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The Clinton New Era, 1891-12-04, Page 1ERT HQLMES,'' ditor,;and'Proprietor Ladies ;gabbers,;` Misses Ladle' Strong Shoes, PhildSife. Strong Shoes en'e ' i h•: Boots • 'moll Top Shirts , Rea.R Quilts. • auoliy. Yarn 'Per skein :o 'ar D9a and ,. .. tQ c Match. U. hild's Wool Jackets 8Qets 2.5ets 99.cts, pots $1.89 SQets - 50ots - lets • • - $2 75ots ur Glh• Shipment t�. a k TV band cheaper tbnn ever. Come this week. Better 1>a?tg' ains were-, never ,Offered. Mara {& Co., Robertson's Old Stand. Bayfield NOTES. -Miss Florence . Thompson returned home last week from a long visit to her sister in Michigan. Mr James McDonald and Miss Louisa Mc - Nab, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony last week. We understand that there is another wedding on the tapis. We noticed Mr George king looking very smiling ori Tuesday last, and found out the cause was the arriv- al of a bouncing baby boy that morning Ye tender our congratulations. Mr Ross and Willie Ferguson arrived home safely from the fishing islands; we understand that the forme had his boat beached and badly smashed. DEATH. --We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr Oldworth at the ripe age oi' 81 years; he was born in London, England in ' 1810; he carried on farm- ing in Goderich township a length of time, but has been living retired this Jest few years. His remains were inj� terrain the Bayfield Cemetery on Wednesday -last. Clinton Public School Wee OF ,1-11 LER1 STWOr SEWS a Con " t -- wide-awake. Prom all parts ; of the, i<1 9 p awl 1tvely Correspondents Belgrave (Intended for test week.) DEATII.-Last Saturday afternoon, Nov. 21st, M'rs (Rev,) J. H. Dyke, , of Bel ave received a telegram 'from St , . Thomas, North Dakota,bearing the sad news of the death Of the younger of her two brothers; naturally enough• she. hastened home, onlyto find. the sorrowful;= news had preceded her and that the rest of the family were in ossession of the sad fact. Thomas S. sonch' possession thethird and fifth child Ball was 1t of Mr and Mrs Stephen Ball, of Gode- rich, rich, and eight or nine years ago had gone to St Thomas, Dakota, where in company with his brother,. James G. Bali,carried on an extensive businessin hardware, furniture, lumber and drugs. /Ira parents and the rest of the family had not seen him since then, until this sumer„ er, when in Ma last he returned to visithis parents, eldest brother, Rev John Ball, of Fairmount, Mrs John MacArthur and his brother Mr Wm Ball, both of Hensel!, he also spent a little while with his sister. Mrs Dyke in Belgrave, then went to Kempstville to visit some relatives of 'lis wife, when with his wife and ;:wo children he returned to his parents in Goderich, remaining with them until Oetit; 12th, when with his family he journeya•1 to his own home and business in the west, but on Nov. 12 he complained of chills and took his bed on Friday,, the. 13th, still his case was not considered a dangerous one until Tuesday the 17th, and even then consulting physicians thought his case a good one as all in- flammation was subdued, but he felt otherwise; he never rallied from the attack, wishing his brother, James G. Ball, good bye, and saying an affec- tionate farewell to his wife and child- ren he resigned himself calmly to the will of God. Among his last words were "my Lord receive my spirit." He died of pneumonia, at ten minutes past four on Saturday morning, Nov. 21st. Being the first death in the fam- ily it was a. heavy blow to the parents, who were with the part of . the family here, in 'painful suspense as to the cause of his death from time of reeeiv- ing the telegram until last Thursday afternoon, but they : expect to meet him in a far serener clime. DIVISION VI SEN3oR, SECTION, MARKS- OBTAIN- ABLE 160 -Eldred -Archibald 158,, Fred Stephenson 152, Murray. Gilroy" 149, Robbie Holmes 147, Fred Hill 139, Willie Piumsteel 136, Thomas Pike 135, Guy Ctidmore.133, Willie Whitely 1 ' UNIOR SECTION, MARKS OBTAIN - 160 -May Armstrong 150, Clara Chidley 148, Harry Dowzer 148, Harry •Fremhn 129, John Walker 120, Silas Andrews 117, Winnie Paisley 113, Lettie Smith 107. A word to 'Correspondents. Send us neve as often and as fully es you can, Write only on one side of your paper,and