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The Clinton New Era, 1891-02-27, Page 110.04, tQPHNTY,Ii'o17RTH VOL The Wbole.$iumber 1888 Weekly T Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS Froin all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Chigelhurst. ,NoTEs.—Revival services closed :4y here on Tuesday evening, 17th, with an interesting reception service, some 15 ,converts were received on trial, other convects pa to the Presbyterian church. Mrs Gilligan continues very low. Mr John Shepherd is about h1I right again. Mrs N H McTag- -gaYt is slowly -recovering. A special Wesley sermon in connection with ceritenial of Wesley's death is to be preached here next Sunday a m, by 5 .the pastor, H. `Irvine. Mr W H .4qbnson preached acceptably in the Methodist church on Sunday last. Goderie Township. Rathwell'e bridge between the townships of Stanley and Godericb, is unsafe, and teams cannot cross it, one of the bents havingbeen washed out. An oyster supper will be given at the residence of Mr Jenne Switzer, Godericb .:township, ou Friday even- ing next, when a very interesting program, consisting of speeches, reci- tations, and mucic, will be furnished Proceeds in aid of Church funds; supper served from 7 to 9 o'clock. VOTE FOR CAMERON Londesboro. GRANGERS RAJA/Y.—The annual • social of the Hullett Grange No, 293, will beheld in this village, on the 12th of March, and will be an old- time affair, to which Grangers can bring as many of their friends as they like to provide tor. A good time is expected. LECTURE, --The lecture given in the Methodist church, on Tuesday evening, by the Rev Mr Potter, on the subject, "The American •War;' was highly appreciated by those who. were present, so much so that they requested the reverend gentleman to return and give another,which be has kindly consented to do some time in the near future, and we trust more favorable weather will prevail on leis, return, so that he mar be greeted with a full house, which the lecturer well deserves. NoTEs.—Mrs E. Medd is visiting at her parents, and her husband is , expected next week. Our village shooters are doing well, Mr -R. Wal- lace taking the second horse on the silver cup at Clinton, and' Thomas Milne, in his first trial, came out second best; go' on, Tom, there is no fifteen acre field tU shoot at.— A debate between Londesboro and Summerhill lodges will be held here next Tuesday; subject, 'Resolved that the works of nature are more pleasing to the eye than the works of art;' Londesboro has the affirmative. Mr Cudmore, of Kippen,_ is again shipping hay in this. locality, Mr Whitely is unloading shingled, and getting material ready for his summer work. Mr R. Scott is on a business i trip this week, to Toronto and biark- ham, where he has gone tor the pur- pose ot buying thorobred stock. The Foresters' are looking forward for a high time at the oyster supper, this week. Wm. Granger attended the sale of thorobred stock at BoW Park Farm, and bas brought a . very fine bull back with him. Mr F. Young - ,l blut is visiting friends in tne vicinity of Stratford this week. Mr T. G. Tipling is now located at Breslau. Mr J. Stinson returned home to Har- rston, on Tuesday, after a pleasant visit with friends here, and reports spending a good time, which we have no doubt he did; he intends going to ''`Mauitoba in the spring. 7'o the_ Editor of the Clinton New Era. Bra; ---I notice the report of the foot- : ballmatch played here some time ago in the ,different ,pfbpers, no doubt, from the one correspondent from Blyth; it is > , *Wit the: rankest' piece of falsehoods I disgrace ' ever s`atdpnblished, andi a a to the correspondent, but we do not blame the whole club for the rank statements but take it for granted' that .the corres- pondent was ,one of the rather fresh young men of which the club had a few. There is but one statement which can be considered correct, that is that the Blyth referee gave entire satisfac- tipn to all on the ground, and the Londesboro team in the return match at Blyth next Saturday, would respect- fully ask -Mr H. A. Christie to act in the same capacity' as before, with re- gards t� the' statement that in the juniors match the score was 2 to 0 in favor 6113134h it is false, as the referee states that only one goal was scored by either teams. The senior match he states that the Londesboro team not inp- g the progress they expected, comenced holding their opponents, which is another falsehood, as Einigh of the Blyth team, was the first party t_•. to attempt to hold an opponent. The next false statement