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The Clinton New Era, 1891-05-22, Page 1TWENTT Ot rwrii VOL T peW bole Number 1.321 CLINTON, ONT., MAY 22, 1891, iROBE RT liA; �MIDf3 Pub11e'ber s #1,50a year 1n adv&u9e O YQT,T WANT .A SHIRT? THE mtiT THE AME GGESTS HOW THEY FIT $i.00 .and $1.25 Gate Jno. Hodgens C. Gilroy CLIN TON, AY & WISEMAN'S OLD STAND. store is vocal with bar- ns. Whole -heartedness gladsome enthusiasm in ry part. Sprightly and mer things wave abut :graceful gladness, and ' elties come each week to the birth of some new cy. The newest and best ds always, and at prices t hasten' the selling, as er selling was hastened ore. Throngs of things moring for mention, but will treat all alike, and nt the way to money say- . If it's a case of gett- quality,. and low prices h the quality, this store ets your needs to-day.— u're ready to take our d for this, because you w, it - means just what's . We never tell you of ds that exist merely on er. What we chat about have exactly as repre- ted. Now of Gloves.— -kinds are here. This will not be telling of ry kind; too short for t, but note some lines as tng the story of others talked of. Ladies' Taffeta Gloves Ladies' Liete Thread Glovoe �e� Ladies' Pure Silk Gloves, Cblors— Ladies' Pare Silk Gloves, Black Ladies' Sid Gloves, colored & black rota these you may, with little ffort, think of a Superior French did Glove, 4 button, for 75c. It's o price for the quality and make. eft it's our price. Likeable and .arable are the goods we sell. at hlis.store. Thb same commonda- ieti is due on new things inElouse AS, in washing things in wool, ith black and navy spots on lain ground. Every young lady s after city things for hot should see our washing ongees and 'Mollies, orget these. i Gil ro Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hill's Green. Tho prospects for a lively Queen's Birthday are apparently very good. A garden party will be held at Mr Wm Curry's, under the auspices of the' Famine Methodist church, football, croquet and other interest- ing games will be provided for the sports, afterwards refreshments will be provided for by the ladies of the congregation. A large crowd is ex- pected and a good time guaranteed. Hitherto the people of this congre- gation have always led the yon in such undertakings, and we are sure they will not allow their reputation to tall this year. NOTES. -Mr A Love is busily en- gaged in erecting an addition to his house, Mr Welsh, of Hensall, has the contract. Mr - Jno McAllister, jr, had a well attended sand bee last week. Mr Jas Hagan hag com- pleted the drive way in his beautiful park. Improvements seem to be the order of the day, Mr G Clousie re- cently went on a trading expedition to the landi o Cromarty, omart but failed to realize his anticipations to make a great haul; since this gentleman is evidently not fitted for this line of business, we would strongly advise him to abstain from such practices. Peddlers are getting a little too fresh around here this spring, and it wn'ild almost seem necessary for the law to interfere and protect our merchants from the unlicensed rascals, Mr W Cain, one of our most eminent horse men, recently became the proud pos- sessor of a foal, which as regards breeding, is ' of a whit behind any in the ce Mr Jas Love still persists : , r' ng those periodical -waike yard and up the muddy lane, -au. •we believe the case is pros- pering fairly well, considering all things. Mr Latta still marches southward, but a little farther than previously. We are extremely sorry that we are forced to admit that we believe men are no wiser to -day than they were a thousand years ago, when "Antonius" was beguiled by the lov- ing smiles of the beautiful "Cleopa- tra." Exeter.. Nome -Several egg waggons in town on Monday last, delivering ben fruit at Mr A Q Bobier's. Mr Harry Samwell sold 5 splendid fat steers to Mr Wm Balkwell last week, which weighed 8000 lbs. Prof Scott, the noted vocalist, is busy getting pupils for a singing class, and to cultivate their voices. The store of Mr A J McTavish, at the old established house, did a ruahing trade on Satur- day last. Mr Wm Balkwell, the well known cattle buyer, shipped on Saturday last, fro this station, a car load of splendid "fat cattle for the old country market.. Our butter and egg market was crowded on Satur- day last. - A large number of farmers were in town- on Saturday last, and our merchants did a rushing business. Mr Jno Currelley is busily rushing off the stock of 0 A $yndman, who made an assignment a few weeks ago for the benefit of his creditors. Rev 5 E Robinson, will deliver a sermon to the sone of England Society. on Sunday next, in the Trivett Memor- ial