when you supply is exbaysted ask for more. Do not seal' envelopes,as they may be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, when only carrying a one cont stamp, but the flap of the envelope may be sealed to the copy inside. Send no items but what you believe to be facts, and no items that are intended as personal 'in - ,sults. And•notbing in unsealed envelopes except what is intended for publication. ;it has bnpppcned, though rarely, that an India - cutlet poste co clerk, hits divulged the name of personssehding communications through the mail. If,dorrespondents know of this being done at any time they should inform us o1 the fact, and we will sed•that the matter is brought to the attention of the proper authorities. , Minter's Blast Is n0 respector of persons; therefore you should prepare to meet its coming by provid- ing yourself with a Warm Suit OR rc Oveat o 'Palace Clothing' 'Is Unequal ed •;.Far Value, Fit or 1?inisb. ti per cent off fcr''eash otail John i' Stanley. GETTING BUTTON -Mr -B. Westlake, of the Bauble line, Stanley, who has been Suffering very much from inf tarn mation of the eyes, and has beep, un- der treatment therefor, is getting ]Setter,. PBRQONAL. -Mr Jas. Aikenhead and wife have returned from Manitoba; they have had a good harvest. Mr Arch, McCully,, once, "a resident of Clinton, but now' 9f Grafton, Dakota, is now visiting for a lew' "dayys at his mother's; he is propri for of the Graf- ton Advocate. OBITUARY. -We are called upon this week to record another death, being the fourth in this neighborhood since the 10th of November. The victtim in this case' is Mr .Duncan G. Walker, Who, after a lingeringillness,' passed away on the 27th of Nvember, at the age of twenty-three. Deceased was the third son of the late Duncan Walk- er, was born in Stanley and lived there during his life, till last spring,when in the hope of making himself a home in the fertile North-west, ,he went out 'with a nunber of other .emigrants, But trouble came upon him, he renmain-. ed,however,dtlring the summer in the; delusive hope that he would recover. This hope failing, he came -back • to Stanley seven weeks ago,accompanied by his sister Lizzie, who proved a tender and an affectionate nurse. Though tenderly cared for at the home. of his sister, Mrs D. Smith, he continued to grow worse till death ended his sufferings. He was a quiet and inoffensive young man, steady, industrous and highly respected, as was shown by the large number who met on Saturday last to pay their last token of respect to his remains. Westfield. From an occasional Correspondent. NOTES. -Mr Edward McDowell has let the stone work of his barn to Mr 'McDonald, , and the frame work to Mr Armstrong, both off which are good mechanics. Mr Wm Johnston, .who has been in the Northwest for the summer, returned home last week, looking hale and hearty. Miss'. Mary Mcllwain, from the Nile, has been vis- iting friends in this neighborhood, last week. One of our young men had certain business at Clinton last week, and on his wayhomegpt lost in Londes boro; we hope he will take some re- liable person with him next time, so that he will reach home in safety; kindly advise Wall. Mr Robt Hoover has let the job of building a stone pig pen to Joe Stonehouse; he is counted on second to none as a builder, and Bob can expect a good job. !tumor has it that one of our choir boys is strongly in favor of annexation, howitt will be we don't know yet. James Henry is about renting Mr Whitmore's farm for a term of years, the matri- monial fever -has taken him. • Too late for last week NoTEs.-A missionary sermon was preached here by Mr Hilliard last Sun- day; after a lengthy address a sub- scription was taken up, the result of which amounted to upwards of $70. The revival services came to an end last Wednesday night. David Ram- say, who has been residing in Michigan for the last eight or nine months came home the other day, accompanied by two crutches and a very sore leg. While Mr Shorts and wife were re- turning from Blyth the other day, their valuable mare fell dead on the road; there was no post mortem held, but the cause was supposed to be a broken heart. David Cook has secur- ed the contract of keeping the church in order for the next year; we under- stand he would