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The Clinton New Era, 1890-09-12, Page 411.'"""1"-'17'""'-'111.WrarirW irt • .--"--7,ewr'r • "di -grumrrer,..., • ,-,-,grRirTatr-.7pwars,•BirwriglerNmirragr,r, ir•tregpm. 6 N fon AdvtrtiOonentA. poyrapQra—Cooper & Co. Servant wanted— New Ere. Mice. lionse to Bent. --Mise J. E. Robinson. House to Bent.—E. E. Hayward. Shorthand.—kldith E. Coleman. Sale of stook.—J. Mitchell. Wanted.—E. 0. Graham. • United Stated Coneular.—A.O.Pattison Exou-eions to Toronto.—W. Jackson. Httroa Central.—W. Jackson. Road Carte.—E EE. Hayward. Autumn Trade.—John Hodgens. glint onfew gra FltIDA.Y, SEPT. 12, 1820. In theWorker's World. No one would for a moment object to representatives of any calling, mechanical or otherwise, - . theeting together and discussing tbo best methods of promoting their welfare, because ouch dis- cussions are likely to result in good. Pair, unprejudiced discus- sionsaire in general beneficial, the interchange of ideas leads to mental development and practical advantage. But when methods are proposed to further cerzain ends that encroach upon the rights of others,' hen it is perfectly proper to take exception to such action. The Right Sentiment. It is certainly not very often that we agree with the action e or remark's of Sir John Macdonald, but wo do approve of the coarse he has just taken on the Chinese question. The other day a dele- gation from the Trades and Labor congress waited upon him. Their object was to urge the Goverment to place still further restrictiams on Vie importation of Chinese, even to the extent of not allowing them to enter Canada, and to ask that it bo made illegal to employ Chinese in mine& The views of the congress were laid before the Premier by the British Columbia delegates. Sir John,in reply,said there was no question that Euro- pean immigrants were bettor and more to be preferred than Chinese, but he had to tell the deputation frankly that the Canadian Parlia- ment could not pass a Chinese Exclusion Act if it so desired, for the Imperial authorities would have their say in the matter. In his opinion the prohibition of the Chinese would be a mistake. Canada was just opening up trade communications with the Celestial einpire, the C.P.R. would shortly have three magnificent eteamers 'on the route, and our possibilities of oniarged trade relations with China and Japan were great. If the United States persisted in their present policy of restriction the Chinese government might be inclined to retaliate against the States, and that would be to the advantage of the Dominion. In reference to the request of the deputation that the Chinese be prohibited from working in mines, he asked on what grounds could tbis be done. How could the Chinese be allowed to work at one description of labor and be excluded from another ? It was said that the Chinese were ignor- ant and careless, and that they were the cause of accidents occur- ring. He asked the deputation to furnish him with all the evi- dence on the point and to prepare a general statement ef their case, and he would lay the matter be- fore his colleagues and before Par- liarcient. He deprecated,however, any tendency. to set white labor against Chinese. We are all the more pleased at Sir John's action because there bas lately beeu a 'tendency 'to show favors to what may; for conven- ience, be teymed "the labor ele- ment" in order to secure their political support. Our readers know that we have always oppos- ed the exclusion of tbo Chinese on the ground that it was contrary to the Christian spirit of the age, and would lead to retaliatory measures on the part of the Chinese, and even the fine at present imposed on Chinese corn- ing to Canada is developing in China a epirit of opposition to Canadian interests. This very idea was advanced by some China- men passing through,Canada the other day. The Chinese have just as much right to try and make a living in this country as the people of any other nation- ality, and if they are able to live on less than it takes to keeps others, and can, consequently, af- ford to work cheaper, that is their gain. Sir John is entitted to com- mendation in this instance, at any rate, for it requires no little moral courage to grapple with a matter that is to some extent unpopular with the masses, and interferes wit 11 their livelihood. Another feather adorns the Additional Kew Locals. cap of Hon. Oliver Mowat. In 1888 a bill was passed