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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1900-04-26, Page 1CLINTON i 21st Year Compare F NEWS -RECORD. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1900 • Whole Number 1114 Tae News -Record with any paper in Huron for quality and quantity of Local News and say 0 its olalui to lead is not correct oieeioaeoeeeee The- Tint and Design Of Wali•Paper are selected and fashioned by artists of exquisite taste and skill. Each style of paper is intended for certain uses and to bar, mortise with certain sueroundlugs. It takee years' of study and experience to enable one to tell at a glance just what papers are best suited to a house or a room. We hove had that experience. We offer it to you. Buying of us means a wide selection and a money saving. It means present andfuture satisfaction, ALL PAPER TRIMMED FREE. PAPER HANGERS SUPPLIED WHEN REQUIRED -•� W. Cooper & Co., Clinton, Ont. We Have Moved To our new premises in The Corner Store in the Searle's Block where we shall be pleased to welcome all our old customers and many new ones. Our stock is new and complete' and consists of e erything to be fonnd in a well•equipped ' and up-to-date Grocery Store. OGLE GOOPIE n • & CO. THE CASH 0-ROOERY. Phone 23, Cash for Butter and Eggs. Mille Locale. ,.� Miss Mabel Oluff gave a birthday party on Monday evening. Mr. Duncan Smith of Stanley has bought Mr. Lyon's house ma Isaac street. W. Steep,. Jr., has purchased the barn of AndrewsBros,, and W. Wheats ley Is moving itthis week. The Misses Washington entertained • . a number of the young people of Rat- tenburyury streetchurch onFriday even- ' en -i Ing last:' - Livestock shipments this week in '' elude hogs by C. Reid and O. Wallis. Several shipments of salt and oi gans • • have also been made. 148. ()rich of Huron street; who had a limb broken a few montbs ago by a fall, met with another mishap yester- day, which resulted in a sprained knee. Mr. Joe. Rattenbury has had a num- ber requests for his Andalusian fowl and settings of eggs. He sold a trio to H. Folland this week and made ship- ments of eggs to outside points. • The Rattenbury House,always a favorite with the travelling, public, is. overflowing with knights of the grip this week, no less than fifty of whom bad registered up to yesterday at - noon. • The Entrance Examinations will , be hey'` n June 27th, 28th and 29th ; the p -School Leaving on July 3rd, 4th titn, and High School Examinat- ious begin on July 3rd and end July 19th. ' Remember the entertainment this evening in the town hall under the aus- pices of the M. B. of Willis church. Proceeds in aid of the India Famine and Patriotic Funds. Everything had been done to make this entertainment a grand success. Dont miss the treat. S. S. anniversary seryices wiilbe held in the Rattenbury street church next Sunday when Rev,0, W.Brown,Exeter. will take charge of the services both a: m. andp. m. On the following even- ing an entertainment will be given,the. program. including the cantata "The GalileanAn:" . The cient Foresters held their meeting Mondayevenintr in their new premises,whichwill be known as the A. Q.F.hall: They completed the purchase of a handsome organ, which will com plete the equipment of the room. Af- ter the meeting the officers furnished sandwiches and coffee in .the spacious reception room: . Mrs. (Rev.) Parke. `entertained the choir of St. Paul's and a few others at the Rectory on Friday evening last. There were almost two score present and a very pleasant time enjoyed by all. An orchestra composed of the.. following renderedseveral' choice sel- ections :-B. B. Smith,B. Hovey, per:. cy Smith, Percy Brown, J. McRae and R. Worthington. Mrs. R. Ransford was accompanist, Miss Tessa McCallum who will give a recital in the Ontario street church next Monday evening, the Stratford Herald says : - "Miss Tessa McCallumcapti- vated all hearts.. with her . winsome features and charming elocutionary powers.. It is a long time since the Classic City has been visited by au elo- eutionist who so quickly gained the sympathy of hearers or help it so well. right up to the very last .number." - Officers of Rattenbury Street Leagd e. At Monday night'smeeting of the Epworth League of the Rattenbury. street church the following officers were elected for the current term :- Hon.President, Rev.W.G.Howson. President, Hugh E. Rorke. ist Vice, Victor French, , 2nd Vice, Miss E. Southcombe. 