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The Clinton New Era, 1888-05-18, Page 1• 0- sesereverreese regesseggessieseaes—gsssroops TWENTY-THIRD VOL Wioiu Nuetber 13016. 1 CLiNTON, ()NT., MAY 18, 1888. 25C. SEE RE.RE? In order to increase our subscription list, we will send the NEW „Era on trial, for three mouths to new subscribers, for the small sum of 25 cents, casts. Send in your names at onee,aitid thus get the largest paper in the county of Huron, and at the same titue8one of the best local newspapers in Canada. 4 agement have prepared an excellent programme of athletic games and sports to be indulged in. Ample ac- commodation will be provided for all comers. Miss Annie Walker was visiting in Clinton last week. A. H. Watsan, of the Standard, was in Exeter last week. A. N. Jenkins, of the Brussels Bud- get, was in town Friday. Miss Kate Hartnett, of Clinton, was home on Sunday. Mr A. McCan is spending a few days in the Queen's city. Cameron, of Saginaw, Mich., is the guest of Mrs Livingston. Mr R. Milne has had a new plat- form built in front of his hotel. • There are several new residences to be built here this summer. Alex. Smith shipped a car lo.td of horses for Montreal last week. BLYTIf. -10 Weekly Epitome of General news Scraped • up by our Wide-awakeReporter. sr Decaigt at Milne's, Myth, Saturears.- Teeth from $50' $50. AceoNALe At DEAN r, May, the mobil) of flowers, has come. The late spring has pia the .prices of "season's". goods down to a- bout nothing and a halt', with a little discount for cash. Travellers are looking up Tourist' Go ales and pre- paring to be personallv conducted to the tomb'of Eve and he birth -place ef Lot's Wife, when they had touch better explore our own country As for me, (the NEW Eue's young re porter). I stay at home end indulge my propensities in noting the events as they happen der:tog...the week in this gay burg. 1 thrift." this is better than travelting, for I discover some- thing new every week and the travel- ler does not, The weather, during the past week, has been very uncon- genial for my hanging around the corners, but take great pleasure in re- marking that:— Local news is scarce. names were added the membership of the Society. Matters as They are in Blyth. As things stand now, I don't think it will bewise for me to say a great deal, foe I un- derstand that myrrh- icism of the fair sex, which appeared last week, has raised that spirit, so charactristie Of woman's indigos - nod, well-fed cattle sell at $4 50 to $3.00 per cwt., live weight. ThelScott Act, like a frayed gar- ment, is not worth the patching. Miss S. Symonds has gone on a visit among friends at Kingston. The base ball season has commen- ced and promises to be a busy one. Principal Burchill is in Seaforth this week, attending a teachers' con- vention. Eggs are 11 cents per dozen. • Wheat has jumped up in price. Mr. Jacob Taylor went to Clinton Wednesday. fotatom, are in good demand at 70 cents per bushel. Mr. Donald Frazer offers his village property for sale. A new wire fence adorns the front of the Tanntr estate. It is useless for the reject ed*slaver te think the girl will pop . - tion, that I nisi almost persuaded. in my own mind, to take my departure where -the. "woodbitie twigetr' etc. But 1 certainly 'must apologize (be - announced. The programme was of (be- fore packing my knapsack) to those ladies who are offended at my refer- a high order and rendered according- ly. The mouth organ bend is a great ences in last issue. . One thing to be proud of is our spematty, . base ball team which is a well orean- The people around here, who were ized club, composed of the pick of the caught out in the hailstorm, reportit The as being theNheaviest storm for many town. There's good material in the Beavers if properly handled, "r a year. \ e suppose feeling was more Captain is a rare good fellow with all practical than seeing on that occasion. his faults, and he is capable of play. • • A Swine —One of the heaviest ing the best Second bag in the county ' thunder showers on record passed when in good condition. Blyth has a , , over this locality a few days ago. The good team and may slip into second, ' heavy raii, was accompanied by wind but third seems more certain. Blyth and hail. One of the roofs of Mr H. hasn't got Crane to win the pen inn nt for her this year, and to tell you the Ford's barn was blown off Many Holmesville„ Eggs are up this week. Hay is in good demand. William J. Lobb is selling hosiery. Mrs. Gibson, of Sunshine, is visa- ing friends in the vicinity. • true," Kate Lawson and Maggie Weise; reading. 