The Clinton News-Record, 1901-12-26, Page 1CLINTON, ONTARIO, TRURSD, ► Y,. DECEMKER 26, 1901
TISHES ITS NUMEROUS RE, ►.DERS, EACH AND, ALL, . VERY , APP
Little,;Locals-
Hear Jessie McLachlan tonight.
She's a star in the song world.
Miss Ada Joues 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. O. U W . lodge has taken up
its quarters in the A. O. F. hall where
it meets 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 illness of Pastor How-
son, the pulpit of the Rattenbury
street church was occupied laet Sun-
day by Rev. J. Greene.
On 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 giye an even
better than heretofore service to his
numerous customers.
Owing to the 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 evening by Rev.Dr.Gifford.
Mr. James Sheppard, who retired
from the grocery businessa couple 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 and 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 he 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 Mora ison of Brucefleld P.
O. in renewing his subscription for
1902 wishes us a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year. Thank you,
Friend Morrison, many returns 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 ie a first class band with the
brush, combining good taste with
speed.
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 "is doing splendidly."
On Friday evening last the students
of O'Sullivan', businees 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.
Miss Mackay who has been a popu-
lar and efficient member of the Public
school teaching staff 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. Mies 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 O. Cooper &
Co., which drew the attention of
every person, especially of the young
folks. As an original dresser of win-
dows Mr. Cooper is 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 10th President Mrs.Irwin presi•
ding, the Devotional Topic Giving
Thanks was taken by Mrs. Lough,
and the missionary Topic Mormons
was taken by Mies 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
Brucefleld.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Keys and Master
Russel of Marlette, Michigan, visited
friends on the Babylon last week.
Mre. 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.
Mise Lizzie Campbell accompanied
by her father were the 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.
Mise 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 Sauhle Line.
Mrs. H. Diehl has been very ill 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 Doweon,
Jas. Stephenson, Ralph ptephenson
and Jas. Boyce all intendputtingstone
walla under their barns next summer.
Mr. E. Ourviu's will be a new barn al-
together.
Mike Kennedy and Wm. Stogdill
bave finished their wood contract for
John McClinchey and bave taken an-
other 100 cord job for Robt.McClinchey.
HULI,b'TT TOWNSHIP;
On Friday afternoon of larlt week
the scholars of , S. S. No. 4 presented
their retiring teacher, gr. Will. Ham-
iltou,with an addrsss,signed by Georsre
MoVittie 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. Miss 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
school -room on the occasion was filled
with visitors who were greatly delight-
ed with the manner in which the
pupils acquitted themselves. At the
close of the program, which consisted
of dialogued, 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 :
Miss 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 musical part
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 he a success. Signed
on behalf of the pupils
BLYTH.
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.
WALgERBIIRNE.
Dear Editor, Your scribe at Walker-
bnrne,like unto Rip Van Wrinkle,has
been asleep for sometime but he bas
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 black who has been laid up
with blood poidoning 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-
sentslthey received from the Christmas
Tree. .
At the last meeting of Blyth lodge,
No. 145, Ancient Order of United
Workmen, elected the following offi-
leers 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. Hucirstep ; 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 Hallett. Whilst do-
ing some work in the barn preparing
forthreshing and whilst up in the mow
he slipped and fell on the hard floor.
It was a miracle he escaped with out
serious injury though he' will be con-
fined to his bed for a few days before
he 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 cburch was
held in Industry hall and was a success
There was a large crowd in attendance.
The children did well in the different
parts. There were some Dory nice
presents on the Tree for both young
and old.
Mise Gertie Graham, one of our
Public school teachers for the past two
years, has resigned her charge and has
Wren 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 Tres 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 Morrie street from Mr. Cade
for a term.
Oonetahle White was serving the
boys last week with documents to pay
there poll tax. The boys didn't take
it very good as they want their surplus
change for Xmas.
Officers of Clinton Court.
At Monday night meeting of Clin•
ton Camp' W. O. W. the following
were elected as officers for the en-
suing term :
Counsel Commander, H. B. Ker.
Advisor Lieutenant, J. Ireland
Clerk, J. W. Chidley
Banker, R. Downs
Escort, R. Smith
WatcJ wan, W. A. Maguire
Gentry, J. Cook
Managers, J. E. Ford, J. B.
