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The Clinton New Era, 1888-11-23, Page 1rs TWENTY-THIRD VOL whole /i timber 13033. 1 CLINTON, ONT., NO VE 1'I3t E11 23„ 1888. I LOIti':ItT tiir?MLf:, Publisber 1 eLas a .0 a 1% mice. To all new subscribers paying a year in advance we will give the NEW ERA free for the balance of this year. As the NEW ERA gives a large amount of home news every week, those who are not subscribers should start now, and thus keep theinselves posted. The WEEKLY GLOBE and NEW ERA horn now to the end of 1e89, for 0.50 cash. WEEKLY GLOBE, TITE RURAL Goderich Township. Edward Clemson has hired with John Youngfor a year. Mr Robert Ar:lreson, of the 14th con., lost a valurl He horse last week. Itis said that Mr John McLennan will again be in the field of municipal honors. Mr George Anderson, the popular teacher, will 'wield the rod" in S. S. No. 9, next year. Mr Thomas Mason,- of' the base line, intends to have a sale about the 20th of Drc. He has some ,good stuck. It is rumored that Councillor Elliott, of the Cut Line, is a heavy loser by the failure of a prominent Goderich man. FABat SOLD.—Mr Samuel Cox has Bold big farm of 80 acres, on the cut line, to Mr Alex. Young, of Kintail, for the sum of $4000. CANADIAN, and NEW ERA, to the Tt a new postofce, Herbison,whigh has lately been opened with Mr Wale Herbison as postmaster, is quite a convenience to the people of that section. end of 1889, for $2;75. tb subscribe. Nowtis the time Colborne. :lir J. Fowler left last week for the lumber woods. Mr James Gledhill moved this week to Hamburg, where he intends to reside. Mr Thomas Oke bas rented the 50 acre farm of Mr Thomas Ashton, on the 2nd con. Mrs Halliday las` week paid a hurried visit to Ayr,to see her brother, who is seriously ill. Revival services were commenced last Friday evening, at Zion Metho- dist church, by Rev Mr Kestle. A colt, (8 years old) belonging to Mr J. Stevens,on the Maitland, broke loose one night and killed itself eating. wheat. While a small boy was walking ou the joists of the wood_ shed at school. section No. 3, bisatoot slipped.. 'He fell- down -front hhreieigl{t of about ten feet breaking his arm above the. Wrist. Oti Saturday se.vening last, as the executors of the fate Geo. McCabe were coiningdirotiu town,the front axle Of the demoi;ttitsbeeke,suddenly, but fortunately'hist bailees were soon stopped and so nobody was hurt. The residents, on, the M. C. deserve praise.and thfn'ks for the corduroy road made on, the Goderich side of the rives5. Wilt the Goderich town- ship cotkzfcil never wake up and re- s see paththeir roads, as they can be legally natageto do so. Oiler losing sight of my dear friend. Penhecker, for ]2 years I ran against him in the Hub, and asked how he did. He replied he was not very well and had been married since we last met. "That's good news, indeed," said I. ' "No, not such good news for I married a shrew," "Thst was bad." "Not so bad, neither, for I had $2000 with her." "That's good," quoth I. "No'twasn't," said he, "for I laid it out in sheep and they all died of the rot." "That was hard, forsooth," "Not so hard for I sold•the skins for more than the sheep cost." "Then you made well," said I. "No I didn't, for I laid out the money in a house, and it was burnt." "That was a great loss, indeed." "No, not so great a loss neither, for my wife was burnt in it." . SANDY. In our issue of the 2nd inst. it was stated that Mr T. Oke had received a threatening letter. The cause of the letter being sent is an old woman, who, gadding around, told a lie,and afterwards Dined to doing so. Below .is a correct and true copy of the letter, which is in itself one of the worst com- pilations of illiterateness and oppro- brious lies ever penned by a noxious nondescript and sent to one whose character is without reproach, and integrity unimpeachable:— Cberrydale Farm, Oct. 211, li+tiy. Mt sThomas Oke, Sut,—Take notice that It forbid you your son and all your progeny from trespassing on my property as I believe yon all to be a lot of wicked people well your son passed with your team and the gate where he passed was found propped with a stone open 'now I liave got to sort my lambs again from my ewes besides letting my ram running with my ewes, another thing I had a pair of goslings stole from vie last year and I offered a reward, said reward was posted in Jonathan Miller bar room «nick you mnst have seen or heard from and you did not inform me where and now I believe they are in your p lsession how you may account for that I would like to hear you say now if yon return them to ole and the two goslings you raised from them I will let the matter rest as it is if not take the consequence, I have also found my fence with some board pulled off op. posite your property who done it, 1 do not say but perhaps you may now so wishing a pleasent morning hoping yon well. I remain your Obedient Servant, JOHN Iioyvrr•.n. 1'. S..