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The Clinton New Era, 1889-11-22, Page 1TWENTY-FOURTH VOL. the Whole Number 1240 CLINTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 22, 1889. `.o New - Grocery - Store. MESSRS COOPER & LOGAN beg to announce that they have opened out in the stole next to Conch's butcher shop, a new and first- class stock of Groeries, Crockery, Glas swarf, Etc., And invite the public to inspect the same. Our Teas, Coffees, Fruits, Canned Goods, Etc Are of this season's growth, and our CROCKERY and GLASS- WARE' are of the latest design. Everything is fresh and will be .sold r at the lowest prices. SAUSAGE, HAMS, BACON, &c., HADDIE, SISCOES, ORANGES, LEMONS, &c, always on hand. FINE TEAS a specialty. Farm produce taken in exchange. A trial order, solicited. COOPER & LOGAN, — Clinton lir From Correspondents 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 i t to us, even if you are not a regular e orrespendent. West Wawanosh. BRIEFS,—Mr Mathers has been en- gaged in S.S. No. 3,West Wawanosh, for next year, at a salary of $335 per annum; he is at present:attending the Model School. Mr Geo. Agar, who was on the sick list, is able to be around again ; he has two weeks' threshing to do yet. The squirrel hunt, on the 7th con., is again an eventof the past.; whether Capid succeeded in winging any of the fair doves time alone will tell. Our township fathers have been making quite a number of improyemente on our roads this fall; rine of our beats on the 6th and 7th cons. received the step child's partion, and when re. minded of the poor state done of the parts of the beat, remarked, "We will seta job there next year,"—what a firm trust some of our township fa- thers have in the confidence of the people, that is, in their own estima- tion. Mr McCabe's two sons, John and Michael, left for the Lumber woods, in Michigan, a few days ago. THE Don.—There is a strange pe- culiarity in the habits of.that domes- tic animal, the dog. When all other animal creation is enlivened by the voice of spring, and the assessor, with his brightest smiles, is performing his annual rounds, the dog may be observed in some remote out -house, pining in desolation. But now, even the dreaded face of the collector has for him no terrors. It is a mystery we are unable to solve, how that not half of those animals ever get pro- moted to the collector's roll. CouxcrL.—Council met on Nov. 9th; members all present; minutes of last meeting read and approved.— John Miller presented a petition signed by thirteen ratepayers, asking for a grant to him for wire fence, to be built along side road between lots 18 and 19, and along south side of con. 12, a total distance of 13Q rods. A bonus of 15 cents per rod was granted for 70 rods lying along„the side line. $5 was also given to Mr Miller, as compensation for damage done to his field, brteams driving over them when -roads were blocked by snow. Richard Phalen and others asked for a bonus to Jas. Wood, for 50 rods of wireefence along east boun- dary ; 10. cents per rod was granted. Thomas Miller requested the council to pay part of the costs of the late arbitrationiibetween the township and himself.—Request refus..rl, 1 ton Smith was eftici est :t) in fr.l of his claim presr,'ted at lura rui;<',in;.;, John Ifickir••^-;ttern;a:,ra,i attending jad r)'s r omit Lr 'J eelectjng jurore. A r -,f.., •t . t made to Joseph 1 -heelers, .. ,. assessment of a bitch charged to him. After large number of accounts cies- :,1K(.. journed to meet according to wee.. R. K. MILLER, Clerk. Limerick. Since the death of our priest the parish has been without a regular stationary priest. A priest has been sent up from London to fill the work temporarily, until the return of the Bishop, when a regular priest will be atationed•here again. It is not known who he may be, but if the priest who is here now be appointed, the ap- pointment will be satisfactory to the people generally. (1recliton. Several new houses have been erect- ed in the village this year. There have been fewer bricks made here this year than for some years. Mr Wourtb complains that there is a very poor demand for the flax fibre this year, and that, times