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Clinton New Era, 1893-08-04, Page 1Ai^ s'•, V THE NEW ERA gives here home ne!o'4w* every wee + than aPY: ether paler at, : its: 'vice, and i sFleldid'rabic at *1, a� year in, advance. -:e ROBERT 10LMES, Editor and. Proprietor. + 1.41NTON, 1893. a year in advance,; $1,5Q WhOps Cts WE: HAVE' A R SIZE Y0 You can have it for very little money. We want to•clear out this season's stock if possible, and will 'gigue you a bargain. , Cash and One Rrice Ti Eslsla Joh Bolgus CLINTON ° Morris ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday of last week Mrs Geo. Kerr met with an ac- cident, which might have been more serious, if not fatal. She was assist- ipg her husband to draw in some hay, and while driving the load to the barn, the hay began to slip off, and she went with it, one of the wheels passing over her, breaking her collar bone. We understand she is now getting along very nicely. NOTES.—Miss J. Ireland, of Seaforth, is spending a few days vacation with her parents on the 3rd line. The spring crops are suffering for want of rain; during haying we were more than liberally supplied, but 'now there is neither ram or dew to moisten the parched ground, The township fath- ers will met next Monday: Our worthy reeve and councillors are to be congratulated upon their success in the Huron county. is Morris township. arbitration case; Morris may feel • quite safe with Reeve Mooney at the helm: --Fall—*heatsiservest--is•-irnw- about over, and the -hum of the thresh- ing machine may now -be heard as of yore. DEATH. The daily 'papers, of the 19th of July, mentioned the drowning of Louis Abbey, an old C. P. R. engi- neer, at Moose Jaw, N.W. T., on Tues- day, Jilly 18th, butgave no particulars. Mr Abbey was well known in this township as a thresher, and afterwards as a sawmiller. Some twel p' years ago,he left for the prairie province. He began as a fireman of the G P. R. -Co. and after three months was promoted to the position of engineer. He held that position till two or three years ago, when he resigned and accepted a position with the Electric Light Co., of Moose Jaw, N. W.T. On the evening of [the accident he was returning to work from his house, and with the rail road track for a near cut. While crossing the .bridge on the track he in some unaccountable manner tripped and fell off the bridge, striking his head on a post and thence into the water. The accident was seen by some parties at a distance, but before they could reach the spot the vital spark had fled. The deceased was married in 1883, to the eldest daughter of -Mr Pickard Armstrong, of this township. A wid- ow and five children, one girl and four boys, remain to mourn the loss of a loving husband' and father. Clothing We are selling Men's Navy Suits beautifully made and trimmed at $5.50, $6, $7.50, $9, equal to any ordered work and the fit and style in many cases superior, at less thin half'you wilt pay for ordered suits, TWEED SUITS all sizes and styles at $6.50,$7,50, $8.50 and $9. You should see these Eine Black Worsted Suits at X112, 13.50, 14.50 and 15, rk q aT toB0 '5 ordered work. BOYS' SUITS, all sizes, styles, colors, qualities and patterns from $1.50, 2, 2.50, 3, 3.50, 4, 4.50,5. Prices for clothing at his store are known to be cut to the bone. roy&W seman G ....,1C: eta The' c arming ��i��" axle of the prettiest kitbags o#' � � �lakPside:resorts,. �. of ever Month, WO further notice, at tile From all, ifferts 'et ;the county—by *Me -awake River Hti otel, QF 1 T. O. BRUM Dentisi, Oilm'vY en twill visit Ba , ell professionally Art 2nd and 4th TSURSDA and,11,1,V01$. ObI ealM►> ddnta $uliett Stanley PERS0NVLs.—Miss Helen Bntchart has returned home from her stag in Detroit. Mr Jas. Baird left Jest .Satur- day for a prig through Scotland. itiruRNED.