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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1904-11-17, Page 1= TEE 25th Year laeier ittiutaeissi,s 42 - •••• .•••• < < 4) 4 4 ele '5 Prices range from 50c to $2.00 each. s> < ) < OLIN TO '401600490016C -tete --Ws; )-Wie4e4E'.+ete, Boys' $5.00 and $7,00 Threemwriece milts On Sale During November Only, at $3.49 We have secured about one hundrecl Boys' Tweed Suits—Lion Brand—in sizes from 28 to 33 that sell in the regular way at $5.00 to $7.00. These Suits are made from good strong gervic- eable Canadian tweeds and are guaranteed to give good satisfactory wear. Your choice of any suit in the lot during this month at $3.49 • . Special values all this month in Men's Suits and Overcoats. 10 per cent. off all men's Underwear includ- ing Stanfield's and Penman's, All kinds in stock: We J. W. Newcombe Co., Tailoring— —Men's and Boys' Ready.. <. -•,' 4 Furnishings—, • —to -Wear Clothing,. Hats '4 . .. . •<*d.` 4 .. --CLINTON--. ... • . • -.: .. ?.. 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The Sale of Clothing whipli began on Saturdaylaststili continues. ria,ving bought the goods at a low price, we are enabled to give opr pat- rons die advantage o'f same. • • • • • • • • :1:++++++4 -H -H4++++44444÷1.444-1-1-1-1.1! 1111111 vt I 114 .....e.t46.•••••••••••••• 4••••••••••••••••••••• ASK FOR • IThe Invictus R. J. .CLUPP, — Clinton. The best Shoe on the market ••••+•••••••*••••44.' i•••••••4•••04+44.11.0* • Swit CIO a • CLINTON1 ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th,. 1904% - Whole Number 1345 LIVE HOG SHIPMENT. e • • Mr. R. Fitzsimons shipped a car- load of live hogs • to Petrolea on Monday. The price paid this week is $4.60. LOCAL MARKET REPORT. , Wheat $1.05. Oats 30e. Barley 40e. Hay $7.00, Butter 130 to 15e. Eggs 17c to 18c. Live Hogs $4.50. STOP THIEF I On Friday evening last Mr. John McCaughey placed his cash box, con, taining $115 in money, notes and jewellery, amounting in all to about $175, in his dresser drawer and thou- ght no more about it until Monday morning when he wished to make use of the money. But it was not to be found. Cash box and contents had disappeared entirely and have not yet been recovered. HOUSEBREAKING. Mrs, J. Allenson's house at the south end of the town Was broken into one night last week pia the pl- aee ransacked, but nothing taken: Mrs. Allenson nailed tm any entry easy of access and a second *Mite pt to gain entrance was uueuccessful. Mrs. Allenson does not now live in the house, and the perpetrator was .net observed, but their is a suspic- ion as .to his. identity. • • EDUCATIONAL SERMONS. • Sermons 'on behalf of the Educa- tional Fund of 1 the elethodist church were preached •in Wesley church last Sunday by Rev. A. K. Birks of Sea - forth. The reverend gentleman is. weIl known and miner respected here, so is greeted by good congregations whenever he makes in 'exchange with either of our Methodist divines. ' • Wesley eherch, as usual, he,s • this year again been ,.generous in 1 ita COntribUtiOUS to the Edecational Fend. ' • • A, SUDDEN DEATH'. • . • . On Monday everting. last Mr. Thom-. as Little passed from time into eternity. He had been about as well as usual up to .the day cif his death when he becaine- ill, but nothing ser- ious. Was expected. ' In :the .evening the doctor was . summoned, biet the pioneer passed away a• few minutes niter his arrival. The cauSe of death as angina pectoris. Mr.Little lived for many years in Ifullittt, .but sever- al' years ago took up his eesidenee in Clinton where three of his daughters reside. He was a quiet, inoffensive mail and held en neuch respect - by those who keeer. hint' He was eighe tyetwo years of age and sia survived •hs wife, his son Harry of Hallett . and daughters, Mrs. Whitehead and the Misses Little of town: and Mrs. George Brownlee of ,Seaforth; 'FuNERAL OF•ti, F.