•- Perhaps a charge of buck shot properly administered niay have some effect if you do ,tot take my Warning• —...--- 31nnc•lrestet•. l ro ass ,r Collies -s is orgeni 4i ng It class in instrumental nru.ic Ian• the winter. A Thanksgiving service was held in Knox church, Thursday morning, also one in the \loth stat church in t u eve ning, A ringing choral of about Is%rn'y members has been opened herr f the winter, under rhe Icader hip of Mr A, Lawrence. The 1. O, t;, T. installed the 1 1 i hying oflieers for the eteming reins. ter :--,f. (. (lathe. C. 'I' : V, '1' A. Divots, ts, i ,1. 1 n '1r as 'Mar h;'! . -1. ,,,ilii, t'I,al,l;., tl, Spin. g, 1, I t Sentinel, Mr W. Crooks, of the llth con., is mentioned as a candidate for the council at the approaching elections. Mr Crooks would fill the bill well as be has an extensive knowledge of municipal affairs, and is a practical everyday man. BAD Loss.—On Friday night Inst the house of Mr W. Laithwaite, Maitland Con., was consumed by fire, Mr.L. was in the stable at the time the fire commenced, and the rest of the family were at a neighbor's house. Wheu Mr L. `and others arrived at the scene -the fire was too far ahead to allow of much of the contents being saved, The organ and a few other articles were• saved, but the greater part of the furniture was burned, What makes it more serious is the fact that about $280 was burned ; $250 belonging to Mr L , and $30 to Wm. McBrien, who was living there. The loss of this money to Mr Laith- waite is a particularly keen one at this time, as they had been selling everything, they could to raise; the amount and pay off some pressing claim, and his son intended taking the:money to London the day alter the fire. We understand there is con- siderable insurance on both building and contents. Porter's Hill. A CHANGE.—The whole face of nature is chapged ; the trees have lost their green foliage ; the earth has given forth her supply to the human, family, and is now about to wrap herself in her mantle of white. ACCIDENT.—Last week our juvenile friend, Master Leland Nigle, on his way home from school took a notion to have some beechnuts, so, accord- ingly he mounted a tree, to get the best to be gotten ; he carelessly clutched a rotten limb for support, and descended to terra firma too sud• denly for comfort, falling a distance of twenty feet. He was badly shaken - up, but sustained no serious injury, DEPARTING.—Mr D. W. Roberts, our amiable blacksmith, is about to take his departure to Brussels, where he will ply his trade as of yore. Mr Roberts is an able and energetic busi- ness man, and will push his way wherever he may be located. His many friends -around here will miss his genial smile. New RESIDENT.—A week ago last Monday Mr O. W. Potter, formerly of Holmesville, successor to D. W. Roberts here, removed to our burgh, to remain with us. He has invested in all things required for running a house, including also the wife We wish the young couple many years of happiness and prosperity. UNFORTUNATE. — We were very sorry to hear, of the unfortunate cir- cumstances of Mr Sam. Cox, caused by the failure of Mr T. Welsh. It is a severe blow to lose your home at any time, but a severer blow, when you have lived on that homestead from boyhood to manhood. He has the hearty sympathy of all his neigh- bors. 00u/wile—Council mot on the 12th pursuant to adjournment. Members all present. Minutes of last' meeting read and passed. By-law No: " 6 of present year, confirming place for holding nomination, polling places and deputy returning officers, was read and passed. Moved by John Beacom, sec. by J. N. Elliott, that the deputy -reeve be authorized to make an arrangement with Proud - foot, to survey at the I lmesville bridge, to find if certain r pairs al- leged as needed on roadway should be done by the county or the town- ship.