—Mr Geo. Baird, sr., has just returned from a trip to the Colum- ian Exposition, Chicago. Some of the more striking features of the.expo- sitionare the vast size of its buildings, the variety of their style and struc- ture, and the wonderful variety of the various. exhibits. , OBITUARY, _ Announcement was made last week of the death of Mr John Innes, who, as one of the pioneers of the township, calls for more extend- ed reference. He was one who always enjoyed the fullest confidence and esteem of those acquainted with him; conscientious and scrupulous toadegree; with the strongest [convictions of right and the courage to stand by them; an unflinching opponent of all forms of wrong and a strong defender and up- holder of that which he believed to be in 'harmony with the principles of honor and truth. In a word he :pos- sessed allthose traits of character which have distinguished the Scottish nation, and made the descendants of that land famed the world over. He was born in Banfshire, his relatives for gener- ations , back ener-ations.,back following the pursuit of agriculture, so that his strong liking and ability therefor, were truly inher- ent. Coming to Canada about 47 years ago, he lived for 7 years in Zorra township, then moving to the 2nd con. of Stanley, where he bought the pro- perty on which he so long resided. There was just one-quarter of an acre slashed on the place (the previous own- ers lease would have expired in another day) so that he was virtually a settler, and his farm—like so many others under similar circumstances— he soon converted into a comfortable and prosperous home. He relinguished active work some time ago, his son-in- law, the late W. H. Scott, working the farm, but Mr Innes retained .the old home until about 4 years ago, when he went to reside with his son Mr Alex. Innes. He always took a great inter- est in live stock, and was one of the first horse importers in the county. He was an ardent Reformer; always,, enjoyed good health, until a short tine; ago, His aged partner in life surveees him, also one son and two daugghters s,. Mrs W. H. Scott and Mrs D. McEvJ ; be had twins sons also, who have been dead some 'time. A member of the Presbyterian church, he died strop ;iii the principles which had governed -his life, and conscious that his more than "three-score_years and ten" had not been Tivedin vain. Aiibuin. TEMPLARS.—At the meeting of the Maitland I.O.G.T. lodge, N. 304, the following officers were elected for the coming quarter:—C. T., R. Cumings; P. C. T., G. Sturdy; Chap., Dr.' Mc- Lachlin; Vice, M.LSturdy; Sec., E. Er- ratt; Guard, A. Helwig; Mar., T. Monkhouse; Sen., J. Young; Lodge Deputy, J. Mole. CmJRCH.—Sacrament will be admin- istered next Sabbath morning in the Methodist church. Gospel temperance meeting will be held in the same place. commencing at 3 p.m., and will be con- ducted by Mr Blair, of Brussels; all members of the I.O.G.T. will please meet at the hall at 2.30, to go in a body to the meeting. NoTEs.—The temperance lodge is making strong efforts to increase the interest in a good cause, and expects to have several addresses soon by well- known temperance workers; this is a live question, and should receive the cordial sympathy and support all who favor total abstenence. Mr D. Fell recently received a tempting offer to go back and resume his former posi- tion in. Chicago, but,, all things consid- ered, he concluded to remain here. This village is blessed with several good, zealous ministers, and we are pleased to see that they are broad- minded and liberal enough "to work together in unity;" they evidently act upon the principle "in essentials, uni- ty; in non -essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." Mr Milton Wray left on Tuesday for Gorrie, where he in- tends•learning telegraphing; we wish him every success. Miss F. Welsh, of Goderich township, is at present the guest of Miss E. Erratt. Miss E. Rob- erton, of London, ,is at present the guest of Mrs O. Clark. Misses T. and B. Wilson, are at present very i11, suf- fering from mumps. Mr B. Tisdale left on Tuesday fr Manitoba; don't fret, Annie, he will return. Walton. FIRE.