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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1902-03-27, Page 4r 4 !ha won Newaie004. GODICIt1OE TOWNSHIP. IliJ.xlmiguil g1)170i AND FROPRIETOR \ OX41/5TON. KARMA aowa 1002 New Advertisements, . The NSW Atby--W. Cooper O Co.-. „ 1 Hats -4.4. Hemmer ....... .. . .... 1 Hat haraaine-liadzetie Urn—. Spring ie Coming -a. alitanweil 4 Steek-Was, Twiteaoll. ......... 4 Muse Oleaninfer-Melf Innen et Oci 6 OiteelineEnianes-Nertbe Compeny lay lima! Darling -Trois Nam -Pineal? 6 Firm to Rent -Q.4. Turner conservative Deuvention-4,11,Willlaute a a 6 'or aeleaaa. Beeman Faster Mlianeraalitelaeus Brea , 8 Wall Peen People -Ma P. Fair. We are II•eadY,-Istewoorobe's • VoLiTXcAr• EVENTS IN souiREC HURON. Mr. gess; the nominee of the Liber- als and who has been la the add for severalneatithea has retered, awing to ilhies8, his. friends,say. Mr. Bess is a very anent sort:of a fellow and Con- servatives join with the Liberals in the lanes . that. he ,may grow robust again.. The, fact that certain defeat was in, stare faahina, if he entered the contest .with Wat Baer was not a re- freshingthought for a sick inan and he isaaadailibt:aow well pleased that he is.out•ol the Nworry and excitement that go.hand ia hand in a campaign. 1 A meet* Of the •prohibiticatists of r the riding was held in Hensall on Fri- day last to Map outaa course for •the coluina provincial elections. Some ol the delegate's were in favor of placing a candidalt in the field at puce but the cooler heeds counselled delay. The latter were hi the Majority so a com- mittee was jimiointed to wait upon Mr. Bilber and whoever way be the Liberal, nominee to 'ascertain their views upon •prohibitiaa and if the re- plies are not considered satisfactory decislare action • May be taken. Con- siderable interest' was manifested in the meeting. ' A ineeting of the, Conservatives of South Fauroia will be held in Henson on Thursday next for the. purpose of organizing and placing a candidate in the field. Tae latter is a necessary formality'. but Mr. Either Will, un- doubtedly; be the choice. MR GAREOW GOES • 41-0 el IS REWARD.. • The Hon. James Garrow, K. C., who .ha e just been appointed judge of , the Court of Appeal in succession to the late Judge Lister, was born at Chippewa, Welland eounty, on March nth, 1843. is father was a farmer and Mr. Gamow in early life had the , usual experience of farmers' sons in the early settlements of Ontario be- fore the age of 'railways. Be received • his education in the common schools and in the Goderich High School .a"..••••••'' e • studied law in the office of • Judge , Thoms of Goderich and was admitted to the bar in November, 1869. In October, .1885, he was appointed Queen's counsel. Mr. Garrow had con- siderable experience in municipal life; being reeve of the town frotra 1874 to 1880 - and warden .of the county in 1880. In 1890 he was elected to rep- resent West Huron in the legislature. In 1898 he was again elected but was unseated and re-elected ' in the .bye - election last year, After the general election . he was appointed to a cabin- et position without' portfolio.. It was the .understanding in the bae-election that ,Mr. Garrow would not again of- fer himself in that constituency. In July, 1872, he was married to Mary,' daughter, of, Rev. Chas. Pletcher of Goderich. He is a staunch Presbyter- ian. • "THE , GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT PROHIBITION." "The Government has thrown down a referendum that the people never asked dor," says Rev. R. D. Hamilton at the aWellington• •street Methodist chutch, • London,. Sunday.* entiing, speaking on the prohibition question: "This. referendum does in no Imes- ure include the feelings of the -temper- ,ance people." ' ' . " It is •evident that the Government does not want prohibition," said the speaker. "11 this was se they could have -brought in a Measure in perfect keeping with the sentiment of the country. I• think that the temperance people would be jestiaed in casting aside the entire !natter. While the temperance people do not object to the bill they do object to the ntethoda by which it is to be made operative. The people !MVO asked for a, refereedum, it was simply a measure taken by the Government to deal witha the question." , THE CA.NADIANBAPTIST. SAYS THE ROSS Govtonx: merit AAA ',REPUDIATED ITS PLEDGES. ------- • Canadian Baptist: Prohibitionists • who have been treated with distin- ished coraideratio,n and whose votes eve been gladly. accepted on the bas- is of the promises given may feel in- dignant now that the time for fulfil.' t • Mr. Samuel Barr has sold his driv- er to Mr. John Smith, his neighbor, for a good figure. Cream saparatere are 11ing like hot cakes tu this township, no less than five farmers inside a limit af two milee buying this Orin. The eepar- tote are giviug Satiefactioa, we are Mr. R. Thompson is laid up with a cold