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Clinton New Era, 1892-12-09, Page 4• PAIr-7 Diteernbor9 ISO% 44#(0tigeit;t110 0.7w. H. Moe treat41'rof, Scott • ,< , OV$01"-401)InP 0 tor saie-4-Thos Nett rtect, ralace.--,The Fair •* anO to rent•-•ftw ERA wanted-Xrs Housten • enely,Oliroy 4 Wiseman 01;41 wantec1-4„. Twitchell RolidaY eteek-Coom 4; 00. • pia tt, over -W, otumette To Dow stand-11014mi 13roe, • XMas papers, -Cooper & Co, Randkerchiefe-Jackeon 'hos • uandiwrchlefs-Iteesley .34 Co. I '• 'Don't tiler 411--11. W. jessop Great Ottali $ale ---J McIntosh TOWeiler sale --Jas IVIeVarlane liand erehiefs-Estate J. Ilodgens Mill Stone /or eale-G, F, Emerson :•Xtolldaypresents-J, Blddlecomhe excursions. --W. Jackson , ,••'-,Chrietmaa-cheer--Estate17-fre-dge"Iit- potp;o4; shoes-Plumeteel & Gibbings • Tf4r4 CLIVsrON 4V1111# Additloriell local lows!, •',motto 'pointed, WordS axe •,• accompanied with vent imetion. OlittIfirgAS MITAIt'aftqatttail'e,a-The The 0441 alai:Mat liteuting of ,St. varielle :Sunday and Public Schools Andrews Iiirot,herhood, in, connection' will SoOn he busily engaged ut malting with St. Paul's church, WAS held t110 prOPIWAJOI1S for the 'usual holklay school room 12 that church, on the eve entertainments, If , they (leen() to of St,Andrew s day, for the election pui ellasq Preeente of any they of 011icers. The following Were elect - Will find the Clinton buemese men ed for the ensuhlg,izrear;-.-Pres„ With excellent stacks and loW prices. Cole; Vice Pres. . ,T. Rowers; Sec., ,_ 14'red Alm* 'I'reag., Woi Slotnan. A CmgTellIAN.-A telegraan in toe 0,ettage prayer meetings are held weekdailiee yesterday announce the fatal shooting of a Mrs Storey, at Seattle, ly', the ineeting on Monday evening next, will be helclat the house of Mrs by a man she refused to marry. It is Johnston, on Victoria St, said that she is a daughter of Rev Mr r Johnston, a former pastor of St. Paul's church, Clinton. She leaves three County Municipal Matterti. children, the yjaungest a girl, about — nine. The mairwho shot her, killed MaYar Butler and C. Seeger are candid., Mee for tbe Goderioli Mayoralty. the sroelfadstlaore bad., and only_ amee who TRIFLES. — The sleighini is gone ....I,nieyWxevailtiWopapwoasneospheii:nitsy_s_Baigsmid thaBtoMwrert. --Intve- to •aretravellingin • waggons. 'There ie not a sound heard about the Wood is again going up in price td- forthcoming municipal eleotion in Wi ng - most as fast as it goes up. the chimney ham. Last year the energetic reeve was on a windy day. During the next canvassing long before this. However, • intton tw (gra three weeks the live. in. e,rchants of there may be more than one "dark horse" Clinton will advertise then Christmas bob no serenely when the proper time goods in the NEW ERA; all that the coraes. ,RRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1892 people will haveto do is buy from them There is very little stir in municipal and save money. A �ood sha,rp frost, matters in Morris township so far this Please Point Out. ••Every morning 40,000 little children , 'in London, Eng.. go to school without • lareekfant, and yet there are people in Anis eonntry so humane as to ask the ••,Pritieh Government to tax breadstuffs •;•;.,;-er give preferential duties-foi their .herient.--currroN NEW ERA. . Only half the truth is as had as a lie. • The NEw ERA knows that preferential duties are asked only as one side of a ,Jbargain that would be mutually advan- lageous. But how many of these hun- ', gry ones would have their chances im- proved by Canada joining the United States as against Great Britain in the • "nrenner proposed by the NEW ERA and its friends F-Goderich Star. • The Star is entirely mistaken. The NgW,En.s. told the whole truth. Eng - lend does Got want "preferen tial du ties" but it is the selfis nese of some people rx here that does. I those 40,000 child- - ren have to go traschool hungry, it is • because they cannot buy the necessar- • ies of life; would duties placed