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The Clinton New Era, 1889-11-29, Page 164, ®raIMIaRrer TWENTY-FOURTH VOL. t the Whole Number124O S From Correspondents Will all Our Correspondents please write EVERY week. JJIail 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 u8, even if you are not a regular correspendent. Wingham. ENTERPRISE,—Hyman & Co. mean to keep up the reputation of the olds established business just purchased by them. They are now shut down ;, for a few days, in order to make big improvements, and to put in a new engine. • WONDER WHO HE IS. — We haye of late heard some people wondering who your Wingham correspondent is; R ; several names have been mentioned. If they were only to hit upon my name, why then they would be exactly correct, would they not? FAREWELL.—The friends of Mr Cleghorn, to the number of 34, met at McKelvie's restaurant, on Monday evening, and entertained him to an oyster supper, after which he was presented with a meerschaum 'pipe. He left on Tuesday for Manitoba. A CHANGE. --Mr W. D. Pringle, who lately ran the Dominion Bakery, Of this town, but now of Brampton, is glaring -up his bakery in that.to-wn. also, and is going in with his father, who has bought a saw mill. Will thinks it is better to cut caw logs than pound dough. SPECIAL TRAIN. --A special train left Wingham, on Sunday morning, for Kincardine, in order to take all who wished to attend the funeral of the late Mrs J. Gentles. There were quite a number of Wingham citizens availed themselves of the opportunity, FOR BETTER FOR WORSE.—MISS Mi,pnie Sinclair and Mr McGregor (widower) were united in the holy bends of matrimony, in Toronto, on Thursday, the 21st inst. They have since returned to Wingham, and to all appearances both seem well pleas- ed with the contract, Mrs Sinclair, sr., has now given up house keeping, arid gone to reside with her married daughter near St. Catharines. Gora'r Uv.—The Salvation Army is going up, up, up in this town of late, they recently gaining quite -a number of converts. • On Monday a good number took part in the ban- quet at 'Te'swater. en Tuesday a jubilee was held in Wingham, when some of the staff officers were present, also Capt. Walker, who wag in com- mand.at Wingharn *,early the whole summer. VICE-1;ERSA —Last week she was -cross and churlish, the thrifty house- wife she; but now all smiles and laughter, the same gond house -wife be. A week ago last Monday morn, her clothes were bung out' fine; the rain kept them there the whole week long; yes, sir, out upon the line. Last Monday again she washed and hung them out to dry; to -day they all are ironed and folded up, and in the bureau lie. IS A BY-LAW LAW ?—A by-law was recently passed by our town council, to the effect that no loungers should be allowed on our street corn- ers, Is it kept, sir? Well, just take a walk down town on a Sunday after- noon, and if you get past the corner leading to lower Wingham, without being insulted, you will be one out of a hundred. We think this nuisance should positively be put a stop to. and those who passed the law should see that it is enforced. 0178 SICK.—We are sorry to have to chronicle the very serious state of health of Mrs Robert Hill, who is laid low with inflammation ; we sin- cerely hope she will soon again be in the enjoyment of health and strength. A little daughter of Mr Morrison, shoemaker, is also lying in a very critical condition of the same com- plaint, but last reports were she had taken a slight turn for the better. •' A young son of Mr J. Foster is laid up with a very bad thumb, which will keep him from working for several weeks. OBITUARY. — Mr John Smeltrer died on Saturday last, of cancer. The deceased gentleman had a long, se- vere and very painful sickness; some- times his sufferings were almost too excruciating for mortal endurance, yet he bore them all with Christian fortitude, his faith in the Saviour never wavering. With Paul, he fully realized that death to him would be gain, but yet patiently waited until the appointed time. He was a con- sistent member of the Methodiat hurch, and died at the age of 56 years and 9 months. NOTES.