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The Clinton New Era, 1890-04-18, Page 1TWENTY-FOl7RTH VOL. the iiiihnleNumb r216.0 i CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 18, 1890, eek ly Budget OE INTERESTING NEWS 'rom all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Rill's Green. •'.ACCIDENT.—Mr G. Troyer, eon of Chas Troyer, Esq, had the misfortune, while playing with a revolver, to get allot through the ankle one day last Week, be will be laid up for some time, NQy e.—Our farmers are busy pleVisn . Weis - mil er has and rentedthe chees. Mr e factory atRlake, and intends running it as a creamery ; Mr Weismiller is an active business man, and will no doilbt make it a success. Mr Cud - mere is busy shipping his hay to Toronto this week. Mr. H. Schaffer shipped a car -load of fat hogs to Hamilton on 1Vlonday last. Fall wheat around here is a middling crop, taken on the whole, but there are some fields will have to be plowed up. Mr Join Cochrane left last week for another load of potatoes up North, they have advanced 10 cts per bushel, owing to the demand. 1:. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—One day last week Mrs Brew Williams had the misfortune to - tall through a hatchway in the barn, and break her arm. Mrs Gregor McGowan who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs G. L. Shipley, at Fah tkirk, returned home last week. Mr Wm Webb, of St Helens, wasivisiting friends around here last week. Mrs 0. W. Scott has gone to St Helens to keep house for her cousin, Wm Webb. Mr J. Ross returned to St Catharines Collegiate Institute this week. Mr J. Dingwall and Mr Ross intend leaving for Manitoba this week. Mr Dave McGill bas pur- chased a fine colt from Jae. Nethery; the colt is sired by that famous stock horse owned by Mr Jas Mutch and bred by Mr Nethery;further comment as to the quality of the colt is unnec- essary. e 1�11cHillop. It is understood that Mr William Henderson and son will take charge of the Hogg farm, lately purchased by Mr John Beattie, of Seaforth. Mr. Jas. Trestle, of Victoria,' British Columbia, is home on a visit. It is seven years since Mr Hastie has been borne, and his unexpected arrival was quite an 'agreeable surprise to his friends and acquaintances, who are glad to -see him. He is engaged in the furniture business in Victoria, NOTES.—Mr Robert Beattie, "con 4, who has been visiting friends in the vicinity of Brampton, has returned, Farmers are now busily engaged with their seeding. Fall wheat in general throughout the township presents • a very favorable appearance. Mr P. DeCantelon, of Beechwood, has returned from Toronto, where he was employed in the government buildings during •the past session. Mr Geo. Murdie has had his fine young road- ster stallion, "Gladstone,” under the training of Mr. Roach, Seaforth. Hullett. Mre Joseph Lyon returned home last week from visiting at her daugh- ter's, Mrs J. Spindler, who resides near Lucknow. We are sorry to learn that Mr Isaac Lawrence, who has been ill for some time, is no better. Mr Jos. Lyon, er., is also under the doctor's care. We hope they may soon recover. DEATH.—We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Wray, wife of Mr W. H. Wray, of the base line, which occurred on Monday last, after an illness of about a year. Deceased was interred in Ball's Cemetery, on Wed- nesday. ENTERTAINMENT.—A n entertain- ment will be given in S. S. No 2, on the evening 01 Friday May,2nd, when a number of read n_s, recitations, music, etc, will be given. The Clin- ton quartette club, under the leader- ship of Mr Kay, will take part and also several persons from Exeter. A splendid program is being prepared. We are glad to learn that the horse of Mr James Webster, which for some time past has been very sick, is now recovering, though somewhat slowly. It appears that J. Walker, of Blyth, had been attending another horse of Mr Webster's, during which time this one also appeared unwell, and Mr Walker ordered a dose of raw oil, which Mr Webster accordingly went for, and in mistake was given some machine oil instead, which, unfor- tunately Mr Webster did not notice until after he bad given some to the horse, the result of which .almost proved fatal. It is a bad job for Mr Webster, as he no doubt will have to purchase another for the spring work. ACCIDENT. --One day last week a wood bee was in progress on the farad of Mr James Cartwright. The river running through the farm, is pretty high, being swollen by the spring rains. For•convenience a rope tad been stretched across tire river, by means of which a scow was worked