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The Clinton New Era, 1890-01-10, Page 1ot '1,'!7'�!j('+Ii'��pp'ei'S 'VOL. tp• Wilgus! 3�iuz ria 1 m Correspondents Vita aij Our Correspondents pleas write',47,. 'RY week. lffail letter? ao aA to reach us not later than Wed- nesday ' evenings if possible. If you ,dint of an item of news kindly send ft 0 V8. Oen if you are not a regular cgrreripenndent. Wingham. The annual meeting of the Mug- ` 'ham Horticultural Society took place -the Mechanics' Institute room, on the pth inst. • ..As YOENO FAMILY --A little girl, Young by name and young in age, .came jnte this world_on the 7th inst. Shed!. the daughter of Mr Robert Young, who will remain young until he died. LIGHT.-Mosrre Gordon & McIn- ty're have a showy little light banging Outside of their store. If some more Of our merchants were (i i that line) to show a little more enterprise, it would be well for pedestrians. Rilismosei AGAIN. -The chair fac- tory, which has been closed down for about ten days, started up again on Tuesday last. The new proprietor bis added considerable new machin- ery'for the manufacture of caned bot- tom chairs. DETERMINED TO GO. -Mr D. B. n:palbick will have an auction sale 'et all his household furniture, next Saturday. He intends leaving for British Columbia %cry soon. We are sorry to lose him, but at the same time wish him God speed. WINGHAM CA\'T OoMPETE.-The people in this viciuity have been get- , ting married with a vengeance, the past few weeks, but yet we think the Woodstock record takes the cream, ;•there beipg nine marriages in that town on Christmas day. ITUARY.-There died in Zetland, ., en the 1st inst.,little Daniel Arbuckle, ti aged 11 years. The little fellow had '-.ha&the measles, from which he was ecovering nicely, when he caught sh cold, which turned to co..ges- n of the lung; terminating in bis Vieth: UNION PRAYER. -Union prayer eetings are being held in all our hutches (with the exception of the Episcopalian) this week; on Monday, at the Presbyterian; Tuesday, at the 'Congregational; Wednesday, at the ethgdist; Thursday; at she Baptist; land Friday, at the Presbyterian. A RUSSEL, BY GEORGE. -just now we have in Wingham a Russel in the auctioneering business, as George has taken out a license, and will hold his first sale on the llth inst. We don't know what Peter thinks about it, but -. you 1, rsnw Caere is a saying that `bp - position is the life of trade." COME, WELCOME SNOW, -If this unhealthy weather continues much longer, the old proverb will indeed be verified in Wingham and vicinity, viz., "A green Christmas makes a fat grave yard." Wingham has much sickness in it just now, and this in- fluenza, which, at the present time, .;*s world famed, is almost epidemic in wn. ANOTHER CONDUCTOR. -p Conduct Snyder, of the G.T.Ita who has en Conductor Bailey's run, will irtly reside in Wingham. Be it tet ,, nriiown that once Conductor Snyder a big drunkard and a big sinner, now, vice versa, a big saint and believer, and will be a boon to Christian denomination with ich he unites - Wingham. A PREOIOUS MINERAL --We stat- ed a short time since that the busi- ness lately carried on under the name of Bowles & Hiscock would,- after New Year's, be carried on under the name of Hiscock & Agnew, but we find that from this time forward it will be carried'on under the name of Robert Orr -a mineral of great value, which of old has passed a very suc- cessful testiug, and doubtless still re- ta;us its good propensities. STRONG WINE ELATES BUT FOR A SEASuN -Part of our prophecy of last week has already been fulfilled; for a few days the high were brought low and the low exalted. Your humble servant, as he meekly walked the Wingham streets, had the com- pliments of the season offered him by those who last year hardly deigned him a lobk of recognition (we had no vote last election time). Such smil- ing laces, such friendly expressions; they were nothing, we were every- thing. But alas, like a dream, these happy times are vanished, and again we poor mortals have to extol, in- stead of being extolled. Why this change, sir? We answer in two words -election ended. But to pro- ceed; this year there was not much political voting. the two candidates for mayor and the two for reeve were Conservative, while the two for depu- ty -reeve were Reformers. Dungannon. NOTES. -Miss Sarah Morris has been visiting friends in Goderich. Rev Jas. Livingstone, of Clinton, delivered the second lecture of the course on Tuesday evening, on the subject "The Human Voice.",,A large audience was present. Mrs Wilson has