like to form a partner- ship with the contractor for the school house; then won't the dust fly. Mrs J. Stackhouse and family are going on an extended visit among friends in Guelph and vicinity. Miss Belle McKenzie is clothing the naked in Kilgubhin at present. A little son of Amos u gees' of this place, who is on a visit with his mother to Hespeler, is report ed to be seriously ill at present with scarlet fever. While Father McGee and Thomas Cummins, of St Augus- tine, were coming from Auburn Mon- day night, they lost their way in the darkness, and landed in a barbwire fence, T. Batcliff came to the rescue and piloted them to Martin Cummin's, where they remained over night; there was no serious results. Walkerburn BROKE. -Last Monday the mill dam broke away, cutting over forty feet in length between the waste gates and carding mill, and cut so deep that all the water is passing through the cut. WASHOUT. -Last week's heavy rain carried off part of the bridge here, washing out the hutment on the cast side, also the breakwater on the north side of the bridge. It discloses to view the solid material with ' hich some of our township contract are completed. The township father paid visit last Monde' to fns sot. us a v with y. 1? t the view of repairing at an earl , .. r p g y ate. QOdell Will pal for the cI,I % ON W 1 .NEW L,'R A til] = let December, .92 Chiselhurst. - FoUND DEAD. -On Friday morning last a iman named Thomas Simpson was found dead on the road, a short distance from Chiseuipyst. Deceased was a shoemaker and worked here, blit was, . of dissolute habits, and his death is supposed to have been the result of exposure and drink. It is said that he has a wife and family liv- ing in Scotland, but of this we -cannot speak with certainty. Lucknow. NOTES. -Rev. Mr White, of Hamil- ton is still holding revival services in the Methodistychurch here, the meet- ings are largely attended, and good work is being done. Mr John Mc- Pherson, the champion stone putter, has been in town for the past week, enjoying the company of his old asso- ciates. Conductor Snyder is expected here at the anniversary services in the Methodist church, next Sunday. Mrs ,John G. Murdock left on Tuesday for Elmira, N. Y., where she will meet her mother, Mrs Alex McKenzie, who is attending the baths there. It is re- ported round town thatthe block formerly owned by Alex. McIntyre was purchased last week; and is to be converted into a hotel; this is a good move, if true, as our town is in need of better accommodation for tra- vellers. Messrs Lee and Douglas have built an addition to the west end of their woollen mills, and are putting in a run of stones for grain crushing pur- poses, they will ' have it ready for gristing in the course of a few days. East Wawanosh. McKillop DEA't'h. The funerai�. of the; late Maxgarea Rea took place trona the residence of her sister, Mrs Crozier, on Saturday last, and was largelY at- tended. Miss pea has' beenairing for some years, and being ,consklerably advanced in years, having been slotted almost her three score and ten.years, 'her death was not unexpected.' She .was a sister of Mr John Rea, of this township, and Wm Rea, of 'Fat o, Dakota, and was highly respected by all;who knew her•. NOTES -The new store in Leadbury, ale going up quiterapidly,, aid will be completed in a few weeks time.. The entertaininent•on Friday. evening last, given ,lay the R. T. of 1'• of Walton, was a success is every part c ldr; the. pprogram was all that could bedesired, the proceeds amounted to upwards of thirty dollars, - Varna PUNIM$ .TrE3I,--On Sunday evening. last a number of boys, or rather young men, who should know better, disturb- ed the services in the Methodist church here. The parties are known to the officials of the church,and as the law for such acts of misemeanor is very strict, we think. that a trial before a J. P. will have the tendency of bring- ing about good behaviour in the future. PRESENTATION. -On Saturday even- ing last the members of Varna Court No. 264, C. O. F. made the Rev. F. G. Newton the happy recipient of a good load of oats as' a token" of their grati- tude to him for the excellent sermon delivered sometime ago in their be- half. The court is in a very flourish- ing condition, and much of itspros- perity is•owing to the clear andr- cible manner in which he represented the excellent principle and working of the society. , lc (Ms. -Miss Jennie McCool, of the post office store, has been absent for a few days attending the funeral of her cousin, Mr J. Brownlee. Miss Maggie Logan, who has for some time been visiting friends in Ripley, has return- ed home looking hale and hearty. Mr D. McNaughton has gone to the Business College, Chatham; we wish him success. NoTEs.