on these ay necessaries (for the benefit of Cana- dians,) make it any easier? There are -- no "mutual advantages" in preferential trade with a country that it is impos- sible to benefit thereby. If the Star is as honest as it professes to be let it •agitate for the removal of all restric- tions of trade between Canada and Britain, and the NEW ERA will hearti- ly join hands with it. We have ad- mitted long ago that the jr ining of a tariff with the States against Great Britain is impossible, so there is no point in that. Trade With the West. „.. - The Sarnia Canadian is a Conserve- • tive paper, so that in the following article it cannot be charged with 4 sinister motives in stating what it does. V- ..ftrade to such an extent man be car- e. ried on with tha •*erifr restrictions, • r would it not be greater and more pro- fitable if these were removed. The Canadian says: - °A peculiar feature ,of the business of the Grand Trunk Railway this fall, has been the heavy shipments of On- tario produce to the Western States. Apples have been the principal item of these shipments, and the quantity that .• has gone westward -has been immense. The boats of the Northwest, Transpor- tation Company's line have been taken • over three thousand barrels to Deluth , for local consumption in that city and West Superior alone. Similarly large • consignments, dot only of apples, but of other garden and field produce, such as onions, potatoes, etc., have been go- ing through the tunnel constantly all fall consigned* to cities in different '• 'taarl-s of the Western States, even as far west as Dakota. The traffic has now somewhat fallen off, but during a week of the height of the trade, over $18,000 was paid in duties on west bound Ontario products at the Port Huron custom house; and at one time there were one hundred and twenty - cars loadedwith Ontarieltailde gtafaz" ing on the sidings at the tunnel ,sta- tion, waiting to be passed westward through the tunnel. It is estimated that of apples alone, over a million dqllaraworth have been shipped this season from Ontario to the West." The sooner the Liberals of the Do- minion call a convention the, better will it be for themselves and their principles. The Globe, with its usual enterprise, has sent out two reporters -a Liberal and a Conservative -to test public opinion in the country on the state and prospects of trade. Wercan an- ticipate the conclusions reached by both, still the enterprise is none the Jess commendable• The Stratford Herald thinks :thai, if as good a man as the late J.IG. Holmes is nominated again for the Local, "South Huron may be redeemed." That all depends on circumstances. The Conservatives eannot put a man in the field who can carry it against A. Bishop or M. Y.McLean. Jay Gould is dead. Judged by what the papers 9,3r of him, he was not one whit better or more honorablehthan Old Nick himself is supposed to be. New York state will get $700,000 by its one per cent inheritance tax on his fortune, so that Ontario is not the only place where a Succession Law is in force. The Toronto Worldfintimates that Aon. G. W. Ross will retire from the Ontario Cabinet, owing to ill health, and accept the Registrarship of North Middlesex. Mr Ross has, it is true, giVen hie health to his party, and it is tittle the Registrarship Was filledkit all the aeMe WO CIO not like to see en •In public positions appoint thentsel ve ,s and sleighing, would help business year and no one appears to be anxious for wonderfully. GOOD WistrEs.-A Clinton corres- pondent of Toronto Saturday Night says: -There was an informal gather- ing of the friends of the Misses Mount - castle, at their residence,The Wigwam, on Saturday evening, Nev. 26th, to give expression to their good wishes, it being the birthday of our artist, au- thoress and poetess, Clara H. Mount - castle. The evening was spent in view- ing the rare and beautiful collection of pictures, and in singing and instru- mental music. Our triune genius has been ill for many weeks, but is now improving in health. THE LATEST BRAIN TWISTER.