gone to Mexico. Miss Leila Berry is the guest of her friend Miss B. J. Crawford. The entertain- ment on New Year's night was quite a success, a good program was ren• dered, excellent music was -furnished by the children, the training of which reflected great credit on Mrs Bickle and Mrs Echlin, at the close of the entertainment Mr, T. G. An- derson, Secretary of the school, read an address to the present superinten- dent of the school, and Messrs P. F. Hanlen and B. Treleaven presented him with a hanginglamp and ran easy chair as a slight token of the appreciation of his services. We understand that Mr Samuel Sander- son has emigrated to the state of Matrimony. We very heartily con- gratulate Mr Sanderson, wishing both a long. happy, and successful life. Mr W. Henry left tor Listowel on Friday morning of last week. Quite a large number of young peo- ple met at the home of Mr and Mrs. Stothers on Thursday evening last, and we have been excedingly sur- piaed to know that so many of our young' people of the Methodist church resorted to that means of enjoyment which is not only in opposition to the rules of the church but a violence to the conscience of any true christian. Is it not indeed high time that some- thing was being done to save and protect the young, that parents waken up to a realization of the ter- rible responsibility resting upon them. EVER AN EDITOR. - Had we a son and he wished to enter upon an editorial profession, we would most decidedly put our veto upon such a course, with s 'ono sir, no;" for, do - -.you know, that ere a man can become an editor he must first become a "devil." 01 course we do not wish to reflect upon an editor, no, not at all, not at all. A DRAMA. -On New Year's even- ing a drama was enacted at the Sal- vation Army.l arraeket, entitled, "The broken down dude;) the dude first making his appearance with plug hat and fine clothes, and after, ards in • rags, with a bundle on his back, be- moaning hie fate, and Drying in his distress, "I will arise and go to my father." We are in favor of a good drama, but we think a.town hall or opera house more adapted for such than a place dedicated to the holy of holies. lHear, hear. SUPERANNUATION FUND. - Next S;:adpy morning and evening collec- tions °will be taken up for the super- annuation fund. We believe our ministers should be compensated in their ministry,so as to provide against all emergencies, as professional men and men of business have to do. In many cases we believe that the min- isters of Ontario are able so to do, and it comes rather hard on church- going people to support them in their winter of life. ELECTION NEWEL -The election at last is over, and the excitement abat- ed for another twelve months, and we believe the issues of the election are satisfactory to most of the rate- payers. Mr McIndoo again fills the mayors chair by a great majority of votes; Reeve Gregory is again elected, which goes to show that these two gentlemen have done fairly well in the past, or they would not have been re-elected- For deputy -reeve Mr George McKenzie received a good majority of votes. We are very sorry that Mr Brockensbire and Mr Nee - lands ran for the office, in which tbey were defeated, as we lose two of our most efficient councillors for another twelve months, a twelve months in Which there is a great deal of impor- tant work to be transacted, two pro- rzlinent features being the building of town hall and the lighting of our reefs; but we believe, nevertheless, ur present officials will be good for be Mule. All out school trustees deli tutted by Reclamation. CLINTON, ONT., JANUARY 10; 1890. Hill's Green. Mr Edward ,Hogan purposes at- tending the Clinton Collegiate insti- tute tor the purpose of prosecuting his studies, Mr Joseph Hudson is getting ready to furnish another house, where we expect to have a good lively con(cert) sit in a couple of weeks. Mr Richard Hotham is visiting friends in and around this vicinity. He leaves in a short time Sew Mani- toba, where he bas a good situation. The farmers are beginning to wear long faces on account of the bad roads as they can't haul wood or logs to the market, and on some of the roads it is impossible to take over a dozen bags of grain. - A waggon -lead of our boys and girls drove to Heneall Thursday night where they had a good old fashioned "hoe-down" at Mr James Troyer's residence. Messrs Jarrett and Shafer supplied the music to the satisfaction of all present. Miss Mary Hill, daughter of Wm. Hill, died on Jan. 2nd, of consump- tion. She' had been sick for some time, but she bore her suffering with a fortitude strengthened by her trust in her Redeemer. The funeral took place on Saturday, when her remains were interred in Troyer's burying ground. We regret to learn of the death of a young man named Maines, who bad just returned home from the Black Hills about a week ago. He was walking around the house the same day he died. He was but 24 years of age and was the son of the Maines who was killed in a skirmish near Blyth a few years ago. 1 ROBERT 13o*zate, PnttUItlt1C' 1 i1.19Q a year ill advance Colborne.. t Blyth. NoTEs.