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The Clinton New Era, 1889-03-15, Page 1• • TWENTY-FOURTH VOL t Whole Number -12O ) CL1NTO,N-, ONT., MARCH 15, 1889. Wingham. MORE OPPOSITION.—J. Sleaman is building an oyen and is thinking of rushing things in great styleahe ctu• ing summer. So be it. AN Exenniss—The C. P. R. ex- hibition car was in Wingham last week, and gave a good exhibit 'ef tne products of the west. NOT SO BAD. —An einvoyee at Bell's furniture factory earned forty- two dollars the past two weeks. Not a bad record that, is it. SICKNESS.—M. Beckwith was called away very suddenly last week to Col- borne, to visit his wife's father, who is at the point of death. ANOTHER GAP.—George Stewart, ofiNytls, was in town, on Friday. He stated that he intended starting for the west, on the 19th inst. BEWARE.—A seizure of coal oil was made on Saturday. in town, it not coming up to the standard. Sig bar - rola were also seized in Lucknow, the past week. A LITTLE STALH—An2ither race atthe rink, on Monday, ot ast week. We think the boys will soon have to think of something else, as dances and great goes at the rink are becom- ing rather stale. TAE PATTERN.—The Salvation Army_ gets better order at their bar. ra-clissince one of their soldiers be - carne a constable. It would not be a bad idea if members of the Clinton S. A. also became a sworn constable. EIVTERPRISE.—Mr ;Hlespie, lately on the staff of the 'Delon Factory,has started another dray in town. We wish him well, but fear that it is not very lucrative'spec, asr there are now about half•a-dozen drays too many in Wingham. 0133 RUT ACTIVE.—Ouro)d friqnd, Mr Klly, who is now considerably over eighty, is still looking hale and fresh. He still goes, on the coldest days, without a hat and mostly with- out a coat. In fact, he looks younger to -day than many men ?f sixty. ENTERTAINMENT.— A few days since Chief Pettypiece entertained a tramp at the cooler all night,regaling him with bread -and cheese,also beau- tiful pure ale, straight from the fresh water tavern.. The banquet was better than the cooler, which is hardly fit to stable a horse. ' Ax Eanoit.— There was a big jubilee in the Army barracks,Satur- day and Sunday'. We thinthey erred in compelling the people to pay 10 cents for admittanc,e to a gospel meeting. In fact, the Army is sadly on the wane in Wingham, perhaps a little more talent in its leaders might have a beneficial effect on the corps.. HOPE ON.—A grand concert under the auspices of the R. C: Church will be held in the town hall; on the 19th _ lust_ _ Suchbeing3he case gur_needy. poor will have to wait quite a while longer before they get the charitable bounty they are anticipating, as it would not do for the two concerts to clash,but keep believing,it will come, say sometime before next New Years. SHAME, SHAIuE.—It was stated at a missionary meeting held in Wing - ham, last week, that although sub- scriptions had greatly increased throughout the Dominion the past year, yet had the Guelph district de- creased quite considerably, Wingham not excluded. Now, this should not be, especially in the Huron part of the district. KEEP THEM AT HOME.—A colonist train leaves Wingham every other Tuesday, for the West. A great num- ber of our young men are taking ad- vantage of the same, (ves, and some old ones as well). Mr Editor, cannot you suggest something that will keep the wealth of our land in Canada? Why, yes, you say. give UB free trade and bring, as it were, the States into Canada, which would act as a stimu- lus to the rising generation. GO AHEAD, CLINTON.— By the columns of the NEW.ERA we notice that Clinton is agitating a joint stock furniture company. ,We would strongly urge that they agitate until • they procure it, having of late seen the beneficial effect in Wiriest= Owing to the enterprise lately exhib- ited in that same line, real estate ham gone up at least 20 per cent., and much work found 'for the unemployed. P. The citizens of Wingham will no doubt regret to learn that Milton Snell, who at one time was caretaker and, librarian of the Mechanics' In- stitute, and who left here to work in a drug store in Toronto, is now at bis home in Cleveland, in a very critical condition, with that dreadful disease consumption. It appears that close confinement and hard work was the cause of Milton's sickness. RAFTERS BRRAEING.