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The Clinton New Era, 1891-02-13, Page 1MOUTH. VOL. ; 41€) Lsfulpber 1007 ) URON UlipsTnICTED RECIPROCITY • Mammy. Less Taxation Prosperity to the Farmers .5).; MOIR& CANDIDATE And others, will address public meetings to dinner; the issges of the contest as follows: ' Iletilteiller, Monday, Feb. 16,. 7 30 $lnitle'reHill, Feb. 17th, 7.30 p.m ' St. liel,ens, Feb. 18th, at 7.30 pan leelfitet, Feb. 19th, at 7.30 p. m. Marnoch, Feb. 20th, at 1.30 p. m St. :Augustine, Feb. 20th, at 7.30 Nfanehester, Monday, Feb. 23, 7.30 Hoover's school, Feb. 24, at 7.30 ,Other meetings will follow. The Conservative candidate is specially invited Gob SAVE THE QUEEN Bayfield TEMPLARS. —The Royal Templars of Temperance gave an open meeting in the hall on Friday evening. The , eregeeekteuAtort on account of 4 isaopointmen neeertheless very ,g,rocl and 'elicited- praise from the -Audience. • It was the intention of Mr Robt "Morrison, of Hensall, to move into , his store here) occupied by Mr H. F. Edwards;but as the latter was anxious to remain here owing to the large • trade he carries on, Mr Morrison dis- posed of hie property. Mr Edwarde has alwaya proven .himself a wide- . • awake eitiien and we are glad he has resolved to make his home here per. manently. The representative of the Goderich Signal has ban "doing up" the town of late. He has a very nice essay on our little town and some of its busi- ness men but it is particularly noted for its partiality. The Signal prob- ably forgets that a few years ago when a brach line of railroad was proposed from Clinton that it was then the strongest to oppose • yfield'a .intereista.- ,NoTes,-i-Xiss Kate Ahrens is visit - g friends in Clinton. Misses Kate and Sadie Struthers, of Clinton Col- legiate Instituee were visiting friends in town over Sunday. As predicted in tbe New Ene. the marriage of Mr George King to Miss Barr of Clinton,took place last week. Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper was dire peneed in both St Andrews and Trinity churches last Sabbath, Rev. A. Stewart, of Clinton, preaching in the former on the Friday previous. RINK.—The rink 60 far this year has been a source of great amusement to our young folks. The ice has been in prime celedition all season and is now, we are informed, better than in any other rink in the county. This is no doubt due to the fact that l it has been built up from the ground and by continuaflooding is now very thick, The carnival on Monday evening, in spite of the unfavorable ,weather, was very well attended. The proprietors have failed to give us a report of those who took prizes. Sumnierhill Nevres—Mr G. F. Oakes is putting 'eee torth efforts to organize a singing Neches here; we wish him success. TbeeKeeepete-gie "saying we ought to aye a new organ in the church here; the people are right. • At the last I 0 G T meeting the officers for the :past quarter were re-elected for the ensuing quarter. The Orangemen , have purchased the old B. C. church, to be used as a hall, and the Good Template will continue to hole their . meetings in the same. We are glad to see the smiling face of Mr 1B'en, Tomlinson in our vicinity occasion- ally; he ite a great advocate of temper- ance he having learned through experience to abhor intemperance. Min Brown is at present visiting at Mr 13 Murphy's, Miss E Wallace has been on the sick list for the past few days, but is at present improving. The young folks had a dancing party e in the hall on Wednesday evening, and bad a good time. Mr J. Johnson, We understand, has been on the •sick list for the past few days; we hope to see him around again soon. Lneknoest. There died at her residence, Bob street, Lucknow, at the age of 82 years and 11 months, Mrs Rose May • Milleierelict of the late James Miller, who died about 45 years ago. Three e sons and two daughters composed her family. The sons are all living in Vi'liwitilosh, and the daughters, one in LOcknow, the widow of the late Met he Other married to Mr eitareLuektiow. t Might have proved a far mo e*ele accident happened to '..esee "reek Cain, son of T. F.Cain , of the House, on Sunday. He k was circling a young horse when he received a severe kick on the side of the face, knoekieg him senseless and erierying away a piece of the jaw and a tooth. Drs Gordon and Tennant were called in and dressed the wound The young patient is doing as well as cati,be expected. Another accident took place Weds nesday at the Central furniture factoty. Mr Alex. Sohnston, head turner, was dressing some old huba for Mr Hildred, carriage builder, •ellen one of them split, one piece *taking him between the eyes. His nese is breken, and there is a cut •itetoss and down between the eyes. MANTON, ONT., FEBRUARY 13, 1894,. ur Weekly E3udget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Tuckersmith. CODNOIL.