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The Clinton New Era, 1888-04-20, Page 111 TWENTY-TiiIRP Vol, :who la„ Number 18009, } °LINT NM., APRIL 20, 1888 �. • fflt,QIlFRT DQLAQ $, PRIAieber l " 11,50 a x'ear 113 &llrl&99e. dX1ytb,,, > . uui , 1A all';1e .,,, rter saw a !Race eturn. Iemscoz I- forhetut re lie: our Readers. Cir Dentist atto S t M CD0SAPP & DEIN 5 • `rest [r aet�a a ate (.192q.-,'"UrSeott has.departed from •Blyth, and sone ot the girls are feel - .quite blue in consequence. A, 'KtcicEtt.; Our typo neighbor,. Mr. Watson ie a kicker, that le, he can kick a job press in good style, ON TiaME,-Mr C. Hardilton has just received from Montreal a car load of Pails, consisting of two hundred kegs.. ^LEASE !-e-The Misses Riddle,di ss- 'miakers, have" rented a suite of rooms from Mr Passmore, which they Wil; ,occupy shortly. LAann.r-We notice that Mr James McGee walks lame, caused by the bite" of dog; he has to use a cane to asvhiet him 'in his perambulations. 1Tusns,NiiaY,-Several farmers hi this section commenced plowing, but had to, suspend operations, Tuesday, when snow fell to the cepth of several ARO. Tun ARMY. -An unusual crowd attended the Salvation army meetings 4 on Sunday, being attracted there, nn doubt, by the visit of Capt. Freeman and wife. DRESSMAKING. -Quite an army of -;. t�,... •• .dressmakers are doing a flourishing :business, There are about twenty at present engaged in beautifying the female form divine. I OFF FOR THE SAULT.-Little Har - ft:, ;ry, having recently disposed of his business to Mr McBride, has left for Sault Ste Marie, where he intendi i;,:• starting in business. DONE WELL. - Mr John Young, general agent for the Ross & King knife sharpener, bas already this sea - g' son sold about seven hundred of these valuable machines, which are manu- factured he -e, i, CLOSED. - The revival meetings, which have beep in progress in the Methodist church for a number of weeks, have virtually closed. About forty converts have been the result of these meetings. • • NEARLY LEFT. -Mr Jos. Fisher, of Auburn, having occasion to go to Clinton, Tuesday morning, had a bard run to catch the train, but man- aged to do so as it was pulling out of the station, SHOT. -A large Newfoundland dog, belonging to. butcher Jones, was shot last week. On several occasions this ,last has, unmolested, severely bitten passers-by, and should have been shot years ago. PAY YOUR DOG Tax, -The first day of May being the last day for payment of tbe dog tax, all parties interested should note this fl.ct,.as after that date the penalty of five dol- lars will likely be imposed for non- payment. the Tnstitute.. We think the .time' has oniric when the question of a fres public 'Nary. maintained by the town, should�be considered by the board of directors. Free libraries have given .great satisfaction where they have been adopted. A great many towns and villages; in the Pro- vince, whichhave not free libraries, make an annual grant of $100 each,, but the council of Blyth think that $00 is about the sum they can afford to give. liniuNG DISPLAY. -•- On passing down Queen street, one is surprised to, see such magnificent displays of spring and summer goods as is being exhibited by our local merchants, and great shrewdness must' have been ex- ercised in purchasing these goods. Does-. IT PAY ?-There is consider- able discussion going on among farm- ers just now as to whether.it is a pro% fitable thing to grow flax. There are good arguments on both aides of tbe uestion, but the most successful farmers say that it does pay to raise ax, and that there is scarcely any- hing which a farmer can raise which will produce equal results, now -a -days. Some farmers who have tried almost very line of business, and everything a connection with husbandry, and made miserable failures of them, hav- ng tried the raising of flax) upon un- prepared ground, are now cryiug down this branch of industry "that it doesn't pay," but no attention shotld` be paid to them as they are known to be' miserable failures at everything they have tried. Successful farmers will consult their own interest by giving it a trial, for there is money in it. Moreover, the growing offlax in this neighborhood has afforded more work for a larger number of bands than any other