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The Clinton News-Record, 1901-01-17, Page 14 T CU Ti 21st Year • CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17,1901 • Whole Number 1150 Rave you lived_! to your $ Agents for C. P. R. Telegraph and Dominion Express - eaveiresasweeease--vea-sei~eweiseessia-abeia/seweesseria New Years resolution of paying your subscription 411•/.16. 411•.•41.• Akell~lelle%•1161.elik,W1* • • BOOKS FOR THE Winter Evenings 25 Gent looks Bound in Cloth with Gilt stamp- ing. Sent post paid on receipt of price. Young Carthagian Henty Reveries of a Bachelor Ike Marvel Tom Brown at Oxford Hughes Phantom Rickshaw . Kipling Pioneers Cooper The Prairie Cooper Kept for the Master's Use Havergal The Merry Man . Stevenson In ul van ey's Stories Kipling Dream Life Mal vel Gulliver's Travels Swift The Bondsman Caine Romance of a Poor Young Man Red Rover Cooper Thaddeus of Warsaw Porter Ten Nights in a Bar Room Arthur The Conscript Dumas Black Beauty Sewell 'Vendetta Correll Hardy Norseman Lyall First Violin Fothergill Micah Clarke Doyle . Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Holmes Fairy Tales Grimm 15 Gent looks or 2 for 25 Cents' „ • Neatly Bound in Strong Piper Covers. Sent post paid on receipt of price. She's all the World to Me Caine Self Sacrifice Oliphant Born Coquette Duchess English Orphane Holmes! Idealit Grand Pilgrim Progress Bunyan Donovan Lyall Lover or Friend Carey Only the Governess • 'Carey Mary St. John Carey - Tom Brown's School Days Hughes.. Child's History of England • ' . Dickens White Company Doyle Light that Failed • Ki :log A Bachelor's Blunder orqs A Woman's pent • Norris • King's Talisman • Cobb Uncle Tom's Cabin. Stowe First Violin Fothergill Our Bessie Carey Silas Martin Elliott House on the Wolf Weyman. Ninety Three Hugo Hans of Iceland Hugo tiateS11=100610 CROKINOLE at 750, and . $1. ' - The ever popular game of Crokin,ole can be had in two qualities. Why borrow when you can get e b.oard. of ° your own at these prices. W. Cooper;: & Co., cumroN, Money Orders, also for Butterick Patterns. 4, ' • . HAVE YOU TRIED FAIRS ItREAKFAST FOOD? IF NOT. Wt NOT? : • Election of Repreasntativee. The allnual meeting for the election of Society representatives was held in the Ontario street church last Wed- nesciay evening when the. ballot re- sulted in the election of the following ; Dr. Thompspn, B. Stevens, F. W. Watts, C. H. Holland, Ralph Tiphrdy, E, G. Courtice, Geo. Wray. Death of a Partner Resident, Word has been received from Osh- kosh, Wis., of the death of Thomas Carter, at one titne a resident of Clin- ton. The deceased was for several years in the employ, of Mr. Jphn Middleton of broderich township. Subsequently he lived in Hullett and then in Clinton. Font. years ago he left here for St, Joseph, Mich., and from thence went to Oshkosh where three of his daughters have made their homes. The funeral of ,Mr. Carter who was in his 67th year, took place on the last day of 1000, It is easily prepared and is -the most economical Breakfast Food 9,1fited, half a cup being sufficient for five. We have other breakfast foods such as , QUAKER OATS, PETTIJOHNS. • SWISS FOOD. • • HEALTH FOOD, ROLLED WHEAT, BARLEY and OATS, but as a: seller FAIR'S REAKFAST FOOD Rev, J. C. Dunlop Has Acmpted. The Baptist churches of Clinton and the Base Line extended a call to Rev. J. C. Dunlop: wile has.. abcepted and enters Upon his new pastorate on the 27th. Mr. Dunkin has been Stationed at Stayner for a decade and for the .previous seven years was it charge of the church at Durham. The length of his stay in those must be accept- ed to mean that he wears well and he bears throughout the connection the reputation of being a succeseful pastor. The citizens of Clinton, regardless of denominational lines', will bid hint wel- coa.e. and wish him , success in his labors and hope that both himself and family may find this town a pleasant and profitable place' in which to live. Officials of the Baptist Church. At the annual meeting of. the mem- bers of the .Baptist church held the other day the following were appoint- ed officials for the year ; Clerk and Financial-Heeretary, .J, B. Horiver ; Trerieurer, I. Pront ; Deacons, K . Prior, T. • Monitehen, I. Front, J. B. Hoover; Trustees, W. Robb, D. IC Prior, T. Monaghan t Ushers, A. Os. baldeston, Raithby. The, finances of the Sunday school are in prosper - due condition. There is at present. thirty dollars in the treasury .and the neanageraent expect a eilccessful year, all 'the indications pointing . in that direction! The offieere of the school are Superintendent, T. Monaghan, .; :Assistant; D. K. Prior ; Secretary. Miss Adelaide Ferguson. 