worthy of notice, •'T-"" :'t-Londesboro finding it impossible to score;7'played the defensive there- mainder of the game, for it is a well known fact the ball almost all the time ,the last half of the game, was near IWO Blyth goals where Emeigh and MaFadyen were playing and was a continual throve; in•from that point; as ito the cnrioue incident which he claims -occurred, I cannot positively speak, but one thing is.oertain that the home team had of the best of the game almost all the time, as the follow- ing will show to all football players: During the whole game the home team only bad five goal kicks and there was two corner kis 'e, which allows that the hall only passed the home goal line seven tilbes in the whole game, which it a very good record' for a game. We must certainly give both teams credit for their playing, We hope that tihe return match will bo allayed with a little more harmony. ONE WHO 'tvA$ 'MEE ALSO. yR Exeter. NOTES.—Mrs Robert Rowe, who has been visiting at Clinton the past week, returned home ou Monday evening last. Mr J. H. Northcott baker of this places has disposed of his business to Mr Fred Griffin, of Exeter north, who takes possession March 1st; Mr Northcott intends moving to London to reside. Elec• tion on Thursday next. Messrs Wood Bros. shipped a car load of cattte to Toronto on Monday last. The South Huron Teachers Conven- tion was held here on Thursday, Fri• day and Saturday last; they held a concert in the town hall on Thursday evening last. Mr Wm Dayman and wife, of Tuckeremitb, spent Saturday and Sunday last, the guests of their brother-in-law, Mr J. T. Westcott. Mr Robt Rowe, our enterprising cabinet maker, disposed of several loads of furnitnre on Monday last; Bob ie° a hustler'. Quite a large amount of sickness in town thie week. Our roads are in a very muddy con- dition at present,owing to the recent rains. Several of our townspeople visited London on Friday last to hear Sir John Macdonald speak. It is rumored that Sir Richard Cartwright will address the electors here to -night for the purpose of gathering the in- terest of the Reform party. Mr W. ,�•�. Taylor, of Parkhill, ex -warden, of 11iddlesex will bei the Reform sten- dard bearer for North Middlesex to oppose Mr W. H. Hutchine,the Con- eervate candidate; they are both good men and a keen contest is looked for; let every voter rally to the polls on Thursday next and use your own Judgment as to the country's pros- perity. The small.boys are holding forth their annual summer game at marbles. The Young People's Chris- tain Endeavor, of this place, held their concert in Cavan. ,Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening last a few days in town visiting relatives. Mr David Rowtcliffe, Kippen, spent Sunday last in this place, the guest of 'his best girl, Mr John Trebble, is holding auction sales of harness boots and shoes, etc., on Thursday, Friday and Saturday ot this week; Mr John Gill wields the hammer. On Binder Twine (Sisal or Manilla) the actual duty col- lected during 1890, was 40 to 50 per cent. The farmers had to pay this. A PLEASANT AFFAIR.—On Mon- day evening a goodly number of the pupils of school No. 9, assembled at the house of Mr Robert Brothereton, for the purpose of showing their re- spect for Miss Maggie Brotherston, a schoolmate, who is about to remove to Manitoba. Shortly after arriving Mies Maggie Davidson read a very complimentary address and Miss Eliza Barrows, on behalf of the other pupils, presented their friend with a very pretty gold brooch, a handsome necklace and a puree. After the pre- sentation the girls and boys enjoyed themselves to the full, by singing, dialogues,games, etc.,and the partak- ing ofa sumptuous repast. NOTES.—The Royal Templar's en- tertainment in Winthrop, on Friday night was fairly successful although the night was so unfavorable. Mr John Stafford has been laid up for some weeks with a severe attack of pleurisy, but is now on the mend, and we hope to see him around in a few days. Revival services are being conducted in the Walton Methodist church by the pastor, Rev Mr Otta- well. Mr D. Souter and wife. of St. Marys are visiting Mr Souter's parents on the 14th con. A great many in thie township are complain- ing of very severe colds somewhat resembling La Grippe in their effect, perhaps the changeable weather has something to do with it. Hallett. ARM BROKEN.—A • little girl daughter of Mr Jas Barr, of the boundary line, had the misfortune to slip and break her arm on Tuesday. STOCK.