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Clinton New Era, 1893-05-12, Page 1irikwvw FAA. l ' rtlAR raper THE CQUTTi.JI'Y, TAY IT FOR A� YEAR: RQ3mT $OL.MES, Edlttir and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT. nu Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTIG NEWS From all parts of the\joUnty-»by wtde.awake and lively CorrespondeutS lace ; 'MAY 12, 10 3. $ Y90, Ilk advance $1,5Q when not so paid il NOTE ,—Some of ourr frirmere finiehs Good PA8TUBAG at MB !TjEX. BADOUR'at ed seeding last week while the ones in the, last pport gottarty in eirouistion that Mr ;4 neer was .th ��y y thea IItyp tv. Itakethlalted :m lnueeorintprat- Rev •�� Walker. Two of our beat} in ch b io th I ne e e a o hi t Duns are not much more than start- a�'> s°xa ri xQ'l'IOPI. ing— Ore the boys. The Rev 14th Me. mseeed from m my bun, a d A nate wet se"' Kay,. w o preached here for two $ntl nye, is to be succeeded b the I a o Pn at y r di of y r n ed ( oderleh Township - young Vathelors have secured new top etnythtag of he Med, nor du 1 think: ]rim in say Zurich. bugg ell; and harness, which looks ra- way a Party to the. sot. I .might aur, Maw, NOTES,—Mr David Weismiller, of lvoxi ra•,-Mi s' W. Perd#io left, on that I have never:has, the slightest rnaeonforat,v • Tuesday,• en a week's visit to friends at the iattspicious• the hart report We ex - All kinds of Styles, (that are new and up to date), but only one kind of fit—perfect All sorts of prices (according to the quality of material used), but only one kind of workmanship—the best. Quality, Workmanship, Style, Fit and Price are right. We sell a Fine Tweed Suit at $15 and a Black Worsted at $21, that quality and work- manship considered are un- equalled for value. Of course we have cheaper and better suits if you want;them Cash and One Brice Tho E:tatu Joh flaLgia Hensall, was in the village lastMonday. Mr D. Gottschalk spent Sunday in Dashwood. Mr Contine, of Buffalo, has moved into our village. Mr Alex. Denomy, of Drysdale, was in the village last Saturday. Mr G. F. Emerson, of Clinton, was in town last week. The Misses Forest were in Hills Green last Sunday. Mr Chas. Greb was in Credi- ton on Sunday last. Mr Chas. Fritz, of Dashwood, was visitinghis best friend on Sunday last. Mr Wrn. H. Hoffman has erected a handsome awninglin front of his tailor shop. Mr Jack Reichert, of Hensall, was in the village last Suns day. Mr D. Gottschalk has traded his valuable trotting, mare to Mr E. Bossen- berry. Mr Joseph Libnell, of Dash- wood, was in the village on Monday last. Messrs Appel and Zeller are hav- ing their store repainted. Mr Henry Jacobe, of Hensall, was in town on his bicycle last Monday evening. Wm. Egelson and Sam Ritthwell spent Sun- day in Clinton. Mr Ben McKenzie was in town last week. Seaforth STILL $RANCHING OUT.—Mr Wm.M. Gray, of Seaforth, was in Windsor last week prospecting for salt., and the probabilities are that before many months the work of drilling will be commenced on Grand Trunkproperty there. In an interview Mr Gray said there was not the slightest doubt that salt could be found atalmost.any point of the western peninsula' of Ontario, and especially along the Detroit and St. Clair ivers.'The companythought- of locatin at Sarnia,, but ezipid that Windsor ffered better a varltages, both as to location and shipping facili- ties. They are looking forward also to the extension . of trade with United States, and for this purpose Windsor is particularly well adapted. Londesboro. NoTEs.—Mrs W. Hiles left here on Tuesday on a visit to the World's Fair; she is the first passenger from this locality for the great exhibition. We are pleased to hear that Mr Robt. Cole is improving in health. Rev. J. A. Hamilton and Mr Robt. Scott spent Tuesday in Hensall. Mrs Barkwell left for Chicago Tuesday,kfor a visit. Mr Geo. Newton and wife, of Wingham, were visiting in the village on Sunday. The Home Circle meets on Thursday evening, the 18th inst., a full meeting is desired as important business comes up.. Mr Whitley has received another Car of shingles this week. Seeding is about completed the weather of the last few days beinglall that could be de- sired for this work.. A nephew of Mr B. Hunter has arrived from Hull Eng., and purposes remaining in Ontario. CHURCH.