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The Clinton New Era, 1889-06-28, Page 1From Corresponden ts1 Myth. . • TWENTY-FOURTH VOL. Whole Number 1209 CLINTON, ONT., ' JUNE 28,I889. I ROBERT HOLMES, Publiph er. 1 $150 a year in advance. • Hayfield. Mr Andrew Stalker came home last week for a short stay. Miss Martha Po'lock returned home last week from Detroit. The Misses Snowdon have returned from a most enjoyable trip up the lake. Mr Wm. Whiddon went up to Rip- ley last Saturday to Trey his brother a visit. Mr Andrew Roth, accompanied by a couple of Zurich friends paid home a flying yisit last Sunday. A week ago Monday evening the Salvation Army of Clinton along with the Varna one held a weetiug here. We wish to call the attention of our estimable reeve to the state of the bridge. Jt would be greatly improved if it were cleaned off. Mr Cowie, one of our most respect. ed citizens, is at present, confined to his bed. We sincerely hope that he shall soon be about again. Owing to the council not being WiITingt� heir; a Cee thief -ra ler tlie erection of go extension to the school, the tfileteeentfd1WWithrreitv. A number 'from Alma came here to spend the day on Huron's shores and to inhale some of those invigor- ating .breezes. Large 'numbers are pouring in every day. Mr Louis Diehl, who is preachin? in the place of Mr Hodgeus duriu e the latter's absence at the Synod, ti ed the pulpit of Trinity Church very acceptably last Sabbath. ' A large and expectant audience net in the Town Hall, last ,Thursday, to hear the issue of several important cases, which were expected to come eifie •The -Peck vs.arcEWan case was settled and did not come before His Honor. The Cemetery Board ye. Connor case thrown out of, court, for want of, evidence. It was a disap- pointment throughout. Hill's Green. Mr Coleman has removed with his family to the Soo. The crops, notwithstanding the continued rains, are looking exceed- ingly well. The sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed next Sunday in the Presbyterian church here. The Fanville picnic was held on Thursday, June 20th, at Taylor's grove. It -was not iso successful as us- ual owing to the day before (the day first appointed for the picnic) being wet. Still a large crowd turned out and a pleasant day was spent. Tuckersmith STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.—During last Friday morning's thunder storm, Mr Robt. Pions had a valuable cow killed by lightning. ' Mr Joseph and Libbie Orich have returned after a weeks sojourn with friends in Perth county. Mr Francis Walters is visiting friends in Exeter. PERSONALS.—M155 A. Cosens is visiting friends down east. Messrs Alfred and James Walters, of Exeter, spent a few days last week with friends in this vicinity. Hoese SOLD.—Mr George Turn - ball has sold hie pacing horse to Mr A. M. Polly, of Goderich, for a good figure. The sum realized, was, we be- lieve, $275 ; not a bad price for a colt. Exurentox.—Mr A. Struthers, of St Thomas, gave a Steieopticon Ex- hibition, representing the Life of Christ, in Turner's church last Mon- day evening. The night proving fine the church was comfortally filled, and everybody seemed to enjoy the views immensly. He also gave some temp- erance views which were well worth the price of admission. Mr Struthers is a nice, easy speaker, and the way he explained each view the youngest child could hardly tail to understand. Altogether it was one of the best we have ever had the•pleasure of seeirg. Turnberry. A new library has been purchased for Eadie's church Sunday school. There was no servicd in Eadie's church last Sunday as Rev. Mr Hart- lep was attending the General Assem- bly, Toronto. The special school meeting in S. S. No. 5 tor the election of a trustee to fill out the term of Mr W. Hastings, who has removee frotn the section re- sulted in We appointing of Mr T. Carruthers. - Mr David Hastings has a field of fall wheat some of which measured fully five feet in height and is still Will all Our Correspondents please writc EVERY week. Mail letters so as to reach us not later than Wed- , nesday evenings if possible. If you know of an item of news kindly send it to lis, even if you are not a regular correspendent. Blyth. There is a very large numbs.': of strangers in town this week. The Fire Company met iu their hall on Monday evening, for theit regular monthly meeting Our teachers are now counting the number of days there is yet to teach before the first Friday in July. And now he is in doubt whether to have his life insured or to have the long haired fellow locked up. We • . would advise Mathers to do both. — - •A large number.from- •here. attended