-Rev. T. H. Heddle, of Ex- We are on deck again, after a two- eter, and Miss L. Heddle, of Detziit, weeks' Christmas holiday. are spending vacation at borne. Mr Albert Osmond, of Chicago, is visit- ing friends and relatives in this ei. e:„Ity. Mr L. Hartt, of Clinton, is spending a few days with friende here. Mr L. Stevens, of Dakota, and Mrs J. Brooks, of Saginaw, are the guests of their mother, Mrs A. Stevens; they intend returning to their homes again in the spring. Mr Hullett. Mr Isaac Lawrence recently got his band caught in the cog wheel of a cutting machine, by which the end of one finger was taken off. STATISTICS. -The number of births registered in the township of Hullett during 1890, was 83, marriages 14, and deaths 40. The number of chil- dren between the ages of 5 and 16 is 680 ; over 16 and under 21, is 214 ; the total population, 3176. Westfield. NOTES. -We have got a smart lit- tle school teacher here in the person of Mr J. Reid, and as this is his first school, we wi' h him success. The roads in this part of the county are in a very bad state, and it is to be hoped there will soon be sleighing, as it is impossible for the farmers to do any teaming. The church platform is no place to settle your little petty quar- rels. The Rev. Mr Godfrey preached Missionary sermons last Sabbath in this place. The boys will have to be- have themselves a little better when they come to church, for Bob is keep- ing hie eye on them, and is going to make it warm for them if they don't. A lively time was spent at Mr Mc- Calloch's on New Year's eve ; the young people of the neighborhood as- sembled there and presented him with an easy chair as a small token of their love for, him, for acting as sup- erintendent in the school. Mr Alfred Carr had a number of sheep worried last week. Wood cutting is all the rage around here. Times must be better in the woods now, or at least one would think so from the amount of jewellery flying around in the parks. Mr 1'. R. Mitchell has re- turned home from Manitoba ; he did not bring any stock_howe with him as he intended to do. Miss Bell Mc- Kenzie, from West '.Vawanosh is at present dressmaking around here. Brucefield. installation and repast is the order for next Monday evening, among the Royal Templars of this village. La Grippe has reached this part, our popular doctor has some severe cases, who we are glad to know are yielding to his skill under the Divine blessing. The Society of Christain Endeavor through their President Rev J Simp- son presented the Sabbath School of Union church with a library of 101 volumes, and the congregation with a handsome clack. The meetings in the Union church during this week, for Prayer, are being well attended, and considerable interest is being manifested in spirit- ual things, much to the encourage- ment of the Pastor. The Oddfellows of Brucefield Lodge No 210 entertained the delegates to to the district meeting and others, last Friday evening, at an oyster supper given in Dixon's hotel ; the tables were tastily and sumptously spread with oysters, fowls and all the delicacies of the season, reflecting credit on Mrs Dixon's, who had it in charge. Toast and song (not drinks) was the order of the evening. Mr Fred Boyant has been on the sick list this Reek, but is nee able to move around again The Young People's -Society of the Methodist church intend holding a concert in the Temperance Hall, on the 21st inst.; Mr Oakes, of Clinton, will assist In the program. The public school teachers have again begun their tasks, with Mr W. M. Phramer, of Benmiller, intends H. Stewart as. principal, Hiss Ann repairing his flour mill next summer. Moffatt as first assistant, and Miss putting in roller instead of the Maggie McLean as second assistant. stones, and has ordered the machin The English church hold an anni- ery for the purpose; he will likely versary next week, and a lecture will do a good business when the mill is be delivered by the Rev Mr Moore completed, as it is in a fine spot. house, of Wingham, in the Temper - Miss Williams, the