The Clinton New Era, 1891-09-04, Page 1h
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WONDERFUL I
TIie:ttIIEA.T FOUR »s
We opened at three o'olook on Tuesday
with a reels, and it is going to be kept
up, The bargains are wonderful; eo
slay the crewde of people who visit our
More.
The Goods are being picked up fast,
bit yon can depend upon it, we can give
you A BARGAIN in anything you
want,'at anytime, but especially have
we made up our minds TO SURPRISE
YOU THIS WEEK.
Must see THESE SPECIALS•
Beautiful Prints, 75 pieces,
to go at 71c
;Beautiful Prints, 50 pieces,
worth 14, to 15, now 10c
Sateens, worth 20, at 122c.
• 50 Boxes Gloves, all kinds,
at 50c. on the'$
"l Le Black Dress Goods are
going with a rush
Grey Flannels are marching
out on the double quick
See those large whiteCoun-
terpanes at $110,
Parasols at less than whole-
sale prices. Of course
they go quick.
Whole baskets full of But-
_ _ tons at 34 -ca dozen_
We cannot tell you more in this space,
but visit the store, seg, the piles of goods
and prices, and be convinced that we
are cutting things away down.
ttim
Mara & Co
CLINTON •
District Meeting
The Financial District Meeting of
Wingbam District wag held in Blue -
vale, on Sept. let, Rev. S. Sellers,'
B.A.; B.D., Chairman; Rev. W. F.
Campbell, Ph. 13., Secretary. Most
of the members were present.
The following arrangements were
made for missionary sermons: Wing -
ham, Teeswater, Wroxeter, Brussels,
Walton, Londesboro, Blyth, Auburn,
and Bluevale, local arrangements ;
'Belgrave, Dec. 20th, Rev. F. Swann.
Educational work was ,also di3posed
of:—Wingham, Wroxeter, Brussels,
Walton, Londesboro, Blyth, all local
arrangements; Teeswater, date not fix-
ed, S. Sellery, B.D. Auburn, date
sot fixed, I. B. Walwin. Belgrave,
Sept. 27tb, J. A. McLachlan, M.A.,
Bluevale, date not fixed, F. Swann.
The total amount of Superannua-
tion money to be raised by the district
is $515, . apportioned ae follows:—
Wingham, $79; Teeswater, $46; Wal-
ton, $39; Wroxeter, $42; Brussels, $60,
Londesboro, $57; Blyth, $59; Auburn,
454; Belgrave $34; Bluevale,$45.
Amount of Federation money sub-.
scribed on the district is $2619.55,
distributed as follows:— Wingham,
t. $405; Teeswater, $230; Wroxeter,$215;
Bronchi, $276; Walton, $214; Lon-
'desboro, $290; Blyth, $300; Auburn,
$285; Belgrave $180; Bluevale, $225.
The amounts are given without the
number of cents in each case, and of
the total amount there are $1,001 to
be raised,
The next district meeting is to be
held in Wingham.
In the evening to religious service
was held, the meeting being opened
by the pastor. Miss Dulmage gave a
solo. W. H. Kerr, Esq., was called
to the chair, and filled it in his usual
• happy and genial manner. Rev. E.
• A. Shaw read a paper on Questions*
• Amusemdnts in the church. Rev. J.
E. Dyke gave an address on Some
Conditions. of Church Prosperity.—
Rev. G. F. Salton spoke on Our Boys.
Votes of thanks were tendered the
speakers and singers, and the meeting
closed.
Tuckezrsmith.
SEs. --The harvest in this vicini-
ty is ow almost finished and thresh-
ing and plowing is the order of the
day. MI- J White, of the second,
threshed over fifty bushels of oats
from one load, which is considered`a
good yield. Mr Jos Townsend dia.-
posed of a horse last week at a good
figure. Mr Geo Crich also disposed
of one to 0 0 Wilson, of Seaforth.
VigrrlNG.—Mrs Large, of Listowel,
mother of the Missionary murdered
in Japan, is visiting her sister Mrs E
Turner. Mr Joe Crieh and sister
ltceompaniad by Mies Mary Townsend
spent Sunday last at Goderich. Mise
Rye, of Clinton, is visiting relatives
here. Mies Selena Crich is visiting
friends at Stapleton.
°New subscribers cart get the NEW RRA
for the balance of the year for 26 onto
each.
