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SUCCESS OF A. FORMER HURONIAN.—
Mr Geo-. Owen's, formerly of Belgrave,
but who has been Instructor in farm-
ing at Victoria Industrial School,Minv
ico, for the past three years, left on
Tuesday, April 27th, to take the posi-
tion of Farm Instructor in Red Deer
Industrial School, N. W. T. Before
leaving Mimico Mr Owens was presen-
ted with the following address by his
fellow officers.
MR GEO. OWEN8, VICTORIA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER.—We, the officers of
Victoria Industrial School, avail ourselves of
this opportunity of conveying to you some
slight expression of our goodwill and esteem.
The ties of friendship formed during our resi-"
hence among us are enduring, We will not
soon forget theenerous, self-sacrificing ser-
vice not only to the school as, a whole, but to
any to whom it was in your power to render
service. We have learned to appreciate the
many estimable qualities with which Nature%
has endowed you, and it is with feelings of
genuine regret that we contemplate the loss
our school will sustain in your removal. At
the same time we cannot but rejoice that the
way has opened up for your advancement and
the enlargement of your sphere of usefulness.
Our prayers and good wishes go with you to
your new and distant field of labor, to which
you, have been called, feeling as we do that
what will be our loss will be a great gain to
the Institution with which your future for a
time will be identified. We trust yoirf future
will be as full of usefulness as has attended
your labors here, and that the same generous,
whole -hearted service will be as fully appre-
ciated. Signed in behalf of the staff
G. FAULD
C. FERRIER.
Stanley
NEW THRESHER.—Messrs Fred Tom-
linson and Leonard McConnell have
purchased from Macpherson & Hovey
Co., Clinton, one of their new Mon-
' aI ch Separators, with ale latest im-
provements, and will be open to all
the 'work offered them. As both'
young men are hustlers they will un-
doubtedly secure their full share of
threshing.
NOTES.—Miss E. Reid has returned
to London. Miss M. E. Richardson
spent Sunday in Clinton. Mr Charles
Reid shipped a car load of cattle to
Toronto on Monday. The pupils of
S, S. No. 3 spent. Friday beautifying
their school grounds. A collection in
aid of the India Famine Fund was
taken up in Hayfield Road Presbyter-
ian church on Sunday, amounting to
$11; another is to be taken upon Sun-
-day evening, May 16th, when a service
wil, be held conductede-by Will. G.
Richardson, B.A. Rev. Mr Carrier
and wife were visiting on the second
this week; Mr Carriere was att ending
the meeting of Presbytery and Mrs
Carriere the meeting of the Society
of Christian Endeavor. Mr John Mc-
Cowan is putting an addition to his
house in the shape of a kitchen; the
bricklayers are at present busy with
the job. Seeding is now nearly over:
'. ease the last rain is now enerall
sows. ev. . i'Iac.ona • an•
Richardson, B.A., of Varna, attended
the meeting of Presbytery in Clinton
-on Tuesday.
Hensall
CHURCH MATTERS. —The Sacrament
of the Lord's Supper was observed in
Carmel church, Hensall, last Sabbath.
The preparatory services on Friday
were conducted by Rev. W. Muir, of
Brucefield, who preached a thought-
ful and earnest sermon. Twelve new
members were added to the roll at
this service, and were suitably address-
ed by the pastor. The Sabbath ser-
vice was very largely attended. There
was some three hundred and ten mem-
bers present, the largest attendance at
communion in the history of the con-
gregation. The collection was in aid
of the French Evangelization scheme,
and amounted to $40.
Which we intend to give sway on the
•evening of Jnhe 80th, is a prize worth
trying for, especially when it 'doetn'
yoa,nothing to do so. We have al-
.rea registered many guesses, end
..more will be recorded before
ontest
closes
There is posi-
tively no deception about it when we
state that the • first person who
greases the nearest how the figures
• 1-2.8 4-5.0-0-12.14.20
odm are arranged in the sealed envelope
attached to wheel Will receive • it free
of charge.
Vii• Caah .Purchase of 5Oc
enables you to register your.. guess
and a duplicate coupon is,given to
you with every guess, We don't ask
yotl to guess the exact arntngoment
of flgpree, bnt, the NEAREST guess
will win the wheel. Someone ie sure
te. win. Try it.l
T. Jackson
sr. - Clinton
, C1i>nion
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Victoria 131ook, Established 1854.'
LINTWs
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
CLINTON, ONT., MAY 14, 1897
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What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication.
Exeter
CELEBRATION.—Very extended pre-
parations are being made for the race
meet here on the 24th of May. Nearly
$1,000 will be offered in prizes. Some
"swift, ones" are already entered, and
the meet promises to be a success.
TowN BAND. -The band enlivened
the town last Friday night with seve-
ral very "catchy" selections. Our
"boys," under the leadership of Mr
Harry Gidly, are making preparations
for a very busy season. Their music
is adapted for church, society, or en-
gagements of any kind, and they are
in great demand.
