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CLINTON, ONTARIO,TI URSD,�' ', DEC1MRER 26, 1901
CrISHES ITS WCTMEROUS READERS, DER S, EAC I AND ALL, A '`TERM liAPPY
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Little, Locals.
Near Jessie McLachlan tonight.
She's a star in the song world.
Miss Ada Jones has resigned her posi-
tion in St.Joseph church where she
has been organist for the past years.
Mr. J. W. Hill's family moved last
week to the residence on Huron street
lately occupied by Rev.FatherMcMen-
amin.
The A. 0. U W . lodge has taken up
its quarters in the A. 0. F. hall where
it meete the first and third Tuesdays
of each month.
Make glad the publisher's heart by
paying your subscription before the
New Year comes in. prompt payment
will be appreciated.
Owing to the illnees of Pastor How-
son, the pulpit of the Rattenbury
street church was occupied last Sun-
day by Rev. J. Greene.
Ou the occasion of his wedding the
employees of the organ factory pre-
sented Mr. W. J. Ross with a hand-
some Morris reclining chair.
Mr. James Dunford has been adding
to his equipment for draying and is
now in a position to give an even
better than heretofore service to hie
numerous customers.
Owing to toe illness of Pastor How-
son the pulpit of the Rattenbury street
church will be occupied next Sunday
a. m. by Rev. W. A. Gifford and In
the eyeniug by Rev.Dr.Gifford.
Mr. James Sheppard, who retired
from the grocery
n
a couple le of
years ago, donned the white apron
again and assisted T. Beacom & Son
through their rush of Christmas trade.
School opens on Friday Jan. 3rd.
Parents are urged to send pupils the
first day. Both terms end on a Mon-
day and as one or both of these days
school may be closed it is best to begin
on Friday.
Mr. H. Carter is again manager of
the rink where be will no doubt this
season, as in the past, give splendid
satisfaction. It would be a difficult
matter to get a more capable caretaker
than C. H. Carter.
Mr. Robert Mort ison of Brucefleld P.
0. in renewing his subscription for
1902 wishes us A Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year. Thane you,
Friend Morrison, many returus of the
same to you and yours.
Mr. Robert Moore has returned from
Stratford and is again at work in the
o. f„ having accepted the position of
foreman in the finishing room. Mr.
Moore is a first class band with the
brush, combining good taste with
rPeed.
In the marriage, birth and death
column will be seen a paragraph from
St. Agne's rectory, Carberry, Man.,
which will be read with pleased in-
terest by the very many friends here of
the happy parents. It's a boy and the
young mother "i■ doing splendidly."
On Friday evening last the students
of O'Sullivan'r, business college present•
ed their teacher, Miss Scott, with a
very handsome silk parasol just to
show that they appreciate her teach-
ing ability and like her personally.
Miss Scott is this week enjoying a few
well earned holidays in Stratford.
Mies Mackay who has been a popu•
lar and efficient member of the Public
school teaching stag for a few years,
left on Saturday for her home in Sea -
forth. After the holidays she will
take a position on the staff of the
public school in that town. Miss Mac-
kay has a host of friends here all of
whom regret her departure.
The weather for the few days pre-
ceding Christmas was the best there
has been for years at the correspond-
ing period. Our Ontario readers are
aware of this fact, to which we draw
attention so that the subscribers of
THE NEWS -RECORD on the prairies, on
the coast, in the Old Country and in
the tropics may know about it.
Among the many handsomely dress-
ed shop windows there were none more
attractive than those of 0. Cooper &
Co., which drew the attention of
every person, especially of the young
folks. As an original dresser of win-
dows Mr. Cooper id easily in the front
rank and his store throughout is just
as tidy and attractive as are the win-
dows.
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Meeting of the W. C. T. U.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W. F. M.•S. was held Thursday even-
ing Dec 19th President Mrs.Irwin press•
ding, the Devotional Topic Giving
Thanks was taken by Mrs. Lough,
and the missionary Topic Mormons
was taken by Miss Wilson. Both
papers were exceedingly interesting
and thoughtfully prepared. Al-
though the night was stormy the
attendance was good. It was decided
to omit the missionary topic next
month as it is the annual business
meeting of the society.
STANLEY TOWNSHIP.
The Babylon people, who have sold
square timber, recently have been
making good use of the sleighing the
past week by drawing the timber to
Brecefleld.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Keys and Master
Russel of Marlette, Michigan, visited
friends on the Babylon last week.
