The New Era, 1884-03-14, Page 101.
The .N.Ince latots. wilt be sent to Now Alubsoribers from now to the at of qe.
realitZ70 11335, FOTIR, $1.00
[TOWN CHURCH CHIMES.
After the morning ttervice on Sunday
next sacrament will be administered. •
Rev. Dr, 'Young will preach in the B.
C. Church, on. Snriday morning, and in
the 0. M. church In the evening.
Remember the patlei,copcop at the re.
sidenee of Air. Thos. f$tevenson, this (Fri.
• day) evening. Excellene astogramme.
Mise Moulton, for sevettly.earis in japan
with Rev. Mr, Meacham, will addreas the
El•Xtruptillasevit.SON Methodist Sunday School, 011 StindaY4
On Monday evening a children's missioni
ary meeting will be held, when prizea will
be given, and at which she is also expect.
ed to deliver an address oii life in japan.
At St, Paul's Guild, Monday evening,
Rev. Mr. Craig took up Ji. considerations
of the third of Afar's, Readings were
given by Dr. Worthington, Mr, Carslake,
Miss Nellie Hearn, Mr. Wm. Thornton,
Miss Smith and Mrs. L. P, Davis, Miss
Worthington gave a song, and duos were
given by Mena, T.Jackson and H.Ceinbe„
• and Misses. Coats and Macpherson. Or-
gan recital! Mrs. Newton. '
.
The choir of the Presbyterian chtlich
intend, shortly, giving one of their =last
popular entertainments. auparine-to sum
that has yet been given and making the
admission at a price that all can afithrd to
attend. 'As a general thin when enter-
tainments et a supeidor chatacter are, got
up the entrance fee is so high that any
are 'debarred from attending with 'film
• Children, The choir are acting wiset,y ia
making the feeonlyfive anti ten centsund
a first-class entertainment. The choir have
formed themselves into a society to raise
• moneyforthe new church, and are thus
commencing operations, • ,
Lgaruitn,-As per announcemen•t'Rev.
E. Roberts gave hs celebrated lecture, on
t Wedneadity 'evening, in the, Bible Chris.
tian church, The meeting was opened by
,an anthem by the choir; ite& Dr,Young,
superintendent of thissieha in the north.
west, then: led in prayer. - Rev. Js.. Gray:,
of the C.M.chureh,.waa voted to the ehair
and after a few well-tirned ronarks,first
• called for a piece froth the •chojr; who -re-
sponded by singlirg " Whoa is, my wan-
dering boy.to-night, ' and then introduced
the Rev. E.- Roberts to give his lecture
on •t`Thetbey that rose to renown." In
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responding to, the call, the lecturer Said
-he had been accustomed tracldrese small
audiences as well as large, and felt' bound
to do his best, when the, congregation was ,
small, as it .indicated that those. present
had come in spite -of difficulties or attrac-
tions elsewhere. • He remarked that it '
•WAS a matter of interest to trace the .his- ,
tery of' astronomy, :steam power, benefi-
cent effort!as seen in asyluine, reforma-•
tory, bible societies, etc,, and that It Wee.
scarcely 4esO so to mark -the steps of pros"
• gressive development in the boy - villa hat
tb pureue-lcipwledge und.ex
end with a view of shit -wing, *hat,might
be .tichieved by boys of moral priheiples,
he would° sketch the life of the late Dr:
John Titto." He proceeded to show that
he • was 11,66 in poverty, with_ a feeble. •
physical constitution, his father a &units
ard. • To save him froin starvation his ee-
-sidence• beeamis the "workhouse," and
yet, in spite of all, such was his thirst for
knowledge; his •peteliTerit-perseverance,
hisi rigid economy, his nobility of moral
Character, that. he gained the confidence• ,
and r&peet of the wealthy.arid good, and
'wrote a considerable number of'hooka
thrillinginterest and. . undying fame. t
While paiging well inte•the 'second hour, .
the lecture was listened to with Unabated
interest, end at the -close a Well -merited
vote of ,thanks was given, expressive of
the fad that these present deemed than- '
selvetiivelt repaid. , A vote of thanks to
the choir, doxology mid benediethin,;
sbrrieotoa
brought itvecilyosioptetesti ng and .pretitahle
e
• • IRMONPR ESE rr ER V
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Barristers, 6olieitors
LIONVEVANCERS etc.
,
GOuntuasionere for Ontario and Manitoba.
OFFICE - - TOWN NALL, CLINTON.
MONEY. 11.1()IN:EY,
TID undersIgned have made arrangements for the
handling of a large amount of Private and Corm.
pony Funds, for loans on real estate this winter,
°west rates of interest and moderate charges.
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MANNINO & SCOTT, TO*Is/ BALT., CLINTON
gptegiani tn otittr tub.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES. -.--APPLY. TO TME
411.1 Undersigned aethe Library Rooms, Smith's
-4,31oelc, 313 TAXES -SCOTT.
A. FORRESTER,CONVSTANCEE, Lattri,
tuseranC0 and General Agent, Money to loan.
