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The Clinton New Era, 1889-08-09, Page 1eenlinn-arm} 4 • • TWENTY-P'ODRTE VOL. t Why Number 1209 • We will send the NEW ERA for the balance of the year, to NEW subscribers for the Nei small sum of 35 cents, cash. Now is the time to take ad- - vantage of this low offer. Town Council. The regular meeting of the council was held on Monday night. The county rate levied this year is $785.67. Mr Manning jocularly stated that this sum had been growing less every year since himself and the reeve had been sent to the council, and if they kept going there they might get it re- duced to "almost nothing." THE STREETS, The report of the Street Committee stated that they had finished all the work ordered by the council, except the gravelling of the streets, and the crossing at Dr Williams', and the crossing at the Market Square, which is now nearly completed. The total amount expended to date is $850, leas • ing a balance to the credit of the Street Committee of $365, Mr Searle asked for a little grading to be done on Rattenbury street from Albert, on the south side ; the work was passed to be done some time ago but had not been done. The reeve said he expected td have the work done, but he was not going to hire a team specially for this purpose ; it might be done this year and it might not. Mr Searle showed that a team - bad been sent there to do the work, but had graded the wrong side of the street, where it was not wanted. This led to a discussion between the reeve and councillor Searle, which led to nothing, but was warm, though good- humored, while it lasted. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. The Committee rem mended payment of the following , accounts :—Thomas Cottle, work bill tor streets, $131.91; Harland Bros., nails, etc., $14.95 ; Jae. Fair, lumber, $21.23 ; H, Dodd, lumber, $115.15 ; G. E. Pay, for fire- men, $65; Geo. Tedford, salaries,$100; W. Coats, $50; Jos. Rider,$9; S.Pratt, $18.75;B. Webb, $9.371' ; W. Steep, $1.50 ; F. W. Evans, $2 ; S. Davis, 'account, $10.37 , R. Welsh, repairs to scales, 1; Jacob Miller, street water- ing $25 ; water for Fire company, $3.25 ; Jas. Fair, flour for charity, $1.38; P. Towers, sive weeks board for Mies McMullen, $10 ; Geo, Ted- ford, flour for charity, 95 cents ; J, C. Stevenson, burial of Miss McMullen, $10; B. Webb, $2; Jae.Beattie, $1.50; Rousell & Hutchinson, manual,$7.16; R.°Holmes, printing voters' list, ad- vertising, etc., $45.25. The receipts from town hall for the month amount- ed to $5.35 ; of weigh scales, $27. WATER IN THE TANKS. The reeve said he had•measured the amount of water in all the tanks, and found that all were in good condition, having from eight to twelve feet of water therein. ESTIMATES FOR 1890. Mr Manning submitted the estim- ates, and in doing so pointed out the differences between this and last year; notwithstanding the.fact that a con- tract had been entered into for the use of the electric light, necessitating. an extra expenditure of $660, • the taxes are only increased one mill on the $, and by vote were fixed at 18i mills. The estimated receipts for the current year are -$13,015.41, of this sum $11,615.41 being raised on the assessment of the town. The estimat- ed expenditures are much thesiame as last year, the Collegiate Institute re- ,9eiving $100 more and the Public School $200 less, the total estimated expenditure being $12,630.65,or $384,- 70 less than the estimated receipts. The various items were read and pass- ed seriatim. •I ELECTRIC LIGHT. The locating of the ten electric lights -to -be erected was very thorough- ly discussed, and the lamps placed in each instance where it was believed they would do the most good, without any reference whatever to personal considerations. It is understood that the lamps will be suspended in the centre of the steet, and will be;placed as follows :—On Albert St. at the corner of Princess, at the corner of Rattenbury, and at the corners of Huron and Ontario, at the corner of Rattenbury and Orange streets, Or- ange and Mary, Huron and Shipley, King and Cutter, William and Vic- toria, Rattenbury and -William, and Ontario and Kirk. The agreement with the Oakes Organ Co. is as fol- lowse—eThe lights to be of 2000 candle power and in use 300 nights; the company to supply parties in town who want similar lights at a rate not exceeding 22,conts a night,other lights required by the town to be supplied at the same rate ; lights to be in run- ning order by 15th of Sept, Contract for five years subject to