backwards and forwards. While Mr Geo Scales was crossing in this way he lost his 'balance and was thro wn into the water, which being cold, quickly chilled him, and as it was some minutes before he was rescued, he had nearly loot consciousness. It was intended to wind up the bee in the evening by a jovial party, btft the accident was such a dampener that the idea was abandoned. Wingh&m. Mr John Coad leaves next week to try his fortune in theCanadian North- west. We wish you success, John. The boys are having great sport with a juvenile boot black, who has been doing the town for about a week. Mr John Coutts, who left here a few weeks ago for Manitoba, writes that he is well pleased with the conn - try, and 4hat spring seeding is near finished. The Rev Mr Priest, of the Baptist church, here, is conducting evange- listic services in Clinton. Mr Priest is a very earnest worker for the Mas- ter. Mr J. R. Macdonald, son of Dr. Macdonald, M. P. for East Huron, succeeded in passing the examination recently held in Trinity Medical Col- lege, Toronto, and now writes M.D. C,M. after his name. Several of our townspeople are leaving here for Montana. Some for wealth and others for the benefit of their health. It is said that the cli- mate of that State is very beneficial to those affected with lung disease. Our town fathers have decided to euppiy us with electric light for our streets. A committee has been ap- pointed to inspect the different sys- tems of electric light, and report as to which will be the most suitable for the requirements of the town. "French" Joe assisted the Chief in putting to death a valuable dog, last week, for having bitten a little boy, and came nearly getting into trouble over it. He may be thankful that he is not wearing a disfigured face to- day. The Free -thinkers, as they are pleased to style themselves, are just now trying to scare our town council- lors. A petition was presented to the council, at the regular meeting in March; asking that the by-law pro- hibiting the•use of the town hall for free thought lectures be rescinded. A. motion to that effect was made, but was very properly voted down. At the last regular meeting of the council, a communication from Meyer & Dickenson was read, protesting, on behalf of the Free -thinkers .Against the action of the council, and t rBAtening to take legal proceedings, if the bylaw be not quashed. We fiincerely hope that the councillors of this town have more sand in their t;olnposition, than to allow them- , AtilVee to be frightened by Messrs b• tlyill, Uoe, Hlll & Co. Gpderich. GODERICH CHANCERY SITTINGS. —Vice Chancellor Ferguson was pre- sented with a blank docket on Mon- day last, the day appointed for the Spring Cbaucary Sittings. The only business done was the hearing of a motion in the case of Davis v Weir; an action brought against Mr Weir, of Seaforth, to make good to the es- tate of the late Hugh Davis certain moneys belonging to the estate,which had passed into the hands of L. E. Dancey, late of Se.tforth, and which had been misappropriated by him. Notice of trial had been given for these sittings in the case of Smith v Mitchell, an action brought against the defendant on a mortgage prepared in the office of -L. E. Daucey, which she denies making, and on which she denies receiving any consideration. At the last moment the case was postponed by the plaintiff's solicitors, alleging the i11ueae of their olitnt. Londesboro. Miss Edith Campbell, of Westfield, is at present visiting friends around here. Mr George Snell is busy putting on the celebrated Richmond pea bar- vester. They are a good article. s The I. Q. G. T. are contemplating having a concert here on the 24th of May. Arrangements are not yet fully completed, but further notice will be given. Rev Mr Paul, of Brussels, preached in tbe Methodist church here, on Sunday last, both morning and even- ing, the•Rev Mr Ferguson being ab- sent on a visit to London. Word has been received that a daughter of Mrs Wilson, of this place, died in Dakota a short time ago, and what makes it all the more sad, she was only eight days married. Among the number of friends who left here for Buffalo, on Monday last, were J. Willis, P. Nelson and Misses Aggie and Louisa Sanderson. The young ladies will be much missed here,as they, had become very. popular. Seeding has got fairly commenced, and she farmers are now busy, but they wear smiling faces,'for the wheat looks so good. Several say it is the best that has been around here for years. A warning to young men, when they go to a neighbor's sugar `bush at night, to .guard against losing any- thing whereby they can he found out, is given by the following letterrwhich was found in Mr A. Taylor's bush, after a taffy off as the boys call it.