The Clinton New Era, 1888-12-07, Page 1•;
TWENTY-THIRD VOL1
Number 13035,
TH GREATEST DISPLAY
CHRISTM�
PRESENTS
• EVER St(W1r•IN' CLINTON, CAN BE SEEN AT
R. W. COATS'
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JEWELLERY STORE
county, and will sell it at PRICES NEVER•
BOY'S WATCHES FOR $2.95
SOLID—SILVER 15—JEWELLED LEVER
WATCHES,
.LADIES GOLD WATCHES, $12.
AND A HUNDRED OTHER ARTICLES IN THE SAME PROPORTION
DO NOT READ THIS AND THINK NO MORE ABOUT IT, BUT COME
IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF, WE WILL BE GLAD TO SEE YOU
WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY
.ROB. 'W. COATS,
CLINTON AND HENSALL
Our HENSALL store is under the management of Mn J. B.'Reerisst,
who is a Practical 'Watchmaker, and all work entrusted to him will
receive prompt attention. All work warranted, and at reasonable pri 3es
Hullett.
Mrs J. Cnlclough, who has been en
the sick list, is improving.
A little son of Mr W. Stevens has
been quite sick for some time, but is
getting better.
Mr Henry Freeman had a wood
bee on the 4th inst , and the "women
folks" a quilting bee, and in the
evening all hands enjoyed themselves
"tripping the light fantastic."
Miss Carter, daughter of Mr Robt.
Carter, Hullett, who has been living
at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., for some
time, returned' a couple of'weeka ago,
and •will remain home for the winter.
'Mr A. Lawrence, of Hullett, has
bought a furniture and undertaking
business at Welland, and takes pos.
session thereof the 10th of February
nex,t. The people of that place will
find him a thoroughly reliable and
efficient business man.
Some mean contemptible cowards
upset a load of wood, that had been
left on the 2nd con., one night last
week. Such petty meanness may be
amusement for some people, but any
person who has any respect for them-
selves would be ashamed to be caught
in such an act.
The young ladies of this township
haveleng bees..noted for their powers
of pedestrianism, rind one now makes
the boast that she walked four miles
home from church, -last Sunday even-
ing, in two and a half hours, and
didn't walk slow either. Need we
ask was she alone.
GOOD STOCK.—At the sale of Mr
Thos. Welsh, Goderich township,last
week, Mr Geo. Dale,of this township,
bought the thoro-bred heifer calf,
4. Lady Willowdale, which was bred by
the late Appleton ilcoat, of Tucker -
smith. This heifer is just coming
two, and is with calf, and is a splen-
did animal, having a'iegistered pedi-
gree, and as Mr Dale bought it at his
own price be is likely to ithake some
money out of it --a thing he generally
does with anything he handles.
Miss Nellie Gregory, who hes sue
cessfully taught in school No. 2, for
the past two years, leaves at the end
of this year to attend the Normal, at
Ottawa,to fit herself for a more useful
and remunerative position. During
her stay here she has made hosts of
frienda,both in and nut of the school,
Her removal from here will create a
vacancy which her successor will find
hard to fill. We understand a Mr
Fowler, who is now attending the
Model School in Clinton, will be the
coming teacher in No. 2,
Stanley.
Mrs Erwin,sister of Mr Joseph Mo•
Cully, is at present visiting her rela•
tions here previous to her departure
to the Northwest. •1
Mrs Malcolm Cnnieron, who has
been for some time with her son -in
aw, Mr Dan Itnsa left Tuesday
:
1 onLeda
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last for her home in Dakota.
Usborne.
Mr Samuel Hicks, of the 2nd con.,
bas the largest straw stack which we
have seen this winter,which indicates
that Sam is not going to run out of
feed yet for a little while.
We had a fall of about three inches
of snow, last Friday night,and things
put on the appearance of winter. The
wise ones say this snow is going to
lie, for it fell in the mud.
