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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-05-07, Page 1Is it. IGflT? LIST( t. Is your watch "keep- ing right time," or does it 'play treach- ous" at times I Watch' Repairing is one of our, strongest points; good work prompt service, mo- derate charges, and your •money back if we don't give •satis- faction. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Porter's Bill. TEMPLARs,-At the meeting. of the I.O.G.T. lodge on Tuesday evening the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: -P.0 T.,my Lox; David Smith; V.T., Ruby Ster- 'ling; Sec., Nellie Jarv+s; F.S., Fred Pickard; T., Mary Lindsay; M., Fred Morgae; D.M., Maggie McPhail; C., Peter McDougall; G., Nellie McDon- ald; S., Tom McCartney. NOTES. -Mrs Lindsay is on the sick list. Mrs McDougall is not improving very much. Mr John Pickard is again sconfined to the house. Mr Jos.Eluott, -of Goderich, ie around this week look- ing for horses for the old country market. From anther correspondent LEAGUE. -The Epworth League of Bethel congregation, which has been ;growing both in members and spiritu- al force, have shown their hand in the complete renovation of the church. They have papered, painted, re -carpet- ed and put in a new pulpit and furnish- ings; all of which add very much to the inside appearance and to the com- fort of the building. The Epworth Leaguers are to he congratulated on this theit first attempt at church reno- vation. Goderich Township INJURED. -A few days since Mrs W. smith, of the 14th con., burned her hand on the stove; blood poisoning set in and she has been suffering severely. FARM BOUGHT. -Mr Richard Jewell, of Colborne, has purchased the Hodge property on the 5th and 6th con. His son will take up his residence tbere. NEw KITCHEN. -Mr Wm. Haacke is making preparations to build a new mummer kitchen; he is tearing down the old one and has the material on the grown for the new one. A FIND INSTRUMENT. -Mr Robert 'Thompson -has shown his appreciation for music` by purchasing al beautiful piano for his wife; though not entirely new it is considered one of the finest toned instruments in the township. and was bought from Mr Emerson, of 'Clinton. ROBERT H.OLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., MAY " 7, 1897 $1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication. 'Cuukerentith. Aube rn. SEWER PIPE. -The councils of Stan- J. NWOOLSON, Manufacturer of and dealer ley and Tuckersmith have decided to in Light and Heavy Harness, Whips, Valises, LEAGUE. -On Mond4a weoin Rev ordera ,ar load of concrete sewer pipe wings' Leather Brushes, .tCoats, Home Trim- y g from Mr E. North, of London, in sizes T. Sawyer, of Tuckersmrth, addressed ftom I0 to 24 inches, mostly . I the League on `The Pledge." Mr Saw - inches; each townehi about 15 Cala.aD HOME. -Miss Livingstone, to take half of of Tilsonbur•g, who has been visiting • yer is a very fluent speaker, and one of P the car load in order to give them a at the Methodist parsonage, was very 'Canada's promising young men. Af- trial. suddenly summoned home, receiving ter the address a short program, con - news of the very serious illness of her sisting of quartettes, duets, trios and LEAGUE. -The officers of the League mother. I musical selections was given. organized at Alma last Wednesday TEMPLARB.-Last Monday night was CHEESE EAOTORY.-The Factory has evening are as follower -Pres., Rev. T. installation of officers in I. O. G. T. E. Sawyer; Vice Pres., Mr T. H. Brown Chief, R. Roberton; P.C., E. Mole; V., once more commenced operations un - lee; Sec., Miss N. McMichael; Treas., Mrs Nickle; G., C. Lawson; C., M. dsr the management of MrEd. John - Miss S. Livingstone; Lookout Com., Sturdy; S., Miss Stout; A.S., D. Patter- ston, and his assistant Mr A. McFar- Mrs H. Little, Mte R. Lawson Miss M. son; T., S. Nickle; F., L. Erratt; M., C. lane. The record of this factory hist Scott, Mr Geo. Dale, Mr Jas. Jamieson; Couzens; D., D. Erratt; S., F. Match, year was one of the best, and this •' EVANGELICAL. -The new pastor of promises to be just its good, if not bet - Prayer Meeting Cum., Mrs R. Gib - the Hullett and Colborne Evangelical ter. It is expected that all the routes binge, Miss I. Roberton, bliss M. Ben- nett Mr J. McKnight, Mr N. Carter. churches, Rev. G. E. Grenzeback, has will be going on Monday night. located in our midst, and entered upon NOTES. -Abundance of rain. Mr C. his duties last Sabbath. He is a youngGravell is seriously ill with pleurisy. time, unmarried, and resides with MMr W. B. Forster's mill is again run - G. F. Youngblut. He has crested a ning, and its whistle is heard in con - favorable impression on his churchunction with that of our factory. people, and will no doubt prove to beaiae Hamilton; Clinton, spent Sunday good pastor. We have+some very be- in the village. To -day, (Arbor Day,) witching and amiable young ladies in will be celebrated at school by the this place, and we would not like to planting of trees, making of flower say that he will not fall at theshrine of beds, and general cleaning up. Mr S. some of there before his term expires. Phipps is improving; he now takes ex - CHURCH MATTERS.