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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-06-04, Page 1Ss hat Good s a Watch If it don't keep right time? Perhaps yours is not running as it should - suppose you bring it to us. We will re- al . 't, guarantee it, and re- ou your money if it ot give satisfaction, (''leaning, $1,00 Mainspring $1.00 Be sure and come to Clinton, June 22nd. You will miss a good thing if you don't. Weyguarantee you a good day's sport. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer MM'VYUUUtNt Auburn J. NICHOLSON, Manufacturer ot and dealer in Light and Heavy Harness, Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes, Coats, Iiorae Trim- wings, Leather Braces, Etc. LEAGUE. -Last Tuesday night was literary night at the League, Rev. Mr Oouzens gave a stirring address on "Socilogy, " a short program was also rendered, which was very much enjoyed by all that were present. Next Tuesday evening is roll call and monthly reports. BUSINESS NoTEs.-Owing to the in- creasing demand for harness, under the new Grit Policy, Mr J. Nicholson hashed to enlarge his staff, and is now able to fill all orders; be sure and get your jubilee harness right away. Mr • T. Clark seems to be hustling things at present for be has incressed his busi- nese so that he has to employ another hand; this is a sure sign that his many customers are satisfied with his work. WEDDING, -On Wednesday, the 2nd inst., a very pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr W. D. Wilson, Anburn, when his daughter, Lily. was united in marriage to Mr Albert Knox, a well-known and popular resident of this vicinity. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr Couzens in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, and took place upon the lawn, .the bride standing beneath a floral bell. The bride was beautifully attired in a costume of cream cashmere and carried a handsome boquet of lilies of the valley and roses. At the close of the:ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast. The giftsreceived by the bride were many and beautiful, fully 1 attesting the high h esteem Inblob both b th bride androom are held by their many friends in this yicinity. Nok'Es.-Mr Sharp, who has been cutting staves, returned home to Lis- towel last Saturday. Mrs Huskin has started her newhouse; Messrs Bhone and Shultz have the contract of the stone work, Mr J. Young has the•frame work. Some of our young citizens were trying to mount one of the old time bicycles; one of them sus - ceeeded in doing so, but before long it landed him in the ditch; keep low Davy. Miss N. Stalker is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. Sturdy. Mrs C. C..: Couzens is improving slowly; Mr W. Symington is also improving slowly. Mr L. Trouse, of Clinton, is helping J Nicholson at present. The young peo- ple are making good use of the boat at present. Mr J. Yong finished cut- ting staves last week. Mr W. Hab- kirk moved to the village e last week. Mr A. Youngblut intends ;starting a repair shop in the near future. Mr T. Erratt had the misfortuneto lose one of his best sheep and a lamb by dogs; such dogs ought to be done away with. Mr T. Sheppard, of Nile, Sun- dayed with J. Nicholson. Mr J. Sims and Miss Graham, of Blyth, Sundayed with Dr. Ross. Miss Whitmore is the guest of Mrs Baer. Miss Fothering- ham, of Br ucefield, was the guest of Mrs C. Howson on Saturday last. Leeburn -. NOTES. - Mr Kenneth Horton, of Goderich, spent Sunday with his cous- ins here, Miss Ellen Horton spent a few days in Goderich last week. Miss Flossie Fotherington is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs A. H. Clut- ton. Mrs Percy Stuart is at present working in town, waiting on her niece Miss Grace Shaw, who is very ill. Miss Rachel Cook is gone to work for Mrs Graham, of Sheppardton. Mr George Morrie is drawing the milk to the cheese factory this week, Miss Hillary Horton spent a few days in Clinton this week. Our librarian, Miss Annie Lawson„ has gone for a visit to Bay City, and her place is occupied by Messrs H. Taylor and A. Fulford. The regular business meeting of the C. E. Society was held on Tuesday night, when new officers were elected. ONLY A SHORT TIME Remains for you to get your-gnenses in fcr the Free Bioyole. On the evening of June 30th we open the sealed envelope and the nearest guess how the figures 1-2-8-4-8-6-0-12-14-20 ar ranged will get the wheel free arge. It will positively be n away on June 30th at 10 p. m. cash purchase of only 50 ots. en- titles you to one guess, a dollar pur- chase gives yon two guesses, and so on up. Someone is sure to get the the wheel. ur BicycIe Furnishings Are the newest goods