One Sunday, about two weeks ago,
when the family of Mr Samuel Hicks
were at church, a hungry fellow en-
tered the house, -filled himself with
the good things in the larder, and
quietly left by the cellar window, the
same way he came in. He was not
over greedy,as there were two hundred
dollars in a clock on a shelf, a watch
in a vest hanging an the ball, and
other valuables in the house, which
were not molested.
Exeter.
CHURCH OPENING.—Last week Mr
Reynolds finished the carpentering
work on the big church here, which
is second to none in the county. A
firm in London has the ccntract of
putting in the pews, and it Is the in-
tention to have it dedicated on the
22nd of Dec,
East Wawanosh.
Mr Thos. H. Taylor is completing
a very handsome board fence in front
of his lots No. 34 and 35,on the sixth.
Mr John Coultes has taken down
his straight rail fence and is replacing
it with wire. He will get a bonus of
15 cents per rod. We believe this
system of bonusing wire fences wrong.
A disgraceful fight took place
among some of the conceity young
men of the township,one night lately.
They had better restrain their pas-
sions, as their names will appear next
time.
We were mistaken last week in say-
ing,that John Nethery had sold his
50 acre farm to Mr Stonehouse as the
bargain was only partially made and
bas since collapsed, 3i'r R. Carley
having pnrehatled it
Mr 1 to vid Coo had an under -
brushing bee, ori onday, the 26th
ult., and a comp eri at night. The
bee was a grand etI cess, and so was
tbe latter. Warm Anderson "and
Dingwall furnished the music, and
'Masts Scott and Irvine were the floor
managers. The parties who came in
the cab had a misfortune which might
have been serious. It seems the
breast strap broke and the horses be-
ing very ia'pirited made an attethpt to
run away, but were only pa_tially
successful as the driver very dexter-
ously brought them to a standstill on
the high bank of the hill,opposite the
school house. The sound of hammers
was heard repairing damages, and
the etilors seemed to make it (ling
trrtll,
CLINTON, ONT., DECEMBER 7, 1888.
BLYTH
Good sleighing around town now.
Mr J. Morgan was in Goderich, on
Monday.
Dr Towle; of Belgrave,wae in town,
last week.
The first of the season—sleighing
on Tuesday.
Rev Kr Tonge and J. Taylor were
in Clinton, this week.
Christmas goods in abundance are
now being displayed.
Miss Clegg, of Kippen, is the guest
of Mrs Tanner, at present.
Miss Radcliffe was visiting friends
in Clinton, last week.
Mr J, H. Marshall, of London, was
in town on Monday.
Mrs R. Brownlee was visiting in
Wingham last week.
Mr E. M. Moore, of Hamilton, was
in town on Wednesday.
Mr O. Jenner, of Toronto, is in
town this week on business.
Our firemen were out for their usual
practice, on Monday evening.
Mr G.Middleton,of Toronto, was in
town on business, on Friday last
Mr Alex Lucas arrived in town on
Wednesday evening, from Calgary.
Mr J. Watson shipped ai car load
et hogs from this station,on Tuesday.
Mr Geo. Rowell is on the market
this week, in place of Mr Sparling.
Mr Dick Colotonwho has been in
Wiarton for some time,is home again.
Mr A. fling, of Deseronto, sou of
Mr Geo. King, is at present in town.
Since the fall of snow on Monday
night, the town presents a lively ap-
pearance.
We regret to learn that a child of
Mr A. V. Brown is seriously ill at
present.
Mrs (Dr) Sloan, who has been visit-
ing friends in Toronto, bas returned
home again.
Messrs McKinnon and McMillian
haye sold a lot of lumber to Patterson
Bros., of Woodstock.
Don't forget the concert, on this
(Friday) evening, under the auspices
of the Good Templars.
Your correspondent went off for a
ramble last .week, spending a day in
Stratford and Goderich.
Mr Alex. Taylor, of Hamilton,
brother of Mr Archy Taylor, grocer,
was in town this week.
Rev H. A. Thomas is in London
this week on business,connected with
the Diocese of Huron.