— The letter is as follows :— HULLETT, Mar. 25th, '50. To MY DEAR Groxan, As you have not been for 2 weeks I long to see your ensiling face soon be sure and come on Sunday as I have some news to tell you: Melissa is out at Hill's now and I aur lone- some be sure and come as this is all I can think of I will have to close you will have to excuse the lead pencil as I was in a hurry and was going down to the office I thought I would drop you these few lines. From your dearest SARAH. The original of the above can be had by the owner applying to the proprie- tor of the premises on which it was found, and proving the property. Brucefield; NOTES—The Life Boat Crew will begin their week's services, under the auspices of the Royal Template on Thursday'eveningg, April 24,in Uuion church ; silver collection at the door. The services in the Methodist church under the leadership of Mise Williams, have been largely attended and much good done. Mr Wm. Kaiser and Alexander Forsythe left for Manitoba a few days ago to pros- pect. The aping show, on Wednes- day was good, and fairly attended. Kinburn. NOTES.—Mr George Stephenson is busily engaged purchasing hogs for the Kinburn •cheese manufacturing company ; he reports quantity and quality both good, buying as many as seventeen in one day. Miss Fern - comb left the willows for her home in London, on Saturday last. Mr Tum Carter and his bride were at the Methodist church on Sunday last. Putting the shoulder •stone is one of the pastimes with the boys in the vil- lage; Mr W. Cook, first; Mr J. T. Staples, second ; Mr F A Stewart, third. There is an appendage in this town in the shape of a fine rooster tnat can whip anything of it inhes in feathers; he has been the victor in more than one bloody dual, leaving his last antagonist dead upon the field. The weather has been very warm for the last few days which has enabled the farmers to start plough - rag and if this weather continues seed- ing will immediately,be proceeded with and about three weeks will see all the need in the ground. The murky cloud will break, the sunlight will shine through ; cheer up be not downheart- ed, above will yet shine through. Mr Wm. Cook has purchased a very handsome residence from Mr Snell; we wish our enterprising townsman many years of happiness in his new home. Net much news this time, Mr Editor, this village is like a great many others, there is nothing modern about it except the broad streets; there are a few •patrifarchal honses nearly crushed to earth by the weight of years, but still maintaining a mel- ancholy 'dignity' for the gaze el the sighsters. Dungannon. The firm of Hamlen & Roach have dissolved partnership, Mr Roach taking the position of clerk in the store of Mr B. Z. Crawford. Dr Case has moved •}oto his new house, which he has recently pur• chased from Mr Gay, Mr Geo Woods has moved into Mr A.. Black's house. Surely speculators would do well in building, as there is scarcely a vacant house in the village. The property owned by Mr C Brown was Bold by auction on Satur- day, and purchased by Crawford and Anderson. Mr L. Winters, our village painter, has gone to Orillia. Rev Mr Clark, of Bayfield, occu- pied the pulpit of the Erskine c'aurch on Sunday last. May. Neams..—Mr John Carlile has gone to Dakota, where he proposes work- ing during the summer. Messrs E. Hogan and R. Ferguson, students of the Clinton Collegiate Jnstitute, spent their Easter holidays at their respective homes. The fall wheat of this locality, for the moat part, stood the winter tolerably well. ftOBEp,T t QLMES. Ptnblt 2ter 01.5Q a year in advance Colborne. NOWES..—Mr Wm. Allen's new Mouse will'. soon be in shape for occupation. Farmers are busy in the peeding prej{aration. Fall wheat is in a healthy condition. Sheriff and chettle sales seem to he all the rage —who's next. Those persons who wade themselves so conspicious, pick. ing up what was not their own at the sales in Colborne should know better; it is bad enough for private persons, but when men living off the public, such as hotel -keepers start, it is time a stop was put to it. Last Tuesday while Mr R. Jewell was mo snag to ro his newly bought farm, Mr Mc- Winmer's team took fright and ran sway, but no particular damage was done. Last Friday Mr Wm Tewsley died, after an illness of a few weeks. n Sunday 's large concourse of friends aac4 acquaintances followed is remains to their last resting place be wife and family