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Clinton New Era, 1892-03-25, Page 1.r COSI 111 ,44,1; Vance, 104,44 get tbo NOW Raa, for the olot 01 92, WEERT .110t4ES, Editor in Oprletc/r. , CLINTON, 01s17,1 , 25‘, 1892, $1. Oar in adv,aneep *1..60 When not go paid rimorsinssomssusomme OurlirousersAdd, Our The, 74,141ttsorpla Biles ;Oslo of twisting verses Tgl 1110(0140 091ne MO4141110 Or some EsoutiMent profound Now conies in very bandy to describe our rant- dieplay, For stance bew men trousers this in - fur •retie maim way. And then /or men wlasee legs havetpiot that graceful line or ourve, But who, in spite of that defect, most certainly deserve A pair of Trousers that will lit, our iblitthed work will show, A pair that's shaped something like • this from hip to toe. Then for the man who prides himself upon his shapely limbs, , L We've patterna new and prioes right to satisfy hie whims. And when he leaves the attire, of course, his heart is tined with bliss Because got a pants nice and like I he's pair of shaped straight this. tie We make you a pair of these necessary gar- Dtcents, to measure, "with lines of beauty and of grace," from 83 up. 5 per cent off for Cash Tho Istito Joh: Up CLINTON eekly Budget iNTERESTINO NEW From all parts of the Clounty-1!)y wide-awake and lively Coneepondents DEATH.—Mrs Alfred Stonehouse, of this place, died at the residence of her aunt, in Toronto, on Saturday last, Deceased contracted grip two years ago, and never fully recovered from the effects thereof. She was an old resident of Goderich township, and highly respected, having lived there some time before moving to Hayfield. She leaves a husband and a family of 0 children, one daughter being Mrs, G. Sterling, of Goderich township. Her remains were interred in Toronto burial ground. Mr Stonehouse, receiv- ing no intimation of her death, until too late to attend the funeral, although a telegram was forwarded him, an- nouncing the death, which, by an un- fortunate combination of circumstanc- es, he did not receive until a consider- able time after it was sent out. Wingham. IA„a M. Adams passed peacefully away on Saturday last,at the age of 18 years an six months, by the fell disease consumption. . The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Bonzi ON THE Maim—A Winnipeg telegram sayb: — Mrs Linklater, Of Wingham, Ont., one of the passengers on Saturday's colonist train from the east, was confined on the train, her child being born near Port Arthur. The lady is now in the hospital here. Nouns.—Mr David Walden, of Loch- alsh, spent a couple of days in town visiting friends. Rev. Mr Sellezy con- ducted special services at Gorrie, last Sunday; Rev. Mr Willoughby, a young student from there, occupied the pul- pit in the Methodist church here morn- ing and evening ; he is a clever young man. We notice that the robins have returned, but think that they are get- ting rather a cool reception. The Good Templars intend having a social on the —fiftltof SOCIAL.—The %id Fellows basket social, in the Temperance hall, on Thursday evening of last week, was a grand success. The chair was occupied by Mr J. A. Morton, and his address was very short, but he remarked that he hardly knew how it was that he was chosen for the position, unless that it was because he was the best looking man among the brethren. The follow- ing program was furnished:—The or- chestra rendered several excellent se- lections; instrumental music, the Misses Watson; recitation by Miss Martin; song bylitissWatson;instrumental duet by the Misses SpFling ; recitation by Miss Cargill, "Bairns, lay down;" read- ing by S. Grace, "Betsy would not sign the papers;" an address by Rev Kr Hughes. The Rev. gentleman said that he was not an Odd Fellow, but spoke in highest terms of the Order. The refreshments were of the very best quality, several baskets full being left over, which were given to the poor. The evening was fine, the attendance was large and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The entertainment was brought to a close by singing God save the Queen. Goderich TownshiP COUNCIL.—Council met on March 14, members all present, except Deputy Reeve Beacom; minutes of last .meet - Stanley Couxom.