3rd Vice, Miss Evelyn Turner. ' 4th Vice, Miss Nellie Brown. 5th Vice, Miss Ethel Howson. - ' Treasurer, Will Townsend, • Cor: -Sec., MissFiora Ounninghame. Ree. -Sec., L. E. Doherty. LITTLE 110 Allyn i) • 1 F• In every home. little breaks are occurrlag daily. May be Table Silverware. ' • - 4 May be Rings,Brooches,Pins. May be Watches or Clocks. Whatever it is we're anxious it shall come our way. We Repair such things in a satisfactory manner. Our charges are moderate - our services prompt. • '. Whether large or small it 1 receives all the attention it requires.. 1, 1 We are Leaders in our line. P. Jeweler, Expert Watch Repairer and Optician. fee Crews 0 o LRE TWO A.J'S. Let Us Clothe You Men's 66 0 . Let us clotheyou either with Home -wades or Ready- mades. We will give you satisfaction in either or both. In the latter we have Lailey,Watson&Bond's celebrated 2 and 3- 'sere Suits for Boys We have also a line ofHomespuns for Boys that nothing in the market can beat for wear. We also keep the well -trimmed Fauntlery Suits. Suits from $4.00 up. Tweed Pants from $1.00 up. You will be. suited if you buy here. HATS AND TIES A. J. IIOLLO 4Ye If you have not already bought a Hat or Tie from us come in and see our stock. We are confident we can please you. . A. J0 Morrish .W- _ i6_e.u,,_ u -•• * Ladles Wear and H-ousefurnishings The Town of Clinton has added to its commercial eornmunity a new business entirely devoted to the interest of LADIES'. WEAR and HOUSEPURNISH1NGS. Mrs. R. E. McLellan will open the iddlecor be Store opposite the Market on 1 SATIUiRIDAY> APRIL, 21st si with' a magnificent assortment of Ladies' * Eeadpmade Skirts, Wrappers, Iilouses, Underwear, E10fiiery, Gloves and Rousetutr'nishings, .� Where ate is showing the people of the town and dlstrieb unsurpassed, these geode that are unsurp value ing 1;1er stook has been bought at old prices, for Cash, not- withstanding the great advance in almoebpevery line of goods. It is new,fashionablo and just the kind of goods that at'e now in demand. Froin her intimate knowledge of the best markets and bueinese experienee elle feels assured of liberal patronage from the public,. A cordial invitation is extended to visit her store, and uuelnees solicited. Mesa s 0e Mad! ad! Alddlecornbe's 014 Stand, �. n, CLINTON. 5r" Doesn't Like California. Word has been received from Mr, Albert Turner, formerly of Tucker• smith, who went to California a few. months ago on a prospecting tour. It appears that he has not at all fallen in love with the golden state and left there some time since for British Col- umbia and may return to Huron again ere long. a No Celebration on Ilse 24th, It bas been as good as decided that there.w•ll be no celebration in Clinton on May 24th. This is a mistake in a sense as past celebrations had been So- well managed that Clinton has won the reputation of furnishing an . up -to, date program. However, as those upon whom the bulk of the work would have devolved have somewhat wearied in well doing, it was thought advisable to take some later date. say Labor Day, An 13legtrlo Spark Causes Trouble. As Mr.WesleyNew.combe was dress- ing one of the front windows of the Arms big store the incandescent lamp fell from its fastenings and instantly there was a flo me which destroyed the entire contents of the window and. considerable of the stock in the store. The alarm bell rang but fortunately the bucket brigade proved efficient and sufficient and it was not found necessary to turn on the hose. It is so seldom that a fire is caused in this way that the electricians are somewhat at a loss to account for the cause, but suppose that the: insulation had become worn off and allowed two wires to come in contactand thus form a short circuit. Mr. Newcombe hardly knows what his loss is but it will amount to $500 anyway. His brother, Wes., sustained some injuries while fighting the flames. • The Boys' Brigade Grows. The Boys' Brigade is becoming still more efficient, which is due in no small measure to the' instruction of .Captain Meraggart.who hastaken great inter- est in the boys, and agill by and by be able to outpoint more than one Com-- pany. of , the .33rd. ' The inemberehip has increased considerably lately and there are'likely to be more additions before toe Brigade goes. under canvas in the dog days. The officers are as ,follows _:= Warden, Rev. F. Parke. Sub. -Warden,' E. E. Hilten. Drill Instructor, Capt. Mc gar(.