Miss J. Servis, of Ingersoll, swho
has been visiting at Mr J. Emigh's,
has returned home. -
Mr John Wilford preached a very
earnest sermon, in the Methodist
church, last Sabbath morning.
111r D. McKellar, who is employed
by the Gale Harrow Co., now in
Walkerton, was in town this week.
Rev Mr Swann, of Brussels, will
preach morning and evening, next
Sunday, in the Methodist church. -
A mortgage sale of property in
East Wawanosh will take place at the
Commercial House,: on Dec. 22nd.
Mr George King, of rhe firm of
Ross & King, is at present laid up
with a severe attack of inflammatory
rheumatism.
A bouple of our young mon en-
gaged in a rough and tumble, on
Monday night. You ought to have
more sense, boys. "
Owing to the non•arrival of new
officers of the Salvation Army;t the
barracks has been closed and no meet-
ings are being,held.' -
All:minds differ. Some young
men are fond of wooden fences,otiiers
prefer none, But the iron 'fence for
Seth every time:
Dr R. ' Walton, who has been here
on business for Messrs Ellwanger &
Barry, of Rochester, N. Y., left for
Goderich, on Saturday.
Mr Richard Somers has secured the
agency for several good papers. He
will be around shortly, when we hope
he will meet with every success.
Our renowned poet, Sellars, goes
to Portland, Maine, this week, in
charge of a car of apples. No doubt
Dick will amuse the Yankees with
some of his practical sayings.
A large number of the ladies and
gentlemen, who don't object staying
up till the wee ama' hours of the
night, tripped the light fantastic in
Industry Hall, on Monday night.
A gang of young toughs congregate
in front of the Mammoth House every
Sunday evening, and indulge in a
regular game of sport. Such conduct
as this should be prohibited. We
hope that our Chief may give them a
gentle surprise some evening.
CONCERT.—A colored troupe struck
the town last week and gave a concert
in Industry Hall, on Thursday
evening. A large number were pre-
sent (in fact the Brown Family, as
they are called), had a full house,
Before Professor Brown had brought
kis concert to a close, the entire
audience left the house in a body,
being entirely disgusted with the
evening's entertainment.,; Should the
Brown troupe visit Blyth again they
will be greeted with a full house—
yes, of vadhnt chairs.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AND CON•
CERT.—On Sunday next the anniver-
sary services of the English church
will be held, when tbe Rev W. J.
Taylor, of Mitchell, will preach. On
the Monday evening following a lec-
ture and concert will be given in In-
dustry Hall. The Rev Mr Taylor
will deliver his lecture on "Habit."
In connection with the lecture a first
class concert will be given, including
foreign and the best local talent that
can possibly be procured, A rare
treat may be expected,and We hope a
crowded house nifty avail themselves
to listen to the finest concert of the
season.
BLYTH
The late snow has prevented the
three nightingales from giving their
usual free concerts up and down the
streets. We hope it may continueso.
Mr J. Huxstep, with his usual
energy, has added a bath room to his
neat little shop, where a hot or cold
bath can be had at any reasonable
time.
The nominations for reeve and
councillors will take place on Mon-
day, Dec. 31st. We bear three elf
this year's councillors will not seek
re-election.
Cicero advised his fellow beings to
beware of a person with a small
chin. Had Jeff been around in those
days he would probably have added,
"And a big cheek."
While Dr Purdue was returning
from hunting, one evening last week,
his hound got on the scent of a fox
and never gave up until next morn-
ing. No fox yarn,
At the council meeting on ltfondey
night, Mr R.Howard proposed 10 take
care of the fire hall for the small sum
of ten dollars per annum. The pro-
posal is uuder consideration.
The land flowing with milk and
honey would be a bad land to live in.
Milk makes seven out of ten people
bilious, and honey gives eight out of
ten people the colic. Flowing with
pancakes and molasses would be
better.
At a meeting of creditors, held at
Goderich, on Monday, it was decided
to sell the grocery stock of Mr John
Morgan, at a rate on the dollar. The
sale will take place here, on Tuesday,
December 11th, The stock amounts
to $479.69.