-Ofie of the best ercise every day. Mr John Ford is al - Quarterly meetings ever held in Au- so improving.. burn was conducted on Sunday morn- SOCIAL -The social held herein con- ing last in the Methodist church; the nection with the League, on the 27th, pastor preached from 1 John 3, 2; the was a decided success. The night was word came with comfort and power to all that could be desired. The sur - many hearts; the lovefeast was full of rounding district was busy at spring life' -'ed einter=a, many confessed work, which threw the time rather Christ by christian testimony after late,:before it commenced. The which a large number partook of the refresh- ments were served in the basement, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, The after which the audience adjournedto last Quarterly Board of the Auburn the body of the church and listened to circuit forlthe year was held on Mon- an eloquent address on "Men for the day, Rev. C. C. s in the chair; Age," by Rev J. Edge, of Goderich. the pastor's reportort of of church member- The address was very practical, and if ship showed that a good number dor- Canada had more men such as the ing the year had joined the church on speaker described, it would be better profession of faith in Christ; Mr John for her. l- nox was appointed delegate to the District meeting. Eulogistic and ap- preciative words were spoken by the members present of the labors of the pastor during the year, and a very hearty and unanimous invitation was given to him to return for the corning year. Rev. Mr Hamilton, of Lee - burn, exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr Henderson on Sunday last. Mr D. D. Erratt took the topic on Tues- day last, the subject being "A soft answer." No'Es.-Mr Jas. Carter took sick out in Clinton last week with nervous prostration; he was very ill for three or four days, but we are glad to say that he is recovering. Mrs T. Hamil- ton is recovering. Mrs J. Wilson is still very low. Miss Jennie Cullis was very ill last week, but she is recover- ing. Mr R. Leech, while lifting a heavy plank on the wagon, hurt him- self so bad that he was laid off for about a week. Mr D. McMillan, who has been laid up for the last six assessed parties were present to hear months with sciatica, is able to he the report read and examine the ex- around again. Mrs -Ross returned cellent plan and specifications present- home last Friday from visiting friends ed by Mr Farncomb, and without ex- ception all were well satisfied with the work to be done and also with the as- sessment, so that if the work be car- ried out in accordance with the speci- fications it may he expected that "Bun- gle Creek" will need to be rechristen- ed when the first flood comes next fall. The clerk was instructed to prepare a by-law to provide for carrying on the improvement, to be provisionally adopted at a meeting to be held at Kyle's hotel on May 12th at 2 o'clock. folntesviIle. QUARTERLY SERVICES.- Quarterly services were held in the church here on Sunday, the pastor officiating. In the evening Mr T. R. Courtice occu- pied the pulpit. " NOTES. -Many of the farmers have touch of their spring seeding to do yet and are waiting for the land to dry; the recent rains have almost saturated it. Mr Chas. Johnston and wife, of the 3rd con., spent Sunday at Mr S. -Johnston's, Euron road.' Miss Laura Wilson, who was visiting in Holmes- ville, has returned home. Mr Nott, of •Goderich, occupied Zion appointment as a substitute for Rev. Mr Godwin, who officiated at the .funeral of the late Mrs Greenwell. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the report of S. S. No. 4, Tuckersmith, for the month of April, based on at- tendance, demeanor and general pro- ficiency: -Sr. 4th -Ella Johns, Mary O'Brien, H. Fowler. Jr. 4th -Mary Layton, Morman Murch, Anna Valely, Horace Wiltse. Sr. 3rd-Walt erLay- ton, Martha Fowler, Essie Bennett, Mary Crich. Jr. 3rd-Essie Valely, C. Forden. Sr. 2nd-Cristie O'Brien, F. Wiltse. Jr. 2nd --Lulu Wiltse. Henry O'Brien, Maud Plewes, F. Plewes. Pt. 2nd -Lily Plewes, Willie O'Brien, Milton Wiltse, Roht. Forden. Pt. 1st Frank Walters, Elliett Walters. -T. H. BROWNLEE, Teacher. COUNcxL.