rescission on one month's notice if the company fail to furnish a proper light, .Lights to burn until 11 o'clock, and on any 'special order by the Mayor, until 12 pen. • From Corresponds i is Will all Our Correspondents please write 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 us, even if you are not a regular co rrespendent, Goderich. A vote was taken on Tuesday, in Goderich, by-lawfor a bonus ich, on a of $5,000 to a joint stock organ and furniture factory. The by-law was cahried by 65 majority, Only one vote against it. Rev Hamilton Wigle, of Leaming- ton, and Miss Emma Cox, youngest daughter of Mr Geo. Cox, of Gode- rich, were married at North St. Methodist church, on the 6th inst,by Re'v G,Richardson,B.A. The brides- maids were MisssF.McLean and Mies A. Downing, of Goderich, and the groomsmen the Rev Mr Langford, of London, and Mr Wm, D. Cox. of Chicago, brother of the bride. The wedding ° tour- will be taken on the Northern lakes. DIED IN TORONTO,=Deeply regret- ted by all her relatives and many ac- quaintances both in this vicinity and in her late home in Toronto, there died last week Miss Fanny Ratcliffe, at the residence of her 'sister, 11 St. Albans St., youngest daughter of the late John Ratcliffe, Land Surveyor of Goderich. Miss Ratcliffe patiently suffered through a long, tedious ill- ness, the many trials of which ebe bore with Christian fortitude. The burial servicewas a8 C onductedy the e Rev. Thos. Blackstock, formerly pas- tor of the Goderich Methodist church, of which the was once a member. She had a very largely attended fun- eral and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful. Rev Wm. Johnston, a former pas- tor of St. {George's church, was the recipient of some handsome presents and an address from the teachers, of- ficers and scholars of the Burford Sunday school on the occasion of his leaving that. place for Forest. The address contained expressions of their appreciation of his services and of regret at his departure; and see forth the zeal and earnestness of Mr John- ston,, and invoked the Almighty's blessing on his family and on his la- bors in his. new field. The address was signed on behalf of the echolara, teachers and officere'of the Cohart Sunday school. - Stanley. Mr T. R. Butchart, who teaches near St.Thomaa,is spending his holi- days at home ' Mr Bentley is at present visiting friends in Stanley; he is the guest of Mr John Butchart. Mr Donald Campbell sad Miss Christina Campbell have gone to Kincardine to visit, Mr Charles Avery has sold a four year old mare to Mr Geo, Baird, Sr,, Stanley !for the sum of $140 Two daughters of Mr Thos, Gil- mour, of Turnberry, were gisiting in Stanley last week, Mr Jas, Gilmour, who is now 94 years old, went Iaat week to visit his son, Mr Thos Gilmour, of Turnberry.. Fall wheat is now nearly all in the barn. It was much injured by rust this year, especially late wheat. During the first part of this week Miss Butler, from Berlin, and Mr Butler, from Acton, were visiting their brother, Jamea Butler. They were the guests of Mr John Cameron, Westfield. NoTxs,—Where do you suppose James Hoover was last Sunday ; we think hipvisits out west are a little too fregent to suit all parties, but we suppose he thinks there is as much fun in other games as pulling Bell ropes. Mrs Ramsay is home from visiting her daughter in Michigan. Miss Tillie Hamilton, of Lucknow, is living at Mr R. Johnston's for a while. Miss Emma Shipley,of Blyth, is the guest of Michigan Dave. King, of Meaford, is• visiting his Westfield grandma. Weguess the farm -renting fever left Jim the same time (curly) did. The brick work of the new Methodist cburch,in Skunk's Hollow, is pteigressing rapidly, Miss Lizzie Coventry was visiting at Mr Wellwood's last week, and Jack went for her Sunday evening. Mr Wm. Stackhouse's stone house is growing under the Bands of the masons; they are very• industrious fellows, at least in tramping the roads to pieces and filling the night air with music. Mrs Johnston and daughter, of Goderich, are visiting at Mr Hoover's this week. Tell you what boys, the latest game now is pussy wants a corner, just ask Lizzy and Annie if it is not so. Mr. Mailey, of Auburn,preached at West• field last Sabbath evening. Mrs Dins- more hap returned home from Now York, where she has been visiting her sisters. TuGke eolith [En. NOTE.