—Mr James Snell, of Hal- lett, has just sold to Mr James Ball, of the base line, his prize winning young bull, Captain, which was got by the celebrated Vice Consul. It is a promising young animal, and was sold at a good figure. Tucks sr mith. ENTERTAINMENT.—AlthOngh the weather was very unfavorable on Friday evening, the Temperance meeting was fairly attended: The program was both profitable and en- tertaining, and it is likely a council of R T of T will be organized. NOTES.—While cutting wood last week Mr Herhet Watters got his knee hurt, and finds locomotion somewhat difficult. Miss Gill, of Ciinton, spent Sunday last with her relations here. Miss Etta Andrews is also visiting here. Mr Isaac Mode- lyn, of the Elizabethian age of our neighborhood, is now home from his long stay. Mr Wm Young, of Clin- ton is very often 'seen in our neigh- borhood, with a fine horse and rig, but he never is seen to have a sweet heart with him, so it is thought that he likely intends to pick one up out here some fine afternoon and fly away. Mr A Elcoat and family have been suffering with a severe attack Of La Grippe, but they,are recover- ing. Advice ie given to the young people that they better look out or they will get a bad ggip some day. CLINTON, ONT., FEBRUUA.RY 27, 1891. Varna. Fool BALI,,—Quite an interesting game of foot ball touk..place here, ou Friday, the 15th inet, between the 2nd coo. and Varna schools, which resulted in a victory for the Varna boys, one goal to none. BEWARE.—A short time ago one of our enterprising young men took a trip into the country to see bie.best girl, at rather a late hour. He had, however, some difficulty in fipding bis way in the forest, and retdrned home to ward off the pangs of disap- pointment, a sadder and wiser man. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.— On Thursday last the Sunday School convention, under the auspices of Stanley, Hay and Tuckersmith S. S. Association, was held in the Metho- dist church here. .The morning, af- ternoon and evening sessions were all largely attended. Interesting and instructive addresses were delivered by the efollowing gentlemen:—Revs Messrs Simpson, of Brucefield; New- ton, of Btppfield; Irvine, of Hensel]; Walker, of Varna; Acheson, of Kip - pen. Rev Mr Henderson, President, occupied the chair. The next meet- ing of the convention will be held at Bayfield, in June. OBITUARY.—On Sunday morning, February 15th, Elizabeth, wife of al r Andrew Stinson, of the Bayfield road, passed peacefully away to her test resting place, after a lingering illness, at the ripe old age of 72 years. The deceased was born in the county of Meath, Ireland, on February 2nd, 1819; when about four years old she emigrated with her parents to Canada, and settled in London township. In I837 she became the life partner of Mr Andrew Stinson, and removed with him to the township of Stanley, where the remainder of her life was spent. Tab deceased wawa consistent member of the English church, a gond neighbor, and much respected by all who knew her. She leaves her husband and eleven children to mourn their loss. Her remains were interred in the Bayfield cemetery, on Tuesday last. Stanley. Mr Dan Campbell and Miss C Campbell are spending a few days with friends in Kincardine and vi- cinity. RUMOR.—We are informed that Messrs James Galbraith and Donald Galbraith have commenced taking up studies in Clinton Collegiate Institute, but though we will not vouch for the truth of the rumors, still it has been observed that they make frequent visits to the Hub. Mr Peter Brown and wife, of the vicinity of Tiverton, and Mr David Walker and wife, of Paisley neigh- borhood, have been enjoying a short vacation with friends and acquaint- ances in Stanley and Brucefield. They had the pleasure of being pres- ent at the marriage of Mr Wm Mus- tard, a brother of the ladies. TEA ME14TING,—A very successful tea meeting was held in the Bayfield road Presbyterian church, on Monday. evening, 16th inst. After partaking of the viands prepared and presented by the young people of the congrega- tion, the musical and intellectual part of the program was begun. Dr Stanbury was unanimously elected to the chair, and introduced Rev R. Hendereon, of Bayfield, as the first speaker. His speech was enthusias- tic and radiant with patriotic ideas, and was evidently calculated to in- spire a Iove of country in the bosom of his hearers. Rev Mr Croneby,who is at present supplying the pulpit, and who has spent a number of years in China, gave a short and humorous address on the Chinese language.