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The Clinton New Era, 1888-11-30, Page 1S. 1 see le , A 1' , TWENTY-THIRD VOL I, Number 13034. CLINTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 30, 1888. I I'OBERT H:O,)LES Publis L, r 1 ; 1.GU a yuan iri advance . Bayfield. The Sahara was a lonely waste (waist) for a few days, but we believe things are all right there now. The charms of one of our young ladies appear to have fascinated a -certain Toronto cattle dealer. Last week's hard frost having frozen over the mill pond, a number of the young folks were enjoying themselves skating. We believe Mr Stonehouse has pur- chased the cottage opposite the Methodist parsonage, and intends moving in shortly. Teacher Baker, to senior class in ,Physics—"When positiye and nega- tive electricity come together, wbat is the result?" Head girl—"Spark- Ing," irl—"Spark•in Mrs Middleton, one of our pioneer residents, passed away last week, at the ripe age of seventy-five. She had been ailing for several weeks,and some hope of her recovery was enter- tained until shortly before her death. The funeral took place on Saturday, and it was evident by the large num- ber who attended it that she was held in great respect by the community at large, Mrs Middleton and her late husband came to this county many years ago, when all was primeval forest. With indomitable persever- ance, unbounded energy, aud scru- pulous honesty, their only resources, they set about to make a home for themselves in what was then the "wild west," It would be needless to relate the many hardships and priva- tions, rivations, incident to a settler's life, through which they passed, suffice it lto say that they bravely battled and overcame every difficulty, and made for themselves not only ahouse, but accumulated a fortune unequalled id the community in which they lived." ••••••••••••••••• West — -•••1--.— West Wawanosh. COUNCIL,—A regular meeting was held in the township hall on Satur- day, Nov. 17th, all of the members were present. 10 petitions, having tweuty-four ratepayers' signatures, was read, praying the council to as- sist in constructing a snow fence on sideline, lot 25, con. 2. On motion, the council agreed to furnish the wire for the fence, and the clerk was instructed to notify Mr. McKenzie, the owner of the lot, opposite which the fence is to be built, to that effect. The treasurer's report for October was read,showing balance and receipts $1.02.65 and expenditures $91.52, The report was ordered to be filed. The award of the aribitrators, appointed to settle dispute between the muni- cipality and Alex. Rose, regarding the value of gravel taken from the pit of the latter, was presented. By it Mr Rose is awarded $4 compensation felt-damangeto land„and 7 cents, per yard for the gravel taken out, instead of fifty dollars, as demanded by Mr. Rose, and the costa of arbitration to be paid as follows: Alex. Rose $7.50, by the municipality $39,15" Each 'party to pay its own witnesses. On motion of Messrs Lockhart and Bow- ers, the report was adopted and checks issued for the amounts due by the township. Mrs Rose, sr., was allowed $4 for right of way to the above gravel pit, and for the use of her house, during the arbitration. The treasurer reported that the bond due by the late treasurer and his securities had not yet been paid. Moved by Mr Lockhart, seconded by ?Jr Boners, that the Reeve and the treasurer be appointed to meet the parties, with power to grant a short extension of time of the present securities, if willing to still remTM &in as security • for the payment of the amount named in the bond—Carried. After checks amounting to about $400 were issued. the"+council adjourned to meet according to statute next De- cember.' R. K. MILLER, Clerk. East Wawanosh. - David Scott's house is about ready for occupation. John Coultes, sr., recently put up a large and commodious driving shed and stable. Mr John Scott with his coiisin Archie have returned from Dakota, and have concluded to make Canada their home. MrJno Coultes, jr,,hascome-to the conclusion that delays are dangers'-, and is having hie house, white a was commenced over a year age,, complet- ed. Mr John Tt;•e'•or has leased the farm owner ' y -I3ugh McLean for a term Qt years, dame rumor says this is only an excuse for what's coming soon. 