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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1902-10-17, Page 1wane New Brix will be sent to new subscribers, from, this date to lst of Jan11904 for $1006cash vuipoppwpopeopowtApmpempoi What Does Tour Labd Say . oweePmwepf,44#444******4 1 . Optical . esetuntignit yea lealtaFte' ROM= Pub Eeucation • Times are °hanged, and are ohangingehe - People no longer buy their glasses of ignore apepeclalere, nor allow themselves to be ed into -purchasing wonderful optical ohs; nor are they even oontent o go to a More and piok out a pair of cheap epee - teeter; with which they think they oan see .best for a minute or two. When their eyes Poho or their sight blurs, they eeek an wonted optician in whom they have con- , ftdenoe, and expect nim to be able to advise Illera, and prescribe gimes if they are found to be required. There's no guess- work in our method of eyeeteating. We are 'qualified to,diecover the nature and degree of any deteot and properly correct it. No *charge for oonsultation. P. B. ,CREWS, . Expert Watt* Repairer Jeweler 7" Befraotionist and Dispensing Optician. M. , OBPOSITS Teem Ham ees, BIDDLSOOKBE'S OLD STAND, Porter's nal NOTES. -Mr and MrS Will Pickard, of Columbus, Ohio, returned home last Thursday, after spending a month •with friends here. Mrs Makins, of Woodstock. visited her brother, 0. W. Potter, last week. Mies Jennie Woods returned home on Thursday, after spending a weekwith her cough]; Mrs Garrett, of Londesboro. R.ev land exchanged pulpits with Rev Mr McNeil, Presbyterian minister of Bay - Meld, go Sunday Among those in our neighborhood who are building silos tate year are Jawed Cox, James Mc- tonald.and James Stirling; up to date sfereners have come to the ccnclusion that thit is the way to save corn. Mrs John Pickard, sen., is on the sick list. ItIPPen• • CHANGED THEIR DATE. -The yersary services of the Methodist church that were being arranged for the coming week, haw beets postponed till the 9th of November. " Whert print Blur When prbI iAt urarir. Eitable temper And efieral cliscn.infor_t !Twat. 33o5itive4, cur.. this condition witbl' tglessses. „Nidl A. .1. GRIGG Scientific Jeweleet . and Optician . The coal Orike le not yet settled. Sir John Bourinot, 'Clerk • of tte House of Commons, is dead. The Boer generals, Botha, Dewet end Delarey, were welcothed at Paris, and • were presented with $15,000 collected by the Society •,for the Aid of Boer Children. Richard Hairgith, a mostltesputed larmer of Centralia, committed suicide on Saturday, by hanging himself in the barn. His wife has been visiting In Manitoba, and was expected home any day. The cause for the deed is unknown. bat it is thcugbt that he NYOrried himself over his wife ' s absence. A wan named131authter, employed by Rev Father Forget, of Brahmin, Russell county, was gored to death by a bull; he was driving cattle to a field, when the brute turned on him and literally:tore opeu "Alone" and"Puritty" are the titles of the new pictures given to Subscribers cethe Family Herald and Weekly Star. of Montreal, this season.. They are considered far ahead of any previously 0 offered, and eubscribers are sure to age delighted With them: The. many im- provements in tae. Family timid 'ate reeking that great paper almost indi pensable to Oanadiaii homes. Its weeka ly visit in this locality is greatly appre- ciated by almost every family, It el the biggest dollar's worth known in the Ifaavairetalataltratre— he elinton New Benmiller A SERIOUS MISHAP. - What can truly be regarded. ae a close call happened to Jasper Wilson, of the Maitland conceeition,on Thuraday even- ing of last wee. "Jep," as he is familiarly called, has been down near - London for the past few months, and was returning home on the day men- tioned. He left Gbderich about 9 o'clock in the eventing and had got As far as Benmiller. Not knowing that the bridge over the dam was being re- placed he came down the hill at a some- what lively rate to make the opposite grade. A lantern had been placed on the handle of the derrick ash warning, but being under the impression that it Was in the hands of some .one on the 'bridge he did not slacken speed. When he did recognize that the • bridge was not there, it was too late, and with ter- rific fore& he rode his wheel in to the depths 25 feet below, landing on some large stones. How long ,he lay there MICOUSCIQ119 19 not known, but it was considerably after 10 o'clock when he reached Jewell's barn, where "Jimmy" was stabling the horse for the night. J tm was in a horrible plight, his face being covered with blood from the cuts which were still bleeding profurely. He was still in a somewhat dazed con- dition, but he was taken to the house and a doctor summoned, while he was driven home. -An examination of the wounds discloses a V shaped cut across the forehead from which the skin lay open, disclosing the bone; there were also severalother cute on the cheek and chin. 