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The Clinton New Era, 1891-08-07, Page 1• TWEN0YQUItTI3VO 14; T149 V71491.0 Nutedser Irgao ,Our Weekly Budget OF INTERJSTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township. N oras.—Mr Jennings, who is sup- plying in Rev. Mr Deihl's place, delivered an eloquent aermon in the English Church, Middleton's ap- pointment, on last Sabbath. A num- ber of our young people attenddd Rattenbury St, Church, Clinton, last Sabbath evening to hear the sermon delivered by Conductor Snider, and were much pleased. We notice some of our threshere leaving their engines on the public road, greatly to the annoyance of passers -bye In some cases severe accidents -might have happened. There will be no service in the Methodist Church (Cole's appointment) owing to the quarter- ly service*being held at Bayfield. Fawners are at work at the barn of Mr George Miller, which when finished, will be hard to beat. Mrs James Lindsay, of the 16th, had the misfortune to get her thigh bone broken on Monday, by being thrown out of the buggy. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era notice that one of your Holmesville correspondent takes ex- ception to the account as furnished by the CI ederich township correspendent, of toe foot ball match which was to hat -,-- been played -between the Clear Grits,of the 16th con,and the Beavers, of Holmesville. He says the Beavers have not forfeited the match, nor neither did they show any white feathers. Well, I will not contradict him, but will let your readers be their own judges in the matter, after they have beard the facts of the case. He says that the reason the match did not take place was owing to a misunderstanding. He, however, ne- glected to inform the public that he misunderstanding Was all -on the side of the Beavers, and had nothing whatever to do with the Clear Grits. In the first place it was a return match and we gave the challenge, the game to take place on our grounds on the 18th, which they admit was fin- ally arrabged for. Well, according to appointment, our teammet at the appointed time. but no Beavers show- ed up, neither did they Rend us any worderegaeding their non-appearance. esSorineeas. 004 holes -then drove into Clinton; where they met with one of the Beavers, and when they ask -ed him about the matter he made light of it andseald they were not going to playele, ands -besides he says "you certainly do not -intend us to play on your ground," giving as an excuse • that the Clear Grits had practised on said ground. Weighty excuse! Just imagine when the Hurons, of Seaforth, tient a challenge to the Scots, of Toronto, for a return match on the grounds of the former, what would you think were they to have sent such an answer as this. We will play a return match with you, but not on you own very fine re- creation ground, but we will meet you on the driving park on Tom Lapslie's farm, north of the town. Why they would be matte the laugh- ing stock of all the sporting circles of Ontario. Well then, again, some time during the evening two other members of the Beaver team made their appearance on the ground and said they .never objected to play on said grounds, but said they knew nothing about the match,although at that time it had been arranged for a week previous; and we know for a fact that the Beavers had several practices during the week. Now on whom does blamil.rrest? On the captain of the Beavers on the club, or on the Clear Grip? •Then again your correspondent says that at the earliest mail the secretary wrote the Clear Grits explaining their non- appearance and expressing their .willingnees to play the match in Mr Hick's led, several miles out of reach of either club. There was no explanation, but simply that little pet word l',...understanding If the Beavers fo?sJany reason whatever, trivial though it might have seemed, had sent word in a manly way, the day previous to the time set for the match, their opponents would have swotted it, but after allowing the Clear Grits to meet and firid •out re- garding their failure to put in an ap - pearance as best they might, they consider that they were quite justifi- - ed in not noticing the communica • awe as a club that would act in the afilli.e manner once would be capable of repeating the act. Now we allow your readers to judge for themselves regarding the misunderstanding. Truly yours, CLEAR GRrTT. • Br ucefield; Mies, Goody Marks is visiting friends in Wingham. The Lawn Social under the aus- pices of the Y. P. S. C. E. of Union Church was a grand success iu every respect. Proceeds about $53. We