—carried. The following ae- connts -were paid, viz :—Stai office, printing, $20.65; selecting jurors, $10; Mr Proundfoot, surveying 'water course near Clinton, $18.50; R. Em• merlon, use of scraper six days, $1.50; Henry Hastings, work on § L, 6th con, $1.50; grant to volunteers, $10; Mr Cronyn, gravel and damage to crop, $16.78; George Rumball, bury- ing horse,$2,77i; John Calbick,grayel, $16 63; two months board of Mr and Mrs Bray, $20; one month of Mrs Bray, $6; Robert Hack, gravel, $4 80; Andrew Drysdale, gravel, $38 76; Wm. Jenkins, gravel, $14.91; James 'Alexander; gravel and use of scraper, $4 13 ; Samuel Johnston, Frank Hil- tock and Aleck McDougall, for use of scrapers, $2.75; John Weir,gravel, fe'1G 24 John O. Elliott, breaking buggy, $5; James Perdue, roadway to gravel pit, $5; Thos, Tichbourne,use ot scraper, 75l;ents; Win: D. Tich- bourne, gravel, $11.40. Council ad- journed to meet again on first Mon- day in December. JAMES PAT'rON, Clerk. Hallett. 151r. Nelson Bingham is at present in A'lichigan. Mrs hull, mother of Mr Enos Hull, of this township, died at Winchelsea, on Sunday last, at. the ripe old age of 74 years. She passed away a firm believer in the efficacy of the blood of Jesus Christ. Her husband and six children survive her. DEATH.—After a short illness, Mr Hugh Radford, sr., of the 10th con., one of the Widest settlers, died yester- day (Thursday) at the age of 73 years. Nis funeral takes place to -morrow Saturday) at 2 p. m., to Ebenezer cemetery. STALLION Cots Sor.n.—Thomas McMichael, of Mullett, sold to. a gentleman from Iowa, his young stallion, Clear the Way. This colt was one year and five months old,and was sired by Mr John McQueen's Renton Boy, and weighed 1430 lbs. This is the colt that took first prize at Landon, first, at Blyth and third itt Toronto, and he got a yery handsome price for hint. Istndesboro. Mr .J Brunsdon is into the wood busiue'•s again, he having about ten men t, - i king at it in the bush chop- ping. The line weather at present is bringing down the price of hay; doubt- less because it is making the feeding season shorter. 'fire apple shippers being t1'.np• pointed in getting carr have apples stowed away in all available places around here waiting for cars. Mr it \Vallate hal returned from the Northwest and is with W Murphy threshing; lie likes the place well, and hitt- l-' going back in the vprirlg. 111 h i poisaner i4 at work agnin, tl r hr -1 t;i,h I give him is that the nest 1,1! he another dog is Clint he tome spill h- the ,;n•'to stet it RACY BUT FALSE.—Last week we nntieed an article in the News -Record referring to the farewell supper held at :he residence of Mr D. W. Roberts, Porter's Hill. When mirth and jolity are on the wing a sharp reply, or bright repartee is enjoyable, but we decidedly object to such scurrilous articles as the one referred to. The would-be >lspirant for literary fame has tried to veil his malice by a su- perhuman effort to 'make his vile in- sinuations and concoctions appear humorous. He draws very largely upon hieimagination, while his com- mon sense lies dormant ; bis absurd fabrications eclipse anything that the far -lamed Baron Munchausen ever` attempted. We are told that "slan- der is the meanest spawn of hell," and we would 'advise this doughty knightof the.3xjneteeneah f;etetary„Rfltfi his .moat worthy colleague -4o -use their distinguished pen in a worthier cause next bate.—Com. ICiuburn. Mr aelln Staples is moving into the village this week. Mr John -R Murray was at Buffalo last week, with a shipment of lambs, This village, or some enterprising individual, should put in a pair of scales, which we think would be both a paying and an accnmtnndating speculat ion. Rev J. Arlington Cook is to preach in the Methodist church here, next Sunday. A well crowded house should greet Rev Mr Cook, as according to press comments he is among the beet of pulpit orators. The Good Templets of this place ,gave a musical and literary entertain- ment at Bandon, on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr J. - f3. Medd, and a veryjinteresting programme rendered. Mr J. A. Stewart bas been filling up and raising the ground directly in front of his store. He intends cov- ering it with a cnat of gravel, which will be a decided improvement and add materially to the looks of his al- ready neat surroundings, Mr John McMillan, M. P., is in East Northumberland at present, speaking in the interests of Dr Mal- lory, the Reform candidate for the House of Commons in that constitu- ency. The