— Here's the latest puzzle that some of our men of leisure can, spend their moments in solving: -A man finds a $10 gold piece; he goes to a butcher and pays him his account with the gold piece, which is just $10; the but- cher pays a baker $10 on his account, honors in this direction. The name of Jamas Bowman has been suggested as Couecillor and a number would like to see Thos Millar take a hand at the municipal, j.,b maohi e. A iitt44T.04St a Little Word about St71e We have endeavored in all departments to show the latest styles, patterns anti design° that the market afforded, and we are confident that after you make us a visit and in - spout our goods, you will comae to the conclusion that we have suoodeded in every respect. Our stook is stylish and beau- tiful. • Just a Little Word, about Price 0 -OK STORE CLINT() We aim to sell choice goodc cheap. While our prices are made as low as possiblo the quality of our goods wiJl al- ways be found the best. 14 - tending purchasers will please • bear this fact -in mind. .11•1111.=1m1011110,/a11111=1•011111M.mmisall1.1 Our Municipal matters in Hullett are getting up to white heal. It is altogether likdy tam both Messrs Britton and Scott will be candidates for the reeveship, and Mr Churchill is an aspirant for the deputy- reeveship, in opposition to Air McDonald, the present deputy; all are men with more lees municipal experience, and the fight will be a warm one. It is generally reported that Mr John Beacom will oppose Mr Cox for the reeve - ship of Goderich township in January, and Mr Connelly will likely get the deputy reeveship ay acclammation. Mr Cox is One of the best rural representatives in the county. Among tne names mentioned for the council are Mer,srs Cooper, Elliott, John Jenkins and Sturdy. also using the gold piece. The baker t a meeting held last Friday evening at owes the first man $10 and he ays him Turnbull's schobl house, 16th con., Grey, it was decided to ask Arch. Hislop to accept nomination for the Reeveship , for next year. The name of John Strachan was before the meeting for '2nd Deputy. The indications are that a lively run will be the result, as Mr Hislop has accepted the nom- ination and all the present members of the Council are also in the field. the coin. This man, conclu ing that he has paid his debts, takes the money to bank to deposit, and finds that i is a counteifeit. Now the question is "Did he or did he not pay his debt?" EXAMINATIONS. --The third class teachers' professional examinations are now in progiess at the Model School here. The examination began Dec. 5. There were two days occupied in writ - ting. The two schocl inspectors are now examining in practical teaching. Each student has to teach two lessons - one before each examiner. One of these lessons is assigned the day be- fore beirg taught, the other forty minutes before teaching. The teach- ing will be finished here on Friday. Teaching atGoderich will be examined next Monday and Tuesday; the Board will meet at Goderich on Dec. 17th, and the names of the successful candi- dates will be puhlshed in the NEW ERA Dec. 23rd. The Board of examinefs is composed of Mbssrs Clarkson, Baird, Tom and Robb. There are 27 teachers in training at the Clinton Model Sehool and 19 at Goderich. Mr Lough con- siders his present class as above the average. • (1 The fever of municipal politics is beginn- ing to be felt in Howiok. If Reeve Kaine should be opposed it will possibly be by ex - Reeve Cook sill although this is a pos- sibility it is nevertheless not a probability. Deputy Reeve Jonston is out of the con- test and the aspirants to this position so far as is yet known are Councillor Ferguson and A. Southeran, Councillor Graham will oppose J. Jacques, second Deputy. RETIREMENT OF MR MANNING.