'leer John Nethery has sold his 50 etre farm to Mr Richard Stonehouse, Tor $2,050; this is a good figure, as there are no buildings on it, and it is a back tot. LITERARY NEWS—A large number of our young men have joined the newly organized literary in Belgrav, On the next debate there we not' e'',; the names of Messrs Geo. Owens,, Jas Bone, Wm. Bone and Basil C,e xltes who have all made their neer', (and placed it pretty high too) 'AI debaters, this insures good speakir,,• Bund it will be an exceedingly intoe-e'e debate for those who are pre, ; g The sixth line iP eat. be lost sight of, as rears should no very good prop , last Friday night a exceeding lay , ,m me was given to the music by rj. ,e audience ; the violin panied 'o encan Anderson, accom organ, ! Miss McGowan on the feats was one of the principa .es of the evening, also a stump s er ,ell by Jno. Ellis on " Woman • ,/gets," which fairly brought down the house, Sides have been chosen fo a literary contest to bo held on th Friday preceding Xmas. hull parti culars at that time., -Mullett. BACK AGAIN.—Mr Thos, Lawson, who went to Kansas a couple of years ago, has returned to this township, the times in that State being very hard indeed. tfe thinks more of Canada than ever. DEATI! OF MISS MURRAY.—'Mss Murray, who has resided with Mr Thomas Carbert, on the gravel road, for several years, died on Monday last. She claimed to be somewhere about 90 years of age, but the friends thought it wiser to say 85. We were unable to get any particulars what- ever concerning her beyond this for this issue. SUCCESSFUL OPERATION, — On Tuesday attest week a very successful surgical operation was performed on Mrs Joseph Govjer, of Hullett, resid- ing near Manchester. The operation was the removal of a large ovarian tumor from her right, side which was skilfully performed by several doctors. This is a very dangerous operation, but when skilfnlly performed is very often successful in restoring the pa- tient to health. The patient is pro- gressing favorably and we trust that her life may be spared as a source of comfort and joy to her relatives. PARTY—A paring bee was held at the residence of Mr Robt, Crawford, 13th con. on, Thursday evening, the 22nd inst. After the apples were strung, and justice had been done to the, good things prepared by the ladies, the music of the fiddle and the harmonica, rang out, and the gents with their fair ones tripped the light fantastic, till the wee sma' oors o' morn, when all departed, feeling Well satisfied with their night's pleasure, and all aggreeing that "Gallagher is the dandy boy," ° MUNICIPAL.—If the adage "before a storm, a calm," really had any sig- nificance, it would mean that in municipal affairs in this township a storm was brewing, for there Is a dreadful calm, not even the slightest ripple. We do not believe however, in all the old adages, and therefore do not believe in this. The present council appears to have discharged its duties well, and as we hear no grievous complaints we conclude that this is correct. The reeve and deputy are both good men, as are also the individual members of the council, and it is likely that if they desire re- election, all will be returned again.— Cont. CLYDESDALES.—The North British Agriculturist, of Edinburgh, of a recent date, thus alludes to the pur- chases of two well known Hullettites: Numerous sales of Clydesdale horses and mares have recently been effected, the buyers bailing from both North and South America. Messrs -Church. ill & Wallace purchased three supe- rior colts from Mr Wm, Montgomery, Banks, Kirkcudbright. One of these, 'Nita's Son' (6109),is a first. class two- year-old, bred by Mr Houston, Over - law, and winner of third prize at Kirkcudbright Show this season, His dam was a prize mare by `Macgregor,' and he inherits, through his sire,some of the best blood on record. Indi- vidually, he is a handsome, stylish colt, full of quality, and having capi- tal action. DEATII OF HUGH RAI)FORD,—Last week we noticed the death of Dir Hugh Radford, sr., of the township of Hullett, which occurred after an illness of about a year. Deceased was a native of Devonsbile, Eng., and came out to this country about fifty years ago, settling for a time in the, Township of Burford. He came to the county of Huron in the year 1845; and took up the lot on which be bas since resided in Hullett township. He was usually a man of strong con- stitution, but his lungs troubled bine for some time prior to his death, de never took any eget in municipal affairs, although he was often presseei to allow his name to