— Rev Mr Simpson, of Brucefield, who is a host in himself for entertaiment and instruction, delighted the audi- ence with his pithy remarks to the young folk. The Brucefield choir interspersed the program with choice selections of sacred music. The pro- ceeds amounted to $40.,50. On the following evening a lecture on China was delivered by Rev Mr Croneby, in connection with a social, which was largely attended. Holmesvill e. The Methodist centennial will be celebrated next Sunday, at Holmes. ville, by a reception into full mem- bership of about seventy persons during the morning service, and also at Sharon in the afternoon at 2.30. A service of song will be held at Holmesville, in the evening at 7 p m, On Tuesday evening Rev Mr Ayers and family will give an at Home to all their' friends; a hearty invitation is tendered to all, refreshments will be served, a good time is expected. Vocal and instrumental music. Come everybody. NoTEs.—It is understood that Mrs Whittingham sr. intends to spend the summer months in the North West with her sons. Special Centennial service are to be held in the Meth- odist church on Sabbath next. Mr Robert Acheson, of the 14th con,,'has been on the sick list for several days. Mr George Lobb, from Bowmanville, is spending a few days among friends here. Dame rumour says that Messrs Albert Halstead, and G. Holland in- tend to take a prospective tour to the North West shortly. Mr Thomas Lobb, from Bowmanville, is engaged with G. Holland for the summer. Willie, son of Mr A. J. Courtice, who has been very ill with pleurisy, is improving somewhat but is not yet out of danger. Farmers who think of,joining the Patrons of Husbandry, in order to save money, can do more by voting for unrestricted reciprocity, as this means money in the pockets of all classes. Wingham. NOTE.—The Wingham correspon- dent to the Ew Ea has resumed the pen, aftdr a few weeks' vacation, and will endeavor to furnish the local happenings of the town in ae little Space as.poasible. Next week we will write up the progress of some of the industries of the town, and will en- deavor to show that Wingham is one of the most stirring and prosperous towns to be found in Canada. James Campbell, I;ucknow, spent ♦ unday with hie parents here. The Salvation Army is erecting a new barracks, at a cost of $700. George Mason, the temperance ad- vocate, is in London thisveek. A new shoe shop has been opened nut in the north end of the town. 'Con,' of the Exchange,a'left last week to visit his grape farm in the United States. Miss Lizzie Flinty has returned to town, after spending a few weeks in the vicinity of Guelph. Mr George Potts returned to town thisweek, from Mitchell„wherebe was attending the funeral of his father. Assessor Towhill has commenced work. and will no doubt give as good satisfaction as he has in former years. Mrs E. Billingsley, we are pleased to announce. is slowly improving, and we hope to hear of her ecmplete recovery. Preparations are being made for the building of the new Bank of Hamilton, where the old Royal hotel now stands. It is reported that John Dulmage, formerly of the Brunswick, has charge of a stock farm four miles from De- troit, Mich. R. M. Robinson, the foundry man, we are sorry to report, is in a very precarious condition, but we hope to hear of his recovery. E. R. Talbot and family leave 'for the Northwest this month, where he will endeavor to make a success of the grocery business. Mr Robt. Hill, the outspoken pro- prietor of the city restaurant, is mak- ing it `snow' as regards his line, and is adding a choice stock of candies. Bell's Factory Band intend holding another ice carnival in the course of a week, (weather permitting) at which $25 in prizes will be awarded. A political discussion at theskating rink, on Saturday evening, between two of our young men, led to blows. Neither parties were disfigured to any extent. Ed. Dinsley, the people's jeweller, ie doing a rushing business in Gers- ter's old stand, and is making reno- vations in his store ready for the spring trade. `Joe,' the comedian who has been giving the people of Winghom a treat with comic songs and daucing, is a drawing card wherever he puts in an appearance. The shops occupied as butcher and barber shops, in the Royal block, have been purchased by C. N. Griffin, and he will_ocopy then with a large stock of n ew grbceries. W. Rutherford, brakesman on the G T R and who runs from London to the bridge, is home. minus a thumb and finger, but will be able to resume work in tt few weeks. A number of Teeswater 'sports' visited town uu Saturday evening, and made themselves conspicuous by the commotion they made in