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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1899-01-05, Page 4CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. FRO 1St ALL OYER HURON FROM. pon OWN 00IRRIMPONORAIMAND COUNTY ExatiAlvGas. Goderleh. Knox, church Christmas enter:tale- • :Mien e held in the'Sunday school room on Tuesday evening,27th Dec.,was one of the finest treats ever offered a God- erich audience foe the elerrie Xmas time te'.4ente Oleus the great Arctic. explorer. He must be up-to-date in- deed silica Knox church so geuerously belle him a double five -place and ca- pacious chimney! That double fire- place was auost ingenieus, as . well as ingenuous, for you. see, 'being up-to- date, Saute has broken through the ice' and espoused a lady of the Arctic circle. So Mr.. Smote had .one . fire -place and 'Mee. 'Santa, another, •and as they came from the North Pole by different routes it was really won- derful thee they ehould get through at about the cranes time,one taking the Saltforcl route and the other the " Hohnesville. They muse have had ...Beaeoni'stearn for Santa, as he eerier- , ed first. •We.musteity that Miss Pot: ley and her assistants deserve great. euedit fee the arranging of these seine tire-pleces. One of thefinest pieces of acting was "The Day After Christ- mas." Master Lewitt, son of Mr, Lew, itt, manager of the Goderich -knrtting would dei etedit . to any stage. His coolness and easy Way delight-, ed all. • Be .was • told by • his sister not to indulge in over feasting - those •Chrisertuts • ' 'as he had done af .Thanksgiving, when puiripkin pie had beentoo attractive.' but. Master Lewis ehougee he knew better than his Motet, or metheetesnd so he finished white remained the paper -hag and wound up. his "don't care" sentence with making the bag sound like the repoet Of a •pistoles ane threw it away. Ini •second scenes- his mother's prechlectron cause tree; he was a very sick boy, so ill` •iedeedetbat an M. D. had to be called. -- Then hie sis- ter, Miss Frances Wiggins, showed her. capacity for acting, as he made a tine doctor's assistantr paying great heed to all Doctor Ernest - F. Holton • had to say and when the M. s re • peescribed a 'certain bottle for the invalid to use she very cleverly handed himhis glass, with eta proper. quantity prescrib- ed. • We trust this__ bit s . of • .p_retty acting will melee eMaster Ernest F. Horton anxious to .becoine veritable M. D. Little Alexis Saund- ers, the 4 -year -old -daughter of Manag- er Saunders, was truly the star of the :evening. • Her, naive little matinee.go- ing up theeetelis alone &the plaeform, , stepping over to the middle of it and picking up with both , hands the hem of her pretty dress, a la, skirt. dance, made.a very fascinating.. boW. end .re- cited the peetty Itttee chosen for • her with all the torturer neetiotis • taining to it,. pointing with her little nimble fingers to the aerdienee, saying: "And if you're -good I'll love you too." "The Holidays of the New Year" was grate a pretty represeritation.•liSS Maggie Proudfoot, in black and gold, resigned, her gold baton, _withstar on - endetoeMisePeerl Evans, in White. Ced• e gold, who represented the New Year, while Maggie departed, as befleted the Old Year, vsbicle she represented. Then two little girls aechedelieie arms, saying, "Lift your hands as high as the sky and let St. *Valentine..Day pass by," wleich part they performed very nicely each time aholichty came. Little Miss Jennie •Proudfoot made a very pretty, airy -St, Velentine."April Fool's Day" had Master Walter .Saun- dere in gold and many colors, with, the fool's cop looking as bright as an April day. "24th May," Master Bruce Reed, did Hee Majesty • Much. honor with speech and flag. "PornintenDay" had quite sa pretty devotee, Miss -Rena Sutherland, but with .alt ber devotion to Canada we failed to 'see the maple on het costume, "Thanksgiving Pay" was very nicely.. represented by , Miss Mary Miller, Maple street, and '"East- er," the joyous, happy Easter, was rep- ivemiteEi-hyrMlie Maggie Doak: The representation ended by the. "Holi- days"' singing together ."The Mapre. Leaf Forever," Miss Mitchell kindly.. accompanying'•them at. the piano. • Mrs. Campbell's • S, S. class wore "Beautiful Christmas' Morn" very nice- ly, their • voices keeping well to- gether,, Mrs. Campbell- accompanist. Mrs. Daniel's class eang a kindergarten song Very creditably, and their singing and acting in concert. s 'reflects much -credit upon their terichere' Mies Mag- gie Murray acrompaniet. Miss Pol- ley's class, "The Geiriluatee," Made quite a striking group. ' Miss Grace Dickson was such u, lovely fairy as we haeenot seen fork longtime, a nct full of grace, like her retire, giving each graduate the wish of bee heart,even to the one who wished' to be a leader of society the fairy queeresaid "1 will give You your wish, in order that you; may clogood in your sphere." A pretty . little bit, of acting was the part of Mrs. Hower little dmighters. Miss Grace Witenook, Another grations lit tle maiden, melted very nicely "Ohl -ea- rwig; Morn," enumerating all the lovely gifts Santa Chins had for her ard her brothevs and &stems/Ind Grace was in her glory. "Scotty," by Soho Toronto, was - recited with gen. . trine Lowliered accent' by Miss Edna Steelton, daughter of our • station 'pester. 