—Mr Priest, Baptist minis- ter, is nolo boarding at Mr W. J. Chapman's. Mr Flack is about sell- ing his place in lower town, and com- ing to liye with the aristocrats of Wingham proper, or Wingham on the Maitland. A memorial service will be held in Wingham Methodist church, on Sunday evening next, referring especially to the late Mr John Smeltzer. The revival'services were continued last Wednesday and Thursday in the Methodist church. The second contest for the amateur cup took place Thursday evening, 28thrnet., at the roller rink. Mr F. Korman has a fine Muskoka deer hanging in his -butcher shop. Law- yer Manning. of Wingham, was in town on Tuesday. When the Millen- ium comes, Wingham streets will be all lighted up. J. Soutit left Thurs- day morning, 28th inst., for Uncle Sam's territory. Mr Robertson, of Varna, is in Wingham overseeing the erection of a warehouse room for Mr . B. Calbick ; Moore Bros. have the fob. 1 11CKillop. On Saturday last, Herbert, son of Mr Jas, Lawrence, cut a severe gash oneof his large toeof in thefeet, 'Which will necessitate him remaining arattlat lune for some time. Dungannon. g Mr Hiscock, of Wingham, is vieit- t in friends here. Mr Wilson, of London, is the guest of Mrs Wilson here. Still they come, this time a little girl to the home of Mr W. Begley, William seems to be highly pleased. Rev. A. Potter preached a very practical sermon on Sunday evening last to a large audience on the word "Shibboleth." A very pleasant event took place at the residence of William Mallough, on Wednesday morning last, when his daughter Martha, was united in marriage to Joseph Strothers. The happy couple left on their honey moon trip for Toronto, foll^wed by the best wishes of many friends. The bride is well known to many here and a general favorite with all. We ex- tend to them our hearty congratula- tions. Rev. Mr Anderson occupied the pulpit of Erskine church Sunday morning, in the absence of the pas- tor, Rev. Mr Cameron. Arrange- ,ments have been made for a lecture course under the auspices of the Y. P. S. of the Methodist church here, The first on the course is to be deliv- ered by Rev. Mr Casson, of Seaforth, his subject being "The British Em- pire." The second is by Rev. James -Livingstone, ..cif Clinton, on "The Human Voice." The third is by Bev. Austin Potter on the subject "Reminscences of the American War. The•last of the course is by Rev. W. F. Campbell, his subject be- ing Pooh Pooh. This course is to be then followed by a concert which premises to be one of the most inter- esting entertainments of the winter season.. Hensall. The next meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Association will be held in Carmel church, Hensall, on Monday, Dec.°2nd. The subject for discussion will be "The advantage of Blain Bible statement," to be intro- duced by Rev .W.Penhall and Wilson ANNIVERSARY— Special anniversary services in connection with Hensall MethodistChurch will be held on Dec 8-9. Mr Manning, of Clinton, will preach on Sunday afternoon and even- ing, On Monday a dinner will be served, after which Rev. Dr Griflin,of Stratfcrd, will deliver an address.— Suitable music will be rendered, and a big time is anticipa ted. MASON.IQ. CONCERT. — The Free Masons, of Zurich, held their concert in Coxworth's hall on Thursday even- ing, the 21st inst. Although the weather was very untavorable, and the roads muddy, yet the hall was pretty well filled, and the concert was pronounced by all to have been the best ever held in Hensall. The chair was taken by Mr Duff, who in addi- tion to performing the duties of that position recited a German rebitation and sang his well known song ''Robe o' the Bent." The leading event of the evening was the performance of Mrs and •Miss Sage, of Walton, on the musical glasses. This was the first time these distinguished music- ians ever appeared before a Hensall audience and every person was more than delighted with the entrancing music rendered by these accomplished ladies. Miss Sage, who is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music, alsq 'sang an excellent solo, "The Maid- en's Challenge," in fine style. An- other very interesting,feature of the concert wee the singing of the Jack - sett family, of Clinton. The duets, "Only thee," and "How dear to me the hour," by Mr and Mrs Jackson, were highly appreciated, while the comic songs of Mr J. Jackson fairly brought down the house and after each performance was loudly encored, He is indeed a whole concert in him- eelf. Two excellent quartettes, "The hunting chorus" and "The old red Cradle," were very ably rendered by Messrs'Dobson and McKay and Misses Dobson. Mr Harry Town; of Sea - forth, sang a couple of sentimental songs, while the Scottish. part of the. audience was delighted with the dancing of the four young Highland- "ers. The concert was brought to a close by all joining in singing the Naitonal Anthem, after which all dis persed to their