but we hope soon to tee him in his usual health. Mr. Bloomfield of "Winghain has en- gaged with Mr. John Smith for the sumnzer. The fall wheat has conze out splen. did this spring. The re -opening of Sharon church last Sunday we and the tea -meeting on Monday night was a decided sue - cess. Rev. Mr. Ayers from Londen conducted the services on Sunday and the church was packed to tae doom. On Monday West the church wan again crowded. The affair was a fin- ancial suecees, then being Omit $50 realized. Rev. Mr. Ayers ain his ad- dress at the tea-rdeeting in referring to the lo'acied referendum, said Mr, G, W. Ross and his government should be turned out. Some of the other reverend gentlemen present said they agreed fully with Mr, Ayers. The following from the Times of Sanilac, Michigan, will be read with interest in this township, the partici- pants having been former residents "On Wednesday,March x2th, a very pretty but quiet wedding took place in the parlor of Mr. David Welsh, the bride being the second daughter, Me who was given in marriage by her father to Mr. Clarence Cole of Laurel. The bride was attended by her cous- in, • Miss Alice Burnett of Clinton, and the groonn by air. Alfred Tibbetts, The bride looked lovely in a very handsome suit of gray covert cloth trimmed with white satin pm asentry and whit applique, and 'her attend- ant, Miss Alice, was dressed in a suit of gray covert cloth trimmed with white satin and silk damn. Rev. Beamer officiated at the wed- ding ceremony. None but the immed- iate friends attended the wedding. Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony. The table was laden with abundanee of everything good After dinner the, bride donned her handsome travelling suit of gray witli. hat to match. The bride is a bright, joyous, dark eyed maiden, most at- tentive at church, having been organ- ist in the Elk Presbyterian thurch for the last ti,vo years. The groom is a most exemplary young man. The 'happy couple left for Flint amid a shower of rice. We all wish them a. happy life." Mr. Robert Colelough lost.t, a vela. able cow last week by inflammation. -Mr: John Anderson is irnproving,we .are glad to be a.ble• to say. • . 'Mines Mina,.'. Eva and Ida Reicl of the Front Road, Stanley:are guests of Mrs. John Rathwell this week. Mr. Samuel Rathwell has bought e driving horse. from Mr. William Con - Mr. Gabriel -Elliott has engaged 'Lew Elgie of the 5th con., Stanley, for the summer months. • Lew is .2. steady cla chap d will, we have no doubt, give good -satisfaction. • Mr. Ed. Skaters, who has been in the employ- of, Mr, G. Elliott for the past year and a half, leaves this week Lor pastures'new. ' • Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Webster of Luck - now spent last week visiting friends in' this section,' among others their son, Mr. Thos. Webster of the'ath con. They returned home on Monday. Mr. Ad. and Miss Lottie Cantelon are visiting friends' in Lacknow this ,week. ' Miss Edna Burnett enjoyed the .hos- pitality.of her friend, Miss' Violet Cole, last Sunday. • • Quite a number from this section* in- tend faking in the social • in Rohl-Les- ville next Monday evening. The sca- ial,is given on behalf of the Sunday school and promises to be a success. Mr. H: FL Cantelon delivered a very valuable' horse to a Seafotth buyer this week. . A large number, of otir fartnere are engaged in making maple -syrup at present. • The following • report thaws the standing of the pupils in 8, S. No. to according to the atunaer of marks ob- tained during • the month of Febru- ary : ' • Sr 3rd. --Willie Stewart, • Willie Wise, Fred. Sterling, Warwick Cole, Laura. Bell,. Mamie Hanley, Ernest Thompson. • Jr. 3rd -Robert Thompson, Prank Ellwood, Bert Wise, Agnes Middleton, Polly Ellwood, Harry Furry, R.oy Furry. • Se. 2nd. -Fred. Thompson, • Latv- relate Bell, .A.lbert Johnson, Etta. Ell- wood, Chas. Switzer, George Hanley. Jr. 2nd, -Frank Elliott, Charles Wise, May Powell; Wellington Knot. Pt. 2nd, Sr. -Hattie Powell, Fazel Switzer. • Pt. 2nd, Ji. -Frank Whitmore,Oliire Ellwood,' Ruben, Sohnsom-M. Halli- day, teacher. Mr. Jeatha Holland has sold . his big mare and bought 8..8/nailer driv- nell. o the frta con. The News -Record is the must popu- fir weekly paper circulating in this township. Miss Pearl • Sterlin • spent a few days as the guest of her cousins, the Misses Dempsey of the 9th con. Mr. Thos. Holland, soh of Mr. Jap - aa Holland, Pthis township, i ex ected home this week front ont real k s meikt has coine that the terms upoa p which the , pledges were given haire beets repudiated and they are• asked to e roll up 'all immense additional vote and ao it under 'conditions whith make success well nigh, if not alto- u gather impossible. ' , a where he has beets for some time in onnection with the patenting of an ngenious device Used on the railway. Mr. Holland has. been in British Col - tibia for several year's Where he holds