in the The Huron Central Legielature giving the Lieut Guy ernor "power to comm.zte or re- mit eentenees for oftinses:against the laws of this Province' or of- flnses over which the legislative authority oftheProvince extern:le! The Dominion Government held that this act was beyond the juri-- diction of the Province, but the Court of Chancery has decided emphatically in favor of Mr Mowat. News Notes Around Th County The Choicest Stealings from Our County Exchanges. The Dom i n ion Trades and Labor Congress,em bracing repre- sentatives from all branches of industry,—has been for some time in session atiOttawa. Among the resolutions passed was one in favor of temperance, and suggest- ing that a Canadian be appointed to the position of Governor Gen- eral, with both of which we aro in sympathy. A resolution that we did not expect to find is one recommending that the legislative grant to schools bg. doubled, and that the municipal grant be equal t 41to—as is the case at the •esent time. The cry has gone up all oyer the land that "our schools cost too much," and the tendency has been to curtail, rather than increase the sums expended. To double the amount would mean a very material advance in municipal taxes, for about three-quarters of those rais- ed now go for school purposes. There is no question in our mind but that the amount could be judic- iously increased,but that increase could only be made if at all, in a community able to stand it. All municipalities could not, without S01110 injustice, double their school grants. A great many rural municipalities raisewhat,to townspeople,seems likeridiculous- ly small amounts, and yet it is possible that these amounts could not be materially increased. While the intention of the resolution may be commendable, it over- reaches itself by proposing to do too much. Another resolution was ap- proval of' the proposed act "In the examination and licensing of persons having charge of station- ary steam engines." It is not surprising that this was endorsed, because any restristive measure regarding employment asually re- ceives the endorsement of labor advocates. To pass such a mea- sure, however, would be a serious injustice to a large class in the community. To run a steam en- gine requires care and judgment,it is true, but it does not by any sf" means follow that a person should pass technical examination before they are allowed to run one. We firmly believe that if statistics •could be gathered it would show liaat, more accidents have happen- ed from steam engines run by practical engineers than from those run by what might be called novices, and the latter outnumber the former in use. Look for in- stance, at the stationary boriere used in Huron. If the law requir- ed these to be attended to only by those who had passed an exami- nation for the purpose, many of them would bo compelled to stand idle. Other propositions relating to the .franchise, taxation on lands held for speculative purposes, ap. pointment of female factory in- spectors, &c, wore passed by the Congress. The Wingham Cricket Club defeated the Harriston Club at Harriston, Thurs- day, by 20 runs. The editor of the Blyth Standard was called to Woodstock last week, owing to the death of his sister. Mr John Hogg, of Turnberry, late of Seaforth, died suddenly Wednesday evening, of inflammation of the lungs. The Goderich Star says:—Mr J. J. Wright, our talented host of the Point Farm, intends lecturing this winter on Temperance. It Will Lead Them All This Year. "The outlook never was so good." the officers declare, "as it is for this year." There are three weeks yet before the dates fixed, and even now the entries are coming in fast. The stallion show, the extra prizes for horses, the largely increased prizes in other departments, will moat cer- tainly bring a very large number of extra entries. Side by side will be the Manitoba and Ontario exhibits, so that a comparison can be made, and this will no doubt form a centre of study for our farming friends.