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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1902-05-23, Page 1A Provincial Victory will torm the first step towards the recovery of power at Ottawa a eouplooryears hence.—Toroitov Worn Are Liberals willing:to help the Conservatives back into power 2000.4 ( await% inton New Era. 1 .0411441444utuPtututuill4494444444w4 • Remember Ross on May 29. swiumpmiumumw4twouomwvippit Eermenen 1805, I X( 1)J..' HOLMES, Pub i 'Speaking of Pleasure e. _ mi,MOnge.s. CLINTON. ONT:ARIO. MAY 23, 190. The Glasses furnished by P. B. Crews, After a scientific ex- amination of the eyes, give a e ost enjoyable • senseofpleasure after • the old ill fitting ones . which I wore. . . Thai is the verdict ot all who patronize P. B. CREW Expert Jeweler and Wat ch Repatrer Omens Tom; Mere _ BIDDLECOBIDE'S OLD STAND, .E.yes.. Tj If sunshine manes seeing painful, dread dlicomfort and rev rnanen I. haps per04 fury will be aro del$ b3f wearinij our 'CFIi4J don smoked plassipi, 1,157125 cents per pair ad u words. A. 3. GRIGG Scientific Jewelers, and Oadelen • CLINTON. ONT. • ManitobaExcursions.. The C: P. E. *ill rite epeeist !Excursions to Manitoint andthe • North West, on June 3rd, and 240.- And also one 6 • July 15th. • Flil?E $28. To all poiniain namtoba. Tickets are ,Areed• to return *Rhin 60 days. , • t'Or ttekete- and all infOrMStinh "iPplY tie - W. Jaekson; agt. CLINTON'. ' Licensees . The following is an official list of - those licensed in the • county, for the respeetiye purposes nansed, as first slued by the Co: Treasurer, Mr Hohnes:- • ' LICENSED AUCTrONEIMS - Thomas Gundry, John Currie, Jae SeanleY, F S. Scott, Henry Totranqe, 'Thos. ,Canteron, 3 ohn Gill, Henrys Joseph Cowen, R. M. Charles, C. H. Wilson, A. 13. Gorman, Thomaa Brown, J rhn Knox, D. Dickinson, 'C. B. Merryfleld, Jae Henderson, David. Sanderson, Edward Bossenberry, B. -S. Philips, G. Barton, C. Hartailton, J. IL Handl. W. J. Mtller,'Philie Sipple. LICENSED PEDLARS -Louis Hash- , kopski,.. Sato. Vine, Henry Hayden, las W. Gibson, J. E. Harnwell, Jas T. Ross, John A. McKay, Jacob Yaffe, W. B. Whaley, W. J. Miller, Geo Beatty', J. H. Johns, Anthony. Mc- Donald, W. J. McCracken, J L. Frey. 'Thomas Langan, Geo French, G. P. McPhee, T. Wallace, Albert King, W W. Treleaven, Fred Gossmatt, Fred Morgan, W. J. Sanderson, Walter Irtnee, fe-O'Gornian,.L. Gibson, Robt ' • llohnesville NOT.88 -An nwitation is extended to any who may wish to see young chick- ens developing from an incubator, on Saturday next at Mt F. 0, Elford's, as it ig expeCted that the young • chicks make-thei r appearanoe on that day SNAPS. 426fr 'We are offering take line Of Grip.g er Snaps tor; Mc • Just think of getting 130 to 135 nice . fresh Ginger Snaps • for a Quarter. They are cheap. er than you can make them doesAway with the work. .Aboo fine flne of !roadies at too per lb; • The eash Srocery. Ogle Cooper tt Co la for Butte mei Rego. PhOnt 23, Goderich AN OLD RESIDENT. -Rachael, relict of the late John MeLeod, whose death occurred on Thursday of lest week, had reached the goad old age of oinety- one ysars. • The deceased was formerly • a resident of Seaforth for many year, but lived the last ten years of her life in Goderich. The interment was made in Maitland cemetery. ASSESSI/Dirr.-The roll shows a considerable increase over last yea,r'e assessment, but the population which is 4033 is a decrease of 27. Other figures are: -Beal property, $11277,570; personal $57,8M ; taxable Income, $44,700; total, $1,380,070; children be- tween 5 and 21 years, 961; children be- tween 5 aud 16 years, 71»; births, 34; deaths, 38; doge, 157 ; cattle, 107; houses, 101; steam boilers, 24. The increase in the total assessment is 3181,670 of which $75,000 is an increase THE ToWN WON. -Judgment a was given at Toronto in the second case of Holmes vs. Town of Etoderich which was tried try Judge Robertson without a jury at the last assizes in Godertch. The action was to restrain defendants from discounting or in any way deal- ing with a promissory note for $2,500, . made for the purpose of providing funds for security for the appeal to the Supreme Court of Ceded& in the former action of Holmes vs Town of Goderich, and for delivery un of note fo cancellation. Held, that the by's vs authorizing the borrowing of $22,000 were not ultra yires of the c u and the defendants the corporation had the iigbt to use the $22 000 to pay into court as security in the former action. W. Proudfoot for plantiff, J. T. Gerrow, K. 0., ,for defendants. MARRIAGE. -A. very pretty May wedding yeas solemnized on Wednes- day week at the home of Mrs Mc. S ween, Eld6)1 it., when her daughter, Midi Christina, D. became the `Wife of Mr Harry Bell, cif Sault Ste Marie, Mich. • The bride waS gowned in a costum of white taffeta silk, trimmed with chiffon, and carried a bouquet of otwhite roses, while her sister, Miss Maria, as bridesmaid, wore a pink dimity gown, with trimming of rib bon and lace, and carried pink roses. The bride was given away by her Button, and William Mc - Sween, also a brother. supported the groom. After Rev Jas A. Anderson had tied the nuptial knot the wedding party sat down amid a , profusicre of flowers to . a sumptuous breakfast. Only houttediate relatives were pre- sent THE LATE MRS NIERERGALT.