—Board of the Methodist church met on Tuesday, for the closing Quarter of the year and have appointed Wm. Stevens to attend District meet- ing at Wingham and M. Braithwaite to attend Conference at Owen,,8ound, as lay delegate June lst; as the finances not all up an adjournment was made until next, Tuesday evening, when it is expected all business for the year will be closed. Mantles' M anttes T Summerhill TEMPLARs.—The following are the officers of the temperance lodge for the present quarter:—C. T., J. H. Lowery; V.T., W. Lowery;Sec., G.M. Kilty; As. Sec., W. Tbbutt; F. Sec., D. Burns; Treas., Jas. Rapson; Chap., T. Watkins; Marshal, C. Lowery; Guard, D. Barr; Sent., Geo. Johnson; S.J.T., Mary A: Hill; L.D., G.M. Kilty; Organ- ist, Lena Nesbitt. A contest has been commenced with Chris. Lowery and D. Burns as captains. We want a full attendance. NOTER—There is a culvert.on the road a little west of here that needs the attention of the proper authorities; it is dangerous in its present condi- tion. Miss Lizzie has been ap- pointed organist in the Sunday School. Miss Flora Miller has returned from her visit to Goderich. Mrs Garvie is laid up with the mumps. Arbor .day was observed in the usual way at the schools in this vicinity. Mr Will And Miss Lena Nesbitt last week attended a wedding near Meaford, in which the latter figured as bridesmaid; Mrs H. Baker also attended it. If this weath- er lasts we shall soon have May flow- ers, and shall exclaim with the poet, "How beautiful the scene." Our New Spring Mantles are meeting with great favor. The sales are far in excess of past months, and the greatest satisfaction ex- pressed with the Fit, Work- manship and General Style y ° and get up of our new gar- ments this Spring. The prices are considered low by those who have seen Mantles otierrplaces. We would be glad to see you. any day you can make it convenient. oy�i&Wjis ir,a n OLIN Lucknow. best of it ls, however, that they both au neijuet report should have sot Iota circulation. FARM SOLD.—The tam belonging to seem to be after the same giri. 1eened, aaetn n erEAD. the estate of the late Robert Phillipj?s, Soe14,—The members of the I.O.0, • Coma AND SEE.—The concert to be lot 37, 14th con., and occupied by .. it T. intend holding a ple social, on the given in the town hall, on Monday, Joseph Izzard, inset been purchased by '24th i ay, Evers Wert id• being put May 15. under the. auspices of the Roy - him for the sum of $3000. fort ito snake this k"success, and a al T emplars of Temperance, promises ACCIDENT. --On Tneeda_ Mr Fisher, larg o,ttendance is expected, A good to be a grand success. Doors open at employed with Mr E. Butt, on the MI6= is being prepared, in which 7,90, curtain rises at 8. base line, met with a bad accident. the ort Albert Lodge is expected to I71iPiL�,, Our teacher, Mr Mc- Theyhad just got the machinery in help., Roberts, and scholars, took advantage running order, when he thoughtlessly :.. Tnekersmith. of arbor day, and spent the whole of it placed his hand on a log imrnediatelq Ne3i'Es.—Seeding is now nearly fin- in cleaning, fixing and beautifying in front of the saw, the little finger be- ished in this vicinity. The Sabbath. generally the public school grounds. ing almost severed from his hand. School at Turner's appointment will A niimberof young maples were plant- SCHOOLREPORR T.—rt of the May commence next Sunday morning; the led around the fence, and the trustees examination of S. S. No. 10, Goderich officers of last ear were re-elected to Purchased several Austrian ine,whieh, township. Maximum, 4f0. 5th class —Mabel Cluff 310, Fred Barnett 228. 4th class sr.—Thos. Perdue 339, Annie Cook 263. 4th class 1r.—John Middle- ton 340, Rob Cole 301. 3rd class sr.— Clara Perdue 410, Albert Tnompson 270, Mina Middleton 357; Eliza Switzer 295, Ernest Middleton 259., Eva John- ston 212, Dolly Parsons 198. 3rd class jr.