—The council met at Var- na, March 19th, Members all present, minutes of preyious meeting read and signed. The Clerk read a communica- tion from the Minister of Education relative to the 109 of the pu The claim of tr No. 4 was laid terpretation of section lc schools act, of 1 1. stees of school section er for further consid- eration. The athmasters appointed were the same as last year with a few exceptions. The new ones being Geo Dewar, Win Thirsk, Abm Snider, R. Peck, John Douglass, R. McBrien, S. Ward, G. Elgie, Jas Nelson, jr, J Pier -- son, Jos Harvey, Wm EggIeson, W. Purdy, G. Hart. Poundkeepers and Fenceviewers the same as last year. The clerk was instructed to notify the county' treasurer to deduct $6.00 frem the amount of back tax on lot No. 4, con 11, for the year 1890, proof being given that the statute labor had been performed. The by-laws appointing township officers and fixing their sal- aries were read and passed. The coun- cil then adjourned to meet again at the ing read and approved. The o owl g call of the reeve. motions wer e carried: That Joseph PRESENTATION. — Learning of the Wilson be pathmaster, in place of Geo. intended departure of Mr. Henry Mc - Soup Crir,—Ree've liamilton ha3 dis!I. POSTVOIMP,i,-- The leetnre in the BIYall'. . , I40344-00b0r9t 'Temperance hall. here was VA Off on account of rough Weather, but will 0 given in 4 short time, when ample nOtiee Will be given, NOT$4,—Mr J. C. Adams is laid up, Wood 01 h•oi hardware WI/111W t� Mr .104, Scarlett, of Seaforth, who comes well recominended, alld' we hope he May hasuccessful, ORGAN C/ITEMON.—The organ clues' Green; that tender of Goderich Star be accepted, heidg the only one; that the following accounts be paid, viz: Adam Cantelon, for services as clerk ere the appointment of the present ' Clerk, $12. registration, $6.00. The petition of Richard Chambers and 15 others, to have his daughter sent to the Toronto Hospital, was laid over to next meeting; Clerk to communicate with hospital officials, to 'ascertain their conditons for a patient. Ad- journed to meet first Monday in April. NIXON STURDY, Clerk. Hullett. BASE LINE NOTES. —One of the popu- lar young farmers of the base line is said to be learning to talk Cornish; the task is evidently a pleasant one. A young man from the • hub, finds it pleasant to visit a house not more than a mile from Clinton, as an eagle soon. Mr John Colclough lost the best cow he had the other day. NOTES.—Mrs John Biggins, who has been ailing for some time, is able to sit up. Miss Addie Grasby, we regret to learn, is not improving as her friends would like to see her. Mrs Hitch, of the 2nd con., met with a; bad accident the other day ; she was attending to some ilatiesinthe-barnrwhen-auewly.caiy d cow made a rush at her, knocking her down 'And injuring her somewhat, and alscr killing the calf in its mad fury. 61110WIIISIEN CLINTON Gavin and family, from the Goshen line, his many friends in the Method- ist church,and others, assembled at his residence on Friday evening last, to pay their respects and to spend a social evening...with himself and family. The visite-1's, to the numbe of 50, brought their baskets with them, and it is needless to say they were right royally entertained. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presen- tation of a beautiful china dinner and tea set, together with a suitable address; to Mrs McGavin. Mr Robinson, in making the presentation, spoke in flattering terms of Mr and Mrs Mc- Gavin's many sterling qualities as neighbors and friends, and ' of their usefulness as members of the Meth'o- ist church. Rev Mr Walker also made a few remarks on the same strain. Mr McGavin, who was taken by sur- prise, thanked those present, on be- half of Mrs McGavin, for their costly gift, and also for the many kind refer- ences made toward himself and family. He would always entertain kindly recollections of his many years resi- dence on the Goshen line. 31r McGav- in leaves here for Seaforth about the lst of April. tips has been finally settled, by a Ma, with a sprained ailkle, Our popular jority of 40 in favor of the organ. We junior teacher has Moved' into the vil- ho'pe to see a fine one,. worthy of the lage to board at j. Melville's. Rev Mr structure, placed therein soon. Ferguson is laid up with the grippe. MovEn. —111r Ashbury. moved on 'Mr J. Melville is home fdr a few days, Tuesday to the farm re mimed as Mr Brown has returned from the from Mr E,Watson, the glar Jamieson's house, who in tui oved into the one vacated by Mr Ashbury. APPOINTMENT.—The vacancy in the clerkship of the 12th Division 0Ourt, caused by the death of the late Myles Young, has been filled, Mr Wm. -Camp- bell having obtained the appointment. INVITATION.