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Clinton New Era, 1893-08-11, Page 1.W EUA , *iVCI tear it hrQll#01e news every week than . any other ' paper at pito Pride, aid 7 r 1040,11fAti $albs at $1 a• in advance* BBQ HOLMES Rd'tor and ProiirietR q `TQ;T, t?T' AUn S1" I89 CC iron I adxauce, $I .lio when Ant iso rod YOUR SIZE You Can Jaye it for Very little money.. We want to clear out this season's stock" if possible, and will give you a bargain. pi,,T i•ESTi1'NGl• fEeWS` Prom all parts of the Count'—Ar '�tlt�e«arRt e • •.wnd; lLvefy Cforrespondents _ y Goder$ChTownahip lt'rrt OLD. --Ills Oakes, sr., of tbe. Md, ham in constant use a small pine, .table that has been, in ,her posses - man for over fifty years, and which be- longed to.relatives before her for over two -hundred -arid -fifty years. Norse. -=Mrs Rudd, of Jeddo, Mich„ who his been visiting relatives here,, went home on Friday. Mr W. Butler has bought from Mr Jas. Cottle the .two acre plot < owned by him on the 15th con„ it bas a small house • and barn thereon; the price paid was $350. We are pleased to barn that Miss Maud Pickard, who has been seriously ill, is improving. Casfi and One Price 1L Asia Joh !ilgcii CLINTON Goderieh. • SEBKING DIVORCE.—Mrs Eliza Sten - shorn has petitioned the Circuit Court at Port Huron to grant her a divorce from her husband, Fred Stenshorn. The petitionsets forth that she mar- ried Stenshorn in Goderich in 1 and since that time he has grossly abused her. - Mrs Stenshorn says - among other things that she has been knocked,down, dragged about the floor and maltreated on numerous occasions. She asserts that her husband has more than once threatened to kill her, and not long ago camd home and tore her hat and clothes . from her person, and stamped on them. She says her husband drinks. • • DEATH Of JOHN DAvIsoN.—Mr John Davison, Q. C., died Tuesday afternoon of heart failure. He has been a pro- minent and highly respected citizen here• for many years, where he has . been knownas "Honest John." Some -• years aggo'he-`wae-nrayor-af'Goderichr and in one election the Conservative '-,candidate-againstthe Hon. A. M. Ross; 'Who defeatedlrim by a small majority. Mr Davison was never married and he leares"as his only relative here his sis- ter, widow ofthe late Judge Cooper.— He was the senior partner of the old law firm of Davison k Johnston. CHuRcH NOTES.—Quarterly services were held in theVictoria Street Metho- dis Church on Sunday last. On Tues- day evening the Quarterly Board met, with a large number present. The steward's meeting recommended $725 as pastor's salary. Tho financial re- ceiptslwere $102, about twice as much as was:ever in at first Board meeting. The envelope year begins July lstin- stead of May lst.• Mr James Colwell was sent to the District meeting.—The Trustee Board of the above church de- cided'to build two chimneys at the end of the church to prevent the cold, smoky church of past years. Messrs.. J. H. Millian and James Colwell were elected to the Trustee Board. Stanley Nos.—Mrs P. Campbell and son Thomas are visiting friends at Grand Bend. Mss i Norma Callander, of Lon- don, is spending her holidays with her aunt; Mrs Walter Moffatt. Mrs S. Kc0owan and daughter, of Detroit, are spending a few days with old friends and acquaintances in Stanley and Brucefiell. Miss Isabella Butler, of Berlin, is visiting acquaintances in Stanley; she is the guest of Mr John Cameron, of the Bayfield road. WELL MERITED RECOGNITION.—It is with pleasure that we record a happy little event which occurred on Thurs- day evening last, namely a surprise church social, having for its object the presentation of an address, accom- panied by a handsome ring and a deli- cate breakfast cruet, to Miss Maud Middleton, in recognition ' of her un- tiring efforts in superintending and conducting the music of the services in St. James church, for the past three years, Mount Pleasant Farm never looked more beautiful than now, after the harvest of the unusually bountiful crop, with which the country has been so blessed this year. The guests, who represented the congregation, number- ed over thirty, were accompanied by the clergyman, Rev: Mr Diehl. At- tracted by the beauty of the