the laying of the corner stone of the , Westfield Methodist church. They ria-y-Ft-iFfy—luanisitirdil was spent. The Ebenezer Methodist churob, about three miles from here, will bold its Sunday School picnic on Do- minion Day, on the same grounds as last year's circuit picnic. We would like if some person .could either set the watchmaker's clock or the bellringer's watch as they -don't agree by five minutes or so, and have been so for a couple of weeks. One's wrong anyway,and we ought to have right time. The sciopticon entertainment given in the Methodtst _church, on. Thurs. day night last, Wile the best of the kind that has been given here for -some years, and certainly deserved more than double the patronage it received. The receipts, were about ten dollars. • Many have wondered why he didn't finish his dream. After careful in- vestigation we have concluded that the appearance of his prospective ° mother-in-law (which personage he had left entirely out of mind in mak- ing his calculations) was such a shock to him that he couldn't dream any more, consequently he remains single and for sale until further notice. And now we want to know who is going to the big I. 0. G. T. picnic on Dominion Day, at Westfield. We have arranged as below—The Juven- ile Templars are to go in .Mr L. H. Shane's band waggon, Bro. A. M. Babb to take the lead, and Bro. F. Bryant to bring up the rear and al- low no stragglers. The "little Bro." would go too, but,unfortunately,there is no room left, but as he is on the right road he will have a ..god • start if he wants to walk. As to M.F. he might go and again he mighton(t,) but the other girl can sit on the step and see him go past. We would like to go,but really we can't afford to pay for a rig and our big brother is going th take his girl, so there will be no room for us. PERSONALS. -118V H. A. Thomas, the late incumbent of Trinity, church, arrived here, on Saturday last, and occupied the pulpit on Siinday morn- ing ; in the afternoon he preached to his brethern of the A. -F, & A. M.; the rev gentleman left for home, on Monday afternoqn. Rev Mr Forsey has been appointed to the pastorate of Trinity church, and will arrive here and take charge shortly ; he comes from the Province of Quebec. Mr F. Metcalf left for Toronto, on Friday last, Messrs G. 13. Phillips, P. C. T., and Wm. Pollock, L. D., left for Toronto, on Monday morning ; these three gentlemen will attend the 36th annual session of the Grand Lodge of Canada I. 0, G. T., which is at present in session in Toronto. Mr John Tanner, of Listowel, was in town over Sunday. Mr J. S. Mc- Kinnon visited Listowel last week. Mr A. Irwin, of Manchester, paid his usual Faiday visit -to Blyth. Mr It. Elliott, of Belgrave, was in town last week. Mr C. E. Tanner has arrived home again after his summer trip . Mr A. Belfry was home this week. Mr Habkirk was home this week. Master Sid Irwin left for Toronto, on Monday, taking advantage of the cheap excursion. Mrs C. Hamilton and her two children, who have been off for a couple of weeks' visit, have arrived' heme again. Mr G.E. Bryant, who has been laid up for some time, is able to be around again. Mr Alex. Murdock, a fortner resident, was in town visiting old friends, this week. Miss Snell, •of Kinburn, returned home this week. Mr W. S. Case, of London, was in town this week. Mr Scott, of Clinton, was in town this • week. Mr Wade, of Brussels, was in town this week. Mr Owens, of Clin. ton,was in town this week. Mr Able, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mies Rumball, of London, was, in town this week. Mr J. Saunders, re- presenting John Green & Co., was in town this week. Mr A. 0. Lard, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mr A. EaMerritt, of Chatham, was in town this week. MrJoseBallantyne, of Brussels, is epending a few days in town this week. Mr A. Elder Intends leaving for Ottawa this week, on A business trip. Mr W. H. McBride was in Goderich this week. Mr C. Doherty, of Hamilton, was -in town this week. Miss Nairn, of Goderich, was in town this week. Mies Rad. cliffe, formerly a school teacher here, but now of St. Helens, is at present visiting in town. Mr John Living- ston, formerly of Blyth, but now of Baden, 'Spent a few days in town this week. Mr Art Emight of London, paid hie parents a flying visit this week, Mr John Freeman, who has been in Buffalo for a short tinsel, re- turned to town tide week. Miss M. Lamont,whe has been on an extended visit to her relations here, left for her home in Michigan this week. Mr John Gorman it visiting in Wood- stock this week. Mr G. J. Middle- worse, and will not, evidently last tbn,of