to be had; Caps, Sweaters, Hose, Belts, Shirts, Suits, &o., and are all shown hers. See our speoial line of Bioyole Hose at 50c per pair. T. Jackson, sr., Clinton Victoria Block, Established 1854. Of courseou'll be inClintony Cl June 22nd, Queen's Jubilee, a great program twill be presented. We will send the New Era to new subgicribers for the balance of 1897 ibr 50 cents cash. CLINT ENV E ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., JUNE` 4, 1897 1 $1 a year in advance 61.50 when not so paid AROUND TILE -HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication. Bayfield NOTES. -Mr H. F. Edwards left Co London Township on Thursday. R Holmes, Mayot of Clinton, J. Jackso and H. B. Hodgens, of Clinton, wer in town on Tuesday booming the Jt bilee day in Clinton on June 22nd. A T. Cooper, optician, Clinton, was i town on Wednesday, making arrange ments for opening up a trade here i glasses. Mr Murdock, of Hamilton, i in town. Notices were put up about week ago, stating that after June is persons allowing cattle, horses, etc., t run at large within the chrporatio would be prosecuted; on Tuesday fou of our worthy citizens were before th Reeve, and got off with costs; it woul be well if our neighboring lake tow would follow suit. T. J. Marks ha orened up agents' furnishing estab lishment in rs Rutledge's store. D Bailie has opened up his summer res- taurant in the Commercial Hotel. J. W. Whiddon, teacher, was.in Clinton on Monday evening. Messrs Walker and Shea, of Blake, were in town this week. John Whiddon has improved the appearance of his store by a coat of paint. The measles are epidemic in town at present. Rev Mr Oatotr is at- tending Conference. Evangelist Booth of the Brethren, preached in the town hall last Sunday. Mr Harnwell, Var- na, was in town Wednesday evening. Special services were held in the Bar- racks last week. Mr Ross is getting good hauls in his trap nets, principally herring. Messrs H. Drainer and John Whiddon have pnrchased new "wheels" the former a Crawford, the latter a Massey -Harris. G, A. Hesk was visit- ing friends in town Wednesday night. COUNCIL --The Council met on the evening of May 26, members all pres- ent, the Reeve in the chair. Moved by Jas. Thomson, seconded by Geo. Erwin that Motion No. 2 of last meeting be repealed, and that the Reeve be author- ized to grant orders for same,the above to be added. -Carried. Moved by Jas. Thomson, sec. by Thos. Elliott, that the assessor be paid his salary, and the Reeve grant order for the same. -Car- ried. It was decided to pay the fel- lowing accounts: -Jas. Whitten, $2.30; D. McDonald, $1.1)0; R. McDoul, $5; Jno. Biggart and Jas.Whitten, Sani- tary Inspectors, 67; D. Leech, $1, and the Reeve tog rant ordersfor the same. The1 C erk was instructed c ed to notify J. Donaldson, dson Jr. to have wires re - sowed from shade trees, and to raise others that are too low, The Reeve and Clerk were instructed to wait on Mr Gairdner, and have lease filled out and signed, and that not more than an annual payment of 10c be paid. The Coup etld' i a of rued: to meet again on the first Monday in June, at 8 p. m. sharp. -H. W. E'RWIN, Clerk. Goderich Township r CHURCH AFFAIRS. -Rev. Mr Bart- . lett, who is attending Montreal Theo- n logical College, occupied the pulpit of e Zion Methodist church on Sunday last, I- and delivered an eloquent and instruc- , tive discourse to an interesting audi- o ence. Mr Thompson, Principal of Bay- field Public School, :ills this appoint - n went next Sabbath. NOTES, -Mr James Yuill had a vain - able beast killed by the train at the t, crossing on the 6th cou. on Friday o last Mr Charles Whitely, 4th con., is n getting theusand on the ground preper- ✓ at.or to building the stone wall for his e new barn. Mr Henry Bell, of the Hu- dron road, is at present engaged doing o mason work for Mr Potter, of Porter's s Hill; Mr Potter may rely on having a satisfactory job done by his employee COURT OF REVISI.ON.-The Council the on the 26th, as a Court of Revis- ion, in the Town Hall, at 10 a. m.; pi es- ent Reeve Burns, Councillors Bailey, Thomson, Elliott and Erwin. They subscribed to the oath required by statute, and then the list of appeals was handed in by the Clerk, and'dis- posed of. It was decided that the changes asked for by F. Ryan, viz: lot 170, Main St., to be assessed to Thos. A. Stinson as owner; lots 121, 122, 123 be assessed to T. J. Marks, as owner; lot 198, Ann . St., be assessed to John W. Whiddon, as owner; lot 145, Chiniquy St., be assessed to John Biggart as owner. The appeal of Thos. Ward, to have dog taken off roll, was not sus- tained. The appeal of Geo. Woods, clause 3, was sustained, and he was lowered $40 in