n iniportant position on the C. P. at's staff of bridge builders. Verac-,; ious Dame Ittutor says that this visit ' has a double significance and that on his return West he will be aecompata ied by one of this township's fairest damsels, but of that more again. ALTHORN, The L. 0. L. No. 932 intend having a apecial meeting next Monday night when Organizer Duff will be present, Mr. S. Lautenslager and family have raoved into Mr. S, Caldwell's Mr. Albert ICtiox has moved clown to Neutefield Where he hat secured a situation putting up windmills, . Mr. W, D. Wilson of Brueefield came tip for a lOad of furniture for Mr, Knox. There was a. sawing bee at Mr. Frank 141tegars last Monday and at nightthey tripped the light bastes - tic till the wee inna' hours of the morning. Mra. Wilhlani Deer had an operation performed on Monday. Mr. L. Serimegour le all smiles these daya. Mist S. Wilson of Brucefield has been the guest of her Sister, Mrs. A. Knott, for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Poke of tear Cliaton were the guests of Ittr. John Clark one day lett week. Mr. kenbett Taylor in able to be around again.- • Mr Its- Beherton has purchamed horse front Mr. G. Beadle. Ile is ael-, Wig avant sepaeatotit noet. , . A GOOD SOHOOL. " The. Spring Torn in the Central Ilueittess College, Stratford, Ont., be - ghat Aptil 1st, Title. College iif well lama& for its firetaelast work and the peewit in a favorable tithe to coin - nines • ,410ttreit orththat,, • TUE ctrinnoN AlillOts-rtzCionD DUNGANNON. WINGITAX.. Mrs. R. 'Willson, who has made her Wine at Mr. T. Little's for the past year, will move into her own house thin, week. Miss Ilaley of Goderith, a mice, will reside with Mrs. Willson. Mr. T. W. Little attended the fun- eral ol a cousin, Miss Dreamy, at Kiniough last week. Next Sunday being Easter Sunday, " The anon of festivities," there will be 'service both morning and evening in the English church instead of after- noon service. 'the services will be at xx a. In. and 7 p. in., respectively. The choir are preparing special chants and anthems. Mr. and M.rS. Jtones Walker, who but, a couple of weeks ago returned home after ?pending. the winter with their son in Gorrte, have both been quite ill; but we are pleased to state are progressing favorably at present. Rev. arr. Whaley of $t. Helens preached in Erskine church here on 'Sunday last and declared the pulpit vacant. Rev. Mr. Fairbairn will leave shortly for Toronto. Mrs, Halliday /eft for her home at Two Harbors, •Mich., last week. Miss Lillie Thompson has gone to St. Helens where she has secured a I good situation. The work has begun on clearing the site for Mr. S. Roach's new shop and residence. Mr. and Mrs. A.' E. Trealeven leave this week for Alberta. Quite a number have commenced house cleaning operations, The E. L: of Christian Endeavor win, how a social on Easter Monday evening. Quite a number attended the tea- nteeting.at Sheppardton on Friday ev- ening last and report a good time. The Aliases Patton, who spent the past three months with relatives and friends here, left for tholr home in Chicago last week. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert= of Auburn visited at Mr. Temple Clark's on Sun- day last. Mrs. Edward Durnin and son, R. R. Duman, have returned to their home here .after a pleasant visit with rela- tives at Grand Valley. Miss Mary Crosby of Belfast is vis- iting in the village. ss Hambleton hes arrive4 e.nd is again at Walkonas millinery estab- lishment. Mr. John Mitchell visited at his home in Colborne township on Sun- day. Mt. and Mrs. S. A. Duman were in Kinlough on Thursday attending the funeral of the late Miss Dreaney of that place. Mr. and Mrs. 3. Gleeve *tad family will move into the village shortly af- ter the winter's seclusion in Mr. Gleeve's bush where he has had a lot of wood and logs Out. IVIcKILLOP TOWNSHIP. • • Mr, George Thornton, one of our old residents, is ill at present. Thos. Irvine is engaged ia ag- ency work iti the vicinity of Strat- Mr, William Greig and 'his sister Rosa have gone to the Northwest where two of their brothers reside. Mr. A. H. Borrnan of Dublin has taken :out license as an auctioneer and is already in demand for two or three sales:. • • Miss Mintde Detain lias been oft a pleasant visit with relatives • in Tor- onto. , Mr. Richard pollard has rented his fetal to his ,Conand has gone to Man- itoba for a tpell. , • , J, 3. Irvine intends eating his Easter eggs it hisold home in ' BIan- 'HENSALL. Mr. P. kart, the pi:pular manager of the Moisans Bank here, left the bank last week to assume a more im- portant and responsible position in another institution. During his two years' residence in Hensall 1VIr. Kern has raade• many warns friends among the businessinen, who always found him courteous • ,and „ obliging, one .whotts it was always a pleasure to transact • businesa with. He ' leaves Hensel/ with the hearty good wishes of