'the whunds were dressed, sever- al stitches being required,and he is now getting along as well as can be expect. ed. How he escaped is a miracle. .An Iexamination of the scene of the mishap shover; that he had but small. space to get pa* the derrick in the first p ace on account of the handle. Had his wheel caught that he would undoubtedly have been hurled down below walnut any pepteetion. As it was he gripped • the handle bars firmly and the wheel received the greatest impact of shock. The front wheel is a total. *reek, and the stones about • are covered with blood. Jeer's many friends extend their sympathies and hope forhis speedy re- covery. ' . .. • trTEE. -A.Allin lost a very valuable aspringeolt one day last week; those •who had seen it say it Was hardto beat. • • Millen A, FITTING NAME. -Mr John Barr, of r this township, is well-known as it breeder of fine, thorn -bred stock. lie was an exhibitor at Goderich fair 'this year, and the very day that Hop 'Mr Tarte honored the fair With his pres- ence, a cow belonging to Mr Barr, and which was among his Goderieh exhibit, gaVe birth to a fine bull calf. Mr Barr, good Conser vatiye that be is, thought he eciuld not do better than naexie.the calf J. Israel Tarte," which he did. • - STocir SALE.-aPhat noted stock sale which ie adyertited for the 221d, of :LIS Snelas;will coracle:1ff rain or shine. and by all incticatious will be a large one, not Drily in itttentlence but large in saleitanci the breed of the stock is such that. they should command the best of priees, ' The stock includes two til'Oro bred Clyde stallions, 50 Leicester sheep and 20 head of ehorthorn cattle.. A .geeat many farmers and stock raisers eave built up their herds at Mr Seellet expeoge, and now they should recipro-- eate by attending this notedsale. • • . '. Holm esville. ,Notes -The trackimen hehave'nn ni been eo- idown to.Paris eveey morning or the -past-weeir; retririri the -:late train.. Will Elford, of Gederich,, is en- gaged on the new building at. the Do- • ininion Poultry Station; Will was one of those who suffered the less of his tools at the recent fire at the Goderich organ factory... Miss Randal, Clinton, was the guest of Mies Setae Acheson last Sunday. Mise Susie Oook spent Sunday in our te,illage, • SIGNS-Ourn .ew merchant is adding to the .appearance of his premises by a new sign, which decorates the front of his store.. W. S. Millar also has a new signfor the Federal Life Aestrance Corripany, he having -taken the local agency for it. . • , ' • • CHIJR91.-The services bet Sunday were again held in the besement,as the eeats in the body. of the church are be- ingeepainted; it is to be hoped they. will not be used eget!) until perfectly dry. A J Courtiee occupied the pulpy. last Sunday morning and the pastor in the evening. At the regular meeting f-the-beague-opeatanda,yeeyening,„the topic "Friatful and fruitless," was tak- en by Mies Birdie Willson and Miss B. Tebbutt. OreMonday meting the pas- tor commenced a series of special ser- xices at Shaven; meetings will be held every evening Oaring the week except Saturday.. Stan 'ey , Nona -Misses May Cfairipbell and Maggie B. McEwen returned home last Saturday from their two Weeks' visit to friends in Milwaukee and Ohicago. J. • Graham -and -his sister,Elleetre visitipg . their friends in Barth this Cameron, of Greenock,is at present iting his mother,Mrs Gregor McGregor, who hi in somewhat, poor health at present. tar) Loss. -List ymek Mr F. Grant, of the London road,conieratulated him- self on the tinting of his new silo,but his rejoicings were rudely dashed ale Satur- day by the silo tumbling to pieces,leav- ing•scarcely any of it intact. It was POSING* CLINTON. ONTARIO. OCTOBER! 17, 1902, THE NEW ERA will be sent to new subsoribers 'from now to the lateen, 1,04 For $1 00 cash • %New & Weekly Globe with premium, to niw sub- rioribera, from now to let of• Jen. 1904, oF r $1 65 cash or I very beautiful and • interesting event • BROKE . ITS NEOK-On Wednesday . Additional Local News, Kirkton A PRETTY CHORCEI WEDDING -A a horse that had beensola by MrWallis I took place at new §t. Paul's church, to Geo Dale, broke its neck while ib the 1 lairkton, on Tuesday., Oct. 7th, at 11 a. ru, it being the marriage of Miss Alice cattle Yards' Stout, daughter of Rev W. Stout, and OHALLENGED.