Weekly'
OF INTERESTING NE11VS-
From all
parts of the County—by wide-awake
and• lively Correspondents
Stanley
FOR. ¥ANITOBA.—On Tuesday last
Mrs Jas Aikenhead left for Manitoba.
Her husband and sou have been out
during the summer.
-NoTes.—Mies-Jennie Fraser -and
her sister Jemima have gone to visit
their sister in Minto. Mrs Dunbar.
of Ashfield, who was in Stanley for
few days, returned home on Wednes
day. Miss Kate Cameron, of th
township of Greenock, is in Stanle
for a few days to visit old friends an
acquaintances._
Cotascm,—The Council met o
August the 25th, at one o'clock
members all present. The Treasure
was authorized to borrow mon
sufficient to pay the balance of th
railroad debentures. The clerk wa
authorized to levy a rate of two mill
on the dollar for county purposes,
rate of one and three tenths mills fo
local and railway purposes, a rate of
seven tenths mills to form a general
school fund, and rates necessary to
raise the sums required by the school
section corporations. Chas Avery's
gravel account for 1890 was ordered
to be paid. The council adjourned
to meet again at the call of the reeve:
GEO STEWART, Clerk.
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Zurich.
NOTES. — Mr D Dyer, a former
resident of the village, le visiting
friends here. Miss Edith Steinback
left on Monday last for Toronto,
where she -will -attend the conservat-
ory of -•musics Miss Laura Williams
and Mr Robt Williams are visiting
a friends in Montreal. Miss Minnie
Doan accompanied her grandma and
e aunt to Kansas, where she will re-
✓ main forsometime. Mrs Gattcha k,
d who is suffering from the effects of
cancer, is somewhat better
n REviSroN,—The court Revision
, for the Hay Swamp Drainage by -
✓ law, was held in the town ball en the,
ey 29th, but nothing of importan 0 was
o ; done on account or the engineer, Mr
s , F W Farncomb, ndt• being present,
a he having been called to London on
a account of his lather's illness.
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McKillop.
Nov SETTLED—The case of Adams
v s Hannah, of this township, in
which Adams sued Hannah for dam
ages done to a valuable horse on a
wire fence, was not settled on Satan
day, the Judge reserving his decision
until the 19th inst.
MODELITES.—Messrs W Rea and
W Robinson have gone to Clinton to
attend the Model school, both having
obtained non-professsional seconds at
the recent examination. Mise Lizzie
Hillen has gone to Toronto, to at-
tend the Training Institute, she hav-
ing secured a let class certificate re-
cently.
NOTES.—Some of our enterprising
young farmers finished harvest over a
week ago, among the number P C
.Kerr, II Henderson and Jas Du-
rance, the latter having his all
threshed. The Presbyterian manse
will be open on Thursdays from 2.30
for the reception of callers, and the
pastor and his worthy partner will
heartily welcome all in their con-
gregations. Mr and Mrs Wm Camer-
on spent Saturday with Mr Camer•
on's mother in Tuckeremith. Mise
Annie Gardiner has been visiting at
Mrs Kerr's, near Winthrop.
Holmesville.
NOTES.—The Financial District
Meeting of the Methodist Church is
to be held here on Tuesday next. A
public platform meting is to be held
in the evening, to be addressed by a
number of ministers, an interesting
time is expected. Shipping plums
is the order of the day at present,
the trees are very heavily laden. A
large number of students and appren-
tices may be seen each morning wend-
ing their way to the station for con-
ance to Clinton, which we infer is a
central point of information. Mr H.
B. Evans and wife lett on Tuesday
last for the vicinity of St.Marys,where
they intend to
spendend several days'
in
visiting friends.
From another correspondent,
NOTES.—Mr Hill and wife, of
Brussels, spent Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs Levis. John Tiplady
and wife were visiting in the village
Sunday. Mr Angus Cole and wife,
of Michigan, are visiting friends in
the neighborhood. Mr McLauchlin,
of Walton, spent Sunday with his
friends here. Mr Phillip Potter and
Mrs Wm Vanvalkenburg left for
Detroit last week, and Mrs Charles
Williams leaves this week for the
same place Ed Jervis and J Holds-
worth are attending the Model in
Clinton. The Hon L A Rose and
wife, who have beenevisiting• here
for sometime, left by boat Wednes-
day morning for their home in Far -
. go. Mr Robt Holmes occupied the
pulpit here Sunday evening last, in
the absene` eel the pastor. The
District meeting for the Gode'rich
district will be held here on Tuesday,
September 8th, commencing at 2.30
p m; at 7.30 p m a public platform
meeting will be held; all are cordially
invited. While one of Wm Murch'e
children were borseraking last week,
the horse ran away,breaking the rake
to atoms. Anyone having lost a pair
of spectacles and case, nearly new,
or a case, at or near the Methodiet
church, may have the same by ap-
plying to the caretaker, Wm Ramsay,
Mise Mary Evans is learning the
mantle making in Clinton, she takes
the train in and out. Mr Geo Scott
and daughter, of Clinton, spent
Sunday with his father, A Scott, of
the village. We notice that Mr Ed
Tebbutt does quite a bit of fishing at
the river, but we don't want anyone
to miss -understand his motive by
forster.ing the idea that he is after
anything but fish.