•MacPHERSON. * The funeral of the late Me. D.:F. Macpherson took place on Sunday af- ternoon. The attendance "W:aS very large, for in addttioe to the citizens Who paid .this tribute of respect to• the incenoey of the departed, there were Present friende from Stretford, Seaforth, Fingall and London. Those from the last two. montioned places' came up by special 'train which .ar- rived in Clinton: at 1.30 p. nt. The funeral took place at 2.30 and was condected by. Rev. Dr. Stewart. The pallbea.rerswere : J. P. Tiedall, G. D. McTaggart, J: Fair, N. ,Fair, R. •Holrnes aed J. McMurchie. Among the moutnere Were the five brothers of deceased: Edward of Indianapolis, Indiana e Cherles of the state of Washington ; John arid Alex. of London, and D. L, of .Clintori. Reg- istra•r Coats, and Mr. EWA. Coats, Ottawa, brothers-in-law, .were also present. . I • • , • There were many beautiful florae offerings, atone them being : Wreath,. Foundry' Employees large spray of chrysanthemums, Geo. White lee Sons Co., London; floret design "'(Gates Ajar), .'John. Goodison, Sarnia; spray of chryianthemunes, Mr. and lefts. J. Rattenbury, ; spray of chrysanthe- mums, Mr. E, FI. Kidd; spray of roses and chrysanthemums, Mr, C. H. Waeerous, Brantford; wreath., Mr. and Mrs. Ransford ; spray of 'Chry- santhemums, Mr. and Mrs, T. Ca- hill, London; spiel of chrysanthe- mums, • Mr. and Mrs, J. P. Martin, Toronto e spray of roses, IVIr. and Mrs. W. W. Parrett; spray of chrys- anthemums, Mr, and Mrs, H. T. Rance ; spray of chrysanthemums, Mrs. J. P. McDonald, Toronto ; cross Mr, A. 13eruhe, London; spray of. roses arid cernations, Mr. W. T.': Mar; Brantford ; spray of chrysan- themums, Mr. and leirs, W. Brydone; spray of roses, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dowding; Spray of carnations, Mr. (i 13. Hovey; floral design (Harp), London friends; spray of roses, Mr. W. 1VIcKay, Toronto ; white roses, Miss Ridout ; chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. M, D. IVIeTaggart ; spray of reses, Mr, and Nil's, IL C. Brewer; spray of chrysanthemums, Miss Wau- gh, Stratford ; wreath of laurel and roses, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. McTagg- art; chrysanthemums, Moe M. 0e - Neil ; spray of chrysantheinumg,eliss Guano L spray of chrysanthemums, Miseete Doan ; floral design (Crown), Threshing Machine Section of Cana - Man Manufacturers Association ; spray of white roses, family ; spray of carnations, Mr. and Nita. W.Corits; spray of cheysanthemurns, Mr.. and les. A. D, Macpherson, London ; 'bunch of violets, Mr. E. J. Archi- bald, Toronto,' • CHANGES* AT ,CLINTON STATION 1 Elmer Taylot; who was assistant at the •G. T. R. station, has tesign ed and has been succeeded by Mr, Victor Miller ot Goderich township. Chaeles 1VIoNevin, who has been checker, has beee promoted andnnade relieving agent. He leaves in a few days. Ale Butt succeeds him here. FRIDAY. EVENING'S CONCERT, • The concert giveal in the town hell Friday evening last was. not by any =elle as well attended as its merits warranted, Among • the local artists who took part and excelled them- selves wore: lelirs Maud leleNaugbe ton, , Misses Stanley, Mrs. S. H. Smith, Norman Mercy and James McRae, THE CONTRAST. ' Mr, John Fraser of Bayfield was iii town Tuesday and in conversation with The News -Record remarked that on . this date last year snow fell and continued on the ground until spring," Mr. Fraser had juet driven' in from the lakeside and the bright sky, fresh air and splendid toads made the contrast between the wea- ther of '03 and '04 apPreciaeed..., • . . POLLED LARGEST . VOTE. . . • In the election held in the state of Micbigan on Tuesday of last week, Mr. Robert Attridge of Marlette polled the largest vote cast for any candidate. For state representative he received 4000 to 1555 given to his oppenent. Mr. Attridge, whp is •a nephew. of Mrs. William Oil -Mimi of town, is 'a Canadian by birth and for same time lament school. at Mil- .verton. It is about twenty -eve yea- rs since he left this country .and we 'may judge by . the .sepport accord- ed him stands well in the thoughte of the Michiganders. . THE DEER HUNTERS RETURN. On Monday evening Ogle Cooper, John 4olieson, Mel Harry Bar telit arrived home from Algoma; where they spent a, fortnight deer hunting. They. had