'eVe only swish Mr. Initie 'eleaedher recite his awfu" fine bit o' vette ie -e ' • '• . tee I ovine me -Scotty" ff. Ye 'wolf • . • . - •Iln quite ,content wi.` Scotty. .. 'The Misses Irene and EttitSaul ts sang very nicely, with clear enunciation the 'sad little song "The Lost Child," aliss Hattie Swills playing the accompani- ment in very. good style. Miss Irene. astonished all with her recita- tion' "A visit froen St Nicholas," her clearstage voice being a great treat,. The Misses Maggie Murray and Mab- el Farr, East street; rendered the beau. •• Will instrumental duett "Return of the Heroes" in faultless style. Two 'little maidens, Miss Katie McKay and ,Mary McLean sang "The . Wandering Refu- gee" and although it was very plain- tivefor tlidMerne Xmas season, still • th ng the ehrtiong very sweetie,. . r. , ell accompanist. ..We must net omit t e Ilespital" which was ;nacted by the sarne little Ririe at St. avid's closing exereisee. The lit - tie girls were Misses Grace Clark M. D. andthe three little motherte pretty lit- tle Rose Dereudry„ Lotteeseeefireatil and Pearl McGillivray , and a- happy quartette they, were. A, pretty Xmas morn, dialogue was given by Mester Archie McGillivray and his sister Pearl. Iter. Mr. McGillivray has two very Interesting •children which he may he proud of. Young -Frank Saunders looked lovely i pretty silk hat,. cutaway coat and yet. low and red 'checked pantaloons. Mmes. Elwood, Campaign. and :Uinta ThoMpSOft deserve eredit for their eery good representation of San- ta and his thoughtfal spouse rind for their ingenuity in getting Up' the pia. form and fireplace hack • ground., °nothing _yea nmst not forget to note the ;Well earefiuted diaett on the piano by Meerirs, 0. Campbell and A. Duff. nntoi't.ninnient W ro y rendord by the 8, 8. scholars with the exception of the tWo rie three ladies who accom- panied the different singers. Rose Mr d ' 60_d_orich. „ Anderson.. merle n. very hut:regions chairman. • Mt. Barry Healing% late teacher at Saskatoon, will after New Year's:elite, attend the Regina, College. At St, Peter's 7 a, tn. High mass on Christmas day, the singiug of the chil- dren was very pleasing, and delighted all who heard them. At the 10 a, En. mass the beautiful solo for Christmas "Acleete Fidelis" was sung' by Mies Webb of Saltford. The choir eang the chorus also at vespers. Mies Fier once Trouch song eTantuni Ergo" at ' bah Righ mass eeid vespers in an ad- innaelle manner. slThe leader, Mr. Nic- holls, gave a very' leasing rendition of his composition " rvine Praises" compenying himself at the organ both morning and evening. Mr. Oleworth is at 'present organist • of St. Peter's Miss Maggie Hurley bee recovered from usevere Melnik of pleitiebyt He illness prevented her froneftaking he solo parte in the Cheistnias. song ser .vices att.'Peter'i. Mr. JainesThornp son kinclly sang t.he heautiful hynn "Vein Creator Spirites" before the ser .mon at St. Peter -% high mass on Christ mas day,. Manager Stilifidere and Mr. William Rhynas•were On the sick list last week Mr. ahd)die. John Hillier had a yet,- pterieant re -union of their • family • and news relatives on. Monday 'night, 26th December, at their residence, Kingston street. The guests from -Mar were"Mr. and.:Mrs. George Hillier of. ' Mr. and.Mrs: Harry Philips Of Blyth, and Mr. And Mrs. Joe Coointsof Brits- selseMr. and Mrs.. Horace J. Horton , and Mi'. and Mrs. Joe Horton were the • guests froinstown. Mr. Hillier is bet- ter, but not fully eeceyered yet. • • The nuptfal ceremony sw hid' made Miss Susie Campbell and Mr. W. blar- ney one for life was performed at the residence of the bride's 'father, Mr. W. Campbell, ex..P. M.; Quebec -street, by the Rev. jasper. Wilson. The bred was dressed in White silk crepon and • the breleemaid,• Miss Mildred, Can113- bell; sister of 'the bride, were a hand- Some_laink organdie. The geOornerilan was Me..G. F. Eagle of Toronto. The drawing -room was handsomely arean god for the receptieneefethe bridal par- ty and their .guests who were the • in- • timate friends of both parties. After luncheon the happy couple left by the 2.80p. in. train on . their honeymoon trip. : . . Mr.. and Mrs. Tindall cif Stretford spent Ohrietmastide with Mr. and Mrs. Sineeth,.Nelsen street. _ • ' • • Mr. and Mrs, Joe Porter of Chicago ere the guests of Mr: Porter's parents, .Bayfield toad. Mr; Porter is. engaged as piano tuner' fora -large Chicago ifrm, ‘• The funeral of the late Mrs.. Shame Mother of Charles ' Sham, insurance agent, ' and MIS. E. N. Lewis,, took peter) from her late residence, Elgin street, by the lake. on Monday. Week at 11 o'clock . to . Maitland .cernetery, 'Rev:- Meek •Turnhull.