BICYCLE PARADE.—Our bicyclists, to
the number of 22, had a meet last
night and made quite an imposing pro-
cession as they passed down Main St.
on their way to Centralia. The pro-
cession was conspicuous for the pre-
sence of so many ladies in its ranks.
Exeter boasts of *he most graceful lady
cyclists in the province. About 500 peo-
ple viewed the procession as it wended
its way out of town:
ACCIDENT.—While Mr Wes. Hawk-
shaw, of the Commercial, was having
outing with his new driver last
ek, the animal took fright near
reble's harness shop, and made a dash
or -liberty down Main street. In its
areer down the street the buggy
caught against a tie -post with such
force as to separate it from the shafts.
The horse continued its mad run, and
in turning the hotel corner slipped un
the granolithic walk, but immediately
regained its feet and ran down the
back street. The buggy will be quite
new when it comes out again. Neither
Mr Hawkshaw nor the horse will need
any repairs.
Tuckersmith
PERSONAL.—MrtG. J. Crich is on..the.
sick list, but is now recovering. Miss
Bond, of Goderich, visited friends here
last'week. Mr Hayden, of Walton,
visited his aunt, Mrs H..O'Brien, last
week.
NOTES.—A horse belonging to Mr
W. G. Broadfoot was injured on a
wire fence so as to lay it up for some
time. Our teachers are now taking
advantage of the dry roads and are
wheeling home.
CHURCH NOTES. — Sabbath School
comrnenced at Turner's church this
month with a large attendance. Ow-
ing to the weather the meetings pf the
E. L. of U. E. were withdrawn for the
past few weeks. Next Sunday being
the Epworth League anniversary. the
pastor will preach a special sermon to
the young, people.
The fourth quarterly meeting of the
Tuckersmith quarterly Board of the
Methodist church was held on Monday
afternoon, Rev. W. J. Ford presiding.
All the members were present. The
pastor's repot t showed a net increase
of twenty-five in rnernberehip, some of
whom are still on trial. The reports
from the Epworth Leagues and Sun-
day schools showed that these depart-
ments were in a healthy condition.
The financial statement for the quar-
ter was very satisfactory. Mr Thos.
Townsend was appointed delegate to
the District meeting. Two delegates,
Messrs. Tiplady and Govet, from On-
tario St. quarterly board, presented an
invitation to Turner's appointment to
unite with them again and form a cir-
cuit. After full and free discussion
they decided to remain as they are, if
permitted.
Leeburn
CHURCH. — The Sacrament of the
e—achni-nist-ered-
here on Sabbath next. The service
will commence at 10.30 a. m.; prepara-
tory service will be field on Friday at
10 a.m.Rev Jas. Anderson, of Goder-
ich, officiating.
DEATH.—The hand of death entered
our borders last week, and took from
our midst Miss Agusta Williams, who,
after •a severe illness of about three
months, passed away on Sunday, May
2nd. The funeral on Tuesday was
largely attended. We extend our
hearty sympathy to the bereaved fam-
ily.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Jas. Chisholm
rejoice over another baby boy, who ar-
rived on Sunday night. Miss Whaling
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Jas. Chis-
holm. Mr Hillary Horton has been
rather unfortunate this spring; some
time ago he had twin colts, and last
week another fine one =idea's appear-
ance, but all three have died.
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Benrnlller
NOTES.—The Stewart Bros. are sell-
ing a large number of evergreen and
other trees. Mr. J. Grummett, of the
Nile, came to Mr Jesse Snyder for
some cf his black cherry trees on Fri-
day last. Mr James Jewell has been
improving bis place by placing some
raised flower beds in front of his house.
On Thursday evening next, Rev. Mr
Edge, of Goderich, !intends giving one
of his famous lectures in Bethel church
on "Men of the Day;" come and enjoy
a treat; admission ten cents. Mr Ward
Gledhill planted some maple trees in
front of his place last week. Some
gentlemenshin for trout here
were fl
last week; we did not hear what suc-
cess,
they had. Mr J. C. LeTouzel was
doing some grafting for Mr Thos,Gled-
hill last week.
Seaforth
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Foo AL HoughCollegiate
TB L. The
cup of the W. F. A. waplayed for at
Seaforth on Saturday, by teams from
the Galt and Seaforth Collegiate Insti-
tutes, the match resulting in favor of
Seaforth by 7 goals to 2.
CHURCH.—The Bishop of Huron vis-
ited Seaforth oh Sunday and officiated
it $t Thomas' Church. In the morn-
ing the rector presented a large class
of 54 candidates for confirmation. In
the afternoon the bishop addressed the
Sunday school,. and in the evening
preathed an excellent sermon to a
large congregation.
eonstance
NOTES.—Mr Murdock tuned a few
pianos in the neighborhood last week.