a pleasant'outing • andeach brought ',horrid a deer, bet they sit, that the season has on the whole been rather a poor one and some parties with 'whom they journeyed part of the way home, met with little, or eei success. Partridges, too, were, scar- ce. .Mr. • Ceeper • and party • might have eremained a few days longer, buttheweather grew too wintry. AU the lakes , were frozen over and on Saturday nieht there was ardown- fall of five inches •of snow; • ANOTHER HORSE. THIEF. . ' On Friday evening Iase a yokieg. man, who gave ,his name as John- stiene, ' arrived. at the Mason HeUse, •from' Godericheaceonipinied by a ceti- zen cit that tows,. site cleoee 'a livery rig which 'he. had hired from Mr. !lod- ging'. ,of Lean With .which to drive to - denirelia, but he wait instead to Goderich, thence to Clinton. Ile 'zee- resente.d himself 'as the representative of a ' Londoncement cdmpany, On Saterday Morning he drove out 'Meth. saying that he Would be backin a few hours; but he never ceme back. The othee young Man • brought back the horse and: rettitned to, Goderieh, Mr. Brandenberger received no paye merit for the board of the two men while they stopped in. hie house .• On Monday 'Mr. •tiodgins ,carne up from Lucen and tookhis. horse home: ;SIL'VER• ANEDIetNG. .On Noveriibler 15th eWenty-five years ago 'Mr. and Mrs,. W '1'. °Keil be - ,came man and wife: The ceremony. took piace at Merittoe .and was per- formed by Rev: Mr; Swan,. eow • of 'Holmeseille who bad •• himself delY been married a 'few weeks Previously.. . On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs, .O'Neil celebrated their silver wedd- ing .and though the invitations sent •out said "no presents" it nutnber of Valtiable and useful ' ones 'made their appearance. The friends woeld tes- tify in a practical way their esteem for this • worthy couple, whether or • Among the guests were Rev. Dr. Stewart; Rev. Mr. Swan of Holmes- ville and Rev. Mr. McLennan Of Kip. The evening was pleasantly spent and much enjoyed by all present. • The News -Record joins the meet, friends in Wishing Mr. and Mrs. Neil many, more happy anniversaries' of their wedding day, . SERVICES IN ST. JOSEPH. 12,...11.••••• The services which began in St. Joseph's church • on Wednesday of last week and continued twice daily until Sunday evening, were largely attended. A number of Protestants were present at .the evening services. The preacher was Rev. rather O'Nee il, a Jesuit Pa,ther, who conducted a similar • mlesion hero twelve years ago, In this' work he is continuously employed and covers a wide field. He has an imposing promo, Is a rapid speaker, has a great flow of langea- ge and 'in an impressive manner linen- ght home the great truths of the Bible. He dwelt in more than one of his sermons upon the evils of in- temperance and tee the testa of- 1.• counsel and admonition a Iarge num. ber of the congregatton took the pledge on Sunday morning. They will form the nucleus of a strong and practical Temperance organization in the parish of St, Joseph, for the work which has thus been set ozt foot will be eontietted by the energetic peeleh priest, Rev, Father Pensoen. .On Motley Rev. Father O'Neil left for Stratford Where he is now on thiethig a mission, BAZAAR AND ENTERTAINMENT A sale of Mercy work will take pl- ace iii the council chamber on Thur- sday .afternoon of next week wider the 'auspices of the ladies' guild of St. Paul's e.hurele In the evening a supper will be given to be followed by an entertainment. NO SERVICES IN BARRACKS. • • • The local corps of the .Salvation Army will not hold services in their barracks this winter owing to. .their being so old: The extra fuel reqttir- ed to keep thern comfortable • yould about pay rent for, other quarters; so they have rented the hall over IVIt. T. Jackson's clothing store. THANKSGIVING SERviogs; Services Wilt be held on' Thanksgiv- ing day in St: Paul's church -to be conducted by Rectot Gunne and Rev, W.' Craig and in the Ontario street church Where the preacher will be .Rpteivad...br. Stewart. The usual collec- tion will bp taken in aid of the