—Bertha Rathwell 389. Charlotte Carter 350, Eva Burnett 289, Emma Burnett237. 2nd class sr.—Susie Rath - well 401, Thos. Elliott 438, John Towns- end 394, Morris Switzer 350. E. E. JENsnNs, Teacher. ecttb' lea res that they are married, the lint the rnwet ' lsieddly i et cions .toward.; Ifs y Hoer sad I relgret as`7esuoh ae�.anyone that each Anburn. MARRIAGE. — One of those happy events, which makes two hearts ane, occurred last week, being the marriage of Miss B. Mills to Mr W. Eckert, of Blyth. We wish them long life and prosperity. TEMPERANCE.—The Gospel Temper- ance meeting last Sabbath was a suc- cess. Mr F. Metcalf, of Blyth, gave a very interesting and profitable dis- course, taking his fo ,dation from Proverbs. The nex the first Sunda dressed by Dr Rev. R. Hende__ _ perance sermon in the Presbyterian OBITUARY.—Arthur Bennett, one of church, next Sabbath morning. All the poineers of this township, passed members of the I.O.G.T. Lodge will ap• .to his reward on the 4th inst., after a pear with their badges. ainful illness of two weeks. He was NOTES.—Mr Jackson and Mr J. Jar- torn in Kinross, Kinrosshire, Scotland, vis, of Clinton, were calling on our in 1812. In 18&1 he married Catharine tailor, MrT. Clark, on Monday, givin Wella and in 1842 they came to Gode- him new ideas. A vehicle passed rich and made a home for themselves through on Tuesday loaded with gentle- in this township. His wife and his men, but the Auburn people, were not three children, namely,—John Bennett, (T� 1nfSi Qr Iai)t,wQekl_-_ who lives on -the old .homestead, Mrs - at •all—charmed—with- their melod-rous NOTES.—The service in the church voices. Miss Solar, of Westfield, has Hawkins, wife of Postmaster Hawkins, here will -beheld-•duriowmthe,�s rrareer...;started .giving .-painting ..leiipsons.ill. the f' t Albert, and Mrs M Murray, all at 7 o'clock, except the first Sunday in village 'lir A Younta ut is at pies• smrviv�e him. - His funeral on Tuesday �r ting, held on e, will b ad- rguson, of Blyth. n will deliver a tem - offices. Miss Marten, of Hullett, is visiting friends here. A large number of the West Enders are laid up with the prevailing epidemic known as the measels. ' Mrs Elcoat, sr., is confined to her room by a serious attack of pleurisy. Belgrave. NoTEs.—The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Forbes was buried last Sab- bath afternoon by Rev. Mr Highley. DEATH.—The funeral of -the late Noble Grasby was on Sunday last. Noble had beep sick most of the year and rapidly sank until he passed away, at 11 p. m., on the 4th inst. Many friends and neighbors gathered last Sabbath to show their sympathy. Rev. J. H. Dyke preached the funeral sermon in the house, from Eccles. 8, 8, '"There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit." After which the body was borne to Burns' cemetery in Hullett, while there were many followers on the route, there was also a large number of neighbors and old acquaintances at the burial ground, where,the slide was drawn back for a last look. He was laid away trusting in the one Almighty Saviour. Ashfield. each month,when there will be morn- ing service at 11 o'clock.Mr A. Young spent Sunday at his uncle's, Mr �� V. McBrien. Mr E. Butt's mill is fast ap- proaching completion and will be a great convenience to the farmers of this section. 'Mr and Mrs A. Cousins, of Goderich township, spent Sunday among relatives here. Mr and Mrs G. Christopher, of Walton, and Mr and Mrs J. Manning, of Woodstock, were here last week in attendance on the funeral of the late Mrs Moe. The Women's Auxilliary met for work last week at' Mrs Jas. Millers. OBITUARY.—We this week chronicle the death of a well-known former resi- dent of this vicinity, in the person of Mrs C. Moe, nee Mies Olive Bingham, of Glaston, Dak. Deceased was the youngest daughter, of Mr Wm. Bing- ham, and went to the west some few years ago, and while there became the wife of Mr Moe. She had been ailing for a considerable length of time, but on the 24th ult. death relieved her of suffering. Mild and affable an her dis- position, she was respected and beloved by all who had her acquaintance, and it was with regret that her friends in this vicinity learned of her early de- mise. Her remains were brought home for interment, accompanied by her father and sorrowing husband. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs Wallace, on Friday afternoon, and was largely attended. We hereby extend to the mournirg relatives our deepest sympathy and especially the husband in his sad bereavement. St. Helens. DEATH.—The sad intelligence has just been received from Park City, Utah, of the death of Mr Frank As- quith, youngest son of Mr George Asquith, of this place, on the 3rd inst., of painter's colic. The deceased left here some three years ago, for Utah, having followed up the paintingbusi- ness ever since. His brother and sister were with him at the time of his death. His decease is deeply regretted by his many friends in St. Helens and vicini- ty. Mr and Mrs Asquith have a large circle of friends,- who sympathize with them in this their great and sudden loss. NOTES.—Miss Johnston, of Stanley, is learning the' dressmaking with Miss McDonald. Mr and Mrs David Mc- Donald, f Lucknow, paid a flying visit at.Mr Thomas Todd's this week. Dr. Anderson and wife, of Glasgow, Scotland, are the guests of their son, Rev R. S. G. Anderson, of this place. Mr Edward Haines has been poorly this while past, but we hope soon to hear of his ultimate recovery. Mr J. K. M. Gordon has returned home from Toronto, a full fledged M.D.; we were pleased to note his success at the re - ent on the sick list. J. Knox has was largely attended, which showed returned from Manitoba; hie looks well, the love and esteem in which he was but does not seem at all in love with regarded: Thepall-bearers were,Messrs the ,country, although he disposed of Quaid, Burrows, Dunbar, Y J. : Haw - all his horses. kins, Young and Foster. rn politics ARBOR DAY IN AUBURN SCHOOL.— he was a devoted Reformer and in re - On Wednesday, the 3rd inst, the fol• ligion a devoted member of the Pres - lowing committees were appointed by byterian church. only illness keeping the teacher:—School HouseCommittee, him from his accustomed place of wor- Tree Committee, Yard and . Fence ship on the Sabbath, and when the di - Committee and Flower Committee. vine summons came for him to go to On Friday eve the following reports his eternal rest, the voice of his omni - were submitted by the above mention- potent Master must have said, "Well ed committees. done thou good and faithful servant; Arbor Day, 1893. We the undesignll ured School enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." walls, windows, desks, pictures and floors:— House Committee' this day oleane the stoves, Hensall Be1Ie Wilson, Maggie Lantenelayer, Mabel Er- IMPROVEMENT.—Mr A. Weseloh, de- ratt, Minnie Sprung. serves credit for the way in which he We the undersigned Tree Committee, this is flxin u his residence havin made rose usher• Willie llso Frank R five Mole, w°t3li Eli m y stones and sticks, piled the wood patched the , DEATHS.—For three successive Tues - fence, swept the front of the yard and ran er— rands:—Henry Thiel J. V. Brown, A. Wilson to dayattend a funeral; first Mr John Willie Cumings; Willie Ferguson, Aaron Thiel' we, the undersigned Flower Committee, this Blatchford, aged 75 years; Mr Blatrh- day made two large flower beds, planting roots ford was one of the flist settlers of and sowing seeds therein, We aso brought a Hensall. Second, Anna Mabel, daugh- number of plants :for the decoration of the in- terior of the school room:—Rose Youngblut, George Carter, Maud Murdock Katie Swann, 11 years, and on Tuesday last Mr N. EddieBelwig, Bessie Rowed, Charlie Strung= Shinny, of the -2nd con. of•Hay,'aged han, Lilian Rowed. B8 years, who died very suddenly, hav- If work like this was done in every school ing been in the village as few days he- what:a vast improvement it would make.—Ed. fore his death. NEW ERA.] CHURCH. — The Quarterly official Mullett Board of the Hensall Methodist church was held in the church, Hensall, on FARM COLD.