church. This plats presents a beautiful appearance now, since the shade trees have begun to show their foliage. On Friday last our village cows were turned out on the streets for the first time this year, which made thinks pretty lively. A large number of farmers from the adjoining townships are drawing salt to put on their spring grains. A large num- ber of our citizens intend going to Crediton on Monday next, to spend the Queen's birthday celebration. Mr John T Westcott is busy taking orders for the well know Nursery Stock of Stone di Wellington, of Torouto, who have 700 acres of nurs- eryat Fontbill, in the county of Wel- land; J T is a hustler and no doubt will make the tree business a suc- cess. Messrs Verity & Sons made a large shipment of pows to Manitoba last week. Tuckersmith. -Mr Geo McKinley, of the Montreal Theological College, will preach at Turners church, • Tuckersmith, on Sunday afternoon. Notes. -Mr Geo Crich and wife, of Elmdale farm, are visiting rela- tives in Goderich this week. Mies Baker, of Goderich township, spent Sunday with friends here. Mr 0 Crich, of Stapleton, Spent Sunday under the parental roof. We are sorry to mention the death of the in- fant daughter of Mr Whitfield Crich, which occurred on Monday, the llth. Hensall NOTES. -Mr George McKinley, a candidate for the Methodist ministry, delighted the people of Rev Mr Cook's church with his sermbn, on Sunday evening last. The trustees of Hen- sall North parsonage, have decided to offer their property for sale, and erect a new parsonage in Hensall or Kippen; tenders are to be advertised for in our columns; we believe it is an excellent property. Kippen. NOTES. -Mr Wm Ivison is still very low, although his _recovery is looked for. Mr Harve and Tailm have received the sad newse o f y o the d ash of his eldest Bon, whi ch took ok place in StPatil,it1, the family have thesympathy of as 1 r e Circle of Mendel in heir gait sorrow, Goderich Township. NOTES. -Mr Peter Cook, who for the poet while has been living in town, intends moving on his farm, which has been run by Mr Thomas Cook, next week. While taking the census Mr John Beacom came across four persons whose ages were over ninety, this is an old age and we doubt if this can be beat. A garden party is to be held .on the gronnds of Mr John Oakes, Maitland con, on the 25th, the proceeds ace in aid of Ebenezer church, a good time is ex- pected. Mr John Middleton lost one of his valuable fat cattle the other day, one had broken Inose and gored the other to the oth,•, side of the manger, where death rteulted by hanging. Mr George Miller, on going to the stable one morning, to his surprise found his best fat beast lying dead in the stall. Mrs George bteep is Buffering with a severe at- tack of inflammation, her speedy re- covery is looked for. A gang of framers are working at the barn of Geo an e o C l n 7th t con. Mr H Can- telon is carrying his arm in a sling, the result of a severe kick from a colt. Mullett. NOTES - Mr James Webster is seriously ill with erysepilas in the arm. Mrs Joe Lyons, sr, is confined to her room by illness. Mr David Huber, who has been running the saw mill at Londesboro for a num- ber of years, left this week for Ber- lin, where Le will reside in future. The barna of Mr J McCaughey, on the gravel, have been raised, and a stable placed beneath. The barns of Mr John Manning are being improv- ed in the same way. Farmers in this township are having good luck with their colts, very few being loot. There are no appeals against the as- sessment roll of this township. Dungannon Mr R Clendening paid a visit to Cransford this week, and was the guest of Geo Harris, the bee king of the district. Mr Clendening reports things buzzing down in the hollow. NOTES. -Mr Harkness, of Chicago, spent a day or two in the village, this week, the guest of Mrs Thompson. Rev Mr Potter preached a sermon- on giving, last Sunday morning, and a Temperance sermon in the even- ing. Mrs G. W. Echlin and Mrs R. Murdock; who have been visiting friends in Paramount and vicinity, have returned. They report having spent a very pleasant time.