Toronto,was in town this week. very much 'over ; he is an old set- ae* A. Lawson, of Lucknow, waa in town tier and tvill be missed in thia locality. this week. Mr James Scott was in Goderich this week. Mr A. W. Struthers, of St. Thomas,waa in town on Saturday last. Mr P. Kelly has returned from Ottawa, where he has been for the past two weeks. Dr Campbell, of Detroit, was in town du Sunday. Mr E Fear, of Clinton,wae iu town this week. Misses Robertson and Hearn, who have been visiting le town, left for Clinton. on Monday. Miss Rance, of Clinton, is the guest of Miss Nan Shane this week. Mr and Mrs Rattenbury, of Clinton, were visiting in town this week. We re- gret to learn that 111r. Joe Irwin is at present suffering from a very, sore hand. Miss McDonald, youngest I daughter of Dr McDonald, M. P., is ' at present visiting at the residence of Dr Sloan. Mr Fleming, of Auburn, was in town this week. Rev Mr Cluff, of Brussels, was in town this week. Mr Adams, • of Londesboro, was in -town this week. Mr Taylor, -en, of Clinton, was in town this week. Mr A. H. Plummer will have his an. .nual school pieniee-ane'Friday-;—he expecte a large delegation from Blyth, and we think we will haylleto go. Dame Rumor is at work again, but the reports lack eonfirmation. W.hat happened to Raterbiter and Nighthawk that they failed to appear last week, e The C. 0. F. held its regular meet- ing on Tuesday night last,. 'Tis sield the goat had a contract on hand, and still the work goes on. The I. 0. G. T. held their usual meeting. on Friday. A lively time is expected next night as it is the last -before-the,district picnic...' School board meet next Wednesday night. It is expected that they will want to hire two new lady teachers,as Miss Taylor is leaving, and it etetni to be agreed that we must have an extra teacher in future. There was a large amount of busi- ness on hand at court,on Monday,but as we were not in order for taking notes on that day, we will give no list of cases. Judge Toms presided. There was a larger attendance of law- yers than usual. s.Rev John Ross, B. A., of Brussels) delivered a lecture entitled John Bunyan, the Immortal Dreamer, in the Presbyterian chuch hereon Tues- day night last. The rev, gentleman has the name of being an eloquent speaker, and we are sure his reputa- tion was not injured by his appear- ance here. The lessons be drew from the life of Bunyan were eminently practical. He is hard on the fops and dudes The choir rendered some excellearmusic during the evening. They ha the organ from the base- ment moped into the gallery for the °warners, and it WEIA certainly a great improvement. The receipts were about $12. • Exeter. Great preparations are being made here for the 12th of July, Exeter having been selected as the rallying place for tbe county, and Orangemen appear to be very enthusiastic just now. An excellent programme has been furnished for that day, and ar- rangements are heing made to ensure ft thoroughly enjoyable time for all visitors. Tee weather has been very change. able, wet, however, has largely pre- dominated, bright days being very exceptional. Appless cherries, plums and strawberries will be very scarce, the frost having destroyed nearly all. Some farmers have commenced hay- ing, but the quality will be poor, as the weather is unfavorable to curing. The crop is very abundant. The principal subject for conversa- tion here at present is the work of the evangelists, Rev. J. E. Hunter and Rev. H. Crossley. All classes are debating the sermon delivered by the Rev. H. Crossley in the James Street Methodist Church Sunday evening. The subject was "Hell," his text being "Where their worm dieth not and their fire is not quench- ed." The reverend gentleman held that the language was figurative, a spiritual body not being effected by a natural one, the worm therefore be-, came a symbol for biting remorse or gnawing anguish, and in the same way fire should symbolize keen dis- tress of mind, Using the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to explain his position, he argued that Dives, tie- ing a spirit, there could be no tongue for Lazarus to cool with water, the torture endured being oriental and not .physical, regrets over lost opportuni- ties and unfulfilled desires. About 400 have rofessed c onvers on. Marnoeli. WHAT PEOPLE SAY.