-It was a great shock to the reletives and friends of Mrs William Niebergall„ of Windsor, when on Wednesday they receivedthe nem; of her death. 13he underwent an operatiOn in the Detroit. hospital and after .24 hours passed peacefully away. . The deceased was formerly Mies Kele Bleed maid, daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs A C. Macdonald, of Dunlop. For a number of years she. has lived in Detroit and Windsor and less than two years ago was married to Niebergall. of Windsor, formerly of Godertch, who now Mourns the sudden and unexpeeted 400Ff Oi (ins oteaose..t-of-h-eloomes-sllee aged p trents and other relatives also have the sympathy of many friends in ,their great bereavement. "Heeremains were treought to Goderich a,nd interred in Maitland Cemetery. . . • . . • • • /31 th AssEssmuNT.-A.ssessor. McGill has completed hit work for this year and we learn the following figures:Real property, $20,960 personal property, $24,400; taxable income, 01300 ; child- ren betweep the ages of five and twenty-one, 235; children between the ages of five and sixteen, 161; popula. UM), 848, a decrease cf 14 'from last year; number of acres, 440; THE LATE N.. fit. Hamesonn,-At Oakville on the ark Of May, Matthew IL Hammond dted, ip . his 41st year, lifter suffering from the effects of . an operation in St Michael's hospital, Toronto, for strangulated hernia. He was the eldest son of the late Jemee Hammond, of the 13th con., of Arran. He was educated at Collingwood col- legiate institote, after which he taught school near' Hepworth- - where -he married the' only daughter of Mr James .Livingston, of Arnabel. He then secured a situation with the Grand Trunk railway. His first station vvae Kipper', then he Was pro - mated to Blyth where he remained several years, being finally promoted to Oakville where be died. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. He was buried at Taxa cemetery by the Feee Masers's. Saylield No•rne,-13. Derrow has purchased the Commercial hotel ftom R. Bailey, fcr the sune.of 0300, giving_ his own property in part payment; Mr Darrow will run half yearly license, and his house will be open for summeavisitors; this is the finest hotel in Bayfield, and we wish Mr Darrow eyerv sficcerali Mr Bosley has rented L. Thompson's new house, and -will occupy it for the re- mainder of the year; we understand Mr Bailey intende building a new house this summer. Mies Mary Wal - win, Detrnit,, is visiting her parental home, . A fire was discovered in the Stored F A. Edwards, Which wrought considerable damage to both store and goods before it Could be extinguished, Victoria, Day will be celebrated here, for Which great preparations ate being made; a large crowd will be expected and welcomed. RETDRNED.-Mrs Jas Oatteron, Of GreenOck,who was visiting her mother, Mrs Gregor McGregor,for a few weeke, retutned 'tb her home on Tuesday. New libotantros.-Mr Edward Glen beg bepun the foundation of his new house; 1VIr Thrilinson-hats the jo issofth foundation. Neil McGregor merged his barn lad' week, and has it raisea ready for the tolasone to Int Id the foundation. No.res --Mrs Logan, who was tinder. going tnedleal treatment at the Clipten hoeletallhas returned hotrierber friends are elan to leen that she is steadily V rn • p o ing and will soon be-all right lagaith,laa. Alkenhead end wife Were Vieiting friends in Teirnhertyllast week, rwriving Matte 5h Friday evening. Brucelteld. NoTES: -Rev Mr Shearer, of the Salo bath Dsy Alliance, will preach in the Presbyterian church next S tbbath. Mr and Mrs Ames Aikenhead -visited relatives in Wingliam and vicinity last week. Wm. Simpson, formerly of this place, was married at the Eg. snondville manse last Wednesday to Mrs R Minson, formerly of Stanley; their many friends in this neighbor- hood join in congratulations. Mrs Jones and family, of Victoria, /3 0 are visiting at the home of her father. Mr Granger; she expecte to spend the sununer Isere, after an absence of four