- D G Bickle has in course of erec- tion a very fine residence. It is sit- uated on Joseph St, opposite the Methodist Church. and when com- pleted will not only be a credit to Dave but will be an addition to the already large number of neat resi- dences which our village possesses, when we consider the fact that Dave has only been in business a few years it gives us an abundant proof of his business ability and shows what steady application to business will do. About the latter end of March some unknown person called on Mr Wm Wilson, a well known money lender; who lives on the 4th conces- sion of West Wawanosh, about two and a half miles east of the village. He procured a note for $90 and bear- ing 8 per cent intertest,purporting to be made by James Mallough in favor of and endorsed by Thee Anderson, two well to do farmers of this section. The stranger represented the he *as a son of Mr Anderson and that his father had sent him to get the note cashed, whereupon Mr Wilson. handed him over the full value of the note and one dollar extra, saying he was in the habit of charging only 7 per cent. About two weeks ago Mr Wilson became suspicious that ail was not right, and upon en- quiry learned that a clear case of forgery had been perpetrated. An arrest and committal bas been made, but no one believes that the person accused is the guilty party. Zurich. NOTES. -Mr Peter Wagoner is im- proving. Mr Robt Moore, book agent, nurseryman, etc, left for Reek - hill last week. Mr Henry D umert is improving his residence, next to D Steinback's store, by adding a new roof, and a general renovation. Mr Edward Axt has moved into the Baptist parsonage lately occupied by the Rev Mr Becker. Mrs Barrell, of London, was the guest of 5 J Lat- ta, last week. Miss McAllister, of Hills Green, was visiting at Mr Ed Appel's the past week. The side- walk going to the school is not in the beat of condition, and should re- ceive attention when statute labor commences. The fire engine was out one night this week, but did not work satisfactorily, Hay Council met in the' Town Hall here on Friday last; the object of the meeting,to con- sider the advisability of sending a delegate to the Dominion Parliament in the interest of Railway bonuses. Stanley NOTES -Mr Jae McGregor stillcon- tinues in very a weak state ofh alth Dr Jas Batched has received an ex, tetition .,f tiniea, lid will not leave for foreign fields ti ll the 28th ofnn e, Mr Joliii Batched h a tha shad the cellar. of hie ne'w hogte!built;the'brick Work. Will no't be clone'for Bothe bate; Holmesv_ille. NoTis,-Mies Tilly, Tebbitt has been spending a few days la the village. Mr John Hill and , family spent Sunday at Mr Ed Levis'. Miss Alice Stanley is visiting friends in Tuckeren0ith; Mr Thos Britton was around among old friends again the other day. Mr Robinson, of Strat- ford, is visiting at Wm Stanley's. Mr Ed Levis and wife have been r pending two or three days at her parents', Brussels. Mr W Le Roid and Mr Gasby, of the Collegiate, were in the village, Sunday, The adjourned quarterly board met on Monday evening last, and ended the business for the present year. Miss Addie Stephenson was attending the funeral of ber grandmother, at Kin- burn' on Thursday.. W Stanley sports a fine new driver, the one own- ed by D Purvis. A number of our young folks attended a party last Friday night, given by the Misses Agnew, of Clinton. A number of the neighbors met and had a bee cutting and hauling wood for Mrs Jenkins, on Monday last. Samuel, the third child of Mr Daniel Glid- don, who has been severely suffering from inflammation and erysipelas. and of whom very Blight hopes were entertained of his recovery, is, we are glad to hear almost -out of danger. TEMPERANCE. -012 Sunday even- ing last, the Methodist church was crowded to hear the pastor deliver an address on "The ox of Intemper- ance." He spoek for p about o o f 4 0 minu- tes, during which time he most clear- ly described the evils arising from imtemperance, using many very ap- propriate)illustrationalto show to what depths this curse will plung its v ie - time. After the addreae Mr Gasby sang 'Where is my wandering boy to •night.' NOTES - Mr Mulholland's new house presents an imposing appear- ance; it is rapidly approaching com- pletion. Mise Nelly Courtice is spending a few days in and near the village. air 5 Murch is again off the railroad section; he worked on it nearly two weeks this time. Four :. pupils from our school intend to be ex- amined at the midsummer examin- ation. The peope say - taffy is plentiful. Apple blossom is scarce, so is rain. Singing is grand. He came to hunter) up. Several of our citizens are in Goderich, attend- ing to District and Miasionary work of the Methodist church. ACCIDENT. - What might have been a very serious accident happen- ed one day last week, while the farm- ers and men of the place were taking down an old barn for J R Holmes, W Ramsey, Mr Knight and J R Holmes were carrying one end of the plate, while the other end was resting on a beam, when the floor broke through, throwing W Ramsey at full length with the plate on top of him, though the timber was taken off as quickly as possible he was consider- ably bruised and is perhaps hprt in- wardly, no bones were broken, but he feels .pretty stiff. It is with