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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1900-11-15, Page 1TRE CLINTON 'Irettar CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1900 WS -RECORD. Whole Number 1141,. The News Record will be sent to any address for the balance of 1900 for ten cents or until the end of next year for $1.00 SPGSRPSeePSOC2,00.0Qsa00Q0CIONIC'CbrCiONGIO*AB6f3 Fancy Wools and Yarns Are needed in almost every home, and we have bought a stock with a view to supplying your wants to a nicety, If yeu 0 0 SHETLAND FLOSS tomake a shawl we have it black, white, , blue and pink. FEATHERWEIGHT FLOSS in blue,. pink and white. • ICE WOOL in black, white and colors. CREWEL 'WOOL in black and colors. CANILLA TABIT-in all colors. BERLIN WOOLS, 2, 4 and 13 fold. The largest assortment in the West, and always fresh and clean. SCOTCH FINGERING YARN in black, white and grey. BEEHIVE FINGERING YARN in black, white and colors. GLORIA, ROCK and other kinds of Saxony Tarn in 8 and 4 fold. The Matching of Piaids at the !Name is a, very difficult task. The whole subject is made as simple as possible by an article appearing in the December Delineator. Cooper's Book Store, CLINTONO Agents for C. P. R. Ti3egraph and Dominion 13lxpres8 Money Orders, also for Butterick Patterns. ee4Yeeeeeeeesseeeeseeeeee4aoksgeoeipeoeoeeeesiAioseee i":411 fl It It Figs Figs I Figs We have half a ton of INTEW COOKING FIGS which we are offering at Sc per pound or 6 pounds for 25c. It is only about 6 weeks until Xmas • and Xmas Cake like wine improves • with age. We have our new Fruit in and will be pleased to show it to you, Have you ever tried GINGER CHIPS in your Cake. If not, try a box this year. We are showing a nicer line of Fancy China for Xmas Presents than ever. - The A visit to our store will convince you that we have a little the nicer Fancy China, Dinner and Chamber Sets that are shown in Town. ash Cirocery. OGLE COOPE ct CO. • Corner store—Searles' block. Phone 23. Cash for Butter and Eggs. LITTLE „BAK'S 19) 1111) In every home little breaks. are occurring daily. May be Table Silverware. 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 • receives all the attention it requires. • We :re Le ders in our line. P.11) Crews • Jeweler, Expert Watch Repairer and Optician. Maple Leaf Rubbeli:s • are the best Rubbers in the ma`rket. R. J. Gar has them.. Also try his Rubber Soled Shoes . Cuff o l'HE TWO A..j'S. Underwear This is the season for Underwear and we have made ready for it by laying in a large stock from the best makers. These are good goods and we can with con- fidence Recommend Them We know that if you buy from us you will be Neel' pleased with results. Our prices are good goods prices with only a moderate profit. • That's all we ask. If you need a new Hat, a fashionable Tie, a good Uudershirt, etc., come to us. A0 J. Morrish OVERCOATS We are selling a, 13lue Beaver Overcoat at •$11.00. It is made from stock selected by outselves,trimmed with first-dee& trimmings, velvet collar and raised seams. This is a first-class coat, in every respect and we place them on sae knowing that our customers will be pleased with them. Call and see them, A. J. IfOLLOWAK Cold Weather Comforts Shipped Direct N ON Lenora On Monday R. and J. Ransford sent of three carloads of prime export cat- tle. They have heretofore consigned to Liverpool but this time shipped direct to Old London with the expec- tation that the latter market will prove the better. The stock was in first-class condition and will command the high- • est price going. A The 'Metropolitan Course, An effort is being made to have a course of. high class entertainments here this winter and all who would like to patronize it will have the op- portunity of doing so. The course will consist of some of the best talent that is playingin the large cities this sea- son and everyone will have a chance to get a good winter's amusement at a 1 small cost. More particulars will be given next week. Now that eold weather is setting in is the time to talk of ROBES a,nd HORSE BLANKETS. We have a large and web assorted stock and invite your inspection. 'oh lankets from 30c, up. obes, Goat, from $5.