New subscribers can got the New Etta
for the balance of the year for .25 cents
cash.
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As fill le d
Novas.—The. weather lately bas
been rather unfavorable for harvest-
ing operations. The inspector, Mr
Tom, visited our school last week and
expressed himself well pleased. A
great deal of the fall wheat in this
vicinity has not yet been sown on
account of the rain. The plums
must be an exceeding good crop; you
could scarcely g m awe give the last
y
Saturday in Lueknoj.
Crediton.
MIDNIGHT VIGILS.—Our town has
lately been disturbed by what people
call ghoste,assu ming different forms.
It ie a strange kind of ghost, however,
that can steal coati, or tie strings
across the roads. We would advise
such ghosts to keep in. '
VALUABLE HORSES LOST. — On
Monday morning Mr Hobbs, our
popular teacher, had the misfortune
to lose his driver. It got its leg
caught, in some unknown manner,
under the root of a tree, and broken,
so that it had to be shot. Mr John
Sanders also had the misfortune to
lose a valuable horse.
NorEs.—Mies Lizzie A. Lamport,
who has been at home for the past
few months, returned to London on
Monday last. t;+ome of our Royal
Templars visited Exeter on Sunday
last, and report a good time. Mr A.
Clark is at present very low. Several
of our sportsmen went back to the
lake on Tuesday, for the purpose of
shooting ducks. Miss Link and Miss
K. Zwiker are gone to London, to the
fall openings. Rev Mr Redmond,
who has been spending his holidays
-at the lake; returned to our village
looking very much refreshed. Our
townsmen are looking forward with
great delight for the coming fairs.
Exeter.
NOTES.—Mr Thomas Dayman, of
Tuckersmith, passed through town
on his bicycle, to visit friends in
tnlanchard. Public schools began on
Monday, and most parents are very
glad. Miss M A Ching, of this.
place, left for London and StThomas,
where she will spend a few weeks
visiting relatives and friends. Rural
Dean Craig, of Clinton, preached at
three services in the Trivitt Memori-
al church, on Sunday last, which
were very well attended; the service
at three o'clock was to the volunteers
of this place, as the weather was not
the fairest, there was not as large a
crowd as would have been otherw`se.
Captain Andrews, of this place, can
boast of having one of the finest
companies tbat ever left this place to
go to camp, they left Tuesday on the
four train for St Thomas, where they
will remain for o twelve we wish
s, • i
sh
them every success and may they
return looking as well and jolly as
they left. Mrs Wm Daw and Mrs
W Westcott, of this place, spent
Tuesday at Holmesville. Mrs Geo
Vesper, of this place, who has been
seriously ill for some time, we are
pleased to say is improving, we hope
soon to see her around. Masters
F Shapton and W Bagshaw, of this
place, are attending high school at
Clinton, success to you, boys. Mr
Chas -Knight, of St Thomas, spent
Sunday in town.
New subscribers can get the NEW ERA
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
cash.
Goderich.
A BARGE WRECKED. — The tug
Wales, having the large barge Hotch-
kiss in tow, lumber laden, bound
from Georgian Bay to Sarnia, was
caught in r heavy gale Thursday
night a short distance above bere.
The Wales hung on to the barge as
long as possible, till the sea swept
over her and nearly put out the fires,
and was compelled to cut loose. The
barge commenced to break up, and
the crew abandoned her and took the
boat, and after a hard struggle reach-
ed the land. The decks of the barge
broke up and wreckage is now drift-
ing around Port Huron, about ten
miles offshore. The hull is suppos-
ed to have filled and sunk, and will
prove a total loss.