years. John McKay, formerly hotel keeper here: was last week married at Zurich; he intends to keep hotel in olyrood, with Mr McDonald, for- merly of the Dixon Howe: MAY WEDDING, -On Wednesday of Inst week the home of Flugh McGregor, Stanley, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when his eldest daughter, Ella Grace, was united in marriage to John McCowan, Stanley. At six P.m.' in the presence of the assembled guests, about 40 in ember: the ceremony was performed by RevMr S ewer e,the bridal party standing under a floral arch; the bride was tastefully, attired in Indian mull, trimmed with yalencl mnee laca. and insertion, carrying a, bequest of white flowers; she was assisted by her sister, Miss Maud, dressed in pink mus- lin, trimmed with lace and 'ribbon. The groom was assisted by Geo. B tird. After the ceremony and congratula- tione, all sat down to a sumptuous supper, after which the evening was pleasantly spent. • They have the gotta wishes of all for a jnyous and prosper- ous wedded life. •Seaforth NOTES. -Laughlin, eldest • son of Miles McMdlan, formerly of McKillop, n sw at Gegetowd. Michigan, died at • the hospital at Rhineland, Wisconsin, ' on Tuesday week; deceased was in his thirtieth year and was taken off by, infi moinatory rheumatism. A. son wir D'Il h d the misfo teine t break his arm • last week. • Samuel Dickson has bought the vacant lot on Maid street, near the 'post office, from E. C. Coleman._ Thomas -Levy now• the 'owner; of a handsome pair of matched greys bought . from Casper Viralpet for $360, • MAIMIED.-At the residence • of Peter Daley was a pleasing event on Wednesday last week. The occasion was the tnarriage of his eldest daugh- •ter, Miss Alice Daley. to Samuel Cud, more, of Usborne, the ceremony beipg 'Performed by Rev I. •B. Wallwin, -01 the Methodist cburch and the weddin march being played by Miss Nellie 13eattle. After coneratelatitins and a sumptious repast the evening was spent sociably. The bride will be greatly missed as she was a Sunday schnci teacher and aleader in the He- wett!) League ;• the groom is a pros- perou) farmer insUsborne where they will take up their home amid the best wiehes of many friends. • REcOVIDRING.-A.bnut a month .ago, Sotioor... Marren& -People who siunmerbut soderich Tow/omit, imaeined _that the difficulty over while Geo. Bason,of the Mali Itnd con - wite at work In a fieldshe had the d int"- be surprised to kraow that ID is little St. Andrew's Church, The- Corner Stone Laidt b5r Rios Bayfield. ., School Section No. 4 had abated, will fortune to elm, with his foot tin er a more than started On the voters. lists (Ilse bereew" straining ble left leg 6° in Sumroerhill division are the names severely that he has not been able to do of abOut 2Sfemalea to whom objection much *once then. He is recovering have been entered before the Court o elowlYr but it will be some time berm Revision sit is contended that some of he hal the free use of his leg again. these, at least have no right to be on MARRIED. AT Selo:mum -Oa Wed- the list, and the matter will be argued nesday of fast week, at Scratford,Xohn before the Court next Moodly. by Shaw, grocer, and Mrs Lydia OMIletIon, MessreDiekinson and Proudfoot res both well-known residents of G elerich, PeetivelY. Further, we are intormed took each other fot better, or worse. that an appeal has been entered The nuptial ceremony was pea formed against the last vote taken in con - by Rev E. N. B tker, at the personage nection with the.school.and an invest' of the Central Methodist church. Ur ;cation will be held before Inspector and Mrs Shaw have returned to Goder. Tom, on the 31st. The Council ha ich, and their friends wish them many already paid nearly $200 Costs in con years of connubial blies. neetion with litigation over this NoTEn.,....mseeemitso raised the addl. Bebop!, and the probabilities are it will be ealted for considerably noore before tion to Chas, Middleton'e barn on Fri - the difficulty is ended. Those who day A new pulpit adorns the interior of Sharon Methodist 'neural), placed are pushing the matter assert their there by the congregation. Harry willingness to spend a couple of thous. billow addressed a Consernetive gath- and to get "satisfaction." It is a pity eying in Tipperary school house on Fri- the whole question could not be day evening ,• no opposition appeared amiably settled, because the more it is A. prolonged, the worse it becomes. -A to throw light to the electorate. Oantelon, con. 7, Sunda.yed with his little giving way on both sides would in remedy it. • aunts Mrs Cook, con. 9. P. Cole is Stanley this week assisting his uncle in NOTES. -W. 