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The Clinton New Era, 1891-05-01, Page 1TWENTY OURTH VOL t The Whole Number 1318 CLINTON, ONT., MAY 1, 1891. 1 ROBERT HOLMES. Pubit s'k er 1 $1.bOa year thadvanc:e awe iL C. Gilroy CLINTON, PAY & WISEMAN'S OLD STAND. • Three stocks that are rich in a superlative degree, -- Dress Goods, Parasols, Prints and Sateeus. Com- pliments have been shower- ed on us from near and far. We judge their depth of meaning by the sales' in- crease. Better, and better and better, until it seems as though perfection had been reached. • Color beauties `• that rival nature itslf in those printed gems of ours. 1$rigttness that surpasses the best conceptions of we ordinary folk—inPrints and Sateens that are so lovely this season. I)id you ever think what clever minds must be at work thinking, designing, planning,— first this- thing and then that, to catch your fancy, with each recurring season. What a vast business fashion repre- sents, Did you ever stop to- consider the source of all these novelties. Nor do we belittle the business when we say that because we are Dress Goods dealers yogi can depend upon paying the very least possible for the best. We only take the weakness out of the busi- ness by saying that, or ra- ther the prices do it. Those Challies of ours—all appreciate them Those Black Grenadines, single fold Those Black Grenadines, double fold Those 46 inch Black and colored Henrietta., How can we do it? We do lt; that's all. If you don't iuhderstand the why and the wherefore, attribute it to the principle that makes this store great in these things. On Saturday you will see our Parasol display. J. C. Gilroy WISEMAN'S OLD STAN I) CLINTON Morris. Noyes.—One day last week, the roof of Mr Carbett's-house took fire from the chimney, and a large hole was burnt in it. Mise Janet Hoodihas returned from an extended visit -with the Rev Mr Tonge, of Flesherton; the friends of that gentleman will be pleased to know that he is prospering, and is highly esteemed by the people of the Flesher - ton circuit. Mrs Miskimmins has re- turned to her Sunshine residence. The baseball team, of. S. S. No. 5, in- tend giving a concert in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on the evening of May 8th; a good • time may be expected; the boys are a respectable, manly lot of young fellows, and deserve to be well patronized. Brussels. Bua:vsv—The dwelling belonging to Mr G Carr, farmer, one mile from Brne- sels, was burned on Monday afternoon. fart of the furniture was saved. Loss about 5600; insurance $400. Hippest'. NoTEs.—The genial face of Rev E A Fear was seen at Kippen, for several days this week; he came from Nile, to speak at the anniversary of Hensel! Oddfellowe; he and his fam- ily are looking well. Mr Wm Ivison is slowly recovering from the recent accident with which be met. Kip - pen circuit quarterly meeting is held here next Sunday, sermon by the pastor. The board bolds its last meeting for the present conference year, on Monday afternoon. Rev. J. Robertson, of Port Dover, and W. H. . Markle, of London, made a short visit with friends here last week . Miss L. Diechert. of New Hamburg, • has been visiting her slater, Mre D Weie— miller. Mrs Paul Murray and dau- ghter, of Carson City, Mich., spent the past week with friends in this '< nity. Holmesville. N TEs.—Mr Simeon Murch, who fren spending a few days visiting f., nds inBrusse e,returned on Thurs- day. We regret to learn that Mr John Marquie, of the Huron Road, lost a valuable mare and foal on Tuesday last, valued at $200. Quar- terly eervicea are to be held in the Methodist church bere on Sabbath next. The farrners in this vicinity are through seeding. The following are the officers elect- ed for the ensuring term in Court Selwood C 0 F:—W C R, D W Burne. W C R, C Williams. R. Sec, Thomas Murch. F S, Thomas Lobb. Trees, J. Trewartba. Chap, Ed. Lavis. S W, 5 McCullagh. J W, Geo Levis. 5 R, 5 Sturdy. J 13, W Lobb. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS Frons all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hullett. Buy your lime at Ho •'sBack liute kilu it is cheap and good. H. LIVERMORE, Londe, - borough. PRESENTATION.