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Our Own Pariiament.
I AUDITORS' RE�ORT
PART WINE.._itim..l.
NOTES. -Misses Jennie and Susie
THE TOWN COUNCIL IN REGULAR SES-
Showed balance in cash to Dec. 81
1896, the of th
The motion was then put and de -
Bvownett yisited friends in Tucker-
the Saturday issue to advertise the re-
$2,480.18, at credit
would like to see him. -Mr. Frank
smith recently. -Miss Jane Reid, who
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BION -OFFICERS APPOINTED_FINAN-
I Treasurer' in the Molson's Bank
Thus noble WINE when canine is
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the highest esteem
has been visiting friends in Michigan,
has returned. The social which was
CBS -THE 13ASE LINE AGAIN BLOCK-
ADED-ORATORICAL SENSE ILND NON-
Clinton, at that date. The securities
given by the Treasurer are in three -in
�. well worthy of
than be accorded it both by the
to be held at Mr. John Reid's, Sr., on
t SENSE -PAYMENT OF TAXES -OTHER
BUSINESS•
all $7,000 The report also testified t
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congoisseur<ind the medical frater
Tuesday, Jan. 26th, was postponed un-
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tit the following 1'tiosday on account
FORD GILROY
the careful and satisfactory way r
which the Treasurer's books are kept.
not Large quantities of cheap
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wines are annually imported from
of the unfavorable condition of the
The Town Council of Clinton met on
Monde evening Present -Mai or
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TREASURER'S REPORT
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Spain and the South of France and
roads. -Mr. Charles Reid has been to
Toronto with another car load of
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Hohnes, Reeve Kennedy, Deputy-
Showed receipts of $5,026.68, and pay
' ? sold as Port. The buyer therefore,
' cannot be to carefulin selectin�
cattle. -Mr. Lance Clark is making
Reeve Coo er, Councillors Searle,
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Plummer; Walker, Ford, Hoover,
merits of $982.18, leaving a balance o
hand of $4,038.50.
v> especially if required for medics
re arations for buildingit new house
the preparations
summer. -Te week night
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Swallow, Gilroy and Tavlor.
OFFICERS.
,s purposes. We have in Wood from
the celebrated old House of Sande-
prayer meeting of BayHLld Road
church has been very well attended
COMMUNICATIONS
wero from the Canadian Fire
Under this heading Walker and Ford
moved that the office of Clerk and
man, Beech & Co. and warrant
' them Pure Wines of fine value.
recently, people coming front quite a
received
Underwriters Association, askingif
Treasurer be separated.
prathmasters, appeared before the
distance to attend.
their requests had been carried oat (as
The Mayor explained that in the
W. Coats, chief of Fire Dept.
PARR VINE. -Mr. John Haggan hits
PreviousI published in Tar;NEws-RE-
event of separation there was an ap-
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purchased a fine young horse from Mr,
CORD) and what the present intention'
of Council -Referred to Fire and
plication from Mr. M. D. McTaggart
for treasurer and another from Mr
Lack Kennedy,
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Town Topics.
AT HUME.--The Guild of St. Paul',
church will be at home in the
school room on Monday evening next
Feb. 8th, and specially invite you to
�•. spend a social evening,; with them.
The following short progm,xi ne will be
rendered at intervals during the even-
ing :-Miss McHardv, solo, guitar ac.
companimeut; Mrs. 1(t. it -win, reading;
Mrs. Coleman, solo; Miss May Rance,
(- recitation ; Mr. Phillips, solo; also ad-
dresses by several of the young men
of the church. A silver collection
`- will be taken to defray expenses.
Everybody welcome.
SOUTH HURON OttA`GEb1E\,-The
annual county meeting was held in
Clinton yesterday. Theta were about
175 present and the greatest unanimity
prevailed throughout the whole meet
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ing,and every Lodge ware represented.
Officers elected :-W. M , John Neil
D. AL. Geo: 1. Kilty ; Chap. Rev. NV.
' St rut; Hon. Chaps., Geo. Hanley and
John Reid'; F: S., A. Nevin; R, S.,
-P. Cantelon; Treas., John Beacom; D.
