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The Clinton New Era, 1897-06-11, Page 1• 0wtrtt�N�N� .46 owwitiwin Airways Late In the Morning Is your Trouble Resolutions will never help you unless you add to them an Arousing Alarm Clock There are several makes ranging ■ from 75o up. Our 51.50 one, made especially for Jewelers, is one. It will keep time and last for years. '41.141410repair your watch if anythtl'ig goes wrong with it, and it will be right if we do it. P.13, Crews Jeweler &Exert Repairer epairer Be sure and dome to Clinton June 22, you will miss a good thing if you don't. We guarantee you a good day's sport. r • Auburn J. NICHOLSON, Manufacturer of and dealer In Light and Heavy Harness, Whips, Valises, 'Combs, Brushes, Robes, Coate, Horse Trim- -mings, Leather Braces, Etc. WEDDINGS,—It is rumored around that there are to be no less than four weddings in this vicinity next week. The latest is one of our young business men; John is bound to keep up to the times. PERSONALS.—Rev. Mr Grensybaugh, Mr and Mrs Youngblutt attended the Sabbath School convention at Dash- wood this week. Miss B. Youngblutt is visiting her grandmother. Mrs Spool. Mr Berry, of Brucefield, was the guest of Dr. Ross last week. Mr W. Erratt and Mr E. Mole paid a short visit to Goderich last Friday night. NOTES. — Misses Maud and Maisie Flukey have eturned to the Hub after a short visit under the parental roof. Mr Loch Cree, of Clinton, Sundayed with Mr Wm. Fluker. The Baer that has been running about so much late- ly is going to be tied up neat week. Mr M. Holdsover took a load o butter tubs to Cantelon Bros., Cli on, last 'Tuesday. ✓ CHURCH NOTES.—In the bsence of Rev. Mr Couzens, who has een away .attending the Conference at London, Rev. Mr Grensybaugh gave a very practical and eloquent discourse from Solomon 4, 16: Mr Grensybaugh will always be welcome here whenever he occupies the pulpit. Epworth League met Sunday evening; Miss E. Esey took the meeting and gave a good ad- dress on "Plain words to everybody." ACCIDENTS.—While Mr A. Robinson was unloading a barrel of sugar at Westfield, the horses took fright and ran away; they found' the horses in the river entangled in a barb wire fence; one horse almost bled to death, while the other was badly cut. On Monday last M. Willard had one of his colts in W. Davison's pasturefield; it got an ugly gash in the knee, caused by a barb wire fence; Charlie has been very unfortunate, for this is the second time this season. Stanley NEW BUILDING.—The framers are now at work on Mr Donald Smith's new driving shed. ROADS.—With the new road grader our Township Fathers are rapidly making great improvements on our roads, already.ver•y good ones. NOTES.—Mr Peter Campbell has pur- chas a new bicycle from Mr John Sni- der, of Brucefield. Mr Hugh McKen- zie, of the 2nd. is also running a new wheel purchased from the same party. BAIRD'S CEMETERY.—A meeting of the trustees of Baird's Cemetery was held on the 8th inst., in the house of Mr Jas. McCully, Secy-Treas. At the meeting Mr Joseph Jacobs was ap- pointed caretaker of the burial grounds. As the law now stands, all persons wishing to inter in any burial ground must present the caretaker with a per- mit from the Registrar before inter- ment will be' allowed. STOCK NOTES.—Mr Jas. McFarlane, whose fame as a breeder of thoro•bred Shropshire sheep is well known, and his reputation as a first-class dealer so reliable that Americans buy of him re- gularly, sold a car last week tc Messrs Dunham & Woolcott, of Michigan. As Mr McFarlane is now entirely sold out of this breed, he leaves this week on a trip to Scotland, and will bring back some of the best thoro-brejls to be had. He expects to be gone at least a couple of months, and is ac- companied by one of the above named gentlemen. They sail from Montreal on Saturday, and we 'wish them a pleasant voyage and safe return. What a Woman Can Do : She Can Say NO and stink to it for all time to come. She Can also say NO in such a low, soft voice that it means yes. She Can sharpen a lead pencil if she has enough pencils. She can dance all night in a pair of shoes two sizes too small for her and enjoy every minute of the time. She can appreciate a kiss from her hus- band 75yearaafter the marriage ceremony has taken place. She Can—but what's the nee; a woman can do everything and do it well, but one thing— WI WOMAN. CAN DO She cannot help but admire her hus- band after we have dressed him up in of our nobby sum- mer suits. n the good kind of clothes on want sed bhrs, Special June prices. T.Clinton � sr., li 'Victoria Block, Established 1854. Some one gets the free bicycle, June 30th. We will send th • New Era to new ;subsea*' er's for the balance of 18W/for 0 teoats, cash, CLJNTON NEWT KRA ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor, CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 11, 1897 S1 a year in advance 51,60 when not so paid AROUND TIIE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable corresponds West Wawanosh STOCK.