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The Clinton New Era, 1889-05-03, Page 1-7 rw- n �, O • TWENTY-FOURTH VOL 2 Whole Number 1207 S W Ingham HAPPY FACES —The farmers in this vicinity are looking happy just now, because they say the prospects for a good harvest are pretty good. A CHANGE.—The Rey Mr Scott officiated at the Bluevale Methodist quarterly meeting, on Sunday last,his pulpit being very ably filled by Mr . Flack. BOUND WEST. — H. Thompson, formerly an employee at the Domin- ion bakery, is visitirg friends in town. Herb tells us he intends leav- ing for California this spring. ,.HE JERKS THE1 Our.—Professor Shrieves is again in town. The doctor seems to; be a practical physician, anyway his quickness and ease in ex- tracting our grinders cannot be beaten. ODDFELLOW'S SERMON.—The Odd - fellows marched to the Congregation- al church, on Sunday, headed by the town band, when the Rev Mr Short preached them their annual sermon. FREE CoxcERT.—Las9,""''Friday a free concert was given in the-stown- hall. During the evening a very in- teresting lecture was delivered, entitl• ed, " Why we celebrate• the 24th." THE SABBATH IS THE LORD'S.—Mr Editor, do you not think the com- mand, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy, applies to barbers as well as others? but yet we fear there are those of this •town who think othei wise. BeeLAW.-The cow nuisance will this summer be done away --with in Wingham, as after the next meeting of the council, a by-law will come into force, prohibiting all from turn- ing their cows loose upon the streets or commons. POOR OLD BEN.—Poor old Ben,; your life. is almost over, for if: the three score years and ten have not yet been reached, you are not very far ,from the allotted span, and yet beastly drunk on more than one oc- casion last week. Ere it be too late, pause and consider. �''l ) CHANGED FLtNDS.—Mr II.Hiscock has sold his grocery business to a Lucknow merchant. Harry was pretty popular in Wingham, and has enjoy ed a good patronage. We hope the successor will do as well as the predecessor. Mr Hiscoek will remain in town. BROKEN LINKS.—On the 26th of April, in Wawanosh, the wife of Elisha Limmey departed this life at the age of sixty-six years. Ono- Satur- day last Mr, Thos. Drummond, aged seventy years, departed to his eternal rest; the deceased was stricken with fit of epilepsy last summer, but re- covered•so far as to be able to get around quite briskly, and also this spring to do his own gardening and quite a bit for his neighbors ; last Sat- •urday morning he arose in his usual health,and was digging in the garden, when another fit seized him and he expired about 11 a. m.; his funeral took place on the following Sunday. On Friday last Miss Isabella Sloan passed .away from the cares of this world to her eternal rest ; the deceas- ed,lady was a spinster of eighty years and nine months; forty years ago she emigrated with her brother to Canada, making a contract with him that should he remain single she would remain the same ; the contract was kept to the letter, and those who knew them best have noted the fact of the perfect felicity enjoyed in each others company ; they prospered in all their undertakings ; Miss Sloan was a member ,of the Presbyterian church, and leaves a place that will be hard to fill ; her brother has our sincerest sympathy in- this severe trial, especially because he has no other kindred in Canada. OUR SICK. -Mr. Robert Lydeit has been laid up with lumbago in his back, but is now able to be around again. Mr D. Cample,' jr., has also been troubled with the same com- plaint, but he. also is on the mend. The infant daughter of Mr H.Knapp is also very sick, owing to an over- dose of soothing syrup ; it is in a critical condition. Mr Smeltzef is slowly blit surely passing away to his home beyond, the tide ; the cause of his trouble is cancer on the stomach. Mrs McTavish is still and has been a long sufferer, having been confined, to her bed for over three months. Mr Thos. Moore is now able to be round again, and thinks of beginning work in about two weeks. Mrs D. Cample has returned from Toronto, where she has been nursing her daughter, who was laid low by in- flammation ; we are glad to learn she left her convalescent. Now, Mr Edi tor, do you not think it ought to re- mind us of our own mortality, the dying lying around us and the dead being taken to the silent grave ; who will be the next we know not, there- fore it behcves us to be on our watch tower ready and awaiting for the com- ing of the Master. NOTES —Mrs Hooper, the Bluevale fire