are dull in his line too. Mrs Wm. Chambers•has given up housekeeping since ber husband died, and bas rented her house. One day last week a very neat white bronze monument was erected at her hus- band's grave, which etre selected after visiting the Exeter cemetery. Stephen. DDEN DEATH,—On Friday even- ing last, Miss L. Keys, daughter of Mr Thos. Keys, formerly of Stanley, and niece of Dlr W. Keys, died some- what uuexpectedly. She was tst;,;n with swelling of the veins of the legs, and nothing could be done to save her life. She was an estimable and exceedingly popular young person, just budding into womanhood, beim aged 22 years. 11111000 MIXSAD •„worwe Stanley. `PERSONAL,—Mrs Gregor McGregor is this week visiting friends in Green- ock. RUNAWAY.—On Monday last one of Mr Robert Pearson's horses got loose and went towards the road ; the other, which was tied, broke loose and followed, both then started at full speed and ran oyer a mile, but no damage was done, as they were not attached to anything. QUITE A Roan—While Mr Gra- ham was coming home from Bruce - field, in the gig, the bold back got loose, and the gig ran up on the horse and frightened him. Mr Graham jumped off, and the horse ran away, and was caught over three miles from where he started, nothing the worse of his race. Comm”.. —Township council met at Varna, on Nov. 16; all the mem- bers present; the reeve in the chair: minutes of previous meeting read and signed. Isaac Erratt was refunded $e fine for bull impounded, it having broken from its enclosure. The fol- lowing gravel accounts were ordered to be paid :—Charles Logan, $23,84; Jac. Gingrich, $17.44; John Reid, $25.72; John Cameron $15.52; James Parke, $19.44 ; Roland McInnes, 815.36; Wm. Moffatt, 827.44; Wm. Dixon, 856,24; Chas. Weeks, 820.56; Peter Capling, $15:04; Chas. Avery, $8.84; Wm. Carnie, $8,08; John Alex- ander, $2.16. Council .adjourned to meet again according to law. GEO. STEWART, Clerk. Hullett. Mr James Armstrong is at pre -sent visiting friends in Muskoka. Mr John Martin has thoroughly renovated the Walkerburn saw mill. Nor SOLD.—The farm of Mr Frank Kilty, on the 2nd con„ offered by auction last Thursday, was not sold. Mr Eli McLaughlin, who has been in Dakota for the last few years, has returned on a visit for the winter and looks as though Dakota agreed with him. Muncie/ma—The municipal pot has not yet started to boil, and from present appearances is not likely to do so. There is not the slightest whisper, so far, of any changes or prospective changes in our municipal affairs, and everything betokens .a wonderful calni. Oue of our enterprising youths has 1 ' ri noticed tracing his steps along de. ,ase line towards Mancheeter, 'd youth is said to be a severe , row heart disease. Dame r •.",'r arts that a clergyman per - l•,)..: : .ery successful operation in >:• ! t resulting in a complete • y ler W. G. Pope, of the 2nd con. of Mullett, has purchased the farm of Mr N. Desmond, being the east -half of lot 19, Srd con., containing 50 acres, at $1,400. There is a small log house on the place. Mr Pope has secured a bargain. The next thing we shall be hearing of will be that William will be taking some one to help him work it. RUMORS,—It is reported that an industrious young man on the gravel will shortly form a partnership with a popular young lady; we fear the rumor is true. It is also rumored that a certain young lady who resides on the gravel, not over a farm's length from the other, will shortly form an alliance with a young farmer of Mor- ris. These are sure signs of a cold winter, HULLETT GRANGE.—At the Net meeting of f1"ullett Grange a very interesting time was experienced.