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The Clinton New Era, 1891-02-20, Page 1CLINTON, ONT., FEBRUARY 20, 1891. ROBERT HOz,MES, Publisher 1 e1.50a year tnadvance UNItE$TRICTED RECIPII00IT74 iConoiny, Less Tax tion• Prosperity to the Formers: - "ii a LIBERAL CANDIDATE Ana others, will address public meet- inga to discuss the issues of the contest as follows: Marnoch, Feb. 20th, at 1.80 p.m. ,,St. Augustine, Fob. 20th, at 7.30 Mandhestyer, Monday, Feb. 2.3,1.30 -410vera8 School, Feb. 24, at.7.30 Kintuil,Flanagau'aUall, 25th, 1.30 Findidy'tiSchool, 26th, at -7:30 p. m Grant'sSehool, Feb.. 27,, '7.30 p.m: Fort Albert, March 2nd; 1.80 p, m Dungannon, March 2nd, 7.30 p.m Other meetings will follow; The w Conservative candidate is specially invited. • GOD SAVE TUE QIIF:EN Rur Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS trout all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Exeter. Diyjsron Court was held here do Monday Last, quite a large number of cases were on the docket, which was .coeapleted on honor Judge Doyle presiding. t His Mr J H Landes shipped a car load of Splendid horses from this station o r.rtiaturday last. Messrs Snell and White, of this place, assistell in the purchase. The skating rink was well attend• ad last week. Mr. David Millet, V S, Heneall, urchased the property and business Mr. Porter at Holmesville (Communicated) < 1r Porter spoke here ou, Friday even- ing,:• for over two hours, to about. 75 .oris. He supposed the first thing • they'd want hirci -to do, would be,to give an account of himself in parliament. -- He hs.d voted fol+ the Jesuit Bill;, he'did riot think Wright to make so =oh ado over the 13 that voted against it, as it made no difference which way they vo- • ted, for all the good or harm it did.— Then he voted for the Orange Bill—he loved the Orangemen, especially those -o£ West Huron, they were good, loyal, law-abiding citizens. Then he told us that he was opposed to the Scott Act, and also to prohibition; there were good 'Christian men that took a glass of li- quor occasionally, and it did them no hakiii,and it would be cohersion to make any law rev:nting them getting it.— ,Though he believed that if there was none drank at all it would be better.— He said, "I suppose you will say, why don't you practice what you preach?— Well, it is easier to say it than do it.— You can do as I tell -you, not as I do. ' He forgot to tell us that he voted for higher taxation on what we have to buy- and uyand against Sir Richard Cartwright's motion to have the duty taken off some has farmers need, or at least to give ,., era the same privilege that they s` Eo a stillere. Neither did he tell' us t`'hrat in opposition to Cartwxigbt'a motion ,,he had said on the floor of the House t at the farmers in West Huron did not need their taxes lowered, but could stand a little more, as they were wealthy, that their farms had not de,, predated in value, and that the farmers on an average, were laying up Ii900 a year. Then he came to what he called the great question, Commercial Union. He did not see what in the name of common sense any thinking man wanted Com- mercial Uuion with the Yankees for.— He claimed we were more prosperous under the N.P. to -day than the Ameri- cans are, and that in making a treaty with them we were to remember there were 13 of thaw to 1 of us; he had not found the Yankees the most honest peo- pleto'deal with, and he did not think it likely that they would deal honest with us with such odds in their favor. (I thought, what bosh, does he think we are all fools here.) Then he said Cana- dians were only taxed 40, while Ameri- cans were taxed 60 per cent, which is'' untrue. Take off all the tax and give us free trade, and then there will be a change r ua to prosper. But, he said, if w free trade, how were we going the revenues ; we would have o come to direct taxation, and indirect taxation as we have it, was the much better way. But some of us thought different. If we had free trade and direct taxation we would then only have to run the government, and not all the combines and bolstered up manu- facturers besides, as we now have. Then he tried to make us believe that the Americans paid, the duty, but near- ly all present bad too much experience along that line to believe any such nonsense. The meeting closed with three cheers far Sir John, 10 or 13 ris- ing to cheer.' The cheer for Porter was a failure, and the noble Queen got left out altogether. East Wawanorh. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Wilson of St Helene, were visiting at Mr James McGowan last ween. Miss Hamil- ton, who bas been visiting at Mr George McGowan's, has returned to her home in Staffs. Geo. Stewart who bas been in the United States for some time, has returned home. Mr. D. McGill disposed of a fine horse to Mr McMann, of Seaforth, at the last fair held at Blyth and de- livered him in Seaforth last Saturday Miss M. McGowan was visiting friends on the 6th con., Monday. Mr Wm Fo11 is again laid up with of Mr Wm Sweet, V S, of this place, inflammation of the lungs. Mr Alex last Friday, and takes possession this Dey, who disposed of his farm a short week. Mr Sweet intends moving to time ago, is removing his family to Manitdba to practise his profession. . Wingham, where they are going to Mr W H Hutchins. grain buyer of reside for a time. Miss Jenny Murch Parkhill, will contest the North left on Tuesday for Cleveland, she Middlesex riding for the Conservative is accompanied by her sister, Ma W. party, on the 6th of March next. King. Mr James Willis received a car load of shingles front Huntsville, on Saturday last. Mr Thos Dart, of London, is this week purchasing sheep in this vicin- ity, for the London market. Mr T W Hawkahaw and Mr John Snell," of this place, spent Sunday last in the Forest city. Mr Daniel Prier, of this place, took a load of beef to the London market, on''Saturday last. Our village assessor has started on his rounds. Mr James Hill, of Crediton, is at present spending a few days in town visiting relatives. Mr Herbert Smith, Detroit, is at present visiting his uncle, Mr Geo Sanders, of this place. Mr Herb Elliot, mail clerk, L H & 11 R, spent Sunday last in town, visiting his parents. The Public School Teachers Con- vention will be held here on Friday and Saturday next. A load of our young people attend- ed a dance at the residence of Mr Thos Daw, near Lucan, on Friday evening last, they returned on Satur- day morning looking rather drowsy. The Misses Jennings, of Holmes- ville, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs Wm Daw, the past few weeks, returned home on Saturday last. A number of' our Royal Templars attended the Kippen Sacred Concert, on Wednesday evening last. Quite a large number of Reform delegates left town on Monday last, to attend the Reform Convention at Ailsa Craig. s.• Tuckersmith. MAREIAGES. '.Chis is not the eua- tomar' time of year for "marrying and giving in marriage,�� but there are, nevertheless, several of those in. teresting events occurring, which we have pleasure in chronicling. Mies Mary McLean, an exceedingly esti• mable young lady of this township, became the wife of a popular young farmer of Hullett, en Wednesday, Mr Thos. McMillan being the fortunate individual. On the same day an- other popular young lady, Miss Mc- Tavish, became the wife of one of Manitoba's most progressive farmers, Mr W. Mustard, and a few days ago a young man well known far beyond the bounds of the township, although nominally a resident thereof, con- cluded that it "was not well for man to be al,pne," and took to himself a helpmate; we refer to Mr Abner Cosens. Mies Eliza, daughter of Mr Samuel Landeaborough, has also pro- mised to love, honor and — the gentleman of her choice, in the per- son of Mr George Ingram, of Welsh county, Dakota. That the anticipa- tions of all these persons may become realities is the wish of their many friends. Goderich Township. NoTEs.—Mr David Cook leaves on Monday ° for Toronto, where be has been engaged for the term of one year with Mr Samuel Ore. The Eng- lish church has had a'furnace put in by Davis & Rowland, this will be a great improvement, as the old one never gave satisfaction. A couple of tramps made their way into school No 9, on Saturday evening last, and r,elped themselves to all the wood that was needed till Monday morn- ing, when they departed leaving the school well heated for that day's use. Mr Thompson and enter, of Kincar- dine, are visiting friends in this vi- cinity. We understand the special meetings are being held at Sharon this week, much good is being and has been done; last Sunday evening the church was crowded, and is al- most every night. Mr Charles Mid- dleton is breaking in his Tontine colt, Charlie says its a clipper to go. It is said that one of the young men of the Maitland concession spends part of his leisure in one of the quiet homes of Holmesville,returning home with nut(r)ch of the evening's enjoy- ment impressed on hie mind. Seaforth NOTES.