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The New Era, 1884-04-04, Page 1MANNING it, SCOTT Barristers, Solicitors, • . Ceinti1eaioners1er'War19analflinitoba. OFFIQE • • se* " ,TairaF 44aae .caTall911` MONEY. acoNgy. T' " inidereigned have made arrangentente foe the handling of a large amounts)! Private and Con pany Funds, P4'10411E4 on real ,eata te ti e winters it ewest rates of interest end moderate tillxrdea. 1.94.114 VP/41V 1404, MANNING ec SCOTT,OWN BALL, CLINTON gridegitoing- and 0iDtr etarti. 4R1HAGE LICENSES. --APPLY TO THE Undersigned at the IAbrary Beiges, Smith's 131Oelt. 86 JAAIRS SCOTT. T1 A. FORRESTER, CONVEYANCER, LAND AV. Insurance and General Agent. Money to loan OrrieS, BakVeit ROOK, Clinton, Ont. • °NMI TO LEND 1.*--MARGE Oft -SMALL I.'uua on good Mortgage security, muderate ate of intereet. EL Juana; onaton, . _ ck H. a owsaay, M, ar. 0.11,8. ENGrLAND .1-/ Physician, Surgeen, etc. Office and residence next Molson's Bank, market Square, Clinton. DR. APPLETON.-AFFICE,—AT ;RESIDENCE on Ontario street„Plinten,oppoffite the English Church. Entrance by side gate. OYOUNG, M. B., (GRADUATE OF TORONTO tinivereity,)Physician, Surgeon, 4e,, residenee a Mr. 11 finning's, three floore east oaf the Temeeranee Hall, Londeelkorop Ont. 1,-1 A. ROSE, GRADUATE OF MEDICAL X/ • University, Philadelphie, Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons„Ontario. Office at George Grantham's, three doors north of the Post riffle°, Londes13oro.* 'MISS 11, TREWAITHA HAS AGAIN STARTED Dressmaking, on Albert Street, Clinten, 8 doors south of Mr. W. Cantelon's residence. Apprentices wented. m0 „, riRAND's D'Hiuri HOTEL, CLINTON, ONTARIO. Ides. Menu, Proprietor. Large and airy, cen- trally situated, elenntly fundshed, heated with hot ale, large and welr lightedtample rooms. Good sta. bling. 41 per day. -ET B. PROUDFOOT, CIVIL ENGINEER, Provincial and Dominion Land Surveyor, Architect ' and Draughtsman, PERRIN BLOCK, Clinton. pIONINSaN, LICENSED AUCITIONEER ..Lx. for the County of Huron, Sales attended. to promptly. "Charges moderate'. Residence Albert St. Dlinton. Jo, METCALFE, Veterinary Surgeon, front tho' ROA* College *of Veterinary S'utsgeons of England. Telegraph despatches attended to et once. OPOS;E. AND RkSIDENCE, On4R10,STREET, CLINT9)7.. DREBVE.—OEFICE RATTENDUBY ST.— 1-.." Mammy Blook, two doors east of, Hodgens' en - Mance. Bedlam, opposite the Temperance Hall, Huron Street, Clinton.. Office honrs, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. /kir RS. WHITT, TEACHER OF MUSIC. PUPILS .7.1111. attended at their own residence,if neoessary. Re- eidence, John Robertson's, Duren Street, Clinton: Rice's new method taught if desired. TAR. STANBURY, GRADUATE OF THE MEDI -a-fara.Departmoat of Viotoria University, Toronto,tor smerly-of-the-Hospitale-and-DiepensitrieerNen -York coroner for the County of Haron,Bayiield, Ont. leps • W. WILLIAMS, B. A., M.B., GRADUATE OF ateTorento.Univorsity; member a the Col loge of Phy eloians and Surgeons, Ont. °MOE & Itennexon the house formerly oecupied by Dr. Reeve, Albert street Clinton. , • . TAR. WORTHINGTON, PHYSICiAN SURGEON ALJAceoucheur,Lieentiate of th-e Colle ge of Phys Minn. an 4 surgeons t‘f Lower Canada ,end ProvincielLieen, tia ter and Coronorf or the Come tyo f tiro n 0 file ea nd residonce,—The building formerly eocupied by Mr Thvoites, Huron street. ' . • (gluten, Jan.10,1871. DA. hicLEOD, LICENSED AUCTIONEER, CIO- s ton, would respectfully announce to the people of Clinton and vitinity that he has concluded to devote his whole time to the Auctioneer business, and solicits patonage. Having had several yea's? experience he feels centident of giving satisfaction. Days of safe may be arranged at the NEW DO. MICE, DREsS.MAILINGTHE SUBSCRIBER BEGS to inform the ladies of Clinton and vicinity that she has opened out'a DRESS AND' MiXTLE MAK*0- Establishment in the ROOMb. OVER J. ,JACKSOIPS STORE,' •where she will be pleased . to '.execute n11, orders entrusted to her, Iii the mbstUtisfeetory mati,•- ner. Charges reasonable. MISS DUNSMORE, Clin- ton, MISS% GREIG, MUSIC TEACHER, CLINTON. Is now forming a large class, and can take ebeet, tour more