—That Mr Samuel McBurney has gone to the auld countrie to see his kinsfolk; noth- ing like enjoying one's old days,Sam. That Mr Chas. Campbell now sports a springy -shiny household rig. That Mr John Shiell has taken unto him- self one of the fair damsels of Con.10; prosperity and peace, John. That Calvin Church S. S. intend having a picnic on the first. Varna. Mr Geo. Beatty, of Varna, has been making some large shipments of egga. Mr W. Keys has been packing. for him. Mrs F. Rutland, and two children are visiting Mr W. Keys, of the Bab- ylon line. They are up for their health and are enjoying themselves well, A public meeting of the Royal Tem- plare was held in the temperance hall on Friday evening, and it wee well attended. Mr Jas. Armstrong was in the chair; a good programme WAS rendered. Mr Thomas McIntyre, of the Bab. ylon line, who baa,been in declining health for a bon le of years, is much • Auburn. The Society of I. 0. 0. T. of this plagtantend taking in the Union Pic. nic of that Order on Monday next to be held on Phalia's Quite a number of our citizens went to Westfield, to witness the laying of the corner stone of the new Methodist Church. on Tuesday last, which was "well and truly done" by Mr W. Doherty,of Clinton, whom we noticed, had along with him from the hub, Messrs Manning, Sibley and Rev. J. Edge. Mr Doherty generously donat- ed $100 towards the church. Hullett. Mr John Kilty announces his straw- berry festival for the 8th of July. Mr John Sundercock, of the 8th cbte, raised a fine bank barn on Tues. day. Mr W. Weymouth will have the atonework finished under his barn this week, and the raising will likely take place next week. The examination and picnic of S. S. No. 4 will be held on the 5th of July. After the examination, which takes place in the morning, dinner will be served on lot 17, 8th con, Plenty of amusement will be provided CRUELTY TO DUMB Betures.—A hard specimen of cruelty to animals was witnessed on a certain lot on the 16th con. of Hulled, one day lately and we suppose can still be seen. It is a cow with her front foot strapped to her body so that it does not touch the ground and the animal is only a living akeleton. What has become of the humane society. TBE CREAMERY.—The Londesboro creamery seems to have entered on a new era of additional prosperity this year, as the first sale of creamery but- ter netted the patrons 191 cents per Ib, which is considered an exception- ally good figure. The number of pat- rons is continually increasing, and those who are not sending their milk to the factory are certainly missing it, as this is the only way they can really get the very best returns. Londesboro. Faxcultsiden—Only about half a dozen persons took in the grange ex- cursion to Guelph on Tuesday. Messrs John and Edward Bell had the misfortune to lose another stal- lion. It being a very fine animal, it is a heavy loss. The- many friends of Mrs John Tanablyn jr, will be sorry to hear that she is at her father's, very sick with an attack of inflammation. We hope to soon be able to report her recovery. A kind of a one horse show visite our town last week but not being abl to procure a ground, they passed o to a little place called Blyth wher they patronize that kind ot thing. W do not harbor sucb trash here. The District Lodge met. here on th 19th, when a very good representa tion from the different lodges in th district was present. Each delegat reported their lodges in a prospetou condition. The meeting being t eleensineerrthe following D Cone-61110re A. Woodtmetle-D. Sec and Treas., B. Lawrison ; D. Vice Ch Miss Clark, Auburn; Sup.JuvenileT R. Summers, Meth ; P. C. T, F Metcalf, Blyth. The next place o meeting will be in St Helens, on th third, Wednesday in October a 10e30 a. m. • , (From another correspondent) The meetings which have been hel in the Temperance Hall on Sunday for the past year and more wer brought to a close on Sunday last Also the week night prayer meetings in the cottages ended last week. . Folea _So.ap AND FOUL—Thar lives'in Londesbortitigh a gentleman named John Chapple who is past 84, and who never had a head or tooth ache. He farms about 4 acres of land doing the most of the work himself, and thinks nothing of walking 5 or 6 miles. PRESENTATION. -A few of the mem- bers of the Methodist church here met at the residence of Mr Hiles and presented Miss Belle Hiles with ail address, a set of dishes and a purse o money as a mark of respect and as a recognitiod of her services as organf ist for over five years. Miss Hiles, although taken by surprise made a very appropriate reply and invited the friends to come some time and take tea with her out of the nice dishes. MARRIAGE.