business which has ever been located here, and Messrs Livingstone Bros. should be supported in the matter ot the manufacture of flax, q fl e • Hersh).), OBITtiARY:-ehave this week to chronicle the death of another old. resident'in the perm of Mrs Wm. Kerr,, who died at her horue in Herr- sail, en Friday, the 18.th of April, at the age of 72 . years, Toe deceave emigrated with her husband to Ca=. nada, in Ottyear 1845, when: they y finall settleon the second conces- sion, in the township of Hay, where they coutinously rerideduntil about a year ago, when they retired to the village of Heusall • to speed the re- mainder of their days in the enjoy- ment of well earned comfort from the lti<ulletlt, • Owing to the . prolonged Muesli of her father, Mr, Cannell, of Goderich,; township, Milia. Lizzie Connell, Of this vicinity, has not, returned. More than cue are sighing for her presence again, ?ties are prevalent on the ,8th Will • a cons . M I l a er o the ,t f n r Gr_ h 8th,`after a severe attack. of the eo- named epidetip;i9 is, we are glad to notice, able to be around, again. He looks as though measles were not much fun. . Farmers in this vicinity have start - fruits of their )shot. She was a kips ' ed spring work in the shape of plow- ing, although a great many are and obliging neighbor as well as anrumblin about the Qackward a rip affectionate and eympathiz)ng' wifegplentiful fall of snow on tbe 17th .and motherHer remains were fol- inst., testifies that Old Winter" is lowed by a large concourse of friends ,determined to hold the sway as long and acquaintances to their last resting as possible. place in the Rpdgerville cemetery. s, IN TOWN. -Mr Thos. Passmore, who is engaged on the staff of the . Clinton NEW ERA, spent Sunday and Monday in town ; he looks well, and says Clinton is a lively place. Mr John Spackman, of Exeter, was in town Monday night; he returned hone next :morning. TEMPERANCE. -Rev Mr Tonge de- livereda veru impressive discourse on temperance and Scott Act, in tbe Methodist church, Sunday evening, and fairly captivated the large audi- ence by Ms elocutionary powers and practical remarks, and his reputation needs no bolstering up. SIDEWALKS. -The time has come 'when loose boards in dilapidated sidewalks lift up and strike unsus- pecting ratepayers in the shins, or trip them up; and the wounded rate- payer, by way of punishment, hurls the loose plank into the centre of the street, while he grieves at the way his money is spent. BUILDING OPERATIONS. -Quite a number of new residences are going up here this summer. Others, al- ready built, are to be finished or re- paired and enlarged. A. very busy season is looked forward to by our builders. The material for the en- largement of C. Hamilton's store is being put on the ground ; his rapidly increasing trade has demanded this. ARRESTED. -It is reported that ex - monk Widdows, tbe exponent of cer- tain doctrines of the Roman Catholic faith, and who figured conspicuously as a lecturer in this and other parts of the Province, a few years ago, bas been arrested in London, England, charged with conspiring to commit a heinous and {unnatural criminal of- fence. Widdows served a term in Canada gaol for, committing an un- natural crime. THE OTHER SIDE -At a temper- ance meeting held in the Temperance Ball, on Monday evening, Messrs W. Sloss and P. Kelly, as the champions ot the liquor party, expressed their views upon the Scott Act, but their facts and figures did not amount to much, when the Rev Mr Campbell replied. There WAS a large turnont of antis, who nearly all left when the temperance side of the question was disengaged. OUR MECHANICA' INSTITUTE• - This institution is doing a great work in Blvth. The library contains hooka, papers and other periodicals,which attract crowds who have tbe privilege of reading them. -& taste for profit- able reading is being acquired by the rising generation, and good fruit *ill result therefrom in the hereafter. At the present time the directors of the Institute are on a fair financial basis] bait notwithstanding that, an indus- trious canvas for membership sub - o riptione would greatly enhance the kande tlf tbe treasury, and at the same tithe increase the membership. For years the directors have denoted much titne to maintaitieg