• Officiatitig at honk and grave, Mrs. SheseeWee lovable lady and with Mr. Shaw spent .many seasoos here, but sirieehei. hns- bahd's decease, she ;has. remain- ed , .here. permanently, • Our sym- epathy•is extended .W Mrs. ,E, N. Lewis,. who also moureethe. death of . her mother in-law, .Mrs. Ira Lewis. • The polebeireers Were Dr. Holmes, -Captain McGregor, P. McDonald; R. 'Radcliffe, OnwaidOarev and jernee Buchanan.. Messrs. 'Albert and Sam Johnson "could not leave 'their North-West honiefor Christmas as they intended. Mr. Wm. Johnson left' for Seheirig- vine On Tuesday after spending XillaS with his parents etetheir residence on Pictori street. . . • Bern. -0e Friday Dec.. 28rd: al -SW Mititland street, London, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barry, a daughter. • Mr, Alex; *Lice of Senlac, Mich.,.. is spending the Christmas vacation with his tester, Miss Bence, at.the homeof theiruncle,- Mr. George_ Barry, ;Elgin street. . • Mrs. ii..-.Sowerby called upon your correspondent Oti Thursday 201h • • Dec. with subscription • for 1800 for Islaws. REconn,'saying the Goderieh hetes is so intritesting and Talmage's sermons SO edifying she could not 'possibly get along Without the viduahleNEWs.Eno. ORD ' . . . . . • On Tuesday evening 27th Dec. the question of whetberMr. MeLeodbe re- tained as night-Watchnian after his ies coveey from a broken arm., when he slipped on the icy step of Polley's 11V- ery stable and broke his arin .over Agains'an-filch or two. lower down then the foenier break. •That will frtY. the 'poor fellow tip egaliffor several weeks. We notteed in Saturday's Mail, arid leenteireerf .2Ath Dec. among the cont ri- butors Xmas stories the Mime of Master ErnestrIe. Renton, one of our O. I. etudents, The, competition was lively ancr not altogether confined to Canada, Chita Louise Lake of Chicago being one of the would be winners. Clinton is represented by 'Miss Lizzie Chidley, Seafeeth•by Mabel E, Rod- ents and 'Witeghern by Miss Laura Mittel'. Miss Latera E McCully's con- tributien. from, a stelestly &entry standpoint is by far the cleveeestof so says the M. and E. We give -below foe the pleasure of juvenile .readers of Trig' Ns:we-Roman the names of the prize'stones "A Christi:nee Tale" Laura • eleCtillough, Toronto ; "Irene s San- ta Claps by Marion Luella Stevens, ord, aged 14 yearsPA. Christ- i/nee Dream," Hilda. McDonald, pre:teem- ably of Toronto. Miss Vera; Wiggins, stenographer, er spending her vacation with friends in Detriot, Mr. Stewart Stratton has returned to Woodstock. - -Mr. W. Morney and bride have re- turned from their wedding trip And are at home at their residence, Toronto street, Simpsot,. wife of Professor Simpsort, is visiting her relatives in London, • Miss Vivian has sent her mother a photo Of herself and the other young Ladies- seated •itt their type-writere at the Kalamazoo head offlee. On Thursday, Deceneber 20th, the Bachelors' ball was held in the town hall, The harpers of London furnished •the music. The hall was very taste- fully erranged.. At thefoot of the plat- form handsome fur robes were spread, and sofas.end teteeretetee arranged for the ladies' use when, not dancing. The windows were -hung with handsome chenilleeand =Win curtains, and alto'. gether, with the luncheon that was served, the bachelors of °oriel& are up•toelate. Mr, Bell, Britannia road, catered for this last ball of 1)308. The bull wits an impromptu one So that no invitations were sent out of town:- • The organist of. St. Petelos, Mr. Cleworth, filled the place of Mrs, W. .R. Logan, organist Ititoxehurch, on New Seat's day (Sunday), Rev. Father West, being in Olinten on that ; day, consequently there WAS o Metal at St. Peter's. Goderlek Miss Bertha Farrow is at her resi- dence, Wateiloo street. Mr. S. P. Halls, M. A.ereturned from his visit to Steples for Ohristinae day. The organ factory staff took it holiday onjanuary 2nd. Miss Platt of London is the guest of her reletives, Mr, and. Mis, John Platt, Victoria street, The Misses Price are spending theie - vacation with their mother at the resle • deuce of R. T. Rays, banister, Water- loo street. D. B. Grant and his sister, Miss Helen -Grant, returned last week from their visit to their old home, Chatham, - The two sons of the late Captain W. ) McKay aee both mariners. , The eldest, William, sailed "The Whitney," which • ran from'Port Huron lasteseason, and is now ete, his home with his family in r Meagre . John sails from the Pacific r Coast. • Mr. John Buchanan, J. P., of Odl- • borne, was the fortunate recipient on Christmas day of it genuine Chrietmas cake, Scotch shortbread, all the way free Edinboro' toon, It was mate by the: shortbread baker patronized by . Her Majesty, Duncan Christie, succes- • sor to B. and M. McNab,• family bread and biscuit bakers, Callender. .A por. time of the cake was presetted to Miss Turie Brown, Nelsen street, who kind- ly Sent apiece of it to your correspon- dent, who ca's it the richt cakeo' the richt sort e' Christmas