bug, is out on bail until the fall assizes. Would it not be well for Orangemen and many more to read the Jesuit oath, and act accordingly? Dr McDonald arrived home feom Ot- ttiwa last Saturday. E. Floody was in town on Monday ; he has done a great deal of business in Winghani for the company he represents. Mr Roe has finished the improvements at his hotel ; he has greatly enlarged the interior and beautified the exterior. On Saturday+, the 4th inet., the house- hold goods apd chattels of the late Mr Simmons, of the British hotel,wi.il be .offered by auction. Hutton and Carr have commenced their roller mill; they will be in full bleat any- way in two months'''time. J. Shaw, formerly of Wingham, likes Manito- ba splendidly; he is working at his trade, milling, and gets two dollars per day and board ; all being well he intends buying out his present boss in the fall. T`he NEW ERA devil had better mind himself or the forty little dairy -maids will surely anihilate bins, CLINTON, ONT., MA'Y 3, 1889. ROBERT esowenS, I'ubliener. " $1:60 a year in advance Kippers. S. S. COZ VENTION.—The sixth quarterly meeting of the Stanley, Tuckersmith and Hay S. S. Associa- tion will be held in the Methodist church, Kippen, on the 16th lust. A good programme has been prepared and a profitable convention is looked for. This is one of the best associa- tions (outside of the county organiza- tion) anywhere around, and is doing a good work. Paramount,_ NoTEs.—Mrs Lynn,of Owen Sound, is 'the guest of Mrs Joseph Agnew. News bas been received of Mr Frank McInnis' safe arrival in New West- minster, B. C. D. G. McKenzie left last week for Sault Ste. Marie. W. G.Murdock has moved into the house lately occupied by W. S. Gordon. On Wednesday evening last a large gathering congregated 'in the Metho- dist church to witness the marriage of Mr Robt. Murdock, of Lockalab, to Miss M. E. Murchison_ of tees piece,_ " 'ifirceremony -wale pe?formed 'by Ili- Strongman, of Ashfield circuit. After the marriage the happy couple left for Lucknow, where a number had gathered at the residence of Mr J.' G. Murdock, brother of the groom. and spent a very enjoyable evening. We wish the young couple long life and happiness. On Thursday last the afternoon was spent In the saw mill here, making preparations to sere- nade the wedding party en route for their home "in Lochalsh. 'On their arrival the groom had occasion to call at his father's, who lives across the street from the scene of the action, which gave the serenaders an excel- lent opportunity to°complete their arrangements. Steam was raised to its highest in 'order to increase the noise of the whistle, cow bells, old saws, four shot guns, etc., and by six o'clock all -was in readiness. But while the bridgegroom tarried they— not like the virgins of old who slum- bered and slept—were busily engaged supplying' the wants of the inner man, when the groom and his bride passed unnoticed, and silence reigned in Paramont the rest of the night. C,1'otl— a icl►. HARBOR DTJES.—The Government have reimposed harbor dues on freight coming into and going from this port, and Mr L. N. Dancey, harbormaster, has been reappointed wharfinger. This action has been taken owing to the town not carrying out their agree• went to keep the wharf and commer- cial docks in repair. There seems to have been a. misunderstanding be- tween the Government and the town as to the agreement, and the town officials have neglected taking the proper steps to have the matter ad- ,)usted, b'ence the present imposition of 'dues. LIQIIT WEIfi,HT.—A case of general interest was ti"igra't• Goderich on Sat- urday, before the Mayor, John Butler, Esq., .and Peter Adamson, J. P., it being the prosecution of the proprie- tor of the Goderich Salt Works by Mr Wm. Johnson, District Inspector of Weights and Measures, Belleville, on behalf of the Government, for having packed and• sold barrels of tialt which did not contain 280 pounds of salt. The evidence of Mr Johnson was that in six places barrels of salt sold by this firm were from fifteen to sixty` pounds under the standard. The de- fendant pleaded guilty, and on his promising to have all the salt which had been seized, about 500 barrels,re- packed so as to weigh the standard quantity, the prosecution withdrew the five additional charges. The de- fendant was fined $10 and costs as a result of this officer's visit.. SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM.—Early Saturday morning a fire broke out in the large barn on Britanna road be- longing to Sheriff Gibbons and de- stroyed a large amount of property. The fire brigade was on the ground shortly after the alarm was given,but the flames had made such progress that nothing could be done towards saving the barn or its contents. A large quantity of hay,straw and grain was consumed, together with a num- ber of vehicles and two horses. A mare which was also in the barn broke through the flames and wee• badly burned. The cow stable adjoining was also completely destroyed with all its contents except the ;animals. Sheriff Gibbons, in endeavoring to save his property,had his hands badly burned. There is an insurance of $500 on the buildings and $500 on the stock which will not cover the lose. The fire is believed to have been the work of an incendiary land efforts are. now on foot to bring the offender to justice. A DASH FOR FREEDOM.—Monday morning about eleven o'clock, while Frank Murray, a prisoner at the jail, was engaged doing some work outside •the prison walls under direction of Jailor Dickson, he suddenly made a break for liberty and ran along the bank and down to the river, which he crossed by fording and swimming. Alex. Dickson, the jailor's son, a. young law student, was apprised of the departure of the prisoner and at once started in pursuit. From the embankment he'caught sight of the prisoner crossing' the river, and at once followed him. Murray by this time had struggled to the opposite bank of the stream, and young Dick- son immediately plunged in and swam the river and soon came up with his man, who at once surrendered. Murray was completely used up by his efforts to escape and offered no resistance when his captor seized him. He was at once brought back to his old quarters, a sadder and a wiser man. Murray is under sentence for a year and a half to the Central Prison, and was swatting transport to that institution. Young Dickson is deserving of great praise for swim- ming the river and capturing his main without assistance. e Londesboro. GOLDEN WEDDING.—?,it�'and Mrs Jamieson celebrated their golden wed- ding, on April 16th, and bad a very enjoyable time. They were present- ed with the following address, a gold - headed cane and ring accompanying the same :—Dear Father and Mother —On this Tuesday morning, the fif- tieth anniversary of your happy wed- ding, we present yqu, father,• with this cane, and you, mother, with this ring, each as an emblem of the love and aflection that find ue together as parents and children, We wish them, as they are used and worn by you, to be looked upon as emblems of in- creased affection between us, growing more and more as your ages become riper and riefbr. Nothing could af- ford us greater pleasure than to be able to be individually present with you on this, the morning of your golden wedding, but distance renders such a meeting of great difficulty, yet we are each living with the inspired hope of a grand reunion, never to be "fist ett_itpesehrateghont Pterni:ty'—_ Signed on behalf of the children. Dungannon. NOTES,—Mr W. McKay, wife and child, from Hensall, spent Easter with friends here. The young men of this village, we believe, have or- ganized a base ball club with lots of good material to start with ; Clinton may expect a challenge in the future. We are sorry to state that the little daughter of Joseph Smith, who was taken down with diphtheria, died on Wednesday ; Mr Smith is at present in Chicago ; the parents have the sympathy of the ,community. We are sorry to report that the wife of Dr McKay, who has been sick for so long a time, is at present very low ; we doudt her recovery. Summerhill. The tune, has again arrived when the fishing rod comes into use. ' . Mr J. Hill has already commenced the manufacture of cheese. The Messrs Beacom and "Watkins have put up two buildings for Mr J. Hill. A debate, held on . Friday night last, .on the subject "Resolved that the pen is mightier than the sword," was decided in favor of the negative. The annual vestry meeting of St. Peter's church was held in the church, on Thursday evening of last week, and the old church wardens were re- elected, viz., Messrs H. Murphy and J. Wright. Is it, not high time to re -organize the Sunday School for the coming summer?. WEDDING.