Toronto Globe of Monday last speaks of him as follows :—"The farmers' case is being ably put by two farmer members, Mr Bain, of North Wentwortb, and Mr John McMillan, of South Huron. Mr McMillan has the reputation of being one of the very best farmers in Ontario, and Mr Bain is widely known as an intel- ligent and progressive agriculturist. These gentlemen talk straight home to their hearers, and their statements 'regarding the value of Reciprocity -to the farmers are listened to with the attenion which is due to practical ex- perience. Both are big men' with the appearance of physical as well as mental strength. Their style of speaking presents sortie ''strong con- trasts. Mr McMillan talks in his good Scotch, with great rapidity and fluency, and yet his ideas seem to come too fast for his words." S H ens Miss Bertie Murray spent a few days of last week with her friend, Mies Jean Murray, of Lucknow. Rev Mr Stuart, lately out from Scotia__ged, occupied the Presbyterian puTpIElsf this place, on Sabbath last, and Rev A. McKenzie, Kincardine, the two previous Sabbaths. The Good Templa(s intend lusting ab'bperi'ineeting•someevetiing dieting •I last week of November, at which , Rev A. McMullan, Auburn, is ex- pected to lecture on temperance, and selections of music, reading, etc., will be given by members of the Society. On the morning of Thanksgiving Day a number of our young men shouldered -their guns and ,took themselves 'to the woods for a day's sport. .Their expectations- may have been realized, but they came home with very little game to show for it. Perhaps they were hunting dear. McKillop. Mr Wm. Scott shipped a carload of lambs to Buffalo, on Tuesday. Mr Scott has gone quite extensively into the shipping business and is being fairly successful. ' We notice that along the north gravel road most of the farmers are erecting wire fences. This is a good step ane will likely benefit this road, which is in an extraordinary bad condition sometimes during the winter. East Wawanosh. Miss Lizzie Humphery, of St. Helens, bas returned to be with us -for a short time, The neighbors of Mrs Allen had a bee last Saturday and cut her winter's woad for her. Thanksgiving was well observed by the local nimrods, who did a lot of practice with fire arms,but did 'not do - much except waste amunition. The question for -debate at last meeting of the sixth line' literary was resolved that the spendthrift is more degrading to society than the miser. Mr Basil Coultes was the principal speaker of the evening, who appeared in support of the affirmative, and handled the question in a very able manner,as a local debater Mr Coultrs stands very high. Stanley. STOCK NOTES.—Mr James Mc- Farlane, of the 4th con. of Stanley, sold the other day a thorobred Polled Argue bull and heifer calf of the same breed, to Mr Alex. Ross, of Brucefield. He got a good price foe them. Mr McFarlane has also cold all his Shropshire ram lambs, Mr R. 13. Laidlaw„ of Morris, purchasing the last. ile has sold all his recently imported ewes but two. CLOSING --The closing exercises o tbeSabbath School in School Section No. 1. Stanley, were held on Thurs- day, Nov. L'tit, Thanksgiving Day. The exercises were conducted by 'fey J. 11. Simpson and Mr Geo. Forrest, of Brucefield, and Mr James Scott, o Clinton. The exercises consisted in questions from the Shorter Catechists and also from the lessons studied dur- ing the summer. There was a large and attentive su'dience and much in- terest was manifested in the exercises. At the close short addresses were de livered by Rev Mr Simpson, Mr Forrest and Mr Scott. The school will remain closed during the winter. GRANGE.—At a meeting of' the Stanley Sun Grange,on Tuesday,Nov, 13tb, there was it lively discussion on "the most profitable way of wintering stock." The discussion was taken part- in by a large number of those present. Summing up in a geeerel way, the resnits of the discussion may be thus stated. The feeding of the cattle should be three or four times a day, drinking once a day. In feed- ing there should be observed as far as poesiple regularity in times of feeding and quantity fed, using at all times the animals kindly and quietly. The food commonly ltd k a nil entre of straw and hay cut together with route, and after the new year more or less grain. At the next regular meting in December a debate will take lila,: • on the 501,100 .