—The young pen. pie of S S No 7 have been spending one evening, a week during the winter in endeavoring to improve their mus- ical education under A. H. Plummer as teacher. On Tuesday evening about thirty members of the class took possession of the home of their teacher, and after seating themselves made known the object of their visit by presenting Mr Plummer with a handsome easy chair, and two beau• tiful wall pictures, accompanied by an address, which was read by Mise Lizzie Brown. After Mr Plummer bad made a brief reply the company spent a few hours pleasantly. and de- parted at an early hour for their homes. DEATH.—We very much regret the necessity of announcing the death of Miss Margaret Scott, third daughter of Mr Robt Scott, the very •highly esteemed deputy reeve of this township, which occurred on Sunday afternoon last. Deceased became i11 about two months ago, and in spite of all that was done for her relief, continued in declining health. She was a young woman who enjoyed the very fullest confidence and esteem of her companions, being beloved as well ae respected, and her death at the early age of 27 years has caused a 'gloom and sadness in this locality. She was a member of the Presbyter- ian church, and her bereaved parents have the deep sympathy ot their ex- tensive circle of acquaintances. DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT.— The Newport, Rhode Island; News, of April 20th, contains the following account of the death of a former resi- dent of this township. It is wrong, however, in stating that he was a native of Montreal, as he was a na- tive of Hullett, being a son of the late Wm Craven,oue'of the pioneers of the township,and one who was at one time one of its most highly esteemed residents. The News says:—"Mr Wtn E Craven died last evening at about 9 o'clock, after an illness of less than a week. The condition of his family for the past few weeks has been particularly unfortunate and painful. They moved from Pleas- antville, Westchester county, New York, to Jameston some three weeks ago, occupying, the farm belonging to Mrs John F Carr, of New York, which Mr Craven had arranged to improve. Immediately upon their arrival and before they were settled the family were taken sick with grip, pueurnonia developing in the case of one daughter. Mr Craven, though ill himself, kept about until a week ago, when he was obliged to rake to his bed. He was a native of Montreal, a man of sterling character and of strong temperance priuciples, and a member of the Methodist church. He was about forty five years of age. Everything that sym- pathizing neighbors could suggest was done for the family through their sickness, and the farm work gener- ally looked after by kind friends, though strangers. It is understood that a short time before coming to this place they buried their oldest daughter, and it is thought that this loss with the care and work necessary to moving his family and stock to Jamestown, to which was added the serious illness of his family, broke down tho man's constitution and, when he was silken sick, he was eas- ily overcome by tbe grip, of which he died. The remains will be en- tombed in Newport until such time as the family shall recover sufficient- ly to return to Montreal." Hay. BASE BALL.—A Base Ball m tch was held between the Usborne public school scholars and the scholars in No. 2 Flay school, in Mr Adam Whiteford's field. The Usborne scholars got the - number of 17 rounds while Islo 2, Hay school, got 19 rounds.''....This being the first base ball match, the No 2 Hay school deserves much credit for having won. COUNCIL.—The council met pur- suant to adjournment on Saturday, April 25th. All members present. The sum;of $5.61;is to be refunded to J Spackman on account of a double assessment in 1889. Lots 23 to 30 in- clusive in the let con.; 2 to 7 in the north boundary; 23 to 28 inclusive in the 2, 3 and 4, will be formed into a new school section, to be known as No. 14, and said lots shall cease to form a part of No. 10. The follow- ing accounts were ordered to be paid viz. H. Randall, one month's care of Mr Curray,`Henry Prang, drain. Mr Kalbfleisch was instructed to attend to the ditch opposite Mr Vines in L. R. E., also between lots 25 and 26 in the same con3ession, also between cons. 16 and 17 in the eouth boun- dary. Mr Hese was instructed to attend to ditch on the Centre Road opposite con. 11. All secretaries of public school boards should send their names and addresses to the clerk, in order thatltbey may receive the statement of the school popula- tion. Road commissioners will be appointed at the next meeting of the council. Council adjourned to meet again on Saturday, 30th of May, as a court of Revision. at 10 a. M. SAM. J. LATTA, Clerk. East Wawanosh. ExAM1NATION.