— The extra attractions are now all well under way, and a glance at them will show that the Directors are doing all that they can to satisfy the public. The opening. on 'Wednesday evening, will be a brilliant event, all the in- side exhibits will he in place. Lxtra space has had to be provided fur the Ladies and Fine Arts Department. Tne flower exhibit will be large and church. After a somewhat lively better than ever. The Doherty Band and interesting discussion, it was will be in attendance, and the builth resolved to ti ansmit the overture sin' ing will be lit with electric lights. A pliciter. Mr McMillan, student, at fine program of instrumental music, present supplying the Presbyterian by various coropani,A and the Boys' pulpit in Seaforth, read a discourse Euphony Baud. before Presbytery, which was ap- TilURSDAY. A large acreage of fall wheat is being put in the ground,in Morris, this year, and the farmers seem to be determined to get their seeding done early. J1r Henry Collins, of 2nd con., Hay, last week sold, his farm of 100 acres to Mr Rich. Harvey, for the sum of $5,- 000. Mr Collins will retire from farm- ing. On Wednesday night last week the store of Mr D. Weismiller, of Kippen, was entered by burglars, and goods to the value of about fifty dollars carried off. Mr Robert McMillan, jr., of Hullett, has returned from his trip to the Old Country, where he succeeded in making a satisfactory sale of a large number of fat cattle. Mr M. Morrison, for several years an esteemed resident of Seaforth, but now of Woodstock, is so ill as to be inca- pacitated for business,and his recovery is not expected. Ellen Bryce, aged about eleven, daughter of Mr George Bryce, Turn - berry, fell from a swing one day last week, putting both shoulders out and fracturing a bone in her left wrist. While pasturing in a neighboring field, Dr. Browning's cream driver, Exeter, had one of its legs broken from being kicked by another horse, the other day. It had to be shot. Mr A Bishop, M. P. P., for South Huron, has returned from the Old Country. Ile reports having enjoyed the trip very much, and still thinks that there is no place like the "Old Land." Quintin Anderson, of Morris, is the owner of a goose that is determined to keep up with the big drum as an egg layer. fler record for the past two years is 40 and 41, respectively, and she is still in the ring for 1591. On Friday evening last, Mr Wm. Hayes, of Turuberry, while trying to cross the track at the junction, was nearly run over by the eight o'clock train. His horse took fright and ran away, throwing him out of the buggy, and injuring him somewhat. Mr E. Livingston, of Blyth, while on his way home from the Mitchell races, received a telegram from a gentleman in Chicago, offering him $3,000 for his trotting horse, "Dr. Livingstone," which distinguished himeelf at Clinton, Seaforth and Mitchell races. The residence of Mr Wm. Colwell, Hensall, narrowly escaped destruction by fire ono day last week. The servant had used a cloth to dust the stove in which was a big fire, and after finish- ing threw the rag into a barrel con- taining paper, rags. etc. Soon the closet was filled with smoke, and it was with the greatest efforts that the tire was extinguished and the building saved. Vresbytery or unroll. This 'Presbytery met in Carmel Church, Hensel', on Tuetalay. the 9th lost. Mr Fletcher, the Moderator, presiding. There was a full attend- ance of ministers. Mr Scutt, on be- half- of the Sabbath School Commit tee, present ed a report, recommending that the S. S. Conference, usually held in counectinn with the January meeting, be aispensed with next year, and that the first hour of the after. noon Sederunt of the January meet- ing be allowed for the report on Sab- bath Schools, and discussion on the same; it was further recommended that 6.6. workers within the Presby- I Special lines of tery be asked to devote their atteo tion and influence toward making ' BRAIDENE, ARASENE, WASHING, KNITTING the convention of the S S. Association and ROPE SILKS, ETCHING COTTON, TRAY of the county a success, and securing the benefit of it. Mr tutherlandl COVERS, STAMPED TIDIES, and moved, and Mr Kernighan seconded 1 SIDEBOARD SCARFS. the transmission to the Assembly of an overture anent the matter ot pots- thre in prayer in public worship, ask- ing the Court to authoritatively de- clare for that which the overture described as Scripture and in accord- ance with the ancient practice of the F NCI COO During the month of September most ladies are busy making Fancy Work. We have now on hand the necessary materials for making the Newest, Best and most Artistic P.A.Ncr"vVOIR,IC This will be a day of rare sights and sports. At 8 a. rn. the Fireman and the Band will meet the Blyth Fireman at the Station and conduct them to the Town Hall. At 9 °clock will take place the grand procession. The Volunteer Company,under corumand of Capt Todd ad Lieuts. Rance and Combe, will come first, then will follow the Blyth Fire Company and other visiting Coys. the Clinton Fire Company, the Gun Club, the Organ Factory Fire Company, the Lacrosse Club Fire Company, the Boys Fire Brigade, the various clubs and societies and the pupils of the Model School. At 10 o'clock the Firemen's Contest will begin on the grounds.