evangelist, preach- ance Hall; we hope it will be well ed at Zion church on Sunday, Jan. 5, Patronized, and will be holding protracted meet- ' The retiring school board held lugs at the Nile church the next two their meeting, to wind up business, weeks. Miss Craigy is teaching in in Mr Metcalf's store, on Wednesday the lower division of No. 2 school. I night. The new board consists of Mr Emanuel Mohring has left here ' Messrs H. M. McQuarrie, J. G. Moser, N. H. Young, James McGee, S. W. Scott and Dr Sloan, ° PERSONALS. -Mr Wm. Good, of South Dakota, is at present the guest of Mr Frank Metcalf. Mrs Foy was the guest of Mrs C. Hamilton, this to reside in Lucknow ; we understand he is going into the hotel business which was formerly carried on by Mr Isaac Morton. Mr Thos. Fowler is spending a few days ueder the par. ental roof. Mr Wesley and Mies Emily Stevens, of Qlinton, are visit- I week. Miss Sherbrooke is the guest ing friends here. The tea meeting of Miss Weikel., this week. Messrs Alex Taylor, Wm. Kew and Stephen Gray, all old Blyth boys, are here this week. Mr Thos. Passmore, of London, was in town ou Monday. held at Zion Methodist Church last Tuesday, was well attended, and after partaking of the good things provid- ed by the ladies of the congregation, the people went to the body of the church to receive something instruc- tive to them ; we believe every one went away satisfied with the even., ing's entertainment ; the proceeds, which were $65.70, are to be devoted to the Sabbath School for the purpose of purchasing a library. MYSTERIOUS. -On New Year's ev- ening when the inhabitants of S. S. No. 7 were meditating upon the pros- pects of a new year, their speculations were abruptly concluded by the alarming sound of the school bell. Supposing it to be a fire, the hook and ladder company No. 1 reached the scene o1 action in hot haste under the management of Superintendent John - sing -Jim. A neigboring boy, in his attempt to rescue the inmates through one of the wipdows was unsuspected- ly ejaculated. In a few minutes Turnkey Tommy,an equal rights man, was seen approaching the haunted spot, but upon his drawing near everything became as still as death. His calm stillness cast peace , and quietness all around, and then he re- traced his steps with a tranquil heart. Once, again, the persistent tongue of the bell broke the sacred stillness of the place. Upon a more leisurely survey of the situation, nothing earth- ly could be seen swaying the bell, but upon further consideration, it dawned upon the "first man" of the company that this was the day upon which the peculiarly popular peda- gogue of the section was being trans- formed from a state of single blessed- ness into a career of double happi- ness, and that the atmosphere around the old school was so alive with the spirit of the occasion that the bell swung to and fro, giving vent to its feelings by reiterating in measured stroke, "•O fortunate, 0 happy day ! When a new household finds its place Among the myriad homes of earth, Like a new star just sprung to birth. And rolled on its harmonions way Into the boundless realms of space." Bayfield. Rev Mr Mitchell filled the pulpit of St. Andrew's church last Sabbath, while Mr Diehl, of Varna, filled that of Trinity church. The annual meeting of St.Andrew's church, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other import- ant business, was held on Tuesday. Mr Jesse Card, who has been in the shoe business in Varna for some time, has had a shop fixed up here, and in- tends carrying on the business here. Nndeavoring to maintain its reputa- tion for peace and economy, this vil- lage has returned its council by ac- clamation. The following constitute the board of city fathers for 1890: - Reeve, Geo. Castles; Councillors, J. Wild, A. Grainger, G. Wood and T. Cameron. The concert, .which was held on Friday evening, in the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Temperance Society, was fairly well patronized. Rev Mr Hill, in his usual eloquent and witty manner, delivered a tem- perance oration, which met with loud applause by the audience. The Port- er's Hill string band furnished the music, which was rendered in capital style. PERSONALS. -MTB Bussing, famil- iarly known as Reekie, was married on Thursday, the 2nd inst, to Mr Abe Dunlop.' The Misses Morrison, of Heneall paid their Bayfield friends a short visit last week. Mrs Moore - house left last week tor Pincouning, Mich., to visit her daughter there. The Misses Nichol, of Stratford, who have been the guests of Mrs Dr Nichol for spme time, have