$0, up. Our Harness A Gratifying Road. •• That the Ontario street church con- tinues to make gratifying progress is quite evident from the financialTeport which has been brought down tor the. half year ending November lst. From church on Friday evening passed off it we learn that the receipts were $624,.. very successfully. Madame Smillie, 83 and the disbursements $499.42, leav- who ts making a short stay in our 1 ing a balanCe on hand of $124,01. The • town, sang most. beautifully. • The membership, too, is on the increase audience was delighted with her selec- and all the indications point to a lions, warmly applauded and insisted successful pastorate for Rev, Dr. upon encores." • Giffordwho has become very popular HA Model Auxillary.4 with his congregation and the citizens The W. M, S. of the Rattenbury regardless of denominational lines. • street church had an interesting meet - Attacked in Church. ing last week when the chief feature was • ' "A Model Auxiliary" carrying out Rev. J. M. Higgins, at one time in ideas gained at the recent conVentio n the store business in Seo,forth but now at Aylmer. Reports were given of a Presbyterian minister with a charge Mission work in many countries, also in the southern part of the province, • was attacked by paralysis papers on the "Condition of affairs in while " preaching in the Presbyterian church China.Fivepersonsgave in their names as merobero: T'he Auxiliary meets the in Hensall last Sunday evening and has since been in a critical condition. second Thursday in each month and • visitors are always welcome, Mr. Higgins was on a visit to his sister, Mrs. William Davis of that The Pint Assembly. village. He is also a brother of lift . The first assembly of the season Ben. Higgins and Mise Higgins of near took place on Monday evening. It Brucefield and has another brother .was held under the auspices of what practising law in Toronto. • ' was designated the Anauseipent 0041- lnittee; with John Forrester as mare- abinfnencemeni Exerawas• tary and W. Brydone chairman, and The following is the program for the in Stavely hall. It was the first time Collegiate commencement exercises to the upper flat was used for any pur- be held to -morrow evening. An ad- pose whatever but it proved to be very mission fee of ten cents will be charg- nicely adapted for such events and ed, the proceeds to be devoted to pro- was made the most of by the, energetic viding prizes for competition at the committee. The assembly was gotten ,Departmental examinations :— up Ss' short notice but was none the Piano solo— Miss marl= Coate, less enjoyable for that and will be the Reading— Miss Cunningham forerunner of similar gatherings dur- . the winter months. The music was Violin Solo— Miss Irene Jackson. vocal solo__ . miss Jen -the Jones, furnished by the London harpers. March and du m bell drill— The Jolly Pulls Here Neat Week. Quartette—Messrs. Humphreys, Kerr, ,-- .the Jolly -Pulls Hypnetic Vaudeville McRae and Bremerton. Co., who will play an eneaderoent in Presentation of Diplomas—Mr. House - - • the town hall for one week, commencton - ing Monday next' come highly recom- Presentation of "Humane Society's . • Medal to Gr uy Miller— Dr. Shaw. mea fi nued by both press and public to be rat -class entertainment, clean in Duet— Mr. Thomas Jackson and Mas:. every respect and suitable for lady aud• - ter Stewart Jackson. •iences. Prof. Pull has aesociated him - Character Sketch— self with some of tbe best yaudeville Solo— Miss Houston..' talent' obtainable. The Co, embraces *Instrumental duet—Misses Combe and • such people as Prof. Theo. Pull, the Gibbings. • . . world's greatest hypnotist and mind Met— Messrs. Sibley and Tenney. Presentation of prizes— 31;s. Robert reader ; Mr" 'Ll'I' Pull in his marVel. Holmes. ous baton and fire torch manipulations, Messrs. Kinney and Raymondy CanaMeetiaz of Huron Presbyteryda's favorite song illustrators, intro- ducing New Y,orit's latest successes, ' The Presbytery of "-Huron met ori Tuesday in Willis church. The fol - Mr. Ed. Raymond, New t'ork's favor lowing ministers were present :—Revsnal comedian and ' singer, intro - Stewart, McLean, Carriere, Martin, clueing his Irish and black face wit. Fletcher, Shaw, Musgrave, Larkin, Prices, 10c, 20c and 80c. Reser ved Davidson, James A. Hamilton, James Ow Bill of ifealth. Typhoid fever has been prevalent throughout the country in some towns it has been almost epidemic. In Clinton 'tis different, the doctors here complaining of too few patients. Thief is gratifying and goes to show that Clinton is a healthy town, conse- quently a good place in which to live, A Sad flousehold, Mr. John Watt moue down from his homestead near Harlock in Hullet on Tuesday to visit his brother, Mr, Alex. Watt, who lives 'just north of the town and is a very sick