the efficiency of Harlock. (Not from our regular,correspondent) Mention being made lately of the number of logs brought into Harlock mill we thought.:,that this week an account of how some of these were manufactured into lumber might not be without interest to your readert. The door of the mill not being large enough to admit some of the large ones, the proprietor, who, by tbe way, is said to be a strong opponent of the Scott Act, set about devising means_ to make the logs fit the mill. Being somewhat acquainted with the nature of explosives, he thought that these would best serve his purpose, and ac- cordingly prepared to blow up the loge. 'We imagine we seethe cham- pion as he stood en an eminence ready to laugh at the result of the " touch off" and thinking what a fine yarn he would have to tell the natives, when he had nothing else to blow about. As to the result, suffice it to say that the logs did not blow up worth a cent, and that while the mill owner was walking around with a bandaged bead, a couple of good Scott Act men were employed who split the logs in the good old fashioned way with maul and wedges. And now of all subjects that of blasting logs is the one that the proprietor of tbe Harlock millis least inclined to talk about. East Wawanosh. Miss Elisa Henery is, ill in Esnex csunty. Mr Fred Cook had a bee shingling his house this week. Mr Gray has engaged to work for John McCallum. Thou hast gone to the grave,dearest Mother, No more thy dear form shall we see, Thou bast left us, dear mother, to mourn, ' Until we too are numbered with then. West Wawanosh. ConNclf,.-Council met on the 14th inst., members all present. The clerk reported that he had received a bond from the late treasurer ensuing the pay- ment of the balance due the township. John Parks was given $13 for granting roadway to Thos Young. The claim of John Smith for giving roadway to Wm. Smith was laid over. A petition from R. A. Pentland and other rate- payers of N. S. S. No 1, praying that the boundaries of that section should be changed to provide for the forma- tion of a new section, was read. The matter was referred to the school arbi- trator. Jas. Ramaj, of S. S. No 12, asked that the E. D.of lot 21 in conces- sions 10 and 11, be transferred from S. S. No 4 to U. S. S. No 12. The clerk was instructed to notify the par- ties interested. The treasurer's report for Feb. and March was read, showing balance and receipts amounting to $1,- 514.89 and expenditure $1,383.15, leav- ing a balance of $131.74 on hand. The report was received . and 'filed. Moved by the reeve, sec. by the deputy reeve, that whereas a bondand agreement ex- ists between the township and H. B. Proudfoot, P.L. S., employing him to run a line between lots 24 and 25, con.5, and said bond binding the municipality to pay for the work as soon as complet- ed, and as the council is advised by Mr Cameron, the township solicitor, that said bond relieves the surveyor from the obligation of producing a certifi- cate from the Crown Land Dep., as to the correctness of the work ; be it therefore resolved that the account be paid. -Carried. Communication from Crown Land Dep. stating that the re- port on the above work had been re- ceived but not yet examined. was read, The reeve was authorized to make a settlement with Mr Proudfoot. There were no copies of the auditors report printed. The following pathmasters were appointed: -D. Mellwain, J. A. Jackman, J. McPhee, Jno Pearce, T. Lawler, J. II. Mallough, J. T. Camp- bell, J. C. Wilson, H. Moreland, M. McBrien, A. McCabe, W. Hill, E. Ploggllman, C. Washington, T. Nichol- son, S. E. Sanderson, J. McLean, M. Young, h. Smith, T. Begley,)'. Pollard, J. Fininegan, J. Plunkett, W. Stafford, T. McKenzie, A. Scott, G. Woods, H. Glen, C. Durnin, G. Staples, A. Camp- bell, R. Bowers jr.,, J. Thompson, 11. McAllister, W. McAllister, J. Thomp- son, E. Brophly, P. McGuire, C. Robb, W. H. Harrison, J. Robinson, T. Woods, M. Woods, R. Smith, W. Sturdy, T. Alexander, J. Murphy, R. H. Anderson, G. Tisdale, J. -Edwards, H. MoCrostie, T. B. Somerville, A. McDonald, O. Humphery, D. Donovan, W. Woods,P. Cumming, J. Webster, W. W. Scott, T. Stothers,.A-D'...Cameron,.P. Campbell, W. Miller, J. Miller, J. Campbell, J. McPherson, J. (xordon, R. Addison,W. Emerson, T. Leaver, J. Martin, A. El- lis, D. McMillan, W. J. McQuillar, A. Anderson, M. McDonald, W.Cameron, J. Inglis, W.Webb