pupils. Lessons given at her residence, Heron St., or at the' homes of pupde. Beet of references, as to her abilities as a teacher. • • C. CARTWRIGHT, 7.. B. S. of Stratfcird,'svid Visit Clinton and be ill' the Grand Union Hotel every second Friday in the month, where he will be prepared to attend patients professionally. The administration; of Nitrous Oxidb -Gas, or Vitalized Air, given to.patients when required for the painless extraction of teeth. t 11 471 WILKIE & WOOLVERTON. S VIRftEON DENTISTS. llohl the excluFdve right for thetounty Or the Hurd . . process of administering chemically , pure ' Nitrogen. Monoxide, Which ie the safest and hest system yet dis- covered for the painlese extraction of teeth. Charges inoderate; satisfaction guaranteed.. OFFICE, BEAVER BLOCK, oyer Thompson SWiteer's 'Grocery Store,• Albert Street, Clinton. • • LIYISBER WANTED at ORGAN FA.CTORT.. We will pay cash for • CHERRY, BUTTERNUT, WHITE ASH AND BASSWOOD, Inch thick, clear, wide boarde. Also 4 X 4 and. --x • MAPLE SCAN'TLING. . W. DOHERTY 4; co.. Clinton, Jan. 26, 1884. R H. HOLMES,. . SolicitorSniireme:Oourt So., &C.,- • & BLYTI-aa In Myth every Thurdity," Collections 'and claims promptly and reliably attended to.— PRIVATE FUNDS to lend at lowest rate of interest. ' ..TA.OICSON -Ticket Agent,- Clinton, 1 THROUGH TIQKETS Zieitt4 of e ' ENGLAND, IRELAND OR SCOTLAND, AV.HITIEC serArt. Lazm, P.Nr.A.TIE JANIE. Awca-ron For all ihformation app ii to W. JA.OKSON, Ticket Agent. 1.14ton, .711a, 26, 1884. DENTIST, Coaas na0eit, • , • • eh argee!in o ante MINTON. 4 (t "Is 3 , • 1 e PIM • II le an atEitaita -014-0 Per *imam vostaxe. No. zo. Nowinaimprialraa. 4.4,..4444420440044kr,s‘awgi.inw 1 The 114crveNt of Death, The number of cleathe occurring ill this ' immediate neighborhood during tlie last dapt lasen 'solnethingaveay un - yawl We, published a Het of six last week and a*filmilar one this week. s ItalieeCi autoawne-'irsi lay tat tal re .h- - TO.attaTt tea Anyg htea " Plaae - the previous clay) receive(' a telegram azt. nequeing the death of his child, which OCCUrred near Port 'lope. It wee aged sixlTriltallas. SoTO DEA-TLL—A. son or Mr. Jos. Roffman, who resides near the flax mill, aged two years, sat down in a pail of boiling water on Saturday morning, scald- ing itself' in a ehoeking manner, from the effects of which it died soon after, not* withstanding all that could be was done for its relief, GUNTON, ONT.,. FRIDAY,, APRIL 4, 1884, ,I. • latiagiaaiXre * SON . rastaisenersi.. New akilitertiontento, •4,1IFEENDIE PIANO FOReiALE,—.4 7t, t..7 octave l'iano, in splendid order, for Nale on easy" tennt. Apply at the lanw ERA office. • CIARD THASTIIS e 311118, MAS. V Spooner desire to give thanks to those wio so kindly assisted them the night of the fire. OF TANS TROSE FRIENDS CA,,,RbopRXI so kindly gave their assistance in saving my premises from destruction by fire on Friday niglitOtill please aeeepttny,thanke tor theli efficient eervIce.— W. (1. SEARLE, HSE AND LOT FOR SALE—A. QOOD sized story and half frame house, on the corner of Ring and Cetter Streets, Opposite the Fotintlry, -14 offered for sae cheap. It contains five rooms, wood- shed and wathreotn. The lot is a quarter-acre. PIS' 00 the premises, to JOIIN FISHER, or to JOHN RIDCUT, Clinton. JJ4117sla AND TWO LOTS FOR SALE, On the corner of Queen and Shipley streets,*. The 1101180 Con1.0115 nine•rooms, with wash home, wood shed, etc. Good iiii311,3arge brick and,cement cistern, and etable. One lot is covered with tie best varieties of pear, apple, plum and cherry trees. Terme ertey, and made known en application to the NEW Elts. Office. CIPLENDID rang FOR sAx.E. — TUE S-7 undermentioned valuable property is offered for sale at a bargain, It Is situated ono mile notth of Porter's 10111, on the Oth concessjonuf Goderich town- ship, being part of Lots 20 and 21, containing. eighty acres, more or los. A splendid milliard on the place —one of the best M this section of country—covering Ave acres and consisting of applesspears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, quinces, and nut -bearing trees On4 grapes and vines of various kinds. Out• buildings and fences in good repair. 