Mrs. G. R. Keys left on Saturday
for Colborne to spend Xmas and New
Years at the home of her father.
The Women's Missionary Society of
the Goshen English church held its
meeting for this month at the home of
Mr. Wm. Fee on Thursday last.
Mr. David Keys of Brockway, Mich-
igan, is at present visiting friends in
this vicinity.
Miss Lizzie Campbell accompanied
b
her father were the e guests of the
latter's sister, Mrs. John McKinley.
for a couple of days last week.
Misses Annie Keys and Laura Row-
son, the Missionary collectors for the
Goshen Methodist church, went their
rounds on Wednesday last and met
with good success.
Mies Rachel Clarke spent a few days
recently with her aunt, Mrs. Wm.
Lamont of the Goshen Line.
Miss Susie Rathwell of Ethel arrived
here last week where she intends stay-
ing for the winter at the home of her
grandfater, Mr. Robert Keys.
Miss Stinson of Clinton is the guest
of her uncle, Mr. Thomas Stinson of
the Bauble Line.
Mrs. H. Diehl has been very i11 but
we are pleased to hear that she is re-
covering.
Messrs. Geo. and W. H. Stephenson
of Marlette, Mich., are spending a few
days with their parents on Goshen.
Mr. David Keys of Yale, Mich., is
visiting friends on the Babylon. •
Messrs. Ed. Curvin, Calvin Dowson,
Jas. Stephenson, Ralph Stephenson
and Jas. Boyce all intend putting stone
walls under their barns creat summer.
Mr. E. Ourviu's will be a new barn al-
together.
Mike Kennedy and Wm. Stogdill'
have finished their wood contract for
John McClinchey and have taken an-
other 100 cord job for Robt.McClinchey.
Officers of Clinton Court.
At Monday night meeting of Olin•
ton Camp' W. 0. W. the following
were elected as officers for the en•
suing term :
(loaner! Commander, H. B. Ker.
Advisor Lieutenant, J. Ireland
Clerk, J. W. Ohidley
Banker, R. Downs
Escort, R. Smith
Watc)rman, W. A. Maguire
Sentry, J. Cook
Managers, J. E. Ford, J: B.
Hoover, J. Eagleson.
Delegate to Head Camp, H. B.
Ker.
Alternate, P. Ker.
BLYTH.
tiULLF l'T TOWNSHIP:
On Friday afternoon of last week
the scholars of S. 9, No. 4 presented
their retiring teacher, gr. Will. Haw,
iltou,with an address,eigued by George
MoVittio and Tommy Moon, in which
they expressed their sorrow at his
leaving together with their thanks for
the interest he had manifested in their
welfare. They also gave him a gold
chain and a pair of cuff buttons of the
same precious metal. Mies McLachlan
S. S. No. 8 has been engaged by the.
trustees of No. 4,
A very successful entertainment was
held in the school house of section No.2
on the afternoon of Friday last. The
schoul-room on the occaeion was filled
with visitors wbo were greatly delight-
ed with the manner in which the
pupils acquitted themselves. At the
close of the progress), which consisted
of dialoguea,music and recitation's, Miss
Lena Pope,a former pupil of the school
who ably presided at the organ, was
presented with a costly set of coffee
spoons accompanied with the follow-
ing address ;
Mies Lena Pope :
Dear Friend,—We, the pupils of S.
section No. 2, remember when you
were a pupil in our school. You were
then diligent in your studies as well as
sociable with your school mates.
Since your departure we are pleased to
know that you have been successful in
your musical attainments. When
asked to assist us in the musicalP art
of our entertainment you very readily
consented, We, therefore,ask you to
please accept this small token of our
appreciation, with the wish that your
future career may be a success. Signed
on behalf of the pupils
At the last meeting of Blyth lodge,
No. 145, Ancient Order of United
Workmen, elected the following offi-
icers for the ensuing year : past master,
D. Nicol ; master, N.Cuming; foreman,
J.G.Emigh ; overseer, C. Johnson ;
treasurer, R. Milne; financier, Dr. Car-
der ; recorder, T. J. Huckatep ; guide,
A. E. Bradwin ; inside watch, J. M.
Hamilton ; outside watch, W. Potter.
Our Public schools were closed on
Friday for Xmas and New Year's holi-
day's.