—The heavy MOST of last month has caused quite - a number of rafters to break beneath their burden in the town. Although there are quite a number o4 good buildings in Wingham, the majority of them are a disgrace to any com- munity, Now the new by-law has come into force, regarding the build- ing of houses within the fire limits, we are hoping that it will prove bene- ficial to the corporation, DRAM—Almost every week we haye to record the death of some de- parted friend. This week it is that of Miss Minnie Adams, who has been a great sufferer for a long thne. Some twelve mouths since he had to un- dergo a painsul operation in the amputation of one of her, legs at the knee, as a cancer had formed. After that she was stricken with consump- tion,of which she died, on Wednesday of last week. Surely one of earth's _suffering children has gone home to glory. The funeral took place on Friday and was largely attended. A five mile skating race took place on the ice rink, between Cornyn and Anderson. both of this placb,on Mon- day evening last, and won by four laps, The excitement ran high and a large amount of money changed hand. An -elder, not at all popular, made himself couspicuous by inter- fering with other person's business. We hope the elan that grinds the meal will in future try and play the gentleman better than he did on Monday evening last. MAY IT BE so.—It is prophesied by a great Scotch prophet that Cana. da is to enjoy six years of great pros- perity. May it be so. As an old settler was saying the other day, the fartn&.s would not growl at ail, at all. " In fact," he said, "I never growl, having been in Canada but thirty-two years, in that time have purchaeed and paid for three hundred acres of land." He also stated that he had in his possession a horse purchased the same year he came to Canada, which would Make it now just thirty-two years old. It can, he told us, travel fifty miles a day now as well as it ever could, and no Canadian money being able to buy it. Farmers take note. NOTES.—Cool Burgess, a small boy employed in the ,Union Furniture factory, bad the ends of his fingers taken off, on Saturday last. Fred Woukht, (the working man's friend), wants a meeting called for the purpose of making arrangements for the cele. bration of the 24th of May ; we think Fred is pushing the season. Mr E. Dinsley, who opened out a jewellery store here some time ago, is /doing a good _business, and shows grdat taste in displaying his goods in the window. Mrs Brock,who has been seriously in- disposed, is now recovering slowly. Mr J. Mason, •photographer, is reno- vating his gallery and intends making some extensiyealterations,which will no doubt make -a vast improvement in his gallery.- Chas. Bradwen-, who has been working in a dry goods store 'in Harriston, arrived home, on ,Fri- day,for a few weeks vacation; Chrit.lie has been in poor health for some time past, but we hope to soon bear of his being well again. We can boast of a Mechanics' Institute here that is hard to excel in Ontario (Clinton is al- ways excepted); the energetic librar- ian, Mr Lithgow, informs us that the membership is steadily on the increase, and that the citizens are taking more interest in it than they ever did. The broom factoryhas been moved over the river, and is doing a rushing business. Westfield. Miss- 'Smith, of Bethel, is visiting at Mr Ramsay's, this week. Mr George Tyndall, of Chatham, is here on business, this week. • , Fred Toll bought a ' mare. from Mark Buchanan, for a good figure. Mr Alfred Carr sold s span of brood mares to Mr Thomas Mitchell, for the sum of $450. The young people that gathered at Joseph Johnston's, one night last week-Freport hayingaugoocthme. - Mr Robert Hoover left the parental roof last week, for Manitoba. As Bob is an industrious fellow we wish him success in his new home. Varna. MR Eneroa,---Our little village has been rather dull of news the last two weeks, but we were aroused from our lethargy, on Tuesday evening, by the Professor of Personfications delivering a lecture in the Methodist church, which was an intellectual treat. I was sorry so few came to hear such a display of eloquence. I would say a good deal more about the lecture and the Professor,but I am afraid it would make you think too much of your. selvesin Clinton having such a logi- cian in your Hub, but thanks be to the little village on the hill where he once studied and improved his talents when he once preached amongst us. It did our hearts good to see his gen- ial face once more as he stood in the pulpit which he often spoke from. By and by he will be coming out a full-fledged D.D. The Varna people will be glad to see him back to give us another lecture, and he' will bave a full house, as the heart pants after the.water brooks, so our Varna Hart is looking all around for the pure spring to quench our fhirst. This Livingstone we have been talkinF about is not of the African traveller s genealogy, but one who is now ex- ploring the'Clinton region for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. St. Augustine. No.