—Council met at Kyle's 'hotel, on the 6th inst. Mr Jn. Shep- herd,who was prevented from attend- ing the last meeting of council, by en accident, and who is now ao far recovered as to be able to move around a little, was present and made the necessary declarations. Tenders for the supply of cedar and rock elm, for township purposes, were opened, and the offer ot Mr P. D. Bell was accepted, it being the lowest. Cedar at $9.70 per M, and rock elm plat* at $8.80 per M, delivered in both cases at the residences of the members of council. A petition, signed by five ratepayers of school section No. 8, was presented. praying that all the lots east of lot No. 5 on the 2nd and 3rd concession be removed to section No. 5, and all lots west of lot No. 6 be removed to section No. 7. The petition was held over till next meet- ing. The account of McLean Bros., for printing, advertising, and blank forms, arneunting to 9.75, was or- dered to be paid. The following suma were voted as assistance to the parties named, Mrs P. Marsh, $3.50; D. Grummett, $5; doctor's bill, Mrs Calaghan, $10. Council will meet at Brucefield on March 20th. • - S. Semen, Clerk. ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertain - glut, with a view to organizing a council of the order of Royal Tempters of Temperance, will be held in Tur- ner's Methodist church, on the even- ing of Friday 20th. A good program consisting of Temperance selections. in solos, duets, recitations and ad- dresses, is being prepared and will be participated in by J.11. Pyher, D. D. G. C., Dire of Huron, Mrs Pyper, Miss Annif S. Pyper, Miss A. Daley and R. Haxby. of Seaforth, Rev J. Edge, of Clinton, is also expected to he present to deliver an address. Everybody is invited to attend and enjoy a profitable and pleasant time. The entertainment will begin with a song service at 7.30. Admission free. Collectioreeo defray expenses. NOTES.—The following persons are visiting friends in Tuckersnilth:—Mr Rapson, of Hullett. Miss Hartt, of Clinton. The Misses Ball, of Hullett. The Misses Dick, of Blyth. Mies Kate Wooley, of Exeter. Miss Bro- therston, teacher, spent Sunday at Leadbury. Mrs Geo. Crich, is visit. ing at Goderich. Kinburn. FIRE.—On Friday last the house of Mr L. Howes was discovered to be on fire, and it was not extinguished before a large portion of the roof was destroyed. Had it not been discover- ed till a few minutes later, nothing could have saved it, as there was no one in the house at the time, except Mrs Howes, who is laid up with a broken leg. The fire was caused by a defective stove pipe. SOCIAL PARTY.—On Friday even - in e last a party of young people, numbering about 75, assembled at the residence of Mr S. F. Schoales, when a Very pleasant evening was spent tripping the light fantastic toe, to music furnished by our string band, comported of the Staples Bros., Clark and King. CHEESE FACTORY. —Mr P. C. Pa- pinean has this week been canvassing his patrons for the cheese factory, and making other necessary arrangements for the coming season. He has this Season taken time by the forelock, and has engaged his clerk. RENTED.—Mr S. S. Cole has rent- ed, for a term of five years, the east • half of lot 8, con. 6, from Mr Robert • Coates. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—This is the year for wed- dings; on Wednesday last David Mc- Gill, Esq, of Wawanosh, was married to Miss Bella Riddell, of Hullett, and after vending a pleasant evening in Sullen, the happy couple proceeded to their home in Wawanosh, where a number of friends awaited to welcome them. T. Taylor has the frame of his new saw mill erected, and intends getting in the machinery as soon as possible. Mr and Mrs McDermott are the guests of D. McGill this week. J Rath, jr, intends going to Manitoba in a short time, having given up the notion of going east to the St. Law- rence coast; Jim is "a worker, and that means money," wherever he may go. The scholars of S. S. No. 13 are still waiting patiently for the present to the school as a result of the grand entertainment given by