—At the last meeting of the official board of the Flesherton Methodist church an unanimous invi- tation was extended to Rev A. M. Tonge, formerly of -Blyth, to remain for the third year. Ithmovar,,—E. H. Dever, who has car ried on a tailoring business success- fully here for the past year, removed to Wingham on Monday, where we believe he intends engaging in the un- dertaking business. DEATH.—The many old friends of Mr Clark Murdock, formerly of this town- ship, but now of Cavalier, N: Dakota, will regret to learn of the death of Mrs Murdock, ,which took place the latter part of February, from some ailment that baffled the skill of three physi- cians. . She died in full consciousness of that blessedness that awaits the peo- ple of God. Her funeral was the larg- est ever seen in that part of the State. Mr W. Symington, formerly of Col- borne, assisted the resident minister in the burial service. CRUELTY.—A case ot cruelty to a horse is reported that does not hardly seem possible, and while giving the alleged .particulars, we will not vouch for their correctness, further than to say that they are furnished by a thor- oughly reliable person. A young man was hauling timbtr with a single horse, when it caught its foot between two other pieces; unable to extricate it, the youth went for help, and found, on his return, that the animal had thrown itself and broken its leg. Some one was called in to end its existence, who cut its throttle, thinking that it would bleed to death, and there left it. The night was bitterly cold, and in the morn- ing the poor brute was found standing at the stable door, its broken leg dang- ling; it was then fed some hay, but, of course could not swallow it, and in or- der to end the poor thing's misery, it was finally knocked on the .head with an axe. The horse, though forking in Hullett, was owned by a Clintoman, who, of course, knew nothing about its sufferings. Emery time yon come here there's ,SOIX10 newness to interest and amuse. Come as often as you please. You'll see a fresh arrangement of fresh things. The Dress Goods business is too comprehensive to be compressed in half-a-coliunn or yet half -a -page of type. The display is large and rich, surpassing our entire past. But we won't malie stale the sight by vain attempts at description. We can confidentally invite you to come here for Cotton, Woollen or Silk Dress Stuffs. The entire assortment is ex- cessive in all but the prices. No less important is the collection of Spring Wrap. Jacket and Cloak Goods. Perhaps more tban half the folks who come here, after one or the other have looked all around the c.th er stores. We believe in intelligent compari- sons, and welcome them. GilroyliWiseinan Gummi • Tuchersmith. �InQJQ4P NOTES.—On Saturday last, Master Frea WildfSroserete small bone in his arm, but under med- ical treatment is recovering. It is rumored that a young bachelor, living in the suburbs of a once flourishing village, will have his request grant(ed), and not(t) 9 in the distant future, "Let it be soon. __ Co UNCIL MEETING.—The council met at Weber's hotel on Tuesday, the 22nd of March. After ordering the payment of several small bills, and vnting some assistance to the indigent, the list of pathmasters was revised and the fol- lowing new appointments were made, Robt -Watson, division 6; Robt Tra- quair, div. 11; S. Smuhie, div. 13; Jas Chesney, div. 16; Wm Berry, div. 26; Ed Papple, div. 27; John Sproat, div. 42; Wm Carnochan, div. 53; Wm Mc- Naughton, div. 55; A. Archibald, div. 56: 3 -as Taylor, div. 61; Wm McKay, div. 69; M. Keefe, div. 79; Wm Dixon, div. 83. The list of fenceviewers and poundkeepers remain same as last year. Al communication from the office of the Canada Company, giving notice that the drain constructed under by- law A of 1884, and kno*n as the big drain, was out of repair, and calling upon the council to take measures to have the drain put in proper repair. By resolution the clerk was instructed to notify the engineer to make an ex- amination of the drain, as soon as con- ditions will permit a proper examina- tion to be made, and to report to the council. The colincil will meet again on Thursday, May 5th, at 1 p. m., at Dixon's hotel, when a list of jobs will be made out, for which tenders will be asked. S. SMILLIE, Clerk NOTES. --Mr W. Elcoat is busy draw- ing lumber. Mr John Crich is drawing wood for Mr G. Walters. Mr J. Crich, of Seaforth, is visiting at Mr James Crich's. Messrs Josiah • White and Amos Townsend, are busy drawing logs. Messrs J. Townsend and Albert Turner are drawing plank from Stap- leton. Mr Watt is stall thawing wood. Mr Albert Welsh is still on his route, but he walks now for a change. Messrs