OFFICE, BnAvErt BLOcE, Clinten, Ont.
MONEY TO IiIIND IN LARGE OR SMALL
.02- sums on good mortgage security, moderate
ate of Interest. H. HALE,' Winton.
IMWSLEY, M. D., M. 0.E. S. ENCILAND
• Pitysicilan, Surgeon, etc. Office and reSirlen06
next MolsOn's Bank, market square, Clinton.
DR..APPLETON.—OFFICE—AT RESIDI3INOR
ou Ontario streot,01inton,opposite the FInglisll
Church. Entrance by side gate.
• .
YL1UNG, M. B., (GRADUATE OF TORONTO
O• TJaiversity,) Physician, Surgoon, &e., residence at
Mr. Manoing's, three doors east of the Temperance
Lendesboro, Ont.
-IL-1 A. ROSE, M.D., GRADUATE OF MEDICAL
University, Philadelphia, Member of College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario. °Into at George
Grantham's, three doors north of the Post Office,
Londesboro.
3,11SS M. TREWAILTRA ,11.tg AGAIN STARTED
Dressmakingi on Albert Street, Clinton, 2 doors
south of Mr. W. _Cante,lonie-residences---Appreutices'
wanted.
irt_RAND UNION HOTEL, CLINTON, 'ONTARIO.• '
Mits. liaRLEY, Proprietor. Large and .airy, cent
trally situated, elegantly furniehed, heated with bet
air, large add Well lititted sample rooms. owl sta.
tithe, tri eet• day.. •
ly B. PROUDFObT, CIVIL ENGINEER,
Provincial and Doiminion Land Surveyor,
Architect and Draughtsman, PERRIN BLOCK,
Clinton. •
1Th DICKINSON, LICENSED A.UOTIONEER
..I.Jo for the County. of Huron, Sales attended.
to promptly. Charges moderate.. Residenee
Albert St. Clinton.
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TOME METCALFE, Veterinary Surgeon, front the.
ti Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons of England.
Telegraph devatches attended to at once.' OITICI2 AND
iteilIDENCE, ONTARIO STREET, CLINTON. •
Dit. REEVE.— OFFICE RATTENBURY
3Iurray Block, two doors east of, Endgame on -
trance. Residence, opposite the Temperance Hall,
Enron Street, Minton. Office home, 8 man. to 6 p.m.
-XT RS. WHITT, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PUPILS
attended at their own residenee,if necessary- Re-
sidence, John Robertson's, Enron Street, Clinton.'
Rice's new method taught if desired.
STANBURY, GRADUATE OF THE MEDI
Departmentof VIctoriallniversity,Torontinfor-
marl), of the Hoopitals and Diepenseriee, New York
Oororyr for the Connty of Htiron,Bayite1d;Orit:----•
1 -to W. WILLIAMS, B.A., M. B., GRADUATE OF
AtisToronto University; member of theCollegeofPhy •
'nein= and Sdrgeona, Ont. OFFICE & nESIDENCE1 the
house formerly occupied by Dr. Reeve, Albert stint
WORTHINGTON, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON
1-/Aceonchenr,Licentiate of the College a'id Surgeons a Lower Canada'and ProvincialLieen,
tiste and Coronorf or theCountyof Enron . Officeand
residence,—Tho building f ormerly °coupled by Mr
Thwaites, Huron Street.
Clinton , Jan. 10, 1871. •
RANGING CLASSEM,The &Moine:Mines,
.1-"Iiitely formed in Clinton by, Prof. Degalles, having
been neglected by that person, the undersigned wishes
to state- that he will continue tke sante, but Is in no
way cOnneeted with the 'Professor And will not be re-
sponsibiffer what he has done. Will•be at the Grand
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Union every Tuesday and Wednesday. Classes formed
for children in the afternoon, for adults • at 7.30 p.
F. A. THOMAS.. •. •
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MISS OREM,
MUSIC TEACHER, CLINTON.
Is now forming' a large Class, Cad can take eland imir
more pupils. Lessens given at her residence, Huron
St., or at the homes of pupils. Best of references as to
her abilities as a teacher,
MUSIC.
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MISS NE LLIE HoEHEN is prepared to giro
•lessons on the Piano or Organ to a limited number of
pupils. Instruction given at the homes of • pupils; if
C. CARTWRIGHT, E. D. Nr.7 ••
oi Stratford, will visit Clinton and bo at
the Grand l'ilion Hotel every second Friday in the
month, where ho will bo prepared to attend patients
professionally. The administration of Nitrous Oxide
Gas, or Vitalized Air, given to patients when required
for the painiesa extraction of tooth. . •
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WILKIE & WOOLVERTON. •
sinsGETATntwrisTs.
• VOL.111. N0,11.