— There are few, of any, of the NEW ERA'S numerous readers in Clinton but will deeply regret to learn of the con- templated retirement if Mr Manning, from the reeveship, at the end of the term. The state of his health has pre- vented him taking that active part in public affairs during the past year, that he would otherwise have very gladly taken, and although he has been pressed by members of the council and others, to allow himself to be a candi- date again, he has decided to the con- trary. Of his usefulness at the.board Church Notes. and in the County Council, there is not Miss Williamsaevangel;at, cornmenc ed special services in the Goshen lin Methodist church, Stanley, on Sunda last. and is continuieg the same thi week. The "National entertainment" in th Ontario St. church, next Tuesday ev ening, promises to be a good one; it i not often that such a vaned pro.gram is offered, as will be on this occasion. It is intended to coinmence specie religious services in Rattenbury stree church, aboutthe first of the new year and the pastor, Rev Mr Shilton, wil be assisted by Rev C. E. Stafford, of Toronto. the slightest difference of,opinion, and - the universal wish of all is that rest and e absolute freedom from anxiety may Y restore him to , health add strength. s And while our townspeople regret the retirement of Mr Manning the loss is e compensated by the probability that he - will be succeeded by a gentleman of r s recognized ability and sterling worth- , one whose municipal experience and excellent judgment is admitted to be 1 unsurpassed. We allude to Mr A. Mc- , I Murchie, who, at the earnest request ! of a intheber of citizens, has consented i ! to be a candidate for Mr Manning's I place. He has filled the position be- fore, and we think we may safely say ' that so far at least as the positions of - ' Mayor, Reeve and Deputy are con- cerned, there will be no contest at , January, though the names of Messrs. t Doherty, Ferran, Forrester, McTag- gart and McGarva, are mentioned for , the.Mayoralty. -- — The Bible Society Meeting. The 35th annual meeting of the Clin- ton Branch Bible Society was held in the Ontario St. Methodist Church on Thursday evening last. The meeting was opened by Rev. A. Stewart read- ing a portion of scripture, singing and prayer. The President, Mr. W. Robb, gave a few remarks on the Bible, and the secretary -treasurer, Mr J. C. Stevenson, read the annual financial statement as follows: 18e9c1CASH. . 15. Collections, annual meeting • $1 82 D Findley MeEwan, Stanley 3 00 Douglas McTavish, Stanley 3 00 Chas. Avery, London road 7 35 MissesLindsayandThompsonJ6th eon. G.T4 50 Miss Tiplady, Miss Cornish. Base Line6 80 Miss Libbie Crich, Tuckersmith 2 5.5 Misses M. Ford and Proctor, Holmesville18 22 James Walkinshaw, Hullett 9 20 Collections in country 56 44 TOWN COLLECTIONS. Misses Robb & Ewing, St. George'sWard $19 65 Misses Grant and Ferguson, St. Andrew's Ward 13 90 Misses Washington, and M. Rumball, St John's Ward 6 70 Miss A. Taylor, and Miss Washington, St. James' 'Ward 13 65 Total for town 53 10 Amount of sales, depository, $22 39_ 22 39 $1132 73 CONTRA. March 28, Holmesville Branch, To U. C. B Society 18 22 Contributions to U. C. B. Sooiety 100 00 Purchase account " 22 39 Printing accounts 2 50 Draft and postage 65 $143 76 OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR.—S. Plummer, Pre- sident; Jas. Stevens, Vice President and resi- dent ministers. Dr. Worthington Depository, J. C. Stevenson, Sec. Treas. Tow-srCommirrax.—Presbyterian, R. Irwin, Jas. Scott; Pnglish, Jas. H. Combe, S. Plummer, S. F. Alcock• Ontario St., D. Tipiady, James Stevens, Harlrison Wiltse: Rattenbury St., R. Holmes, W. C. Searle, I Taylor; Baptist, A. Robb, 17,1i,,,Yrosbinfi W. SraTitlzmi, 0 N 0 MITT COLLECTORS.