Mr Charles Andrew returned last
week from a visit to his brother and
other friends at Egmondville. .Mr H.
Cole, of Clinton, has been calling on
old acquaintances prior to his depar-
ture for Michigan. Master George
McCully, of Blyth, spent Sunday at his
home in the village.
UHuncn NOTES.—Owing to the illness
of the pabtor, Rev J. W. Andrews, the
pulpit was well occupied by Mf Foster,
of Clinton, on Sabbath af ternoon. Sun-
day afternoon of the 16th will be suit-
ably recognized as the anniversary of
the League by a special League ser-
mon. The usual fortnightly meeting'
of the League will be held on Sabbath
evening of the 16th when the subject
"A Good Name" will be given by R.
Rogerson at 7 p. m.. The Sabbath
School anniversary will be celebrated
on the23rd inst., of which further no-
tice will be given next week.
TEMPLARs. — The Good Templars
held their regular meeting last Wed-
nesday evening. It being the regular
night for the installation of officers.
The following officers were installed:—
C.T., John Medd; P.C.T., Ger tie Farn-
ham; V.T., Martha Reid; C., Wm. Mc-
Intosh; R.S.; Lue Farnham; A.S.,
Blanche Schoales; F.S., Harry Blaine;
T., Alice Medd; M., Duncan Tudor;
D.M., Annie Reid; S., Alec Medd; G.,
Flossie Fisher; Organist, Blanche
Schoales. James Hinchley was re-
elected Lodge Deputy, and Jas. Hin-
chley, Wm. McIntosh, Jas. Stanley as
trustees. John Medd and Blanche
Schoales were appointed delegates to
the district meeting to be held in
Londesboro 'on the 24th of May, and
John Reid and Alice Medd as alter-
nates. A short program followed, a
-recitation by Lee-Farnham,=a'speeeh-
by Wm. McIntosh, a comic recitation
byJas. Hinchley. The trustees' report
showed a balance of over $50 in the
treasury.
Lucknow.
FIRE.—Sunday night fire broke out
in an unoccupied .barn just back of
Campbell's brick block, owned by J.
Carter. Through•the exertions of the
volunteer company'. and the splendid
system of waterworks part of the
building was saved and an adjoining
building was also saved. Loss covered
by insurance. Cause unknown.
PROMOTED.—Our former townsman,
Mr D. E. Cameron, late Assistant
Treasurer of Ontario, has recently
been advanced by the Mutual Reserve
fund Life Association of New York to
the position of superintendent of the
Western department, with headquar-
ters in San Francisco. The territory
under Mr Cameron's jurisdiction in-
aludes ten States and Territories, and
embraces abort 40 per cent. of the area
of the united States.
Goderich Township
NOTES.—Mr Ben. Packwood lost a
valuable mare by death last week. Mr
Wm. Trick c.trries a sore hand owing
to its having come in contact with a
circular saw last week. We are pleas-
ed to see Wm. Jas. Elliott out again
after a severe illness. Wm. Elliott is
re -shingling and otherwise improving
his barn.
DEATH.—Mr and Mrs John Wiggin-
ton were called away rather unexpec-
tedly last week to Clandehoye, owing
to the death of Mr Thos. Hodgens, of
London, after a brief illness. Deceas-
ed was in his 56th year, and was the
father of`Sidney G. Hodgens, of Lucan
Crossing. The funeral on Monday was
a-lslysbo . Y
and Thos. Archer, of Mullett, botof
whom are related to Mr Hodgens, at-
tended the funeral.
VISITORS.—Miss McGregor, from the
vicinity of Porter's Hill, spent the fore
part of the week at Mr W. Whitely's.
Miss M. Oak, of Goderich, Sundayed
with her sister, Mrs Robt. Thompson,
Huron Road. Miss Jack bas left for a
trip through the southern -and eastern
part of the Province for the benefit of
her health, which has been rather deli-
cate the past season; she will visit
friends in London, Windsor, Toronto
and Gananoque, and we hope she will
be much improved on her return.
WEDDING.—An event that was not
unanticipated transpired at the home
of Mr Richard Baker, 15th con., on
Wednesday afternoon, when his eldest
daughter. Miss Emily, was married to
Geo. Mair, eldest son of Mr`Oilbert
Mair. Rev Jos. Edge, Goderich, per-
formed the ceremony, while Will Jen-
kins and Miss Annie Baker acted as
groomsman and bridesmaid respect-
ively. The young couple are well
known, highly esteemed, and have the
good wishes of many friends for their
future prosperity and happiness. Af-
ter a sumptuous wedding dinner, and
some time spent in receiving the con-
gratulations of their friends, eta,, they
at Once repaired to their future home
on the Cook farm, Huron road.
Summerhill '
SCHOOL REPORT.—The standing of
ithe public school for April is as follows:
Sr. 4th—M. Murphy, F. Oaks, W. Jor-
dan. Jr. 4th—J. Mair, E. Ball, J.