—The intent son of Mr Ja:• Wright died on Friday last. Miss I{ate 1)IcKechnie is spending a few holidays at her home, in Stayner. Miss Emily Mills, daughter of Rev Jn. Mills, of Mitchell, visited friends in town this week. Mr W.1t. Coun- ter, with his bride, returned to town last Friday evening; we join with many others in wishing them every happiness as they sail down the stream of life together. Mr Nether - cote, of Mitchell, assisted Rev W. Casson in special services, on Thurs- day evening of last week; Mr North- cote is an earnest Christian worker, and bis services on the above occasion were much appreciated. Sacramen- tal services were held in the Presby- terian church, on Sunday last; the preparatory service, on Friday, was conducted by Rev Mr Musgrave, of McKillop. Officers from the Salva- tion Army Rescue Home, Stratford, conducted the meetings at the bar- racks here, on Friday evening last, and on Saturday were about town soliciting funds in aid of the home. Miss B. Collie had the misfortune, a few days ago, to step on a rusty tack, and has since suffered a good deal of pain in consequence. Mr R. Long, formerly salesman in Messrs Duncan & Duncan's dry goods store here, but now one of Woodstock's business men, called on a few of his old friends in town on Friday last. Mr Braund, of Messrs Bright Bros. tailor- ing establishn.ent, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist cit,treh, on Sunday last, the pastor, Rev W. Casson, being at Teeswater, preaching,je the inte- rests of the missionary cause. "An- nexation ur no annexation is the question to be settled 1" is the head- ing of a bill circulated around town, -announcing a Conservative conven- tion in Card no's ball, on Friday; we suppose they mean to annex them • Betvri to the Reform party—not to the United States, surely. SOCIAL —A Social under the aus- pices of the W. F. M. S. of Ebenezer Methodist Church, was held at the residence of Mrs Glazier 16th Con - on %Monday evening, Feb. 9. Not- withstaneing the inclemency of the weather a large crowd was present. After partaking of the refreshments provided by the ladies, the young folks enjoyed themselves at the usual games. Among those present were Revs, Deihl and Ayres, bothlof whom gave short addresses. As Mrs Glazier Dr 0 H Ingram, Dentist, has pur- 1 is a member of this Society, and as chased the County Right and guar- antees dental plates secured firmly in the mouth by Yemens patent valve. On Wednesday of last week, whilst Mr I Bowerman, of this place, was hunting, he lost a valuable black and white hound in the Zurich swamp; any persdn knowing the whereabouts of the dog world confer a g Teat favor by letting the owner know. The New YorkPress says that Reciprocity would for- ever -destroy annexation, as we would have the benefits of union without it. Literally y True The Montreal 'Witness says—' -While the manufacturers have been protected by the tariff and have been enabled by iti compel the farmers to pay high prices for all the manufactures they use, THE FARERS HAVE NOT BENEFITED to like the same degree from any anythingommarket or arty higher range of prices created for 'thei prodnetrby the protective tariff "' 'e•bsren compelled to sell their ain, their cattle and their dairy oducte at the lbw prices ruling in at ,Britain, whose markets are open the competition of the world, and 'they' have found a better market than their home iparket in the United States for their horses, their poultry, . their eggs, their hay and their barley, . and the prices paid inre and . Canada by the es ' have nottbeen made higher by their e tariff, but have. infant, been fixed by the low figures ruling in, Great Britain down to whieb the competition of the world have hammered the prices of all their products. Ta wit any wonder, under IA adverse CANA- DIAN FARMER BEEN STEADILY'IMtOVEli,15HED DUR- ING THE LAST TWELVE YEAR AS A it SULT OF THE NATION- AL POLICY?" - B elgrave TEMPERANCE,—Who is to look after our interests at this election ? We have signed petitions, and heard resolutions. We have approached candidates on former occasions. Let temperance men now rally ! EQUAL RIGnTe.