—A" happy event took place on Wednesday evening of last week, at the residence of Mr Joseph Watkins, being the marriage of his daughter, Sarah,. to Mr Robt. Draper, of the Forks farm. The ceremon.y was performed by Rev Mr Craig, and was witnessed by a large number of guests. This done, those present sat down .to a most sumptuous repast, After tea the young folk, together with bride and bridegroom, joined in amusements such as dancing, games, etc. Mr and Mre Draper have the well wishes of their large circle of acquaintances. St. Helens Mrs John Radcliffe is at present' very ill ; we hope to hear soon of her recovery. Mr Frank Asquith left for Sault Ste Marie last week, where he intends taking up his abode for the summer' months. He leaves sone Borrowing fair ones to mourn his loss, until he returns. Rev. Wm. McNab, of Lucknow, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyter- ian church, of this place, on Sunday last, and preached a very able sermon on the Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch, as found in Acts VIII 27'. The committee appointed to work up the tea -meeting in connection with the induction services for lath May, are vigorously at work, and also have a choir ' of practical and efficient singers busily engaged under- going some training, to provide mus ° is for•the occasion. A good time is expected. Mr Chas. Adams, mother and sister arrived last week from England, com- ing by the Atturia, of the Cunard Line to New York, and making the trip in a little over six days, this be- ing considered a quick passage from Liverpool to New York. Mr Adams speaks highly of the treatment on this commodious boat to passengers, considering the vast number of people aboard, bound for America. The base ball club of this place bad an enthusiastic meeting on Saturday evening last, for the purpose of re- organizing again for this season. The following officers were appointed : Hon. President, R. K. Miller ; Presi., dent, W. S. M. Crostie ; Captain 0. Taylor ; Manager, George Webb ; Sec. and Treas., John A. Gordon, Umpires, Adam Gordon and Wm. J. Cameron • Scor r W e J. B atherh Committee, O. Taylor, G.e Webbs J. Gordon. The club is iin a flourishing condition once more, and are now ready to receive challenges for the ensuing season. Mr Wm. Farrier, son of Mr Benj. Farrier, of the lith con., had an op. oration performed on his hand last, winter, by way of havin two fingers that were growing together cut apart. Tt appears that the wound had not healed up, and master Will had gone out to attend some thoroughbred cat- tle supposed to have some deadly disease, as Mr Farrier has lost three of those valuable animals since, and now poor Will is lying in a critical condition at his_ uncle's near Wing-' ham, from blodfrpoisoning supposed to be contracted' from those animals. Mr Farrier has the sympathy: of the entire community through the heavy loss ho"iae sustained, and also for bis affected son. I McKillop. A number of the friends and rela• tives,in this townahip,of the late Miss Jennie Dickson, of Godericb, attend- ed the funeral, on Monday. Three of our young men, Messrs J. Kerr, Wm. McLeod and Wm. Goven- lock, left for Toronto, on Wednesday, to write on the University exams, which begin on Friday. Mrs (Dr) Calder, of Pennsylvania, and Mrs Inglis, of Carrick, are visit- ing their mother, Mrs Scott, who has been very low, but is again showing signs of recovery. Her sister, Mra Scott, of Westminster, is also here at present. East Wa anosfi. Two sisters, Mrs Allan and Betty Keringham aged 76 and 92 respect- ively, have been on the sick list late- ly. We are glad to report that they are on the mend. They line all alone but the neighbors are kind and"a-Tress rive. " • Wawanosh hay lost one of its smartest~ y_2ua yon in .,.the. _.person o f i. r�3'asrl Coultes," Nho has gone to Wingham, having, we are told, se• cured a third interest in Kincaird Bros chair factory there. Basil will be missed by the boys and, girls too, but all join in wishing him success in this his new venture. He will doubtless get caught in the net(tie) and follow his brother John's ex- ample. Mr William Snell and his brother Joseph, have returned from Michigan where they went a few weeks ago on a prospecting tour. They report very hard times and an over plus of people seeking work and have cnme back with more faith in Wawanosh than ever. Ease --...-- CELEBRATE. — Exeter will be a scene of excitement on May 24. The posters issued announce the usual games,with a number of new.features, steeplechasing, volunteer races, dog races, etc. "In the morning a grand Sons of England procession will take place, members from London, St. Thomas, Clinton,•Eeeter and Hensel taking, part. A number from" the neighboeing villages" and towns are also expected. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident oc- curred outside the corporation on Thursday. The street inspector drove out to examine the gravel pit on the Lake road and tying his horse on the road,to the fence, which is about eight feet below. the road, covered it with a blanket. A short time after, as..Mr Jas. Londman and wife were. passing in their buggy their horse took fright, and, turning quickly, the buggy and its occupants were precipated into the ditch. Fortunately no' hpnes were broken, though the buggy was corn• pletely wrecked. West Wawanosh. COUNCIL.—Council' met on April 20th, members being all present. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. B. J. Crawford and 36 others petitioned the council to have the sideline between lots 15 and 16, con; 5, opened up ; their petition was favorably received, but no definite action taken. Robert Ellis' claim of $63.71 for damage done to his pro- perty in taking out gravel was settled by the council paying Mr Ellis $20. Thos. Miller, through his solicitors, threatened legal proceedings against the council; for improperly flooding water 'on his premises, if the evil be not remedied forthwith ; the clerk was instructed to enquire from 11 Ir Miller to say definitely what he wished the council to do. The treasurer's report, showing balance and receipts of $234.69 and expenditures, $33.55, was read and filed. A statement from the clerk of Ashfield of accounts for 1887 was read ; it showed a balance of $6.13 in favor of Wawanosh. Mr Martin presented a communication from the Educational Department re U.S.S. No. 14. Moved by MrStuart, sec. by Mr Lobb, that the trustees of U. S. S. No. 14 be requested to prefer their claim when sending in their warrant for the current year, and that the clerk ascertain the proper amount under -charged to West Wawanosh, also that the sur value per acre agreed on by ti• assessors of last equalization be applied to the • 600 acres adjoined to the section from West Wawanosh in 1888 Carried. The clerk was instructed to notify Thos. Todd to remove all obstructions in creek on lot 15, con. 8, forthwith. The followin • patbmasters 'weie ap- pointed :—L Taylor,S Kerr,C Girvin, jr., S McPee J Winmill, T Lawler, W Bailie, G Armstrong J C Wilson, W Plumkett, A Kirk, G Rutledge, J Bruce, R Medd, C Washington, T Nicholson, W Stothers, G Caldwell, W P Prierson, R McCann, W Smith, C Wilson, A Pollard, J Moss, W Leddy, A Scrimgeour, It Phaleir, G Woods, A Pentland, G Patton, E Fowler, W. Campbell, H Jones, J Thompson, G' Sm th,Wm McAllister, M MoCabe, J Redmond, E McGuire, W Lougheid, J Chamney, A Stewart, S Alton; T White, A Cameron, J Fotehen, T Kinuhao, T Welsh, W Armstrong, S Thompson, A Ritchie, S Ruthesford, A Harper, H McDon- ald, A Stuart,A McDonald,E Haines, J Ramose, J Farrier, A Barbour, IJ Smith, W A Scott, T Stothers, C Gayuor, P Campbell, J R Gaunt, J Gordon, A Thoms. W Webb, S Mc- Kenzie, E Jarvis T Taylor, J Laid- law, sr,, P Callahan, A Holmes, S McMillan, W J McQuillan, W Orr, E Carrol,A Cameron,W H Patterson, W Wetts, J Forster, W Thome, ,jr., H Rintoul, W Symington, J Etling, P Clark, J G Ward, J Whyard, C Brown. The same fenceviewers and poundkeepers as served last year were re -appointed. Following cheeks were given :—R Alexander, minding gap, 50 cents ; Thos. McItenzie, wire sor fence, $24.45 ; R. 1. Yan, repair- ing road W. 13., $1.25 ; R. Ellis gravel and damage $20. Council will meet as Court of Revision, May 25th. R. K. MILLER, Clerk. e• Brueefield. ENTERTAINMENT. — A suecessful entertainment took place in Stan- ley S. S. No. 10, on Thersday even- ing, April 25th. The programme consisted of readings, reeitatiohs, dia- logues, instrumental music, and an address, on "Trifles," by the Rev J. H. Simpson. The singing was con- ducted by Mr Jamieson and daugh- ter, with Miss Maggie Fotheringham as organist. The instrumental music was given by Mr McKenzie and Miss Fotheringham. bfr McTavish, chair- men, gave us a very interesting read- ing, and our teacher, Mr Grant, gave us a reading, entitled "The American beast of prey." At the close of the meeting we had a few eucouraging words from Dr. Elliott and Mr Thos. Higgins. The proceeds of the enter- tainment, which amounted to about $7, is for improving the looks of our school. �•O Colborne. NoTEs.—Mr John Snyder has a coltw sired by Benedict which kill socia day-iiiake a goer if n'oth'ing goes . wrong. Mr Rossier has had the house on the. Wilson property re - shingled. Itir :Vm Ohler is renovat- ing his dwelling house with new I shingles, blocking, and adding anew verandah, painting the whole exteri- or. Allis Bros. intend to put up a new house during the summer ; they intend to do the whole contract them- selves. Spring seeding is about on its last legs in this section, Fall wheat promises well in this section of the country at present. John Stevens and John Schwenz cut and split a cord of short wood in twenty minutes ; tnat is Mr Schwanz' ver- sion of the contract. Mr Thoil Gled- hill is spending a few days in Kin- cardine, this week. Next Sunday at Bethel Methodist church quarterly services will be held. DEATH.