NOTES.—Mr W•S Duer, of Grand
Bend is at present in town. Mrs Mc -
Hardy, of Wingham, spent Sunday
in town. Mr H Clues was in town
Sunday. Mrs George McTavish and
daughter Ida, of Wingham, spent
Sunday at R Hendersons, Napier St.
The High School opened for the fall
term on Monday. Miss M Christian
has returned home, after a two
months' visit in town, The Model
School opened on Monday last. Miss
M Baxter is visiting in Clinton.—
Bert Smith is in town at present.
CONCERT. — On Tuesday evening
the W.C.T.U. held it concert and lec-
turer in the Temperance Hall. A
good audience was present and an
excellent program presented. The
lecture was by Rev J E Howell, and
was an excellent one. The following
was the program :—Two quartettes by
Misses Wilkinson and Washington
and Messrs Fear and Smith; solos by
Mise Minnie Acheson and Miee F.
Graham, and Miss Sperling, of Wing -
ham, gave a violin Solo.
Goderfcltt ,TQwnshlp.
N'oTEs.--Mise Carrie Sterling, wha
has been residing in Detroit, has;
returned, where she inteude remain-
ing for some time. Our teacher,
Mr M
cRobort
a sports t
s a new
Safety
bicycle,
whicha
h purchased in St
Marys. " Mies Minnie Green and
Master Fred, of Goderich, are visit-
ing at their brother's, Mr J Green..
A'nurber of our young folks attend
the meetings which are being held
in Bayfield by the Misses Hall;
Misses Hall wide known reputation
is sufficient to induce large gather.
Ings.
East Wawiinosb.
(Intended for last week.)
NOTES.—While engaged in work-
inglya split pulley at bis mill, on the
9th con, E Livingstone had the • mis-
fortune to have his arm badly hurt
by the pulley coming apart and one
piece violently striking him. The
trustees of Union S S No 3 have
succeeded in engaging -Miss Annie
Ross as teacher for 1892. Miss L
)VIcGi1l, who has been visiting friende
in Walton, has returned home. J
Bnwering and his sister Mias Hannah
Bowering, who were visiting at T
Row's, have returned to their home
in Lucknow. Mrs Gregor McGowan
has returned from her stay at the
home ' of her mother Mrs Steuart.
We aro pleased to see J McGowan,
who was slightly indisposed, in his
usual health. Geo Stewart had one
of hie horses badly kicked by another
horse last Sunday evening. A num-
ber of the neighbors gathered at the
farm of J Greening to assist him with
his harvest on Wednesday last.
Auburn
Now.—On Sunday last the Rev
A. McMillan held a harvest thanks-
giving service; the pulpit was decor-
ated with different varieties of grain
and fruits. which presented a beauti-
ful word picture to the people. Mrs
Henry Beadle left last week for Oril-
lia, on a visit to one of her sons, who
resides there; she was accompanied
by her daughter Flossie and her little
granddaughter. Mr John Gravistin's
new house is ,rapidly approaching
completion, and he is to be congratu-
lated upon the evidences of his in-
dustry, in acquiring for himself and
family such a comfortable home.—
Several of our young men have gone
with the volunteers to drill at St.
Thomas, and we hope they will bring
back a good account of themselves.
PRESENT-ATI-O--N.—The 'following is
clipped from the Arnprior Chronicle,
and refers to Mr Alex Young, son of
Mrs George Young, who resides here,
and brother of Mr James Young, who
et so well, known here :—.On Saturday,
August 8th.the employees of the firm
of Messrs W 13 McAllister & Son, at
Packenham, testified their high regard
for Mr Alex Young, head miller of
the firm, by presenting him with an
elegant plush cuff and collar 'ease,
previous to his removal to Arnprior,
where he comes to go into partner-
ship with Mr David Craig in operat-
ing the Arnprior Roller Mill. At the
same time Mrs Young was presented
with a beautiful set of berry dishes
and a table lamp, as a memento of
the high regard in which she is held
by her husband's friends in Packen-
ham. The Presentations were accom
panied by the following address :—
ALEl. i'nnNG, ESQ,,—SIR, — Wo, the
employees of W. B. McAllister & Son,
in Packenham,--having heard with deep
regret 9f your intended departhre from
the employment of the above firm,where
yon have beens
o longand
favorably
engaged as our superintendent, and s
thoroughly respected, feel that we can-
not permit yon to leave us without
some manifestations of the feelings
with which we regard you, and some
expression of our good will toward yon,
considering with pleasure the many and
kind favors which your obliging dispo•
sition has made us the recipients of,
and also your honest and impartial
treatment of us. Allow us to present
you with this collar and cuff case, as a
small token of our esteem for yon,
which may cause you to think some-
times of those who were your fellow
workmen in Paokenham, and also of
the many pleasant hours spent with us.