our citizens, who one and all hope for him a very successful career. Mr. Rennie has received word from ' Dauphin, Man., that Arthur Stelck, who was married to Miss Jessie Ren- nie, it at the hospital at the above' place for treatment for a severe at- tack of appendicitis. The newly mar- ried couple reached their home there .abotit a month ago. 4 Mr. Billinegs, the new manager of the Molson Bank has arrived and en- tered upon his duties. He comes to Heiman very highly spoken of. The new manager is married and will oc- cupy the dwelling couneted with the bank, Mr, Wood of Duagaanoa, Who has been spending most of the winter at tht home of A. McPherson, left last week for his home in Dungannon, He likes Hensall so well that he may re- turn in the fall. , IN FAVOR OF THE TOWN. is Honor Judge Doyle has given popular conductor on the L. H. &B. judgment in the case of McNaughton vs. Brussels, in which Dr, aleNaugh- ton sued the corporation for fees for . attendance on. a family suffering from Rev. R. Hobbs occupied his ow4 pulpit for the first time on Sunday. Mrs. J. lerzil as in London sasitiug a sister who is very sick. The cantata, " The good and bad fairies," given in the town hall on Friday evening by the children of the Presbyterian church under the man- agement of Mr. G. Cline, was greatly enjoyed by all jiresent. The hall was crowded, every nook and corner, and Mr. Cline and the fairies deserve great credit for their performance. We be- lieve by request It will again be re- peated during Easter week. Wingbant's faundry is not altogetli- er idle, as Mx. Murray can be found there each day busy at his craft and he is not A novice by any means. lf only the promoters had been as ener- getic in doing the fair deal we are of the opinion that today ;there would be no shareholders moaning their loss. Where are Bullock and Galt any way? Are they dead. A. Sebastian has again returned to Wingham. There's no plate like home. No money in hens Who says so ? P. Kerney sold the other day a roos- ter for as and a hen for $x. What pays better ? Why Prank, that's more profitable than the barber shop. Shall we have prohibition or shall we not ? It remains to be proven whicli stands first, principle or party. As a rule the political devil is of all devils the most vicious. The Macabees still Colitiiitie t swarm and are gathering honey all the time from every likely flower. T iuhertent now numbers about one indrea Mr, A. Tyad has purchased from Mr. J. Hannah that beautiful double storey brick cottage. situated near the C. P. R. station and will in the near future take up his residence therein. Mr. H. Bell has moved into the handsome brick residence owned by Mrs V nsto e Ott Saturday evening as W. Scott was eating his supper at his father's home in Pleasant Valley he had a nar- row escape' even while thus aimed. It happened that S. Elliott was shooting musk -rats when a stray ball shattered a window pane in the above home, fincliag a lodging place in our young citizen's foot, necessitating the skill of a doctor to rensove the same. Mr. T. Snyder of Berlin died on Saturday last. He was president of the Canada Furniture Manufacturing Co. The above company are strongly represented in Wingliam, having three large factories situated in our town, the flags from which have been flying at half mast since his demise. Mr, T. Bell is one of the directors of the combine. Messrs. Gingridge, Green and Man- uel have left Wingham for Listowel where they have obtained situations in the furniture factory of that burg. Mr. Jahn Gray lost a horse on'Sun- day. The manager of the Dominion Bank, Mr. A. E. Gibson, has moved into the new house by Mr. Nicholson. Mr. Peasant disposed of his house- hold effects by auction on Friday last. • In this section farmers are already buey plowing and some are employed in gathering the nectar from the tnap-: A debt of Only three. thousand dol- lars remains on the new Methodist church, which is nearly as good as Clinton after all. •, • 'SPARE TFIE BIRDS, ' The time for the return of the pone; 'birds will soon be here.: and every per - sou who has the slightest interest in horticulture should constitute himself an new tcaprevent the illegal shoot- ing of these beautiful and useful song- sters, Last 'season one young lad Made a specialty of shooting robins and several were killed. If a few' of these unfeeling boys were fined to the full extent of the live, not merely one dollar and costs, flita amain would very soon be stopped.' Let each lover of the feathered songsters do his ditty. What can be more contemptible than the willful destraction. of the birds ? No boy who has been properly taught at home will be guilty ; and if be per - sits in brealciag the law all good cit- izens shouldsee that he receive prop- er and swift punishment for his &ann. --Leamington Post. a • •• • , . TAMES QTJERR OF BRANT FORD WAS MURDERED ON • SUNDAY NIGHT; • Brantford, March 24.