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The Clinton New Era, 1890-01-17, Page 1• TWBVICY-VOURT;3 VOL. t ' the Wlerele Numbere21,13, S CLINTON, ONT., JANUA RY ,,17, 1890. .WM i ,' all Our Correspondents'please 1pritc , VERY week. Mail letters 34 as to reach us not later than Wed- nesday evenings if possible. 11 you know'pf cin item of news kindly send „zt kws, even if you are not a regular 4, correspendent. e ` Wingham. (gorge Russel wielded the mighty auction hammer, for the first time, on ;Saturday last. All things considered ''' eofge did fairly well. h Pysic, feasting, fretting, Brandy,• gin and betting, • s,Will"kill the strongest man alive; ' But water: air and diet, Domestic peace and quiet Will make the weakest man to thrive. TESUERECTED.—We are glad that 1111$lyth friend has awakened from Somewhat long 3 slumber; we e that he will be greatly refreshed '..:thereby, and may the NEW ERA readers reap the benefit of the same. .' •' :NNIVERSARY SERVICES,—A week froth Sunday the Methodist church ;congregation will have their anni- Vereary services, and on the following 'Monday evening will hold a tea meet - '',ng, , the proceeds to go to the new =church building fund. ,.(DIF. TO GoDERIctI.—It was stated last week that Mr D. B Calbick was ,;going to British Columbia, but we ;learn: that it is to Goderich instead; y. belt, be it known, Den will not get a 'free ride thither, nor got free board When be arrives there. ,„e, Ir; ' DESPERANDUM. —Our mayor d reeve are very worthy men, loyal the trust placed in them by the zens of Wingham ; nevertheless did not entertain their support - n so loyal a manner as did Clin- orian mayor and reeve, upon their election. N UNWELCOME VISIT.—InspeCt- afeley paid Wingham a profes- 'nid visit Friday last, when, we derstand, four of our hotel keep - i paid him the sum of $20 and costs h, for selling liquor on election A terror to evil doers is this l}icellse Inspector. MPERANCE.—A Royal Templars' was organized in Wingham last Already they have a large of names upon their list.— �l6orkers will be mostlyladies, lades, se, "when they are in the gill many surely yield." 0yid their meetings weekly, 0_4 right away. r c NEss.—Rev Mr Davis, former- ctor of St. Paul's church, Wing - a; but now of Mitchell, had a re- n meeting �a"c all his family, at turas, Mr 1I. Davis and family, n, a'kifug part thereat, but we freed it will be the last reunion earth, as on Tuesday morni g Mr *• .Davis received word that his mo- ''ther.was dying. :':'a,' AN OLD FRIEND'S RETURN.—COn- ,ductbr Bailey's pleasant face is again t yseen,i,n Wingham, and on his old run, ,"'eine Company having asked him to re- $ ume his position again. We, with ;, the travelling public, (between here '''and London) are very' pleased to see r -e, - es him amongst us again, and may he ,;, 'be spared many years to fill the said , t position. NARROW ESCAPE.—Soon after the early train left Lucknow depot on r Monday morning, the engineer ob- ;.eerved in the distance a tree lying across the track, but was able to stop the; train just as the train almost .;ton hed the obstacle. The hurricane "done the mischief, which might "terminated in a very serious per. 1;'..SE ALARM.—It was rumored ' town on Monday that a man •:n -billed on the C.P.R. track, r e depot, but later on it was d he had escaped uninjured, al- gh be carne near losing his life. Was walking onthe track, and engine driver gave the alarm, ,1 t, eingtdeaf, he did not discern 'hied:. ger, until the engine was al- , oat ; t pon him. We think he has earn a lesson he will never forget. „. 'REDICAMENT,—COnFriday last, 4{0wt ej Wingham's five doctors, but ,+d,tae ,:s able to practise, viz., Dr. ,'howl , the other four being very ver ' sick with the prevailing dia- , grippe, but we are glad, how- , state that they are again • their patients, Dr Garner, ckno „ had to help them a eek Our prescription to uld bit "physician, heal thy - roxt., Corresponden is ,f.':'. pz ROY \WON. — A young lad, ed'': Kings has lately started to die' goal 'oil in town. Our mer - rats got up their bristles over it, h detdanded him to stay proceed• 14 u ho jiad no license. The boy ypt,#�t�a wyer, who told him to sway ar d keep on selling, as the oft was manufactured in Canada e,coUld hinder bim. He is now ,."teii'hehing trade, and baa since nothing from his tormentors. o''ttitso' Tangos. — To have *Welcome la grippe pegging at your neck, nose; elbows, 'ofyour back, andett the knee tyet be 50 situated as to be o lay off for a few days, in 0' rest your weary bones; not ales -ant is it? Again, to hang g ale t es out, nice and white, 00 q; of i : se wirley twirler, a great of ] ,bud comes, breaks off all - bending the clothes flying d'thitlier in every direction; tide experience of one lsdy ay, and we guess she would to have it repeated. To see branches of our political tree *a Tiettrinepothing but leaves; t.very pleasant for a Canadian .ople,1 atn'sure. And lastly, og that tbe town of Clinton, any Other towns as well, are tt�" beaiitifuily by electric a :the streets of Wingham, 'ugh ; m. WHAT DO YOU THINK, SIR?