4 of C., R. Scarlett; Lecturer, Albert
Anderson; Deputy' Lecturers, F.
Davis, G. B. Hanley. A. M. Todd, P.
C. M., conducted the election and in-
stallation. The resolution of Dr.
Freeborn to have a purely Orange
paper established was carried ae was
�0 also a resolution of sympathy with
t<'t Juhn Scarlett, P. C. M„ in his
severe iliness. The next annual
: meeting will be held at Exeter, and
the 12th July celebration at Lucay.
li;' Brief Town Topics.
Mr. R. Scarlett, of Winthrop, call-
,.:' ed on Tan NEws-REcoRD yesterday.
Clinton exhibitors brought home
about 33 prizes front the poultry show
Y. at Seaforth.
Rev. Rural Dean Robinson, of Walk-
;. • erton, conducted the services in St.
Paul's church on Sunday. On Monday
he called on a number of the members
of the congre ation in the interests of
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the Mission Fund and the Seo House
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Fund. He left on Tnesclay a. In. for
h1,xeter and will not finish his canvas
(if the parish until after Easter.
Four Buffalo newspaper repot ters
were caught, by the police at it prize
fight the other day, and were. inn in
with the gang. But Judge King dis-
t" missed the reported, saying that it
was a principle of law, its well as of
'r common sense, that three kind of men
't were permitted tdb go anywhere with-
out Marne-doet61rs, clergymen and re-
g, porters.
The Pa�erscon Spectator is a new
(` candidate for public favor. The first
ntunber was issued last week from new
type and materials and presents a
•: handsome appearance. Mr. W.
Schiefle, a practical printer, is
the editor and publisher. He
r1: ` commences with liberal support
on the part of the people of Picl-
nles•Fton and vicinity and prospects of
success are clearly foreseen.
National Indian Falnine
Itellef Fund.
The following donations have been
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already received I The Molsons Bank
and forwarded to ttawa:-
i,' ay. Dohertyy... • .t6l0 00 MamieHou4toms I o0
aiV. Taylor Sr, ... 1 00 Kirk Houston... 1 o0
iter. W. J. Ford. 1 00 H. C. Brewer- , 2 00
Ino. Jackson ... 1 00 F. E. Rarn ...... 2 W
Dr. W. Gunn.... 2 00 A Friend ... , .... 25
J. McClaherty .. 1 00 do............ 25
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iv, Coate ....... 1 00 J. McMurray.... 25
James Fair ..... 1 00 Goo. F. Emerson. 25
k.` Ili. J. Turnbull. 2 00 B. Porter........ 2.5
Mrs. G. Middle -
on , ........ 25 J. Harland .. . 50
m. E. Hovey, - , . `L5 Mrs. R. Ra nsford. 26
B. Combo.... 25 Mi.•Ys M. O'Neill_ 50
Intending subscribers are requested
to hand in their donations as soon Its
jlilrsible.
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Hockey.
EXETER VS. CLINTON.-Do not for-
get the flrst Hockey Match of the sea. -
son at the Clinton rink to -morrow
('Thursday) night, between Exeter and
Clinton. Puck faced at 8 o'clock
i sharp.
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James Walker, of Tucker -smith. Hs
paid a good price for'it.-111r. James
Water Committee.
Wm. Jackson for the same position.
Logan, son of Mr. W' illiani Logan,
h+rom the Mail and Empire Printing
Otherwise the were nota) 1►cants.
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who hits been ill for some time is re-
Company, offering a special space in
The motion was then put and de -
covering but not as fast as his friends
the Saturday issue to advertise the re-
elated lost 6 to 5 (the Mayor giving the
would like to see him. -Mr. Frank
quirements and advantages of the
casting vote) as follows:
Weeks and his sister Lottie and Mr.
Town to induce manufacturevs,capita-
Yeas Nays.
John Willson have gone oil a visit to
Glencoe. -Mr. Charles Weekes is busy
lists and others to locate in Clinton,
the cost to be from $1.50 to $3 It week.