'Little E.Hor- tou;address, Rev D. McGillivray ; re- freshments. Part II — Recitation. The kicking mule,' Willie Cook ; dialogpe, 'Busy bees,' Four little girls; song, 'The maid of Mabee,' John Linklater ; recitation, 'What shall we Cold Jars and frosty nights hare a do,' Eliza Linfield ; song, 'Drive it damaging effect upon vegetation. from our land,' Edie Horton. A vote Mrs. John Jorden. who has been of thaeks was given to Mr McGilli• on the sick list, is improving. vray and other friends for help re - Mr Charles Disney is having ceived. The meeting closed by sing - large amount Of wood mit on his new ing. God save the Queen, each feeline. farm and busily engaged drawing they had had a good time. it to Clinton. ing on Monday evening last as wee Einstaos, — Sacramental service next Sabbath afternoon, (20th inst.,) in the Methodist churah ; a special quarterly collection will be taken up to assist the stewards in completing their returns for the year. Mr D. McGregor is the owner of an entire colt two years old which turns the beam in the neighborhood of 1400 lbs.; the animal is a good one, and Dale, Adin Jsmes Paterson, Mr McGregor will yet realize a good leg. McQuette„Tohn McLean, A. El - figure for hint. Mr Geo. Stephenson I coat, Jas. Landsborough, John Doig, turned out to grass the other day I jr., George Dobson, John Sheppard. The Y. 1' L. Society held its meet - Mr and Mrs litickstep are spending a few days with friends in Godelich this week. Spring sown grain is coining up nicely and some fields are already quite green. Reeve Kelly has improved his resi- dence this week, by having a new platform built. 'Mr. \V, Taman has returned home having spent several weeks with his brother Joseph. All the summer. birds have arrived and their sweet voices fill the air with charming music. Sacrament will be dispensed in the Presbyterian church, on the first Sabbath in June. We expect to see the latest in spring suits, when Harry and Yeo make their appearance. The C.O.F. and A.0.17.W. SocietieS have had a new entrance built to their hall, this week. Present prospects for a good fruit sa season are fairly encouraging. The flax mills are running steadily and are doing a good business. McGuire's little child, that was badly burned, has much improved A fine lot of cattle were shipped for Montreal Monday by our local buyers, The eirth was clothed in a garment of the "beautiful" on Tuesday morn. Several residences in town are be- ing re -painted and look very attrac- tive. W. H. McElroy is moving his house lately purchased, on to his lot across the street. The Gale Sulkey Harrow Company are doing a good business with the farmers in this section. The New Era's correspondent is a "hustler" and gets around town in good shape and is a fool. Mr. Isaac Rogerson has several houses in course of erection which will be completed shortly. Mr. John Young is going to sell off his stock and furniture by auction. Mr. C. Hamilton wields the hanuner. The early closing. movement does not seem to affect the "love-sick swain" for he gets home early in the morning. All the member of the council have been appointed a Street Committee. Surely our streets and sidewalks will be kept in good repair. The stone mason work of the And- erson Elder brick block is about completed. It will add greatly to the appearance of the town. The general prospective reader says there is more local news in the Clin- ton New Era than any other paper, and they candidly admit the truth. The fall wheat, since the local showers, is picking up wonderfully, and the mournful tunes!of the chron- ic croaker have subsided in that direc- tion. Our local jockeys are busy training their young trotters fir a 'green' race to come off here on the 24th. From present indications it will a "green" trot for sure, A certain young roan who works a- round the livery and drives 'bus, oc- casionally splits wood for the Salva- tion Army lasses; • but that's no Sha(r'l)ne, billy. A, razor fakir drew a large crowd a- round him it t front of the Commercial hotel Monday' evetsirig, but as a snow- storm was brewing the "stickers" did not bite very well. The editor of the Standard says: - "The Clinton papers are good ones. Next to the Standard he thinks them the best in the county." Sonic sub scribers must have paid up recently. In order to have a fine