—A public exami- nation was held in Union S S. No. 3, East Wawanosh and Morris, on Saturday. The exarnination com- menced at 9 a. m., luncheon being served at 12, and after the closing of the examination iu the afternoon, a short program was given. The ex- amination in all respects was a glrbt success, between fifty and sixty vis tors being present. Among those present of teachers who kindly and efficiently assisted Miss Ross, were Misses Gregory, Moffat, and Sillers, and Messrs Reid, 'Black ,.el�, slows and Johnson. NOTES.—Miss Annie 1t , l,.ld a successful examination lu Union School No 3, on Saturday last. l'he teacher and pupite, of S. S. N., 13, intend having an entertainment soon. Mise Edith Henry has return- ed from Wingham. Mise Lizzie Mc- Gill wag visiting friends on the eeventh last week. Mrs A Morton id on the sick list. Mise Ellice Henry is suffering from a severe attack df inflammation of the bowels; her many. friends will be pleased to hear of her speedy recovery. John S. Scott is suffering from malaria at present. In Wingham, on the 22nd, John H. Van 'Camp was united in marriage with Eliza Nethery, both of this place; we extend them our congratu- satione Mr Geo Patton bas been lad,.uJorJo ne time with wore foot, the bull having run his born into it, but is able to be around again. Mr D. McGill had the misfortune to lose a fine young cow lash week. Mr Jas McGowan has purchased a fine young driver from Mr Farrier, of West Wawanosh. .Messrs Geo and Gregor McGowan each purchased one of the Corbin Disk harrows and seeders combined from Mr Nagle,of Auburn; they are a good article and anyone wishing a good pulverizer should see them work, before purchasing any other kind. Mrs Win Richmond and the Misses Moffatt and Habkirk, of Blyth, were visiting Mks David McGill last week. Mrs Gregor McGowan, who has been visiting in Middlesex for some time, has return- ed borne. Miss Glary E. Henry, of the 9th concesion, bas been taken seriously ill, but hopes are still enter- tained of her recovery. Messrs Cole and Wilford are visiting the farmers of this vicinity, offering to do some profedeional grafting at cheap rates. Peter Scott is making his rounds, taking the census. Thos Taylor, reeve of East Wawanosh,who has bebn indisposed for some time, is, we are glad to report, on the mend. S. Welsh, of this place, sold to T. Ross a cow,tipping the beam at 1,100 lbs, for the sum 01 $46. Master Jas. McConnel, youngest son of Mr F. McConnel, of Morris, is slowly recov- ering from his serious illness. Mrs Phil Ellison, who has been sick for some time, we are sorry to say, as yet ehowe no signs of recovery. Mise B. Sillers,lteacher in S. S. No. 3, East Wawanosh, was the guest of Miss Annie Ross last week. Miss Ida Stewart, music teacher, who has for some time given up the teaching of music and taken to the learning of dressmaking, has again resumed her duties and is ready to take pupils for the summer. Exeter. NOTES.—A large number of farm- ers in this vicinity are through with their seeding, Mr John Gould, our enterprising sawmill man, abided his sawmill on Wednesday last. The vestry meeting in connection with the Trivitt Memorial church was held in the church on Monday even- ing last, a large number being pres- ent. The census enumerators will be through with their work this week. The anniversary of, the In- dependent Order of Oddfellows No 67, Exeter, had their annual sermon delivered to them in James street Methodist church, on Sabbath last, by the Rev A L Russell, who deliver- ed a very eloquent sermon to the brethren present; a large number of Oddfellows from Seaforth and Hen - sail attended the service in a body. The watering cart made its first ap- pearance on our streets, on Tuesday last. Mr Henry Jones, of Usborne, has purchased the right of the town- ship of Stephen and 'laborite, to sell to the farmere a patent Fruit and Clothes drier, which is an article every householder should have; Mr Jones has at present engaged several agents to canvass the above town- ships. The members of the Union Cemetery held a meeting in the Town Hall,;on Saturday last, for the purpose of electing seven new trus- tees for the purpose of improving and otherwise beautifying the ceme- tery. The agent for the Geneva, N Y, nursery is making a delivery of Fruit and Ornamental trees in the vicinity of Exeter, this week. Work- men have the cellar for the Trebble Block excavated. Mr Jonathan Hill, of Gorrie, spent Monday and Tues- day last in town, renewing old ac- quaintances. — Stanley ItL.