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The Clinton News-Record, 1910-09-22, Page 1Clinton News - Record. 1047-3Ist Yeor •sthe WIif CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1910 25 cents will pay a subscription to The News -Record to any address in Canada to end of 1910. uution This store is prepared to answer it. The occasion may be what it will—it's our duty to be ready to supply you and we can do it too. With pleasure to. you be- cause of the size of our display. With proAt.to you because of our ability to sell clese. When the gift question pre- sents itself, let us show you how easily we can match your ideas. fitthrlert). Yielkar Clinton '111.1111111111111111111111111110111111111Y • Ve ROYAL BANK o(CANADA 1 HEAD OFFICE, 'MONTREAL. • Capital $5,000,000. Reserve $$,928,000. Assets $75,000,000 13o Branches and Correspondents throughout. the World. INCORPORATED 1869. Special attention given to the requirements of farmers. Interest allowed on deposits of one dollar and upwards. R. E. MANNING, Manager. Clinton Branch. nimennemsai 1 asememeremeinwatimsaa The MOLSONS BANK, 1 - INCORPORATED 1855. Capital Paid up - $3,500,000 Rest Fund $3,500,000 Has 73 Branches in Canada and Agents and Correspondents in all. the principal ciPies in, the veorld. • • • A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT AT ALL BRANCHES. Interest allowed at Highest Current Rate. Clinton Branch - C. E. Dowding, Manager READYMADE CLOTHING PARD OF THANKS. E . l Mrs. Silas Pratt wishes, through the medium of The News -Record, to convey heartfelt thanks to the many friends for all their thoughtful kind- ness, to her during the illness and death of her late husband. A PRIZWINNER Mr, A. J. Grigg, sent specimens of his B.B.R. Game Bantams and Duck - wing Games to the. London Fair and won all the prizes in sight, atter his manner of former years. Reeently.11,1r. Grigg sold some of hie birds to an old New Brunswick patron ,which were entered at the St. golin Fair end.won the silver cup. A DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM. Before leaving for Toronto last Thursday lefiss Lela Hoover, A.T.C. M., played most delightfully a short program,at the studio of Mrs. Metter- dy Smith for the benefit of the lat- ter's pupils and the pleasure of a. few of her own personal friends. The fol- lowing numbers were given : (a) Forest Sounds (1)) Spirits. of the Glen Dennee Regoletto • List -Verdi Scherzo. Bra.hams 12th Rhapsodic Listz This. was supplemented by two songs prettily sung by Miss Helen Do- herty; "The Gentle Shepherd" Adams "Rosalie" De Koven CLINTON TO THE ,FRONT. The Berlin News -Record of Sept. 14th contained the following reel -epee to the visit of the British Bowlers : "The Gentlenien who were • here in the previous tone told the Reveird that the play of the' bowlers in Canada had • improved '100 percent: over what they • met on the other • trip. • The greens • generally are also much • truer, -and much more .eatisfactory for the .iraw- game. The host green they •played • en this time was the St. Matthew) at Toronto. Next td that was the Clin- ton green, "and the fittest bowling We have witnessed. oil the whole tour, by the Canadians, was at Clintqn. The • players there are the strongest •• we • have met" said Mr. J. A. D. Mc- Lean." •• Of course the Clinton Lawn Bowling ,Club knew all- this before., but cooing • from such a source. it is not the less satisfactory to lbarn froin such strong onlisidetemprejudiced eyilience that the Clinton tawn is No. 1 and that •the Clinton Bowleks are second to none. • in Canada.. . . A GOOD coxcEarr.. • . . . The concert given under' the auspices • of the Ontario street church. choir on 1 Friday evenieg, at which Mrs. •How- - I ard Humphrysi better .known to Clin- ' ton. people as Medallic Wall, was the ' ORDERED'• sifiger, ' was an unqnalified gee:Coss. The Morrish Clothing Co • CLOTHING THE Combination Overcoat This Overcoat is a hand- some, stylish garrnent that fully meets all wea- ther conditions. On cold, stoirny days you button the collar snugly up under the chin and defy the elements, When the weather is less severe. you turn your collar down and wear it in regular overcoat style. The demand for this New Coat increases con- tinually. Seldom has any new overcoat made such a hit as this Comfortable Garment Our Overcoat stock is the pride of our store .and every man's overcoat is here ! We mean by that, no matter what a man's overcoat liking may be there's a coat here that will please him. Men's Overcoats $7.50 to $22.00 Boys' Overcoats 3.00 to 10.00 The man or boy that passes this store on Over coats will miss the best overcoats in town. ,411.