14. Miller, of Summer - business relating to the farm. Miss J. hill, was made a cox poral, before leav- Tebbutt,Goclerich, and Miss Buchanar, ,ing Halifax last Thuredeye for South Stratford,accompanied by Mr Bracken- Africa. Robb, and Jas. toeBrien were bridge, Goderich, spent Sunday at the in Hayfield, fishing last Friday. Miss home of the former, A.gnes Whittingham, of Clinton, visit- ed at E. Butts' on Sunday. Mr and Mrs • Auburn — Jae. Miller spent Sunday at Godericb, Mr and Mrs T. Archer spent Sunday POLITICAL -A well attended meet.in Goderich. Q lite a number from ing was held in the interest of Mr here intend. gating in Wingham races Cameron, at the Temperance Hall, on nu. the 24th. Thursday evening, Mr John Wilson, speaker, and his defence of the Itre °Lir& in the chair. R. Holnoes M. P., was the a court y-The:ai forme eat eau! administration was listened to 'w th eral business, on Monday next, and as their are a considerable number of the closest interest. • appeals, an interestinir time is looked OnottoasThe Huron Presbytery met for,. in Knox church, Goderich, on Tuesday Gibson. Aoeording to erraneements, the oorns- stoned' the new Si, andrew'rePreabyterian church, at Hayfield was kW, with all due ceremony and decorum. Monday, May 1,0tin, will be an epooh inthe Watery of . Preebyterianiam in Bits field!, and the (tient -of laying the corner stone is of no small importance to the community, and of peat interest to those who. are eonoerned ors its building. Everything in connection with the ceremony weaoarried out bottom- s lines, and quietly. It had, at first been de- s °idol to have the event on Tuesday, , but owing to the clergymen. havinq other engagenoents, Monday WM seemed, and notwithstanding the, ohange, there was a large turn out of people to witnese the incident. The day proved fide, although a little warm, but this did not deter the pro - ()rooftop from being fully carried out, noth. occurring t� mar the order of the pro- gram. • The main part of the historical narrative herewith given is from the present pastor; Bev 3, MolsIsil, and to whom we are in- debted for the same. The congregation of. St. Andrew's, like moot congregations, had sthidl,beginnIng, but possessed peseihili- ties of girth and expansion. In its inftwooy it struggled heroically for some years under the difdotaties and discouragement& Mourn. bent to all mission stations among the first settlers of a new country. This congrega- tion was organized under the ministry of Rev Alex MOM, of Goderiah, in the year 1857, with a kirk geogion of two elders, viz.; Chas. Tough and Malcolm Snoith. With the assistanoe of these elders •Rev MoKid dispensed the first coromunion in Mr Gairdnerle are house to the congregation, which we ooneidered large for this emcee - ten, twelye noembere 'partaking of the Lord's • :Sapper. Among the faithful few who ral- lied around the Prethyterian standard in those days of small things, some are worthy of special mention, f,:enelo as Jemes•Gaird- ner, B. A., Dr, Gairdner, his brother, and Alexander Cameron. These gentlemen were men of means and inflaenee, and the congregation owed very largely its exietence to their liberal support On their ohonlders -rested the. burden •of buitslitig.. the first Preabyteriapohnroh in Bayfield, which is a solabrick -buildioe, and was coneidered then a yety handsome (Thumb; theloretent teneetegation still worehishs in this nburoh, lont now lute outgrewn itrecoommoittbiona For about a year:the eceigregation bad only temporary sapplied until theta!' of 1860, rhen Rev Hamilton Gilefole now detoured, was iriduoted by the Presbytery of London as the drat nunistee:of the con- gregation. He tendered his resignation to the Petiebytery Of Huron on Aug. 25,,1875, having been a faithful and hffectionate pastor for 15 viers. During .the three years' vaoanci thae followed Mr Gibson'a resignaeon the congregation came into the stiniop," the detaile of which it is not necessary o refer .farther. s la the year 1878 Rey Nathaniel Patter- son, now degerwed, was inducted, and Was. Pastor for five years. After him, on Aug. 11, 1885, Rev David Forest' was ordained and inducted, and after a pastorate of four years accepted a call to Walton. In 1890, after a vacancy set one year, Rev•Robert Henderson, now deceased, was called and inducted; at the end of two years he accept- ed a ca9 to Manometer and Smith's 11111. The congregation ,was again without a pas- tor for about three years, • after which Rey Wm. Grehant was called and indnoted•on July 8; 1895, and on May 23, 1899, he as meted, a cell to Latona, after a pastorate oLabant _four. .yeeres veenneY of two years' followed, and. on May 9, 1901,sility John McNeil was called and inducted, and ., morning, and extended a call to the Nother.