—Wm. Bailie, of con. 2, Pres- ident of the West Huron Farmers' In- stitute, has purchased from Snell Bros. of Edmonton, a fine Berkshire boar. Ruts AWAY.—One day recently, af- ter arriving from the station and un- loading certain articles, Mr Ramsey's team started from the Westfield P.O., with a waggon and buggy attached, and ran down into the river; turning -with the flow of the stream they con- tinued until they became entangled in a barb fence crossing the stream, in which position they were found con- siderably scratched, but the vehicles were none the worse. NoTEs.--Win. Davidson, of Sarato- ga, was taken suddenly ill one day last week, and is not yet able to re- sume his work. Mr and Mrs H. G. Taylor visited .Dungannon. Lucknow, Wingham and Blyth last Saturday.— Patrick Welsh, of St. Augustine, was the guest of his brother John, of Sara- toga on Monday. The Misses Mills were in Blyth over Sunday. David Hamilton _gsf Colborne, waa visitor to Jas. Johnstgon's on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Reed, of Ashfield, were guests at Henry Taylor's one day re- cently. Mr and Mrs Robt. McKenzie spent Sunday with Ashfield friends. Miss Elizs Scrimgeour is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs T. King, of Kincardine. Wm. Fluker, sr., spent several days last week among friends in Auburn. Andrew Feagan spent Sunday at John Mills'. East Wawanosh NOTES.—Miss Nicol, of Seaforth, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Potter. Master Oliver Anderson, of Belgrave, paid a visit to his sister, Mrs Alex. Mc- Gowan, Last week. ILL HEALTH.—Mr and Mrs Thomas Quinn and daughter, of Chicago, is visiting at his father's. Mr Quinn has been in poor health for some time, and is now trying what effect his old home and surroundings will have nn his health. We hope the change will be for the better and that he will soon be restored to his old time strength and vigor. . DEATH.—Several from this section attended the funeral of Mrs Fell, of the 6th con., last Saturday. Mrs Fell was widely and favorably known by many, as the teachers in that section have made her house their stopping place for many years. Her hospitable nature and genial manner won her hosts of friends; her kindly welcome will be missed by many, but she has gone the way of all the rest, and we hope to a better land. RUNAWAY.—As Mr Geo. Quinn was returning from Blyth, he called at the cheese factory, tying his horse to a post. Some how the horse got loose and started for 'home on its own ac- cord; it was going along very nicely until it met the scholars at the cross- road. They tried to stop it, but only succeeded in frightening it, as it turn- ed the corner and started to run. The line getting fast 011 the axle pulled it .off the road and upset the buggy. It ran for a short distance, when it fell and lay there until caught. The buggy was a total wreck. Turnberry ACCIDENT—A serious accident happened on Friday at the raising of Mr T. Hnghs barn, is which two young men, Messrs J. Weir and W Carruthers, nearly lost their lives. The former, though not seriously hurt, re- ceived a gash on the head by falling on the edge of a plank. The injury of Carruthers is much more serious, as it is feared his spine is injured, but the full extent of his injury is not at present known. It was thought at first his back was broken, but fortunately, such is not the case. The ac- cident was caused by the raising of a pur- line plate and placing the rafters thereon before it was ready to receive them, this causing plate and rafters to fall, the rafters coning to the ground and the plate in its descent bringing the two young men with it with the result stated. It is a mystery how so few escaped injury. as it was the worst accident that has happened in this rection for some time. Both young men are doing as well as can be expected. Blyth COMING EVENTS. — From personal appearance everything indicates that there shall be several weddings in town in the near future, and some of our popular residents will be the chief features of the day. SALE.—The house and lot on the corner of Dinsley and Comb's streets, now occupied by Mr Chas. Rodhonse, was offered for sale by auction on Fri- day of last week, and only brought $261. The purchaser was Mr Mat. Floody. NOTES.