• Captain, Barry Brewer. lst Lieut., Chas, Porter 2nd Lieut..Ray Bowers - ist Sergt.,Frank Dayment 2nd Sergt.,Geo. Biggart 3rd Sergt., W. Rat'enbury Col. Sergt., Fred Chant Bugler, J. Moffat, uron Pais- O1.:- Wm. aures, Dal- Mc - ti. Tag Lucky Licensees for 1900. The License Board for West 1d to wit :- James Stevens, Chairman ; Alex. Sloan, Goderieh, and Hugh Mc. Quarrie, Blyth, met in Inspector ley's office. onThureriay-last and grant- ed. the following licenses for I900 Goderieh--Jonathan .Miller, Thomas Tilt, George Buxton, Wm. Craig, Babb,Edward Sgarts,Ben Saints ;Wal- ter Sainte, shop. - Clinton -•J. O. Mister, J. Rattenbury, J. J. McGaughey, Reuben Graham, Chas. Milne Lack Kennedy, shop. Blyth -John Mason, Henry • J Dal- Ches. Shoemaker. Wingham-Alfred Roe, John mage, S. E. Swans,. Mary Dinsley, Patrick Cummings. Dungannon-D.Mc0ormick, Mra.J.I. •• Maio ugh. Kintail-Alex. Young, James 15anald, ' Port Albert -Richard DeLong. Dunlop -William Glazier. Auburn -Alex. Robinson. ` Londesbnr.,-Thos. Hill. Whitechurch -Thos. Armstron Died in Hamilton Hospital. Mr. George Robinson, son-in-law of Mr. Robert Coate, of Clinton and nephew of lion. J. M. Gibson of Ham- ilton, amilton, died in Hamilton hospital yester- day'from Bright's disease. He was a civil engineer 'and had keen for sevetal years in the Government ser- vice. He was only in his 45th year and is said, by those who kuew him,to have been one of the most genial and sociable of men. The. funeral takes place on Friday -and this afternoon Mrs. Archibald, W. Coate and 1). F. Macpherson will take train for the city. Mrs. Robinson and one son survive. Clinton B. B. C. Cdanixes. At a meeting of baseball enthusiasts held in the council chamber on Friday night last the club was re -organized for the season.' . It is not the intention of the present management to encour. age professionalism but to put up a bona fide amateur game.. The election of officers resulted as follows :-• Ron. President. W. Doherty. President, Dr. Shaw.. Vice -President, Wes. Moore. Secretary, W. J. Ross. Manager, W. J. Marland. Committee, Manager, Secretary, Thos. Wheatley, W. McRae and Web. McConnell. Barone eunir Baseball Laslrue. On Tuesday a meeting of representa. Lives of the baseball clubs of Clinton, Wingham and Goderieh was held at the Itattenbury House when it was decided to forth it three -club League. Among those present were :-F.Angae and A. Alderson,'Wingham t E. Tilt, Goderieh ; Drs, Agnew and Shaw and W. J. Harland, Clinton. Tho foliose - fl' ing were clamed as officers President, E. Angus, Wingham. Vee, D. B. Grant, Goderieh. • See.-Treas„ W.1'.Spalding,Clinton. The following schedule was also arranged, each game to he played on Friday :- At Clinton - Wingham, Juno 8th ; Goderieh, June 20th ; Wingham, July 27th ; Goderieh, August IOth. At Goderieh .--_• Clinton, June 15th ; Winghain, July 13th; Clinton, July 20th ; Wingham. August 17th. At Wingham-Goderieh, June 22nd Clinton, July 8th ; Goderieh, Aug- ust 116 ; Clinton, A.ugui6 `.Filth, , The following applications for ' hotel license were left over for consideration at the adjourned meeting to be held on Saturday of this week Carlow -N. G. Bogg, Saltford-John Hamilton, Chas. Sy- monds. laaual Supper of Clinton Carllag Club. A goodly; ,number of our curlers assembled at the Rattenbury House On Friday evening last to close the season with their annual supper. Dr. Shaw, the President of the Club, occupied the chair and was ably supported by Mr. Brydone, the Vice•President. With that geniality, for which the members are so well known, they made them- selves thoroughly at home and, need- Iesato say, while the lunch was being disposed of, many stories were told and many jokes made on those present. Dr, Shaw. iii calling the gentlemen to order reviewed the work of the year briefly, remarking that the past season bad been the best in the history of the Club. Great interest had been taken in its success by the officers and neem• bens to whom he was greatly indebted for the support they had given Mm. The