•slit 1'r i ,!.1`g ye. -r1 . gra:- f f I3 grave. • Mr D. Melkljohn, who has been suffering for some time with nervous debility, is now convalescent. The people round here have organized a Literary Society and will hold their meetings in the Fores• ters hall. We can now boast of a doctor, and hope he will remain here. People can now have their ills attended to on short notice. Mr Geo. David, who has been suffer- ing for the past few weeks from the effects of a broken knee, is slowly re- covering and will, we trust, be able to be around before long. Mr W. \Vightman has gone to 1Vingham,where he intends following the cabinet making. -He is a very amiable young man, and will, we are sure, make many friends in that town. Mr J. Bell has an extensive cider mill on his farm, and is doing a good trade. Any person having apples to grind would do well to take thefts to Mr. Beli's,where they will get the de- sired squeeze. Brneefieht. HORSE SOLD.—Mt . C. Masonh disposed of one of hie two year,`_,ttia stallions, Cantire arrince, to Mr 1). McTavish. We believe he intends taking him west. MR Wtr.KIE'S L1•:('TITR0,—Mr Wilkie missionetry from Indi?e; Er - ed his lecture in the Ifnionaaha eh on Tuesday evening, and was listened to by a very large and attentive audi- ence. Mr Willcie's description of the country and his work there is far in advance of anything of the kind we have before heard. Anniversary services were held in the Union church on Sabbath last. The pulpit on this occasion was occupied by the Rev. Mr Grant, of St. Marys. Although the weather was cold and somewhat disagreeable the 'attendance both morning and evening was large; On Mortality evening the annual tea meeting was held. The day being somewhat wet, it was doubtful whether the attendance on this oc- casion would be as large as on form• er occasions. However, as evening carne on crowds might be seen pour I ing in from all directions, and when the time arrived for commeneing, the church was fairly well filled. After the inner man had been thoroughly satisfied with the good things pro- vided,by the ladies of the congrega tion, the chair was taken by the Rev. E. H. Simpson. interesting addresses were delivered by the following Rev. gentlemen viz: \1c('oy, cl' Egmondville; AicDonald, o f Sou tot t'r ; Forest, of hayfield ; (/rant, ol'St, Marys ; 1feederson, of 1 [(mall], The chair, under the leader - hip nl \ir .i i ni ' ,r, give some very ins selr c'i 'r s in 'heir nen-sly goad EtLY Heavy fall of snow on Sundae, Mrs A. NI, Sloan is -isi-'ug Mote's in Constance. Mrs H. Gidley was in Clinton on Thursday last. Mrs D. Erwin is ou A v',it with Mends in Belgrave. A meeting of the council was held, on Mouday'eveuing last. Mr anti Mrs Metcalf spent a few days in Mitchell last week. 15Ir R. Wrighton, of London, was in town this week. Miss Wallace spent it few dnys in Goderich this week. Mr Thos. Thompson, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town. A large quantity of fowl was ship- ped' from Blyth station this week. Miss Moffatt and Miss Barr, of Clinton, were in town Inst week. Mr A Emigh was home visiting the old folks on Thanksgiving day. Miss Radcliffe spent a few dsye at her home in St. Helens last week. Mr. John McIntyre, of the Walker ton feet boot works, was in town last week. Mr John McKinnon was in Clinton and attended the concert there ou Thursday. Miss Mary Thompson has secure 1 a situation in Seaforth, and has let, on Thursday, Mrs King, of Winnipeg, who has been visiting at, her brother•in-law's has left for home, The special services in connection with the Methodist church are still being carried on. IWilkie, return. d missi ovary, would and said they wire a l:it:g to .10 any- tbiug to bring other t s Iliac. The captain said the ut••ne r i.-cs ivc 1 from admissions and e.df.rtions went to- wards paying off debts and the main- tenance of the officers' (test or Home, fur the sick. No salary was promised to any of his cadets, they had been with him eighteen months, and had walked 2,500 miles, had two and four meetings a day, and had now come 2,500 miles more, in the cheapest way that they could travel—by steerage on the vessel—and were going back the acme way. The afternoon collec• tion amounted to 820. AAs"'""even- d to lged and . sane dome to Jesus. You may say there were twenty-eight mtuisters preaching tl-e gospel by rouge. Captain Applel y is a kind and courfeons gentlemen, and a splev'did ttlusician, r n1 has a splendid band -hfT young men with him. Tota1'an Bunt of money ae- ' 9 ceived, about '$.60. The band was 41 billited around at friends' homes. Some liberal hearted Methodists did thetr share in i he good work. The barracks is a large new building.