-E, it Watson, of Mr S. Arthur Minett, of Olevelend'e Goderich, who won the Robin . Hood House, Muskoka. The church was trophy offered by the Gocierich Gun elegantly decorated for the occasion., Olub, at their shoot held inethat town While the carriage bearing the bride two weeks ago, haa been sent a chat - and bridesmaids was proceeding from lenge in a 100 bird event to be shot off the Rectory, Howard McOurdy,a young inettoderich on Oct. 30; by our "little friend of the bride, rang the bell, and wonder" E. J. ()antidote Several of ou.. the bride, leaning on her father's arm, boys attended that shoot and all felt entered the church, to the straine ot that "Shorty" was entitled to it. Thus the wedding march, and all took their the challenge. . placee at the altar. The bride looked charming in a gown of tucked and WILL, NOP APPEAR. --McKinney fluteri eilk organdie, with yoke of _ Brea' Minstrel troupe breakfasted at shirred chiffon, and embroidered veil the Clarendon here Tuesday morning. ra. seasetteatallailit rhe Label Tells the Date. iirerintlysr*****ArkilcOrk**********1 N-S-V*********IPPtuf*IPPPONJKIW Additional Local NewS MARRIED. -Norman Webb arrived in town Tueeday evening with his brlde, and vnll spend a few days with his pars en ts before return', lig to resume hispose ition in Stratford. His bride was a Miss Anna Jennings, Walkerton, and the ceremony was perfornied ether mother's three weeks ago. They have been spendinatheir honeymoon in Detroit and elsewhere', AN OLD SWINDLE IN A NEW FORM -Farmers should be on the look out for a couple of alleged swindlers, 1 who are working an old scheme, muter NARCESSUS anew'guise. Two men• -strangers -a ge. fealariminhtooubsee vibuhYeirneg theheyiektneanks'e nti:racchh- TULIPS ase they pay pi down. For.this they 1 + I 81 per year in advance ? 41.50 when not so paid ++44 4+4+4 1,-+-4-14-4-44++444-+ 4 Bulbs HYACINTHS c rom e armer. The of meohlin net, with wreath of orange They came down from Witnehom,Where alleged receipt, however. turns out to they were greeted with ex full house, be a note on a bank and it is alle ed blossoms, and carried a boquet of white g roses and maidenhair fern. tied with an were on their way to Goderieh to that as much as $500 has been collected. Goderich white satin ribbon. 13er travelling Way there in the evenrg, Theezrfle in The men operated all around the vicin- eater th tonight (We nesdaye, tier PROPERTY SALES. -The executors of suit was of navy blue serge, triiiime the late S. Sloarie,Messrs Downing and with strappings of black satin with looking troupe we have never seen. • it,' or St. Marys. The only' way to Patsley, sold the real estate belonging to the estate last week. The brick house on Hamilton street was sold to Mr Alex Cooper, at $260, who also bought the storehouse at $1125, a brick cottage at $125, a half -interest in a 100 acre farm 'at $850, and the cottage oc- cupied by Miss O'Neill at $500. 'rhos Gledhill bought the frame storehouses on Hamilton street, at $1150; CONVENTION. - On Thursday and Friday, Oct 30 and 31, the Epworth Leagues ot Goderich district will meet in convention at Victoria street Metho- dist church. The program is out and has been sent to all representatietes of Leagues, and it PI expected that mem. tiers will be present from all. Special prayer is solicited, and the public in general is invited. Thelprettent officers of the district are: -Rev G Daniel, Hon Pres.; A E Behmiller, .Pres. ; W Hernwell, Clinton, let vice ; • Miss M Washington, Clinton, 20c1 vice; Miss S Bentley, Blyth, 3rd vice; E Dustow, 'mile,4th vice. Miss M B Salkeld,Godete ich, 5th vice; 'Rev J Hussar, secretary pro tem; Mies E A Blair, Auburn, treasurer; Rey M J Wilson, Nile, Conf. reporter, The representatives are Revs Aticlrewie Ruseelt Gifford, and Min 'Crozier and Alt Sheppard. The following is the program :-Thureclay. afternoon 2 p. m.