them, at Christmas; we trust this hint will be sufficient to induce the holder of the money to do as was promised with it. Miss'Ellen McGowan went to Middle- sex last week, to visit her sister, Mrs G tel Shipley. Mr I Brown, Mr Bent- ly and R B McGowan were the dele- gates selected in polling subdiviaion No. 1, to attend the Reform conven- tion, held in Dungannon on the 12th inst. Electioneering is all the go now, both parties are working for all they are worth. The reault will probably not be changed Nay much from form- er elections, this township giving a Grit majolity of about 70. But we cannot be sure but what a great change might take place either way. The Patrons of Industry met in S. S. No. 13, last Saturday evening, and were not successful in getting any addition to their numbers. The agent's name is Mr Bennest, from near Petrolia. Stanley. GRANGE SorawL.—The annual so- cial of the Stanley Sun Grange was held in the Grange Hall, on Wednes- day, February 4th. Considering the state of the roads, there was aearge attendance, and a very pleasantetime was spent. The first hour was occu- pied with songs, dialogues and reel- tations,a dialogue by the boys. of KS. No. 1, and a speech from Mr Alex. McLeod being well received. The singing by Mr Jameson and Mr Bunch was much appreciated and encored. Tea was served at 9 o'clock, and tbe wants of the body attended to by the good ladies of the district. After refreshments there was A well rendered Scotch reading byMr John Ketchen, and an instructive and in- teresting address to the farmers, their eons and daughters, by John McMil- lan, M.P. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr McMillan for his address, and a pleasant meeting brought to a close by singing God save the Queen. Onieneere.—We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of one of the oldest, if not the oldest, pioneer of the township of Stanley, in the person of Mr James Gilmour, who was called away from this life rne, Sebbath eyepins; February,8th, the ripe age it ninety-fi ee years and ten months. The deceased was the son of John Gilmour, a native of Rea frewshire, Scotland, and was born at the village of Neilston, in that county, on April 5th, 1795. His fa- ther was a master weaver, and the subject of our sketch spent a part of his boyhood in that occupation, but his tastes inclining him to country life he left that trade when he grew to manhood. and spent the remainder of his stay rn his native land on the farm, Abeut the year 1819 he left his enative place and emigrated to America. He settled in the township of Ramsay, Lanark county, Ontario. where he partly cleared a farm of one hundred acres. In the year 1822 he married Ann Cherry, and they con- tinued to live on the farm till the year i843. Finding the land there very poor, it being rocky, or as it has been expressively described, "the riddlings o',oreation," and a difficulty in supporting his large family, he resolved to sell out and move west to the "Huron Tract." He sold his land for £100 currency, and, making his way west, arrived in the township of Stanley in the spring of 1843. He settled on the 3rd concession of Stan- ley, lots 23 and 24, where he continu- ed to reside till the time of his death. Mr Gilmour was a life-longReformer, a regular and consistent member of the Presbyterian church. During his latter years he was a member of the Union Church, Brucefield, and• regularly attended the ordinances thereof, till last summer, when he received some injuries from the kick of a mare, that laid him on his bed, from which he never rose, Having lost his wife by death in 1856, he re- mained a widower the rest of his life. His family consisted of three sons and five daughters, all of whom were marrieu, and who all survive him ex- cept one daughter. His son John resides on the place, Hugh, the se- cond son, resides near Moose Jaw, N. W.T.; and his youngest son, Thomas, lives in Turnberry. Three of his daughters are living in the United States, and the remaining daughter, the eldest, lives in Lanark Co., the &et home of the family. Out ,of sixty-six grandchildren fifty-eight are still alive. His great grandchildren number thirty-two, and he bas two great great grandchildren. He was widely and favorably nown, and was a quiet, inoffensive, social an. A large number followed his remains, on Tuesday., to their last resting place in Baird's cemetery, where they were deposited beside those of his wife. Belgtave BRIEFS.