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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-12-03, Page 1b � Y . , i . t'. N ." ' i ��' ' . it A �'r .v i1.. ♦... �. ...... -. .. ry •\ U , � it , rd r. , A dr. .e aF J!► a, B watch puroh"aa 'hem„ whey ..A" timepio0os in 0very gape 9f t11e worn,' Not ' 1 : 1rAt pieces, We supply them iafQW <Io1d billed, 1'lilver ,rand i0 A. sedr•andparat►teethem tq yceaxate >Jlme, or we tviil ria o 9 ... y9lr. y,, . inn)iel!,, �C,` �Uq GC ' ►�" rl. I `t , jaet'irow.;pr3d will ve oat just gi 1 ..' ;a d s " .t+ a a 0o i e ,,. , " '".: � v qa.. oflF rade aewhere i ,49 old of sliopwora %-Boles, but new, up-to-date goods. • We are in bt}ainesq' t. satisfy, meeting oompetilton st every tarn, Pat as to•the test. ^ ` �I t A P. Ba Crews x Jeweler & Expert , Watch Repairer YUYI , �_ 5 ' Hullett NEW ,Pious-;: - Francis Kettle, of . 'the 3rd con,, has•decided on the erec- ' - 'tion of a new brick house, and has awarded contract - fur same to S. S. z , Hooper, Olinton. FARM SOLD. ' The fine farm of Mrs ,. T. Hill, on the gravel road, which has Been, advertised in the NEW ERA, has . ,. been sold to John Reynolds, of this township, for the eum of $4,500. It is ' a 100 acre farm with frame buildings, and is not dear at its price. We un- derstand that Mrs Hill will remain on it until the spring, when she and her to daughters will take-up their residence r t ', : ` .in Clinton. CORRECTION.—Acorrespondent says t . Mention was recently made of the death -of Mrs Wm. Stewart saying that she lived on the 12th con., and that she tint - wvas only sick abouts week. Mrs Stew- s :art lived on the 8tlf,concession ane has been in failing health for three years but never complaining much until last March when a complication of diseases set in which seemed to baffle the best iz medical skill. She was, however, a c v„ , most patientsufferernevercomplaining s and though she was surrounded by ev- rJ cry thin calculated to make life happy ,(',,,� , - having just moved into her beautiful, v .new brick )louse, she was ever cheerful ` :end never repined,but was fully resign- ed to the will of her divine master who m she had implicitly trusted and whom r' : she hstid faithfully served in the days �r - of herbeaith'and strength. Her maid- xy r , en name was Selena Trewin, eldest daughter of Wm. Trewin, Blyth. She " leaves a family of four children, three ' beautifulgirls—theeldestl5,theyoung- es t 4 -and on e bo I2 ears old Mr•s M ` y y Stewar t was o rte of th e most am' -able and kindly of women and to know her was to esteem her and the regret at. her < early death will be universal, to the be - J • reaved huaband and young family the doss will be irreparable.and such as only few can appreciate although all can ,;: sympathize. Her remains were interr- ed in Bur•n's cemetery. The esteem in �'�, . which the deceased was held ss .well as ' ° the sympathy felt for the bereaved family via, fittingly manifested by the r Y ; large attendance at the funeral. The attendance was one of the largest ever `' h'r< seen in the neighborhood. Winthrop. : `.J,'„ DOMESTIC TROUBLE.—The people of . this vicinity got quite a start the other aright over the mysterious disappear- ' ante of a certain lady. The neighbors gathered with lanterns and made a 'thorough search, when she was found , '"F ,crouching in some of the outside build- ings, and told the pitiful story of the cruelty of another member of the fam- ily; More trouble expect@d. NOTES.—Mrs R. Hart was the guest t °, .of Mrs T. Coibbs, one da last week f Mrs T. Mellroy and Mrs Ireland last week visited at the home of MPs Thos. j 4' Archibald. Miss Jennie Luttor spent �; Sunday at Mrs R.Hart's. The law suit bet;veen J. IJ- Campbell and W.00mbe r" was settled out of court. Mr T.Dodds, ; ."1jr., is quite proud over the little strang- e ,, er, baby boy,, so they say. Mr W m. Johnston is smiling genially over the arei6al of a son and heir. �s The Misses Hall are holding special. services at Acton. Mr McHar•dy, evangelist, who has been conducting services at Seaforth �i Methodist Church for several weeks, ,closed his labors on Wednesday even- ` ing; about fifty will be added to the church as thb resVIt of his efforts. un ° ay " .•» "'� In a good, dao, to make your appear- s ' ., ante ih, a Yew pall suit of U'ver- ooat. Your hienda always notice i : year garments more on Sunday, and you want to appear well Wore your friends. If you'll `take the trouble r , , , . to come to this store, we'll ht yon out iti g teat' drat will astonI ' your friends and Qause you endless ,ilea lire. ale have just i as a late 6t00 ed k som o f the handeom t alit r h' n ed tl e e sow in illi ' :.don v t nton. 'single and ole bubas ers etyles,choioo pattorns,per. of c`ut. The prices range from $5 to 012, 1'.•': "pi'ediste the value we want yon to ,, `" see the unite. Vies s . Fri e4� = /� cc r jj \rV �7 1 ator collar half halt sla h W . .. , s podketa,. "aiool ifud, bilk'stitobed, at . �. 