—Where is this assisted us, we ask you to accept this party ? What a storm, a conflict, Silver Pickle Oas'tgr as a souvenir from duringthe ! Where are this society. past year Hoping you may long be spared to our resolutions; now we can make participate in the work for the Master, she is about to remove to Clinton to reside, her lady friends thought to show their appreciation of her services in connection therewith by present- ing her with a silver pickle castor, accompanied by the fbllowing.ddress which speaks for itself. Dear Friend and Co -Worker, We, the members of the Woman's MissionarylSociety, Ebenezer auxiliary, anticipating the fact of your removal from our midst, take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of your services. As you have always given your services free and with a hearty good will, to advance the Misfion cause, and make our meetings a success, it is with deep regret that we learn of your decision, knowing from your nat- ural ability and kind disposition that your removal will cause a vacancy hard to fill. As you have so cheerfully Summerhill NOTES —During the past week several of the young folks have re- ceived beautiful lithographic re • presentations of themselves "without money and without price" postage prepaid; we like to stand a little dis- tance off and watch te "victim" open his "letter" and see the look of sur- prise ou his face and hear him ex- claim, "Oh it I only knew who sent that wouldn't I give him a sweet one." Mr Geo Hill sold a horse to Mr McMann, of Seaforth, a few days ago. In his sermon on Sunday last, Rev Mr Deihl made reference to the lite of the late James McBrien. We understand that Mr Jno Lovett has purchased the old Orange ball and will move the same to his farm, where he intends to make it into a dwelling house; Mr Chris Beacom has the contract.. Mr G M Kitty goes on Thursday and Friday of this week to attend the meeting of the W H T Association; he is president of the association. Mies Addie McBrien, of Clinton, has been visiting friends in this vicinity. 'Morris. NOTES.—Mr James Johnston, med• ical student, has returned from New York City, Inhere he has been pursu- ing his studies. The entertainment given by the pupils of S S No 5, was a grand success both in program and audience. Mr and Mrs Hope, of Carberry, Man, are visiting at Mr Adam'Halliday's. Miss M J Irvine, of New York, who has been visiting her father for the last few days, re- turned this week to the scene of her labors in the missions of that city. them felt? • LOYALTY, ANNEXATION.—A cer- tain class of literature freely read,and probably believed, goes to show the danger of annexation, and the brittle cord of loyalty, among the followers of a certain party. Where is such to be found in our village. Many of us are.going to vote in favor of unre- stricted reciprocity. Who dare re- proach us with being disloyal? Who- ever wrote such literatureor is still writing it, let him get the truth first. FARMERS—We are very imporant people at this time The laboring mac is now consulted and can speak, what is the country looking for ? The labor vote, the mechanic on one hand. the farmer on the other. Is this contest but to be an ordinary schoolboy's game—choose at and win, while the result is so momentous. Let us forget our love of fight, and weigh result. If the laborer can settle the question to his favor let him speak with emphatic voice for once. POLITICAL Gossip.—One of our strictest Grits said: "If the Reform Party gets in powei this time and does not put an end to this Franchise Bill I will never poll another Grit vote." A well known Conservative said, "If the present Government does not do so if returned to power, I am no longer a conservative." The uniyereal opinion is that the present ate a shame. Names of the very beat are off, and besides this we can- not get lists to consult. SALE REGISTER. Household furniture of Mr D.C.Carr, on Saturday, Feb, 21. D. Dickinson, auctioneer. Farm, Farm stock, &c., of Mr H. B. Evans, Huron Road, Goderich Town- ship, on Saturday, Feb. 28. D. Dick. ineon, amt. elsewhere if not with us, and knowing that our loss is others gain. We remain, Your Sister Workers. The address was read by Miss May Baker and the presentation was made by Miss Lena Nesbit. Mrs Glazier was surprised and much affected; Rev Mr. Deihl, in behalf of the recipient, expressed her thanks. Leeburu ACCIDENT,—Alex, eldest son of Mr John Clutton, u.et with a painful accident on Friday last, by letting a heavy iron rod fall on his toe, smash- ing it badly. NOTES.—Mr H. Green is very sick with inflammation of the lungs; we hope soon to hear of his recovery. Rev Mr McKay preached in the Presbyterian church here, last Sun- day. The youngest daughter of Mr Joseph Cook is at present pretty sick. Y. M. C. A.