—The large barns on the farm belonging to Mgr W. J. Dickson, on the gravel road, near Walton, were burned to the ground Sunday night, together with over sixty tons of hay, a quantity of grain and some valuable farm implements. Mr Dickson was attending to his horses shortly after eleven p. m., and when engaged throw- ing down hay' from the mow, his lan- tern'eitploded, and in a surprisingly short time the buildings were a mass of flames. It was with •' difficulty that 'three horses, the only animals in the buildings, could be rescued, and apart from these nothing of consequence was saved. The hay crop had just 1, been harvested. The, loss •will be $3,600, on which there is an insurance of $1,200 on buildings and an equal amount en contehts, held In the Mc- Killop Mutual Insurance Company.' Mr Manton it a large aback raiser, and Will be seriously inconvenienced ih consequence of the fire. • Londesboro. NoTEs.—Mr V. Knechtel,- wife and family, of Seaforth; Mr W .'1V1cLeod, of the. St. Mary's Argus; r and Mrs D. McGill, of Wawanosh, were; this Week tha gois es o une te. of L Ori t $tH & OR CON. CHAFF AND BANTER.. Clinton carpenters are busy repairing S. S. No. 4, which will be quite an im- provement. H. Livermore is building the cellar for his new house. R.Carter has all his wheat in and is waiting for the threshers.. We often hear farmers spoken of as being hard old tacks, but we think they are not ,all alike, as one large farmer lets his hired man go away ferrieing four times in three weeks; we hope he popped the question, for she's a pretty fine girl. J. Sundercock and T. Troop have nearly finished their harvest. Harry Routledge is home on 'the sick list. Mr. J. Adams is recover- ing, CHILD DESERTION.—At about half - past two, on the mornislg of Saturday last, a pretty baby girl, about three "weeks or a month old, was left on the doorstep of Mr. Thomas Adams, one of the most highly -respected farmers, 9th con., Hullett. A feeding -bottle was by the baby, and a parcel of clothing by the doorstep, the clothing being wrap- ped in the Buffalo Express, of July 16, and fastened with a leather parcel strap. On the baby's breast was pinned a note which read as follows:—"Please take in this little child and raise it as your own; in after years it will prove a comfort and blessing to you, and you will have your reward in the hereafter: it is born of parents of a high social standing, but unfortunate." In a let- ter to the editor of the NEW ERA, Mrs Adams says: "I would like the parents to acknowledge their babe; it is too cruel to desert and leave to the mercy of the cold, cold world, such a lovely babe." NOTES. -Messrs Hunter and Manse, of the 2nd con., have bought a new steam engine, and commenced to thrash on the 28th of July; this is very early indeed. Messrs James and Wm. Snell, the famous stock -raisers, were down in Perth county last week, in- specting some sheep with a view to purchase. East's brickyard is not booming as we would like to see it, the demand being slack, but there should be a big business in the manu- facture of tile drain; under -draining is one of the very best investments any farmer can make, and will return big interest on the money invested. Mr W. J. Miller, of the 3rd con., threshed on the 28th of July, being the first one of the season: the threshing was done by Manse & Hunter with a fine ma- chine and a new Stephens & Burns engine; Mr Miller says the wheat turn- ed out good, and the thresher did ex- ceptionally good work. • Summerhill I. O. G. T.—The following are the officers elect for the present quarter:— C. T., J. H. Lowery;-V.T., C. Lowery; Sec., D. Burns; Treas., Jas. Rapson; Fin. Sec., T. Watkins; Chap., W. Nes- bitt; Mar., Jos. Watkins; Guard, D. Barr; Sent., Chas. Williams. CHURCH.—There was a special ser- vice for the children on Sunday even- ing, the sermon being a simple talk with them. The Rev. Mr Diehl being absent at the World's Fair, there will be no service during the next two 7 Sundays;mnext service on Aug. 20th at • NOTES.