COOPER KENNEDY
drawing timber to enlarge his barn
-Laid on table.
PLUMMER SEARLE
WALKER SWALLOW
the coming summer. Mr. W. F. Keys,
From Wm. Coats, stating that the
FORD GILROY
of Varna, has the contract. -Mrs.
Fire Brigade was composed of Richard
HOOVER -5. TAYLOR
Robert Boyce, of the second con„ who
Horsley, captain; Thos. Cottle, lieu-
HOLMES-6
has been ill for some time with a
severe cold, is not recovering very fast.
tenant: Charles Helyar, Geo. Rumball,
F. Tibbutt, John Leslie, J. Collins, H.
The several by-laws were then passed
Glazier, R. Stevens, W. Wheatly, D.
appointing the various officers at the
salaries named:
Goderfell Township.
Stpep, A. Smith, Robt. Smith, Jas.
Finch. -Adopted.
W Coats, treasurer............$100.00
W Coats, clerk ................ 250.00
STORM. -The severe storm hast week
DEPUTATIONS.
Henry Stevens, assessor........ 60.00
blocked tire roads in some places,
Messrs. D. Tiplady and Cornish,
Robt. Mennel, poundkeeper, fees
making theca almost impassible, but
prathmasters, appeared before the
only
they are pretty well opened now.
Council in regard toBase Line
Ire
W. Coats, chief of Fire Dept.
RETURNED. -Miss Emma Mur h re-
p y
turned
snow blockade, Mr. Tip ady said
thought 60 rods more wire fence would
without salary.
S. Pratt, fire engineer.......... 75.00
home front Dakota, having
been away visiting her sister, Mrs.
be required to keep the road from
being blocked.
J. Rider, assistant.. .........:. 45.00
A. Seeley, stoker ...:............ 20.00
and speaks favorably
Geo. that country.
of that country.
Kennedy, Plummer and Searle
J. Wheatley, constable, tax col -
lector,
spoke as being opposed to so great a
etc ..................... •135.00
BRlrrs.--Miss Minnie Gralrum, of
stretch of fence, while the latter would
R. Welsh, weigh master, bell
Stanley, who has been on a two weeks
like "It little fair play" for the Town,
ringer, truant officer, etc...... 275.00
visit. to her sister•, Mrs J. Stewart,
The Mayor said one man had come
NEW BUSINESS.
Bayfield Line, has returned home.
-Rev. Bond, of Seaforth,
to hitt to -day (Monday) and wanted
The Mayor suggested that some a.-
preach-
ed in Cole's Methodist church
him to pay for broken sleigh which he
said wits caused through pitch holes
tion he taken ft regard to the payment
of taxes. They should be pard in De -
last Sunday. - Mrs. David Bea-
oil the hill within the corporation. As
cernber or twice a year.
com, who has been suffering from
Sciatica, is recovering. -Miss Switzer,
to the Base Line, the matter should
be dealt with by the Council or referred
On inotion of Plummer and Taylor
of the Collegiate Institute, spent Sun-
day with her uncle, Mr. Ben Switzer.
to Committee.
the Committee were instructed to pre -
pare it by-law in regard to payment of
Searle and Kennedy moved that it
taxes.
SOCIAL. -The social which wits to
be referred.
There is only about $700 unpaid taxes
have been held on Monday of list week
Taylor and Cooper moved in amend-
on the return of the roll.
at Mr. Robert, Thompson's was post-
ment that the Council deal with the
Swallow and Hoover moved that all
pb d an account of the storm until
problem at once.
taxes be collected forthwith and the
Thursday evening, schen ,large crowed
A lengthy and at times weary dis-
motion carried,
assembled and spent a very pleasant
social evening, the ladies ser•virrg lunch
cession followed, in which Cooper,
Swallow, Kennecly,'Gilroy, Plummer,
Geo. Lac is was granted $1 refund
dog tax, wrongful charge.
at about 10 o'clock. -The young men
entertained a number from town to a
free
Taylor, Searle and Hoover took part'
Tne motion carried 6 to 4.