6 ' $-a . fiflid 1 r $ � �lr ' Chat Vilt pleat; yotir faiiay, ;fit your form, ditd sustain jour x+epttiat`ron As �►; good drosses ' e g� ' (/y� clothier abtt� Formishe c ,. itioidzlarxool+, r11i1t'a . { ,�. ... _ . - ,, ,.. .. .. - .. .... .. . . .. .. ROBERT HOLMES, AUw and Proprietor, GLINT( ���,.,� Pw0_UNIT TIME ITEM. What wide-awake and reliable ooneepondente find worthy of recording for publication Kingham. Goderich Townoblp SCARLET FEVE .-,-We have b R e n e OOIINC L.— a Cou e'1 ill m 1. Th n t w eat at in o °reed tha a n m f s f t t u er O c se of b . a Ho v' o Imes rile next M nda • it beim gg the scarlet fever are in town and that no last meeting• before • the annual iinan. isolation of the cases is being made by cfal statement.Is made out, any out. the board of health. The parents and standing accounts should be presented. ther members of h a ' a t @ f milt' mix iy with eh@ outside world and Sz�DDEN GROWTH.—Dave Churchill, cau cause a danger of the disease spread- -, of the 14th con., who is not very tall ing.• It would be , well for the. board of stature, experienced a mild senria- tion one day last week when he found to look the matter up, or if that ie not their duty, the town will try to make himself growing several inches taller, it so. after the doctor had announced the arrival of his first son and heir. THE FARMER WON THE DAY.—A catch -as -catch -can wrestling match LEG BROKEN. — Robt. Beacom, Of for a purse, of $50 was held in the the 5th con., had the misfortune to get I akatin rink on th v - g e e ening� of Thanks day between Harry Backer, Px- his ri ht le broken one da last week. g g y H was etandt n a la der mak n .. @ n o d i giving chief of police of Walkerton, and Robt. i some repairs to a building, when a Armstrong, of Morris. Armstrong worked on t•he defence for the first , cow came along; and passing under the J ladder knocked it down, causing the hour until be got Baeker's wind, and above result. then he won in three straight falls. RUNAWAY.—On Saturday last as Mr A THANKSGFIVING WEDDING.—At the residence of the bride on Wednes- H. O. Walters' driver was standing tied to a post in Godericb, it became day evening, Nov. 24th, at 8 o'clock, frightened, broke the strap, and start- ed for home at an unusually rapid rate Mrs Gilmore Smith was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Wm. or speed. Shortly _after passing the itself Dockett, of Henfryn, in the presence of a number of invited guests. Miss railway crossing it freed from the rig, which was badly demolished, Mable Gilmore supported the bride, Frank Kling did a like duty for the. and came leisurely home. No other serious damage was done beyond the groom and Rev. W. Lowe performed breaking of the buggy. the rite in the good old Episcopalian The PARTY.—The young people in the manner, ceremony over, the vicinity of con. 7 and Porter's Hill en - company sat down to a recherche dinner, then the happy joyed a very pleasant eveningg last the j wedding and week at home of Mr John White - couple took the train for Lucknow. ly. The evening was spent in games CHURCH NOTES.—A social under the 'and dancing, the excellent music being atiepices of the young peopl@'s society furnished bye Mr Thos McDonald. Be - fore leaving thanks of the Presbyterian church, was held in the basement on Tuesday evening; all exp -@seed to the host and hostess, for the manner a good program was rendered and an in which they had been entertained, enjoyable evening. was spent. A amp also a desire to participate in more Christmas entertainment will be held `assemblies of a like nature. by the Sunday , School of St. Paul's SOCIAL MATTERS.—The approach of church on the evening of Tuesday, winter has re -commenced the past - Dec. 28th. The school room of St. times for the long evenings, which one Paul's church is being painted and of the amusements might be summed renovated; John Rogers is the artist. up as follows:— Preparatory servicers to communion will be held in the Presbyterian And when the ni,hts vow long and chill And winter whistles o or the hill. church next Friday at 2.30 p.m.; Rev. The sometimes deck each room and hall James Malcolm, of Teeswater, will Ands hold a merrysooial ball; Until the sun the east has found ppreach. The monthly . meeting• of the They movo through dances square and round. W.F.M.S. of the Presbyterian church was held Wednesday afternoon. Rev. PUBLIC E%AMINATION.