— It has been decided to hold, during the winter, special meetings, at which subjects shall be discussed by sides obosen for the occasion. The leaders are Wm. Gray and Humphrey Snell. The male members on the side that loses throughout the season is to pay 25 cents to a general Lund, while the ladies, under the sumo circumstances, are to provide eatables for an enter- tainment, Benmiller. ARRIVED HOMY--Meware Malloy and Vanstone arrived home Saturday evening. They were brining three horses for themselves, and one sent by James Drummond. of Scotland' for Mr J. J. Fisher. This horse was a fine 3 -year old, and won last spring in Scotland a £60 prize; and was one of the best horses on board the ship; it would weigh nearly 2,000 pounds, but on account of the voyage being so rough, after they were out five days it died and was thrown over- board, so also was Mr Malloy's best one, a yearling colt. They now have two horses, a fine 2 year old and a yearling colt. FORESTERS,—The Court Benmiller No. 86, Canadian Order of Foresters met on the llth of November, for in- stallation of officers, which were duly enrolled as follows :—Alex. Robert- son, C.R.; Wm. Good, V.C.R.; Thos. Gledhill, R.S.; Thos. Ginn, Treas.; Wm. Vanetone, F.S.; Stephen Butt, Chap,; John Breen, S.W.; Wm. Mae - del, J.W.; Emanuel Morren, S.B; P. Fisher, J.B.; Jessie Gledhill, P,C,R.; -Dr, Taylor, Court Physician. , After the business of the meeting was over, there was a very enjoyable evening spent in discussing the topics of the day and partaking of a lunch. Court Benmiller stands seventh in finances, and is surpassed by none for discipline. The auditor's report shows a total of $1,089.84 ; expenses since 1st of May, 8328.15, leaving a balance of $766.69, an advance of $30.30 in the last six months. Goderich Township. Miss Phillipe, who bas been stay- ing in Bayfield for some time, will take up his residence for the winter with Air Geo, Middleton. Mr Lawson Moore, of the base line, ,has rented his farm to the Shepherd seers, andwill sell off his stock on the 29th ;net. He has not yet decided what he' will do. TEA MEETING.—The anniversary services of Cole's church were held on Sunday, 10th inst., when Rev J. Edge .preached at 2.30 p.m , and Rev W, F. Campbell, of Holmesville, in the evening. Both services were well attended. and the sermons much appreciated. On the Monday even- ing following a tea meeting was held, when addresees were given by Revs Messrs'Elart and ]dill and the deputy - reeve. Mr Geo. Green occupied the chair. The Oakes choir furnished music for the occasion, The proceeds amounted to over $40, which goes towards Sabbath school work. Lecburn. Mr Reilly, of Dunlop, has moved 'hie family here to Mr Jas. Strachan's house. • • Miss R. Gordon, of Sheppardton, is at present spending a few days in our Miss Maggie Tewsley is visiting at her graud•parents', Mr and Mrs Jas. Strachan. A bed of pansies can be seen in Mrs John Horton's garden, in full bloom. This is not very common at this time of the year. Two of our young men have now got the cage ready, and the young' folks are patiently waiting to see wbo will be the Bret to catch the bird. The sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be administered in the Pres- byterian church here, on Sunday; preparatory service on Friday after• noon. We are glad to say that, according to last reports, Mrs R. Morris, of Dakota, formerly of this place, who has been very ill with fever, is again able to be up. Mrs D. Lawson, having received a telegram Baying that her sister, Miss M. McQuarrie, was dangerously ill, started on Saturday for Bay City, Mich., accompanied by her eon John. Miss McQuarrie has spent consider- able time amongst friends here, and was beloved. by_alLwho knew her. Dungannon. Miss F. Walters has been visiting her sister, Mrs W. Varcoe. I Some more eveddinge are soon to be the events of the day. People will persist in getting married. We understand Mr A. Mr • .ay, son of our townsman, Dr, Mc.Lay, has been engaged to teach in Nile school On Tuesday evening Rev A. Potter delivered his lecture on the "Ameri- can War," at Ebenezer. The Dun- gannon choir was to have furnished the music, but, unfortunately,throngh some mismanagement or misunder- standing, they were "unable to fill their engagement; however, under the circumstances, the disappoint. ment was not very great. Some of our young people took in the Sheppardton tea meeting, on Monday of last week, and report an excellent time, which reflects credit on the Sheppardton people, not only for their efforts in making their en• tertainment a success, but also in doing so nobly in cancelling the en- tire debt, which has been such an encumbrance to the church in the past. We wish them God