—Do you not think, Mr Editor, it would be well to abelish the canvassing sys- tem at municipal elections. Some- times a ratepayer compromises him- self because it is a friend who is run• ning, or at the time he might think a certain man was the right one for the position, but before election day have his opinion changed, and thug on election day he has either to break his word, not vote at all, or if he does vote, vote against the one whom he believes to be the right representative. We believe, sir, that if each nominee were to let their good qualifications plead for them, it would be better for one all,—[We have always opposed canvassing.—Ere] SICKNESS.—We are sorry to state this week the very serious illness of Mrs Thos. Moore. She was stricken down very suddenly about the middle of last week, and since that has lain in an almost semi-conscious state. — The doctors say that she is in a very critical condition, but we trust that she may do better than their expec- tations. Mrs Roderus, her sister, is also very sick. In fact, sir, almost every household in Wingham has sickness, more or less. It was feared last week that the C.P.R. would have to stop running its Wingham branch for a time, as nearly all the employees were down with "la grippe.” Mrs Moore's sickness, however, is of a more serious nature. SuncIDE.—The sad intelligence was brought to town, on Wednesday, that Mr Campbell Hanna, of Wawanosh, brother to Mr John Hanna, of town, had drowned himself. He had just sold his farm and purchased a house and lot in Wingham, intending to retire from business and live in town, but of late he has often acted strange- ly, believing that his grain was being stolen, etc. On Wednesday morning he went out to do some chores, and being longer than usual a search was at once instituted. They tracked him to the river, and in the distance saw him standing on the bank; they called to "him, when he immediately plunged in, and was drowned before he could he rescued. Steps were being taken to send him for a short time to London, hoping that he might receive benefit from the same. Much sympathy is felt for the be- reaved widow, who has indeed had her share of trouble, during the past few years, and has one now in a very critical condition. A strange coin- cidence in connection with this is that the previous owner of Hanna's farm, named McCourt, drowned him- sel feat the same spot, and in the same manner, some years ago. Belgrave NOTES.—The severe windstorm of the 13th diediconsiderable damage to property in this vicinity. The Bel - grave Literary Society was organized on Thusday night of last week and is now in fair progress. Miss Carson spent Sunday with friends in Clinton. Miss Maggie Anderson of East Waw- anosh, who has been sick for some time past is slowly recovering and we -trust ere long to see her out again. "La Grippe" has commenced its ter- rible work in our village as several of the citizens are suffering from its effects. Rev. G. Law exchanged pul- pits with Rev. A. McLean, of Blyth, on Sunday evening. Some of the sports went out for a fox hunt the other day and came home pleased be- cause they saw the fox but that twee all the good it did them. Mr Gen. Taylor is visiting friends in Seaforth. Mr Thos. Scandrett, who has been in Chicago for some time has returned to his farm near here. J. W. Godfrey purposes leaving for Toronto in a few days where be will continue his studies. On Tuesday last the mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church met for the purpose of cleanirlfr and dec- orating the church. Mr L. Pearen has moved his boot and shoe shop from Haslans Block to his old stand near the saw mill. Bayfield. We understand that the wife of Mr Thos. Sanderson is an heiress to the Fischer Estate, Germany, valued at $35,000,000. Mr John Esson has bought the farm, on the Sauble Line, lately own- ed by Mr John Nicholson. This is one of the best farms on the line and Mr Esson did well in securing it. Epidemics rarely if ever cross the threshold of our healthy village. Like Zoar, the little -.city of the