—The Women's Anxilliary meets for work at Mrs C. Beacom's this week. Threshing has commenced in this vicinity, Mr J. W. Hill being the first to have that work done. Our blacksmith has plenty of work these days setting tires, and even if he does feel tired at night he has the satisfac- tion of `knowing that the wheels are tired too. PERSONAL. -Mrs H. Kerr and fami- ly, of Wingham, are visiting at Mr R. Miller's. Miss Flora Miller has recov- ered from her late illness. Mr and Mrs H. B. McVittie left on Saturday for their home at North Bay, after a somewhat lengthy visit among rela- tives and friends here. Mr and Mrs N. Bingham were visiting at Walton on Saturday and Sun y. Messrs W. M. and C. D. Doig, of ippenspent Sun- day day at Mr S. Lowery's. Mr Wm. Mc - Brien, sr., is very low at present. Mr G. M. Kilty, our popular and efficient teach, has been re-engaged for the year 1894; this makes his 12th year in the section and this fact testifies as to his worth and ability as a man and a teaches,. Mr W. McBrien has return- ed from Stratford. Mr Jas. Johnson, of the Bayfield road, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr A. B. Nesbitt, of Manitoba, is here on a visit. (Too late for last week.) NOTES.—Mrs Glazier, of Clinton, Is visiting at Mr H. Baker's. Miss Lizzie Thompson acted as organist here last Sunday evening last, owing to the illness of Miss Miller. Harvest has been commenced, and it makes fair promises. Mr J. Hill's house is fast approaching completion, and will add much to the appearance of his premis- es. Mr S. McVittie, of Londesboro, spent Sunday here. OPEN MEETING. — On Wednesday evening of last week the I.O.G.T. lodge held an open air meeting, and the chief feature of the evening was a lec- ture on the subject of Temperance, by Rev. D. W. Deihl, of Clinton. The gentleman dealt fairly and • clearly with the subject, and we only voice the sentiments of those present when we say that his power and ability as a lecturer are unquestioned. The dis- course was profitable and interesting as was shown by the good order and close attention which prevailed during its delivery. There was also a short program given by members of the or- er from Londesboro and by local talent. At the close a hearty vote of thanks, was tendered,. the rev. gentle- man, and to all who helped to make the meeting a success. The NEW ERA is the hest paper n Duron—at it's price, $1 a year, cash. • ANOTHER SERIES. --We were miss informed last week when we an- nounced as the subject of Rev,' J. T. Kerrin'e discourse "Future punish- ment." It should have `been "The immortality, of the soul." A large congregation listened to the very able sermon delivered,' 'Commencing next Sabbath morning and omitting the Sabbath ,following, Mr Kerrin will preach a series of sermons on familiar objects, seen in a drive through the country. The first will be on "The broken fence." Larges number will no doubt attend. PERSONAL.—Miss Hastings, Toronto, is one of the latest arrivals at the River hotel. Mr Chas. Edwards, wife and son, London, who were among the first arrivals of the season at the River hotel, have returned home high- ly delighted with their visits Rev. J. Ii. Simpson. Brucefleld, who was here a few weeks ago, ,has returned for the good of his health, and is a guest at the residence of Mr W. Clarke. Dr. Chas. Logan, who has been in Detroit for some time, returned home last week. Mr Allan, London, was a guest at the Albion last week, Mrs George King and son are visiting friends in Londesboro at present. Mr Sam. Beattie, accompanied by Mr Thomp- son, of Brussels, spent Sunday in town. Mr and Mrs Barr, of Londesboro, were the guests of their daughter. Mrs Geo. King, last Week. Messrs Alex. Fergu- son and Arthur Peck, now of Hensall, were "wid us" on Sunday. Miss B. Shannon, of Louisville, Ky., is a guest at the residence of Mr Chas. Symons, Mr Powell, Blyth, was in town on Monday. Mrs and Miss Lizzie Fergu- son were visiting friends in Colborne last week. Miss Sheppard, Toronto, is the guest of her -brother, Dr. C. Sheppard, at present. Mrs Thos. Mar- tin, who has been., visiting her friends here, has returned to Toronto. Mr John Esson, who has been visiting his daughter at Nairn, returned to town on Monday. Mrs McKay and child, of Michigan, are guests at the residence of her father, Mr T. J. Moorehouse. Mr Chas. Roth, of Brantford, accom- panied by his friend, Mr J. Golding, is spending a holiday in the breezy vil- lage; Charlie is a former resident of Bayfield. T. G. Davey and wife, Lon- don, who, with their family, are stop- ping at the River hotel, took a trip to Chicago this week. Mr David Stott, a former