-Robert C. McGowan, who has been spending the last couple of weeks in Balton, returned home on Wednesday last. B. Williams and son have purchased the threshing machine belonging to J. Bennet; they intend running the machine them- selves. James Rath,Esq,has been indis- posed for the last two weeks, his friends all hope for his speedy recov- ery. T. Ross purchased of E. Taylor last week, three head of fine young cattle at a good figure. The Patrons of Industry . purpose holding an enter- tainment in S. S. No. 13, shortly. Leeburn DEATH. -The stern hand of death has again beenin our midst, its victim being an aged parent, in person Mrs J. Grummett, at the ripe age of 79 years. She died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs John Horton, on Wbdnesday, the 25th, from a stroke of appolexy, taken down about ten days before. She came with her parents in 1834 from England, and ways shortly afterwards married to Mr A. Osbal- deston, and settled near Holmesville on the old homestead, now occupied by her son Alex. -Her husband taught school in Clinton for a number of years, and was the first man to re- ceive money from the government. He died in 1853, leaving her with a family of small children to struggle on with during the hard times of the early settlers. She was some years afterwards married to John Grummett and lived in Clinton for a time. Her remains were carried to the Colborne cemetery on Friday, followed by a large number of sorrowing friends. PERSONAL. - Mrs R Morris and daughter, from near Wheatland, Da- kota, arrived here on Monday last to spend a few months with her parents, Mr Jas McManus and wife. Mr M. Dixon and sister Nellie, from Bruce - field, spent a short time with friends here last week, they having come up to attend the funeral of their grand- mother, Mrs Grmnmett. Mr George ek was in our '1 ' near Woods Hillier, to s , brrg last e ek• he t qrented his farm, now occupied by Il 13,_lt0n, to James Thurlow for a term of bears; Mr Thur. - low to take possession n the spring. West Wawanosh. Courlcrt,-Council met on Saturday, Nov. 21st. Members all present ex- cept Mr Todd. T. B. Somerville asked for a grant for wire fence opposite lot 16, con. 10. The request not being ac- companied by the required petition, the matter was laid over until next meeting. An account for gravel, amounting to $10.22, was piesented by Cullis Bros; on motion of Messrs Bow- ers and Gibson, the claim was laid over until next meeting, in order to scertain if the claim be a proper one, e. gravel in question being consider- ed as having been taken from the road allowance. The Reeve was appointed to arrange with the Municipality of Lucknow as to the distribution of the balance coming to the township from the land improvement fund. Moved byMr Bailie that Alex. Ross be paid $ on condition he accept that amount in full:for his claim in filling gravel pit; no seconder. The road commissioners of the district were ordered toengage a man to fill in the pit. Robt Lowery's account wasjaid over until next meet- ing. After passing a number of ac- counts, council adjourned to meet ac- cording to statute on December 15th. R. K. MILLER. Htlilett. Wealt death ofMrlhorntYallc, record he r7th con., ;which occurred on ,Monday last, after n lingering tlinese from con: (,suwption Deceased.has been ablet° ';be around until quite' reeently, He a was married to daughter of 'IOW. inghaiin, and his wife:.,and a. f airily.' 4 ninesurvive hint;. Children sur MOWN°. AWAY Th®' family, of the late A. Callander, of lot'2,1, 8th: con,,, of • 73ullett, ha'ce decided; ,on moving to Hartney, Man., where one ofthe sons is at.