—Mr T. R. Courtice, teacher in S. S. No. S, will W. Lowe has started a Sunday School at Zetland and last Sunday Frank. hold his public examination on Mon - Shore went out and conducted the day. afternoon, Dec. 20th, all are cordi- ally invited to attend. Mr Courtice, services; there is a good field at Zet- land for Sunday School work. Rev, who has taught in this section for the W. Lowe will exchange pu.pita next last two years, has, owing to certain circumstances, resigned, and we Sunday with Rev. C. Miles, of Kin- cardine; Mr Lowe going there to col- lett fir the mission fund, might add itis regretted by a large number in the section, forhe hue prov ed to be a successful teacher. His sue- Y.P.0 RALLY. - - B. The -all of Ba cessor M T r . J. Powell who 's no i w tist Young People of the western divii- atte'nding'the Clinton Model, we hope sion of the Walkerton Association of may be as successful. Baptist churches,which was held in the ANNIVERSARY. Anniversary ser - Baptist church here on Thanksgiving vices will be held in Sharon Methodist day, was adecided success, and highly church, on Sunday and Monday, Dec. gratifying to the various societies re- presented The choir of the Wingham 5th and 8th when sermons will be' preached at 2 and 7 o'clocK p.rn. by ebureb,under the efficient leadership of Rev. B. Clement, Clinton. Collections R. Wilson, sang several choice and ap- ' at chose of each service on behalf of propiate selections, which were much appreciated. Solos by MissMCEachren and Rev. W. Pocock, of Clinton, were the trust funds. On Monday a hot supper will be served from 5 to 8 p m., also greatly enjoyed. Tea was served after which addresses will be delivered by Reve. B. Clement, Clinton; Graham, in the basement of the chapel and par- Bayfield, and Godwin, Goderich. Re- taken of by all the delegates and a large citations by Thos. � R. Courtice and number of friends, all of whom had a royal time socially and spiritually. The Miss Lucy Andrews. Music by G. E. Oakes, O. W. Potter and others, The first session was opened at 3 p. m. and public are cordially invited to attend. was presided over by Rev. Jas. Hamil- ton, o,after the devotional exercises, NOTES.—Mr S. Hod ens and wife o g + f cordially welcomed. the delegates and Luoan, spent thanksgiving with the friends in behalf oftiie Winghamunion. latter's parents,' Mr and Mr John "Some essentials to success in Y. P. Wigginton. Rev. Mr Sbaw preached work" was the subj3ect of an admirable address by Rev. W. Pocock, B. A-, of Educational sermons in Cole's and Bethel churches last Sunday. Mrs Clinton, who urged the necessity of do- R. Jennings was severely injured by Ing all things with supreme reference, an accident last week. •- Mr Albert to Christ as Lord,and in harmonyy with Oantelon's house, 10th con., is nearing his revealed will. Rev. W.W. McMas- completion. Miss Addie Rathwell is ter, B. A., Tiverton, in a masterly ad- visiting relatives in Stanley. Mr A. dress presented the claims and advan- J. Cantelon, who has been sick for Cages of our union studies in their ef- some time, has recovered. Mr T. A. fect on character, their adaption to our Cooper sprained his knee last week, work, and in their benefits to young Baptiste. 'i'his address was' followed and it is with great difficulty he moves about. Miss Alice Rathwell has gone by discussion, "How to make the best to London, where she will remain for of these studies." The plan proposed the winter; Miss Laura Perdue is vis= and endorsed was;(a)Leteachonestudy 'iting relatives in Bruce county J. them consecutively, thoroughly and Gunn, Clinton, sppe�nt thanksgivingg his friend, prayerfully for himself; (b) Try and in- with H Switzer. T. H. duce as many others to do likewise as Cook has commenced operations on his you- can; (c)Illustiate them in your fife new house. Miss Bateman, Seaforth, and spirit. "Loyalty to Christ" was is visiting at the home of heraunt,Mrs the theme of twolexcelient papers by Miss Clara Pelton, of. Wingham, and John Sturdy, 7th. con. Miss M. Cam - eron. who has been staying at Mr W. Miss Kate Burgess, of Lucknow, the Monck s, returned to her home in God - former dealing with "loyalty to Cbrist erich on Saturday. Mr L. Tebbutt, in the home," and the latter with"loy- who has been engafed with his broth- er Alf, near Taylor Corner, during alty to Christ in business." The after- a noon session was brought to a close by the past season, has completed his singing"Awake my soul in joyful las s." term, and returned to his home on the The evenin eesaron ate ' w introduced Maitland con • L w' 1 ou rl b e much miss - by a half hour's prayer ands praise ser- ed around Zion, as he took an active vice. "Books and reading' was the Partin both social and religious circles. theme of an eloquent and practical ad- The annual examination of S. S. No. 2, dress by Rev. J. Murdock, the popular Taylor's Corners, will be held on the and energetic pastor of Teeswater afternoon of Dec. 21st; all are cordiwl- church. "Ebb and flow of Chriation ly invited to attend. experience" was ably and Interesingly handled by Rev. W. Pocock, who be- East iKawanosh lieved that the Christian experience BRICK CHIIRCH. — The election Of should be all flow and no ebb, and that to live the Canaan experience, instead officers in the Epworth League result - of the it n w der sea ex silence e u p w wo ]d have mare o and less j y division and ed in the following:--Preaident, Miss .Hoover• ♦ e is res . John Dowe , J. r Ppttison, Mra Hoover, Mrs J. Pattison; mourningjs. A few closing remarks by the chairman,followed the hymn"Blosb sec;, B. Reid• cor. sec., Miss Brooks• trees., Thos. Ti'wtn. The new mem- be the tie that binds," and the benedic- tion brow ht to a clo e a •most en a - . g s hers are taking hold enthusiastically, ma kr urian em@ate for the inter g g a 1 an 1 b e d rofitable nal of B a tilt y P w youngpoople, program. , --.. .._ SamondVille EXeter . NOTIas.