our peaceful tittle hamlet. Mr McGrogan, the young man who was injured by a kick from a horse, in Saginaw city, Mich., arrived home Saturday evening last. He was at one time employed by T. L. Jobb. A purse containing a sum of money was found on Josephine street, one day last week;,the owner of which may have the same by calling at Comber's harness shop and proving property. Mr H. Lemmex, who has been a highly esteemed resident of Wingham for the last fifteen years, is about to leave town, he naving purchased a farm in East Wawanosh, where he will reside in future. The marriage ot Miss Ella Brock• enshire,• one of Wingham's highly esteemed and accomplished young ladies, to T. H. Marks, ,of the Emma Wells Concert Co., has caused no little amount of comment in toren. Dr McDonald, the Reform candi- date for EastHuron will hold his political meeting in Wingham on the evening of March 4th,which, we have no doubt, will be one of the most en • thusiaetic ever held in the riding. A report has been in circulation to the effect that Joseph Risdon, an old and esteemed resident of the town,.. who removed to Detroit a year ago, would with his family take up his abode with his Wingham friends again, but upon investigation it has been found to be untrue, Mr D. McKay will leave this week on a tour of inspection through Michi- gan, where he will endeavor to find a suitable place to start a broom factory. Dan will be missed in town, especially by the sporting fraternity, among which he took an active part. Suc- cess to you, Dante. At the Conservative Meeting held in the Town Hall, on Thursday even- ing last, Mr T. Cowan, of Galt, en- deavored to %row the audience the true state of affairs in Canada, but was far from being successful.. Mr Cowan'a speech was made up of ex- tracts from American papers and witty sayings, whish caused much laughter during the evening. The 'holding down' of the corners, to use a slang phrase, has been refer- red to during the past year by our weekly papers, and our chief of police has been interviewed on the matter, but all to no avail. There is a cer- tain clique of young men of the town, who will persist in 'holding down the corners, especially what is known as Kent's corner, every evening in the week, and insult passersby with their slang talk and ungentlemanly conduct. We hope `George' will en- force the law to its fullest extent, and clear the street corners of these gangs of night marauders. Wingham. The NEW ERA correspondent bad the pleasure of being conducted through the world-renowned Xing - ham Union Furniture Factory, one day recently, and -was amazed at the amount and quality of furniture this firm put on the market. The genial and courteous book keeper, Mr Johpg, informed the writer that they ship` the furniture as fast as it is turned out, having shipped a car load only the other day, via the G T R, to Brit- ish Columbia. The firm gives em- ployment to over one hundred hands, and pay fair wages tor their labor. The citizens of Wingham have reason to feel proud of such a manufacturing establishment as the Union, and we congratulate Messrs Gilchrist, Green & Co. on the success they have made of this industry.—Wingham to the front. Belgrave NoTEs.—Mies Maggie Porterfield was home from the Collegiate In- stitute, Clinton, over Sunday. There is to be a tea meeting in the Forester's hall, given by the True Blues of Bel - grave, this Friday night; there should be a full house as the arrangement is complete for a succeeaful meeting. Our worthy station agent, Mr John Gillies, was away for a few days of well earned holidays last week; nevertheless he was glad to get back, and so were we, as the village could not get along without 'honest John. Miss Mary Carson is here at present. East Wawanosh spring show will, be held to Belgrave on Thursday, April 16th. COME TO THE MEETING.—Dr Mc- Donald is to hold a meeting in the hall here, this Saturday night. If possible there will be some one to re- present. Dr Holmes._ .Our citizens. like to hear both sides, and want to see the two doctors together. The Grits here are proud of Dr McDonald, and have confidence that he will tell a straight story even if no opposition appears.' POLITICAL MEETING.