—It is our pain ful duty this week to have to chronicle the death of another of our most esteemed young men in the person of Master Albert Maedel, who departed this life, on Tuesday, in the 18th year of his age, from a complication of diseases, prin. cipally, pleurisy and blood poisoning. For the past two years he had been . a onsistent member of the Benmiller Methodist church, and was always cheerful and ready to offer a. helping band or to speak an. encouraging word to any brother who might be in need of it. The remaining ones of the family have our heartfelt. sym- pathy in th'e death of a dear brother and son. The Lord ••gave and the Lord shall take away, and although the departed .cannot come to them, they have, the blessed assurance that they 'can go to him, where .parting will be known no more. e•-• s Holmesvtlle: Dir R. Docking 'bas been on the sick list. Mr Simeon Murch is to work on the railway during the summer. Quarterly services will be held in the Methodist church here, on Sun- day morning next. The average attendance of the Holmesville school, for the month of April, was about 51. Mr George Tebbutt, who has been laid up' with an attack of inflamma s tion of the lungs, is now somewhat improving. - Mr George Potts, who has been painting in Holmesville for several days, has just completed a contract for .Mr T. C. Pickard. Mr Potts cer- tainly understands the blending of colors, if we may judge by the passers, who stop to admire the appearance of hie workmanship on the verandah. Hullett. COURT OF REVISION.—The first sitting of the Court of Revision for this township will be held at Londes- boro, on the 27th inst. ILL.—Mr Alf Merritt, who has been employed at Sprung's mill for some time back, has been compelled to give up work,owing to a •gathering on his leg. LAND SoLn.--Mr John Sprung re- cently' sold • to his eon -in-law, Mr Samuel •Cox,,,sixty-rive acres in the Maitland Block,for• the sum of $2,500, and Mr Cox is erecting a house there on for the occupation of his parents. (Too late for last. week.) ENTERTAINMENTS.—An entertain- ment was held in'S.S. No, 7, on April 18th, and was a gaand success. Mr 0, M. Kilty, of Summerhill, occupied the chair on the occasion. The pro- gramme was lengthy, and • consisted of readings, recidtations,-dialogues and music. Mr A. H. Plummer, the teacher, had, indeed; the hearty co- operation of the section in working for this entertainment, as was seen in the creditable manner in which the programme was carried out. Among those who took part were Mt Oakes, of Clinton, and Messrs Shane and Tanner, of Blyth. A very successful 'entertainment was held in the school house of S.S. No. 4, on the evening of April 17th. The musical part of the programme was given by the Clinton Quartette Club, and. Messrs Shane and Floody, of Blyth. The chair was occupied by J. H. Lowery, of S.S. No. 5, and the success of the entertainment reflects great credit on Miss Dey, the teacher. Staniey. Mrs Joseph Dunbar, of the town- ship of Ashfield, who has been visit- ing for some time at Mr Thos. Baird's, returned home this week. Mr Samuel Ried, 4th con, of Stan- ley has a ewe that dropped a lamb on the 13th of April, a.nd on the 25th she had two more. A 11 are living and doing well . TREE PLANT1NG.—A number of the farmers, on the second concession, are 1Slanting some .fine young maples along the front of their farms, 'rhe second will soon have a fine appear- ance. Porter's Hill: 11 W. Roberts and Harry Dennis, of Brussels, attended the funeral of Mr James Cox, in Goderich.. SICKNESS. — Mies Emma Beacom has been sick for some time with con• gestion of the lungs. Mr James Morgan took suddenly sick this week, and is dangerously ill. Quite a large number of children have the iivhoop- ing cough. The election of offrcere for the en- suing term in the I. 0. G. T. lodge took place last Friday. Officers elected are as foilowse—E."Falconer, W. C.• T.; Miss M. J. E. Cox, W. V. T.; Alex. McDougall, Chaplain ; Jas. Torrance, W. M.; Miss Kate McDou-' gall, D. M. ; T. A. McDonald, Treas.; P. McDougall, W. F. S.; Miss M. McCartney, W. G ; C. McPhail, W. S.; Geo. Falconer, Sentinel. OBITUARY.