—biu%te from'her@ No'rns.-»-A. E. Davis, of London, a number took advanta{�@ of the Thanksgiving s ant several da un p y a der the ar ental° roof 'this week. There was vel excursion ir. iHiases Jennie and Mary gg� cod sleighing on our streets Wednesda S• 'r at left o W do s a p o iI e @ d for Detrol y � Where the' 'In n ter in i y to d v t g fr ends far . 'The ala street Methodla ,�[ t Oliureh will ' • . _ . a few days. MeeQrs Dorrance & Cowart licilcl aiottrverpary servieea on t3uhda . . aro busy buying lamba•for the British Decetr be' 5th he he ei p .W n t ev J er ! .. ' as Wilson . markb. Alex Db I .. . w, Tt .titer; was in _ _. b t , vnill preach.• A adieasa a hes been r@ @ ve t c I d a titin .that Dr � 11I11 g o s .m: . , ,,, t•. .,. ,.:, � . , :sew - , - - .. ''r.� ✓ .Y. N. .. i.... .,,. i.. .. . -.. :m, . . • ..-.. • . �. )N, ONT., , DEOEMBER• 3, 1897 $], a year in adpanc 111,50 wh@n not eo paid - Myth, iiraceiield I Roline#ville P9RPO$AL,—We notice that Mrs Noise.—Mr Tom, Public sebopl In• TEMPLARS.--The Tera lays will meet Nation has severed her connection s�pector, visited S.S.No.10 Stanley, on Tuesday nii;ht insterd of Xonday nail with the post office after seven years 7'ueaday of last week ahs expressed week• Electron of o�Qcere and the of ve • ry falithful service; eh@ has done himself high,y satisfied with the work girls debate., A,ll members try and. be 0 1 r s s m 1 octans r t e e he hcu s a d won h shoo •h i .sent. n k e c @ sat d it was 'r Py t 1 ii a very P were more than she could stand, and gt'ospp@rods condition. Mies A.Elliott, ' CHORAL N,0TRS � T e not, as som@ surmise, that she u Deed ayhleld, was the uest of Mi s Hi fn • 1! regular half p rP g s g s rvearly electior� of officers took place on entering into snore important- and re- during the anniversary services, The Cuesda sponsible duties. She has been ex- entertainment by the Marine Band in y nighC resulting as followe:— Pres., F. C, E�ford; Vice Preen.. P, P, ceedingly attentive to her duties, and the Methodist church pn Thanksgiving Potter; Sec„ Miss E. Tbbutt; Treas., won the esteem of all who have had evening was a grand success, a large Geo. Acheson; Organist Mrs W. Pi:c- ,business to transacb here, Herposi- number turning; out to heat- the music kard. They intend starting their siirg- tion isaupplied by Mtas Blanche Cham• which was good. The little roan, Jack Ing class about Dec, kith. berlain, (late of Detroit) daughter of Frost, is rnakiug people hold their cars , OONCERT,—The concert on thanks - T. Oham erlain. again. wing, under the auspices of the NOTES. — Misses Clara and Aggie ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—Anniver- wolmesville Choral Society, was ex. Uhidle f Mi o Clinton and also es s ar s v' Y , er ices ere y w held in th e II'ni on ce trona, Jenny Gibson were the guests of Mise Presh terian church on Sunda Nov, P Iy well atten�ec�,. considering Amelia Anderson last week. Mies 28th whets Rev. R. Mega Toronto the most disagreeable eht. The pro. Farkwell, of Clinton, was visiting at Foreign Mission Secretary of the Pres- i tendede coming twere gun ble yto be• Mrs John Oolcough this week. Mrs byterran church in Canada, delivered there, it has been decided to repeat the Win.Polland,of Mitchell, is visiting two able and eloquent addresses dealing concert on Dec.l4th, with, perhaps. her parents, Mr and Mrs J. G. Mona, with mission wont and urged strongly some slight changes. Look out for it this week. Reeve Wilford went to upon his hearers the necessity of�ggrea�- and don't fail to ba present, GoderichWednesdaytogetlegal advice er effort to fulfil the command Go ye CLEANED OUT.—This week Mr Con - concerning a drain about which there into all •the world and preach the gos- Holl sold to Mr Ballantyne, of Stt°at- seems to be some rnistinderstanding. pel to every creatut•e." On Monday ev- y Mr John Taylor, of Kingston, is visit- ening the church was crowded and about ford,the October make of both Holmes- ing his home at present. Misses Mar- 8 o'clock Rev. Mr Muir took the chair. I ville and Summerhill cheese factories, that Moon and Bertha Higley spent and after a few remarks, prayer and amounting to 550 boxes, for 81•c. This thanksgiving day with Ripley friends. singing,he called en the Seaforth Quar- ; cleans out the make for the season. Mr D. Crittenden spent thanksgiving tette, who gave an excellent selection. Added to the fact that the cheese of day in Wingham. Mr and Mrs Wm. Mr McKay was then called upon and these factories has a reputation, is the Westoby visited the latter's parents at he took for his address "The present I one that Mr Connolly must be a good Goderich on thanksgiving day. Miss missionar,v outlook." ,He gave t•he re- salseman, for he has invariably succeed - Mary McTavislf spent the past week sults of missionary efforts as follows;— ed in getting _the highest price that is with Wingham friends. Mr Wm. South America 4,000,000 Christians, going. - Youngblutt, of Auburn, was visiting Africa 2,000,000.China 80,000, Japan 40,- NOTPS. —Mies F. Logan, of Varna, at Mr Fred Denstedt's on Sunday. 