TERME 411.50E0r Annum
Nov Nvntionnto,
'1,(TANTED A il/Q(M), STRONG GIRL, AS
TV Servant. Ono who eau do plain cooking, and
can wash andiron well. No upstairs work. Apply to
MRS. W. CRAIG, the Reutory, 011eten.
flitESSNAKINGI-TIIE SUBSCRIBER BEGS
'to inferm the ladies of Clinton and vielnity that
she has opened out a DEEDS AND MANTLE MAKING
Establishment in the ROOMis OVER J. JACKSON'S
STORE, vvbere she will be pleased to execute all,
Orders entrusted to her, in the most satisfactory man-
ner. Chargee reasonable. MISS ItUNSMORE, 011n -
ton.• 11-4 t
FOIt 20 DAY$. FOR 20 DAYS, FOR 20 DalB
SPECIaL —REDUCTIONS. .
•LAwaittics & GRACES', Btvtir, ITIWO on hand a 'Argo
steer of Funtiture and with to dispose of it.
•°fiance for bargains for the nest 20 days, Special re-
ductions for cash. Call and see that this is no hunts
bug.
AUCTIONN SALE
AF •
HOUSE& LOTS
MEE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL BY AUCTION
-IL at one, p. na. onlitirtnrelaryrillitspeh "Mb,
on the premises, 'the House and Lot at present occu-
pied by the subscriber, who id leaving town, on the
corner of Isaac and Fulton street% Clinton, 'ming
_Lot No. 6. •The house is a nearly new, story and. hal• f
frame, containing seven rooms, besides kitchen, cella
and:woodshed. Hard and soft water. • The lot has a
'number of fruit trees thereon. Akio, will be sold at
the same time, Lot No '6, adjoining, en which h a
number of bearing fruit •tree. Intending purchasere
can inspect the premises any. time prier to sale.
Terms remelts,* and made known on day of sale,
or on appliiation to the proprietor. .
JAMES:FERGUSON, D. DICKINEials,7,
Proprietor. •' ' Auctioncer.
• AUCTION SALE
FARM STOCK
— .
MIIE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL BY AUCTION
-1'. On LOT 4, HURON ROAD, Gonantert TORESLOP, ono
mile from Clinton, commencing at 12 o'clock, noon, on
Friday, Starch 2Iss, the following articles, viz:
1 aged mare, 1 8 -yr old mare in feal to imported horse,
1 6 -yr. old mare, 1 4 -yr old mare in foal to hnported
horse, 2 3 -yr old colts, 2 2 -yr old heavy dmught colts,
1 2 -yr old colt, 1 year old, 6 cows in calf, 3 3.yr old
netters in calf, 2 2 -yr old steers, 42 -yr old steers, 1 2 -yr
oliklicifer, 12 calves, 1 thoroughbred yearling bull, 1'
reaper, 1 inower, 1 horse rake, 1 combined iteeder,-4
plows,1 2 -furrow plow, 1 sot harrows, 1 set heavy har-
ness, 1 set single harness, 1 set double light liftmen, 1
top buggy single, 1 double buggy,1liaggon,leart, 1
set trucks,- 1 clutter, 1 pleasure sleigh, 1 set now It
I
sleighs, 2 fanning .mills 1 new, 1 new stram cutter 1
-turnip cutter, 1 small horse power, 1 vrheelbarrom 2
hay racks,6. set scales, a quantity of hay, quantity, of
-household furniture, a.nd other articles. Salo without
reserve, as proprietor has rented his fan. Tams:—
Hay and all sums of 510 add under, cash-pnverthat
amount 10 months' credit on furnishing approval joint,
notes. • Six =Wed the dollar off for cash on credit
amounts. . • r
JOHN HOLMES, ' • ' J. P. BRINE.
Proprietor. ' •Auctioneer.
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CLINTON, ONT., FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1884,
MULLETT,
On Sunday Mr..I.Tamblyn, of the 12th
con., lost a splendid mare. It was only
sick a couple of hours.
On the 8t1i inst.: Mr. Govier was war -
ed the contract of building bridge on
the base line. His offer was $185, being
• the lowest.
• James, SOB of Mr.G.Itathby, ofthe 12
con., has been seriously ill during t
week, last accoonts he had slightly 1
proved.
FARM Sormi.-Mr. Robert GtStW, Of t
2:2th concession, Hullett, sold his far
censisting of 50 acres, to ROA. Knox, .f
the sum of $3,0q, but Mr. Craw reserv
the privilege of living on the place, '
" FOOT )3A1.14—the match game play
on Saturday between Harlock and Ki
burn teauis resulted in a tie neither si
making a goal, The club, from Mort.