regret we assert that Mr H B Evans is laid up with a severe attack of erysipelas in the face. He appears to be rather un- fortunate, as he had scarcely recover- ed from his very prolonged illness of last year, and still more unfortunate from the fact that he had just made arrangements to enter upon the en- gagement of an agency. Auburn. J P Brown is again to the front in the carriage line, and has already shipped one of his splendid rigs to Londesboro and another to the new livery in Blyth. Perhaps he will be sending some down to the hub before the season is over. The Canadian Order of Foresters is booming in Auburn. At their reg- ular meeting oh Friday evening last, five candidates were initiated, and there will be almost as many more for the next meeting. Success to Court Dufferin. Mr John Noble, our enterprising fruit tree agent, has finished hie spring delivery of trees, shrubs, small fruits, etc. and he certainly deserves credit for the energetic way in which he has pushed his agency, and the favorable impression he has made on his customers, whose orders have been filled to their satisfaction. The lecture under the auspices of L 0 L No 930, which was to have been held on Monday evening last, had to be postponed owing to the inability of Grand Lecturer Perry to be present on that evening. It was no doubt a disappointment to many of the Brethren, who came out to hear the lecture, not knowing it had been cancelled. On Sunday morning last, Mise Bar- bara Howatt, daughter of Mr Jas Howatt, of Colborne, passed peace- fully away to join the silent majority. Deceased had been ill for a long time, and her case seemed to thwart the efforts of the most skilful physi- cians.. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community, as this is the third time that death has en- tered their house within the past three or four years. The funeral on Monday afternoon was largely at- tended, No'rns.---Mr Geo Rutledge is ser- iously ill, and but slight hopes are entertained for his recovery. Mr G Rogers, who• has been a resident of our village for a short time, took his departure for Clinton, but we believe he is coming back ere long to take up his residence again here. Last Suns day there was a public lecture given gratis by two of the aged matrons of our neighborhood,tt one of our h ehurched, On Tueadt y evening next i a lecture will Mr 1 ctu will be i t Flat- , vinb g y slier, of hunder . Themes rthe a a o u r a ,aft spices of the W a1 M ooiety of Knott , LQndesbor'o,. %IOTICE-we' have made' arrangyereenta: whereby the Nzw Ens will reach 'Iaondes, born every Tbnrsdaytavening,anetead' of Friday mornbag as heretofore, and subeorib- era can obtain it that ranch earlier NoTEs.^hire E. Medd is home on a visit to her father, whore. death is expected at any time, There was a large turn -out at the services on Sun- day last to hear Conductor Snider, and everybody was more than delight- ed with hint; his addresses were good and practical. Mies Dewar spent Sunday in Seaforth among. friends. D. S. Huber and family are moving to Berlin, this week; we are sorry to see him leave our village, as he was liked byall with whom he had busin- ess or social relations. The District Lodge of I. O. G. T, held their Dis- trict Meeting on Wednesday, which was largely attended by Delegates from all parts of the district, and the concert, given by the local lodge in the evening, was a success. It is rumored that we are going to have a new tailor and barber shop. We noticed a number of Clintonrans in the village on Sabbath to hear Con- ductor Snider preach, Mr J. Bruns- don was in London last Saturday. Wingham. A. dispatch from Traer, Iowa, announces the capture of a resident of Wingham, a hotel keeper named Con- over, at Traer, for forgery. Conover was not much at home at Wingham, andh w en he did come o e hem e had lots of money. The hotel is and hag been run by his wife for about 12, years. GONE AND DONE Tr. -Two or three weeks ago, the papers atattI that Mr W. Flack was going t0 Manitoba, for two or three months. The next they had it, was, that the same gentlemen was going to Winnipeg, to fetch a lady home; the report then was he had rented that beautiful residence of Aire Price's ; the next thing we knew he had take his departure for Winni- peg, and althh'igh the winds and the waves were against him, he got there all ,the same ; and by the assistance of a kind Methodist Methodist min- ister, was united in marriage, to the amiable and accomplished young lady Lottie Smith, third daughter of J. L Smith, Esq., of Winnipeg, and, ' arriv- ed home cafe with his partner for life in lees than two weeks ; talk about going around the world in 90 days ; Arthur could easily