One day last week our towsnman,
Mr.John Brown, met with an accident,
out on his farm in Bsllett. Whilst do-
ing some work in the barn preparing
forthreshing and whilst up in the mow
he slipped and fell on the bard floor.
It was a miracle he escaped with out
serious injury though be will be con-
fined to his bed for a few days before
be recovers from the shock.
On Sunday evening a large congre-
gation attended the Methodist church
to hear the song service.
On Monday evening the annual Xmas
Tree and entertainment under the
auspices of the Fnglish church was
held in Industry hall and wasa success
There was a large crowd in attendance.
The children did well in the different
parts. There were some yery nice
presents on the Tree for both young
and old.
Miss Gertie Graham, one of our
Public school teachers for the past two
years, has resigned her charge and bas
taken a similar position in Dashwood.
On Tuesday evening a number of the
young folks of the English church
drove over to Belgrave to take part in
the Xmas Tree and entertainment
there.
On Saturday night quite a number
came off the late train to spend their
Xmas amongst friends in this burg.
We understand Mr, Dan Kelly of
Morrie has given up the notion of go-
ing to the Hub to live and has leased a
house on Morris street from Mr. Cade
for a term.
Constable White was serving the
boys last week with documents to pay
there poll tax. The hoye didn't take
it very good as they want their surplus
change for Xmas.
They Excelled Themselves.
On Friday evening last the Baptist S.
8. gave its annual Christmas Tree and
entertainment in the town hall which
held a large and appreciative audience.
The feature of the evening was a can-
tata entitled "The Drowning of Christ-
mas," which was presented by the
scholars in such a manner as to reflect
much credit upon themselves and the
ladies who assisted them in getting it
up, Mrs. J. B. Hoover and Miss Maly
Robb. In the captata a committee,
with Frauk Walker as chairman, in
recitation and song extolled the merits
of the different holidays in the lyear
but crowned Christmas as the first
and hest of them all. . Afterwards the
Christmas Tree, upon which hung a
present for each of all the scholars
and teachers, was stripped. It was to
the purchase of these Christmas
tokens that the receipts, amounting to
a goodly sum, were devoted. Our
Baptist Mende always get up a good
entertainment and must be congrat-
ulated upon the success of that of last
,l Friday everting.
Clara Biggin,
Eva Miller.
School closed on Friday and Mr.
Shore left for his home in Markdale in
Grey county. He goes to Varna next
year while Miss T,Sprung takes charge
of No. 9. The pupils of the school pre-
sented Mr.Shore with a handsome gold
He
chain as a mark of their esteem.
is a successful teacher.
WALKERHIIRNE.
Dear Editor, Your scribe at Walker-
bnrne,like unto Rip Van Wrinkle,has
been asleep for sometime but he has
awoke from his snooze and sends you a
report of the doing in this corner of
the world.
We are sorry to have to report the
illness of Mr. Geo. Youngblut of the
Maitland block who has been laid up
with blood poisoning but is now on
the mend.
The Xmas Tree and entertainment
held in the Baptist church on the_Base
Line on Wednesday eve was a success
and many happy children are showing
to admiring friends the pretty pre-
sentsithey received from the Christmas.
Tree. .
PORTER'S HILL.
AUBURN.
Mr. Donald Patterson, county com-
missioner, is laid up with the lagrippe
at present.
Mr. William Macdonald is very poor-
ly at present.
Mr. Alex. Robinson is also on the
sick list as well as Mr. William Sym-
ington.
Mr. R. T. Erratt is very poorly at
present.
Mr. John Mole had a stone bee last
Saturday and got about a dozen loads
drawn in.
Miss Zella Macdonald is home from
London where she was attending the
Collegiate Institute.
Mr. Frank Munro has returned home
from Toronto University.
Miss Annie Ferguson has returned
home from Benmiller and Mise U.
Sprung from the Nile
Mr. C. tskwith is home from Goder•
ich.
Miss O'Neil junior teacher in our
echool and a much esteemed young
lady, is holidaying at her home in
Clinton.
Mr, J. Cook has gone to his home in
Lindsey.
Mr. R.Leech has a contract of gravel-
ing down near Mr. J. Youngblut's.
Mr. Tierney's team was trying to get
off the gravel and got too close to the
ditch when the sleigh upset and the
horses ran away hut not much damage
was done.
Mr. R. King of the Hub is visiting at
his grandfather's, Mr. R. Mutch'e, at
present.