—It becomes our pain- ful duty tb chronicle the.death, of an old and respected resident of this township, Mr James Cox, of the 6th con. He was a' great sufferer for a number of years;• -hut -at- last-- passed - quietly away to receive the reward of the just and true. He was buried in the Maitland cemetery, his remains being followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends: THE TRIGGER.—Some of our Por- ter's Hill sports brought a sqnirrel to bay in one of the small shade trees in front of our merchant's place of ,busi- ness. Surrounding the tree 'bo as to cut off all possibility of escape, they opened a galling fire upon the be- sieged. After each had emptied his seven shooter, the village smithy be- thought himself of a more effectual way of ba ging the game. He dis appeared for a moment, but instantly returned carrying a twelve foot pole, by means of which the nimble tittle squirrel was dislodged. Immediately upon striking terra firma he made quick tracks for the bush,• The signal war -whoop being given, all started in hot pursuit. The race began well,all clearing the first two fences, but the leader being seized with a fit of cough- ing, fell helplessly to the ground, up- setting others who followed closely behind, while another enthusiastic sport ploughed up an ant hill. These poor unfortunates just gathered them- selves up in time to see the Chief of Police secure the trophy and march off in triumph from the field. Bayfield. Mr.Jas. Pollock left for tievada,on Friday last. tlliss Lizzie Huston has returned home from her visit to London. The Salvation Army intend hold- ing their meetings, on Sunday even- ings after this. Miss Ethel Richardson, who has been visiting Miss ' Marks, has re- turned to het home in London. There was a funny little Jew in town one day during the .beginning of the week, on whom the girls were all mashed. A great many trees are being plant• ed around town, which will add greatly to its already beautiful and picturesque appearance. A branch photo gallery has been opened in Mr Thos. Cameron's shop .by Stewart, of Godericb, who will come here every Tuesday. Messrs Mills and Irish, the temper- ance orgganizers, are in town this week,endeavoring to waken up the sleepers. Mr Mills has a number of recitations which he delivers during the course of the meeting in.., capital style. Mr Irish is a fairly good singer, and his pieces for the most part are fresh in this section of the country, Altogether the meetings so far have been very interesting and enjoyable. Two of the young fellows, of the front road, got into a row the other day,and one of them was considerably mauled. He wo,trt to Varna to seek justice, and the warrant for the arrest of his would-be exterminator was placed in the hands of an ex -Scott Act constable, a man whom we have no doubt has anything but, pleasant recollections of Bayfield.. The con- stable.sought in vain round the village for hie man; when some one suggested that he might be in Goderich as he had frsends there. Off he started to Goderich, and here all the,time the man he was searching for •was loung• ing round town as contentedly as possible. GOOD FOR BAYFIELD.—In the vi- cinity of our village lives a ;female Jehu and connoisseur in horse -flesh. A short time since she purchased from a Goderich township farmer a horse, and a little while after doing so she came to the conclusion that she had been cheated. She forthwith vowed vengeance and started out on the war- path. She haunted the poor farmer with a persistence that would have been flattering under other circum- stances. Sh determined was she to have justice that when he called to try to come to some settlement, she got into the buggy and drove home with him. We think she must have succeeded in scaring him,for the next day she came back in triumph with a fresh horse and the much enduring farmer as escort. Tuckersmitb. DEATH.—Mr Watters,of this town- ship, received word the other day of the death of his son George, which occurred at Aspin, Colorado, on the 24th of April, from inflammation of the lungs. He had been in Colorado for about nine years. A NARRow .EscerE.