Mr. Searle suggested loe)kin after
gK
encode trees in winter, and Mr. cover
sleigh ride. These socials are
more for bringing the people together
STREET REPORT.
would like to see some action taken to
in social harmony than for the money
CotlncillorPlummer verbally reported
induce farmers toinarket more produce
which is made although the receipts
that a car of lumber had been pur-
here -no taction. °
amounted to over $16.
chased.
THE STAVELY MONEY.
Wb:DDED.-On Wednesday last at
CEMETERY REPORT.
The report of Mr. Geo. D. McTaggart,
high noon, Rev. Mr. Hamilton, of
Councillor Taylor verbally reported
chairman of the committee, was in-
Londesboro, invited in wedlocks holy
that there was only as sprall amount of
advertently overlooked. It recom-
bonds Miss Annie C., daughter of Mr.
outstanding money, and highly corn-
mends
David Ferguson, Hullett and 31r. D.
inended Superintendent ,Reynolds as a
That the Council request the Gov -
T. Churchill, sou of our popular de-
careful, painstaking and efficient
ernrnent to grant the said sum $10,000
puty-reeve. After the ceremony the
officer.
to the Town to be used for the erection
building
bridal party drove to their new home
PROPERTY AND ELECTRIC LIGHT.
and maintenance of a public
on the 14th con., where a reception
Chairman Cooper's report comprised
to be known is the Stavely Memorial
was held, a huge Homier being. Invited
four clause, clause 3 creating consider-
Hall; that a portion of the said build -
but on account of the bad roads sev-
;able discussion. The report reads --
rag be devoted to the use of a' Public
eral were unable to be present, The
nnmerous useful and costly presents
1 -That 25 cords of ion wood be ur-
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Library and Reading Room, and that
the Council obtain the consent of the
which the bride roceived were ample
chased, 1.5 for town hall and 10 for
charity, and that tenders be asked for
Government to fund a portion of the
proof of the high a reciation in
which she was held, he bride was
that atnount.-Ado ted.
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Said sum for the maintenance of the
Library.
very prettily attired in her wedding
2 -That 500 tickets be procured for
the
OYSTER SUPPER.
costume, cream, triiunied with pearls
use of the Inspector when ordering
Before the Council adjourned the
while the groom looked handsome,
After ail the guests had arrived the
teaming. -Adopted.
3 -That the electric light at the cor-
Mayor invited the Council and Press to
Witts' restanrant, where an excellent
bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Noble,
S.
( anter of the bride. B1r. Fer neon
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ner of Rattenbury and Albert streets
b removed
e ed and 1
paced on Victoria
s read of oysters were spread in palat-
mile
and Mrs. Churchill introduced a very
street at the G. T. R. crossing.
style through the courtesy of
Town Clerk Coats. All enjoyed the
pretty waltz, after which the entire
company followed until about 11
4 --That the pound be rented from J.
feast beyond measure.
o'clock when a very sumptuous' repast
B. Kennedy at $12 ayear.-Adopted.
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was given when they vesurned their
Searle vigorously opposed moving
the are light.
McKillop.
pleasure till the wee sura hours.
Plummer suggested that two fncan-
ITED'IS.-We regret to have to art -
menace the death of Mr. Peter Dodds,
Wingham.
descent lights be placed at the crossing
and allow the arc to remain where it is.
of Winthrop. Deceased had a severe
LEGAL, NOTE. -The Newbnry Journal
says :-"Judgment has been in
Hoover thought the incandescent
attack of lagrippe late in'thefall which
resulted in other physical trouble which
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;liven
the Sperling vs. Dobbyn cases, in favor
might take the place of the are light,
so that our cod Presbyterian friends
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terminated in death. He avae an up -
of Dobbyn. This case was the occasion
for it great deal of talk, being some-
would receive more light.
right, inofensive and industrious roan,
who was esteemed b a large circle of
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what, peculiar. Over a year ago Mr.
Kennedy and Plummer moved for
friends, and was about 50 years of age.