are glad to notice the improve - Mont in our village by way °of paint- ing, several now are busy at it, and there is more to follow. Our popular Post Master, Mr R. Marks, captured three beautiful Mocking birds the other day in hie garden; now for whistling, look out boys what you eay, or it may be told again. Two matches of football were ar- ranged with the Kippen team, one by the Rovers the other by victors, both teams went down, but in both cases the Kippen team failed to appear; what's the matter. While practising football Mr Wm. Simpson, one of the Rovers, fell and broke-M(3,0311er bone; we feel sorry for Will, as he is one of thelavorites, owing to this and the giving away of some of the members fer a time, the boys will not likely play any more matches this season. The Foot Ball match between the Beavers of this village and the Chisel - burst team, reeulted in a victory 'for the home team by two goals to none. The attendance was large, the Sea, forth Brass Band played several choice tunes during the play; the - three home teams have met only with victory this season. Well done boys. Exeter. NOTES, The funeral of the late Richard Hunter, on Sunday last, was largely attended; over 240 vehicles left the house. The cricket match on Friday last between London and Exeter, resulted in favor of London, score 122 to 61. Wood Bros, of this place, shipped tour car loads of cattle to Montreal last week. The James street Methodist church Sunday school intehd holding their annual picnic in Bawden's grove, on Wed- nesday the 19th. Mr Geo Easter. brook left on Tuesday last for Ham- ilton. Mr A H Huedon returned from the Bend on Saturday last. E Hunt and wife, of Seaforth, were the guests of Mr Edward Hunt, on Sun- day last. • Mrs Jae Fanson is visiting friends and relatives in Detroit. Mr Jas Creech and wife, of Tilbury. Cen- tre, are spending a few days in town, the guests of the former's parents. Mr Alex Hodget, ot Russeldale, spent Sunday last in town' visiting friends. Misses Dayman, of Tucker - smith, spent Sunday in town. Miss E Brimmacombe, of Elimville, is visiting her cousin, Miss Maggie Logg, • air Matthew Ellwood spent Sunday last in London. The lecture on Tuesday evening last was a great success. • Hayfield. Cnuecn.—The quarterly meeting services in connection with the Meth- odist churches of 'the Bayfield cir- cuit will be held here on Sunday morning next, when Rev J W Shit. ton, B A, of Clinton, will preach. SOLD.—Mt Cowan, jr.,has sold his house and land, beautifully situ- ated on the lake bank, to Mr John Newcomb. who we believe will take possession immediately. Mr Cowan has not decided whether he will re- main here or locate elsewhere. Mr Fred England and his sister Florence, who have been thelguests of Mr Harry Erwin, left last week. MissEngland returns home to Kincar- dine whilst he leaves for Australia to engage in boring for water, which is said to be very scarce in some local- ities. Miss Winnie Moorehouse returned bome last week from Bay City, ac- campanied by her Biskra, Mrs W. H. Caldwell, of Penncoming, Mich., and Mrs McKay, of Bay City, with their famine have been away for sometime and were much missed by her many friends here. t. Court of appeal was held theies last Friday, his honor Judge TA,nite pre- siding. Mr James Thompson appeal- ed against too high taxation, stating that hie property was assessed higher than others in the village. His Honor,after hearing severalwitnesees, said he would let the clerk kneel bis decision later on. Rev Robt Henderson left lain week on a holiday trip which will probably last some weeks. In his absence last Sabbath Rev Mr Panton, of Stratford, filled the pulpit of St Andrew's church both' morning and evening. Large and appreciative congregations as- tern hlod to listen to the excellent dis- courses which were mastery deliver- ed. Rev l r Henderson occupied the Stratford pulpit, Lucknow. NoTys. —Mr and Mrs Murchison returned to, Toronto, Monday, after spending a week among friends here. Mrs W. G. Murdoch is enjoying a few weeks at the old homestead in Emmett, Michigan. Mrs J. G. Mur- doch is recovering from a severe at- tack of inflammation. Mr R. Hughes returned home Friday from a two weeks visit at Port Huron and De- troit. Dr Elliott has erected a handsome office and dwelling on Ontario St this summer. Mr Henry Young did the work, which is very creditable. Our foot ball team was defeated at Wingham on Friday; our boys wanted to see the great circus and did not play to- win this time. Friday, August the 14th, has been proclaimed as Civic Holiday here in order to give our citizens a chance to attend the Temperance picnic in Blair's grove on the lake shore. Messrs McClary & Co., of London, are at present engaged in putting in the three new hot air furnaces in the public school; the old ones having become defective. Auburn NOTES.