night and the moon rising grandly over the love- ly view, they soon deserted the inter- ior for the vine clad verandah, and there passed a merry evening, enliv- ened by music and song, also recita- tions both grave and gay, between which could be heard discussed in groups the topics of the day. and again in pretty sequestered nooks that theme for which two find themselves all suf- ficient. Many of our readers will know St. James church, a pretty, little brick edifice built in 1872, on a corner of the 9th con., on the Bayfield road. The land having been presented by the late Mr Chas. Middleton, one of the early settlers, and much of the smiling landscape bears testimony to the un- tiring energy and faithful work of this pioneer and his worthy family. The first incumbent of the church was Rev Mr Davis, now of South London, and such was the determination of the promoters that the whole was speedily paid for, much of the work being done by the parishioners—a living record of the earnestness of the few families whaerected--itrand_,.prnndly lit _the - young people of to -day enjoy the privileges provided for them-bythe ith of their parents and grandpar- ents. A country church by the road side well kept and well attend , touches a very sympathetic chord in our nature, and may there be many generations to derive comfort and happiness from the one in question. ARE YOU A' LOVER OF REAL NICE I Table - Linen? DO YOU TAKE PRIDE WHILE DINING Or DISPLAYING YOUR Efe4UTIFUL SATIN LIKE. TABLE COVER WITH Napkine. to Mach lY✓l. YOUR LOVEL• t TRAY Cig0x'tas, Hint STIT(ll`#ED Asn 1)R,, WN `BGEDl3'.k. T1d0$E Cake Mats 80 STYLISH FOR TABLE USE? IF SO, YOUR voNI»S'1"'DEEA 1 MAY- BE REALIZED HERE. �ilroyloViriserttan tttNdir 'I BROAD LIDERA/Moan—Mr Peter_ Scott attended the banquet, in Godo-, rieb, inhonor • of Hon. J. C. Patterson, last Thursday evenin. il:ereports a good time, grits and tones_ Met to- gether. Poitics were eschewed, and both parties vied with each, other in sinsing the praises of their opponents.; J. '. Carrow especially al ly gi ving praise' to Ion. J. 0.Pattorson.Long1ive Darrow for his noble and manly after 'dinner speech that night, NOTES. --Sala Walsh, the veteran thresher, is again on the rounds, clear- ing out two or three barns a day; Sam will get a big run this year., Mr John Coultes' driver, Minnie, got Into an un- used well one day last week, and John had quite a time getting her out, with the aid of the neighbors, a long" rope and a team of horses; she is all better, and is none the worse for her cold bath. The voters' lists are pow out, there are 650 voters in this township according to -the lists. Joseph Stone- ° house is laid up at present with scia- tica. Aaron Bennett is threshing with Wm. Newcombe this season. Samuel. Fells is recovering from his recent paralytic stroke. Benmiller he charming 13a37, le one of. le ;Pettiest: vil o lakside re$Crts5 T. Q AR 15rintlet 1111 rv111via,lEB�+� ACO1D831i7'.--••Wlle.trrll might rOy= • [1 p ntpn en a very serious accident pee urred ono day last week at the:•farm of Mr Thos. Plflott.. Mir J. W. • Widdon ,.Was.on a Ica* of grain, when the horn a rano lawayi• throwing' him under the wheels, which over hie back.. Weare; :•geld pro;errioually on 'lad and lthn T$Uf 61)A'X of °ret . Montt;, until alur&her nodes, nti t1. ?River Hotel. PEliaO NAL. --Mr Bruce= Owen SORn4; wdiJ a:;'gueet at' tlie'.lillusta;'ovee Sun; day, : Mrs . Stuart, accompanied- by Ives Stuart St •,t, T to d, r J NoPEe.r-The weather is very fine, but gardens and roots are suffering for rain, as the shower on Saturday did not amount to much. Harvesting is in full blast, the familiar hum of Brun's thresher in the east, and Jew- eils and Morrish's in the west, makes the yeoman's heart glad as he watches the plump fall wheat pile up in the granary. We are glad to see Mr Paul Maedel around again all 0. K. Miss Penebaker is on the mend;,we hope to see her all right again soon. Mr H. Maedel, of the M. C. R. R., Detroit, is home on a visit to his niCher; he looks hale and hearty. Miss Jennie Pearce, of Mitchell, is the guest of Miss L. Gledhill. Miss Eva Jenkins is the guest of Miss Caroline Snyder. Daves' Sorrel looks gay in the new rig, as it skippsacrossthe