plain, it seems spared while death and destruction reign around. Whilst LaGrippe has made itself so univer- sally felt and 1Yae itpproached our very confines "we, we only are left" To -day is the last on which protests' may be laid against the granting of the bonus towards the erection of the grist mill. We understand that' some time ago Mr Jos. Thompson lodged a protest but the council in- timate their intention of pushing the thing through. Mr Geo. Castles, Reeve of our vill• age,is perhaps one of the oldest mem- bers in the County Council, his ex- perience in municipal and county affairs has been extended and varied and we consider it would be a tribute justly due him to appoint bim warden for the present year.—[Mr Castles was out for a time, and there are others whose claims are based on continuous representation,—Ed. SCHOOL NoTEs.—Three out of the four candidates from this place who wrote at the recent Entrance Exam- ination succeeded in passing. The school has re -opened under tbe most favorable eircumstances. Mr Baker has resumed the Senior department while Miss Duncan,'formerly of one of the Toronto Schools has been secured for the Junior department. The Bay- field people may consider themselves fortunate in securing her service as she ie a lady of high attainments. Stanley. Mrs M A Elliott, who resided near Bayfield, died on the 16th inst., at the age of 59 years. Her husband was the late Thomas Elliott. DEATH.—Mr Joseph Hood, son of Mr Hood, of the 2nd con., of Stanley, died on Monday last, after a short Moen, supposed to be brain fever. He Was a steady, industrious young man and would be about 35 years of age. UNROOFED.—During the recent wind storm which passed through Stanley on Jen 12th the barn be- longing to Mr J. W. Mills of the 5th con had half of the roof blown off and entirely smashed to pieces, but no other damage was done. On Saturday n ght last the family of Mr John Gilmour. were surprised by the entrance of their son and brother, Mr John Gilmour, Jr., of Miunedosa, Man., where he was liv- ing since nce I s t February. was working out during the summer and did not take up land. FARM SOLD.—The farm belonging Mr J.W. Millis, lot 21, con 5, has been sold to Mr Thomas Wett, 01 Wood- stock, for the sum of twenty-five hun- dred dollars, which is considered a very reasonable figure. There are 76 acres; the land is first class but the buildings are not the best. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING.—The annual meeting of the Stanley Branch Agricultural So- ciety was held on Thursday, the 9th inst, at Mr John Pollock's, Bayfield. After the auditor's report was read the following officers and directors were appointed for the ensuing year : President, G. Castle; Vice -President, W. Townsend ; Secy., Treas., Jae. Armstrong ; Directors, Joseph Wild, Alex. Grainger, Thos. Harrison; R. Snowdon, John Dunn, John Tor- rance, John Johnston,R. Penhale, John Stephenson ; Auditors, Frank E t,vards, Geo. Woods. SOCIAL.—The members of Sun Grange, 3rd con. of Stanley,held their annual social en the evening of Mon- day last, in the house of Mr John Gilmour. There was a very large attendance and a good deal of inter- est was manifested in the proceedings. A little disappointment was experi- enced at the non-appearance of three of those who were expected to de- liver addresses, Mr J. McMillan, M. P., Rev. J. H. Simpson, and Mr John Hannah. However, a good and interesting program partially compensated for the absence of those gentlemen, who, had they been pres- ent, would have been listened to with profit. Mr Thomas Fraser occupied the chair. Vocal music way- rendered by a choir, and songs were given by Messrs A. Ross, Jamison. and T. Baird. Readings by W. Baird, J. Kitchen, and T. Fraser. Several dialogues were given, the "California Uncle" being an exceedingly humor- ous one, much like "The visit to the Oil Regions" familiar to our readers. Mr. A. Innes made a good practical address, dealing with points of spec- ial interest to farmers, and showing the advantages of the Grange system in a social point alone. Short ad- dresses were also given by Messrs D. Ross, W. G. Scott, and R. Holmes of the NEW ERA. Refreshments were served during the evening, and there was not one of the large num- ber present, but realized that a pleas- ant, profitable and very enjoyable evening had been spent. One of the features of this Grange is that the members are at liberty to buy their neoessar,les wherever they like, and it is said that very few avail them- selves of the privilege of buying at the wholesale supply house, prefering to deal with local establishments. Wroxeter. EAST HURON'S INSTITUTE.