Mr. and airs. Samuel Marshall and
family of Manitoba, accompanied by
Mrs. Marshall's mother. Mrs. Morton,
are the guests of Mr. Marshall's parents
present.
Gn the 2let a meeting was held to
organile a skating club for a purpose of
having an open air rink on the river
this winter. The following were elect-
ed officers
President. M. M. Moor
Sec. -Treasurer, E. Lawson
Vice, H. Knox
Committee, Dr. Turnbull, L. Lawlor,
Ed. Helwig.
Everything will he in good shape for
New•Year's Day and all are welcome
to come and have good time.
Mr. Thos. Morgan of Goderich spent
a few days in this vicinity last week.
Mrs. McLelland of Treherne, Man.,
is visiting at the residence of her
mother, Mrs. McLelland. d
Mrs. Wm. Macdougall of Egmon-
ville Sundayed in this vicinity.
Mr. Thos. Elliott is visiting in Clin-
ton as the guest of hie friend, Dr.
Freeman .
Mr. Golden Newton is in Goderieh
studying dentistry with Dr. Maybe.
Mrs. Crosse of McGregor; Man.. is
a guest at the home of her father, Mr.
Wm. Sterling.
Dr. Holmes, dentist, will visit Dun-
, gannon professionally every Thurs•
day..
WI NOIIAM.
Qn Thursday of last week our citizen,
Mr. Blanchard, aged 87 years,, entered.
into that life which .knows no ending.
We are apt to callit the new life but it
is not so for as the wheat is hornedand
decaye.hefore it spring ftp to newness
of life eo wuet we die to that which
now is before entering upon that which
shall last for evermore.
About one ante ith agowood was sell -
lag for $2.50 per cord hilt now Were is
a good supply of this necessity at the
even $2, The demand this year hardly
comes up to tbat of last seiason as each
winter coal stoves are in greater
demand.
It was all right.—In our estimation
the greatest event of the season took
place itr the Baptist church on Theme
w
day hast, an entertainment hichea
conferred great honor upon the teach-
ers, singers and children of the Baptist
e
Sunday school, especially the .a second
part of the program which was a
wear entitled "Who tihall we r the6
crown." That evening, sir, a we
left the little church we thought that
it was good to be there although had
we been a few minutes later we should
not have been there as the churchwas
e
filled to the door, aisles and ver}
other nook. .
Will Uncle . Tom ever pass into
obscurity ? This. week. he is again.to
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be in Wingham with the equally
immortal Eva, the blood houndsand
Simon Lsgree, in fact the whole gang,
both niggers and boss.
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The reported smallpox patients of
Whitechurch are all better again. 'If
that is smallpox it is not to be so much
dreaded as manyother contagions
diseases. ' '
Desolate and lonely looking stands
the big foundry, remindingue that
while we all like beef we want the
lhorobred and not any stray bullocks
that might wish to graze, upon our
streets.
Mr. Allenby, Sr., is, we are sprry to
state, very sick, ,
It Was given out from the pulpit a
few weeks ago that the new church
would be opened the 20th of this month
but if it is opened by the 2,Oth of March
it will do well as a great dealof work.
yet remains to be done.
On. Sunday last general collections
were taken up in the Sunday school on
behalf of the children's' hospital, Tor-
onto. The cause being very commend-
able, a cheerful reaponse , was made
thereto.
Mise Vanetone, as reported, has
resigned her charge in' our school,
much to the regret of her pupils, who
esteemed her. very . highly, , but it is
rumored that not only is she highly
esteemed by her pupils hut also but never mind, sir, we will ' tell you
more anon. Webelieve her position
at the school, will be taken by a Clinton.
young lady. Yousee, sir, Wingham.
is to Clinton and many other towns in.
that direction the strong magnet
which draws all people north.
A big time and an enjoyable one was
spent in the S. A. barracks on Tuesday
night.
There are heroes• yes- thousand of
them sir, besides Lord Roberts and the
trooper lade who have returned from
South Africa. How many • of them
would dare to nourish a sma11pn
patient or care for one who is ther.
stricken down with a deadly fever ?
Then let us place crowns up on those
patient, heroic nurses, whose mission
is to heel and restore.
WEST TUCKBRSt1ITH.