be used. Tele early pioneers were hard worke'-3,and enjoyed the companionship all who were like themselves, he- fin out a home, and Mr Radford -was no excep- tion to the rule,,.being held in the very highest este �m by all who knew him, no grey ,er evidence of which could be isle than was given in the largo number who followedr is remai�as to their last resting place, on Saturday. lie had attained the ripe age of 73 years, and survived his aged partner in life but three years. He leavice two sons end three daught- ers, one of the taker being Mrs Geo. Leit,eh, now of Michigan, Mr Radford was a reformer in politics, and be- longed to tiro Brethren. DEATH "Jr MRs DALE.—Perhaps few people,' along,the Huron Road are bettors known than Mr Christop- her Dal e, er., and the announcement 01 tho'death of Mrs Dale will be re ceive' e with genuine regret. She had more than reached the allotted lease of life, being 77 yyears"old at the time r ,f her death, which occurred on Sun day morninglast. She was born in Melnonby, Yorkshire, and came to this country some 40 years ago with her husband. After ashort residence in the county of Oxford, they took up land near Kinburn, subsequently moving to the front of the township Mrs Dale was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence, having been well tilneeted while living in the old country, and had • wide circle of acquaintances. She was the mother of eleven children, four boys - and seven girls, three of the latter being dead. Her sons are all living, and the tour daughters living, are respec- tively Mrs Thos. Carter, of Hullett t Mrs Caister, of Woodstock, Mrs Alex Martin, Kansas,and Mrs Robt.Coates, Hullett. She was a member of the Methodist church at Alma. Her re- meins were intend in Clinton Ceme- tery on Tuesday, the large number in attendance showing respect for one dead, and deep sympathy for the husband, Sec the large amount of home new. conteine.l in the Nr:w Ilan every week. ; ICinburu. At the meeting last Monday of the patrons and shareholders of Kin burn Cheese Manufacturing Co., Mr. J.R. Murray was re-engaged for the ensu- ing season. Kinburn debating club will at its next meeting debate the subject "re• solved that Hon. Ed. Blake was justi- fiable in pleading the cause of the C. P. R. before the Supreme Court ,of Canada in the Manitoba crossings die pute." We have many good farmers in the township of Hullett bot;, on a large and a small scale, men who pay strict attention to their business,who farm to the best advantage, develop their re sources to as great an extent as pos- sible, and who as a result, we may say, become wealthy in a greater or lesser degree. In such list we might place Mr Cori . Dale,jr,,. who with his foresight and economy has made him- self the possessor of 500 acres of the land of said township. He has as fine a stock as you would wish to see. He has raised and sold some of the finest horse flesh that ever left a farm and is at the present time the posses- sor of some fine specimens. In horn- ed stock and beef cattle you need but interrogate some of the leading buyers to get,sowe idea of the quantity and quality he disposes of. At present he has about 40 as fine steers as you could wish to view, some of them prize winners in both this and last year's local shows in the stock and beef line. No doubt these will be wintered well, put on next summer's grass in good condition, and bring the highest price in the market. Winchelsea. PASSED AWAY.—On Sunday morn- ing, Nov. 18, Mrs Hull, of this place, departed this life, at the advanced age of 74 years, 9 months and 11 days. She was born in Devonshire, Eng- land, and married her husband there 55 years ago. They immigrated to this country, and settled in West- minster, afterwards moving to the township of Us1 orne, where they res - sided until they retired from farming, about fifteen years ago, when they moved to Winchelsea, where they, had lived ever since. They lived very happily together, and she died trusting in God. Her remains were buried in Elimville cemetery, and were followed by a large number of friends. Rev Mr Penhale preached the sermon, taking for his text "pre- pare to meet thy God." Her sorrow- iug husband is left alone in his old age, but his trust is in God, who has declared " My grace is sufficient for you." He has the sympathy of the whole neighborhood, and is waiting, with bright hopes, the hour when he shall join her who for so many years shared