We have several very sick farmers
around here. We speak of those who
sold their pork at home for $6.25,and
when bringing it to the station for
shipping were offered $7.15 on the
Blyth market. They console them-
selves by saying that our buyers
raised the price on Tuesday, knowing
the pork was sold. We shall see.
The clerk of the weather, on Satur-
day morning, evidently made a slip
in his calculations, haying the Im-
pression that November had thirty-
one days,• he gave us a clear sky and
warm sun. About noon, however,
some one must have jogged hie memo-
ry, and told him he was giving us
the wrong weather for the first of
winter, as he promptly withdrew the•
sun, clouded the sky, whisked the
wind to the west, and sent out all his
heavens of snow.
Colborne:
Mr Clem Munnings, of Minnea-
polis, is home on a visit.
Mr Sam, Butt has recently invested
In a horse, to assist him in his pro•
gress.
Mr Isaac Fisher has nearly cAm-
pleted putting down a hydraulic ram,
to force water to the barn, some 2,500
feet distant, and to raise about,65 feet.
Mr DeSmith, on entering My study
in my absence, and finding the fol-
lowing unfinished stanza on mydesk •
" The sun's perpendicular height
Illumined the depths of the sea ;"
took up the pen and thus concluded
it :—
"And the fishes beginning to sweat,
Cried d—n it, how hot we shall be!"
St. Helens
Dr Gordon and wife, Auburn, paid
a flying visit to friends here.
Thos. Brown, Auburn, has been
visiting friends in this vicinity.
John Webb, jr., wife and son,Sault
Ste. Marie, are visiting at the home-
stead. -
Frank Asquith, who wen to Sault
Ste. Marie last springs has returned
'home for tbe winter mc,nths..
Rev Mr Eadie occupied the Pres-
byterian pulpit, of this place, last
Sabbath, and Rev W. A. Stewart, M.
A., Glasgow, Scotland, the two pre-
vious Sabbaths.
Arthur McLean, brother of our re-
spected friend, H. S. McLean, died
in Denver, Colorado, where he had
gone to spent the winter months, on
account of ill health. The funeral
took place on Monday, 10 a.m,, from
his late residence, near Lucknow, for
Dungannon cemetery,and was largely
attended. The friends have the heart-
felt sympathy of the community.
The open meeting held in the
Temperance Hall, under the auspices
of the I. O. G. T., on Friday evening,
Nov. 30th, was a decided success..
The order was all that could be desir-
ed,and the following programme was
well rendered:— Opening ode, by
lodge; address by chairman, Dr
Murray ; prayer, Rev Mr Eadie;
chorus, In God we trust, company ;
address, Rev W. A. Stewart; instru-
mental music. Miss Bella Webbl; re-
citation, J. B. Weatherhead ; duet,
Miss Jessie and Me John Gordon ;
address, Mr John Gordon, sr.; recess;^
chorus, Stead like the brave, com-
pany ; address, Rev Mr Eadie ; in-
strumental music,Miss Bertie Murray;
solo, Miss M. McPherson ; address,
Wm. Well.wood ; duet, Miss Jessie
and Mr John Gordon (by request);
recitation, R-K.Miller; vote of thanks
to speakers ; collection ; chorus, Good
night, company; God save the Queen,
The Rev A, McMillan, Auburn, and
Rev R. Carson, Whitechurch, were
expected to be there, but on account
of other engagements could not
attend.
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Summerhill.
Mrs Cullyford, of Michigan, is at
present visiting her brother, Mr G.
M. Kilts,.
SHOOTING MATCH —A shooting
match was helot on Wednesday of
last week, Mr A. Moles being the
proprietor. Shot -guns and rifles were
used and quite a number of fowl were
contested tor. in the evening the
young folks of both sexes assembled
in the hall and tripped the light fan-
tastic to the musical strains of the
violin, played by Mr tangs
1ROBERT HOWL ESPublis'ter
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6.1.64) a year in advance.
Westfield.
b and Mrs Hoover are visitin
friends at Newbridge, this week.