resident of town, is visiting his old friends in this neighborhood at present. Mr Broadbridge, Seaforth, has been a gueat at Mr W. Clarke's; he was trying the lakebreezes for his health. Mr Chas. McDonald, wife and child,- Toronto, are visiting the form- er 's father, Mr Geo. McDonald. Mrs Paine, Boston,—is--the—guest-•.of her brother, Mr Murdock Ross, at present. Messrs Emerson and May, Clinton, were in town on their wheels on Tues- day. Mr James Fowlie was in Gode- rich on Saturday on business. Miss Allie Daley, Seaforth, who has been visiting at Mr John Whiddon's, has returned home accompanied by Miss Ruby Whiddqn. Miss Flossie Stan - bury has returned from a visit with friends on the London road. Mr W. H. Baker, who has been a guest at the Albion for the past month, returned home on Tuesday. Messrs A. F. and J. Geoffrey drove down from Goderich on Tuesday. Mrs Rees and Mrs Kaupp, of St. Louis, are the guest of their father, Jos. Wild, at present. OUR GUESTS. — "Pbpularity'" and "Bayfield" are so closely allied that to mention the one calls ifp the other. Such crowds are coming to our favor- ite resort that accommodation can with difficulty be secured, and it is evident that should some enterprising man of means build a large summer hotel, it would be a lucrative invest- ment. The following list of arrivals attests in some measure to Bayfield's fame:—RIVER HOTEL—Miss Hastings, Toronto; Messrs Chas. Roth and Jack Golden, of Brantford. COMMERCIAL Tuckersm ith. NOTES.—The farmers in this vicinity are busy harvesting at present and the threshing has already commented. A number of our young people took ad- vantage of the excursion to Kincardine on Wednesday. On Sunday next the services at Turners' Appointment will be withdrawn, owing to the Quarterly meeting service in Clinton. VISITING.—Mr and Mrs Tamblyn and family of Brandon, Man., are visiting at Mr Frank Crich's. Mrs J. Appleton, of Parkhill, is the guest of Mrs F. Lay- ton. Miss J. Sullivan, of Toronto, is visiting her aunt Mrs H. O'Brien. Miss Anna Martin, of Kinburn, is the guest of Mrs H. Crich. Mr Alex. Rap- son, of HuIlett, called on his frioirds here on Sunday last. Mrs H. O'Brien has returned from a ,visit to Toronto and other places. Leeburn TEMPLARS.—The following officers were elected at Leeburn Lodge on ,Fri- day last, for the ensuing quarter:—C. T.,, H. A. -Horton; P.C.F., S. B. Wil- liams; V.T., E. Linfield; Sec., John P Linfield; F.S., Hillary Horton; Tieae? J. G. Clinton; M., Archie Horton; I.G.s M. Gliddon; Sen., Hy. Horton; Chap., John Horton. NOTES, --Miss Mary Belton, of Wind- sor, visited friends here this week. Dr. Wm, Clutton and wife visited friends and relations 'here last week. Mr H. G. Horton, druggist, of Toronto, ar- rived here last week on his bicycle; he is still single, but says he is not going to remain so much longer. Mrs Pat- ton, of Toronto, is the guest of Mrs S. Linfleld, of whom she is a niece. Mr Loftus Dancey, of Goderich, gave an interesting and iristrdctive address, last Sunday evening, it' the Temper- ance Hall; next Sunday the meeting will be addressed by Mr Metcalf, of Blyth, at 4 pant. HoTEI,.-Mr and • Mrs Giray. Misses. Annie, ` Lily and Gertie Oray, Misses Hattie Brooks and Fergus Campbell, Mr. and MrsMicbael, Messrs Fred and Harold Clarkson, Chae. 'Willis, James McKinley and. Otto Groff, Seaforth;' Mr W. R. Lough, wife and' famil ., Clinton; Mr Chae. Gray, Woolwich, Eng.; Mrs Keerean, Miss and Master Keema'and Miss Hanley, Detroit. THS T 1MrERANcIr QUESTION. — It isn't a'customary` thing for us to no- tice any outside criticism of the arti- cles that'appear from • time to time in tis co bthe n t as subject of l u � utn j temperance is one of such widespread interest and importance, we feel justi- fied in occupying some little space in replying'to a letter which appeared in last week's Expositor over the signa- ture of "A chartered member of Bay- field Hope Council No. 309 R. T. of T," wherein the writer deals at some length with us, and neglects to' answer the first question we propounded, viz "What are the temperance people of this village doing to rescue those who are the victims of strong drink?" It