—The dead body of James Quirk, the athlete and proprietor of the Commercial hotel, was found at midnight Sunday in the hotel stables. The bell boy heard groans in the stable and infOrmed the cook, who proceeded to the stable and at the foot of the steps leading to the hay loft found Quirk lying in a pool of blood. It is supposed that Qui* went out at midnight to see some game chickens in the loft and that when entering the loft was attacked and hit on the head several times with a blunt instrument, as his head was badly bruised. The culprit, it is supposed, escaped through the gate leading to Dalgleish street, as the hostler before retiring bolted the gate which was found open after the deed was committed. The police are working on the matter. The Murdered matt was a son of Mr. Sohn Quirk, the widely known and HOLIIIESVILLE. Remember the Sunday school enter- taitnnent On Monday evening. Pa- freshnteuts will be setved, after which Rev. Richard Hobbs of 'Wingham will deliver his famous lecture " The Tri- angular Man." &aisle will be furnish- ed by the choir. n The serviees o Sunday Will be devoted to the inter- ests of •the W. M. S. Li the nioruing Mrs. Hall of Clinton will give an. ad- dress and in the evening our pastor Will preach on " The Glory of Woman- hood." A thank offering will be tak- en up at each service. The ,Mission Band held it -quilting bee at Mrs. Phipps' on Friday after - *10011. Mies Alma Yeolis visiting triads in Exeter. Miss Edith Tebbntt of Goderith spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. 'laid Mrs. W. Livid of Clinton Were the guests of the former's par- ents over Sunday, Rev. I. Iltiesar and, wife were call- ed to London owing to the death of is mother, Their many friends heft eympathize with them in their sore bereevettent. Mr. J. Leonard of Bright "Welted his sons thie week. Mr. W. Statile and daughter visit - e friends inarit lett on Tueeday. Mies D. A. Mimes was lot week the proud retipient of It box of theta - rock sent from Belfast, Ireland. Mr. William Leonetti end family ttioved Mar' week to their futurti home near Stight), typhoid fever clad who were unable to pay for mediae' attenaance. The judgirtent is in favor of the town, dismissing the action. Aii almost sim- ilar -case was tried bit Bruce county a few weeks ago aild there the doctor, .salto piled the Board of Health, was given judgment for the full amotast of his bill. -Brussels Herald, Onee there was a newspaper man, says an exchange, who died without halting made marenemies, But his demise occurred before the first issue of his paper. No fellow can conduct it paper 48 hours, Without writing sonic - thing whieh sotnebedy does not wish published. And that somebody is us- ually a fellow the editor has obliged over and over again. Henry Ward Beecher once said that an epitaph, Ile had no enemies," would apply most fittingly to a cabbage head. Ed- itors who succeed may measure their suceess by the enemies they make. 044a..r• Il'USINUSS MAN'S OPINION, S. W. Flavelle of Toronto has been talkihg about Whitney's stand on the ' Ri?so refereedum. Mr. Vlavelle is des' cribecl as ding it loyal Methothst,who has -given munificently to the church, to religious educatiott and who is thoroughly identified with the temper-, Ante tn.:Wet/tent. And thit is some portion of the things he said : r X give unequivocal support to Mr. 'Whitney in the position he has taken that the remedy applicable to the present situation is a further restric- tion of licenoes and the' fearless ittl- iffittistration'of the law. X believe hit* position to be honest, sane and de- serving of the support of the country et large, and whether the outspoken declaration of his VieWS makes or los- es hn,t votes an the cottiolg contest, / ant. glad to know that We have in public life its it leader of one Of the great parties in this province a man who is not afraid tO state his hottest convictions without hedging upon an importatat nue:awe:2' GODERICH. Mr. Downing is having his new shoe store fitted in up-to-date style. 1 Mr. Bissett of the postoffice staff has returned from Colborne with the satisfaction of knowing that his son has recovered" from his severe attack of pneumonia. The young gentletnan is recruiting at the residence of his father. Miss Straughan spent the past sea- son at New York the guest of her sis- ter, litrA. Seymour of that city. Mrs. (Captain) A. Craigie of Cleve- land is the guest of her mothet4n- law, Mrs, A. Craigie. Miss Seitnie Mackenzie is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Johnston, for East- ertide. She spent the past season With relatives in Port Albert. Captain Shepherd is -ready for a call' any day to his new ship, " Saturn." The C. T, was closed last Thursday afternoon as a tribute to the late trustee, Mr. James Shepherd. Men were out dredging cm Sunday to try and recover the body of Mut- dad, McGuire. 