—There, was a very large attendance at the anniversary meeting of the Y.31.0 A., in Card no's Hall. on Friday evening last. The meeting was opened by a song service, led by the choir of the Methodist churcb, who &so sang several fine anthems during the evening. On the platform were Mr T 0 Kemp, Presi dent ot ilia Association here,who also presided over the meeting; Mr Sta- pleton Caldecotte, one of Toronto's wholesale business men, and an ex - President of the Y. M. C. A. of that city; Revs W Casson and Hodgins, and Mr W M Gray. Addresses were given by all these gentlemen, but the main speech of the evening was that delivered by Mr Caldecotte, who is a pleasant, pointed and convincing speaker. His words were full of en- couragement to YMCA workers, -sand those who do not take an active part in the work could not help being convinced that excellent work is be - done by this grand organization. VISITING.—Henry Horton and his sister Edith spent Sunday with their sister in:Stratford, returning on Mon- day. Mise Mary A Clutton, now of Edgar, but formerly of this place, is visiting relatives at present. The Misses Fotberingham and their bro- tner, from Tuckersmith, are spending a few days with their sister, Mrs A. H. Clutton. Miss Mail Belton left on Thursday last to visit friends and relatives in Goderich township. DEATH.—It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of an old settler, in the persone,pf Mr Peter Green, who died on Sunday, the 8th inst., at the ripe age of;8$ years. He was a member of the. 'Presbyterian church here, also a member of the Free Masons, of which order a large number were present at tkauneral, on Tuesday. Hullett Blyth FooT BAIL. --The people of our aeon between Harlock and Leadbury school clubs. Tho meetings held at Harlock for - nightly, under the direction of Mr Parish, still continue with undi min. ished interest. FAT CATTLE.-. Aatoeg thos e who delivered fat Cattle at Clinton on Thursday of last week were G Knox, W Best, J. Rapson and S Rogerson. Slcx.—Mr John Gerhart, of the gravel mail, eldest son of Mr Thomas Carbert, has been laid up for several FOOT BALL --A match awe of of -halt is expected to tae place village are highly delighted with the able manner in which the boys dis- tinguished themselves on Saturday fast. According to agreement both teams went to Londesboro to play the corresponding team of that place, and came home with flying honors. The junior match was called first, and after considerable delay on the part of the home team and dispute as to should referee the match, the teams faced off at 2.30 p. m., and play began at once. The game went weeks bye ei else in the head,and pretty even for the first twenty-five minutes, when Blyth scored. The is still very yroorly.' ball was immediately centred and DEATH.— We are sorry to announce the deattn of Mrs R. 0. Y. Ainslie, of play resumed, but no more vale were made, the first time. Five Comber, at the age of 30 years, of minutes rest was given aud play be coneumptioo. She was a daughter gan again, but not very interesting, of Mr H. Lawrence, of this township, as the Blyth boys had it all their and her death will be very generally own way, excepting ao few fouls, .regretted. which the referee refused to give I I3IPROV ED STOCK --Mr John Knox, them. A foul was made by Londes• i of the base line, has just purchased boro in front of their own goal, but a fine young Durham bull from the was disputed and the referee threw up the ball, as some as it ,reached the ground Sloan.scored No 2 for Blyth, and the game went on for five minu- tes without any special plays,andtime was called. Score 2 to 0 in favor of Blyth. Dr Young acted as referee, but was not well up in the game, hence the diesatisfactioa. The sem for match was then called and both teams came on the field in shape for playing, and each determined to win. Play began at once by Londes- boro making a rush for Blyth goal, but of no avail, Nicol and Amey, who played back for Blyth tenon stopped their rush and sent the ball up to the right and Ballantine pass- ed to Quinn, who centred it and Ross and Sloan did some fine passing, bringing it well tip to their opponent's goal. Sloan then passed it to right, when Symonds shot for the goal, but it was well stopped by Newton, who asked as goal keeper for Londesboro. T e ball then travelled toward Blyth g' ,,but was sent back, when some Hinburn. TEMPERANCE.—The following of- ficers were installed for the present quarter, in the I.O.G.T Lodge in this place :—C T, Robert Clark; PCT, Ernest Farnham; V T, Jane C'iarh; C, Wm McIntosh; R S; Wm Hugall; A S. Annie McIntosh; AT M, Thomas Wheatley; F S, Robert Staples; W T, Jessie McGregor; 0 G, Roland Snell; I 0, Mary Ann Staples; Organist, J. Clark; Lodge Deputy, Bella Schoales. NOTES.