•expect to play the returp.Match on Sa
Arany. • '
• The death of Mr. E' Patterson, of n
nth con„ has left a blank,' which will b
hard to fill. Deceased was a native
Renfroeshire; Scotland. He •left h
native parish and went to Glasgow; fro
which he emigrated to this country ahem
• 45 years ago. He . worked at Lis trad
(cooperiirg) in the township of Bettie
and the town of Galt, for a number
years after he arrived in this country
Str.Patterson removed to the lot ott.whic
he lately resided about 35 years ago, up
clergoing the hardships. incidental to
pioneer life in the backwoods. There ar
few in his position of life informed as h
was 011 the general topic's ef the •day
The Presbyterian church has in -him los
an ardent supporter. gis widow, tw
sons and one daeghter ,survive to znour
the loss of an affectionate husband an
father. The respect in which he was hel
in the neighborhood was ' evinced by th
large number whege. ssembled• last Pride
to convey his rematfils to their last restin
• place in the cemeterrat.Ball's chuteh,
• IsiraNLE•i, •
Miss Hannah Forbes, of Hydepartr,
whet has been visiting her friends in
Stanley,14.1 returned by IsTorth East Hope,
where her brother-in-law,Ttev. A.. Stewart,
is stationed.
MORIMON/AL.—A number of friends
gathered at the.residence of Mr. W. Mus-
th tard, on. Wednesday, to witness the mar -
he riage of his datighter Ann, to Mr. David
m. Walks, of Brooklin, the ceremony being
• performed by Rev. J. Ross. The bride
be was the recipient of many presents from
m„
her friends in thia neighborhood1 and' the
or best wishes of all accompany the happy
es couple in tharjourney,through life.
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11OralEsvILER.
ed liturgri.-After a great deal of "grai-
n- minutes," the Methodist and Bible Chris.
tian churches Of this place hefts decided
is to unite their forces, and will most likely
• worship in the building known as the
Methodist church, preceded the members
e of both churches ratify this action of the
e united boards, The B, edifice will
ot be sold, and it is intended to ccinstruct a
Lit gallery over the front of the Methodist
m church fpr the accomraodation of the unit,
t ed membership ; driving Shed will •also
e, be erected on the east side of the church.
y, Now that a union has been. consummated,f is hopedlhat all parties" will work in
, • harmony; and do their utmost to advance
h the welfare of the 'chpreln
-• 0141012011 NoTts.:-The revival services
a.' in the Methodist church closed on Mon-
day evening; 47 names. of new • converts
e"• were giyen ihas the result of the meetings,
. several lathers' not present then, will also
t unite. Mr. .Tames Young preached to, a
o good' congregation on Sunday -Morning.
n The church was very: full at'night. Mr:
d James Enticknap conducted' serviCe in
d the.B,' 0. Chitral on Sunday morning.
Special services. haves been commend in
y the Ebenezer Methodist ,Church.
t. A min -alter oftearae crossed. the ice en
- Wednescley, althoughlt WAS pretty Soft.
The roads are getting' so that it is pretty.:
hard to serape along, 6/en with park of •tt
load. •
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.' REPORT OF S. S. No. 4. -Fourth class,
• lst S.. Nott, 2nd I. johns, 3rd 0, Johns.'
8rd class, 1st G. Layton,' 2iid I. Crich, 3rd
• G. Oriels. Sr. thed (Anse, 1st ,..Johns,2nd
,H, Crich, 3rd.H.Jaints. • Jr. 2nd altistrlet
- N. Crich„2nd Chao. Layton, ard Gifford
Crich. • s, \ • •
,•Ifa..rPrzrosifa!r,.-A few day's since Mr.
E. Crich was 'nettled • to 'ItItss,.S: Town -
1' send. After the ceremony was perforthed
the merry party took a tp_p_ot
10 e Nr-trayri-kiii• it seeing. in the
• metropolis. They have how-settla down to
the sterner real i ties of li fe, on the property
formerly occupied by Mr. Oriel. .We .
heartily wish them •comfort, suecess and
happiness in their new relation. • •• • •
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•-Air. Samuel Haat, 'jr., is serkeisly ffl
tvith:inflarnmation of" the lunes • I
Mr. C.:Stewart leavca shortly, •for
tail! where he is going into the tailoring
business. • . .
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'111rs. A. B. Potter was presented with
a valuable caster by her brothers and • sis-'•
Vets of the Sons•of Temperance lodge, •of
this place, o'd--.-Tilesday eVening. She
departs with her husband for the north
west next TUeSday; •
. verwon.ti at.
' AmenTa.s-tThe unfoitunate •rnan
James Colter, who had both feet So hatli
frozen! at Wingliam, and. was taken t
London last week for treatment, :was rip
erated on Mondayat the City Hospital
The Surgeons found it necessary tit eat ofe
• the .left leg. above the ankle, and, also
amputate. half of the right foot.• ,
Ctiaili50-rSeaforth has defeated WraX
eter at a genre of curling, for•the Gibbon
gold MOW, by 11 shots. Score, Wyoxe
ter, -28, Seaforth 30. ' Seaforth having dez
fatted Goderich, Wingham and Wroxete •
in succession, now botch the medal. One
of the Most exciting games of the4eaeo
was played here on Tuesday afternoon,
between 'rinks freiri-AVitigham; and Sear
feral, forfie barrels of flour anct door re.
Ceipts, to be given to the poor. Wingliarn
won by nneshot, the -a -clue being 15 to 14.
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•• LONDESBORG.