-TLheonwdeaoohy.ofrll;bench; of A, B. ship, for the charges of Auburn and at 8 p. in. ,. . induction,will take place On June are lilts l.". een attending the College of • Smith's Hill. It is expected that the Rev E. Sno,..eile., now of Arthur town. know that he has -passed • his float Breleent. bon of leech Brogden, who .., _.,-. ,--;„..,• __,--/e•sess___See, sexanasseuceressfully; -he- is this week trying for the degree Pim. B. * Mrs . • - . r, Dr. Young has had a new fence put around her lot, -imieroving the appear. Support ROSS. 1 7 , once very Miteh. Mrs D. Floody, who • has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving nicely. There is to be e •' Sir Cherie@ :1 upper says' ' ball in Hill's hall Athis (Friday) night. - W. T. Brunsdon is buying. &car load of that the Hon. G. W. Ross is the ablest politician in horses for Mr Muldoon.; Manitoba, who the Dorninion. This beingwill come for them in a abort tinoe. so he should be supportedThe Creamery is runningin good shape ' in all the Hurons • ' and likely to do a large business this year. Thos. Lemon and Jas. Wood. . min, our two agents, are selling quite '.'• a number . of • meant separators. On • lfs• Teesd ty eyenine Mr Pearson, London, t,,, .held a gospel meeting in the temper. i -.._•_Th IV the notice was very short. Remember ---.144' ance hall; the attendance was small as '0 the Rifle Association's first shoot on the 24th; also the Sons of England sere • .. mammy, Toronto, will be pleased to Support ROSS Bentniit r 'vice in the Methodist church on Sun - Tam Nottsaft.-ThensualePrine de- day at 10.30 a.m. Several parties around Blyth.. ' . .• livery . of trees from that now well -es- • s, here have had horses sick from eattng .F0tITICA.L GIATIEfERING.-The Lunt; tablished nersery is oyer f ar the seas grass, and Henry Adame, eon. 8, lost a als oft this place held a meeting in the son, and the proprietors reporethat it ini.uresi.r, of LI. G. CamerorrowItiondays has be • n the largest delivery that thaval gable mare on Tuesday. night. N. EL Young Was cheirman; R. • have ever shipped, andithas taxed s—ouPeatoLille*Lheari— mThaSirce-awasm -asp. gron 1)and Mr dtnrn Hohnes, M. P., led out the 'speaking, theno to the utmostto keep pace with Elliott last Thursday evening in the and gave ah address of great interest; (heir tnaoseorders. Just now they are • he•ie an eloquent !meeker and sound shipping flowers as far north as Leek- • temperance hill. Many who were un - thinker. He wasfollowed by Mr Cane now, and their teams will be constantly settled in their minds over the stories previously told about Mr C unerdn, arum: 'will) dealt with his peesonality, on the road supplying their dower- P yfi 14, ,Olintonr3 went home. from the meeting satisfied and then his object for being before loving mato ere In which is holding strong feeling a,Mong .beaforth, Blyth and other places with, to remain faithflil to RefOrlirpTititiples.- thern; he 'also- spoke on p•-ohibitioni the electors of this in 20 miles froni here. A visit to the and .,yrill vote for Mr Cameren and the subject lain mid- Pointed to his riding, . and made nreen.hoitses jot now is indeed inter- thus "Remember Rose." Wily is f t estin • , They are a sight to behold and • that none of the: bonseevative candi- hearers, who istened with rapt atten- tion. We have no doubt he won the sympathy of the electors; The meet. inn -vete brought toe, close by Mr Proud - dente will venture to hold a meeting in vivid y renaind us of what it must be thetropies, or what it molt) Martin- Londesboro ? It would be a ponelty here to hear a Conservative speech. issue before the last awful catastrophe. . • Some.L.--The social held at the par- • foot, X, C., who gave a pointed and •sonage, 13enmiller laet Thursday even. c myincing speech, • This enthusiastic ing proved a greaesticeess; the proceeds meeting was concluded with ail heart- amounted to $82, the school children. Owing to wavered of Clinton's best players ily endorsing the feeling that Mr•Oain• being admitted- free. . Exultant ad- leaving town it is not likely thet the la- eron wouid be the coming M. P. P. for dresses were delivered by tee clergy, °roses club will play the schedule • noatohes West Huron. Hurrah for Cameron and the following -program was render- and drop out of the district. and the Ross Goeerternent. • ' • ed:-Oaening selection,Benmiller choir; ' • Exeter has a celebration on the_ 24th of Westfield . . - . ... Rev E.A, Shaw; t ecitation, "How Jen- PlaYer,Rev Husserichairman's address, May