•••••••••••••••00" THE MORH1SH CLOTHING CO. Huron's Largest Clothiers "A Square Deal for Every Man" Mrs.. IlempliryA . has appeared. on a concert plattormso Clinton • before , her charm as a vocalist was : • well known- • •and she. •was greeted • by a crowded, -house. • *The first . number on the program was a•selection ' by the Male • Quartette of Ontario • street . church, consisting of Metiers. Gibb - lugs, :Harland, 'Downs and • Woir„ whose selection was in good taste and well rendered. Mrs, Humphrys • re- •ceived an enthusiastic greeting •on her first appearance •ali4 each number Was. warmly, . applauded. .01d -time friends of the singeo. were delighted to find • that her voice bad. lcist, nothing during . her absence, but had rather gained in volume and sweetness, and be very kindly ,resPontled to a couple of encoree. The -entire program, was carried out as .published, the encores being "Monde): 'Who's Kissing Her Now?" and the old favorite,, "Annie Lawrie.": Mrs. Humphrys ha' a mage tificent voice, well trained and under perfect control. Each of her . seine tions was excellent , but her' ,rendering of "My Heart at- Thy Sweet Voice, ' and "The Rosary" .was particularly fine. Mrs. Humphrys was assisted by Miss Grace I•Iart, who is an elocution est -at -no mean ability and who won warmapplause at each. appearance. She was recalled again and' again and responded a couple ot thrice with something short and witty. . Mrs. W. J. '.Treleaven presided • • at the piano and many and: warm were the words of praise for her excellent and sympathetic execution. • . • • • The choir of Ontario street . church are to be congratulated upon • the suceess of their efforts to give the people of Clinton a real, good concert at the beginning of the season . and, incidentally, to add somewhat 'to the organ fund. The proceeds, amounted to considerably over one hundred dol- lars.. The program was as follows: • Quartette . Ont. St. Quartette Reading :Miss G. JIart Voeal Solo "Love is King" •; Mrs. Howard Ilumphrys. Vocal ,Solo "Serenade" Mrs. Howard Ilumphrys. Reading • Miss G. I -Tart Vocal Solo "My, tleart at Thy Sweet Voice.• , Mrs. Howard.. Ilumphrys. • Cartmena Wilson Mrs. Howard Ilumphrys, Reading Miss G. Mart Vocal Solo "The Passion. Flower" Mrs. Howard Ilumphrys. Vocal. Soto `The Rotary' . Mrs. Howard Ilumphrys. Reading . Miss. G, Hart Vocal Solo "Caremena" Mrs, Howard Humphrys . Vocal Solo "God Night, Sweet Dreams.," , WS. Howard Huraphrys CLINTON MARKET REPORT. ,J Wheat 88c to 90c Oats 32c to 34c Peas • 72c to 750 48c BRUtrtieeY43c r 18c to 19e to Eggs 19c to 20e Llve Hogs "'" • DIED AT LEER. Mrs. Margaret/ Kay, mother of Dr. Kay and a fol resident of Clinton, died last week at Lapeer, Mich., where the funeral took place on Sunday. Mrs. Kay Was 'the widow of Dr. Kay, who practised medicine 'at Belmore in w ciryears ENGAGEMENT ANNOIeNCED. The engagement is announced of Miss Pricilla Cook, daughter ot the la* Mrs. Henry Cook, to Mr. Carl E. Schoch, C.F., of Port Arthur. Mr. Schub, is a son of Professor Schnell of Toronto. The marriage will take glace quietly at Port Arthur on the 28th of this moan, THIS EVENING'S RECITAL; 'Phis 0/ening the splendid new Organ, just Installed in Ontario street church well be opened. Prof. Bridgeman, or- ganist of the Central Methodist church, fitratford, will preside. Mrs. Howard Humphrys and other soloists will also contribute to the program and the evening will be.a musical treat. DEATH 'OF MR. ROBT, IlIGGART. Our citizen wore shocked on Sun- day evening to learn; .of -the death of Mr. Robert Biggart, only a few being • aware of • the the*fact that he had been ill. He -appeared to be as well as us - pal Friday afternoon, but late- in the evening .coMplained ol a chill and dur- ing the night became so much worse that a doctor. was summoned. Short- lyafterwardS. he became .ureconseions am. n which he never recovered. He was a victim of congestion. , • Mr..Biggart was born in the. North of Ireland :in May 1847and smile for- ty years ago -came to Clinton of which he continued to be a resident until the .end eame• leor twenty-seven years he was •a woodworker. in •the Clinton Thresher Works and when that indus-' .tryi ceased to operate he joined. the staff of the Piano and Organ 'Company of whieh he was an empreye at• the' time :of his death. • : • . • •Mrs-, Biggart predeceiged her: hus- ba-ird • five years, the surviving mem- bers of the family being their • thtee daughters and.threo son: Mrs. A:. C. Wailis (May,) • Laura, George and Jessie at Niagara Falls, New York.; Charles! at Aberdeen, South Dakota; and •of Clinton. • All were present at the funeral except Charles to . whom word could not be Ant • in time. . .• • • services were conducted on Tuesday ,afternoen by. Rev, 1)re'Stew- art et the residence of Mr.. W. Big - kart from whence. the iunCral •took place.: The pallbearers were Bert. Langford, 'Harry Gould, Jas. **Scott, :Jas. Stevenson, Jos. Townsend. and Jas.. McClacheity.. • .WESLEY CHURCH'. • f Sunday was •"Itally 'DaY". in con nection • with Wesley chnrch and c .scho91. Rev. Mr. Ford's Fizrmon in 1 the. morning was to the parents and 1 guardians of children, on the sub- •b LITTLE LOCALS. Mr. and Mrs. Erne Jackson have moved into Mrs. Stewart's cottage on Victoria street. Mr. and Aire. -George Cooper have rented Mr. U. Hoare's house , on the gore opposite St. Joseph's church. ENGINEER EAST, Mr. W. East, who has been engineer. at Fair's Mill for a 'number of years, has en engaged as engineer at the wa erworke owernplant at a salary o $500. Mr.. George Trowhill, who is an experienced mechanic and has familiarized himself with. both the outdoor and indoor 'workings of the system, asked- $000 and Mr, Erne Lawson $050. SPEND IT AT HOME. There are two ways or spending •a dollar, says the Walkeeton Herald. 'You can spend it at home, gain an easy conscience, make another friend and perhaps get the dollar back to- morrew, or.you can send it away, feel that you have sinned, offend the home merchant and forever low the dollar and the blessed influence for good to yourself. and neighbor. .AN .ACCIDENT. While unloading iron • at the Grand Trunk station one :day last week Mn. Bert Langley' had hie ankle so injured • as to -lay him up for sonic days. . His father; Mr. Chas. Langley, went tohis assistance and had. hero or three of his fingers badly smashed, • Mr. Lock Cree, who is one of •the most -obliging of inen,. also "gave a 'hind" and received a jammed finger. DEATH OF HATFA,Y 1.TrzslivioNs. On the eikh Met. them departed this ninon his farm at .,tlameda, Sasic,',' a native :Of the 2nd con.' Mullett township, in the•Penson Of Hatay Fitzsimons •aged about sixty-flye years. :titer. leaving the home- stead Mr.n• d Mr. R: F • engaged in the butchering business in -Clinton for a decade but, thirty 'years ago- he moved to Manitoba. *For some .yeass ho retried on a similie beehives.. at. Winklc.r and subSequently was en -gaged in trade at ether point', before borne- Steading at A la.meda, Be is survived by his wife, who is a eigtenof Mrs. •France of town, and their three sons who are Married and di -ng for theni- selyee, Thosens of our citizewho knew Mr. Fitzsimons speak of him- as an upright and kindly man, • 'He was a brother of Mrs, D. a Kennedy and Mr. R: Fitzsimons 61 Clinton- *arid of iqs. Ed. Watson, Blyi•h. LOCATING AT TOFIELD, ALTA.- Tofield, Alta., is forty , Miles 'ease of le-dmonton •and on the line* of the - Grand Trunk Pacific. It is a Lew place, not 'even hevieg a railway . , .st'a7 tion but the eompany putptses latild- thie the :mean time :the plaee, Which will be the junction oj the TefieldeCalgary hraneh of the T.P., is geowing, anions those) taking part in its development .being two late citizens of Clinton, • in the persOns of. Erne and Charlie Twitchelle sons of Mr. James Twitchell to whom, the TO- iele Standard had the following ree erence in its tissue of Sept. 7th "And now comes the tat -este • Twit-. hell Bros., of Clinton, Ont., came in est week and theetoven• and -dietriet ooks so good to them "that they ; ought the corner lot On Maio St., (innerly occupied hy Itarper & Let- ourneau at a met of $800, and • have - let the .contraet for the building • of a large two story business block which. ,they will themselves occupy as a gen- eral store on :the ground floor. A part the- upper story will be occm7 Pied by one of the brothers as a Photo studio, one of them befog' art export photographer. Twitehell Bros, expect to be doing husineos on this- stheethes fere the Vitt ot November." MUTUALLY SORRY TO -PAnT: ject of child training. The. Sun- day • shoot session • in -the after- noon • ` was •held in . the body of the.ehurch, when the classes With their teachers occupied the front pews. Members of the school also tassisted with the song. service, Prof. Brown presiding. at the organ. • The pro- gram consisted • of . 