his assessment of lot 5, range N. The appeal of George Woods clause 2, was not sustained; the appeal of Geo. Woods, clause I, in reference to lots 518, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 580, 581, be assessed at $15 per lot, was sus- tained. The appeal of Geo. Woods, in reference to lot 6, range M, was sus- tained. The followingchanges of Ben. Higgins, asked for, were made: Robt. Elliott was taken, off lot 25 and puton lot 182, Victoria Place, as tenant; Wrn. Turner put on lot 25, Hill Terrace, as owner; G. W. Holman put on lot 166, Main St., as tenant; Sam. and Jos. Mc• Ewan put on lots 6 and 7, range E, as tenants. The appeal of R. Bailey's as- sessment of hotel to be lowered $150, was sustained. The Court of Revision then adjourned. -H. W. ERWIN. Stanley NOTES. -Miss ChristinaMcLaren has purchased a Goderich bicycle from Mr McDermid, hardware merchant, of Hensall. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the report of No. 3, Stanley, for May. The names are in order of merit: -5th class -Jonathan Peck. Sr.4th-Oliver Mcllveen, Eva Reid, Albina Richard- son. Jr. 4th-Lalrra Richardson, Ida Reid, Lanty Reid, Sr. 3rd -Edith Rathwell, Mabel Nickolson, Willie Clark. Sr. 2nd -George Reid, Lily Peck, Percy Tippet. Jr. 2nd -Sam Bates, Maggie Clark. Sr. Pt. 2nd - Lundy Mclveen, Charlie Rathwell, Mamie Reid. Jr. Pt. 2nd -Lottie Peck. Sr. Pt.1-Arlie Peck. Jr. Pt. 1 -Ethel Parke, Tommy Reid. COURT OF Anvi 70N ANIS C0ItNCIf..- Stanley council met as Court of Re- vision on May 26th at 10 a. m. There were no complaints against t he assess- ment roll, the only changes being pro- perty having changed owners. On proceeding to general business the by• law appointing pathmasters, pound - keepers and fenceviewerseeszea read and passed. On compliant of Thomas Stinson the Clerk was instituted to notify the parties having closed up the north end of the Babylon line to re- move their fences at once, The fol- lowing bills were passed and ordered paid: -Half car sewer pipe, $121.51; J. Wanless, unloading and delivering same, $9; John Lough, salary as asses- sor and postage, $70.50; the total ap- propriations for roads this year amounted to $7.15, exclusive of timber and other material. Council meets again June 19th at one o'clock. g J. T. CAIRNS, Clerk. THE NEW ERA GIVES Tun HOME NEWS as years of experience have shown Mr Bell's efficiency in this line. Mr David Prouse, of the Huron road, was confin- ed to his bed last Sunday, but is able to be out again. Mr Wm. Lamfrey has secured the use of Collin's proper- ty on the 6th con. for pasturage. Fruit spraying will soon be the order of the clay; judging from the amount of blos- som a good average crop of fruit is expected. Mr Cook, Kincardine, son of Peter Cook, lost his livery by fire Wed- nesday; several horses were burned, COURT OF REVISION. -Court of Re- virrioet last easy 20th. The following persons were reduced their assessment: - John Cduff, $600; Jas, Beacom, $350; Henry Beacom, $400; Alex. Welsh, $400; Mrs J. H. Elliott, $150; Wnr. Lamirey, 6200. The following names were placed on the roll: -Thos. Perdue, Walter Wallace, Wm. Cook, T. M. 1Voods, Thos. Elliott, Wesley Erwin, J.W. Hearn, Henr'yHastings, Mellville Jewell, Wm. ,Jewell, R. Jewell. Wm. Blair, Thos. Taman, John Kerr, G. K. Johnston, Arthur Wilson, Frank Hewett. The assessment roll was read, revised and passed. Minutes of last council were read and passed. The following chanes were made in poud• keepers and fenceviewers: - Arthur Wilson in place of T. C. Pickard for No. 1 pound; W. G. Hick in place of John McGibbon No. 2, fenceviewer. The following accounts were paid: - Expense of Jas. Longatt to House of Refuge, clothing, 63.1.0. Assessor, post- age and stationery, 75c. The petition of Thso . Har'ri�o n and 75 others t1 er s for a grant on Telephone road d be c oro 1r ed wth andthat they receive $200 re- pair said road. The communication from n L All wort s h to have hedge and fence reproved from side of road op- posite Mr Jewett's farm was filed. Council adjourned to meet on .June 21st.N. STURDY, , Cl erk. - Tuckersmith S. S. No. 4. -The following is the re- port of S. S. No. 4, Tuckersmith, for the month of May, based on attend- ance, demeanor, and general profic- iency: -Jr. 4 -Norman Murch, Anna Valely, Mary Layton, Horace Wiltse. Sr. 3 -Martha Fowler, Elsie Bennett, Walter Layton, Mary Crich. Tr. 3- Esiie Valely. Sr. 2 -Christie O'Brien, Fred Wiltse. Sr. 4 -Ella Johns. Jr. 2 -Lulu Wiltse, Maud Plewes, Frank Plewes, Henry O'Brien. Sr. Pt. II - Lily Plewes, Jr. Pt, II -Willie O'- Brien, Milton Wiltse, Dottie Crich. Pt. I -Frank Walters, Elliot Walters, Willie Plewes.