have the sym- pathy of the entire comnuuity in heir sad bereavement. Bayfield. • We understand that Mr Frank Ed- wards has become the owner of some lots in a newly laid out town in Col- orado, and is endeavoring to get up an excursion to that point this eum- mer. The temperance people of this vil- lage were very much disappointed this week, when Dr. Cadilux, who was to lecture in the Methodist church on Sunday evening, and in the Pres- byterian church on Monday evening, did not come. When it was evident that the lecturer would not be there, Rev Mr Hill went an with the service as usual, and gave a somewhat lengthy address, taking for his text "Escape for thy life: look not behind." A great many have joined the Sal- vation Army during the last few weeks. Their number has run up as high as thirty, and they draw large crowds every night. But, on Sunday afternoon, some -of their number went a little too far, in attacking the other religious denominations and severely reprimanding those who attended the skating rink. Ttt?ckersmitli., .SICK.—Mr Robt White, who has been on the sick list for some time, still continues very poorly. ALMOST A FIRE.—One evening last week Mr William Elcoat had occasion to be away from home, but before leaving he lit the lamp and left it burning, which during his absence exploded. The oil set fire to the table, and had it not been for a pan of Nilk that was left on the table, Mr Elcoat's house would have been no more. It appears that the pan containing the milk, was earthen ware, which the heat of • fire cracked, causing the milk to ver the table which so checked its pro- gress that on the return of the in- mates it was easily put out. NOTES.—Miss M. Dick, formerly school teacher in this section, spent a few days last week with .her friends; this accounts for the happy looks of a certain you sg nen. Some of our enterprising farmers have .made quite a lot of maple molasses this spring. Don't you town folk envy •us. • Seed- ing is in full blast. A couple of men from ,Varna have been putting up same Russel fence in this •section last week. it appears to be i .good sub- stancial fence. Manchester. Mr Duncan, who occupied the Presbyterian pulpit for the past three months, left for Parry Sound. Hic place was taken by the Rev Mr. Wil- son, last Sunday. Presbyterian Sabbath school here starts for the summer season next Sabbath. Mr Robert Morrison is busy haul- ing stone for the purpose of putting a foundation under his house„he will also re -floor and otherwise repair it. We hope ere long to be able to send you an item, that another bachelor is gone off the list. Mr Joseph Webster intends thoroughly over -hauling his barn this year, and putting a stone founda- tion under it. Mr Donald Paterson has the framing of it. Manchester Temples are trying at present to secure the services of the celebrated Joe Hese, for a lecture. Mr McMillan,pastor of the Presby- terian church here, who has been ab- sent in Scotland for the past six months, is expected to be back in a week. Iiippen. NOTES.—Migg Williams, who is at present conducting services in Bruce - field, will (D. V.) commence a series of evangelistio services in the Methodist church here on Sunday next, services at 2.80 and 7.80 P. M. We trust no person in the neighborhood will fail to take advantage of these opportunitiee of Mr Semi. Smillie, township clerk of hearing a lady possessed of such talent Tnekorsmith purchased a colt 11 and power,and that much good may re. months old from John Gould, of the snit from the meetings. Further an. township of Ilay, for the sum of $125. notincements on Sabbath. Ilensall Rev. Mr Hartley and wife,of Bluevale, are this week the guests of Mrs James White. Mr James Coxwortb, proprietor of the Centennial Hotel, is put:ing a new roof on his verandah, and o.nerwise im- proving his house. A pair of oars and a rudder, sup- posed to belong to the boat which was wrecked off Goderich, were found on the beech last week. Telegraphic despatches were received here, asking that a close watch be kept along the shore, but nothing has been seen of the unfortunate young men. The roads are in great need of a little •gravel some places. Rev -Mr Sinclair,who has been here before, was expected to fill St. An- drew's pulpit last Sunday, but through some misunderstanding failed to ap- pear. He is announced for the next two Sundays, and we hope the Pres- byterians will not be again disap- pointed. -On Sunday last, in Trinity church, Rev Mr Newton conducteld the ser- vices for the first time as minister of this parish. He delivered a splendid sermon to a large