-The council met at Dix- on's hotel, Brucefield, on May 1st as per .adjournment, all the members present. The court for the revision of the assessment roll will be held at Kyle's hotel on May 26th at 10 o'clock. Parties who have destroyed or dispos• ed of their doge since the assessor was through the township must attend to the matter on or before the above date, or the tax will not be cancelled. Jas. Walker was appointed pathrnaster of division 19 in place of -Win. Elcoat. Lot 23, con. 5, H.R.S., owned by James Broadfoot, was taken from road divi- sion 26 and added to division 54; also lot 22, con. 4, owned by Jas. Broad - foot, sr., taken from div, 51 and added to div. 54. The clerk was instructed to have posters printed asking for sealed tenders for 31 jobs of gravelling throughout the township; tenders to be opened at Kyle's hotel on May 26th at 2 o'clock. Several road machine agents were present; owing to the reasonable price at which road grad- ing machines can now be bought, the council- are very seriously considering the advisability of purchasing and would be glad to have the opinions of as many ratepayers as possible on the matter diming the next week or two. A meeting was also held on May 3rd at Kyle's hotel for• tne consideration of the report of Mr Fred W. Farn- comb, C.E., of London, upon `,he con- dition of "big drain;" almost all of the Dungannon RECOVERING. -The many friends of Mr W. Bailie, President of tbe West Huron Fanners' Institute, will be glad to learn that he is recovering bis wont- ed health. He has been ill for a long time, has undergone two. operations; and has suffered very much indeed, we sincerely trust that his recovery may be complete. :Satisfaction comes from having a good supply of good Shirts. In being sure that the Shirts you put on will fit and feel good Stanley "HOLMESVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY." - This is the title by which the singing class here, which has been under the efficient instruction of Mr G. F. Oakes during the past winter, will be known in future. The quarter is over,but it was decided to carry on the class dur- ing the summer months for their own instruction and entertainment under the above name. The following offi- cers were appointed: -Pres., Mr Wm. Pickard; Conductor, Mr G. F. Oakes; Assistant Conductor, Mrs F. C. Elford; Sec., M's Wm. Pickard; Treas., Mr G. Phipps. The class purpose giving an entertaintnent on the evening of May 24th, to consist of choruses, glees, quar- tettes, solos, dialogues, recitations, readings, etc. A musical treat is in store for those who come. VESTRY MEETING, -The annual ves- try meeting of St. John's 'church,. Holmesville, was held on the 21st ult. Mr Samuel Sturdy was appointed clergyman's warden and Mr 'Win. Mil- ler people's warden, Mr Hugh Sturdy sidesman, and John Holmes lay repre- sentative to the Synod. No other means than the voluntary contribu- tions of the people was employed to raise funds during the year, and con- sidering the improvements done, and the present state of finances, and that the mission assessment have been fully met, the wardens and people have done well. The average attendance at com- munion has been very large for the congregation,and uniform good feeling prevails. The matter of the distribu- tion of St. Stephen's property seems still to be determined. Mrs S rrdy and Mrs Watkins have done helpful work for the mission fund. THE NEw ERA GIVES THE HOME NEWS in Brucefieid. Mr J. Johnson return - turned home from Manitoba; he in• tends stopping with his uncle, Wm. 1 Hamilton, for a month. Mr H. Cullis returned home last week; be intends living with his mother. Miss C. Lau tenslayer• is visiting friends in Blyth at present. Mrs A. P. Warren was visiting friends in Goderich this week. Mr J. Shultz, who engaged. with Mr J. Flukey for the summer, has left; he is looking for another job: Master E. Helwig, while riding his bike his pant • leg caught in the chain, throwing him off, giving him some bad scars on the face. Mrs S. Scott returned home frim visiting friends at Atwood. M. Loddsover ,and W. Rogers are busy making butter tubs. Messrs Howson & Cullis moved their portable mill to Saltford. Mr Robinson, of Blyth, called at Knox College on Wednesday last. .ors L. Wettlaufer rs visiting friends at Tavistock at present. Mr Carter, of Stapleton, visited his bro- ther, James, on Sunday. TnE NEW ERA gives more home news than any other local paper, NOTES. -Mr Wm. Forrest has been ill with sciatica for over a month, bat is now improving slowly. Mr Alex. Murdoch is laid up with la grippe. Mr Wm. Sullivan, left on Saturday for London. Sciooe.