speed. . Rev W. F. Campbell, former pas- tor, of the Methodist church here, now at Holmesville, preached two excellent discourses to large congre- gations, Sunday morning and even- ing. His subject in the morning was on the "Educational Fund," taking for his text in the evening, "Ile ever liveth to make intercession for them." Hie discourse was earnest, practical, and to the point. Mr Campbell al- ways meets with a warm welcome from h.ie,frlonds in Dungannon. Gray. There lives in one house in this township three widow women, two mothers, two daughters, one grand- mother, and one grand -daughter, and yet there are only three persons. `Ingham. Mr McDonald, flour and feed mer• chant, is away in Michigan r u busi- ness. We believe that he owns a farm in that State. EVANGELISTIC,—Revival services commenced in the Methodist church last Wednesday evening, and are to be continued, but how they will be conducted, we are usable to tell. AucrloN SALE.—Mr Cleghorn had an auction sale on the market square, Saturday last. We know not where Mr Cleghorn intends going, but we are sorry for the cause of the break ing up. ENTERPRISE.—Mr Hessin bas just fitted up his store into a tin shop. We looked in the other evening and found he had a good supply, and hope be will get patronized, as he deserves. TEMPERANCE.—Quite a number of young ladies of town ,net together, Monday evening in Mr Ritchie's hall, to organize a temperance society. We think that such a society could do big work in Wingbam. BAND No. 2.—The employees of Mr Bell's factory have organized a band ; the instruments have been purchased, and a goodly number are already on the list, (good musicians, too), so we may expect, in a very abort time to have it a No. 1 band. BUSINESS CHANGE.— The tannery formerly known as Brenan's tannery is now conducted under the name of Hyman & Co. We hope Mr -Brenan will remain in town,•as he has hither- to been a good citizen, a good em- ployee, and also philanthropic in his actions. A GOOD STAND. --Mr D. B. Cal- bick has rented agood business stand opposite the market square, being much more prominent than where he now is. We congratulate him on the change, and hope it will prove a financial success, as Dan is a real good citizen, and we would not like to see him leave our booming little town. .Two 1fANATice.--Rey J. Scott had to call two young men to order twice during his sermon, on Sunday even- ing, At the second time he st',ted that they were not Wingham people, hut stragglers from he did not knew where; wo would suggest that per- haps they had escaped from the Lon- don Asylum, as they behaved more like fanatics than .sane pen -ions, Row WILL ';Iris FARE.-- We sometimes wonder if an editar will eventually get to heaven. Yoh ask why such an outrageous, idea ° Sim- plp because they always encourage the devil in the office. jIf our cor- respondentonly knew how'angelic all editors are, particularly ,:when sub. scribers don't pay up, he would have no doubts as to their future state. J FLeuros uNG AGAIN.—The chair factory is again running to its fullolt capacity ; the proprietor is Mr But- ton, of Teeawater. We believe it is Mr Button's intention to put in ma- chinery for the manufacture of cane - bottomed chairs, which will employ a large number of hands. A Settle- ment has also been made with former employees, they receiving 90 cents on the dollar. A CRYSTAL WEDDING. -- Uo the 19th of this month Mr and Mrs Davis hadlbeen married twenty years, there- fore, on Tuesday last they celebrated their crystal wedding. We are sorry to say that Mre Davie is in delicate health, and has been for some time, owing to a gathering on her leg. We sincerely hope that she may from this era of her wedding life gain health and strength, and soon be aa of yore. ALAS, ALAS. -A saint wo have in Wingbam town, a widow saint is she; who owns some horses and a foal, we think they number three. From the barn they strayed the other day. and lo, a Russel bold, caught them firmly by the head, and would not Iose his hold. And to the pound was leading them, when out the widow camp, and asked ,l im-ta-release his hold; but still he led the tame. Finding en- treaties all. useless, she boxed kiln on