TICKETS TO ALA POINTS IN
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DKOTA & MANITOBA
.
,, Miss Lizzie t% alters was mP r131a the se p1.
;at .iewest .mtes. • All Baggage eheeked thrios.rli b • ' .. • •ent of ,a• m er or valuable presents on the
denitiation. -
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,ft-letrit.eistite Ticlots .ISsqet1 •
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'06 -Purchase Tiek (its front. t110 f.ni:II 'Agency. . • . g
• ' 1 s
occasion o m
her arnage, on • Wetlnesday o
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;at week. The followingis a list of the gifts
•vith the names of .the clonors:—A nice log -
chain quilt, M; mother of the bride.
rood ; pair feather pillows, and half-dozea
dyer teaspoons,;Mrs:Unty. Allin ; crystal set,
litiSen S. and 4:Walters; tablecloth, Mrs,
JAMES THCMPSON,• A
Town Agent W.C;R..
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QIUTUARY.—It it 'our painful duty td
reeord tho death of James Csranard,. jr.,
Sheppardtori, on the 6th in•He was .a
young Mau of exemplary character and
•tatetti4e-Membet-43eth-of-thetti
elareh-sand
Sabbath school. : Hits illness was borne
with christipze resignation. Ile sweetly
•fell asleep In the embrace of blessed
Saviour. •His remains were interred .
the Goderich cemetery last Saturday, at -
:tended by a very large, concourse of
mourning relatives - and acquaintances..
V. Welters ;‘,1iiitter. cooler aecl.silver kntfa,
Ir. and Mrs, Si. Allin ; silver craet,.11r. W.
Atha and Mrs, McLuarn ; gilted-tea.pot, Mrs,
W..Wanaco ;• dishes, .1Ire; Grantham •
meat -platter, gravey 'pitcher and glass' water
pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. 3: Stevens; butter -
nobler, by Airs. Wtou ; half-,doz. preserve
las s Mies A. Treble-; glass lamp, Mies R.
• Allin ; carving:knife' and fork, Mr, ci.Brooks;
pair of vases, Vi•s, Alan ; pair pickle'dis-
heti, 13, Wewell; linen towels, • Airs. Brooks ;
looking glats and pair of goblets,. Mr. .and
Mrs.11.Allin. • The evening was enlivened
by the services Of the villageband. We wish
the young couple a loag and' happy life; ,
,BR.SF:R1,1% SHOW:—The spring show of the
I told the exclusive rightlor the county. for the IWO His funeral sermon.. will he, preached tit •
weeess of adminiStering ehenitcally pure Nitrcen r' - 'the Sheppardton, church next .Sunday,
covered for the pain ess extraction of teeth. Cbarges
moderate; satisfaction guaranteed. Omits, BEAVER .
nowt, over Thompson et Switzer's Grocery Store, ' • weisor.W*WalSOSIi. •
onoxide, which is tlp safest and best system ycit a
is- 30 1,) , .
Albert Street, Clinton.
i LEHRER WANTED at ORGAN FACTORt
,We will pay cash for
CHERRY, BUTTERNUT, WHITE
• ASH AND BASSWOOD, , •
Inch thick, clear, wide boards. Mad 4 x 4 and 2i x
' MAPLE SCANTLING.
W. DOHERTY & CO.
tAintonolaii. 2:i, 1884.
• R. H. HOLMIES, '
SolieitorSupreme Court
ste„
OFFICES-WINGHAM & BLYT.A.
, Tn Blyth every Thursday. Collections and
claims promptly andreliably attended to.—
pnivATE .FUNDS to •lena 14--Toweetr-r
interest.
•
JACKSON,
Ticket Agent,
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f,4%1.Am0g1:64;".#•.7.-1,!..
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THROUGH TIOKETS. any 'Dart
famed to
of
ENGLAND, IRELAND OR SCOTLAND,
VTA
-43711ITIO FAITA.tt
wr.A.1".0 1.21.2411I."
A.Z.TCHOR X.41XIC
1'or ail ibtormation apply to ' •
W. JA.OltSON, Ticket Agent:
cinder, Jan, 28, 1884.
DENTIST,
COATS BLOM,
; Mr. James Carrick bits removed to his
Mew home,in Ilowiek . Mr. Carrick will
be much missed iu Wawanosb.•
We .regreVto have to chronicle the
,death of XL Alex; Barbour, which took
'place On Saturday,at his father's residence,
10th corn •A week before he was in• the
enjoyment of perfect health but contract-
ing a. severe. cold- it speedily deceit:Med
:into • Rode- Pnetimbhia, with the result
Above stated. He was a piling mini-
exemplaly character, steady and Indus.-
trieus in his habits, his hidden death is a
•matter of great regret to everybody. with
'whom he Witii acquainted.•
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• • PORTERS BILL.
- A:certain party pedling in this neigh-
liorh,00d without a, license' will save costs,
getting out at once„ That SOrt of
thing has been going on long enough!