— The first race will be for 300 yards with Hose Reel, to lay six lengths (300 ft.,) break joint, attach to hydrant, and put in nozzle. Prizes, $15 and 110. The second contest will be a race to an act- ual tire. Each competing company to run from an equal distance from the fire and to make ready to throw water. Prize, Silver mountedTrampet. The third contest will be open to all and will be a repetition of No 1 race the winners to beat the time made in No 1. Following this contest will be an exhibition of military drill, club. swinging, dumb bell exercise, etc. etc., by pupils of the Collegiate Institute and Model School. Principal Lough has two companies of boys in preparation and Miss Struthers two companies of girls. Mr Giffin and Mr Burgess have charge of the Collegiate Institute pupils. Thi e will be the prettiest sight of the Exhibition. The afternoon will open with a tug of war, 9 on a side, between Goderich Township and linnet and the winners ve. Clinton. This will be an exciting contest. Then will come the Stallion Show. In the evening will take place proba- bly the grandest sight ever seen in Clin- ton. A torch•light procession with a thousand tarches, a constant stream of Roman candles, and several bands of music, will march from the station to the grounds. In this procession will march all the companies of the day's competition, the Gun Club, the Fire Societies, the Sons of Rest, and a great many others. On the grounds will be a SHAM BATTLE. under companies directed by the Vol- unteers and Gun Clubs respectively. --- This will end with the burning of an immense Fort and a shower of sky- rockets. Great interest is being taken in this event and the preparations are very elaborate. All this will form such a day of sport as it can be very seldom accomplished. Mr C. J. Reading, of Wingham, was out shooting on Wednesday, and came across a pair of large horned owls on the farm of Mr Leithorn, of Turnberry, both of which lie killed at once with a double-barrel gun, they being only a Phort distance apart. This class of birds aro becoming rare in this part of the country and when stuffed will make fine ornaments. Mr F. Hogg, of of this town, is the taxidermist. Mrs Ross, wife of Mr Jas. Ross, of Wingham, died very suddenly on Wednesday evening. She was in her usual health in the afternoon, and was talking with Mrs R. Akins, who resides next door, at three o'clock. She was examining some plains that were growing in the garden,when she was suddenly stricken down with apoplexy and had to be assisted into the house. Medical aid was summoned, but of no avail, as she passed peacefully away before six -o'clock. Sir John McDonald denies that ho has bought any lands in West Virginia, as was stated re- cently. The real estate men of West Virginia re -assert that the company of which Sir John is one, has done so. So that it becomes a question of voracity. The newest shades in FELTS, 72 inches wide, at $1.25 per yard. PLUSHES, POMPONS and CORDS. proved, and Mr McMillan moved to be certified by the Clerk to proper authority, as a student of the Church. Mr Ramsay, on behalf ot the Com- mittee on Superintendence of Stu- dents, reported that Mr A. L. Budge had applied to be recognized as a student, having the ministry in view, and recommended that the application be granted, and that Mr Budge be received under the care of the Pres- bytery. The report was received and recommendation adopted. Mr Mar- tin, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee, presented the estimates for the next year, and recommended that the rate to be assessed on congregations be 13 cents per family. Communica- tions from the convenes of the Home Mission and Augmentation Commit- tee of the Assembly, pointing out the shortcomings of the Huron Presby- tery, with reference to the latter scheme, and requesting more atten- tion. It was resolved that the scheme be with greater diligence and force brought before the people, and its claims for support presented. The case of Bay field Road and Bervie was deferrecl until next meeting. The next meeting will