Doctor closed his address by mak- ing valuable suggestions for next year end proceeded to present the medals to the successful rink, W. P, Spalding, the skip of the rink which had defeat- ed all the other rinks in the contest, replied on behalf of his rink, pointing with -pride to the unbroken line of victories and modestly stating that their succorer was not due to his skill at all but to the hard wort; of his col leagues. (cheers.) Mr. Brydone, who was received with great cordiality, thought the success of the' season was largely of the result of the work of the caretaker, Mr. 0. H. Carter and said it was with great pleasure that he, on behalf of the Club, presented Mr. Carter with two chairs, one for himself and the other for Mrs. Carter. Mr. Carter replied very feelingly. Ile said lie had tried to do his hest. arils work had always been Very pleasant and he could nob wish for a better class of men to work for. For Mrs. Carter, as well as for himself, he thanked the inert heartily foe the gift. It was the general opinion of these present that the prospects of the Clinton Curling (flub for the future were very bright. Prank Powell Sella Out,. Mr, Frank Powell has sold his butch- er business to Mr. R. Fitzsimons who takes possession on May 7th. The business will be managed by his son, Harry, who is now in Galt,as Mr, Fitz. anions will continue buying live stock Powell as at present. Mr. P ow intends moving on to the Bayfield Line to help Mr. J. O. Elliott, his father -In-law, to farm... By industry and close attention he has succeeded in building up a good business in Clinton. A Bale Club, It is expected that a Rifle Club will be formed in Clinton shortly. It will have ten wewhers, according to the rules and regulations of the Canadian. Rifle League with which it will be affiliated Ammunitionfwill be supplied by the Department ' for the shoots which will take place simultaneously e cat r u in all places where Clubs are located d and at the final summing up of points prizes will be given. • Clinton could raise a couple of Clubs quite easily. Shoes Stolen. A robbery in Clinton is a rare thing but there was acase Tuesday night when Mr. James Twitcbell's store was broken into and two pairs of shoes sto- len, Perhaps more stock was carried off, but that is all the proprietor has yet misted. The perpetrators first of .all borrowed some tools from Macken- zie's planing mill and then bored an opening which enabled ..them to open Mr. Twitcbell's back door. The thieves are not yet in custody. Are they like- ly to be ? The2ennis Club Re -organises. - A goodly -attended meeting of those interested in tennis was held in the council chamber Tuesday night, with Captain McTaggart in the chair, when itwa s decided to organize for the •sea-- son of 1900. An endeavor will be made to arrange a. schedule with Wingham, Blyth, Hensel), Seaforth and Goderieh with a view to increasing the interest in the game. The officers elected are as follows President, Captain McTaggart. Vice, :Miss McMurray. Sec.-Treas., S. Jackson. Assistant Secretary, Miss Bell A Orrin lag Sunday School.,: - The annual meeting of _. the Ontario street Sunday School -was held on Thursday evening last when a nurnb'er of matters •of interest: to the school were discussed. .The attendance has been increasing and : the : basement is now so crowded that it is proposed to form two more Bible classes which wilt meet •upstairs - along • with the two which assemble`there each Sunday. In order that they may not interfere with each other curtains will be . run across the church. The library is now a fair- ly good one, but forty dollars worth . of boobs will shortly be added. The offi- cers and teachers of the school are as follows :•-•- . • Superintendent, J. Taylor, Assistant, D. Tiplady Sec.