- Openinag exercises, Rev J W Robinson, Goderich ; election of eueiness committee ; "Where are we," Miss Bessie Picitard, Pres lialmes. prevent trends of this kind is to abso- which she wore a Wue silk waist and Thev wear silk hats and Mit overcoAts. • y refuse o sir receipts or any - handmade honiton lace collar, (the gift Although they were billed to arear thing else fOr• strangers. • - of her Normal chum ) and elvet hat t here tomorrow evening (Thursday they . V o have cancelled their en aftement, and AMONG THE NEWSPAPERS. - match. The bridesmaids, Missee Willa,g and Delta Stout, wore gowns of white will not play here. The Olin opera MI- 4.ue Gorrie Vidette. under the menage.' organdie, trimmed with lace applique housemanagenaf ter thecorapanyshowe ment of its new editor, W. a eharpin and valenciennes insertion, and carried ng ere only 'sat ednesday, made fs still alive, and is to be congratulated boquets of carnations,. pink and red, them an oiler of $200 and hotel expenses on the appearance -with which it com- respectively, tiedaisith ribbon to match. t h ' thath g metices his second year; it is more The groom's gift to the bride wasa billed for here, and being under $116 of newsy, better printed, and has a good sun -burst of pearls, and to each of the expenses nightly, they decided to ace i gist of advertising; it is a credit to a bridesmaids,a gold ring, set with gar- cepa If Clinton has got the name of be- t town of less than 800 population ....It, nets and pearls. The groom was sup- ing a poor show town it should try to is said that the Mail-Einpite will ported ley his brother. Ernest Minett. redeem itself by patronizing the good ahortly tendeego complete re-organiza- of Toronto. Mrs F. Milett, mother Of showe when they come. . • , tion; with N. F. Clarke, M.P. as editor; the groom, and Bert Minett, of Toyota even Conservetives admit the necessity to, and Oecil, late of Soutu Africa, ' TE.IdPERANCE MEETING.- Those of some inoprovement,...The change brothers bf the groom, were present at who gathered in the school room of in the editership of the Christian the wedding, The ceremony • was per- Wesley church on Monday evening were • privileged with 'a rare treat. Guardian does not necessarily take formed be. the bride's father, the Rec- place until June next, but it is possible tor, in the ptesence of about fifty Miss Sproule, who is laboring as a In's- that Mr Courtice may retire at the end sionary under the direction of the W friends and neighbors. After the eerie. of this year, so that the change in 'pony was completed, the wedding 0 T U among the mining and lumber shape of the paper, decided on at Con - party returned to the Rectory, where camps of Algoina,ancl had been attend. Terence, and change ot editor may take Oon- a dainty repast,wae partaken of, after lug the county convention it; .Wing - place at one and the same times which the happy couple drove to St. hatn, was securera•and gave a most in- Marye and took the 3.50 p.ro. trAin, teteeting and instructive address. The .a. MEDA• LIST. --lar Perkins, of the Greene. Mies Sproule gave a thate two medals, Vehicle he has won at two meeting was conducted by Rev a amid a• shower- of flowers and good , Clarendon Hotel, has in .his possession wishes., for Tr rontoeen route for Nia- gara. Falls, Buffalo, Rochester and temperance address, emphasizing the 4:4 the largest Bknositions ever held, other American cities. miss id, stela., clutv of self mastery, She then gave f or being the best cheese -maker. youngest sister of the bride, and her some of her experiences of her work. ifeck in the Ws hetook the gold medal friend, Miss Laura Cairns, wore white It was a startling statement to many dresses, • and waited on the dinner that this lone woman is in many of the ta,ble • in a most ,eharming manner; lumbering and mining districts of our Miss•Cairos also presided at the organ New Ontario, the. only person who ts in • the church; and very efficiently carrying the g.oepel to the hundreds of rendered two beautiful marches for men engaged in these works. During. vele laeagne, introduction 10 minutes, •th occasion, Mr and MrS S. A. tainett thepast year shehas travelled between discussion 10 minutes; Se,bbath Observ- w'T1 'd t "CI 1 d' " i rem e a eye an s on their five end six thousand miles. by raitboat, • ance, Rev 1 B Wallwin, B A, Seaforthe waggon sleigh or on foot. Miss Sproule Iis a devoted, woman and ready speaker, of whoim the W C TU should be proud, and glinted be encouraged. • • discussion; The boy, the cigar and the cigarette, Rev 11 Hobbs, Winglem; Showing forth Ohtist in our lives, Miss L Acheson. Goderich; diecussion; report 02theLeagues district officere; 'report of Leagues and Sunday •schools; Give and trosper,MteS We,shingtonatlinton; discussion; closing exercises Evening session, 7 30 p. in.- Sone service, con? ducted by Or Daniel; mantic choir of churah; address; Our young people and missions, Rev' P E lelaeotte Henson; music by choir church; collection ; address, Rev R 'Robles, Wingbam; clos- ing exerersee hy the President. Friday speaker, at be gfiye a :thrilling senate) moreirtg, . 