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Mr, Sohn Elliott and bride,.(Aliss Mc;
Lean) have gone east on their wedding
tour' The New- Enit: extends it ecni-
grattilations, and • wishes thern long life
and Itappinese. •
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Gemitinses.--The Dock shot two fine
foxes this week. Buyers are offering high,
figures fot stock cattle in this neighbot-
hood. The frost.did considerable damage
in Hollers the last cold snow, _Xewton
CO,X, who were very successful in grafting
Ian spring, are now .selecting scions for
this spying. Mr, Geo. Turnbull, of Sea.
forth, Is the guest of , Mr, A. AlcPhitil..-
:Building operations are brisk around the
Hill this spring, Mr, Robert Bacon is
nattking , extensive iniprovereentti to his
house and 'Ftther buildings.. Jas. Stetson!.
did is setting his barn over a stone 'seller
and building new sheds and stables. Dr.
• D. S. MeDougal is making his twin bam
into ohie immense structttre wiOlh stone
teller and large range etabling ; he is going
into horse and eattle reisitg extensi/ely,
We notice that the Catholic cemetery, Oth
-wit, is now an open COMMOn; the parties
charges moiler • who heretofore kept it inclosed should at
CLINTON' tend to the necessary repairs, and eharge
, it to sundries. •
, •
forris 'Agricultural Society will be held
in Blyth, ett the llth of April.
A free public lecture is ,shortly' to .bet
given here, under the auspices of the
•Mechanics Institute, by the Rev. C. E.
Gordon -Smith, an English • clergymen.
The Central Associationpear the eXpett.
ses of the lecturer, and -in orcteito awe en
a greater -interest in Mechanics' Institutes,
thus provides an excellent lecture, ' worth.
at least twenty-five cents, gratis,• .•
The entertainment by the Good Tem -
_plans -ref Blyth, whieli came off on the
evening of the 5eriinst., proved a greed
seam. The hall was Veil filled, With a
large and • appreciative audience. The.
programme, which was lengthy, Was well
earried'out. The several pieees tendered
by Prof, lona,' of Seaforth, were ceitainly
deserving of the loud •applautte accrirded„
them, and the Prof. gracefully acknow.
ledged ,the encores and succeeded not
only:\ in pleasing hilt also delighting his
audtence, Mr: Wm. Shane sustained his
already wiled reputation, and Master
_Wni.ShiliIey acquitted himself creditably,
giving Kornis°, at no 'distant day, of being
quip a singer. The duets by Mrs. Baker
and Mrs. Whitt evinced • considerable
votal ability and were well received, Miss
P. Reinhart•and Edna Curtis each gave a
recitation in good style."The concert was
concluded by singing the national. anthem.
Proceeds about .$30. With your per.
missioir, Mr. Editor,, we wonld here give
a word of kind advice to confrere the
"Wingham Vidette." When criticising
the performance of atizedeurs, bear in mind
that they are only amateurs not projection-
ata.and therefore deserve encouragement,
instead of the severest censure. They
cheerfully give their services to eetertain
the nubile, without remuneration, and the
press, •which dught td be an edueatorL
slieuld.find more congenial week- 'In-Ts-
sisting to develop telent than in endeavor-
ing to crush it. •
The East Wawanosh Agri'Cultural
ciety's Spring Show, for the exhiblOon of
entire horses end bulls, will he held in
Beigt'ave, on Thursday April 10th,
•tie
AddltIonal.Local News.
ANDREWS vs. CALLAisimit. - Judge
Doyle rendered hfs decision in the dog
•case of Andrews vs. Callender, on Wed.
nesday, by confirming his previous judg-
ment, which was in, favor of plaintiff.
This is not what was anticipated since the
second Wel, but must be accepted as final.
Er FERRINS.—The last lecture of thet‘
.course was delivered to a large and select
audience, by the above-named humorist,
onWednesday evening. His subject,"The
philosophy of fun,"' was handled in sucb
a manner as to keep his audience in a
hilarioufs Spirit, He got °frame whop.
ping yarns, scored a number of good,
points, and showed himself to -be as fluent
and versatile with his tongue as he is with
his pen.
Mn, FR/L.11g TAMBLYX, of Brandon,
who came here to .purcliase stook, has suer
ceeced in purchasing 4 ear load of splen-
did horses, among which are a team from
Wm. Craig, a team from John Shipley,
one &ch from T. Strangliam,.. Wawanosh,
behua Hill, Hulled, Jas. Hearn and Jas.
Fair, Clinton. He has alsd-patellasal a
Durham bulltand,three good grade cows
from Mr. James Braithwaite, Hullett, all
of which he will ship on the 18th inst.