do it in 65, under pressing circumstances. Our fellow citzen is a -true gentlemen in every sense of the term ; and we wish him and his esteemed young wife all the pleasure and happiness that a married lite can afford them. - NOTES -The W:nghani Temperance Hall Company, who have bought the old town hall,have had it removed to a lot directly north, and turned it end for end facing on Edward St, the hall is to be fitted up in good style, and is to be used especially for temperance work; we wish the cause every .suc- cess. Mr John Ambler ie building a fine residence, the brick work is ra- pidly going on by the McGregor Bros, the building is on the corner of John and Leapold streets, and will have a very fine appearance. Mr Smail is building a brick front to hiaresidence; the atone work is now completed. We think that in the course of a few weeks there will net be a loose pebble the size of a marrowfat pea that'the young dudes off the town, will not have tapped of the walks with their canes. Mr H. B. Combe, one of Clinton's popular young men, paid a visit to Wingham the other day Wingham has magnetic influen- ces for more than one young man. A few evenings ago a certain young man had the pleasure of seeing a young lady home, who through polit- nese invited him in; after being seated a while and conversation seemed to cease, his mind must have been car- red away in anticipations of future happiness when they two would be one; and amidst his soliloquy, said "will you sit on my knee and incline on my bosom";At this the young lady became offended and pointing in a certain direction said, "do you see that door," he being a little sensatve took his hat and left. Rather a sev- ere lesson young man,but a good one. The Amateur Theatrical entertain- ment in the town hall on Monday evening last, was a grand success. Quite a numger of our town's people attended theDistrictLodge in Londes- boro, on Wednesday. We are pleased to see the temperance people taking such an active interest in the work, we hope and trust that their labors may soon be crowned with success. Th e Queen's birthday will be celebrated here next Monday; and a grand day's sport is expected. From another Correspondent. PRESENTATION. -On Friday even- ing of last week a few of Mr M Beck- with's many friends, aesembled at James McKelvie's to bid Mr Beck- with good bye. Mr John Gilespie was called to the chair, and in a few words made known the cause of the gathering. Mr ..W `K Loutit, then came forwar.1 and read the following address and Mr A Sebastian made the presentation. To. Ma, BEortwrrn-Dear Sir and Bro It is with deep regret we hear of your departure from our midst, and we can- not let. it pass without showing our ap- preciation in some tangible form. Kind- ly accept this Forester's Pin and Meer. aohanm Pipe as a small token of our regard tor you as a brother Forester.- Hoping that your efforts will be crown- ed with enceeee in your new field of la- bor. Signed on behalf of Court Mait- land, No. 25, C.O.F. W. II. Lo brir, • A. SI3AStfAN. Mr Beckwith was taken wholly by suprise, and replied in a very feeling manner, thanking his many friends for the much at,prociated present, assuring them that he would always ave.a warm feeling toward friends Win{ham, .A"few ht speeches owed,and Messrs � Bastin Loath! MoMenud fur ihed suitable Ude. Refreshments , were' then 1 ery d,after which the patty broke ap i yy 1' w, ,9k►A • . ' A6 ,t ...15.Yrsc.Lr'• tlY�.. ti.... . •,:e:Jd7�l Blyth No, Blyth ie- not ,dead, 44 Otto would be lead to suppose en looking over this very interesting paper, on the contrary, it has been very much alive of late. We have bad several sensation to after another, butarunthe,- excitement is subsiding. Mra dy is quietly folding her arms and the query is "yenat's next." Business hat certainly been a little dull but reasonable people will expect that just now, the farmer meet, sow the seed if we would reap the harvest. Then house cleaning is, the order of the day; the air is rife with odd sounds. The head of the house goes home, takes his dinner off the end of a barrel in the wood shed,aud may be very thankful it he gets any at all, so taking things into consideration Blyth is in line with the rent of the towns. We were glad to see the Mammoth house looking so bright and lovely again, since stock taking. We believe this firm has undergone a change, and will now be known as McKinnon di Co. - Mr Dougal McKellar,is we are sorry to say, confined to the house through indisposition; cope it may be nothing serious, and to see him about in a day or two.