Maitland. We see our merchant is home again after taking in the C. 0. F. demonstration at Kin- cardine. The Quarterly services at Benmiller church last Sabbath were largely attended, and a good spirit pre- vailed; the pastor, Rev. A. Thibadeau, is succeeding well. Rev. Mr Hender- son, of • Auburn,will preach in the Benmiller church next Sabbath, Aug. 13th, at 10.30 a. in. James Stewart, of Kansas City, is 'spending his holidays, under.the parenta rosrL, A..IIu?nber f. friends are visiting at Mr J. Hunter's. Porter's Hill. MR. EDITOR, — The News -Record scribe from this place, in the issue of July 12, commented on an item of mine which appeared in the Signal, and de- viated considerably from the truth, so that I hope the communication below, conveying as it does the naked truth, Holmesville. will find space in your paper, which IMPROVING.—We are lad to see that has a wider circulation than any other g Yours trulpp,aies concerned. local paper, and hence will reach the W. Ramsey is improving, though it rt will take a considerable time before he pANt�IIS Biot will be well. W. M. S.—The Woman's Missionary Society held their monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. They are get- ting up another box of goods, and will no doubt send it to the Indian reserve at North Bay. SALVATION ARMY.—We understand that the Salvation Army want to rent the town hall here for the purpose of holding their meetings in next week, Whether they will hold forth or not is not yet decided. BLIND STAGGERS.—Mr W. Stanley had the misfortune to lose a very good horse on Wednesday. .It was • in the held pasturing, and was noticed by the seetionmen to stagger and fall down several times. They tried to revive it, but could do nothing, and in about an hour's time it died. afr Stanley was in the act of trading it, but had not closed the bargain. THE Sxcoin ADVENT.—We have been having a young fellow around here lately selling the second advent of Christ. He says the second coming will take place inside of 15 years, that the world, of course, will be converted and his sect will be the means used for conversion. He says he would work on Sundays if the law would let him. He keeps Saturday, which is the pro- per Lord's day. His sales were very few around here. QUARTERLY SERVICES.—The quart- erly meeting took place on Sunday last, a large number were present; after the preaching the usual love feast and sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was administered by the pastor. On Monday at 7ps m. the quarterly board met for the transaction of the business. The salary voted Mr Fear was $755. Mr A. J. Courtice was elected delegate to the District meet- ing, held here sometime soon, and other business connected with the circuit. NOTES.—Mies S. Acheson is visiting relatives in Goderich. Miss Hagan, of Hills Green, spent Sunday as the guest of Miss' 13. Holdsworth. -Miss Etta, Rutledge, of Clinton, is spending her holidays at home. Miss Douglas, of Woodstock, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr S. Walter's. Miss Holdsworth is with friends in Clinton this week. .Miss Ahce.Potter, of Tiperary, was in the village Sunday. Mrs E. Laois has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Rill, of Brussels.'. Mr E. C. Potter has been laid up, but is all right again. A brotlrbr of Mr Fear's wheeled up from Waterloo and arrived here on Wednesday. Mr 11. Elford had a driv- ing colt tricked on the • leg the other day; which cracked arid bent several cif the bones, very near breakin the The voluminous scribe to the News - Record, from this quiet hamlet, takes up the cudgels in defence of its unin- terrupted peaceableness and unstained morality, and with optimistic eloquence points exultingly to the one solitary act of misdemeanor which looms up dark as Erebus upon the spotless re- cord pages of its past history. With- out attempting to discriminate, or in- dulging in personalities, we beg to sayer that the individual act of house break= cited by him, was so completely eclipsed` by more daring violations, that it was deemed unwcrthy of men- tion, but we shall not attempt to enter into the whole category of crime and disgraceful proceedings, which might be