—Mr Wm. Leddy has taken a sound view of the realities of life and resolved no longer to pursue his course alone ; Miss Redmond, on the 27th ult., kindly consented to share his fortunes. Mr George Smith lost his entire flock of geese, a week' ago last Saturday night ; two parties had provided themselves with a pail, marched to the building in which they were, cooly slaughtered them them there and marched off with their prize ; Mr Smith traced them•quite a distance next Morning ; they must be experts, as they. tried to deceive by going in ab opposite direction, then retracing their steps backward ; some- thing wrong tegarding the laws here, paying taxes for protection, whereas H anything is stolen, the party has to be at tbe expense of finding it. Manchester. NOTES.—The sale of horses here last Friday week was well attended, although very few changed hands. Last week Mr John Culfes, of the Manchester Mills, had the misfortune to lose his dwelling house; the fire wan caused from the stove pipe; the building was insured. Last Tuesday was a red letter day in the moving line; Mr Hamlin ,of West Wawanosh, went to Goderich, on the same day hili place was supplied by Mr George Beadle, of the Block; Mr Wm. Ask - with moved to Mr Bindle's, and Mr Askwith made way for Mr Alexander Roberton, Mr George Anderson is the last man added to the happy list; a youthful stranger added to the family circle is the cause. Hullett. MORE STOCK SOLD.—Last week Councillor Ben Churchill Sold to Mr Hutchinson, of Clandeboye, a filly coming three for the suns of $150,and a sucking colt for $T0, These are big prices, but the etock was first class. Goderich Township. Remember the entertainment in S. S. No. 11, to -night (Friday). It will be good. CREAMERY.—A meeting for the consideration of ionising a joint-stock company, to operate the Mount Pleas- ant Creamery, will be held in Sweets' Hall, Holwesville, on Wednesday, the 20th inst„ at 1 p. ns. sharp. Ad- dresses will be given by prof. Robert- son, of Guelph, John Hanna, of Sea - forth, and others. A full attendance of all interested is desired. SOMETHING UNUSUAL. — Mr S. Rathwell; of Goderichetownship,etates that while he was at work in the hush about a monrh ago, he heard some birds chirriping. and being curious to find out what they were, made an in- vestigation, and found quite a flock of canaries. Stich a thing as this in February, he never knew of in Can ada before. Mr Samtiel Cox, an original and respected resident of the township, be- ing about te remove to Goderich tow n, with his family, a S.S. class in Bethel Sunday School, consisting of 'six young ladies, who were accompanied by their brothers, availed themselves of the impending change to present his daughter Mary with the following address and the souvenir referred to. Two years -agothey gave her a Bible. To MISS MARY J. Cox. DEAR TirAcuce.—On this the occas_ sion of your removal from our midst, hemembers of your class Bethel S.S. desire to formally express our si ncere 'appreciation of your ser- vievs during the three years in which you have led us in the study of The Word. Weare aware that words on an occasion of this kind can but feebly express the gratitude and love which fills our hearts for your mani- fest and earnest devotion to our spiri- tual welfare, and we can only hope that our lives for the future will testify to the sincerity with which we have listened to your loving counsel, and to the influence of your faithful Christian example. We shall ever remember -the seasons we have spent together in taking sweet counsel from the Word of Life, and we pray that our communion together here may be renewed,if never again onearth, then in the Great Beyond,where all things shall be made plain and when we Shall rejoice together.in the fullness of our Father's revelation. As a tangible reminder of the . relations which we are now dissolying,-please accept this dressing case. Its value. is not at at coglm.ensurata_ with your -deserts, but it will serve hireatIrthe days past, which, we trust will be green spots in your memory for long days to come. Signed on behalf of the class, Susaa J. Wallis Lydia Blair. Goderich Tp., March 4th 1889. Bayfield. Miss T. L. Marks 15 on 'London. Miss Morrison Forest's. As the family increases John's countenance brightens. Mr John Pollok has purchased the Albion Hotel from Mr Reid. Rev. Mr Forest has returned and will occupy his pulpit Sunday morn- ing. . We understand Mr Richard Bailey has rented the Commercial Hotel to a gentleman from Benmiller. The other day we hearda young lady Murmuring to herself a verse of poe- try commencing "He was a linen draper bold." We didn't listen for any more, we thought we had, heard sufficient. Last Monday Mr Gilbert Thompson set ont for Manitoba to commence life on a prairie farm. Whilst we regret the loss of an excellent citizen, we trust, be may be successful in the new country. a trip to is visiting at Mr Stanley. Mr Peter Campbell is making pre- parations for building au implement and carriage house. GRANGE MEETING.