returned home. Mr John Esson is in town this week. Last Thursday forenoon Coroner Stanbury helii an inquest on the body of the late Wm. Brown. It was brought out in evidence that the un- fortunate man had been contemplat- ing death for some time, and had selected New Year's" day to commit the awful deed, as on that day he would not be readily discovered, most of the family being away enjoying themselves. After due deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "death by his own hand, during a temporary fit of insanity." For the benefit of that s.rangely constituted correspondent of the News -Record, who evidently consid- ers youth a drawback in a critic, we would quote the following from Pitt's reply to Horace Walpole -"The atro- cious crime of being a young man, which the honorable gentleman bas with such spirit and decency charged upon me, I shall neither attempt to palliate nor deny, but content myself with wishing that I may be one of those whose follies may cease with their youth, and not of those who continue ignorant, in spite of age and experience." And as regards his reference to smallness of etature, we would refer him to Dr Watts, whose hymns are so widely known. One day when being twitted about being a "little man," he gave the following impromptu reply : "Were I so high to reach the sky, And mete the ocean with my span, I should be measured by my mind; The mind's the measure of the man." The late Bishop Strachan of the Ang- lican Church, who was well known as a critical writer, both in church and state, was also a "little man." The latter example will, no doubt, have great weight with our learned friend. Stanley. Mr T. Butchart, who lives near St. Thomas, was home for his holidays. FARM SOLD. -Mr Peter Campbell bas bought from Mr W. Moffat, of the 4th con., ttie 60 acres that butts his own lot. He paid $1650 for it. SOCILL. - The members of the Stanley Sun Grange purpose holding their annual social on the evening of Monday, Jan. 13th. A good time is expected. It is currently rumored that a cer- tain young man who has lately re- turned from the Northwest, and ie visiting on the 3rd con., will not go back alone when he returns. Hugh know who we mean. Pensom LS. -Mies Mary Dunbar, of Ashfield, is at present the guest of Mr Thos. Baird, of the second, of Stanley. Mr Frank Scott, son of W. H. Scott, has gone to Stratford to spend a term at the Central Commer- cial College. Mr Alex. McEwen, of the Bayfield road, has gone to the Chatham Commercial College. Holmesville. A. M. Kernick, from Manitoba is visiting at John Jordan's We are now favored with a cobbler in our village, -more anon. Publicservice is being held this week in the Methodist church here, being the week of prayer. Mr R. Docking had the misfor- tune to lose a valuable cow one day lastweek. Cause sand in the stomach. OYSTER SUPPER. -There is to be an oyster supper at the "East End Grocery" on Monday evening Jan. 13th. Every one who can attend will no doubt be fully satisfied, as Will is making every preparation for a suc- cessful time. The Municipal Elections resulted in only a slight change in the Coun- cil of last year. Councillor Cooper was exchanged for Jas. Elliott. At the close of the election the success- ful candidates distributed candies in abundance to all who could make a grab. RESULT � Tuclreri1nrith. ROF THE POLL. Pulling Division 1 2 3 4 Dep. Reeve. Total Geo, T. McKay, . 19 22 49 42-132 Jacob Weber,.., -.117 35 57 58-267 Majority for Weber, 135 Councillor. James Dallas, 10 17 55 23-105 Jas, McIntosh, 66 22 23 43-143 Peter McKay,57 10 62 73-202 James Sproat, 108 26 60 82-276 James Walker, 55 39 64 58-216 The council will therefore be Mr R. McLean, reeve; Mr Jacob Weber, deputy reeve; and Messrs McKay, Sproat and Walker, councillors. PRESENTATION. - The following will speak for itself -Miss Aggie Dodds - Dear Teacher - We, the members of your Sabbath school class desire to show you that we have ap- preciated your efforts in our behalf. You have faithfully and diligently striven to teach us Divine truth and to enlighten us as to our duty to God and our fellow creatures as it is set forth in God's word. Though vee may at times have been inattentive to your teaching, yet we hope, dear teacher, that God will not allow your efforts, on our behalf, to go unreward- ed. We hope, by His grace, to do better in the future, and also hope that you may be faithful in every good word and work. Wishing you the compliments of the season and every success in the future we ask you to accept this Ladies' Companion and card? as a slight token ofour love and gratitude to you. Signed on be- half of your class by Maggie Nichol and Maria McGowan. Goderich Township. FARM SoLD.