s}}•'., R. Thompson, W. Rintoul, W. Doa?ns, J. Etling, R. K. Miller, R Hiscock, A. Sproal, J. Walker, T. ods. Council adjourned to meet ,is Co rt of Revision May 26th. R. K. MILLnn, clerk,' A good many of the farmers started plowing last week. Seger making is in full blast. The woods are:very muddy. Mr John Coultes is busy cutting tongues for Harris & Sons binder works, in Brantford. At the election ofofficers in S. S. No 13, literary society recently the old officers were nearly, all re-elected. There will be a grand entertainment given on April 27th inst. A number of outside talented singers and elo- cutionists have been engaged for the occasion. Most of the farmers took in the Belgrave show last week. While there they heard a young M. D. air his views on the Scott Act. Judging from his utterances one would natur- ally suppose a second Soloman had arisen to side with the antis. Atsthe Literary of S. S. No. 13 last week a grand programme was ar- ranged by each competitive party and resulted in a victory for Mise Black by 151 to 149, which was owing to her opponents having prepared too long pieces for the occasion, and as the time was limited they did not get the whole programme delivered, but all parties are satisfied. Seaforth. ROBBED IN CHICAGO. -A press telegram from Chicago says: -Eddie Mines and John Considine were ar- rested Wednesday for a bold robbery in the Wabash depot here Tuesday morning. Dr John Campbell of Sea - forth Ont., an elderly man, was on his ways, British Columbia,and when the Grand Trunk pulled into the de- pot the doctor was Bleeping. "Hurry' up if you want to catch the train," a voice said behind him, and at the same time a hand 8book the traveler roughly. The doctor picked up his two grips, and three men pushed him along towards the door. Just as he was passing through a pair of arms were throrcn around hini,and a pock- et -book containing $65 in money and bis ticken was taken. The men got away, but Dr Campbell gayea good description of them, on which the men were subsequently arrested. The $65 inOanadiaty.bills was found on Considine,. 7o the Editor of the Cll°r:ton New E,ra. Mn EDITOR,-I'saw among your Mul- let items of March 30, a note stating that a party on the 13th con., had nine small pigs frozen to death, the •truth of which, I. who know the circumstances as well as any person else, would not like to vouch for. But the writer states it for a: positive fact, as though he had been right there, and lived among the pigs, which reminds me of a little story of a man who seemed to pride himself on the information he could give about pigs. Said he, I ought to know some- thing about them, for I was brought up among them. I would like to give the writer a little advice. Don't make a positive statement about anything un- less you are sure it is true, unless we come to the conclusion that you know very little truth to write. If you are very obedient to your parents, don't dishonor them by proving that either they have failed to teach you, or you have failed to obey their teaching to mind your own business, for he may be considered a pretty smart man who can do so, and when we want your advice, in case of an emergency, we can pall for you. If you are a great 'friend of Solo- mon's, don't again expose him so wide- ly for his due share of the so-called carelessness, lest your friendship ap- pear, in its true light, viz., hollow at both ends and in the middle, and lastly don't give too much information about pigs, either dead or alive, when it is not called for, lest we come to the conclus- ion that you have been brought up among pigs. ONE OF IRE CHILDREN. Tuckersmith. TEMPERANCE. -Last week a meet- ing was held in Turner's church for the benefit of the Scott Act. An ad- dress was delivered by Rev John Gray. Last Sunday Rev Mr Sperling preached an interesting sermon on temperance. NOTES. -The enterprising farmers are now busy on the land. The prophesied destruction of the road at the bridge did not take place; ex- cept for a little washing such as would be occasioned by a thunder shower, the road is in as good condition as ever. The Scott Act has succeeded the weather as a topic of conversation. Mrs Broadfoot is recovering from her late illness, and is now able to leave her room. We are sorry to learn that David Sproat is again confined to his bed. The football match will not now come off. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. --A public examination was held in school house No 9, on Friday last. The examina- tion began about 11 o'clock, but the majority of the visitors did not come until the afternoon. Mr H. Horton, teacher, was assisted by Messrs A. Scott, F. Scott, Beattie, Nicol and Dallas. Judging from the correct and ready answersgiven,we are convinced that both teacher and pupils have been doing good work. The music and recitations by the pupils were well rendered, while Messrs Horton, Stacey, Chesney and Forsyth gave several fine selections of instrumental music. There were upwards of 100 visitorspresent, which shows clearly that the people of this section are interested in education, and that they have a high regard for their teacher. We were also indebted to the ladies of this section for the ample Supply Of refreshments provided by them. At the close of the examination, Mr Atkinson was appointed chairman, and short addresses were given by the Rev S, Acheson and Messrs A. Scott, Dallas, Beattie and Nicol. After singing the National Anthem al went home perfectly , satisfied that this School has be in good hands daring the past six years. Kinburn. 18 IT A BURLESQUE. -Our burgh !not beipg cf wide diroensions and our population not comparing in point of numbers with that of a Chinese "town, tbe incidents and accidents that occur within its lim- its are scarcely numerous enough to supply sufficient platter for a week- ly remittance to the New Era. And jrour correspondent not being a Brutus, "having neither wit nor words, action nor utterance, nor the power of si'eechsto stir men's blood," makes the dilemma all the more difficult. That being the case Mr Editor, you will phase be as in- dulgent as possible with u:e, it; in my endeavcirs,to fill space of'noth- ing, I ramble 'and roam over wide ground. Our village may be, for ought I know, as old as Seaforth or even Clinton, but the plant made, I may say, one summers' growth and there stopped, there remained and so has remained tip to the present time. Fortune or fate has, no doubt, considerable to do in the building up of a city, and, as our shoot did not happen to ]ie on or near the path of "Puffing Billy," who seems to aid so materially in the building up of great cities, we have been left in the back -ground: It is a long 1fie, however, that has no turning, so runs the adage. \Venders never cease. Our hori- zon is brightei,ing in the east for the "iron horse" is coming from that direction, and the probability of him coming to see ns is more than a likelihood. If such be true he will surely give us,,if not a Un- ion station, at least a Flag station. The air is teeming with rumors more or lesa abstract, our farmers in the vicinity are on the "quive voce" full of speculation as to where the depot will be erected, and on which fortune will confer the honor of gratuitously furnishing the land for the purpose-Vive la Kinburn. Holtnesville. SOLD OUT. -Mr Wm. Murch has sold to Mr Thos. LoLb, of Gowrie,his blacksmith shop and the dwelling known as the teacher's home, for the sum of $950, possession to be given when the present leasee's time has ex- pired. Dungannon . Miss Anderson is laid up with a severe cold. Mr G. F. Hamlet] and mother, of Goderich, visited here, on Tuesday. We understand that Miss Martha Pentland intends going to Toronto about the let of May. The wife of Rey W F Campbell re- turned last week accompanied by her sister, Miss May Christie. Mr Gay has the contract for build- ing the parsonage at Nile Methodist church. We think they have secured the mac that will if possible give them satist'actrn. • -Auburn. BLAzE.-On Wednesday morning, about 11 o'clock, Mr' Lockhart's stable was entirely destroyed by fire. All the contents, excepting a buggy, cutter and quantity of bay, were saved. Cause of fire is yet unknown.' SPRING 'SHOW. - A very large crowd of people attended the spring, show in this place, on Friday last, when the prizes were awarded as follows :- Aged Stallions, Heavy Draught -J. P. Fisher, " Lord of the. Man or;" D. Clark, Lucknow, "Oliver;" R. Sprung, "Waxworth." Three year old heavy draught.