and deeply interest- ed congregation. Mr George Stephenson, who has been visiting at home for some time, soon returns to Michigan, where he intends opening a blacksmith shop. There are a great number of liuron- ites where be has been living. Miss Jamieson, of Hullott, who has been visiting her sister here, returned home last week. bargain, but as farm lauds, are now go, ,Additional ij;ocal Iowa; ea a bar ing it ie hand to say w h, t i is bargain. an. A little aver a year ago 'Ur 'Hogg was The Rattentiury House and Ootzc4's butcher shop have been refitted in- terned/. offered $1,000 for this farm, but was then holding it at $101004, and even at this figure it would have been snapped up readily a few years ago. On the firet last. Mr Geo. Scott, of the 7th line, Morris, bad his leg broken just above the ankle, while unloading loge at Calder's mill. It appears he had two logs on the boat, and while at- tempting to pry off the one farthest from him, the nearer one rolled off, dropping on his leg with the above re- sult. The many friends of Mr John Winter, of Seaforth, will regret to learn of his death, which occurred on Friday even. Mr C. Jones, wh,o is teaching a school near Owen Sound, was Tislt, ing in town last week. There are no lees than six ,motive sporting clubs; and al! are in a f1RUtk iabing condition. Sureiy there,wiil be sport enough this year. Ata meeting of the Athletic Astro- ,s eiation, on Friday last, it was decided. to hold a monster concert on the eir- ening of tbe 12th of July. Those who have not yet paid for ing last, at the advanced age of ee years. their present year's subscription will, ncame to o d settled in IIarpurhey, and followa about 35 years ed oblige the business manager by doing the butchering business. so at brace. The Seaforth Sun says:—The electric We are informed that the Secretary' light at present is not giving satisfac- of the Goderich Furniture and Organ. tion and whether it is the fault of the Co. has resigned, and baa applied t4 company or the town servants or both the Doherty Organ Co. here for a el we are not prepared to say, and unless nation. something is done to remedy the matter the council had better look out for squals, as the temper of our citizens is going up into the garret of the barometer On Tuesday Mr F. E. Carr, son of Mr Johr'Carr, of Wingham, while as- sisting in removing floodwood from Messrs Hutton & Carr's dam, accident- ly fell into the water just above the dam, and, before he could put forth any effort to save himself, was carried over the dam, falling beside a piece of tim- ber which held him under the water. By a great effort he extricated himself and swam down the river a distance, and then waded to shore, Had he not been an expert swimmer, there is no doubt but he would have been drowned. As it was he escaped with a pretty se- vere shaking up and a complete duck- ing. The Elimville correspondent of the Exeter Times writes as follows:—The lecture in tie .church here on Wednes. day evening was disappointing as re- gards attendance and enthusiasm. The subject of the lecture as announced was "Equal Rights," but the lecturer, Mr A. M. Todd, of Clinton, did not follow the line it was expected he would take, but devoted himself to a defence of Orangeism and an explanation of the Orangeman's obligations, demonstrat- ing that in order to be a good consist- eut Orangeman one must be a Christian, for no man without a change of heart can truly live asan Orangeman is oblig- ed to live if he is true to his oath. The lecturer said that in the opinion of many men Orangeism was a synonem of Toryism, and Orangemen were a body of political intrigues on a parallel with the Jesuits; but he appealed to their constitution to show that these ideas were utterly false. Mr Todd is a sincere and enthusiastic believer in Orange principles, but he labored ander great dffrculty in addressing an Elim- ville audience, for the great majority, whether right or wrong, do ngt appreci- ate and take no interest in the Orange question, as they believe the man whose heart is filled with love to God, in other words a Christian' man, is as good a citizen in every way and as loyal to the best interests of his country, without taking an oath, as he would be if he took a hundred; and further, they cannot understand how it is that Orangemen declare that Catholics cannot be trust- ed and yet at elections they come up to the same trough and take their gruel like men. Messrs Murdock tR-Co., of the Com• mercial Hotel, have a force of about a dozen painters at work on their hotel. Mr Harry Welshlhas moved into the