—Mr McKenzie, of Kincar- dine, is visiting friends in tcwn. Mr and Mrs Dobie, of Chesley. were visit- ors at the residence of Mr Robt. Knox on Thursday of last week. Rev. Mr Higley preached a special sermon to the Order of Foresters on Sunday ev- ening last. Mr Wm. Westoby, our genial miller, paid one of his usual visite to the county town on Sunday. We understand that Mr Wrn. Eggertt, Who has been lingering so long from the effects of typhoid fever, has con- tracted another disease, in symptoms of pleurisy, from which his recovery is now very doubtful. Mr Geo. Gibson paid Wroxeter a.. visit last week. The flax mill employees from Clinton }nave returned home havingfinished u P the season's work. Constance, NOTES—An interesting program is being prepared for the monthly Liter- ary of the Epworth League on Tues- day, June 15th, at 8 p. tn. Rev J. W. Andrews has been attending Coufer- ence,, and the fl r l e v ce last Sunday Y was conducted by Mr W. Lyuu, of Londes- boro. Miss Lily Martin came from To- ronto last week to visit her friends, and attend the marriage of her brother Which takes place this week, me find worthy of recording for publication. eolborne MARRIED.—The Morden Chronicle of last week notes the marriage of Mr .Erank Oke to Miss May Smith. Mr Oke is a native of Colborne, e. son of Mr Samuel Oke. WEDDING CHIMES.—Another of our popular young ladies entered the joys of connubial bliss on Wednesday of last week, when Miss Maggie Hornby was united in wedlock to Mr Mugford, of Colborne. The happy couple will reside in Goderich. Their many friends wish them every happiness and future prosperity. CHURCH.—Services were conducted last Sabbath evening in the Evangeli- cal church of this community. "Child- ren's day" will be celebrated in that 3 church on the evening of the second Sabbath of July; come all and enjoy the intellectual feast. The Epworth Leage of this locality purpose visiting the Holmesville League on Tuesday, and a program is being furnished for the occasion; a pleasant time is an- ticipated. SCHOOL.—We are sorry to hear that Miss Ferguson, the popular teacher in S. S. No. 7, has given up her situation in order to attend the Normal School at Ottawa. Her capabilities as teacher have been shown in the efficient man- ner in which she has advanced the in- terests of the school, and her many friends wish her every success. Mr Guest, of Goderich, has been engaged as substitute for the balance of the year. NOTES.—Mr Schwanz is at present drawing posts to Goderich for the pur- pose of building a fence around his lot. What takes the man from Benmiller way up the Maitland so often? Miss Ferguson attended the rnarr iage of Miss Lily Wilson to Mr Albert Knox, on Wednesday, at Auburn. Mr Wm. Schwanz left for Wingham, where he has secured a position as clerk, "suc- cess Will." Mr Samuel Schwanz has recently returned from Toronto. Mr Peter Fisher is wearing an exception- ally smiling countenance the past two weeks, owing to the birth of an hear. The Messrs Allen have erected a new wire fence, which is another addition to the many modern improvements of the Maitland concession. We are pleased to hear that Mrs Geo. Hebei is recovered from her recent illness. The masons have just completed the found- ation for Mr Henry Young's barn. The Sunday School of Bethel appointment intend holding their picnic on the 16th. Brucefield CHURCH.— Rev Mr Muir left last Tuesday evening for Winnipeg, he be- ing a commissioner to the General As- sembly. Services will be held the following three Sabbath after noons conducted by Rev. Mr Stewart, of Clinton. The Y. P. S. C. E. will have char ge of the evening meetings. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in Union Church last Sunday Rev Mr Musgrove, of McKillop,preach- ed preparatory services on Friday, while Thanksgiving service was con- ducted by Rev Mr Muir on Monday. NOTES.—Dr Armstrong has removed all fruit trees off his place and intends making a telrnis court, this will be ap- preciated by our young people. Mr G. Munroe has placed new siding on his block and painted same, which gives it an attractive appearance. A large number attended the funeral of Mr J Coleman on Tuesday; he was employed as the first cbeesemaker when the new factory was built here. Will, through long practise, is becoming a good(y) marksman; Andrew will have to look to his laurels or \Vill will outstrip him. Our blacksmiths are laying in a large supply of coal for tl.e coming trade. Miss Jean Jamieson has obtained a sit- uation with Mrs Dr Armstrong, of Ful- lerton. Mr W. Holts, of Strathroy, is looking up his old friends this week. Mr John Snider has sold 17 bikes this season; his last sale was to a young lady in Clinton last Wednesday. Mr Geo. Baird has been appointed sub agent for the Massey -Harris firm here. We are again without a tailor:there is a good opening here for a first-class pushing man in this line. Mr Alex. McKenzie has repainted and improved his property on Queen et.; if more of our citizens would do the same it would greatly improve our village. Our Bi- cycle boys intend celebrating Jure 22 in Clinton; we agree with the boys, as they are sparing no pains or expense to do all in their power to suit the most exacting. .Mr A. Mustard was married on Friday last to Mrs Ketchen; may success and enjoyment be theirs. Clinton is preparing at grand day on the 22nd. Goderich Township IMPROVEMENT. — Mr Gilbert Mair has added considerably to the appear- ance of his farms on the Huron road. On the north side farm he has put up a wire fence, while on the south side he has put up a similar fence and also cut many of the poplar tress, givi g it a clean, tidy appearance. NOTES.