is all very well to inform us of what HAS been done, what the public consider of vital importance is ..what is BEING DONE. We have no qnarrel with the temperance people, on the contrary, our heartiest sympathies are with them. In any conflict with the whis- key interest we will always be found ranged along side of those who fight against King Alcohol. But we have felt that for some months now the temperance organization of . this vil- lage has been asleep, and our words were merely intended to be a stimulus to rouse them out of their lethargic state. NOTES. -The new bath house in con- nection with the River hotel is prov- ing a great accomodation to visitors; the weather has been excellent, and many daily are taking advantage of it. The town hall has got the last coat of paint, and looks splendid; the walls of the interior have been kalsomined a light heliotrope. which adds greatly to the appearance; now if there was a new stage curtain the hall would be complete. Mr J. Gairdner, postmast- er, is having considerable changes made in the interior of his residence. A party of Clintonians spent Sunday in the cool retreat of Bayfield's shady park. A number from the London road picniced in the grove on Friday. Seaforth was well represented around the lake on Saturday; thepeople of that town appreciated our picturesque resort. Seaforth and Clinton were largely represented on the grove on Wednesday, it being their civic holi- day; a grand picnic of Salvationists was held in the park as well-„ Quite a large number from here attended the garden party-. at.._Varna on .Tuesday evening, amongst whom was a load of „Kiger hetelguests. SeueraLEoresters attended the big demonstration in Kincardine this week. A friendly game of foot ball was played on Wed- nesday evening between the visitors at the different hotels and the Bay- field team; the latter winning by a score of 2 to 0. Rev. Jas. McEwan, London, occupied the pulpit of St. Andrews church last Sabbath morn- ing and evening; the same gentleman will preach next Sabbath. Mr N. A. Bosse orth, of Stratford, came up to Bayfield this week on his. wheel, a dis- tance of over flfty miles, in five hours; this is very good time on a summer day. NOTE.—We have received for publica- tion a letter from W.H.Baker,concern- ing the disputed foot -ball match, and our correspondent's opinions thereon. We haven't room for the letter, and fail to see that any good will result by prolonging the discussion. Mr Ba- ker has deposited $10 with Mr.Morgan, and challenges any one to put up a like amount, and show, by sworn evidence that his decision was unfair, offering to forfeit this amount to Bayfield school in case such is shown, the other side to forfeit a like amount to Egmondville school, in case the contrary is proven. EDITOR NEW ERA. Goderich Township NOTES..—Mr Swann, of the 16th con., left this week some beauty of Hebron potatoes which are certainlythe finest we have seen this year; MSwarn is known as the thistle cutter, and says he is ready to cut a good many more thistles. Colborne CHURCH.—There will be quarterly meeting held in the German Evangeli- cal church on the 5th and 6th of Aug. Services will be conducted by Rev. J Limbach, P. E., of New 13amburg, and Rev. Jac. Wilhelm, the young German minister of Auburn. English services on Sunday evening at 7.30. Brussels. SPORTS AT BRUSSELS.—The bills and programs are out for the games and sports at Brussels next Wednesday, Oth inst. Two football matches will be played in the forenoon for purses of `525 each, between Brussels and Oran - brook, and Gorrie and Brussels. Base- ball games will take place in the after- noon, Listowel and Wingbam being matched for $30, and the "Unions" and Brussels for a like sutn. There will al so be a water fight. and eleven foot races comic and otherwise, for cash prizes No entrance fee to games. 15 cents admission to Victoria Park. Spe- cial rates' on the G. T. R. The fun will be gid and closely contested games ex- pected. See program for further par- ticulars.. Belgrave. NOTES.