—The most noted event that has taken place here lately,has been the marriage of Mr W. Hiles' youngest daughter to Rev. E. Medd, son of Mr H. Medd, of Hullett. There were present to witness the ceremony about 100 guests. The bride looked charming, being dressed in blue satin and tulle veil and white' flowers., and the bridesmaids in white. The presents were both numerous and costly many of them being silver of the best quality. From the value of the presents we were led to infer that the bride was held in very high es- teem in the community. After tea the happy couple departed for a hon- ey -moon trip on the 4-20 train for Windsor, Detroit and other places. They were treated to a shower of rice. Happy congratulations. d e n growing. Mr Hasting's farm is spec - e ially adapted for crops. This year, e however, he is not alone in his pros- pects of a bountiful wheat harvest as e there are many good fields in this vici- . nits., though some are looking badly. e About 8 o'clock Wednesday even - o ing fire was discovered in a vacant 8 house on the farm of Mr Jas. Taylor, O and in a short time was it in ashes. . Howthfirorjnated is aluteetery, as the house bas at been occupied , fete aanouplesente-yearea 'be-losr .143. , largely covered by insurance. Mr Rich Armstrong, though an en- , thuelastic disciple of Isaac Walton, f long ago found out that while angling e in the streams of Turnberrer might s afford abundant food for cantempla- tion it was not likely to result in any- thing more substantial, so he has con - d structed an artificial pond on his place and stacked it with a plentiful e supply of speckled trout. • ap Seaforth A number of strangers are visiting friends in. town. e Mr Janes Cline, of.Wingham, 'wee in town this week. Miss Etta Lee left last Saturday to visit friends in Galt. There will be no celebration in Seaforth, on Dominion Day. Rev W. S. Griffin, D. D., of Strat- ford, was in town on Thursday last. A number of business men of town took in the excursion to Toronto, on Monday last. Some of our citizens went on the excursion to the Model Farm, on Tuesday. Miss Oldham, who has been paying a visit to her sister, Mrs T. 0. Kemp, left for her home, at Beamsville, on Friday last. Tne Beaver Lacroese Club of this" place will play a championship game with Stratford, at that place, on Do- minion Day. New steps and platform are being put in front of the Presbyterian church, in place of the old ones, which, after many years wear, have, been torn down. In 'connection with the closing ex-. ercises at the- Collegiate Institute a conversazione.will be held this (Fri- day) evening, which promises to be a grand success. Rev Mr Stewart, of Sha.kespeare, preached Gaelic sermons in the. Pres- byterian church, on Saturday last, and in the town hall, on Sunday morning. A base ball match, Doherty Organ Co, of Clinton, vs. Broadfoot & Box Furniture Co., of this place, was played on the recreation grounds, last Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the visitors. • Rev J. E. Howell will farewell, at the 'Methodist church, on Sunday next. As to who will succeed Mr Howell its not positively known yet, exception having been taken to the .appointment of the Stationing Com- mittee. ' Rev Mr Jackson, of Knox church, Galt, assisted Rev A. D. McDonald, of the Presbyterian church, here, on Sunday last, in the sacramental ser- vices. The sermons on Sunday end lecture on Monday evening, by Mr Jackson, were highly appreciated by all who heard them. • The following officers, in connec- tion with Huron Council No. 9e KT, of T., have been elected for the en- suing term :—R.Wright, Select Coun- cillor; Miss M. Bert, Vice Couneillor; Mrs Gee. Hodgson, Chaplain; Mrs 0. J. Clark, Secretary; J. H. Pyper, FineSecretary; S. Trott, Treasurer; It. Wallace, Herald ; G. Hodgson, Guard; H. Edge, Sentinel. A new fire alarm, in. the form of a steam whistle, was placed on Broad - foot Box's actory this week. The citizens of towne(an,d, we are, inclined to think of a number of miles out in the country) had the benefit of the sound of it, when being tested, on Tuesday last, which very much re- sembled that of the bellowing of an infuriated one of the bovine kind, and it was rather amusing to notice the cows running from every street in the direction of the sound. Strang. ers in town, seeing so many cows running at large, would be impressed with the fact of there being no cow by-law in Seaforth. fl Brucelield. OBITUARY.