Nott, Stanbury, Grant and McDougall are drawing posts from Clinton, which were shipped some few miles from town. It is rumored abroad that it certain A. T. will have to get a pair of boxing gloves, as the girl he admires most has learned to cook: a duel is ex- pected shortly. Miss Maria Kennard is visiting. at Mr Levi Wiltse's. Mrs Robert Ramey has been on the sick list. We notice a number of errors in last week's issue, where the reporter had "thorobred geese," inatead of "import- ed geese," and Mr Eli — was not in- tending to cut wood at Walton, but the reporter must have been thinking of his own stomach,when he mentioned a "keg of oysters." Is it better to ex- ercise horses before noon than after dark ? an answer to this is respectfully solicited. Mr Geo. Nott paid a visit to relatives in Colborne last week. Mr H. Henderson, of Seaforth, called on _friends here last Saturday. One even- ing a conple of young men met at a certain farm hotatie, when suspicion dawned that they were both on the same errand, wbich Made it rather aWkward for the young minstrel, to entertain so many, and the truth of the proverb, "If two,is conapatry, thze SOCIAL.—Do not fail to attend the rainbow social given by the Epworth League of the Methodist chinch, which takes place on the 30th inst. The choir of Ontario street Methodist church, Clinton, will assist, and a novel treat may be anticipated. LEGAL.—Mr H. Cook, a promising young lawyer, of Goderich, was in town last week, and we believe it is his intention to open an office shortly, for the practise of his profession here. Blyth ought to be able ta support one lawyer. We extend a welcome, and wish him every success. BelmOre. DEATH.—It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr Wm. Inglis, youngest son of Mr Geo. S. Inglis of Carrick, which event took place on Tuesday last. The deceased was a young man who was held in esteem by all who knew him, as was shown by the large number of friends who fol- lowed his remains to their last x esting place in McIntosh's cemetery, on Thurs- day last. The sorrowing family have the full sympathy of the community in this their third sad bereavement inside of a very short time. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday evening last, about one hundred of the friends of Mr Jas. Weir, Turnberry, assembled at his residence„ to witness the mar- riage of his daughter to Mr Colin Eadie. After the nuptial knot was se- curely tied, by Rev. A. C. Stewart, of Belmore, all sat down to a sumptuou4 repast: after this important part of the proceedings had been gone through with,the tables were removed from the spacious dining hall, and the young people began to trip the light fantastic to the very melodious strains of music which were furnished by Mg Fryfogle and Misses Eadie and Tucker. Pleas- ing features of the dancing were the Scotch Reel, by the bridegroom and the bride's father, and the sword dance by the bridegroom. The young couple were the recipients of it large number of handsome and costly presents. II' i in ali;lialvwl-kPfajr it): PettjrtgiVp' 7: tvevrcZeksealtiVennot thine% halane of this year. beau vovy good /or sugtcr matiog , NOTES.—We are sorry to learn of Mrs Curtis' indisposition, through a cold. Mrs A. Elder, we are sorry to learn, is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Dr Graham, of Brussels, was in town on Monday.. Miss S. Symonds is visiting friends in Holmesville this week. Miss M. McLean, who has been teaching in Elmira for the past three months, returned home last week. F. Metcalf was on business in the forest city last week. Miss Shane paid a fly- ing visit to Clinton on Saturday. Mrs F. W. Tanner is visiting at her home, in Watford, at present. D. Metcalf, Toronto, spent Sunday with friends in town. Miss Carson, of Belgrave, is the guest of Miss Kelly this week. F. V.S., Clinton, paid a visit to friends here on Sunday. John Young, of London, an old citizen of Blyth, paid us a visit last week. We are glad to learn Mr H. McQuarrie has been ap- pointed License Commissioner for West Huron. Among the young people skating has been the order of the day, sitr4he,.47ain of Tneedp.y put an end to it for a time. The wild repUtation o March has been sustained; the sun crossed the lines on Tuesday, and ac- cording to the old prediction the pre- vailing breezes for the next three months will be from the east—look out for rheumatics. northwest John has get off for a while. Wrnortna.