- C. Meyers, Londesboro, " Young Lyon King ;" I3. Beadle, Auburn, "Sir Charles." One year and over. -Jos. Govier. Aged Agricultural horses. -John Mills, Auburn ; Wm. Currie, Wing- ham. ingham. One year olds. -R. Match, John flunking. Aged roadsters.-D.Erwin,Blyth, "Royal Revenge;" W. Elliott, Gode- rich, " Johnnie B ;" W. Elliott, " Mahogany Toni." One year olds -J. ,Johnston, Au- burn. Aged bulls -C. and J. Washing- ton, Robt. McGowan. One year olds -James Potter, J. Mitch, James Rose. , Londesboro. Rev Mr Tonge is announced to preach a sermon to the o tldren of the. Sabbath school, next -Sabbath, in the Methodist church, at 10 a.m, A collection for the benefit of the school. Rev Mr Rogers goes to Blyth circuit. The singing school being over, the Orangemen will meet on their usual nights, that is, the first Thurs- day on or after the full noon. Mr F. Younghlutt and Myers succeeded in capturing the red tick- et at the Manchester spring show, for their lately purchased stallion, Georgie Lion. Varna. We aro sorry to hear of the ill- ness of Mr Watson, sr., Varna, who has been confined to his bed with a Severe attack of' rheumatism. AMIL11:46 WI I, J Additional 1,9041 Nowt. ► Local Sporting Notes, Hasa BALL -We understand that there will bene base bail club here this year, What is the reason of this? The foot ball fraternity have suffer- ed many, losses this season, Messrs Turnbull, McGarva, Smith,Spaulding sod other old kicks. - Cn1CICET.-The Junior Victoria's will soon be on the sod •again. They are very well equipped for a' junior team. They are going to play several matches this year, and their first at- tempt will be in Stratford,on the 24th of May, when they play against Paris I in the morning and Stratford in the afternoon. • •Foo -r' BALL. -The Collegiate in- stitute' foot ball- club commenced practising a few days ago. They are going to play great ball this season, and are ably officered and well equip. 'ped. They expect to play several matches, and intend to play Exeter on the 24th of May. They also pur- pose playing Seaforth early, this season. LACROSSE. -There is talk of form• ing a lacrosse club here this year. Such an undertaking should b e met with approval with the sports of this town. There has been a lapse of several years since there bas been a good team in Clinton and we do not see the reason. There is lots of " quality" in this town for a team that should hold its own with any club in Western Ontario. ....� Local Church Chimes, REV T. M. Campbell, of Owen Sound, was in town for a short time on Monday. Mit Trotter occupied the Baptist pulpit on Sunday morning last, and Rev J.Gray in the evening,sacrament being administered. REV Mr Rogers, of Londesboro, called this week on his way to George- town, to assist Rev R. Davey in a Sabbath School anniversary. • Godericlt Township. DISLOCATED. - Mr Millman, of this township, had the misfortune to dislocate one of the bones of his arm the other day, and it was con- siderable work for the doctor to re- place it. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT OF STANLEY. -Mr Jobn McCann, died at his residence, Goderich township, on Monday. About 25 years ago he met with an accident by which he lost his arm above the elbow. Hewas a very industrious, hard- working man. He died from the effects of a cancer. He was very much 'respected. His remains were interred in the Bayfield cemetery, on Wednesday. FARM BOUGHT. -Mr J.R.Holmes has bought the farm of' the late Robert Elliott, on the 7th con. of Goderich township, and the same has been rented to Mr H. Elford, of Holmesville, for this year. Mr John Elliott, who has been working the farm lately, left on Monday for Dakota, and Mrs Elliott and her daughter will leave for the same place as soon as the former recovers from her illness. McKillop. NOTES. -Mr Geo. Murdie has sold his brood mare to Mr Robt. McKercher for $165. A temper- ance meeting was conducted in DuffChurch on Sunday evening by Messrs Wilson and Pillman, of Seaforth. A young daughter of Mr Hugh Grieve. aged 4 years, died last week; she wag afflicted with measles and scarlet fever and suffered terribly until death reliev- dd her. LITERARY. -The closing meeting of