-Mr Eli Bateman bas disposed of his farm in this township, to Mr Peter Cook. Dame Rumor states that the resi- dence of Clerk Patton will be in a few days the scene of one of those happy events only supposed to occur once in a lifetime, when he will lose a daugh- ter and gain a son. The young man might be box, but it isn't. ELECTIONS -The vote on Monday snood as follows: For Reeve, Cox 816, Elliott 213. For Couneillors,Church- ill 261, Sturdy 242, Jae Elliott 205, Cooper 187, Robt Elliott 87, Wake- field 180. The councillors, therefore, are the t tree first named. Summerhill. NOTES. -Quite a number of the young folks of the neighborhood gathered at Mr G. M. Kilty'e on Wed- nesday evening, and spent a very en- joyable time, dancing being the prin- cipal amusement. Mr Geo. McCart- ney, who has been very ill for the last few weeks, is improving a little. Messrs Glazer and Miller are away on a visit to Wingham. Mr H. McBrien has been offered the sum of $200 for a fine mare he has, but refused to take it. We see that Mr Goo. Laithwaite now drives a fine pair of ponies ; he is bound to be adding to his posses- sions. Mr John Smith, who has been laid up with a stiff knee, is again able to walk with the aid of a staff. Mr N. Lovett, who has been spending his Christmas around London, has re- turned. Mr John Nesbitt, who has been visiting friends in this vicinity for the last week, left for home on Saturday. Londesboro. N ; Le, -Rev and Mrs J. Ferguson 'L ,'c ,ding a few days at home in L.4.!•_• -on, this week, his work here 'being filled by Mr Jenkins, of Blyth, on Sunday last. Mr and Mrs Cade are on a visit to Bright, Ont. Mies M. A. Lee has gone to Iona, for a week or two, on a visit to Rev E. Medd. Mr C. Meyers and family left for Heneall. on Tuesday. Mr Ruby, successor to Mr Meyers, has arrived iu•town with his family. G. A. Newton and Mr Laurison went to Wingham last Friday night, to form a Good Templars' Lodge, hut, on ac- count of a miscarriage of a letter, they were unable to do so, as the Wingham people were not on hand; they went again on Thursday even- ing. Mise Woods has gone to visit her brother in Mitchell. Wm White- ly, who was at Wiarton and northern points, purchasing shiugles,this week, says there is good sleighing up there, while we are still blest with the dry ground here. ELECTIONS. -Our municipal elec- tions aro over again, and at last we have got a majority of good, square, straight men on the council board. The candidates were as follows :- Square ticket -C- Hamilton for reeve; N. H. Young. John Wilford, James McGee and Frank Metcalf for coun- cil. The other ticket -P. Kelly for reeve; A. Taylor and F. W. Tanner for councillors. Independents -R. Symonds and R. Sellars. The elec• tion was exciting, and every available vote was polled, and some swearing was done that did not agree any too well with the evidence taken before the Judge, some weeks ago, when the Dominion lists were revised. Also, one poor dean,' who is not any too strong in the back bone, was decoyed away, filled up with liquor, taken to Londesboro and kept there until there was no danger of him getting back in time to vote. By six o'clock there was a large crowd gathered, anxiously awaiting the result, but they had to wait until about 8.40, or over three and one-half hours after the poll, was closed. The following are the figures as then given: -Ham- ilton, 108; Kelly, 112; Young, 148; Tanner, 124; McGee, 115; Wilford, 112; Metcalf, 111; Taylor, 100; Sym- onds, 40; Sellars, 9. However, the clerk, (by what authority no one knows) opened the ballot box next mornibg, and again counted the votes, when he changed Kelly's votes from 112 to 114; Young's from 148 to 149; Tanner's from 124 to 127, McGee's from 115 to 112, Symonde' from 40 to 43, Sellars' from 9 to 10. The in- crease in the votes of some of the candidates is explained on the ground that some of the ballots, suppesed t0 be spoiled were found, on further ex- amination, to be good; but why Mc - Gee's figures are cut down, is one of those things what no fellow can find out. Speeches were made at night, by both candidates, and the contrast was indeed very great. The coffin and effigy were not brought out, for "the government was not rnstai.,ed." Kippen. LITERARY SOCIETY. -The regular meeting of the Kippen Literary So- ciety, was held in the Grange hall on the evening lof Friday last. The hall being crowded to its utmost ca- pacity. The president Mr Robt. McMoodie