•present residing, and will offer the farms and farm stock for sale, auction on Wednesday, Dec. 9, h, It is a Urn% that Should easily find , a ppurchaser.The, fancily de not purpose leavinguntil spring. REPRTF S,S. N o, �, HULLETT PP:[ 4 NOVEMBER. --5th class -Minnie Brio- kenden 626. Sr, 4th-Allie Watt 4.23. Jr. 4th-Zemma Cornish108, Sr. 3rd - Laura Conne1451, Millie Churchill 307, John Snell 303. Jr. 3rd -George Akins 338, Lizzie Churchill 217.7 John henry 2(0, Sr.2nd-Willie Noble 537, Annie Noble 530, Jennie -East 886. Jr. 2nd -- George Snell 215, Wreathe, Snell 216, Hattie Bullen 163. Part 2nd -Willie Brown 384, Jennie Churchill 518, John Churchill 525. Auburn NOTES. The Presbyterians here and at Smith's Hill are taking steps at pres- ent, for the purpose of extending a call to the Rev. J. A. Hamilton, of the Presbytery of Hamilton. The Good Templars her contemplate visiting Londesboro lodge on the fifteenth inst., a good time is expected. The Methodist church here intend having a grand tea meeting on Christmas eve. The Rev. Mr McLachlin, of Uxbridge brother of our esteemed Dr., occupies{ the pulpit of Knox church on Sunday morning, the theme of his discourse being the Love of God. Mrs J. Sweet - man, who has been residing here for the past three months, leaves this week for Palmerston, where Mr Sweet - man has secured an excellent situation. Mrs Stinson and family have moved into the house lately occupied by Wm Fluker. Mr David Fell, formerly of Londesboro, but now of Chicago, who is home on a visit, is busy. painting J. Ferguson's cutters. Mr Edward Mc - Brien has sold his house and lot on Main street, to John Mills, of Wes Wawanosh. Cullis Bros have rente their grist mills to a Mr Webb fro Stratford, we believe. Rev. Mr Si son, of Brucefield, will deliver alect in Knox church, on Friday eveni Dec. 18th subject "Trifles;" prose in aid of Sabbath School funds. Hollnesville. NOTES. --A party was recentl at the residence of A and J. a goodly number were present most enjoyable time was spent. REPORT OF S. S. No. 8, FOR NOVEM- BER. - SENIOR DEPARTMENT. -- Fifth class -Lizzie -Cunningham 646, Nellie Van Bridger 551, John McConnell 521, Fred Johnston 473, Thomas Adams 460, Henry Lennox 447, Ephraim Gray 433, Dan McConnell 424, John R. Bell 360, Bertie Gray 291. Senior fourth -Elva Adams 897, Ida Riley 891, Lenord Whitely 865, Mabel Bell 791, Sarah Hill 767, Lorenzo Brigham 588. Junior' 4th -Lawday Young 7=:, Cora Newton 728, Alvin Brogdon 712, Thds. Wallace 706, Alice Brigham 572, Rob N. Cole 569, John Moore 538, Harry Allen 503, Bella Ounningham 437, Jennie Rober- ton 395, Vincent McConnell 370. Senior third - Lou Ouimette 838,- Bernice Moore 689, Minnie Nelson 547, John Crawford 441, Lydia Shobbrook 398, Wilfred Crisp 369, Ada Brigham 345, John Stevenson 335 Alice Mountain 334, Willie Townsend 303, Charlie Wat- son 163, Francis Longman 71. D. MCFADYEN, Teacher. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. -Third class -Rose Riley 848, Alice Oliver 623, Ethel Barr 595, Dillia Oliver 575, Amelia Brown 485, Carrie Crawford 401, Robt. Townsend 181. Second class -Eliza Garrett 708, Harvey Longman 673, Har- veWColclough 650, Elva Wallace 614, illie Day 555, Jessie Willis 505, Olvet- tie Brigham 471, Allie Lawrence 435, Maggie Nelson 422, Willie Garrett 296, Rose Cole 295, Tommy Lee 122, Wesley Lee 42. Second . part class -Ernest Adams 590, Howard Adams 538. JESSIE H. DEWAR, Teacher. re •ds held ervis, nd a The Wingham. CHURCH WORK. -The Rev. Mr Hen- derson, of Kincardine, havinga couple of hours to wait here for the ten train, spent the time at the revival meeting, in the Methodist church, and entered heartly into the work. These meet- ings are being well attended and the interest is increasing. Rev. Mr Brown- ing is working hard to make them a success. Methodist Church has recently under - one repairs, which has cons derably Improved its appearance. M Mary Gifford employed by Mr T. obb, re- turned to her home in Str: tford on Wednesday last. The Meth(). 