Sperling, of Wingham, purchased two
two incandescent lights at R. R. cross-
Ing.
He leaves a widow and young family
who for. John
ca vloads of haled hay from Alex..Dob-
are well provided -
h n, to be delivered a certain day.
Swallow and Hoover, moved in
Forbes, a.ri aged man, beim%g� 90 years of
is Daniel
The day came, ttnd the hay was
brought in
amendment that the arc light be moved
to
age, sick at present. -Mr.
iManley, township councillor, is hauling
and some ut into the cars,
Sparling
crossing and that the incandescent
but as it was raining contend-
he placed, on Rattenbury street, near
stone from Grey, with a view of build -
ed that the hay was spoiled. Last fall
Albert.
ing a bank barn the comingstimmer.-
Dobbyn sued for the payment of hay.
The amendment curried 0 to 4 and
The wedding of Mr. H. Miller and Miss
Phe? case was tried in Wingham and
witnesses were called from here. Only
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the report was adopted is amended,
the vote beim g -
Emma s tiger wase brilliant tiffttir
and was attended by a large number
last week ntent was
3 given, Sparl-
Ing loosing. The costs will amount to
For amendment --Cooper, Walker,
of guests. - Miss Emma Brown, of
Sarepta., is visiting her sister, Mrs. R.
e uite a sum. The G. T. R. has a hill
for damage of about $50 for the car
Ford, Hoover, Swallow, Taylor -6.
Against -Kennedy, Searle, Plummer,
Gilroy -1.
Gray at present. -Thomas Leeming is
engaged getting out several tbousand
that is on the switch loaded. Some d
cod tr po4ts for Mr. Harry Kelly,. -Mr.
Delaney,
the hay is in the station yard, and
FINANCE.
of Beechwood, is hauling
some in the station, where it has been
,
The Board of Public School Trustees
brick for the ur ose of building
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lying for nearly a year.
Estimate was read as published in last
residence the coming season. -Amon
week's NEWS -RECORD.
those who have returned from Mani-
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Port Albert
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Swallow wanted to lcnoav if ('•cunei]
tuba to spend the winter with friends
in Ontario ere Mathew Coats, John
could reduce the totnt.
Muldoon and wife, and Richard Bar-
Tmv SNOW. --The beautiful snow is
The Mayor replied that Conncil had
wick. -Mr. Charles Drager, of Mitchell,
here in all its glory and the sleighing
is first-class
no option in the matter.
has disposed of his property on the
Leadbury
along the concessions and
drifted
Finance Minister Gilroy reported as
line. - Mrs. McDonald, an
not to any extent, and the pe,)-
follows: --Jos. Wheatley, salary,$108.75;
aged widow, who lives with hereon-in-
ple are out by thehundreds with teams
R. Welsh $68,75; W. Coats, $87.50; R,
law James Davidson, is very Ill tat
hauling firewood, saivlog , etc., etc.
Reynolds, $18; anditors, each, John
time of writing. -The Editorof the Sea-
llowever, the Lake Shore cad is had
Wiseman $1Q Pe.;er Cantelon $10.
forth Sun shows signs of repentance and
ly drifted and Her Malest .4 mail has
Fire and Water -14 firemen, $105; W.
also of a willingness to return to the
not been on time for sever 1 days.