—Messrs Bell and Las- Saturday last, the attendance was fair- ' ham have sold the Mut•phy farm, on ly good. The receipts were satisfact- the 7th con. of Hullett, to Mr Noble cry; three of the abpointrnents, Hen - Adams, for the sum of $4200. sail, Sexsmith and Zurich were report- DEATHs.—MrscatharineAikens,wife ed paid in full, (whilst the deficiencies of Mr James Aikens, of the 3rd con., in Bethesda and Fansville will in all died on Friday last, after an illness of probability be met. Messrs J. C. somewhat over two years; diabetes Stoneman and D, Steinback were ap- was the cause of death. She leaves no Pointed representatives to the District family. Mr Noble Grasby, son of Mr meetin to be held in Clinton on the James Grasby, of Hullett, %died on lath an 28th of May. Thursday last, at his residence in Mor- NOTES.—Mr Harold is renovating ris; dseensed was a promising young the inside of his house on King street man of 3,3 years, but consumption some and also the lawn. Mr Geo. Brown is time ago market him as its victim; he pprepparing to build a brick house on was but recently married to Miss San- Richmond St. The Presbytery met in derson, of Hullett, who has the deep- Carmel church on Tuesday last. Rev. est sympathy of her many friends in Mr Fletcher, of Thames road, preach - this bereavement. ed in the Presbyterian cnurch Sunday evening last. Mr C. Manns, of Sea - forth, was in -town: on Sunday. The editor of the Hensall Observer unearth- ed from his back yard, one day last week, some of the bones of a human skeleton, which caused no little stir day ploaited two mapSes, Thur lilacs and Munro, a fine lawn surrounded by Norway Willie Mole, Dave e Etling. Spruce, and made a handsome walk to We, the undersigned Yard and Fence Com• his house. He has also nearly com- tate this da cleaned the yard of all chips, plated a long stable. (Too late for last week.) STH AND 9TH CON. NOTES.—Mr E. Crawford is improving. Mr S. McCool paid a flying visit to Varna last week; he brought home a "dandy" buggy, a prize rig at St. Mary's and Stratford and excitement for a few days; the gen- last year. eral impression is they have been a SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is doctor's specimens. the report for S. S. No. 5•for April,MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—The avinual based con diligence, demeanor and ! I punctuality of the pupils. -4th class— John Hoggart, Lizzie Vodden, Harry Jackson. Sr. 3rd — Willie Vodden, Violetta Thompson, Annie Nott, Jr. cent examinations, and wish him all 3rd—Lily McCool, Jessie Thompson, success in the future. The ordinance Elva Wallace. 2nd class—James Mc - of baptism was administered in the Caughey Amelia Eidt, Cecilia Eidt. Presbyterian church, on Sabbath last. Part II class—Lily Carter, Joseph Vod- when five children were brought for- den, Bertha Manning. 'time is g in the Stanley Stewart NOTES.—Miss Annie Ross left on ar town a Wednesday t. visit relatives in the vicinity of Ail a Craig; she will be gone k ;-.Mr Malcolm Mc - 't. ,po k lri. '''e ward; so many baptisms at o rather an unprecedented the„ history of Calvin church. M 'McGee, of Wingham, paid of short visit this week. At Galt, s man was fined $5 fer cruelty aholit tWA W to some calves. He had merely- ' d the Ehcven ''a - animals' legs together, and has de no which apatal. �. w days, b, along 'with the flower beds, and the now clean appearance of the place, adds much to the looks of the village. ALMOST A SPILL.—One of our ped- dlers, on his weekly rounds one day last week, called at a house where he had some of the fair sex to- engage his attention, and so occupied was he that he forgot his waggon, and billy, who can't be left elon(e) very long, got tired waiting and started for hone. Luckily for the rig he was stopped before any serious damage was done, but the driver thinks it queer that the old black hasn't enough sense to stand when there are girls to talk to. QUARTERLY SERYICEs.