—One of thorfe pleasant events took place at the residence of Mrs McKenzie,. • when her daughter Isabella st'as united in marriage to Mr W. Geddes, of Belgrave. Mr Geddes, brother of the groom, and Miss Mc- Kenzie, sister of the bride, officiated as groomsman and bridesmaid, and Rev Mr McLean, of Blyth, tied the knot. The numerous presents were hand, - some arid costly. A very pleasant time was spent during the afternoon here, when a goodly number went to their home at Belgrave, and spent a very pleasant evening tripping the light fantastic, till the wee sma' hours, when all went home wishing long life and happiness to the bride and groom. Zurich. NOTES.—Quite a number of children in this vicinity are ill with severe colds. A meeting of the young men and all lovers of baseball will be held in the young men's club rooms, on Friday evening, for the purpose of electing officers, &c., for the coming season. MrReichert intends leaving town short- ly. Mr Geo. McEwen, reeve of Hay, was in town on Saturday. Mr C. B. Latta, of Hills Green, was in town on business this week. Promotion exam- ination in the public school this week. Messrs Coleman & McNeil have eold out their business to a firm from Toronto. Mr Ed Bossenbury, who has been resi- ding in Hensall for the past few years, has moved to this place again; Ed seems to prefer Zurich after all. Miss Annie Brenner, who was visiting friends in Hensall, has returned home again. Miss Voelker, from near Dash- wood, is visiting relatives and friends in the village at, present. Mr Ed Ap- ple, of the firm at Apple & Zeller, has returned from a trip to Berlin and other places. Mr John Galster, who has been employed in the Zurich flax - mill for a number of years, left for Seaforth last Monday, where he has secured a situation in a woollen mill. Mr Joal Reist and Elias Weideman, of the Babylon line, Hass intend- moving to Michigan this week, where they re- cently purchased land; their numer- ous friends around here wish them every success in their new home. Mr L. Peine, of New Hambug, who was visiting at his brother's, Mr H. L. Peine, of the Commercial hotel, re- turned home. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING. — The annual meeting of the H. 33, B. S. was held in the Methodist church, Londes- boro, on Thursday evening last. Rev. Mr Ferguson acted as chairman, in the absence of the Pres. The following officers were elected: President, R. Scott; V. P., resident Ministers; Sec. Trea., and Dep., R. Adams; Comt., R. Bowcock, T. Crisp, G. Millin, G. Ham- ilton, and A. Reid. Address deliver- ed by the Rev J. H. Simpson, collection at meeting $2.18. No collectors were appointed, as collections are taken up in the churches for the society. The collections last year were as follows: Burn's church, $10.60; Knox church, $7.54; Methodist church, $2.57; and ,for this year: BUrn's church,$10.32; Knox church $9.36; Methodist church, $2.16. Sales of Bibles and Testaments during the year $21.23. R. ADAMS Sec. From an oecasional Correspondent. SONS OF ENGLAND.—The Sons of England held their regular meeting., in the Forester's hall, on Friday. evening, the 18th inst, there was a fair attend- ance of the members. The lodge is do- ing well; it was organized last July, with 11 charter members and has now a menibership of 25, with a prospect of more soon. There is about $100 on hand to pay sick benefits with, and taking into consideration the large ex- penditure necessary in starting a lodge, we think this is a good showing. The delegates to the Supreme Grand Lodge made their reports to the lodge, which showed the order to be in a prospering state. There were 23 new lodges or.gan- ized last year and 2,344 members initi- atbd, the total receipts during the year were $25,693, and expenditure about $21,000, leaving a balance of about $3,- 800,--thiath a balance from the pre- vious year, -1-ediferit—totralsbalancesof, something over $11,000. We believe this society offers as cheap an insur- ance as any other Benevolent Society, and would recommend it to all Eng- lishmen who with to make provision for themselves in case of sickness, or provide for their wives and families at their death. _ . Wigottteld. $QT4*.