respective homes, feel- ing well pleased with their evening's entertainment. East Wawanosh. W. J. Martin has returned from Michigan, where be has been visiting the last few weeks. Taylor Bros have secured a large contract for cutting wood from John McCallum. Robert seems to like that neighborhood. Meagre James and Peter Porterfield, who welt to Kansas a few years ago, intend returning in a few days to spend the winter here. Messrs Finlay and Duncan Ander- son were in Halton the first of this week attending the funeral of their uncle who died there. There was a sale of the effects of the late Matthew Brandon on Thursday. Things went pretty high considering the hard times. We understand the place will be offergel for sale very soon. Court of Revision for this township was held in the house of James Owens, Wednesday. .A large number of appeals were heard and consider- able funawas witnessed by one of these witnesses, the like of which is not seen every day, who could just about hold his own with the lawyers. Another of our farmers has gone to the wall. Henry McCourt, of the 10th con., made an assignment to Mr Neilands, Wingham. The assets are very small in proportion to the liabil- ities and will not likely give more than 5 or 10 par cent. His brother Wm.,who was security for goodde deal, signed over to a younger brother and took leg bail. Most of the creditors were neighboring farmers. CII To , ONT., NOVEMBER 29, 1889. Hullett. Subscriber bas a couple of hundred bush- els of first-class lime, which he will sell cheap It is suitable either for land or building pur- poses. H. LIVERMORE, Hogeback Lime Yard, 9th con., Hullett. Mr Thos. Troop spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Ashfield. Mrs Collie, of Listowel, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr N. Tyremau, of the 8th con. • Mr Wm. Connell and lady, of Gode- rich township, spent Sunday with Mr Chris. Dale. Mr and Miss Ferguson, of Atwood, have been the guests of their uncle, ltfr John Medd, for some time. Mr Will Oke has rented his father's farm near Constance. He intends, ere long, taking a share in some titins. It is rumored that a certain young widower will accept a choice hill as an addition to his personal effects ere long. Mr Lu. Farnham took a "long drive" last Sunday. He must have got lost, taking into account the hour he arrived home. Mr Geo. Addison, of Hartford, has recently purchased the property in that village belonging to Mr L. Mel- ville, of Seaforth, Mrs Aaron Tyreman, of Brandon, Manitoba, is visiting her father and friends in the vicinity of Constance. Mrs Tyreman has been a resident of the prairie -province about -eight -years, and would not, under any considera- tion, come back to live in Ontario. Mr Thos. Fear, of the gravel road, Hullett, is making arrangements to move his barn and put a stone foun- dation under it. Mr Thos. Nott, of the Sth con., is going to put a stone wall beneath his barns. Mr Richard Curter, of the 9th, will do likewise. Ur Wm. Farquhar, of the 8th, is thinking of doing the same, but has riot yet decided. 1 I;DDIN(i BELLS.—Last Monday morning a very interesting event took place at St. Joseph's Church, Hullett, being the marriage of Thomas Tighe a popular young man, to Miss Mag- gie Quigley,a young lady equally pop- ular among her acquaintances. The marriage took place at 9a m.; a large number had assembled to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. T. West; The bride, who was beautifully and richly attired, had for bridesmaid her sister, Miss Emma Quigley, while Mr James Tighe sup- ported the groom. Rev. T. West gave an appropriate instruction after the ceremony, and concluded with the blessing; while the wedding march was played, the partypassed out of the church. An elegant dinner was subsequently given at the residence of the bride's father, at which assisted many of the relatives of both bride and groom. The happy couple wont to their future home, accompanied by the good wishes of their many friends as rasa Hill's Green. Aliss Mary Hill still keeps very low, and small hopes are entertained for her recovery. Messrs John H. and Charles E. Troyer left for Michigan on Tuesday, the 26th inst., taking a fine roadster stallion with them. We wish them good health and prosperity. RUNAWAY.