house lately occupied by Mr Kydd. An 8 foot walk has been put around the Presbyterian Church. Mrs (Rev.) J. S. Henderson has return- ed home after an absence of two weeks. Mr Wm. Colwell has put a fine brick walk in front of his residence. A number of our citizens are plant- ing Maple trees in front of their proper• ties. This should be encouraged, as it greatly -enhances the beauty of tho vil- lage and the comfort and health of its citizens. Mr R. Warring is having the inside of his block refitted. Mr Wm. Welsh has sold his lot on the corner of Queen and Albert streets to Mr Geo. Brown. The last meeting for the season of the Y. P. M. I. Association was held on Monday evening last, and was well attended, Tho programme consisted of recitations, songs, instrumentals, and an address on the subject "Hoisting too much sail," by the president, Rev. J. S. Henderson. The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of about $60.00 A song service was held in the Hen- sall Methodist church on Sunday even- ing last, the service consisted of a sermon by the popular pastor, Rev J. S. Cook, ane was divided into four parts, inter- spersed by solos and daetts by the ef- ficient choir of the church, these song services are a change to the usual order, and are appreciated -.-as is shown by the increased attendance. Notices are posted up calling a meet- ing of the citizens of Hensall and vicin- ity, in Coxworth's Hall, this (Friday) evening at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration, the advisabil- ity of organizing a Mechanics' Institute. It is to be hoped that the meeting will be largely attended and that an Insti. tate may be formed, Mr Janes Walwin returned tooth's States a ehort times ago. • Messrs Faulkoner, Thom and Cal- liday are fishing at Goderich at pre- sent. Dr Nichol left last week for Ham- burg, where he intends to practisI. Mr John Newcomb, of the Saable line, has moved into the house repent- ly occupied by the late W. W. Connor. We notice among the prize -winners at Knox college examinations the name of P. M.McEachren,once a resi- dent of our village and teacher in the public school. Besides gaining sever- al prizesMrMcEachren won theGaelic scholarship, worth quite is sum. Since being,, so ignominiously de- feated in the mill law suit, our alder- men are seriously considering the advisability of learning some trade instead of managing public attire One of the most promising young men among them has already entered the Louise street furniture factory and may frequently be seen (after hours) assiduously applying himself to hie new occupation. Hu/ mesa illo. Miss Whiteman, from Kippen, is spending a few days with friends in the village. Miss Huller, a niece of Mr Aaron Huller, is visiting in this vicinity. John Holdsworth is confined to his house with influenza. Mr Thos Lobb disposed of his pony for a good figure last week. Messrs Stanley and Hill seem to be doing an extensive business with cat- tle. Almost every day a drove belong - ging to them passes through the vil- lage. A young man from Clinton occa- sionally takes a walk out to our quiet burgh, puts up at a brick house and has a real good time. He evidently intends to bunt-'er up some how. Sugar•making is about over, and farmers are busy putting in their spring crop. Mr Jos. Phillips is working with he G. T. R. fence gang this summer. He expects they will begin work here 'n a few days. Mr B. Forster is again running his saw mill with full force. Miss Emma Potter left, Saturday, far Harlook, where she intends stay- ing for some time. Miss Mugford, of 13enmiller, is the nest of her sister, Mrs Ramsay. On Friday, David Shiel, of I3rn:,:els, celebrated his 95th birthday. The old gentleman is in comparatively good ealth and may live to see 100. News Not A.rollnd Tho County. The Choicest Stealin gsw from Our County Exeliauges. Mr Edward Millian, of the '4th con. of Colborne, has rented his farm to his brothers William and Thomas, for a term of years. Mr G. E. Cresswell, of Tuckersmith, recently sold to Mr E. C. Coleman, of Seaforth, a fourteen months' old colt for the sum of $225. It is reported that Wm. Wilkinson has purchased the Rozell farm, Morris, containing 108 acres, for $2,610. It must surely be a bargain at that figure. Miss Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr James Scott, of Seaforth, died last week, at the early age of 12 years. She had been in delicate health for over a year. Thos. Knechtel has given up his school near Goderich and intends re- moving td Manitoba where ho resumes the profession. He is a good teacher, and will do