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The Clinton New Era, 1890-12-05, Page 1Wk1NTTrotrRTB' vol+ 1♦e '£sobs. NUinbpr22 Q • !i:,14T �0926T1� 1!Teve;c before have we shown such a fine assortment of Holiday Goods, as \'' yen will see on visiting our immense establishment. WI1 >ql PEOFLE are already reeking their eeleotione, as experience of former years has' warned them that e.K: dieappoiutment follows delay. )Ott will Find choice novelties suitable for Christmas gifts in every department. We areshowing HENS Neckwear In all the new shades and styles. Handkorchiofs .Bleck, White, Colored and Fancy ;Borders in Silk and Hemstitched Linen GLOVES and MITTS—Newest Shades, Superior Quality and Loweat Prices. 11TUFFLERS—Something entirely new in Cashmere and silk. RACERS—Fine Silk Braces, all prices. OLLARS and CUFFS, The Leading Styles are found with us HOSIERY—A Magnificent range in Cotton, Merino,'Natural Wool, Wor• sted and Cashmere. UNDERWEAR—A full stock of every quality and price. ' It selecting your Xmas gifts, we ask you to call and inspect our many novel- ties. We claim to show a large and more complete stock than any house in this section, and can promise you something that will not be found else- where. Jackson Brothers, The Famous Clothiers CLINTON. Dungannon NOTES.—Mrs B. J. Crawford pre- sented her husband with a fine little baby girl: mother and child are doing nicely; congratulations. A lecture course has, been arranged for by the' Young People's Society as follows: - 113t by Rev R J Treleaven on " Hero- ism," 2nd. by Rev R. S. Hutton, of Goderich, on the "Sins and Sorrows of Ireland," 3rd. by Rev Mr Potter on "Self culture," 4th. by Mr Mann- ing, of Clinton, on the -Tower of London." Some of our young people attended the basket social held at Nile on Friday evening. Mr Mc- Donald has opened out business in the butchering line in Lucknow, success to him. Mr J Willis, of Walkerton, paid a short visit to friends here; we understand he is engaged in the tea busi- ne t. Miss Williams, the even - gel', who has been visiting Rev Mr Potter, pastor of the Methodist church, in revival work here, left last =week for Westfield, for a few days meeting, during the time she was here she usually had a crowded church, on Sunday evening specially mem- bers had to go away, her woe k here has been sigbally owned of God, we earnestly hope that her labors will be richly crowned with God's blessing. Rev Mr Fear, of Nile, preached on Tuesday evening. Bayfield. The Eby Medicine Co left our ";Council in the lurch concerning the finances; but they are getting used to that Sone weeks ago an inspector ai- liere for the purpose of exam- ing our harbor and in order that Might not miss noticinrany es- ntial point, our Reeve in person gether with some of the other ]ead- g meg accompained him and so pressed their ideas that the result was the promise of aid on the first opening of spring. The annual Xmae Tree, under the, attispiees of St Andrews Sabbath Will be held in the town hall an eTaeedey, Dec. 23rd. when as usual a first class program will be ,provided. The' Xmas Tree entertainment in sfineCtion with Trinity Church ,Sabbath School will be held in the �cown.hall, Ion Tuesday, Dec. 30th. 'God music,treading and recitations nisi be expected. escholars of IQo. 3, Stanley, in- Ited. holding an entertainment in ,their school on Friday afrernoon, nee, 19th, which will close the work tithe the term. The same teacher, .M161 Lottie Martin, has been rein - aged for the year 1891 at an advanc- ed . eltlary. ""Wo are<pleased to inform our regent that our much respected Crit zen and merchant, Mr, John Whiddan, is recovering after a rather severe iciness. ,. Ode, day last week Dixie Bailey was kicked on the head by a horse, tit rrltliou'th lie received a nasty *Mind be will soon be round again, rt r CLINTON, ONT., DECEMBER 5, 1890. , Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS Frost' all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents u_ 1.1clKillop. TEII(PLARS. — The open meeting, given by the Royal Templara of Win- throp, ou Friday evening last, was a grand success. The hall was crowded, and a splendid program rendered. Speeches were delivered by ev P. Musgrave and Mr George Murdie, which were both attentively listened to. NOTES.