Wright. 3rd—I. Merrill, L. Butt, J.
Johnston. 2nd—C. Colbourn, G. Hill,
R. Colbourn. Pt. II—R. Kilty, A.
Beacom, E. Kilty. Sr. Pt. I—I. Col-
bourn, L. Butt, C. Draper. Jr. Pt. I—
G, Oakes, L, Jordan, B. Ball.
NorEs.-- We are pleased to state that
Miss Ernie Wallace is again able to be
out after being confined indoors for
some time with a fracture of the fibula
near the ankle. Messrs Chas. Walters
and Jas. Walters, of Carlow, were vis-
iting the latter's sister, Mrs 0. Beacom
on Sunday, There was one initiation
at the last meeting of the L. 0. L., No.
928. Op Arbor Day quite a number of
trees were planted around the school
grounds, flower beds were made, fences
repaired, and everything indoors and
out set in order; at 4 p. m. eandlen
were distributed, when all dispersed
foe their homes, tired, but happy. ,
auburn
J. NICHOLSON- Manufacturer ot and dealer
in Light and Heavy Harness, Whips, Valises,
Combe, Brushes, Robes. Coats, Horse Trim-
mings, Leather Braces, Eto.
IIAY MILLINERY.—Mrs. Howson is still add.'
ing to her already large stook of Millinery a lot
• of New Sailors in. Black, Brown and White,
selling from 25 cents upwards, which will give
good satisfaction in quality and price to the
customers. Stook is well assorted in trimmed
and untrimmed hats and bonnets. Miss Ross
15 fully prepared to give the latest Paris and New
York styles to her many customers. WALL
PAYEE.—Never has there been such a find dis-
play in Wall Panere as is being shown this sea-
son both in quality and prloe. MRS. C HOW -
SON, Auburn.
To the officers and rnembers of C. O.,b'.
Gentlemen,—Permit me herein to
thank you for the very prompt man-
ner in which you have paid me the
sum of one thousand dollars, being the
amount of endowment carried by my
husband, the late J.Hunkin ; Ialso wish
'to thank the members of the order for
their kindness to my husband during
his sickness. Hoping that your noble
order may continue to grow and pros -
pe, I remainours truly,
MARTHA JANE HUNKIN. i
CHURCH NOTES.—Rev. Mr Hender-
son preached from Jeremiah 9; 23-24,
and Rev Mr Couzens preached in the
evening from the 1st Epistle of John,
3, 3. League met Thursday evening,
when the subject, "A. Wise Man," was
taken by Messrs. F. Tabb and C. Couz-
ens. The ladies of the Methodise
Church have decided to prepare a din-
ner on July 12; all are cordially invi-
ted to attend.
NOTES.—Miss Symington has re-
turned from a lengthy visit to friends
in Goderich. Mr Falconer, of Scran-
ton, New York, was the guest of Miss
L. Symington last weak. Mrs Good-
fellow was visiting friends in this vi-
cinity. Mrs T. Hamilton, who has
been on the sick list for some time, is
slowly recoving. Harry Jones has
rented the Yates farm for a number OT
years at $55 per annum. .Mr Ferguson,
of Lucknow, was visiting friends in
this vicinity, but we are sorry to hear
he is suffering from the effects of blood
poisoning, which he received by the
color out of his mitt. Mrs A. McKen-
zie, of Blyth. is visiting friends here
this week. Mr R. McGee, of Kincar-
dine, is visiting his mother at present.
Mrs C. A. Howson and Mrs Hunkin
visited friends in Londesboro last
Monday. Messrs. A. E. Cullis and Mc-
Tavish paid a flying visit to Auburn
last week from the Soo. Mrs Tames
Nixon is visiting .her brother, who is
very ill at Detroit at present. Messrs
Clark and Rowed were out to Clinton
on business last Monday. Mrs J.
Match is on the sick list. Miss J. Cul -
lis is improving. Mr James Carter is
able tie be around again. Mr R. J.
Askwith was visiting' friends in Kin-
cardine this week. Mrs R. Mclllwain,
sister and daughter were the guests of
her sister, Mrs J. Carter.