Hoover, J. Eagleson.
Delegate to Head Camp, H. B.
Ker.
Alternate, P. Ker.
They Excelled Themselves.
On Friday evening last the Baptist S.
S. gave its annual Christmas Tree and
entertainment in the town hall which
bald a large and appreciative audience.
The feature of the evening was a can-
tata entitled "The Crowning of Christ-
mas," which was presented by the
scholars in such a manner as to reflect
tnoch credit upon themselves and the
ladies who assisted them in getting it
up, Mrs. J. B. Hoover and Miss Mary
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 best 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 friends always get up a good
entertainment and must be congrat-
ulated upon the success of that of last
j Friday evening.
WlNW AM►
Ori Thursday of last week our citizen,
Mr. Blanchard, aged 67 years, entered.
into that life which knows no ending.
We are apt to call it the new lite but it
is not do for as the wheat is burned and
decaye.beforeit spring tus to nearness.
of .life tto must we die to that which
now is before entering uponthat which
shall last for evermore,
About one month ago wood was eell-
ing for $2.60 per cord but now there is
a good supply of this necessity at the
even $2. The demand this year hardly
comes up to that of last season as each
winter coal etovea are. in greater
demand.
It was all right,—In our estimation
the greatest event of the season took
place iw the Baptist church on Thurs-
day last, an entertainment which
conferred great honor upon the teach-
ers, singers and children of the Baptist
Sunday school, especially the second
Pert of the program which was a
cantata entitled "Who shall wear the
crown." That evening, sir, as we
left the little church we thought that
it was good to be there although had
we been a Yew minutes later we should
not have been there as the church was
filled to the door, aisles andevers
other nook.
Will Uncle Tom ever pass into
obscurity ? This week be is again.to
be in Wingham with the equally
immortal Eva, the blood hounds and
Simon Lsgree, in fact thewhole gang,
both niggers and boss.
The reported smallpox patients • of
Whitechurch are all better again.. If
that is smallpox it isnot to. be so much
dreaded as many other contagious
diseases.
Desolate and lonely looking stands
the big foundry, 'reminding us that
while we all like beef we want the
Oborobred and not any stray bullocks
that might wish to graze upon our
streets.
Mr. Allenby, Sr., is, we are sorry to
state, very sick,
It was given out from the •pulpit a
few weeke ago that the new. cburch
would be opened the 20th of this month.
but if it le opened by the 20th of March
it will do well as a great 'cleat, of 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 reponse was made
thereto.
Miss Vanetone, as reported, • . has
resigned hercharge in .our school;
much to the regret of her pupils, who
esteemed hervery, highly, but • itis
rumored that not only is she highly
esteemed by her pupils but also
but°never mind, sir, we will tell you
more anon. We believe. her position.
at the school will be taken by a. Clinton
young lady. You see, sir, Wingham
is to Clinton and many other towns in
that . direction the strong magnet
which draws all people uorth.
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
Routh Africa. How many.. of • them
would dare to .nourishs; smallpo.
patient or care for one who is thug
stricken down with "a deadly fever ?
Then let us place crowns up on those
patient, heroic nurses, whose mission
is to heel and restore.
AUBURN.
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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
sick list as well as Mr.
ington.
Mr. R. T. Erratt is
present.
Mr. John Mole had a stone bee last
Saturday and got about a dozen loads
drawn in.
Miss Zella Macdonald
London where she was
Collegiate Institute.
Mr. Frank Munro has returned home
from Toronto University.
Mise Annie Ferguson has
home from Benmiller and
Sprung from the Nile
Mr. C. Askwith is home from Goder-
ich.
Miss O'Neil . junior teacher in our
school 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.Yoongblut'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's, at
present.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marshall and
family of Manitoba, accompanied by
Mrs. Marshall's mother, Mre. Morton,
are the guests of Mr. Marshall's parents
present.
Gn the 21st a meeting was held to
organile a @kating 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.
is also on the
William Byrn -
very poorly at
is home from
attending the
returned
Mise 0.
eKIPpEN.