-T. H. BROWNLEE, Teacher. COURT OF REVISION. -The council sat as a Court of Reyision of the as- sessment roll on May 26th at Kyle's hotel. Three appeals were laid before the court, all cn the ground of being assessed too high, After hearingevt- dence from each appealant it was de• cided to dismiss each appeal, leaving the assessments as placed by the as- sessor. Lot Wi 32, con. 4, L.RS. wes assessed to Samuel Reid, who has be- come a tenant of same. Messrs Philip Murray, Wm. Simmons and Henry Jackson were added to the roll as per- sons having aright to vote at elections to the Legislative assembly only. COUNCIL. -After closing the Court of Revision the council sat for general business. Accounts were passed amounting to $406.13, including an ac- count of E. North, London, for one half car load of sewer pipe for culverts, $121.50, and an account of $160 for cedar and eltn suitable for repairing or building culverts. 35 jobs of gra• veiling were let at rates a little lower than last year. The council adjourned to meet on June 10th at 10 now at. Kyle's hotel, for the hearing and trial of complaints against assessments levied for the improvement and better maintaniance of "Big Drain. A. G. SMILLIE, Clerk. NOTES. - Mies A. Stevenson,' of Idolmesvillo, is visiting her grandmo- ther, Mrs A. Elcoat. Duncan and Sam. Ashton have purchased a bicycle from 43, Mullstlitls,Ala., IBssforik, -Mrs Townsend, of tllir:* r.. kr Belk with her daughter, Mrs A. Turner. Mr Lorne Carter has purchased a bicycle. Mr and Mrs G. Crich visited relatives in Goderich last week. Mr and Mrs A. Fisher and Pearl, Benmil- ler, paid a flying visit to this neigh- borhood last week. Rev. Mr Bond, of Seaforth, preached at Alma in the morning and here in the afternoon last Sunday; Mr Sawyer taking his work in town. Mr Thos. Brownlee addressed the League at Alma Wed- nesday evening, and gave a splendid talk on the subject. Rev. Mr Sawyer went, to London to attend Conference on Tuesday. Mr Charlie Crich spent a few days in London this week. Mr Robt. White, of Morris, was horse for a few days this week. The League meeting last Sunday evening was con- ducted by Miss Hattie Dodd, of Clin- ton; it was a good meeting and well attended. Mr Jas. Young, of Clinton, will preach at both appointments on Sunday next, owing to the absence of the pastor. Messrs S. Ashton, L. Car- ter and M. Lloyd are all riding a wheel; it is about lime some of the girls were learning, in order to keep the boys company. ehllselhurst SUDDEN DEATH.-Princtpal '8. J. Latta of King Street School, London, received a telegram Monday announc- inthe dehth of his father in Zurich. The news came as a great shock, be- cause Mr. Latta received word Satur- day that the deceased was improving. He was highly esteemed and in nis 57th year. ' Constalice NOTES. --Mr W. Kenny is working for Mr W. B. Cole. MrT, Pollard and Miss B. Cole were visiting friends at. Ethel. Mr C. T. Dale has been making improvements to his farm on the Hur- on Road. Mrs A. Best left for Mani- tobaon Tuesday last. Mrs McMillan returned last week to her home in Staffa, after spending the winter here with her daughter, Mrs Wm. McIn- tosh. Mr and Mrs Joseph Dugill, of Toronto, are visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs T. Andrews are at Elimville this week, attending the marriage of their son. Mrs Cook, of Winthrop, is in the village visiting her son, W. B. Cook. Mr W. Sutherland and wife at- tended a large wedding in McKillop last week. Mr L. Proctor left last week for Bluevale, where he will as- sist, at cheese making. Mr' Frank Mar- tin's house is almost ready for occupan- cy. Mrs Farncomh, of Newcastle, has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs W. E. Coldwell. !.� w; R4„d v..Ar„.i-i,!_Se]`u..,,��ir�15!3�iG� ttoi'ii� •y[ lasea fesei sae sss Feed aseo Exeter NoTEs.-Hon. T. Greenway, Premier of Manitoba, was here last week, visit- ing his sister, Mrs (Di) Rollins, who is ill. Mr Williams, who recently came here from England, left for Montreal to meet his family. They will reside her e. Blyth CHANGE: -Mr Jacob Hiser has pur- chased the farm formerly owned by J. Garbett. it is a farm unsurpassed for grand mountain scenery, rind the gen- tleman had an eye to business when he math( the purchase. NOTES. -Miss K. Dodds and Mr J, Habkirk, spent the 24th in Clinton. Mr M. Floody was in Exeter on Sun- day. The concert last Friday, in aid of the Indian Relief Fund, was a grand success, about $40 being realized. Our genial host of the Commercial Hotel, Mr J.. G. Emigh, is making additions to his hotel, Mr Rigsby is attending Conference in .London this week, con- sequently there will be no service in the Methodist church on Sunday ev- ening. Mr and Mrs Howard Alexan- der left on Tuesday for Winnipeg, where they will make their future home. Mr H. C. Smith, our popular jeweller, has erected an awning in front of his shop. Messrs Gibson and Ireland were in Clinton on Saturday. Mr Alex. McKellar is rushing his build- ing along as fast as possible. - - Ii,C'"!011�:•-'"�l�e��rrli t1 tArr eiJ� ��� utikw!K,�ir{h'.il.