cheer. s Senator Sanford of Hamilton has donated $200 to the National Sani- tarium for Consumptives. at Graven - burst, and Mr; P. D. Orem $10, We are soeerto learn of the' very serious illness f Mr. Tiomus Bates, Wolfe street, of the Goderich organ factory. • . • Mr. Gus. Cornell of the. furniture and undertakingestablishment, smiare, is se suffering from throat trouble. He went to Clinton last week to undergo a surgical operation, bet the surgeons there thought it • wiser to defer the operation for some time. ese •Smith Bre", !cold 160 dozen f Christ. mair,and Newireitioe eards this eearion. Who says O. and,N, Y. cardia are going out of fitehion? Captain A. Edwin MiteGregor and Mrs, McGregor are spending, the hole, • seagon with theirrelativini here. • • Ernest Platt, eldest sot- ni our esteeined tewnsinan Mr. John Platt, is. under Dr. 'Whitley's care, having had to undergo an operation last week. He is progressing. favorably. • • St. George's Sunday- school Christ- mas enteitainnaent was a roost success- ful affair, the numbers not being pies- sibly• so niuneroes, buts very, very good.. It is safe to say that one could not fn any city find 'The Irish Phil- osopher" better enacted by Wan or bey than by little Renshaw Murray: His .ould Irishtnati's style could . not have been eclipsed, crossing his knees With the greatest leisure •possible and put- ting. that knowing Irish look into his face fairly brought 'down the house. Ile wore a drab castor hat; tied under his chin. After aetnost hearty encore fleifsbew returned dressed. like a eseintieleftied'gave a decidedly leureore' ohs recitation, "How I Speak. 'a Piece." The first pare of the programme open- ed witli a little.speech from Mr.. Heat. on, the very genial . chairman. Then followed the pveity • cantata "The Christmas Messengers," enacted by eleven young ladies, one representing the "Spirit of Christmas," and fifteen • little choristers. • When the curtain rose the little -chorus girls were upon the stage awaiting the Revival of the "Spirit of Christmas," represented by Alin Blies 'Tye, • whom they; greeted with theirfirst chorus, "'Tis the Christ- mas feast returned," after which the spirit addressed the audience. At the conclusion of the address ten "Ales- eiengers of Jesus," who aeranged them- selves on each side of the spirit, repre- sented as follows 1 -Joy, s crown of &revere, Miss Winnifrede Ball Love, a heart, Mise Lillie Todd ; Truth, golden girdle; Miss Lillie Barker; Courage, battle axe, Miss Mona Weathe Medd ; Peace, a dove, Miss G. Taylor; 'Humility, lily of the valley, Miss Em- ily Sheppard : Faith,. a, doss, Miss Belle Parker:, Liberty, bunch .of keys, Miss Poral Vivian ; Hope, 00 anchor, Miss Edna Grahame Knowledge, scroll, • Miss Myrtie Trudg•eon. The cantata was superintended by Mr., Cleworth, vho deserves creditable' mention for the pains he took in per- fecting the whole affair, yet we must add he had clever subjects to take up the cantata. The young ladies, "The Spirit of Christmas," Miss Tye, and the "Messengers of Jesus" looked lovely in their Delsarte costume, decoeated with their several symbols.Miss Naftel kindly presid.ed at the plitho all through the cantata. After this the "Irish Phileeopheeet. noted above. Next came the drill ef. the "British . Gren- adiers," which was preceded by an ex- plenatory address from the chairman. When the curtain rose there stood sixteen gellantsoldiers of Her Majesty Queen Victoria ready with .their ac- coutrements to do battle, and they looked so peetty and earnest, with helmet, evert and rifle, headed by their leader, little Reggie Platt. Captain 'Dudley Holmes, their drill instruetor, camp forward and put them through their facings. ,"Present arms I" was followed as evicklyas spoken, "Ground arms l" and down wont the rifles with military thud, and all through the drill the marching was perfect.' The singing by the soldiers of the Queen was much admired in' ''The Bretieh Grepadiers," Mr. Cuff, organist of St. George's presiding at the piano. To Captein 101udIey Bohnee, their drill instructor, and Mr. Cuff, their musical instructor, belongs the credit of that pretty drill scene. The next part of the programme Ives filled by little Miss Edra Tye wha • looked almost too sprituelle iii-"Gtandma's Minuet," her sister,. Mise Tye, playing softly the • "Oxford Minuet." Little Eden, execute ed with rmach grace the style in which her grandma danced the minuee long ego, portraying the shock it gives her grandma now when she views the modern b.elle. Tee little lady received a well deserved tribute of praise' and returned, reciting the beautiful:Christ- mas song story "In the Early Mem." Miss Gladys Platt followed, arrayed in deep rose-colored silk with, black stook. ings and eaceeted "Jolly St. Nicholas.' Thep followed the real Christman tree scene, •illuininnted With many 'little wax tapers, and quite a novel Mend. rutted star shed Ws light o'er Spider, Mr. Heaton's pretty white dog, began to seent up and down the stage, with cord