—The regular meeting of the Stanley. Sun:Grange was held, on Tuesday evening, March 12th. There was a good attendance of members, and a very interesting and profitable time spent. The chief subject of discussion was the best way to eradicate wild oats. Various means had been tried bet all were only par- tially successful. The plan that seemed to be most successful is—Sow in spring with green feed, then sow with fall wheat and seed down for a number•of years. The discussion at the next meeting will be, Statute labor versus commutation. Holmesville. Mr Patton, sr., was the guest of Rev J. 5. Fisher, on Sunday last. „. Messrs E. G. Courtice and W. Murch, wholad been spending a few days ln Mitchell, returned on Mon- day. As Mr H. Twiss was returning from Clinton, on Tuesday last, a rig t, ran hito his otter, upsetting it, and so frightened his horse that after dragging Mr wiss �n his back a considerable distance, freed itself and left enroute for this village, at a furi • ous speed, and arrived just as school was dismissed. The animal, after rushing through the crowd harmless- ly, entered the church shed, but haetily returned to the road, where it was surrounded by the children and caught. The horse was slightly cut and the cutter broken, but fortunately no one was injured. Dungannon. Miss Etta Willis is visiting her sister at Exeter. Arthur Anderson left on Friday last, to attend the Clinton Collegiate Inetitute. • Mr Manly gave a ,ecture in the Methodist church, \Vednesday of last week, on Babylon. Mr Kestle, of Bentniller, the Methodist pulpit here, and evening, last Sabbeth. A frequent sight on out quiet streets on a beautiful moonlight night is a young man and woman, with arms linked, going on a snail's gallop. Mr S. Roach, of the firm of Roach & Stothers, bakers of Teeswater, has sold out his share of the firm to the other partner, and is at present at home here. Wilson McLean left for Llakota last week, where he intends to stop all summer. It is surprisiug. to note how !Batty young men and families are going west this Spring.What is the cause of it? The private dance or "spree" has been indulged in fairly by a certain class of young people this winter in the village and immediate vicinity. The nuisance which is still going on I will shortly be stopped for a time-ty the ushering in of springtime. ENTERTArNMENT.—There will be a grand entertainment in the Metho- dist church, this (Friday) evening, under the auspices of the Wonsen's Missionary Society. The entertain- meut will consist of speeches by the ladies of the society, readings, recita- tions, music, etc. Silver collection at the do'or. - - Rev Mr Selleyy, B.A.,B, D.,Lucan, deliveretl a sound, practical lecture, entitled, "The Bible and National Prosperity," to -a very—attentive au- dience, in the Methodist church. Tuesday evening last. This was the lecture of the lecture course held this winter tinder the auspices of the Young People's Society. The lectures of the course were good and the young people deserve credit, awthis;is an im- proved method of raising funds. occu pied morning Seaforth ' Mr J. S. Millar,. M.P.P. for Add- ington, spent Saturday and Sunday in town, visiting friends. Mr Samuel Getty, formerly of Mc- Killop. left on Monday for Moose Jaw, N.W.T., where he has been for the past four years, engaged in fenc- ing. Sam is a genial good fellow, and has done well in the great lone 'land. He has .three brothers settled in the nine district. Miss J. Anderson, who has been a resident -of Seaforth for the past 14 years, will leave shortly for Dakota, where she will reside in future. Miser Anderson was a good citizen, a kind _friend to the,poor ancLneedy, and an, energetic worker in connection with the Presbyterian Sabbath School. She will be missed by her many friends, who -wish her prosperity un- der the star spangled banner. WHIST , CLUB.