000, South Sea Islands about one-half has been visiting at T, U. Pickard's for Rev. Mr Rigsby preached a sermon on evangelized. He also showed that these the past week. Rev. J. W. Andrews "Temperance" on Sunday evening, a were not spoon-fed Chriatians,but gen. I of Londesboro, called at the parsonage S�inday"set apart by Conference for uine and true. In concluding his r e• on Monday. Miss Riley, of Londes- such a hne of thought. marks he spoke v: what, We eburch boro, was the guest of Miss A. Yeo needs to carry on its work and a,kei last week. Mrs John Watkins is spend- Benmiller every individual present to ask the ail• Ing a week with her mother, Mrs j important question, "Am 1 goin 1 to Brown, at I,ondesporo. Mr Carell, of To the Editor of the New Era. help?" His remarks were listened to I Dungannon, hits been visiting his DEAR SIR.—Onlyyeateiday I noticed throughout with closest attention by I fathtr•iri-law, Mr W. Waiters. Miss an error in your Benmiller correspon- everyy one. Then followed a duet"Lead L- Talbut, who has been spending a deuce of 12th, saying I had come back Kind1�yLight," which was well render- while at hams, returned to the village from Manitoba unwell and and attri- ed. 1llr Clark, of Ldudon,was the next last week. J. R. Holmes returned bated it to the climate. Nothing can speaker. He took for his subject "The home from his Manitoba trip the other be further from the truth; my health Presbyterian church, what it ought to day. Mies Nesbitt is visiting at Mr was excellent during my stay and since; be." He said they should be worthy Geo. Tebbutt's. I,fcundtheneighborhoodIvisited(Man- sons of worthy sires, and should possess CHURCH NOTES.—On Sunday Rev. itoba) very healthful and the weather the following characteristics:reverence, Mr Andrews preached Educational although sometimes severe, not at all clearness of thought, self-denying, per- sermons on the Varna circuit; Rev Mr unpleasant; work was abundant;wages eeverence, and closed by urging his Burton occupied the pulpa here morn - were good; the farmers in good shape heaters to live up to such a standard ing and evenin and reached two ex - and the people generally in accord with and obtain the gqlorious rewat d. There inq a t sermon e. The ch the Laurier.government. I intend re= was rendered the beautiful hymn com• ague have turning in the spring and can assure posed by Miss A. Graham, of Egmond- procured permission of the trustees to. your readers that for a young man able Ville, entitled ''Satisfied" by Mre Som- hive the outside Steps removed from and willing to work very few better erville, of Seaforth. Mr Stewart, of the front of the church, the door low - spots can be found than Southern London South, closed the intellectual ered to the ground, the steps put in - Manitoba. Yours, OWEN MOORS. feast with his address on"Curious Cus- side and a front opening into the base - toms of the Chinese." He showed clear merit; this will do away with the icy Bayfield ly the contrast between the pec le of steps brat are sO dangerous in winter the"Celestial Empire"and those of Can- time and also the necessity in going NOTES.—Mie s Fo atter Varna who ar•oun d to th e back to e . t into the nda an r g d .loses b sat ' in that the rd" Y Y has g been visitin r' fiend h . s ere returned g cedonian Cry was again being heard" basernent; it is the intention to let the home last week. Miss Smith, George- contract as soon as possible. At the and asked all to listen to the cry and town, is visiting hersieter, Mra Elliott. trustee meeting Mr �Vm, Hictr wits Mr E. B. Smith, of Huron College, extend A helping hand. The meeting a painted sexton for the ensuing; pear. was closed by a selection by the quar- London; son of Rev. S. L. Smith, tettel'Son of my Soul" and prayer by � re Birks, (daughter of H. Elford) has ppreached in Trinity church last Sun- Mr McKa been appointed president of the Wo- d%y. Robt. Erwin and Richard Elliott y' men's; Miasionary Auxiliary, Stratford. have left for Kalkaska. An entertain- Colborne ment in connection with the Lou Grah- Londesboro am Mission Band was held in St. An- NOTES• — We are havingg another drew's church on Thanksggiving even- taste of winter. Miss Maud Tr"ble,who BE CAUTIOUS.