—As Messrs" John Troy- er and John Smith were driving through Hill's Greets, on. Thursday their horse became unmanageable and ran away, smashing the buggy, but occupants were not hurt, with the exception of a bad shaking up. A very successful plowing bee was held on the farm of Mr Robt. Lucker, one day last week, when hleaJohn Stacey, of Hensall, was invited in the evening, with his violin, to give sweet and harmonious music, while the lads and lassies tripped the light fan- tastic toe till the crowing of the cock in the morn. The three young mon from around here, who left to seek their fortunes in Seattle, Washington Territory. do not think much of that place, at this time of the year, as work is hard to get, board is very high, and also D. Campbell, one of the trio, who went out for the good of his health, has not improved any since. • - Auburn. The Rev. Mr Henderson is at pres- ent away preaching for a call. The Rev. Mr Jamison, at one time of Ash- field, has taken his place at Auburn, until his return. Mr Jas. Clarke not long ago re- turned from Manitoba, where he has spent the summer. As he has made himself a lesser half, and intends to go back to Manitoba shortly it is evi- dent that he expects a winter of more than ordinary severity. Many friends of the young couple wish them suc- cess in their distant home. MEETING.—The Kippen Branch of the Equal Rights Association held its second meeting on the evening of Tuesday, 12th meeting. in Kyle's Hall, Kippen. The weather was too un- favorable 'to expect many from the surrounding country, still the number that did collect, when we take into consideration the conditions under which they assembled, would impress one very forcibly with the thought that the cause of equal rights had taken a strong hold on the minds of the electors in and around Kippen. Rev S. Acheson, R. McMordie and D. Weismiller addressed the gather- ing in splendid style. They discuss- ed Third Party, Equal Rights, their aims and possibilities, after an honest fashion, and received the hearty rip. plause of their listeners. The branch will meet again at the Grange south of Kippen, on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. A lively time is expected, as there is a diseuesion on hand. 1 The above reached us on the even• inof the 22nd We have no objec- tion to publishing all the news we can get, but we like it while it is news, Harlock, TAX a —Mr T. Neilaus hal berm through the towhship on his annual tax -gathering tour. Ele says the money comes in slowly. NEW CBURer.— Nearly all the brick required for the new church are on the ground and building opera- tions will begin early next spring. PROGRESSIVE Mr John Watt has erected a wind mill on one corner of his barn, for the purpose of pumping water for his stock. John hi one of our progressive and tidy farmers. RETUrtSED.—Mr Angus Reid has returned from Manitoba, having spent the summer there. He thinks there is no place like home ; still tho Mani- toba climate seems to have agreed with him as he tips the beam at 207 pounds. DEBATING SOCIETY.—OUr debat- ing society is about to be reorganized. It is to be hoped the young men will take active part and arouse some of their dormant talent. Who . knows but that some "Mute, inglorious Mil- ton" may be among us. TRAMPS.—Quite a number of these homeless pedestrians have beentramp- ing our roads this fall. It is needless to say that they are always ready for a good square meal. It seems too bad that Huron cannot afford a poor house for the homeless children. PBovoxiwe:•—One of our7uveurrle- coon hunters went out one night to try his luck. He sighted a coon and gave chase across a forty rod plowed field, his cudgel uplifted in his hand and his eyes bulging out with expec- rations of a coou-skin, but do hie best he could only keep within two rods of Mr Coon, and after a hard run clear across the field had to sit down and see the furry little fellow escape into the wood, exclaiming, "Oh if it had not been for these big boots." ,9- Gotierielt Township. Mr John Weir, 16th con„ whose house was recently burned is getting out material for auother. FARM REsEn.—Mr Chas. Simons, of lot 12, on the Bayfield concession, has rented his farm to Mr Jos. Archer, of Alvinston, for a term of seven years, at ::300 per annum. Mr Symons will hold a sale on the 5th of December, of all his stock, and then expects to:liye retired. PAINFUL, ACCIDENT.