be held in Union Church, Brucefield, on the second Tuesday of November. RIDAY Will witness the largest collection of horses tnd cattle ever seen in Clinton. All exhibits will be in place, and the day will be enlivened with music. The program for Friday is in course of pre- paration, and will be duly announced. A point not to bo lost sight of is that, the Directors are popularizing the Ex- hibition by continuing the low admis- sion fees of 15 and 10 cents. DECIDEDLY GREEN. -The people of Brussels and Exeter are evidently a green lot and haven't cut their eye teeth yet, when they can be taken in, as they were last week, by "Mexican Charlie" on the watch racket. But then what could be expected of people in the backwoods. Su oar Patelt t1Milky Silk W. Cooper & Co. Clinton. NEWS NOTES. Sir Richard Cartwright and family will shortly remove to Toronto. Mr W. M. Penton, registrar of the County of Hastings, died on Saturday. W. Wright, a fernier of Woodstock municipality, Man.,was killed last week while hauling hay. Henry M. Stanley, the great African explorer, has been secured to lecture in Loudon on January 7th. Birchell looks pale from confinement in Woodstock, Ont., jail, but otherwise looks well and strong. Joseph Bullock, Torcnto, charged with the seduction of his stepdaughter was married to the girl yesterday after- noon in jail. William Dyer, express messenger at Oil City, Ont, lost both legs last Mon- day evening by falling under the car, which he attempted to board while they were in motion. On Friday evening about 5 o'clock the sawmill belonging to Mr N. Mor- rish, of Colborne, was discovered to be on fire. Messrs J. Levy and N. Johns. who were passing, saw the fire and at once acquainted the owner. It was got under control, however, before it got far, as water was near. It is sup- posed that a spark blew out of the furnace before they quit work and got in the saw -dust, which burned until it caught the wood. Special religous services will be held in North Street Methodist church, Goderich, commencing Sabbath, 5th October. A camp -meeting will he held in the church commencing Monday, the fith October. Services each day during the week at 10 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The back rooms in the basement will be provided with cooking stove, tables, &c., for the use of persons from a distance, who wishing to bring baskets and spend the day and evening. Miss Williams, the evangelist, has been engaged for the month, and will assist in all the services. An accident that might have proved serious took place a short distance west of Dashwood on Saturday even- ing. It appears that Mr Ben Winken- weder, of the 14th concession of Stephen, was driving toward the Grand Bend, with a horse and buggy, and was ac. compained by his sister and Miss Mitch - ell. When about opposite to Mr Bakar's sawmill yard, they were met by two men driving with a horse and buggy. While passing, the buggies collided, smashing the front wheel of Mr Winkenweder's buggy and throwing Wo have all along believed that reciprocity in some form would be adopted by the Conservative leader, notwithstanding his all - glance to protection, and it begins to look very much as if he is pre- paring for the turn. The Empire admits that Mr Shorman's pro- position for reciprocity would he acceptable to Canada, and claims that it differs materially from that advocated by the Liberal party. There aro virtually the saine,but the Empire has evident- ly been instructed to pave the way for a somersault, and it is try- ing to make tho tumble as easy as possible. A Good -1 e to Mr. Geo. 131a.tch ford. Woodstock Standard, Sept. I. Tne Bible Association of the Cen- tral Methodist Church met last night at the residence of Mr Bean of Bean Westlakes, Light St., to take a formal farewell of their organist, Mr Geo. Blatchford, who leaves this week for Clinton, where he has taken a half interest in the Oakes Organ Co. The clases was well represented, be- tween 7t and 80 being present. The followine address was read by Mrs Geo. Adams : Mr. (I( 0. Blatrh NEWS NOTES. The Dominion's financial statement for the past year shows a surplus of $4,000,000. A Vienna correspondent says it is estimated the loss by the tloods in Cen- tral Europe will reach $90,000,000 It is estimated 45,000 persons in Prague have been rendered destitute by the flood, and there are thousands more sufferers in the other flooded districts. Rudolph Rankey, of Port