—Mr Geo Rogers and fam- ily left Saturday morning pn a visit to relatives in Galt. Miss Ruby Young spent last week visiting friends 111 Wingham. Mr Colin Young, a student of Queens College, Kingston, occupied the pulpit of Knox church on Sabbath. Alex McKenzie . com- mences business in the harness line in Blyth thee week. Mrs Thos Mer- ritt who has been ill for some time, is still very low, and but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Mr Jas McDonald, teacher at Morris- ton, paid a flyin g visit to his old friend D E Munroe. Some of our farmers who have thrashed their wheat report an abundant yield. The auxiliary of the W F M S, of Knox church have sent a large consign- ment ot clothes to the indians of the North West Territories. A daughter of Mr Charles Arthur of Parry Sound district, Won a visit to her Grand- mother here. Rev A McMillan accompanied by Mrs McMillan are taking a few weeks holidays , they intend visiting Niagara Falls and oth- er points of interest. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Robert McGowan, son of Walter McGowan, left for Manitoba on Wednesday, where he intends spdnding the season at his uncle's farm in that place. On Friday last a valuable young mare, the property of Alex. Dingwall, tooksick suddenly and in leas than an hour was dead. George McGowan sold a fine young horse for a nice sum this week. There was a flax -bee at Mr George Stewarts On Thursday evening. The young people of the neighborhood were well represented, as shown by the amount of flax pulled; after work came, the evening entertainment which passed off very pleasantly. Notwithstanding the busy season, several of our young folk took time to attend the Circus at Wingham, on 31st July. J. Ross, of Mather- ines Collegiate Institute, is spending holidays under the parental roof, Haying is over and harvesting is well begin] but flax -palling Le the order of Oa day. Bayfield in front of the reeidenceof Mrs Cowey makes quite an jrartravement. The proceeds of the 3r' lifethatilet lawn social were 10)014 -$21). Mee Brierly of the St Thoma' Journal, returned home this week, after a most delight- ful sojourn here, Mr John Daley and family ,of Seaforth, have rented the house belonging to the late, John Simpson. Messreeellie McLean and Monroe, of Goderich came down beet Sabbath on their bicycles, leIr M. Y. McLean, of the Seaforth Expositor, Mrs Dr Smith, of Seaforth, and Mr Allan McLean, of New York. spent Sunday amongst their friends at the Queen's hotel. Mr and . Mrs Ohm McDonald, of ToOnto, are the guests of his lathe'. Mr crteo. McDonald. leen es- Deyedale Nares.—inceehe rains the spring -crops have grently improved, the crops will be at least average. Fall wheat is cut, and barley is being cut. Crops ripen rather more slowly here than farther inland. CHURCER—The ehurch at present used by the Methodists for preaching is being repaired end improyed. Mr Drysdale and Mr `Wm Stevens having raised money in the neighborhoud, they have painted the church on the outside, grained the doors, lowered the platform and put a modern read. ing desk, on the platform, in place of the old pulpit. The platform and desk are graine% and the one will be carpeted, the other covered by the ladies. The ineide of the church has also been whitewashed, and the win- dows frosted. It is the intention to put up a new feege, and then, in the fall try and ereat a small stied for horses. A large congregation at- tend this church regularly. Mr Irvine, of Kippen curcuit, supplies it every other e:unday. A PLEASANT Tip.—Mr A P Mc- Lean, wife and child, of Goderich, started out from that town a week ago last Friday,on a %tip through the country, down as far as. Len n. They arrived here last week on their return, and intend remainingsome days among friends. Mr McLean,as well as all the other visitors, think Bayfield a beautiful summer resort, and is greatly delighted with the highly picturesque scenery around here. LATEST ARRIVALS.