'Treasurer, Raithby ; Librarian, Miss P. Penna. bakers!, The Society in connection with. the church, the B. Y. P. U., has it - illiselotiarvAnniversary• Missionary anniversary services will be held next Sunday in the Ontario street church when the Rev. B. Hobbs of Wingharn preach morning and evening. Collections will be taken in. aid of the missionary funds of the church. On Monday evening there will be a grand missionary rally and addressees given by Revs. W, G. Howson and R. Hobbs. Suitable music will be furnished by the popular choir of the church. All are cor- dially invited. TAKES THE LEAD. ' a srrricakes we have Pre'pared .Buckwheat, ncake'filiour andlilaple Syrup Ogle Cooper Co. es °ALI/ HINTS • T . •• Its Just a hinting at. the splendid table and decorative' pieees that cost so much less here than elsewhere,. No decorations can win the. ' tasty housekeeper as can these bright, nicely, colored „wares as soon . *as their eyes fall upon them. 0 Bric-a-Brac. • *New pieces are added as rapidly .as we can get them ready for selling. , 18outmfew i nd uarrilleiicsaetees aalrli d tlite chottetspiTeocues anroeandgestioralboloeke as nacre i:s are only to pleased to show you through. . P. It. c•REws ... Jeweler, gxeertW.ateh d .0 ti . Repairer an P 6 . eels•••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••• **INN** )----Stock 'Taking Sale<I. Winter Goods You need cold weather goods and we want the goods off our shelves to make way for spring shipments. To clear them off we offer youths follow- UNDERW EAR tor large men, $2.00 suits for $1.25 ing snaps: 1.50 1.15 40 to 44 inches. Ribbed Underwe r reduced from 50e to • • • I 1 oy's Shirts and Drawers, all wool each.. .26 Top Shirts, a line of knitted, reduced from 500 to .35 Horsehide Mitts reduced from $1.60 to 400 1 . .50 I Lined Gloves, 75c Men's and Boys, reduced to 05 $1.50 Heavy Tweed Hats, for •. - • 10 Scprfs. A few serviceable Scarfs left. Our 76e line will go at, , 444 644 a 6 .50 " $1 r‘ ‘` 484104 6 446 6 615 A. J. MORRISIL - — Merchant rxilor' a A. 0.re HollitywAy. 04•••44•4•4• ••••••••••++•••• 0** 4.•••••••••••••• organized With the folloWing offiCers : . President T. Monaghan S Vice-Presi- denb, Miss A. Fergiison ; Secretary, Miss 1. P,etinabaker ; Treasurer, A. Osbeldesion. First Meeting of the New Council, ' • The town council .4 1901 began its first meeting at seven oclock . Monday. evening . It is not expected though that thereby it, set a precedent but afeetimf of Presbyterian soggetiew. A meeting of Societies in connection with the Presbyterian church was held in Seaforth on Tiresday. Willis church Women's Auxiliary Was re- presented by its delegate, 'Miss MeTag- gartand Mesdames R. Irwin, Stewart, Lough, J. W. Irwin, O'Neil; Duncan., son, The delegates from the Mission Band were Misses Clara Wiseman and Lizzie Ohidley, who were accompanied by Mrs. Graham, Misses A, Houston and M. Dowser, and Masters George Biggart and Robbie Stewart. The. proceedings were of an interesting nature, including addresses by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm. missionaries from Ron- an. The election of officers resulted' as follows: , President, Mrs. Hamilton, Goderich township; 1st Vice-Presi- dept, Mrs, Graham, Clinton; and, Mrs. Sewers, Brucefield ; 3rd, Mrs. 1 ridge and A. Pringle, forwards. A match will be played with Winshain here to night . "Kind Words Can Never Die." Mr. John Thompson of Blake in re- newiog his sub for 1001 writes,: "r en- close you my renewal for another year. I am no Tory but I like THE Nnws-Ruccoto which r.consider a first- class local peper.'' Mr, Nelson Wal- lace of Spain, South •Daketa, says : We are very well pleased with THE Nnws-Rucoitn which we think a splendid 1641 papers?'