—Mr C. McClelland, sr, attended the Reform convention at Brussels, on Monday last. Mr Don- ald Robertson -left for Manitoba this week. The coun ty meeting of Orange members was held in the village last week, and there was a good represen- tation from the various lodges, J. D. Nichol, teacher, gave us a call Satur- day. RUMORS. —It is said that our tinker has entered into compact with one of our sterling men to supply his coal oil, and for remuneration to receive a nice little (ef)fee, sometime soon. We also hear that after the very plea- sant coasting of Saturday night, our friend was taken seriously ill, and it was not until the bright raya of the morning sun bad shone forth, that he was restored; painkiller was of no avail, but another keller acted like a charm. WEDDING BELLS.—There are two weddings in our midst this week. The knota are to be firmly tied by one of our old Presbyterian pastors, Rev W. T.Wilkins, B.A., of Trenton. Miss Bella Wightman second daugh- ter of Mr James Wiihtman, of the 7th con. of Wawanos , is to be ink- ried to Mr Dougal, a young Manitoba farmer, also Miss' Maggie Irwin, the youngeat daughter of Mr Robt. Irwin, of the 5th con. of Morris, to Mr Wm. Ferguson, of Wingham. We extend to them hearty congratulations. West Wawanosh. NOTES.—The Petrone of Industry atarted a lodge here last week, with Mr Robert Clark is President; Mr Robert Smith, Vice President; Mr Sease, Secretary, and Mr Wm. Mc- Allister, Treaturer. j ROBERT FIC.T.MES, Publisher I Wars year in advartJe awasselsisisisoinsworsa Seaforth Rullett A very pleasant and interesting meeting was held at the rooms of the Canadian Order of Foresters, on Wednesday evening of last week.— The meeting was an open one, and waa largely attended. A splendid program of addresses, readings and music had been prepared, and was presented in a manner which gave pleasure to all present. The address- es were given by the High Chief Ranger and resident clergymen; read-. ings by Dr Campbell and. Mr W. G. Duff. The vocalists were Mrs (Dr) Smith, Messrs W. D. Bright, James Scott, W. J. Hamilton, and W.Willis; piano solo, by Mrs Swing, and violin sole by Mr W. J. Noble. Rev Mr liodgins, who is a member of the Court, ably preaided over the even- ing's proceedings. It was an evening well spent, is the sentireent of every one who attended. On Monday afternoon last, about 4 o'clock, the fire alarm sounded, and in a minute everyone was running hither and thither, with the usual cry, ".Where's the fire ?'' It was dis- covered to be in a small stable at the rear of one of Mr J. S. Porter's tene- ment houses, on John street. Be- tween the fire and look and ladder company the building was demolished. At the Salvation Army barracks this week a musical event took place; a quartette of musicians, styling themselves the Musical Musketeers, and whose names are as follows: Staff CaPt. Griffiths, the Welsh minstrel; Capt. Brokenshire, violinist; Lieut. Emma Lee, colored, guitar player, and Richard HI, entertained the people with a number of selections on their several instruments, on Wed- nesday end Thursday eyeninge. We believe their performaiftelevere gad. The Egmondville anniversary ser- vices and tea meeting, on Sunday and Monday last were largely attended. Rev J. L Murray's sermons, on Sun- day were thoughtful and earnest, while his lecture on Monday was full of interesting things concerning his "Trip to Italy." At a meeting of the select degree members of Huron Council No. 95, R T of T, held on Monday evening last, the following officers were elect- ed to serve the current term:—J 13 Pyper, C; R Wallace, P C; R Hax- by, B S; R 13 Young, B T; Mrs Tyre - man, Pre; J Wallace, S; J Paley, Ty. The fancy dress carnieal held at the Beating rink here, on Friday evening last, was a success in every way. The attendance was large, and a good many appeared in fancy dress. Prizes were given for the best lady's and geietleman's character costume, and weriAvone as, followc-1st, Miss. Kidd, snow shoer; 2nd, Miss M. Hex - by, an angel. Gentlemen, lst, H. Cresswell, Henry VIII; 2nd J Fergu- son, Indian. A ticket holder's prize of a handsome plush chair was won by Miss Minnie Watson, Misses A. McIntyre and K. McKechnie. Messrs T. Coleman, W. Pickard and Tripp acted as judges, and gave entire satis- faction. The town band being pre- sent enlivened the evening's proceed inga with some excellent musical selections. Mr Jacob Stewart died at his resi- dence here on Thursday morning last. He had been sick with consumption , for a long time. Prior to last spring , Mr Stewart, with his family, resided in McKillop, and we understand was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His remains were interred in the Irishtown cemetery, on Saturday. The family have the sympathy of all friends and acquaintances in their sad bereavement. NoTES.