SERnfox.-Rev. Mark urnbull,
East, salary, $7.50; S. Pratt, salary,
$18.75 ; J. lboler, salary, $11.25; A,
conservative fold. He should be for-
given. -Mr. Jones thp.. genial hotel
e,p
St. George's, County To n, preached
an eloquent sermon on Sinday last un
Seeley, salary, $5 Street -Geo. Pfeket,
$4.50; J. Becker, 90c. ; Chas. Carter,
keeper at Leadbury, is doing A good
run of business. Jones is the kind of
mission work. The rev. � entlemsn is
00, . Joseph Rattenbury, pay for new
street, $2.50. Charity -rent for Mrs
elan for the hotel --Mr. Kelly, of the
sawmill, is cutting, skidding and
a great favorite of the p�ople in this
platter
Devine, $2; 0 meals for tramps, 1.35;
72.50;
haulinglogs in greatshapeand employs
Scott
VISIT. -James Tlawki. s pais} the
Forest City a short visit, fast week and
1+'. W. Evans, teaming wood, it
Jas. Steep, groceries and provisions,
large gang of men, -As Finlay
did not get it certain position in Brus-
expects to leave home Ina few weeks
$1,2.3. Electric light -one month light-
fir town, ."60. 'ark-Flarland Bros.,
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sels, he might stand a chance of a job
here; being a big stalwart fellow he
for South Africa as a Ke oral agent for
it firm in the about eft
$1.20. Receipts -from cemetery, $34,90;
Should he Suitable for the work. -TAE
BUSINESS. -Our gris mills are doing
Magistrates fines, ,$5; station scales,
$7.60; town settles, $9,75; hall, ;$5 ;
NEws-RECORD will please forgive us
for being dilatory of late. We will try
a big business the past ew days.
office, $5.
to make up for it in the future.
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Godericll.
91iMBERs PLEASE ATTEND. - Th
ej Kimlg'4 Daughters will hold their regu
lar monthly meeting tit the resident
r Iof Mt%. T. N Dancey, East -Bt., to-da�
(Wadpesday) at 3 o'clock. All meta
o tiers are requested to attend.
n EPWORTH LEAGUE. -At the annua
election of officers for Victoria-st
Methodist church League, the follow
ing Were elected :-Hon. Pres., Rev
n W. Godwin; pres., Miss Emily R
Hillier; 1st vice Pres„ Harry Henning
2nd vice Pres., Mises Maud Hale; arc
vice pt•es., Frank Hale; treasurer, Mist
Clara Millian; organist, Miss Minr,it
Hillier; secretary, Willie Rutledge
corresponding secretary, Etta Bart y
OPEELLOWS IN SESSION. -At the
regttlaar meeting of Huron Lodge,
No 62, 1. O. O. F.,',the following mem,
hers were installed in office for the
first half of 1897:-D. Johnston, J. P,
G.; R. R. Sallows, N. G.; H. D. Reed,
V. G.; J. M. Prondfoot, R. S.; R. G.
Reynolds, P. S.; C. A. Nairn, Treas,;
D. Cantelon, War.; W. F. Clark, R. S,
N. G.; D. Holmes, L. S. N. G,; Win,
Weller, Coit.; Jas. Inkster, R. S. S.:
Jne. McNeil, L. S, S.; W. Babb, Jr„ I.
G.; Aa Johnston. O. G.
•IT WAS A SUCCESS. -The "At Hoare'
and social held at the residence of Rev.
W. Godwin was a successful and rtr-
usually pleasant occasion. The com-
modious dwelling wag crowded with a
social and happy company. The rev.
gentleman and his wife used their ut-
most endeavor to welcome by friendly
words •tad a cordial hand -shake each
individual. The following program
proved a very entertaining feature (of
the evening's enjoyment: -Rev. W.
Goodwin occupied the chair, and
Rev. J. Edge gave a short and in-
teresting aColress; instrumental music
was furnished by Miss Smith and
Master Orville Godwin; readings
and recitations by Miss Rusk,
Miss Seppa Fisher and Harry Henning;
solos by Miss Birdie Hillier, and
Messrs. Hale, Belcher and Thomson.
Miss Stokes displayed her whistling
Powers to fine effect. Harry Henn-
ing presided at the piano with his ac-
customed ability.
MARRIED. -A St. Louis, Mo., p,tper
contains the following interesting item,
one of the families mentioned being
well known in Goderich:-"One of the
most pleasant home weddings of the
season fu the county was that of Mr,
Willis Johnston and Miss Laura L.
Sturdjy, which was performed at the
beautiful home of the bride's parents
at Grand View, in the wetitern part of
Kirkwood, yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Rev. Stephen Greene, of
Grace F )iscopal Church ip XirkwQod;
of giating, Mr. Johnson . ' the sGn pf
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Kirk ;vogd.