—Mr Dan. Fred. McGregor, is so indisposed at present from the effects of la grippe that he is obliged to quit teaching for a time. CALLA,—Mrs Geo Baird is the pos- sessor of a very large specimen of a C alia filly—The stalk from the base Manitoba and Northwest crop reports to the tip of the flower 1st tour feet. state that seeding is nearly over and The flower measures six inches across that wheat is showing well above the the top, and ten inches from the ground, base to the tip. Wingham. NOTES,—Aire James Kerby, of the Star Restaurant is away at Teeswater; consequently Jimmie looks "happy as a claw." Conductor Ab Campbell; of the C l'R, Teeswater, was in town last week; be has recently entered the married state.aod is receiving the congratulations of his friends. Trout fidhing on the first of May; boys, look out for Joe Laird, he is lay lug low and hes got his tackle in good shape. Mr H W C Myer was in Torouto last week on busiuers. Mr Wakes Coats has taken the road again in the inter est of the Toronto Biscuit & Confec- tionery Co; Walt is a great boy, and carries more droll stories than an almanac. We have four butchers and four bakers—unt bad for this place. Mr Roe, of the Qaeen'd, is getting his trotter in good shape for the coming season. The wate rworks were used on the streets this week, to keep the dust down. Mr Griffiu has got his shop in shape; which he will occupy shortly. Mrs Will Yates is ,visiting her friegds in Goderich, Will looks as if some great burden had been taken off his mind, The Oddfellows, headed by Bell Bros,' band, attended the Methodist Church last Sun day afternoon, when Rev Mr Scott preached them an excellent sermon- Chiselhurst. NOTES.—Spring seeding is nearly done. Mr Chambers is very low, he is .. expected to live. Mr Louis rish 'home from the Wesleyan T eological College, Montreal, where h:: had successful year in his stud - i s; he is looking well, There is no preaching in the Methodist church next Sunday, owing to the quarterly meeting at Kippen; the E1,worth League holds its usual service in the evening. The Epworth League bas organized a cottage prayer meeting on the 10th- con, to be - held every Friday evening; this will do good, Zurich. NOTES.—House cleaning and gar- dening are the order of the day. The Hay Council met in the Town Hall here on Saturday last. Mr A A Roth will leave far Toronto, on Monday next. Mr Hoffman, of Kingaton, will continue the tailoring business lately carried on by Mr Roth. AU persons interested in township affairs should secure a map of Hay; this map was drawn by Mr S J Latta, clerk, and phctographed by Mr Geo Hess. A gentlemen's ball was given in Paine's hall,on Fri- day evening last, by the employees of Mr T Johnson, proprieter of the Zurich Flax mills; the work in that line was concluded for this season on the above day. Rev 5 Becker, paetnr of the Bapti6t church here, left for Holland, New York state, on Mon- day last; Mr Becker and family have been in this place for the last seven years, and - their many friends are starry to lose such worthy citizens. Dungannon SUIT.—The 6th Division Court of the county of Bj ron, was held here on Friday, 24t"h April, Judge Doyle presiding. •Six cases in all were dis- posed of, theemost important being a case of James Mullin against the corporations of Ashfield and West Wawanosh. The plaintiff; who is stage driver between Goderich and Lucknow, was suing the said corpo- rations for injuries sustained to his stage, by upsetting about two miles and a half north of this village, on the night of the fifth of January last. The case will be argued on the 14th of next month. NOTES. — Mr Studdart, of Port Austin, Michigan, is at present visit- ing relatives here. Rev Mr Fair- burn, pastor of Erskine church, preached very acceptably in the Methodist church, on Sunday even- ing. A new fence adorns the front of Mrs Thompson's residence, which greatly adds to the appearance of the place. Mr Will Henry, late of Cliff & Foster's furniture factory, Lucknow, has been engaged on the farm of his father-in-law, Mr Thos Pentland, for the summer. Miss B Pentland bas been slightly under the weather during the past weer; we hope to see her quite restored to her former health and strength soon again. Master Ed Anderson let his horse run away with the plow the other day; you better be a little more careful in the future, Ed. Kinburn. NorEs.