with oalithuntpien prooession,baseball . . . mfoaattobbaibi erotwateaebn Lb:to.vatal3Krui ;eel: aanadd Ezsaeatieerr,,.. A PRETTY. WEDDING -The residence me crossed the border,' Mrs II,Snyder; address,Rev Mr Wilsons duet, "A song joyous scene on Wednesday afternoon ?kii " Mr and Mrs H. Sn der; selec- basket ball, foot and bicycle races. . .. of Mr. McDowell, liVeetfield, was . an f trust, ' • Sporting .Notee1 of I t week when about 100 guests as, miller quartette aidress, Rey The fifth shoot of the Gun Club was held . sembled to witness the marriage of, J. tion, selection, Zion chair; Thursday of last week when the following Kenneth Cameron, tot Lucknow, Allin; recitation Miss Duff; duet, Mr scores were made ;-20 birare-J A. Hovey brother of J. H. Cameron of Brussels, a d M El ss r'National Anthem and' u b e ite _ . 17, J. E. Cantelon 13, Dr Holnies 12; 22 and Miss Jpeephine McDowell. Rev benediction Y o leftism, ' birds -R. Graham 10;. 23- .birds -A. J,. jno Kennedy, B. D., of Auburn, tied NOTES. -While Secord Het was Morrish 14, Robt rowns 18, N. Pair 13; over the company was seated to well his bicycle, the handle bars broke, and ° Olin ton Cli ton juniors and a London tetra birde-J. T. Emmerton 13. ' • the nuptial bow. Congratulations returning home the other evening OR • 24. laden tables .and ample justice was gave him a bad fall, which will lay him park on play a genie of bushel in Recreation done to the good things provided. up for sonue time. 'While some young will S t day the 24th, gatne to be ' an, costly and meth' were - the me were, enjoying an evening at a called at !one o o o . s e o n aye a Ur ' 1' ak A tit 1 b h larity of the principals. An enjoyable in gone to conoiderable expense to bring this wedding gifts bespeaking the popu.• home recently, some ounger ones, evenicg in music, story, song and speechifying was spent when the company separated with many good wishes for Mr Cameron and bride, Colborne-: . NOTES. -Mr and tire E. Mitchelland Mr and Mrs N. 'Johns will spend the 24th in -Ripley. 'W. Hill hes H. Mallen - hired for g. few daye, as his son Hugh inteude going to the Soo., The social at Benmiller parsOnage last 'Thursday evening was a success; tea was !leveed from 6 to 8, after, which an excellent program was given in the church; $32 was realized. Mies Florence Armetrong of Bentridler, spent Sunday wIth Mrs W. Hill. Mte John Manning and two ohildreteareort the aids list. A rneetihg was held at Bethel lad Tuesday even, nog to Arrange for a tea meeting on or about JOne 26; further particulars later. Porter's Hill XOTES.-The Chosen Pelmets will meet On Friday night, May 80, instead of Theirscitty, 'being election night; a full attendance is desired; Artie Tiche bourne, Who fell and broke his arra a week ago, While playing, is doing nice. ly. Mr,end Mrs Wm. Johnston anent Sandal With their daughter, Mrs Vied Moore, neat Mitchell. A.reble Howatt has gone to Galt, where he has secured a ditUatiOn in a foondry. ..T. Bottles for a little fun, let the wind out of their wheels, and when discovered, ran • -over etumos and. knolls, into tt pond; after a lot of threats from the rersuers, and chaffing from the pursued, the boys emerged from their watery refuge and the affair was settled; the refrain runs: No ham) was meant, no har131 was done, it was merely to have a little fun; the young men have certainly had theirdere-andehouldnot be heath an tbe little ones' ways. ' lettekerantlta. • , • :grom one:regular oorreeponent. NOTES. -On ThUrsdatafterhoori lad It Johns' team took fright and ran a short distance, but beyond a broken tongue no injuries were sustained, M, Y. McLean twldreesed the electors of his division on Tuesday evening in the interests of the Coming election but on account ofhlin publishing the meet- ing at Turner's echbol there was not very many present. Mies Olin - ton, who visited Mrs Taylor later week, has returned home. HolinertGoder- kb township, visited his brother, 3. Holmes, last week, L, Levis has put in no Wee than four new buggies in -this neighborhood this spring Of the W. Gray and Son's Make. team here it is hoped the people will attend and help the boys along. Admission 15o; ladies free. The followingis the standing of the 'Huron testae in the Intermediate series of the Western Football Aseenation :.- • Won Lost To play • Winghem 2 0 2 Brussels 1 1 • 2 Bilyth • 0 2 • • 2 The entire'sohedule of the laorosse etas in District No. 6, Ditertnedfith Series, as t arranged in Stratfora last week, is as fol- lows :---Sisnest, Stratford at Clinton ; 6, 0 Seatorth at 8t -Mary's; St, Mary's at Stratford; 18, Clinton at Bright; 19, Stmt. ford at St. Mary's; 20. Bright at Seaforth ; 26, St. Mary's at Clinton ; July 1, Seaforth t at Bright. Winton at St, Mary's; 5, 13right at Clinton ; 11, St, berry's at Seaforth ; 12, Bright at Stratford ; 16, &Worth at Olin. 0 ion ; Stratford at Bright; 28, -Clinton t at Stratford ; 24, Bright at St. 