day for the disposition of this excellent program of sports for the 24th, the chairman of the committee should instruct, the clerk of the weather without further delay. At a special meeting of the ,coun- cil Friday evening, a by-law was passed for the closing of all business places nt 7 o'clock p.m, excepting Saturdays rind clays proceeding state - are, holidays. A vela day will be eeent here on the 24th. The Committee of Man. I fields were so drenched that the grain Man- i.,,. r est truth I don't think the team sown was washed out and carried . • Miss H. Taman, who has been on a prolonged visit to Port Huron, re- turned home this week. Rev Mr Sparling,•of Clinton, occu- pied the pulpit of the Methodist church, on Sunday last. Your correspondent took a trip to the county town this week, and found things lively at the capital. heavy enough to pass Syracuse and Baftalo. Though, of course. time alone can tell; and perhaps it is un- fair to pass judgment until I see them play. I bad made numerous voluminous notes and comments which I bad pro- posed printing, but the stern and cal - loos editor informs me that they will have to stand over for i% week. There is one thing I wish to refer to, how- ever. I noticed in last week's Stan- dard, a copy of which fell in my way, that this scissor and paste pot editor has taken up the gauntlet in defence of what I stated a few weeks ago con- cerning a, well known constable of this burg, and imagines that he has displayed wonderful genius when he remarks, using my own words. "that I had better keep my identity from this constable or I will be the worst smashed up correspondent I ever heard tell of." Why am to be used thus thusly? For telling the truth? I .can mildly inform friend Watson that what was stated on that occasion was perfectly correct, and if ten times as much more had been stated the half would not have been told. It looks to me as if this pions editor had undertaken a very big job in de- fending and trying to screen one who has not altogether A pleasant public record. A doctor should thoroughly understand the cause of the illness of his patient before administering his medicines. Isn't it strange how we blind mar- tals grope along through this world, never seeing the great men who are anxious to make us all happy, pros- perous and moral. Now, there's ex - councillor Jos. T. Ratter, the head, front, and well nigh the entire mem- bership of the N. T. P. He has been in our midst for years. He has sat in the town council. He has had built, under his supervision, some of the finest buildings which' adorn the town, and would do credit to any city. Yet, no one but himself has ever rec- ognized his transcendent abilities. The Grit party has been hunting for a leader with a policy, yet it has pass- ed J. T., who is willing and ready to lead any party and furnish policies of all shapes, sizes and patterns, warren - ten to wash, not to rip or shrink, and to keep in any climate. The Tory party bas been helplessly wondering what it will do for a leader here when Pat Kelly lets go the reins. Yet I'll bet two cents and a half' none of them eves thought of J. P. But that's all-. ways the way, the ;world's full of mule inglorious Miltons and undis- covered Cromwells. Josue Ashfield. Mr W. Ritchie is putting up a new house. Mr Wm. Gardner got the job of masonary in connection therewith. Farmers are getting pretty well through with their seeding, in this vicinity. Some are plowing up their fall wheat. A great many are afflicted with a severe type of cold, owing to the changeable state of the weather. S Robt. Howard has commenced the erection of a brick residence next to his own, on Queen Street. The early closing by-law takes ef- fect on the 18th, when all should govern themselves accordingly, The ..Lawn Tennis Club and Base Ball Team are busily engaged in get- ting into first class shape for the 24th, The creameries in this section will soon commence operations and a thri- ving business is expected to be done, Mr F. Metcalf took a trip to Au- burn last week, on a fishing expedi- tion:, and reports having made a big catch. The pulpit of Trinity church was oc- cupied by Rev. Mr. Hodgens, of Bay- field, on Sunday. He delivered very able discourses. , Our local sports, here anxiously await the result of the international and national base ball gemes, every day. Harry is bound to be posted. away in some cases over a mile dis- tant. Great damage in this way is done to the