attached, which cord nt inastee heki, while Spider heard San- ta's bells in the distance and 'gambolled about with ley thereat, and we may say the Sunday school children, al- though they maintained perfect order, felt as tallith o'erjoyed as did Spider, for the belle of San &Whims meant gifts for thern. And tro he came with great coat of for and long string of bells and out. Of breath from the Tong cold jour- ney. Recovering he pledged the chil- dren for their good attendance at Sen. deg echool and hard, study, and then With his at distanfo, Itelt. Mark Turn. bull, Messrs., Cuff and Oleveorth, the tree Wart toonstrIpped of its Chriettritte child reeeived one or tifte, eventhe adults were d, tii* forgetting- your cor. gifts and more nice remembe respond. .• At. the tneoting of Clotirt Constance, No. 157, O. the followingeifficers Were elected for the ensuing year -0., B., Win. Dunlop • V. (.1, :ft., 0. McGregor; Rec. Sec., 'Win, Carter; Fin. ,Sec„. Geo. Stopheneoh ; Trees., R. Anderson ; Ohriplatri, J. Hineblv ; S. W., J. Connell; ,11, W., R. Arm. strong : 5, B. R. I:Water:it ; J. A., A. McGregor; 0.• D., Satu Dorrance. Johneelillson %vies appoieted as retire- sentatiVe to the High °fleet • meeting. Whig Court j# in a flourishing conditioe having 02 gond live meintiers There have • been ten members initiated the last slit months, • ' The annuM meeting of the • rfite. payers of S. 8. No. 4 svas held in the school . house on , Wedneeday •last to olegleaet, the .beeinese of the Section. Mr. Geo. Ruddeli was elected trustee, The board et.,present is as. Hamilton, Wm. Carter and Geo. Rudaell. • TOnti. Trocip'•in having gni te it time breakiog in unit these .daye. It is .a I.little biter a kicker, hetTorir will•hring it OtUrnti•rilletition of the laid piece of road • en the 8th line 9th concession last week • apperelitly woke up the pathinaeter .as ' he had a gang of men.. one - shortly af- ter the notice. • Miss Mary Hunter of Detroit- is spending her holidays:at the home of her parents here,, • • - Mrs, Jesling MeDeteoit spent a con- :ple of days with Mts. Wm. Farquhar 'lest .week. - e • . . Maintop. • • • A pleasant event took Place at the residence- of•Mr. James }linen on Wed_ nesday hist, being the niarriage of hie daughter, Lucy, to Robert Archibald . Mrs. Gray et sHibbert is visiting at the residence .her daughter, Mrs . • • • - West Tackersinftle •Mr. Chas. Crich of Torouto is speed- ing his New Year's viiention under the parental toot. A number of young people frau Clinton spent it pleasant evening Ile the veeidence el Mr. Wm, . Stanhury 006 -evening last week. • Miss. March will take the R. L. next Sunday evening. Mr. Murcia. DE the London road occupied the pulpit of Turner's church last Sunday. Cue teachers are back to their work, Ontniencing their detiee oa Tuesday last. Miss Nettie Celeh is spending her New Year's holidays with friends - in London, Mrs. N. C. Lendsborough took New Year's dinner with relatives in Blyth. 'Ai.. and Mi AlbetI Seeley pf ton entertained n amber , of her old friends front this neighborhood on, PH - 'day evening last. • •: At the -annual school' meeting on • Wednesday last Mr. Whitfield Orich was appointed tr ustee for the ensuing year. , • - • . , . ---- ' Mrs, jas. McKie, who has been •sick 1 for some time, is recovering, though slowly. • • Miss Alice Hyatt is suffering eeverei Varint, • •e „ JANUARY 5,18 POrteeti CARD OF MANN - On Friday eveniug of- last Week a goodly niun bee of the ili;•thel. emigre- gation and' choir assembled at the. home of Mr. John. Cox 'where they spent vieveral very pleasant. home lc gethev. During the even iug lee daugh- ter, Miss Amy. who hae been organue ot 13ethe1 cherch for many years, was presented with a very bandsome write ingsdeek and the following addeess TO TIM ET.aeT0118 .00AXIO011 Ladlea end•tisentlemene-e wish to thenk you for the hearty suppore you gave me last mon. day, which resulted in placing. me akthe heed Ir poi% It is especially ItratifYinif to ele (1,, 71; ot 91? (Itzolv r, gen,3R4 cra er iU1 t year upon whies we have now orbited. t duel I kie my best endeavorateterve the interests ot, WO township, wheelie you alter 11.appy New Year, which speaks for itself ;-- Your e truly'. To Miss Aiey Cox ; Dem) Ft lend : --We, the rneinherti,' ''. ' '.•.