'they had two boats out. The nets were ft:Atha, The ice In the harbor was all in large lump. Fax out the lake was blue and open bits the shore was lined with largo pieces. WAY ONCE MORZ TAKES THE LEAD In offering reduced rates to the a Northwest, Commencing March ist and continuing daily thereafter uritil a April 3oth inclusive, cheap, second clan rates will be in effect to all points in the states of Montana, Washington, Oregon, also to Rose- land, Nelson, Victoria., Vaticouver, New Westtninster and other points in BritiIt Coluttibli flon't, unLsthe partiality of visiting the Golden I Northwest to select a home for your- self, For rates, literature kid all oth- er particulars call on or Info Charles p = - , rkintt J!,, !.A..H4 t 4.1444 EMS 510111140$ OMR RICH CialliqaPONDENT W March 7t4li, ift#02 The Easter cantatas, " Easter Lil- ies" and " The Prince of Life," were beautifully rendered by the McGilliv- ray Mission Bend, under the supervis- ion of Miss Wiggins, on Friday even- ing at Knox church. About twenty four young ladies were in the choir and sang the choruses in fine style. Miss Stoddart and 'Miss Irene Semite sang admirably the solos. We could i not possibly give a full report of the affair but will note the seloists and reeiters among the younger members of the entertainment. Miss Olive Smith sang between the cantatas "In- deed" in beautiful voice. A duett in the cantata, " The Prince of Life," • was beautifully rendered by Misses Adele Nairn and Edrie Tye. a Jesus Loves Ale this I Know" delighted the audience as the singer, Miss Aitkin, is only a little girl. The recitations were well rendered by Misses Clara Stothers, Pearl McGillivray, _Bettie Belcher, Mabel Macdonald, Jennie proudfoot, Augusta Mary McLeod, Grace Clara, Lily MacVicar, Lily Eraser, Daisy Fisher, Myra Morrow, Vesta Howell, Gertie Nevins. Nearly all the little girls were dressed In white and the young ladies in the choir looked, most attractive, quite a number wearing pink waists. , The chairman was Mr. Jas. Buchanan, Sr. He thought Knox chureh would Inever want for A choir and we second his thoughts. Miss Thine Lewitt is to be congratulated upon her arclous task, having to appear in the two cantatas no less than six times. The boys who distinguished themselves were Masters Bruce Reid and Archie McGillivray. Little Alex. Saunders recited also. Miss Campaign, organ- ist, gave two organ solos and Miss Satan presided at the piano. Miss Dais McSween has resigned her position as assistant teacher of the Lig:in.'s Head Public school. . Mrs, Stowe,, who has quite recover- ed from her recent attack of grippe, is at present the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. B. Saults. Captain Tont Tretheway left on Thursday last to superintend the Black Eagle mine at Rat Portage, Mr. George Tretheway leaves to join him Bi nognh a rnT IT sgdraoyv.e Q n the lake shore was the scene of a con13,agation on Sunday a. m. where the handsome residence of Mrs. Bingham and the hot houses are in ruins. No cause has been given for the fire. Onlalimoo insurance upon the buildings.. Mr. Tom Swartz has purchased two coaches, one is very handsome.. Mr Swartz is a go-ahead livery man. William Given of Priditam's estab- lishment has gone to Hamilton where he has secured a fine position. Palm. Sunday was a glorious one. We hope Easter Sunday will be as beautiful. Dr. bull of Aaburn was in town 1 a ;It We weevke. ieceived a copy of the Ar- thur Enterprise from E. Thynne who speut several weeks last year in' God:. • Letteri • are coming now from Copt W. 11. Gundry from his pdst with th West African Frontier Force at •Kum asi on the Gold Coast. One receive the other day was written Man months ago, Capt. Gundry had the been at Kumasi just a: month. 11 landed at the Gold Coast on the x6t1 day of September and was at once or dered to 'Kumasi. His first impres sione of the. place where he lande were not favorable. It is a frightful ly dirty place, he says, and ther were only about thirty white me there. However, he was there only two days and then started for tams in charge of 300 men, /so soldiers and 150 carriers. Everything is carried o a man's head here, writes Capt. Gun dry, front an orange to a steam boil er. His men marched 145 miles in days. He did not walk himself, bu was carried most of the way in hammock, but the men walked every foot of the way. The country i heavily wooded and the roads are onl about ten yards wide. The Golf Club has been re -organized for the season of 1902 and officers elected as follows Hon. president Hon. J. TaGerrow, K. C. ; lion, vice president, Dr. A. C. Hunter ; presi dent, W. W. MacVicara vice-president X. A. Macdonald ; sec. -treasurer, Wm W. , Smith ; • executive committee, the officers, P. Kieley,S. Garro•w and C H. Day. A special committee coin pond of W. W. McVicar, B. D Grant and M. A. Macdonald was ap- pointed to secure grounds. The motion for the unseating of Councillors Murney and Knox came on for • hearing when