crops. Tam:rate—Mrs C. Cole, near this village, on visiting her milkbouse one morning last week,to her surprise and chagrin, discovered that four or five jars of condiments,consisting of maple molasses, preserves. jelly, etc., had disappeared. Not having the slight- est suspicion of any one in the neigh- borhood who would be guilty of such theft, but little was said about the matter. Mr Cole, however, discover- ed the tracks of a female near the house. Dow further particulars were obtained may be gleaned from the following :—On Monday lest a Mr Martin, living in a shanty, near the Maitlend bridge, passed through the neighborhood in search of a dog own- ed by his neighbor, Mr B. Forster. The dogs it.appears, followed a girl named Mary Grayless, (who lives at Mr Martin's,) to Clinton, thence down the Bayfield road, where all trace of him was lost. The girl makes contradictory statements with refe- I rence to the dog. Mr Forster insist- ing on the restoration of the animal, Mr Martin went in search of him,and While doing so revealed the fact that the young woman under considera- tion, had brought some jars into his house, and supposed that by finding out wno made molasses he would find who had the dog, as he supposed the dog had been bartered for the sweets. Mr Cole being thus apprized hastily directed his steps towards his lost treasure. On interrogating the girl and her mistress, the former dented in toto the indictment and the latter the receiving of the jars. On return- ing Mr Cole met Mr Martin,who still maintained. that the molasses was received. Mr Cole then returned and made further investigations and ob- tained three of the jars minus their contents. There is sufficient evidence to prove the foregoing parties guilty, and it would be well to make a rigid investigation, and punish such ac- cording to the utmost rigor of the law. Ieeburn, trona umHOLMES, l'uLltsitur $1.50 a year iu advance Tflokersutith. Lortdosboro. OWED-M.—A special meeting was1 Rey Mr Hough was in our horougi tin' week to officiate at the weddite held on Bloch 28th. The reeve ex- ' pained that he had notice from Mrs ! of Miss Alike Hileelie looks hal, Hart, of her intended removal to To ! and aearty. routo, and hence the necessity ofa I SHADE Taees.—Qeite a uumbero shade trees were planted last week b1 special meeting, to make provision I fot the care of Charlie te, 1 some of our epterprizing citizens. • Roes Why don't some of the .outh end spur foundling, who was under Mrs Hart's I care. It was brought to the kuow- I up and plant some too. ledge at the comma that Mrs Hart I There are weddings to the right of was willing to adopt the lad, under • 114( weddings to the left of us, wed - clings all around us. Oh what a blunder young people make following . in the ohl• folks tracks Ain't it a certain coeditions. Deputy -reeve Sproat was appointed a committee to confer with Mrs Hart on the matter, and, arrange for. -the widths. wopder. .. • - A Sac RED PLO1',—T1.0 church yard certain restrictions. Mr Sproat made comes very handy and very cheap as a most satisfactory report at the next a cow paetare for certain parties, but meeting. The committee appointed presume there might be cleaner to purchase a Rafe for the use of the, we company for those who have to go treasurer, reported that a suitable into the yard to get to church. What safe bad been purchased at a cost of do the trustees want the gate shut $75. Overseers uf highways, to the The fer ? . To keep things out or in. number of 85, were iorpoi 'tied, following is a list el fence viewers : No'res.—Business is booming in this town especially the egg trade, Wm Bell,Andrew Storey, John F. but the c =lane get none of them; our merchants are slapping on their own account. There seems to be a good supply of potatoes now although the price ie very high. Flour has ad- The rush at the, postoffice isiiThurs- day evenings for 'tbe New Era is uns paralleled, Sparkling eyes and rosy red throng the delivery room with anxious enquiry and receive their budget of news,, while your re- porter lingers outside and is knocked about by the jostling crowd. Constable Davis has been making an inspection of backyard and out - bowies and found some which might be much improved in their present staet. Those to whom this item may bear reference had better put their places in accordance with the regula- tions of the Board of Health, or it will be done at your expense Complaints are made of the dilapi- dated