• • I ' . at, floderloh, TownEdtiP,•ja)j1°, AN,..11411 duty, after youe long and faithful sei, D1,10T(Yee. Bethel congregatien heve felt it our ' ": . . .e. • . , - • • , •,...',"ess' • vice AB organist. amongst us, to make es to yoa some nekuowledgeenent and 'ly from neuralgia and grip e and is In . a very critical conditioe.. Wahope .for a, epeedy recovery, • . , .. Mr. Robert,Mo0661 luta •been on the . sick Ilse with inflammation of the .. throat. s , • • • • Mr: James- Johns ba,s been laid -up • for seine time with a. sprained, s ankle but is recovering. Messrs. „Higgins, McKie, Barnwell and Alenstrong took their holiday trip .to London. ' Mr. W. Cook and Mies• Charlotte Cook went to Brampton to spend their. Christmas holidays. • • Messrs. T. and W. Barnwell drove dawn from Kincardine to spend their holidays in our burg. Mrs. Barber from Rewiring 'is legit- • ing_at Mr, McKie's. • • - Miss Maggie Hamilton has gone to Grimsby to visit her sister and spend • Christmas holidays. . The nominations *elle off very quietly here, ,the two county council- lors and the members of the old town; ship,•coencil.beingerettieeede.again.by acclamation. Bev. Mr. Burton preached it good Christmas sermon to a- well-filled • house.. The church was •beautifully .decorated and looked fine. • • . ebristmas day was one of the finest - we have bad for a long time and we Wisleall hearts as happy. as the day was cheerful. . • Drysdale. A. sleighload of •y0un5 people, corn- Leadhury „line -one night last week to the residence of Me. George Grigg, Morris, •and spent a pleasant social eiveeing, • Things were, lively in • McKillop last week, the neeirants for office being•on the move (mite lively. • . • Munn Brothers have got in 'a nice lob -of logs 'at their sawmill. One of the boys rims a blacksmith shop in connee- . ' prising seventeen in all, rove from the tune with. the ;genii .end does eustorn work as well, .. Ur. and Miss Hackwell have been away visiting friends at, Palmerston. They report having •had an. enjoyable . • time. A. social gatiseringtook -piece at the residence' of ' Wm.. McGavin on Thursday.' evening last. '` The ' young- sters had a good time enjoying Mr. and Mrs, McGavin's hospitality. " A mins ber of weddings are announced -for-the near. futhre. s • • There is quite &defiler:den McKillop' for dry firewood thiseetinteseetset large number of -the farmers 'whn -nut down, ell their woods many yeats age are now anplyieg be those who heee tho earticle.' . • e ,. • " . • One of thoee.happy and .pleasing events occurred at -"Thorn v iew," the• residence Of John. Campbell oeseVed- nesday, December .:2Sth, 'the .occasion being the marriage • of. his daughter, Miss Annie, to Anglia. Reid, a clever ;and prosperousyoung ferr»er Hul- lett -township. 'Exactly. itt 8 o'clock the 'wedding march was played' by Miss Mary. sister of, the bride, and at oncc,. the grooin. entered, followed by' the bride leaning on bee father's arm. The ceremony Wes •perfoerned by Rev. P. Musgrave. Afteroongratulatione were bestowed on the newly -wedded couple the company, about one -hundred in number, -repaired to the dining -room, where all paetok of a stunptuous re- past peepared, bethe. hestees - The presents- were numerous and hand- some, showing the high esteem in - which the young people rtre held. Mr, and Mrs, Reid left the saline evening for their hem near. Harioek. • • . thus. ;Show that your services -have It -en appreciated. We are only sorry that we have not sbeen teble to do, more. than we have, kninving that you have filled the peeition so faithfully end ag- reeably. W e would there -erre ask you to accept this ivriting desk, ivhich is not.gi yen for its intrieeic vidne, but as a memento of the esteem with which : we hold you: We pray that you may long be spare(' to fill the same position among. us, and that emu' path through , lite may grew brighter . and bet- ter and that we May by God's mercy meet in that fear and heppy bend where I we • may sing . 11 18 . praises together, . Wishing you tbe scOmpliments of the .seasou, we are yonvs faitiffney, . I)el,a1fof e Bethel con- tgation and choine-T. It. Wallace,. T. M. Woods, W. ff. Lobb. . • 0,1 behalf.oteis daughtee • Mr, Osex replieJ in'tnost epproor bite terms. • • . .Voilkorae. • • • Miss .Williams• is. holdings. reviial meetings' in . Benreiller church. We • Wish her euccess in her undertaking and hope ninny may besmear". Samuel Treble of the Division line Is improving slovvly. but wehopeto hear cif his recovery. . _ . Soree.Yonng ladies Minks it4le to. •long to wait for Leap Year as they • bave tossend their brothers around . to ask some youngetien to Like • th ern • to , G. o. derieb. • 1 , •• • Oarlock. • . On Wed nesday—'-eyen ng, De. .28th; • the residerice of Mr. McGregor Was the Beene of a happy event, •when his daughter, Jennie, was united in -t bends or matrimony to Mr, George • .Knoies a prosperous young farmer of this locality. Rev. Mr. -Hamilton 7 the nuptial knot which , made the twain 'one in the .presenee • of sonee ▪ htsee ' guests. After a sump - :thous. repast. was partaken of, young and old,did honor to the .occasion • by - trippipg the. light, fantastic 'until the ,.wee ma ours, The presents were finuneroue and hanesorne show' 1 high esteem in which t be young Couple - are held. We join in with their many ft iends in wishing themsa bon voyage. , • . . • ' The SuCcessiakandidates. Lik,Olibeztrzmal!P• , • Wingham- Mayorre' WM. Clegg. Councillors- jos. ..0olleY; • Thomas Gregoty,- John Ilannit, W. Ilansee,A. . 