We hope that you will regard it not for
its intrinsic value, but as a tangible ex-
pression of onr appreciation of your
kindness to us. . We trust the same
noble traits of character, and We' same
hdnest, upright dealings which have
endeared you to us here may win for
you new friends and new honors in
your new sphere of action, and, more-
over, we wish you great prosperity, and
we feel certain that that manly char-
acter and obliging disposition, which
made you a favorite with us, will win
for you golden opinions where you are
going. We aldb desire to express our
sincere respect for Mrs Young, and we
cannot let her leave without presenting
her with some memento to convince her
that we appreciate her obliging and
kind manner toward us, and also that
we are anxious to be remembered by
her, therefore, Mrs Young, please ac-
cept this set of berrydishes and lamp,
and our sincere prayis that God may;
bless you and your children, and crown
your future efforts with success in your
new home.
JOSEPH CASE, •
JADES MATHIESON,
RICHARD WILSON,
DUNCAN SEAWARD,
LOUIS NEEDHAM.
Mr Young made a feeling reply to
the sentiments of the address, ex-
pressing his warmest thanks for the
kind and thoughtful action of hie
fellow employees in remembering
himself and family, and assuring
them that he would long cherish their
gifts and the kind wishes that accom-
panied them, with feelings of deepest
gratitude. Mr Young and family
are removing to Arnprior this week.
Alex is popular wherever he is known,
and his friends are legion. In his
case it is Arnprior's good fortune to
secure another good citizen, and we
extend him a hearty welcome to our
community.
Now anbscribers can get the New Erin
for the"balanoe of the year for 25 cents
cagh.
$.ayfield., CAlb r
FEoolta,shs :or a. BAY -MU) Boy.
Ina St 'Paul 'gewspaper of a race
date is an item referring in the, most:
complimentary terns to a yourl man
of this
lace:
P We mean
Mr
Peter
McDonald, who left here some five
years ago, and by his: indefatigable
energy has worked his way to be one
of the• chief factors of thatcity,::
TIIANB:s, AND HELP YOIJIts1LP.--
We are much obliged to the corre-
spondent of the Record for that- little
compliment in this week's edition,
but coasider it rather tame, as. w
are in the habit Of always tbusiness when any vital cord in e
town's welfare requires -to be touched
o ale,.
-- harvest home entertainment will
IA 'be given in the Evangelical Church,
Colborne .ou Wednesday everting,
Sept./9th, a -splendid program has
been
re vied
P'Re
Re F n'
P v. w n as
Sa d
W. M, Brelby are expected to be
present The. choir will furnish ex-
pellent music "for the oceaPion. .A,
'profitable and interesting time may
bo expected,
ConMING. EvENT.—On the: afternoon
of the 1Gth inst, this township. will
lose a most eetimeahle and popular
young lady, when 'Miss' Rose Anna
Forster will become Mrs Edward
talkin
As•announced last peek the pien1
and concert passed off very enjoyabl
on Thursday last. The unfavorabl
weather reduced the number at bot
considerably, -but failed to interfer
with the program. The Seaton
band was in attendance all day an
was one of the chief features; at the
concert, every part was splendidly
performed and received hearty en-
cores. The singing and reciting
were deservedly applauded.
The friends in this viciuity'of the
Rev Geo B Taylor, formes ly incum-
bent of the Episcopal church, Bay-
field, but who has been residing in
Dublin, Ireland, during the past
four years, ivill dee ply sympathize
with him in the lees of his wife, the
news of whose death has but recently
been received, though the cad event
occurred in May last. [ rtli Taylor
took an active part in the Scott Act
agitation, and it is ,aid that this was
the
ayfield,] real cause of Lis removal from
BoYISH FREAKS.—On Wednesday
evening lust the members of the
council were notified by his worship
the Mayor, to assemble in the town
hall, for the consideration of matters
relating to the . well being of our
citizens, but alas, the beautiful star-
lit sky was too enchanting for their
juvenile minds, and so the "boys"
tailed to appear. With a deep sigh,
which rent his official garments in
twain, the reeve adjourned the meet-
ing till after the summer visitors
would depart.