—A reply to the item 'Unbecoming' in last week's issue, is not inserted, for the simple reason that the writer did not enclorse their name. When will people know that all communications to the press must be accompanied by the name of the writer thereof.] It is said the; a certain respected farmer did well last Sunday when he took two young ladies in his buggy to church with him, as they acted some- what childish on a previous occasion when allowed to go by themselves. The paragraph about Mr Josiah White having purchased an interest in Mr Evans' thresher is incorrect, and the party concerned thinks the reporter should explain who he meant by "Joe" as no such person is known around here, and if he is a hustler it is under some other name, CLINTON, ONT., AUGUST 9; 1889. Wingham. Mre Timmins, of Bluevale, who has been for some time in delicate health, ,passed away` on Saturday at the age of 39 years. PROGRESSING.—The Advance of- fice has an addition to its staff in the shape of another mechanic, but Mao. is still second boss. A BAD Jon,—A week or two ago, we were giving our town fathers credit for spending money upon our side - walla, but we cannot give credit to these who id the work,for the planks are laid most unevenly, and pedes- trians are continually stumbling as they walk. HOME AGAIN,—Mrs Dr. Chisholm and daughter returned home on Mon- day after paying her pareuta a visit of three weeks duration. Mr Mc- Manus is home from his visit to the Northwest, where he has purchased 360 acres of land. He does not re - port a very favorable prospect and states that there are yet millions of acres of 1: s awaiting settlers. FIRE B s.—Another fire occurred in lower Wingham. on Sunday morn- ing, when two stables were `reduced to ashes. It was undoubtedly the work ofan incendiary, and the fre- quent fires of late, which have almost devasted the lower town, is believed to hove originated from the same cause. Constable McLean made two arrests on. Monday. BOOMING.—The Union factory is going to shut down in a week or two for a short time in order to put in more machinery. They have also Purchased a new dray and horse, thus doing all their own teaming. Ye people of Clinton missed it in not en- couraging the scheme of the furniture factory. Wingham would not be without its furniture factories for a big sum of money. There is such a thing, you know, of being penny viae and pound foolish. ° LOST.—We would like to khow why the prayer meetings at the close of the evening service has been dis- continued in the Methodist church. We have seen those of the congrega- tion visibly affected at the close of an earnest discourse, and believe they only wanted a chance to make a com- plete consecration. When these meet- ings were in vogue almost every Sab- bath evening would see some seeking for pardon. We often feel that the following might appropriately be en- tered in the records ofHeaven: 'Lost. —One golden hour, all resplendent with sixty golden minutes; no reward is offered as it is believed to be lost forever. Ouu Siex.—The Lieutenant ofthe Salvation Army has been very sick, At one time her life was despaired oe but ebe is again convalescent: Mr Thornington continues to improve daily. Mr Whitely,;. an old and wealthy pioneer who lives on the gravel near Wingham, is in a very critical condition- -he had jest arrived home after phis son, in Tara hie annual visit, when he was laid low by a complication of diseases,and at the time of writing was very low. And now let us cross over the At- lantic, listen! what means this wail- ing? Why the English Lion is sick, dying of a broken heart, because of the robbing of the poor to give to the rich. Sir, we believe in supporting a monarchy, but why their descen- dents? A princess marries a subject, why should the country give her an enormous grant, and why support in the same luxurious style the sons of the Prince of Wales? Out of his income of £50,000 sterling per annum (or two hundred thousand dollare)we think him fully able to support his kindred, and keep a few racers in the bargain; and we can not help think- ing that if three million dollars per annum were taken off our gracious. Queen's income, ohe would be ae to lige very oonifoltable on thew odd four hundred thousand. A prince of royal blood makes some great gift, his liberality is talked of all over the world, but it is not his gift at all, but rather the liberality of his subjects, for, Mr editor," were the people to give us liberally, would we not also be able to give in the same sprit? Yes, sir, the Lion is surely sick, but we hope not unto death. Colborne. The am®unt raised by the Metho- dists of Nile circuit,`for the last finan- cial year, was, by envelopes, quarter- age and lodge collections, $585.86 ; the