Poor DEATH OF MRS. DOWNS. • . Atter a week's illnese of Pleuro- pneumonia Mrs. Robert Dowes pass- ed away on Monday evening: She was a true Christian weman and tench esteemed tor her many virtees: She is survived by her husband . and three eons, William, Robt. A. • and Richard, and has One surviving Sis- ter, Mrs. Richard: Dawes, Toronto, who atriered on Saturday and WA at the bedside:when the final suMmonee came: .The funeral will take place Thersdaye to Ball's cemetery . on elm Base Line. . • - •• •••• • • • . • , •• 'The Itoderieh 'IVIodelitee and a num- ber of •others were. entertained at a social evening Tisdallis hall last Friday by the Clinton Modelites. There was an excellent program con- sisting ef promenadee,recitatioes, speeches, vocal and instrumeetal•sel- ections end. hutch which wee thought the hest:part. by a few. The .• chair. was taken by Principal Lough, ably :essieted by Principal Heston of the G. C: I. Ile evening was closed by "God Save the ICing" and wishing' the Goderich Modeliees a safe trip home and riot to do, as the teliiiton . . 'students (tide take a roundabPut may, . • .. • A ,.UNION CONVENTION. . • A joint meeting' of the exeeue tiees • of • the West and .East .1-luron Teachers! • Associations was held in• Clinton Mgt Sa.tueda47 to. arrange for the proetain of the ae- nual convention to be held in,this town on• the 2.5th and am . next, 'Among those present were : West Exit- rim—President Geo. S. koward.,, Bla-• ke ;. Secretary W A. Johnstone, Kip-. Pen ; Miss ceagitt, vice-president: .Hiliegeeen ; Inspeetcre ,Tom, Miss Par - lee and. J. IL Tigert, •Goderich ; T. I-1. Brownlee, Fiensall ; Bluett, Cred- iton. .East 1-furore—President Rogers • of Seaforth ; Miss Hamilton, Myth ; Inspector Robe and .Priecipal Cattier - 011, Brussels ; Hartley,Wroxeter ; Moffat,. Seaforth ;, W. R. Lough, Cline. BADLY , DISAPPOINTED. • . • • . • • There was not a worse .dieeppeint- ed lot of -people itt the province on the night of NeVeraber 3rd that the South Huron Liberalswho confident- ly counted on winning by a large Ma. jority.. In Brucefield, it le said, that ste• int Was kept up at th'e mjilso as to he abed to teot the whistle 'for, 'Fra- ser, but there was no tooting , thert that night: • Down at . Zurich they were So _cer- tain that theevictory would/ be theirs that. they had gathered the Materiel for a hellfire. But it was the Con- servatives 'who 'applied the . torch. The Liberals then got :outthefire engine to quench the bonfire, but a Goshen Line stalwart , look a heed in tire game and turned the hose again- st theinselVes to the discomfort of more than ene. This did not sooth their feelings, but the opportune ar- rival of the village constable hipped: in the bed whit 'might have been an unpleasant continuation. • • t'POPULAR CITIZEN. MAYoit MOVER, The above isa fairly -good picture of Mr, J. B. Hoover, who, alter ser- ving. an apprenticeship in the town council, Was elected mayor at the last municipal election. In addition to his prominence in municipal mat- ters Mr. Hoover 'has taken .an active interest in society affairs end beg been at the head of two of our fra. lernal bodies. He has a pleasing ad- dress and is a good speaker, A DAY EARLY. Owing to Thanksgiving day on Thursday The News -Record goes tO press a day early this week and in consectnence some interesting mat- ter arrived to late for this issue. • CHANGE OF OCCUPANTS.' a • Mr. W. Jones' cottage on Iseee street, which' has for some time been oc'eupied by Mr. Thos. Dowson, lias been leased by Rev, Mr. Magee, the new •pastor of the Baptist church, who moves his (array down from Goderich uext week. . A CINDERELLA. A ball was given in Tisdall's hall on Tuesday evening by the Cinderelle. Club. The floor was itt good shape, the music excellent, the lunch dainty and the attendance just what was, desired, so that a pleasant time ;is reported.. The success of this "Cin- derella" will encourage the club 1 t have them at frequent ,intervals.. C. I. LITERARY. SOCIETY.' At the last meeting of the C. I. literary society a debate took place on the subject, "Resolved