-The following is the re- port of No. 3, Stanley, for April, the names in order of merit. 5th class - Jonathan Peck, Rachel Reid. Sr 4th -Eva Reid, Alhina Richardson, Oliver Mcllveen. Jr.4th-Laura.Richardson, Ida Reid, Gertie Nickolson. 3rd -Ed- ith Rathwell, Mabel Nickolson, Willie Clark. Sr. 2nd -Geo. Reid, Percy Tip- pet, Lily Peck. Jr. 2nd -Sam. Bates, Maggie Clark. Sr. Pt. II -Lundy Mc- Ilyeen, Charlie Rathwell, Nelson Reid. Jr. Pt. II -Lottie Peck. Sr. Pt. I -Al - lie Peck. Jr. Pt. I -Ethel Parke, Tom- my Reid. -JEAN CAMPBELL, Teacher. DEATH. -On Wednesday last tbe spirit of Mrs Peter Cameron passed quietly away after alingering illness of over a year, that fell disease, consump- tion, being the cause. She had reach- ed the age of 43 years. She leaves be- hind hera son, Master Lavid, and a be- loved husband to mourn her loss. She was a consistent Christian lady', a mem- ber of Brucefleld Union church, and for a number of years was a teacher in the Stanley branch Sabbath School. The remains were interred in Baird's ceme- tery tery on Friday, the funeral being 11{- ly attended, showing the esteem in which the departed was held. Atnong those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs Hugh Cameron, Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Laidlaw, Toron- to, Mr and Mrs Agnew, Mr Malcolm and Miss Kate McTaggart, Clinton. ooke's•: SHIRTS always fit, and they etay good longer 'than any others. They last longer be- cause they are made more carefully and of better materials, White Laundried Shirts, 50 to $1 Panay Front Shirts, $1 and $1.25 Raney Catubric Shirts, 2 collars and Cuffs, $1.25 • NeglIge Shirts, all newest makes T. Jackson, sr., Clinton Victoria Block, Established 104. Hata you guessed bow tie numbers ate arranged for the free Bioyole? Bayfield. NcrrEs.-Mr James Foote, of Varna, preached in the Presbyterian church hast Sunday, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. W. Graham. Rev.' Mr Graham and wife are visiting at her father's home in Delhi. John How- ard paida flying visit home this week. Mrs and Miss Sheppard, who have been visiting friends in Hamilton, re- turned this week. A goodly number partook of the Sacrament in the Meth- odist church last Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Harnwell and Miss Maud Elliott were visiting at the parsonage on Monday. A.E.M. Thomson, who has been teaching here for a year and a half, has resigned his position as prin- cipal of the school. COUNCIL. -The Council met Monday evening in the Town Hall pursuant to adjournment. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and ,signed. Moved by Geo. Erwin, sec. by T. Elliott that the clerk advertise for tenders for the building of steps up hill at river; said tenders to supply everything. Plans and specifications to be seen at, the clerk's office; also that Richard Bailey and James Thompson be appointed as committee to oversee said tenders and work -Carried. Moved by J. Thomp- son, seconded by T. Elliott that the following accts. he paid ; J. McLeod, cleaning ditch at hill, 75es J. Spread - berry, work at gravel, $1.50: J.Biggart, reproving brush. 40c; W. Woods, rep. drain, 75c; J. Biggart, work at trees, horse and rig, $3.50; Roht, Elliott, do, $I,00; J. Falconer. do, 53.50; .J, Biggart trees, $1.75; W. Woods,do $1; J.Spread- berrv, filling hole opening drains $1.50; R. McDool, work at trees, 50e; J.Whit- ten, do 51.00; W. Higgins, filling hole 50e, putting in culvert $1.00; R Fields, filling hole, 25c; L. Thompson, 590 ft of lumber, $5.01s --carried. Moved by J. Thompson. sec. by Thos. Elliott, that the communications of Messrs. Smith & I-Lewson be laid over for future con- sideration --carried. Moved by G. Er- win. sec, by R. Bailey, that this Coun- cil now adjourn to meet again on Wed- nesday, May 26, at 10 o'clock as a Court of Revision, afterwards for gen- eral business. -H. ERWIN, Clerk. Blyth PROPERTY SOLD. -Mr McKellar has boughtthe old school building and ground for the sum of 8400 cash. It is said he will convert it into a dwelling house. It ie a good site, bind will make a nice property when fixed up. NOTES. -Rev Mr Kenrredy, London, conducted the quarterly services of the Methodist church on Sunday. Mr Wright, freight agent at Smith's Falls, is home on a visit to his mother, who seems to be improving. Mrs McNally is still suffering from lung trouble. It does seem too bad that such an exten- sive and costly property as the Salt to i le be allowed to stand Block should and practically waste away; many here would like to see it resume operations. Hullett REPORT. -Standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 4, Hullett, for the month of April: -5th class -Maggie Hun ter, Lyon Pipe, Bruce Medd. 4t1a-Christens Li- vermore, Effie Hunter, Sarah Reid. 3rd -Bell Farnham, Sarah Fairservice, Wilson Sundercock. 