various other funds of'the church as follows :—Parsonage trustee board, $615,10; missionary fund, $117.90; Sunday school,$75; sustentation fund, $2.41 ; Sunday school aid, $1 ; educa- tional fund,$8,44; general conference fund, $4 11; union church relief,$2.15; cotitingent fund, $3.44 ; women's missionary society, $9; college feder- ation, $55; all other purposes,$351.12; grand total, $1830,53. Londesboro. Mrs Jeffrey is at Wingham visit- ing her'sister who is very ill. Croquet is all the go here. there are a few who have considerable con- ceit; could not n ;few outsiders give them a match? - The pea harvester attached to any mower patented by John Richmond and for sale by Geo. Snell, is a grand success, having been thoroughly test- ed. There is no doubt that by an- other season it will have an enormous sale, as several more could have been sold this year but they could not be got ready in time. A CHANGE.—The ro'.ler mills hero, owned -by Mr Huber, have been leased to Mr Eidt, of l'ort Elgin,who takes possession on the 1st of Sept. This change necessitates the removal from our midst of Mr II. S. Huber, who has been' running the mill for some time past. He has not made up his mind where ho will go, but the good wishes of all go with him. If his successor proves as good a citi- zen as he has been, the people here will have no reason to complain. St. Helens - BRIEFS.—Mise Lizzie A. Gordon, of Toronto, is visiting her uncle, Mr J. E. Gordon. Mis Minnie Gordon arrived home from the Normal school last"week, having passed her examin- atione very creditably. Mrs Draisy and Miss Ellen Asqiuth,of this place, left for Trinidad, Colorado, last Sat- urday, with the good wishes of a large circle of friends. The Superin- tendent and Sabbath School teachers of Calvin church spent an enjoyable evening last Friday at the manse with Rev R.Anderson and Miss Anderson. Mr and Mrs James McDonald, of Morriston, are visiting friend% and relations in this vicinity. The Misses Murray, of this place, returned home from an extended visit to Goderich. Mr Weatherhead is having his new house rapidly pushed on towards completion. Miss McCrostie, of Toronto, is visiting her parents. Miss Lizzie Humphrey,of Guelph is spend- ing her vacation at home. The Rev R. Anderson preached a very able and effective sermon on Sabbath last, from the words 'Son of man, can these bones live?' as found in -Ezekiel - 37.3. Mr Jos. Davidson left last Monday on a prospecting tour through parts of Michigan. DEATH,—We are called upon to chronicle the death of another old and respected resident of West Wa- wanosh in the person ot Thos. Tag- gart; his remains were peacefully laid to rest in the Dungannon cemetery on Sabbath last. Our township clerk, Mr R. K. Miller received the sad in- telligence of the death of Mrs Welch last week; 'she was sent to the home of incurables inToronto about 0 0 two years ago, and was a highly respected and old resident of this place; death coming to her relief at the good old age of 85 years. The remains of the late Thos, Jognt were followed to their last resting place In Bethel cemetery on Sabbath last, by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The widow and family have the sym- pathy of the entire community in their sudden and sad bereavement. Hollnesville. FINANCIAL REPORT.—The follow- ing figures are taken from the finan- cial report of the Holmesville Metho- dist church, for the year ending May 15th, 1880:—Amount contributed to- wards minister's salary:—Holmesville $539.25; Ebenezer, $100; Sharon, $70. Amount levied on Circuit for super- annuation fund, $58.29; raised by the circuit, $42,52; connexional fends, $391.10; Sunday Schools, $80.55; grand total raised on circuit from all sources (including pew rents),$1431.- 22. DEATH.—It is our duty this week to record the death of one of our old- est residenta,in the person of Francis Whittingham, who died on Wednes- day last after considerable suffering. Mr Whittingham was born in Yar- mouth, county of Norfolk, Eng., 69 years ago, where he remained until he was'35 years of age, when he with his wife and dire children emigrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, Here he remained 5 years, and at the end of that period moved still farther west and settled in the vicinity of Holmesville,on what was then known as the Proctor farm. After a -short stay here he purchased from the late Mr Tibbet what is now known on the Maitland as the • McCartney farm. He remained here about a year and then moved toClinton. After a time he concluded to