the earn, but still be led the beasts along, in spite of threats and tears, And in the pound he landed them, and locked the gate up fast, but the widow still she followed on, and re- leased them "all at last. Before the Mayor ebe had to go, who fined her just one dollar, or in default to jail would go to Goderich on the morrow. Tho widow thanked his worship good, and said she'd like to go to Goderich town and see the folks, arid feel the lake breeze blow. She has not yet had her trip, nor felt the breezes blow; w`,other she will eveutuaily, is a thing wo do not know, A FIEND LET LOStc,--As wr' always mail our little budget on Tuesday evening, there aro often later items that do not get inserted, and yet are too stale fur insertion the next week, but we do not intend to omit an oc- currence that came. to light last Thursday morning, whet] our esteem- ed citizen, Mr Thornaa 13e11, found that some one on the previous night had entered his factory, and out of pure deviltry tampered with the en- gine, doing much mischief. Had it not been discovered until the engine had started up, the damage would have been immense ; as it was they had to stint down for 'a day, and by working most of the following nigtt were able to start on Friday morning. The town council has offered 8200, Mr Bell, 8100, and the Advance edi• tor, $10, for information that will lead to the arrest of the fiend. A de- tective from Toronto has been in• vestigating the case, and certain par. ties are suepected. We only hope that the guilty party or parties may suffer the full penalty of the law, Mr Bell has aince employed a Mr trig• gins for night watch. sia A GREAT IIOLirrAA PAPER.- -Tau Geere. Christrnas number for this year pro• miser to eclipse any former Christmas issue at home or abroad. See their ad. vertisement in number colun)n. 4 'ilaliMiiPl��111111111S• ROBERT HOLMES. Public 1$1.50 a year in advan East Wawauosh.I before, while others were hunting pole Hiss Lizzie Dey was home last cats, rabbits and other game for sev- week. eral days in anticipation of the event Miss Gregory intends having an and at least one person was visiting entertainment in her school shortly, all his friend and relatives to see if Mr John Ellis has now a beautiful they bad any rabbit legs or partridge driving pony, that he gut from Mr heads from former hunts. Bell, Miss Mary Henry is visiting at Mr Holmesvitle. McGill's and other friends in that Mr John Holmes returned from his vicinity. tripto Manitoba on Monday last. He Mr T. A. Moon and Jas. Rose were home from Clinton, on Saturday evening. - Messrs J. Henry and Chas. White• man are away to -the lumber,woods to spend the winter. says times are dull out We A, even worse than they are here. Our village is improving notwith- standing the bard times. Mr T. Lobb has built a new addition to his shop. Mr Ed. Levis has enlarged The 1.O.G.T. of Westfield is now 'his barn and Mr James Ford bis flourishing ; they have an average at- stable, and other improvements are tendance of fifty. ' mooted. Mr Robert McGowan is repairing Mr E. G. Courtice and family left the house on his new farm. He ieon'1`we=day for Minnesota and getting the wain scot]•ing in it done Dakota, I f which places they nicely. intend to take up their abode. Pre - Mr Geo. Fothergill, one of our vious to their departure Mr Courtice staunch yeomen, has taken the con- was presented by the members and tract of building the Methodist sheds ad'ueren.s of the Methodist Church in Blyth, at a good figure. ,with a purse containing a handsome Mr H. J.,Martin is at presentin sum of money, and Mrs Courtice Michigan clearing up a farm he has with a beautiful silver teapot. These taken up there, he willlworkhis place were given as a memento for musical services rendered. General regret is expressed at their removal. A num- ber 01 relatives and friends were at the station on Tuesday morning last to bid them adieu. _ f Ashfield. Revival services are being held at Hackett's appointment, on the Ash- field circuit. The memorial services of the late Mrs Took will be preached, in Zion church, next Sabbath, at 2:30 p.m. Mrs Graham and granddaughter, of the 12th con., have gone to reside with the former's