DEATH.—As Sabbath last was draw-
ing to its close there passed away to
her eternal Sabbath one whose active
Christian life and work was the fore-
runner of such a peaceful and happy
termination. We refer to the death of
Mrs E. Wilson, beloved wife of Mr
John Wilson, J.P., and councillor of
this township; wh;ch sad event occur-
red at their home just east of the
beautiful little village ot Auburn on
the 9th of May. Mrs Wilson was the
second daughter of the late lamented
John Jackson, whose earnest, faithful
labors in connection with the Presby-
terian branch of the chrietian church
in this locality will not soon be for-
gotten. The subject of this sketch
was born ir, the township of South
Dumfries, county of Waterloo, on the
28th of October, 1850. In November of
the same year the family removed and
settled on lot 39 on the 13th con. of
Mullett, when this p>lirt of the country
i'terrcl1y a heiWlr'tig wade -Mess;
Wm. Jackson, the eldest son, now
owns and occupies the fertile fields of
this lot, through which a delightful
creek winds its way soon to be lost in
the river Maitland. On the banks of
this beautiful stream was the pleasant
home of the childhood and youth of
the late Mrs Wilson. Here under the
careful training of God-fearing, pious
parents, her early:impressions of what
a life should he were formed, soon to
develop into a womanhood of stirling
worth. At the early age of sixteen
she became connected with lithe Pres-
byterian church of Manchester, then
under the pastorate of Rev. S. Young,
now of Clifford. For years she was a
successful teacher in the Sabbath
School. On the 21st of December, 1871,
she was married to Mr John Wilson,
then a public schoolteacher. They be-
gan life together in S.S. No. 5, Mul-
lett, which he taught for two years,
afterwards taking charge of the school
in section No. 9, which he held for
thirteen years. The old pupils of these
schools will remember Mrs Wilson's
kindness of heart and- loving interest
in all that pertained to their welfare;
she was like a mother . in Israel to
whom they went in their difficulties;
and found in her sympathy solace to
comfort them in all their griefs. She
leaves behind a husband, seven child-
ren, five sons and two daughters, to
mourn the comparatively early demise
of a devoted wife and a loving mother,
who in the multiplicity of her arduous
duties as wife and mother still found
time for active christiari' work in con-
nection with the W.F.M.S. and that of
Christian h Istian Endea v r. As longas health
0
permitted she was constant and regu-
lar in her attendance on the Sabbath
services. We'll miss ber when a help-
ing hand for Christ is wanted here;
we'll miss her when the Sabbath bell
rings in the hour of prayer. The fun-
eral to the cemetery of the 13th con. of
'Mullett, took place at 1.80 p.m. on
Tuesday, when a large concourse of
sorrowrngfriends and relatl ves followed
the remains to their final resting place.
Hullett.
NoTRs.—The Court of Revision for
this township will be held ,on Saturday
May 29, at 2 p. m., at Londesboro. The
Tyndall well, 2nd con., over 258 feet
deep, stopped pumping the other day,
the result of some sand getting in the
tubing; the pipes bad to be drawn up
and cleaned out, and it Is now working
all right again.
Blyth
REWARDING HIS SE1tVICEs.—Owing
to Mr N. H. Young resigning his po-
sition as Superintendent of the Metho-
dist Sabbath school, which position he
has held for over fourteen yeary, the
teachers and officers gathered at his
residence on Friday evening, and pre-
sented bim with a fine cabinet secre-
tary desk in recognition of bis services
and the following address was read:
To N. H. YOUNG, DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER.
—We, the officers teachers and friends of the
Methodist Sabbath school, Blyth, cannot al-
low the occasion of your resignation of the po-
sition of superintendent, of the school to pass
without giving expression to our regard for
you as a fellow -worker in the Master's vine-
yard. Fourteen years have passed since you
first occupied this honorable position, and da-
ring all those years, during the many changes
that have taken place in the {pulpit and the
pew, you have retained this position, and with
it have held the confidence and esteem of both
teachers and scholars of the school. Those
who were children when you began your work
have passed into maturer years; some are in
the school, and some have exchanged ,mortal-
ity for eternal life. No doubt like other wor-
kers you have had seasons of discouragements
and have thought at times that your labors
were not successful. and therefore have wish-
ed for a change in the superintendency. For
your encouragement we would remind you
that no effort put forth in a right spirit shall
fail, and that every man shall receive his own
reward according to his own labor. If only in
the reflection and influence upon the worker
himself, we are glad to know that the school
will not be deprived of your presence and co-
operation in the future, and that you may be
permitted to aid in this important work in
which yourself and your esteemed wife have
always shown deep interest. While we know
that it is impossible to always express human
regard in a tangible form, perhaps as a me-
mento such a token may recall the hours of
pleasant intercourse with fellow -workers, and
to this end we desire your acceptance of this
cabinet secretary. Signed on behalf of the
REV Mn RRmnY
ANNIE IIERRINGTON
EWA WILFORD
MAGGIE HCC KSTEr
EMMA CHAMBERLAIN
Mr Young thanked them in a feeling
manner, expressing his gratitude for
-the-unexpected•-appreciation of his ser-
vices; he had only done what he be-
lieved to he his duty, and had spent
some of the happiest days of his life in
their association, and world ever re-
member them as sincere friends.
Holmesville
NOTES.—Mr Wilmot Andrews is vis-
iting at the parsonage. Mr Jno. Wat-
kins now drives a handsome chestnut
driver. Mr Stanley is very busy put-
up the Page fence; judging from the
business tat is doing, the fence is be-
coming very popular, or at least its
many merits are more widely known.