-_ ' • Mr Herrington is moving to Mrs renkin's house; and the girls are very mach exercised as to who is to oc- cupy the house vacated by him. Dame r umor ,ev er busy, hi to- n e. of our fair maids. Dr Shaw, an old and popular resi- dent of Blyth, paid us a short visit on Friday night. Dr Shaw has opened an office in Clinton, we bespeak for him a friendly reception,may he be as suc- cessful ashis Blyth friends could wish. Miss Maggie McKellar, who has resided here fora number of years, through ill health, bas been obliged to go away for a change of air. We hope her visit may have the desired effect, and to see her back sooelin her urinal good spirits. 'Wait for the lst of July when Blyth will outshine everything. A Non - Merolla celebration is proposed for that day. Firemen's tournament and other things too numerous to men- tion; cannot vouch for the greasy pig as yet. See the bills though, there're is plenty of time to prepare for it. The social held at the residence of Mr R. Reword, in aid of Trinity Church, was a decided success. The weather was everything that could be desired, and judging from the sight. and sounds it was a most en- joyable evening, especially to those interested in fig cake and bananas, We have a new butcher shop opened by Mr Wettlanffer, who pro- mises to cater to the public in all the latest cuts and atylee. Also a new livery, the proprietors of which drive some nice horses. Opposition is the life of trade, and Blyth is alive to the fact. Mrs Belfry is going to have a sale of houbehold effects on Saturday, hope we are not going to lose her, as present indications would point. Mr Belfry having gone to Winnipeg on a business trip, may remain and send for the family,should he find it to his advantage. Our esteemed townsman and old friend, J. B. Kelly, had rather a narrow escape on his trip out went. Being in the accident on the train near 'Sudbury, he jumped from the window; with the exceptions of a great fright and being fifty hours late, arrived in Winnipeg as he ex- pected, we are glad to say. Rumor says,and we think correctly, that one of our most popular young ladles, Miss A Dodds, will neat month become the wife of a pros- perous young farmer of East Wawa - nosh, Mr W. McGowan. Both the contracting parties are well known and highly esteemed, and it is not necessary to say that everybody ex- tends them the very best wishes for their future happiness, A young man was heard to remark one morning this week while sweep- ing out- "I must get a wife." Now that sounds rather doleful, and as if there might be some difficulty in the way. It would be a good idea like the -'Twin city quilt of Windsor" to write up some of our young men, advertise them as it were, they are neither lacking in good looks or pleasant manners, it is bashful they they are. [Write them up.] Trinity church presented rather a gloomy appearance on Sunday, but thanks are due to those who worked so hurriedly that there was a covering at all. While ohoir practice was go- ing on Saturday evening a lamp fell from the, organ, the oil took fire, and in a flash ran along the wook and seats, up one of the windows but was soon smothered out. The dam- age is estimated at from fifty to one hundred dollarii. It was thought that there would be no service on Sunday, when the Rev W. F. Camp- bell' very- kindly offered his church for the afternoon, but in the morning when the smoke had cleared away, it was found not unfit, though in rather a blackened condition for worship. The `firemen deserve 'credit for the prompt manner in which they re- sponded to the call; in double quick time they were on the scene, glad to say there services were not required in this ease, but shows what they can do when necessary. Ye men of Huron, look to your laurels should Our company visit Seaforth in June. NOTES. -A very pleasant time was spent at the residence of Mrs R. Howard on Wednesday evening by those associated with Trinity church. The base ball team intends giving Wingham a 'subtle on Monday, Queen's,birthday. Mr Huckstep has improved his 'already neat residence by adding a very pretty porch in D Mine and Dr Potter haVe been house c1e. anin rand from m the. as r ,g a a as e. � 1 rlslcan highly h hl r fscommelid g t y chs �e e m r n:° lxt sitg ��' rood: How ,are you going o Spend the �$tytlli. u: 24th? Thsmall boys anawaers, G o f4hiog '40umbery of young people passed thrugh• fawn Wednesday, .Qll their way to Londesboro, where :it district meeting of the wait, being held.. Mr Arimtage of Gunn'. ' wholesale, London, paid Blyth avidity ou Tuesday, in the interests of bias firm, with all the latest novelties•-ittt ladies head gear, It is rumored that a couple of very popular and expert entad men, in this, vicinity, intend starting business here shortly. M'r• M. T. McKinnon, of Belgrave, wae,iu , town on