KIPPEN,
Wedding Bella,—The read. nee of
John larvey, 2nd concession S aniey,
was on Xmas Day a gay an,d fleetive
scene, Friends of the families and.
contracting parties <were there from
here and all over to show their esteem
and good will for the popular young
couple who. were made wan • and wife,
Miss Jane Harvey and Robert Beatty
,of Varna. Rev. Mr. Long pfficiated,
After the ceremony the assemblage
oat down to the most sumptuous of
dinners and a more jovial party could
not be bad, The presents were.nuwer-
ous, costly and grand, Mr, and Mrs.
Beatty will reside in. Egrnondville.
May a long, happy and prosperous
married life be theirs.
Edward • Taylor, son of Mr. Geo.
Taylor, has returned from Southern
Manitoba where be has been for the
past ten years and from aRFearance,
and accounts, like most of the other
Huron Boys, has done well. He has a
half section under. cultivation.
The review and entertainment in
teacher T. H, Brownlee's school section,
14 1Iay, was a decided s uccese,creditable
alike to the teacher and scholars who
acquitted themselves so well after a
thorough questioning and testing from
visiting teachers, Miss M. McGregor,
Messrs. W. H, Johnston and T. For-
syth, in the presence of the trustees,
parents and friends,who were atlas one
in saying good work was being • done
with our children by Mr. Brownlee. A
program was given by the pupils. in
recitations' and singing with instru-
mental accompaniments, excellent t
indeed. Then the children and visitors
were entertained to truly loyal and
patriotic addresses liy ex -teacher Wm,
Doig, W. H. Johnston, T. Forsyth,
Benj, Phillips and Mr. Mulholland
trustee. Mr. Robt. McArthur, trustee,
acted. as.chairman. Visible was the
respect and courtesy of the pupils one
•to another as well es to visitors.
At Trebor Grange,. Kippen, the
residence of 'Mr. and Mrs, Robert
McMordie, Madge, their third daugh-
ter, was married to, Mr. Thompson of
Londesboro on Miami Day, Friends
from the neighborhood and a; distance
were present and -a most enjoyable`
time was spent. It is understood Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson will reside near,
Londesboro, Congratulations and
good wishes.
Mr. Wm. Doig is actively engaged:
canvassing our village. The rate-
payers. are:; favorable to.any change
that, will lead to a reduction, of taxes
and economy. His policy isretrench-
ment' and a general overhauling of
municipal management. There may
not be opposition unless it springs from
new Blood as ratepayers are favorably.
inclined to have a change from the old
routipa of high taxes and excessive
school rates. One thing cure, if Mr.
Doig is elected reeve of Tuckersmith
the people will have a fearless advo-
`Fate, - ' .term of
Stanley is still agitated over th�;r creek iv + Hob
question. The adjustable ..or false ,.sing an
bottom in the Logan bridge' is 'an idea . , i to
without utility demonstrated beyond a
doubt, It ie constructed to ries and
fall with the water but for what pur-.
pose is not known unless it ' is to. have
contrrol of the .water ,above the bridge,
when the'bed cf "the creek below the,
�;:.idge ie made the lawful depth. The
council in a body should see to it for
there is 'imminent danger of a serious
Washout , to the narrow. strip of road.,
reading to the bridge should the float-
ing`bottom become jammed with, drift
wood and back up the water so it must
overrun and wash away last summer's
work which was an' attempt to im-
prove the road with earth, without
plank or timber to protect the strip -of
road. A good deal has been said about
what tin, eye can••see, but the people
have sight, too. No more Wiley puns,
'about water, let us know the feelings
of . the representatiye men whether
they will except the ideas of one man
or see for themselves.
Mr: Sandy Doig, son of Mr. John
Doig, basreturned home from college
where he has completed his course or
term. He looks well.
Messrs. John McOlymont and John
Chambers have purchased something
very fast in the horse line and have it
ender training. A thousand is said to
be the price and 2.20 the colt's gait
without training. Another Harold S.
Mr. John Berry of Hay has been
adding to his poultry some fine
specimens of the white rocks said to he.
fine for table use and great winter
layers,
Me. Editor,—Before your valuable
exponent.of people's rigbts,Tas NEWS-
REcoRn,reaches us we will have spent,
1 trust, a happy and merry Xmas and
I wish ,to extend to all. readers and
yourself the compliments of the sea-
son. a
VARNA •
•
BAYP
Mre. Drabman is visiting b
near Listowel over Obristmas.