that the G. T. P. as at present projected sh- ould not be built." Miss O. Cooper aid Mr. A. Scott championed the affirmative and Messrs. J. T. Mus- tard and L. -Cantelon the negative. .Then, after an address on Canada by Mr. Irwin, the meeting closed with the National Aethern. • • • ., . . • ' tiollett ToWnship, The township council on Monday decided -to submit Local Option to the electors at the January election. - The trustees of S. S. No. 7, Hull.: Ott; have 'engaged Miss Lizzie Chid - ley of Clinton as teacher for the year 1.05,at a good 'salary. • ,• • The concert given. by S. S. No. 8, Hullett, in 'the town hall, Londes- 'hero, last Thursdae was a great success,. the hall being filled to the doom The receipts areourtted to over $34. • Surnmerhill.. . Mr. Ches.. Lovett has had., e. niuld .attack of iriflanimation ofehe lungs. but is recovering. : Whooping dough 'has Made its . ap, pearance itt. this yicittity.; • 'Johnston Bros. haver sided their •hoese se that it will be eoinfortable, for the whiter. • Rev, Mr. Rhodes has been obliged to have the. weeknight. meetings in the church fortnightly instead ef Weekly • „ Varna • AnnieersarY services will be held in the Presbyterian church next Sure: day whet" Rev. Mr, Larkin.ot Scatter- th • 'will preach both a. enand even- ing. A ;large attendanee ie looked' eor at' both so:Vices.. : • On Monday evening a fewl Supper, will; be given under' the auspices, of the Methodist .chuicie• Supper win •be served in Temperance hall' from 0 to 8: o'clockand the enwrap given in the township hall. The services of the Seaforth Methodist .choir and cmertetto have been scolded for the occasion. Miss Franeee M. Evahs, elocutionist, • will also assist. A number of a.ddresses will be delivered by clergymen:. Mr.. Percy Wanless hae returned Mem after . spending several months in the Northwest. • . , : We are sorry to record the serious illnees; of Prank:Higgins,, but hope to hear .of his speedy recovery. • Mie Johns and Miss Ethel Johns spent Sunday. with ..Goderich town- ship friends. .. • Mr. and Mrs. john Wallies's were ie Hensair last week. • ' Mrs. Turnbull and fitneily, • visited with Varna friends last week, . • Mr.' John MeAsh of Detroit is visi- ting with his parents. • • ' Blake. Another Of Heron's old settlers passed away on Sunday last in the person of Mr. Henry Ottereeiti, heart failure being the immediate cane° of death.' It appears he was working around on Saturday itt his usual he- alth and retired with the falnilyedbut on calling him to breakfast next morning the family were ;surprised ,to fled him dead. His remains were laid to test hi the' Bronson Line cemetery on Tuesday afternoon whit- her they were followed by a large coimoiftse 'reed faluily td mourn their los. • • In. John' Johnston his, completed his third SU/Taller itt the service of Mr. Geo. Douglas, and has gone hoe to enjoy a, well-earned rest. People are beginning to feel the touch of Jack Frost and' are M•epar- ing themselves for the colder season which, wehope will be mllder than that of last vitt. • . N1r. Itobt. Dangles ,Sr., veho has been ailing for some time, is, we are glad to say, on the mend. We hope to soon see him round again, Service will be held nn Thanksgiv. '•ing in the church itt whiett a, tollect- ion 'will he taken up in behalf of ihe Pointe -Aux Trembles Sehool, Quebec province. The Scarlet Rash is still lingering in our neighborhood. It is now al- most a year since it ntarto. Collectors for lila niw Society have been eanvassing tlie -community and have raised eelitie a sten foe that ileble Vaeleee •••• West Tuckersmitb. • Mr. Nelson Cole and Mise Noble of Clinton were married. prt Wednes- day last and have taken up house- keeping in Mr. Levi Wiltse's house on. the London !toed. In the even- ing a number ofrelatives gathered to help warm the house and tripped the light fantastic. ifis many friesids through these ,pa.rte extend con- gratulatiens. " ' . • • Miss May McKnight' has been on the Sick list. • •• Mr. John Elliott has been busy shipping his sugar beets. Mr. George Stanbury shipped his last load