—Mr Lewis Godbolt, wife and child, of Winnipeg, are visiting Mrs Godbolt's sister, Mrs D. Janson. Mr W. R. Counter,one of our enter- prising young business men, left on Tuesday last for Toledo, Ohio, where on Thursday he took unto himself a partner in life; our young friend with his bride will be cordially welcomed back. The Emma Wells dramatic company will commence a week's en- gagement at Cardno's Hall, on Tues- day evening next, under the auspices of the 33rd Battalion ]and. Mr Stapleton Caldecott, ex -President of Toronto Y M 0 A, will visit our town on Friday evening of this week, and deliver an address on the occasion of the anniversary of the branch of the YMCA here. McKillop. NOTES.—Mrs J. Rannahan, of Lon- don, is visiting friends in this vicini- ty. Mr Alex Gardiner has gone to Toronto, as a delegate to a farmers' convention there. The entertainment in No. 12 school house, on Friday evening last, was a grand success, over $26 being realized. Mr A.Crich, 14th con., has sold his farm to Mr Roe, his neighbor, and, we are in- formed, Mr Oda' has rented the farm of Mr Gilgan, who intends re- moving to Dakota. Mr Frank Camp- bell and family are epending a few days bidding farewell to friends, pre- vious to their remoeal to Michigan, where Mr Campbell has purchased a farm. Holmesville. NOTES. —Mr Samna' Harris, of Fullerton, paid our burgh a flying visit on Monday last. Rev W Ayers had a severe fall on the ice one day last week, but is now getting better. Mr John Stacey. of Mitchell, is visit- ing in and around this village. Mr Wililam Lobb and wife, who have been visiting In the vicinfty of Mit- chell, returned on Tuw.day last. Book agents are the order of the day. Politica and Insurance are engaging the attention of the majority of our villagers. We learn- that T C Pick- ard has sold the "Jordan" property, to Mr 0 Jenkins, orBlyth, for the sum of $425, Mr C Gravell, the pres- ent occupant, intends to remove to the Enticknap house now owned by S Merrill. A GRAND PAIR OF BERKSHIRES. — Mr George Hoare, after visiting the best Berkshire pig breeders in On• tario, has pnrchased from J. G. Snell & Bro., Brampton, their grand pig, Royal Tom, winner of second prize at the Toronto Industrial Fair in 1889 end 1890. He is a pig of great length and quality, and be, with Queen Bee, purchased nom the same gentlemen last fall and took second prize also at the Industrial are about all that can be desired in a pair of Berkshires. DEATH.—One who has been for about 60 years a resident etA Mullett, but who has never been prominently before the public, has passed to "that bourne from whence no traveller e're returns," in the person of Mr James McBrien, who died on Saturday teat, at the house of his nephew, Mr Wm Matrien, con. 6, at the advanced age of 94 years. He was unmarried, and of late years has been confined to the house. He remains were interred in the Clinton Cemetery, on Monday. SCHOOL REPORT OF 8, S. No. i2 FOR JANUARY.—Senior 4th—Minne, Brickenden 425, George Mair 340. Junior 4th—Leonard Weir 189, tam. Noble 135. Senior 3rd—George East 400, Allie Watt 253. Junior 3rd— Wilfred Connell 417, John Snell 395, Millie Churchill 362, Laura Connell 317. Senior 2nd—Willie Noble 276, James Mair 262, Lizzie Henry 177. Junior 2nd—George Aikins 342, May Glew 274, Charlie Glew 253. Senior 2ad Part—Ella Tyndal 340, Jennie East 805 Junior 2nd Part—Eva Noble 320, Jeremiah Noble 315, Wreatha Snell 251, John Churchill 226. Ist—Effie Hull 203. Courim.—Council met at Londes- horo, Feby tith, pursuant to adjourn- ment. Members all present. Com- plaint was made to the council at this meeting respecting a rail fence on road allowance opposite to lot 23, on 12, which is causing an obstruc- tion of the public highway; the clerk was authorized to notify Der Andrew Taylor, the occupant of said lot, to have the fence removed forthwith. An allowance of $2 a week was made to widow Stinson, of Manchester and $1.50 a week to Robert Kilty, the latter sum to be expended under the direction of tCouncillor Churchill. The tenders accepted for the supply- ing of elm plank were those of E. Butt, ed. Sprung and L. Macdonald et Co., Walton. The sum of $400 was voted for township improvements during 1891, $80; to be expended under the direction of each councillor. The auditors' statement and abstract of the township treasurer's account up to the, end of 1890 wee laid before the council, , carefully examined, passed and a copy to be filed in the clerk's office. Council adjourned until called by the Reeve. 