Mr Archie Scott has returned from
Dakota,and is now learning the mill-
ing, at )planchester.
Mr Isaacs preached a temperance
sermon to a large audience, last Sun-
day. He takes a great interest in
the work. -
The young people of this neighbor-
hood gathered together at the resi-
dence of Mr J.McClinton,on Monday
night, for n few hours enjoyment.
They Dpresented him with a hanging
parlor lamp,which was accepted with
hearty thanks.
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Leeburu.
Mr Cahoun Stewart arrived home,
on Tuesday last, from Dakota.
Misses J. Cruthers and Bell were
the guests of LIrs Belton, last week.
Mr W. Dixon, of Brucefield, spent
a short time among friends here, this
week.
The many friends of Rev Dr Ure
were glad to see him once more
among them on Sunday last. He locks
much benefitted by his `visit to the
old home land.
Oa Monday last Mr Jas, Strachan
1 celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
his wedding day. He is still hale and
hearty,and able to tell many a hearty
joke of by -gone days. We,among his
many friends, congratulate him and
hope he may be spared among us
many more years.
Goderich Township.
Mr John Sheppard, of Lambton,
Dakota, and part of his family .ar-
rived here yesterday and will spend a
few weeks among his old friends.
TAXES. —Times may be hard, but
the tax collector "gets there" all the
same, and notwithstanding the pre-
vailing stringency, Mr Johnston, the
tax collector of this township,reports
that he is being paid up more
promptly than at any time during the
past four years, while he has been
collector.
The trustees of S. S. No. 10, Gode•
rich township,some time ago engaged
Mr Beattie, of Seaforth, to succeed
Mr John T. Cooper, but Mr Beattie
getting a better offer, the Board re-
leased him, and has since engaged
Mr John McTavish, son of Mr Mc-
Tavish, of the 3rd con. of Stanley, at
a, salary of $340. The fact that Mr
McTavish got his training under Mr
Geo.Baird is a guarantee that he will
be a good teacher.
DEATH.—The death of Mr John
Cook, of the'lOth con., last Saturday,
removes another of the pioneers of
this township. Born in Ireland, he
came to this country when quite
young, and after residing near-Toroo-
to for some time, he thoved to Huron,
and settled where he died. He was
a Conservative in politics, and in re
ligious matters belonged to the Breth-
ren. He leaves three dapgbters and
one son, two of the former being
married.
COUNCIL.—Council met on the 3rd
pursuant to adjournment, Members
all present. Minutes of last meeting
read and passed. Annual report of
chairman of board of health was read.
Moved and seconded that the report
be accepted.—Carried. By-law No.
7 current year read and passed. Mov-
ed by Jas. H Elliott, sec. by Samuel
Sturdy, that the following accounts
be paid, viz :—James Ross and ten
others, dog tax retunded;$1 each,dogs
either died or were killed ; John
Butler, stationery, $7,88; Hugh •
John-
ston, gravel, $35.40 ; James H Elliott,
gravel, $12; Wm McCabe, one year's
board of Wm Dunn, an indigent, $65;
Samuel Rathwell, gravel, $4,76;' H
Elford, work and use of scraper, $1;
M"rs Ro9s, fors gravel, $28 ; Wm. Jen-
kins, for gravel and roadway to pit,
$3.25 ; Laurence Manning, gravel,
$1L72; clerk, one year's postage,
$11,30; James Connolly, gravel and•
repairing road to pit, $6.76 ; Wm
Wise, gravel, $25.20; Robert John-
ston, gravel, $1.80; Messrs Lindsay,
Lobb and Williams,for useofscrapers,
$2 50 ; Samuel Cox, gravel, $5.76 ; J as
Fitzgerald, an indigent, $9; Samuel
Walters, dog tax refunded, $1 ; Mrs
John McClellan, gravel, $1,80 ; Thos
Jewett, statute labor done on Canada
Co.land refunded, $3; Robert :tjianley,
statute labor overdone refunded, $3;
John Torrance, repairing bridge, 6th
con., $2.40; J B Green, outlet for
drain, $2 ; Henry Murpby,for gravel,
$5.10; John Weir, gravel, $2.76;
coffin for late Robert Bray, indigent,
$12 ; Alf Goodwin, dog tax refunded,
$1; James Wallace, seeing to burial
of late R Bray, $2; Ephraim Butt,
lumber for bridges, $31 26 ; John
Alexander, outlet for drain, $2; John
Knight, repairing pile driver in 1886,
$4; John Beacom, 14 Sterling and W
Nicholson, for gravel, $4,14; Wm
Nicholson, gravel and work on 4th
con., $12 04; Robert McCulloch,grav-
el, $8.70; Geo Cantelon, dog tax re-
funded, '$1 ; James Wilson, gravel,
$1.08; W'ni Nicholson, personal pro
party tax refunded, 93 cents; James
Proctor, dog tax refunded, $1 ; John
F McCartney,gravel, $5.80; township
treas. for extra work, $12; councillors
gay for the year, $22 each, $110.