being away on a trip to the old sod, Mr D. Weismiller was appoined to fill the chair until his return. The chief feature of the evening was a debate on the subject "Resolved that the steam engine has done more good for the world than the printing press." The captains who had been chosen to lead their respective side were D. McKay on the affirmative and J. Thomson on the negative, out owing to a sore head the former did not put in an ap- pearance. Mr Wm Doig ably filled his shoes, at the conclusion of the debate the ponderous arguments were weighed in the balance, when the negative was found to be wanting After the Debate had been wound up a very appropriate program of vocal and instrumental music, read- ings and oialogues,was well rendered and although all were very suitable we would make special mention of a dialogue entitled "The train to Mauro" which bronght down the house. We predict for Mrs Butter- milk & Co., an illustrious future in the dialogue line. It wag decided to have a general program instead of a debate for the next Me tilig, Which will bo held on the; ed8ufillg oft the 17th inst. Sea1'orth Rev Father Shea, who has been confined to the house with illness, is able to be out again. Mr Chas. Casson, of Martcdale, and son of Rev. W. Casson, spent, New Year's day at the parsonage. The week of prayer is being ob- served here. Services are being held:: here alternately in the Presbyterian--,'' and Methodjst churches in town, and the Presbyterian church in Egzaond- ville, are being largely attended. Mr Wm. Hamilton, of this place, . G celebrated New Year's day by taking unto himself one to share with him ', in lite's battles, in the person of Mies McDonald, of Stratford. We loin ,-, with their many friends in wishing them everything that is good. Rev. A. Trott and wife, of Cooper. Mich., are visiting at Mr Trott's old home here. Mr Trott was, one time, one of the boys in town. He joined the Salvation Army, soon offer its ad- •'p• 'vent to this place and labored in the ranks for some time, when he con• netted herself with Savage's band and did evangelistic work for a while,»- after which . e went to Michigan and entered himself as candidate for the ministry of the Methodist Church, and is making rapid progress in the profession. [)e will preach in the Methodist Church next Sunday. A Mission Band, composed of a number of young people in the Meth- odist church, was organized on Tues- day evening last, with the following officers: -Pres., Miss Ella Smith; lst Vice, Miss Annie Gray; 2nd Vice, Miss Dell Tivens; Cor. Sec., Miss N, Beattie; Rec. Sec , Miss Alice Daley; Asst. Sec., Miss Florence Johnson; Treas.. Miss Mary Casson; Organist, Miss Birdie Young. With the above staff of officers, who are all clever, active young ladies, dal band is sure to succeed in whateVe.ff duties they have to perform. , Kinburn. The tea meeting held on New Year's evening, in connection with the Methodist Church here, was a:moss gratifying success although the wea- ther was most unpropitious. At the close it was found that the handsome sum of $40 had been realized. Mr F. Coleman, who, for the past year has been engaged in the mer- cantile business, and occupied the store owned by Mr S. S. Cole, is about removing to Cromarty to en- gage in the same line of business in that place. Changes are the order of the day for the corner store. Benmiller. t . NOTES. -Rev. T. E. Heddle left on Monday for Tilbury. He was accom- panied by his sister Sarah- Master Emanuel Maedel has been laid upwith inflamation. Mr Robt. Karr has moved into the house lately occupied by Mr Mohring, Miss Nettie Gled- hill second daughter of Mr Jessie Gledhill was married last Wednesday to Mr Joshua Moore, of Goderich. She was a very popular young lady and a very useful member of the Methodist church here. She will be greatly missed here. Mr Joshua Pannabaker;of Port Huron, is visiting friends around here. Mies Mary Craigon is teaching the Junior De- partment of the Benmiller School. East Wawanosh. The elections passed off very quiet- ly on Monday. The following were ejected. Reeve, Thos. H. Taylor, CotufCillors, Patterson, Roach and Sheil. BRIEFS. -John K. Edwards has returned from Michigan. D. S. Scott and Sdsie Morton returned to the Collegiate Institute, Clinton, after spending their holidays here. David Dunbar, the genius of the 6th line, has manufactured and erected a windmill on his farm, the neighbors say there are two windmills now, On the 6th inst two snakes were seen mov- ing around, which is very unusual for this time of the year. JosephaStone- bouse is