move to the North West, but like many others he re- solved to return and end his days in a more congenial climate. He ac- cordingly returned, after four years, to Holmeeville where be spent the remainder of his life. Mr Whitting- ham had a family of six children,five of whom survive him. One of the sons, Arthur, lives in Stanley, the other two are settled in the North West. The daughters are Mra Wm. and Chas. Jervis. In politics, Mr Whittingham was a Reformer; in religion he was a Methodist. He wished but little to be said about his religious life other than that he was "a sinner saved by grace." The be- reaved widow and family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. ' Goderich Township. 1HRESHINO.—Mr H. B. Evans commenced the season's threshing at Mr Robt. Acheson's, on Wednesday; he is in good shape for work, having as his assistants Messrs William Brownlee and Wilson Cox. CouNCIL.—Council met on the 5th pursuant to adjournment,, members being all present. Mieutes of last meeting were read and passed. Latter from County Clerk read, stating that $3533,13 is required from Goderich township for county purposes, this includes $360 Leg. School equivalent. Moved by John Beacom, sec. by Thos. Churchill, that a rate of 2 1.5 mills on the dollar be levied on all the real rateable propertyin the township for county purposes,• -that a further rate of 2 1-5 mills on•the dollar be levied on same property for township pun poses,also the amounts for the several school sections required by trustees be levied on same property.—Carried. A by-law confirming the above was read and passed, Mrs Bray,indigent, was paid one month's board•per Mr Tremblay, $6; News-Record,printing, $26. Council adjourned to meet again per notice from reeve, JAMES PATTON, Clerk, --- — . Auburn. The Misses Plummer, of Clinton, are the guests of the Misses Sturdy, this week. The I,0, T., last Monday evening, installed the following officers for the' ensuing gtiartcr; C. T., 1t. Clark; V. T., Eliza Clark; Sec., A. Irwin; F. S, Mary Sturdy; Treas., Jas, 'Young ; Chap, Alice Clark:Marshal, .!,Knox; t Guard, Lilly Clark; Sentl., John Et - ling; P, C,. T, A. Watson. 11 ►1 ROBE a yearn in advance- From dvance her • Belgrave T. ii. Nichol, teacher, is in town this week. Mr R. Agnew, from Clinton, is home on a visit. Mra Whitt was visiting her sister; Mrs M. F. McKinnon this week. Mr John Scandrett, of this place, has gone to London, where his father lies in a precarious condition. Mr B. Wray, whochas been poorly for some time, is still very low, and there are slight hopes of his recovery. Mr T. Kay has gone to Cliuton, where he has secured a situation with Messrs Plumsteel & Gibbings, of that place. All the pupils who wrote at the en- trance examination from S. S. So. 5 were successful in passing, and rank among the first in the county. This looks like business and we hope it may continue. Master Joe Brandon received an ugly cut in his arm, the other night, by falling against a pair of hair -clip- pers. It required ten stitches to close the wound. He is doing as well as can be expected. BASEBALL.— The Belgrave base- ball club have made arrangements with the Blyth and Clinton teams to play friendly games at those places on Friday the 9th inst, and a good time is expected as all the teams are composed of good players. Belgrave is bound to have plenty of music, as no less than three organ agents have been here in one week, all talking organ to perfection. Each claims to have the best instrument in the market, but 'the business is very flat', so they say. Noins.—Mrs N. Garner's mother is very ill. Messrs Hugh and ,At'cb. McLean have taken ;a trip up the Lakes for the benefit of their health. The following attended Mrs Weir's funeral, Clinton on Monday:—Mr E. Wightman, Mr H. Wightman and wife and Mies Bone. Mrs Weir,who was formerly Mrs Thos. Wightman, lived not far from the village, and her many friends here have the deep. est sympathy for Mr Weir and family in this sad bereavement. Rev Mr Godfrey, wife and daughter, purpose taking a trip up the lakes. There are nine old teachers now around the village that would hustlethe same number belonging to any other . vil- lage or townlat a game of base ball. Who speaks first? Hippen. MrPatterson is visiting his nephew Rey S. Acheson, at the manse. Misses Laura and Ethel Williams, of Zurich, are the guests of Mrs R. Mellis. teidisses Edgar and Cowan, of Cross - well, Mich,,returned home last week, after a few weeks visit with friends in this neighborhood. Mrs W: Mellis, from Mexico, ac- cdmpanied by her daughter, on the way to Lucknow, spent a day this week with Mrs R. Mellis, of this place,' She spealts very favorably of the climate in the part where she has been living, and has been much bene- fitted in health. We sce numerous merry parties *ending their way through our little villa apparently seeking pleasure in the way of picnics, base ball and cricket matches, but the busy people of Kippers seern to have no time for such indulgences. Your correspon- dent would like to know why we can- not have a picnic to Bayfield. NOTES.