'singing by the school, the primary, department, aso- lo by little Miss.Dbona Mulhollarid; a coujele of drills/ by a number of • little 'girls and hoys, recitation of psalms by the :stools and addresses by Miss Margaret Davis, Messrs. Lough, Percy Holmes, S. F. Booth, and the pastor. fhe addresses Of the gentlemen- were, on account of lack of tinie, made very brief. • An interesting- feature of the proceedings was the baptism .of the baby .•son. of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Walker, which rite was.performed by the- pastor; .• Rev, • J. •E. Ford. Mr. A. T. Cooper, Superin- dant, presided. There was an excell- ent turnout of the parents, the l schol- ars acquitted themeelves well and al- together the exercises wire considered a success. A special collection • •WaS taken in aid of the piano fund, Sony- enire were distributed to the scholars and visitors. Miss Iva Dodds of Seaforth will as- sist the choir on Sunday and it is e.x. peeted that she will render a solo at the evening service. The chid feature of Monday, • even- ing's meeting was an address by Miss Irwin, a deaconness engaged in mis- sion work in Montreal, who told of some of her *experiencesin .working with the poorer classes in that ei•ty, of the need of •more workers and more •means to faciltate the Work. She impressed upon her hearers the need • of earnestness in Christian work and the cheerful giving of oneself to it, • Before the close of Me meeting the president read 4 letter from the ton- desboro League inviting Wesley League to visit them early in October, ' the visitors to provide, the program. • There was some, hint in the letter of the home society providing some other sort of a treat -not entirely intellect,. ual. The invitation was accepted with t entlitisiasm. a That the departure of Rev. Father• Hanlon from ' Clinton is regretted by his people, the mem- bers of St. Joseph's church, •is a very mild way of stabingthe ease. The Rev. leather has: been looking af- tet •thespiritual, welfare of this parieh for nee years and during that • time has won the esteem and love of his parishioners, ' The ehoir presented hien with a handsome travelling bag and On • Tuesday evening the Members of the congregation met at the home of Mr. John McCaughey and as, a slight token ot that love and, es- teem, presented him with a purse ac- companied by the following few words, which in •their very brevity • and simplicity were eloquent of the deep feeling which prompted them ; "Rev. and Dear Father :-That God May shower Ilis choicest •blessings on you th your new 'field of labor, is the heartfelt wish of each and every member of St. Joseph's church," During the five years or more that Rev. Father Hanlon his had charge of the parish the work has been going steadily forward. • St. Joseph's notch, which is a handeortnie etruet- ure, Was built at a •cost of $14000, the debt remaining on it now is only $2500, and other affairs of the parish are in good condition. Rev. Father Hanlon has also, by precept and ex- ample endeavored to impress upon bis pieovinpgle: the necessity of right and noble l Not only is the departure of the Rev. Father rcgret'ted by his parish - dopers but the regret is general in own, 'where he has won the respect Of 11 classes of people, THANKSGIVING DAY., Monday, October 1sit, has been set apant as Thanksgiving Day, the seloc. tion of !Monday following the preyeth ent established a eouple of years. ago, and which does away with an awk- ward break in business in the middle of the wok. BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Mn. Junipsr, who preached •with. so much acceptance on Sunday last, will next Sunday evening take tor his theme, "Making weak • men strong," .a discourse