—Mr Porter and John McMillan both spoke here last Thursday afternoon. The meet- ing was a very successful one, each speaker had a fair chance, and re- ceived a good hearing, and no doubt each party thought his side had the better of it, however let it be said that MrPorter made his speech,plan- ned and tempered to strike his own flock, and as the Grits would say "was full of emptiness.” Mr Mc. Millan.had more facts and more fig- ures and delivered in a straight for- ward manner, intended to instruct, food for farmers from one of them- selves, East Wawanosh. NOTES,—W. Henry was the guest of J. McGill this week. Quite a number of the teachers 'of East Wswanosh attended the West Huron Teachers' convention at Exeter on Thursday and Friday of last week; the association was ably addressed by J. Tilley. Inspector of public schools in Ontario. Miss Maggie Porterafield of Clinton Collegiate Institute, re- turned to her home at Belgrave last week. Miss Sillers, teacher, S.S. 13, was visiting Miss Annie Ross on Friday and Saturday. Mrs Curtis of Blyth had the misfortune to fall as she was returning from church Sun- day last;it is hoped she is not serious- ly hurt. Mr George Stewart,who has been in Montana, returned home last week, The entertainment held at Westfield last week was a success, proceeds over $15. Miss Ester Mc- Gill is visiting friends in Walton this week. Miss Mary Wilson has been laid up with an attack of in- flammation, but is now some what better. Mr Dave Stewart, who !left for British Columbia some time ago, sent word back that be got hie shoulder broke. Bru 18ee a d; NOTES.—The Royal Template have the services of Mr D. W. Campbell, to give one of his lime light illustrat- ed entertainments in their hall, on March 16th. Mr Wm. Renton and family have removed from here. The Independent Order of Foresters of Brucefield held a very successful meeting in their comfortable meet- ing -room, on the 25th inst. The pro. gram was an entirely musical one, and those who assisted in it were:— Messrs. Shane, Foster, Spaulding, Mude, Robertson, Stanbury, Kerr and Andrews, the Misses Jackson, Vantassel and Gibson. Mr Charles Hynde, of Toronto spoke for a short time about the benefits of the order, and also favored the audience with one of his whistling solos. At the close of the entertainment an adjouin- meat was made to Dixon's hotel, whore an hour was spent in feasting on oysters. WEDDING BELLS—Towards eleven o'clock, last Wednesday morning, quite a number of carriages and per- sons on foot were seen wending their way towards the residence of Mir' A. Swan ; it was not a surprise party, for it was too early in the day—but it was the ;party to attend the mar- riage of one of Minefield's esteemed young ladies, in the person of Miss Jane Ann Swan. The ceremony was performed- lei Rev. J. H. Simpson ; the successful young man being Jar. Thompson, Esq., of Moosejaw, the bridesmaid being Miss J Thomp- son, and the groomsman, Mr Hugh Gilmour, of Moosejaw. After the usual congratulations, a sumptuous dinner was partaken of by the many guests, after which, amidst a deluging shower of rice, ringing of the town bell, and carrying with them the hearty wishes of the many friends, the happy couple and party drove to Seaforth, where the former took the train on a wedding tour. The presents were numerous and beau- tiful. • ROBERT 11011008, Publisher 1 0.50a year in advance! Seaforth Mr Searson and child, of Rochester, N Y, are visiting at the residence of Mr F IC Stirling. A. number ot the Seaforth coating- eq-t,of the Salvation Alen' went to Hayfield, on Tueeday, to attend the banquet held there that day. There was a grand rally of old and young Liberals at the Commercial Hotel, on last Tuesday evening, for tne purpose of organization and other important business. Messrs D D Wilson and M Y Mc- Lean were stumping in the interests of Dr McDonald, the reform candi- date for East Huron, at Walton, on Monday evening last, Another carnival is announced for Friday evening at the .rink, weather permitting; several very fine articles are offered as prizes for racing and fancy dress. A number of curlers from here went to Woodstocg last week, and engaged in a match with lovers of the roaring game there, and were victorious in winning several points over their opponents. Mr Joseph Collie, who has been engaged at mining at Calumet, Mich, is at present visiting at his old home in Egmondville. He leaves next week for Montana, to work at a sim• ilar occupation. The Emma Wells concert and comedy company, who appeared here under the auspices of the 33rd Batt. Band, completed a week's engage- ment, at Cardno's hall, on Monday evening last. They were greeted with a large audience every night, and the Band will realize a neat little sum after all expenses are paid. A Tory convention, for the purpose of selecting a .candidate to contest the South Riding of Huron, was held in the town hall here on Friday