— Will Jen- kins, of the Huron road, bad the mis- fortune to cut his leg, one day last week, while he and some others were cutting wood in his own bush, . The copious flow of blood alarmed, those who were with him, and a horse was brought without delay, and he con- veyed out of the woods to medical aid. LIe is doing as well as can be expected, and we hope soon to see his smiling face in• our midst again. St. Helens? Mr John Campbell is having his house rapidly •pushed on towards completion. Speak out John, when everything is ready. Rev. Dr. lire, of Goderich, will de- liver a lecture, "His trip to Europe," on Friday evening next, under the auspices of the Mechanies' Institute, of this place. Prof. Cozens, of Wingham, lectured two evenings last week here, on "Phrenology') and. "Laws of Mar- riage." Many of our young then are now stndying out their charts, as to what profession or trade to pursue. Mr Andrew Neely and family left our fair Canada last week, to take up their future abode in Michigan. Mr Neely will be much missed in circles here, being a man of upright integrity and carries with him many good wishes, also hopes of future prosperity into his new sphere. FILIAL EXCITEMENT.—A young man of amiable pretentione who was thought lost a short time ago. had only wandered through the dismal swamp to the more exhilirating breez- es of the Lake of the Woods. After spending a very,pleasant time at that quiet and healthful resort, ho took his leave with theever affectionate motto, "Call again," printed on his heart, wended his way home to be warmly received under the parental roof as the lost prodigal. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Orr, of Syra- cuse, N. Y., are visiting at Thomas Lott's, of this place at present. Mr Robert Sturdy, of Dakota, is spend- ing his holidays among friends. Mr William McAllister, of Crieff', Pus- linch township, spent a few days here, last week. Mr and Mrs Robt. Mur- ray, of Goderich, are guests og Mrs McGuire. Mr Hugh McDonald left on an extended visit to Merriton and vicinity. Jos. Campbell and Samuel Durnin..arri'yed home from Manitoba to spend the winter in a warmer clime., The Mechanics' Institute recently organized here, was opened for mem- bers on Saturday evening last, in a building on the corner of High and Maitland streets. This building was used as an hotel over a quarter of a century ago, which was considered ae a great bane to our villa at that time, and now being fitted up with all the modern conveniences for a Mechanics' Institute and reading room, as the nucleus of diseminating good through- out the community, speaks very much for our advancement at the present age. A person could not but be con- vinced of its future success to notice the intelligent faces of many who had taken their seats at the tables for the first time, to scan the numerous peri- odicals neatly placed 'for their per- usal. Some with deferential air glancing over advertisements, as if in search of some liver medicines, others with a pleasant, genial look turning leaves for slily reading and a fewierein th it p g, a eyes through the optician's triple plates, as if fathom- ing the deeper sentiments of the journ- alist's composition. mcenw1111srn 1 ROBERTHOLMES. Publte 11 $1.50 a year iu'advan Ashfield. There passed away in Ashfield, dur- ing the last week, an old resident, who, for the past year or two has been a great sufferer, in the person of Mrs George Drainey. We extend our deep sympathy to the afflicted family. Qaite a lively time was spent at the home of Mr Hatchett, Ashfield, last week, when his daughter was given in marriage to Mr Irwin. The bride was the recipient of some nice pres- ents. The happy couple have our best wishes for a long and' 'happy life. Ba— yfi 1. In St. Andrew's Church on Sab- 1 bath morning Rev Mr Henderson addressed a large audience in a most eloquent and polished discouse. - Our little army of brave adven- turers who have been up north all summer has returned far the winter. They are all in fine spirits and report Ia bountiful harvest. While Mr John McLeod, contrac- tor, was working on the new Thomp- son grist mill which will soon be completed, he slipped, and but for falling of a large wheel, which dropped on his legs, he might have been severely ioiured. On Thursday last while 11r. Jno. Fraser was working with an axe he had the misfortune of cutting off' the index finger of his lelt hand so Suo- eeeafulIy-:thgi` notbing�ut a iaarrow piece of flesh connected it with the hand. Notwithstanding this it was immediately set in its place and is now doing nicely. It was a high time for the boys last week when the shooting match came off Sides were chosen, some of the Porter's Hill volunteer Com- pany under their brave Captain being there, and the shooting began. In the evening an oyster supper was given by the unsuccessful party. It is reported that some few received wounds from rebounding bullets but nothing serious