BAYFI
Wedding Belle, -•-The retold : nce of 'Mre- Drahman is visiting b
John Hervey, 2n4 concession S anley, near Listowel, over Vbrletmas.
was on Xmaas Dayy a gay and stive Mr, George Kipg,who bare b
scene. Friends of the families' And with .typhoid for some time, is not
contracting parties were there from proving very rapidly,
here and all oyer to show their esteem Willie Turner le able to sit up atter
and good • will for the popular young a severe etruggle with inflammation of
couple who were made man and wife,• the lunge.
Miss Jane Harvey and Robert Beatty We regret to rejord the death of
.of Varna, Rev. Mr. Long officiated. little Johnnie Murray, •who was open.
After the ceremony the assemblage ated on several day( ago for periosti-
sat down to the most sumptuous of tis. Last week we reported favorable
dinners and a more jovial party could progress but the long strain ended in
not be had. The presents were punter- heart tenure and the little fellow after :•,a
pus, costly and grand, Mr. and Mrs, a gallant struggle died. last Thursday,
Beatty will reside in Egmondville, aged five years and seven months.
May a long, happy and prosperous Johnnie was a bright, winuing little
married life be theirs, fellow and leaves) a large, place in hie
Edward Taylor, son , of Mr. Geo, late home and in his heart -broken.
Taylor, hasreturned from; Southern mother's affections. The funeral took
Manitoba where he has been for the place last Saturday afternoon and was
past ten years and from appearance largely attended, the service being
and accounts, like most of the other conducted by Rev. Mr. McNeil, The
Huron Bays, has done well, Ii.e has a community,extende, its heartfelt Ora -
half section under cultivation. pathy to Mrs. Murray, the bereaved
The .review and entertainment in mother, in this sad Christmas visite:.
teacher T,H. Brownloe'sschool section, tion.
14 Hay, was a decided succese,creditable Bayfleld can boast of many excellent
,alike to the teacher and scholars who features but we doubt if many towns
acquitted themselves so well after a of its size can tell the story of our
thorough questiouing.and testing from harness maker, Mr. Thos. Cameron,
visiting teachers, Miss M. McGregor, who is busy filling an order for horse
Messrs. W. H. Johnston and T. For- collars for a farmer near Lexington;
syth, in the presence of the trustees, Michigan. Mr, Cameron and his fats•
parents and friends, who wereallasone er, the late Donald Cameron, supplied
in saying good work 'was being done Mr. Bruce and hie father before him
with our children by Mr. Brownlee, A with harness while residents of Can -
program was given by the pupils in :ads and it speaks well for their work -
recitations and singing with instru, rnanship • that their 'old by- one
mental accompaniments, excellent friends still continueto patronize
indeed. Then the children and visitors old stand even while residing infor-
were entertained to truly loyal and eign lands.
patriotic addresses liy ex -teacher W'm. The municipal pot bas not yet begun
Doig, W. H. Johnston, T. Forsyth, to boil over although we hear that
Benj. Phillips. and Mr, Mulholland the present reeve is again seeking re.
trustee, Mr. Robb, McArthur,. trustee, election and we also hear that Mr:;
actedas chairman. Visible was. the James Thompson and . Mr. .dames
respect and courtesy of the pupils one Donaldson, Sr,, will be candidates.
to another as wellasto visitors, Mr.' Thompson is a member of the
At Trebor Grange, . Kippers, the present council and a faithful servant
residence of 1.1(r. and Mrs. Rohert of the .public. We trust, whoever is
McMordie, Madge, their third laugh- elected •that something more. will be*'
ter, was married to Mr. Thompsonof done•to boom the town than has been.