—We have been favor- ing; addresses were given'by Mrs Flet- has been visiting her sister -in Manitoba ed a ith a "gold mine" agent for the cher, of Tbames Road, and Mr Sbaw, for the past three months,arrived home Past two weeks. He was away for Bayfield. The fishermen are home last Saturday. Mr Edwin Walters, of part of the time and has returned with from Kettle Point and up the lakes.— Collingwood, spent his Thanksgiving a quantity of sand said to contain gold. Miss Jessie Biggart, who is attending holidays under the parental roof; we He is being supplied by an enterprising Seaforth High School, spent thanks- thought he had come a fcahin� this trip. farmer with money, to do a certain giving day at home. Mrs W. Clark, Although it proved to be such a nasty amount of prospecting. We do not Of Seaforth, spent Sunday with her night on Thanksgiving, the taffy ppull like to pass opinions on matters of this parents. There will be no service in of upp by Messra T Sibbil, A. Fisher• kind, but would like to say to the far - St. Andrew's church next Sabbath �• Straughan, and H. Gledhill, and mer, "be canny." morning, on account Of the united sac- help in Gledhill's hall, was a decided THAKSGIVING SERVICES,—This day ramental service at Bethany. The success, their being; about 80 present, here was very disagreeable, as regards King's Daughters, which has now ice- and all went home well satisfied with the weather, but still there was a very come quite a large band, hold services both fun and taffy. Mr and Mr Geo. good turn -out at the union service in on Sunday afternoons, at the homes of Curry, of Nile, spent Sunday with rela- the Presbyterian church. Very suit - sick and invalid persons. The S. A. tives on the Maitland con.. Mr Chas. able addresses were made by Revs. Marine Band, consisting of brass and Fisher has been confined to the house Hamilton and Andrews. The church stringed instruments, held a concert in. the past week with a Felon on his hand. was beautifully decorated with plants the town hall on Wednesday evening; Walden Fisher, who has been attend- and fruit, and the blackboard was or - the officer in command, Capt. Taylor, ink the Collegiate in Goderich, is home namented/with an excellent picture of is an old Clinton boy. The friends of for the Thanksgiving holidays. A a harvest scene, with the rising sun Mr Little, of Wingham, whose son's Christmas tree entertainment will be and the horn of plenty coming through hand was so badly lacerated in Mr held in the Evangelistic Church on the clouds and emptying out delicious Donaldson's sawmill, will be pleased to Cbristmas Eve. fruits on the earth. learn that the boy has quite recovered, WEDDING.—This vicinity was the with good use of his hand. Porters Hill scene of a -couple of happy events on THE NEW ERAGIvEs THE HOME NEWS EXAM.—Our teacher, Mr W. Elliott Wednesday night; the first , was the intends holding his examination on marriage of HerbertMogugridge to Miss Stanley Thursday, Dec. 18th, when a number Alice Manning, daughter of John SABBA7`H .�%CHOOI.—The aoeing exer- Of teachers will be present. An en- Manning ; the room'was supported' by tertain e m nt will be iven in th vP - g g cisea of the Sabbath School fn S. S. g e e .il hia brother Edgar, while Miss Moore - No. 1, Stanley,, were held on the after- ing; ven b tpart of the program will bead, cousin h the bride, acted ate noon of Nov. 25th. Rev. Mr Muir, of ce given by the children, and after re- bridesmaid. The second event of like Brucefleld, and Mr James Scott, Bar- cess by.adults, principally outsiders; a nature was the marriage of John rister, of Clinton, conducted the exer- good time may be expected. Every- Brown to Miss M. A. Lee, daughter of rises, and a very pleasant and instruc- ody welcome both afternoon and ev Thos. Lee. Both ceremonies were per - ening, formed b Rev. G. W. Andrews; both tive afternoon was„epent. y A FORMER R)MSIDENT.—The other NOTES.—Mr John Oox, Warden ie couples are justly popular atid highly day the daily papers announced the attending county council in Goderich esteemed; both weddings were largely Hndtng on the northwest prairie of the this week,'° As Mr Arch. McDougall attended, both couples start their new life under aux teio s circa was retur i p u instances body bf Mrs John McFarlan@, an awed n ng Prom Olinton one even- and with the best wishes of man woman who had evidently lost her ing last week, his horses took fright a t y way and perished. Deceased was the a pig by the roadside and dashed across friends. wife of John McFarlane, a former resi- the ditch, throwing him out of the NOTES.—On Tuesday Mr S. , nod - dent of the 2nd con. of Stanle , so we wagon, the wheel passing over his legs, man received a large au ply of turkeys :are informed, and a sister of Mr John but fortunately no boges were broken for shipment to the English market; McCowan. The family left here a nor serious damage done. Mr Frank they were for Messrs Elliott & Mftch- good many years ago and very gener- Hillock loot a fine mare on Sunday ell, Clinton. Mr Smith, the tax col- a) regret is expressed' for the sad end- last- It'a whispered round that our lector! had a good day here on Tuesday ing of a good life. blacksmith took the blues last Satur- handling money. The Good Templars day night when the doctor told him it had a meeting on Tuesday night. The COUNCIL.