—The following are the latest arrivals at the different hotels. River Hotel:—Mr and Mrs John McDonald, Mrs Watson and, edejeghter and Mee Fuller, of Stratford; Mr Vred Pais and wife, of Mitchell; Mrs Thompson and daughter. Queen's Hotel:—Mr Hoffman and two sons of Stratford, and D. D. Wilson's children, of Sea - forth. Commercial Hotel. Mr Jno. Gains apd son, East Saginew. Mr and Mrs 'McMichael and Dr Atkinson of Seaforth. HONOR To WHOM HoNoR IS DUE,— It bas been represented through- the columns of some of the local papers that "the council has erected a bath- ing house on the beach." This, as we understand it, i not exactly the case, though the reeve was one 9f the chief agitators of the movement. It was not erected at the'expense of the toivn, but by Mr Castle, with the as• sistance of some of the citizens. who wished to make Bayfield more at- tractive by facilities for bathing. HA Minx SCA DA L.—With all the investigations going on in Ottawa, and the notorious scandals brought to light there, we hear nothing of a scandal that was perpetrated in Bay- field harbor. Is there indeed no just cause for an investigation heresure- ly there is when we look at the'hepps of money thrown away, upon useless work on the piers. At present a bar of Band fills a rent in the north pier. Their dilapidated appearance forms a .veritable pre -constructed monument to a corrupt and dying government.. Wingham AN EXCHANGRODF PLACErs.—Mr D McCormick has :F,given up hie boot and Moe businerea and has moved in- to the Brunswick house. Mr Martin, former proprietor, has moved into the shop lately occupied by Mr Mc- Cormick, and intends keeping a good supply of boots and shoes in stock. A SEVERE WOUND. -- While a young man, named James Hamilton, was working at his saw in the Union Factory, on Monday last, a piece that he was ripping, kicked 'back from the saw and striking him on the hand between the thumb and front finger, forcing itself twelve inches in length through the Mina,- the piece would be about half an inch thick. Ierreo-ifierOrss.—Mr R- Elliott, of the Timers, has been improving the appearance of hie residence by hav- ing shutters put on. Mr Fretwell, owner of the building formerly oc- cupied by the Salvation Army, has turned said building round and fac- ing it on Victoria street, he has built a stone foundation under it, and having it fitted up for a double dwelling and is going to build two kitchens, each to be 16 by 20 feet. The Methodist church here has been reshingled this week. Mr Jas Lauchlin has merle several chaegee in his reeidenee, wliei adds to it, improvement. NOTEs.—The Salvation Army clue - ed their carep met tieg butt Sabbath, which was very largely attended. Mr Reading is having the cottage, lately purchased by him on the cor- ner of Edward and Shiner -streets, moved several feet north and west, and is building a stone wall and cel- lar under it; this will add very much to the appearance of his property. The Wingham football club and Lucknow &ub played a football match on the pat k, on Friday of last week, resulting in favor of Wingham by three goals. A lacrosse match between Wingham boys and Brussels boys was played on the park here, Friday last, which resulted in favor of Wingham boys by two goals. Hs's (S)KILLED.—A short time ago a rabbit was caught in a trap and as the animal had one of his kgs fract- need it was thought well to take it up in all haste to the nearest surgeon, consequently it fell to the lot of one of our aspiring young medical men who it was known was anxious to obtain practice in this line, and the operation of setting the bone, was immediately begun. Chloroform had been administered, and when the youthful pupil of Esculapins had put on all tbe scientific touches worthy of his great master and was only wait- ing to be asked his charges, it was quietly remarked by a would be admiring' onlooker that "he was (s)killed in the ase of Chloroforrd"; the animal's life had fled to record this difficult operation amongst its departed friends. • • • Usborne. Deeen.--Mr Richard Minter, wealthy farmer and cattle dealer, aged 73 years, died at his residence, township of Ps- bdrne, the other morning from blood poisoning. Thh deceased was an Eng- liebrean and a life-long Corservative. His remains were followed to Exeter cemetery on Monday afternoon by 300 coneeyances, the largest funeral pronn. cion ever seen in that vieinity, Tnekenenettbs DEATH.—We are Borry to announce the death of the wife of Mr James Berry of the Sth con., which occurred on Sunday last. Deceased was con- fined a couple of weeks ago, and never recovered from the effects there- of, although she had the very best of care and attention, She was, formerly a MissWeise, of the Huron road, and her husband and friends have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement, She was only 28 years of age, and leaves one child, aged 14 days. Her remains were in- terred in Clinton cemetery. • • _ Summerhill.' STINGERS.