well in the West. It is rumoured that Rev. G. B. Howie, L. A., intends resigning his position as pastor of Knox church in Brussels shortly. What his intentions are for the future we have not learned. The creditors of Wm. Clark, of Mor- ris, met in Wingham on Friday of last week, and agreed to wait until the 1st of May to see if Mr Clark could settle, if not the sale would come off about that time. Rev. T. G. Thomson, formerly of Brucefield, has accepted a unanimous call to Waterdown, and the induction will take place on Tuesday of next week. The Presbyterians of that town are to be congratulated on their choice. Tho Murray farm of 50 acres, situ- ated on the London Road, Hay town- ship, about a mile north of Exeter, was sold by auction on Friday last to Messrs Thomas and Geo. Horton, for $2,000. There are no buildings on the premises, and no fences other than thoso enclos- ing, and it is to be inferred that the property sold fairly well. A former Huronito ib referred to in the following item;—Rev. W. H. Game, of Lyons, narrowly escaped death the other day by being thrown from his road cart under the horse's feet. The accident vias caused by the carelessness of a youth on horseback, whose horse! was not clear of the road. Mr Game was not seriously4burt. The Expositor says:—The farm of Mr John Hogg, on the 5th concession' of MoKillop, was sold at auction by Mr J. P. Brine, at the Commercial Hotel in this town, on Tuesday last. Bid- ding was very slow, and the farm was ultimately knocked down to Mr John Beattie for $7,425. The farm is one of best in the county. ` It contains 160 sores, has on it a large stone house arid good out -buildings, and is within three miles of Seaforth. One would natural. ly think that Mr Beattie has got a great The Lacrosse club have receive several communications regarding a, match on the 24th of May. They are, we understand, trying to get up a. match in town that day. The Club is in a very flourishing condition, and bids fair to make things hustle thio season. Additional - Local News. Disposal of the Charity Fund. Our readers will remember that a considerable sum of money was raised by the charity concert as a fund for the poor and placed in the hands of Messrs Irwin and McGatva for dis- posal as they thought best. These gentleman very kindly gave their time to this end, sed in older' that it might be better accomplished, "al1ed in assistance from the several churches in town. The money has all been distributed, and we believe everybody will be perfectly satisfied that it has been distributed to the hest possible advantage. The parties interested have done their work solely "as a labor of love,” and their only return can be the conscious satisfac- tion that they have done their duty and have the confidence and approval of their fellow -citizens. The follow- ing statement, submitted by Mr Ir- win, will show how the money has been expended, and is particularly commendable, in the fact that the greater part of the fund was distribu- ted in the shape of necessaries:— Received from concert fund, $86.39; additional contribution $1 ; printing, NEW ERA, $1.50, and News -Record $1.50; for wood distributed $36.25; for flour distributed $20.26 ; for gro- ceries and potatoes distributed $17.16 for flannel and knitting yarn $7 52 ; for boots $1 ; coil, 2.20; total, $87.39. CtIARITY.—One of the most diffi- cult matters connected with the ad- ministration of municipal affairs is the giving of aid to deserving parties out of the charity fund, who really need it. Ever since the divine words were uttered, "the poor ye have al- ways with you," Christian people have worked upon it as a large part of their duty to minister to the needy. At the last council meeting this sub- ject was the occasion of a difference between the Mayor and Councillor Searle. The latter, by a long muni• cipal experience has become some- what hardened against the appeals made on every hand and is able to do considerable discriminating, the form- er, on the other hand, accustomed to give much out of his private means, and not being able to turn a deaf ear when a plaintive appeal is made may sometimes give undeservedly, but be is in such case, surely erring on the right side. The parties whose cir- cumstances formed the topics of dis- cussion may (not be fit subjects of town charity, and yet when the Mayor is approached and a woeful story of want is told him, how can he refuse to relieve the present need. Council• for Searle ahbuld give the Mayor bis knowledge slfsoi>it) of these applicants and by a tmbined consultation and action* have no fear but right will be dorso Foot ball is all the go at theCgllegi ate now. The grounds are in fine trim and the student feels like kick- ing, after his long repose. A match; is likely to take place between the club and the Goderich High School` team, sometime this month.. CELEBRATIONS.