14 acme le fall wheat, half the farm seeded toVreee, about oven acres good hardivood bush. Good well of' splendid water. Taw indisputable. GEO. COX, Porter's MIL 144 Phei enx iCarrage Works . 1.10INTril_CSI3ORO, . • . JOHN BRUNSPON . • Is hrepared 10 manufacture all kinds of 13UGGIES, WAGGONS, CARRIAGES, Os ,CUTTERS. Nothing but the very best =toilet used, •and first.clesawork guaranteed.' /0.1 -Am. RINDS OF JORRNO it SpECIALTY. Fihished work always 011 hand. Call and axataine before purchasing elseschere. , • POSTPONEMENT ! OF THE 101intlITIRT111311 • TUESDAY, APRIL 8, When the Presbyterian Church Choir wish to see the Town Ilitrjapimed lull of people to Ace the best local . entertainment yet given. Remember the date. April.Sth. Remember the price, le cents. Remember the eiansecthe new church. tOWN CLINTOT: .11; • A R E L L T G.1.1 • HOWARD CLIFTON, .A act his Church; Choir,. Concert and • •Contede Conibination, • Will appoarii. their most popular and finmitabk, cii tertainment, •under the auspices "of ,COLIRT Crissrox Mame Luse, No. 10, C. 0, IS Change ef Progremem 'second night: Doom open at 7 o'clock, overture at.S. Admission 23c. iieserved Sesta-SSG!. Children ffic.. • garReserved seat ticketcan be obtatried at Dieesox's Boot: Sr.YRE 81111 R01111'8 C [teeter: Secure your seat's , Thursday. & Friday, April 10 & : I-1URRAH •FOR THE VAC11131Y C6"itl..EIGHT ALONG. NOW' THE title to SCCUTO 11 bargain. :FIRST CLASS MAciiiiiERY AT BOCK .130TTOM Fitters. . W,31. STANLEY .• Desirea to announce to the public that he has .opened a 'shop for the convenience of Mt many custoMers, on HURON .STREET; CLINTON, Nearly opposite the Coomigrcial Hotel, *liar° tile • ROW LOTDOWN .11INDER. eau be Seep tit any tfric A18o the • .• 'Massey find Toronto :Mowers, lIaSsey. ./sfirvester; also the • Toronto Zievat6d tr feet eut Binder, wisp, sheaCcus:, vier Attached. Piowe, Ucuiti ere, 'Ts • aud Sisdrpe Itakcs, 'The:s1100. belittent t by hIR, DA.VID• ELCOAT, whe will be there all_tinice. and will be pletteed to have fainters ALL RINDS (*.REPAIRS Nana ON tiara), : Clin ton, April 4;1884. ' rIOTTAGE AN» LOTS FOR SAILE.,:. %../ The undersigned offers' for -8810 that very conve- niently &bated house 'en Victoria Street, at present °envied by Mr. W. Laing.• it, contains seven rooms, With stone feundation,.goohard dollar, and has harand' soft water 0086 by. With the hotter) is three loto, oft Which is tainted 11380rtn10115 ef bearing fruit tram. Terms remoriable. • Alto a Vacant 10555 the 100501 Isaae street, will be sold cheap. Particulars Made Malian On applibation to the NRW•ERA office,or toile •iintlersignea A, DODswORTH Clinton, . • Magola Tikit, holy. TWEETS TO ALL POINTS IN DAKOTA & MANITOBA At lowest ratee, All Baggage sleeked theough destination. ' • ' s Witebate Tickets Issued. '443•Tu;chase Tickets: item the ToWit Agency, • 'TAMPS TIT0iiiP8011/41", Town agent G,Tat LaEnValt SIOENESS.—QUite a number of persenti •are sick in this neighborbood. A. great many are affected with a kind et old which becomes contagious. Caoas.—The fall wheat looks aretty fair in this vicinity, after the severity of the 'winter is over. Some places, where it was put in too late, stands a pear ehance. Sost0s4 Baia:am—The following are the names of the pupae of Leeburn Schoo1 who obtained the highest percentage of marks for the month of March. The marks are based on deportment, punetu- -ality and proficiency, The names ate in order as they stand in the class:—.IV class —F, Boyq, D.Iletherington. III senior alcWhiney, A. Thor - low. III junior—P. Foley, D. Weise, M. Foley. II aenior McAllister, M. Hen- derson, F. Henderson. II junior—T. ale - Whiney, H. Horton, T. Foley . 'Part II— W. Maw, 'al. Cook, Part• I—.W. Hog - wird), W. Weise, W. Cook. ' GOBBRICII YOUTHFUL MATERIVITY:--•:Mr.. • Wm. Wise, of this township., has a thorough- bred Durham, only sacteenamonths old, which has recently, dropped a ,fine calf. NOT RE0OvERI116.—The friends of Dr. Elliott will be 'sorry to learn that his restoration to health is a matter of grave doubt, as he appears to be making no progress whatever in that direction. Goon Jelin Baker, Mait- land con,, has a very fine colt got. 