� tt iii.:.1!n.._:...,,....._cr.::Hre:(whaa+11r,�'I 711 rr �.. 11 \a 11 1 11 1 1 11: ,1 l \ 4 .rMd.° A F,1,,. For IWS Ss '+z cSl Oaf'{ aseavessar { .,_; 4-t 4 r a Rai rare°.� ? 7 7 D �' , ��'r..wa4iire.:.k".,.. i„ m.,t�lfn'+�afiki:i,f�d'U�(�;��Lyfiltlt"d Il;n lil�illi,�L:;.,.'i Clinton's Jubilee Celebration=June 22 A Few of the Chief Attractions Tho Queen's jubilee Celebration in Clinton on .June 2.2 promises to be the greatest and most popular event in the history of our own loyal people. Already thousands of citizens from far and near have signified their intention of coming to Clinton and taking part in the proceedings. The several Committees have been hard at work arranging a very attractive and bril- liant program and in a few days every detail will be given the general public. Many lurndreds of dollars will he legitimate - le expended to give Her Majesty's subjects a day of enjoyment unparalleled in the history of this grand old County of Huron-aud we might add that the "wherewith" has been subscribed by the loyal people of Clinton. In the morning there will ho street parades, bicycle parades (350) consisting of all the neigh- boring towns and Clinton; the great Veteran's parade, mon wo hfought and bled for Queen and country in years gone by; the Boys', Brig- ade, 200 strong, under command of Capt. Combe, one of the most inspiring scenes ever witnessed in this section; local parades of great interest; the local Sons of England and neighboring brethren will be on parade; our Noble Firemen will he on duty; and a grand army of horsemen will he in the ranks; gro- tesque floats, thrilling with marvels of beauty and splendour; Her Majesty's ship "Terror;" and many other worthy attractions. In the afternoon there will he big and keen- ly contested lacrosse match between Clinton and Lueknow; baseball between Goderich and Orients of London, which will be one of the best contested games ever witnessed; bicycle races, tugs -of -war, relay races, and a splendid platform performance by the well-known Parker Partello Troupe, who are coming here at a big expense -all of which ensures an af- ternoon of keen interest. • A description in detail the splendid specialties of the Par - In the evening in the town hall a rendition of the popular play "Time and the Hour." will be produced by the Goderich Amateur Dram- atic Club, an organization possessed of un- questionable ability. There will be, a most delightful entertain- ment on the park grounds, consisting of com- petitive drills; possibly a great Sham Battle, the specialty performance of the .Parker-Par- telloTroupe: brand contests, etc. As a finale arrangements are being made for a magnificent, display O fmodern fireworks, together with a monster Jubilee bonfire. The splendid Exeter and Blyth bands have been engaged, and Clinton Citizens Band will he on duty so that there will be abund- ance of inspiring music. Mark your ,late for Clinton, .June 22nd. We are providing a good program, and we want you to celebrate with us. Our day is your day -and that day is the 22nd of June. Benmiller ACCIDENT. - A runaway occured here on the 27th and one of the . occu pants of the buggy had the misfortun e to be thrown out and get his leg brok- en below the knee. The young man, a resident of London, is now at Mr Pframer's and doing as well as can be expected. EPwORTH LEAGUE. - The annual meeting of the Bethel E. L. of C. E. was held last Friday night. All the business of the year was squared up, and a new staff of officers elected. The officers elected are as follows: -Pres., H. Snyder. 1st vice, A. Allis; 2nd vice, W.Stevens; 3rd vice, Martha Fisher; 4th:vice, Kate Blake; sec., W. Allis; Treasurer Carrie Snyder ; Organist, Annie Allis. The League is looking forward to a good time on June 8th when they visit Holmesville. Lucknow. BAD FIRE. -At 4 o'clock Tuesday morning Walter Stewart's large plan - Ing and sawmill and sash and door fac- tory was found to he on fire. The fire brigade were on hand as soon as poss- ible, but the fire had gained such head- way that they could do little but save the nei boring furniture and other buildings n • by. The loss to Mr Ste- wart wall be be"L^itsse, $12,000 and $15,- 000. Everything wakdestroyed includ- ing all the seasons work, the men's tools &c. The electric light plant, which was in the same building is also