—Miss Jack is visiti g friends in Gananoque. Mr W. Ye, preached in Cole's church last Sabha ; the Rev Mr Oaten's absence was dr} to Confer- ence being in session. MnJG. Cook has taken up his residence on the 7th. Mr W._ McNaughton visited friends in this vicinity last week. Mr G. Oooper has invested some of his surplus cash in a new buggy. Master Robert Cole has commenced attending the Clinton Col - le iatelnatitute. MrSamuel Switzer, , who has been poorly for the last co i ple of months, still continues so. Mr Jas. Foote, of Brucefield, delivered a very eloquent sermon in Bethany church last Sabbath. f" Porter's Hill NOTES.—Warden John Cox attended County County last week in Goderich. Mrs Moore, of Mitchell, is visiting at her daughter's, Mrso W. H. Lobb. Mr \Vm. Blair, of thecit. t line, is having the foundation laid for a large brick residence. Our village can now boast of a bran new letter box in the post office, Holmeeville No BETTER —Mr S. Halstead, se,, who received a. paralytic stroke last week, recovered partial consciousness for a few days, but on Tuesday sustain- ed another stroke and at present no hopes of his recovery are entertained. LEAGUE. — Owing to sickness the proposed visit of the Bethel League, Colborne, was not enjoyed on Tuesday night. We are sorry that our friends could not be with us but hope that in the near future we will have the plea- sure of their company. AYRSHIRE. — Messrs Elford and Oa- baldestone have purchased from Jos. Lane, Ashfield, a very fine, pedigreed Ayrshire bull, which will be kept at the stables of Mr Osbaldeston. In the vicinity of the cheese factory such an animal will fill a long felt want. CHORAL SOCIETY.—The meeting of this society will be held on Thursday evening at F. C. Elford's. It is need- less to say that all tnembers are reques- ted to be present, for of all the societ- ies we know of this has the most en- thusiastic members. Those wishing to join can do so at the evening of meet- ing. FARMER'S INSTITUTE.—Several from this section attended The annual meet- ing of the Farmer's rnstitute, held in Nile last week. It was thought advis- able to increase the number of direct- ors in each municipality from two to three. One of the old director's, F. C.. Elford. with the addition of S. J. Wal- ters and Alf. Tebbutt were the three appointed. It has been arrranged to hold an Institute meeting here in the fall. THE SAME AS EVER,—The Rev W. Ayers, whom we all rerneniber so well, when parting with Mr Andrews at Conference, said he was to tell the peo- ple here that he remembered thein all and thought of them every day; 'loved them as much as ever and prayed for them at all times. We are glad that our highly esteemed ex -pastor still has a warns spot in his heart for his old cir- cuit and hope he won't forget his pro- mise to settle here when he superan- nuates. NOTES.—The W. M. society held a sewing circle at the home of Mrs Stan- ley Wednesday afternoon. Mr Arthur Wilson drove up to Lucknow the other day to see his sister, Mrs Allin, who is dangerously ill with concussion of the brain. Mr H. Mai -ales, of Michigan, who has been visiting his uncle, H. Elford, left for Sheboygan, Mich., Tuesday. Miss F. Logan, of Varna, is visiting at T. C. Pickard's. Miss A. Stephenson has been visiting in Tuck- ersrnitb. Mr W. Elford and wife spent Sunday here. TEMPLARS.—At the meeting of the R. T. of T. Council Monday evening a number of new members were initiated. Mr Angus McLeod and Miss E. Proctor were appointed delegates to District Council at Centralia. The election of officers resulted as follows:—S.C.. Geo. Acheson; V.C.,F.Pickard; Chap., S. T. Walter; P.C., C.L.Fisher; H., E Holde- worth; P.S., G.Gould; F.S., E,Pr•octor; Tres., J.Jervis; G., le. Proctor; S., H. Williatns. A splendid program was rendered by the girls which was listen- ed to by quite an audience, the privil- ege of hearing the entertainments be- ing made use of by a number of friends. CHEESE.