• To ConngsroNnerrs.--Oorre4tonclents
at times wonder why an- occasional item
in their dopy js omitted, We sometimeis
get items repeated, arid if' one is :already
in type, we have no alternative but td
• omit the last one of the•saine kind receiv;
ed. shonla be born in mind that we
• never omit an item of news if we cap help
it, as we frequentlyiift out good advertise -
menta in order to eccommoclate as mueli
as .poseible our excellent staff of local Cdr.
respondents through the county. • '
THE RIGHT or w.s..y. A few • dagii
since Mr. T. "Welsh,. of Goderich town;
ship, laid information against Mi. John
Wean, on charge of obsteactint the toad: -
way. • Both had loads, arid were going in
opposite directions on the BaYfield road.
The case sia tried before Messrs. Cox and
Rinks, at Porter's Hill, Who evidently
et:Moldered Mr. Woon in the wrong; as he
was fined $1 and costs. Mr. Woon then
laid information against Mi. Welsh, on ,tt.
iniilar Charge, and the cese was tried be....
fore. Mayor Forrester, who•adjUdgedWelah
in the wrong, fining him 81 and costs.-'
He gate notice of appeal, but the affair
was afterwards amicably settled..
HIGH Seirool,.•-The Literary Society.
mot as -usual last week and a very inter.t
.esting program:he was' prepared fot the
occasion: After business of meeting a
FERSONALS• .---Mr.q. Sallie, of Oakville,
spent a short tinie With Mr. A. Heddle
last -week. •Ile is • one o te parties who
helped to.build a bridge across,the Mait-
land here abont twenty years ago. He
'says there is a great improvement in the
Nillage since the last time he was here.
Miss 111. Campbell, who has" been visiting
here for a short time,• has returned to her
home in Beryl°. Most'. Migford is Visit-
ing friends in Hohneeville. •
. v./13mA.
The Good Templars' of this place are
preparing for a grand •entertainment on
the 18th mist. Drogramme to etinsist of
music, readings, recitations and dialogues.
A number are expected from a distance
•to take part in the entertainment,
----Tlie-specialfservf-terheld here -in -con-
nection with the C. AI. Chureh, are be-
coming highly ipteresting es is shown by
the large attendance ahd muck good is
being dohe. The ministers who have
•had charge of the meetings deserve great
credit for the orderly manner in •which
t he services Art. conducted and their un- .
wearying zeal in the good .cause,
' The tea -meeting under the auspices of
St, John's Churth, of this place, which
WEpr held last 'Tuesday evening in the
lown -hall, was a grand..success, The
weatherwas very fine and the hall was
filled to its, utmost capacity. Very in-
structive and interesting •speeches • wCre
given by the Rev: gentleman present and
the choir still maintained its well deserved
reputation by 'the choke pies selected
and the efficient manner in which they
were rendered. Receipts $53. •
• . Go)) E glut ,To.irlitquk„,_
Dr. R. A.1. Elliott .is slowly improving,
no one is allowed to see him bathe mem.
hers of the household. .
•Some person should apply to the coun.
:Oil for two winter reads, one for a eertain
man on the 'Oth con.; Who drives a fancy
team, and the other for the public.
M. W. Herbison will shortli held a
few meetings in his neighborhood, for the
purpose of making arrange'ments for mak.
ing butter on the creamery principle,
•FARM SOLD. -,-41r, t. Baskerville has
-fteitl.kia-farin of 80 -acrea; on the 10th cot.,
to
his nephew, for the emu of $4,000 it is
itgood fern', and by no Means dear.
PATtlq Sora -Mr. P. Evans, et' the 5th
con, hes sold his farm to T. Welsh,
wlu resides directly opposite, for the surri
of 88,000, it contains 80 acres. Mr.tvatis
has hot yet made up MS mind what he
ands to lo.-.
. •
song-was-gryeo by the -glee Club and Mr.
. .
Citoastell gate a recitation ; next on the
programme was it debate "Resolved, ,that
the printintrpress is ofinore adtantage.tO
inankityk-theo:.the steame engine,"..
Af-
liomative, eapt.. Mr. Dowering, .assisted by.
Mr, Brown.; negatfve,
ley,' .asiisted • by Mr, McKinnon.... • Mr.,
Bowerieg •first:•..addressed, the: nieeting,
dwelling on the, advantage of the . press..
Me. AleKinley.apeke of. the' Advantage ...of
locos' -160V°. ,nna stenth• power, and _Air.,
Drown took np;the press ..geherally, Mr.
3.1cKi norm dwell: on mini -ng being ptaiiited
by. it to e great extent: • The cantaieSznatti
short addresses, after .which- .a vote was
taken, gitirigs the n-egati v e• Party A. large
majority. - 'The meeting. was brought to a'
close by singing.the-liational anthem, • •
• "CLINTO N •.1101.18E COM maNs."-
The house re -assembled last -Thursday
night and had an animated discussion,
on a prim e n 1 brought lu by the ex -
speaker, Mr.Manning,on compulsory vot-
ing; the It on. gentleman Went into clatter -
ate details, and with forcible arguinents
impressing the house with the necessity -
of such k law being placed peon our sta.