his joys and sorrows, and who has but gone before. There are three sons and three daughters left, Mr E. Hull, Mrs Jos. Wheatley and Mrs Cook, Clinton ; the other sons and daughter are in Michigan. ._----- Stanley. Miss Mary Dunbar, of Ashfield, is at present visiting in Stanley. Mr Jos. Bell has sold all his stock and implements, and will remove ina short time to Seaforth, where he pur- poses keeping a hotel. afield. The Zion Sabbath school intend to have their anniversary tea.meeting on the 19th December.' Quite a number of young men, this vicinity have gone to the iv- er woods for the winter. ober Mr Bowles has ?;fetes,, a n ;w house on the site of ane old one which was burnt deem last sumrs' Laite a quantity of cider has been made at Welson' , steam mill this sea- son. They arse making -yet, 1Asst annual meeting of Zion SaAtbbath,the school. Mr Jas. Hunter was chosen superintendent for the ensuing year. --AS•e.o Subscribe for the N i'w Ena non'-- hal:uaec of the year free, Auburn. Robt. White paid a flying visit to our town on Monday evening. Mr Henry Bickle, of Whitechurch, has removed his family here, where he intends to reside in the future. Mr J. Arlington Cook, of New Or- leans, gave one of his popular lectures on temperance to a crowded house,on Tueaday evening. Mr John Ferguson nas erected a large building were he intends carry- ing on the carriage making business in connectionaeitb his blacksmithing business. 1tolmesvllle, Mr le.Swartz, who has been laid up with a bilious attacks is now convale- scent. At the cottage prayer meeting held at the residence of Mr Jephtha Hol- land on Wednesday last, general re- gret was expressed at the removal of 'dr holland and family,twhich is to take place in a few days. Mr W, Lol}i), of this village, is again engaged in the agency business, Ele is now taking orders for maps,&c, The map of the Dominion of Canada 18 certainl, the best for the price w9 ever caw. Any one desiring anything in his line cannot, we feel assured, do better than secure the same from him, Leeburn. Mr P. Stuart has been again en- gaged to teach No. 5 school, for 1889. Mr A. Horton has again moved to the home of his brother James, for tbo winter months. Miss Nellie Hillier, of Goderich, has been spending a few days of re- creation with friends here. Mr H. Horton, of Dunlop, has rented his blacksmith shop, 'and is moving into town. We understand be intends opening a store there, Mrs R. McDonald, who has been for about two months the guest of her mother-in-law," Mrs A. McDonald, ot, Dunlop, leaves this week for her home. Miss D. McDonald will ac• company her, to spend the winter months. There was a large turnout on Thurs- day evening, to the prayer meeting, which was conducted by Rev G. An- derson. During the meeting the in- fant sons of Mrs H. McManus and Mrs R. McDonald were baptized. A show of bands was taken on the ques- tion of changing the time of service, and those in favor of afternoon gained the day, therefore, the service on Sabbath will be as 2.30 pm., and Sabbath school at 1.30 p.m. Summerhill. The infant son of Mr Josh, Hill died on Monday last. The young "folk are getting up an entertainment in connection with St. Peter's church here. They are ar- ranging for quite a number of dia- logues, etc.; and it will likely be a mammoth affair. It will be given about Christmas. PARTY.—The young folk of this vicinity assembled, on Friday even- ing last, at the residence of Mr W. Mair, and tripped the light fantastic until early in the morning. The music was supplied by Mr Bailey. Wat did everything in his power to make the folk happy. Dungannon. Rev. Mr Campbell and Rev, Mr Irwin, Nile, exchanged pulpits last Sabbath. Mr John Willis has sold his farm on 4th con. Ashfiield and has gone to Goderich to live. MED.—At the family residence 6th con, West Wawanosh on Tuesday morning, the 20th,the wife of Mr Levi Jones of Turtle Monntain, Manitoba, daughter of Mr Jonn Hamlin, Esq. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to Dungannon Cemetery. Mr Robert Hiscocks has sold his property, here to Chas. Robinson, butcher. He is going to reside with his son at Wingham, DSC Hiscocks will be badly missed as he was an earnest worker in the church and a good citizen. We wish him success in his new home. Sunshine. Mr Alex, Miskimmins is home on a visit. Mr R. .Te Webb, formerly blast,_ smith of this place, removed his Petrie. ture and other valuables, last -,week to Seaforth. The annual Sunday w• unci meeting for the election of tee- eners and officers was held in the ' Burch on Monde evening of thi' y d week. A meeten was held In the church a;1 -esday evening of last .week, to ,ange for the annual Xmas tree and social. They decided to hold it on the evening of Thursday the 20th of December, to begin at six o'clock, Mr F. Vanstone has been granted a bonus el $2.000 for.the removal of the mill and factory from this place to -the villageofSouthampton. Preparations are now being made. for the change, which will deprive Sunshine of a number of its most respected citizens. ..-__ Seaforth DEFEATED.—The bonus of $2,500 to assist Thomas Hendrie in rebuild- ing his foundry, which was destroyed by fire here last summer, was voted upon on Monday and defeated by a majority of nine. If Mr Hendrie does not now rebuild, this will leave the place without a foundry. It was generally expected that the by-law would carry, and its defeat is a sur- prise. Goderich Township. it is said that Mr Jas. Lalthwaite will be a candidate for municipal honors this year. Mr James F. Churchill, of the 9th con., intends settling in Manitoba 1 next spring. His brother and some of his sisters reside there now. Mr Adam Cantelon, of Lorlie, N. W. T., is expected to spend the Christ- mas holidays with his friends in this township. Mr Cantelon has been away for six years. AN UNFORTUNATi:. — Stephen Shelly, the unfortunate man who was burned to death in his shanty near St. Thomas, on Thursday morning, was well known in Goderich town- ship, having resided on the Bayfield road, Lake Shore, for many years*, and at ono time-figtired in an eccen- sive series of robberies which puzzled the authorities for dome time. Fin- ally he was convicted and sentenced to Kingston for term, iefPROVENteNTs, --• ).7r Coats ban erected on his farm, on the 9th on, ' of Goderich township, this stittllner, a new barn, or nearly so, and stone stable underneath, which adds greatly both to the value, and appearance of the place, also the brick house, which was in rather a dilapidated condition, has been renovated to some extent. And altogether, in the ab- sence of rubbish and weeds which had been accumulating for years, the tidy, well kept yards and fences show there is marked improvment since the present tenant, Mr Vanvalkenburgh, came on to the place. Mr Coats can be congratulatPrt on having so thrifty a tenant. Belfast. Mr T. S. Reid has returned from Detroit. Mr J. Bowles has moved Into the house, which he erected recently, Mr G. Lougheed has been spending a few weeks with his brother John. We understand that the lodge of 1. 0. G. T., is increasing in numbers, Mr Will Phillips, bricklayer, has return from Dakota. He has taken up land there. Mr J. le. Tom, 1'. S. Inspector visited our school last Thursday and seemed well pleased with the progress and standing of the schnlars. Evangelistic Meetings. GETTING BETTER AND BETTER — SCORES YIELDING '1'o CHRIST. The evangelistic services conduct, d by Rev D. 0. Crossley and Prof. Can• field are still increasing in interest and power. Large congregations nightly fill the Methodist church, where the meetings are held, and so great is the interest manifested that very few leave the church until ten o'clock, although the opportunity to do so is given repeatedly. Mr Crossley preached in Ratten• bury street church, on Sabbath morn- ing last, from the words,' "Learn to do well." The sermon was one of great power and strikingly appropri- ate for the occasion. The young con- verts, and indeed many of the old Christians, will not soon forget the inspiring and helpful words uttered by the preacher. He clearly showed that life was our school term and that the great lesson of life was to learn to do well and not ill. It is no easy task to perfect the education of body and mind. To bring the soul up from low and selfish aims to follow after righteousness, to crush out the evil of the human heart, and to cherish and develop the good and holy principles of Chris- tianity inspired by the weird and Spirit of God. But whether easy or difficult, this work must be done if Life is to have for us aught of purpose and of worth. The preacher urged all present to have a proper estimate- of life, and assured them that they would never rise above their aspirations. He said,' "Be not afraid of difficulties, rise above them, become superior to them, and by the very presure of difficulties the beet and noblest