CHURCH. • — The regular business
meeting of the Quarterly Board was
held on Monday evening. The finances
of the circuit are in very good condi-
tion and it is expected that before the
close of the year things will be all right.
At the W. M. S. on Wednesday after-
noon Mrs F. Acheson was appointed
delegate to the District Convention to
be held in Clinton.
CHORAL SOCIETY.—The Holmesville
Choral Society held its first meeting
on Saturday evening, the 8th inst. All
the members being present, it was de-
cided to accept no new members until
after the entertainment on the even-
ing of the 24th. Several have intima-
ted their intention of becoming asso-
ciated with the Society. Programmes
of the evening's entertainment will be
distributed shortly, and the commit-
tees assure us that the entertainment
will be quite: up to expectations. Tee
manner in which the work has been
done, not only systematically, but
thoroughly, together with the quar-
ter's lessons, reflects great credit on
the teacher, Mr G. F. Oakes, and we
can assure him that if ever he wishes
to organize another class in Holmes-
ville he will the heartiest co-operation
and support of the members of the
Holmesville Choral Society.
Goderich
NoTEs.e-The G. T. R. boat, St An-
drew, has arrived at, Goderich again,
from Fort William, with 37,000 bushels
I of wheat. It is proposed in connection
with the cold storage system to be in
troduced this season by the govern-
ment, to run a "cold storage train"
every other week from 6*oderich,
which could collect perishable produce
for export.
KILLED IN DETROIT.—While walk-
ing along the street car track on Jeff-
erson avenue, Detroit, between the
Driving park and Fox Creek. David R.
Wilson was instantly kith d Sunday
afternoon. At the approach of the
down -bound car he stepped from the,
track, but miscalculated the distance,
and before the motorman could turn
off the power the car struck him. He
was dead when assistance arrived.
DeceaSted was born at GI derich and
was a carpenter by trade.
LAUNCHED.—The tug Sanford, built
for Allen & Fleming of Ottawa, by Mr
Marlton, shipbuilder, of this place, was
successfully launched Monday evening.
Her dimensions are 75 feet in length,
16e feet beam, draught 8 feet. The
Sanford will be used as tender to the
dredge Arnoldi. She is a beautiful
model, and without exception is one of
the most powerful and finest tugs ever
built here, and is a credit to Mr Marl-
ton, ber builder. Work on the break-
water will be commenced immediately,
and with improvements the Goderich
harbor will be one of the best porta on
Lake Huron.
Norms:—Meaers. Geo. and Jno. Seiv-
wright reached town last Thnreday evening
from Scotland to visit their sister Mrs John
Stewart, of Benmiller. The gentlemen are
very much taken np v ith• Camara, he
general likeness to the old land being a
tleaein eature 17 rats were caught in a
grip togthey the other day. Ben Coiling -
wood, the man formerly known as Wilson
was taken from the county jail to the Lon-
don lunatic asylum by the proper officer.
J. T. A,oheson, the well known dry goods
merchant, is giving up bnsinese in Goder-
ioh, and as a means of closing down will
eell his large stock of fins dry geode and
millinery at a great sabriflce. 3. T. A,
proposes going on a prospecting tour to
Manitoba, and when he finds the right
spot for health, happiness and business
activity he will put up his tent. On Fri-
day. Thomas Bates, one of our old residents
passed� away after three days' illness,at the
advanced age of 70. °
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Londesboro
CHANGES.—Messrs Latham & Bell
last week bad a stable moved off the
lot they recently sold Mr A. Wilken to
the adjoining lot- north of it. Mr Wilk -
en then sold to Mr John Brunsdon an-
other stable which was moved beside
Mr Brunsdon's other. He also pur-
chased a piece of land 10 feet by 30 to
put part of the stable on.
CONCERT.—A grand pink and white
concert will be given on the evening of
Monday, May 24, under -the auspices of
the I. 0. G. T., North Star Lodge, No.
317, Londesboro, in the Temperance
Hall. The program will consist of so-
los, songs, recitations, readings, dia-
logues etc. Addresses will be deliver-
ed by the resident ministers and other
persons.
STomc NOTES—There are not as many
horses in the village now as a short
time ago, John Bell sold his driver to
Robert Young; H. Fair, teacher, dis-
posed of his near London, and George
Snell sold his horse, buggy and cutter
to Francis Little, jr. Messrs Lasham
& Bell have purchased about 80 head
of cattle to put on grass; they have
rented part of lot 19, con. 13, Mullett,
from Mr M. Floody.
WEDDING.—On 'he 12th of this
month one of those important events
in the life of roan took place at the
residence of Mr Wm. Brumbly, when
his eldest daughter, Elizabeth Ann,
was united in marriage to Mr Thomas
Shaddick. The ceremony was per-
-formed by Rev. J. A. Hamilton in the
presence of a large number of guests.
The bride was the recipient of a great
variety of handsome and useful
preset -as.