. • STANLEY TOWNSHIP Miss Georgina Johustone visited at Mrs. A.' Johnstone's near Brucefield. on Sunday last. . • . • -Wes Maggie Reid visited at Mrs. J. Rehts Sal Saturday last A very pleasant ressse Wedding took place the home of . Mr; Root. Me Olinchey on Tuesday of this week when his sister Agnes was joined in wedlock to Mr. William Halt, The ceremony witts performed by the Rev. Mr.' Jennings peBayfield under qai arch Little Locals, Rev. X. T. Murrluca, who has been preathIng for the Baptists of Stayner, has received a call from them and, we so understand, hae accepted. Miss Jones has been re-engaged as organist, of St. Joseph's church at an increasej of salary, The choir was photographed by Artist Burgess on riday last. Mr. Sergeson, formerly of Dtandas, who is employed by Seeley 8; Turner, day for Holstein where he has got a has rented the cottage on Princess job for a couple of months in a saw - street furmerly occupied lay Mr. N. mill. Robson, On, Monday the members of our new If you have not yet renewed your town coilnoll met in Industry hall and subscription to THE NEWs•RECOnls we took their respective oaths of office should be pleased to have you do SO. after which they adjourned to meet on A free copy of the Canadian Annual Tqesday evening, awaits each of the pay-aheads. To all There was a wedding in town on others the price is twenty-five cents. Wednesday. Next Sunday will be missionary Sun- On Tuesday evening our new town day in Rattenbury street church. The daddies met for the transaction of Rev. G.W. Henderson of St. Marys, businese. Reeve Sims was in the chair, President of the London Conference, A large number of the ratepayers were will preach both morning mad eyehing. present and anxious to hear the pro - These services Will prove interesting ceedings as it Was generally understood and all are welcome. , that there were to be some changes The hockey team pl'ayed'a' match made in our town officials which -was with Seaforth at that place on Thurs. considered not necessary. The'council day last, the score standing '7 to 4 in did wisely by ye appointing the for favor of their opponents. The team Mer officials, viz., T. W. Scott, clertr ; was composed of F. Johnson, goal; E, A. Elder, treasurer; John McGill, assessor, all at the same salaries, The Dayment, Point.; P, Matheson, coyer point • J. Forrester, H. Steep, J, 'Clar- first engineer, Mr. McOreight, haying isesigned, Mr. J.T. Carter the second haying refused to accept the first, Mr. Lowe was made first engineer of the fire company. A large number of bills having been presented and passed, will find rio reason to doubt the wis- there being a large amount of other dam of its choice. We are fairly safe in saying that the clerk -Awes favorite literature for the next few 'weeks will be the Municipal Act and the innumer- able arnendmeeti thereto: . Be will likely pillow, his weary head on a yoleme of them o'nights. ' 'The Varna postmastership has been awarded to Mr. Thos. McCash. He was not the only applicant by any means but the 'results say he had the strongest pull with Mr. John MOM - Ian and that worthy though defeated gentleman still has the patronagesof the South Riding. Mr. MoCash lives a mile south of the village but of course will move in, that is if he does not intend running the office by deputy. According to the latest Blue Book the s),Tarsr is $170, while last year the pqste master received $5,28 percentage on money order business and 46 cents commiasion on postal notes. to the News -Record a year in advance. BLYTI-1, Mr. C. U. Smith, one of our, nutter - em in last fire, who had been. carrying on the jeviellery business for the past six years, left for hie home in Harlin on Saturday. Mrs. Ohanaberlain of Toronto, who was, here looking after her interests in the late tire, has returned to her home, Mr. Charles Fraser left here on IVIon. Musgrave, McKillop ; Secretary. Mrs. R. Irwin; Clinton;:Treasurer, Mrs. A. Scott, Seaforth.; Secretary of Supplies, Miss McTaggart,' Clinton; Leaflet Secretary.'Mrs. Heridersou, Beneath War Corespondent's Lecture. 