'by Lord Lawrence; it is ' one year and ten months old, and weighs 1,480 lbs. Any one vvantiug a stallion of this description would do well to look at this Wyse. • Mrs. Kelly, who bas been visiting-. friends in London during the past week, has returned hortie. .1.1r. W. J. Radeliffel forinerly �f this' township, has been paying a flying visit to his old acquaintances and neighbors He starts -next week for the northsWest, whither he -has beet( the past two years. Noras.—Many of 'the farmers com- menced ploughing on March 31st. Some of the MR -wheat, -of this seetion- looklf very well, while other wheat looks very Sickly, but the warm rains'9f last week helped it considerable. , • STALLION •PuRCHASED.—Mr. Enoch Morris, of Hallett, haa bought the splen- did stallion Sir Trawl Coachanan, of Jas. Rogers, Gerrie, for,the sum- of $600. He is one ef the -most handsome carriage .stallionsin the comity, and is the sire of some good animals. • Mr. 'Abraham Shetlea, who has. been long a resident of the 12th'eatession, moved his family this Week to tha town- ship Cif *Re has rented' his house, cm his farm here,andfive.itefes of land, to Nir. Alexander Robertson-. We ere Ins farmed that Mr. Sheffer intends working the remainder of the place himself. He will be greatly missed -.here,•eepecially by ate Episcopal Methedist Church; in which he has been an earnest and faithful Worker. -I SMOOT: -17,XAMTNATI014.—The exami- nathpn of S. S. No. 0, Hallett, on Friday last, was a grand.suceesa, there were five teachers present,' also most of the parenta' of that section, alr. 'Newnan'. deseraes, ,credit for having the school in such good •Ordei. on that day. A. number of' readings and recitations were given by the ehildren„ and conveyed some useful lesions, songs weregiven by llessrs..Reid: Rivers, Tor- rance and Misses 13one and Newton. ' • SodIAL PARTIES:Aa'ala Reba' Knox, of the 125h con. of Hullett, intends' dos- ing -his mill -next week, 'ad thought he ltd better let his lianas have another party, before diseherging guali a. jolly crew. - So accordingly on the evening of the 28th of March, a crowd:assembled at his place, ana enjoyed themselves. in the usual' way: A party, enjoyed' themselves at the same place and intl.'s) sameavay....ain the: evening of March 4th.. So it 'is serf - evident . that Mr. and Mrs, landx _area - friends ofthe yoeng people. Mr. Henry Kelly, of the lath con, and alr. Wm, Knox, ef the 12th con., gave -a partyla it number ofahe aoueg people on the eVen- ing of March 18th. • TI1CKErtsai tam . The following ta the standing of S. S, No.; 4, for the month_ of Marna, 'rased on general proficiency and good conduct Fourth class—Sarah Nett, Ira johns, John Cricha' Senier 3rd--lateorge Layton., George Crich, Ida Dacia • Junior 3rd— , Annie Johns, Hannah CHO,. .I-Iarvey Johns. Seeond class—Gi fro ra Caleb; " Fred Nott, Charles Layton. Bataas.:--alra J. Taorp reeently heaytedraught ' team, cora- monly ,knownasatheaWellingtons, to • an `A.merican buyer, for 7tlsuin—Qe$400, Plowing is becomieg quite gerteral -antong. farmers in some parts of this township. •Miss E. Tilt, of Listewell, spent a few .daya visiting- friends -here before cent - teeming business' in Clinton. , The large party, who left here a short time' ago for Dakota, arrived safely at their destination without any mishaps. .The West • End Musical. and Literary Society elosed for the season on Tueetlay evening, • Meath .20, .when a compiimens tail concert waa held, all visitors beirig arlinittedbytieket only. • Th.6103)40:00, considering the unpropitious, state of the weather and roads, was remarkably large. T -he varicella readings, And reds' talons were performed in excellent style,. and we -a a natural tonsecntence, well reeeivea bythe andiente, itteetint.of one of taebest -meMbers _orthe Seciety ae- ptirting roa Thskota itt the OMB of aar. Win.- Robb, jr., the inimical part of the Progranime Was not ango_cia aa on former wee -Oohs.