daughter, in Nip• iseing District. SArte0,f our young men have gone to the lumber woods, to try their luck during the winter months. MILLING --We have t wo flour mills in this town -ale. which are doing a flourishing ,•,, s this fall. They are grinding N,:(t 1',e stones, and are satisfied with what the law 'allows them. One asserted to your c>rres• poudent that trona wheat which was only allowed 25 lbs. per bushel by the roller mill he was enabled to give the same party 35 lbs of good Surely our our farming community will soon have intelligence enough to transact their own business, without being dictated to by any association. here next summer though, . Reference was made last week to ,the death of Miss Christy Robertson. Their mother died about 4 months ago. Mr Robertson is severely afflict. ed,as more of the family are suffering from ill health. The new church at Westfield is now opened, and is a beautiful build- ing ; in some respects_it is ahead of the new church at Blyth. They also have a new choir, which was needed RI much as a new church; they give splendid music. Mrs llenry presides at the organ. Blyth. Mr Jas. Snell, living neer here, is dangerously ill. Rev. Ferguson, of Londesboro, was in town .on Saturday, • W, W. Sloan i{ et work in the "]tight house" title week. Mr J. Stewart, of Benrniller, was in tow;i ort Monday. The Y,P,S, C. E. have raised hu,ds to pay elf the organ debt. Mr John Geeman rias horn, ni visit over Sunday and Monday, Mr Jugs. Carter has arrived home all (1, K. from his Northwest trip, Tho teachers of the Methodist San - day school held a meeting in the church on Wednesday night, Rev.. Mr. Philp lectured 10 Sun- shine an Tuesday night, the subject being, "How the worlds were made." ' The,English church Sabbath school entertainment has been fixed for Cl risttnas day, Dec, 25th, Full par- tieulere in a later issue. The 1'rehby terien Sunday school intend holding their anniversary dur- ing the fii•et'R•eek of December, par- ticulare will be given later. We vivald like to know who the young man is who says he wants one of the draw seats in the new church, and that I. is g,9l.ug to put a padlock Ott it. I One of our bus'inees men, a bachel- or, is out of town for a day or 50 this week, and the gossips, of course, are busy. "Well,' they say, "he has gone to Petrolia, but not for coal oil." "If 1 forget thee, 0 Jericho,"iwas -our stenographers rendering of Dr. Griffin's'text, andlwas a mistake. We have given him a lecture, and don't 'think he will do it again, but if any of our readers would like to know what the text was and will just tell us we will give it next week. After this date services will be held in the Methodist church at the same hour as the other churches, that is 11 o'clock a. in., and 6,30 p. m. The town bell will ring 30 minutes before each service for about five minutes and then again at five minutes to the time of service, until service com- mences. Bev, Mr Clarke preached in the Jlnthealis' church on Sabbath morn- i:.s; List, lir'r, A, AI A:eLean in the afternoon a:td Rev. Mr Philp atnight. The church was well filled at all the services. fin the Monday night fol- lowing a former pastor's reunion ser, vice ryas held. Rev. Mr Tango took the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Itev, Mr Clarke, Rev, Mr Fisher, Rev. A.r Philp and Rev A. McLean. We si;r."I ;Pot attempt anything in the way of a report of the addresses fur- er than to say that they were all well suited to the occasion. There was one lack about the service and that is there was neither admission fee nor collection. One week from next Sab- bath will be Sunday school day. On Thursday night of this week a meet- ing was held in the church to select and apportion seats to the different families that attend the church. There will be no rent, but each one will have their own seat. rI'urnberr•y. rns.pcctor Malloch is in this tewfr- ship this week. Mr Bennet Holmes is laid up with a sprained ankle, Airs Geo. Benne', of Wengham, is viait'ir:g friends here before going to fieriest Is to reside. William Hastings has returned from Kant county. IIe says farmers' profits there will be very small. Rev. Monrehonse continues to hold prayer