ccniition ot the sidewalks on on some of -the- back streets. In places it is dangerous to walk on at night, and after a rainfall persons passing there are compelled to walk through water ankle deep. The west side of Queen Street, south of King, can be made more comfortable for pedestrians by inserting a few planks in the place of those rotten ones. It should be attended to as speedily as possible. twenty head of steers that will com• 1 For poundkeepers : hobo B. McLean, mend a. high figure if the market this !James Nott, John Young, Geo. Nott, vanced 25 cents per cwt.: when will season compares at all favorably with I Alex. Forsythe. John F. Dale, Peter, the wheat hear the news ClCY:1 NOTEs. — At a trustee the iast • they are already fit for the Cooper, Rich. Deunie, Bryan Claraal . meeting in the winter Awe persons were appointed to canvass the neigh- borhood for muds to enlarge the church ; come brethren move around, the warm weather will soon be here butcher; some of them will now weigh , Alex: Buchamih„Toe. Brown... armee in the neigborhood of 1.100 lbs., and Carnochan. Joseph Fisher, Win. Car - we can imagine what they will be at I nochan, Robe Leatberland and Wm. h nd of two or three months under ! piewes. The clerk was instructed to first class care and feeding. The 1 draft a bv-law confirming these 31) - you do with the large great bulk of the fell wheat in this 1 pointmenls, (The clerk would here , and what :will et vicinity still looks very backward,and ! remind certain of these officers who I congregation. Mr Meed preachan excellent sermon here, last Sunday very poor indeed. Our cheese factory ' office, I have failed to return the declaration of I the outlook for a good crop of it is that this is imperative, to give ! night, but lie Is net able to give the and hopes! quintessenceof his subjectin fifteen is now in running operation again, ' them a standing in law, tweuiy minutes'. it took him about under the able management of our this duty will be atteuded to), Much I a." minutes. ; hope he will not get 1 genial friend, Mr J. It. Murray. Mr danger to public travel has been oc- 1 1(rtY discouraged, I?, takes practice. Oke, who got his arm badly bruised ' casioned by parties laying down uponl ‘a Hat is W. sasereli Hatta.—A first ago is now convalescent., Mr George . the highways, cordwood, stone, gravel, I saw loge, cedar posts, and other ob. and broken at a raising a short time'class shoemaker. Timothy and seed Stanley, who some time ago removed I structions, and much inconvenience I Paatees• ! More. wheat at on: roller to Sault Ste Marie, writes that he ' has resuatfrom ed a practice far- too mile. Men to carry goods from our stores. Our sidewalks repaired. likee the place well and is well &Rae common, that is, building fences upon ed with his new location; be says that the road- allowance, cuisine . to the streets of that town are paved-- blockades, etc. That the officers of not with marble, but with seventeen the township run" he in a position to inches of mud—ft poor sidewalk we remedy these ev as. the clerk was in - A young son of Mr. George King's remarkably escaped being instantly killed by being thrown in a deep ditch opposite Mrs. Ann Heffron's, Dinsley street, tinder a load of lumber which he was teaming along the street. A tug becoming unhitched so fright- ened the young and spirited beast that it became unmanageable and caused the above results. Assistance soon arrived and released the lad who was fastened beneath the lumber. A bruised arm is about the extent of his injuries. On Friday evening Rev Mr Mac- Millan, of Aulinrae, delivered at ada dress in the Presbyterian church, uniler the auspices or the Hopeful Gleaners, Mission Band. 'raking for his text the story of the three Jewish boys, mentioned in the Book of Daniel, be showed their peculiar cir- cumstances and the honesty of prin- ciple that guided them in the stand they took against ,the king. From thin latter he deduced four lessons of sound practical value, and followed with a spirited address on missions, dwelsing on the way in which " we ran 1, a hand." Several new Colborne. Mr Harry Pfeffer 'has purchased Mr Isaac Fisher's property at Ben' miller, and has moved into the same. Mr M. Schwanz intends to build a frame kitchen this season. must say. Mr David Millson, is hay- ing his barn raised and stone stabling put underneath ; Mr Millson will then have neat lie well as comfortable sue- roundinas, residence as