a total loss. No insurance. Cause unknown. NOTES --There was no preacher here on Sunday morning' on ace°tmt df the absence of Mr Young, Saltford, who failed to put in an appearances a short prayermeeting was held. Mt James Stewart, of Kansas City, is expected homelthis week to see nis uncles, the Messrs Seivewright, before their re- turn to Aberdeen, Scotland, Our es- teemed resident, Mr Thort'?as Good, has his lime -kiln filled,ready to burn. Rev. E. Olivant left here. on Tuesday morning via the overland route; he met Rev Mr Goodwin in Goderich, and together they wheeled on bicycles to the Conference at London. Mr and Mrs Jas. Flick ate visiting friends at New Hamburg. Bethel Methodist S. S. will picnic at Forster's flats on June 16th. W. Blake is in Goderich fixing up some of his property. Dave War- ner is getting his buggy painted and overhauled, and the probabilities are that he will have a Jewell when it is finished, Wm, Fisher has purchased a thoro-bred Galloway bull from Mr Farquhar East Wawanosh NOTES. -Mr Jas. Ross and sister Bel- la have returned home, after spending a week with friends in Middlesex. R. W. McGowan, of Winnipeg, is paying a visit to his old home at present. Miss Sprung, teacher. in S. S. No. 10. attend- ed a weddigg in Auburn on Wednes- day evening; we do not wish Tier i11, but the example may be infectious.• Mrs S. Fells is again so seriously ill that her life is despaired of. A little son of Assessor Robinson had his thigh broken by a wagon, to which he and some others were clinging, jolting him off and passing oyer him. The town- ship engineer was on duty on the 8th con., last week, adjusting a dispute about the outlet of a drain; we learn tbat an amicable settlement was ar- rived at. W. E. Scott has one of his houses moved and will move the other in couple of weeks; J. McGill & Sons have the contract. The plasterers are at work on Wm. Netherly's large and commodious residence, which will soon be ready for occupation; the fram- ers have the framing mostly done and the masons will commence next week at Geo. Coultes' new barn. A couple of dogs were caught in the act of wor- d r In sheepg on Walter ter Nicol's 'farm £arm I ea last �anday; they belong to J. Bennett and will be destroyed, ; �, T West Wawanosh PROSPECTING. --Joseph W. Smith, of the 3rd cou.. has gone on a prospecting tour to Rainy River district, and sub- ject to liking the country will take up land and move there in the fall. NARROWLY ESCAPED. -One evening recently John Young,lst con., cleaned and burnt the rubbissurrounding his dwelling. and as usual quietly retired to rest. Sometime early in the morn- ing he was suddenly aroused 'by the crackling and `roaring of fire, to find therlarge wood pile immediately .ad- juining the house nearly demolished by the devouring element. Had there been a high wind ne he a very little later the house would undoubtedly have been consumed. San ACCIDENT. -Mr James McCourt of Chicagr, met with a sad accident on Tuesday, May 25th, whereby he lost his life. He was a builder, and was up four storeys high, and was working, when the scaffolding gave way, and he fell forty feet to the hard pavement, being killed instantly. The remains were brought to Wingharn for burial, being conveyed to the family burial plot. at St. Augustine. Deceased had resided in Chicago for about eight years, and was about. forty years of age: He leaves a young widow and two small children, an aged mother, and other members of the family, to mourn his loss, His mother lives at. 81. Au- gustine, and his eldest, brother lives at Granton, just below Clinton. NOTES, -John Washington is at his son Joseph's, on the 3rd, at present. Hamilton Feagan and family were guests at Goderich ever Sunday. Mrs John Millis, jr„ was on a visit to her parents at St. Augustine on Sunday. Mrs E. Phillips, of Whitechurch, is having a lengthy visit at the old home- stead. Morgan Jones, of Carlow, spent Sunday en the 3rd. Miss M. Rutledge was the guest of her uncle, Mr Hall, of Goderich township, a few days this week. Alex. Rose and family spent a day last week as guests of Mr Barber, of the 10th con. Miss Wenzel, Auburn, was a visitor in this part last week. Mr's Wm, Roberton was a guest at the parental residence near Auburn on Sunday. Mrs John Mills. sr., has re- turned from a short stay in Blyth. Miss Phillips, of Goderich, is visiting friends in this township. Brucefield Removed.