—The semi-annual meeting of the East Hur- on Farmers' Institute was held here on Monday and Tuesday, Prof. James and Mr G.C. Caston were present and delivered profitable and interesting addresses. The attendance the first day was small owing to the storm which was prevailing, but it has been better. The discussions were interest- ing and to the point, and most cer- tainly proved a source of profit to those in attendance. Mr Thos Gib- son, M.PP., and Mr Morton,of Wing - ham, rendered valuable assistance, Mr W. R. Bishop, of Grey Township. read two papers, which were well re- ceived. Last Tuesday night an open entertainment was held, the hall was full and a most enjoyable time was spent. Addresses were delivered by Prof. James and Mr Caston,and music was supplied by the village orchestra and other local talent, The village is to be congratulated on its well-equip- ped orchestra. PrLsident McFadden occupied the chair and contributed no small part to the evening's enjoyment by drawing upon his exhaustless sup- ply of anecdotes. Varna. NOTES.—Mr Ed. Ward is home from Manitoba, looking hale and hearty. A good number are laid up with la grippe in our village; this fell destroyer ie no respecter of persons, landlord, tailor,` cooper or preacher, all have in their turn to succumb to it; in fact, business has in some cases been suspended for a time, but it la beginning to look a little 'better and every one is commencing to walk around again, so we expect in a few days all will be O. K. Morris. NOTES.—Rev. J. Edge, of Clinton, will preach in Sunshine church Sun- day next Mr Frank Baines is get- ting the timber on the ground for an addition, 15x30, to his barn; he also intends to raise it and put a stone foundation under it. Mr S. Irwin's new house is about completed and ere long Sam hopes to occupy it. Mra A. Halliday ie confined to the house with an attnek of the influenza. Mr Downy successfully moved a good size house from Sunshine to kilns a mile and ahalfdistant the llat- ter part of last week, Hullett. COlsTRACT AWARDED.—The con tract for the erection of Burn's. church Hullett, has been awarded to Cluff & Bennett, of Seaforth, Mr Copp, of that place to do the masers work. The contract price is $7125. FARM SOLD—The homestead of the late Henry Medd, lot 13, llth con. of Hullett, containing 125 acres, has been sold to Mr Gavin Hamiltou, for the sum of $5,700 .cash. It is a splen- did farm, and is by no means dear, even with land low in price. Dungannon. NOTV.s.—Mies Libbie Hamlen, of Gederiob, is visiting friends here.— Miss Melia Henry is the guest of Miss Mary Pentland. Miss Bertha Pentland has gone to Toronto to visit her sister-in-law, Mrs Bickle. Quite a large number assembled in the Methodist d at church, on Tuesday night of last week, to listen to the lecture delivered by Rev Jas. Livingstone, on "The human voice," which was laughable and amusing; at the close Mr Livingstone was tendered a vote of thanks, and replied by singing a solo, "A song of trust," and receiv- ing an encore, be came back and sang ."The grave digger." The remains of the late Mrs Cluff, who was in her seventy-sixth year, were interred in the Dungannon cemetery. Mr J. C. Brydges returned from Hamilton dur- ing the week. THE BELL WENT OFF.—The rather quiet town of Dungannon was the scene of a sensation not long ago. One week ago last Saturday evening when Mr Crawford, merchant, and his popular clerk, Mr Treleaven , went to count up the cash before retiring they discovered that their profits were small,as about forty dollars were miss- ing. After conning the matter over, their suspicions rested upon a young' man in the neighborhood as being the perpetrator, but not having any substantial basis to work upon, they thought it better to let the matter drop, and, taking the same precau- tion as the man who locked the stable after the horse was stolen, they at once adjusted the bell on the till, which had, by some mishap, fallen off. They did not expect to bag t'ieir game so soon, On the follow- ing Tut§day the young man on whom their suspicions rested loomed up in the store, as a customer, not having the slightest idea that, in a few short minutes, his throat would be the sub- ject on which the muscular Mr Craw- ford would display his irow grasp, but such it was. Their eyes were on him. Mr Crawford being called into the office, the dual labor of waiting on customers and watching the sus- pected fell on Mr Treleaven, who, in this case, if never in another, found that a mischievous habit formed in youth did good service on this occa- sion. The habit is looking dead with one eye and sideways with the other, producing fun for some one, and al- most the horrors of hysterics in others. Mr Treleaven kept the sleep- ing eye on his man, who, after doing all the standing he thought was ne- cessary, perched himself on the coun- ter. He then took a swinging gait, resembling a boy riding a hobby horse, and every rock gained ground backwards. His hand fell in a na- tural way behind him, and in a mo- ment later bang went the bell, and the next instant he was in the power- ful grasp of Mr Crawford. `What are you doing, sir?' demanded Mr Crawford. 