— London Road, John T. Grant; Stanley, D. Mc- Tavish, Findley McEwan; Tuckersmith, M188 Crich, Miss S.Turner; 181h con., Goderich town- ship, Misses Lindsay and Thompson; Hullett, James•Walkinshaw; Base Line, Misses Tiplady and Cornish. TOWN COLLECTORS. — St Andrew's Ward, 'Misses L. Gibbings, M. Combo, _I. Boles and L. 01antelon; St George's Ward, Misses L. Miller, Ewing, Washington, Whitely; St. John's Ward Misses Andrews, Grant, Cole and Amer; St James' Ward, MiSzos A. Irwin, C. Walker, A., Whitehead, The.Rev.j. IL $inlii on, agent of the Upper Can alatigi,t1g? in-oziliegi'tiPetrhttlrat , ild .tsd 0 Pregrega Of tli Britieli The anniversary services of the Bap tist church take place on Sunday next as previously announced; Rev. Prof. Foster, of Toronto, morning and even- iug, and Rev. A. Stewart in the after- noon; a public tea thefellewing, Mona -day1.7-suteg: • . Rev W. Smyth was confined to the house all last week by a slight touch of quinsy, and his work was taken for him on Sunday morning by Mr H. Foster, be taking it himself in the evening. Mr James Young supplied Turner's appointment. The amount subscribed towards the purchase of a pipe organ for Ratten- bury street church is now about $1,100, and it is altogether likely that an order will be placed for an organ in a few days; it is not intended to pay more than $1,300 or $1,500 for an instrument, at which figure a very fine one can be secured. At an adjourned meeting of thc Quarterly Board of the Ontario St. Methodist church, the following were elected stewards for the year, for Clin- ton: -J. Gibbings. Recording Steward; W. Tiplady, H, Wilt,se and R. Stone- ham. It was also decided to commence special services on the 2nd Sabbath in January. Rev. J. G. Scott, of St. Thomas, who was invited to the pastorate of Ratten- bury street church for next year, and partially accepted the invitation, has accepted an invitation from Galt Methodist church. (At least so the daily papers say). This leaves Ratten- bury Street in a little dilemma, and a meeting of the quarterly board will be held this (Friday) evening, to take fur- ther steps in the matter. The -address on Japan, given Ratten- bury St. church, last Thursday even- iug,•was really one of the best "mis- monary talks' ever delivered in the town. It covered a pretty wide field and contained a vast amount of inter- esting information, as outlined in the NEW Ena's interview with her last week. There was a large attendance, the chair was occupied by Mrs Shilton, and the collection amounted to over $16. The Empire thus refers to a gentle - Man well known here:-The•pulpit Of Broadway Tabernacle was occupied by Rev. A. H. Renton, of Michigati5 who is conducting special evangelistic ser vices at this church. Mr Ranto is in many WayS a remarkable youn man, and id called by some a secemd Oedy. • Ws style ifx certain respects red «biet thatiof , the great -evangelist. be ng Big Holiday Stock complete, and shrewd buyers are getting the first pick from our Grand Display. Custoroers tell us welave no of the finest stores in Western Ontario, and we :shall not fall behind the mark, but rather do our utmost to extend our trade by giving honest goods at lowest prices. just a Little Word Where to Buy No matter how much better you THINK you are going to do by buying your Chrissmas pres- ents somewhere else—DON'T let go of your money until you have seen our goods and learn- ed our prices. Our store is un- doubetedly the right place for you to make your purchases. Come in and learn what pleasure, satisfaction and economy there is in buy- ing your •Holiday Pres- . ents of Cooper & Co CLINTON. and foreign Bible society, thanking the officers and committee of the Clinton Branch for their good work herein, giving $100 the last year for the circulation of the scriptures throughout the world. The Bible Society had distributed 44 millions of Bibles,in 70 different idnguages, dur- ing the last year, which was of itself a great work, the society being engaged for a long time in publishing Bibles for all people and in the dif- forent tongues and dialects of the world. The income bong ovei• 211 thousand pounds sterling, and the expenditure over 234 thousand pounds. The increase of outlay being 'due to the efforts in missionary work in the world. The Bible Society printed the bible in whole or part and is translated forthe use of the missions,as the two great societies work hand in hand or the "dis- semination of the Word of God. The U. C. B. Society had giventhe parent society $17,000 last year, having given in the past more than any xil auiary in the world. The speaker then de- voted the rest of his time to China, the history and character they sustain, manners and cus- toms; with their 400 millions of population and although so numerous they live very economi- cally and comfortably on a small amount of money per annum. Colborne. NOTES.