—Quite.a sensation was caused here on Friday of, last week when a number of the village young- sters advanced in too close proximity to one of those "paper -bag" ooking objects, hanging beneath the cap - board of a fence. RE-ENGAGED.—Mr G. M. Kitty, ou,r popular teacher, has been re-en- gaged for next year, the present year is the eighth one during which he has taught here, Mr Kitty's scholars have done sell during the time he has been here, and the high- est testimonial he could dedse is the knowledge that he gives universal satisfaction in the section. NOTES.—Messrs Laithwaite and McBrien have commenced threshing operations in this vicinity and the farmers are thoroughly satisfied with the yield of wheat. Mr T. Wallace, we are sorry to state, is still in very poor health. The Mie A Depew, of Toronto, are the ;perste of Niles Flora Miller. Miss Sareh Neebitt, • who wile- visiting -frienAs near -London during the past few weeks, has return- ed. A special sermon for young peo- ple was preached in St. Peter's church on Sunday last. Temeeens.—At the last meeting of the good Templars the following officers were elected, viz:— •0 T.—Robt. Draper V. T.—Lather Wallace. Sec —Harriet Rapson. Treas.—Jas. Rapson. F. S.—G. Sprung. 11.—Jno. Killops. D. M —Tressie Christopher. G.—011ie .Nesbitt. —Jno.H Lowery. 1'.. C. T.—Wm. Ni. staitt. S. J. T.—Mary Eno. The Lodge is in a prosperous cola- dition with a membership of over 60, AcToes.—The circus on Friday, o f last week, was very largely attended by the to esnepeople, as well as those from the country. One of the most amusing sights outside of the canvas was the driving of the stakes into the ground by twelve men striking in their turn without even missing the stake. The young mao going up with the balloon was a wonderful sight. He .caught the bar firmly in both hands, and said let hergo, and in less than a second he was swing- ing in the air; when he would be about one thousand feet high, he caught hold of a leather strap that was attached to the bar, in his teeth, and let go with his hands and pulled a red handkerchief out of eacb pocket and waved them in the air. Hp then turned his feet up and caught them around the ropes that were attached to the bar and hung his head down- ward and waved the handkerchiefs. He then turned and taking hold of the bar, loosened the parachute from the balloon, be then commenced to descend, and came to the ground perfectly safe, the balloon following at some distance. NOTES.—Rev J. 0. Stringer, B. A., has been visiting in the neighbor- hood of Bervie and returned with his sister, Miss Stringer, of Kincardine. Master Fred Sheppard, of Goderich, has been the guest of Master John Jewett for some time. Messrs Geo. King, Dan Harrison and Ed Faun koner left last week for Manitoba; this week Mr Wm J. Peck intends leaving for the same place. Mrs Sheppard is at present the guest of her eon, the doctor. A yacht from Port Huron was driven in here one night last week. Mrs J. Card re- turned from a trip to the Sault last week. Mrs and Miss Rosa Eason, of London,have taken up their abode in their summer residence here. The school trustees met last Saturday to settle amount of donation required from council this year. Bayfield's Civic holiday was proclaimed for this Thursday, Aug. 6th; a big day is expected as all the Sabbath schools in the village intend uniting for a monster picnic in the grove. The steam yacht Scotia, of Goderich, makes regular visits hero; it is re- ported that our town girls just love to hear its whistle. The new fence • BiTtb. Fau. — On Thursday ;laming about half past two, the Are alarm sounded, when Mr• J Tbanipeaa's barn, at the south of the town, was discovered to be all in a blaze, eupe posed to have been the work of • tramps. Mr Wm Livingston is also a heavy loser, having stored a quantity of . tow there, which wart totally destroyed. Neres.—Miss McKinnon is visit- ing friends in Lucknow, Rey J F Parke officiated in Trinity church, on Sunday, Mrs Whitt, of Clinton, visited friends here last week. Mr A Smith returned home from Portage la Prairie, on Friday. The sidewalks are being repaired, keeping up the reputation which Blyth has always bad for good sidewalks. Mr M Mc- Kinnon has opened out groceries, flour and feed in Mr P Kelley's brick store. Rey Geo W Racey and family • left on Tuesday for Belmont, their future charge. A great number of our citizens intend taking in the excursion to Sarnia, on Thursday, our „civic holiday. Rey D Birks, a former resident of Blyth, will preach in the Methodist church. a week from Sunday evening. Owing to some magnetic influence, two of our young men found themselves