man, indeed, being troubled with a complication of diseas- es from which doctors fear the worst. Mrs. Watt, too, has been very ill with congestion of the lungs but is improv- ing and on Tuesday Miss Watt was laid lotv with typhoid fever. ° !Tame Most Beautifully," The Port Perry Standard in its last ue had the following reference to "Huron's favorite soprano," Madame Wall, now Mrs. J. Smillie The choir concert held in the Methodist Is made to wear well. They have given such good satisfattion that one onatomer brings an. other. Our prices are as follows Set Ilan& rnade Single Harness, guaranteed, $12. • wt._ ,A.re soroing more into general use as their merits are cern. IrgjA 01°'''ing better known. We have several kande. /9' !ROOM seats on sale at Jackson Bros. Little [meals. • Cantelon Bros, have shipped three thousand pounds of butter within Use past ten days, . The Wingham Advance has our thoaiks for a copy of the,official returns of the Bast Huron election. Many have taken advantage of our trial order of Tan NEws Rucoura for the balance of 1900 for ten cents. Upon a small cherry tree growing in a pot in. Mr, J. Taylor's store there hangs a ripe cherry. There's only one • but its rare. Chief Wheatley, who is likewise tax-, collector, is impressing upon the rate- payers the advisability of paying their taxes before Dec. 15t11 as live per cent, will be added after that date. The special servicees, whiola have been held in the Ontario street church for the past month, were discontinued last night, On Sunday morning a reception service will be held. Rev. Mr. Sewers of Brucefleld emu - pied. the pulpit of Willis church on Sunday and was assisted in addressing the Sunday School by Rev Mi. Men- zies, a returned missionary from China. Newcombes' are having more im- provements made about their premises, one of which will prevent the .frost forming upon their big plate windows and. obscuring the view of the many pretty things on exhibition inside. It is reported that Mr. Horace Fos- ter, lately of Clinton butmore recent- ly cconected with the Williams Shoe Company of Brampton has retired therefom and opened out a retail shoe store in that town. • • Ensign Hoddmatt Salvation Army special agent, will illustrate "There's help at hand or how to conquer an enemy" by magic lantern in the S. A. barracks on Friday evensng. The o filicers invite a large attendance. From the Exeter Advocate we learn that "Miss . Akan of Clinton, who is a guest at tpe Commercial hotel, Hensa,11, rendered a solo in ex• - cellent style in the Methodist church in that village on Sunday evening," Mrs. Thos. Cook, who lately moved in from Godericli township, bas bought . the Frank Upshall house on Victoria street for which she pays two hundred dollars; 11 r. George Hammel has mov- ed into part of it. • • • The iaastor.of the Jtattenpury street church will preach next Sunday morn- ing the first of a short series of ser mons on "Natural law in a spiritual wcirld." His subject will be "Is there • such a thing AS the spontaneous gen- eration of life ?" The evening subject will be "Some uncrowned kings in hiding." This subject will prove of special ioterest to young men. The News -Record His eavorite. We are not infrequently in receipt of •eonimunications of a kindly and 9,p. preciative nature such as the follow- ing from, Mr. William Lockhart of Tine Wo6d, Rainy River District:—" enclose you my subscription and will remit another in due season for we cannot do without THE NEws-REcoula which ileema to improve every month. It comes to hand as regular as clock work every week bringing to us the news from • our old home. We wish you every success.". A Street Rau,. • ' An unseemly few took place at the corner of Albert and Huron streets between ten am:1.eleven o'clock Satur- day night. Three of the parties impli- cated are said to have been under the influence of strong drink while the other two were drawn into it. Mayor Jackson held court on two of the trio yesterday, the trial of the third is yet to come, and fined one ten dollars and the other five. It is eapected that the weight of his worship's judgment will have a salutory effect. November Sleighing. A weather paragraph will not be news to our readers in Huron or per- haps Crated° but will convey informa- tion to the many Western patrons of The Peoples' Paper, The paet week may not have been tempestuous with them, as it has been with ue, um+ is it at all likely that they are enjoying sleigh- ing as we are, such as itis. This snow, of