—The favorable weather of the past week or two has enables the farmers to house their, fall wheat and barley in good condition, and should it continue, harvesting opera- tions will soon be finished. Fall wheat, although considerably injured by rust, will give an average yield. Oats promised to be a magnificent crop but have also suffered from rust in some places. Threshing will soon be the order of the day, and already we hear the cheerful notes of the steam engine, reminding us painfully of barley awns and black faces. Sum- mer vacation will soon be over, at which the small boy will be pleased, se he is tired picking potato bugs and doing errands generally. The ma- ma's too will be pleased for Johnny runs wild during holidays. Hensall The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was administered in the Methodist church, on Sunday last, The Quarterly Official Board of the Hen circuit was held at Bethesda, on Mondny last, and showed the churches to be in a flourishing con- dition. Mr A.W. Struthers, of St. Thomas, gave a grand Steroptican exhibition in the Methodist church Hensall, on Monday evening,on the life of Christ. The audience was small, but the en- tertainment was far above our expec- tations, and far ahead of what such exhibitions usually are. The scenes were works of art, not the miserable daub frequently seen. Those who have not yet seen this exhibition should do so, as it is beautiful, im- pressive and instructive. Hullctt. Cotecte.—The council met on the 5th day ot August, at Foster's bridge on the side road 13 and,10, pursuant to motion of adjournment. All the members were present and the min- utes of the former meeting were read and passed. The following accounts were ordered to be paid:+ -Trustees of the Toronto General IIoepital for the keeping and treatment•of Wm. Mil- ler, $26.60; the assessor for extra ser- vices equillizing Union S. S, No. 5, IIullett and West Wawanosh, $2,50 ; the contract of making embankment and approaches to the new bride, known as Foster' bridge, was let to R. Grieve for $76.50. Council ad- journed to meet sgain at Kinburn, on '^atur•lsy, 21st Aug., at 10 a. m, .1Ae, Ct>rprt:t,L, Clerk. Blyth. East Wawanosh. Nores.- -Mr John Bell, foreman iD Elam Livingetone's mills, has gone on a trip to the Sault. Messrs Archie and Hugh McLean, of Belgrave, ace compauy him on hisjjourney. Jamea Henery, jr., had the misfortune to• have his team rtin away with hiss binder, last week ; no serious damage. was done beyond tearing Jfnt's pante nearly off him. The 'site and fami}.y of the Rev Dr Rebert•ionsare visiting • friends here, at Ireaent, The harvest. is unusuallhard to take off this year, the wheat being very flat,so batt that a good deal of it has to be cut. one way only with the reaper, whip some are mowing it by hand ; the spring grain is also badly lod;ied, bolt promises to be a very heavy crop,peaa+ excepted in certain cases, , Accierding to last week's issue the Standard wants to dispose of a wind- mill. We always thought so, but never imagined he would advertise himelf. Bio —Mr R. Sellars claims to have mangolds that measure 14 inches round, and turnips 18 inches ; this is pretty good, and Mr Sellare wants to know who eau beat it. As the 15th of August has been ap- pointedfor our Civic holiday we hope our citizens will take advantage of the cheap excursion to St. Clair, Mich.,the fare from Blyth and return being only $1.35 Miss Gordon has notified the Public School Board that she cannot now accept their offer, consequently the board are now open to receive fresh applications, duties to cotnrnenoe at once after holidays. Our popular Clan•-na--' ael was nearly dissolved this week, owing to ' the absence of one of its principal members, but on the prompt return of Richard the first, it is uuce more it •a..floetiehing condition,-. - .... Last Sabbath being quarterly meet- ing the Rev Mr Irvine presc'ie•1 in;the Methodist church here. His text was, " He feedeth among the dillies." - He preached a