Mr, George Xing, who has b
with typhoid for borne time, le not
proving very rapidly, 1
Willie Turner is able to it up after
a severe etruggle with inflammation of
the lunge,
We regret to rep'or i the death of
little Johnnie Murray,, who was oper-
ated on several days, .ago for periosti-
tis. Last week we reported favorable
progress but the long strain ended in
heart failure and the little fellow afters
a gallant struggle, died last Thursday,
aged five years and seven months.
Johnnie was a bright, winning little
fellow and leaves a largo., place in his
late home and in hie heart -broken
mother's affections• The funeral took
place laet Saturday afternoon and was
largely attended,, the service being
conducted by Rev, Mr. McNeil, The
community extende,. its heartfelt sym-
pathy to Mrs. Murray, the bereaved
mother, in this sad Christmas. visita•
-
tion.
Bayfleld can boast of many excellent
features but we doubtif many towns
of its size , cantell the story of our
harness .maker. Mr. Thos. Cameron,
who is busy filling an order for horse
collar* for a farmer near Lexington,
Michigan. Mr, Cameron and his fath•
er, the late Donald Cameron, supplied
Mr. Bruce and hisfather before him
with harnesswhile residents e rdents of Can-
ada and it speaks well for their work-
manship that their old by -atone
friends still continue to patronize the
old stand even while residing in for-.
eignlands.
The municipal pot has not yet begun
to boil over although we hear that
the present reeve' is again seeking re-
election and we also hear that Mr.
James' Thompson and . Mr. James
Donaldson, • Sr,, will be candidates.
Mr, Thompson is a member . of the
present council , and a faithful servant
of the public, We trust, whoever is
elected• that something more will be
done to boom the town than has been
done in the past.- There are railway
charters galore talked of, but the
routes proposed do not touch. Bayfleld
and all think something could be done
by our council to induce charter hunt-
ers to include us, ,especially the one
we have always advociyted, to 'Wood-`
stock via St. Mary's. We always
maintained that thi route is the only
profitable one for_, us and we cannot.
understand why Bayfield should not
be its laketerminus instead' of Goder
ieh, We have a abetter harbor and as
good or better faringrge so•sounmdley arouiendto
ue
nts for -the charter.
Voodstock to adopt'''.
e terminus. '
us and we 'would
induce the elliptic+
via St. Marys 1u
Bayfleld as the lal
School closed on riday last and wilt
re -open on . Januar `0th with Miss t
Wright as assistant Mr. Gi • W.
Dolman. Mise Whidd .
three. years having expired,
man made the occasion of c
Opportune time to ask the pe
attend' the closing exercises. A
number. turned- out an
ren were put\through
exer4rsea'6iy the'!pxi,Isriy,
Mr, J . W.Whiddon and
Leoc}� Miss' W hiddon Was p
by the children With it kindly
address accompanied .by a 'bea
dressing case and writing portfo
Mr. John Tippett, oue of the: trustees,
being presents was asked to take the
chair and short but interesting -ad-
dresses were given by Revs. Jennings
and McNeil, also by Messrs. J. W.
Whiddon and A. McLeod, the children
singing patriotic songs.
The Methodist church Epworth
League'iieid their Xmas entertainment
in the town hall on Friday evening
last. The attendance, was fair but not
so good as the beautiful night 'would
warrant, The program was good bet
rather long. The several performers
acquitted themselves well during the
evening and a pleasant feature of the
affair was the excellent manner in
which the smaller children did their
parts. The order was not cohrmend-
able and we would like to see the
reins tightened on the youngsters who
are learning bad habits .in disturbing,
such functions. We never can see the
propriety in allowing freedom to lapse
into lif:enee. -'This latter feature ex.
cepted the entertainment cal all that
could be desired.
(lonrt Bayfield I. 0. F. held their
annual meetingon Wednesday evening
of last week when the election of offi•
core kook , .place. There were no
pertif uler changes in the titan' except-
ing'•chat Mr. G. W. Holman, owing to
.handing the position of p. D. H. 0. Ry
retired from the Chief I•tr nis-si's chair.
It was decided to hold the annual tall
and supper on Friday evening, Jan.
10t1s, when a good time is expected
and the price will be as heretofore,
gentlemen 1,0c,, ladies free.
Mr. and Miss Logan of Varna visited
at Mr. Alex. Cameron's one day last
week.
Mrs. J. Reid visited at the rectory
one day last week,
Mies X. Park returned frons Goder-
ich township last week. -
Mr. W. Beatty of Varna called at
the rectory last Friday.
We are pleased to learn of the
recovery of Master T. Stilwell of the
Saubie Line. Tommy had been ill for
a couple of,weekr.