course, will not stay ; it cannot go too s000, for farmers and others are complaining of a great scarcity of wateraind on many farms the roots are still out. Good sleighing a month hence will be early enough. • Publics School Beard Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Public School Board was held. on Monday evening, In the absence of Chairman Hoover, who had not returned from hunting deer and moose in the north- ern woods, Mr. C. Stevenson was called upon to preside. Two ac- counts were passed, as follows .4-0, Hoare $2 rent for organ and W. Coop- er Co. $15 for three maps. Inspector Robb, who visited the school reeerit- ly, reported in terse terms. It could not have been otherwise as the discip- line was perfect and the teaching such as he would have done hireself, but here is his report ;—" I beg leave to re- port that I visited your school on Sept. 2Elth, Oct. 130th, 81st and Nor. 1st. I found everything in and about the school in a perfectly satisfactory Con. dia013, / have no suggestions to make."—D. Robb. The Inspector's words of commendation will be as pale. table to the teaching stag as they were satisfactory to the Board and will be to the ratepayers. Principal Lough's report was also brief but as usual was quite to the point. Ile saidthere was an average attendance during Oetober of 818, boys enrolled 200, girls 181. In re. ferring to the low average the worthy Principal waxed a trifielronic,thust—"/ presume that parents who do not send their thildren to school regalarlf will not expect them to keep their places in the class," Reade of families should harken. Principal Lough also redorn. mended a fest alterations in and about the school and in conclusion intimated thanthere would be no changes in the Hamilton, Henderson, Anderson Saw- Sudden Death ofa Fortner ResIdetif. • ers and. Acheson, elders :—MesersOn Monday Mr. J. P. Tisdall received Duncan, Moir; McQueen, Walking - a telegram from Toronto stating that ham, Bell and Wilson. Messrs, Don his cousin, Mr. T. A. Gale, had died • aldson and Campbell from Bayfield • • congregation and. McPhail and Tor- suddenly in that city. The deceased ranee from Bethany were also present, was known to many in Clinton. He was • • In the absence of the moderator, Rev. a partner in the banking firm of John - S. 3,. •Henderson of Hensaal, Rev, S. A. ston, Tisdail & Gale which was es - de• rriere of Grand Bend was invited to tabl•ished here in 1880. Four years tak• e the c • hair.• Messrs.' Martin and later the partnership was dissolved Duncan were appointed to examine When'Mr. Gale moved to Elora where • and report in regard to the treasurer's he acted for some time ail manager account, The report was quite. satis- for Ferran Su Archibald, bankers, On factory, all the congregations having leaving there he took up his residence paid Presbytery • fund in full. • Sixteen in Toronto and for years has been In - cents per family will be necessary to specter of the Mercantile Insurance meet Presbyterial expenses this year. Company. Mr. Gale was a splendid Rev.• Mr. Anderson presented a draft specimen of physical manhood and • copy of standing orders, The draft was st6°4 about Big feet four inches in • duly considered and adopted. me height and looked the picture . of perfecthealth. Hewes about forty.nine Presbytery will henceforth meet quar. I) terly instead of te-montlaly. At last yeare doge. Mr. Tisdall went do wn to attend the funeral which took place meeting of Presbytery arrangements • were made for an exchange of pulpits yesteraalr' • and it visitation of the Sabbath schools The Canvas- Will Begin. of the entire Presbytery. Iteporte At the regular quarterly meeting of were given in regard to the work the Official Board "of the Rattenbury done in the schools and the efficiency street church held on Tuesday night attained which, were of a very encour- the new ehurch project was discussed aging nature. Rev. At Stewart was in its several bearings, The Board appointed to preside and Rev. 1r. 11. Was much taken with the plans of the Larkin to address the W. F. BI. meet-, Crostiley and Hunter church, St. ' ing at next meeting of Presbytery to Thomas, but that edifice cost consider - be held in Seaforth err the third Tues. ably more than they care to invest. day of January, •Rev. James Hawn. As the task of officials and congrega- ton reported having moderated in a tion is a big mie it was decided call for the congregations of flo,yfleld to commence preparatory operations • and Bethany but inaemuch