-Treas.; R. Tiplady Assistant,$ecretaries,G,Wray, B.J. Gibbings, A. Downs Librarians, A. Castles, Miss Carrie Walker Pianists, Mrs.. Wall,. Miss Carrie Shipley Leaders of Orchestra. F. W. Watts, J. T. Emmerton Bible Class' Teachers, T. Murcia, 0. Holland. ' Teachers -Mrs. J. Taylor, Miss Cle- ment, Mrs. John Shipley, W. Downs, Sr„ Mrs. Sohn Gibbings, Miss M,Shan- non, Dr. Thompson, Miss Twitchell, Miss E. Cornish, Mrs? . T. Gibbings, Mrs. I'earen, Miss Tebbutt, lifjpes Turn- bull, Miss A. Brickenden, Miss Free- man reeman Miss Whitely, Mrs.. H. Plumsteel, Mrs. Andrews: , Reserve Teachers -Mrs. Clement, J Brickenden, Dr. Fowler, ' Miss K. Murch. VARNA The. annual vestry meeting of St. John's church was held last week, when the reports presented were of a most•gratifying nature. The regular Sunday 'offerings exceeded any and, every year in the past two decades, 'and after all,accounts have been paid, there remains a balance in the treas- ury of $26, This good showing is ow- ing, in a very large measure, to the zeal, efficiency, and popularity of the incumbent, the Rev. E. C. Jennings. The wardens for the ensuing year are : John McNaughton and James Arm- strong, and the auditors, George Beat- ty and 11. Diehl. The Canadian Band is again favor• ing us with its melody from the neigh- boring,water pools,after a long winters rest. The farmers around our littIe burg are all busy seeding. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. A.' Duncan is very ill' with nervous trou- ble. Also Chester Duncan is troubled with rheumatism. We hope for their speedy recovery, • Mr.and Mrs. Jones of Leadburyspent Sunday at their daughter's, Mrs. P. Murray. Miss Emma Murray has returned home after visiting at her grandfath. er's for about four weeks. Geo. Duncan of London paid his home a Short visiton.Friday and Satur- day of last week. 0. Reid is in Toronto with a carload of eattlo this week. SUMMBRHILL. • The annualveetry meeting ofS-Pet. ENQUIRY COLUMN, This column is open to enquirers, toanswers thereto, and to a discussion of matters of inter- est to the public at large. Those who avail themselves of 0 will stiok to their text and be terse. Life ie too short for verbosity. Of course the writer's name must be sent us,"not nocess. ary for publication," eto.-Editor Naws-Rs- Oo,iD, "X" COMPLAINS Or THE MEETS. Sir -The following lesson was found in an old school book, It is not in use today in our common schools, but it has bees•suggested, and we think the idea a good one, that very aspirant to civic honors should be made pass an examination before being elected, and prove he has mastered the 'principles therein contained, Q, What is the first requisite in - every councillor ? A, Common sense. Q. Does not every councillor possess this requisite ? A. By no. means. Q, Is a very high order of ability expected from these men by the pub- lic ? A. Not at all, they are only sup- posed to be ordinarily intelligent, but are expected to act in the town's af• fairs as they would in their own. Q. Do they not do so? A. Not gener- ally. What is the result ? A. The rate- payers either leave them at home at the next election or get so disgusted that a condition of public apathy sets in and the whole town suffers. Q. What is a road ? A. A means of internal con(munication. . Q. Whd is supposed .to look after the roads in a town ? A. The road committee. Q. Do these men display intelli- gence ? A. Not to any :extent. Q. What do theygenerally do ? t he L As a rule they waste most of the mon- ey voted for road purposes and succeed in making the streets as impassible as possible: Q. Row do they do this ? A They. neglect the first essential, which is to thoroughly drain the road bed. They buy what call gravel, composed. of half dirt and half round stones, which is useless for road -.snaking. They do nob even properly break the •large stones that are ix this grayel. Some- times.they buy a road 'grader. without - purchasing a stone crusher or roller, which is about equivalent to buying a coat without a vest or pants. • - Q, What is the result of this foolish- ness ? A. The roads in 'places get to be perfect bog holes, dangerous to man or beast. :The so-called gravel or earth scraped to the centre by the road scrap- er are craper'are converted into large quantities ' of mud. This is in' part removed at some expense each spring, but the larger part of it is left to .Hake dust all summer, whish the poor ratepayer has to payout money again to water and in part keep down, hut much incon- venience and soreness of eyes is caused thereby, as well as much •damage done • to the stocks 'of goods in the various stores, • Q. Is .there no remedy ? A.. Nothing is known to science at present short of - a club. The dura raster in the skull of the average town councillor is ,gener- ally believed to be perfectly impervious