occurred. At the close of our jub ilee service on Sunday last in Trinity Church, Bayfield, the Rev Mr Hodgins made the pleasing announcement that he had, during thethe past week, se- cured the dischagre of the mortgage on the Rectory. The amount paid within the last three years has been +1,432.75, all of which has been collected through the personal solii;i- tatior.s of tiler?,actor without auy resort .to tea -meetings, socials, or any other doings of like character. This parish has suffered greatly through the removal of some of the best families owing"to lack of business in the village, but in spite of this we are making good progress.. We are now free from all debt, have put new roofs on two of our churches, painted them within and without, built a new shed, etc., within the past year ; and Sunday finds our churches filled with good congregations of hearty worshippers. It is needless to say that Mr Hodgins is very popular, having labored faithfully among us us for nearly five years. I saw by your columns the other day that some of our most wealthy neighbcrs have designs upon us, but we trust they may he impelled to seek elsewhere, ae we assure you our ties could not be easi ly broken.—Coal. Lon desboro. The village is talking of starting a gun club. There is good material here, both in guns and shooters. The Temperance Lodge here had three new members come in and seven propositions at its last meeting. Mr Geo. Newton has again started to buy furs, and has already quite a stock bought, and is giving a good figure for them, Mr Mat Mains has taken a situa- tion with Mr McCuaig, hewing for one of his gangs, and will likely be away about three months. The Myers Bros. did not succeed in making a purchase of the butcher stands in Blyth, • therefeire Mr C. Myers is likely to stay here. On Sunday next Rev. Mr Sellery, of Brussels, will preach Educational sermons on this circuit. Rev. Mr Ferguson will also be home the same day, arrangemente having been made to otherwise supply for Mr Sellery. An accident happened to Master Joseph Reilly, the other day, which proved very serious. ' While lie was experimenting on blowing up a bottle of gunpowder, it burst in his hand, cutting ft in about sixty-five places. It is to be ho;•ed this accident will be a lesson to several other careless ones in this village. THE CREAMERY.—The Expositor, in its report of the several creameries under the management of Mr John Hannah, gives the following concern- ing Londeeboro creamery :—A meet- ing of the patrons of the Londeeboro Creamery was held in that village on Tuesday. There was also a good attendance. The make for the sea- son here was 28,500 lbs., which sold for an average price of 211 cents a pound, realizing to the patrons an average price of 18 cents per pound. This Creamery is owned by a joint stock company, most of the members being patrons, and they employ Mr Hannah to run it for them. The com- pany this year charged the patrons less for makrng the butter, than they did at Seafortb, which accounts for the slight difference in price realized by the patrons of the Seaforth and LondetboroCreameries. The company was rather generous; they not only received no interest en their invested capital, but ran short about $40 in making receipts meet expenditures. So that what the patrons got in in- creased 'price the shareholders lose in working expenses. But, as near- ly all the re -holders are patrone there was ileffctically no loss, and all were highly pleased g y p ea ed with the efficient manner in which the Creamery had been conducted by Mr Hannah and Blyth. F. Metcalf is on a visit to Tomtit° this week. Sse,Mr Jos. Taman has removed from the farm to town. E. H. McBride is moving into the shop vacated by Mrs Rowed. We had quite a heavy snow storm here on Wednesday morning. Rev Mr Isaacs, of Auburn, occu- pied the pulpit in the Methodist church here, on Sabbath last, to the satisfaction of his hearers. The English church Sabbath school eutertainment will be held on Friday, Dec. 20th, in the Temperance Hall. A splendid program is in course of preparation. Our friends of the Presbyterian Sabbath school intend holding their entertainment on Friday, Dec. 6th. We hope to see a large audience pre- sent. The program will consist of readings, recitations, dialogues, also word building dialogues, and splen- did music. Next Sabbath 'will be SabbDih School -Day with our. friends of the Methodist persuasion. Mr Gray and the Rev Mr Cosens, both of Seaforth, are expected to be present, and take part in conducting the 'Services.