6 30 as rn.- .Sonrtse prayer from Met 12 :•4a, The tea on -Monilay meeting. Rev R A Miller; 'Varna,. 9 15 evening was well ettendedehe can be , • t Helena 'ANNIVERSARY.-- O'ne of the ' most sUceessful annivers.aries ever held ite connection with (Wain church, 'was that •Of. Sunday and Monda,v last. Despite the threatening weather cif Sunday morning; the church wile pack-. ed, to listen traRey 5: Henderson, of lieneall, as delitrered • a tnost elo- quent. and perietical sermon,Sunday evening was indeed disagreeable, bat a large congregation awaited . the same a. me-Devetional exercises, Rev M J Waste., Nile; Temperance, its present "awe Geo Milne, Luralesboro; discirs-• sterna Child convereion, RE.V • G A Gif- ford, Clinton ; dis c o'n ; tto end table conference,subj !et:Forward Movertient for missions, Rev E Malott; report of businees committee and introduction of officers OW; closing exercises by the new Preeideela • Dungannon - FALL FAIR. --A beautiful day wee ex- NOTES -Mr McPherson, Renee% was periencect lest Friday, the day of the the guest of Thomas Woods over Sun - annual fait of West liVaeranosh and day. W. R. Miller, London, spent a Aehtiela Agriceltural Society. with the few days at the ' home of Mrs R. K. result that a good crowd wee in at7 Miller this week. 0. A. Tebbutt took tendariee. There was a partintilarlY the work for Rey. Me McNair at Date good exhibit in the Ladies' depart- gantuki (Ind Crewe last Smithy. Miss judged from the flhances. Able ad- dresses were' delivered by Revs C. Rutberford, Dun'gannen; al: 3. Wilson,. lefileeand Henderson, • Hensall. Excels lent MUSIC was furnished by Mies Pat- terson, Auburn; Miss Johnston and Mr Tyntial, uaticitv; Mise Peart and la. G. Armstrong,. Lockitow; Mr Arm- strong sled favored the eudienre with a recitatiOn ift his usual good form. The prealaida of the atieniyataater Were -- over $100, with which tae congregation Paenoseeeten . basing .a church j went, fairly good in fruits and roots, horses were exceptionally good. The otheade.pattromets wereabout as usual. This society has been unusually fortun- ate in striking good weather, And as a consequence has not met with the fin- ancial reverses that have been the mis- fortune ot some others. UorroenT -On Friday exerting a con- cert was given in the. Agriceltufal hall, ender the auspices of the society, et McDonald, Lucknow, apent a few days with Mamie Miller 'this week. J. R. Miller, Of Goderich Collegiate; was at home for the anniversary. J. • Hyde spent it few days with friends at Eden Grove this week. R. G. Reid, Sunineer- hill, spent Sunday neat here. The SecOnd. Day's Shoot. Thureday, the second dav of the an - which W. Raley, president, presided. nual shoot, was better attended than Beery M Bennet, Toronto, humorous the day previous. The weather was vocalist and entertaineraang a umber not as favorable,aieood stiff cold breeze of selections that were heartily applaud,. blowing roost of the day. Several of -eiteespeciallystrom-the-backeshenches- the shootereewereohandicappecLaccertle The soloists of the occasion were Miss ing to their previous records. Panning, A.usebrook, of Goderich, Miss Prete, of of New York, being a manufacturer s Goderich, Miss Grundy, of Lucknow, representative, ,was not handicapped. and Miss Hiles, of Kincardine. it let tt e aitnend the scores of all the events would be herd to make oompatisons as in order that the percentage may be to the relative merits of the rendition rightly understood for • the beautiful of the different numbers. The singers trophy offered by the Sovereign Bank, all possessed a great deal of indteidoalt which is worthy of a place ire a home. iter, which was exhibited in the choice j E Hovey was the fortunate one to of the selectigns and mode of rendering. caeture It for the first year, who will Seldom. have we had the opportunity retain it until their next shoot. It *to listen to four artists, whose natural- tee-caul/cos 'five straights to become the nese of manner on the latform added property of the winner. The gun club more to the pleitsate o the Bolos,. Miss is $1.8 better oft since the shoot, and sereattetbrook,-of-Godenicheepnerieeees a .several nfoteuroatesote.gplegood money remarkable voice of rare compass and out of their two days' Sport. power. Miss Price may rejoice in a voice of exceeding sweetnees. Mies 20 20 15 15 25 20 15 20 , No. of birds Possible Total 6/ Grundir and Miss Hiles both give evid- . pore made in each total Made i° Ie perhapti the inOit important. point In immuring a good plater°, and it'e a point to whioh wegieri meth oarie • , Bring in 'your baby, bring in your- , in 70115 faittile On, Thanksgiving .aity; Open all day, . Photo - Studio • made from cement, and the presump- tion is that the latter was defective. Mr Grant's loss will be three or four hunched dollars. Since this ,one gave way we have heard ef several other Ce. merit ones that have cracked, ' , Tueltersielith NOTes.