to any argument or reason, Q. What is the ultimate result ? A. Optimists are of the opinion that rea- son will in process of time dawn upon their minds, and it will result in the roads being properly drained. Tile' roadscraper will then serve its purpose and shape the road bed properly. A good coating of broken stone will then complete the work and it will be found that every dollar so spent will be of permanent value, and by degrees the roads will become good, instead of spending thousands of dollars as in past years. with the result that the roads get worse instead of better. Q. When maythis delightful state of affairs be expected P .A.. Towards the end of the present cantury, not before. Q. Canyouname a very bad instance of what you have described ? A. About the worst known is the town of Clin- ton, Ontario, also known as Mud- ville, where after pursuing this foolish system for about half a -century, the road was finally Worn down in • places to the level of the first corduroy placed in a swamp by the early set - tiers. They had finally to spend . mon- ey to remove tie corduroy. In`other parts the roads became absolutely im- passible, and the little traffic - was di- verted to the outsides, cutting up the grass around the trees and making un- sightly what should be beautiful. Clinton, April 23rd. X. AQt'ESTION von. Mn. BAER. Dear Sir, --I take for granted that before a man publicly declares his con- victions on any particular question, he has given the question sufficient thought and investigation to enable him to answer any question that may be asked, providing the question bears directly on the subject under considera- tion. With your permission I will ask Mr. Baer the following questions. with regard to Character,its formation,eto--: 1. What is character ? Analyze it and tell :me what elements enter into its composition. 2. How do circumstances operate in the formation of character 7 What circumstances operate in the formation of a miser 2 4. What circumstances operate in the formation of a philanthropist. How comes it that children placed in the same circumstances and subject to the same influences stand forth in d after years with characters entirely different -some good and some bad ? en's church was held In the church nn 'tours respectfully. Monday evening, April 23rd. Mr, Tab- _ ... _.... but was appointed vestry clerk for the evening. The following oMeets were appointed for the incoming year :- Clergyman's Warden, J.1 , Low. ery P'eople's Warden, Robb, Millet', Jr. Lay Delegate to Synod,Geo. Tyner Sidesmen, Messrs Geo. Tyner and David .Karr The retiring Warden,Mr. Tyner, was the reeipient of many klndexpresafons from the members of the vestry. A resolution was passed to pay the clergyman's stipend quarterly if j possible for the future. BAYPIBI,D. Mr. John Esson,wbo has been spend. ing the winter in Nairn with his daugh- ter, has returned to the village again for the summer. He is one of our old- est residents and is looking hearty and well for one of his years, Mr. Richard H. Peck left. on Tues- day for Clinton from whence he took train for Boston to take a course of training in the Conservatory of Music in that city, He was a pupil of Madame Wall of Clinton and Mass Rathwell of this village and possesses considerable musical ability, He was the basso of the Methodist choir as well as . being a member of the braes band and will be much missed, We wish Mm every success. James Thompson, Division Court . Clerk, is building a residence on Colina street,. Dame Rumor says that Dr,Stanbur y y is about to rent the house formerly oc- cupied by Rey. Mr. Graham to Mr. M. E: McLean of Clinton for the summer months. We would be pleased to have the Renter M. E: take up his abode with us, eyen if it only infer the bot season. Mr.. James Donaldson, who ct.me down from Wroxeter for a few days, has returned north again. We hear that Mr. Estay, who, has been managing the River Hotel for a few months, leaves bare next week for. Bluevale where he has rented a tavern.. It was rumored about the village this week that Mrs. Morgan may lease or buy the River Hotel. There may be nothing wbatever in the .report as Dame Rumor cannot always be relied upon, not by any manner of means. Mr. and Mrs. John Whiddon, who were visiting in Pennsylvania,returned home on Saturday. ' Miss Annie Whiddon visited in Lon - den on Thursday, Friday , and Satur- day of last week. Our young Hien are leaving_ the vil- lage iba es o s labor, m Gch for other of b , no less than thirty-four having. depart- ed within a few days. _Among the nthTiber were :- To Port, Dover -Franck Keogan, • Jas. Ferguson and John McLeod, Fishing Islands -W. Erwin, A. Van - atone, J,Bailey, W.Sturgeon,A.Woods,. F:, W., and.