4',.,,Irwincitobt, elcIn.doo. 7 'Exeter- . Reeve- H. Sparknian. Co it Re illora-4:: A erns trorig, Beane, J. Muir and John Taylor. • Seaforthe-Cloimcillors-e-M, G. Mc-, Dian, A, Wilson, George. Sher, It, Winter, jiimes •Gillespie, John Reid. et by-law was passes/there eelerfor a • f • 1 1 • • Gotiericlx - Mayor - R. Thompson. Tow n Councillors -D. Holmes, W. Campbell, T. Nafeel, MertineD. • Lean teem, . -13rnssels - Reeve -.Geer& 'Baker. Ocruncilloiree-Sleinuei Wil ton, Bryson Cochrane, Jan. T. Roar; J. 13. Warrick. Luckliow-eReeve:-.T. G.. elurdoch, acchinuition.. Councillors -e -AV, Taylor, Jeihn Brown, A. Davidson and Geo. Livivrence. teeteity Council for Iosse-Geddes, 108_1_,Leinie 7784 Mc- Ohai 50; Nreholson, 51i5s .Reeves -Henry, 218( Moffatt, 202, • , No. 4 Districee• Ceunty 'Huron -Councillors-Dr. Willies and D. Me - Innes, . . enmity Canncillors, No, .1 District, County of Huron-Philip.Holt, elected' by a large majority. liogh Chambers of Ashileld elected. • . • llolinics vl 1 I e. The offieers for the ensiling year of Ooprt, Selwood No. 87e0. O. F., are :- C.R. S. Phipps ; Y. O. B., Albert Rum - ball ;Chap. W. Stanley; Treas, C. Vim., limns ; R. 5.. 1 taxis ;F. 8., 3. P. Me' Cartney ; S. e 'de Watkins: .11W., A. Cousins ; S. 13., D. W. Burris ; J. B„ J. Trewartha ; Court Deputy, S. Sturdy; Representative to Bigh Court,' W. Stanley. „. Mr. Bernell of Nile spent Sunday with friends here., Mee. B. G. Courtice and family of Clinton spent a few days with Mr. J. L. Conrtiee. . Mr. 13, Marquis is home on it visit to to friends. • , We wish you all a happy New Year, Messrs. F. 0, Elford'and Courtice left on Tuesday for Brighton where they intend packing apples in cold storage. Rev. Me. Wade preached last Sunday morning 10 the Methodist °birch. Mrs. 11. B. Evans leaves on Wednes- day to take up her residence with her son George in Galt. • Too late for lase week. • , • On Tuesday evening the mdtribers of Miss Flossie Pickard's class assembled at her home and read an address and presented her with a silver biscuit jar and a silver butter knife prior to her • departure to Belmont. ' On Wednesday at 11 a, in. about sixty gnests ttsseinbled at the residence of the bride's fatheie Mie T. 0. Pick- ard, to witness the' marriage of his second daughter, Flossie A., to lite S. W. McRoberts, :principal of the Bel- mont school, formerly of Ilohnesville. Thee bride looked charming, dressed in cream trimmed with pearl passemen- tary, lace and ribbon. Miss Pickard will be missed, us she was an actIVe worker in all the departtnents of the church. The presents weee nurneratie and costly. The happy- couple left for their future home on the three o'clock train amid the good wishes of their 'fieeteds. Mr. O. L. Fisher is holidaying at his home hi Benrniller. On Sunday Line week Mr. T. O. Pick- ard preached and in the eyening T. It, Courtice of Nile preached to a large congregation. • Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Keys of Vitetta ,Were callers at W. Stanley'sr on Sat- urday week Rev. J. Greene Ana wifesgent Mao with frieuds at Oweri nand. Mr. AV. Stanley, -wife and•familr, I tiller, Mrs. Howell and eon* of °noticing° spent the Christmas 'holidays with hermothers Mrs. Holtr.eit' •Ailre. Site. Keys of 13enckway, spent it few days with her brether.ink, lave, Stanley. Misses 11. Greene and L. Haines spent the holidayi with friends in Put. Litton. Mr, and Mrs, W. Riford of Goderich are holleleying with friends here. 111rs. n. Johnson and daughter left o(. Wednesday to visit her parents at Wyton. Roy, A. Birks, _wife and family, spent Christmas 411 11, Riforrre,', erne Christmas) with Mr. J. SnelI, • • • Dancing OC.rn; bhe 'order of the cle,Y. On Friday eight last Mr. Owmpbell's new heuse•was well warmed up. ' The young folks danced till the wee snia' 'ours and at the close a vote of thanks •was given to Mr. 'and Mrs.. Campbell, followed b an address. On Moncmay night last an entertain- ment tookplace at, the resided cc of Mr. W.Madge„ when the folks danced till a late hone in the inoening.. , Mr,. and 31ee:-.141gic werethe vents,' able. and Mrs. Cleave last Tuesday _night. : • * The St. Joseph Weber company are .ra hing logs into theie mill at Bayfield at a great rate. • • Miss Annie'Sreenan was the gueet. of Miss nosey Westlake recently. ' Mr, C. Lott will move to Michigan in March, to his fariple bas recently bought. . Ashlie Id. At the anneal ineeting of S. S. No. 5 *Mr, Jelin Webster was elected trustee; Mr. Peter UzelI, Kinloss township, has chosen for elite partner. Mise MarY. 3. Webster,youngest daughter of .Mr. John Webster, 18th concession. . . At the annual meeting of Maple Grove L. O. L. No, 1044, the following officers were elected for 1899, viz, W. Henderson, W. M. ' • D. Huston, D. M• r W. G. Gardner, Chap, •13. E. Brown, R. S, . C.. McDopagli, Fe:S. • Je Treas. R. Huston, D. 0. WeIrwineLeet. . J.liackett, P. Cook, Sen., W. T. Gard- ner, Sane J. Ferguson,. O. Ritchie, Committee. ' ..... • „Alma. • Mias Carter of Forest Home was the guest of MjS6 Cooper last week. . • Mr. W. Nott of Tuckeramith wee visiting friends herd on Sunday last. Mr. George Brownlee, who is home on his yacation from aelleville tollege, was visiting his sisters