8T11 As 9TH CONCESSIONS.—Mr Jos Colclough, we are sorry to learn, is confined to his house, in consequence of what seems to be blood poisoning; we hope to see him out again soon. Mr F McCaughey has on hand a large quantity of material in prepara- tion for beilding his barn next sum- mer; Mr D Jackson Is also making preparations in the same line. SCHOOL ItseonT.—The following shows the 3tanding of pupils in S S No. 5, for January. The pupils standing is based on diligence, punct- uality and demeanr,r, 4th class — Lizzle Cunningham, Ettie Wallace, Gilbert Thompson. 3rd class,— Henry Wallace, E J Snell, Tommy Manning. Junior 3rd, — Herbert Huber, Atthur Smith, Harry Jack- son. Second class,—Violetta Thomp- son, John Nott, Laura McCool. Senior part II,—Idessa Huber, Ros- etta Youngblut (Jiro Cunningham, Lily McCool and Earny Wallace) equal. Junior part IL—Cecilia and Amelia Eidt, Robert Youngblut Mary Long. No. On roll 52, average attendance 43. Exeter. Ontruartv.—kgain it comes our sad duty to write the death of one of our citizens in the pereen of Eliza- beth Ann, beloved wife of Mr John Cudmore at the age of 43 years 9 months 19 days. The deceased lady bad been ailing for some 2 years by that dreadful disease, consumption, which terminated in death on Thus - day last; -all .through her sickness. she bore her severe pains with Chris- tian fortitude,she was amember of the James St Methobist church for a number of years. The funeral took place on Saturday last to Exeter cemetery and was very largely at- tended. She leaves to mourn her demise a husband and 2 daughters, who have the sympathy of the village in their very sad bereavement. CONVENTION.— A Conservative meeting was. was held in the town hall on Monday last and the Reform- ers held their meeting on Thursday evening last. The meetings were for the purpose of choosing delegates to attend the convention and other cam- paign business. Large and enthusi- astic crowds attended both meetings and a lively time is anticipated on the 5th of March. NOTES.—Mr A. M. Todd, of the Newe-Record and Mr Geo. Hanley, ofClinton spent Friday night in town, they paid Loyal Orange Lodge No. 924 a fraternal visit. Our village council met on Friday evening last. Several Conservatives left town on Thursday to attend the crteVolition at Ailsa Craig. Mr A. Holloway, of Clinton, spent a few days in town visiting his sister, Mrs Robt. Rowe. Sleighing was very good a few days last week. Messrs Smith, from Blyth, and McDonald, of Exeter, Intend shipping this week a car load of horses from this station to Mani- toba. The Busy 13ees held a social in the town hall on Monday last whieh was a grand success. Mr Wm Baw- den, of Goderich, has purchased ,160 acres of the Pickard estate and in- tends to take up his residence here shortly. Benmiller. SUPPHR.—The oyster supper held here on Monday evening last under the auspices of the 0. 0. F. was a grand sueceas socially and financially A eumptous supper was partaken of after which a program of unusual merit was given to an attentive Audi- euce. The ' celebrated Butts choir was in attendance, and enlivened the proceedings with their melodies, the rest of the program was well filled up with solos, readings, recitations and, dialogues, which were well given, as was the inetruniental music by Messrs Adams, Roberts, and Young at the, close of the program the audience sang "God save the Queen," and dispersedhaving enjoeyed themselves to their hearts content. The proceeds amounted to about $e0 NoTEs.