—The stern realities of life are only fully realized as we see those who have found a warm place in our affections pass from the activi • ties of life ; their friendly greeting ex- perienced no wore. and memory alone cherishing their manhood and virtue. Before these lines are perused many a heartfelt expression of sorrow will be uttered because of the death of Mr George Baird, jr., one of the most popular, as well as one of the most promising youngmen before his illness that ever lived in this vicinity. Mr Baird was the youngest son of Mr Mr James Baird, of the 3nd con. of Stanley, and commenced teaching school, at the age of about 18 years. For three years he tatrghr fie Broad - foot's school, Tuckersmith, and after- wards in Stanley 11 miles west ot Beucefield, where he remained for 14 years. Declining health compelled him to give up teaching, and he went to $t. Paul, where he remained for aome time, but not improving as he anticipated, he returned to this place and commenced business. His health continued to fail until Tuesday last, when as peacefully as possible he crossed "the border land" into a bet- ter world, at the age of of 38 years. He was universally known as a young man of the strictest integrity, was particularly methodical in his habits, and of such a pleasant disposition that he made friends everywhere, and always remained on the warmest terms thereafter. A lover of such re- creation as cricket, etc., he became quite an expert therein. For years he held the position of Treasurer of the Oddfellows Lodge here. He was a zealous member of the Presbyterian church. His wife is a sister of Mrs McLennan,' Clinton, and he leaves a family of three sons, the youngest about five years of age. The remains were interred in Baird's cemetery, yesterday, an exceptionally large number showing their esteem for Min and sympathy for the bereaved ones, by following, them thither. He was buried under theguspices of the Odd - fellows, brethren • from Clinton and Seaforth also being present. SoctaL.—A very pleasant and suc- successful social under the auspices of the W. M. S. of Holmeaville Meth.- °dist church, was held at the house of Mr Robt. Achison. A large number were present and all thoroughly en- joyed themeelves. Proceeds 016, Goderich Townsh p. A return football match between the achool boys of No 4 and No 11 a few days since, again resulted in favor of No 4 by 1 to 0. . Hensall NOTES,—Quito a large quantity of grain is being brought to market here. The evangelical services con- ducted in Exeter by Revs Crossley and Hunter have been well attended by Hensallitee. Rev J. S. Cook preached., in Elimville, on Sabbath last, his pulpit being supplied here by Rev Mr Down, of Haliburton. Rey R. C. Tibb, B. A., formerly teacher in S. S. No. 1, Tuckersmith, was in town on Monday evening last. Mrs (Rev) J. H. Dyke is visiting her sister, Mrs John McArthnr. Mts McDonald left on Wednesday for Da- kota, where her sone reside. Messrs Macarthur & Co., bankers, have had a brick hut built to their office, and a handsome plate glass window put in, On Wednesday the annual picnic in connection with St. Paul's (Episco- palian) church was held at Bayfield; it being the first of the season from Hensall and a beautiful day, the at- tendance was, large, and children, friends and teachers 'spent a very pleasant day on the same of Lake isluron. The Presbyterian S. S. pic- nic was ht 1 1 oa Thursday ; particulare next week. Mr James Calder, of Pennsylvania, ia visiting relatives in this township. Miss Oracle Scott is on a visit to her sister in Bruce county this week. Rev Mr Musgrove has returned from the meeting of the General As- sembly. Mr John McIntosh bas closed hie shop at Beechwood, and intends to strike for the west. The young men of S.S. No. 4 have organized a football team and'spend a couple of evening.; each week in practising. A picked team from Leadhury and Winthrop schools went to Seaforth, on Saturday last, and played a match with the Seaforth juniors. The re- sult was in favor of Seaforth by one goal to none. .A number of the schools of this township and some of the adjoining ones intend holding a union picnic in F. McCulla's grove, on Friday, July 5th. _Should the weather prove. fa.r- (gable, peamises to- bea.sdecided. success. -Tffeeafteinoon-df-ThilisditeeTrief be remembered with pleasure by the teachers and Pupils of S. S. No. 4.* At the invitation of Mr James Law- rence, they, accompanied by some of their parents and others, assembled in his grove, where with his usual liberality Mr Lawrence had provided various amusements and a bountiful supper. Before partaking of supper Mr John Kerr addressed the children for a short time. The whole after- noon was spent most enjoyably, and all returned to their homes hoping that many such events might happen. -A VISIT. To THEsMOD'EL*FARMs To the Editor of the MINA New Era. Sm,—Oti Tuesday last we left by a special train, at 8 a.m., for a two days' visit to Guelph Model Farm, and although the rate was low (only one dollar) there were not over two hundred went, not enough to pay the railway for grease for the car wheels. We think, if there