ouncil adjourned to meet on Satur-
day, the 15th inst., per statute.
Jenrrs 1'ATTON, Clerk.
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Tuckersmith.
Coovcii,.—The Council met at Bruce -
field on the 3rd December, at the call of
the reeve, The members were all pres-
ent. The chief business was the ad
justment and payment of accounts
preparatory to the publication of the
statutory statement of accounts after
the 15th December. A few are still
outstanding, which should be presented
at the next meeting, which will be held
at Dixon's Hotel, Brumfield, on Decem-
ber 15th. The clerk was instructed to
prepare a detailed statement of the
drainage account to lay before the part•
les interested in the drain constructed
under B Law "A" of ir+y4 the state -
Merit
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went to be presenter) at such time and
place as the interested parties may
agree upon, H r n r i r, 'tam r. t y. (100.
SJioIng Affair in Dorris
A House, with Five of its In
mates Burned.
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A special telegram from Blyth in-
forms us that yesterday (Thursday)
morning, at 3 a. m., fire destroyed the
house of Michael Dwyers, in Morris, 2:1
miles from Blyth, and with it five in-
mates, Mrs Dwyer, her daughter, Mrs
Clennan, and three of the latter's child-
ren. Mr Dwyer and one of the child-
ren escaped, though both are badly
burned. The house was a small log one
with only one window at the end, where
the fire blew in, having started from
an ash barrel that was close to the
house. Mrs Clennan, whose husband
is,in the States, persisted in attempt-
ing to rescue one of her children. It
was impossible to render any assist-
ance whatever to the unfortunate in-
mates of the house. Mr Dwyer is a
roan up in years, and this terrible cal-
amity is only another illustration of
what awful consequences may follow a
careless act.
Seaforsir
Mr A. Davidson has leased the
Commercial hotel to Messrs Rutter &
Roach, of Petrolia.
Rev Mr Turnbull, of St. Marys,
occupied the pulpit of the Presby-
terian church, here, last Sunday.
Rev Dr Briggs, of the Methodist
Book Room, Toronto, will preach an-
niversary sermons in the Methodist
church, on Sunday next.
Mr Jno. Carroll has sold his ,hotel
property and business to Joseph Bell,
of Stanley, for $6000. Mr Bell takes
possession about New Years.
The Rev Father Shea, pastor, of
St, James church, here, is making
extensive preparations for the Christ-
mas festivities, which will be of a
solemn and impressive character.
Mr C V Watson will move into his
new store this week which is now
about completed. It will make a
very comfortable and handsome office
and add greatly to the appearance of
north main street.
Anniversary services will be held
in the Presbyterian church, on Sun-
day, December 16th ; Dr. Ormiston,
of New York, will preach,and will
also lecture on the following Monday
and Tuesday evenings.
Special services are being held at
the Alma appointment of the Metho-
dist church. Last week a four days'
meeting was held, and wasarticipat-
ed in by Revs. J. S. Cook and W.
Cosena, of Hensall, and Edge and
Livingstone, of Clinton.