— One of the instruments was bruised while the band was away at tea, by the drum rolling down on it. There were some meddling with instruments who had no right to do so, Messrs McKinnon and McMillan this week shipped a large quantity of wood to London. Mr W. Sperling has commenced to buy hogs, we understand Will is pay ing,a good price. Mitis H. Taman, Miss Drummond and Miss Stewart were visiting in Clinton last week. ,, A s,secial meeting of. the fire Wren was held at the Commercial house on Monday evening. • Mrs William Cockerline who has been visiting r?iends in London has returned home. Mr R. D. Dunbar spent a few days with friends at his old home near London last week. Our fire brigade were out on Thurs- day Afternoon hurs- dayAfternoon a. last week ,indulging in some practice. Mr W. Greig was in Wingham on Thursday and eat the Thanksgiving turkey with friends there.. Mr Thos. Potter .left town on Thanksgiving day for the Britisb Isles. - afe Journey Tom. Mr Geo. Phillips was in Clinton on Thursday; Geo. has an inclination to visit that town rather often. be substituted for the sermon custom roily delivered. Mr R. B. Laidlaw was chosen to act on the financial committee Mr , McDonald retiring. Mr J. A n and Dr Sloan were reelected authors, ao d Mr Alex. Eder was appointed secretary of the financial committee. Reports from he Sabbath School and the Hopeful Gleaners were read, showing these auxiliaries to be in a flourishing con - talon. The financial statement show- ed the standing of the congregation ss follows:— Receipts Bal, on hand W. F. M. S, $117 23 38 63 Schemes of church334 90 7 05 Sabbath School 183 47 + 25 64 Sec. treas. report 101 34 18 69 Sabbath collections „329 50 52 42 Hopeful Gleaners' 17 70 9 95 Pastor's salary' 1021 27 02 Statement of membership— State of roll last year 963 Received on profession of faith this , o , 32 year By certificate Total received this yettr Removals by death . ,... • 3 Removals by certificate , - . 15 Total on roll this year 286 A fter the conclusion of business Rev J. Wilkie was introduced and fer nearly two hours and a quarter gave a ringing address on the progress of his inissic a in India ; he pointed out all the obstacles he had encountered in his work,and showed also the pleas- ing features he met in dealing with the natives. After hearing him through, his audience no doubt ac- counted him a brave man, and all must have felt th" .necessity fur help- ing in a cause that requires substan- tial support and prayerful interest In the evening Mr Mannine, of Clinton, gave his lecture on West- minster Abbey, in the Methodist church. The pastor, Rev Mr 'range, occupied the chair,and in tbeaudience were Rev Messrs McLean, Wilkie and Thoma. Suitable musical selections were rendered be "le young people of the church. T•' ''eturer began his lec-ure with a Mose ofathe history in. connection with the founding of the Abbey, which, for picturesque descrip- tion has seldom been equalled in Blyth. He then, by means of a chart of the building, showed the location of the last resting places of the great and good of the past agee,introducing many apt illustrations and quotations to bring the Beeves before the eyes o his audience. Students ot history' and biography, and indeed, all lovers of knowledge enjoyed an intellectual treat, and we have beard on -all sides only words of commendation and praise. The house was completely filled,the silver collection taken being about.$19. Seaforth Mr Tom McCreight, who lias been over in Michigen in the /umber woods, returned home last week. Dr. Towle has removed from here to•Belgrave, we think the D,ctor has fallen into a nice little nest up there, Mr 'A. H. Tierney left last week for Brampton. We hear that Arthur is soon going to join the matrimonial ranks: 1 Several of the, boys took advan t- . age of the fine weather on Thanks- giving day and engaged themselves at cricket. Mr Fred Tanner ,i nd Mr Will Shane and MIAs Nan Shane were H Goderich on F. 