had been more printer's ink uied, there would have been a better tun, out. The railway was liberal in supplying us with plenty of third.class carriages, a little better than common emigrant cars. Along the road we noticed a number of fields, the crops of which had suf-, fered from frost or water lying on flat lands, and some grain is looking very yellow. It was the general opinion that the crops in Huron look much better than those further east. Arriving at Guelph we found cabs and ,busses ready to take us to the fame and back for 25c. When we reached our destination, Mr Mills, the President, welcomed us with a few words, and told us that in k short time there would be a lunch for us in the dining room.' While Waiting for lunch we went off to see the sights in and around the buildings, and made our way into the museum, and viewed the specimens of rocks, fishes, birds, animals, minerals and inhabitants of the sea, plants, botany, entymology grasses.- and seeds. In the class room below there are seats and desks for the scholars, while the Professor bas an animal in to explain its quali- ties to the pupils. We were much surprised to see how the pupils had cut letters and figures on the" seats and desks, with their jack knives, making it look worse than any Salva- tion Army barracks we ever saws where, it is said, all the rowdies go. The bell rang for lunch, and we all filed in, and partoOk of bread, cheese, sandwiches and tea; now we may all say that we have fed at the public crib. It was very kind of them to think of us in this way ; Grits age Tories enjoyed the tneal. Tbe Presi- dent showed us the advantages of elle college for the education of farmers' sons, who intended to remain at farm/ ing all their lives and to take their places as public men in society, He mentioned that sometimes a farmer will sena his son to the college to learn farming, and then give his farm to another son who had not attended the college, so the former has taken to a profession, and that was one way of getting educated practical farmers. Yours, A HURON! SE. CHARITY • 7'o the iditor o/ the New Era. . Srit,—Is there no way to atop this tramp -begging nuisance that isconstant- ly going on. Will not the residents of town assist the authorities by giving in- formation to the constable that parties aro begging in their neighborhood : they should be arrested, and brought before the mayor, who will give them a. meal if dgserving, and send them on. We have deserving poor in town who often suffer, and it is the height of folly to encourage tramps. The other day a young man begging went through a good natnred woman to the tune of several dollars. A few days ago a man and woman visited town, and while the wo- man begged the man bought whiskey and they had a high old time, Help the poor in yonr own town before help• ing those who don't deserve it. Yours, Hummirry. TOO THIN To the Editor of the Clinton.New Era Sin- noticed a program of sports to oe held in Goderich on the 1st of July. Now that's rigist. Let ns be loyal to our national holiday, but I notice ar- rangements have been made to keep the stores open for half the day, for the ac- commodation of the farming commu- nity. Now, Mr Editor, I do not think it fair for the Goderich merchants to try and hide up their greed for doing business by putting it on the poor farm- er. Don't you think helms enough sins to bear without adding this on his al. ready burdened back. I would have these generous merchants know we are loyal enough to take the whole day for pleasure, at least once a year. If these merchants have only loyalty enough for 'half a day, why don't they say so, and not try'andmake such mean excuses as to say its for our benefit. The excuse is too thin, and I leave the public to judge whose benefit it's for. eeteurs truly A VAthrr,lt. A Political Fizzle. Mr Porter's Meeting. -- . Mr Porter must be thoroughly con - his escort to his hotel did not amount to a corporal's guard. How are the represents the electorate of 'WestHuron. A very small reninant of his old tithe Huron. His reception- at Clinton was cooler than- the Polar iceberg. following met hpn at the staeion, and vinced by this time that be no longer : •' mighty fallen!! A year ago a crowd of enthusiastic Conservatives would have flocked to the station to bid Mr Porter welcome. The faithful would have prepared such' a receptipn as would have warmed the M.P's heart. But all is changed. 