—Miss M. J. Snell, icon• Unties very low, and fears are enter- tained that her illness may be fatal; she had the grippe about a year ago, and never fully recovered, her ail- ment seemingly developing into con- sumption. On Sunday afternoon next Mr R. Holmes, of Clinton, will take the work of Rev J. Ferguson, at this place. Mr John McMillan left on Monday for Ottawa. The many friends of J. A. Steward will be pleased to learn that his health is improving as fast as the nature of his disease will allow Mr F. S. Coleman, of Cromarty, spent Saturday visiting friends in this place; Fred looks as well as of yore. P. C. Papineau, our popular young cheese -maker, is in Belmont this week visiting the friends and scenes of his youth and ere he returns shall evidently try to recall the happy lot which once was his. It was most incomparably wicked of your "occasional correspondent" of two weeks ago to make public the eccentricities of two of our bachelors; these poor fellowe have their whims and their oddities and are moreover very sensitive individuals, and "oc- casional correspondent" should be more indulgent. Mr Win. Rion, our census commissioner is just approach- ing the completion of his contract. The new saw -mill of Mr S. S. Cole is now running, doing excellent work and will prove a great convenience to this district. Tuckersmith. Fuatous DRIVING.—One of our .enterprising farmers drove six and a half miles in the sparse of three hours, no doubt be eujoyed his ride. Vtern xes —Miss Addie Stephenson, of Holmeeville, is visiting at A El - coat's. Miss Sarah Walters, of Eg- wondville, spent Sunday under the parental roof'. DASTARDLY.—A short time ago some evil disposed pets•ius went iuto the cellar of one of the farmers of the second, or better known as the H W Line, and carried out a keg of cider, which he was keeping for vinegar,arrd emptiedout a quantity of the contents. The owner has strong cuuvrctions of who the guilty persons are, and they had better coadust tbemselves differ- eutiy. Colborne. WEDDING.—We thought there was a wedding coming off some day last week, as we seen a certain farmer going to town a few days before with a load of stuff to buy presents with, and there was a wedding too, on Wednesday of last week, Mr Wm Fisher was married to Miss Mary Butt, second daughter of Mr S Butt. Rev Mr Harris tied the Isnot. Noyes.—Rev Mr and Mrs Goebel and family, of Tilsonburg, are visit- ing at the latter's parents. Miss L Gledhill got her foot Beverly scalded by upsetting the coffee pot. Rev Mr Harris intends holding quarterly services in Bethel appointment on Sunday. Mr Thos Young and wife, of Lucknow, s re ' •siting at Peter Fisher's. Mr P -ter Fisher takes the cake for being the first oue through seeding, as he liai,hsd on Tuesday last. Hill's Green. NOTES.—Mr Wm Jarrott has pur- chased the farm formerly owned by Jae Sparks; .from Mr -Wm Belle the farm is a fine one consisting of fifty •acres, though not so well situated as - tile one Mr Jarrott left; we are sure all his neighbors will bo glad he has made the bargain, as it was generally thought that he intended soon to move to the far west. Sucker fishing seems to be the chief sport for the old men around here now; three of our pioneer fishermen went out the other day on an expedition and re- turned in the cool of the evening heavily ladened with one monster fish, which made a sumptuous repast for our blacksmith. Miss Minnie Law has for the past week been the gueet of Miss Jessie McAllister, of Par line. Mr John McAllister in tends this summer to erect a fine new. bank barn; a new house will probably soon follow. Mr Ed Scheffer paid us a flying visit the other day. The Methodist Sunday School is to be held at 4 p to ou Sunday, nwing to the quarterly meeting at Kippen in the morning. Mr Albert Tiffin, who teaches on the Parr line, preaches at Drysdale next Sunday morning; Mr Tiffin is becoming to very excellent preacher. A special Baptismal' ser- vice was held in connection with the female prayer meeting last Wednes- day, when Rev H Irvine baptised five children. • Leeburn IMPROVEMENTS. — Mr Charles Morris, with his gang of framers, are busy at Hillary F. Horton's, prepa•- ing for the erection of a new barn. Mr Wm Morris and son are about to erect a new kitchen for Jae McManus RETURNED.