'The patriotic citizen of Clinton should not Miss hearing Stanley Mc Keown Brown,, the Mail and Empire's war correspondent, deliver his illus- trated leettme on Thursday evening of next week Under the auspices! of the A. 0. F. Mr. Brown has met with crowd- ed houses on his tour through Canada. He describes the trip froth, Quebec to Paatdeburg. He was the yOungest correspondent et the front and Was the only one to be woubded. Mr. Brown has secured the Edison eine, matograph, the same machine-and—pie tires that were exhibited at the mili- tary concerts in Massey hall, Toronto His lecture its illustrated all the way through which. makes it of greet inter. est A matinee will be given for the school 'children at 4 &creek in the after noon. Serg. Webb, Who, was 'with Mr; Brown at the front, Will introduce him to the audience. The Toronto World ' says : splendid audience listened With tent attention to one of. the best lectures ever delivered in Massey hall.. *It *was given by Stanley McKeown Browo, the war, correppen. dent, under the auspices of the :48th Highlanders and an audienee of over got* people weie present . It is Chairman "lodges,. A fortnight ago. Mr. IL Ifodiens became benedict and ',On' Monday evening he was elected chairman Of part thrpughout the year the citizens if merely Implies punctuality on its who sometimes attend the sessions will have cause for thankfulnees. Mr jonn #Ransford addressed the council in support of the,purchase of a new flag for the town hail ' He narrat- ed the-preeentation of the paesent ban- ner to the corporation some years since, told in eloquent terms of the gond service it had rendered and also Oita nekleet at the hands of its proper custodians There There theuld be , a Frew Union lack, he said, good in. quality and mammoth in proportions. The Fathers were seemingly impressed by Mr. Ransford's eloquence and prompt-- ly passed a resolutioo ordering the porchavie of a, suitable banner to float over the ball. • . A communication *as received from - Mr. John Ross Robertson of Toronto. laying before the council the claims of that deserving institntion, the liospi. tel for Sick Children, Mr.. Robertson has spent thousands of dollars of his own Money in equipping and main- taining this hospital and as. its doors are open to tells be asks that the mun. icipalities render some assistance. The council responded with a. grant of ten dollars, \ Garrow (*arrow were paid $11 for legal advice and Mr. James Scott $2.50. Roaf Ss Roof of Toronto atiked,on be- half of a client, for a twenty-year franchise of the streets for the purpose of laying gas mains for lighting pur- poses and also that the plant trod in- come be exempt from tairrition. Their client would like in addition a central site, free or at a nominal rental. The communication was referred to a spe- cial committee to deal with. An agitation is now on foot among the business men for joint action in dealing with the Electric Light Co., With whose service there is general dissetisfaction. And it hating been suggessed to the council that the ap- peintrrient of a committee would strengthen the hands of the b. in., Messrs. Jeckson, Bell, Plummer, John- son and Mackenzie were appointed. Mr. J. O. Stevebson was appointed to the Board of Health, Mr. W. Jack- son to the Collegiate'Board and Dr. Shaw to the Public Library Board. Messrs. 3. Wiseman and P. Centel - on were re.appointbd auditors and given an increase in pay of from $10 to $12.50 each, The grinding committees for the year are follows, the first mention- ed in each being chairman: PrEAN'OE --CoMbe,Walker,MaCkenSie. STREETS —johnson, Thrnsmers Bell, Fnua AND WATER—Plummer, Walker, Johnson. CluanrrY—Mackenzie, Combo. PROP- Ztorir Alm ELECTRIC LataIrsi—Johnson, Walker, Mackenzie, Combe. Ontx- Yaw—Bell, Johnson, Combo. By. r,. --Walker, Plummer, Bell. 00EXMALS, Er0.—SackS0o, Walker, Meek elnale, Johnson Combo. Comp or IttVistow—Jackson, Bell, Johnson, • and in the presence of about one hun- dred invited guests. After the knot had. been securely tied all sat down to sumptuous repast after which it few hcitieS were spent in pleasant chat. The harm'y couple left by the evening train for Marlette, Mich., where they in- tend te spend a short time *.svith friends. They left amids. showers of ic'a and 'the beat wiehes of the friends present. A large number of useful presents strewed the.esteem in which the fair beide is held. Mr. Richard Peck, who had the lists- the Public School Board, That be will, fortune to eat his lip badly while en - preside at the Meetings Of the Boerd. gaged/J.4.,splitting wood a few days ego With dignity and tact- we all know. 63,,*611Viir flying up and striking him The othermembers are J.C. Stevenson, on the lip, is doing as well es can be J. latylaa: Dr Agnew, .1. Jackson, • d ,xpectedW Irwin,. . • ' W. T,", O'Neil; W H Mart ,Sorry to hear of Mrs. Jas,Parke,Sr., ning. '• Mr..; John . Cpunieglistme ' Was "hiing somewhat indisposed. • ye appointed .secretary at his . former sties Stella RathWell is visiting Baldry of fifty dollars and W.J. Cooper friends in Goderich township at pres- ceretaker at a salary of $250 esers. ont, ' Agnew, Taylor and Irwin were, 'ap- Mrs William Clark, Sr., is visiting at pointed finance Caninittee and Messrs. hei.daughter's,Mrs John Reidat pres- Jackeon, Steyeneelarind O'Neil on the 'ent. ro erty'constnittee. It. Manning ' Mt ti. Rathwell andMiss Edith was chosen as representative to the Collegiate Institute Board tied W. R. Lough to both the Entrance, and Pub- lic Library Board, on the latter Mr the three-year term. Accounts were pass- edto the it:mount of .