'Yesterday, he might have stood against the To -day, none somean as do him rover. • encew. orld • te • It -must have -been wept/ 'ea-bd""-bitese"'eLejet 'nftrets-to lAfr Porter stsolsavresnotted= " now con epieneus-were- ther vast- •-body °ibis friends by their absence. Where were the old stand-bys,? How was it that staunch supporters of Sir John Macdonald and his representative in 'd West Huron for the past quarter of a century refused to attend the meeting, and to give any countenance to West Huron's M. P. by way of Elmvale,. Simcoe ? Mr Porter must have not, iced these things and wondered' at the change', But if during the, day he was not convinced of the genuine. ness of the reaction against him, the meeting in the evening afforded over- whelming proof. It was the coldest, smallest, driest political •affair _eters held here. Mr Porter was ietroduc and commenced without a single che He made many attempts to ee some applause, stopping frequently what he considered gooeostopping placers, and making plenteous ,allte- stone to the old chiefdp, but it was all to no purpose. No4asingle Omer went up. More applatted' wasegivett Mr Searle inside of two minutes, than was given Mr Porter all through. It was sometime after ,the appoint- ed hour on Monday evening before a sufficiently large number of the elect- ors had assembled, to commence the meeting called by Mr Porter., istr,, to discuss before bis constituents the questions of the day. Mr Whitely was .cailed to,the chair, and perform- ed his duties in a pleasant and im- partial manner. Tbe largest numbet present at any one time, by actual count, was 123, and many left the hall before Mr Porter finished speak- ing. The speech itself was of the flimsiest kind. It abounded with claptrap, and was, an attempt clearly to stay the tide rising against the 188 members who voted against disallow- ance. Mr Mercier, in Mr Porter's • . opinion, was a very bad man for past- ing the Act, but Sir John was all right in refusii" to disallow it. He made the asto ding statement that Sir John had never interfered with. Local Legislation, forgetting for the moment all about his fight with. Manitoba on railway matters, and with Ontario on severalquestions, and bow he was wor-ted upon every occasion. In answer to some ques- tions put to him at the close, he stat- ed that Mr Dalton :IR:earthy was not considered a good censtitutionel law- yer. Since when, we wonder'( He was the trusted counsel of Sir John in all his great legal lights. He has been paid thousands of dollars out of the Dominion exchequer, for services in these -questions, aud yet Mr Porter has the audacity to libel hitn in this way. Mr Porter also stated that no eminent lawyers had given an opinion adverse to the constitutionality of the Act. What are Dalton McCarthy, Q. 0; legaljjoM videenj qc,, I. Da. the refitars, of the iv It was amusing to .hear Mr I:(;rier attempt to justify Itis 'position on the question, by the coeduct and opinion of Edward Blake, in the last cam- paign, according to Mr Porter, no man was quite so far astray from dor, rect political principles as elr Blake. He piled up his adjectives in his at. tempts to properly describe Isim as a' very bad man, but now he justifies himself, not by his own leader'e ac- tions, but by the actions el led mud Bilatkei, Porters ettempt to coejure by ie the name of Sir John NE acd onald , ut- terly failed. Several times be pur- posely paused, to draw a cheer for "Old To -morrow," but it was no go. There were no cheers for Sir John • and his West Huron follower in that crowd. He coaxed and pleaded, waxed eloquent and pathetic, but all to no purpose, Not inure then half a dozen in the audience took any stock in the speech. It fell flat: -The best discriptiori of it was Mr Searle's story of the Swede's sign "all sorts of . twisting and turning done here." The meeting closed very irregular- ly—no cheers for Sir John, no cheers for Mr Porter, nn thanks for the chairman, and only cheers ' for the Queen. Coming out of the hall more than one Conservative was heard to exclaim, " Porter's cake is dough in West Huron." THE CASE OF SET:IDE. ' To the Editor of* the Clinton New"P,ra Stn ---1 think e ant only expressing the feelings of a good many citizens of this town, when 1 say that it is in every way desirable that a coroner's inquest should be held in this case. There aro many painful rumors abroad as.to 'the treatment of tit iS unfortunate man, and the only way to get at the truth is by an official enquiry. If it is not true that the man was neglected, then nobody was tatlatne; bnt otherwise, if propee preoantions wore not taken, somebody is to blame, and that person or persons should be held acconntable. If it was nobody's business, the sooner it is made somebody's business the better, unlese we desire to relapqn into a state of bar- barism. Yours ti ,ly, Joust RAMFORD.