—Mr Chas. Walters got a had kick from a horse the other day. The youngest child of Mr Wm. Morrish is very 111. Mr J. J. Fisher had a fine herd of steers weighed last/week, be- fore starting to fatten them, The Zion people intend holding a tea meeting and social in about two weeks. Mr M. Mugford is preparing for house keep- ing, and intends becoming a citizen of Holmesville. THE NEW ADMINISTRATION. The following is the personnel of the new Dominion Ministry: Sir John Thompson -Premier and Min- ister of Justice. Hon. MacKenzie Bowell-Minister of Trade and Commerce. Hon. G. E. Footer -Minister of Finance. Sir A. P. Caron -Postmaster -General. Hon. John Costigan-a.Seoretary of State. Hon J. H. Tupper -Minister of Marine and Fisherieg, Hon. John Haggart-Minister of Rail- ways and Canals. Hon. J. A. Ouimet-Minister of Public Works. Hon. J. C. Patterson -Minister of Militia. Hon. T. M. Daly -Minister of the Inte. rior. Hon. A. R. Angers -Minister of Agricul- ture. Hon. W. R. Ives -President of the Privy Council. Sir John Abbott, Hon. John Carling and Hon. Frank Smith -Ministers without portfolio. The above form the Cabinet. Hon. J. J. Curran-Solioitor-General. Hon. N. Clarke Wallace -Controller of Customs. • Hon. J. F. Wood -Controller of Inland Revenue. THEIR PLACES. All theMinisters named will have seats in the Privy Council Chamber except the lag three, who will not attend Cabinet meet- ings, and so will have no vote in determin- ing the policy of dm Government. Only four members of the Government will have to go baok to their constituencies to be re-elected,namely, Mr Clark Wallace, Mr Woods, Mr W. B. Ives, and Mr J J Curran. The salary of each of the Ministers is $8,000 per year, and of Kenn Clarke Wal- lace, Wood and J. J. Curran $5,000 per year each. In addition there is of coarse the 01,000 • sessional indemnity which every member of Parliament receives. The Ministers without portfelio receive, of course no salary. Mr Thompson tried hard to drop Mr Carling out, bat his friends. protested so strongly that it could not be done. There is a general proteet among Winni- eg Conservatives and the public generally ver the suggestion that Hou John Carling • made Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, succeed Lieut..Gov. Schultz. The ap. ointment would be it most unpopular one here. • MISS AGNES EN& has been awarded the rare honor of being invited to read before the Philosophical Institution of Edinburg, which engagement she will fulfil in the early part of next year. With the single exception of Ellen Fawcett, now lady Martin, the name of no other woman roader has appeared on the prospectus of that institution. For nearly 60 years thissociety had as its president Thomas Carlyle, and is now under the care and guidance of, William Ewart Gladstone. Well may the talented young lady feel proud of such distinction.