—Mr Murray, of the 9th con., near school house No. 8, is hav- ing a new frame house erected on his farm; Mr Querengresser. of Brodha- gen, has the contract. The Sabbath school children of the Walton Metho- dist church, one mile south of Wal- ton, intend having an entertainment on Monday evening next. Miss Boyd, of Milverton, is visiting at Rev Mr Musgrave's at present. Miss J. Govenlock, -of Hensel], was home Last Saturday. • Kippen. NOTIUL—The temperance cause is booming here, and the Council is doing good work; one of our citizens, whose business would lead one to suppose would oppose the movement, appeared at the door of the Lodge, seeking admission, last meeting, but, owing to the large amount of`ilusiness on hand, his initiation was deferred until next meeting; so mote it be. It is currently reported that our police was worsted in a broom fight with one of our citizens, but(t) he says he will use his baton next time. The many lr:ende of Mr James Miller will be sorry to hear of hie continued ill- ness. Mr Moffatt is taking in large quantities of grain at the warehouse, and Mr Schaffer Is busy at the pork; farmers in this vicinity wili find it to their advantage to patronize our mar- ket and stores. Mr. Wm. Kyle has manufactured a large number of sleighs and cutters for his winter trade; he has also fitted up his ball suitable for lodge purposes. Exeter. .SHOOTING MATCH. — On Friday last the annual shooting match in connection with the Central Hotel, wpich was captained by Messrs John Gillespie and Thomas Oke, each cap- tain having thirteen men on his side. Mr Oke'e side came off victorious by eleven birds. ACCIDENT. -Mr Rich. Greenwood, who at one time carried on the pump making business in this place, but now resides on Bruce street, in Lon- don South, met with a very painful accident, on Thursday of last week. Whilst working a tenon saw for the London Furniture Company, King street, he had the misfortune to have a sliver fly from the saw, penetrating his left eye about a quarter of on inch. He will probably lose the eye. ACCIDENT. -00 Friday afternoon last, when the shooting match was being carried on, Mr Walter Graham, who was at the match as a looker-on, was accidentally shot in the eye by Wm. Carrick, who was shooting out- side the bounds. Mr Graham had only come to this place from Owen Sound a few days previous. Dr Mc- Lennan, of London, was telegraphed for, and with Dr Rollins, of Exeter, held a consultation on Saturday last, and concluded he would have to go through an operation. They state, at present, he will lose the sight of his eye, from which the shot has not yet been extracted. OBITUARY.—It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Elizabeth, be- loved wife of Mr John Welsh. at the age of 53 years, 6 months and 19 days, which took place on Saturday last, November 29th, at the residence of her husband, on the 2nd con. of Us• borne, near this place. The deceased had only been confined to her bed for Tuckersmith. NOTES.—Rey Mr Hincks, of Wat- ford, preached very acceptably to the congregation at Turner's appoint - mens, last Sabbath afternoon. The young people of this section spent a very enjoyable time one evening last week, at the residence of Mr John White. It is said that an oyster supper is on the tapir; boom it along, boys. Butchering is the order of the day at present. Mr Abner Comma arrived home from -Australia last week, and looks as if that clime agreed with bim. Miss Hart, of Clinton, spent Sunday last in this vicinity. Blyth. BLYTH'S FAf t.—The monthly lair held here on Tuesday was largely at- tended. We have not seen so many people present, (excepting the fall fair) for many years. As to the sale -of horses and cattle we are informed that a few changed bands. There wore several buyers present especially for horses. As to pork and produce we have never seen such a quantity offered for sale in one day. LECTURES.—A -series of lectures will be held here during the winter. The following eloquent gentleman will be present :—Rev. 5. Sellery, Rev. A. Potter, Rev. R. Treleaven and Rev. W. Campbell. The subjects are :—The Wedding ring,;Reminis- ceuces of the American War, Say So, Manliness. A good concert will be given when the lectures are con- cluded MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.