- Baker. . Manitoba -J• Pollock, J.Falconer. D. McLeod, J. McLeod and E. King, Steamer' Bayfield --E. Reid,S.Brown, . W, Ross, J. Ross, D. Spencer and 0, Ferguson. . Owen Sound-W.and.T Sanderson, S. Erwin, E. Weston and 0. Ferguson. • Cleveland --J. Erwin. and W. Harrison, - BL,YTH.� Tho Blyth Lawn Tennis (flub was organized for IVOQ with. the following officers :••� Hon. President, 3. Tierney Hon. Vice, 3, Carter President, J. Moffat Vice, A, McKellar Seo.-Treas„ 0, H. Bennett Captain, Dr, Cooke The Club has a number of new mein- bens and expects a .very successful sea. - son, The At Home given by the Thimble Club at the residence of Dr, .Carder was a very natty and pleasant affair.. Messrs.Jnckson,Hovey and Worthing- ton accompanied .by the Misses Bell, Logan and Hallett of Clinton were guests at the At Home of the Thimble Club on Monday night. Dr. Cooke was in Wingham this, week. What mighthaye been aseriousacel. dent took place 0n Friday last, but was avoided by the skilful handling of the ribbons by Mr, J. Bell. The team of blacks on the hearse took it into their heads to run things their own way and: proceeded down Main street at a run. away gait and were only brought 'un- der control by aid of the hill at the north end of the, town, Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Auburn was a - Blyth visitor on Sunday. - Mr, J. W,Bell was a Bel gravevisitor . on Sunday. What takes him there so often ? We understated that Rev. C. L. Mills has handed in his resignation as rector . of Trinity church:. Rev. Mr. Mill's will . be greatly missed if he leaves Blyth. Mr. II. McDermott and his• mother departed for the West on Monday morning.. Henry will be greatly miss • - 'ed by the social coal set as he lases hien self a general favorite. _. Mr. A. Dickson was a Blyth visitor ' on Sunday. - . - The workmen' have nearly finished' excavating the cellar for the new block • and it is expected that the. stone mas- ons will stat t work .in aday ;or.so. ' The large funeral of the late Tohn - Smith of. Morris passed through our town on Sunday to the .Linio'n ceme- tery. The measles are quite prevalent .in. toWn:at present. The following appeared in the . Tpr- onto dailies of Tuesday: -By a judg- ment given by the_ .Divisional Oouft yesterday: Charles Tanner, former ban- ker of Blyth, near Clinton, is . relieved of a two months' term . of imprison- ment, imposed by Mr. Justice Falcon -- bridge, for unsatisfactory answers as a judgment debtor. His assignment was - in February of 1895. and the order for his imprisonmeht was under an act' of the: Legislature passed 10 the'following April. J. A. Ferguson for him con- tended that that act could not apply and the Divisional 'Court agrees. 13e also raised the constitutional .question of the right of the Legislature to pass the act. But the court does not deal with that. (Intended for last issue.) Mr. A. Dickson, lawyer, formerly of this place, arrived from the Southern. .. States. to• spend his Easter holidays with friends in this place. ' 1 zes-M.4el1 of London spent ..Mon- day with her fatbei; Mr,rJ,.,W. Bell. Mr. H. Kelly left on Monday ter Louisiana. May good luck be . with him. Mr. W. Moser of Mitchell Sundayed with his parents in town. Mr, Bennett of the Bank of Haenel- - ton has received a beautiful greyhound from Winnipeg. Mr. J. Leitch, baker at R. R. Dong• las' spent` Easter ab his home near Clinton, Mr. R. R. Douglas is confined to his bed with a severe attack of la grippe Aid, McDonald of Hamilton is in town this'week. Invitations are out for Monday night to au At Home given by the Thimble Club at, the home of Dr. Carder. Dr, Chas.. A. - Cooke has rethrned . from spending Easter in Toronto. ' BRUCEFIEL.D. - Mrs. T. 0. Delgaty and.. family are spending a couple of weeks around Mit- chell. Mr. L. McConnell bas bought a fine Clydesdale stallion from a party, in Tavistock. As