—Mr and Mrs Clark returned last week from their bridal tour: Your correspondent was wrong- ly informed about their future home. They intend to reside in Dunlop at least for this summer, instead of in London, as was stated a few weeks ago. NOTES.—The Misses Hillier, of Goderich, spent a short time with friends here this week. The singing class which was taught by Prof F. H. Morgan and daughter Fairy,and met in the Temperance Hall here, closed on Saturday night last. We think some of the.young men around here might find better employment for their evenings than annoying a poor blind man who is trying to benefit other all he can; be men and act manly. The people of this vicinity are very busy with their seeding; if the weather hold,fine'till next week a good many will be through. We are sorry to say that Mrs J. J. Wright does not improve much from her long illness. She is able some days to sit awhile in her chair; but *bee never yet been able to stand on her limbs. We are glad to bear that Lizzie, youngest daughter of John Horton,is again able at attend school atter her late illness, Manchester. NOTES—Mr James Young was on the sick list last week. He suffer- ed from inflammation of the eyes; we are glad to see him out again. The Rev Alex McMillan, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, attended the meeting of Synod at London last week. The Rev Mr Roes, of Clinton, ocoupied the Presbyterian pulpit last Sabbath. There was the regular quarterly meeting in the Methodist church last Sunday. Seeding is pro- gressing very satisfactorly in this neighborhood at present. Mr Adam Lautenschlager has rented his farm to his son Samuel for a term of three years. The Foresters met last Friday evening and had quite a busy night; Forestery has been booming since the visit of the High Chief Ranger to this court. Mr William and George Anderson, who shipped a car load of horses from Blyth two weeks ago,arrived safely in Manito- ba. Mr Charles Frickey, of this village, was made supremely happly last week by the advent of a eon at his residences Mr John Callen, Jr., intends taking up hie residence here shortly; he is going to work along with his brother, A. E. Culler; he has rented the residence lately occupied by Mr D. E. Munro. 11cKfllop. DISAS•rlous FIRE.—About 9.30a. m. Monday t be barn of Mr. W. Scott, con 12,was burned together aith three head .of cattle, a colt, and several pigs', also self binder, mower and several buggies. Mr Scott himself eel a very narrow escape from being !aimed having gone into the stables t:, get out some of the stock. He is so bad; v burned that he %sill be disablel fur some time. The tire is supposed t„ have originated trout a spark alight- ing in the straw in the baro yard. The building was insured but the in- surance will not cover the loss. Mr Scott has the sympathy of the enter,. community. TOTES.—Seeding will be pretty well wound up by the end of this week it the weather cootinu•ee far able. M r Wm Motrow of the 4th con, bad t- misfortune to lose a very valuable mare and foal last, week; tbe lo -s seems thOarder to bear as Mr. Mor- row paid a high price for the mare recently and had no return for hie money what ever. Mrs Ssarlett still continues very low. Miss Mary Sau- ter has returned from London, her sister in•law having somewhat re- covered. Miss Cameron of Tucker - smith, spent last week visiting with her brother Mr Wm Cameron of 13th con. Mr' Jno. Sebbeen of the 13th con. recently sold a very fine roadster colt 3 yearls old sired by Mr Geo Whitley's "Carlysle," for the hand- some sum of $175. Mr A. Calder is buying up a car load of -steers with which to stock his farm on the 3rd con. Word has been received from Mr Arch. McGregor and family, who, a short time ago left this township for Findlay, Ohio, stating that they are highly pleased with their new home. Londesboro. FORESTERY.—The following offi- cers elected in the -C. 0. F. court here last Friday:—C R, aas•Stevenese V '0 R, H Snell; R S. J C Adams; F S, John Brundson; Tress, A Woodman ' bast taken a car of stuck tt Manitoba Messrs. Geo Simpson and Robt Beatty spent la+t Sabbatii among their friends here, and we ware glad to see thein again. Bayfield ltErCaNED. — Dr Staubury and daughter Rota spent Net week in a profitable and enjoyable visit to To rnnto. Tee doctor has been attend ing the hospitals and obeerviug the in at improved methods of treating cr. ice( cases. Amongst other things tier Koh remedy for consumption w„s Io•,ked into and it was found that the most prow itieut surgeons have 'liscerded i; . I Division .