Mrs.. H. Little, last week. Miss B. McGee of' Egmondville was the gitel3t of Mies Alice Dale on Sunday last. Mrs. -.Tames lunieson and family spent Jilon day with friend l Seafor th. Mr. Smith of Detroit was the guest of Me. Will Jamieson last week.. Quite a number from this vicinity atterided the funeral of the late Mt. W. Winters of Se on •Sunday' hint, Teo late r last week. ' Miro Ida Bennett left on Wednesday for Detroit, where' she futon& opal:Wing the wihtet. Mr. Thorium -McMichael and his raster spent Cliriatinsewith friends. in Cole borne. • ' • . Miss Dolly Cooper is speeding her holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry 'Little spent Christmas witir Mrs, Little's parents at Forest Home. • Miss 3lary Bennett has returned home, after spending a year in Detroit. Me and Alm Hugill spent brinday with Mrs. Ilugill's parents et Harlock. Mr, Riohard Yellow and his eater of Exeter spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. T. ft. Brownlee, who was attend- ing the Normal school at Toronto, re turned home on Monday weak. Mr. Wm. Dale recently purchased a fine new cutter. Rev, Mr, 'Armstrong is at .presen spending his vacation with his parents in Goderich.. The Christi/les Tree entertaininerit in connection Vrith the Sabbath eohoo Mere on Friday last was a decided ewes cogs, the °hutch being filled to its ut. most capacity. Tha programme, con Matinee( . readings, recitations, vocal and instrumental music waiotell rend- ered, and lad, blit not least, was the stripping of the Tree of its load. The congregation presented their pastor, Rev. Mr. Armstrong, with it handsome Bible and a Maintain pen. Thus the evening's entertainment was brought to it 01086. The proceeds go to punter. ing literature for the Sabbath The League meeting will bit held on Wednesday evening. The topio trill be Lakin by Mrs. A. Scott, On Sunday morning ..next Mr. Meyer. of Clinton will supply the pulpit here. Barrie has decided to abolish the ward ayetem. Sunday cars tarried in Ottawa by a majority of 1,000. • .So much depends upon the purity of the blood that be, taking Hood's Oar- Saparilla many- different diseases are cured. „ „ • •Acute Rheumatism • . ' fain. In the foot and Limit -A "• Complete cure Acoonepllehed by . Hood's SareeparIlla. ' "For a number of years I was'afilloted With Ratite rheumatism in MY let side and all the way down my limb Into My foot, 1 live five blocks from my Werkattd had to \stop and rest several these in gding anfl co ing. X could get no 'relief from in trot" le Mid Was on the point of gIT- lngkup x4y4ob ihen X happened to hear of 110t's 8 rti parilla. Tpurchtteed a bottle of t a nl1kkine and a vial of lloodel Pills and began t kltig them. Before I had he1f 'finished them X was relieved and it• Was 'not long before 1 was completely cured. r never lose an opportunity to fridge ifood's Sarsaparilla, for my cure meant sigreat. deal to me, se 1 have a fam- ily and meet always, he at my poet." ' Gd TrWiMunkltaMiltoillad$LEVipo tt', IltaanIttnaln',Ontraarnio. Hood's Sarsaparilla Iii.thebest-lii fact the Ono Truelllood Purifier. Bold by all druggists. ;1; six for ee. • • - Hood's Pills raargi.:reerte= Sold by Wats & Co,, Druggests. *MON, SRORTEAND The tuidereignocl sil begin evening (gasses or.a thorough throe: Ion in the new' course oniustruot. ise.AO PIT AN SYSTAM of Shorthand in the Collegiate Institute on the evening of Tuwelay. Janeary ard. Terms, via In advance. JOSEPH UUDOSON.. Clinton, Deo. 12th, ROUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. Rouse and lot on Uigh street. A first-class residence In ovioy respect. Prieelow. Teems easy. Forparticularg apply to CLINTON, or 0E0. Oct, 2sth. NORTAY H BAT. , • Ilouat, to Rah That largo two-story house at corner Of fliton' And Orange Stk., for sale or to rent. Apply to• • • T. JACKSON, Su, • Clinton, July 7th, • • tt.r c!ocis 4M -Cts • Ebony flair.Brniheig Ebony Military Brushes• Ebony Hat Bi Ebony Nail Every Brush stamped and guarantee • genuine:Ebony. Atomizers, Baguet Holdeii,-- Perfumes e ranging in- priee' from 25c to $3 all handsomely put up in fancy' bottles We ask you to See our stock and let us show you how reasonable in pric they are. GUM DillJG .ST0111 . B. Colube,._ Chemist -tend Druggist, hildrell Cry FOR Oakes and Bandies, • ' . The demand for Kirkby's Bread, Tarts,' Oakes, etc., during the past few weeks has been great, and theyeure- in popularity every day. ti hairs been unable tO supply the aernand and many have 'gone away disappointed. This can be avoided by leaving pout ordere early. . SPnOTAL PRICES will lie 'continued over New Year's. A large stock of our first.dass Pettit, Cake on hand for next Friday and Saturday. • Nut Cake, 20e per lb. • First class Feint Cake, 15e per lb. jelly Oakes, 20e each. •• Tart Shells, 10c per dozen. Diamond Sponges iced, 10c doz. Our. Stock of .Confectionery • is right both in quality and prices. air We tnank you for your paet patronage and wish you all a, happy a ous New Year. • KIRK 'Negpoi Sollillg