—Stanley council poet on was a girl. Don't for et the social and C.O.F. ex ected an or anizer on T M uea- onda me P tubers• 1 g a 1 ices t y, n minutes P . co cert to the ha n 11 this Fri _ da ev in _ en da evenin and so m y g e member of last meetingg were read and approv- ered at theHall to meet him, but he ad, The .following accounts were Belgrave failed to show up. Mr Geo. Snell of ppaid:—J. Donaldson, timber.' $70,51• g L McKay, r@ airing bride 2.50• W: XMAS ENTERTAINMENTS. 4The Pres. another man in the blacksmith shop Patterson, taakin gJ. Ba inerin n to byterian S. S.t# have arrang6d to hold on Monday, the Youn man with him g a from He call b n avin lei . forth on T urs t ilii G tlu - House' of Refiig@, $1; J. Moffat, sight h day evening, Dpc. 23rd g m of wag to grav@I it, $12; ,A, M. Todd the church • of England Lido. 24th and Ing and J. Mountain returned from rioting,$g1.82; Town bf Clinton grant the Methodist Dec. 25th, Manitoba this week. The Methodists ar e be snail tow u i rte poi a to the netes- F Isaac street, t$25• J.T- Cairns; oliytlr- P1tRSbrltJt,S.•---Th@ 'foilovving ritnong g g ing for Mr and Mr's J," 13atihLit'JA ►i, others took in a thanks "ivingg�+� t�ri ; _, ®sty trf a n@w churell, an 'not b@fore it 18.88• r b g W is time. Mr Hiles, of Dungannon, _ ,M Ra erteon, !leek, tor' treasurer, Mrs D. Fexr#er, Mr end Mrs en- apant a few a d s here v si 8 I Cin fr ends Th fo r e llotvin' y it • rti g r vel acrou is g n bu hand i ' h` Mas Be n ou to i - g h Wn k g Misses Sus ie and Nel ie er Lon have in oV @ ai g 1 p d R. Siiowdell t$4:40,Mra Mom ham, Mrs Barclay, Mie Corbett and turned home, aft@r a- 1basArtt viatt in D al. 0 1 .84 ll 1 . McIT p # , D sails° 1 r�. Amid 17.04, C Weeks $23.A& Wi Mr B. Wray to Loudon; Mr W. Wrap Lucknow. 'Mrs m. Martin is, we and Mrs Buchannan to Bowmm�ville. and v �o an 4.20 @-stand- 0r ifl. � $ , . J. Palk 10.-1.4, ; A..fi,eld 'but enclugit remained at home to Ybbk �. ,,. . 128.93, J. Camerdn 4.24. i3e ut a .. $ , ,., P y #ter the Gurkey°and cranberry sauce. returning ofdoo were it olnted as C On Wednesday evening Mrs Collis Vpx RURdI# tion g@trice Welt Snrida 4*��,4,0* ' _., f Cliff ,. 7 f, " ,- h. rr �a �/". . '1� g. `� Aar00r F H zRB u a. ll. Uskee a. most Useful alolk oggp vva Xmas GliI . for e I I lady; or gohtl''o« man. .We chow this yeax. er I ell stook: than eve .8tler have',:. • ;A,t �G� and 40o we have g;ood; oxding}y'.I, . brushes, At `.59c, 75c and 1 pge E ,have Of8ally exceptfonal;„ valtitp�._' ": genuine bristle=solid backs brgsi}ea, If you would l kq scimotlii;ng,bat6Qr,. ,1 we have them ranningZ ¢rpm R0© 3'. to $4.o1—very best bristle, solid baoks and well flni ed. A n .to h a1K e let you look theta 9yeY Then, too, we have a gciod aSsort.t merit of Brush and flomh Gases'., some containing, thrush, Qomb, arld : mirror, others brush, comb, nhtoox and manicure set,, at from %1 - 1 wards, ' From now to Xmas eve will 6, agawv or through the newspajiera ,tat givMe some idea of our stook, lirht `there ?s nothing like a personal vi It to tell' you what we have. Everytbinlr,,;ie now open, and the earlier, yob oor>ie the better we will be pleased, •R!e f don't asleyou to buy. We 04 " to come and sec, " R F ALLEN l� WiL(iN d Graduate Druggists & Optician 01jD�t►* "� f Auburn . Call and see our stock of Fur Coats, Aobeli, Blankets, etc. J. NICHOLSON: s CHIIRCH NOTES.—Rev. C. O 0 ttzeng ;,, exchanged pu_tpits with Rev. Mr'Mhll ,; yard of Nile; Mr Milivard preached,an .1 excellent sermon. Epworth League ,. met Tuesday evening; Mr C. C' ' izetr� took the topic "Lives of the chu c , ; �, . be gave a very interesting discuu)se,, it was also roll call. `,:; „r, ;, TEAMEETING. — The annual t�h'Ia mas tearneeting will be held on'.Mott- day evening, Dec. 27th. The carp= mittees are determined to l�taV6,_'i rnore than ever worthy of the cpd,ij ,-' that annually gather; a grand tegt,., v e, be served. Rev. Jos. Edge, of (�bcl4@ rich, has been secured. to give one off' i°°I his popular addresses; there wtlL,; ales} be a number of select (rw_-Rat'1bp" " special music is expected by ar duartette from Goderich. u NOTES.—Mr J. Lawson is on th" ,,loll' list. Mr A. •Youngblutt retu ., ¢�l^- home from Dashwood � to spend'.; s 1 . holida s. 'Mr W. Err t at r y et, n� -. c! d,, fro ., m Manitoba' last � Sat r' u da ` " p °Id �.. y . l 0 g !rale and hearty after hie tr} .'t Ir ,; account of the heavy rifts� last teiselt i part of the foundation Of the mrll;fel[ ; .G' in, causing the mill to be• closed: "' '- ` for a week; it will Also stop tbS;e)irci' . tric lights. The Misses Hermdrix I i , ,l Berlin, were the gueate of Miss; R, Youngblatt last week. Miss F,41?i'ah'' of Goderich Rpent Thanksgiving" "i " Miss C. Lawson+: Last Tudsday, , Mr D. Eidt. wak piling; gravel hole,'the horses bad•••ed up t of them got throw�'ta,,down had to cut the harness''an.. whifle tree to free it. Harlock ?: NOTES.