as the minister called, Rev.A.,D.Co,mpbell, has right away by the appointment of a rustee Board and Canvassing been eettled:in the meantime in an. new T and Building Committees. other congregation at Stayner, the The trustees are :—A. T. Cooper, Wit, matter was allowed to drop and Mr, her manning, 0. waffle, ft. B. Hamilton was thanked for his dili- gence. Her, R. Henderson tabled his Hodgens, P. Oantelon, 3. MoMath, resignation of Auburn and Smith's G. Rorke, T. Jenkins, W. Doherty, Hill eorigregations because of failing It. Bolmes, I. Bean, A. Tyndall, S. health. It was agreed to Southcombe, It, Manning, A.. Arrn• . cite the Congregations to appear for estortio.rigt A. 0. Patterson, O. Steven. • their interests at next meeting of the • Presbytery when the 'natter will be BuildingOoreraittee :—E'. R. Hodgens, dealt with. As Mr. Ilenderson's re. W.liatarld. W.R. Lough, 0- Wain% =vat may render possible a re.ar. NV, Doherty, E. B. Chant, A. T. retirement, of certain portions of the Cooper, W. Manning and P. Centel. fiekl it was decided In the meautime to cm' send a temporary supply to Payilehl Canvassing Committee :—Ilev. W. G. and Bethany. Revs. Larkin, Shaw and Howson, 3. Jackson, 0, Vitallis, W. Musgrave, with their elders, were tip- Doherty. pointed to examine and report in re. The Stewards are W. Doherty, W. Ord to a little manual called "Aida to tt, Lough,r. It. Modgens,.A.. Tyndall, Worship," intended as a help for Chrie‘ ii, D, Chant, W. Crintelon and Sas. Man service in the absenee ot it clergy- Southcoinbe. W. R. Lough War re. man, Session records are to be pro:. elected Recording Steward. ented and examined at nett meeting, The Presbytery recommended the ob. The finatieial report for the first half rice of , the eacrament of the year was read by Me. Lough who serva.. stated that it Was the best in the his. Lord's Supper by all congregations un der its juriiidiction on the liret Sunday 1 Ing gpocicitehde, CITtiblee6retpoorrttbp6le'atgoeTP9Pas°tIloat: ) for examination in De. of the New Year, 1 rooms until Baster as the pupils will ' and Board alike. readyhcenter. *chsol Claw nown. The. Public School on the Bayfleld Road east of Brucetield has been clos- ed owing to there being a case of dipha theria in the section. The trustees are to be commended for their promptness in the matter as.too great precaution cannot be taken. Au ounce of proven - tion, eto. The Deer Hunters. The deer hunters are coming home, Frank Fair and Erne Holmes returned on Saturday and on Monday Messrs. Hoover, Cole and Johnson arrived. The latter camped on the Spanish River and were the most westerly party on the hunt and the result was that. while others complained of a scarcity of game they obtained the full legal number and might have had more did not their regard for the law forbid. Mr. Hoover says the Spanish River district in a perfect maze, a succession of conical, rocky hills and dipper -shaped valleys, one so like another that to go astray is an easy matter. There • are small lakes everywhere and the water, our in- formant intimated, would delight the • heart of a prohibitionist. It is clear pure and refreshing, as the late J, B. Gough would have said. Mr. Hoover says that on the train on which they went north from Toronto there were 259 huntsmen ahd on a vote by ballot being taken as to political predeliction it was found that the Tories were More numerous than the other fellovvs by twenty eight. The 200 hunting dogs on board were such a source of annoyanbe to the baggageman that the ppor fellow was driven to indulgence in many strong words which would not look well in print and it was with a huge sigh of relief that he tunabled the last pairof hounds off the car at North Bay. Messrs. Hoover, Cole and John- son feasted on venison while away and brought a big buck home so that others might also partake of venison steak. BAYPIELD. • A new S. A. captain has been in- stalled to take charge of the spldier here. • The council have bad a company of workmen busy during the past week repairing the streets. Mr. James Macdonald, who recently moved from here to Zurich, was in. town on election day pollinglis vote. Mr. S. Macdonald of gensall had charge of affairs here for Mr. McEwan • on election day. Jack is a hustler and • knows how to roll up major:flies. Miss Lizzie`lerguson is at present in Brucelield pursaing her occupation as a tailoress. • Among those of bur boys who went abroad during the 'summer we notice Mr. John Bailey and Mr. Harry Fal - eerier