'Nuthin,' was the calm reply. 'I just let my hand tall back there, and it went off.' Mr Crawford challenged him for having taken mo- ney on previous occasions, which he stoutly denied, in the same old fa- shion, `Upon my soul 1' and `If God were to strike me dead 1' etc., he never had done so. 'You may as well own up,' said Mr Crawford, 'and it will be better for you. If you own up, and pay back what you took, I shall let you off.' 'How much did you lose?' 'Forty dollars, at least.' 'Well, that is all I took.' Having spent most of the money, his friends were sent for, and Mr Crawford's loss secured, and then the frightened man breathed free once more. Boys, when you go stealing, remember this, the bell may go off, but if not now, the great be!! of eternity will ring up all thieves to the judgment.—COM. Cloderich Township. Miss Lizzie Whitely, of Goderich township, took the train at Goderich on Friday for Chicago in which place she will remain with her brother, W. J. Whitley, and other friends. St: Helens. NOTES.—Miss Jane Rutherford, who had her collar bone broken, and one or two ribs displaced by their horse running away, and throwing her out on the hard road, about two weeks ago, is improving slowly, and as well as can be expected. Many of our citizens are- suffering and whispering gently from slight attacks of La Grippe. Miss Annie Cloak, of this school, passed the Entrance Examination, taking se- cond highest number of marks in the county. This speaks well for so young a student, also reflects great credit to her teacher, J. B. Weather - head. Mr John Taylor, jr., of Dakota, is at present visiting his par- ents, being away for neatly eight years. While Mr. and Mrs Cameron were on their way to Lucknow one day last week, the front axle of their buggy suddenly snapped, throwing the occupants out on the hard road !ground, neither were seriously in- jured with the exception of a nervous shock. Mr George Weatherhead lett last Monday on an extended visit to relatives and friends in Mich- igan. We are glad to hear that Mrs Angus McDonald is convalescent from a severe attack of co gestion of the liver. Mr. Thomas oyltt sold his fine blood mare to Mr ooney, of Clinton, for $172. East Wawanosh. Wm Wightman, of Wingham, is spending his holfdttys with his friends here. The wind on Monday, did consid- erable damage, it blew a portion of the roof of Thos. Black'a barn, and • also of the sawmill of John Coaltes, besides uprooting a gaeat number of trees. Hopes WELL woN.—Franklin Putman, of New York, recently offered several cash prizes for the beet samples of photograph work to be competed for by only those who bad purchased cameras, etc , from bim. Miss Elizabeth Edwards, of this place, succeeded in taking fourth prize against over 80 competitors, which chows the high rank she is al- ready taking as an amateur photo- grapher. LITERARY.—The Literary here, met for re- organization on Thursday evening ng last in Foresters' tars Hall,1 W. Bone was elected President; vice pres., Van R. Vannerman; secy. J. O. Stewart; treas., R. Sterling. The expenses in connection with it are heavier this year than last as the Foresters are charging $1.25 per night, and this with other expenses will come pretty heavy on the treas- ury. A program be given on Thursda ight the 15th inst. AG 1 LTURAL SOCIETY. '— The annus•` meeting of the members of the Wawanosh Ag. Society, was held Scandret's Hotel on Thursday of last week. A large number of members were present. Mr John Robertson in the chair. The audi- tor's Report was read showing re- ceipts to the amount of $399.42, payments in prizes, etc $305.38 leav- ing a balance in the Treasurer's hand of $94,09. The balance exceeds previous years showing the society is prospering under the present man- agement. The following officers were appointed : President, John Robertson, Vice president, `Charles Proctor ; Directors, R. Stonehouse, W. Scott, R. Currie, Thos Bielby, Jas. Owens, R. Stirling, R. Corley, D. Giddes, James Harrison; Auditors J. G. Stewart, Jas. Bone; Treasuret, Charles McClelland, Secretary, F. Anderson. NOTES.