—The elec- tions are being talked of here. We have it from reliable authority that Reeve Kelly will not stand for Reeve for 1891. Three names are mention- ed, those of Metcalf, Young and Hamilton. It is unlikely should Mr Hamilton run. that he will be opposed. Re should be allowed to go in by ac- clamation as he made an excellent showing last year against P. Kelly and fought a gallant uphill battle. UPPER CANADA BIBLE SOCIETY.— The annual meeting of the Upper C. B. S. was held in the Methodist Church here on Monday. The even- ing was fine and the attendance fair. A good interest was manifest through- out. After a few remarks from the chairman, Mr N. H. Young, the Rev. Mr Simpson, of Brucefield, gave a very impressive address on, "the working of the society since its origin." Messrs. J. S. McKinnon and R. McGowan were proposed and added to the list of directors. NOTES—Varied weather. Good roads. A lot of farmers in town every ay. Sleigh bells were out on Monday. Ir and Miss Greer, of Lucknow, ere visiting here this week. Mr H. letzer and wife, of Zurich, are visit - ng with the forrner's mother.-Beauti- ul, beautiful, beautiful snow. Any mount of commercial men are here eking Christmas orders: Our old iend Jack Frost is with us again. urnacee are taking the place of toves, both for shops and dwellings, nd bid fair to soon be the rule rather han the exception; J. B. Moser hard - are merchant has put one in D. B. IcK`innon & Son's establiTment, hich we understand is giving satis- ctiou. Tax collector Bell ie on the arpatit this week; he shouldn't find bard to collect this year as times e better than usual. Meeting of ouncil on Monday night last. We dn't see a drunken man at the Fair n Tuesday. Pork went as high as .60 here, on Tuesday; no doubt ow - g to opposition. Our Reeve Mr ally is down east; perhaps staying ith Sir John A. The firemen feel ry grateful to Messrs. 5 H Gidley nd Geo Powell, ,keel their donation of 0 each. Mr Seth Mathers,of Luck- w,wae here this week. Mr D. Mc - eller is now out of danger. The oot given by J. Mason, of the Oen- ral Hotel,ou Friday last was won by . Foster, of Clinton who killed nine out of ten birds, G. Hiuchley, of Clinton, and A Tierney killed eight each. Mr J 13 Tierney, whohas been ill is now around again. A gun club has been organized here with a mem- bership of twenty. Mr Arch. Mc- Quarrie, who has been in Manitoba for the harvest returned home last week. Jae. Gillespie met with a sev- ere scalp wound, while coMGng from the council room on Monday night. Mr Robt. Brownlee, who has been in Manitoba returned home last week. Mr H. Symonds is home again. Mr J. Brownlee, of Belgrave, was here this week. d w P a fr F s a w D w fa w it ar C di 0 $�e in K w ve a $1un. a few days, with inflammatory rheu- 1 K matism, which caused her sudden sh death. She was a member of the tr street Methodist church, of I W this place. „:R funeral took place on Monday art rlioon last, and passed through this place to the Exeter cemetery for interment of the re- mains, and was largely attended, which Elbowed the respect in which the deceased was held. She leaves -a husband, two sons and two daughters, grown up. to mourn their loss, and they have the sympathy of the neigh- borhood in their sad affliction. NOTES.—The chimes for the Trivitt Memorial arrived at this station on Monday last, and were placed in the tower at once; they will be rung for the first time on Saturday next. Mr Wm. Slavin, who has been working in Utah, Montana, the past year, re- turned on Monday last. Mr Hugh Brown, who spent the summer in Dakota and Manitoba,returned to town ori Saturday last.Mrs John Excret, of Sarnia, vt� s in town the beginning of the week`, attending the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs John Welsh. ?Ira Mary McGuire, Dundas, intends spending a few months in this place, visiting relatives and friends. Mr A. Q. Bobier, of this place, shipped a car load of poultry from this station, on Tuesday last, for the English markets. Messrs Snell Brothers, of this place. slaughtered 130 hogs on Monday last, which they purchased from Mr Andrew Gibson, Thames road, near town. One of offr local cotems was heard to make this remark last Friday, "Who is the NEw ERA correspondent in town? why he is a hustler, as he has sent ore local news to the Clinton NEW A than we have in our paper this ek." 1 He was about right -o. ) • Summerhill. MARRIAGE—On Tuesday, 2nd ink, at the parsonage, Clinton, Mr Archie Cousens, of Ashfield, and Mise Jenny Watkins, of Summerhill, were