enumerated, as staining the fair escutcheon of this quiet burg. We would not attempt to palliate any crime, but we believe the reclusive life of the News -Record scribe has caused him to fall into an error, through lack of information. The act of house- breaking mentioned was necessitated by the premeditated absence of the "head push," who had the key of a building in which a public meeting was to be Feld. In this emergency, these two "misguided youths" effected an entrance through the window, thus enabling the meeting to be held as an- nounced. Heinous crime! Anent the two.'bullies,we do notpresume to enter into a discussion as to the relative merits of horseflesh and pugilism, in which branches of natural (or unnatu- ral) science out friends have graduated. Though we are cognizant of the fact that 'the Most welcome present is sel- dom labelled advice," still we eannot refrain from imparting a few words of kindly counsel to the News -Record) scribe. For one over whose. spirituel nature an impenetrable cloud, , of cold asceticism'hangs, we think it, would, be prudent for huh to abetain from die- tating a coursie'foe the `guidance of the "followers of the sainted1John. Knox," and in worldly, matters it would be ad- visable for him to adsa cr te:more close- ly with the outside world, in order that his ideas may be elevated from ;the in- extricable bins into Which "they have apparently fallen. oron .. , 'an_.., .° R`'asi report that,, though severe - daughter, �M h D E�tha, b tax 131 Injured, Jack is p 1 gnu F►.. the. field or will be greatly missed in f some time... GARDEN PARTY --'•The garden party, taken rooms at Mr W. Clark's. Miss 1 which was at first announced to take on e' u ch r .English ch . Maggie Mitchell, London, was a guest Place at theyp�rss at the residence of 15Ir H'. 1?. Edwards, . on the . 25th ipbt., has bean . changed for ' a few days this' week. Miss Ruby Wednesday. next, • the 16th. Tea will Whiddon,who has bieen visiting friends, be served from . six till eight, when a in Seaforth, has returned home. Mrs children's concert will commence ip ;the. Waters and child, Stratford, who have open air. This will consist of a Mind - been boarding ` at Mr J. Ferguson's, re- ca11y illustrated service complied from ry, ' ia. is • e lies er , ,, .b a to around. rs r.} n ury, atpre-, a s captain of the foot ball team he sent, Rev Jos. Elliott and wife, Nairn, are visiting�at the residence of Mr Jos. Fraser, • Mr and Mrs Budd, and family. London, are' among diose who have turned on Tuesday; • Miss aters will remain another week. Mrs Lottie Gemmill, Miss Emilia Cross and Mr A. T. Wirth, of Cleveland, are the guests. of Mr James Whitten at, present. Dr. Schultz, London, who organized a lodge of Chosen Friends here some time ago, was in town on Saturday, Mrs Daniels and twa children, Detroit, have taken rooms at Mr Geo, Erwin's. Miss Brierly, London, who has been a guest at the Commercial Hotel, is vis- itinfriends in Clinton and Seaforth. Mrs -Tiffany and Misses L. Tiffany and L. Griswold, Detroit, who have been stopping at the River Hotel for some weeks, returned home on Saturday highly delighted with their visit to our charmingly picturesque and popular watering place. W. H. Baker, of Eg- mondville. whom we reported last week as having left thevillage, re- turned on Thursday. Mrs Murdock Ross left last week on a trip to friends in the States. Miss Armstrong, of Marlette, Mich.,was visiting her grand- father, Mr Rainnie Armstrong, last week. Mr and Mrs Essex, London, have taken rooms at Mr Clark's, who is accommodating a great many guests this summer. Mr J. S. Brierly, the clever editor of the St. Thomas Jour- nal, rode up from London on his wheel. on Saturday, spending a few days in the exhilirating atmosphere of this fa- mous resort. BITS FROM THE BREEZY VILLAGE.— The. jialL bridge is finished and traffic has been resumed on that road; the n bridge.here will likely be started e'li I ith We understand, however, that a difficulty is experienced in ob- taining timber. One event of the tournament at Goderich, on Thursday next, which will interest our citizens and those along the route, will be the race from Goderich to Bayfield and re - 'i lir$. The.. Presbyterians have/re- constructed the Woodshed in connec- tion -with -St.