practical sermon, de- livered in a conversational style. We hear that the council object on the ground of economy to the trustees buying the old'Methodist church. Ie this the same council that purchased the old building we now use as a fire hall? "Verily,consistency„thou art a jewel,” Cadet i':. Pennington left here this week for Toronto,where he has been appointed a posiion in the Salvation circles there. We think Cadet Pen- nington is worthy of grd t praise for the way he labored in Blyth, notwith- standing the small encouragement he received. The I. O. G. T. held their installa- tion meeting on Friday last, besides the officers reported in last week's issue, the following were installed :— To assist Mr R. McQuarrie as Sec., Miss Jenny Habkirk; to assiss Mr W. Montgomery as Marshall, Miss A. G. Babb. On Saturday night Scott Bros. Fur- niture Factory was discovered to be on fire. The brigade was promptly on hand, but the fire had gone too far and though• extinguished in short 'Order, the building was so far burned that neither it or the contents are worth anything. The front part was left standing but the back part was burned down. On Thursday last Chief Davis ar- rested a foreigner, who was peddling hewellery, etc., •around to the private ouses. The man either did not un- derstand English, or pretended be didn't. and theeigh there was no doubt he had violated the law, still he was allowed to " go unpunishedt We think there should be a law com- pelling magistrates to punish when there is proof of an offence and' no extenuating -circumstances. PERSONALS.— Miss M. Irwin, of Ripley, is the guest of Miss Milly Scott, this week. Miss Sophia Sym- onds, of Clinton, spent Sunday in town. We regret to learn that Mr W.. Cockerline is at present on the sick list; we hope to see him around soon. Mr Duvan, of Brantford, was in town this week. Mrs A. McNally is visiting friends in Maguire this week. Rev D. B. McCrae, of Cram - brook, ,was in town this week. Mrs M. H. Hammond is visiting in Wier - ton this week, Mrs J. B. Kelly,•who. has been visiting r;q Stratford:fee it short time, returned home this Week, Miss Hays, of Goderich' tit visiting at the residence of A. W. Belfry this week. Mr J. Case,of London, was in town this week. Mr G. J. Middleton, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mr J. Saunders, of London, was in town this week. C. H. Ross, of Hamilton, was in town this week. Mr J. Smyth, of London, was in town this ;tensek, J, Green, of London,wp- in tothis week, Airs 1'; p', Cum- mer visiting 1u itockwood this week. Miss Selina Poulton left this week for Detroit,where she will spend a short time visiting friends. Mr H. Fullerton, of Brantford, was in town this week.. Mrs G. Shipley, of Den- field; who has been visiting friends in Blyth and vicinity for the pasts week, left for home on Tuesday last. Dr Sloan and wife have gone on a visit to Banff, N. W. T. R. E. Colleton has been on a visit to Stratford ; we wouldlike to know what for, but Richard don't say. B. S. Switzer, of London, was in town this week, A, G. Cull, of Toronto, was in town this week. Rev J. F: Parke and. wife, formerly of Blyth, are in town this week. Mrs J. Sanderson and son, of Wroxeter were the guests of Mrs Jas, Forsyth this week, Mrs McKibbon, of Wingham, is visiting in town this week. G. B. Phillips was in Clinton this week. Air H. W. Jessop return- ed on Wednesday last from Toronto, Where be had been spending his heti- days. Mrs G. M. Gibbs, who has been visiting in Blyth for the past two weeks, left on Saturday for Kin- cardine, Miss Clara Moffatt is visit- ing in Ripley this week, Mir, E. W. J. Owens, of Clinton, was in town this week. Mr A. E. Colloton was in St. Thomas this week. Mr A. Smith left this week for Montreal with a car load of cattle. Master G. W. Cullis, of Sault. Ste. Marie, is in town this week visiting some of his old friends. Miss Annie Moffatt is visiting in Amberly this week. Mr D. Forsyth is visiting at his home in Wroxeter this week. Miss M. McQuarrie, who has been visiting in Exeter for a short time, returned to town this week. We are pleased to see the smilindac9 of Mr Wm. Parrott again in out midst, Miss ilarriston, of Goderich, is visiting friends in town this week, Mr D. Dorrenct, of Sea - forth, WES in town this'week. Mr J. Ross, of Kingston, was in town this week.. Mr John Clegg, of «'ineham, VW; in town this week, Seafortli BASE BALL —A baseball match for the championship of Western Ontar- io and a stake of $100 a side between Brussels and Exeter, was played on the Recreation Park bete on Wed nesday, resulting in a score of 19 to: 14 in favor of BrusseIs. Notes of a Trip to the Northwest. SOUEwHERE, Sometime, 1889.. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era- Sia,—Our last was written our board the Alberta, and we 'suppose• that accounts foe the bad spelling and other blunders which appeared in the printed copy. While waiting at the Sault, we were convinced of the, wisdom of the Dominion Govern - n in constructinga canal to - overcome overcome the rapids; sig the present American Canal cannot afford the accommodation necessary for the traf • fic on the route; hence steamers have frequently to remain all night at the - Sault. The Canadian canal is pre -- greasing slowly. An American re- marked that the only work going. ow was on the Canadian 'side, where. there were ten men working with shovels. There will be no election., this year. All aboard ! We are through the - lock, and away into the clear waters of the largest fresh water lake -in the world. The Campana passes the `lock at the same time, and settles down for a race to Port Arthur. She keeps within two or :three miles ally the evening, and in the' morning she has narrowed the gap to about one- half, "She will overtake you",says a passenger to our captain, as we near Thunder Cape, where the Sleeping Giant has stood sentinel at the, en- trance to Thunder Bay for the cen- turies that have elapsed since he arose out of the' waters at thll: com- mand of the Almighty. The scenery is grand; the Campana is forgotten, and when next our consciousness of the existence of the vessels rettarns we are alongside the dock, and: the Campan a is making fast also, b'1 regret that my wife was not along for the trip," observes ode of our party to another. "I would rather than, twenty-five dollars that mine enjoyed the pleasure of it," is the reply, "but she comes next time." -The town is taken in, and a visit las made to the Board of Tradechambers,. We visit the room containing speci- mens of different rocks and ntinerale. Here, the mineralogist displays hie erudition by 'glibly giving the names, of the various pieces of rock, as they are picked up. "This is aconite,that graphite, here is a good sampled of sateenite, etc., etc." All aboard! But, there ic.nva'roous to stand ip the coaches and on .the steps. Another coach is put on and., still there is not accommodation. "The manager of our party goes to the con-_ doctor and asks him if he cannot put on another coach, (a special one.?" He promises to do so at Fort Wil- liam. The whistle blows, a stop is made, a coach is noticed, OB a. side track, aA t 9bei@li'f tit .:ill ry�?zttt 9 the teac1i. 5 grasps his breech loaner 'Lulu' make for it. He finds that one door is locked, takes his stand at the other, and watches the engine. He ascertains that he has the right coach and signals to the "boys", a rush is male, possesion is taken, and some of the party look after the "grips." As a proof that the boys were orderly and sober, we give the names of a few of our travelling companions:— Revs..Rumball, Duncan, Tozeland, Crews, Patterson, Wilson, and His Lordship,Bishop Sullipan,who sough% better company at Sault Ste ,Marie. and kindly consented to act as mail carrier for some who thought their wives would be anxious to hear from, them. More anon, from Semmens. Additional Local News. Among those who have passed the JuuiorMatriculation examination, we notice the names of Messrs A. Budge, A. 'J. McKenzie, and T. S. Gray, Clinton. The Seafortli Expositor refers to a 20 year old directory in which the population of that hamlet was then given at 1800. We presume the pop- ulation is nearly on much now, The Doherty Organ Co. yesterday received a cheque for •$•11.1 from the Customs Department, making in all $1065 received from this source, being rebate of duty on organs shipped out of the country. - We know the. NEW EuA, is a pretty good paper and worthy of apprecia- tion, but a subscriber in Dakota has exceeded our anticipations by paying in advance for it un to nearly the end of 1891. If more were animated by a similar spirit we could lcnve out those little dunners that have to be put in once and n while. St•nDEN DtaATit,-- On Satu:r,l,i; evening last the wifi of Mr W, Wiitr, of the •Bayfield roast, suddenly' expir- ed, her death being due, to rrcmature confinement. As a lady who was high.. ly esteemed, very deep regret has been expressed at, her untimely end, and the family I. ire- the sympathy of all. Tho fun, il on Moi;day was a very larcely r(ln'l one. a i C.