'at choir here are invited to a supper a t e.bitr- sonage this Friday evening ertain visitors to our village ren .red them- selves somewhat conspicuous by their conduct on Saturday last. Tuckersmith . Noris. -The, season o. entertain- ments, social parties, and oyster sup- pers having arrived the y : ung people in this section are bound t • be in the fashion. Mr and Mrs c ores Crich paid a flying visit. to G detach and Leeburn last week. ANNIVERSARY. The Turner's Church Sabbath School nniversary will be held on Sunday; on the follow i r will be a , evening t to e w 1 i Monday e g :S' g , tiler) elv� addresses w be d i S tial at which M. r • Seafo rtlr sed Mr. W Grey, i � b ,� and Rev J. Galloway, teeitatiWns by the children. NOTES. -Mr J message 011 Tu Cumberland, s there was at t penny had a teen months of North Da this week; but says t kota have or so, he on Sund tending er Win messe she w of the town they hear Dr dler aw ha foiinl ash Halpenny received a sday from Barebro0k, ing that his brother e point death; Mr Hal- rother die about four - go. Mr Robt McTavish, ota, spent a day in town appears to like that part, t the, crops in South Da- een a failure this last year also says they thrash there while the mothers are at- urch. Mrs Jackson, of Low - am, was called away by the es of death on Monday last, in her 69th year. Mr Calback, organ factory, Goderich, was in last week; he informs us that are very busy; we are pleased to of the firm's success. 7iapRen. , NOTES Rev. 'J. 8 Hendessgn, of Hensall will (D. " ',)15!reachala i1"2salry sermons in St,Andrew'e eburs• bare . on Sabbath next, services (Stu ui. And in the afternoon • hta gentleman is **peened to Address ri sal Templar service,t 2,30,. m, in the Methodist Church.: Mss rent.* land, who is thls week foialsting Roy. 11Irvine in specialeerviees will pnoh on Sabbath eyemngat6 30, she inti, remaining part• of next week, large congregations. , •• Blyth CnuitcH.•r-Roviva�,ser ices tzre going to commence n the .. a c11 A 1-ilt thodiR tiro here,. in 'J;,nua , ,, ;conducted' ; sorr,w female• evangelists. •:Rev° Mr Campbell preached a very able sermon on Sund devenin s,�from the.te$4, "Then o west, .Miss.Floodypresided at the organ 'in the Mett . bdist. church, bn, Sunday last, owing tO the illness f" Miss 'Jmieson, whom we hope to e s .. around again soon. r DEATH. -On Monday afternoon, at y h 5 o'clock, death visited,the home Of our respected�citizen, Mr John Taman;;and robbed it of a loving wife and mother; at nese thoef ageiliof ou56 feveyears;r,wafterhenblood a short bs soning is supposed . to have 'set in, she was called to her rest. The body was conveyed to the Methodist' church," on, Wednesday afternoon, when an, fns pressive and solemn service was, held, after which it was taken to its .last restinglace in. the Tinian cemetery, followed by a great many sorrowing friends. The family have the syym pathy of the entire community in their '; sad trouble. • D. -On Saturday last Annie Sad - relict of Robert Saddler, passed y in her 79th year. The old lady be n almost unble to do anythin sev rap years on account of her be - dso 'dieted with rheumatism she her two sons, John and Edward, ho are quite unable to earn them a velihood, lived together, and it was hought by some that the town would have to bear the expense of the funer- al, but a couple of her grandsons came forward and said "no, our grandmoth- er shall not be buried by the town, for we are going to do it." It is only those perhaps who are acquainted with the circumstance, that can really admire the aespect which those young men showed to their deceased grandmother, but all those who do, speak very feel- ingly towards the boys. He that giv- eth to the poor lendeth to the Lord. NOTES. -4 great quantity of pork has been shipped from Blytli station this week, by E. Watson, our cattle buyer, The many. friends of Mrs,• , Braithwaite will be lorry*,'hear• the `.0 after being seriously ill for several months, with sciatica, she is now entirely confined to her bed. Mr Enoeh Morris' lost a valuable colt one day last'ryeek, from flatulent colic; it promised 'to make a fine roadster. Frank Meteulf, our populareweller and bookstore man, is reaching into new linea, having 'bought out John McMillan's grocery, and has placed' Mr J kirk in charge. Mrs J. B. Kelly left'.on' Monday, for a visit with fri'ends' in Stratford. Mr M. H. Hainmond, sta- tion agent, is taking n. holiday, and Mr O. C. Smith is relieving for -him. The firemen werecalled out Saturday even{ ing, to test the new engine, being' sent from the manufactory to take the place of our own, which was found to require some repairs. Mr Hollyhaner and family left this ' week for.. Crediton, ,.. where he has been engaged as miller.' Miss A. Kelly is indisposed at present, but we hope soon to see her around again. Mr M. Dougherty.