—EffOrtS are being; made to have a big celebratiorltof the 24th of May here this year; the mat- ter should be worked up at onob,.,1 As;,, the 12th of July will be alas; da here, and the three days of tied fel' show also, Clinton is likely to bay' - its share of celebrations. They will all be good ones too. Mr Will Malloch is, we are sorry` to say, in a very dangerous state. He was progressing very favorably until Sunday evening, when he took a re- lapse, and has since been very low, His strong constitution will, it is hoped, carry him through this attack, %,' We hope that he will soon he around; ''' although it will be a long time before',;' he is his former self. Mr C. F. M. McGregor, Veterinary Surgeon, bas discontinued business. for the present, and has gone to Con- stance. onstance. He claims to have done it. good trade, but cannot get in his ac- counts;that,unfortunately,seems to be the trouble in a great many lines of business. As Dr. Blackall is still here,- Veterinary interests will be. well looker a iter. ELECTRIC LIGHT.—TheRattenbury St. Church is now lighted ;by electri- city,supplied by power from theOakes factory, the light being used on Sun- day night last, two jets supplying sufficient light to make every object quite distinct in any part of the church. As they require no attention after they are once running, it is thought that they will prove superior to oillight. MUSH' BOOKS SEIZED.—Last month the Doherty Organ Co. sent over to their English agent, Mr Clairy, a shipment of their splendid Doherty:.; Organ Books, and have received A' letter from Mr Clairy, stating that they had been confiscated and were publicly burned in the market at Liverpool. The reason of this was that eight of the pieces of music in. the Doherty method were copyright- ed in England, and had been inserted in the book without this fact being: known, and Bo the books were seized and bu;"'ed by the Fustom's officers. Messrs Doherty seerd made award' that if they made another -h[pmentt with those copyright 'I+Rf-^ pieces � in ._ ..,,�; book, they would be heavily fined. THE HvnoN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION met, in the council room on Tuesday„the 8th instant. There were present Drs. Taylor, Sloan, Turnbull, Smith, Young, Elliott,Gunn,Godfroyand Worthington,:, the latter being requested to preside, in the absence cf Dr. Irving, the presi-;,', dent. The meeting was a very successful one, many interesting cases beim '. shown,one especially so. A man, mar• ried, having a family was presented, with a growth from the right breast,' of a hanging tumor about 18 inches long and weighing, we should judge, about five pounds, very red, soft, movable and not the least tender to handle, the attachment to the breast occupied about 3x4 inches, the balance hanging, and being knocked about as he walked,;; A case of locomoter ataxy was also shown, caused by a disease of the spin., al cord, giving the person the feeling of • walking on sand or wool, and the gait , Y, unsteady, and like that of an intoxioat- en person, the legs being first affected, then the arms and hands, till he is nit - able to dress himself, and cannot hilt-' ton his clothes, and is unable to walk, - without a staff, and then has constant- ly to look at his feet, to see if • they are going in the right direction.. A curious case of shortening of one leg of an inch in a young man was shown, without any apparent cause, but would' likely end in hip joint desease. A num- ber of other oases were shown which left no time fcr reported cases. The long debated question, whether the true salt water salmon would thrive in fresh water appears to be settled in the affirmative. To test the question, Mr Wilmot, Fishery Inspeotor, somas years ago put some salmon fry into the Sangeen river at Mount Forest, and then offered a reward of $20 for any true salmon caught in the Sangoon river, or Lake Huron. Some time ago Mr Chas. Adams, a fisherman of Southamptom, while fishing in Lake Huron a mile or so off the month of the Sangeen river, caught a flab of an tin. usual variety, which was at lads pee. pounced by local scientists to be a sea salmon, and Mr Adams sent the fish to Ottawa and claimed the reward. The: matter remained in aboyenco for Seine. time, and last, wet k Mr Adams got tt cheque from flttan a for his $20.