inWing-' ham on Sunday;the discourse must have been very impressive, as their countenances have beamed as the noon day ever aince. J McRoberts Esq, of the City Mntual Fire In- surance, London, was in town on Monday, in the interest of his Co. Miss Annie Gray, of Seaforth, is visiting Miss E Young. H W Jessop has added boots and shoes to his fine stock of grOO.eries• .M1s9 of Toronto, was visiting friends in town tide •week. Messrs Gray, Young and Sperling, of this place, are to be congratulated, having wen the gold medal for their superior make of salt at tbe exhibition in Jamaica recently. On Friday mor,n- ing a heavy white frost wasooticable to the early birds, no damage done. It is a fact to be commended, boys are scarce in town; fax pulling is the order of the day. T W Armitage, of London, was in town Monday, on business. Quarterly, services were held in the Methodist church last Sunday. Mrs Belfrey is visiting friends in Clinton this week. Messrs Toll & Rotter shipped a car load of horses for Manitoba and west on Tuesday morning. • It °BERT' IXOLTS,SEen VItblfrOler ei.te0a year 10 a4Va4;keer Ashfield NOTES—Mrs Schenck, from near Fax - go, Dakota, is on a- visit to friends in ;.his veeinity.. Some .of The, farmers have started to thresh their fall wheat; the yield is very good. The spring crops have made rapid growth since the beautiful weather of July set in, and there is a prospect of a good supply of spring grain. There are rumors of starting a joint stock company's store, in connection with the Patrons of In- dustry, in Lucknow. West Wawanosh. ACCIDENT - - Mr T. .Jury, 13th con. of , West WawanosIr, happened with an ac- cident while unloading hay a few days ago. lie fell from the mow dn the side of the hay rack, and hurt his side very badly, which will lay him np for some time. -...4••••••••411.-- - — Hay. COUNCIL MiNu'rEs.-.-Council met pur- suant to adjournment on August 1st, all the members were present. The Reeve was ordered to dispute the claim of George Greensdale re the killing of sheep and also the garnishee of Pick- ard vs Randall. The following rates will be levied this year:—County rate, 1 9-10 mills; Township rate, 2 mills; Separate school grant, 4-5 mills; after passing a number of accounts the coun- cil adjourned to meet again on Weber 17th, at 10 a m. Sem JLATTA, Clerk. Leeburn GOSPEL MEETINGS, — Arrange- ments are being made for holding gospel temperance meetings in the temperance hall here on Sunday evenings during this month: Mr Blair, of Goderich, is expected to ad- dress the meeting on Sunday. All are invited. The meeting commences at 7:30 p. m. OFFICERS ELECTED ,—The follow- ing are the officers elected for the ensusing quarter in Leebarn lodge Ns) 213 I. O. G. T.—: C. T.—Jno. P. Linfield. P. 0. T.—A. }l. Clutton. V. T.—Ss, B. Milton'. Ft Seery ----S I; William. Fin. Sec.—E. Liufield. ?tlarsh-0. Ted ford 1. G.—R. Gordon. Sen.—Jno. Green. Chtio.—L Horton. ..,.`.puit Board met 'here on Monday. r•i;: fI er attending to the finances Mr s, PE asoN re —Miss Nellie Di x o n' °t"f Jlbert Tiffin WAS examined for a A W r. T. Murch, and son, left on Thursday for the State of New York.— The latter intends to remain there,hav- ing. secured a situation. NOTES. —Percy Baker, from Mitchell, is visiting here; he intends to work at harvesting. Mrs Cole, daughter of Mr C. Cole, from Michigan, is visiting her parents; she will probably remait some weeks. Mrs Rose, and daughters, from Dakota, are visiting at Mr Elford's; she is a sister ofMr Elford, Crlintell MATTEES—On Sabbath after- noon the people turned out en masse to Itt ar a discourse from Conductor Snider; the gentlem.n related the story of his t onversion in a manner which proved its genuineness and brought tears to many eyes; he is certainly a eredit to the railway employees. The quarterly services held in the Methodist Church, were largely attended on Sabbath last. On Monday the business was transacted in a very satisfactory manner ; it was decided to pay the pastor quarterly, in full. At the close of the meeting the board repaired to the parsonage, where a sumptuous provision was catered by Mrs Ayres, and a treat of ice-cream by W. Crooks, conference representative; a most enjoyable time was spent. Stanley NoTES.