well a,4 on L - buildings. stcucted to draft a ity-law to prevent, the placing of such obstructions on the reads, and to clothe overseers of highways with power to cause their removal. The following sums were voted, in charity Funeral expenses of Mrs Slaughter's baby., $8S5;1to Porter's 11111. . Edward Comber, $1 ; Mrs Calagban, $5. Miss Lizzie Lawrason has returned The cola' adjourned.S. SMIT;LIE, Clerks to the parental roof. — We have at last got a new rope on ' Council met at Brucefield, aim the our bell and its pleasant ding clong heard again. Mr Peter Stuart, teacher, of Lee - burn WAS visiting at Mr Wm. Illairs, 8th inst.; at the call ot the reeve members all present. John Folland was appointed pathmaeter, in place of Henry Marten, who declined to on Sunday last. • act. A new road division was forme Messrs S. and A. Woodman, , in Egmondville, with' Alex. McKay, Londestoro, paid our lively bufgr a oathmaster. his field of labor to be visit last week. from the Presbyterian church to his own house. Mr Sproat, a committee Some of the fall wheat in this vicin- to whom, was entrusted the duty of it looks as if it would not return an endeavoring to secure the adoption of Charlie Ross, reported that Mrs Hart had adopted the boy, in consideration of the payment to her of $50 at the time of adoption, and $50 at Septem- ber 1st. When it is considered that this lad has cost the township up• wards of $100 annually, the ratepayers will consider themselves fortunate in getting the lad placed where he will be well cared for, and for so moderate a sum. The clerk presented a by-law to prevent the placing of obstructions on the roada, in the jurisdiction of the township, and to clothe overseers of highways with power to cause the removal of such obstructions as exist. This by-law makes it illegal to place cordwood, stone, gravels cedar posts, saw logs, nr any obstruction whatever, calculated to endanger or impede public travel, on any of the roads under the jurisdiction of the town- ship, except material for repair laid down by authority of an overseer of highways. Parties placing on any of the highways such obstructions as are described, and refusing or neglecting to remove the ,same, when notified so to do, are liable to a penalty, on con- viction, of not less than $1, nor more than $50, failing to pay which the offender may be sent to prison for not more than 21 days. The clerk re- ported progress on a draft of by-law to confirm the appointment of fence - viewers, poundkeepers and overseers of highways, and asked leave to re- port at next meeting. The following sums were voted in charity :—Mrs Calaghan, $5; Mr Price, $10 ; Mrs Comber, $5; Mrs Slaughter, $8. It was moved by J. Sinclair, sec. by Wm. Elgie, that the clerk be in- structed to advertise a Court of Re- vision of the township, to be held at Mrs lancexas hotel, Itarpurhey, on the 2(ith day of May iust., at 10 o'clock a.m. The council adjourned to meet at Daly's hotel, on May 15th, at 2 o'clock p.m. S. fistioroa, Clerk. hundred fold to the tillers of the soil. We still pursue the (un) even !tenor of our. way, and hope to have the pleasure ot reading the NEW Etta for some time to come: Sacrament was dispensed with in Bethel and Bethany churches last Sunday. Evening -services commence in Bethany church a week from next Sunday. Movein—Mr Jas. Strachan has moved into the house lately occupied by his son William, and will remain there at least during the summer. VISITING. —Rev D. McGillivary is this week visiting among the congre- gation here, Miss Mary McManus spent Sunday with friends in (lode - rich township. The following are officers that have been elected in Leeburn lodge No. 213, for the ensuing quarter:—C. T., A. Gordon ; V. T., N. Horton ; P. C. T., P. Stuart ; Sec., E: Horton ; F. Sec., Geo. Fulford ; Treas., John Linklater ; Marse W. Fulford; I. G., M. McManus; 0. Cr., S. B. Williams. HOME AGAIN.