A quiet wedding took place here
Wednesday, when Mr Wm. Snell, a
popular young farmer of Hullett, was
married to the youngest daughter of
the late Thomas McMichael. She is
a highly esteemed young lady, and
the couple have the best wishes of
their friends for their future happiness
PERSONAL—W G Duff, who lately
left for Detroit, will return home and
spend a few days with his family.
He has procured a good _situation in
that lively city with an art publishing
company, and is well satisfied with
his change. Canadiana always do
well in the States.
PRESENTATION.—The ladies of the
Women's • Foreign Mission Society,
presented Miss Janet ,Anderson with
a beautiful silver oyster bowl, on the
evening of the 3rd inst., on her re-
signing the secretaryship of that so.
ciety. It is- rumored among the.
knowing that she is going to love
arnong: the Li(y)ons..
MUNICIPAL' MATTERS.—It is ex-
pected there' will be a good deal of
opposition in our municipal elections
this year. Reeye D. D. Wilson will
have opposition in Mr Wm. Smith,
who will make a strong candidate,
Billy will run as a retired f9;•iners'
candidate. Dr Coleman will no
doubt be elected for Mayor by ac-
clamation.
Mr M. R. Counter, who for many
years carried on the jewellery busi-
ness here, left with Mrs Counter, on
Saturday last, for Winnipeg, where
he will engage in a similar business.
The business here will be continued
by Mr Counter's nephew, of Simooe.
Oa Friday evening, prior to Mr
Counter's departure, a complimentary
supper was tendered him by his
friends, at Kennedy's hotel..
PROPERTY CHANGES.—Dr G. J.
Scott bas purchased the handsome
brick residence of Frank Sparling,
paying therefor the eum of $4,100,
cash. It is one of the finest private
residences in town. Mr Sparling
will leave town in a day.or two for
Wingham, where he will reside and
superintend the salt business of Gray,
Young & Spatting. We are sorry to
lose so good a citizen.
MASONIC—The annual election of
officers for "Britannia Lodge" took
place on the evening of the 3rd, and
resulted as followst—W M,,Bro Fear;
S W, Bro Town ; J W, Bro Van Eg-
mond ; Chaplain, Bro Broley ; Tress,
Bro Strong ; Secretary, Bro Steet ;
5 1), Bro Watson ; J D, Bro Ross ; S
5, Bro Patterson ; J D, Bro Neelin ;
Tyler, Bro Williams. Lunch *as
aerved in the lodge room, and an
enjoyable evening was spent.
ENTERPRISING—Several of our
leading citizens are speaking of call-
ing a meeting for the purpose of try-
ing to start the foundry again. It is
proposed to make it a Joint stock af-
fair with Mr Hendry at the head
There is no better opening in Canada
than here for an establishment of the
above kind, and we are sure if the
matter was properly taken hold of it
could be made a suceets. Several
prominent gentlemen from the neigh •
le.
ring rng townships have signifiednift
ec
theirit
willingness of liberally subscribing
for stook in the conesrn, Moro power
to them.
Cbristlpas Pat Cattle and
Poulury Slow.
There will be held on the Market
Square and in the l'ounc it Room, on
Saturday Dec. 15th, lstis, a Christmas
Fat Cattle amd Poultry Show under
the auspices of the Huron Central Ex-
hibition. Prizes will be given fur live
stock and dressed poultry. Partidulars
will be made known in small bills.
Good prizes will bo given. As the no-
tice is short it is hoped that all parties
will interest themselves in making the
show a success, ,a
Brueefieltl.
HORSE SOLD,—A very interesting -
sale of a horse took place here, on
Tuesday. This animal was put in
the pound kept by Mr Alex Forsythe,
and nut being claimed before the re-
quired time, it had to be sold. Mr
Jas Swab was the purchaser for the
sum of $1. Sandy handled the ham-
mer in fine style, while Mr McLeod
did his part by ringing the bell.