-11. johns spent a very, 'en- jeyable evening at the home of 12. Jen, mean on Monday eitening of last weeks Miss Ethel Lane is spending a few day. with her friend, Miss Maggie Holmes - The many friends of Master Henry O'Brien will be glad te, know he is able to attend whore once more, The corn cutters are'busily engaged filling edlog. Mrs Jae Cinch and daughter take u their abode in town this week, in th house recently occupied by Mre Mail - Veen. • ence o a careful training and we are etenrie m 14. 11 10 11 12-150- 80-58.8 sure they wili be welcomed again, Dna 113 ii. ...ILIA 100 1128 2118 1149 1100 tit% 72102907-7828 6 Misses Edith Leonard and Bella, Hoverte It% re ,. 18 19 12 9 20 17 14 15-150-124-82.6 entertained. the audience to seve.rel Dr. Ao1sitee,11 812 9 17 17 8 12-150-- 94-82,0 Scotch dances, to tbe piping of A.reme Scott . 16 16 18 10 19 16 .. .0-115-.• 89-77.4 Anderson, of Lnekno*. Miten ... .15 18 9 12 12.19 10 18-150-109-72 6 Watson ,,;.. 6 9 7 9 18 14 8 8-150-, 70-‘52.6 • • " McIver 9 8 6 .. 14 .. 75— 84-45.8 14ondesboro . Graham...,16 17 8 7 28 '911 18-150-104-418 teaming.. eat et 16 18 19 17 11 19-150-05-88.8 cantelon eta 18 12 1201 14 10 16,450-n9.-78,7 luneh of coffee, sandwiches and cake rent influence than ell the by-laws ever . le 18 29-72 5 gathering broke up about 11 o'clock. Town Council, if this ausust, Veber- .. 15 20- 15-75 Foster.. or oo oo 18 10.-55 The program was a varied and inter- able, sage, and highly respected. body lliorrish en 4 .! la 18 ••""' 20-' 18-65 eShiDE one; there were no dry speeches, would only act with one-tenth of the but pleat of discussion on current promptitude, in matters that seriously NOM -A car load of hemlock Itinr her arrived tit our station on Saturday, for M. Mains, to be used at Constance in the church shed. Chartes Brogden, wife and 8011, ef epent Sunday with George Brogden here. The Rifle Club held its practise here on Tuesday; the day was very unpleasant, but they stayed with their work as though they tvere veterans, Wm. Hobbs, shoe- maker, has moved into R. Adams shop memo y I.Matillan Kinburn came- upataira, Ho AS to be more comfortable, tery, an elegant Scotch granite, one' of solo lite, for Clinton, and Miss Martin, are SO agitated over the presenee of for Goderich; Wilford also sang a innocuous tobacco juice on the side - and better able to attend to the rush of the beet got up, A Swede granite to solo, and was joined in the chorus by walks that they petition our Council work he has to do. Quite a lot of hogs the memory of Andrew Swan in tialtd's the visiting Model class. Recitations to do 'something with regard to the were shipped from the station here on cemetery, and it Scotch granite to An. were given by Agnes Irwin, Miss state of our drams, wells, roads, water Monday morning; large gilantifies of drew Archibald, in Seaforth cemetery. grgagea, alias leobitison, Miss May supply, &a, &c ; and let US see Whether a• plea are Mee being brought In for The late gahlUel liOliteS,610driCIAOWn. rthciway, Miss Shatmon and Miss M. our Connell will be no ant to useVe lti COLLEGIATE INSPECTOR'S' Rt. PORTaaatee report of Inspector [lode - .0 goo tie the Minister of Education, with. reference to his inspection of Clinton Collegiate Institute, on the 24thand eerh seetember, has been receiyed 'etentioti is . made • of improvements to the school premise, since last inspec- tion, which has led to a higher grading in some particulars, so far as accommo- dation is eoheernect. With respect re organization, it ie reported' that the time table is admirably arranged to meet the requirements of the yariods elasses. The report concludes with he following general rernarkse The In- stitute continues well organized and ably adrniniatered. The marked sue - cess of its pupils in the several clenart- relents, and at Tweet's examinatiohs, affords reliable evidence of the Dior- arighness of the teaching throughout:. The gentlemen selected to succeed Messes -Re -ad and Treleaven give pro mise of . emulating ' the accura,cy and energy of those two excellent teachers. offered at the great fair heal in- Elia- landjand in I89a,the Chicago World's fair, he captured diploma, which is