%condition is slightly improved. F. W. Tanner is around again. We are sorry to say P. Heffron does not improve as his•friends • would wish. Mrs A Lucas, who "]las been visiting friends here for some time, returned to her home in Calgary,. on Saturday morning. Mrs. R. Smith,: disposed of her household effects,' by auction, on Saturday, and intends tak ing her departure for Dakota next' week. Mrs P. Elder, of Brandon, for years a resident of Blyth, is at present ,s visiting old friends here. Dr and Mrs Ferguson were in Seaforth, on Friday.- Mr D. Metcalf, of Toronto, spent Sun' day with friends: in. town. • Mr, J Chown, of Mitchell, was in town on Friday. Will Powell, of Clinton, was in town on Sunday. Brucefield:• NOTES. -The Y. P. S. C. E. of Union Church intend having their anniversary services on Sabbath and Monday the 20 and 21st; they have secured the ser- vices of Mr John A. Clark, student -in Knox, and brother of Rev W. J. Clark, of London. The anniversary of tJnion Church is postponed to con. 10th and 11th Rev A. F. Fully, of Mitchell, con- ducts the service. Londesboro. From another oorresp)ndent. CHURCH. - Missionary services in connection with the Methodist Church- es of the Londesboro circuit, will be held on Sunday next, when Rev W. H. Harvey, B. A., of Guelph, will preach here, morning� anti evening. he will also preach at'Kinburn in the afternoon. 1 OTEs.-Dame Humor states that a wedding will take place not far froth here next week, it will not be a wooden. wedding, though flaxetwood takes a prominent placdin it. We are inform- ed that the Presbyterians ehave some e 'n call i ntkof extending definite me one g a to a Rev. Mr. I arnilton, a gentleman t who preached b 're prior to 1tr Ram - sky's pastorate, actor ate , t ra ,t �.� lElisail ACCIDENT. -Mr T. Myers happened with a painfpl accidenenton Wednesday'. last; he was drawing some hods to the;, packing house, riding in the hind, );fart of the waggon and had a boy driving, who struck the horse, causing him to jump, thus throwing Mr Myers tothe ground, dragging him a distance, bt uis-. Ing him badly and inflicting a severe•.:,! cut on his face. ROYAL TEMPLARS'-At the last meet- ing of the Royal Teniplars of Temper-.‘ ante in this place the following officers were a ointed:=S. (7., Mr John Pope; V. C., Miss L. Cook; P. C., Mr E.'Hoed, din ; C. Mrs'G. Ingram; R. S., Miss t'r V. smith; T. S., M-rs Ross McPherson, T., Miss L. Short; H., Mr W. Nevan; • ' , G., Mr A. Short; S., Mr W. Bonthron; D. H., E. Blatchford. FOUND DEAD. - Our citizens were; much stnprized and,pained on Wednes- day evening of last week on hearing„ that the lifeless body of Robert Sime.p- -' son, shoemaker, in the employ of Mr Perkins, Chiselhurst, for some tune • past, and formerly with Mr Weseloh of this place, was found on the road`- side a mile south of Chiselhurst. When last seen alive, on Monday eveni got off a waggon on which, he h l] a ride from Henson,at the, corn started towards hiselhurst, 40 rods from where his body was fol NOTES. --Mr Stawl, of Michigan, merly of Exeter, was in the vill prospectings _gfor the establishment o 3` printing office in our village. Qui slumber took advantage of the su the beginning of the week and'ut1 merry jingle of the bells was hear but the warmer : weather has fors them to again make use of the buggy' Rev. Mr Walker, of Varna, occupied the pulpit in. the Methodist church, Sunday evening last, with mush accept- ance. Rev. H. J Fair was away tat , Sabbath last holdingmissionary ser- vices orn.the Varna circuit. Arrange- 'l merits' are being made for a Chi'istnlits tree in connection with the Methodist S.S., tits Xmas evening. Large quant- ities of grain ° are daily brought to Our ,,i village, where the highest market - Wrice can lie depended ori. Mr Harry elsh is building an addition' to his resklenee, on Richiiiond St. Ma John Eyre has moved into the hoose lately vacated tby Mr T. O'Neil, And Mie` Win Ball has moved . into 010 one 'vacated', by Mr' Byre; Miss Hetham, of Stela, c c Mr ar ld Messrs.' is theguest of s L. `.fI g itnd i arson Pc:1 T. Bet • ' Mt,,11 cpeh J. Sliep cid spa the "bei inning of *' this wed in Buffalo, •