—Mr Jos McCully, Sr., went on Saturday last to Zorra to at- tend a funeral of an acquaintance. Mr Douglas McTavish, Sr., and his son Douglas, went Zorra last week to attend the funeral of Mr Alex Mc- Tavish, brother of Mr D McTavish. Miss McDougal of Detroit, is visiting in Stanley. She is the guest of Mr Malcolm McEwen. Mies Gertie Law- rence from Toronto, is spending her holidays with Mrs D McGregor. Miss Kate Ross returned home from her visit near Hensall; Mrs Fraser has gone for a few days to visit her daughter in Minns. Mr Donald Jamison— • : elle:n:38;121c! ;411caierrenteUtiraillYri,9e0faCitninSa.atlitbue:grattYlb°°4tA411447 lst The first business was the Ms port of the stewardioviao recommend -5 ,14 • ed that the superintendent's salary beo $700, and the probationers bo CZ% which is nearly $50 more than in any - previous year. Oa motion thin Watt accepted by the board and divided, 'r among the different appointments. The returns handed in fat the first s quarter showing the circuit to be tii --- excellent shape finaucially. Norns.-eThe brick work of Ur' GI- D. Arnold's residence,on King streets east, is almost comffieted, Wm Mit, chell's, hbuse is ready for.the elateras Thies Ballantyne, who has been in Scotland for the past few months,lor . the double purpose of securing good health and good price" for his cattle shipped there. iri expected home in a ' day or two. Quite a lane number of. our citizenwent to Exeter, ,and heard Conductor Snyder's lecture, on Tuesday evening and were greatly delighted with what they heard. Miss Robson, of London, is visiting at her sister's "Mrs B. Arnolds. The village boy is • now at his-harveet pulling ftax. Dr Edwards, of 'Komi} ka, was in the village on Tuesday, visiting his patients suffering from cancer, of which there are three,' Biro e ,Jno atchford, Mrs Wm Stoneman and Mrs R Livingstone. A number from here attended the funeral of - Mrs Jas Berry; on Tuesday; Mr Berry has our sympathy in his bereavement. - The Hensall Dominion Agricultural. Society will hold their fall fair in Hensall on Sept 15th and 16th. • Harlock. NOTES —Mr Wm. Knox has been, laid up for some time with erysipelas in the face. Mr Jos. Lyon has also been on the sick list for some time. Mr J. -Peeideteacher,is at home spend-- ine his holidays; he attended the big • Convention at Torontd. Mr J. Mur- • ray is tickled over tne advent of a daughter. Mr Geo. Knox jr. had e, I the misfortune to have a rue away , while out driving with a single Iv buggy, the result was a badly broken' e, .. buggy and Geordie having to re- • s , main home for a time. Kippen. ' No Ramgny.—We have heard that in the township of Hay they have passed a by-law prohibiting cattle and other things on the road, and " certain persons takieg advantage of - this have all the road tor pasture to themselves; could anyone suggest a, • plan to get rid of this nuisance? NOTES.—MiSS E Ivison ent visiting friends around Holinee- , villa, and a certain whiteman feels' rather lonesome. Mise Lizzie Atone teith is away at present visiting friends in the vicinity of Bayfield and through Stanley. The hum of the „thresher las again heard in our midst, and the farmers are beginning to look happy as the fall wheat is yielding from 20 to 40 bush tq, h, acre Hrft( Fr MA rlt.RS —"f he •'keen , circuit relig,!oui quarterly meeting -ees was held at el •I'e tsreen no Sunday. Quite a few Kippenites attended and '• report an interesting *service. The Brucefield, is spending a few days with friends and relatives here. Mr Bell, of Goderich Township, was the guest of A. Carter last Sunday. Miss Annie Walters is spending her holidays with her grand parents Mr and Mrs J. McManus, Miss Blair, of Goderich township, ia the guest of Mr e Jas.McManus, Master Henry Hillary and Horace Horton spent a short time with relatives in Hallett last week, returning home on Monday. Mrs Win Strachan and family, left on Wednesday for her home in Sault St Ma.rie,ha.ving spent two months with her parents here. Mrs A. H. Clutton returned home last week from her parents, she hav- ing gone down to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs Hutchison, of Da- kota. From another correspondent. Norss---Mrs Ivison, of Kippen, who has been visiting her daughter, Mr E Potter. returned home on Tuesday. As Russel Forster was hauling wood last week, he accidentally sprained his wrist which will disable him for some time, Mrs Watts, of Coboconk, and Miss Sal- ter, St. Marys, are visiting friends here James Lobb, of Galt, spent Sunday with his mother and sisters. A sister of Mrs. Mulholland, from Louisville, 1(y., is spending her vacation here. — Miss Bertha Scott has taken a position as clerk, for a few months, at the East End. Holmesville seems to bo getting quite a summer resort ; a small village has sprung np during the last week on the banks of the river; "the olms" afford as good a sight for camping as could be desired, good boating. fishing, bathing, Cameron from Grand Bend, IR Visit- etc, and no wonder that the poor, over- ing old acemaiiittseces in Stanley. worked citizens of Clinton come hers Rev Mr Carrier() and family spent a for a few week's reereation. The two young -men Wit called DA the same few days thiin Stanley. s veeelt Ho also attended tbe Presbyterian iteet• house Sunday evening, had no expecte- tione of the experience awaiting them; ing Clinton On Tuesday. we 'won't give it away this titne. a Londesboro. J. 11. Niel:lain is home frotn Lon- desboro, where he has been supplying for a number of weeks past for Rev Jas Ferguson. J. fl. made many warm friends on the Londesboro' cir- cuit during his stay among them.