a piecetof art, and a bronze 'medal 3i inches square satin plush and enclosed in an aluminum case, for the best made cheese exhibited. On one side is picture of Columbus, making his lima- ing, and on the other the inseription. Mr Perkins should feel proud of his training in.that lice and more so for „the prizes- which he has Taken. FORMED A LITERARY SOCIETY. -The pupils ot.ourlioll'‘giate met last Thursday and organized a • literary society. The following' officers were appointed :-Hon. Prete, -Mr McLean ; Pres., C, Mustard ; vice PUPS,. .M1SS O. Cooper ; Sec. J McEwen ; Treas.,A. D. Baird ; Executive coriimittee-Mise .T. Oarling, Miss Gunn, H. Tenney, '0, nr exorfa. ortv. Heozsotro of was lt g 0, egg rtntedt Reporters, A.• McEwen. J. W huldont The first meeting of this society will be held in the Assembly Room of the Oita legiate on,Clete23ril, at 3 p ne." These ;meetings will be open to the public,a,nd the scholars should receive the en cour- agerneut they so earnestly deserve by some of our eitizenebeing present. ' 'DEMOORATID NOMINEE: -a The Tecumeeh, Mich., Herald of last week, says e• -"The Of at dittr ict legislative moeratie convention Met in this village la,se Wednesday; with 'every township in the dietriee repretented, .to select a • candidate. U,pon the fourth ballot D. A ' SERIOUS MISHAP -Last Men- H. C.Bowen receiyed a ma ority of the day an Accident happened to one of our votes cast and Was declare the unani. townsmen that may Drove serious, mous choice ofthe convention He was David •Dieltieson bas on his place a ealled upon for a'speecte and M an able• Veen with a lean to, and last meek sold manner accepted the nomination tothe the annex to Thos. Mason. After din- pleasure of all. Hit is a strong candle tier on Monday he, got up on the low date, being very popular through the part, to get on to the barn proper, in distriet, a young 'nen Whose character order to remove some boards that and reputation cannot be assailed. Tie joined the two. On reaching the den- is a thorough.yoting bitainesss rcaneind tee of the roof, it caved in with him, the first district may feel proud in the allowing him to drop throtigh, bruising 'Ws face badly in the downward amuse, !detection of so g.00l a man, -old by who, • if elected, the interests of begrime striking his side on a beam, the state will be well taken. care of.. breaking several ribs, one of which pone- [This young men so highly tipoken of, traced the lungs, causing a' hemorrhage is a sonan-law of W. J. Paisley, town,' to takeplace. Mrs Cooper and•daughters were at dinner at the time, watch- and we hope later to record his elec- t, ed Mr Dickinson get up on the roof, • , • . • . tvith the above result. ahe immed. The adjourned Meeting of the W. O. iately ran to his assistance, and found T. V. will be held at the house of Mrs him en his knees, conscious, and able A. Stewart (manse) Friday, Oct, 171,b,, to ',peak, brit bleeding. She called, to at 330 P. m. leer wtfeennetnesisted her in taking him - An entertainment will be giVent in to the house. She then summoned the town hall. at. 8 p. 111. on Thursday Des. Shaw and Thompson,. who did evenine, Oct Mho by O. Hoare, with their best to . check the flow of blood. two large concert gramaphones, varied At present he is in a critical condition. by Regime piano solos, duets and vocal • o. m, S. “AT HOME," -Last Monday selections. evening the Model students of Clinton ialodel Schciol did honor to their friends, Our Town eounell and Otir and their fellow students of Goclerich, , in the Oddfellowte }Ulla It was an "Ab . . . Women. Home" tendered to titose • who had „, . been so kind in extending to them the To .14iigor of the New Ara hand of hospitality, and nothing was sm,-I notice, in report ef proceed - left undone to make the evening as 1 ings cif the hot meeting of out' Town epleaelLit as possible. Principal MoTag- Council, that they at once took action garb andttafe cheiparonedethaGoderichainethe-mattereet-prepaeingetebyelastetia. young people, who drove down, and prevent spitting on sidewalks: Kindly assisted, materially in the program. give me spate to make two remarks The Brethren's hall was fixed up as a on this subject. First, with reference reception room, and from there the to the women whoibroughb the 1119,tter guests were ushered into the Oddfel- en the attentton of the Connell, Ex - low's hall, which was ,daintily deco- ample is better that precept I If rated With bunting, floveers, etc., mak- women would set an eXaMple in clean- ing it quite homelike. Col, , Hon te. limas, and not sweep the sidewalks kindly loaned them a piano, which was with their skirts, gathering up in the . much appreciated, "Their wood friend, operation all Manner of dirt, they W. It. Lough." occupied the chair. A -would by so doing exercise more effic- MAMMOTH FRESIAS ROKA.N -HYACINTHS. Etc •Etc R. P. Reekie's Presoription Drug Store CLINTON • Prohibition Rallies. „.474.4.