- Andrews church, -which was blown _down by a heavy wind. The preach' r at Trinit church, last Sabbath, ha many more let us have tn preaching and ruch good wi I result, both individually' and collectively to our citizens. Mr Thos. Cameron has thoroughly ren his stables, making considerable improvements thereon. Mr Wm. S readbury is hav- ing his house raised and otherwise improved. Picnics have been the order of the day almost the entire week. Mr John McLeod is having the finishing touches put on his house on Anne St. At the Varna garden party ,someone took the ball -bearings out of Jim Mark's bicycle. Iitippeii The first querterl '' meeting of Kip - open circuit Methodist chalrcb, ander the pastorate of Rev. Jas. Walker, was held on Sunday, and was not only well -attended,' but was a meeting of power and deep spiritual interest. At the quarterly board meeting, on Mon- day, the general affairs of the'cht rah Were found to be in a satisfactory con- dition. The;,salary wag fixed at f h member St3� some hou o t e' s thou hots gg received leg; it will et elver it, II. B. vans' have liken $700, a4 Mr Waltzer raSeei d g that amount at 'Varna, but others did k t bought t`t s right for •a liatoot not think the 'tltih'nees of the circuit clothes horse; itis 0, good thing, Weald Warrant nt it, , lit fa,Yat.!rrlri - ib`a:::'1Sa•W.3 fig�'%ta.iiYz ..AL.0. a cap which fitted agood lrhaps than he imagined; of this plain practical THE BROKEN FENCE.—As we an- nounced last week, Rev. J. T!Kerrin Breached on the subject "The broken fence," in Trinity church last Sabbath morn + : A numller of visitors were e congregation. The text was taken from the book of Proverbs 24, 31, "And the stone wall thereof was broken down." Introducing the dis- course with the remark that he never thought there were so many broken fences in this neighborhood till after he had announced his subject a few Sabbaths ago, he dealt at some length with 1st, the cause of the brok- en fence; 2nd, the different kind of fences; and 3rd, the consequences of a broken fence. The cause of the broken fence was the slothfulness of the own- er who said "A Little more sleep etc." There were many different kinds of fences which surrounded the Christian, such as christian principles, solid doc- trine, steadfastness of character, &c. If any of these got broken down the christian was in petit. One of the main consequences of a broken down fence was the loss of the boundary line, so that it was difficult to tell where one person's property ended and another's commenced. The same in the christian life, if the fence got down it was difficult to tell if at man were christian or not. The discourse throughout was one o he ablest ex- positions of scripture, as well as one of the moat eloquent and impressive sermons preached here for some time. We think Mr Kerrin would do the community and public generally • a Ni -ed and should he have the sermon hlshed and circulated. Ouit GUESTS.—Those of our readers who have watched this column weekly jna + have some idea of the number of visitors Who have so far spent a holi- day of Varying length at this favorite summer resort, but we 'venture to think that few could, estimate the nurriber correctly. Those whose names' appear in the fists at the different hotel do not by any means includon)1 the•guests, since an increased numb/4p have taken rooms in private lieu es this season. We are, if anything, be- low the mark when we say that so far there has 'arrived some 175 visitors Seekingthe beauty of our scenery and healthulness of our atmosphere. Evert Week brings more and more,. The following are the latest arrivals:— RavMR IltxrEL--Mrs W. Robertson and daughter and Miss Dolly Spooner, Clinton; Mr and Mrs ileac and i in AI a child, 1, Honey Nitchell: Mrs Duncan and son, ,Misses ellie and ay Duncan! Seaforth; Mt Wetnaiil rad three Must Westinartss, London, 1 Uncle Tom's Cabin, entitled` "Eva. The Clinton brass band will be in at- tendance, and a good time may be ex- pected. CorNvIL.—The Council met on July 24th, in the town hall, Pursuant to ad joo_urnment. Members present. Reeve Woods, Councillors Marks and Stan - bury. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The following ac- counts were paid: Henry Erwin, $17.92; John Fraser, $1.55; G. IL Hewston, $27.16; Chas. Parker, $40.40; Ben Hig- gins, $10.07; Alex. Cameron, $28; Bo- man Kennedy, $24.89; John Day, $16.15; John Whiddon, 80c.; Wm. Whiddon, $2.73; John Nicholson, $23.75; R. Mc- Dool, $3.87; Wm. King, $27. Council adjourned to meet on the 21st•inst., at 7.30 p.m. JoHN DAY Clerk. • That is a Ane,9411, fawn colored ose The , quarterly meeting services of Bayfield Circuit Methodist Church were held at Bethel appointment, on Sunday. Mr W. M. Gray, of Seafortb, preached, to the interest and profit of all, the usual love feast and sacrament- al service following The official Board met in Bayfield and made the same appropriation as last year, It was decided to have week -night preach- ing at Lakeview, once a week. This circuit is not numerically strong, but the spiritual interest is growing, and the pastor, Rev Mr Oliphant, is deter- mined that his work shall be zealously and faithfully performed. Boom! Boom! BooMl—The advance wave of a big real estate boom has reached the village. Early in the spring a number of property sales took place and the more hopeful began to see in the returning vigor of the market a brighter outlook for our village. Now the visitors' season has arrived, Detroit tourists are casting admiring eyes on the splendid sites for summer cottages along our shores and there is every prospect of a number being built -before next -season; ' A- octoi' of:.that city hae,we understand-;pari*hased land enough for several summer residences in the neighborhood of what is known as the old recto , at present occupied by Mr os r. This cottage will be °lied, and from its situation overlooking -the h1 h banks of the hike will make a charming summer house. Other visitors are choosing sites fcr cottages which they expect to build in the spring. But the enterprise is not confined to outsiders, Mr T. J. Marks has already in cour 'La6n- struction at the western end of Main street a fine two-story brick house. It is admirably situated and will add greatly to the appearance of the street: Mr James Fowlie bas the frame -work up for his new two-story frame dwell-, ing,which he is building in front of the old one; this promises to be a neat and commodious house. We shall not be surprised to see before long a great many more buildings go up. The demand for which .exceed. out a stock. We have now procured a quantity and will be sold at the old popular price, 25 Cent; 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 ete. Ashfield. FIRE.—A barn belonging to Wm. Ford, con. 10, Ashfield, was struck by lightning, about 4 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Although there were a. score of men on the spot within ten minutes, nothing was saved. . The barn contained about 40 tons of hay and the fall wheat off twenty acres, besides implements. Brueetield. NoTEs.—The most of our youn people attended the garden social held in Varna; they report a good time. _The,pellar . of-Mr--Scott's-store-is-con= pleted; the brick work will soon be commenced; it will make quite ari itu- pprovement in our village Mr Simpson has again taken charge of his pulpit; we hope he feels the benefit of the well earned rest he has enjoyed. The thrashing machine is again in our midst; the harvest in this vicinity will *oon befinished. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era. DEAR SIR,—There was a time when I used to send you the news from our town, but that time is long past now. I Nevertheless I still take a keen inte- rest in the welfare of Bayfield and'ortr local column in your valuable liapei. I am delighted with the excellent bud- getk to the Nxw ERA b I by sent weekly your Bayfield correspondent. The town and public owe him a debt of gratitude, tor the able and very truth- ful manner he has written up this place. I am also much pleased with the correspondent of the London Free Press, and anyone else who can say a word for us. Without doubt we have the hest summer resort, and the best natural site for a town in Ontario, and a little money is the only thing: needed to make this a most commodious wa- tering place. Ours is