„trite books. Mr:Bayley,•with his usual
perapicuity, made an able reply, claiming
• 'grouch a. law was monstrous, with such
rampacious • notions would ensue to the
debriment of our- nation, and would op-
pose the hill till death.. _Mr, Campbell,
with some sarcasm, reviewing the hon.
gentleman's conduct, showing clearly his
standing, and charged Air. Bayley with
his too great avidity when monetary mat-
ters were in'coneern, and thought ,stich a
measure ought to have the'sanction of the
house. : The Premier, Mr. 'Foster, like a
•marshall,broughthis artillery to bear upon -
the enemy, but his potver;worthy of it
better cause, was Of no avaii and took his
seat tunid the weak applause of the. Gov-
ernment. Mt. Sharman followed lima,
also denouncing the bill;bringing to bear
upon it the past; present and future, and,
declared himself as decidedly oppoeed to
the bill. Air. Manning,in a few very con-
clusive remarks, wound up the debate.
The members were called in, • the votes
standing, years 1,1, nays [2, '
SKAP—ING *S-41t1V1?-41C—IIA.. •"
The St. Thomas Journal says: ---Dawson,
tho Clinton skitter, who was, shown the
art ofoluttilig while here last winter by
Miller and Corbett, is racing as the
"Champion of Canada." Well, leaving
the Elgin skaters, maybe he is,
Tbe-last,earnival-ofthe-season, which
come off on Friday evening was unusually •• • 3"'
W.0111 attended • by costuniers, many . Of Messrs. W. Pattison, Miller. ,and Jack -
whom had gone to .considerable trouble son have • jointly purchased. front Mr.
and expense in preparing therefor. Phe • Geo, Anderson, Turnbory, his farm con -
rink has' been well attended during the Mining 100 acres for the sum of $2.750.•
short time it has been °Pen; but as the. Mr: John Pew recently eurchased tWO
WeatheT da
as br breaking expected.ki gpbut little inore year old 'blood colt, paying therefor . a
skating
handsome sum. John is already offering
A Mid -Wile race for 8200 a alcle, between 'big odds on this colt as a trotter.
Lu Stevens, of Clinton, and T. Town, of •
Aythe of Brussels
Seaforth, came offat St. Thomas, on Tues. payswoenenkggent
f iotato a brick house round
day night. Quite a 'number of Steven's the corner; runtor says that the wedding
backers went down'to witness the race, dress is mode -and all other necessary pre -
and bet freely on their favorite. Un- partitions are completed: We tveit with
fortunately•, fot them, he got left, and breathlesa anticipation the result,
m
they came hoe very sad and dishearten- Mr. IL jewitt's pleasant 'face is ono
dd. •The race wes equate one, mut more stuffing on his friends of thitt 4
Stevens admits he wits fairly beaten. A ty. • Richerd spent the winter thal'ar in
basinesS man here wagered heavily on the southern part of the township, where
Stevens, and when it was learned that he we learn lin succeeded in ingratiating
lost, crape was attaehed to .his door, and 'himself ineo the good graces of not a few
floated in the breeze all day, as evnieneci .of the fait 'damsels of that quarter -of -an ..
,that he was in monrning-for his lost globe. What the result will he we eon I
ducats, • not tcii,
The Presbytery of Huron met in Willie
Chutcli,•01tntoris-on Tuesday, lith inst.,
the moderator, Rey. J. A. Turnbull, pre-
siding. Owing to the Unfavorable wea-
ther and' be,' roadq, the attendance was
smaller than
The records of all the 'sessions,
the bounds, for the past year, were 'called
for antrekamined. Thesewere found to
have been, on the whae, correctly and-. •
carefully kept, • •.
• Oiving•te ineomplete returns from, scs-
slobs, tlie'tomiuittee on the state of
gion ha,d not been able to Prepare a report.
Defaulting Sessions were reminded of their
duty to furnish the committee with the
information required, for the preparation.'.
of their report. • ' • '
The follnwing commissioners to the net
General Assembly. -were appointed
Rev. Messrs: ',echoed., McLean', Stewart,
,Musgrave, T. U. Thomson, ministers; and
Messrs. McLaren, Anderson.,Gray, Pol-
• lock, Whiteford, elders.'
The Aelt, letinethMcIetin'in, of Char-
• lottetown, P.E.L, was nominated modem.
tot of the next General Assembly,
The report presented by the eommittee
on Sabbath Schools, *as- adopted, and
ordered to be transmitted to the Convener ,
of the Synod's committee on Sabbath
Schools. •- '
• Messrs, Turidiull,- Musgrave antl,AleCey
were appointed to visit Kippen, 'Ernie ,
Green, Berne, Bitylield road, Bayfield and
Bethany, in order to ascertain whcthcr it
• new end better grouping of these eongre.
gations and stations cannot be effected.
• Leave was grantedt to the trustees et the
Olinfon congregation to sell their preaent
church building, the lot on which it stands
and the lots adjoining the manse property. • ,
. It was agreed to hold a special meeting
•
of Presbittery during the meeting of.Synod
in Seaforth, next month, and to hold the
next regular meeting in Clinton, on the •
second Tuesday in May, .
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