—A great reany of our citizens are down with La Grippe no dangerous cases reported. Messrs James and Duncan Robertson have returned from tha Algoma lumber woods, they report work hard to get owing to the scarcity of snow. Mr and Mrs. Clegg left here for Brandon Man., last week. Miss Burrows, late teacher here, moved away on Satdr- day last. Mr. Nicol, late teacher in Halliday's school, Morris, has started a private school here to last during the winter months. He has a good attendance. Mr L. Pearen, shoe- maker, has moved from his old quarters to the house and shop owned by his brother. Great interest is taken in the Cleary and Meredith letters, here, and heated discussions table place daiiy, sympathy is with Meredith, although Cleary has some staunch protestant supporters regar ding the correspondence. Knox church annual meeting was held on the 9th in the church, Rev. Geo. Law in chair, James McCallum re- elected Treas. and P. W. Scott, Secy, Financial Committee remains un- changed with the exception of John McCallum appointed in place of P. Porterfield who resigned, some other minor matters were also attended to. Excitement ran high on Monday night when the returns were coming in, considerable betting took place over the Blyth contest, John- Athan winning quite a pile on Kelly. Now, Mr Editor, as you sometimes answer queries from other correspon- dents, I take the liberty of asking one or two and will explain the cir- cumstances. In E. Wawanosh there was a vote taken on the poorhouse question, the name of the candidates and the poorhouse for or against be- ing all on the one paper; and no notice having been given the Electors of the poorhouse vote, many did not notice it on the ballots; Now the question, first, is it legal to have anything on the ballot besides the names of candidates running for office; second, was it legal to take a vote on the poorhouse (or any other question) without the printed or written notices usually posted throughout the municipality. Can the election be upset on this account Please aeswser as considerable differ- ence of opinion exist here. This was form of ballots used :— • Taylor PI • Currin Bone ▪ Roach o Coultes . Shell 8 Patterson c• For Poorhouse -- -- --------------- wAgainst Poorhouse The ballot was clearly irregular. The Statutes provide that only the names of those who are contestants for office, shall appear on the ballot, and if it was desired to test public feeling on the question of the poor- house, a separate ballot must be provided. It would make no differ- ence, as far as invalidating the elec- tion, whether anything was said on the election bill, about the poorhouse or not, but as a matter of prudence, it should have been mentioned. As to the legality or otherwise, of the elec- tion, because of the irregular ballot, that must be left to the courts to decide, We are inclined to think that, under the circumstances, it would not affect it, as there was vir- tually nothing at stake. Yet it has been maintained on the other hand, (though we know of no decision oil the point) that the nee of the 'to iron per ballot' beieg contrary to law, would invalidate the whole proceed• ings.—ED NEW ERA. NOTES—Mr. E Jackson, of the 10.h eon. had an auction wale on the 3rd ibet. Chas, Hamilton, of Blyth, wielded the hammer, and as usual made the sale a auccess, John John- ston, of the 4th Con., is offering his farm for sale as he intertds removing to Manitoba. The weekly meeting of the 6th line Literary came off on Friday evening last the program consists of a debate on Resoved that nature is more pleasing to the eye that art. Captains were Mr H. Harrison and John Wellington Sow - ler, the latter argued successful for the negative and won the debate. Programs were arranged for the next two meetings, there is to be a literary contest on Friday, Jany 24th inst., for which John Bryden Scott and John W. S 1 r owe are captains, good sides have been chosen by each, a splendid program may be expected. A great many are down with the influenza or what is supposed to be that disease, the school in section No 15 has been closed for the time being on account of the teacher being indis- posed. Mr Todd, of Michigan is visiting at Mr. Henry Edwards at present. Bazi1 Coaltes is visiting on the sixth at present, be is laid off work with a sore hand, which got poisoned `with glue in the Union factory, Wingham. Margaret,second