qualities of heart will be developed." At the close of this service several clear conversions were reported, and many went home saying,' "This has been a wonderful meeting." An interesting Sabbath School ser- vice was held in the afternoon in both the Methodist churches, and many of the larger members of these schools are starting in a Christian life. The evening service in Rattenbury street church was conducted by Rev Mr Livingstone and Prof. Canfield. It was a very excellent service and several cases of conversion occurred. The evening service in Ontario street church was conducted by Revs Edge, the pastor, and Crossley, the evange- list, the latter gentleman doing the preaching. The church was crowded to the doors. The meeting was one of great power and several persons were forward as seekers. On Monday night the Ontari eetreet church was again file, When one of the ht;, meetings of the series was' held. There were fourteen young men and women forward as seekers. Among them were also some of ma- turer years. Mr Crossley preached from the words, "Choose you this day wiic,;m ye will serve." The afte: •.neet- i)',k presented a busy scene, ministers and church -workers joining heartily in personal• effort to reaclthe un- saved, and prompting them by earnest "words to decide at once for Christ. The result of the meeting thus far has exceeded expectations and the end is not yet. Nearly two hundred persons have already started in a better life, and this number will no doubt be largely increased during the week. on Tuesday evening the church full, and Mr Livingstone was again ul , e g n preached from the text, " Zaccheus, come down, for to day I must abide at thine house," and on an invitation being -given for those who wanted to lead a new life, to manifest it, eight new seekers came forward, being:en- couraged .by the presence of others who were new converts. On "Wednesday evening another powerful meeting was held;the church was full, both in the body and gal- lery, most ot the people remaining throughout the entire service. Mr Crossley's sermon was based on the words "I have a message to deliver unto thee," and although the first part of the after meeting rnoved slow, very gracious results followed the service, as eight more new seekers after salva- tion came forward, while several in the audience stood up asking the prayers of the congregation on their behalf. These meetings have been wonder- ful, and will be continued in Ontario Street church tonight. It is likely that Mr Crossley will take charge of the meeting he Rattenbury street church, on Sunday evening, but it is not yet decided how much longer they will remain but will possibly run on for Monday and Tuesday. Colborne. Mr John Snyder has Moved his chopper to Holmesville, where it will run all winter. Mr Thomas Oke has purchased a two-year old mare of Mr Wrn. 13lalce, for a good figure. Those that have teaming to do are making good use of the splendid roads at present. Mr Forster is rapidly hauling his sawmill, from Hensall ; he iateuds to have it running shortly. iVi' Minni9 �'. liernighan has bee visiting friends in th% Itnb due, inThthe 1 tee p tset weekt. sthing out is 'the hired man wb , when he receives payment in the settlement or his summer's la- bors, wants "writins drawe.d" to that effect, in my travels I put up at the Hess' Fly inn two days ago, and asking the landlord what he had to eat, he an swered nothing but eggs. " Have yon any of the salted meet you gave me last week ' upon my woirl, I never ate anything better,;"rhe landlord's son instantly exclaimed, " It would cost dear, sir, if one of our horses veru to die every week." 1 hurried mttaide and cast my dinner to the. toes, and feltsomething wanting. BLYTH Concerts are the rage at present. Council meats on Monday evening. Fine weather for this time of the year, Jeff bas left town, no doubt deeply regretted. A new staff of Ariny officers are ex- pected here every day. Mr I. Paton, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mr J. Clegg, of Wingham, was in town, cn Saturday. Mrs Clarke, of Seaforth, is visiting at Mr N. 1I. Young's. Mr George West, of Toronto, was here on business this week, Pork has begun to make its appear- ance upon the market. Mr James Warren, of Kincardine, was in town, on Wednesday. Mrs J. M. Hamilton was visiting in Wingham, on Thursday. Miss Kate Coloton is at present visiting friends in Stratford. Look out for the tax collector. He