-11xere` WAS a groat axolta." rnent andhUstle and bustle, at,'Mr Robt, Johnson's, sr., last SattirdAY night, ()Oh 1 it was all' over it bouncing baby , TOOL__ Ur BOK Vint left for illanitoint, "onwituraclax last, lle took tbree'llnrsea with WM. Mr Andre* Auld returned , to Dakota loot week. Mr ja0, XfoOVer Sold *0 head Of cattle, to Mr 3 eclair, fs,\ at it good figure. Mr David Ilife 11,OOb' ' sold it three-year old r0100. to .An rOW Sloan, for agood figure. A lectur .,18' ' to be delivered by the Rev. Mt Pottoti of Dungannon, on April 0th; topic, remiulseenoOki Of the war, what he saw and experienced. Mrs john Autchin, son, who has been visiting with her . sister, Mrs Wm. Carr, of Rirkton,, has. returned home again. Mr Coventry and family have naoved to Niringba)no,- where_theyhave started a boarding house. Mr Mitchell returned: from . Manitciba,on Saturday, having atiptea*. fully disposed of all his horses. s e Varna PREPARING EOR EASTER.—Big boom in eggs at Varna Post Office Store, Mr Morrow took in last week over 800 doz- en eggs, land is calculating on sweeten- ing up the people, as he has a car load of sugar; Morrow is a hustler sure. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday even- ing last the members of St Jchns church, Varna, assembled at the resi- dence of Mr Chas Logan, Parr line, and presented Miss Mary Ann Logan with a well filled purse, accompanied with a very hithly complimentary address, expressing the sincere thanks of the congregation for the valuable services rendered them by Miss Logan as or- ganist. A very enjoyable evening was spent. NOTES.—Mr Robt Ward and W. Hall went to Manitoba on Tuesday last. Mr John Ashton, our general patent fence builder and thresher, is smiling all over—cause,a baby boy m the fami- ly. Mrs Hamilton, who has been at- tending her brother at White Church, diumg his late illness, returned home on Tuesday last; her brother has sold his farm, and intends living in our neighborhood in the near future. Mt Jame's TO*, of Stratford, was taken seribusly ill oti Saturday wiih pleuriey, Whith affecterl the action of his heart. loderich. COMMENCED.—The first sod on the, Goderich and Wingharn railway_ NVOS-, turned on Tuesday at Saltford, Reeve, Hanna, of Winglaam, officiated ably with the pick; Reeve Proutlfoot; of Goderich, did the shovelling witli terity, and Reeve Griffin, of Ashfield, trundled the wheelbarrow. 'After, wards a meeting' was organized. and congratulatory speeches made. This is only done as it xnatter of fOrnr, in order to retain thecharters SEEKING HELP.—During the lato, election the Star openly stated that if the, people wanted , harbor improve- mints and like work, they should sup- port the Secretary of 'State. When the public estimates appeared and no - amount was specified tor the . harbor, the Government'supporters were a lit- tle taken back andresolved to do Emmet - thing further. So on MondayitOp* lotion cosisting of M. Hutchinson, P. Holt, W. Lee, E, Campion and' John' Butler, went to Ottawa to intervrewss Ministers to urge the plabitig of a sum,' of money in the supplementary esti- mates for the purpose of improving the harbor. Noms.—The Young People's Society of Knox church purpose holding a so- cial on Tuesday evening next, arrange- ments are all made and over 300 invita.;:, tions are sent to the young people of the congregation to be present. . The Royal Templars' Concert and lecture; ' has been'4ostponed from March 2911s to April 5th, owing to unavoidable' arrangements; there should be it full, house: as a good program is being ars ranged. Rev Mr Howell was in Berlin this week on Conference committee work. A sermon was reached to sailors and fishermen, in North Street ' Methodist cthurch last Sunday evening, by Rev Mr Howell; Rev Mr Anderson will preach to them next Sunday even - in.. Rev E. H. Fear, of Nile circuit,„.. will occupy North St. pulpit next Sun- day. Mr NV Bagshasv, who has beers . attending_ the , Collegiate Institute, spent 'Simday iiiidgr—tits' parental -roof at Exeter. Special meetings were held in the Salvation Army barracks .on Wednesday and Thursday evening.. this week, Ensign and Mrs Woodgate,„ of London,were present and conducted them. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meet- ing of the Upper Canada Bible Society was held in the school rc)orn of Knox church, qri Tuesdayevening. . After., the devotional exercises, the report of . Goderich branch for the year was read in brief, which showed very substan- tial progress, the increase in sales at the depository being about $6, and the • increase in collections about the same., • After a suitable hymn, one of the-: ablest addresses we have listened to on the sublect was delivered by Rev J. Simpson, of Brucefleld. Short sketches , of the work done in France, Spain, "Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the "land the blaelt man," Africa, and Rus, were given, but when the speakereame-.4,, to China and India; which b,e classed together, he waxed warm in his denun- ciation' of the actions rsif the powers'.