recovering from an attack of the measles, which loft him very weak. BREACH OF PRO1tMISE CASE. -Our usually quiet community was thrown into a great state of excitement last week by the announcement that Mies Jennie Jones was suing John Bryden for $5,000 for breach of promise of marriage. The trial came off in the Literary Society's rooms on Friday, 3rd inst., before Justice Stonehouse, J. M. Godfrey Q. C. of Toronto, ap- peared for plaintiff, while defendent was represented by Peter Nelson. The jury were six in number and was composed of Geo. Castle, David Cook, Fred Cook, John Ross, Robert Henry and David MoGill4 Witnesses for prosecution were Plaintiff Mary Jones, Mr Montgomery,John Gilbert, John Jones, CharlesJones, May Greenan and Jakey Jones who as a witness is not worth a nickel, also E. F. Black, jeweler and John Wel- lington Topnoddy, who is a 'igh tempered Henglish cabby. Witnosees for Defence, P. Moncrieff, John Lrfells and Defendant. Defence suc- ceeded in proving an alibi at time proposal was said to have been made, also proved the young man a minor. The jury after being duly addressed by both counsel and judge, disagreed on a verdict and the ere was dis- missed. A good deal of intereat was mani- fested on Monday last :in. connection , with municipal elections. The pr cipal contest was for Deputy - Mr Geo. E. Ijenderson being by a majoriLy of nineteen o opponent, Mr A. Strong. The cit for 1890 is as follows :-R. sou, Mayor ; D. D. Wilson, Re Geo. E Henderson, Deputy -Reeve; Councillors -North Ward, Jas. Beat- tie, Jas. Watson, J. A. Watson. South Ward, H. J. Puchard. T. W." Duncan, J. Gillespie. East ,Ward, Geo. Good, J. Darwin, A. Davidson. On Friday evening last, a box so- cial was given by the Good Templarq in the Temperance Hall. The at- tendance was large, the hall being filled almost to its utmost capacity' Mr J. Beattie, the veteran chairman. presided over the proceedings. ,A programme consisting of ?ureic, read inge, &c., was disposed of in an inter --- eating and pleasing manner. During the evening boxes filled with candies and nuts were sold by auction, 'the chairman wielding the hammer id the manner of an experienced tang tioneer. Each box contained name of a lady, and caused a goo deal of amusement as each box -was,;. sold and the name of the lady called, who should receive the box at the; band of the purchaser, Major Morris, D. 0. of the ,i tion Army. and Ibis two sons pa farewell visit to the Seaforth C on Saturday and Sunday last. Major conducted the meetings a barracks during his stay. On &. ,. day evening the Major was subjected to very cruel treatment at the hand of a young man nomed Her to. y It spa pears that as the Army w as- return ing from its usual march, and on ente ering the barracks the young man re= ferred to above, made Ruwe vel;.y kind remarks concerning tits,Allier. and his sons. Upon the Major turn- ing to address the young man he re- ceived it severe blow in his face just below the eye, leaving a very ugly wound. Hart was immediately plac- ed in custody, and on Monday morn- ing was brought before the Mayor and John Beattie, J. P., when he re- ceived his deserts by a fine of $1b and costs imposed upon him, or days in gaol. He chose the lett and was conveyed to Goderich on the 6:15 p. m. train, in company with another boy named Reeves, who had been misbeha\;og t..,- fa:.her- in-law on Sundae the same penalt in the above were in charge NorEs.-Mrs A. To\ are at present visiting Mary's. Mrs Philip Tens sented her husband last week baby boy. A gentleman from Toronto, is expected to lecture in the temper- ance hall here shortly. Mr Angus McInnis lost a valuable horse last week, the animal apparently seemed all right at night,and was found dead in the morning, as there ivatt-ruk pert mortem examination our corres Vb dent is unable to give particulars to the cause ofits death. Mr Horto of Toronto, paid us a friendly visit`.'' this week. Harry looks as though city life agreed with him. Miner Johnson, the retiring school teach i?' is this section, was presented with It handsome gold ring by her pupils examination day. John Davis and' Peter Murdock have returned ho from the Michigan lumber wo They report times dull there at prep. ent owing to the scarcity of :nays Two of the oldest resident of Ae1>e field died here recently Mr M lupi'; Morrison, of the 12th con. Ashfisd aged over eighty, and Mrs McVlia of the same place, aged over one hti dred. 0 u Other hegtynship and local will be fount] on our editorial A couple of int renting commatl tions are unavoi.iably left ova°'U next week, h