Len. is.the most popu- lar thresher around here, we feel he will gain the same popularity in the horse business. There is to be a wedding near our town to -day (T:,lesilaa.) Particulars later. - Mr. Dan..McLeod of Bayfield' is working for M. T 0. Delgaty at pres- ent. aftera week's rest. The stave factory started. up again last Monday. R. Graham of Clinton paid our •vil- lage a flying visit last week. Oar new landlord of the American House reports that he is well suited with Brucefleld and that he will try and use everybody white. A few settings of eggs, Black Minor- cas,on hand•at T. C. Delgaty's,eheap. Sucker fishing is all. the rage here. Some very large ones have been caught. Six pounds is the heaviest one we have beard of. ' Mrs. McCartney, who has been visit- ing in Blake, returned to Brueefield last week. Rev. Mr. Hamilton preached in the Presbyterian church last Sunday. AUBURN. Mr. B. Patterson has bought a lob from Mr. Taman intending. to buildta'' house soon. • Mr. J. Voung's mill is at the rollers now. Mr. B. Beadle got his leg hurt in: the sawmill but is getting around again,. Mr, G. Bear is able to be out once more, - Mr. W. McDonald is not improving any. Mr. T. Brown is improving so as to be out again. Mr. A. Robinson has another fine driver. It is nice to see the green geese once more. Mr •T. Riddell's peddling waggon has started on its rounds again, Mr, B. Mole is with Mr. Sturdy now. Misses Cora and Annie Ferguson spent Easter at home. Miss BL, Andrews is the guest of Mrs. T. Riddell. bir. Tewsley and sister spent Sunday . at Mr, and Mrs. Marshall's. Mr. H. Feagan's youngest son' hap- pened with an accident by getting his foot cut with an axe. We hope that he will soon be around again. Everybody Is busy getting ready to sow. tiOL.MBSVILL,B. The annual vestry meeting of Sb. John's church was held on Wednesday evening,ApriI 18th'. The following are the officers appointed for the ensuing year :-Clergyman's Warden, Sant Sturdy ; . People's Warden, Guy Hicks ; Lay Delegate to Synod, Jas. Connolly ; Sidesmen, Messrs, William Johnston and William Bowden. A resolution was passed to pay the clergy- man's stipend quarterly in future, Miss M. Routledge returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. W. A. Le Roid of Exeter. Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Pickard celebrated .their silver 'wedd• ing on Friday last. The farmers are now busy seeding School re•opened after the holidays on Monday. Captain Colwell and wife of Giodet. ich spent Sunday with Mr. S. Walter, The annual election of officers of the Epworth League wits held on Monday evening when the following were elected. President, S. T. Waiter lot Vice President, N. W. Tres". artha 2nd Vice President, Mita tloknes 3rd Vice President, Miss 0. Walter 4th Vice President, Miss A. "Yeo Secretary -Treasurer, MiasB"Pick- ar D11nganllon. Organist, Miss L, Tebbutt Miss Maud Whyard has returned to . Auditors, Geo. Acheson and N. Enquirer, school in. xeeswater, after spending W.Trewartha. the Laster vacation at home. • Miss IdaWhyard was visiting in God. Crich a'few days last week. ' Mr. Dave Bell has hired for the sum. mer with Mr. John Johnston, The spring plowing is now the order of the day. Tlteycles are now to be seen spinning . along the road in every direction. The roads are in very good condition around here. . Mueh abused mankind, will soon be • seen eating bis meals off a barrel turn• ed upside down in the back yard. Hie Wife is house cleaning. iila11dof-11101 Ott. Mho Mime. Melville lead received a situation as milliner in Stratford. Mrs. and Mrs. Oliver Turnbull of Brussels were the guests of Mr. and Mts. Wm. Carter one day last week. Wtn, Itoutledgo has gone to work in the tannery* in Wingham. Itobert Young has hired with Robert Crawford for the summer. We, Andrew Tyerinan was called to Mitehelt last Week to see her brother, Mr. James llutchieon, Who is eeriously 111, tt Dineen. The maple, this year, made a goner• ous response to the appeal, end,, as a consequence, a large store of the gold- en syrup is stored away for the sum- mer days. The fall wheat in this section of the country, as a rule, looke remarkably well. Mr. john A. McNevin, student at London, was home for holidays. Mica M. McGregor, teacher at St. Joseph, teasel** home for the Raster Week,