united in wedlock's bonds, Rev W Craig per- forming the ceremony. Mr John Watkins was groomsman, and Miss Cousens bridesmaid; we wish them all the compliments which such an occa- sion suggest Nonts—Mrs Glazier is at present visiting friends near Varna. Mr A Scott, teacher, Colborne, visited in this vicinity on Saturday last; he is giving up his school in Colborne at the end of the year, as he has secured a school near his home, near London Miss Fulton, of Michigan, sister of Mre N Bingham•, is visiting the latter lady. The service in the Episcopal Church is now held at 11 a.m, that being a more convenient hour /or the majority of the congregation. Miss A Deg, of Wawanosb, is vieiting here enmiller. Mr Geo. Fisher left last Friday for Kendallville, Ind., where he intends to practice at hie profession as veteri- nary -surgeon and dentist, The snow is being made use of in the fullest sense of the word, and the young ladies have an unusual pleas- ant smile on their faces. Perhaps the prospects of a cutter ride is the cause thereof. Mr Charles Oke went to Torouto last Monday to present himself for the final medical examination of can- didates for the city police ; should he pass we expect he will, we under- stand at once remove to the Queen City. The lodge of the A. 0. U. W. which was organized on Nov. 26th at Taylor's school house, will hold their first regular meeting on the 4th at Creeye's Hall, Benmiller, this we understand is to be the "permanent meeting place. The stated meeting will be held on the let and 3rd Thursdays of each month. There is one other snbject on which I write with a feeling ot reluctancy, but is one in which the moral char- acter of Benmiller is involved. Al- most invariably every Sunday some young men from Goderich visit our village ; with that we find no fault but these young men seldom if ever go away in a sober state, but are gen • erally the worse for liquor. Now, where the young men get their drinks is at present a mystery, but things look bad and people interested should take warning in time. The rivalry for the post office and postmaster still exists and is raging beyond comprehension. Some say hither and others thither opinions are widely difuseed. But we think that if public convenience was consulted the removal and appointment of the Rt. Hon. T. G. would be the order of the day. We understand that Mr J. Miller, of Goderich, resigned the office last week, so an early decision is essential to public interests, and we await with throbing hearts the. decision of Mr Hopkirk, of S'ratford, the post office inspector. Londeaboro THE CREAMERY. — annual meeting of the creamef was held n on Thursday last. wit good at- tendance of patron`. t,SfJ a pear 447" V aola kStt xtca., >Hol Resln111�e, Ia b t f 1 The revival cervices still coati many hav ug professed faith in C and still there are strong indica of"more to follow." Oa Sunday about twenty-five new members mune received into the church. Mr Ayers labors hard„ but he is now receiving help from Clinton and elsewhere.— On Sunday evening Robert Hol occupied the pulpit; Monday even Rev A C Courtice; Tuesday even Rev G Richardson; Wednesday e ing Messrs Holmes and Young present, so we have no lack of h for which we are truly thankful. Rev A C Courtice, of London, on, his way back from Goderich called• here to visit friends, and preached one of the most eloquent sermons ever heard from the pulpit of the Methodist church here. Be carried the large audience wi,h him. Sher - bourne street church congregation, Toronto, who have given him a call for the ensuing year, are to be con- gratulated on the prospective privi- lege of sitting under the instruetiona of so eloquent a divine. The new organ purchased for the Methodist church here was first used for that purpose on Sabbnth last— The instrument was constructed spe- cially for the church, by Swaffield & Blatchford, and is indeed a very superior instrument, its tone being very musical. Mr Blatchford, w kindly proffered his services, presid at the organ, and the strains of mu rendered were, it is said, unsure ingly melodious. The "Resona Chamber," a patent of Mr Blat ford's, appears to be a grand have tion to manipulate the sound. T exterior of the instrument, which learn is Mr Swaffield's own design, worthy of note. Altogether the i strument, both in tone and fini reflects great credit on these gent men, and proves them to be perfec reliable and worthy of a liberal p ronage. The committee appoiote to make the purchase should, a doubtless did, get the cordial than of the congregation, for the wisdo displayed in the selection. Hollleizt eau i ie in ire, Qeaeon, and e11town , of course„ must come under:t 0eke, Auer 1f they were all conducted so plea. gory. Firewood will soon bets dmfg Ch sandy as this due. an the market and th tions "the Rolterty last Ts orlvEesION Meaere cauld of the"Scottish bard" 18111 therg "; w r D Jack F. beg reetigated. 