Larobton, Ont., bas been committed for trial at Sarnia, charged with setting fire to the butcher shop of William Davis at Port Lambton Joseph Ruston, aged 90, of Yarmouth township, was caught by a falling bank while digging in a brickyard near Sparta the other day, and died shortly after being taken out. Corporations employing 60,000 hands have entered into a compact at Pitts- burg to fight against strikes. Incase of a strike all work is to cease, and a striker from one establishment will not be employed in another. The barn and outbuildings belonging to Jcseph Dunkley on lot 24, concession 1, Seymour township, were burned last Thursday night, caused by a lantern upsetting. •Part of the crop was in the barn. Loss unknown. Insurance on barn and contents, 51,000. Mrs Thomas Hamilton, of Bayham, over 60 years of age, was killed near Port Burwell on Thursday. She was returning with a small load of hay, when the horse took fri.,ht and ran away throwing her out. -the died in about three hours after tlu accident. John Shortreed, one of the pioneer settlers of Guelph townsh.e, died on Wednesday, at the advanced' age of 50 years and 6 months. He came from Hawick, Scotland, in 1831. He was widely known and highly respected for his stirling principles. When Guelph was a wilderness he assisted in chop. ping some of the principal streets. A peculiar customs seizure case is re- ported from St Armand, Que. Re- cently a quantity of wall paper was smuggled across the frontier by a resident in the village, who • placed it on the wall of his house. A knowledge of the smuggling having reached the customs officials it was proposed to seize the wall paper, but this being impossible under the circumstances the whole house was seized. Mrs Caroline Sievers, aged 65, who had lived in New Hamburg for nearly 40 years, was killed on the G. T. It track near that place on Saturday. The old lady was deaf. Henry Merseman, a life prisoner in theLOhio penitentiary, suicided on Sun- day by making a tube of newspapers, placing one end over the gas jet and holding the other end to his nose. The New York customs officials on Monday seized diamonds valued at nearly $10,000 belonging to a wealthy young Englishman, named W. H. Med- burst, who had just arrived from Lon- don. The worst hail storm on record oc- curred at Desire Lake, Dak., last Friday evening, and all the crops in this county that were spared by the draught and ready for harvesting, were utterly ruined. It is stated on good authority from Montreal that the Canadian Pacific Railway, not to be behind the Grand Trunk, will soon commence the con- struction of s tunnel under either the Detroit or the St Clair River. Maggie Nutkins, daughter of John Nutkins, of East London,has died from the effects of a paralytic stroke received ten years ago. At the time of death, although her weight was less than 50 pounds. For five years she had been gradually losing her appetite. The Toronto Industrial Exhibition was opened with great eclat and under most favorable auspices by the Earl of Aberdeen on Tuesday. The weather was charming. Spectators were num- erous throughout the morning, and by the time the hour arrived for the open- ing ceremony there had ful112,000 passed the turn -stiles. DEAR you are about to sever I your connection with the Bible Class Association of the Central Methodist Church of Woodstock, wo began to re- alize the loss our society will sustain by your departure. We deeply regret the severance of the ties that have been both pleasant and profitable. We desire to assure you that though you may be ab- sent, the faithful services you have rendered to the Association endear you to our hearts, and that you will be kind- ly remembered. It is with special plea- sure that we refer to your consistency and faithfulness hero as organist. Our pathway has been marked by success and we are glad to acknowledge that it is largely due to the zeal and ability with which you have discharged the duties of your position. You have been working for the Master, and your reward is sure. We part with you and Mrs Blatchford, who is also a member of the Association, with regret. You have ft place in our memories and our hearts. As a slight indication of the value we attach to your services and also of our personal esteem, we present you with this fruit dish which we ask you to ac- cept. Our best wishes and prayers go with it and wherever your lot is cast may you be earnest workers in the Vineyard