—Rev A. Y. Hartley, of Bl vale, preached in Knox church here,. lest Sabbath afternoon, Rev Geo. Law being absent on holidays. Quarterly services will be held in the brick church, next Sabbath, at 10.30; love feast and sacrament service in Bel - grave at night, GOT GAIN That is 'a line of All Wool fawn colored . ose.. The demand for which exceed our atock. We have now procured a quantity and will be,8014 at the old popular price, 26 Cents- a Pair. We have also a few pairs left of Cashmere, Colored Cot• ton and Stainless Black Men's Hose which are sell- ing at 25 cents. JACKSON BROS, Clothiers, Furnishers etc. Holmesville. CHURCH NOTES.—Rev. E. A. Fear preached two splendid sermons Sun- day. At the meeting held Wednesday, the Society's representatives to the Quarterly Board of the Methodist church were elected, and resulted in the re-election of those who served last year. Quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday next; the Board will meet the following Monday, at 7 p.m. WEDDING BELLS.—Notice has been received of the marriage of Miss Flo Gooderidge, of B.C., to Mr T. Lehman, of Kamloops, on Monday, July 24th. Another wedding took place last'Sat- urday, at Walton, when Mr Frank Barr, of this place, was married to Miss Annie Pethic; we wish theyoung coupTe"everloy a—ndfiappiness in tlleir united career; they have taken up their residence in the village. TEMPERANCE.—The tempers met on Monday evening, with very good at- tendance. Among the things on the program, Mrs Baker, of Mitchell, gave short and interesting talk on the origin; and work of the W.C.T.U. One of the members, in giving a report of the District Convention, held in Exeter several months ago. said he noticed that neither of the Clinton papers men- tioned, let alone gave a report of it, not even the temperance ERA. Nexb meeting in two weeks. —[When news- papers are willing to publish reports of any meeting, Secretaries might take the trouble to furnish reports that are not always accessible to reporters. -- ED. NEW ERA.] ACCIDENT.—As W. Ramsay was tear- ing down an old stable, on Saturday, a board came off a little quicker than was expected, and unbalanced him. In order to save himself from falling off the top of the wall, he jumped a distance of 20 feet, and though he lit "right side up," the sudden, stop was sufficient to break or maybe crack a. number of small bones in his heels. The doctor said no bones were broken, but he would not be able to put any weight on his feet for several weeks. For the first day and night the pain was almost unbearable, but it has gradually left, until' he is now trying as well as possible to put in the two or three weeks till he can use his feet again. No'Es.—Mr C. J. Johnston and wife, wha have been visiting the latter's pa- rents for sometime, returned to Galt last Thursday. Mr Jas. Ford, of Clin- ton, enlivened the village with his presence the other day. Mr W. Ache- son, of Goderich, spent Sunday with friends here. Mr N. Kernighan and sister, of Colborne, spent Sunday at Mr W. Marquis'. Robert Ferguson, of Exeter, and Ed. Hagan, of Hill's Green. who formerly •attended the Clinton Collegiate, called dist, f tetds' in the village on Monday. Mies Stanbury. of Tuckersmith, was the guest ofMrs B. Forster, Sunday. Mr C. Holland and wife, of Springfield, are spending part of their holidays with friends here. Mr Fred Jervis has purchased a, safety wheel from Mr Geo. Emerson. Mr Ralph Wade left for Dakota on Wednesday; Miss Mcllwane, of Niles has been visiting at the parsonage. Miss Whiteman returned to Kippers Tuesday. Miss Maud Charlesworth, of Flint, Mich., is visiting at her uncle's, S. Sturdy. Mr Thos. Potter sports a new top buggy from the Holmesville carriage works. Mr Mug- ford, of Benmiller, called upon hitt daughter, Mrs Ramsey, Saturday. Benmiller PRETTY AND PICTURESQUE.—There is really some very pretty scenery around this village and along the rev- er, and people often travel far from home to enjoy something inferior. The river is somewhat low just now, ow» ing ta the dry weather. Mr Jessie Gledhell's flower garden and fountain attracts considerable notice from pete sons who pass; it is not many places t 'ftt can boast of a fountain kept run• ning winter and summer, but this one runs all the year round. ri