—Our town whist club has prorogued for the season. They spent a very pleasant time dur- ing the past few months, at whist parties and dancing. The gentlemen members of the club entertained their lady friends to a social hop, in Card - no's Opera Hall, one night last week. FOR EtraterE.—Mr James Scott, of IScett Bros., will leave for Liverpool in a few days, taking with him some 1,500 barrels of first class apples. They nave been in storage in D. D. Wilson's refrigerator, and are in good condition. We . hope Mr Scott will do well, and return with his pockets well lined with foreign capital for investment. Fon CALIFORNIA.—A large party left Seaforth for San Francisco, Cal., 013 Wednesday, the 6th inst,, where they go to seek their fortunes. They were joined by a large excursion par- ty at Stratford, also en route for the same place. Among the number were some of our most enterprising young farmers from the neighboring townships. While we wish them all possible success, we deeply regret their removal from this district. To"" LARGE SALE.—Joseph Kidd's Sale of faun stock and household effects,. at Dublin, on Tuesday, the 12th inst, was highly successful. A large crowd of people were present, not only from the vicinity of Dublin, but Mitchell, Seaforth and Strtttford were well re- presented. The sale commenced at 1 p.m., and was not concluded before 9 o'clock. Good prices were realized. The bulk of the immense stock and effects were disposed of. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.—Mr John Wilken. who resided in Logan town- ship about a year. ago remoyed to Kansas., where he has been residing for the past twelve months, was brought here about a week ago, charged with having forged the names os some good, responsible farmers to two notes amounting to $400, and discoun ing them at the U. Am. Bankm ,Co re. It appears that Wilken he itt a visit last De- cernber,,, • Int the :. • . forgeries wore c•,..mitted,''and left shortly after they re discovered. He was tried before J. Ps. Beattie and Strong, and committed to btand his trial at the spring assizes at Goderich. If he is the guilty party, we hope he will re- ceive proper punishment for the crime, which will serve as a warning to parties who take this method of raising the wind. )XcKiJ lop. NOTES.—The literary society of S. S. No. 4, intend holding a grand musical entertainment in the school- house,on the evening of the 15th inst.; a long and interesting programme is being prepared, and the society is striving to make the entertainment an intellectual treat, Mrs George Murdie 'has been visiting friends in Stretford during the last week. -c010.1111=4111111111111.101•111011gragiNninii IROBERT HOLMES, Publisher. $1.50 a year in adyauce BLYTH WANTED.—Good Cherry and Soft Elm Logs, for which the Highest Price will be paid. Call or write for prices and lengths to cut logs. SCOTT BROS., Blyth. Don't forget the concert in St. Andrews church, on Thursday night, under the auspices of the Hopeful Gleaners. We notice in the Monetary Times of last week an item referring to the Blyth Standard. It is a very credit- able piece, and certainly appears that the Standard is coming into notice. Messrs Shane and Tanner are en- gaged to take part in a concert to be held in Godericb, next week, and we have no doubt but that they will make it a success. PRESENT.— On Tuesday evening last the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor met together and presented Mr Wm. Kew with a „hand- some Bible, as a small token of the high esteem in which they hold him. CONCERT --The concert given in Industry Hall, on. Tuesday and Wed- nesday last, by the Dean Company, was quite interesting. Although they advertised to stay another night, we do not blame them, as the small au- diences they were greeted with would not pay their expenses. FUNERA1..—The funeral of the late Mr Robert Way took place on Sunday last, and was largely attended. Mr Way has been a well known resident of Morris township for the past forty years, and though he has been very feeble for a long time his death was not expected so suddenly. IIIESERVED h.1 -As was predicted by us last week the attack on our vil- lage council. has caused considerable talk, and it was feared at one time that it might end like the Jesuits and the Mail with a libel of $50,000 dam- ages. But after carefully considering the matter we have come to the con- clusion that there are no charges. Such being the ease we have decided to 14 the matter drop and now look for good results. RESOLUTION.