have returned. • Dr. Woods is busy making prepara- tions for his trip to the Emerald Isle. He has secured the • services of Dr. Baird who will take charge of his practice in his absence. • Rev. Mr. Allen of Goderich occupied the pulpit of St. Andrew's church last Sunday in the absence of a regular supply. . . A young man hy the name of Plun- kett, scin of an ex -teacher of the sclaool here, was buried in Bayfield cemetery last Tuesday. The body was brought from the Seaforth station. • The election passed off very quietly, there being no enthusiasm except what little Was worked up by the supporters ot Mr. McEsvan who were not quite satisfied with "Honest John's" conduct • regarding the harbor expenditure. The residents of Bayfield could not see any • reason for importing a body of work- • men from a distance whet there were scores of men in this locality both able -and willing to do the work. The elec- tion returns were received here by telephone and were conveyed from the offi,:e by a messenger to the Queens Hotel where a large number of the • supporters of both candidates assem- bled to hear the news. A good time was spent in joking comments on the different returns as they came in. Quite a laugh was raised when it was annoonced that John Sherritt had de- feated V. Ratz in North Middlesex by some one in the audience calling out "That's rough on Itatz," What might have been a,very sad or perhaps fatal accident occurred in our tillage on Tuesday morning when Miss Olive Thompson, daughter of Division Court Clerk Thompson, narrowly missed being shot to death. It seems her brother was examining the gun preparatory to going out shooting when it accidentally went off and • several shot lodged in Miss Thome. son's face. Drs. Stanbury and Paine - ter were hastily coiled and succeeded in removing most of the shot and dressing the wounds. The program at the social evening held by the members of the L. 0. L. en November 6th WaS as follow s, with Rev. Mr..Tenning as chairman :— Instrumental— Address— Solo— Violin selection— Address— Trio—Dr. Palliator, Instrutnental— Solo— Solo Solo— Mies ItathWell • Chairman. It, Peck, — Taylor. Dr. Piaster, R, Peck, E. Erwin, Miss Roue& A.. Erwin. 18. Routitt. Dr. Pallister, Miss Rathvrell was eccompanist and acquitted herself in her usual skilful manner. Mr. and Mrs, Sas. Armstrong of Var. tut spent an evening at the 'teeters, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sohn Taylor of 'Port Make were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Sennings last Thursday and Priday. Mrs. Win, Dixon has been under the Dee care for two or three dos. Glad to say she is better again. Mr. Thos. Stinson of the Sauble Line fliniaed threshing last Saturday. Mr. Parke visited on the i'lloshen last Runday. MYTH. On Sunday annivereary services were held in the Methodist church. Rev, Mr. Hendereon of St, Marys of. ficiated and preached two excellent sermons for the occasion to large con- gregations, .The collections were jib- eral. There was no service in St. And- rew's Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. OnMondat evening Rev. Mr.Hender- son of St. Marys delivered his celebrat- ed. lecture on "Loafers, Croakers and Workers" in the Methodist church to a large audience which much appre- ciated the speaker's remarks. Mr. James Livingston of Baden its shipping several carloads of tow from his flaxmill here. The first cuttter of the season made its appearance on the streets on Tues. dax. * • Several of our farmers in this vicin- ity have not, got their turnips up and by all appearances they will have pretty cold fingers before they get through with the crop. Now that the elections are over the next fight will be on municipal Mat- ters, we expect. 011 Wednesday evening last stand- ing room was at a premium in Indust ry hall to witness the performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin and to hear election reports,given out at intervals, Capt. Rance has returned from Toronto where he had been for the purpose of seeing the return of the Canadian troops from South Africa. He reports it to be the grandest sight he had ever witnessed and almost wished he had been one of the rank and file in the procession. Harry is a thorough Britisher. • The regular meeting of the members of the 0. U. F.AVes held in their hall on Tuesday. The sitting of the 12th Division Court was held. in Industry hall on Thursday last before Judge Doyle. Several cases were brought forward and disposed of by his honor. AUBURN. The Auburn Methodist church in- tends holding its anniversary services the second Sunday in December when Rev. • Mr. • Hobbs of Wingham is expected tO preach, Mr. Edgar Lawson of • Wingham Sundayed under the parental roof. • Mr. A.E. Wetheral Sundayed under the. parental roof, as also did Miss A Tillie Ferguson. • Mr. • Bert Cummings returned horne last Monday from Markdale. • Mr.11enry Sturdy has taken a trip up to Parry Sound. hIotrits reported that Dr. 