2nd -Rose Lyon, Geo. McVittie. Ethel Pipe. Pt. 2 -May Stewart, Rusy Livermore, John Fair - service. . Tablet -Douglas Rogerson, Minnie Brumhly, Wesley Farquhar. - HELEN J. TURNBULL, Teacher. Brucefield ACCIDENT. -0o Tuesday last as Mr Wm. Plewes was harrowing, he had the misfortune to have his horse's leg broken. In turning ton quickly the Goderictr. DEATH, -On Friday Hugh McGrat- ten died at his home on the corner of Bayfield and Brittania roads, after a long illness. The remains were taken to the Roman Catholic church, and thence to the cemetery. Deceased was 01 years of age. SIOICNESS.-Goderich has been griev- iously afflicted during the spring with serious cases of measles, la grippe, and a low fever of the typhoid type. Many of our young people have been near the verge of the grave, but recovered, and until the death of Jas. A. Reid the disease was not considered fatal. The measles claimed one victim, a 4 -year - son of Samuel Grierson. H. M. S. PINAFORE. -A company of local talent rendered this famous play in Victoria Opera House on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week. The attendance was fair. and those present spoke highly of the entertainment. The company will present the scenes on board the ship before a t-eaforIh audience on the ev- ening of May 10. GODERICH SOUVENIR,-Itr the win- dows of many cf the stores on the Square are to be seenfine half -tone views made by the Canadian Engrav- ing Bureau. These represent the work turned out by the Company, who are preparing the annual Goderich souvenirs. In past years some very poor ipecirnens of printing have been turned out, of Goderich scenes, and it is to he hoped that this year we will have something to be proud of. HARBOR. -Three tugs and three fish boats are now running out of thisport, making fair hauls. It is said that the Big Mill will soon commence running. Many an angler catehes in two or three hours as many fish as two iroys can carry up hill. The harbor saw mill is running full time, and is rapidly clear- ing the harbor of logs. The scboaner Kolfage called here on Monday. The steam barge A. H. Jennie left on Tues- day for Lake Erie. The schooner Tod - man sailed on Wednesday for Geor- gian Bay. PUBLIC WORKS. -During the past three weeks men from outside points have poured into town, looking for work on the sewers and breakwater. A rumor was afloat last week that a gang of negroes had come to town, and were likely to put the laboring men out of a job on the piers, but when the town mer. went to look for themthey were not to be found. God- erich has a standing reputation for harsh treatment of colored people, and it looks as if they mean to keep it up. The contractor for the breakwater was in town last week, looking over the ground. Humber and •Causey have two gangs of ,)nen at work on the sewers, one working on,the Square, and the other on Arthur St.; the work will spoil the appearance of the Square all summer, and it might have been put behind the stores. REPORT.-rollowing is the honor roll for S. S. No. 8, Hullett, for April. Senior Department -P. S. L.-'Olvette Brigham, Ada Brigham. Sr. 4th -Al- ice Lawrence, Minnie Lyon, John Jeff- ry. Jr. 4th -Alice Hunking,Ailie Bell, May Bell. Sr. 3rd -Lila Cole, Gertie Cole and Ina Andrews. Jr. 3rd -Clara Nelson, Kail Wilken, Verna Hiles and Rose Cole. Attendance, 83.-H. E. PHAIR, Principal. Junior Department -Jr. 3rd-Lilla Brown, Willie Lyon, Harry Bell. Sr. 2nd -Harry Riley, Eleanor Mains, Howard Brnnsdon. Jr. 2 -Myrtle Phillips, Etta Lyon, Flossie Haggitt. Sr. Pt. 11-Roda Bell,Nancy Crawford, Flossie Jamieson and Maud Colc. Jr. Pt. II -Willie Lee, George Snell, Frank Garrett. Sr. Pt. I -Robbie Crawford, Minnie Cole, Jr. Pt. 1 -Eddie Steven- son, Elva Brown, Robbie Lawson, Tablet -Emanuel Lyon, Frank Lee, Jo- sie Elsey. Average attendance, 40.