meetings in the school houses in the vicinity of Wingham, the last being' held, in 5 5, No, a, ori Wed- nesday evening. A big squirrel bunt and shooting match was held last Friday, on the bnutdary between Ilnwick and Turn - berry. We have dot yet heard the result, but we know there were some pretty large scorns, although the con- D lkt a or,whowere I met teetants pledged themselves to do no R H b 1 t', , r;,, hnntingbefore the do of r the 1 ( 1' • ' Y e match, ash, A. Henderson, 1•'. Hogg and R, � p itatu)n of the � ., ,', .s lin a I. yet every barn in tho neighborhood McLeod. l sed four names ' Her r • t a3 t,o ah - was ransacked for spa frowe fora week ! plication to strife t.re r f1', ,ltibttrll. irlr �Vur, King,,jr.,, has moved to to Wroxeter and in his stead we have Mr John flunking, formerly of the 13th Con. Mullett. .RENTED.—Mre Rowed, of Blyth, has rented Mr Lockhart's grocery and intends continuing 'the business. Mr Lockhart purposes teaching school) again. Mr Jas. Hutch, the leading thresh • er of these township will not end the work he has still to do, until some time in December. Jim. deserves good lock. Archie Scott, Who until lately worked in.Cullis's mill, has gone to Detroit to secure a. position in some flour mill there, if ipossible. Who- ever engages him won't regret doing SO. REMAINS,—Mr Duff, teacher of No, 3•t2oiberne, in the eleventh hour decided to remain where he was for the remainder of the year. It was his intention ere this to have been in the Prairie Province, SPORTS.—Dlessrs. Paterson & Wat- son of the 13th Con., Ilullett,have re- ceived from Beverly a hound which they purchased fora good round sum. It is the intention of those lovers of silvan :sports to permit as few foxes as possible to live ite their vicinity, GONE Orr.—Will McPhee, Wil Sturdy, John Willard, Charlie Will- ard, and James Armstrong, went to Parry Sound lately -se -M.11 ,;}MeP-.11 intends having as merry a me as possible, as he took his fiddlellnd his gun with him. All but Will Sturdy and Jas. Armstrong intend. staying for the winter. THEETS.—A few thefts that have occured lately here httve aroused sus• picions that some members of,a cer- tain .family in the village have not a very correct idea of meum and teum. A few Sundays ago a pair of gloves were stolen from Mrs Moser's buggy, in the shed ofthe Presbyterian church here; no suspicion was aroused as to the culprit. On Sunday the 3rd irot. no less than five pairs of gloves were abstracted from carriages at the sante church. This time a person was seen to enter the gate of the church and proceed toward the shed when the service was in progress,and this to- gether with other suspicious actions on the following day,led to a strong sus• picion that he was the guilty party. 31cHillop. Mr William Adams has rented his farm on the 3rd Con.,,to Mr Geo. Turnball. Miss E, Shannon Sae returned from a lengthy visit to Toronto. She was accomparrit'1 by Mrs Blake, of that place. Mr Thos. Lockhart, who has been in Manitoba 'during the last three years, is visiting at his old'home here. 1)ariug his absence Mr Lockhart has taker a very successful course at the University in Winhipeg. He intends returning o the West in a few weeks. The usual weekly meeting of the No. 4 Literary was held on Tuesday evening. Owing to bad weather the attendance was not largo but the pro- ceedings were lively. After some dialogues and readings were given a subject was chosen for an extern - ore debate led by Mestere. Jos.Dor- ance andcGr aid- edby Messes Habkirk, 1". Mcln- 1Lippelr. Miss S. A. McClyrnont is home from London. Mre W. Cudmore and her daughter Grace, are visiting friends in Clinton. Mr Wm. Anderson, formerly of this place, who has been in Manitoba for the last eighteen months, arrived home on Monday morning. This was no surprise, but the fair sex were terribly seocked when they heard that he was accompanied by his bride. His many friends wish them every happiness. Londesboro. Rev E Medd, of Iona, is home this ws.ek on business. Mrs J. S. Fisher was visiting here last Friday and Saturday. Mr J. L Eidt received a fine Jersey cow from the firm of J. Snell, Bramp- ton, this week ; a fine animal of the kind. Mr