- After the .00fiekteieeof the programme it tillaniMetia. tote: Of thanks was passed tO the ofaceas, for the eadelleot rammer...in Whiell thea eooducted -these mety, Meeting then .olosed. for .the fiette 8011 by singing the national anthem, ABIAGRAVE. A, dog belonging to -Mr. John 33ranclon is supposed to have gone mad last week. Messrs. M. Brandon and Ra Sterling arepreparing to ereet new. houses this spring. Some of our leading farmers IntrnaSe starting a, cheese factory here this sum- mer; this tyill be WO an addition to our village. Mr, Robt, Armstrong, last week, lost a good horse with inflammation of the bowels, and the week before lost a cow worth $60, M. Thos. Welsh lost a, valuable three year old colt last Friday. He let it out in the yard where it eat.some rotten tur- nips, whieh produced inflammation of the bowels, and it died before it veterinary could get to it. It Was wo-rth $200. • McMillen is shipping potatoes away. Miss liarknet, dress. maker, has been too ill t) attend to her work, and Miss Messer, of 13luevale, is looking after her business. Mr, F. Wats ton and family left recently for the States, taking two splendid stallions with his other stock. Mr. John- Brock s is 'able to be around again: W. Duncan has an as- sortment of reapers, &c, on exhibition, Mr. 3, Barkley and mother bay° been visiting relatives at Toledo. MANOR ESTBIt. M We are ad to be able to State that Mrs. Askwitb, who has been under medi- cal treatment during the past week, is • re- ceveriog, - • , It is the antention to have a spring show, in this village, on the 18th of April. Last year the subjet was broached, Of milting with Colborne. Matters could .not be satisfactbrily arranged, so the Matter was dropped. Messrs. Fischer and Beadle caniassed the village; last Satur- -day, and met with very gratifying sucoess. The prize list has not been made out yet, but we believe it will compare favorably with any. °fate springshows in the county: BLYTII.• • kr WON. — The carpenters' hammer again resoundsa-on Campbell's new imple merit atoreroom, and John darter's new harness shop. • • .001TE .TOShtlo. Ritchie, of • aVawaniali, and .alr. Jobe Scott, Of started on Wednesday, for Manitoba, ta}i- inira caraoad of anplements, atone. - EAST WAWANOSII. The boiler for the BeaVer Cheese Fac- tory has arrived and Mr. Ansley has been engaged to build au engine house. Mr. Jno, jackison atia arrived home tram Hepworth, where he hail been en- gaged during the winter in the milling business. ACCIDENT,—While engaged, last weelc, in felling trees a son of Ala R. Johnson received a blow from the small end of a 'falling limb, inflicting a wound on the mouth and arm. Had he been struck by the other end, the result, no doubt, would have been fatal. OntralARY.—Mrs. Richard -Coada Sr., who bas been ailing for 'some ,time, died on Tuesday., the 25th of March. She bore a painful. illness with ehristian te- signatien aild fortitude. Her death cor- • poral was a -victory over death spiritual, and in ber passage through the valley she had a sure guide, _ scalsonaii. • s Tlie Beaver Lacrosse Club met last ' Wednesday evening for the purpose of re- organizing for the Season.' Mr. ,Tames Beattie, jr., who has been away in Manitoba and otherparts of Ca- nada, for some mi mantas pest, s at home on a visit. in ',looks bale and hearty, and is as jolly as ever. ' '• A sermon, in th mares of temperance, •will be preached by the Rev. J. Mills, in the C. itT. Church, on Sunday evening next, under the auspices of Huron Lodge, No. 308, I. T. The, membersof the lodge will attend iir a body. At a meeting -of ratepayers, held hist 'Wednesday 'evenihg in the toWn hall, a resolution was: passed favoring it by-law granting it loan of $5,900 to arr. Vail- Egmond, to aid him in rebuilding his woollen mills recently ,destreyed by fire. • ThaSalvation Army opened fire on the market square 'last Sunday morning; a large brawl assembled to *hear the hast shot ared. They .held three services in the town hall (their barracks) during the day, and also every eaening, so far during this week. The hall at each service was crowded to the doors and -many people turned away, unable togain-adraittance. unalatalaan it. Mrs. Gledhill is at present in the vil- lage on account of the illness,' of her mother who is rapidly rec.oyeringa. ' SanNON.-aRev.