'diary's ; 80, Seaforth at Stratford; :'Angturt 1,136. Mary's t at Bright ; 6, Stratford et seleefottio ; 15, a: Clinton at Seeforth. is the p.resent pastor of ths congregation, which is solidly united and in good woeler ing cedes, there being over 50 families coin mooted. . . The -many different orsanisitions are doing good work, The Kirk Session is com- posed Of six members -Dr, Stanbury, John Fraser, John Whiddon, Jas, Campbell, D. McKenzie and Jae. Donaldson. The board of management conferee of eight-Areh. Galbraith, Thee. Harrison, Jas. Campbell, Murdoch Roes, Thos.- BrOwnett, John C. Reid, John Tough and Donald McKenzie, The Sunday School has forty soholare on the roll and seven teachers with John Fras- ar as superintendent. This societies con - twined with the congregation are "The Lee Graham Mission Band" with Mies Carrie McKenzie as president; an auxiliary of the W. F. M. S. with Ilf re (Dr) Stantatry as president ; the Young People's Society with, Donald McKenzie as president ; the choir consists of about twelve members with Mimi Minnie Armstrong as choir leader and or- ganist. • • A few months ago the congregation nn. animonely deoided to build a newchurbh as the old building was found' inadequate to accommodate the increasing congregation. Arobiteat J. A. Fowler, . Goderioh, was sewed qind in due time all arrangements were mede,the building oommittee appoint- ed being Jas. Donaldson, uheirman and seoretary-treaearer, John Fraser, Sohn Whiddon, Thos. Harrison and Donald MO. Kenzie. • Ur Donaldson has been faithful in the discharge of duties connected with the new building and deserves panch credit for each as well as the other members of the cora- mittee ; they have all worked hard and he efforts arenowdawned with mom although their work is not done until the ompletion of the edifice. The old °hutch was the largest in Barlett and could ammo - mode% over 150 but the new church will be ergo enough to seat over 800„and be a draft o the place, The entire contract of stone nd ltriolc work was let to Messer. Buchanan as Lawson for $1900, . The hutch will be of white brick, he windows partly to be Of stained glen ; he foundation is 52x86 feet but the body of he ohms% will be 67x86 feet, The oorigre. gatitm has done considerable work them • selves but the estimated cost will rue to about $3000, the brick whielo Is from Ett. Joseph cording $325. It hi impeded that the oharoh will be reedy for onemanoy the let of Anguet, . All who have had° to do' with einoiler enterprises nd the bringing Of all soh tliitterir work to a an OeSaftil el -inclusion know how. bql much tabor ,the vi t evader and the bundles Mai e- to do and as the oongregation have it corn Rosana pester who are indefatigable they cam test assured the completion of the buileing will be to the entire satisfaction of the oongtegstion. Of mime the laying of the corner steno -wee one or greatletereet to 13118eld and peril elarlY so to these eonntoteri with St Andrew's churolx. At two o'clock the large essenblage gathered and the precool - hip oommeneea, Afterthe singine01150the 100 by the ftesemblatre Rev Dr, litewart,of Willie Itreabyterien church. Minton, read the fieriptme Wenn Rev, Il. Haftwers, of Brucefteld, led in prayer and Rev, Mr Mee Neil, the pastor, teed a brief skoioh of the • Insects • ro the Editor e the New Srag The ladies who are house clean- ing will notice on taking up theit earOete that the larvae off the 13uffalo beetle are now in them in • thew most destructive Condition for flensail destroying carpets and weolIen goods. .No'ree.-Mrs Stettcy, mother' of John It ean be found le large quantities in and Samuel SItuto 1 who 'filled near the edges of the carpet') and it will res sports asnevetop-huggys_____ sltirktelielled on edilesday last week quire vigilant work to keep there dOWts 1 at the age 0/173Yearess instettiaberetsfoe .theysere., yeti Mall - trip to Auld Scotia and Palle from . ' busy et works -Vents. • L. Nichol of Hums College, Toronto, ' 6° 611 7 I3u n1°11° te rheell h Simle' - .......................,................. ing 'OLD LAND, Ite, T. David. The Deering Harventer Company's bonus Varna and riot easily seen. The garden' ire`i • non leaves in Stine for tveo tuonithsl• by-law was defeated et Hernilton 'sects are 'coming out fast --the eurrent Montreal on the 2:ith 'r,f June. Waiter The Legittiee Commit ofindiebee been worm and the tent caterpillar are W. 0. :Mara; will take his Work for four Sabbatbe Winter weather le reported in Prance , Th.3 eleetione in the NortWeet reSulted in and Ilitv H. &were, of Brucelleld, 1 ani in the Pyrenees DepaetMent Owe.; the return of the Ileultled GovernMent by Will Mrderate the -Other Suppliers. • indica Of eloW lice on the ground, a lerge majority, 3 4. 