His father is one of the oldest and also
One of wealthiest citizens of the
county. Miss Sturdv is the handsome
and accomplished daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Oswald, Sturdy. Mr. Sturdy is a
prominent business man of St. Louis.
The ypung couple left yesterday even-
ing for San Antonio, Tex., where they
will remain about three months, after
which they will return to Kirkwood,
where they will make their future
home."
OBITUARY. -The funeral of the late
Mrs. Henry Thomas took place from
her late residence, Elgin street. The
deceased lady was the mother of the
Messrs. Charlie and James Thomas and
Mrs. Curt. Lawrason, of town ; ex -
Mayor John D. Thomas, of Petoskey,
Mich., Joshua, of Kankakee, 111., Ben.,
of British Columbia, and Mrs. J. Tom-
linson, of the Victoria House, London,
Mrs. Waltres, wife of Conductor Wal-
ters, of the same city, and Mrs. Fred
W . S 7. Bell
V eccombt of Detroit. Mrs.
was another daugliter, who died some
years ago at Winghs,m. Mrs. Thomas
was a sterling English woman, kind
and genial, and has lived many years
in town, esteemed by all That knew
her. A lovely bouquet, sheaf form,
was brought by Mrs. Tomlinson and
Mrs. Walters, from London, composed
of large calla and Easter lilies, large
ferns and long trailing smilax, tied
with long ends of rich white ribbon; a
bouquet of carnations, roses, and mar-
guerites, from Mrs. C, Thomas, and a
bouquet of white carnations from Mrs.
J. Thomas. The pallbearers were
Messrs. J. Barry, Tweedy, J. Munro,
J. Robinson. McIntosh and A. Elliott.
SHE LovED THE OLD TowN.-There
died in Detroit recently Susan Videan,
wife of Geo. Hilton, and a few days be-
fore leaving the present world for the
world beyond, she requested that her
remains be interred in Old Maitland,
and it was because of this wish of de-
ceased's that she wits placed in the
family plot in the cemetery in the town
she loved so well. The deceased lady
had suffered for a considerable period.
front an incurable disease, but through
the whole of her last illness she bore
her afflictions without it murmur, her
only regret being the breaking of the
link between her much loved husband
and children. When the remains of
deceased reached, Godericb, the
casket was taken to the resi-
dence of Mrs. John McSween,
a sister, from whose dwelling the
funeral took place. The fun-
eral service at house and grave was
conducted by Rev. M. Turnbull, rector
of St. George's, and the pallbearers
were Messrs. Tweedy, D. Cantelon, D.
Reid, Muir, H. J. Horton and Jamie-
son Reid. On the casket were many
lovely floral emblems, placed there by
family and friends, a very handsome
one being presented by deceased's hus-
band's fellow workers in the City of the
Straits. Mr. Hilton was unable to at-
tend the obsequies of his life-long part-
net- on' account of a very severe Ill-
ness. In life we know that Canada's
sons and daughters never forget her,
1)ut in the case of the late Mrs. Hilton
tt showed that even the poignant sor-
row of leaving loved ones did not
obliterate kindly feelings of the deem
oIII land.
e Teri. Left .. .
There are fust ten of those Frieze
7 Waters left and we arc going to
- soil them at a price.
$9.00 Coats for , .$6 09
1 $8.00 1.. 5 99
$7.50 "" ................... 5 49
and a six dollar coat for three dollars
and ninety nine cents, which is the
best value ill the county.
Come Earl
as there are so few left that we
might easily be out of your, size.
A new line of Overalls with file
and elastic braces just to hand
for $1.
We keep Under-
clothing, Hats, Caps,
and, all lines of Men's
Furnishines.
A. J. HOLLOWAY,
CLINTON.
GOl1ePICi1.
A PROSPEROUS CHURCII. -Last
Wednesday ravening the annual con-
gregational lueeting of Knox Church
was held, there being a good attend-
ance of members. It was decided to
either extend the present church
or build a new one, the Board
of Maniers, W. A. Rhynes and
Capt. John Craigie being eu-
trusted with the detail to be re-
ported at, a future meeting. The
financial Statement shows thea church
to he in a thriving condition, ft. is its
follorvs:-
RECEIPTP.