• I it°MIR'S'XIO idE)a.F! bltrt4lr'
1)1456a year in 041143400
Tebbutt. She has resided here for
several years, is widely known, and
the only regret of ber Mende is that
the marriage will necessitate ber
Y removal to the .distant state of Cali -
0 fornix. The prospective groom is a
h son of the late Walgate Tebbutt,, of
e the Maitland con, Goderich township,
h an Marione young man, who for a
d couple of years has been making, his
way in the west. Thab nothing but
prosperity an` appinees .may be
their portion Will be the wish of all
who knew them.
DEATH of A FORMER RESIDENT.—
On
ESIDENT.—On Monday morning Mr J L Gower,
manager of the Peterboro branch of
the Bank of Toronto, died from par-
alysis of the brain a few hours atter
being attacked. For the past fort•
night he bas been spending his holi-
days at Hazelwood Cottage, Eels
Creek, Stoney Lake, with a party of
friends from town. Sunday morning
he and a friend took a paddle up the
creek. Suddenly he was struck down
insensible. Dr Bell, of Lakefield,
was on the lakes, and he, together
with Dr Boucher, who went out
from town, did all that medical skill
could do, but to no avail. Mr Gower
died Monday morning at 8.30 o'clock.
The deceased gentleman was unmar.
ried and aged about 30 years. He
was a native of Bayfield, but his
family reside 'in London. He has
been manager of the Bank of Toronto
at Peterboro for over two years, and
won a wide circle of friends both in
business and society.
NOTES. — Some of our stalwart
youths left on Tuesday to join the
volunteers in St Thomas. MrSmith,
of Lansing, Mich, joined his wife
last Tuesday, as the guest of Mr Jas
Whitten. Miss Holmes, of Barrie,
is the guest of Mr G H Hewson at
present. Mr Fred Maedel, of Clin-
ton, returned this week after making
a shor
t visit here. e e. Mrs
and Mies
Brierly, of London, who have spent
the whole summer in recuperating
their vital energies by the fresh wat-
ers of Lake Huron, returned last
Monday with loving farewells beck-
oned from all quarters; no lees an
honor was granted them than a re-
presentative from onr city fathers.
Rumors of weddings are rife in the
village at present; we will be very
sorry to lose some of our esteemed
young ladies. Mr Donald Cameron
left this week to take in the sights
at the Detroit exposition Mr John
Esson, of London, retlerned this
week after spending the season at.
his residence here. The Misses
Hall, Evangelists, are carrying on
their meetings here; the Methodist
church is almost too small for the
large gatherings every night. Rev
Mr Geddes, of Whitechurch, preach-
ed very interesting and eloquent
sermons both morning and evening,
in St Andrews church, on Sabbath
last.
New subscribers can get the NEW ERA
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
cash.
Morris.
NoTEs—Mrs Herrington, and fami
ly, of Guelph. are visiting at the resi-
dence of George Parker. Mr Black,
teacher in S S. Neth 3, was slightly in-
disposed the first' part of the week,
and unable to attetid to his duties.—
Mre James Kelly was visiting her
uncle, W. Johnston, last week. Mies
M. J. Irvine, late of New York city,
missions, was visiting her father, Mr
Robt. Irvine, last week, previous to
her departure to engage in the China
missions Miss M Holliday left this
week to continue her studies at the
Goderich Collegiate Institute, R. J.
Clegg and A. Russell left for Clinton
this week, where they enter on a
course of study at the Collegiate In-
stitute; onr best wishes for the success
of these young people in their chosen
work, go with them. Miss McLeod,
a former resident of the 6th line, is
visiting at the residence of J,Russell.
Ile--..•..._, e
NOTES—Mr and Mrs Abram Proc-
tor are visiting friends near lbronto.
Miss Lizzie Graham, of Pine River,is
visiting at the Methodist Parsonage.
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New subscribers can get fho Naw CRA
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
Casks.
Leeburn
.ACCIDHNT.—W1111e Cook met with
a painful accident on Friday last,
he had been ploughing and was clean-
ing off the ploughshare when a piece
of steel flew in his eye, every effort
was tried to remove the obstacle but.
to no avail till Saturday, when med-
ical aid was called in, his eye is
since improving fast.
DEATH.—That stern visitor, death,
which must come to us all sooner or
llate r-*ras in our midst on Wednesday
and has taken from us an aged
-and respected father, in the person of
Mr Jeffries, he had resided with his
daughters Mrs J. G. Clutton, here for
about three years, and was respected
by all. Hie'remains were interred in
the Colborne cemetry on Thursday.