—Our Cheese Factory was represented on the Cheese Board in London last Saturday, the salesman, Mr Jas. Connolly, being -present at the market at which time he made a sale of the May cheese at 8itc ver lb, Which is a cent per lb more than the May make sold for last year. There were manufactured during the above month over 200 cheese. The factory is being much more largely patronized this year than last, there being 42 new pat- rons added up to the present time with a prospect of a few more. The amount of milk has so largely increased that the Board has been under the neces- sity of putting in a new vat and press, and Mr Johnston has been compelled to employ another man. Mr Ballan- tyne, Stratford has bought the May make, Bayfield CHURCH.—Rev Mr Oaten returned from Conference on Tuesday evening; he has been removed to Belgrave, and Rev. Mr Shaw of Belgrave comes to Bayfield. Mr Oaten's pulpit was filled last Sunday by Mr Yeo. Rev. W. Graham went to Hamilton to meet Mrs Graham,' who is returning from an extended visit; his work here was tak- en.by Mr Jas Foote, Varna. COUNCIL.—The council met Monday in the Town Hall, pursuant to adjourn- ment. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and signed. It was decided that the accts. of W. Nicholson, fixing ctil- vert, $1; Samuel Moore, digging ditch, $1; John McLeod; steps at hill, $14; L. Thompson, lumber $2.08; and James Donaldson, for electric lights on streets up to May 28th, 1897, $45, be paid, and that Reeve grant order for same. It was also decided to grant ten dollars to the Agricultural Society (Stanley branch) for the year 1897. Council then adjourned to meet again on the first Monday in July at 7.35 o'clock p. m. H. W. ERWIN, Clerk. NOTES.—There is a move on foot to hold a Dominion Day_ Celebration in, town. A Base Ball Club has been or- ganized with quite a large membership. Dr Sheppard attended Conference in London on Friday last. Everest Smith ,.was, much injured last by the running. away of his team when out near Clin- ton; we hope to see him around soon. The Gouernment has made a rant:of $7,500 for the repairing of our harbor; there has been considerable talk about the harbor, but evidently John McMil- lan has the Government by the right ear and accomplished what has been promised. for so long. John Gardiner is putting tap notices regarding the loss of a yearling calf. A couple of bis c- hats from Southampton were through hroug h bere on Sunday for b a trnI inag� John remained here over night. McLeod, of Clinton moved to `own last week and is living in Miss Simpson's house on Bayfield Terrace. Hullett. IMPROVING.—The many friends of Mr J. H. Lowery, teacher, will be pleased to know that he is improving from his recent severe illness, although not yet able to resume his duties, STOCK NOTES.—Mr Geo Pope, of this township, this week sold a pair of steers to Mr.Robt. McLean, of Gode- rich. and got possibly the highest p. ice paid this season. They weighed 8015 lbs, and were Bold at 5c per lb. FATAL ACCIDENT.—Mr Wm. Stev- ens, of this township, received word the other day of the death of his bro- ther, Henry, which occurred in North Devon, England. He was engaged with other's in a clay quarry, when the earth caved in and he and an. other workman received injuries re- sulting in their death. He was 43 years of age, unmarried, a member of the Foresters for 20 years, but only en- titled to sick benefits, of which be had not drawn one cent. Usborne. DOUBLE WEDDING.—A double wed- ding took place last Wednesday, at the residence of Richard Couttis, near Elim - ville, when two of his daughters, Miss Victoria and Ida were joined in wedlock to two industrious young men of the neighborhood. John Hind, of Exeter, formerly of Elim vilie, taking the form- er as his life partner, while Alpert An• drew, a young fanner near Elinnville, married Miss Ida. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Jewitt, of Elim- ville, in the presence of about fifty guests. Mr and Mrs Hind will reside in Exeter. Londesboro NoTEs.--Rev. Mr Andrews and Mr R. G. Webb returned from Conference on \Vednesday..1. Denholm, of Blyth, shipped two cars of hay for United States points this week, Another car of small tile arrived Wednesday to supply the wants of those farmers re- quiring tile. Jas. Campbell's house is going up rapidly; the brick work will soon be finished. Current reports say that George will soon join the list of benedicts; go ahead George; its all right now Robert John. Will Lee was in Mitchell attending the funeral of John Kilington. NOTES.—Mr John Denham, of Blyth, shipped pressed hay from this station this week. R. B. Jeffry received a car load of tile on Wednesday; there is a great demand for thein this spring, on account of so much rain. Mrs S. Woodman is very low at present. Mr 0. Cockerline is not improving. Mrs R. Adams is recovered, and attehding to the wants of her lady customers, as usual. Mr R. G. Webb returned on Monday evening from the Loudon Conference. The churches here had slim attendance last Sunday, The first statute labor around here was done on Wednesday by the beat to the west of the village on cons. 10-11. The egg trade must be improving, as one of our merchants advanced the price to 8j cents per dozen this week, and the other, with commendable pluck, raised to 9c; opposition is the life of trade. Goderich [From Signal.] REMANDED.