—A young man while going to work, the other day, was endeavoring to manage a s irited team, and was dragged to the ground from the back of one of his horses by the line of the other. He spoke to the horses and they, in• stead of jumping on him,jumped over him, 13e careful, Frank, or you'll get your neck broken yet. Your tongue saved you that time, but it may not always be so good a friend. Blyth. Mr D. Forsyth was in town this week. Mr Cull, of Toronto, was in town• last week. Mrs R. Brownlee was in Wingbam this week. 9iiss S. Symonds, c,f Clinton, was iu town this weok. Mr A. G. Flemming, of Hamilton, was in town this week. Mr 4.. Dey left this week for the American Sault Ste Marie. Mr Malloch, Inspector of Public Schools, was in Lown this week. Mr T. Watson shipped a carload of cattle . to the Eastern markets, this week. What's the matter with George? we have not laid eyes on him since the wedding. Mr E. Sherrit has improved the appearance of his place, by the erec- tion of a wire fence. Mr G. B. Phillips, who has been in Goderich for the past two weeks, returned home this week. --A new &heir is here nr connection with the Salvation Army, which, by the way, seems to he dwindling down very fast. Mr J. A. Tdylor retun,�d from Kingston this week, where he has successfully passed his second exami- nation in his ministerial course. One of our townsrnon, Mr J. Har- rison, took his departture, one evening this week°, to parts unknown, leaving many creditors to mourn his loss. The hour for the Sabbath School in connection with the St. Andrew's church has been changed from 2.30 p.m. to 9.30 a.m., for the summer months. Mr `V'. Milne, who has, lately re•. turned from Toronto,. intends opening out an office iinmediatelly, avid will soon be,, ready to atter,d.to the wants of the sick. We are sorry to learn thea Air R.S, Pelton intends leaving ehortly. \Ve regret to lose Mr "'slier!, although he has not been in tns9•t v,,ry long, ho has gained many friends, and we are sure his loss will l.t• kee•nly felt. On Wednee'e c :'e i' g last a num- ber of young; R ,�•5,''c• ns,serubiied to- gether, in Ind _,; try Bail, cod spent a tew hours in '.r'.l ;.inti S.',r light fan- tastic, during �sl a fi h,:uu: wa. served in honor of ^Tr 1). I), J),,n;�ar, who leaves for•the t rt••s, rest week, Now that 3Tr'.T� T Dueler:• is leav• ing town, a espit,•! ap:n ny, will be ready for son, r.;A': pri-in ; person. \Ve have no l� s t;itinn in i sy lug that' two tailors can bo w.li supported in Blyth,• and that if ft pushing tailor• comes to town, h,- Ag ill 1loubtl,eq meet with success. • Quite an excite'1rteot wa caused on Monday last, when it tilos said that Mr Wm. Lundy w.,rs. supposed .to have been quietly el lir')printing mo- ney belonging to 'e" r 5. 11. Gidley. He was arraignisl '-il tore S. i's. Kelly and Young, but Q ,tr t. r:;i one ap- pearing agains t hien ;•e was, acquitted. Tlteri lser'I'y. Mr Wm. Mitebell and wife left for Dakota on Wednesday, where they will spend the ,uu,mar, 8 'J probably settle. Miss Seraph l;lac kwe,l; l�•ft, on Sat- urday, for Bar Iti•.."r, Algoma, where - she has been engaged as toucher ia. one of the achonle of th.it district. A few weeks i, g., we stated that Mr D. Mitchell ball returned frum Flori- da, aol was ju�.t. re oyering from a: fever contracted there, We are sorry to state that eine() that he hate suffered;; a relapse, and is new iu a critical; condition. Mr Peter Dsan, au;tinneer, con ducted two very successful sales, last•'' Thursday and "Friday, +ho fi.at•beingry the assignee's sn,le of Mr 6V• Ilasting'S`; stock and implements, and the second? that of Mr W. Mitehell's farm an household goody. ', Old Mr Murruy's familiar figure. is no longer seen ,it the nid house of the corner, which bears his name, b having taken up leis residence wi •his daughter, l' i r; Andrew I'ringl His wife died a feiv weeks ago, a since then his .•n Williams has be' living with hie., ., The nld kentlerr is getting quite feeble, and is an4 most constant r•,lierer ;runt rheuril tism. 11r uesels. LIVELY El.E 'Tto �. --- \Vednesd last witnessed the liveliest sch, trustee electi••n thtd has ever be held in Brussels, the aspirantie trustee honors neem; l�'inlay Scotty John Gilpin. .h,,r some time p certain clique Leve been trying to control of the board and sore the Principal of the school, Mr' Shaw, who is everywhere adint" be one of the best teachers'i county. A month ngo one; trustees removed to Toronto,.a contest pn Wednesday was fel vacancy thus created. Any m''n' •had a vote in ,Brussels, no ia,,. where hie lace of residerc p hand to poll it, and it was ti ''tt to see men who had always pith voted on opposite sides, casting' ballots together on the }'keSeht casion. Mr Gilpin was evid': $"' so sficcessful in running as'' :' namesake, as Mr Fin. Scott` in "getting there"•by a majb Bentuiller." Mastor David A. Fish turned from a visit to,J' Mr John RogVre who w burnt out, hau sold hia Thomas Gledhill and Whe for a good figure. The .members of the 'fl chnich met on Friday to hake arrangements for a t' and concluded to have 6 24th of May. T',esl expect somevefy Able'st,eakors, ;a r