— There will be service at 11a.tn., at 2,30 and 6.30 p.m. This will be the last of the special services in connec- tion with -the church' opening. ..._. Seaforth The Harvey Dramatic Company is playing here every night this week. Drs. Gunn & Elliott removed a tumor from the person of a lady in this town, on Monday. Mr W. G. Duff's eldest son lies very low with congestion of the brain and is not expected to reogver. Much interest is being 'uianifeeted in the appearance of the Chautauqua Orchestra concert company here nu Wednesday evening next. Mr Jas. 1Villiams, while Walking near Victoria Park onSuturday morn- ing had the misfortune to fall and severely sprui, i ankle. Dr Cclemau is r.o far recovered as to be able to walk out, but as yet is deprived of his speech and the free use of his right arm, not being able even to write his' own name. 'It is promised that our town will be illuminated by electric light for the first time onCheistwas eve. From present appearances we• wonder if it is meant Christmas eve, 1889. Mr Andrew Calder,who tor a long time has suffered with a very sore leg, on Sunday last underwent an operation, by having a good deal .of dead bone removed from the affected part, and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr McCann and Miss High, • of Tuckersmith, Mr Downey, son of Mr Stephen Downey, of Irishtown, and Miss McConnell, fourth daughter of the late Patrick McConnell, of Tuck- ersmith, were married at St James' R. C. church on Tuesday morning, by Rev. Father Shea. The cere- monies were witnessed by large con- gregations. At a recent meeting of Huron Lodge No 308, I. O. G. T., the follcw- lug officers were elected to serve the ensuing term :—C. A. Sparling,Chief Templar; Miss Lena Gray, Vice'rem• plar ; Jas. Gray, Past Chief Templar ; Arch Dewar, . Secretary ; Miss M. Brett, Treasurer ; Alex Dewar, Fin- ancial Secretary ; J. Henderson, Mar. shall ; Miss Taylor, Inside Guard ; Mr Worth, Outside Guard : R. Wal. lace, Chaplain. Rev Wesley Casson preached anni- versary sermons at Goderich, on Sun• day last, and delivered a lecture on Monday evening. His work here was most ably supplied by hid eel - league, Rev T. W. Cosens. In tht3 morning he took as his text, Rev. 21, 20, "The twelfth an amethyst," and delivered one of the hest 'temperance sermons we have heard for some time, In the evening he spoke to the young. from the text, "He pitched his tent toward Sodom," or "Settling in a wrong place," which discourse was very much appreciated by his listen- ers. Mr Cosens is a young man of ability, and is bound to make his mark in the profession of his choice. On Monday evening last about thirty members of the Royal Temp. lars Council of Varna paid a frater- nal visit to their fraters here. There was a large turn out of the Seaforth members, to greet their visitors, and they gave them a most hearty wel- come. Atter the general order of business had been disposed of, under "exercises for the good of the Order" se most excellent program was pro- vided, consisting of speeches, music, readings, etc., participated in by members of both councils. During the evening refreshments were served by the ladies of the Seaforth Council. We believe these fraternal gatherings have a tendency for much good,when entered upon in the right spirit, and not just for fun. In the above case it was a time most profitably and well spent. Holnlesvil1e. h'rr m a special corroepondent. Come all ye pretty maidens, I've a secret I will tell, November days are gloomy, you know it, don't you well ? so if you want a ride, to cheer a dulti, November day, and don't know how to get it, I'll kindly show the way. You've heard of Swart's livery, their charges aren't bad, before his monby all goes there, just see the Framer lad. He has no girl he calls his best, all share the same no doubt, be quick if you would have a drive, before his funds are gone. • • It is definitely announced that the Minister of Justice has decided not to interfere with the carrying ont of Wm. Harvey's sentence, and that the expcn• tion will take plaee on the date fixed, with the returned for their cream. the 29th inst. S tephen. Muster Jas. Saunders, of the 3rd con.. who has been laid up for some weeks pa t with blond poisoning, is recovering. On Friday morning last, Mr Sam- uel Sanders, of the 2ud con. of Ste- phen, was taken by surprise on enter- ing his horse stable and finding one of hie horses lying dead in the stall. The night previous the animal:ate a very hearty feed of' oats and showed no sign of sickness. Loss about $150. Exeter. • ANOTHER FAILURE, --On Friday last, Mr. Samuel. C. Randle, who lives 1} miles west of this village, made an assignment for the general benefit of his creditors, to Mr. Isaac Handtord,of this village. The liabil- ities are estimated at $3,500 and the assets $300. PICKARD ESTATE.