhfort of
properly fitted Glasses. Science
has proven that the eyestrains,
headaoLee, &o., which are now se
common in both young and old,can _
be removed by the use of Glasses.
so fitted. 'Tis our business to '
so lit them. We are graduate
e Opticians with experience. We
teat free, charge moderately for
Glasses, and—money bank if not
satisfied.
ALLEN At 'WILSON
Graduate Druggists & Opticians,
Clinton.
Diamond and Turkish Dyes,
3 packages for 25o. •
Lawn Bowling Club Notes
The -Scotch -Rink is gettinginto'sl pe*"
to meet the challenge from the Eng-
lish team. There is considerable an--
xiety displayed amongst the fraternity;
as to who will be honored with a posi-
tion on this rink, as the contest will
be a memorable one.
One of the Scotch rink, or rather a.
member who expects to be honored by
beim asked to form part of "it, is 4e'-'
termmed that nothing shall stand in'-
the way of his success. Money is no
object, and a magnificent new pair of
bowls, we learn, have been ordered.
from Toronto. The best is nut too
good, and all is fair in love and war.
The Irish team is having trouble. It
is commonly reported that the veteran
skip has lost all confidence in his con-
freres,
and sees no chance of any suc-
cess attending the efforts of the Sham-
rock team. He talks of resigning, this
would be a bad blow to the Shamrocks. •
We learn that a good supply of anti'
nervine pepper and white sugar pills
will be purchased for the use of this
rink. The Shamrocks, or some of them
at any rate, could not play without'
them. Some ill natured jealous peo-
ple say, behind their backs of course,
that they cannot play with them But
this is not true. Occasionally they put
up a fairly strong game..
The English rink is reported as quiet-
ly awaiting the opening of the season.
Resting on their laurels of last season,
confident but not boastful, self-reliant '
but not vain, and fearless without/un-
due pride, they calmly await any test
to which tb.eir endurance" and skill"
may be put -
A meeting of the members of the
Lawn Bowling Association will be -
held at Mr Brydone's office, next Mon-
day evening, at 8 o'clock, for the elec-
tion of officers, etc. A full attendance
is requested.
East Huron Liberals.
The annual Convention of East Huron
Liberals was held in the Town Hall, Brag -
eels, on Saturday afternoon of last week;a+r'-'
and considering the short notice was well
attended. In the absence of President,
Morton, the chair was ably filled by Vioe
President A. C. Dames. After a few ap-
propriate remarks by him, and the adop-
tion of the minutes of last annual meeting .:
the election of officers was proceeded wit
as follows :—
A. C. Dames, President, Cranbrook ;
Robt. Miller, Iet Vice Pres., Tarnberry;
M. Murdie, 2nd Vioe Pres., MoHillop ;
W. H. Kerr, Seo.-Treas., Brussels;
Chairmen of Municipalities:—Howick, T.
Gibson; Wroxeter, Alex. Munroe; Turn- (J
berry, Jas. Elliott; Grey, Arch. Hislop;
Brasbele, G. F. Blair; Morris, Joseph
Smillie; Wingham, J. A. Cline; Blyth, A.
S. Dickson; Hullett, Thos. McMillan; Mo-
Kiliop, Geo. Murdie.
The Resolution Committee, consisting of
Barristers Blair and Sinclair, of Brussels;
Co. Councillor Miller of Turnberry; S. G.
Brown, of Wingham, and Thos. McMillan
presented the two annexed resolutions
which were adopted by the Convention :—
Moved by W. M. Sinclair, -seconded by
G. F. Blair,—That the Liberals of East
Huron, being aasembled in their annual
meeting, desire to express our continued -
confidence in our member, Dr. McDonald,
whose absence through illness -we sincerely
regret, and in the Liberal Government of
Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, who, now that given op-
portunityis him+ has realized the
verry highest hopes formed of him while
in opposition. We desire to oongratulate
our honored leader on the excellent pro-
gress that his government has made to-
ward pure and progressive administration
in this Canada of ours We trust that this
Government has only us a foretaste
of the many good things to come in the
Manitoba School Question, Civil Service
Reforn>, and also the abolition of the Fran-
chise Act,
Moved by Robert Miller, seconded by S.
G. Brown,—That we, the Liberals of East
Huron, desire to express our, high appreoia-
tiod of the notion of the Ontario Govern-
ment, as led by or present Premier, )fon.
A. S. Hardy, who in the session just ologed
has shown himself fully able and compet- •
ent to fill the -shoes of Sir •Oliver Mowat;-
and we feel confident that under his able
leadership there is no fear that when the -
opportunity affords, the electorate of On-
tario will fully endorse the change of lead-
ership then made. We also desire to ex-
press our appreciation of our veteran
member, Thos. Gibson, who has so ably '
represented ue the past 26 years.—Care
tied.
Dr. McDonald, tnt%worthy M.P., wee nn•
able to be present, owing to illness, and his
absence was a source of regret to the don-
vention. A short address was given by
Thos, Gibson, M. P.P., on the work of the
Legislature just closed and a few remarks
on Dominion affairs. He stated that this
was his valedictory after a period of 26
years service, and advised the holding of a
Nominating Convention at an early date to
place the future M.P.P. in the field. Mr
Gibson was warmly. applauded.
Moved by Geo.Murdie. seconded by Alex.
Gardiner that a Nominating ConeentioA
for tho East Riding of Huron be field .itti.
the Town Hall, Brussels, on Fridays ,81141'
28th, at 1,30 o'clock.—Usines.
The usual vote of thanks closed tllerideetiilgi`
1'¢L