-4--#.1 t.t t t I ti Clirculars are out announcing the • opening of the Plebiscite campaign for Best Nurop, in connection with the referendum vote which takes Place on Dec 4th. It will be held in the Town HOW Brussele, on Tuesday, Oct alga the after000n session opening at 1.30 o'clock. In addition to the election of officers and committees, and planning the campaign. short speeches will be given explanatory of the • ...Act, manner of voting, &c. A public mass meeting will lee held in the evening, commenc- ing at 7,15 o'clock, when an interesting program of addresse Lied instrumental and vocal music will be rendered. A Convention of temperance workers in West Huron will be held in the Tem- perance Hall, Goderich, on Friday,0a. . 24th, at 210pan. to take stens id con- nection with the referendum,' A Mass meeting will be heid in the evening, ' tne largest building that can be secured. Some good sneakers will be present and. take part, The services of the femme prohibition orator, J. A. Nichols, have been secured, who will present the case ef prohibition logically,clearly ane do- euently,, as he is certainly . a specialist in thiserespect, a treat is in store for those whe attend. The best local sing- ers will also be present. No admission' " charge will be made, but a sillier col- lection will he takenlo defray expenses. ' Every temperance wot ker in West Huron is asktd to decent this as an in- vitation to attend. * • The • . . Sovereign Bank Of Canada. Capital. Paid 1.1p Reservo 4und Doposits Assets" • • 81,500.000 • • . .$ 200,000 $1,275,000, $2,868,745 • Savings Bank Department Interest at 8 per cent per. annum altowed, on cleRneitkof ancl imwarde,from date of deposit, and compoun00:half-yearlY. • , Drellts bought and sod Money Orders; payable anywhere Canada (Yukon excepted) issued at very low rates. Collections prompt- ly attended to. . Clinton Branch L. P. 81t=nn, MANWER • OTER-The fall 'fairs closed with that of Bayfield on Wednesday; the big pumpkine will .he "cline cloivh," and the fancy work will be laid away in tissue paper, perhaps, to do duty in years to cotne. But the horse races are new each year. EXPRESSION OF REGRET.- The Board of License Commistioners , for West Huron met on Tuesday,al. the of - ace of Inspector Paisley, with Jas. • Stevens chairman, and passed a resolu- tion of deep regret at the demise of the late Satnuel Sloane, who for 15 yeare • had been a most faithful and zealous 'member thereof, Owing to the continued illness of her mother and the apparent difficulty of securing domestic help, Miss Stephen- • son has been compelled, to resien her •position as teacher, in Hensell schoel, after five years' service, The board parted with her very reluctantly, ,Mise Lucy Stevens, of the base liree,haa been , engaged in her place. •• 65„.. 40_60.6 was served after the program, and the framed. Secondly, referring to the Ireland .. MONUMENTS El:MC:MED.-4 e. topics, w ich kept their minds busy. affect the public welfare, as t'vey have Seale has erectedduring the past week The music, which was up to the stan- in this matter, they would earn it lit dard was furnished by Miss :Fannie 'public gratitude. would venture several beautiful monuments, To the Shipley and Merman Murch, in the recommend to those dear women who t;/here wil not e many pdtto, ehip,haa itSwede monument erected to Rimed. Instrunoentals were played by matters we are Interested js,„ aalo artaleae Plaaefit hiamemera Goderieh CabieterY and miaees'irene Jackson, Coate, Courtiee, thego eonepareAVete eVeit'kW,- havoc withThe tubets.' Th'e'evaperittor it Canadian granite he been erected to I TICOVer Copp, McCaughey and are of slight importance. Yours, • 5 ? 0 eY 1 i • ti p . , An easy way to save $4.00 e this winter is to hay one of our t , $10 00 ready to wear overcoatein- e 'dead of getting it made to order, 4 This eon is aped one in every t way, fit, material and workman- t ship are equal to any coat you can 1 get made for $13.00 or $14.00,derk t Oxford grey with velvet collar, fit a., ' and finish guaranteed, . ) s ? : i i • 1 ) s . 1 . . Come and see it liturdocic, lotix ItAxerfoun • 1 13ROSb is etill doing a, rue ing bueineee, the wife of , M. "Gordon, Seeforth. • t