the S. S. No 4 literary society, was held on Thursday evening of last week. The meeting was well attended, there being present over one hundred. An entertaining pro- grani me, consisting of readings, re- citations, dialogues, vocal and in- strumental music,was rendered, and afterwards short addresses by Mos ars Geo. Murdie, D. McGregor and Jas. • Lockhart. The society has only been in operation forjabout two months and the meetings will have to be discontinued for some time. All agreed that it was a good or- ganization and that they had been instructed and entertaind thereby. The meeting was brought to a close by all singing the National An- them. • • Lucknow. A'TEAM KILLED. -The 10:30 train, Kincardine, Friday night ran into a team and rig at the"Grange crossing" about three miles from here,smasbing the wagon to pieces and killing both horses, the whole outfit being worth about $400. The train backed up and a searchamade, but the driver could not be found. There is a mystery about how the accident happened. The owner is John McLeod,of Huron township, and the supposition is that on account of the darkness the teach got awayfrom him by some means and he loot his way, as be turned up the next morning about sit,mi1eo' from the scene of the accident. He can, give no account how it happened. Scott .Act. ii(ipe41q41 ALL .8,149NG UNE, The vote in the county'of' Haienyes• terday,resulted in the repeal of the Scott Act, by' a large majority, the incotn. plete figures giving a majority of about 1000, which will likely be increased. The following are the returns, from each polling place in the county, as far as they were obtained up to 1Q o'oloelt last night. The difficulty of obtaining the correct figures will be manifest to all, and these are given subject to cor- rection West Hurgu. For Ag'ust ASILIFELI. Black'•s Hall, Dungannon, ....73 Mr James Young occupied the pul- pit of the Baptist church, Kincardine, on Sunday last, the Rev John Gray having been allowed a few days' rest, after his Scott Act work. School section No. 9, - .54 School section No. 5, School section No. 2, School section No. 12, D. Rose's house, COLBOIRNE THE Gleaners of Rattenbury St. church will hold a sale on Wedne;day, April 25th, in the vacant store,Smith block,commencing at 11 a.m. A num- ber of useful and fancy articles will be offered, and the Gleaners will appre- ciate any patronage bestowed on th : m. MINISTERIAL TALK. - Just now there is considerable talk among Methodists, as to the possible changes that may take place next June among some of the ministers of this imme- diate neighborhood. Some of the proposed changes may be "away off' as the boys say, while again they may prove to be correct, and we give the "talk" just as we hear. it. It is said that the people of North St. church, Goderich,'are very desirous of securing Rev Geo. Richardson, of Listowel, who is also said to be a favorite with many of the Rattenbury St. people, Clinton, now that Mr Odery has not been transferred. Then it is also said that Rev Dr Griffin, of Guelph, will be Bent to North St, in which case his present assistant,A'ex. Birks, would be given charge of Vic- toria St., Goderich, Rev G. F. Salton going 'to Teeswater. Further, al- though the Methodists of Seaforth do not want to part with their pastor, it is said that Mr Rowell, may be transferred to Rattenbury St. ,Clinton, or St. Marys. Further, the name of Rev J. Holmes, Guelph, is also men- tioned for Rattenbury St. We be- lieve that Rev Mr Rupert has no idea where he may be sent to, he being opposed to the system of " calls," and therefore 'not giving his personal sanction to such.. The three appoint- ments of North St., Goderich, Rat- tenbury St.,Clinton, and Seaforth,are likely to give the Stationing Com- mitteeconsiderable anxiety, as ap- pointments must be made for two of these, and possibly for the third also.' Benmiller, Saltford, Carlow, Leeburn, 57 50 39 . 47 49 29 62 • 58 49 56 14 CLINTON. St, Andrew's Ward, St: James' Ward, St. John's Ward; St. George's Ward, Majority for OODEEICIr TOWNSHIP• G.