8Ta AND 9 . C Jackson andMcCaughey are Contemplating raising their barns and putting stone foundations under them next summer. Mr Thos Nott again mea £ wears the parental smile; another ing, boy is the cause. ing, SOHooL REPORT,—The following ven- is the report of S. n. No. 5, for the were month ot November. SR. FouRTu— elp, Gilbert Thompson, Lizzie Cupoiug- ham, Geo. Cunningham. JR FOURTH—Martha Manning, Eliza J. Carter, Ettie Wallace; SR THIRD— Sarah Brown. Henry Wallace, Julia Huber. JR. THIRD—Arthur Smith, Herbert Huber,Lizzie Vudden. 2ND CLASS—Violetta Thompson, Robt. Cunningham, Laura McCool. Pr. n -=John Cunningham, Idea Huber Lily McCool. PT. L—Cecilia Eidt, Mollie Eidt, Robert Youugblut. NOTES.—Mr H. Kelly, of the 13th con., who has been under theoctor'a care fer the past week, is recovering, h t cosh still unable to leave the house. Mrs A. H. Plummer last week spent a few days at the home of her parents in Goderich township. Mr W. Murphy finished bis season's threshing last week. Another youth- ful resident of the township arrived last week at the residence of Mr Nat ed Sundercock. An epizotic resembling eft distemper is prevalent among horses in some parts of the township. 93• a nt School report of S. S. No.2,Hullett ch- for November.—SR.FolJRTn—Minnie n. Brickenden, 408. Ja. FOURTH— he Geo Mair, 416; Leonard Weir, 292. we SE. THIRD.—Allis Watt, 385; Geo. is East, 334. Ja. THIRD.—Wilfred n- Connel, 235; John Snell, 219. SR. eh, SECOND.—Willie Noble, 232; Lizzie he. Churchill, 226; James Mair, 223. tly JR SECOND.—George Aikins, 305; at_ Annie Noble, '288; May Glew, 258. d SR. SECOND PT.—Jennie East, 353; nd Hattie Bullen. 206; Lillie Watt, 159. ke JR SECOND PT.—Eva Noble, 293; m Richard Brown,284; Jeremiah Noble, 276; Archie Weir, 266. The following is the report of 5. 5. No. 7 for the month of November:— Fifth Class, marks obtainable, 180,— Lizzie Brown; 170; Alberta Sbobbook 156; Wm McVittie, 110. Fourth Class, marks obtainable 190,—Kate Little, 160; Mary Millar, 154; Gilbert Cumiog, 106; Robert Kelly, 82; Amelia Little, 86; Mary McVittie, 80. Third Class, marks obtainable 168,—Maggie Murphy, 136; Dolly Murphy, 125, Thomas Kele, 91; Edith Bowes, 69; Clara Sanderson, 65; Robert Pate, 65. Second Class, marks obtainable 125:—Nellie Lyon, 112; Albert Brigham, 98; Mathew Morris, 85; John Bedford, 79; Ernest Sanderson, 52; Wm Bedtord, 48. Book I Part II,marks obtainable 122, —Henry Little, 113; Mary Murphy, 94;Ella Caldwell,91; Albert McVittie, 68. ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY—Last Fri day evening, as John McVittie, son• of the late Simon McVittie was re- turning from- Clinton; where he had been with a load of grain, two meu emerged from the swamp just south of the railroad track on the gravel roa,' one caught the horses by the bits and the other demanded the money, but John not caring to give tin so necessary a commodity, jumped from the wagon, picked up a stone and striking the fellow' on the head knocked him senseless, then the man who had hold of the horses, came back and fired at McVittie, but not before be had received a stone which knocked him into the ditch. When the young man arrived home, on ex- amination he found that the bullet had passed sideways through his coat vest and shirt but never grazed the skin. It was a lucky thing for Jack than he was left -banded for as he drew back his arm to throw the stone the shot was fired, hence the direction of the bullet. We cong ratulate John on his pres- ence of mind and almost miracul sus escape. Report of S. S. No. 8. for Nevem- ber,—FIPTH CLASS.—Henry Lennox, 833; Jennie Woodman, 799; Orpha Whitely, 704; Addie Crisp, 670; John R. Bell, 619; Thomas Adams, 600; Ephraim Gray, 561; Bertie Gray, 554; Dan McConnel, 404;John McConnel, 376. SR. FOURTH.