It iswhispered about that a few
bsppy event, will take place in the
near future,
The English church Xmae Tree will
be hetd Friday night 'and bids fair tar
excel any•previoua recent, Admission,
15e and 10c.
Mr. Geo, Hato is ownert of a dandy
new cutter of the beet make.
Service will be held Xrnae Day its
Trinity, church at 10.80 a. M. ; Goebert
at 2.80'p. tn., while in Vault the sear
past has been, engaged thio` year by tt vie* will ba held on Sunday next aft
the trttsbeee for 1002 I the u*uM ltet%
The annual Christmas Tree and
entertainment of St. John's church
was held on the evening of the 19th in
the town hall and. was a, decided
success. St. John's congregation is
noted for its success in anything under-
taken.. This Xmas Tree is an annual.
affair and is not open to the Beneral
public, the idea being a family union
and an evening gathering of parents
and children to celebrate the joy of
Xmaetide.. There is also a bot dinner'
consisting of goose, • duck, .etc., all
provided with a liberal hand by the
ladies. The children and varioue
members contribute to the program
and Santa Claus pays a visit and prizes
are distributed, an event, it is needless
to state,thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Here is a brief outline of the program :
recitations by S. Stinson, Ethel Johns,
R. Wilson, Ritchie McNaughton, X.
Jacobs, T. Stinson, Edna Beatty, K.
Stinson, M. Oolclough, Effie Colclough,
H. Reid, solos by Meesre. W. Beatty
and W. Logan, an opening piece by
the school as well as a closing, read-
ings by Mr. 3, Armstrong, a little boys'
drill and a little girls' drill, an Xmao
address by the Rector, and not feeling
satisfied that all, the pleasure be .their,
own the children and parents gave an
offering of three dollars to be an Xmas
present to an orphan in the Shingwauk
Iionie, an Indian lad of some eight.
years: Especial thanks are due to the
ladies of the congregation for the gond
things and a Merry Christmas is wish.
ed for all.
The residence of Mr. Henry Garter
was the scene r•f a pleasant event an
Uhristrxgae Day when his eldest daugh-
ter, Rigs Annie, became the bride of
Mr.John Pepper, a sturdy and pros.
perous young farmer of the 2nd, con.
Rev. Dr. Gifford of Clinton tied the
nuptial knot. Miss Mary Pepper,sister
of the groom did the duties of brides-
maid While Mr. Frank Layton perform-
ed similar duties as groomsman. The
young couple take up home on the 2nd
midst the congratulations of their
many friends.
Mr,Addiaon3ohns has returned home,'
for his Xmas holidays.
Mr.J,G.Orieh is Sporting a new cutter
recently purchased front Rutnbail. &
McMath of Clinton.
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BRIJCEPiELD.
Rey. E. R, Sewers preached anniver-
sary sermons in Walton on Sabbath.
Rev, Mr. McNabb preached here, A
Christmas Tree and entertainment is
to be held in the Methodist church;, on
the 24th inst. Admission, 10 cts.
Weddings are the order of the day in
this vicinity:
Mr. B. It. and Mise Helen Higgins
attended the wedding of Miss Harriet
Frasers of Rayfield last week,
Misses Edith Sowers and Florence
Ohrysierare spending Xmas at their
t'erpectly hence%.
Me. Al X. Murdock of Toronto Medi-
caI Oolle a is epanding his holidays at
Is Wine ere'.
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WESTPIELD.
Mr, JamesFerguson, after an extend-
ed visit to friends at Lucknow, has 're.
turned -to Mr. Thos. Radcliffe's
having found that there is no pereon
like Thomas.
Mr. Barry Gosman has started his
chopper at Westfield.
Mr, and Mrs.fapid Hunter of Grind-
stone, Mich., were visiting at the
latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. John
Redmond, but have returned home.
Mr. Redmond presented them each,
with a beautiful fur coat before they
left,
Mr. J. N. Campbelt,who was just re-
covering from a k ick by a horee,ie now
suffering from a, severe cold.
Mr. Walter Whiteman, Who taught
in S. S. No, 9, East Wawanosh, for a
couple of years, has severed his eon.
nection therewith and returned to his
home at Leamington. Ile Was made
the recipient of the three presents at
the close of the eehool tern%
Mt., Henry Morrish,,a. onetime prtn
eiipal ofthieechool but has been in the
life business for three yeare
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