Tuesday. , Monday will ile observed as a holiday,business planes 1, will be closed. Mr D. Done GB's familiar figure is again to be , en' in our midst, wending his way to from the pork packing house • liar Smith, who has been„in Portage La . Prairie for some time, returnedhome last week. Mr Lucas, of Calgary, z, spent a few days in town with friends last week, he has returned home, J inburn. Mr John Staples, of this village, .. has -new floored his house, he enter.. • tained a number of the young people to a pleasant time one, evening this week. DEATH, -We are sorry that we are 'ci upon to state the death of Mrs Ralph Stephenson, at Kinburn, which occurred - on Monday Iasi. Deceased has been in declining health Lor some time. She was one of The pioneer settlers of the township, hay- ing resided in it for a great many years, was A. zealous,member of the • Methodist Church” equally as long, and the sympathy of flit-eomtuuuity..;t goes out to Mr Stephenson in -hie her -.a` eavement.• QUERIES. -Why does our Dr.seent'" eo uneasy these days? He is contem- plating a visit to his garden in Strat- ford. Why does Alec not like to keeps`"'. house alone? He would rather enjoy somebody elides company. Why does Frank go south so often this last few weeks? He isoevidently drying to (Mo) learn something new. Why did one, of our villagers enjoy the beat ride' of her lil'tlast Friday evening? Bemis's" she never felt more in erneat in her life. Tom has a fine farm and house:, What will he be apt to do next? .lie: .° will be very likely be robin(son) some- body's home. Watt does theyoung" man from north come out here so often for? Perhaps he just comes for It (C) lark. EMPLARS.-The good templara: of this place are steadily increasing in membership. The following are the. officers for the present quarter: C T. -James Hinchley. V. T. -Mils Annie McIntosh. P. C.T. - E. G. Farnham. C. -Wm McIntosh. R. S. -Wm Rugal]. A S --Miss Jane Clark. F S -Robert Staples. Miss Floosie McGregor. W M --- John Dorrance. D M- Mies Mary. Ann Staples. Guard -Miss Gertie Farnham. Sentinel -Thos Dodds. Organist -Miss Ida Britton. Mies Ida Britton was elected Lodge Dep- uty for the ensuing year. The dole•: gates from here to attend the. district,' meeting at Londesboro this week are: Sisters Clark, Lindsay, and Bennet, and Brothers Coates, Farnham, Dorrance, And Wheatley. - Sunimerli. NOTES. -Inspector Tomillpaid an official visit to the pubiic school here, on Wednesday. J H Lowery attended the District meeting, of the I 0 G T, held at Londesboro, on Wednesday, he being the delegate from the lodge here. There will be no service in the church here on Sunday next, owing to Rev. Mi; Deihl'e absence in+London. Mr Jas Manning has beautified his premises by the erection of a new picket fence. Mr H iYicBrien is also platting up a a new fence. Do not forget the open lodge and entertainment to be given by the I. O. G. T. on the evening, of Wed. June 3rd. Bayfield Rev Mr Carrier, of Grand, Bend, occupied the pulpit of St Andres-, church very acceptably last Sabbatl This extremely warm weather, no doubt, making our city friendd think of making a pleasant visit tar Bayfield this summer. Mr John McLeod, father of Mra Jas Thompson, passed quietly arras on Wednesday of last week, at the ripe old age of 94. It is not very often that we find the brittle cord extended so long. Dr Shepherd, • of Simcoe, has bought out the practice of Dr Wright, who himselt settled here about a year ago. We are extremely sorry the doctor could not stay With at and continue to fill the high posi- tions which be held in the Counctl' Chambers and Society circles. TEA MEETING. -The anniversary of the induction of Rev R Henderson to the chierges of Bayfield and Rath any, will be the occasion -of a monster teameeting,to be held in the town hall,' on Monday, June lit. Sp„ echea may be expected, which will be liber orally interspersed with selection from the Seaforth choir. We be- speak a grand success for those who are working so hard in getting it u . On Sabbath previous services will be conducted morning and evening by Rev Mr McDonald, of Seaforth. DEATH.-111rbJohn Simpson, who a few weeks ago fell from his wagon �. while gathering wood on the beach succumbed slast week to the effects of ;. what was thought to be aft internal. injury. Mr Simpson's death was t great shock to this commnni`ty, as' ho has always been looked upon as 'a man of strong constitution. He had braved the storms for many yenta while driving the stage between day* field and Seaforth, and.wais well thought of its this capacity.' To the friends f,the deceased' we, would 01. press th heartfelt tytti ash of 'the +rills � p � Additinhtti'- '' 0w416n another 4