$223.17, the two largest iteros.beine• that of the Canes diat,School Furniture Co.s $113. an Harland Bross $54,06, ciokeling to the estimates .Which were, firesented. $3000 will be requited for • school purposes this year 'and the darn- el!, will ,brt casked for that amount n Principal,' Lough's report stated that the number of boys enroll- ed for December 'as 211, girls 178, r•verage,attendatice 340. The average attend and for 1000 was 821, for 1800 it was 854, the lower average last year being owing to the epidemic. , . . • Bothwell were the guests of Mrs. john Johnstone on Friday of last week. , . Mr Jplan McCandies of Dakota is visitingltiendg in this neighborhood at present. • Miss Stella Andrews of Varna ‚at'be.liome of Mr. .W. Rathwell on Sunday last- ' Sorry to hear of Mr, I. W,Reld be- ing laid up with blood poisoning in one of his hands. Miss L. Reid has returned to London after spending her Christmas vacation at home. Rev.W.G.Richardson,B.A.,who spent his Christmas vacation at home, re; fumed to Wyoming last week accom- panied by his sisters/diss Maggie Rich- ardson. Miss C. Browxiette returned to Gode- rich after spending New Years at 'hOr home. Mrs, S. W. Reid and son Harvey vie, ited Mr. R. Reid, B. A., of Ridgetown Mr. W. Reid, who spent his Xmas holidaye at home, has returned to Lis- towel Business College. Mr, and Aire. K. Houston paid. a, fly, pig visit to Goderich jest week. Mr. Robb. Reid and his sisters, Mary and Ida visited friends in and around Contralia.last week. . Sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Sparks' little girl which took place on Friday of last week, Miss B. Turner has returned after spending her Christ -mat; vacation with her mother and sisters in Clinton. Miss Turner enters on her third year as teacher in S. S. no., 8 which speaks well for her. Mr. and Mrs. P. Kerr, Clinton, visit- ed the home of the latter,s sister Mrs. John Davison on Sunday last. Mrs. 1. W. Reid is visiting friends in RidgetOwn at present, Miss. M. Richardson was the guest of Miss Georgenia Johnstone on Sun- day last. Miss Charlotte Brownett who was visitingunder the parental roof return. ed to her home in Goderieh a few days ago. tire.ltobt. l'oung, who was visiting at the home of her brother, Mr, George johnstone, returned to her borne in Goderich last Week. Mr. Wm. Itathwell purehased a line heavy three year old gelding from Mr. Guy Bloke of Goderich township *fey/ days ago.. VARNA, .Mr. Alin McAndrew of Dakota is visiting,at Mr. !John 4.. 301InstO,Oe's Of H413n0PkbUrIll• Dennison Eros, have been hauling stone this past week for balding operations next season. Mr, Richt, Eagleson of .0snabiock, N. D., called upon his old friend, Mr. S. 0. Eathwell..on Saturday, Norman Purdy has started to learn the tailoring with Mr, Pilgrim. The Canadian Foresters think of giving an entertainment shortly,about the scoria week in Tebruary. Trooper. 1feber Shobbrooke of Lou. don,•Ontario, who will speak here at the school concert on Friday, February 1st,, was connected with Lord Roberts' &carte, He was in over forty battle. HAYFIELD, Miss Sadie Lowe has returned to her home in Hensel], after a pleasant visit in town, • Rev. lifr. McKay preached able ser- mons in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath, Rev. Joseph Elliott of Nairn *spent a few clays in town this Week visiting friends. Messrs. 