—Nelson Bell, 847; Fred Johnston, 742, Lavinia Brigham, 440; Frank McConnel, 396; Raymond McConnel; 378; Sarah Mains, 349. JUN. FOURTH—Lorenzo Brigham, 737; Sarah Hill, 697; Nisbet Bell, 696; Lenord Whitley, 690, Ida Riley, 671; Elva Adams, 644; Ada Shobbrook, 318; Ida Bulger, 317. SEN. THIRD.—Alvin Brogdon, 758; Cora Newton,684; Annie Nelson, 683; Thomas Wallace,662; Lawday Young 63.2; Alice Brigham,564; John Moore, 563; Harry Allen, 477; Jennie Rober- ton, 445; Vincent McConnel, 376; Bella Cunningham, 297; Robert N. Cole, 256. THran.—Minnie Nelson, 917; Lou Ouimette, 839; Bernice Moore, 770; John Crawford, 660; Alice Mountain, 591; Ada Brigham,. 434;Edgar Mogridge,432; Lyda Shob- brook, 317; Wilfred Crisp,301; Willie Townsend, 154. SECOND CLASS.— Rose Riley, 833; Athelia Brown, 642; Alice Oliver, 514; Dillia Oliver, 481; Ethel Barr 480; Carrie Crawford, 376; Willie Garrett, 305; Rose Cole, 189; Robert Townsend, 63. SEcoxr PART.—Maggie Nelson, 872; Jessie Wallis, 749: Elva Wallace, 581; Willie Day, 572; Harvey Long- man, 557; Eliza Garrett 487; Alvetta Brigham, 453; Wesley Lee, 899; Tommie Lee, 395; Attie Lawrence, 308; Wesley Colborne, 65. 'Wi g ham. _ NOTES.—The Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be dispensed in the Presbyterian church,,Sunday next. Mr Friend, leader of the choir, Sunday preached in Zion A tonCclergyan devotes even- ings to portion practical hints midaimgges- tions on S, • S. .Lesson, la'verytliifsg No small sensation was created in and around this village,among several parties, when those connected with what is known as the "grain busi- ees" received from the bank at Lucas notice to the effect that the otes,whicb were over due, had to be ettled in a few days, to prevent action eing taken. Some have gone to earch for Mr Yerex, who 'no- ised to settle these. We have ot yet learned whether he can be found or not, but the general impres• ion ie that he has left for parts nknown. This item, from Wednes- ay's Empire, may be of interest ere : 'Chester W Yerex, of Prince dward county, is wanted for forge,. e it said to have cashed a cheque at e Bank of Commerce for $600. The benne purported to have been made y a private banking house in the est. A warrant was issued for hi rest.' If this should be the case, e has duped the netghbrohood out several hundred dollars. Norrs.—On Monday last our burgh as literally flooded with taxpayers. r W Ramsay is appointed caretaker the Methodist cn„_ in place of r Fred Elford resigned. Miss Alice hiteman, of Kippen, is visiting iends in the village. Mr Samuel alstead, of Kincardine, has been ending a few days with his parents re. Dan Calbick and wife, of oderich, spent Sunday at her fa- er's. Miss Bertha Scott now boards th her grandparents here; she tends the Clinton Collegiate.Insti- te, and takes the ttain in and out. r John Pickard, who has been in alt for sometime, accompanied by s cousin, of the same place, is visit - g at his home, on the cut line.— r Lasltbrook, of Gowery, was in the lage the other day. Miss Frank elsh, of -Clinton, was in the village nday. Mr John Hill and family. ve been spending a few days here. r and Mrs Ed Levis visited her rents in Brussels last week. Mr hn Tiplady and wife were visiting A J Courtice's 00 Sunday. Miss alstead, who for the last three months has been visiting friends at nden and Aylmer, returned home t week. Mrs Goodridge, of Clinton, spending a few days with friends e. The WEN'S met at the resi- nce of Mrs Wittingham, on Wed• day afternoon. Mr Alf Tebbutt, o has been working with W Ford the last year, has gone home,owing his time being up. It is reported t one or two young men in this ality have become somewhat em - reseed, by signing a document, ich turns out to be a promissory e. Mr Chas Cole is now running chopping machine; he has pur- sed a new chopper, and will no bt do better work than ever.