—The following reso- lution was passed at the last meeting of Maple Leaf Lodge I.O.G.T. :—Re- solved that it is with deep regret that we learn that our municipal council have petitioned the license commis- sioners to grant an additional hotel aid shop license for our yillage,they knOtving it to be in direct violation of the license law. .And we pledge ourselves to oppose the granting of any, further licenses. And further, that, we will not support, for munici- pal honors any candidate who is not in full sympathy with the principles of temperance. And that we, as a Ridge, gratefully acknowledge the efforts of the Rev A. W. Tonge, in se ably defending our cause at this time, —SCOOP6ORAPH. ACCIDENT.—Constable Davis met with R day of of last week. For some time past Will Sherritt has been home from the asylum, and though not considered cured, yet his friends seemed willing that he should remain at home,which he did until last week, when he be- came unmanageable. It was then decided to remove him to London, Constable Davis being engaged to take him back. While taking him he had the misfortune to trip, slightly dislodging a small bone in his knee. Notwithstanding this, however, Mr Davis took him to London. But since he has come home he has been com- pelled to go on crutches. We hope, however, to soon see him around again. Cannot NOTES, Services were held in the English church, last Sun -- day evening. Rumor says that Mr P. Willows will take the leadership of St. Andrew's church choir,yacated by Mr V. H. Halliday. Mr F. B. Cum- mer conducted the services in the Methodist church, last Sunday mora- l/lg. Rev Mr Tonge preached .a very able sermon, last Sunday evening ; in it he deal t particul arly on th e acts of the council; on the whole, we think Mr Tonge spoke great with earnestness, and hope his advice will not be thrown aside. A meeting of the Blyth branch Bible Society was held in the Metho- dist church, on Friday last ; Manly, of Toronto, addressed the So- ciety in a very able manner. Rev A. McLean preached a very able sermon on Sunday nsorning,from Hebrews 7th and 25, and in the evening on Jacob and Esau. Mr J. S. McKinnon has accepted the position of Secretary for the Presbyterian Sunday School, va- cated by Mr Warren Greig.• CONDENSED PERSONALS. -- MiBB Dcillie Ross, who has been in 1)ettoit for quite a long time, returned to her home pn Saturday last. Miss Me- Crindle, of Toronto, is the guest of Miss Clara Moffat this week. We are pleased to hear Mr R. Milne is as well as ever again after his recent illness. Mr D. B. McKinnon return- ed from Totonto,on Friday last,where he has been purchasinggoods suitable for the spring. Mr and Mrs Shipley returned home from their wedding tour last Saturday, and intend stay- ing till Friday, when they will leave for their home in Ailsa Craig. Mr Garrick, of the firm of Hyslop & Gar- rick, London, was in town this week. Miss Mary Gibson, who has been on an extended visit to friends in Detroit, returned home last Saturclak, Mr Gregor McGowan and wife were in Paisley this week, attending the fun- eral of Mrs McGowan's mother. Mr Will Milne, who was hbme visiting his parents, returned to Toronto this week. Mr Alex. McKellar, who' has been in town for the past winter, left this week for Manitoba. MINOR MATTERS.—Mr J.Denholm, our local apple buyer, shipped two car loads to the States this week. We are pleased to see Mr George Stewart arbund again. We. are pleased to see Mr George King in town again, after his long illness. Mr Wm.ICew leaves tide week for his home in White- church ; we are sorry, to lose him as he is a general favorite, The over- , BLYTH. crowding in the Methodist eh urA, last Sunday, will enable them to ap- preciate their new one to the fullest extent. Mr Walter Way, formerly of Morrie .tow °ship, but now of Michi- gan, was here last week attenchug the funeral of his father. Mr A. Smith shipped a carload of cattle to the Montreal market this week. We regret to learn that Mr and Mrs Emigh are both on the sick lint this week. We are glad to learn that Mr James Marshall is recovering rapidly as can be expected. Mr R. Howard, sr., is on the sick list this week. Some of the members of the I. 0. Cr, T. should make a little less noise when coming home from lodge. A select party was heid at Mrs J. M. Hamilton's this week. We are glad to see Mr J. A. Anderson again be- hind the counter. Mr R. B. Laidlaw entertained a few invited friends at his residence last week. Mr John Young, of Hullett, is at *sent on the sick list. A :few of our young people report having spent a pleasant time in Londestioro—, last Monday night. Iiippen. SociA L.