admittedly the best natural harbor, leading into the most healthy town on this side of the lake; but whatsswe want is more ac- commodation for our guests. Every man,woman and child who comes here is delighted, and exclaims "What a beautiful place 1" Yet we once in a while come across a strange character. The Presbyterian Review, published in Toronto, last week contained the fol- lowing articles—"Rev R. Henderson, the popular and efficient Presbyterian minister of Auburn, is enjoying his va- cation sit Bayfield, that beautiful but not immortally pions town on the shores of the majestic ,Huron. No doubt it is an excellent • retreat fioin the care's of life, and forconttittlating the lighter !tide of life, before' latineh- Ing en theunknown sett of'ma%trimony, from .*hese bourne iro,Cainadiad•`tra- eller ever returns, owing tori„well- founde.1 objectio}i to' the laws of 'di - torte.” Now, we do not knew the writer,• and care little who hers, brit say that anyman who could' write such an, „unwarrariteli slander as is contained in the a insiinfating term, "not immortally pibriai • is far from being :What' he pretends ' to be., And what can we think of zt aper phbliahed in the interests of the church, printing such •-•trash, esleciailly, at a time when the 'Preebyterial pulpit here is vacant? After 36 years rsidence in this place, I think I kziow the pedple, and can as- surcyou they aro not sinners above all men. • Your old friend. Jo11N E$SO'N. Tl, xr'Y 141E4 s the best paper in• 111,4 $1 a year, eash. Auburn. NOTES.—Mr M. Lockhart has lost a bay mare, which has either strayed away or been stolen; ha offers a re- ward for its recovery. A number of the Auburn people took in the excur- sion to Kincardine on Wednesday last, and repbrt1 having a good time. Miss Lilig Rowed hes been visiting friends in Westfiellld, Miss. A. Walker, of Blyth, is the guest of the Misses Sym- ington at present. Miss Lettie Whit- ney left on Friday for Indiana, where she has obtained a situation; don't look so sad, Benson, she will come back to see her mother. Miss Sarah Arthur left on Monday for her home in Mus- koka. Miss B. Scott returned to Gode- rich last week, after visiting her sister, Mrs W. Symington, and other friends. Mies B. Wilson is at present visiting friends in Westfield. Miss M. 1=lelwig has returned from Fodyce; how is -the mason ? Our lady cheese maker does and ought to make good cheese, as she sees cheese at home, and cheese maker* abroad. The gospel temperance meet- ing of last Sabbath proved a success; the excellent address delivered by Mr Blair, of Brussels. being'listened to by a full house; Mr J. Anderson, of South- ern Africa, gave a few brief remarks, which were appreciated by all. The daughter of Mr Straughnn passed away Friday last, after a long illness; the family has the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Londesboro. The Quarterly Meeting service of Londesboro circuit was held at Kin - burn on Sunday, July 30th, the attend- ance was large and the service was of special interest and power. The meet- ing of the Official Board was held on Wednesday, Aug. 2nd, and was very harmonious. The board decided to adopt the monthly offering system. A liberal advance was made in the appropriation for salary. The people are looking for a good year in this circuit. Norms,—Our old and highly esteemed pastor, Rev. W. W. Leech, passed through here 'last; week, en route to Bluevale, cailin ..ubon a' few tsf hie many friends; he is taking a three, weeks' holiday. R. B. Jeffrey return- ed from his visit to the old country last week; it was cut shorter than he intended, owing to the illness of his children. W. Neal preached very ac- ceptably in the Methodist Church, last Sunday. There. Was no service in the Presbyterian church. last Sunday, :ow- ing to Rev MrHamilton's absence; but he is expected home for next Sunday. The Salvation Army Will hold- at-meets-- ir g in the Teinperancehall; on Monday night, at 8 o'clock. It. Adams taus in WIngharm on Monday, A. 'Woodma'n, W. Neal and Howard Atlanta paid a visit to Win haam, bn Tuesday', R. Adams' new uildin is going ahead' g t Fall whoa gs looks We�. i being thresed and shotes a good esarupl find fair yield. ;' .