'Ross intends taking a trip to the Old Country ,sly Mr. and Mrs. Albert King returned home from Winghans last Thursday • from visiting friends there, • Mr. David Lockhart was visitin g under the parents,' roof last Sunday•. On Sundaylast Mrs. Margaret Sane McGee, an old and respected resident of Wawanosh, passed peacefully away at the age of seventy one years, seven • months and eleven days. Deceased, with her husband,' came frOm Irelarid to this county and settled near Toron- to in the township of Vaughan, maid - ed their a, few years, then removed to East Wawanosh where by patience and industry they built up a beauti- ful home and by their honesty and integrity won the respect of a wide • cirCle of friends. After the death of her husband she lived on the home- stead with her son James until his death about four years ago. In the spring of this year she removedto this village from which place the funeral took place on Wednesday at two p. m. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. R. Henderson of Auburn and the floral tributes and very large attendance at the funeral wee evidences of the love and re- spect of her family and friends. The members of the family, who survive her, are her son Robert of Baden and her daughters, Mrs. Medzie of Staples, • Mrs. Young of London and Mrs. McLachlin of Auburn. VARNA. Beatty Bros. had the misfortune to lose a valuable mare last week. Rev. and Mrs, J. W. Andrews visit. ed the former's brother af; Fullerton •last week. Miss A. Beatty of Ethel ie visiting under the parental roof this week. Percy Wanless is learning harness - making at It A. Higgins. Ben will make things hum now as he has two men making harness, Some of our young people took in the anniversary fowl supper at Kippen On Monday evening. An enjoyable tirne is reported. Mr. Thos, Walker of Clinton is busy putting on the second coat of plaster on Beatty Bros. new store. Miss Effie Rat hwell spent Sunday at Mr. A. B. Stephenson's of\ the Parr Line. Mr. j. Ward has his °hickory dried for another year and took a few holt. days visiting friends in Clinton, Sea. forth and other phteee. The funeral of the youngest son of Wililant.Plunkett, a former teacher of the Varna Public School, passed • through this place on Tuesday last on • Itis way to Bayfleld cemetery Where other members of the family were bur. led when Mr. Plunkett lived in this place. The father of the deceased is now it resident of the )1tate of Ohio. Things have quieted down hero after the election which left John McMillan Weeping at home. Mr. William 11. Iteid, son of the worthy Treasurer of Stanley, is taking it course in the Listowel flusinern Col- lege. __— • Messrs. Dullard, Barr, Lovrery and Miller of Sunimeehill t5 0. L. paid it fraternal visit. to Sharon Lodge on Monday eyerting last. OODERICRI TONVN5111P. Mr. G. W. Harnwell has resigned his „L ,position as teacher of 8,8. No, 10 and • tliktrustees are now advertising for his successor, duties to commence at the beginaing of 1001, Mr. Harnwell has been a successful teacher and re - grit will be felt in the section over his departure. He goes to Kirktera to assume the principalship of the ,school now presided over by his brother, Mr. J. E. R. Harwell, who will locate in Varna, having purclaased the store from Mr. °Mewl of which he will take possession in the near future. Mr. and Mrs: Richard Jennings of theist con, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Baer of Woodstock. Miss Gliddon left on Monday for an extended visit to Exeter. Mr, William Proctor; Mrs. Proctor and daughter left for their home in Detroit on Saturday. Mr. Proctor came Up in June and since then, when not "under the weather," has been making improvements upon his farm on the Huron Road. He did not suc- ceed in finishing his house but will be back in the spring to complete it,. They were accompanied to Detroit by Harry Williams, 8011 of Councillor Williams, who intends remaining in the city. • The paragraph in last week's NEWS- REconn relating to Miss Connell, who went to Manitoba on