- Dr. Rice delivered an The harala in alr, Platta mill Were address On . Education in the Methodithrown Out, ot employment on :Mondayst and Tuesdaa, by the breaking °Nome of church, mi Wedneaday evening. ,• The ata the maellinery intim mill. - been e•aa.eeted. . , • :. V S Maid turned ant And Cilk. 4 , , , i r. , amue . 'NEARLY 1 BLA zE. — Watson', Ol s ocK lot of firewood, had a rifirrOw eacape_onaaattaday. • The as he is not able to be out doors Oet. ' . , ' a Inifei doer, where the stove -pipe 1)118808 . a _. • asses __ r . ...,:.__ •.,,,„....„..,:.....:„ .through,.i,gnited, anti i'vlien discovered•the . __ -...,_ • • • . , • (Bence was not RS 111rg$ HA 'might have . . Several of the friend s and neighbors of upper room was iilledwith SMOliA ; Additional' Local thaws. • damage----------,, • ' •• BADLY • .1)a.yaran Dritenderi, " Vait Norea."—' Sucli is. the niartial aged 15, had his. arm. severely lacerated in title of it weekly,. campaign "paper just the Dairy said t Mil a, on Monday, A doe: started.f.or the benefit of the. general ,Scott: tor *dressed the . Wound, which e'denclecl Sct Camanign intuiptrafedby.7th0 lie: 'frain.tbe elbow tO the wrist, and 111(11101 ed Aitiancea • I t issued' by -tile five stitches. • . . ' • " Witness Publishing'ilonse, Montreal, at •• • • barely cost price.—'2Oacopica . weekly for , aosioes.nort . . • nontlis inr. one- dollar. War .Notoi • Ilitiairs.--aThis- niece atiapresont well IS-1.1.axS lin- fact as well as in mane the -ring -of sapplied tvith blaeksmitlis, and it is re-, brad°, its articles beiug crisp and k.een, :ported that-nthat--it here now IS going itS news got up in peintedatyle, and its to take a. prattler for better or worse.— headings trump.et Innate well designed -to Most places are crying out hard times, but tais village cannot say so, only in re-. gard to collecting adcounts, for some Of the business men'hore say they never 'had - as busy a time in their life. 'Tubers. mill never hiid as mauy logs in, at One tithe :rally the temperance alana. It givet news of the wcirking of the Scott Act Where is in Operation, .rts.avell as campaign -news. .1fEcrx;I:Xics' lxs-riirwri;.-- A largo meeting of the directors. Was held on- es it has now There must be a lot .of Friday evenini,o• last. The eoinura•ttee raa sickness abotaafer. both our Drs. are ausy pointed to wait on the town council and night ona•aoy, • .. ask for it grant, reported that the council • • „had , given the Institute $125 for 1884. . . 4a)n motioa-of-aarAairribull,- seconded by • • • ' a•• ' • 'Mr. Stevens'en, it vete of thanks wail pass" We are pleasedto learn :that airs. Robt: ed to the colleen:for their 'generous -grant., Doig is now convalescent. • ' •• • Thejoint fre committee reported that Mr. Angus :McKee, ef. Tura:et-smith, is their, rezeipar were 'froni , all . sources atilt very ; no hopes are "entettaineti of $272,35 and disbursements $208.03, leas,- las•tecovery: • ' . • ing a ante of 864.82. This belongedin . eq Our sidelvalks -are in a rather 'claneer: -- proportions to the Institute and the ous co:Athol]; we hope All Concerned will' take an interest and have. them repaired. Oi alohday last the-Poptilaiion of ner wasincreased by two aar..afeCI3r- inont.•!being presented with two, dauala tors.- This is ratherremarkable, bank the first ' , Alias Jennie Mellis who- has been. for ie past .six Months -with her atother, ia lama -new, .returned "home last week ac- companied by Miss' Mellis, of •LucknoW, who it now. visitiag her friend a here: ' • MINISTERIAL,—,,ROVA "Arr; Anaus thi.$ Year. • •' Literaty—Society. " Arrangements were tnacle for holding the annual meeting on Friday evening, May and, inathe eouncil chamber, It was also determined at this meeting to make 4 apechil efiart. to in- crease the, number of annual Subscribers to the Instituteaana for that purpose the General:Secretary will shortly undertake a canvas. We trust our citizens will ea- sist lina as much as passible and that a large accession. "of Members will be the result. 