— ntion was made last week of Ed arts' intention of leaving this place; has purchased the Whitely hotel Goderich, which he will run after w Years. Council met on Monday . Mr Alex Osbaldeston bought a roughbred cow and bull from Mr Elford, the other day. number of ladies being press. id Mr A. T. McDonald, of Auks' f presiding at b the meeting of the patiOns. The re- port of the directors showed that the m quantity of butter made during the season was 504371bs, which was sold for $9909.94. The amount paid to patrons was $8155.20; the average u price through the season being 164 d cents. The officers for the ensuing h year are, Pres, Geo Watt. Directors— E A Watt, W Cunningham, 11 Farrow H and W Weymouth. Sec. Treas,W L th Ouimette; Auditor, J Campbell. M John Hannah, who has so successful- b ly managed the manufacture and w sale of the company's products for ar some years, addressed the meeting h at considerable length. giving a de- of tailed report of the sales of the sea - 8011, and a thorough explanation of the oil test, about which many of the W patrons desired information. His re- i1'1 marks•were listened to with close at- of tendon, and he was loudly applaud- ed RI at the close. We might ,call at- tentiou to the fact that if the farmers fr in the immediate vicinity of the 11 factory would give it theirdivided sp support, the cost of making would be he materially lessened as the long trail fT is what runs up the e4,penee of gath- th ering cream. Thisiu'eeasnn's output wi was only surpassed; by that of one at previous year. to DI NoTEa.— 1 four days' meeting isin G progress here, in the Methodist hi church, which will he followed by in special services conducted by the M pastor, assisted by Miss Williams. vil The soda has made business pick up W greatly. Mr W. L. Ouitnette is in Su Toronto on business. Several of our ha villagers attended the Blyth monthly M frit. Mr Johnston is home for the pa winter, he bas the whole of Widow Jo street to himself now, to Mr E.Walk- at er's•sorrow. The Blfth correspond- H ent is rather previous, as a report cf meeting being a grand succeas auas seen by some as they,were arranging to go, but they went, and realized the report true. The merry jingle of the sleigh bell falls like music on the ear of the boy, since the snow came, making glad their hearts. Mr A. Walker is making considerable im- provements on the property which he recently purchased from Mr George Grantham. Miss Grace Evans, of Toronto, is making a delivery of books here, for which subscriptions were taken last August. Mr N. Pi ogle is relieved from duty on the G.T.R., on account of reduction of men in section gene., during the winter months. Master Harry Smith left for Toronto, last Friday, to take a situation with his cousin. who is in business there. Mrs D. Roberts, of Brussels, spent a few days visiting at home here this week. Stanley. SOCIA r. PARTY—Mr Robt Coleman entertained a number of his young friends at a taffy ''party, at Mrs Me- Ewan's("on Friday night last. SALE ---The auctiotf''•kale conducted by Mr D H Porter, on the farm of Mr Oster, lake shore road, on the 27th, was a big success; good prices were realized for everything, the total be- ing one third more than the proprie- tor .expected. God erieh Township, NOTES.—Mr and Mre Thomas Donohue, of Bay City, Mich; were visiting at Mr Wm Sterling's, this week on their wedding trip. Mre Folley, of Ashfield, has been visit- ingMr Andrew McGuire 'this week. Mse Mary Sterling Wee visiting at Lakeview a few days last week. Lo las 16 herde nes wh for to the lot bar wh not his Cha dou Me Sw he in Ne last tho H Holdall. SURPRISE,—Last Friday evening the abode of Mr A. Farnham, of the 9th con., was broken into in rather an unexpected manner, by a large number of pleasure seeking young people. Although the rnmates were thoroughly taken by surprise, in a few minutes every one felt at home. The evening was spent in the usual style—music and the customary par- lor games—and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost, At the usual time the contents of the baskets were inreetigated, and they, as everything else of the evening, proved a success. Everyone heartily dined in tendering to •Mr and Mrs arnham a vote of thanks, and then the company repaired to their homes, each one hoping this would not be the Iaet surprise party of the season, • Morris. Report of pupils standing in No. 5, Morris, for November, tbreo. highest iu each class are given in •-, order of merit. 4th Sr, F Lawrence, A Russett K Halliday. 4th Jr, N Watson, I Stubbs, V Haslam. 3rd' J Watson, J Ward, D Allison, 2n, Sr, A Wheeler, ,J Haslain, M Last. rence. 2nd Jr, J Magill, M Allilto, E Kelly. Part 2, 1) Halliday, Nixon, L Nixon NOTES. — Robert Newcombe, of Newark, N. J., is spending a few days under the parental roof. John White had 8 sheep killed by dogs Wednesday night. Mrs Gilmore and Prof. Morgan and daughter are holding temperance meetings in this township, under the auspices of the f, 0. G. T., the meetings are well attended. MATRrMONY.