1 *Remember Ross on Ilay tit iwir.414upppf4.4404444441444“444* ' . a 141 per year In advance 1 Mx* when not so paid intrinsnbticir*********Intis114110WW1 We handle alL the popular %Imp Pio • Including Little's • Kemp's Persiiitie .The Perfect • Briggs, et. R. P. Reekie'S Presoription Druiefitore • CLINTON NA -Blue sttme and Pavia Green for spray i ig trees. We will continue our.great sale of Men's FELT Efats• at 99 cents until the end of the month. It is a- great it oppoituuity. This is your chanceto buy a good hat at from 50e to $1 50 less than the regular price..- All sizes in the lot,- -but not all siissOf all kinds. HODGENS BROS 99:99 • , C .. • . I • • . . • • • • ' . • history of the Preebyterian church in Btiy- field,(whioli appears above) after whit& the choir rendered the anthem "God is our Re- fuge" and then the laying ofthe oorneretone (emetaining the Canadian wine; copies of the Globe, the Meal and Empire, the 10014 • papers of Clinton Goderich and Stieforth and the short history of the °hurrah as read the pastor) by Miss Gibion,Toronto,(slingh- ter of tbe first pastor connected with the church at Bayfielal-whadeclared it well and -truly laid. J,- Donaldson then presented Miss 'Gibson with the silver trowel on which was inscribed "Presented to Mies Kate Gibson on the occasion of the laying of the . corner stone ef Bt. Andrew's Presbyterian church, llayfield,May 20th, 190, the foe- • lowing being theaddresaaocompeitYiegthe _ same and reed by J. Fraser ; T� Miss Grusow,—As we are gathered here on this happy occasion to asssist in laying the cor- ner .st.rneof a new Pre tbyterian chu oh our minds go back to when this 'WM 0 small strug- gling congregaliOn. and the old bhu cicwhich, we are abcut •oleave was considered a ve TAO- sirable place of worship,but with God's blessing the congregation hewing grown and prospered, it has been found ne lessary to erect a larger - church. Your presence hereto -day brings before our mind, the time when your honored father was the beloved pastor of this congregation for many years, and your mother, who so earnestly labored. in the sabbath School andso ably as- sisted your father in his pastorarwork, wee called by the Master to go home to her eternal, reward. while engaged in devotionai exereisect. of the thbathS •hool of the old church. 'When we think over those past events and of the strugg'es of St Andrew's in its dark days ;when for a time the congregation had to depend on the generosity a our Methodist brethren for a place Of worship, and consider the measure or rosperity with which God has bis Fisd us, our aorta aromade glad. As one of the session of this congregation it gives me great pleasure to call on another of our session to present yon With the trowel, which yornr have used in the laying of this corner stone, and we trust that this will always be a day of happy reMembranoo to all 01 51,3, and that God will csntinne Wade*, , and prosper us in the futurnas 810 has done in the past, and that our motto will ever be "In God we trust." • Jong Fes:sear Signed on behalf M the congregatio Dr Stewart was requested to -reply an made a happy and appropriate replySon be - eau of Miss Gibson. 'After the colleotion, which amounted to a goodly s,urn. was tak- en up,Mrs Geo 33tidwin sang the aolo"Faoe to face" beautifully, and which was appro. dated. Rev Jennings, of the Angliom church, followed with en eine address, tkna the ehoir gave the anthem "Await paltry and ham" Rev Hamilton, of Leeburn,Rev T. Davidson, of Varna, and gay g„.0... &were, of Brnoefield, ea& gave able and eloquent addresseeafter which the progrars ,sas brought to & Agorae by the choir render- ing the anthem' "Blew the Lord, g•ony soul." There was not a WW1 during the after. nocealivprooeedines-everything ktlerdia out as anticipated and the tweembly left well . plaited with the event.. Bev J. McNeil, and the bitildtng conomittee,on whose shoulders the responsibilitY and wink are laid.in fad, the entire oongregation, may well boon . ottheir new edifies now in erection. When completed they will IWO one at the finest °hurdles in Western Oatarie, and that are eagerlyealofoitagingasiftrard to the opening s ther elfebratthimg ,The 0. by having your 0 Fr 0 Taken At Henry's Photo •,•• SWUM,.