—The Reform Committee of this place, met in the Temperance Hail, on Wednesday evening to appoint delegates to at- tend the convention to be held at Dungannon to select a candidate to representing the Reform party in this Riding. A debate was held in Temperance Hall on Tuesday evening the subject being, resolved that the work of nature are more admired than the work of art; it was decided in favor of the affirmitave. A grand concert will be held in the Temper- ance Hall on Monday evening, when Prof. Morgan and his daughter Fairy will give a comic program of songs, duets, recitation, etc. Manchester. M.saciAGE. — Mr James Mutch, atter a long and painful suspense, borne with a fortitude becoming a hero of the old Roman period, passed quietly away from the bachelors' rank, - and joined that happy barrd, which every maiden anticipates join- ing, or if not, she can recount the numberless golden opportunities of so doing. Miss Nickleson has kindly consented to soothe him even unto declining years. NOTES. --The football match be- tween our school and the Nile school', which was to have been played last Saturday, was postponed until next 'Saturday, on account of the Nile school not being able to attend. Mr John Sturdy intends building an addition to his house next summer; his son also intends building a new house, and is busy at present getting out lumber for it. The officers of Maitland Temple were installed last Monday evening, our popular teach. er, Mr Irwin, filling the office of Chief Templar. • St. Helens. NOTES —Mr James Anderson has returned home to Manitoba. Mrs John Murray, of Goderich, is visiting her mother, Mrs McGuire. Miss Cameron has returned to her home in London, after spending a few weeks with friends in this locality. Miss Salkeld, of Goderich, is visiting her sister, Mrs R. K. Miller. Mrs (Dr.) Gordon and baby, of Lucknow, spent a few days at Mr John Gordon's last week. Miss Maggie McCrostie and Master Stuart Pritchard have returned to Forest, after spending several weeks with friends here. Miss Bella McDonald is at present visiting friends in this vicinity. A coricert, under the auspices of the I 0 0 T, will be held on Friday evening, 13th inst., when a good time is expected. A Court of Canadian Foresters was or- ganized here on Saturday last, with a membership of over thirty. Mrs Smeltzer and Miss Armstrong, of Sault Ste Marie. who have been visit- ing at Mr John Gaunt's, left on Tues- day last for Wingham'where they are to stay a short time before return- ing home. Varna. OBITUARY.—On Saturday evening last, Mrs Geo Elgie departed this life, after a short illness. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss; she was interred in Bairds Cemetery on Tuesday last. NOTES. — A large number of members of the R T of T visited Brucefield last Monday evening, there was a good program and a crowded house. Mr J le Balfour, wife of tbe principal of the Varna school, is at present vieiting at her parental roof, Gorrie; we wish her a pleasant time. • Reeve Torrance, President S 13 Farmers institute, is at Toronto this week. Me Wm Jas Johneton, of Ninga, e outhern Mani- toba, returned to his prairie home last Monday. after spending a few weeks visiting among his relations and friends here. We regret to say that Mrs Andrew Stinson, who has been ailing for some time, took ser- iously ill on Friday last, and very little hopes are entertained for her recovery. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday ev- ening of last week, a committee ap- pointed by L 0 L N. 1035, met at the residence Of Mr John Johnston, and made Mrs Johnston the recipi- ent of a well filled purse hccompained by the following address—To Mrs Johnston,—We, the Members of L 0 L No, 1085, take this opportunity of expreesing to you our deepest grati- tude for your kindness in granting us the use of your house for the oyster supper, held on Nov.' 5 also for the kind hoSpitality during the evening of the same. We sinteree ly desire that you may be long spar. - ed to meet with us on similar omis- sions, as your genial disposition wel- comes you to all social gatherings. Please accept this!purse and contents, not by any means for its intrinsic value, but as a slight token of our thankfulness to you for the interest you manifested in our behalf, we heartily assure you that in the future our best respects will be entertained for you and your esteemed family. Signed on behalf �f L 0 L No. 1036, Wm Rathwell, W M; John Reid, J R Balfour, Wm Taylor, Geo Beatty, *ann. Riensall NOTES. Mies J. Murray, of Clin• ton, formerly of this sellage, is the guest of Miss Stark. Mr R. Patter- , son, having completed his contract in Wingham, has returned home with his wife. Mr E. Pauline,formerly of thia village ia visiting friends in this locality. Air W. Mooney and wife. of Dakota, who has been spending a couple of months with his father -in. law, Mr John Fitzgerald, of Chisel - burst, started for the welt on Wednes- day morning. On Saturday last the. corpse of Mrs Kelland, daughter of Mr David Millar, V. S., arrived from Dakota, where she died on the 2nd inst.; the:funeral took place on Mon- day; the friends have the iympathy of the village. CHURCH MATTERS.