daughter of Finley Anderson is very low at present. Blyth. The Rev Canon Richardson, of London, officiated in Trinity church. here, last Sabbath. The services were held in the morning, afternoon and evening, The sermons at all three services were excellent, and the congregations were large. The lecture by the Rev Mr Moore - house, 'rector of Wingham, on the "Importance of a taste for reading," was delivered in the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday evening last. The lec- ture was indeed a treat, and should have ha'f at least three times the au- dience that was present. Mr G Newton, D C of D L No. 24; Mr L Bond, DSofDL No. 24; Mr S Mathers, Sec of No, 357, Mr Wood- man, of North Star, and several mem- bers of Belgrave Lodge instituted Anchor of Hope Lodge in Wingham, ou Thursday night last. The appli- cation for the charter bore 52 signa- tures, bidding well to be yet the ban- ner lodge of the district. NOTES.—The Y P S C E enfertain- ment comes off next Tuesday evening; Mr Oakes, of the Oakes Organ Co., has in charge the larger part of the program, which is a sufficient guar- antee of its quality. The Salvation Army has had an increase in their membership. The Y P S held their meeting on Mo .day night, to make way for the lecture on Tuesday. The I 0 met, as usual, on Friday night last; we understand that some- thing a little unusual comes off in lodge next Friday night. Rev Jos. Edge, of Clinton, is announced to preach at both services in the Metho- pist church here, on Sabbath next. The Standard of last week takes a fling at one of -our clergymen, for preaching (what he calls) a political sermon. He further tells us that this clergyman "went out of his way to do it, and that he (the Standard) "hears it condemned on every hand." Well, what a man hears depends en., tirely on the company he keeps. If the Standard associates with the dogs who were struck by the sermon, no doubt he would hear their yelpings of disapproval. For our part we have heard only the highest commendation. It is surely the duty of the pulpit to deal with, the moral aspect of ques- tions agitating the public mind, and if this be done so rarely that a minis. ter is regarded as "going out of his way" when he does speak to the point, then so much worse for the the pulpit generally. We think the reverend gentleman might have said much stronger things than he did about Blyth, and then have been de- cidedly within the truth. The truth of this, was all too plainly to be seen in the cotrupt practises of the follow- ing day. Any party depending upon kidnapping, perjuring, etc., to keep themselves in power, show signs of great weakness, however much it may pain the Standard to have the fact pointed out to it. The whiskey dynasty in the village is fast hasten- ing to its fall, and if the Standard should get buried in the ruins, so much the worse for it. "A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself," Auburn: NOTES.—Influenza is the prevail= ing affliction in this locality,—Mr Malcolm Dobie has returned to Wis- consin ; bis sister. Mrs Murdock, in- tends remaining for the winter. SERMON.—The Methodist church here was crowded to the doors last Sabbath, to hear the Rev. Mr Hen- derson address the Forresters, of this place. He chose his text from Gala - tions, taking the sixth chapter and ninth verse. The sermon was an elo- quent and impressive one. Mr Hen- derson has made many friends dur- ing his short stay here, and his de- parture, which takes place in a couple of weeks, will be felt by all who have had tbe pleasure or listening to his excellent sermons. Ashfield. NoTEs.—A Literary Society is to be organi •�d under the auspices of Maple Gr/'e L. O. L. in school No. 5, the first meeting will be held on Monday evening the 20th inst. We trust all will join in making the meet- ings a success. The public are cor- dially invited. There are quite a few cases of Ln(Iri e in this Itl vicinity, Out we trust it is only a mild form of it and that the pati rite will soon \re- ROBERT HOLMES, Publisher $*1.50 a year in advance Exeter. Mr John Rendle,ofthis place, met with what might have proged a. fatal accident, while he and several others were engaged in hanging up a slaughtered bullock. It appears they bad the animal dressed and was en- gaged in suspending when the pole: which it was attached to, slipped off at one end which it was supported by two beame,one at each end, striok- ing Mr Rendle on the back of the° head and laying him insensible to the floor. — Goderich. The Russian disease has struck this town. Among the moat severe cases are those of Mayor Butler, A M Pol- ley, one of our most prominent and wealthy citizens; Rev Geo. Richard - eon, pastor of North street Methodist church, and Miss Cooke, organist of the Episcopal church. Iis estimated that there are seventy-five cases here, the number daily increasing, Westfield. NOTES.