GOSPEL ME11TrNG.—There was no
meeting in the hall on Sunday night
last as they failed in getting a speak-
er, but next Sunday night Mr Moore
B. A., of Goderich will address the
meetin. The meetings so tar have
been well attended and very interest-
ing.
Ce uRca NOTES.—The oacrament
was administered here on Sunday
with the addition of six new mem-
bers, Rev. J. A. Anderson conducted
the service, Rev, A. E, Neilly took
Mr Anderson's piaaca. In Goderich.
A meeting will be held on Thursday
evening to consider what is to be
done about getting a minister after
Mr Neilly, leaves which will be at the
end of`September.
NOTES.—MISS Hindman, of Exeter,
returned home on Monday, having
spent a few pleasant days with her
cousin Miss G. Williams. Mrs G.H.
Clutton, of; Stratford, spent a few
days with her parents here, returning
on Monday. Mr Wm Clutton sr.
now of Stratford, ie at present the
guest of hie son, A1ek., his old neigh-
bors are quite glad to see him amongst
them again, looking quite strong
and healthful. Mr Robinson, of
L.,ndon, who bas been the guest of
his sister Mrs John Clutton, having
come up to see her father, returned
home on Saturday, A little son ar-
rived to gladden the hearts of Mr and
Mn Arthur Horton on Tuesday last.
Mr and Mrs David Thurlow moved
from our burg to the township
Ashfield. Miss Emily Hillier, o.
Goderich, who has been keeping -
house for her uncle Jas Horton, -
returned ed heme on Friday last. She
will be much missed here. Miss
Jennie Morrie, of Garbraid, has taken
ber place at James Horton's. Miss
Kate McDonald, who has been spend-
ing a few weeks with her parents at
Dunlop, left on Friday to return to
Detroit, she expected to call at
Clinton and other points.
New subscribers can get the NEw Bun
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
cash.
Wingbam.
DIED AMONG HER- FRIENDS.—Af-
ter a couple of weeks sickness Mrs
Midford passed peacefully away on
Monday last. Mr and Mrs Midford
came from Cuba to visit her parents,
Mr and Mrs Feseant, of this place,
and while here was called to her re --
ward.' The remains were interred
in the Teeswater cemetery on Wed-
nesday. Much sympathy is felt for
husband and parents in their sore
bereavement.
NOTES.—Mr John Hannah has
bought the property of Mr James
McCrait, on the corner of Patrick
and Edward streets, and is having
the house overhauled; John has
great faith in Wingham becoming a
city some day. The volunteers left
here by a special train for St Thomas;
we think that the evenings will be
rather eool for sleeping in tents.
Miss M McTavish, of Lochalsh, is
visiting friends in town this week.
Mrs Geo McTavish and daughter
spent a couple of days in Goderich,
visiting blends this week. The Misses
Sperling are visiting friends in
Goderich. Mrs Schwab, of London
who was the guest of Mrs J Morris,
returned home this week. On Thurs-
day the Sepoys went over to Gerrie
and played for the prize, there being
sixtcompeting teams, our boys were
third, but there were only two prizes
given. The Rev Mr Crawford has
sold his household furniture; Mr
Crawford and wife left Tuesday for
Toronto to spend the rest of their
days, Mise Crawfoad leaves Monday
for Ohieago. The ground in front of
the town hall has been sodded, which
improves the appearance of the place
very much. Mr Fred EllM is laid up
with bilious fever. We are sorry to
hear that Mr Smyth's health is not
improving. Plum pulling is t
order of tho day, and some even
them at night with order,
New subscribers can tet the Ne
for the balance of tile year for 25
Cash. a
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Londesboro..
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NOTES. -- Mr 'Geo Carter
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Garrett r tt spent Sunday inCil
Mr T Raineye.. of lllyth,
through .our village on Sunday
on ma, way to Clinton, wher.
spent the day with friends of
Salvation Army. Mr Wr4 Sander T
paid d a visit to Harlock chat. S>any,
evening,: Mise E fleeter, of Clinton,,,,
was out visiting her uncle this week. ;
Mrs Elijah Lyon,, oil Owen Sound;
-
returned home this week,after upend-
ing a let days .wiatrfrjeuds hero,
The pulpit of the Methodist church
here was, occupied by Mr, 4 H Uan .,,
ning last Sunday morning, Mr Birks.
being absent at Clinton, bar' Jos
Garrett was having hie house shingled`
last week. Mr R Lennox and fami-
ly, of Barrie, returned home After
paying' a short visit to friends here.