of cattle for the season on Saturday last. Farmers are ver' busy this fine weather finishing up iheir fall plow- ing, Stanley Township. Sorry to report that Mrs. D. Je *Clint:hey is on the eiek list now. ° We are going to the fowl supper at Varna next Monday "light for there's always a good supper, an eicellent program and a large crowd. jelr, ;William Taylor Spent Friday in Seaforth. • • Some sneak thief yisited the hen roost Of Treasurer John Reid on Wednesday night bit and carried off a number of turkeys and other fewe We Would yearn them not to return • on .the same' errand as there is a • • :strong sespicion• les to who t ii1ty•• 'pieties are. ' z*. •••• • , ;see •,: .• ••• Mrs. L. Clarke and 'her daughter, 'Miss, Mable, ere' vieiting ',fiderele Benmiller this week. - Mr. John Smith of the .16th con. •Gederich township, accompanied by . the lelisses •Mary and Susie Richard- son oe West Brancli„Mich., spent Sunday. at the:home of Mr. Joseph Richardson, Miss Mary j. Reid has returned from her 'deft 'with. relatives • near Lucknow. • Mn. Wesley. .Peek and Miss Emma visited lest week at the home of leer. P, Cole; Goderich township. Mrs.. John Peck of Bayfield was the guest of 1VIre: johe' Reid • Sr. last week, • . • • • Auhurn. . A convention of 'West Hume Coe- servatives will be held. here , on Novi ' 28th, • Miss Slater spent Supda,y at her home:at 'Seeforth, " 1Viiss Martin, who 'teaches school ' near Carlow, called at kr. William , Roberton's last Saturday: • Mr, Arnistrong of Godefich Sufi- • • dayed at her mother's, Mrs. e W. " Youngblut's, • • • Rev. Mr, Small preached in Blythe • lest Sunday night, In the eftetnoon he gave a Temperance liddreas Ree, Richardson pf London • will preach in St. Mark's church .on Tues- day night of next week... , Mr.Fre,nk Munro left for Winnipeg' Monday morning wheze he has secur- ed a situation. • ' • 'Pherc will be a• concert •fn Tent- .• perenee hall' on ...Thanksgiving night . given by the : Presbytetian choir., '. Mips Buschlin is to be present. • ! . • Colborne Township The apple packing will .be wound LIP thie 'week for the season, • ' Mr. Ben. Cox of Goderich township has purchased the f arni belonging to the late Mr, Edward. Jenkins at the: • , neat sum of .$5,350, „. We are sorry to say 'thee Mes.Chas, Fisher is laid up with , appendicitis.; We hope to sem bear of ber reedVe 'e- ery, . • . We aro gladto see Mr. Geo. Mill- ian able te be around again , after having been undet the doctor's care for some time with a swelling of the throat. Mt. William Vanstone returned hoe me from the Vilest on Wednesday of last week. • One of 'Colborne's old residents pas- sed away on Wednesday of last week in. the .person of Mr. Archie Sande, Mr. Currie. of Goderich „township is busily engaged le this locality eremite Mg grain and cutting straw, • Leadbury. . • Mr. and Mrs. H. Nesbit of Listew- el are visiting at thelattcr's parents'. Mr.- and Mrs. J. Kenny's. • Mise Ross of Constance is thageest . of Mrs. E, Dristell this •week. • • ' The Orangemen of L. O.L. No. 8.1.3e McKiliop, celebrated the anniversary, of the Gurip.oweter Plot on lefeday ev- ening; Nov,' • .4th, in their new hall. which was 'full to overflowing with 'people gathered from .far end neat to partake of' the.hountiful tea provided by the good ladies. There • was a • . lengthy .program of addresses by the Rev. Mr. Baker and others, also number of recitations. Mr. ..I, 0. Morrison presided as chairman . and introduced each of those who volun- teered their services to the entertain- ment. The brethren are to be con- gratulated' upon the &Meese of the affair. It. as quite evident from the hearty applause that the audiente 'appreciated it, We are quite safe in saying that when No. 813 has ano- ther celebration'they will have an overflowing house to luip, them along 'with their new hall. Many thanks were tendered to all who took part and also to the good ladies who pro- vidcd the eatables ahd tea. Tho chairman wan also inciuded.• The SD. • nging of the National Anthem ken.. glit the prOceedineli to& clospi • ti • •••••.;:• • • ' 4 • . • . • 4