—A very pleasant evening we's spent on Thursday of last week, by the young folk of this vicinity, at tbe residence of Mr J. Hinchley, the occasion being an invitation from Mr Frank Martin and sisters; music was furnished by the Best and Staples Bros., and all enjoyed themselves to the utmost, till early next morning, when all departed with best wishes for their kind entertainers. Mr R Stevenson, who bas been so very low, is slowly recovering. GETTING READY.— We are pleased to learn that the Methodists of Kin - burn have begun a forward move- ment, by purchasing a fine site for a new churcb. We understand they purpose erecting sheds next winter, and building a brick church with basement in the near future. We have no doubt they wilt have the heartyco•operation of all classes of the community in their efforts. as a new churcb is very much needed. Holmesville. Rev W. Birks, of Ailsa °raiz, formerly of Holmesville, has received a unanimous invitation to remain a third year on his present circuit. We regret to learn that Mr Wm Lobb, of the Maitland, is likely to lose one of his horses; They were let out of the stable a few days ago for exercise, when they galloped down the road; shortly afterwards one of the neighbors discovered one of the horses standing with a large sharpen- ed cedar stake in its side. The an- imal had evidently slipped. on the ice and fell on a stake, which bad penetrated through the ribs and to the lung. (The horse has since died.) NOTES.—Mrs • J Moore, of Fuller- ton, is visiting her sister, Mrs all Docking, previous to the leaving of the latter for Manitoba. Miss Han- nah Lobb, from East Saginaw, is vis- iting her brother, Mr Thos Lobb. An oyster supper. under the auspices of Mr Marquis, was enjoyed by a number of young people on Tuesday evening last. A number of young people were treated to an oyster sup- per, at the residence of Mr H Elford, on Thursday evening. Londesboro. The quarterly Official meeting of the Londesboro circuit was held in the Methodist church, on the llth inst. There was a full board, nearly all the members being present. After the usual business had been trans- acted a hearty invitation was given Rev Mr Ferguson to stay another year, Which he accepted, subject to the stationing committee. The Board has also given him tbree months leave of absence to visit the old country. He will leave here sometime in June for the mother land. Stanley. ACCIDEN r.—Last Friday, as 'Mr Alex Thompson was sawing stove wood, with a circular saw, at Mr Jas. Aikeubcad's, a stick with a knot turner. and threw his hand against the saw. Elis thumb was dislocated a' the seouud joint, aud the flesu torn off the face with the teeth. Though painful, it is hoped he will soon be able to go to work again. o the Londesboro players, not mak- ing the progreis they expected, began holding thgleasopp recuts, this was soon stoppedd v the home team, who wanted a good fair gam", and were bound to have it, atter a `'ew min- utes dispute, play was resumed and nothing of importance occurred till half time. Ends were changed at once and fresh vigor seemed to be infused in the veins of the players, who went to work harder than ever, Bently, McElroy and Simms did good work for Blyth and kept the ball near the Londesboro goal. A curious incident now occurred Sum- mers. who acted a- goal keeper for Blyth, left the field for hi§ coat not having a shot to stop he felt cold and -was not'afraid to leave for a few minutes. The borne Team finding it impossible to score, and seeing their own goal in danger, played a defence game the remainder of the time, only once making an attempt at their op- ponent's -goal and this time they were stopped by a good play made by Nicol, who passed to Amey, who in turn ran up the field passed to centre to Sloan, Rosa now got in some fine work•aiding Sloan who then passed to the right, Ballantine got it and by a low swift shot scored the first and only goal, there was still a few min• utes left, but the ball was not cent- red, Londesboro admitting defeat. Mr H A Christie, principal of Blyth public school, acted as referee to the satisfaction of all, his rulings present- ed a striking contrast to the rank one in the junior match. score 1 to:0 for Blyth. ONE WHO WAS THERE. STANLEY COUNCIL —The council met on the lath, pursuant to notice, members all present, minutes of previous meeting read and signed. The tenders of Wm Miline for cedar and F G Neelin for printing, being the lowest were accepted. The aud• itor's report was laid before the coun• cil and accepted. The pathmasters, pound keepers and fenceviewers were appointed and are with few exceptions the same as last year- Bylaws Nos. 1 &4 were read a third time and passed. The .council then adjourned to meet again on Saturday March the 14th next,at 1 o'clock p.m. GEo STEWART, Clerk. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—On Monday, the lath inst., Jas. McQueen Sr., of the London road, near Bruce - field, passed peacefully away from this life to the land of bliss. He was one of the first settlers in this locality, having resided here for about 50 years. The deceased was born in Port Glasgow, Scotland, on Feb. let in the year 1814, but while he was quite young,his parents, together with their children, emigrated to America and settled for a short time in the town • ship of Ramsay, Lanark Co, but not being satisfied with the land, the family moved up to Huron Co. and deceased cleared the farm on which he has resided to the present. He married Isabella Swan, daughter of Dr. Swan, in,the year 1864. She still survives, also their three sons and four daughters. The eldest, James, lives on the 4th concession of Tucker. smith, John is on the homestead, and William is in his 3rd year at Toronto University, one daughter is married, the others are yet at home. In poli- tics he was a Reformer, but did not take an active part in public affairs, choosing rather to remain at home to enjoy the comforts of Ms own fireside. His life was a very even one, and he died as he lived, consented, uncom- plaining, trusting in Christ for hie hope of life beyond the grave. .110 was always strong and exceedingly healthy, and was sick only nine days, yet in that time he suffered a'great deal in bin bowels, resulting finally in heart failure. It seemed he died as one of old, "His eye was not dim nor his natural force abated," though he had attained to the age of 77 years. He was a staunch Presbyterian and regularly attended Union Church, Brucefield. The widow and family have the sincere sympathy of the community in this their hour of sad bereavement. His remsins were in- terred in Baird's Cemetery on Wed- nesday, the 18th inst. herd of Elcoat Bros, of Tuckersmithi it is a good animal. Mr John Curr- ing has also purchased a splendid young bull, of the same breed, from Mr Smith, of Exeter. RATHER SINGULAR — A short time ago a grade heifer, two years old, belonging to Mr Will Snell, of Inc gravel road, gave birth to twin calves, dropping them over a month before they were expected. The singular part of it is that one of the calves only weighed 12 lbs, and was perfect in all respects. RETURNED.—Miss Cora Parsons, of Indiana, returned last week to visit her parents at Harlock. She expects to remain at home for a time. Mr Dan Diment, who has been in Mon- tana and other parts of the State's for a number of years, returned to the old home on Friday last,it will be re- membered that he wae in poor health .., when he went away,but has improved greatly during his absence. ACCIDENTS. -000 day last week,as a son of Mr George Addison, was riding down hill on his sleigh, he lost control of it,and the sleigh ran against - the fence, the result was a broken•' leg. As T. Wheatley was driving along the 13th one day last week it appears he got too near the edge of a bridge and over went the horse into - the creek; be more careful Tommy. We are glad to learn that Mr J. Warrick is rapidly improving. MARMAOE.—An event that has been expected for some time, and in which a "' prominent and popular young farmer of this township figures, took place on Wednesday, in the township of Tuckersmith, when Mr Thos McMillan, (son of John Mc - Milian, ex -M. P) was united in mar- riage with Miss M McLean, daughter of Mrs Mclean. The bride is well known, and one ot the most highly esteemed young ladies of this town- ship. That the young couple start the journey of life with the good will and best wishes of their numerous friends, goes without saying HYMENEAL —A pleasant event took place at Maple Leaf far3n, the residence of Mr Walter Riddell, on Wednesday evening of last week, when his daughter, Isabella A, was united in marriage to Mr David Mc- Gill, of East Wawanosh. The cere- mony,which was witnessed by upwards of 100 invited guests, was performed by Rev A. McLean, of I3lyth, assisted by Rev D. M. Ramsay,' of Londes- boro. The bride, who was dressed in cream silk and wore orange hies- soms,was assisted by her sister Aggie, while Miss Lou Ouimette, attired in pink silk, acted as maid of honor. The groom was supported by Mr George Taylor, , of Balgrave. The large number of beautiful and costly presents received by the bride testify to the esteem in which she is held among her large circle of friends. After the ceremony and congratula- tions were over, the entire company part6ak of a sumptuous repast, after which dancing and other amusements were indulged in until an early hour, when the happy couple left for their future home, accompanied by the best wishes of their many friends. Hayfield DANGEROUS.