• that be, in regard to there, dwelling ; more particularly on the opium traffiO:V Referenco was made to other matters'.7. in connection with the Bible Society and the Bible, and we have no doubt all present, which was not many, °Wes ing, perhaps, to the inclemency of the • weather, were interested and profited. An unanimous vote of thanks was tens.; dered the speaker, for his interesting and instructive address, which was ap- propriately responded to. More need, not be said than that those who were not present missed a treat. NOTES.—On Sunday „next, the Sec- retary of the Conferencr, Rev W. W. Casson, of Seaforth, will preach in the Methodist churches on this eircuit;Rev W. Ayres will go to Seaforth. Mr Andrew Forster, from Markham, who has been visiting his mother and brother,here, returned home on Mon- day last. Mr Fred Elford, of Guelph, who has been ill, there, for some time, returned,on Monday last to recuperate. Miss Amelia Halstead, of Kincardine, who has been visiting here for some time, returned on Tuesday last., Mr J. R. Holmes has, we learn, leased the Disney farm for the term of one year, and has ordered Mr W. J. Ramsay, his e.oployee,to occupy the dwelling house which has been done. OBITUARY.—It is With regret that we are compelled to chronicle the death of one of the most respected citizens of Goderich township, in theperson of Mr David Purvis. This sad event took place on Saturday morning last, caused by conjestion of the lungs. Mr Purvis spent his earlier years in the vicinity of Cinnanoque, county of Leeds, where he was born. Some 22 years ago,he, with his parents removed west, and then. located on the farm which he has held since his father's death, some ten years since. He had two brothers, both of whom died a few years ago, aud three sisters, all of whom survive their brothers; one is the wife of Mr J. Holmes, of Goderich township, one is settled in the North West Territory, and the third, Mrs Jack, a widow,with her daughter, has resided with Mr Purvis and his mother for some years. Mr Purvis was it man of integrity and generally respected ; business men found him to be a man of principle in his dealings. He was it very successful farmer ; this success was doubtless in part inherited from his father, as the latter won, on one occassion, the medal for the bestcultivated farm in the county of Leeds. Mr Purvis was in creed a Pres- byter ion, and in politics, astaunch Liber- al, and in the latter circle, especially, as well as in other connections, will be much missed. He was it Director of the West Huron Agricultural Society. He was insured in the sum of $3,000; $2,000 in the United Workmen, and $1,000 in the "Sons of Scotland" all of which will doubtless be divided among his relatives, as although nearly 47 years of age,he was never married. The funer- al, on Monday last, was largely attend- ed; there being no fewer than 125 ve- hicles on the occasion. The sympathy otthe community is extended to those who mourn their irreparable loss. a A farmer from near Ganatioque went to New York to get $3,400 bit him by a rel- ative. He became the faat friend of a sharper, who drew the money and packed it in 1% tin box for the farmer. When the latter got hotne he found the box hill of raga. • Hensall NOTES.—The regular meeting f the Y. P. M. I. association, was had, on Monday evening, when a very intagest-:: ing literary program was given. C., BUSINESS CHANGE. —Messrs W Taylor & Sons, who have for the past`, year carried on a boot, shoe and grocery business in the Marshall block, have sold out their stock and business to Messrs Downs & Sons, who will carry" on a similar business in the same stand. Mr Jacob Taylor, who during his star has made many warm friencia, will assist in carrying on their Clint business. DEATH.—A very sad event occurred here, on Sunday evening, when Robb, - Houghton, aged a little over 17 years; son of Mr John Houghton, of this place, was in company with a number,, of others in the livery stable office, when he fell to the floor, and ahnost s instantly expired, "Truly in the midst of life we are in death." The funeral took place, on Tuesday, and was Targev's ly attended. The bereaved fahdly have our sympathy. Colborne. Flom Sorm.—Mr L. Felker, who liaa lived in Colborne for a good many years, has sold his farm of 50 acres, to Mr A Malloy, for the sum of $2,000. Mr Felker intends to remove to Miohi- gan; he has been a good neighbor and, we are sorry to lose him. . Do you take the 031,nm; NEW eurt4.' e'