ENTERTAINMENT—An entertainment
will he given by Knox church Mission
Band, on Friday evening of this week,
in the church, commencing at7.30 p.m.
After a carefully prepared program,
refreshments will be served, consisting
of strawberry ice cream and angel
cake. All are invited. Admission ten
cents. Proceeds in aid of home mis-
sion work. These annual entertain-
ments have always been enjoyable,
some new feature being introduced
each year.
POULTRY NOTES.—Our poultry fan-
ciers made the following shipments
this week of high class birds and eggs:
—Wpm. Carter shipped to Morrisburg,
Ayr, Brockville, ,Paisley, Brampton
and Sarnia, and shipments from Ayr,
St. Thomas, High Gate and Brock-
ville. Fairservice Sons have disposed
of a great number of eggs this spring;
they made shipments to Orangeville
and Ayr, and received settings from
Ayr. Wm. Wallace shipped to Wi-
nona and received shipments from To-
ronto. Amos Cartwright has taken a
move in the fancy„poultry direction,
he has received several shipments
from Orangeville, etc.
NOTES.—Rev. J. Andrews ,was un-
able to fill the pulpit last Sunday; his
place was filled by Mr H. Foster, of
Clinton, in the morning and Mr R. G.
Webb at night. We understand that
R. J. Martin has purchased a bicycle
from Orangeville. As an instance of
hard times, a hard looking gentleman
(tramp) put in his appearance at the
station, where he was seen eating ap-
ple peeling from the road; this appears
hard lines in life. Men out of employ-
ment are 'rite numerous around here.
Miss Maggi Henderson was v.aiting
at R. B. Je ey's one day this week.
The mason are at work on Jas. Camp-
bell's ho e; Mr Crawford is doing the
work; h has the foundation of R.
Scott's bar •• .leted. The Epworth
League has recei ' d a hearty in vitation
to the eighth an n versary of the League
to • :. e in Clp.•.on on Monday. On
Sun. y mor r' ' 'v. J. Andrews will
prea.h a sp.cial se ..on to the mem-
bers , th. League, a to the young
men at night.. Miss Grant has re-
turned from Clinton to eep house for
her uncle, John Grant. J. S. Ander-
son, of Toronto, was in the village do-
ipg up our merchants in spring goods
Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Geo.
Newton is visiting friends in the vil-
lage. The Temperance District Lodge
meeting is to be held on the 24th of
this month. Monday this village was
visited by no less than three genuine
tramps. Mr Bert Lyditett left here on
Tuesday for the neighborhood of
Windsor. Mr John Brunsdon sold two
new buggies on Saturday.
Porter's Hill
NOTES.—The Good Templars have
decided to hold their social and enter-
tainment in 'their hall on :,he evening
of the 21st; a good time is expected.
Mrs Crediman, from Michigan, was re-
newing old acquaintances in the neigh-
borhood this week. The prospect for
a good crop of fall wheat around Por-
ter's Hill is better than it has been for
many years; there is alsoprospect for
good rrop of fruit again this year,
especially small fruits.
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS
ACCIDENT. --One evening this week a
young man drove to a certain house,
not more than a mile from this town,
and tied his horse in the yard and
went to the house to see if his lady
friend would like to go for a drive, and
when they came back to the buggy
the lady got in and when the gentle-
man got the horse untied it became
unmanageable, turned and started
down the road at a furious rate with
the young man holding on to the
bridle and the young lady sitting in
the buggy, and though there was only
the length of the horse betwee's- them
the young lady felt very uneasy and
expected she would have to take a
long quick ride alone,
they
managed to get the animal stopped
without any serious damage done.
Nile.
CHURCH MATTERS. — At the last
meeting of the Official Board of the
Methodist church for this circuit, Rev
Mr Pring, who is concluding his second
year, was unanimously asked back
again. His health has been in a pre
carious condition, and he thinks it
may be necessaryto ask for -an appoint -
went where hie work will he lighter•
otherwise he bas had a Prosperous and
pleasant two years' phstorate,
Those aching eyes need looking a
ter. Perfect fitting Glasses see
probably all they need, ' 11 go; we,
as experienced opticians, guarantee
to remedy your trouble. If not, we
will tell you so and recommend the
physician. Examination free.
If, You Have
A Recipe
or prescription you want fillee
bring it to us; we'll fill it right with
' pure drugs—the kind you want—
and charge you just as little as we
can afford to—no more, no less. In
other lines we of course carry dif-
ferent grades. In Drugs we eell
one grade only—that one, the best,
It is what you want, it is what we
give you.
ALLEN &'WILSON
Graduate Druggists & Opticians,
Clinton.
Hellebore, Bluestone, and
Paris Green for spraying, at
prices that are low.
Bayfield
NOTES.—Mr Eason, who has been
away on one of his periodical visits,
returned to town on Monday night for
the summer. Miss M. R. Stanbury.,
who was visiting her uncle Dr.Stewart. ^;
in London, returned Saturday last. .1.