of the Lord and faithful followers of Him who "Loves you so." Signed on behalf of the Association, G. C. FIELD, MRS. GEO. ADA Ms. Mr Blatchford thanked the donors for the beautiful present and wished the Association continued prosperity. Dr. Field, the able and energetic him out. He became tangled in the teacher, spoke of the constancy and wheel pattly under the horse's feet. ability of the organist. In this perilous position he was dragged Miss Moore and Miss Jackaon eon - a eonaiderable distance before the tributel much to the enjoyment of the horse could be stopped. Miro; Winkenevening by two recitations, atter. weder escaped anhurt,while Mist; M.toh- which all sat down to anlexcellent re• ell got off with a sprained arm and a past provided by the hostess, Mrs good shaking up generally. Been. A child of Daniel Cummings, of Guelph, eighteen months old, was severely burned by carbolic acid Thurs- day night. The mother had been using it, and left it where an older Tho undersigned is prepared to give les - child got hold of it. The younger one sons in the above art. Evening classes will made a grab for the bottle, and in the open at an early date. Those who are desir- ous r struggle for it the cork came out and wiT7t iimntergotnrioctlgand the liquid ran down inside the child's taught, please communicate with MRS. clothing from its throat to .to its feet. EDITH E. COLEMAN, Clinton, The chest was bably burned, No ser- Sale of Stock ious results are anticipated, Parties having stock to dispose of will be MARRIED HoWE-JECKELL-At the Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, on the 28tb of August, by the rector, Rev S. F. Robertson, Mr E. P. Howe, of Toronto, to Miss Emily, eldest daughter of Mr William Jeckell, of Usborne. SANDERS -WELSH -At the residenceof the bride's arents, on the 3rd Septem- ber, by the Rev Mr Russel, Mr William Sander, of Stephen, to Miss Annie, eldest daughter of Mr John Welsh, of Usborne. CAMPBELL-BALLO% ELL—In Usborne on August 97th, at the residence of the bride's father, London Road, south, by Rev Jasper Wilson, 13. A., Mr Robt Campbell, Loudon, to Miss Lizzie Balkwell, Usborne. Fr:am:sox —BLoinirrni-o• -At the Meth- odist parsonage, Walton, on August 29th, by the Rev W. Ottewell, Mr W. Ferguson to Miss Mary Bloomfield, both of Brussels. CEIESNEY-IIORTON-In London on August 27th, by Rev W. J. Clark, Mr Hugh M. Chesney, to Miss Eliza Re- becca, eldest daughter of John Horton, Esq., all of Tuckersmith. SNELL-FERGUSON-At the pastorage Mount Forest, on August 27th, by Rev. W. S. Walker, Mr Robert B. Snell, of Arthur, formerly of Hullett, Huron county, to Miss Annie, daughter of Donald Ferguson, Esq, of Minto, Wel- lington county. nIED THOMPSON-In Denver, on the 5th inst., Frederick John Thompson, son of Mrs Thompson, Gravel Road, Hullett, aged 25 years and 6 months. SQUIRES. -In Clinton,on thel0th inst., Albert Vincent, son of Chas. G. Squire, aged 1 year and 11 months. e tv ;Adrertistments. . Servant Wanted. A good general servant wanted at onco. - Apply at the NEW gitA ailed House to Rent The frame cottage.on Huron Street lately% occupied by Mr 11. LeB. Ilartt, is offered tole rent. It contains every accommodation for an ordinary family, and will be let on rea- sonable terms. Apply to JENNIE E.. ROB- INSON, Goderich Road, or the New Era office - - House to Rent or for Sale Subscriber offers either for sale or to r3ut, that very comfortable Brick House at pre- sent occupied by himself, on the corner of l'rincess mid Orange Sts. Splendid cellar, furnace, hard and soft water, &c. Terme reasonable. E. E. HAYWARD. SHORTHAND. Here is a business offer from a grocer in Kirksville, Missouri. Could not any Canadian grocer make a similar proposal? The sum would oe $73. Here is the proposal : "Any man who drinks two drams of whiskey per day for a year, and pays 10 cents a drink for it,can have at our store thirty sacks of flour, 220 lbs of granulated sugar and 72 pounds of good green coffee for the same sum and get $2.50 premium for making the change in his expenditure." That is a temperance lecture in a very few lines. Of novel appl-ications of electricity there is no end. Bakers are now using the electric mdtor as a bread mixer, and are thus enabled to do in four or five minutes an amount of work that would otherwise require hours of hand labor. A writer in a medical paper says he has frequently obtained much relief from facial neuralgia by applying an incandescent