especially inten- ded for young men. Mr. Juniper, who was pastor of a church in Johannes- burg, South Afuica, and was also en- gaged in the good work in Australia may become pastor of the Baptist churehest in Clinton and Auburn. A FAREWELL DANCE. On Monday evening the Pastime Club gave a little informal dance in their club rooms as a farewell to one of their members, Mr. Harry Hues - ton, who left on Tuesday morning for Vancouver. There was a good turn- out of the nimbus and their friends and a very •pleasant evening was spent. The Orchestra was . in at - tenderly(' after lunch,- Mrs. Ross and Mx. Fink kindly' furnishing the Music for the earlier part of the oven, tog. %mu's Rev. Dr. Stewart occupied the pul- pit at both services on Sun•day.At the morning service the choirfwag as- sisted by Sir. Austin Campbell, who rendered a solo, • At the evening ser- vice Miss 7,ada McRae • took the solo part in, the anthem, and Mrs. Howard liumphrys -rendered.the solo, "The Lord's My Shepherd," in fine voice. •Next Sunday will be ,`'Cliildren's, Sunday:" •Rev.. Dr. Stewart will preach to the -Sunday' school in the morning. . There will be no session of the school. "in the'•afternoon. . • ' At the.meeting, of the. Young Peo- ple's Guild 'held on Monday.. evening the following'. officers were elected: • Hon -President e Mrs. (Dr.) Stewart.. "Prebident, ?ASS S. Mahaffy. • 1st Vice -President, Miss A. Watt. • 2nd Vice -President, Miss' M. Walker. , Secretary Miss B. Mciver. .• Treasurer, Miss L. Walkinshaw. Organist, Miss L. • Cantelon„ Assistant, Miss I. Walkinshawe deziotionat meeting will be held -on Sunday evening, at which Mr. W. R. Loogk will give an address. • ENJOYED THEMSELVES. • With regard to the visit of ,the Brit - isle Bowlers to Clinton' hist week, Mr. Jas. Fair, chairman 6f the Eatertaen- mesa committee, received the follow- ing letter from Mr. J. McDOugall of London, 'President of the Western Ou-* iarioeBowlere' AseOcietibri. Theelet- ter speaks for. itself and is 'a high t tie' both ..to the hospitatity.ef ,the mem- bers of ••the'Clenton Bowling Club and their Wives : . "My dear James. -Please allow me, to convey to {Ile offieers .and *members, of your club the very sincere thanks of Ars. McDougall and myself, for. the very many kindnesses .we received' at • the hands of yourRowlers while in your town .on Monday with the • Brit- ish Bowlere. • We had, 1 assure you, a very pleasant, time and- greatly ap- eireciate your kindness. ' • 1 also, wish, as President of the W. 0.13A., to congratulate your, club on the magnificent •reception you gave our - visitors.' • Your arrangements were very complete and I am sure that nowhere has the • •Britishere enjoyed themselves bettor. On behalf of the Aseociatibo I wish, to thank youreclub for the very splendid way in which you looked after the comfoet of our visitors. With kindest -regards 1 am; 'Sincerely yours, J. McDougall". • ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. • Rev. J. E. Port of Wesley church addressed. the League on Monday 'even- ing on'the subject of mission work, •urging upon the young people the need of Moro earnest and practical endeas- or at' home. • Mrs. Fred. Cooper also read an excellent paper. The occasion I was the monthly missionary meeting. , On *Sunday next the new organ will be used, for the first time in regular service. In the morning the choir will render "Hark ! Hark' My Soul," and the sacred solo "If He •Should Come" will be givertby Mrs. Ilium- ohrys. In the evening there sill he e service of song, the program to be as follows : Hymn 50 • • Invitation to Worship. Invocation. Organ Solo Idylle, Denier, Gaston Anthem "I Will Sing of Thy Power" Hymn 27 "Worthy is the Lamb" Prayer. Quartette "When Night is Near" Solo 'The. Holy City" Mrs. Ilumphrys. Scripture lesson. 'Quartette "Jesus Lover of My Soul" Organ Solo Offertory in ''E." Shockley. , nth ent "Mien Me" Hymn 100 "Christ is the Pock of Ages" Address Rev. T. W. Cowi; Solo • "Conte rata Me" • Mrs. Ilumphrys'. • Quartette "Go''Through the )Gates" Organ Solo, Triumphal March, Brewer Anthills • "Sun of my Soul" Ryton 140 Benediction. "Or.11/110 THE HOME PAPER • Personals. Miss Ida Wilken was in Goderiele over Sunday. Bert Wiltse leaves next week for • MrWinnite.gi s.