`our: was held here on Saturday last, before his HunorJudge 1 Dille. The rare ot Sanderson vs Bailey in wbiel Abe plaintiff sued ti,r $1-1, being amount of wages claimed, was settlsd by judgment for plaintiff to amount of some $2 or $8. Considerable interest was maul tested in the T.ai,.g vs Reid case, which was decided by jury. Laing, a well digger, claimed the sum of $06.75 as amount due him by Reid for digging a well. Although Law- yer Manning, of Clinton, ably de- fended Reid, the verdict returned was $56 for plaintiff. Lawyer Man- ning made a capital address to the jury in which he showed his skill as a speaker. We would like to see him here oftener THE GOOSE QUESTION.— We are heartily in sympathy with the reso • lution by which, it is said, our coun- cil have decided to strictly enforce the law have, allowing sheep, pigs, cattle and (worst of all) geese to run at large on the streets and commons this summer. If they do this—for it remains to be proven—they will be worthy of an act which has not been attempted by any of their predecess- ors, and which in itself will amply juetify the public) in electing them. The council this year is composed for the most part of what the News Re- cord correspondent calls "dudes,” Chao, Jae Cala-vie, S W. F Gorbet, but, what we cr;ll men of scrupulous J W, Chas Manning; S 13, Jas neatness, who would not therefore Colclough; J 13, W Cunningham; Delegate to H C, Geo :k;.ewton. TEMPLARS—The following oflicere were elected last Tuesday in the 1. 0 G Templars:—C T, Etta Callander; V C T, Geo Williams; Sec Jennie Woodman; F Sec Jas Cummings; Trees, Addie Crisp; °Marshall, Thos Adams.; Guard, Susie Crawford, Sen, Moses Brown, Chap, B Lawrison; S J T T, Geo Newton. themselves. There is co doubt but NOTES.— rMThos Bell is unw nu this is the primary reason why (it is the road with fi ne light horse. W. said) our reeve objected to the too Ouimettie has been to London, stringent enforcement of the law, and attending the sale of John Birreli's ,.'ache secondary rr',tive our frien' if bankrupt stock. Some carpeuters ens Expositor probably has the) 1. v. are at work at the station shingling NoTiis —Messrs Bert Davis :t td and otherwise making improvements. (;,'o Hodgins, of Clinton, were ;i A. Mr R Adams has this week been t ributiug circulurs last week for ,.. y delivering nursery stack tor the Gra- goods houses in ilial town; our n,cr- ham nursery. Messrs Myers, Young- chants keep a complete bus of goods blot and Farquher have purchased a very fine horse from Chas Mason, he is known as Monksman, three years old; he is being handled by Mr Far- work web. Mr John `;warts has quher, who deserves patronage. Mr been remodelling his hotel and in E. Bell is nut again with his well and I other ways extensively beautifying favorably known horse and is meeting ; the premises; Mr Swarts evidently with his natal success, which he de- i expects a large ct(vd here this sum - serves. iner, and we have no doubt but•that legislate anyth'ig that would tend to give our natu illy bertutiful village, the opposite al peerance. But let us leek,at the otb . side of the queation. If all manner of cattle be shut up, it will necessitate the mowing of the grass, which was formerly kept down by "wandering herds," and of weeds which proved so obnoxious last sum• mer, to visitor's and to the citizens and are quite able to supply all the needs of the people in this section,` but the boys, nevertheless, did their NoTEs.—Mr J. Hiles, of Armow, is here at present visiting his parents as is also Mrs Ainsley, of Comber, (formerly Miss Hiles). We also notice Celt Mrs D. Roberts is home for a visit to her brother James' Woodman. The funeral of Miss M: Scott on Tuesday was a large one, testifying their respect for the dead. The lecture'by the Rev Mr Potter on Monday evening in the Methodist church, was most largely attended of the four lectures which have been given and was appreciated by all who attended, as the lecturer described his actual experience in the American war. Condnctor Snider,of Wingham, will preach here on the third Sunday in May, the mere mention of this fact assurance of a crowded church • Mise M. Caldwell has gone on a visit to Guelph. From another Correspondent. IN POOR HEALTH.