—The quar- terly services held in the Methodist church, on Sunday, were very largely attended; the pastor preached in the /� n so /i/ morning, and Mr Allen in the evening. v (jn 'v The board met at B p.m. on Monday, to conclude the business of the year, being their last meeting with the pre- sent pastor. They appointed Mr Jhn Trewartha as representative to District Meeting, and report that the circuit was never in so good standing. The minister was aid in full, and all con- nexional funds ahead of any previous year. In conclusion, the chosen repre- sentative treated the board to candies. e. Yeddo, Just a trifle over 116th Of a pound. That is the weight of a STRAW HAT we are showing, sin'ilar to the above cut It is the "lightest Hat we ever carried." Tubular Plaited, Straight rim, B1 ck Band And for a Fine, Straw sells at a very low figure, viz: $1.25 IP You PLEASE.—A number of our village girls take the morning train for Clinton, and on wet days are in the habit of wearing their rubbers to the station, and leaving them there until they return on the evening train. One of the girls did this as usual one morn- ing, but forgot them at night; next morning she took another pair, and left thein there also, but when she looked for them in the evening both pair were gone, nor have ` they since turned up. We are sure none of our citizens would intentionally take what did not belong to them, but anyone taking them in order to keep them frofin being stolen,would confer a favor by leaving them with the ticket agent, J. L. Courtice. NOTES.—Mrs W. Stanley is with her mother, Mrs A. Elcoat, sr., who is very sick at present. Mrs Whitingham, her many friends will be sorry to learn, is very low with pleuro -pneumonia, but it is hoped she may recover before long: Dr Tanbe, oculist, of Toronto, was in the village, in . his professional capacity, Tuesday.Mrs 'teddy, of Goderich. spent Saturday and Sunday with old friends at the parsonage. J R. Holmes returned from Manitoba on Friday, and reports that on his way home there was lots of snow some places, and not much show for spring work for a while. The Women's Mis- sionary Society met in the church parlor on Wednesdayafternoon. SCHOOL REPORT.—elow is the stand- ing of the pupils of the school here for April, based on attendance, punctuali- ty and diligence:—Sr. IV—Maud Demp- sey, Nelson, Trewartha, Carrie Walter. Sr. IV—Edith Tebbutt, Lavinia Teb- butt, Samuel Cook. Sr. III—Herbert Osbaldeston, Herbert Trewartha, Rosa Tebbutt. Jr. III—Wilbert Potter, Chris Tebbutt, Mary Osbaldeston. Sr. II—Robt. Proctor, Minnie Evans, Alf- red Potter. Jr. II—Harvey McCartney, Harry Williams, Hattie Ramsey.Part II—Lillie McCartney, Harold Forster, John Gravell. Part I—Harvey Mul- holland, Lizzie Dempsey, Edgar Tre- wartha. W. McRoberts, teacher. Ar- bor day was celebrated by the planting of shrubbery and cedar, maple and pine trees, as well as laying out new flower beds, and cleaning up the yard in general. The new fence is under course of erection. From an Occasional Correspondent THAT BUTTER.—Well, John, what about that beantifully marked and flavored butter, which we heard was readily disposed of? We suppose that it must have floated up against the current, as the butter came off your road. And regarding the girl and the basket, which might be very acceptable to John, we think you will wait a long time, as there was no basket in con- nection with "the beautifully marked and flavored roll." Benmiller ENTERTAINMENT.—The Methodists here purpose giving a tea meeting and entertaipment on the evening of the 24th. There will be good music and excellent addressee. Rev. J. W. Shil- ton, of Clinton, has been invited as one meeting ofthe Hensall Mechanic n- of the speakers. stitute was held on Monday, malt'l>at, CHURCH MATTERS.—The quarterly when the following report was give for the year ending 1st May, 181 which showed total recei is of $218.1 meeting services of the ethodist church, held on Sunday last,•were well p I attended, the church being crowded, and an expenditure of $208.96, leaver ., and a profitable time experienced a The a balance on hand of $0.17. The total`' quarterly official board met on Monday assets of library are $449.40. Member- i ..n ernoon, an increase in membership ship is 59, No. of volumes purchased i vs reported and alsn an advance in during the year 243, No. of volumes • fl ces, ani missionary funds being issued during the vear158o, No. of vo- i parulaly well up; the salary will lumes in.9iibrary t31 , The following like all be paid b fore the District officers ere elected. r 1893.4•• ! —Pres., ,The church ll valuta made good Dr J. Mr oda rmid; V]ee fres-; Robert , a . :a during the ear, and at the Patterso. 