- The undersigned has moved (rpm his oil stand into Dixon's New Block. and tenders his sincere thanks to the iuhabi:- ants of BrucehebI and.tlesnrroun ling l aneigh- l o ro d o for their it past k' rndr,a•s• and strict attention to business that he will still h,,,ve the pleasure of supplying his obs ens- tomers and as many new ones as will favor him with a call. There is no necessity for an • blowing g us my past fifteen sen •oars ) in ti held will sound my :praises better tholen tiny pen. It has always been my study to please my customers. I keep nothing but the hest of manufactured goods and will sell, them at very small profits. Please mall and examine my goods, I am always at home, J. B. JAMI- SON.• NOTES. -The following officer's have lately been elected in the C.E. Society: -Pres.. Mr B.R. Higgins; Vice Pres., Miss Lizzie Taylor; Sec., Miss Maggie Burdge; Treas., Mr B. Ketchen. Mr Geo. Munro has lately sided his house, put in a new counter and made other improvements in his butcher shop; Mt Munro is,one of our energetic business men. Our townstnen -are now wear- ing very neat jubilee pins; all loyal subjects of the good Queen. The lien- sail photographer is taking the picture of the scholars of the vartotis schools in the neighborhood. Rgy. Mr Muir will leave on Tuesday next for Winni- peg to attend the General Assembly. Professor Lobb, London visited our village on Monday, selling spectacles in the village and neighborhood. Mr Jarnieson has moved his stock of boots and shoes into the store in Mr Dixon's hotel, where he will -carry on his busi- ness as formerly. Miss C. Allan has returned home after spending a week with Miss Maggie Dowzer, of Clinton. Our base ball team (where is it?) re- ceived a challenge from Varna to play a friendly game; they have not yet de- cided to accept the challenge. ENTERTAINMENT. -On Tuesday even- ing a very successful entertainment was given in the Methodist church under the auspices of the Sunday School. The program 'was musical; Mr Georgie, of Toronto, gave some excellent selections on the piano. The Varna male quartette rendered several well chosen selections. The ladies quartette from Hensall also • rendered valuable assistance. Special mention should be made of the solo by Miss Shaeffer, of Hensall. v7�, Holmesvillt PARALYZED. -On • Tuesday. Mr Hal- stead, sr., of the Maitland, sustained a paralytic stroke on one side, rendering him speechless and helpless; medical assistance was called in but so far he ehows little signs of imps ovement. LEAGUE. -The League held its usual meeting on Monday night, the topic, a missionary one, Japan, was given un- der the following heads: physical fea- tures, Fred Mulholland; manners and customs, Bessie Pickard; religious pro- gress, Alma Yeo. Bethel League pur- poses visiting this League on theeven- ing of Tuesday, 8th inst, when the meeting will be held in the body of the church; come one, come all; everybody welcome. NOTES. -Mr H. Williams and wife, of Toronto, are spending a few days at the parsonage. Miss Edith Holds- worth spent •Sunday with friends in Clinton. Mrs A. Burke and children are visiting the former's parents here. The cheese factory us booming; 22 cheeses were made on Monday; the di- rectors are putting in another vat, press and sink, owing to the large in- crease in the supply of milk. Rev G. W. Andrews left on Wednesday morn- ing to attend Conference. Miss M. Hurley, of •Goderich, is the guest of her mother. Mr Bartlett, a young stu- dent of Victoria University, preached an excellent sermon here on Sunday evening. Foot ball - g practise this ((Tit ay)) evening. The meeting of the(Jho- 1 Society is postponed till Thursday. HE NEW ERA GIVES THE EIOME NEWS 'ts6t'.,irn ..1,►i , ,'l4.r�rliWl.a 1 1 Nature's Most Precious Gift is eyesight. Great care should ben taken to preserve it. its loss meads living death. Eye troubles may be inherited -they may result from overstrain or from some injery; the majority come .:from advancing years. In any case you should have your trouble determined by an 'ex- amination. We will do it for you 1r tree of charge. We are grad- uate Opticians-Speotacle epeoial- ists-with e:Zperienoe. We take no chances and allow you to take no ricks. If your case is one for which medical treatment is necessary, we recommend the physician. If, as in most cases, properly fitted glasses are all that ig required, we guaran- tee to sat isfy or refund your money ALLEN & WILSON Graduate Druggists & Opticians, C,ll uton. Don't forget that Tuesday, June 22 is the day of Clinton's Big Jubilee Celebration. You won't miss it, and if you should want to call on us on that day, we will be open till noon to accomodate you. t r.t;.N,1114vNges Hullett. SCI'IooL REPORT. -The following.is the standing of pupils of S.S. No. 4, Hullett, for the month of May:-5thr- class-Maggie Hunter, Lyon Pipe. Sr. 4th -Bruce Medd, Alice McVittre. Jr. 4th-Christena Livermore, Jas. Medd, Charlie SStewart. 