—The many friends in this locality,and elsewhere, of Mr W. Hiles, er., will be very sorry to learn that his death is looked for at any time, he has received the very best of attention and care, bdt evidently to no purpose, as his death is looked for at any time. He is well prepared for the end. We are sorry to state also, that Mr J. Woodman, son of Mr Arthur Woodman, shows no signs of improvement, but rather the contrary; hopes were at one time entertained that he would recover, but Providence has evidently decreed otherwise. Another person, who is not in the beet of health, is Mr Alex Callander, who has almost entirely' lost the power of speech; his friends are hopeful that he may recover,• however. SERVZCEs.—Rev Austin Potter, of Dungannon, assisted Rev Mr Fergu- son, the able pastor of the Methodist church, in his sacramental services last Sunday. There was a large at- tendance and the spirit manifest- ed was decidedly good. Rey Mr Ferguson will go back to Dungannon next Sunday, to help Mr Potter in his eervicea, and his work here will be supplied. —..sips_ Brueefield: Weld, DoNE—Mise Maggie Burge, who has been attending the Canada Business College of Chatham, com- pleted her course and graduated last week. Through the proprietor of the institution she immediately secured a gond position as book-keeper for Mr Thomas Craig, general merchant of Ridgetown, Ont. Her work throughout her entire course was ex- ceptionally good. We congratulate Miss Burge on her success. NOTES.—Mr R Holmes, of Clinton. occupied Union Church pnlpit last Sabbath. Mr Wm McQueen has gone to Toronto to attend the Univer- sity exams, as usual, we hope he will b f 1 M W It' there will be more than ever basking on Bayfield's sunny hillsides. Ow- ing to some default in the engine,'a tug which was making for Goderich, was obliged to run in here for re• pairs last week. Rev Mr Parke, of Listowel, was visiting at his home here last week. The Salvatioh Army held a banquet, in the town hall, on Monday night, which was well at- tended. Master J Street, of Forest, has been visiting Jeo Beattie for some time. We omitted t:, mention some weeks ago the name of Mr Peter McEachern, who taught school here, as one of those who passed the ex- aminations of Knox College for the ministry. Revs A Stewart, of Clin- ton, and R Henderson exchanged pulpits teat Sabbath; in the evening Mr Stewart conducted the Bible class, which, we might remark, is attended by very large and increasing numbers, who evidently tyke a great interest 1,1 tbe discussions and expositions. b1 Burnsides, of Londesboro, has most , into the house .ately occupied by Mrs Moffat, and better known as that' lately owned by V Roth. Messrsi Deivdney, McLean and Gray are pie. paring for trap net fishing here thin bummer. 8t. Helens. Novas. --The fall wheat prospects at present are the best of some ,veare past. Some of the farmers are through seeding and many more will finish this week. Tee cold winds and frosts of the past week make us still think of winter. The roads are again dried and with a little traffic the dust will again be . flying. Last Sabbath the pulpit of Calvius Church was occupied by Rev. Mr. McQnarrie, of Michigan, the pastor being away attending the meeting of the Synod, at Medea. Miss Anderson was vie - Rine friends in Wingham last week. Our little burg was visited by* a fire on Saturday last, the result of which was the loss of Mr Curran's stable, but owing to the energy and exertions of those present theadjoiningbuild- ings were saved. Mr Thos Saunders had the misfortune to get his foot jamed between two sticks of timber, but we hope soon to see him around again. Mr Jno Anderson, who has been visiting his parents for some time past, left this place to again re- sume his duties in the Weet. Ashtield. NOTES.—The memorial ,rryi cos of the late Mr Thompson ofBelfast,were preached at Zion church last S rbbath by the pastor. The quarterly eeryices of the Ashfield Methodist church will be held at Hackett's appointment on next Sabbath, May:3rd at110:30 A M. Sarah Gardner who was badly hurt by her father's team running away on Lncknow ahow•]:ty,ie rapidly recover- ing from her isj ,ries.a Mr W Hurter, who has been bid ieposed by 1a gripp, e very success u. r m areer is convalescent,