-J. KIRK, Assistant. Londesboro QUERY, -Will some one kindly ex- plain the difference between "exchang- ing" horses and "trading" horses, as under the circumstances mentioned in the NEW ERA of the 23rd April, we fail to see any difference? -INQUIRER. EXPLANATION. -Leat there should be any misunderstanding about the item in last week's correspondence re pota- toes, we are asked to say that the pota- toes were removed by some mischiev- ous young men, and the party in whose cellar they were tound was in no way responsible for the transfer. CATTLE. -Mr E. Watson received harrow struck the horse's leg, break- last week at this place 38 head of eat- ing it; he was obliged to have it shot. tle for shipment. They were supplied The horse was a good one, and Mr as follows: -Wm. Hill, Colborne, 16 Plewes felt keenly the loss of a good hes i; Wm. Moon, Hullett, 8 head; G. faithful horse, • i Stell & Sons, 7; G. Ruddle, 4; Thomas NOTES. -On Wednesday last Mrs 1 Hunkin, 2; H. Radford, 1; C. Bain - Nevin, of our village, had an attack of bridge, 1. It is several years since a paralysis, which rendered her insen- car of cattle was shipped from our sta- sible for a time; she has since partiallythe cattlen. e to Clinton,mers submit Blytht and Sea recovered. Her daughters, Mrs Lyon, forth, although a number of them of Stanley, and Mrs Meakin, of Exeter, clubbed and put a weigh are with her at present, doing all that scalelubed togetheryearsa ago. in hope weigh kind hands can do to relieve the sick is one. Mr Fach has sold his residence , is the beginning of a better way of do - (Ross Manse) to Mr Scott, of Hamii- ing things, and that all the fat cattle ton; Mrs Filch itends to go to Seaforth I will be shipped from this station. when his ill health will permit him to I NOTES. -We have now three hutch - be Rev. W. Muir attended ers supplyingmeat to the people; if op - be moved.ht life of trade we ought is the last position g the meeting rfedyhod in Paris to have a lively time. Mr Geo. New - Me Wm.week; be returned homeell- has on Monday. msed the ton was down last Friday for the seine station n Ancaster,ain stwhere he Williams' goods. Mrs Smith has re - preached last year; he has now but one turned to the village for the summer: session to put in Knox College to cern- t Wispent odma has resins d hishd i- plete his studies; he has been very ! tion as clerk at the Commercial pand manyssf friendsl in all his .McQueen . The ill be gone to live with a farmer. Mr Oakes gladgto heaof hisWm. success in Roland, railed to show up to his class last k'ri- B.C., where he has obtained a position day on account of the rain, but ex - of clerk and treasurer at a salary of pects to be on hand next week. Tobac- $120 a month. The directors of the , co users are quitting the weed as the cheese factory have engaged Mi M. ' price has advanced. Richard Bell Scott, of Lakelet, to take charge of made a trip to Goderich last week the cheese factory this season; he was looking for work, but was not suc- chosen out of 17 applicants. Rev. Mr cessful, It is said that the Methodist Muir and Rev. Me Shaw, of Egmond- ; people here are realizing more and ville, exchanged pulpits on Sunday. more the insufficiency of their present Mr M. Gibson has secured a position in 1 Church edifice, and contemplate the London. he has transferred the books I early erection of a commodious build - of the cheese factory to Mr A. Ketche The Stanley council has purchased road machine; this is a step in the rig direction. It is expected that cheese factory will resume operati on the 17 inst. Mr P. McGregor eft on Wednesday for the old cot.try with a carload of horses. The $�tie ,enc gives more home news than .any other fecal paper. 5' Hausatl AccIDENT.-A horse belonging to E, Christie, of Exeter, broke its leg, while in town Tuesday, and had to be shot. CHURCH NOTES. -Rev W. Muir, of Brucefield, preaches the preparatory sermon in Carmel church on Friday, and the communion will be dispensed .,n Sunday. Rev J. S. Henderson goes to Winnipeg in June, in connection with the Ross case, which is appealed to the General Assembly. Rev F. Swann, Dungannon, preached the quarterly meeting sermon in . the Methodist church on Sunday; his ser- mons were both excellent. A meeting of the Official Board of the Hensall Circuit Methodist church was held on Monday afternoon; the t eport showed a net increase of 81 in the membership of the Circuit; a resolution was passed thanking Revs. Kerr and Kayne for their very efficient work during the year, inviting Mr Kerr to remain an- other year, and r egretting that Mr Kahle was.. unable to do•so; Mr J. U. Stoneman and Wm. Caldwell were ap- pointed delegates to District Meeting. REMOVED. -Mr D. Weismiller, who was several times defeated for parlia- mentary honors, has removed from this village to Kingston, where be holds the position of adjuster of claims for fireinsurance 'na ranee P tom aries. Mr Weis - miller at one time carried on a success- ful mercantile business, but it is said that politics caused him heavy finan- cial drains. He was a pretty active worker, and