it was agreed that the :notion should be withdrawn and the proceedings dropped. This confirms Messrs. Murney and Knox its their seats at the council board. On St. Patrick's Day a delightful entertainment was held by the Left- ies' Aid of Victoria street church. Rev. James W. Robinson presided. The first number on the program was an instrumental duett by Misses Vida Bell and Shannon. Meseta. McRae and Cooke gave a delightful duett, the former on the mouth organ and the latter; at, the organ and being loudly applauded they gave "Shall We Gather at the River." Mr, Sam- mie Bean then gave "What the choir sing upon a bonnet" and for en - ore "Mr. Shott and Mr. Knott." A vocal duett by Mr. Broderick and Miss Stokes " The Homeland," was beautifully rendered but they did not respond to the loud applause. The male quartette was the delight of the evening. The vocalists were Messrs. Eddie Belcher, Wightman, Brown and Barnes. Loud applause recalled them and- they hang the last stanza, Miss Rale recited in fine style " The wo- man of mumbles heads" Mr. Broder- ick kindly appeared again with Miss Shannon and sang "Heaven is my home." Miss Bean delighted all with " Our neighbors," a very fine parody on friendship. After the benedictioti all were invited to seat themselves at the little tablet which were decorated With flowers, and refreshments were served, sandwiches, tarts, cream, letn- on and raspberry, tea and coffee. The shernrock was at our table atid we presented several persons with one. Marbles, baseball and skating were the order of last week. Mr. Westobdy has opened out his 'IOW flour and fee store. We ought to add that he keeps bread made of rye. .Mr. Williams of the Bank of Coin- tneree regretted .tlie loss of his Irish flag "whieli did duty on St; Patrick's Day, /WM But soine ottiadhoun " tuk it for keeps.'" We regret losing Principal A. Stew- art of the Central school from our midst but we understand that he has decided upon studying for the minis- try. Min Clara, Bissett, daughter Of Mr. George Moat and who graduated at he Cornwall hospital, receiving a geld medal, has a most lucrative po- itibil as it AMU in New York city. Mrs. (Captain) 1320tter was so well fter her remit attack of asthma hat slie acc�lnpatuied lier huthan , 0 Detroit and will go on with him to Chicago. Their little soft Attie went with them: We must congratulate Mr. John Yule, electriehte, On the etectiott of y iiainted green lupe mice. Mad to find our townsmen MO Mr. George Belelter has secured it ooition in the thgitie wake. We are glad that the trewitur emu - ail have got matters satisfactorily W. Graves, Dietriet Passenger etgetit, 1 tta Onti 6 Ring StLk weitt, (room ra) .torOtte p Noratau McGuire arrived- ben • Ian week to try and take Wenn* to find the body of his unfortunate brother Murdoch. A meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the residence of Alm. Colin Campbell on Thursday next. The ladies of .411QX church. will give a high tea the same evening.. alr. David Yule of Goderach is On it Visit to his parents, Bread is now only five cents per tier) o. dpcu»udelightful wedding wise solemniz- ed. at the residence of Mr. and liars. Chas. Cook of Goderich township on Wednesday of last week when Miss Lizzie Cook, their second daughter, was given in marriage to.11ata Oliver Greig of the same township. The bride looked lovely in a beautifully made costume of bluish gray ladies' cloth trimmed with white silk and cream silk applique, carrying O. quet of white carnations and white carnations in her hair. The brides- maid, Muss Pearl Videan of Goderich, wore a very stylish costume of dove colored ladies' cloth, carrying a be-. quet of marguerites and, the sante iri her hair. The groomsinaa was Mr. William Cook, brother of the bride. The little daughter of Rev. Mr. Jen- nings, dressed in white organdat,aislaes, the ring bearer and carried a of roses, carnations and marguerites, among which the ring was placed. Rev. lYfr. .Tennings tied the nuptial knot. The drawing and dining •rooms were decorated very prettily. The supper table was one of the finest eights of any wedding this year and the supper itself would do credit to any city chef. About fifty guests sat down with the bridal party to the wedding aupper, which was served at 8.30 p. na Dancing, music and song were the features of the evening's pleasure. The presents were many and very handsome. The groons's gift to the bride was a gold necklace. Two trained nurses have been in Miss Johnston. ter for some time, Miss Oliver and attendance upon Mr. Megaw'a daugh- hnicsatotine. of London are in town. X which was not expected until lately cQuarrie After an illness of more than a year, to prove fatal, Mr. James Shepherd died on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Shepherd married Miss Esther Middle- ton of. Bayfield, a sister of Mrs. (Captain) A..111. Shepherd. Mr. Shep- pard was a very 'mauler justice of the