—We are pleased to see the pleasant face of J. J. Wright again in our midst after his.long stay in and about California. We feel sure that many a long story is in store for his neighbors and guests about the sights he has seen and the adventures he has had in his travels. Mrs I). W. Roberts paid a flying visit to the 'eld homestead, on the 4th inst. Dave and the teacher say the bachelor's hall is not at all lone. some when you have lots of company. Which of you washes the dishes boys? .On Arbor Day our juvenile friends of our public school set enerjetically to work to fix up things within, and surrounding the school in right good will. Having worked like little her- oes and heroines all forenoon, they theirs - 'selves. allowed the afternoon to them- IMr A. Irwin was visiting friends here last week and the week before. Studying seems to agree with him, or else it is the refreshing, invigorating and health -giving breeze that wafts across the majestic Huron that doth build,nim up, appearances speak for themselves. Better order, on our street corners on suuday nights. A better attendance , at our society meetings. About fifteen village dogs killed. Less gossip and more christianity. Pastures for the village cows and horses. fa fact every thing but commercial travellers and they are the most numerous al- e 'arl"Iste e, .vscholars of Miss Alibi class met at her home a few days ago, and presented her with a handsome pair of vases, accompanied with the following address :— Miss ALLIE HILES—DE,AR TEACH"- ER—As we have been informed that you are going to leave the echoed' to enter on a different sphere of labor, We take this opportunity of present- ing you with these vases, as a mark of the esteem in which you are held by your class. We hope that the bless- ing of God will continue to rest on you and yours. With best wishes we are yours truly, • YOUR CLASS. • Hullett. Poisosen,-eA four yea.r old child Of Mr. Geo. Dale's, Hullett, accident- ly poisoned itself the other day, and but for the prompt action of its par- ents would have died. . It had been taking some medicine that was evi- dently pleasant to the taste, and at- tempted to help itself, but got hold of a bottle of laudanum instead, and took a heavy dose. A strong emetic saved its life. CONGRATULATIONS. The people of this vicinity are pleased to hear of the success of one • of our popular young men, F. B. Linfield, who has been at Guelph Agricultural College for quite a while. We extend our Mr John Snyder has postponed the congratulations. We also express building of his brick house. our congratulations to W.H. Clutton, The wife of Palma Allin is ill wit h who we understand has successfully passed his exam. and is now a full fledged doctor. ENTERTAINMENT. --- The Band of Hope entertainment given here on Monday night was a splendid success. The children deserve praise for the worthy' manner in which they sang, recited, etc. While singing the open- ing chorus, the members of the Band, about 80 in number, were tastefully arranged on the platform, each wear- ing a neat badge of red, white and blue. By their smiling faces and erysipelas. The heaviest rain known for many years fell in this section last week, washing the ground of some hills the depth of the plowing. Auburn. Several nj our boys have gone to the Sault S Marie to spend a few weeks. Mr John Sturdy has returned to ParrySound after spending the win- ter here with friends., cheerful aspect they appeared to be a We regret to hear of the death of hopeful band indeed. During a short Henry Washington, of Manitoba, but intermission each one received a neat formerly of this vicinity, dish of nuts, candies and raisins. The Two ewes and a lamb belonging to i programme was as follows: Part 1, Mr S.:Marshall were killed by a couple Opening chorus, ' We'll never touch of neighboring dogs last Tuesday. a the wine,' by the memhers ; recita- tion, 'Peggy,' Lizzie /Imam); reading. Building operati MIA have fairly 'Six little pigs,' S. B. Williams; reci- commenced, J. P. Brown and Wm. tation, 'Nell'e letter,' Jenny Green ; Levy have each erected capacious chorus, 'Making a temperance chain,' machine shops. seven boys and seven girls; recitation, ,—......._. • • • `"a' 'An April joke,' Willie Linklater ; Goderieli trttevhi osIL dialogue, 'The four seasons,' four lit - On Friday last a team belonging to tie boys; recitation, 'The little squir Mr. Geo. Sturdy, ran away while he rel,' Maud 'tortoni solo, ' Who'l vol• was in the house, theywere soon unteer,' Mary Cook; recitation, ' My stopped, consequently serious injuries doll,' (trace Linfield;' dialogue, 'Have were provetted. A stove in the wag- gon wag the only thing much dam- aged. We see by the last issue of the NEW ERA that the talented editor of that paper imagines we have crawled down a post -hole and pulled the Scott Act' after us. No, ML Editor, we havn't taken the route of the said Act, but are just recovering from the shock our delicate nerves received by the astounding intelligence of its defeat. • Our