prior to the defeat of the late government, carried the promiseof a Customs Collectorship at St. Cathar- ines in his pocket, but his appointment was one of those which the present government declined to ratify. He has a large number of friends who wish him well in the east. Before leaving Hensall, some of the residents of that place assembled at his home Monday evening and presented him with a gold watch and a purse of mo- ney and Mrs Weismiller with a dia- mond ring. The presentation was made by Mr James Petty. Mr Weis - miller replied in a happy and charact- eristic vein, assuring his friends that under all circumstances, and wherever his future lot may be cast he would bear them one and all in most cordial remembera'nce. After the presenta- tion ceremony, the party spent the evening together in social intercourse, with Mr Geo. McEwen as chairman, separating at a reasonable hour with . I ing. Last S'turday in the regular a I course of trade W. L. Ouimette took it in two hundred and eighty-six dozen ae of eggs; this is sh ows the volume e of busi- es nese one. The puils of the school are much obliged tot sir friend, Mr John Garrett for a bag of nice apples If any of the above squares appear blacker than the others, there is a defeat in your eyes. You may nob be aware of it, but it is there just: the same, and if it is not giving you:.; trouble now, it will before long, - Glasses fitted properly, as we At' them, will overcome this and most '= other defects in the eye. We are Graduate Opticians with experience, and do as we say, satisfy or rgf2in4 money. Free test any time. • Specials. HOUSEHOLD A MMONIA, pint bot• tle, 20c Box OF SOAP, 3 cakes, l0c HAIRBRUSH 25c, good value at 40 HAND SCRUBS, 5p . OXGALL CARPET STAIN SOAP 100 ALLEN & WILSON Graduate Druggists & Opticians; 1J1iutoH, Benmiller • MovED.-John Davis, who for the last five years has lived alone on the Vanstone property, has gone to thea. House of Refuge, where he feels hew will receive better care than he can. give himself. He was a member; of, Zion church, and lived •a blameless life,, HUMMING AWAY. -The tariff de not seem to havd hurt the woollen ittir dustry, as the mills of Mr Jess Gled- hill keep"humming away, almost nighfiif;';, and day," He manufactures a linea: line of blankets,woollen goods, yarnu,,,,`,' etc., and handles a lot of raw material -wool-in the course of a year. H.eia pne of the oldest as well as one elf"thi most highly esteemed residents of ttj • locality, having lived ' here 40 ye and looks as if he might live 40 mo We hope he may. NURSERY. -A representative of then -` NEW ERA happened to visit the one., }, sery of the late John Stewart last week, and found the members ofthe family busy propagating plants, an otherwise preparing for the season The nursery is the only institution of its kind in Huron. and fills orders, to+ all parts of the county, more partieut lar ly in shrubbery, of which a larger, quantity has teen sold this season. hvcrgr•eens add so much to the appear+ is ance of farm and town property, at 'aka' 'node/ ate an expense, that we wonder that even more of them are not used.a 4a � Kippen INVITED BACK. -At a meeting of the official board of Kippen Circuit, held on May 4th, their pastor, Rev. W. J. Waddell was unanimously invited to emain a second year. GONE AWAY. -Mr Silas Butt left on Wednesday Iasi for his home near Oshawa. He has not been enjoying his usual good health for same time and has had to quit work, but hopes the change may be beneficial. His stirling qualities made himj a general favorite with old and young and al- though only in our midst a little over two years, he leaves a host of friends who will be ple sed to hear of his im- provement. CHURCH. -The Epworth League has given two free Literary entertain- ments. Next week they expect Rev. A. McGibbin, of Wroxeter, to give his lecture entitled "Armenia." We trust the attendance will be good as the subject should interest a Christian community such as we have in this vi- cinity. Thursday evening, May 13th, is the date fixed on, and a small admis- sion fee will doubtless be charged. TUE NEw ERA. GIVE$ Tun HOME NEWS ' many expressions of mutual good will, icha every one resent took art ins y y P p NOTES. -Mrs Edward Good is under. the doctor's care.' Quarterly meeting, was held at Bethel church on.Sunday"' • last by Rey. E. Olivant; there watt a}y very large attendance. Mr A..;Mc Dowell, of Westfield; was a guest -n:• ",r Mrs Morrish's on Sunday last. Mi W. is Good has leased the Levy farm. M W. McWhinney is working at Mr R. Jewell's. Mr John Levy has moved, on the 8th con., near Carlow. Mrs I3,,., .view, of Carlow, has returned home after spending the winter with'.he>r , sister, Mrs Wm. Fisher. Mr Thome =N Mitchell has rented Charles Walters, place, near Zion church; he will'.1je. busy for a while. Miss M. Zeolint r,. who has been visiting her cousin, i'e;,y turued home on Sunday. WEDDING. -A very quiet time was spent on Wednesday last at the resi- dence of Mr Dignam, Zurich road, when Mr George E. Thompson, only son of Mr S. Thompson, was united in the holy bonds of tnatrirnony to Miss I la, third daughter of Mr Dignam. The bride was assisted by Miss Agnes Thompson, of Kippen, and the groorn by Mr E. Dignam. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Mr Kerr, of Hensall. After all had partaken of a sumptuous repast, the happy couple, accompanied by their friends, repaired to their future home, where they held a reception in the evening. The pre- sents were nurnerou •and useful. We extend our congratulations. THE NEW ERA GIVES THE HOME NEWS East Wawanosh. NOTES. -The weather has great retarded the spring seeding, Mari fields being under water last Sabbitii'i unless we have dry weather frons ttiF time on the prospects are not theute encouraging for the farmers. Dat and Bella Scott spent last Saturday:- : Messrs Hart's and Ashton's, Benmill D. Snell lost a valuable horse Xars week. John Coultes was offered for a pair of year old grade cattle . week, but did not accept; John keep high class of stock. • Varna. NOTES. --We are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr John Reid, Par line; we hope to see him around soon again. BASE BALL. -A base ball club hair been organized here, and we expecb to see some good playing when they get into practice, for they are hustlers. • CHURCH NEWS. -The meeting of the Quarterly Board of Varna MetiioTst church was held in, the church on Mon- day last; the finances of the churc h are in good condition, with a surplus in the treasury after all expenses are•. paid. Rev. Mr. Burton, the pdpular paster, was invited back for another year. • DEATH. -On Monday last Mr facies Armstrong, of the Bronson line, Stan- ley, passed peacefully away at the ripe old age of 77 years, after a lingering illness. He has been a resident of the township for upwards of 60 years; -'was a consistent member of the Presbyter- ian church. His remains were inter- red in the Bayfield cemetery on Wed- nesday last, and the large number of people that attended the funeral to pay the last tribute of respect to 'the ddeparted, showed the esteem in which he was held in the community. He leaves a widow and twelve children- fiye boys and seven girls. --- personal: • we shall be glad to have contributioipatd this column from any of owrea-der' ii"q ; you have visitors or purpose going, eyes ?' yourself, drop in and tell us, or send,irs.a:, note to that effect. Mr J. Raneford is on a business vie Ottawa this week. John B. Kennedy, Detroit, (son -o(., , Kennedy) is home on a visit." Mr Baird, postmaster of Kinoardiet a visitor to town on Monday. ;.yT Miss Grace Tedford left on Wedii`e' for Toronto Conservatory of Muerc,< Mr A. Barlett left on Tuesday for Catharines, where he has a situation.: , Mrs Washington and Miss Maggie:Ai* Port Union this week, attending tae: lei ral of a sister-in-law of Mrs Washington On Monday night Dr, Shaw, D.D. paid an official visit to Seaforth, il2aegti Lodge, accompanied by 1)r. Bruer V'.,' Falr and E. M. McLean. NEWS NOTES. It has been a disputed quostion, amo municipal men and lawyers, whether nn the new law County Councils actithewit en was to hold office for a term twaas e hir • or foe only one year. This doubt: hire set at rest by an act of the Legielaturo ; specifically states that the warden, e hold office for one year. Messre,Stewart and Burton, POI •, Leos, Alberta, navebeen in Welling on for seven weeks buying up all the; r pok cattle they could get hold of for their rio The shipment consisted of 285 steeliere b ped at Paisley, 75 at Durham ands 4' Luoknow; 85 pure-bred shorthorn. bull find two years old, and 12 bead 01 ootl plidigreed, from the herds of the beet 1)r -ere, from Guelph. The :shipment about $80.000. Henry Conlin, a farmer who I v td 0 }7nrham road, near Maple Hill, their is dose of strychnine the other day, be 'his wife and eon declared they sou •aildwhim to Bell a oow which the'. had raised. After Rome worde. to Hanover, purchased the poison, til home and, swallowed it in hie His wife suspected soin6 ing; an maned a neighbor, to who ,hr. h admitted taking poison. Ho tetra media, ever, to take any me e , ah 'd•befo tor could arrive had died, not bofore' that he thought he ought to be his own house.