—Frank Russell, the man charged with ty serious assault, who was remanded last week by the M.P., was brought up on Monday and again remanded for a week. The case is now somewhat complicated, as Russell has charged the brother of the girl whom he is alleged to have assaulted, with attempting to shoot him. KNO$ CHURCH.—Rev J. A. Anderson, B. A., has gone to attend the General Assembly of the .Presbyterian Church, which is to be held in Winnipeg; dur- ing his absence services will be conduc- ted by Elector McKay, a student of Montreal Presbyterian College. Mr Anderson has entered upon the tenth year of his pastorate in Knox church, during which time the congregation has greatly increased and become com- pacted together. • NOTES.—Bert Thompson occupied the pulpit of North St Methodist Church in the morning, and that of Victoria St church in the evening last Sunday. Butter was a drug on the market cn Saturday, and as in many instances only 10c was offered, several who had thocommodity for sale took it back home. R. Thompson lost a valuable horse on Monday through an accident; while passing over Baechler's bridge the animal broke through, and receiv- ed such injuries that it had to be shot. Messrs Geo. and John Seivwright, af- ter spending over a month with their sister, Mrs Stewart, of Benmiller, left Goderich on Monday for Toronto,Mon- treat and Ottawa, where they will be the guests of Lord Aberdeen; thence they go to New York, sailing for Ab- erdeen, Scotland, 'June 17th, per the Campania. Hensall • NOTES.—Mr J. H. Beck whohas been ill for some days -with lung trouble is steadily recovering. L. Harold left on Monday evening and Rev J. H. Hend- erson on Tuesday evening for Winni- peg to attend the meeting of the Gen- eral Assembly which takes place this week. Mr Lang arrived here from Winnipeg on his way to Scotland, last week; he is visiting at W Moire; Mr Lang was a former resident of this section, a man of sterling worth and good hilliness ability, WEpDDING .—AXe r7 happy p py weddingtook place at the residence of Council- lor Muir on Tfiesday, When his daugh- ter, Josie, was united with our popular young townsman, Mr Jobeph Case. 'rhe event took place at 2 p. m. in the presence of about 50 guests, nearly all relatives of the contracting putties. The bride was handsomely gowned in cream, as was alr•o the bridesmaid, Miss Louie o Moir. The groom was sup- ported by his brother John. The cre- mony was performed by Rev. J. S. Henderson, assisted by Rev D.Buchan- an, of Lanark. Jubilee Celebration at Clinton, June 22nd, • Bounty council (From the Signal) June session opened on May 31i4 The estate of Jaynes Dickson, claiming arrearage of fees due ay Registrar, wee not allowed. - Mrs French, matron House of Refuge, was granted $25 in- crease of salary. Council declined to add 25c pet day to the volunteers while performing drill. The Collegiate In- stitutes receive for 1897 the following sou.s:—Seaforth, 82,394.13; Clinton, 81.917; Goderich. $1,955.25. The only change from the equedization of last year is that the recently incorporated village of Hensall is assessed at $125,000 and the township of Hay is reduced $1 per acre. A motion that theconncil memorialize the Dominion Government to compel railroad companies toput proper cattle guards on railroads was adopted. A motion that two valuators he ap- pointed to value the county for 1898 was not assented to. The House of Refuge committee was directed to report at next session as to the advisihility of an addition to the House, of Refuge: and if advisible, est i• mated cost of equipping arid erecting such addition. - Dr. Rollins and councillors McEwan and Mooney were appoi uteci acornrnit- tee to enquire into and report at next meeting the average salary paid conn• ty clerks in the Pruvinceandtheir dut- ies generally. Archibald Bishop, Matthew Lock- hart, Auburn, and Geo. E. Cresswell were appointed arbitrators for Hay school dispute. The Road and Bridge committee recommended that no action in the applications of Ashfield and Colborne townships for a warrant towards re- pairing Lake Shore toad. That the bylaw passed by Hullett, closing in public road be confirmed, and that the usual grant of three thousand dollars for boundary lines be made. The Finance committee recommend• ed payment of a long list of accounts. Reported that the property bonded to the county by the treasurer