3as, Perkusen,Frank Keegan and James Macdonald have returned from Port Dover for the winter. - jolly sleigh -ride pirety took a drive out irk Goderich tovvnship last Monday evening and had a great upset at Thompson's creek. Mr, John Frazer attended the Pleat- bytery meeting in Seaforth on Tues. da Dr. Stanbury has been appointed He tells in an inteeesting and instruct marriage license issuer in place of Mr.. ive manner his experiences in South James Macdonald, removed from the Africa. Do not fail to hear him. ' district. J. B. R. Barnwell Wins the Clerkship The Stanley Agricultural. Society held its annual meeting heie on the: of Stanley and Tiles' rieCesh the 8th and made several changes in the Varna Postoffice. directorate and management, the ' vacant by the resignation of Mr. J. T. The clerkship of Stanley, made oppIrrdiansheenitaaelt.abreyin,bgeliVingr. replaced ; W.Erwin,by1r .61117 ' Cairns, was filled on Monday when the andTh appointed pvpi olliangtee dco tuhnec. 1 lfollowinginonMondayofficers, township council appointed Mr. J. E. R. Barnwell. There were several viz, •.: Clerk, • U. W. Erwin;,.Asses- them would have performed the duties sot' William iall.i.avvm. HWaihmidadnonantd JA.uAd.itForasi,- in a satisfactory manner. , Mr. ,Harn- he gets rightly into harness the council well is both able 'and genie' and When epeanileits'tter.Meldtilre•alaplipeoahlItthmeOnfIlt ocefra, vii-, ' lags constable was laid over till pext meeting when the duties of that official will he more fully defined. The members of Court Bayfield L 0 F., their Wives and families enjoyed an excellent feed of oyeters and other dainties in the town ball on Friday evening When a choice program' of songs and speeches was 'carried out . The Chief -Ranger, alr, G. W. Holman, ' occupied the chair. 4, quartette, com- posed of Dr, E,'OPisters A. E. Erwin, W. Ferguson and' I/ Ferguson, gave choice selections while Rev, E. C. . •Jennings, Capt. Beech,. Mr. :J.. A, Falconer and pl,. Pallister gave , excellent speethes. A good time was sisent and all enjoyed the splendid spread prepared by the ladies. . Sergeant A. B. Webb of Clinton, . returned member of the FirstSouth African,Contibgeritgave an enter tarn merit in the town ball Wednesday evening of last week which was well attended.. He was assisted by his , brother, Mr.. Norman Webb, and by Cpl. Hoare with his gramophone' and. Regina Music BoX. At the conclusion s--• Mr. G. W. Holman; who acted as 4. chairman, called for three :cheers for Sergeant Webb and the request met '.. 'With& hearty response. The audienee' ' greatly apprecia,ted Iess --Webts'sa mai- den attempt at delivering a lectrweau were much interested ,in seeing a real live returned representative of 'the ' Contingent ' We note 'With pleasure , the fact that the village council voted Mr. Webb the hall free for the night.' ' We 'regret to notice that although by a vete of 05th 22 the freehtilders decided for electric lights yet t council at its first meeting too ,action, We thought they, would requested the clerk to eoguire for formation in the matter, or haste tak some steps regarding giving us light We understand» a serious secid happened at the long hill , the ot night by .whiCh . a buggy ,got ba smashed and some people narrow] escaped serious injury through a col Beton in the dark. The. council met 'on Monday in the , town hall pursuant to Statute. There were . pesent R. Staribery, 'reeve; Councillors Bailey, Elliott, Erwin and. Thompson. The satutory declarations of qualiflcationeand of office were subs scribed to by the members respective- ly, after which the following business was transacted : Moved and seconded, that IL W. Erwin be clerk for the year 1001.—Carried. Moved and second- ed that Win, Whiddon be assessor for 1901.—Carried. Moved and second- ., ed that the appointment of constable for 1901, be laid "over till next meeting and a bylaw he drafted as to the date * s ies of said tOostable,.—Carried. Moved and seconded that Was Woods and. F. Edwards ;Isk..eudien re,,,for 4901.. ' ei4... Moved in, aaetalment in.,..„secoraic that G. W. 'Holman.. anjr Inh Falconer beanditors for 100ist Th reeve decided in favor of Onserridnient Moyed and sgroded th Ben. Web. have the town • hall .00 lif charge foi concert held on",JA . tii,a-tatasiecIsMov rid and seconded that Dr. Paths*, sb Medical Health office! . for the .yea 1901,--Caatied. Moved and ,Seeonde. that the 'clerk's:, ace e for election 0, penses $7.50 be paid and. reeve ran an order for tea ' e'eanes-sD f riei , Moved and leConded the, . ' ,coutil . do now adjourn to meet again. n‘ ' first Windily in crebtuery and afters wards the first Mriiirldk,in atoll' month ' at /.80-p.. in ,..41. W, ErWia,...Clerli... Mr. 