—Miss Bella Nefians ret to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.,. .•- , r. and B. Allen spent Sunday visitinp� }„ friends in Wingbam. The Hari"Qq01' Gun Club went for a shoot on Than'>i, i'," g-vingg day, and were very succesefuli ?� Mrs D. Beacom is very sick at.present- - James Knox is home again; welcome `I back, Vicars, R. Johnston 'atid I{'t Scott have left us for awhile, dome again next season, boys. ' John Gros r `. bre', knee is improving, bub slowly, John Watt, jr., has purchadod ttfirat class driver. Miss Annie Kobs iii ,= Brussels, spent Thanksgiving dayy<��' 'z der the parental "roof Robert' -Warm `' read a very instructiv@ paper$ e peranee at our Ohristiat` Endeavp; meeting Sunday night. 0 i,ue r."tm Leeburn ,' � . NOTtcs.—Mr Wm. 5tewarit ilifiEr ° is visiting. his parents here Mrs . ill Co k w O i a d a vitt �o 0 ems, ' ,,' p ville on Monday. w A. F,'IFIorton , 9 a ent Sunday In Holinesvill`e. ,lir; Gf� Clutton, of Stratford, spent Tharika» ` Riving day with his friends bere� ;','M- ,'• H. Horton, blacksmith,of Dunganntny apent Thanksgiving day at home, :, Ab ; dile regular meeting of the 'C E, eactej, ty, on Tuesday evening, the fo11(ltgttlgl offi ers' C CYere a ointed•--P .,�?� cell ` _p r .Miae� . Annie Lawson; V 1C$ PrAi;., A. H� (1T0tt ton; Iter.. Ssc;., Miss Grace Lew0otr;: Trees., M'rs Fulford. The rx an ft'ie;ods. of Mr John Hunter will be glad to'1lettt+- that'he is improving nicely. } s Have ou had.;. a Gins "` oat the luck �►um 1, .,Y in, the seaio¢ envelope#1OA Ivtiie'ttr, 118 ince Cru Nd ri P �IN>!T68 8 x tlrat•wA are giving away oli the 8rd 6f �`dntldx Yours may be the cVinning kinmborl. ees ods o gu y u adtbi�ig; Ono,au with ovary bpb. oaeh puto>iI , �riae, sad r anality gaarantsod. SOW . about our m : 7,. s , , � I '.'" XMASCak iko iY of an tm' . e t+be 'tblra�A pia . w N`ow ie Cho timo to tuaho onr+en�k�o 'lahea'thti Pxsi d Firs; NUTS, &C fo� Eh �Xiiialg �Ad fir, dr . if ou feu r a Te . oat too k p Don't look nit our Nett? hoods in',lalnnbr,,i id -. room and Vandy Wotb:,; We Mire»y�nba.1 at ; t11t6 tvobk Rome vdtl niftyDiri er.atir Bidry I I ,, rota, for•, the holiday tradd.. ik �SAXOXt l . ; alit stock 19 eonmpleto, Ohtrl pyalaAa Fruit tri towing On Dada u n horses r .. . - g� Bread,and Butter Piglet(.. rt So tb-•" t' M y, y fo the follow. rollin I �" v. No. , rat er l'letoher a n Ill le d , th o o .. g . i+' a .. ve a .add-ees t th xf dtt t n to t , tv a b e Ido un sr In the oonrae , v n g 6 e Wo . li W tc 11 a ear. y , bli , ooui� . ft, ,ani ou tr r a enc g, The F worth Le't ue ger Q. told c n ma kei;. lr Wm,oboltx No. T. Kenna p g _. . y of a i@w fla er C %tt for Pool@ slur tr itis. 4, ,Rathwell,. mob s 7a'orei n Miaaiofiar £3oCI@t at avatrs ut3ruur rma�.pi do rswayt, tr:, r vice, are rovvin In interest. The �' ust south of this vi11 e,has urchaa@cf No. S A. Ar t g. fiwe wtne pleadcdto ahavr orr.wlir dol 3 - ha _.ly rat ical"bolo ria rrtdttufaotllror after ._ r pastrong. `he oolldatoli , t6oble, whio .was.Iietehedtib v@r at• . ,. ?' a lioreli h»bred.Durhatn b>xll fratYi Mr p g net► eh@da,are Laxed beyond ca grit , y irate, t g_ .: , .:. , will be in d'Varna. on Dad, 14th. to ray . p y tetitirety:b alar e a dlenoe. , amen Ing a eonple of da a in �in%nown the tihould beettlar od'. Btbleaociet g u 15. Malenxte, Tuckdtstnit ; this is a ceive to es it b@ n Y g.. ., 4i iA.:siin +er5>„r�wt ped ., arts -returned homehurada �even- r i g the last sag to r e@tin : T a 1 r m . hilt` dot v A 1�I a cb tea rSn t +u ed n sur e enin Deo 9t dent htYls 'oaf q 11trr � is x very' fine. animal and 3� .from 'the well qq a wit Ont into -eat• �! ,, ► � p. ,, , @rat to ,. � dl>�r ►�.,. _.ng- Ser t. Anderson of the Mtlitar P y , as 3 per cantle , itr the res a ICK , known stonk.of David Miloo Ethe . --• y chs byterian , ohurb ,Heti, lVil , v= Mlll and s itdrit- i°%lagt l5t;la'c a Clabhtox t#ab(t ttt r an' a ,' School L radon, was in town Frida . r e ren all taxes not collected by ' ... 1 ks, S rnht, toile of t eslat ' g g Eclnr.... re hy"' tall,, atraddress A>tr iiev. Mr. M ly�rd preaelida a moat °' . y� p t h etsgrge that ri te. 1�T@itt , moetln of conn it .. .> , y•�, �gi► prout Ana..a t000dfin tilts aec ion g .: c lnterestrtr�,. Thalikaglvin xervicd�cvas .prl>Ct,eal stltiri�tl, atid ,ate it bt'tstled �x�I �i001"�>iM,,�r =. r t r _ .. will b ori Dec. 1l;th ab 10 t1, ' T. ,. r t. p held tri the .I'r@ab lex a dhlirelr dn: , vrrttll #'htreatiilg i,Inta It was tritptltl led;an Tliaild iy, agedes years. .. 's1tll ,Vaal ty EltA f ftvf�s t�tn l bltLf4 Tmwa CAIrz s, Clleiik. in � J . , Y h „ 1' . y , 'x`gIR gA3H' 10 t;l .>�i lt, �liursdag, 1141; 0 to.: . >"iiunb : . s I 1 z u�'^At1�'�' • YYr�ti,rr.�..i../ rat: iRlGi,tYOY��: _ „ _.....,.SY+'i►' u..,,�r...:�''.",r�. ,ll� _ -._.