will be on the war path shortly. The building bas been completed for the keeping of the fire engine. Miss Jennie Servis, of Ingersoll, is the guest of Mrs Emigh at present. The goat is still busily at work initiating members into the I.O,G. T. Miss Wells, of London ,is at present the guest ot Miss Scott,ofthe Mansion House, The price of bread took a drop, on Monday, from fourteen to twelve cents." Wonder if there is any special at- tractions on Dinsley St. for George Hardware and Jack Tinsmith. Messrs A. Waddell and H.Walton, of Goderich, are stopping at the Commercial House, Mr Brownlee, who has been in Kincardine for some time, returned home, on Monday. Wonder what takes the bass blower of the banddowu Morris St.occasion• ally. Mrs M. Welsh, who has been visit- ing relatives in Bay City, Mich., re- turned home last week. Rev Mr Tonge and Mr J. Taylor attended the revival services, in Clin- ton, on Tuesday night. Mr S. Hayes, of Brussels, was hero on Monday evening. We don't blame you Stanley. The Brown Family of Jubilee Sing- ers give an entertainment in Industry Hall, on Thursday evening. Mr A. Tierney has returned from Brampton, looking welt and hearty after his trip, Mr A. Flowers, who has secured a situation in Shakespeare, left for that place on Monday. Rev W, Taylor, of Mitchell, will preach the anniversary sermon in the English church, on Dec. 9th. Tlia Misses Tait and McManus have opened out a dress making shop in Mr Gidley's old stand. Success, ladies. Cadet Nellie Prince, of the Salva- tion Army, who was some time ago located at Blyth, is at present in town again. We are pleased to learn that DIr J. Cuningham, who met with an acci- dent last week, is mending surely, if slowly, Sirs Charlie Hamilton, who has been in Teeswater, attending the funeral of a relative, returned home on Monday. Rev H. A. Thomas, of the Episco- pal Church, exchanges pulpits with the Rev W. M. Shore, of Ailsa Craig, on Sunday. Who are going to be our reeve and councillors for the incoming year. Municipal affairs are at present at a standstill. A lecture will be given in the Methodist church, on New Years night, proceeds of which will go to- wards increasing the building fund. The building committee of the new Methodist church are rushing things. Several teams are carting brick from the brickyard to the site of the new church. Dr M. J. Glass, formerly of this place, is at present in London. We believe he bas secured a good opening and will leave for his new field of labor shortly. An experiment recently made in Scotland provers that the. tortoise can walk a mile in four hours. When compared with some of the boys who deliver parcels for the stores here, the tortoise has no flies on him. CONCERT.—The Gond Templars of this place purpose holding a concert, in the Temperance Hall, on Friday ovening,Dec.7th. A good programme has been prepared and a good even- ing's entertainment may be expected. ASSIGNMENT,—We regret to an• pounce that Mr John Morgan, who has been running a grocery store, has made an assignment for the benefit of his' creditoas. We hope that Mr Morgan will soon be able to open out again. A good deal ,of interest was mani- fested by our sports in the boat race, on Saturday last, between O'Connor and Tremer. The boys were exceed- ingly Nell pletsed when the dispatch arrived announcing that the Canadian was the winner. RuereweY.—On Tuesday afternoon the horses of Mr John Smfth, of Morris, ran 'away from Dr Sloan's office, beading down street, but were captured at Milne's stables. Mrs Smith was thrown from the waggon, receiving several severe bruises on the face, hat not of a dangerous character. Dir Smith also was injur- ed, having had one of the wheels of the waggon pass over his head. l'RESENTATiO`i. •- On Wednesday ,ening at the r':1Erfainment given in the Presbyterian church, Rev Mr McLean was presented with :t valu- able cutter robe and whip, a gilt front the congregation. 111 r J. S 'McKin- non read the address, and the pastor responded, remarking that it was not the first occasion on which he had been agreeably surprised by timilas tokens of good will and cordial ex• pressions of srnypathv and fellowship, He thanked his frier ds heartily for their gift, and hoped the same cordial relations would exist in the future as in the past. ENTERTAINMENT, — The annual entertainment by the Sunday School of the Church was held in St. Ar,-- drew's churcb,on Wednesday evening. 