—While about a dozen fishermen were out -setting nets last Friday morning, the ice split ane carried the crew out into the open sea, but by- the strenuous efforts of Mr Charles Dresser, with a boat, the unhappy crowd were returnedl safe to shore. DEATH.—On the 12th Inst Mr Jas. Castle died at the home of Mr G. S. Castle, on the Sauble line. He was born in Northamptonshire, Eng., in 1824, and came to Bayfield when only 25 years old. For some time past deceased has been carrying on a shoe shop in the village, and until the last illness was in very good health. The funeral took place last Saturday, and the funeral sermon will be preached next Sabbath, in Trinity church. NOTES.—Mr Samuel Hannah, of Manitoba, is visiting his brother, Mr Sydney Hannah, of this place. The social at Mr Charles Wallin', Goderich township, on Wednesday of last week, in connection with the iviethodist church, was a complete success, the proceeds amounting to $14. The Salvation- Army intend holding a tea meeting and concert, on Tuesday, 24th inat, when a large number of veterans and others are expected to be present. CARNIVAL. --Another carnival will be held in the Star rink, on Monday, 23rd inet., when the second race for the silver medal will take place. It is a very handsome one, and may be seen at any time in Mr H F Edward's store. Those who have entered the race are : Mr James McLeod, Gode- rich; Mr George M Baldwin, Seaforth; Mr M McPherson, Hensel], and Messrs Dresser and Erwin, Bayfield. Of these tbe last 'maned has won the race for the first time, but it has to be won three times before the medal becomes the property of the contestant, Prizes will be awarded in other departments as heretofore. SEE IF IT IS THERE. Every man ,vho desires to vote on the fith of March, should find out for him- self if his name is upon the Votera' Lists It is not the same list as the one used in June last. but a list that is over two years old. Go to some active party worker at once and see if you have a vote, tl en on the 5th of March oast it for free trade and prosperity. PRETTY SANGUINE - A reporter of the New York Press gives the following in an interview with Mr Laurier:— "What do you consider your chances for election ?" "Very excellent. Tho people of Cana- da have grown out of their a -waddling clothes, and I am confident that they will sit down and reason out the ques- tion presented to them it their own homes, and if they do that we have ab- solutely no fear. Sir John and the Tory party should not cry out too loudly about their loyalty. Their na- tional policy was a tax upon English goods, while England was not taxing us. Sir John's cry then was Canada for the Canadians. and we think it an excellent cry when properly lived up to. The present trade condition of this country and the enforcement of the McKinley bill places us face to face with a most serious problem. We clan see only one solution of it, and that is by r? fair, respectful and honorable re- ciprocity with the sixty millions of people who are our greatest market or may be made it. "No men, either individually or collectively, have more regard for the mother land than we have, but we aro face to face to -day in Canada with a set of circumstances that regnires some force more potent thangsentiment to remedy. It would be idle on my part to tell you that we have everywhere re- ceived great encouragement if it were not so, but unlea I am much mistaken we will be returned. The policy of the government has resulted not only in depressing our commerce and our in-; dnstries, but since confederation tbe number of Canadinsbo have sought homes in the United Slates has been fully a million. We aspire to build Canada anew, and we would be fhlso and dialoyal indeed were that not our first and our chiefest aim. Mr Laurier spoke with nine)) feeling throughout the interview. Ho is doing magnificent campaign work and is at odds the most livr leader that the Lib.. erals have had sit: confederation.