-McKee's house, 48 47 A. Hamilton's house, 39 49 T. Harrison's house, Wm. Crook's house, 45 54 H. B. Evan's )louse, 45 • 62 eoenexCi1. ' St. David's Ward, south 47 23 St. David's Ward, north 40 30 St.. Patrick's Ward, south 40 40 St. Patrick's Ward, north ...,43 33 St. George's Ward, 52 27 St. Andrew's Ward, north 58 38 St. Andrew's Ward, south35 25 Majority for 91 1 usy \1'A 11':\NOSH. Dungannon, Mrs Fowler's house . .73 45 '.Pawn hall, • School section No. 4, EAST WAW:\NOSII. School section No. 10, 44 00 School section No. 13, , 35 67 School section No. 9, 36 48 A. Rintoul's house, • - East Huron. unit r. Orange Hall, 62 3:3 Cooks store, 43 31 Majority for 41 BBIISSFT.S. G. Love's office 67 5.2 72 30 Majority for 51 (.BEY. School section No. 4, 47 Cranbrook 76 School section No. 2, • 63 School sectiop No. 9; ,87 Ethel, School section No 5 54 34 57 55 94 35 59 50. '70 49 91 MRs Vantassel has rented the com- modious brick house of Miss Foston, Rattenbury St. OMITTED. -We have received this week from several of our correspon- dents, long accounts of temperance meetings that have been held at dif- ferent places, we have purposely omitted all such, because their inter- est is lost, and they can hardly be re- garded in the light of news items now. Too LONG. -Hereafter no single communication longer than one col- umn, relating to public or social af- fairs, will be published in these col- umos. In the language of Artemus Ward, "If a man cannot strike oil in that space he is either boring with a dull augur, or has struck a dry hole." NORTH HURON" TEACHERS' IN- STITUTE. --The regular annual meet- ing of the N. H. T. I. will be held in the Assembly Hall of the Collegiate Institute, Seaforth, on Thursday and Friday, May- 17th and 18th, 1888, commencing at ten o'clock a.m. The following is the programme :-A les- son in literature required for the En- trance examination, Mr C: Clarkson, B. A.; "Religious instruction in pub - lie schools," Mr W.Doig; "Elocution," Mr T. O'Hagan, B. A.; " How to awaken and develop thought in pupils and parents of a rural section," Mr G. A. Newton ; " How to make the school room attractive," Mr D. C. Dorrance; "Methods of answering in written examinations," Mr W. G. Duff; subject unnamed,Mr A.Bishop, M. P. P.; " The Chautauqua Univer- sity," Mr A. M. Burchill ; discussion of the " scheme of uniform promotion examinations," introduced byMr W. E, Groves; treasurers report and election. of oflicexs. On Thuteday evening an entertainment will be given atwhich' MrO Wagon will give a selection of readings. Town Hall, 49 67 ' 29 31 40 58 ROirICK. School Section No. 1, 06 48 Lakelet, Gorrio 64 71 Fordwich, 74 54 School section No. 18, 61 41 Newbridge, 44 29 MOII1IS. School section No. 1, 61 47 School section No. 9, Town hall, 56 78 School section No. 7, 7" 61 School section No. 0, TUIINnEnnl•, School. Lower Wingham, Bluevale, 63 89 School section No. 5, '03 89 WINOIIAM. Wm. Kictd's office, 41 19 Tamlyn's Block 25 29 Council chamber, 51 21 Woollen Mills, . 62 27 Majority for 91 WROXETEJ. Town Hall, 3.5 42 South Huron.. BAYFIELD. Town Hall 79 16 _ Majority for 63 HAY. School section No: 2, 38' 72 Hensall, 69 72 Zurich, 109 32 School section No. 4, 32 . 12 School section No. 12, 50 24 Dashwood, 51 30 Majority for 138 HULLETT. Kinburn,.. .. School section No. 6, 44 42 School section No. 2, . - Forester's Hall, Londesboro,.. 51 37. School section No. 5, 44 10 Temperance Hall, Londesboro,.. School section No. 9, 46 26 SICKILLOP. Separate school, School house No. 8,: Vacant house, con. 5, 30 22 Orange Hall, 30 42 School house No. 4, - School house No. 7, 33 24 School house No. 2, Vacant House, con. 12, 27 31 SEAFORTH. E. Cash's store, 41 64 Campbell's Hall, 96 51: Town Hall, 83 61 Majority for 54 STANLEY. School section No. 10, 36 87 Varna, 51 63 Goshen Line, 23 40 Bronson Line, - - TIICKERSMITR. Egmondville, 91 32 Broadfoot's school, 41 61 Elgie's school, 38 5'2 Red school, r, . - nSBORNE. Elimville, J. Dinnin's house, . - S. Skinner's house, Farquhar, 44 44 EXETER. Weeke's shop, 78 31 Town Hall, 46 63 Market House, 64 55 STEPHEN. School section No. '1,jf 81 52 Town Hall, Crediton, 81 51 Orange Hall, Crediton, 85 44 Wm. Holt's kitchen, 111 23 F. Heitzman's kitohon, .. School House No. 8, • . „ . , This list will belre•ppublisbed when the of- ficial returns are 1nede. The repeal was earr(!•d in liebfrew Al, hi Stormont, Dundee an,( Glengalty,.b 500• in Bruce byy140'0, in Simcoe by abbot , l' 0i' - folk by W0, Dufferin, 167, Pe;