—The basket social held at Mr W.Cudmore's,on Friday evening last, was a decided success; although the night was stormy the house was comfortably filled. The proceeds amounted to something over $31. FAREWELL GATHERING.—Prior to the departure of the Misses Mettle and Ivieon for the North-west, a number of their friends assembled at the house of Mr R. Mellis,' on Mon- day evening last, and gave them quite a surprise. This being over, Rev E. A. Fear read a very appropriate ad- dress, in Which reference was made to their Christian influence and un- selfish devotion to all kinds of church work, and as a slight acknowledges, ment of their many valuable services Mrs Fear, in behalf of their many friends, presented each with a hand- some Bible. Short addresses were then deliveeed by Rev Mr Cosens and Messrs T. 'trellis and Weismiller, each speaker referring to the many good qualities of the ladies. A few plea- sant hours were then spent' in con- versation, interspersed with music by the choir, after which all left for home, with mingled' feelings of plea- sure and regret. We are certain it must be a source of great satisfaction to the young ladies to know they have such a large circle of warm friends in and around Kippen, who all unite in wishing them health, contentment and prosperity in their new home. — Tuckersmith. No'rEs—When is that tie between Nos. 4 and 6 to be played off? Mr Joseph Morton, Mrs James Broad - foot, Mrs James Townsend, and Mrs -Barberand- son; left for 1VIanitoba; Tuesday MOVING A SCHOOL — There is a good deal of talk at present about moving No. 4 school house to some point out near the London Road.— There is talk of submitting the ques- tion to the people by vote, and if this is done we believe the school will stay where it is. SERVICES— Revival services have been in progress in Turner's Church, for a couple of weeks, and a number have been converted, though not as many as were looked for, some of the young men and women of the neigh- boi hood being amongthose who have decided to fight under King Imman- uel. There should be quite a number more before the meetings close. Woon REE—A successful wood bee was held at the home of Mrs Richard Cudmore, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. MrWatters acted as fore- man,- to the satisfaction of all. The boys worked like Trojans from the start, and at an early hour had put up a nice little stock of wood, about 30 cords, more or less. This was all done by 6 saws and 3 splitters. • Who can beat it? Mr Eli Crich and Frank McDonald downed the party. Marnoch. Mr Enoch Shorts had an extensive sale last Wednesday. He has rented his farm and intends moving to the Lake Erie coast. Mr Hugh McLean also sold by auction his stock, &c., on Thursday last, • Quite an exodus of people left the C. P. R. station, Wingham, on. Tues- day last. Among them from this vi- cinity were Mr Ferguson and wife, George Robertson,. James Scott. Messrs. Scott and Robertson go to Minnedosa. We ,wish them every success. Londesboro. er. TO a speol.il corre,pondeitt. Mr Jerome, tailor bas left the vil• lege. Rev E. Medd was in etre village this week, Mr Lankin, from Blanchard, has moved into the village, and we un- derstand that he holds a patent right for a rail fence. Mr A. Akita', who is here from Da- kota, looking for a good horse, pro- poses returning as soon as he can se- cure the same. Mr and Mrs Lowery, of Belmore, spent Sunday 'with their daughter here, Mrs D. Rogers, who returned to Belmore with them, on Monday. The Good Tempters were favored by a visit from their brethren and sisters of Blyth and Kinburn, to the number of about 60, on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs D. Fell were called away to Illuevale to attend the fune- ral of his father,,who was buried on Wednesday. Miss Fraser accoMpa- nied them. The following parties left for the West, taking their tickets for their various destinations from R.B. Jeffry: Wm. Pollock, Winnipeg, Wm. Cal- lander, Deloraine, Miss Annie Clegg, Brandon; 3: Manning, Vancouver, B. B ; Thos, Tamblyn, Deloraine, Man. ..... • .. . • Turnhe rry. A very successful eutertairunent vies held in the schnol-house of S. S. No 6 'set Friday evening. The pro- ceeds amounting to 812,50 will be need to buy inure books for the li- brary that is being established in that section. One very interesting fea- ture oi the entertainment was a short address. delivered by A. H. Musgrave, the subject, "What shall we du with oueboys," being very appropriate,and was dealt with in a very clear and pleasing tuanner. Mr i1usgraye is rapidly coming to the Croat as a plat- form speaker and is already one of the best political speakers in this part of Cntario. 