'day evening lest attending a ball. Mrs Jacob Taylor spent a cnuple'of days last week with her friends in Clinton, and "Jake" looked quite for- lorn during her absence. Thursday of last week being Thankegivinr Day all the places of business were closed. Seryices were conducted in the different churches during the day. Mr . Habkirk an old resident of Manchester, Huron, and lately of Galt, has decided to locate here accompanied by his family; we hope they will like their new home. ' • Mr Stenernell, tinsmith, spent a couple of days in Kincardine, last week. Wonder i; Harry was looking for his lost pet crow as the weather had the appearance of spring , The annual entertainment in con - necklet) with the Presbyterian Sabbath schdli -will be held on Wednesday evening of next week, 28th inst„ an excellent programme has been' pre- pared. • Mr J. T. Carter, witb the assistance of Hamilton's tin pounder, has been putting his inventive powers to work and has invented some fixings to an ordinary box stove, which heats up a large reservoir at the back, which is at boiling heat almost as soon as the kindling is started and works im- mense. It is rumored that the boys aro going to get it patented., and also intens to go into the laundry business. Success boys. Tetter.—Some time at the latter part of last week, some miscreant, by means of a key, gained admission to the Secretary's room in the basement of Presbyterian church and carried off the contents of five S. S. collection boxes. Who the thief is, is not yet known, though the Superintendent thinks he has a clue that will lead to his detection, The Amount stolen is between $3 and $4, 'late vi -rirvtx'; D,tv, The day was spent by many of the young teen in partridge shooting, the weather being exceptionally fine. In the I;ng!ish church service w•as held in the morning. In the ot'lei•noon the entreat meeting of ;tet. Andrew s church ells held. .1fter devotional eaw•ci"es had hien eondueted by the pester, the annual meeting of the enngrrgation was hOde tbeing under-� -triol that the Jerome by Rev Mr • lug meeting the place wa.ii the door, and the prograip 4•g by the use of different continued until late, wig: object in view,invitiogsinner` . Miss Ross of Goderich is visiting at Dr. ItleKids, Mr and Mrs Thos.Goldie of Guelph, spent last Sunday with friends in logit. The "Zile Boat Crew" closed their meetings , here on Sunday evening last. Rev. J. E. Howell preached'mis- sionary sermons on the Hensall Cit. - cuit last Sunday. Rev. Mr Chiverea "'the evangelist e:11 conduct evangelistic m• ?rings here, in February next. The Fisk Jubilee Singers appear in Cardno's Hall on Thursday of this week and frotn the appearance of the plan of the Hall a good many will (tear them. Mr•°Jno Wright, an employee of Mr D. D. Wilson had the misfortune to meet with a painful accident on-Wed- nesday cciden,ton-Wed- nesday of Inst week by being kicked in the Lace by a horse he was unhitch- ing.from a waggon. , Rev. B. F. Austin of Alma College, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist Church last Sunday and all who had the privilege of listening to hied were delighted with both his discourses especially his sermon of the morning on 'prayer. On Monday evening the basement of the church was well fitted when Mr Austin delivered his Lecture, on "Only a Woman. ,,0n Thanksgiving day the Mown baud played on the streets. The „sot -ball boys went to Clinton and 4ettfefeated the team of that place. A Theatre company played in Cardno's nil in the evening to a fair audience. Ma the morning Thanksgiving ser• aloes were beld in the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, conducted by the respective Pastors. At the alethodist church in the evening the Ladies Aid held their annual IIarveet tome. There was a large attend. ante. Dinner wes served in the base-, meet , from six to eight o'clock after which all repaired to the auditory searere music was given by the choir, and addresses by Rgv. Messrs Mc- Donald of the Presbyterian church here, McCoy, of Egmondville, Mus- grave, of McKillop, Casson, of Mitch- ell, and Mr Mills of the R. T. Life Boat Crew, and -who alder -gave a coapt le of aecitations in good style. The chair was occupied by the Pastor of the church, Rev. J. 1.1 Rowell. On the whole a pleasant evening was spent, The proceeds amounted to about $90.00, SALvarrox ArtarY.