light to the part affected. Ire suggests that the lamp could also be used in poulticing advantageously. It could he laid over a flaxseed or other poultice, and constant heat could. be thns se- cured. At Osgoode Hall, on Saturday, judg- ment was given in favor of the A ttor- ney-General if Ontario and against the Attorney•General of Canada, in a test action to declare ultra vires an act respecting the executive administration of laws of the Province which relate to the power of pardon of criminals. The London Speaker points out that Canada produces better wheat than the States, and Canadian malt is the finest in the world. Yes,and Canadian cheese take a first place wherever sold. This is a great country, and does not need to be fenced around with restrictions to keep it so. Canada can hold her own with the best of them, if only her peo- ple were only permitted to make the most of their natural opportunities. Thos. Haligan, of lot 2, con 7, Ham• ilton, with his wife and child, stopped at Roseneath on Friday evening to water their horses. Halligan removed the bit from the horae's mouth, before watering, leaving his wife and ohild in the rig. The horse became frightened and ran away, but not going far before Mrs Haligan was partly thrown 'nut and was caught in the gearing. horse was finally stopped and the bo of Mrs Halligan removed, but she w dead. y 5 allowed to sell them by auction at the North western Exhibition, Goderich, by making entries therefor, and arranging with their auctioneer. This will be an excellent oppor- tunity for the disposal of stock. Programs and all information will be furnished on ap- plication to JAMES MITCHELL, Secretary, Goderich. 'WANTED'veIlizn, 10 soii my zuaranteed NUttsERT STOclisalary and commission, paid weekly, Outfit free, Spe tial attention given to beginners. Workers never fail to make good weekly wages. Write me at once for particulars. E. 0. GRAHAM Nurseryman, Toronto. (This house is reli- able.) Spt. 12-10 United States Consular Amoy A sensational breach of promise of marrage case will bo tried at the Middlesex Assizes. It is said that of Mrs Annie Fallowfield, widow, aged 46, against Donald Hutchinson, aged 53. Both parties live in Durham, Oxford county. On March 21st, 1557, the plaintiff alleges,the defendant proposed marriage to her and was accepted. Hutchinson was then a widower. He never fulfilled his promise. In January 18110, he married another person. Tho defendant admits promising to marry plaintiff, but claims that he was justi- fied in abandoning her ou account, as he alleges, of her being irregular in her conduct. Both parties to the suit have grown-up families. Mary Herbert and Mabel, daughters of prominent residents of Pleasantville N. J. fought a prizefight in a sixteen - foot ring pitched in an old barn in the outskirts of that village at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. The cause of the fight was rivalry for the attentione of a young man named George Woodward. Thirty-eight rounds were fought, in which both girls were severely punish- ed, but neither had the advantaZe and the contest was declared a draw. The combatants were strippeditoIthe waist, and every part of their bodies exposed to view bore traces of punishment. The referee and seconds and spectators were all females, friendfi of the princi- pals. Woodward has since declared he will have nothing to do with either of the girls. 'CLINTON, ONT This agency has been established at COn ton for the convenience of shippers and oth- ers Owing business transactions with the United States, or for parties going there. All information will be cheerfully given and . PATTISON f the Clinton every facility furnished by A G. 'I'. It., whose has charge Ageney. - - - - caria MONDAY, SEPT. 15, Fare$2.65 Ikon Cut:all:Mk: WEDNESDAY, SEPT.I7.1 Tickets good to return until Sept. 22 DETROIT and CHICAGO EXCURSION, Sept, 25 and 27 For all particulars apply to W. JACKSON, TOWN AGENT G. T. R. CLINTON Prize List Corrections. CLASS 7 Brood Mare should be llrood Mare with foal by her side. The area of Horned Cattle Mould date from 1st. Sept., instead of let January. A DIPLOMA will be given for the beef family of four from any Heavy Draught Stal Thls exhibit to bA made on the second day, with the Stallion Exhibition. A DIPLOMA will be given for the beat fa- mily of five from any Road Stallion. This hibithe fitillo tonziib bo inxaideitoilointhe second day. with W. .1 ACESO'N. Secretary, )