—The quarterly official riveting of the Hensall circuit was held in the Methodist Church Hensall,and was well attended. The returns brought in were astisfac- tory. A delegation was appointed to meet the Kippen 130ard and lay pro- posals before them in regard to the parsonage claim. Regret was ex. pressed that Rev J. S. Cook having filled his term here would require to change at the next conference, and an unanimous resolution was passed asking the Stationing committee to re -appoint Rev Mr Caesonfor another year. ‘4\ Brucefield . 0. F. ENTERTAINMENT. —A mu- sical and literary entertainmer t, un- der the auspices of the Indenendent Order of Foresters, will be need in the Foresters Hall, Brucefield, on the evening of Friday, February 20th. An excellent program, embracing singing, reading, addresses, etc, will be given. • The Amateur Minstrels of Clinton, and a Quartette Club will also take part in the program; an or- chestra from Exeter will be in at- tendance. It is also expected that Dr Oronhyatekha will be present to deliver an address. The preparatory and thanksgiving service in Union church, conducted by the Revs 0 Needham, of Egmond- ville, and P Musgrave, of Mcjeillop, were largely attended and very high- ly appreciated, Eleven new mem- bers were added to the church. The public temperance meeting held by the Royal Templars in their hall last Monday evening, •am very largely attended. The program, which consisted of music, readings and recitations, were taken part in by members of the Kippen and Var- na circuits, and two excellent ad- dresses were given by Rev Mr Walk- er, of Varna circuit, and Rev 5 Ache- son, of Kippen circuit. NOTES.—Mr W Ranton and family have gone to Tiet -friends in run county for a short time. Master Wm Dowser and Fred Cooper leave this week for Manitoba, we wish the boys every success. East Huron Reformers. DR, MACDONALD CHOSEN AS TH CANDIDATE.• A very enthusiastic and largely at- tended Liberal convention for the East Riding of Huron was Leld in the Town Hall, Brussels, ou Monday afternoon. The President, Mr His- lop, occupied the chair. After the minutes of the October meeting had been read, the President called for nominations for the position of stan- dard bearer in that constituency. The following gentlemen were pro- posed:—Dr Macdonald, T.W. Gibson, Dr Sloan, Thos Strachan, M Y Mc- Lean, J A Morton, S Gracey and A Hislop. Each of the persons named, in inverse order, briefly addressed the convention in pithy, ringing speeches and withdrew in favor of Dr Mac- donald. The doctor, on rising to accept the nomination, could not be heard for some time, owing to the cheers and applause of the audience, who have every conadence in his ability to successfully carry the Lae., ral banner to victory, as he did in the last contest when he wrested the constitueecy from the Conservatives. , EAST HURON. Mr A. H. Musgrove, of Wing - ham, the Conservative • Nominee. The Conservative convention for the east riding of Huron was held in the Town hall Brussels, On Tuesday, and was a most representative, in- fluental and enthusiastic gathering. There were 350 delegates present. Mr W.Clegg, vice-president of the associa tion, occupied the chair, and in a few well chosen words explained that the object of the meeting was to select a candidate to represent the Liberal Conservative party of East Huron in the present contest. Mr A. H. Mus grove, of Wingham, was nominated by Mr Jetties Perkins, seconded by Mr W. H. 0, Meyer, Q. C.; Mr Win Clegg, nominated by ji 5, J, Den - nen, seconded by Mr Charles reeve of Blyth; Mr W. H. C. Meyer, Q.C. neminated by lefe John D. Ronald, seconded by Dr. Godfrey • Other candidates Were norninated,but all retired in favor ,of Mr MusgrOve. Speeches were delivered by the candi- dates and Others. The meeting broke, upii with cheers for the Qieen,' Sir Joihn and the candidate. WEST HURON LIBERALS. Mr. Cameron the Candidate. The Liberals of this Riding met at Dungannon yesterday (Thuraday) — Although desirone of not contesting the riding, owing to ill health, the convention was unanimous in Offering hitn the nomination, which he ac- cepted The Reformers are entliusi- rustic and united,and have good hope of redeeming ele riding on the 5th of March. sala