—Statf•Captain Appleby with the band of the }rouse• hold troopv, enmpnQed of 27 instru• menta from rho English it home for cadets, arrived on the noon train on ;hutsday. A good substan • tial diuner was provided for them in the barracks, by the friends and sol- diers of the army. Captain Appleby thanked them all for their kindness, being one of the best receptions they had get sines their arrival in the Do- minion. The nftornonn meeting cum• meneerl at :1 o'clock. During the meeting the menthe's of the b.u111 played some exeel!rtit army till's, s.tn �• and spoke, pi -Ai -leg and Fit'int• Bayfield. ekti DEATH —We are very sorry to' ea learn of the delttp, • as Middleton, la of the Point, witBurred yester- day (Thuisd :nXts�t at her re= sidence. •Sh: 'beih'iil frn• spoilt three weeks, but nothing serious was anticipated. Her funeral takes place to -morrow' (S:tturdey) at 2 p. m. A more extended notice will appear subsequently, Open Meeting of the Young - People's Assoeiatioensufr Willis Chnrcisfi'' •• The first open meeting of the;sairt-' son, of the Young Peoples. Associa- tion of Willie church, Will; ttlree1ec- ture room of the chureb, on!slo?iday evening, proved a gra<t 'ing success, and a pleasant and ..tfeq'tjl#tble enter- tainment. The programtn.e'has•mere- ly to be stated, to assure'readers that the audience Were amply rewarded for their attendance. The following:compriseel the muni calpart of the programmes Quartette Miss Walker and Metes ga..ay, Har- land and Clarke ; quartette, "Hail beautiful Queen." Messrs Oakes,Chid- ley, Holloway and Marland ; solo, G. F, Oakes ; solo and chorus, "Rule Britannia," T. Jackson 'and choir ; duet by Messrs Jackson and .Roach ; solo, "My ain fireside," Mrs R, Rang - ford. It is reed:ess, to say that the music by these parties mentioned was highly appreciated, and met with hearty applause. The principal itemji►-,tile' pro- gramme, however, wags"s 18' 'lEhre: by Dr Horsey, on the subject, ".Queen Victoria's•reign." It is no exaggera- tion to say that the lecturer made conquest of his audience, capturing their close attention throughout. The doctor combines in himself all the elements of an orator—a fine and commanding presence, full, clear and well trained voice,'and the command o! language well chosen and happily expressed. The subject of the lecture is well chosen, and presents an invit- ing field to the orator, and the doctor's effort was worthy of the subject The lecture was interesting and instruc- tive. A rapid and racy outline of the . state of the Empire, previous to the accession to the throne of Queen.Vic' toria, 'is given, there is then passed in review the leading incidents which have occurred during this eventful reign. The great moral reforms which have been effected, the wonder • - ful advances made in science and art, and the material advances of the peo- ple are dealt with. The lecturer be- came at times eloquent and impres- sive. His portrayal of the characters of Wellington and Napoleon, and the contrast drawn between these two great men was masterly. The skilful manner in which he avoids contro- versial ground, in discussing burning political questions, is admirable, and his discussion of the future of this Dominion, and the subject of Anglo- Saxoft federation was statesmanlike and inspiring, the closing peroration being, without a doubt, a piece of finished oratory. The doctor was frequently greeted with applause, and at the Wise of the meeting he rcceiv- ed the hearty congratulations of his friends. It must be a ynbject for regret to our townspeople generally, that so talented a citizen has left us to find a home in Dakota, for which place Dr. Horsey started on Wednesday last, to pursue his profession there, not to enter the Presbyterian ministry, as we in mistake stated in a previous issue. The chair during the enter- tainment was occupied by +aMr H. Graham,. Vice -!'resident of the Asan- rirttift. It has just been discovered at Dighv, N. S,, that Chas. Morden, convicted and imprisoned in 1Ri5 lilr seting fire to a sawn -till owned by Calvin Ibtymond,was innocent of the crime. Borden was sent- cnr•erl to :I jjyo years' - term. At' the file a of t(r"` fire and trill there wonted in Digby a man named Patrick Lyons, who SGou after di -tappet) '4 1, -1 c'1nfession made by this inlivi.iinl at Cleveland, Ohio, ha' just been rccoiv �cl, 'n tehiell 110 stoles he set the mill on lire, :eel tyre 1p:lid $2.1 to de it h - n man (11,11 living i:t Digby. An 0e,•'.1 .il hal I, •,al'rn Lyons, nod lie ul•clr' 1' ,, -ion while tly- ilt t, 1:11 I)' did I divulge the (;,d all the tr1rry for their salvali to 1,4i 14' ..I'tlit' nru. a'11n c1 ovist,ed ti rnn�h '' ^ '''r.d of Jesrlq c"'tial,' lin 1 t '•>Innlit t;te. nr1,