Monday, was not • exactly correct, She had met the party • before whom she went to meet and in • this county. Mr. James Laithwaite and family have taken up their abode in Goderich after a life-long residence in this town- ehip. Mr. Laithwitite's father was a native of Lancashire, England, and came to this country in the early thirties. After living in the township of Chincouclai for some time he came to this county.in 1888 and bought from the Canada Company lots 47 and 48 on the Maitland. The journey itself at that early period was a hardship and was Made with a yoke of oxen. For twenty-seven years Mr. Laitlavvaite, Sr:, successfully fought the battles of the pioneer until 1860 when he was gathered to the fathers. The stump of the first tree he felled, a cherry, still remains to mark the spot. • Two sons survived ' him, James and William, now of Edin- burg, North Dakota, and four daugh- ters, Mrs. Adams and. Mrs. Arthur Woodman of Londesboro, and two in the west, one in Nebraska and the other in Victoria,B.C. Mr.James Leithwaite rook an active interest in mu- nicipal affairs and fought out ten elec. tioris. For seven years he was a mem- ber of the township council where he rendered good. service. He was also trustee for several terms of S. S. No. 4! The family have been connect- ed with Ebenezer Methodist church since its foundation and will be much . missed for they always most willingly assisted in its good works. For eighteen long years Mr. Laithwaite has been superintendent of the Sunday School and teacher of the Bible Class. The latter took advantage of his leav- • ing to present him with a photograph of the class handsomely framed. They - at the semis time expressed apprecia- tion of his past services and regret at the departure of himself and family for whom they will always retain the most pleasant recollection, ,Mr. Laithwaite has been a successful far- mer and though retiring with a cora- petenee he does so because of the death ot three of his sons who passed away in early manhood. One died in Cali- fornia and the other two fell victims to scarlet fever three years ago. His only surviving son owns a farm near Gode- rich. There are two daughters, Miss Laithwaite at home and Mrs, William Dreier who lives near Goderich. Mr. Laithwaite is one of the model farm- ers of the township and every year since he began doing for himself he was enabled to lay by Something for it rainy day. He early went into fruit culture and estimates that last year from his apples alone he realized a net income of six hundred, donate. In leaving for their new home Mr, Laith- waite and family have the best wishes of a very wide circle of friends for con- tinued success and happiness. Mr. and. Mrs. John Sterling of Kin. cardine visited friends in Goderich , township last week. • Miss Lottie Jenkins of Ilarlock is visiting her friend, Miso Agnes Cooper. • Miss Jennie Tebbutt of Goderich is spending few days at her home on the 34th. Mr. Geo. McCartney, who has been • 'engaged with Ur. John Tebliutt, is tak- ing a holiday just note. • Miss Sophia Snider of Colborne, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Tebbutt, returned to her home on Monday last. Though the elections are over and the exciternentealming down one or two of the deputy returning officers of this township are subjects of consider. mine dismission, It is alleged that the deputy at Holmesville acted in a high. • handed and arbitrary manneeand start. ing early in the morning at attempting to bully the Conservative scrutineerS. If what is alleged is correct the in. dividual in qUestion will not be excus- ed merely because he is it Smart Alec, Goderich township council met on November 5th. Minutes of last meet. Ing were read and passed. Moved by lames Johnston, seconded by 0. W. Ilitilliarcts, That the clerk notify Js, Whitely to remove his fence from off the nubile highway. Council then adjourned for thirty minutes to allow the .Board of Health to meet and make the report of their Separate divisions which showed that the township is at present in a healthy condition, Coun. ell then resumed their usual routine of work. Moved by John Middietoin seconded by 3. C. Wood, That the • following atcounts be paid, viz., Alex. Rniott for allowing water out of its natural course through his property tas Connolly township share of blinding culvert $12, Board of • Health $10, A. IVIeLeod rep, bridge and • drawing ltimbar $10. Council then ad. journed to meet on the drat Monday in Deosimber...Nrgat Olark.