'Wm, Heard was engaged. M, . putting on some new storm windows upon the rectory M veet -week. The win - dos were the , gift of the Ladies Ala . to the church, • • . Mr. W. ,Stinson, 8auble Lith3..; was in Clinton last Friday. , Visit t4 U. Beatty of Varna paid aisit to our town last Sunday, short Is wver' 1380. orit: ONtirii: T Miss K. Harrison. gave a little party last Monday evening when an enjoy. abWiErtiniaree*ststljyento' let'hat% Z. Elliott -of the Albion lain wi ha severe ,, cold but we 'hope to eee her abIe to be around again.seon. • ' Miss It. Cameron has gone to ano, e amrdrinseamtoe et i pend Parkes tctso :tile:ha:op! tiaM7triecid.: thil ot.ir 611 u filvim,Gt oda; riiti crit. — Jas mmre.tPattiorktec,'Estoonne9fd Maylea,a3r4t itwotatidr. of. i4 - Albion hotel, is home from Detroit on , Plettfiritt't.t 11Witsillerithhetasabbecien'iliisitler ior, the past tWo weelis'owing toe. tevere cold, . , business to tra,nsitet and the hour gettinglatean adjournment was made to meet again at the call of the reeve. Owing to there being very good sleighing in this section business hai slightly improved the prist few days. Mr. T. W. Scott and Mr. Geo. Powell have had in the pest week new, plate glass windows placed in their stores in place of those which were damaged by the late fire. . .surimeR LL. ' Mr. Isaac Ranson is getting the ma- terial ready for enlarging his barn next summer. Mr. David Wright is suwil iarly ens/aged. Mr. Robert Fulton, who was visiting at rr Bingliana's for about a month, returned last Week to hie home in Michigan. Mr. Henry Fisher of Colborne was a guest at Mr. 'E. Butt's this past week. At the. meeting of the School Board held on Thursday last Mr. R. G. Reid was engaged as teacher for the present year at a salary of $350. Mr. Reid is a member of the well known family of that name of Stanley and comes well recemmended. A meeting of the ratepayers of Union S. Ss No. 4 will be held on Saturday Jan. 26th to consider the question of :a site for the new school. -There a likely to be a lively time as the lathers want a site chosen a half mile farther west to which the Base Liners object. Messrs. 0.3. Nesbitt and N.Bingharn have purchased nice pianos from 0, Death of Henry' Josling. , Just before break of day on Thurs- day morning last Mr. Henry josling a veteran of fourscore and one years passed into eternal rest. lie wits a native of London,. England, and came out to this country when nineteen years of age. ,For a time he taught sehool near Exeter in one of those log academies which at that period dotted the country. Afterwards he took up land in Stanley and then for a time lived in both Stratford and London. Foity years ago he took up his resi, deuce in Clinton and here fought life's battle to a close. Ile clerked for some months with A. S. Fisher, who will be rem ernbered by old citizens, and sub- sequently started a draying business which is still cobtinued by his son. Mrs. aosiing died in 1863 and for some years Mr. Josling has made his home with his daughter, Mrs, Thos. Monagh- am, where his death took place after Only a short illness though he hed been ailing for some time. On the Saturday previous to his death he wrote out with a strong hand the an- nual report of the Baptist Sunday school of which be was sec.-treas., a post he filled for ten years. The sur. viving members Of the family are Mrs. Monaghan and John, Clinton; Charles of Mille% Mrs. John Piekett of Goderieh township, Henry of De- troit, George and Edward of the N. W. T. and James on the Coast. The funeral took place on Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. Mtft- Dunlo The pall•bettrers were D. K. Hoare of Clinton. Mr., Neil McNeil, blacksmith of Win- throp, was in the village on business on Monday. Me. John Scarlett of Leadbury gave us a flying visit on Sunday. , , • ' Mr. Janies Miller had a bee on Tues- day hauling wood into the Hub.. There is now an average. attendance at the school of between forty-five and fifty, For the winter season this is very large. Mr. Lowery is 'well liked by the children.. Mr. Samuel Barr was able to be up fora while on Tuesday for the first time in his two months' illness. Miss Tessie Jenkins and Miss Clara Laithwaite of Goderich were guests of Miss Nesbitt on Tuesday. Mr. John Wright of town was the guest of relatives on the Line on Tues- day. , Plannter PAnit—jackson, prier, T. Prank W. Robb, J. B. lloov• ; `Pak, At, J. Paisley, W. Doherty. i 3.Diergusonand U0 