—Mr Richard Phailen had. three sheep worried by dogs last week. Miss Mary Aikens, who has been staying with her uncle, Robt. Buchannon, returned home to Wing - ham this week. The wind storm did much damage ; the roof of Mr J. H. Hoover's barn was taken off and car- ried about fifteen rods, also Mr T. H. Taylor's barn roof was blown off'. Rev. Mr Isaac was away ou mission- ary work last Sunday, and Mr Jen- kins preached down in the village. What's the dogs coming to? They killed five geese and worried one pretty bad last week for Mr Wm Har- rison. Some of our young ladies who live in the village, need the sym- pathy of our young men when they, come down to let children go home with them from taffy pulls. It is a wonder that the Westfield reporter to the Standard don't get tired of the same thing all the time ; if Wall does come down for a look I don't think that has anything to do with him, or if Dave has a lot of pop corn for the girls,so if he wood(e)not be so personal I think it would be just as well for him, and his news carriers. Kippen. NOTES.—Mrs Stewart, of Clinton, is this week the guest of Mrs Acheson. Miss Cudmore is visiting friends in Elimville. BASKET SocntL.—The basket so- cial held on Wedneseay evening last at the residence of Mr Robt Kettle, under the auspices of the Methodist choir was, notwithstanding the dis- agreeable weather, a success. The amount realized was in the neighbor- hood of $28. . 41, Hensall. A SAD EVENT.—Mrs John Patter- son of, Rogerville, died last Sunday and was buried on Tuesday, in the Rogerville Cemetery. She leaves an infant but a few days old. Mr Pat- terson has the sympathy of the entire neigbbonccod in this his deep sorrow, The OBrussels Post of last week, says : Rev J. S. Cook, of Hensall, preached a very eloquent sermon to the C. O. F., in the Presbyterian church, Bluevale, last Sabbath. Al- though the day was most unfavorablea the attendance was large. The die - coarse was based on Gen.12, 2, and listened to with great attention. . Me C. occupied the pulpit in the Metho, dist church in the evening, and we are told he also officiated in the afternoon at ladle's Presbyterian church, Mr ,Hartley not being "11enough to conduct service. NOTES.—La Grippe is cultivating' the acquaintance of quite a number of our citizens, over 50 per cent of the families in the village being affected. There was no service last Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church owing to the illness of the Pastor, Rev J. S. Henderson. Meyers & Meyers, our two new butchers are settling down to work. Both families having taken up their resi- dence among us. A meeting of the stockholders of the Hensall Elevator Co, was held on Thursday evening last when a very satisfactory report was given and a handsome dividend declared. Mr Fred Ingram, formerly of this place, but now of Vancou ver, B C, is home to look after his "lost rite" which report says he will 'take away with him. Mr and Mrs Wm Davey, Chiselhurst, left this station for California on Wednesday evening; we wish them a pleasant journey, and prosperity. A meeting of the South Huron Farmers' Institute is to be held in Coxworth's Hall, here, on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 20th and 21st. On Monday there will be fore-, noon, afternoon and evening sessions, and on Tuedday forenoon and after- noon sessions. A very interesting program has been prepared which should attract a large attendance. Londesboro. NOTES —The heavy wind storm did considerable damage around here blowing the east end out of S, Wood- man's Implement wareroom, and sev- eral other smaller matters. W. L. Ouimette shipped 80 tubs of butter thio week to a commission house in Montreal, J. J. Walker, V. S., has purchased a good }nate for hie black driver, and is going to etart a team ; dandies. The le grippe has a solid grip on several of our villagers, but under the skilful treatment of our doctors, it seems not to be very seri- ous. Mr John Manning, who wasex- pected home from Dakota, has writ- ten to say he will not be here this winter. Foxes are getting so scarce here that our nimrods sometimes have a fruitless day's bunt, and when they' do not get anything, you bet they are scarce. '• • Por additional ;-rwnship and local news, roe the edit Aril page.