DEATH,—We are sorry to record
the death of Mr John Rattenbury,
which occurred yesterday, at the age
of 82 years. He resided at Bruce -
field for a great many years, and has
been in declining health for about a
year. He leayes a wife, son and four
daughters, the latter being Mrs' D.
McGregor, Mrs D. McIntosh, Mrs
Payne and Mrs Neevin. We have
not learned further particulars, but it
is likely the funeral will take ,place
on Saturday afternoon.
FOOTBALL MATCH,—A very inter-
esting game of football was played
last Friday afternoon, on the farm of
Wm. Chapman, between the pupils
of S S No. 3, Tuckersmith, and those
of S S No. 2, Tuckersmith, The day
was disagreeable and the ground in
bad condition,thus making goodla
ing impossible. During the first
time. A Mason scored one goal for No.
3, and during Last half time neither
team scored, although the ball was
kept almost constantly in the neigh-
borhood of No. 2's goal. No. 3, how-
ever, Was unable to scure owing to
the smart playing of No. 2's defence,
consequently the match was declared
in favor of No. 3 by. a Score of 1 to 0.
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Bayfield.
Our old friend, Mr Esson, was in
town this week.
We believe our teacher likes -jokes
so long as they are not plupical.
Mr James Castle,it is reported will
be married shortly, to a wealthy
widow of our town.
Our storekeepers have just opened
out their Xmas stock, which is first
class in every particular.
Dr Stanbury has put up a new fence
round part of his premises, which im-
proves things considerably.
Rev Mr Hodgins will hold a Christ-
mas tree in the town hall, in connec-
tion with the English church.
Mr Audrew Rutledge has been laid
up for the last week or so. Mr Rut-
ledge is an old pioneer of the place.
Quite a number nt' our lads and
lasses joined in the intricate mazes of
the dance at the Queev's, the other
evening.
Mrs Anthony Bell was buried this
week in Bayfield cernetery. She was
i11 for some time past with a cancer in
the breast.
Mr H. W. Erwin, who' Lias been
spending the s mmer eeasoe in North
Dakota, in the ursery business, has
returned home f e winter.
A meeting of the young people,and
those interested in the young people
was held in Marks' Hall, last Mon-
day evening,to consider the formation
of a literary society. Rev Mr Hod-
gins was called to -the chair, and ..
brought the meeting to order. The,
,following officers were appointed :—
Pres., Jir Baker ;'Vice -Pres., J. Mc -
Lod Sec,-Treas., F. Edwards; Ex-
ticutive committee— Misses Martin
and Calliday and Messrs Moorehouse
and King. The first regular meeting
will be held this (Friday) evening.
Sunshine.
Mrs Baines who has been ill for so
long is still very low.
Mr James Brown, of Dakota, is
visiting friends here this week.
Miss Madge Conery has been visit-
ing friends in Wawanosh for the last
week.
Mr G. Hood, who has been an
active worker in the Sunday school
here for a number of years, and for
the last year has been superintendent,
refused toatake she -position for a
longer term than" the remainder of
this year, as he intends moving this
winter to Michigan where he will
make his future home. A number of
his friends gave him a very agreeable
surprise on Thursday night of last
week, at the house of Mr John
Wheeler, when they presented him
with a purse, accompanied by an
address, which showed the high
esteem in whish Mr Hood was held
by the people of this vicinity.
The Literary Seciety which was
organized here soms time ago, is still
progressing. ' Severh'1 new names
were held in the Township hall last
Friday night- The next meeting
will be held on Friday evening of
this week,when the leading Topics of
the evening will be a debate the sub-
ject of which is, Resolved that it is
betler to emgrate to a forest country
than to a Prairie, Captains Sam Love
affirmative,Pat Kelly, negative The
subject will no doubt he well handl-
ed as there are a number of noted
debaters nt both si ke,
LOfl(Icsboro.
A good number of the members of
the church were entertained at a
andel gathering at the parsonage,last
Thursday, A •' enjoyable evening
was spent.
Missionary ser 'es are to be held
in the Methodist c ,r•ch morning and
evening, Dee,.l6kh,