1)r. Chisholm, of Wingham, ably preformed the duties of chairmau. .Brueetield. HORSES SOLD—Mr 0 Mason has sold his imported stallion, Crystal City, rising 3 years old, also an im- ported etallion rising 2 years old, to Messrs Dorranco & Hahkirk, of Mc- Killop. MrMasnn took the imported stallion,Peide of Fife,in. part payment for these animals. Mr Jackson, of Clinton, has been carrying on an auction trate in Dixons Hall every evening during the past week. As we have_ more stores here than are required to supply the de- mand, the sales have not been very extensive. Seees— Belgrave The times round here are very dull' just now. The Literary is the only life preserver we have. It always coneesi.to the front with a first class programme-. Mr John Scanditt, the genial pro- prietor of the Queen's Hotel, was in the Forest City spending a well earn- ed holiday. Mr Jas. Watson, the village shoe- maker, has decided to leave: Belgrave on account of there being no school nearer than two miles and a half. This is not right, that we should lose such a good citizen for the want of a school. The*people•of this vicinity will be greatly pleased to see the smiling face of Mr C. Burney in their midst . once more. Mr and Mrs D. Watson,. of Wingbato, are visiting at Mr.John Bell's. Miss Jennie Bruce who was form- erly employed in this vilglage, as dreesmaker, has reeurned on a visit to the cheap cash store, She knows. the place to go whero there are both young men and cheap goods. • Jas D. Nichol, teacher in S. S. No. 5, Morris, spent Saturday with friends in Hensali. He says "the streets are nearly bare. Say we send them down a load or two." s THINGS- WE MAY EXPECT.--MOre. snow storms, a grand concert at S. S. ofir-Matedf29thTinere tirstlider nice cheesy parties, some people to interfere in every body's business and never mind their own. An Election Reminiscence of' [Enron. The Ottawa correspondent of the Empire is responsible for this story. Evidently the name "'Patrick Kelly" should be substituted for that of "John Platt":—An equally amusing 'incident occurred during the caMpaign of 1882. On the shore of the lake, in Huron county,sixteen miles out from Goderich, . there is a little village named Kintare, 'populated, like the surrounding country, with Irishmen. John J. Hawkins went up one night to speak for his friend John Platt,and Hon. C. F. Fraser was on hand to address his ccereligioniste in the interes of Col ROSS, The little hall over the driving shed was densely crowded by a body of electors who seemed equally divided along political lines, but who were thoroughly unit- ed in their love for a raction, The inevitable dispute as to who should speak first had just about worked the audience up to the fighting point when the floor started to give way and everybody rushee' P11 mell out Into the open air. It was a warm. summer's night, and tle Speakere agreed to address thn as4embled electors from the window ; hut once again they could not come to terms - on the order nor t'e; length of •time each should sped:. AL last Fraser resolved to go ahead ort his own hook and began haranguing the people on their duty in the coining, &retest. Platt's friends organized around the corner of the travern, and when Hawkins in stentorian tones yelled, "Irishmen to the front I" they swept down like a whirlwind on the crowd listening to Fraser and took possession of the meeting, Then Hawkins begat to speak, but Ross' friends had by this time learned the trick, and in about ten minutes they charged with such torce as to carry everyone before them. All night long this thing went on, each side alternately gaining the mastery, and when the sun was high in the sky next mornink the men were still on the road, shiltelah itt hand and sore heads all round, :but • neither Hawkins nor Fraser had spoken half an hour in all that time," •••••••••• • The following has interest'for Clin- toniaps. A happy event occurred at the Methodist parsonage at Strathroy Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Maggie E., the accomplished and at- tractive daughter of Rev 111r Mc- Donagh; wasimarried to Mr W. S. Dingman, editor of the Stratford Daily Herald, and tt well•kn,own Canadian journalist. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev Mr McDonnell, the bride's father', and Miss Addie Dingman,sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr S. McCutcheon, chief clerk of the G. T. R. freight de- partment at Stratford, acted as best man. Mr And Mrs Dingman have the best wishes 01 , 'neir many friends tea lifelong happi s and prosperity, • 0