Joyner. • DUNGANNON. One of those interesting events occurred ' rui , the home of Mrs. Nivins on Wednesdive;. Jan. 9th, when her daughter, wiggle, W a8 married to Charles ElliottThe cere,- mony 'was peaformed by Rev. Mr. Fair- bairn. at 7 o'clock p. in.. After con- gratulations had been extended the happy pair, about 75 relatives and friends sot down to a most sumptuous - wedding dinner after which the even- ing was spent in dancing, social chat, music and games. The bride was the recipient of many useful and beautiful gifts. Mr, and Mrs. Elliott are beth very Poputar in Dungannon and vicin- ity and their many friends wish them a. vets,. happy ,and prosperous voyage through their wedded life. Miss Dreaney of Kinlough has been visiting relatives and friende here for the past -two weeks, , Miss Grace Bowers has returned home from St. Thomas, „ Mr. John Bowers has sold his 100 acre farm near the village for the sum of $5,000 to Mr. R. Reid of Ashfleld:Mr. Reid gets possession on the 1st of April: Mr. Bowers is thinking of gos ing out West. • Mrs. James Walker slipped while returning from preparatory service in the Presbyterian church on Friday last and had the misfortune tO sprain one of her arms. Mrs. W. Roach still 'continues Very Mr. and Mrs, Gray, Lucknow, visited at Mr. John Gray's over Sunday. Rev. Mr. McNair held revival servic- es in his church last week and the week before. We understand Mr, Richard Ryan will sell his residence which he lately purchased from Mr. McWhinney. Quite a few from here attended the Oyster 4Upper. at Port Albert On Thursday evening last. Mr. and Mrs. Dan. McCormick were in the village on Wednesday last The entertainment given here on Saturday evening by Laing Bros. was well attended and every person was well pleased, Laing Bros.' moving pictures are a. wonderful invention; Many were heard to exclaim that one Picture alone was well worth the small fee charged for admission. BRUCEFIELD. Mr. Robt. McCartney of Moosejciw is -fisiting his uncle, Mr.Alez. Thomson, and. other friends in this vicinity. Miss Lillie Taylor of London is at present spending her holidays withitIrs, Wolfe. The Farmers' Institute held their an- nual meeting in Dixon's hall on Friday Inst. Large numbers were at both afternoon and evening sessions. The Intellectual part was folly as good as In former years and the concert in the evening was excellent. Quite a number from here attended the Ptesbyterial meeting in Seaforth on Tuesday. The annual congregational Meeting of the Presbyterian church was held, in the ettureh Wednesday, of last week. All reports showed, the congre- gation to be in a prosperous condition. Mr. Jamieson, who has led the song service in the church for the last eigh- teen years has resigned which leaves the position open for applicants. Porter's lint. .11./111.1••••/ Mr. Thos, Elliott lot yaluable horse last week. Mr. Sas, Stirling is recovering from a, sore throat. Mr. Walter Weston Is.,ithe happy possessor of a pair of twins. Rey. MriMcKay of Goderich preach- ed at Bethany on Sunday. Mr. Wm. Elliott enjoyed' the tool breezes of the lake „Saturday eyenleg. Mrs Thos. Maconald of the 8th con. is busy teaming wood from Mr. Wm. Perdue's on the 4th con. Mr. George Weston is on the sick list, Mr, Fred. Morgan, traded his pacing colt on Saturday, for an'other' fine horse. Mies Vine Meek of the lith''con. is plaiting friend* In Goderieh, LONDE5BOKO. Theauttual,Ora,nge District meeting was held in Lonclesboro on Tuesday of last week. There was a good attend,- ance and much interest manifested in the proceedings, The following of-. tigers were elected and installed by County Master John Wilford of Blyth District Master, Richard Leishman, Alamo& ; Deputy, George Snell, Lon- desboro ; Recording.Secretary, Alex. Leishtnan, Marnock ; Trearairer, ert l'.14111urray„ Belgrave ; 'Chaplain, Isaac Barri LOUdesboto Leata**, W. Mateo and W. Wallace ; Com- mitteeman, It. Wallace. The next - meeting of the District will be held in Myth. BAY MEW. - Mr. and Mrs. David Metilalighton and Mrp. Moffat are able to be' oround again after their remit severe illness. Mr. Wm. Sowat impativing the ,appearance of Mfr valuable property by the addition to the etid of his barn. A pleaeant little gathering .took place at, Mr.WM. Isierted'e bi the &ruble Lihe last Thursday evening the occasion being the baptism of their title son, Alfred Russel. 6.