'Messrs. R. Coats and John Mt - (larva h ave been appointed audi too& for ducted service in hie Presbyterian church Itere•htst Sabbath. Rev Peter St I • fora -101y restdent of Clinton, will. oceut- ReferenCe was made in these columns py the same pulpit next Sabbath, 6thiristt a week since, to the death of M.A. Ritcha Rea. 3. a, Eakin, formealy pastor of the ell, grand-datighter of Mr. D. Ross, Of Presbyterian- congregation here, spent a Clinton, and an Otsego, (Mich,,) paper fewahears in Kippenahis week, and called, thus refers to her death:— • on a namber.....aa his many ft-lanai:1 Whe ciArtatniteletrihitoenela 'wife or al'. Zaita Mitch - were all very- nattarpleaseA sae him. • Straith, It • day Inornin • t nibt On Mint Orleane t about 2 o'clock, of coticaum"pAtticionn.- , • luxurnsa. Ththecoinonile_rael_gsantrigoaciacrurred itedneeday from Batars.a-Mr. trio Stanley, son of -IV r°14t44 and church 2h6 church wari Jas, Stanley, rosatksadlinasinteTihsur d. ay, , He being out there Eforaittons on the eastregvtgeeensi'll°tr°rai Pe with earc a,ntaleft for SheldOri, and 3661 ,71;-iiiirticia11418 agA na exottecse.6r4nede ateet surrounainel'ait Mr. Theroas''.13 k6iltabla of the country which lies 1, aeategia.•ainarrterlas of the de- ild of. Mr. John Snell,' We Sheldon 31 ed has just , werti-truIrainIt pgriLed eau:tabiall? floral anohor,Yrts rutit41" with inflatn een ang for some time arrived tam; theQ past era, aaanIxrifnitnf- broken emeriti la; the -lady A XrietiTh Landeeder shortly., As. ci arid intends going back mrs.mapp,A..ftlitaore stunted tiltio;-- metioh on the Mtge, died last " Sunda o horsat Olidnton,Ont. parge8reenat etleerlogf sickneSS March 30th. There is about here at itterramilesaltfea the rtteu ve yeare ago she was t ha a n to he church Riree cOldfroni sphich atticei,iiir -own with as tit; rtre, et winninarfeincolutrlig' examination of the pupils of Kinbu borinVectie g teachers faont the rteigK- and affection of alt w g garattiltAlyt'iretlevered. of sufferin 01 iviondit rum public school took 'place tit7re goal: traits of 0114116:gleitrIVIVO clearer reVelinti(olleil Were liiiiedat'na W. ICing) 411d Mist na 151itli:firranae. 81112treerr the iru" school March 31st, the teachere of the 0 uld breathe a W:i3,4 01,22 . -to know D'er' 14") a the exataination provea itilie°,:bstiotrzag, yet apeaktr'l hOT. tIVerilY' the sc ool tonb t a which rnefinects enire°crit•oen ffililet:ttecaoct: day,' nevie came of lier inothellutd in the it tornoon • cilairtgiennuMber of speet ta os eontrol the school' at to ers wh oxeotinga visit from hereancg:41-1 811° w" reeeive it ca b rtSbaStalc tin B°61116(it haatoned the tit wiliousho that a rs were present dupla of the section take great interest its tha education and welfare of their children. e d, and the 'mother iindstd haV° Ds &nether world. aSilagdh: t_exaliavo /net eneh Other • Wfl at thesaarente an guar- ae t or all t 11 gh etalt ttt'Oh at ti)aakemtittehipti iaeadea 01 girt/tilt rf.6t ou t meth 080 two lovelg 16 "6 Or. Vender as t eir tl°11"16f61Vitil' thein ie AN. OLP Saaaaatta-adr.alewtou Clarke, of Stephen, father or Mrs. James Young, of Clinton,. (lied somewhat unexpectedly of congestion of the lungs, on Thursday night last, He was one of ,the early set- tlers of Stephen, a memberaef the Episco- pal church, and leaves a wife and large family to mourn is demise, . ,' DIED IN Rep. --On Sunday morning Mr, and airs. Thos.. McKenzie were very , much grieved to find their youngesaellild, aged two menthe, dead in bed at their side; had been ailing for some tiine, and evidentlY expired without it struggle. A report has' been circulated that it was smothered, but such a thing. was hives, aible, and its parents natuaraly feel much hurt that such foundationless story should be circulated. Dien OF CONSUSITTION,---After a pro- traeted illness Mr, Joseph It, Rowell diea on Saturday, of consumption, at the resi- dence of Mrs. Hodgens, Clinton. He was tha laeon of the late Wm. Rowell, and is the' third child tvho has died of this disease. His sufferings were very se- vere, but were borne with christian fore - tilde, and to hint death was it sweet relief. Some time ago he went to Los Angeles, California, to see if it weuld do him good, but it was necessary to bring him back, Had he lived until. last Tuesday he -would have been 28 Yeare of age,, . Arittantat SUDDEN DEAT/L—The death: of Mr. John Shipley it as such a severe shoal: to his family that threa-members thereof wore prostrated by illness while attending Church on Sunday evening. MissiJeamie Shipley, third daughter, had been slightly indisposed for some tirae, • and was taken into.the residence of Rea.. Mr. Kenneraand medical' assistance sun -a rimed. She wits found to be suffering from an attack of inflammation of the bowels, walch; in her delicate con- dition, rendered her case exceedingly cri- tical,' - Everything that was possible WAS done for her relief; but in vain, as she died oil Monday night' in tae presence of all her relatives, and fully conscious' of • her epproaching .ena. She was a most • estirnaale youua woman, neaquite 'nine-. teen years old. For some time. she haa • been a member: of the ,Bible- Christian' ,ehurch, being also a member of the choir, and her sudden death, *follovving that of her father so quickly, b'as caused the most profound aorrow and sympathy. She Was, the affianced bride • of a very estimable. young man, far wheal much sorrow is felt. . To. say. that the' family. and :friends have the heartfelt stanpatha erill in • their double affliction, really gives no idea of the feelings entertained lav tlie community in whicb sbe. moved and Was so highly respected. Her funeral en--Wadnesday, STI'Y'lfirgely attended, • FIRE. • At, a' late hour on Friday night last are was discoyered irythe pretnises °cute Pied by Mr. W: Young, as a bakeshop. - The ulicrin- was :immediately gi yen, ' but before the Fire Company liad .stream , playing the fire hadgained firm' held of, the building. All the adjoining buildings, a being frame it wad feared that the lire would get beyond control, and the Heok. Mid Ladder Conipaey went to work to pull down these, which afteiwards turned - oat to be needless Jabot, as the engine kept the fire in bounds., Young's bakery andaCantelen Bros, store were both de, stroyed, Mr: H. W. .Cioek owned the fernier, and had $600 insurance on it, in • the Standard, but .as title company is in difficulty he wilt not likely receive. any- thipg Mra-DaCantelon o.wned that, oc- cupied by bis brothers' having' $950 in- euraoce. Cantelon saved. their stotk, on which . there wet insuranee, hut Mr. yonog dia not succeed' in saving - anything; lie was insured for $200. Snarl -LS' hotel was:ahnost entirely cleaned out, be- fore it was seen the fire woold not reaelt 'There. The .aesidenees of Ma Searle and Mas. Oliver were in much danger 'from . the shower of sparks that fell on 'theni, but plenty of water kept them safe. The shop of Miller Tedford was only eased by the most persistent efrerts. • A barn to , the rear of &rafts' was found to be on fire'. in thea hay loft, but Was put oot Wore any headwaywas„ made. " • • 1)nring•the progress• of the lire a vera' aarge sign on thriafront of Ittieey's old • stand was pulled dqvve, oil, Mr. 3: Cimingliame; Captain, el' the Fire Com-. aany. He was picked up for dead, and, carried .hoine on a door, many in -the crowd reinemberingthe unfortunate death .of his brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Callan- , der, init similar manner„ being shocaea at the sinalayito of the two circumstances. • He was not dead, alOweVer, but received it cotausion or the head, besides. being externally injurea about the body. He • is still confined to • bed, and is sufiaring acutely, but is considered' to be out of danger. , . Sattirday afterudon an Alarm "of fire drew aaerowdato tbe house occtipied by MrsaaRye„ neer thai tetnpae_eat_mall,Jaa ail -was only threatimney that WaS On fire, and this was soon put out, nomugsVILLE. Datras.--The Post office was moved to Mr, Duff's store on Tuesday, Rey, W. Birks and wife, are visiting their oh at' London, A nieetitig of the Memberof the.Methodist and B. C. hurohes will be . • held this (Friday) evening, to ratify the attion of their respeetive Official boards. 'What Ilse will be made of the B.C. edifice after the union, is unknown, but it would make a vera Serviceable sehool house, or would not eost inn& to be converged into it riplendid residence. Mr, Stanley has already made several good sales of imple. talents th IS Season.