J. L. Eidt, our new miller, is giving grand satisfaction, and people are corning to him from all quarters, lots that have not patronized the mill for years. - - ,Some of our toted .sports were at. Blyth, at the shooting match, but we have not heard what luck they had. Our nimrods have bagged several foxes already. The temperance entertainment was a 'grand success in every way, and the lodge here tender their thacks to the Porter's F3i11 members, for their assistance, Rev J. Edge preached missionary sermons here last Sabbath, to good congregations. Collections and sub- scriptions for the day amounted to about $65. • Mr F. Metcalf and R. Saunders were in this village on official busi- ness in connection with the District Lodge of I. O. G. T. in the shape of au Executive meeting and the Lodge is about to start (if possible) h)dges in Summerhill, Holmeaviile and Fort Alpert. We wish therm success. The following ofliccr were installed at the last. regular meeting of Court Pride ref the W4est. No. 31:--C.R., R. 13, Jeffrey; V.C,, M. Maines; F.S., J. Brunsdou; 1t.S,, J C. Adams; Treas., A. Woodman; S.W., G. Bradford; J. W., J. H. Weymouth; S.U., 1?, Ger- butt; J.13., R Carter. The following trustees were also elected for the present term: W. II. Weymouth, R. .8. Jeffrey and Geo, Snell. Tec. order is making steady p,rogrei;t'luare. • Bayfiel,d.. Mr Henry Darrow has gone into the horse training trade of late. • Rev Mr Henderson preached last Sabbath in St Andrew's church to e very large congregation: The Pres- byterians could not de better than get Dir. Heudereor,, a•3 • seams an excellent man ireeven- wee-. Ha will occupy the same pulpit next - Sabbath. One day last wue': a ci•,-taie farmer ' • on the Sauble Lino, in I.ari;.iginr; itngt to town packed .,o: rax:); i, r,' one wagon, and as ,s :,•�t9r:y:iL;,e:. t,.)und upon his 'arrival r,. ,•e • :`,, :. shoat dead. It is rumored t;moi„ •aa ' 1;; r, Jai, Walter Hodgirie, r;i'1 •,.; ti; id, or Pic T. J. Lynch, of lea;el: i ii rat!, wi'.1 lee extended a call to croupy tete place of Rev Mr. Downie, ifs Ieci,inbent of Holy Trinity cLrtreli at Lucan. Either of the vet:Jerne.1J nareeel would. be acceptable to the corse egatiou, On Mondayrlornicg lade a truly • noble spirit -winger! its flight to that better land above. We refer to the death of Airs Bair, wife et the late Rev Mr Barr, Lrssmpton', ned sinter of the late Rev. Alex. Bart, Goderich, The deceased cceee to the village about a month itis., laboring under thiitterrible di%te ;;'t'oraunfption,frorr the emects of wily:;`; elle died: She leaves one d au"liter, ; 'iZ7 Zriinnie Barr, WooIstock, ae..1 nuc roti, ir• Wm. Barr, C Ii::ss;;;,, t.a u:oure � lees of a kind meeher and f:aithft. adviser. Therotaales e :a'.:.,r, t; Brantford for int„j,leeri,. .I?lea.z',SIT _'. A meeting of. r:Le ii . 11. I Society was held ;,:i ..torrd,oy evening las"t when about. I; ;.r;i:nl..:r::seined. A very interestireept•t. rain, coueleting of addresses, 11. ting+, Soc;;a and Instrumentais, wee gone through with. On the zi .ez'receti.':' night, 2nd December, there. will be it very intereetic;; rl;; C.v.) •u;}ject "Iteeolvcc, should be boo'sr sd• " There it ,:i t•,' : r nq a Mechanic' •� ' !iesee We ]tope i:. ' . , •, ' ns- cessft,l 14, •., elormert< r L.. ): rr , f the day, Thr., .:.. :_s bels last nil{1:. (;r;' ilii i I'1 ' )rl,t- fellows 110'; s; r, , 1i'n: iliacs • day next, 21.e 'I. , ,,.,,r:i.;i)irti in• tend to have a coca,; , , •'i , ; else do the Foresters. The new propris.:nr•• (” `:'r.n sion Irouse have.' and raised the°hot-•,; ;,, i a brick foundation. -. the : 'n ton don to (it it up in l r c'e,e F"fin, 1,,1?;1,„ Town clerk Coa,r, 11.a : ,;.i bt:&ni laid up with quilt.;, ,; j,' 1.7 a b: out, A lettter on "In and commenting co 1',� .,,.:;,( taboo of the West 33uror. 1.;ie..iiute is in type, hut•. i u: i; tali, over till next we&e Yeste,'day too' 1 1„', lv formerly occupied, l . Alit• jor Murrny, rind ,.. Sts. acres, anal t)a Loa r 11. i::rcny, and two sores, tdi : itacey e tat:, Pior•` i • ' 1 / ;\, . {;,),) . Mr Ferran l ai )g f ::..„� ., , r • $4310, 11pon the Rpp:i , . formers. It,cisin;'• t'.1., . T1s, ycstenlav added1l i , •• i minion Voters',. struck n437 nom