(Stewart went to Toronto MissYdott,elireadlisatitYiem"Robertson was in Lon - Miss Owen of New York is the guest of Mrs. (soothe, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Neilands were in Go& erich. on Tuesday. i%liss Carr oi Blyth was the guest of Mrs. Bean last week. Mr, James Stevens was the guest of Goderich friends this week. " Mrs. Little of Chicago Is the guest • of Mr. L. T; Tyndall of Hullett. Mr. Mills• Shipley has returned to London to resume his medical stud- 'je.8 Dean Courteice leaves next week to be- gin his studies at the University, Toronto, •Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Stevens visited • • the Salkteco;d4itne.:ialinItioarfti 8GvaoewriegbuLt.sh: past week. • haye been to the coast, return to Mr. and Mrs, Israel •Taylor, whei MLLonridtxoronit • of Mr. Jas, Stevens while doing business in town. Miss Josie Witts,, of the office etafre of the Jackson Mfg. Coe, is spending a holiday in Coderich. - Mtge Dot Ball has returned home after having spent a month with friends • in Gresham and Paisley. Mrs. WM. Cantelon was- in Hensel' ae couple -of days this week visiting her sen, Mr, D. it. Cantelon. Mr, Booth and son of Brandon, Man.; who have been here fcr a few weeks returns to the west today. Mr. Thos -Cottle .was in Goderich on Monday' judging the floral exhibit in, '• connection with 'the fall fair, Mrs.. McCartney and Miss Kate Web- . stet spent Sunday at Mn. GeorgO Cantel', Goderich tOWnship. • Mrs, W. 0. Linder and babe leave to- day for Toronto alter a month's vis- it . at her . mother's, Mrs. Holmes, Raglan street. • • • ••• Mrs. F. Mellveen has returned home. •atter viSitingher'son, Bert; in Tor - Onto,, who returned .with her to ; spend 'a few days here, Dr. Stewart and wile, Teeswater„ A. Million and•Mrs. T. •, Co1%4 weregueste of Mr, .anel .• Mrs: ClUff last week. . Seee Mrs: • Geo. Simi:Mato 'atter a ''twee - months' visit with her' sister, .Miss; • • Haines, Princess street, lett yesteis • day for her home at Ybrkton, Sask. Mts. Arch.. Cousins, Flint', Mich,; ac- companied • by two • ot, her children, arrived on i'nesday night to visit .her father, Mr. Harry -Watteins, who . has. been . very ill. • • . Miss Mabelle Twiteliell• left lint W01: fol .her , home in Stratford and wilt. remote in that 'city -inhere she has acs toted a -position in J. A. Duggeh's • •(ley • goods store.' Miss, Isabel Stinchan of New 'Yor14.• forrnerly 61 Clinton, passed through town the other day on. her way to, her home in - Goderieh • where she . will spend a holiday. Mr. Chas: Biggest of Aberdeen, South Dakota, is spending a few days with friende in town. ...He did not get • here until yesterday, a day too leito attend ,hig father's funeral.. • . Mrs. Joseph *Livermore; who hag hopi • •visiting her daughters • in Londein '• for the past ten days„ 'came home oro Monday: •Mrs. Livermore had a se - Vere attack of bronchitis .white •away, but her many friends will be- , • pleased to know that she is improv- ing. . Mrs. -Cranston, who with her littlm. • child has been visiting at the parene • tal home, that of. Mr. and 'eine. John 'Torrance, • !Mee couple. of .Mont -hs, • left yesterday :tor her hems -.in Port Artheis • She Was accompanied •by her sister, Miss Margaret Torrance, who intends taking a position there. Mr. Launce Lakds, who has been in the employ of- the Massey-Ilatris Co. for some time and has been . lisring, • in Oshawa, bas severed his 'connec- tion with that company and has taken a position whieh will necessi- tate • making his headquarters , at Winghatn and he will shortly move his family to that place. Me. C. M. Asquith ot Auburn, who was in town- on Tuesday,"leayes this • Week or noel for Wilson, New York, where he will be engaged for two or Orel mon-Hui in the inspect•ion and packing of apples. He goes in . the interests of Mr. R.S.. Log, late of Exeter, now of Toronto, and will, be accompanied by Mr. Joe Carter, also of Auburn. HAPPENINGS iN socin Mrs. M. McTaggart gave an after- nooh tea yesterday in honor of Mrs. Bradfield of Morris:burg, who is the guest of Mrs. Geo. D. McTaggart. Mrs. J. Rattenbury, entertained a" number of lady friends/ on Wednesday evening last, Mr. George Cook, Victoria stroet, has resumed work at the organ faet4 ory having almost recovered from tho results of the aeeident he met with, some time ago. Additional Local News coI. 3 page 3 • a