Balanee from t8m.............. $ 339 80
Yew Rents, Oirerings and or-
,
Binary plate Collections. . 2,823 48
Church dobt Fund . ..... 97 68
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS-
PoorFund.................. ... 62 80
Armenian ...................... tit 92
Tract Society ... ...... • ...... 18 70
Forei n Missions is 00
Qq.
e gMissionary Society.... • t0 o0
Foroign Missions Debt Fund.. 77 00
- 298 42
SCUMME8 OF THE CnURCII.
Lady Collectors .. ....:.........$398 75
Bible Class ..................... 3700
Christain Endeavor............ 27 00
Sabbath School ..... 5o oto
512 75
Total Receipts.. , $1,072 13
EXPENDITURES.
Minister's Salary and Pulpit Supply ... $1,440 00
Choir Department .. . . .............. . . . . 337 76
Care-ta ldn Collecting, etc .......... •. 262 98
Synod and resbytery Expenses , ...... 27 94
Sabbath School ...................... . .. 400 00
Miscellaneous Expenses, Repairs and
Improvements ........ ........... wit 011
Benevolent Objects (special colletionn
above) .............. .............. 29s 43
Schemes of the Church (as above) ...... 612 75
Total Expenditure .........$3,620 Ol
Balance to credit of IS•J7 . , ........ 452 12
CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS. -Our Hock-
ey Club had it contest with it team
'from Seaforth On Thursday evening
and after a brave fight -were defeated
4 to 2: -The work on the sewer's has
been at a standstill through the severe
weather. -The sleighing bas made
wood a little lower in price. -It is said
commissioner Seager will commence
investigating the complaintstg ainSt
postmasters Roberts and 1VIunrO,
to -day. -The bicycle factory is rush-
ing things these days, and have Al-
ready three travellers on the road. -
The organ factory is full handed run -
Ing full time and is shipping goods to
the other side of the world. -The
school board held its regular meeting
on Monday evening. -Quite a number
of farmers came into town on Satur-
day on account of the excellency of
the sleighing. -The Goderich skating
rink is beiog well patronized these
days. -At a curling match played last
week between president and vice pros.
the rinks of the former were victorious
by four shots. The losing side had to
pay for a bag of flour for the Relief
Fund -it is rumoured that a charm-
ing opera is in preparation and that,
the caste of characters is an excellent
one. -The New County Council has
many old members inclueed in its six-
teen. -The Masons will hold a regular
session next Tuesday evening. -The
town Council holds its regular meet-
ing next Friday evening. -Two new
merit markets have been adeed to the
business list the past two weeks, -Al-
ready the road between Dunlops Hill
and Dunlop is badly pitchholed.-Miss
VanEvery, of Chicago, is visiting re-
latives in town. -Air. A. Dymock ha.-
left
ilaleft town for Toronto.=Mr. Cayley
Hamilton, Regina, N. W. T., returned
home last Wednesday. -Dr. C. Hamil-
ton, of Cornwall, was visiting rela-
tives in town last week. -:fir. Israel
Taylor, of Clinton, was in town last
Wednesday. - Inspector of public
schogl, Robb was in the circular town
on Thursday. -The pupils of the North
street Methodist Sunday School are
making fair progress with the Cantata:
-A committee of the Great North-
western exhibition will meet it)
the court house this evening to
make the first draft of prize
list for 1807. - Ther annual dog
races will be held on the square
souse day this week. -Sunday %wits :t
very pleasant clay it) Goderich.
Owing to the change in the policy of
the Local Legislature no grant will
hereafter be given to Agriculture So-
cieties only as they are conducted on
purely agAciiltural basis, hence it was
found nezesseiry to dissolve the Mitchell
Horticultural Society, Ad organize a
new society on the above lines. This
was done at it meeting held on Satur-
day, when officers were appointed, and
days set for the holding of the fall
fair.
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