peace and a trustee of the Collegiate Institute. He died at the residence of Dr. Hunter, from whence the funeral took place on Thursday to St. George's church and thence to Mait- land cemetery where his remains were laid by the side of his beloved wife; who died suddenly some years ago. There was a very good choir •at St. George's who sang very sweetly the burial service. The choir and congre- gation rendered 'Rock of Ages" very soleranly: The. casket was covered with lovely floral symbole, arnang •them being the " Rock of Ages" trib- ute of Mr: W. W. Thompson of Lon- don, a son-in-law of deceased •, -a large pillow with " Father" inscribed from his two sons Charles and Harold and a lovely anchor the tribute of his two grandchildren at •London. Thon from a• distance who attended the funeral were Mr. W. W. 'Tliornpton. of London, Mr. .Howard Thompson of Stratford, Mr. Walter Thompson of Mitchell and Mr. Henry Thompson. In s866 the late James Shepherd joined the Maitland Lodge A. F. and A. M. enclaves a faithful member of that or- der. The pallbearers were Philip Holt, Proudfoot, .,Charles Seeger, P, F. Laiserencea Mayor Jor- dan and 3. H. Colborne. . The mourn- ers were Captain A. M. Shepherd, Messrs. Chas. and Harold Shepherd, sons of deceased, and the Messrs. Thompson. • Lucknow Sentinel : Mo. T. Many McLean entertained .sorde friends at seven euchre last Tuesday evening in honor of her guest, Miss K. Grace Polley of Godermh.. • We congratulate Mi. and Mrs. J. G. Simpson on their return to• Goderich from Wiarton, Mr.' Simpson having obtained a lucrative position at the engine works. ' Mrs. Ea.. Morris and family, • who when in town were the guests of Mal. George Stewart, have returned to their home in Austin, 1Vtan. Mrs. R. &Mows returtted to her residence after a three months' visit with her daughters in Listowel and Winghana Mrs. Gavin H. Green, has left on a tolturteoe. weeks' visit ato relatives at Tor- STOPS THE COUGH AND . - WORKS OFF THE COLD: Laxative Broth° Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25• cents. ••••••••••••••••••••••••• • e • •• • • • . • t We have a large range of cameras but the : : best for a. cheap 'camera : •• .13rowine No, 2 • • [Which we sell it : • .. • $2.00 4 i • • • • • • : • * se • ' . • • Persons in meighboring towns • * • who ave i hitt king of purchaa- 1,1 te . Ing a, camera, will receive an 9 ! Eastmen catiabigue by dropp- 6 ; ing us a card, Other'entneeits : • hesides the testmen can be • le supplied. Films, developing • : powders and other light sup- ft • plies can be tient by mail. . . • o • • . 'c • o Our cheap Exposure Meter • • at 85e gives the correct expos- 2 ure under all conditions end ; • pays for itself in a short time • by saving over _end under • ; expoeure in negatives, s SPRING IS COMING Woe irlsellavibriaeiregrowilowla, Pocket. • POoket Books Books RONE .50 TO $1.50 — . SEE TEEM • R. P. Reekie, . N. B. -White Fine and Ter Compound Cure. Celtic 25e per bottle, qfrille".6,46.1110.111.100.00101164W:libellVglikelbe a J .11 ew. Spring Footwear ovowoovvvioowwwwww‘AAAAAAA•vrowie Our Spring Stock of Boots and Shoes is now com- plete. We have all the latest styles and we know our prices are right. QUALITY AND PRIO are two of the most important points to consider when buying Boots and Shoes. We have been very careful in the selection of our spring goods, buying direct from the manufacturers • AT ot.osE CASH PRICES and it will pay you to see our immense stock of season- able and strictly up-to-date Footwear. We have several lines that we are offering at a great sacrifice, They are good stock but broken gsizes. You should see •our Bar- gain Counters for these goods; If you can get the size you want you will get a genuine bargain. It will pay you to see them. Wm. TAYLOR &, SON. Cash and One Price • , Butter and Alga taken as Cash THE GREAT CASH STORE. Our Gran.d Spring Millinery Opening - - will be.neld - Wednesday, March 26th I and following days 1 When we will displaya large assortment of all the latest • styles in • . • . • . TRIMMED BATS AND BONNETS ' • Our Millinery Department is still under the able • _ably .known to the *ladies of Myth and 'surrounding / • * I country.. MUch time and thought has been spent in / j- Bemiring the newest novelties. in styles and trimmings e wo are sure will satisfy the most critic observer.. A cordial invitation is extended to all. ... • rnanageMent. of Miss Morrison vi.rho is so well and favor - I. , 4 11 .M.. MoBEATH ; YTH . 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VVe. would be pleased to have you call an be convinced, llIgbest price paid Inc all kinds of produce. a akaa. aa a a U. wELL,. CHEAP CASH STORE, VARNA - - - - iroptirotarawiarramed4 midazgraingutForl The Nevitsolenottl will he sent to allil MN until tile end 01 1902 for 76o No. 2 and 2 are sold Clinton. by N. Combe R. P. Beek* E. Rov. tett ed.. , ey. cid Watts '& Co,t-e-drtiggilta. . •i