was per last assessment valued at 52.3,750; that a bylaw be passed authorizing the bor- rowing of $30,000 for current expenses. That with treasurer's assistance find total estimated expenditure for 1897 $49,052.65, less receipts $700, making the net expenditure 418,352.62. That the total equalized assessment being $32,325,082, recommended that a bylaw be passed to levy a rate of 11 mills on the said assessment, and that treasur- er's letter, abstracts, estimate, etc., be printed in the minutes. Personal We shall be glad to have contributions to this column from any of our readers. If you have visitors or purpose going away yourself, drop in and tell us, or send us a note to that effect. Mrs Chambers and daughter are visiting friends in Hi„bert. Miss Lily Miller spent several days vis- iting friends in Bayfield. Miss Grace Boles leaves in a few works on a visit to friends at Forest. Miss Mate Pratt left Wednesday on a visit to her sister in Winnipeg. fihe went by boat. Mrs Passmore has just returned from a pleasant visit to Mrs S. T. Holmes at Seaforth. Mr Saunders and Mr Hagan, Principal of Znrioh Public School visited friends in town last Saturday, Mrs Brownlee and daughter spent Sun- day in Mitchell, where they were called by the death of a relative. Miss O'Neill, of the Public School staff has not been able to perform her duties for several days, owing to illness. Mr Frank Clatworthy, formerly of town, but now in London, spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Edith Whittingham. Miss Bertha Scott, of Providence, R. I., is home on a visit; she expects to graduate as a qualified nurse at an early date. Mr and Mrs T. Cottle and Mr and Mrs A. McKenzie were guests at the marriage of Miss Ingram, Hensall, on Wednesday. Mr Thos. Walker and wife, of the Huron Road, Hullett, left on Monday for Kansas, where they intend visiting relatives for a few months. The Signal says:—H. Hodgens, Clinton, was in town last week. R. Agnew, Clinton, was in the county town Friday. J. P. Doherty, Clinton, was in Goderich Satur- day. W. P. Spalding, Clinton, took in the ball game last week.. Inspector of Public Schools, D. Robb, was in town the past week. Mr and Mra E, McLean, Clinton, were in town on Saturday. Church Chimes Rev. Mr'Pocock, the new pastor of the Baptist Church, will assume his dirties on Suuday. Rev. Dr. Ure, of Goderich, has gone again to'Dansville Sanitorium, to once more get the benefit of the treatment there. The 40th meeting of the Synod of Huron is in session at London. Messrs Parke, Stout and 3. Ransford are in attendance. - The sermons Fiven on Sunday by the son of Rev R.Millyerd were very'mueh appreciated and highly spoken of. He is certainly a young man of ability. We congratulate our esteemed friend, Rev. G. F. Salton, of St Thomas, on his election to the important position Of Secretary of the London Conference. The Women's Cht ishan Association of Ontario St. Methodist church, will hold a Grand Jubilee Dinner in the Council Chamber,, on the 22nd; dinner served from 11 until 2. A lawn social, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of Rattenbury Street Methodist church, will be held on the grounds of Mrs Shannon, on the even- ing of June 25th. Further particulars t . la e R.evr, .T. Kenner, formerly of Clinton, who labored nt Staffn flet hodist Church during the last, three years, received a resolution on of thanks from the quarter- ly tarter- ly}orad expressive essive otttheir r h' h es - teem for his ability as minister and pastor. \V. 0. Richardson, i3.A., of Varna, is at present supplying for Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall, while the latter 1i Whisk Bargain Was offered to ne. The quatltity Wad large, but the quality was ex- oeptionally good, and the price ore oeedingly low. It was clearly a "snap"—a chance to give the irla-r lis a better article than usual, at; a lower pride than usttal. For that. reason we aooepted the offer. Its our large window you will now see the result. For loo eaoh, or 3 for 25o. we give you tbie whisk. 170r sally it would coot Ido to 20o, and be good valve at that price. ,It is made from good material, large.and," thick, well put together, well bound and well finished, altogether the kind of whisk that lasts, At loo eaoh, or 3 for 25o, it is a genu- ine bargain. ALLEN & WILSON' "1 Graduate Druggists & Opticians,' Clinton, 1 Spectacles fitted on soientifio prin- ciples, as we fit them, cannot be as, ; tray. We charge less than ped- dlers can afford to. We are always here ready to change lenses when necessary. We guarantee satisfac- tion or refund your money. With us you are safe. is atter:ding the General Assembly at Winnipeg. On Sunday, 13th, divine service wilt' he held at Holmesville. 