—At the sale of the Pickard property in Exeter, W. S. Reid, of London, bought the dry goods stock, valued at X15,000, at 671 cents on the dollar..blr. Arnold, of Exeter,bought, the har •ware stock; $12,000,. at 561 cents. The boots and shoes, $4,000, were bought by Mr. Spackman, Exeter, at 61 cents ; and the groceries. $4,000, by W. S. Reid at 631 cents. The mill property was put up At LOGO and withdrawn. Tire• real' -estarer -avill—be told -next- •.:.. month, The first dividend will be 331 per cent. and Mr W. S. McMas- ter's estimate of an ultimate result of 45c. to 500, 18 likely to be fully • realized. DEATHS.—IL is with a feeling of deep regret that we announce the death of Mr Isaac Horrol, at the advanced age of 71 years. Mr Hor- rel was one of the poineer settlers in this part of Huron. The death of MI Joshu Meakiu, who was well known here, occurred on Monday ruerning last. t)eoev.;ed had been ill for sometime past with that dread - cd disease, consumption, and on the above date succumbed to the fatal effects. 'He was engager] in farming iu llshorne for sc.t•ue time, but hie health failed sand last spring was compelled to give it up. Ile removed to Michigan and rentr•ined there un• til about ten clays ngo, when he re- turned. He leaves a wife, father and sister to mourn his loan EWS NOTES . The Dominion Parliament will rnoct on January 16. Twelve men 'have been in Windsor daring the past few days looking f.r runaway wives. A great.tire occurred in Lynn, Mass., on Tuesday, destroying property to the amount of 00,000,000. lion, George 11. Pendleton, ex -U. 5.• ,Iinister to Germany, died tris Sunda night in Brussels of apoplexy. • Hubert Wigle, of Kingsville, has an orchard of some six acres which pro- duced 700 barrels netting tk1,210. A steamer with .,0t) Mohammedan pilgrims on hoard sank in the lEgean Sea, and only tliiree persons escaped. A train on the :disrcnri, Kansas, & Texas Road was held ill, by two robbers who took ab,mt 160,000 from the express car 1t iy now ;;toted that the c.arwich and Princess Maud, youngest danghter of the Prince of \Vales, are to be betroth- ed shortly. Chas. Hyssop, of Pittsburg Township, has sued the council for tT 5,150 damages for injuries received by reason of a de- fective road. J. )IcCaun_ herty,of South Fredericks. burg, Ont., has lost four children • by' diphtheria within ten days, and the only remaining childis not expected to live. Mrs Annie F. Eastman has been or• dained to the rninistry and installed all patttor 9f the Brookton, N. Y., Congre- gational church. The choice was un• animous. .Itev. J. W. Anuis, of Et. Thomas; has accepted a eall to the pastorate of Park Street 'Methodist Church, Chatham, next July, subject to the action of'the Conference.. A steerage passenger ntsrnod Muller on the steamer Aurariia, which arrived at Liverpool gra Sunday from New York, conitnittecl suicide with a revolver on the voyage. Mr Chea. Fox, tvho was so seriously inlureu by a fall on the steamer Algon. (juin at Owen Sound on Saturday night, died yesterday morning, He leaves a widow and eight children. • H. B. Lcdyard, president of tho M.C, R., and Morgan, Drexel R Co:, bankers New York, passed over the road front Windsor to Buffalo Friday on a special train. The train made 67 miles an hour over a considerable portion of the road between Windsor and St. Thomas. Wo hear a good deal these days about truckling to the Catholic vote,but it has been left for Sir John Mabdonald to cancel the appointment of a Kingston young lady typewrier to a position in the Quebec post•ofiico,in deference to the wishes of the French Canadians there. The Chautauqua Orchestra acquit- ted themselves with great credit, the selections being from the works of the most distinfiuiehed composers. As a musical director Mr Depew can- not fail to win golden opinions, both on account of his eminent ability and modest bearing.—Canada Presbyteri- an. Town Hall, Clinton, Dec. 5. A WORT) IN SEASON. There arc a number of readers of Tltr: Nrw 1- es who r,ttll owe for the present year's subscription. We ask such to note the date on tho label of their paper and remit ns at oncr in accordance with the published terns of subscription. 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