Londesboro_ on Xmas Day. Friends done in the past. There are railway
from the neighborhood and a distance charters galore talked of, but the
were present and a most enjoyable routes proposed do not touch Bayfield,
time was spent. Itis understood Mr, and all think something could be done
and Mrs. Thompson will reside near by our council toanduce charter •hunt-
Londesboro, Congratulations . and ' ere -to .include us, especially the one
good wishes we have always advocated, to Wood
Mr. Wm, Doig is actively, engaged stock 'via St. Mary's, We always
canvassing our village. The rate- maintained that this route is the only
payers are favorable to any change profitable one for- us and we cannot
that will lead, to a reduction; of .taxes understand why 'hayfield should not
and economy. His policy is retrench -be its lake termin`ua instead of Goder-
rnant '.and. a general overhauling of ich. We have a;better harbor and as
municipal management. Theremay good or better far ing country around
not be opposition unless itsprings' frorn us,and:we would urge some steps to',
new hlood as ratepayers are favorably in duce the 'Nook nts for the chartQx ...
inclined to have a changefrom the old via St. Marler So 'iWoodstock to adopt
routine of high taxes :and excessive,
school rates. One thing sure, if Mr.
Doig is elected reeve. of Tuckersmith
thee. people•will, have a fearless advo-
rat. .. .
Stanley is still agitated over the creek
question.. The adjustable .or false
bottom in the Logan bridge is `an idea
without utility demonstrated beyond.a
'doubt, ` It is constructed to rine and
fall with the water but for what pur-
pose is not known unless it is to have
control of the water above the bridge,
when the ben cf The creek below the
tl;,ade the. lawfuldepth: The
council in a body should see to it for
there is imminent danger of a serious
washoutto the narrow strip of road
leading to the bridge 'should the float-
ing bottom become jammed with drift
'wood and back up the water so it roust
overrun and wash away last summer's
work which was an' attempt to inn
prove the road with earth, without
plank or timber to protect the strip `of
road. A good deal has'been said about
what an eye canasee, but the people,
have sight, too. No more Wiley pune
'about water, let us know the feelings
of- the reresentatiye men whether:
they will except theideas of one man
or see for themselves.
Mr. Sandy Doig, son of Mr, John
Doig,•hasreturned home from college
where he has completed his course or
tern. He looks well
Messrs. John McOlymont and John
Chambers have purchased something
very fast in the horse line • and have it
under training, A thousand is said to
be the price and 2.20 'the colt's gait'.
without training. Another Harold S.
Mr. john Derry of gay' has been
adding to ' his poultry some fine
specimens of the white rocks said to be
fine for table use and . great, winter
layers . • •``.
Mr. Editor,—Before your valuable
exponent of people's rights,TUS NEws-
RiooRD,reaches us we will have spent,
1 trust, a happy and merry. Xmas and
I wish to extend to allreaders and
yourself the coinpliments of the sea-
son.
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PORTER'S HILL.
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, Mas. McLelland.
Mrs. Wm. Macdougall of Egmond-
ville Sundayed In this vicinity.
Mr. Thos. Elliott is visiting in Clin-
ton as the guest of his friend, Dr.
Freeman.
Mr. Golden Newton is in Goderioh
studying dentistry with Dr. Maybe.
Mrs. Crosse of McGregor,' Man.. in
a guest at the home of her father, Mr.
Wm. Sterling.
Dr, Holmes, dentist, will visit Dun-
gannon professionally every Thurs.
day.•
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VARNA
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 general
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 hot dinner
consisting of goose, duck, etc., • all
provided with a liberal .hand by the.
ladies. The children and various
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 8, Stinson, Ethel Johns,
R. Wilson, Ritchie McNaughton, K. •
Jacobs, T. Stinson, Edna Beatty, K.
Stinson, M. Colclough, Effie Colclough,
H. Reid, solos by Messrs. W. Beatty
and W. Logan, en opening piece by
the school as well as a closing,.' read.
Ings by Mr. J. Armstrong, alittleboys'
drill and a little girls' drill, an Xmas
address by the Rector, • and not feeling
satisfied that allthe 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
home, an Indian lad of some eight
years, Especial thanks are due to the
ladies of the congregation for the gond
things and a Merry Ghrittmas is wish-
ed for all.
WEST TUCKERSI'IITH.
The residence of Mr. Henry Garter
was the scene of a pleasant event an
Christmas Day when his eldest daugh-
ter, Miss Annie, became the bride of
Mr.John Pepper, a sturdy and pros-
perous young farmer of the 2nd, cob.
Rev. Dr. Gifford of Clinton tied the
nuptial knot. Miss Mary Pepper,eister
of the groom did the duties) of brides•
maid while Mr. Frank Layton 'perforen-
ed similar duties as groomsman. The
young couple take up home on the 2nd
midst the congratulations of their
many friends.