Donaldson is putting in a new engine”
to run the electric light plant. The,
first visitors to the lake put in an __ap-
pearance on Wednesday last G. W. '
Holman, of Seaforth, has been hired. r'
as Principal of the Public School. He;';'
comes to us very highly recommended.
Mr T. D. King has invented a ma-!'
chine for clipping horses, which runs,;:,
by means of a crank, and does good.."
work. Mr E. Smith, of Huron Col -'`r;
lege, London, is home with his arm in
a sling, the result of an injury received
while playing tennis.
METHODIST CHURCH.—There was a
large attendance of officials at thee.
Quarterly Board meeting held in this
church on Monday evening. Financial
returns were found to be 50 per cent.::::
in advance of last year. A net in-
crease of ten in membership was re-' .`
ported, after deducting a large num-
ber
um ber of removals. Dr Sheppard was
elected delegate to the District Meet - 'i.,
ing.
Harlock
CHANGES.—Several changes are tale
ing place in the neighborhood. Sam-
uel Reid, our blacksmith, has rented,,
his shop to a Mr Shier, from Michigan,
and is -going to a farm on the
road, Tuckersmith. Mr Henry Allen
has rented the Kelly farm in this:.
neighborhood.
Personal
George Bay, of Detroit, is home on a..
visit.
Mr Hovey, Bt. Thomas, is visiting hie.
eon here.
Miss Wilkie expects to leave shortly on a
trip to, the west.
Mrs J. W. Riter, of 13anit Ste. Marie,
Mich„ is visiting here.
eer Samuel Madge, of Usborne, has been
visiting relations in town.
Rev Mr and Mrs Diehl, Arise Craig,
is visiting her parents here.
Frank Boles, who has been attending the
Detroit Dental College, is home.
Mr Cosene and Miss Maggie McKinley, of`'
Seaforth, were visiting here on Tuesday.
C. W. Graves, the popular travelling
agent of the G.T.R., was in town last
week.
Mr A.. Seely and wife were visiting their
brother-in-law, Mr Alf Austin, of Blyth,.
last week.
Mrs Jae Cartwright of Hullett, epent.laat.
week visiting her daughter, !lire • W. At -
gent, of town.
Mr Frank Scott, formerly of Clihtor ;
has been appointed examiner in the school:
of Pharmaoy at Toronto.
John Kennedy, 'son of Reeve Kennedy,
who has been making a short visit home,...
returned to Detroit yesterday,
Sheriff Reynolds, of Goderich, was in
town on Monday, and ordered big offload
robes from Thos. Jackson, sr.
Dr Turnbull was in Toronto on Wednese
day, on business; Dr. Switzer looked aftetY ;
bis practice during hie absence.
Meson. S. Beattie, of Brussels, and .Ay
Knox, of Wingham, both old Clintoniane,
were calling upon their friends oil Wednet..
day.
Mrs A. H. Goodwin hag returned homers'
after spending a week with her mother,
Mrs Oakes, of "The Oaklands," on thele :t`;,,
Maitland.
J. Barclay, of Stanley, left this week fgii«;;`i
the Sou, and Mrs Wilson and son, of Baye
field, left for Shoal Lake, Man., both being;1
ticketed throngh by A. 0. Pattidon,
On Monday Dr Shaw, D.D.G.M., paid
an official visit to Exeter Masonic). Lodge.,,
He was accompanied by Messrs. Hoover,
Bruce, Taylor, Porter, 1;'air, McLean, and
A. J. Holloway.
Mr Ab. Switzer,who has just passed hie
final examination in Detroit Sobood' of;
Medicine, is home at present. He cxpedts:-,';i
to looate in Grand Rapids, Miele; rtf;
not yet fully decided.
To -morrow Messrs. William and Robert %t
Downs leave on a -trip to the old country,
and expect tbe
p o gone some months.' There
go to see their mother, whom they hied
not Been for over 20 yenta.
We were pleased to eee pier E. C. Pouter,
of Rattle), Hill, in town on Tuesday,. It
PoI
was the first time he bas been here for over
eight months, he having been serionely ill
duringthat time and not
yet folly tweeted •;
to health.
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Mr Roach, father of Mrs. Robt. Biggert.?
vpho has been stopping here for some trine,,
has gone to Detroit to live with hie son; Ithk
Roach was the oldest man in Clinton, ',be-
ing 95 year's of age, and was about gs''as.. ,,tiye intellectually as most nen at BCI*
The.Goderioh Signal sayer—Tom-'heat.
ley and Bob Warner, of Clinton, werer'ire
town on Saturday. R. ervyin, ChntohiWait''.
in the county town on Monday, Thlotnlill
Jackson, Cilnton, was in town onI'F'riday...
Inspector Paisley and S. Kitt were in towel*:
last week.
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