7.C, S•to Leman;Trias.i ' , ry uarterlym etingthe pastor, • Harm t }r ibadeau,as undtihnously • B tarn . fo a ear. ,r tters ng sett BROS Clothiers, Furnishers L Furriers- Chiselhurst. NOTES.—Miss Mary Callwell is not much. better, being still confined to bed. Mrs Wm. Wren is convalescent. Geo. E. McTaggart got his face badly broken with his colt, but is recovering. Mr M. McTaggart is rejoicing in a younggdaughter• mother and child are doing nicely. Mr. J. McTaggart, M.D., is home from Detroit, where he has just completed his course in medicine; we congratulate friend James, Our cheese factory has been converted into a cream separator, where George M:: - Taggart will separator the cream, and convey it to the Seaforth dairy. Bayfield. T. C. BRUCE;' Dentist,- Clinton- will visit -Bay- field professionally on the sod and 4th THURS- DAY of every Month, until further notice, at the River Hotel. Com cn.--Council met in the town hall on the 1st inst., members all pres- ent; minutes of last meeting read and approved. It was decided that the tenders be considered until May 22nd for the painting of hall. Council will meet as a Court of Revision on Mon- day, May 22nd, at 10 a.m., and after- wards for general business. The fol- lowing accounts were passed:—Robert Elliott, repairing culvert and material, $10.12; H. F. Edwards, clothing for Mrs McKoy, $4; John Nicholson, repair- ing culvert, $1.25. J. DAY, Clerk. NOTES.—Our fishermen'' are doing remarkably well this season; the other day Mr John Ferguson had the good fortune to make a catch of a ton of Lake Huron's finest. Mr and Mrs Robert McMillan, of McKillop, were visiting at Mr Rennie's, last week. Mr John Stanbury returned home from Toronto on Monday last. Rev. Mr Marsh occupied the pulpit of St. Andrews Church last Sunday, morn- ing and evening. On Arbor Day the. scholars of our school set themselves to the task of cleaningup and decorate. ing the school yard; fower beds were made, and seeds, flowers and some trees planted. Mr Frank Geoffry left, cin Saturday, to take a' position on a vessel. Mr Alex. Ferguson left in the. beginning of the.week, to join his brothers in Cleveland. Varna NOTER. — Dave McNaughton says Rufus Keyes is getting to be an a 1 singer; so look out boys. John Wan- less is learning tailoring with Mac.; he seems to take quite an interest in bar- bering also, but he puts the lather in his mouth instead •of on, the outside, Wm. Hall has given up the contrac of removing the refuse of the old eva- porator. Our village boys seem to be- lieve very strongly in immersion, at least John and Ed. Wanless were in the river for a bath on Sunday. Will Hall and sister drove to Bayfield Sun- day; Will says he saw no suckers. Mr Lang has started a new hose reel in Bayfield; they all wear long boots. Notice is given of a lecture to be given in the town hall, Varna, on May 18th, by Rev J. F. Kerrin, on "Life in the Argentine Republic;" this lecture is spoken of as very interesting, and as the reverend gentleman spent some years of his life in South America, he will be able to speak from practical ob- servation. Mrs Jas. Armstrong. came home on Saturday; she was visiting a daughter at Harrington last week. Mr W. Dunkin came here on Tuesday for his bees; out of seventeen swarms only five survived the severe winter. The fall wheat is looking very poorly; if we don't have a warm rain very soon there will be a poor lookout for a crop. Wonder why 'tis Robt. Ward is so much in Clinton; he was there fl)'Vtur- d and Monday nights. Wilson Cook an Mr Dickson were n•, for n, want Su ay; wonder if t' ' for uckers. Jnr ' pa 'ed throu ab yle. ne rot the 1 Satin some futile c•