—The Globe, Toronto, Oot. 29th. THE PUBLIC HEALTH. To the editor of the New Era SIR,—Public attention is being drawn somewhat forcibly in these days to the ques- tions of health, drainage, etc. Forcibly,be- cause it is matter that concerns one as much as another, for disease and death are no respecter of persons. At this present time there is a great deal of sickness in the town. My object in writing is to call at- tention to one source of trouble, and to sug- gest a remedy. The usual plan for all our merchants is to sweep their stores out, and deposit the sweepings in the drain in front of their stores. This is a bad, and a lazy custom. The sweepings in all cases should be burnt. The Health Inspector should see the street drains kept clear. If any doubt these statements, let them parachlthe main street any morning between 7.30 and 8.30 o'clock. The other morning outside one of the best stores in town, in the drain in front could have been seen a fine eampia cif de- teriorated onions left there to rot. Such things should be stopped at once, in the in- terest of public health. Yours, &oa OBSERVER. Clinton, Dec. 7, 1892. pew Advartionnatto. GIRL WANTED. Good general servant, liberal wages. Good Apply to MRS JAS. FAIR, Sr., Clinton. GIRL WANTED. Good general servant wanted, for small family. Liberal wages. Apply to MRS HOUSTON, cor- ner of Ontario and William streets. pun GRADE ZWES FOR SAL . -- Subscriber offers for sale seven first-class grade Ewes in lamb to an imported ram. Will be sold reasonable. JAMES McFARLANE, Stanley Clinton, P. 0. MARE FOR SALE. For sale a first-class working mare, perfectly sound, and without a blemish,only six years old. Owner simply has more than he wants to keep. Will be sold for $85 cash. Apply at the NEW ERA Office. p2w WILL STONE FOR SALE. To Threshers and Hill owners—for sale a find oleos French Burr Set 01 81111 Stones, for chop- ping purposes, in that class order. GEO. B. EMERSON, Clinton. NOTICE. Parties having accounts against the Collegiate Institute or Public School Boards will please pre- sent them en or before the 151h day of Deeember 1892. W. H. RINE, Secretary. Clinton, Dec. 5th, 1892. Christmas Excursions. SINGLE FARE to all points good to go Deo. 2411i and 26th. Return up to 97t11 Dee. FARE AND ONE THIRD goad to go Deo. 23r5, 24th and 26th. And return up to Jan. 8rd 1893. SCHOOL VACATIONS—Pupils and Teachers of sehools, on presentstion of certificates signed by Prineipal, will be granted Tiokets to all points at Fare and one Third from 9 h to Wei Deo. Good to Return January 8110. 1 o alt information W. JAC SON, Trisi AGENT G. T R3 CLINTON. • Just a Little Word. How to Buy Judgment has to be used in buying for Christmas Gifts and in selecting Holiday Goods gen- erally. The very beet kind of a gift is probably that which has a useful as well as an ornamen- tal purpose in view. We have provided for all tastes, but make special appeal to those who seek something useful. CARD OF THANKS. Ma Eouron.—Please allow me a small space in your columes, to express my sincere gratitude to the many kind friends of Clinton, for their kindness in helping. me so liberaly in the past week. I never NM in greater nebd than at the present, and when I look at the warm clothing which they have purchased, words fail me to ex- press my gratitude, and 'especially to the young people, who took so much interest in me. Your humble servant. MARY WHITE. Clinton, Nov. 6th, 1892. " THE FAIR. A GENUINE SHOW Will visit Clinton and remain 7 days. FROM December 77 to 24 both days inclusive. This is one of the most genuine views of novelties ever exibited, and the Clinton people will be startled, astonished and pleased. The Fair will be held in the Fancy GOods Store in Searle's Block lately vacated. It is situated directly opposite the Market Square. Arrangements will be made to secure a rear exit, if possible, so that the incoming crowd will not jostle the outs going crowd, and everything will be ar ranged so that all may see the show easily and thoroughly, A Perfect Palace. The store willtte so transformed thet yen will believcryourself to beinoneof the retreat of novelty exhibits.' The blended harmony of a score of colors will be nothing as cop. pared with the harmonious exhibit s4oh will be on view. People Will Come Niles to see the beautiful display. Remember the date and the place, and also that no crowding will be allowed, and the number of persons entering careftilly" regulated. Admission Free , but the nettuagement reserve the right its I prohibit any undesirable persOtt froth , entering.