11 a.ru.;,eMiddle- ton, 3 p.m.;. Summerhill, 7 p.m. Sun- day School at St. James' church, Mid- dleton, at 2 p.m. We understand that Rev Mr Stew- art, who purposes taking some time- off imeoff work this summer, has only missed two or three Sundays from preaching';;; in the last three or four years and that then it was on account of sickness. Rev. B. Clement, who will he the new pastor of Ontn,rio St. Church, is not n stranger here, he having preach - in the Rattenbury St.!Church. He is known as a popular pastor, an excel: lent preacher, and will do good service in his new station. Amon the 'young en ordained at, the London men Methodist Conference on, Sunday, were A. C. Tiffin, son of Mr ,r Tiffin. of West Wawanosh; Byron; Snell, of Exeter, brother of Mrs 0. Hoare, Clinton, and H. E. Curry, for- mer•ly of Hensall. Mr J. Ransford is attending the reg- ular June meeting of the Diocese of Huron executive at London. Among other business, the vestry of Dungan- non asked leave to sell the old parson- age, and to apply the proceeds to- wards a new one, which was granted on usual conditions. OFFICERS.—The following are the officers of the League for Rattenbury St. Methodist church: Pres., Miss G. Boles; 1st Vice, Mr T. McNeil; 2nd Vice. Mr A. T. Cooper; 3rd Vice, Misa Sarah Cudmore; 4rh, Vice, Miss Ida.. Holmes; eth Vice, Miss M. Washington; Sec.—Mr W. Weir; Treas., Miss Tena. Cooper;'organist, Miss 31. Goodwin. CONFERENCE.—The only changes _i}r this district on the 2nd draft of thee Londoc Conterence from that publish- ed last week is Rev Mr Godwin goes back to Victoria St., Goderich, and Rev W. H. Butt. goes to Wallareburg. Rev S. Bond, Seaforth, President of the Conference, is made t'huire an ,.e Goderich District, and Re v..Tor. Edge, Goderich, Financial Secretary. The next Conference will be held lir Chat - 't The monthly consecration meeting of the Ontario St. League was held on Monday last. The devotional topic, "Plain words to everybody," Prov. 26: 20, was taken by Miss Lizzie Carter, some good points being brought nut, among them was one that would be' very beneficial to Epworth Teeiguer:s if adberedto in their converse; ion about other people, namely: is it right, is it kind; and is it necessary. The devo- tional topic for next night, "Reflec- tions for the finance department," will be taken by Mr Albert Downs. The rest of the evening will be in charge cf the social department, and a good r.. programme of music etc. will be given. Mrs E. S. Large, for nearly ten years superintendent of the Methodist -W. M. S. Mission in Japan, expects to sail early in August for that country, to take up independent mission work there. For certain reasons the church authorities declined to send her back, but the Japan Church has been repeat- edly asking for her return, and has r- been very urgent in pressing upon her the claims of the Japan Church. The way at last being opened for her, she has decided to go as an independent missionary, and will be accompanied by a wealthy lady who provides for her support. The ladies of the W. P. M. S. will be glad to hear that the ser- vices of Mrs Large are again to be utilized in mission work. Rev Stephen Bond, of Seaforth, was elected President of the London Con- ference on the first ballot. He is one of the oldest members of the Conference in active work. and one of the best f known throughout the London district. ' His first charge was at St. Marys in 1856, and from that time to 1874, he was stationed at several pieces in Western Ontario. In 1874 he was transferred to the Montreal, Conference, from which he came to the King Street Methodist r Church of London some eight years ago, remaining here three years. He ":';r'Y.rl left here to go to Petrolea, and thence to Seafortb, his present station. In• spite of his sixty odd years, Mr Bond is a remarkably smart man. He is thor- oughly versed in Conference law, and is regarded as a very able administrat- or. When in Stratford istriet he was elected Chairman of the Conference re. Teo resolution was unan- passed at the last meeting of the official hoard of the Methodist Church, Hensall circuit: "At the fourth mq- - ffia hoardeeting of the Hensallthe circuituarterly, itowascil x 'a" moved by J. C. Stoneman and second- ed by C. Aldsworth, that we desire to place on record our hearty apprecia- tion of the earnest, able and successful efforts of our pastor, Rev. W. E. Kerr, during the past year, and would heart- ily invite him to remain our pastor for' another year, and thus continue the .. work so successfully carried on during the past year." We learn that during, the past year ? fth e reverender end ge nit man's ministry, 51 members were _rot' ceived into the church and that $1311• were raised for connexions' funds atti1. .`.; $3.000 for all purposes, which le Once tainly good showing, J