'Phe following programme was given : Address by the chairman, Mr Mc• Quer rie ; 'singing, Tell it out among the heathen, by the school ; address, by Rev Mr McLsan; recitation, Lizzie Magee ; singing, Mary and Mabel McElroy; recitation, James Maiar- rie; reading, Mary Symmonds; sing- ing,Jessie Somers and Mary D'IcGreg• or; recitation, Mary Nicol ; singing, Millie Anderson and Annie McQuar- rie; recitation, Jessie Somers; singing, Infant class; reading, Cassie Mac- Millan ; recitation. Lena McElroy ; singing, Lily Mccpane11; recitation, Nettie Anders p/';, recitation, Henry Sloan; singingAnderson ; reci• tation, Mabektle (rok; singing, by the school;recitation;,Elien •M'eGowan; reading, Ednacurtis ; singlieg,Infant class ; reel tat ion ;r.Maggie' Nicol ; in- strumental, Miss Stewart ; recitation, Jas. Moffatt ; chorus, Misses Curtis, Dodds,McGowan,McLean and Messrs McKinnon and Stalker; recitation, Maggie Sloan ; singing, Mafia and John McGowan ; recitation. Nettie Lamont; singing, Maggie Nicol and. Tena Logan; reading,Lily McConnell; recitation, Maggie Stewart ; singing, school. The Brown Family of Jubi- lee Singers sang, "Peter ring those bells," and "Did old Pharaoh get drowned in the Red Sea," with good effect. Prole ear Brown also gave an address in connection with the history ofslavery in the Southern States, and detailed some intesting events in his own history. The attendance was large, the receipts being $30 at ad- mission fees of 10 and 15 cents. Londesboro. Mr Hairy Livermore, of the Hog's Back Cider Mill, turnedeent over ten thousand gallons of cider during the month of October, besides a largo quantity of apple butter. Mr John Little (lithe 13th con., shot a lynx on Tuesday night., -:It was at his stable when he went nut,to. attend to his horses, and he succeed=• ed in getting it up a small tree and keeping it there till a gun was pro- cured, when he shot it. It is a very large one, weighing over 20 pounds, and measuring 5 feet 0 inches from front feet to hind feet, when held up. Over one ton of poultry was deliv- ered at W. L. Ouimette's on Wednes- day, and was packed and 'shipped, there being some of the finest fowl that could be got in the country. As much as a pound and half -of peas WAS taken out of the crop of some of the turkeys ; what cheek some people have. There is a law against such practises, and it should be put in force. Locals in -Various Norms. GATHERED UP ICI AN ALERT NEW RRA REPORTER, "The coolest thing I ever knew of in my life,happened at my own house the other night," said a well known young married man. "Our hired girl, on a pretence of going to bed early in order that she could get up inood time the next morning and do "her work, slipped out of the wine— (low and went to a dance, and while there wore my wife's silk wedding dress: Do you wonder that the boys thought she was a dandy, and com- mented on her superb wardrobe. By George, it beats anything I ever knew." "Are there likely to be many changes among the teachers this year?" was asked the School Inspector for South Huron. His answer was, "Yes, a good many, particularly among the older and better teachers. Several are leaving the profession and entering into other pursuits. Messrs Dorrance and Duff, two very good men in my inspectorate, have both gone to Michigan, where they are engaged in work that offers better remuneration than can be secured by teaching. If the low salaries continue to prevail, as I presume they will, it will have a tendency to crowd out some who have been engaged at it for a long time. Local Church Chimes. Messrs Crossely and Canfield have been invited to hold revival services in the London South Methodist church. A house-to•house mission in con- nection with St. Ptlul'e church will be commenced next week under the personal supervision of Rev Mr Craig, who will be assisted by a member of the Church Army. Rather a tough looking character hailing from Clinton, struck town last week, He, immediately upon his arrival, rented a house in town," but when the owner found oat that no money was to be handed over, be t fused admittance. The rough look - Ing character stopped around the ho- tel feeding himself freely on liquor and getting crazy drunk every day, To finish up lie went to Brimma- combo's hotel and put up for the night in the cow stable, getting cov- ered with filth. During the next day he claimed be had been robbed of $16: bat we do not p1 ' m»' r.n0_ tid'onre in 11.c •' ,ry.--Exeter Advo - cafe.