—Mr and Mrs E}and- ere. of Toronto, who were married in that city a couple of weeks ago, are spending a portion of their honey- moon among friendr on the 4th. Mrs Sanders is a former resident of this vicinity, her father, Mr Fred Hood, having at one time owned a farm near what was at one time known as Bodwin, and Mrs Sanders thought that ere taking up the responsibilities of married life she would again like to visit the scenes of her childhood. Their many friends in this vicinity unite in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous voyage through life in which the, NEW ERA also joins. DEATH.—Another Morris pioneer has gone to her long rest in the person of Mrs Mary Baines, relict of the late Henry Baines. For upwards of 2 years she has been suffering from cancer, which finally resulted in her death. She leaves- a family of five sons and two daughters, most of whom are grown up, and all are in positions to provide for themselves, She was 64 years of age, a member of the Methodist church an earnest ac- tive Christian. She was buried Wed- nesday in the Sunshine cemetery, the remains being followed to the grave by a large number Of friends and neighbors Brucefield: The Royal Tempters intend giving a grand entertainment in their new hall, as an opening serviee;nextTues- day evening, December 9th. They have secured the services of Mrs and Miss Sage, of Walton, who will give several selections on the musical glasses. There will also be parts taken by foreign and- home talent, a good progiam is being furnished. Proceeds for the organ fund. The annual meeting of Union church W. F, M. Society was held last Thursday evening, Nov. 27th, which was in every respect a grand success. The addresses on reasons why we should help in missionary work" by the Rev T. F. Newton, of Bayfield, was one of the most inter- esting and masterly addresses given to an audience, Mr Newton is a fav- orite here as well as elsewhere; choice vocal and instrumental music were given by the choir, under the leader- ship of J B Jameson with Miss M. Fatheringham as organist,and several choice selections by six little girls and boys under the careful training of Miss Annie Campbell. The re- ports_read,by Mr Geo Baird, jr., and Miss Emma Nevins, showed the amount raised last year by 20 mem- bers and a small mission band to be, $179.22 with silver collection of the - annual meeting of $15.80. making a total for the year of $196.02. The society has every reason to be en- couraged in their work. Goderich, Not .—The stern reallties of win- ter are et hand; a glide around the square is invigorating; no more gen- tle and balmy zephors of the lake; no more perambulating in the park, no more waiting and watching at the gate. The modellites are longing to see their mammas. Navigation left with the 'Monarch' last week and don't expect to return until spring. Capt. Andrews was ]r town; he is worthy of the patnna a of :3.7:i true Canadian, ltt+v Courtice, 'ofLondon,preacedisNorte; Methodist i;hurci bn Sunday last, Principal Strang is attending in Guelph this week acting as examiner in connection with the Training In- stitute. LtTERARY.—Regular Iligh School literary was held on Friday evening last. The following program was rendered to a crowded house: --Chorus by Model Cbrss; Reading, Mr Sallows; Recitation, Miss Keefe; solo, Miss Parsons; Impromptu speeches, Misses McGee and McCormick, and Messrs Thompson and Denomy; address Mr Park; recitation, Miss Ball, rect., Mise Augustine; reading, Miss LeTouzel:f chorus. Mo el class; critic remarks, Mr S. P. Halls; God save the Queen. Auburn. NOTES -4 largearty assembled at vhe-residence of MriHenryOvier, last week from our own neighborhood and Londesborough; the everting 'begs spent in games and other amusements till the approach of another d?#+y. warped them to separate. Some of the fair sex in our midst have long tried with the naked organ of vision to discern the intents of the heart of the sterner sex, belt failed; but now, armed with the optician's art, woe betide the unhappy swain'$fle0 seek to disguise hia love. Mr Jas 1 titaiii lost a valuable horse last *eek from inflammation, Our V.S. has t'iVo responsible trusts- the citta WA fafnily and the d .nestiti arlinifthl itt Otte midst a.. - n