— Attwood Beo. 1Mr McBain is certain- ly a clever and popular young man, and will quickly come to the front in his profession. local preacher, and unanimously re- conneeded to, receive a license. Mr , Tiffin itt a very promising young man. , The Kippen parsonage Board met ia ese; the church at 415 p. m. on Monday. Psee, The Hensall Board having expressed ' • '- their willingness to accept $180 ae r - their share of the value of Kipper' circuit parsonage, it was carried by the Board that this sum be paid them. It order to raise this sem of money it was divided between the four , churches on Kippen circuit as follows:—Chislehurst $60, Kippen $50, Hills Green $40, Drysdale $30., The following men, viz. Wm Cads, , more, George Wren, Joseph Foster, Wm Stevens, were elected trustees in 2 the places of Wm Caldwell, Chas, Redmond, C. Alsworth and ustis Melich, who leave the Board as the s result of their transfer to another " circuit. The Kipper circuit have resolved to hold another harvest home this year. Kippeo is becoming Buell a centre of attraction for campe, ok- nies, etc., that it i chosen as the place for holding said harvest home. The date fixed ie Sept 8th, so as to be sure all harvest is home.. ' Mr Irvine is going to try and make this a success. The whole Quarterly 's Board is going to assist him in the e` effort. There will likely lie singinee -so 7,4 alternately by each of the circuit e choirs, and a lecture by Rev W. McDonaghea celebrated public speak- er. Then fo-r there will be games of croquet, football, base ball, with perhaps a game of '- foot ball between the Kippen And Chislehurst clubs. Proceeds of hat. vest, home to complete parsonage fur- nishing and building a new fence around parsonage lot. Preaching see - vice in the Methodist church, is at 6.30 p. in. next Sunday. Six new members have been received on trial, by eonversion, since the beginning of the Conference year. DEATH—Mr Jas Woodman, to whom references have been made several times as being sick, succumbed on Sunday last to the fatal disease consumption, with which he has been ailing for about a year. Deceased was the only son of Mr Arthur Woodman, and spent con- siderable time working in the States, until he was brought home sick a short time ago. His funeral took place from his father's residence to the Londesboro cemetery, on Tuesday, and was largely attended considering the very busy time of the year. The family have the sym- pathy of the community in their sad bereavement. NOTES—Though it was generally sup- posed that the call to Rev. Mr Ramsay from Mount Forest would be sustained, people here were sorry to learn that at the Presbytery meeting on Tuesday, this was done; Mr Ramsay will leave in a couple of weeks, having the good will of all, the enmity of none. Tho excur- sion Thursday, will be largely patt'on- ized from hero. Mr D. D. Birks is now supplying the Methodist pulpit, and will do so until Mr Fergnson returns. A gang of men, some of them from Berlin andsome from here, aro working at the dam. Those who have threshed say the wheat was never better, both as to quality and qnantity. Our disconnt shoemaker has left and gone to Blyth; no doubt he will make D. terrible com- motion in the shoo business there the same as he did hero; it is quite a heavy drawback to the community, but we have to put np with such things. • -•••••.- -111•••- Hill's Green. CHURCH.—The Methodist church has been very nicely improved by the members recently. Those Who attended quarterly meeting ill it SundaymenArHis ltas tadmiredtnthbas i theirapparr ts four coats of white paint on the MA, side of the church. A. beautiful picket fence has been erected in front of the church, and also hicely-Paiete"" ed. The shed has been graveled and also the, church yard and front i until standing dng:vseartevrot and,tmetitede d are* : relic of the leen . The Hills Green e n At edrdpirtiisoen, al local ,rows will las tonna on another page. •