last. Several names- were proposed, --but the unaminous choice of the conven- tion tell to Mr D Weismiller, of Kip - pen, who has since issued his mani- fest and which is being circulated for the perusal of the electors. The Good Templet -I, of this place, have engaged Mrs Gilmore, the lady lawyer and oratress,.Prof Morgan and his little daughter. Fairy, to lecture and sing in Cardno's hall, on Monday and the two following evenings next week. We have heard Mrs Gilmore lecture, and can testify to her being a terror to evil doers, and especially to all who drink or have anything to do with the lighor traffic. Those who will attend the Metho• diet church on Sunday next, may rely on getting a real interesting and intellectual feast. It being the cen- tenary of John Wesley's death, the pastor, Rev Wesley Casson, has an- nounced that the services will be quite in keeping with the occasion. Mr Casson is a Methodist loyalist in every sense of the word, and is pattic- ularly able to handle the day's sub- ject. His morning discourse will be on "Wesley and his work," and in the evening, "Methodism in this country," when the old pioneers will come in for a word of eulogy. Dr Logan, a converted Indian, and his .little daughter, are interesting characters at the Salvation Army barracks this week. They arrived on Saturday last, and on Sunday the services were very largely attended, especially in the evening, when many had to be contented with stand- ing room. Dr Logan speaks, very good English, and in his • peculiar bht interesting and apparently very easy manner, tells of his life before and after conversion, also exhorts as best he can others to adopt the Christ- ian life. He also sings, accompained by violins operated by himself and his little daughter: Benmiller. FALSE.—A malicious statement has been circulated by some over zealous partizans about some treating done at the Benmiller hotel on the even- ing of the meeting addressed by Mr Garrow,-M. PP. and Mr Manning in Mr Cameron's interests. The state- ment is a pure fabrication, es a refer- ence to Mr Garrow or Mr Paisley, or any of the other gentlemen ,pi' eqt will prove. The word Of theseg�enitle- men will pass anywhere in preference to that of a sneak, who tries to Stab an honorable man behind his back The Liberal meeting was a great suc- cess, and the speeches of the two gentlemen referred to were never ex- celled here. NOTES—Mr Emanuel Mitehell,near this place, sold his registered mare, Young Heroine, to Mr A M Polley, for a handsome sum, but had the McKinley Bill not been in force, he could have got more for her. Mr J. J, Fisher, who has been ailing for some time, still continues poorly. Mr Wm. Allin buried, ► is youngest child on Monday last. There is a good deal of sickness around here, especially among children. • . POLITICAL.—Mr Porter . had his meeting here on Tuesdayevening,and in spite of rain and bad weather it was well attended by both parties. Mr Porter spoke for one hour, and Mr John McMillan spoke in the in. tercet of Mr Cameron for one hour. Mr Porter found Mr Mcithillan pretty warm on him. After Mr McMillan spoke, Mr Porter was given leave to speak for ten minutes in reply. Mr Porter was completely beaten, only he thought Mr McMillan was a little too sharp on him; be said he was put in by the Conservatives, and he sup- ported the Conservative Government, The cheer for Porter was a failure, but Cameron's cheers were rousers. Bayfield BANQUET.—The Salvation Army banquet and concert, which was held in the town hall, on Tuesday last, was a great success. A large number of captains and a host of soldiers assembled to spend a (food time to- gether, feasting both mind and body. NOTES. -Mie Jas Beattie of Clin- ton, is a guest at the residence of Mr VOTE FOR CAMERONSamuel Beattie at present. Mrs Mc- Lean, of Goderich, is visiting in town. 4 Revs R Henderson, and A Thibadeau exchanged pulpits last Sabbath. In Trinity church, on Sunday, Rev N G funeral Newton sermpreonachedtothe x verylateJas eloquentCastle. PRowRESs. Although Rev Mr Henderson has been here only a little over eight months, he nae done ex- ceptionally good work in connection with the church of ,vhich he is past- or,baving added 56 members thereto, which nearly doubles the congrega- tion, and of these 44 were received on profession of faith. The different branches of church work have also been well looked after, and he has endeared himself to the hearts of all. CARNIVAL —There was a good at- tendance at the carnival, last Tuesday evening. The following were on hand to race for the silver medal:—W