From our regular cora ,pondeat.
NoTEs.—Mr John Basham left for,
Manitoba last Tuesday, his is solely
a business trip for . he has been no
often there is no fun in it for h£na_
Seed time and harvest are at the
same time this year, for several have
the ground plowed between the
stooks of grain ready to sow fall
wheat. Mr D McPaydenr, our.pbppi
lar school teacher, is home and has -
again taken charge of the school; he
reports having had a very smooth
ocean voyage and a pleas -trip.
Several of our yillagers con , plate
having' a day's outing next •ridgy
at the Point Farm and Goderic , you , `•,?
bet they will have a time. The apple
crop ie not very large around here,
and it is reported that Mr Cantelon
is not going to buy any here, if he
is it would be well for ltfm to let
the people know. Mr Southcott,
formerly of Bbth, was visiting old
cronies here this week. Mr Louie;
Newton and wife, of Chicago,, were
the guests of Geo Newton last week.
The sermon delivered by A H Man-
ning, on Sunday last, was highly
appreciated by the audience.
New subscribers can get the New Eue
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
cash,
Kippen.
HAVEST HOME.—Mr Jas Cooper
has very kindly given Kippen circuit
the use of his beautiful grove for
their harvest home on the 9th of ,:,.:A1;
September. Rev Wm -McDonagh, -o sus--
Exeter, has consented to give his
lecture on Want in Science and in
Religion" at'the harvest home.
AWAY.—Mr, W Cudmore and wife
are still enjoying themselves in the
old land, Devon and London receiv-
ing most of their time and attention..
Chiselhurst.
ACCIDENT.—Young Mr McLaugl;-
lin, a Seaforth bov, hired with Mr
Morrison, met with a severe accident
on Tuesday evening; while trying to
secure the wheel which lifts the load
of grain from the waggon, the brace
which holds the wheel flew out of
place, either the brace or wheel taruek
the young man, knocking him to the
ground, a distance of 12 or 15 feet,
the whole load of oats, rack, and
racklifter came down, but fortunately
did not falt upon him. He, got a
severe cut on his right log, hand and
arm, but the severest blow was in the .
back between the shoulder blades.
It was thought his back wag broken
at first.
A Hall doctoi,
Hensel' dressed
the wounds. ' Unless there is some .
internal injury, a bad bruising will
be the worst aspect of the accident.
The young man has the sympathy of
many friends In his suffering.
ILL.—Mr Geo Mitchell, is suffering
considerably from a strain received
in some unknown way; Dr Gunn, of
Clinton, used the lance and seemed to
give relief, but George is very weak,
en Saturdy and Sunday the fever
caused by the sore, was very high,
but this week he is easier.
NOTES. — The Epworth League
here has about forty members, and is
doing a good work. Great enthus-
iasm is manifested here over the Cir-
cuit Harvest Home which is to be
held at Kippen 'wilt Wednesday,
Sept. 9th; arrangements are made for
taking all hande.
HoosaIl,
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New suliscribers can got the NEW ERA
for the balance of the year for 25 cents
cash.
SERVICE, — On Sunday morning
next Mr Magee, the able colleague
of Rev H J Fair, will conduct an S
S service, and will give a chart au -
mon, It will be worth hearing.
FAIR, — The Hensel' Dominion
Agricultural Society promises so far
to be one of the best and most at-
tractive shows of the season, very lib-
eral prizes are offered in every class.
also there has been arranged for a
Tug of War open to the world, five
to draw on each side, ist prize $35,
2nd prize $15. Three teams to draw
or no second prize awarded. Ar-
rangements are being made for one of
the best foot ball matches' of the
season between Bruseele and Seaforth
teams, which will be Worth ,seeing,
as those two teams are the best in the
Dominion.
Notes,—Mr W Cook, eon of Henry
Cook, Esq, of the Hensall mine, has
gone to Hamilton business collage,.,
there to complete his business edu=
dation; Will seems earnest in his "
desire for a higher business educate
tion and will no doubt succeed xiellt
as did his brother Charley, Willi*
tended a year ago. Rev H IQ Casson;
of Fullerton circuit, formerly of this
place, spent part of this week in
town visiting his many Mende.
During tho last few days an immense
Mount of grain l.,ts been .hauled In,
about another. de will complete the
harvest in this Uioiriity,
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