Mr,Addtson3obns had returned home
for hie Xmas holidays.
Mr.J'.G.Orieh isepnrtitne a tieWeutter
recently purchased from Rambell
MaMatli of Clinton.
BRUC£FII ,L,U.
Bayfield as the lad
School closed on
re -open on. Januar
Wright -as assistant tLo
'Dolman. Mies Whiddc}:.
threayeaes having expired,
man made the occasion of
opportune time to ask the pe
attend the closing exercises, A
number: turnedout an
ren were put `through
exercisee'tiy the'afiaintia
Mr, J:.W.Whiddon and
Leoor Miss .Whiddon was p
by )the children with a ]St idly
address' accouapanied,/,y a bea
dressing case and writing portfo
Mr. John Tippett, oqe of the trustees,
being present„ - was atiked to take the
Chair and abort but interesting ,.ad-
dresses were given' by Revs... Jennings
and 11cNeil, also by Messrs. J. W.
Whiddon and A.. McLeod, the children
singing patriotic songs.
The • Methodist church Epworth
League held their Xmas entertainment '
in the town hall on Friday evening
last. The attendance was fair but not
ao good as the beautiful night would
warrant. . The program was good but
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 commend-
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 license., 'This latter feature ex-
cepted the entertainment was all that
could be desired.
Court hayfield 1. O. F. held their
annual meeting on Wednesday evening
of last week when the election . of offi-
cers took , plass- . There were no
parts'1ular changes in the staff except-
ing"that Mr. G. W, Holman, owing to
bd1ding the position of .p. D. H, 0. Ra
retired from the ChiefWaf,:a.'s chair.
It was decided to bold the annual bell
and supper on Friday eyening, Jan.
10th, when a good time is expected
and the price will be as heretofore,
gentlemen I'Oc, 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 K. Park returned from. Godes•
ich township last weak.
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
Sauble Line. Tommy bad been ill for
a:couple of,Weeks.
It is whispered about that a few
happy events will takeplace in 'the
near future,
The English church Xmas Tree will
be held Friday night 'and bids fair to
Wel any previous record. Admiataiou,
Ilse and lOc,
Mr. Geo. hated le owner of a dandy
new Cutter of the best make.
Service wilt be held Xmas Day its
Trinity church at 10.80 a. m. ; Goshen
at
at 2.20 p. m,, while in Varna the ser.
vice will be held on rivaday 14eXt a$
the natal hour,
e terminus. ' •
Friday last and will
8th with Miss
Mr. G. W.
term , of
L`.: : `, Hol -
sing an
o,1='to
WBSTFIELD.
Mr, James Ferguson, after an extend-
ed visit to friends at Lucknow, has're•
turned to lir. Thos. itadeli.tfe's
having found thatt there is no person
like Thomas.
Mr. Harry Gosman has started his
chopper at Westfield.
Mr. and Mrs,David 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--
Rey. E. 'H, Sawerapreached anniver• with a beautiful fur coat before they
sery sermons in Walton on Sabbath. left.
Rev. Mr, McNabb preached here, A Mr. I. Campbell,who Campbell,who was just re-
Ohristmas Tree and entertainment to covering from a kick bye horae,is now
to be held in the Methodist church., on suffering from asevere cold,
the 24th inet. Admission, 10 cts. Mr. Walter Whiteman, who taught
Wedding>i . are the order of the day in in S. S. No. 0, East Wawanoeh, for a
this vicinitycouple of years, has severed his eon,.
Mr. h. R. and Miss Helen >lliggins nection therewith and returned to his
attended the wedding of Mimi Ilirriot home at Leamington. Re was made
Fraser of hayfield last week, the recipient of the three presents at
Misses Edith Savers and Florence the close of the school term.
Chrysler are upending Xmas at their 11 Ir. henry Morrieb, h000•tinte prin.
respective Homos. Opal of this school but has been in the
Mr. Alex. Murdock of Toronto Medi- life insurance Wei nese for three years
cal College is epanding his holidays at past has been engaged this year by
til home here, . the trttsteee for 1902,