R Adams, Egmondville; G M Baldwin, Seaforth; and Messrs Chris Dressler and Wes Erwin, of town. The race between Adams and Erwin was keen. but upon the former passing the latter on the inside, the prize was awarded to Erwin. This is the second time that he has won the medal, and it will only take one mere successful attempt to make it his own. The following is the prize list:—Gent's fancy, John Rankin, Seaforth, 'Cava-, tier;' lady's fancy, Miss Mollie Mc- Auley, Southampton, ' Pirate Priue- ees;' girl's fatly, Emma Morgen, 'Dia- mond Dyes;' gent's comic, Israel Jeffrey, 'Negro.' Hensali Mr J Cook's house is well under Way. Mr E Roedding has returned home, and his smiling, countenance may again be seen on the street. Another attempt to burgularize Messrs Macarthur & Co's Bank here, was made on Tuesday last, an en• -trance was effected by a rear window The tools, sledge, hammer, brace &c were taken from Messrs Brown & Clark's shop. They attempted to drill through the outside door and knock off the combination lock, but in this they failed, they then tried to knock off the'door binges, but failed. They will soon come to tbe conclusion that this safe is really burglar proof, as this is the second attempt made within a year. The anniversary services in con• nection with the Presbyterian church was held on Sunday and Monday last and proved to be an unqualified success,On•Sunday services were con- ducted both morning and evening by Rev J Rees, B A, of Brussels, and liberal collections were taken up et each service; on Monday evening an old time tea meeting was held in the church, where everything passed of eatiefactory to everyone concerned, but notwithstanding the immeuse crowd which were feed, still there was more, and a social was decided on for Tuesday evening, after the tea an entertainment was held in the church, when the time was taken up till a late hour by music, readings, recitations, and addresses,which were well given, and enthusiastically ap- plauded. On Tuesday evening the children turned out en masae,and had an excellent time. The proceeds amounted to $270. NorEs.—Building operation@ are going to be very numerous in our town the coming spring and summer, Mr Marshall is erecting a dwelling above hie store for Mr Jacob Taylor, who opens a grocery and shoe store here at once. Mr Win Mitchell, of Tuckersmith township, has drawn brick preparatory to building a residence; he expects to retire from the farm next fall; he will be a wel- come addition to our burg, being a highly respected man, and a class leader in the Methodist church for many years standing. Mr Jacob Taylor is also a prominent Methodist, and was secretary of the building committee of the new Methodist church, Blyth. Rev Messrs Cook and Casson are holding special ser- vices, and are meeting with increas- ing success; the meetings continue this week. Additional Local News. As we will have less political matter • next week than usual, correspondents should send in huge grists of news. •? A meeting of the ung men of St. Paul's church coogrei tion was held W in the school room edaesday, to elect officers and initiate members _ into the brotherhood f St Andrew. The following office, wore elected:— Pres, T Wilmot;; Vice Pres, Wm Cole; Trews, Alf Rance; Sec, E Hovey. The brotherhood of St. Andrew is an organization of young men. haying- for avingfor its object the spread of Christ's kingdom among men. It was started in Chicago in 1883, and grew speedi- ly in the U S. The Canadian branch was instituted only about two yeara since and now numbers some 30 chapters, and is recognized as a very wholesome adjunct to the work of the church: LITERARY.—rhe reguarr meeting} of the Collegiate Literary 30cietn held on Monday at 4 J o'clock, tbe president in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and adopted that audience was favored with a quartette by the • Messrs and Misses Richardson. Mies . McLaughlin gave a reading and then a the debate was introduced `Resolyed that the civilization of the nineteenth century does -lot precede that of former centuries. The Meyers Mc- Donald made a good stand in up. holding the affirmstiye ,but the com- mittee found that the balance of argument was in favor of Messrs Jar- vis and Carlyle who brought, forward the points for the negative. Owing to the removal of Miss Edith Carr from the general committee, Miss Mary McMurchie was elected to fill the vacancy. At the next regular meeting, which will held on Monday next, there will be no debate, but ex- temporaneous s;v'sking will take its place. VOTE FOE, CAMERON