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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.
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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.
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