Village blacksmith has taken unto himself another assistant in the person of Mr W. T. Neal, of Loncles• boro, who takes the place of Chas. Jeffersda. Mr Neal is a good work- man, having worked at his trade in several places. lie has also a very fine voice, and will be a valuable ac- quisition- to the Bethel choir, in which, we tinderstand, Ile takes a seat. We are sorry to hear that our black- smith, I). W. Roberts, has disposed of hits place. His pleasant and ami- able disposition has made him many friends who will miss him greatly from their social circles. Though we regret his departure, we wish him success wherever he may go. He does not vacate, however, until November, when Mr Potter, of Holrnesville, the purchaser, will take possession. Some tiiise ago an dant was made here to organize a bnseball club, but well have to admit that baseball was knocked out in the second round. We understand, however, that some bad the intention of scraping together a team and giving the Goderich boys a brush, on the 21th. But seeing by the last issue of the Signal that they had a challenge from the Toronto schoolboys, they thought it the better pert, of valor to keep mum, especially as Goderich quietly insinuated that they ' would have accepted but for you anything, else, Lizzie and Roy another engagement, However, llorton; dem, Brave and Get a move on, boys. think a club shonld be organized. Linklater; recitatiou, 'Two glasses,' Varn a. TEAn eteetete—The members of Brick church intend holding a tea meeting on Monday • night next. A good time is expected, as there will be a rine stall' of speakers on hand. HEAVY LOSS.—Sfr James Turner, Brucefield, lost his valuable Clydes- dale horse, Thursday morning. He was only sick a few hours, being all. • right the day before. Mr Turner's loss will be in the neighborhood of $2000, it is also a great loss to the place. NOTES.—Weather still keeps cold Fur coats, mita and overcoats are brought into requisition once more. Your correspondent saw a young man muffled up to the ears, with mita on planting potatoes on the 17th of May; some attribute the cold weather to the repeal of the Scott Act. Summerhill. Norra.—Seeding nearly finished. Mr C. Beacom has commenced work on Mr Grainger's new house. There has been a great deal of mortality among colts in this vicinity lately. Mr E. Butt has his mill in operation again. Mr L. Manning is making improverants on his farm in the shape of a fence. The season has now ar- rived when the sinall boy with a fish- ing -rod makes his appearance in pub- lic, and this burg is not behind the times in that line. Kil.1.1tri ON 'VII F. TRArK. Last Thurs- day night the express train going west struck two men named J. Quinlan and Peter Molver,whe were seated en the track about a mile east of this place, and killed Itildver outright-. His heap was cut open and the hand completely severed from the body. Quinlan escaped with a few bruises about the head. Both men were druna, McIver' was a single man, and hod lately returned frein Cadiforniaavliere lie bad amassed enusiderab.e mislt Building operations are very brisk at present. Hensall appears to be behind hand with early closing. . The Hensall base ball club go to Exeter next Saturday. Mr Wm, Klauson, of Clinton, ia in town spending a few days. We notice that Mr W. C.,Devis has a fine lot of tomato and cabbage plants exposed for sale. , Mr Wilson, druggist, has moved into the store recently occupied by Miss Evans, as a millinery sten a. ' 'Mr D. Faust, who is well and favorably known here,intends to open out in the bakery business, in a few days. A temperance convention:wataheld in the Presbyterian church, on Tues- day morning. We have been unable to get a full report. Rev Mr Cox, of Brantford, is open. lag the new Mission liall iu connec- tion with St. Paul's church, and ift connection is holding a week's ‚re- vival service. The Hensel North quarterly meet- ing was held in Fansvilie church, on Sabbath last. The services were con- ducted by Bev Mr Howell, chairman of the Goderich District, and on Monday the business quarterly meet- ing was held,and from reports showed the circuit to be in a flourishing con- dition. —ease. Says n Dakota paper: — "Arthur Elliott and Henry Lyons are both coming to the font with simples of Dakota enterpr,se. The former is the proud papa at a bouncing girl and Henry is corre- pond! ugly happy over a boy. ILyon- is a town boy and Elliott belong«I to Coderich town- ship!.