3rd -Bell Farnham, Wilson Siindercock, John Ferguson. 2nd -Rosy Lyon, Ethel Pipe, George McVittie. Pt. 2nd -Rosy ivermore May Stewart, -Albert, Livermore. lstt -Douglas Rogerson, MinnieBrumbley, Wesley Farquhar. H. J. TURNBULL, Teacher. SERIOUS ILLNESS. -On Thursday, May 27th, at 11 30a. m., Mr J. H. Low- ery, the popular teacher of No. 5, was taken so seriously ill that he fell across his desk while teaching a class. With great presence of mind the pupils se- cured a conveyance to take the gentle- man to his home, and also sent another fur the doctor, who lost no time in coming. Mr Lowery was suffering from a serious condition of the heart and stomach, and for some time his life hung in the balance, but we are much pleased to he able to state that at pres- ent he is improving rapidly, and will soon be out of danger, and we hope to soon see him restored to health and vi- gor. His home has been constantly besieged with anxious enquirers from his own section and many miles around ever sin his v i line ss was known, thus testifying to the hgood-will Y go• fall who knew him. COURT OF REVISION. -The firSt ting of the Court of Revision for the township of Hullett was held at Jsnrrdes-.::„.: boro on May 26th pursuant to adver- tisement. Members present: -John Brigham, Alex. Leitch, John Lasham, John Wilson and Robert Ferris; ail were duly sworn, and John Wilson elected chairman. Several appeals were received, but only one as to the assessment being too high, that being the Londesbor'n B. and C. factory, which was reduced $100e The Kine burn Cheese factory was also reduced $200. Parts of two lots on con. 13 was struck off the Non. Res. roll and as- sessed to Geo. Crawford as tenant. The Ei lot 21, con. 8, the centre part' lot 21, con 14 and the Ni lot 22 arpd 23, con. 14, were assessed to E. Holtzauer, W. J. Newcomb and James Logan, jr., respectively, as required by the Cana- da Co. The centre part lot 25, con. 14, assessed to Jacob Hisey, owner, and G. Garbert and J. B. Little struck off; N. part Ni 25, con. I2, Thos. Little, owner; John Willis struck off; part 25, con. 10. Mary R. Haskill, owner; J. Campbell struck off; part E,H,S„ T. H. Cole, owner; A. Wilkin struck off; H. 2 H. S., Wm. Brunsdon struck o and pert on 9x10 H. S. as owner; Si +, Ni 1, H.S„ A. Wilkin, owner; J. Bell • and J. Lasham struck off; W. pt. 26, con. 7, J. B. Little, tenant; G. Westa- cott, owner; part Ea 6, con. 12, Robt. Shiel, tenant; S:"Reid, owner; 27, 28, 80 etc., Manchester, A. Askwith, owner; Jas. Quigley struck off; part lot 6, con. 7, Geo. Riley, tenant, assessed $100 and' John Britten", owner, reduced $100. The foregoing are principally changes •' that have takenlace since the assessor made his rounds, and the following names are nearly all put on for the': first time and under the Manhood. Franchise Act: -G. E. Rowed, 'John Roberton, Harry Cullis, John Young; blut, Wm. Wallace, Frederick John- stone. David Floody, Richard S dick, Robt. Kerr, Fred Corbett, Watkins, Chas. Johnstone, Wm. stone, Wm, Hughes, Leonard Howe .: The court adjourned until June 19th. COLTNCIL.-The council held a meet- ing the same day after Court Qf Revi- sion, made some changes in the app- poitruest of pathmasters and pound- kee vers. viz., Richard Sporn Instead of m. Macdonald, Albert Wallace in- stead of Nelson Bingham and John,,-; Fowler poundkeeper instead of Daniel McGregor. The tender of M. Mains, 6627, for erecting a cedar bridge at Mc- • Gregor's was accepted, it being $123'':! lower than any of the others; the clerk •`' to draw out an agreement with bond annexed for contractor to sign. The by-law No. 3 for closing part of S.R. I5x16, con. 4, and for opening a devia- tion road allowance instead. was final-- ly passed, and the clerk asked to sub- mit the same to the County Council ,` for confirmation pursuant to statute. .e. It was decided by the council to build a new bridge on S.R. 30x31, con. 7, "Wallace's" as tl.e present one is con- sidered unsafe for public travel; the new bridge will be a cedar or a com- bination of wood and iron. Tenders will he asked for and received at the Clerk's office up to 2 p.m., Saturday, '' June 19th, inhere plans and specifca-,.; tions may be seen any time after thd'' 10th inst. Before the council passed a•`,. motion to adjourn the Reeve. very` ', feelingly,made some remarks touching:, the bereavement of one of the meM4- 4- . hers, and a resolution was unanimontis`' ly passed, expressing the sympathy Off';';+ the council with the co -member, 14 ICJ ' ` Wilson, on the great loss he has so tie P c ri.1 t sustained d thr Y ou h the g death. his wife. Council adjourned nt 1 June 19th at 10 a.m. J. CAMnnk Clerk.' .Jubilee ('elobratiou at Clinton, June 22nd, !1 1