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Clinton New Era, 1893-10-13, Page 11 $t;,r e news .eve Feek. tblf ally Otho raper at .*t0- prfpeaf. ,aa+ if spiend, d sante ,fit $ s ';.aur is :adtance. 18934:' 1 a .year �i>nt 'AF INTF,lOESTIN • HEWS tisk* 'lan CsI �eu'kave, iso doubt,"often purchased a. i sit or ,Overcoict,on the loBtalreent aid• art of the prion dawn when yon get it, nddtharest* iniervale till, all wart paid. have probably done this because you thought it easier to pay in this rammer than to pay al i t 900,' It mav'seoni easier, but you have paid to 1ip►pe it ,seem so, „'tiV'ay, not reverse the •order, lay lay your n,► seal o'ta ,. i~4 n ,,, for ,a month arse ,before you key, instead , of •after, and save the two ex three dollars you, pay for the privilege of saving it after, Our wayy<o selling. for Bail, enables us to ote ,rooksbottom prices on all classes of CL"O THING, and wo• were never in a better position to turn oat first=,lass work, and "never—had as fine and nobby a stook for you, to :choose from, podium ,Wei, 'ht IUfl RWEA,i1, For Fail and early Winter wear: Just a little too heavy for summer and, a little too :light for winter, but just the -thing for changeable Fall weather.. Prices areusmedium, edium, 9Oc, $1 and 81.30'the suit Heavier and better goods if you want them, from SOc. up to $9.59 the suit. .All better values than we ever had. •' Cash and One Price • gtt1oivaxox Joh IIodg�as Auburn. NOTES. --Rev. W. Baugh preached a ,floral sermon last Sunday morning. A number of Auburn people ar6 taking in Blyth show, as it is nearly the last \ -show of the season. Mr and Mrs C. Hoar, of Clinton, were the guests of his brother this week. Mr A. R. Cullis is building his new saw mill near the village. Messrs Naegles are busy re- pairing the piers of the bridge; as tap were damaged in, the spring. Mr R. Down is visiting friendsin the vicinity. The Rev. A. McMillan will preach. on Sunday morning in the Presbyterian church. Mr S.Lautenslayer ani Mick- leson returned home last week from their trip to Manitobaand were pleased with the ccuntry. The members of the Epworth League, of Westfield gave a lierary entertainment in the Methodist church. Monday evening. (Intended for last week.) NATES. --Miss N. Webii is at present visiting friends in Staffa. Mr A. Youngblutt and a friend paid Auburn a visit on Sunday. Miss B. Wilson left Tuesday to attend the high school at Goderich; we wish her success. Rev. F. Swan and wife, of Hensall, called at Auburn on their way home from West- field tea meeting on Monday; the peo- ple here are glad to see them any time. Mr 0. Beadle and C. Willard left on Monday for Parry Sound. Miss Mary Etling is horns at present. Miss Effa, daughter of Wm. Caldwell, died Sat- urday' morning after a lingering illness; her remains were taken to Bolton Mon- day for interment; Mr Caldwell has, the sympathy of the community. Some people will do anything for money. Recently two physicians advertised in New York for a man who would submit to a •surgical operation which might possibly be fatal, in consideration of $5.000. They re- ceived 142 replies. the greater number of which were bona fide. A bald bead is very unsightly. Those gentleman ogho'have been so fortunate as to lose their hair, should see Pro. Doren. wends, fine toupees and wigs, over 12000 in use. He will be at Rattenbury House on ThuradayeCet 26. W1: ARE VERY BUSY JUST NOW. WITH ORDERS FOR evy,. unties Fall: orders for our Tigh `Class 1ette and Astrachan unties 'and Coitts . . ,Are 'coming in' nicely. Chis to ars ordering lisle take if -all 'responsibility tssurned by oat 0 xsc a a,v •" Prom all partsof the CQuU`r-,-1Gs wide. • w ,and 1 wet certesppndents Kippers LECTURE. ---Mr Phii , agent ent far the erCanadaBble Society gave an instructive lecture or, Bible range. We are only sort* that many ere did.not enjoy the treat of listening, to the re, verend gentleman: Hearing of :the superstitions and traditionsthat Pres veil in those lands should rouse us to a sense of our duty and mae us more zealous i sn e na doing' what we can tqobs the great command "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to,every creature,' Nome, —Our enterprising hay dealer, Mr Cudmore, is shipping large quanti- ties of hay. Mr Shafferis kept busy in the butcher shop and packing house, and cannot _ supply the .demand for. lard. The� ppleasant face of our old friend; Mr McLennan, was welcomed in our little village on Tuesday evening. Miss Cooper, who has been ill for some time, is fast sinking and no hopes are entertained for her recovery. Miss Ella Crawford is suffering from bron- chitis and pleurisy, but we hope soon to see her around again. Goderich Township NOTES.—Mr Jas. Cottle, of the 16th con., Goderich township, leaves next week for Rudyard, Mich., to visit his son Heriry.--Miss Pollie Marquis is taking in the Chicago Fair, this week, while on, her way to St• Paul, Minn.. FARM SOLD.—Mrs Colborne has sold to Mr John Baker what is . known as "the late Henry Ball farm," being lot 51, on . the Maitland con., 102 acres. The price paid is $4150, at which figore it is a cheap place. DEATH.—The many friends of Mrs S. Ostrom will regret to learn of her death, which;took place on Monday. Deceased was 65 years of age, leaves a large family and was highly respected. Her remains were followed to the Clinton cemetery on Wednesday by a large number of friends. Brussels. WHIRLED WITH' A BELT.—Mr Somers. one of the men at J. & J. Liv- ingston's fax mill, narrowly escaped instant death, on Thursday. He was putting on a belt down stairs, when it. caught his clothing and he pude four or five rounds with the belt, passing through the openings in the floor. He is •badly hurt, but is expected to re- cover. FIRE;—Last Friday night the saw- mill and stave factories of Awent Bros., Brussels, was burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is un- known. This was one of the best in- dustries in Brussels, employing a large number of hands. Their purchases of logs, sta,ve bolts, &c., amounted to large sums of money every year. The loss will be $6,000 or $7.000, with an insurance in the Gore Mutual of $2,000. PROHIBITION CONVENTION.— A con- vention to organize the East Riding of Huron for the coming election in con- nection with the Plebiscite will be held in the town hall, Brussels, on Friday, 20th inst, commencing at 1 o'clock. Four delegates are asked from every congregation, temperance organiza- tion of any name, and all young peo- pies societies in East Huron, as out- lined for Local Legislature purposes. In the evening a public meeting will be held at which F. S. Spence, the welt -known temperance orator of Tor- onto; Rev. P. Musgrave, of Winthrop; and Rev. G. H. Cobbledick, M. A., B. D., of Brussels, will deliver addresses. Temperance music by a union choir of the various churches. Every minister whose work, or a portion of it, is in the East Riding is asked to be present, Hensall • NOTES.—Mr J. C. Clausen returned from a business trip to Manitoba on Friday;last. Mr J. C. Stoneman re- turned this week from a visit to the Great Exposition, Chicago. Among the number who left this station for the World's Fair, on Friday last were: M°r D. Weismiller, Thos. Const, Win. Consit, Jas. Petty, and W. R. Hod- gins. Mr Jarrott,of Hill's Green, mov- ed into his residence in this village last week. Mr Harry Fair, of Londesbo„o, formerly of this place, spent Saturday° and,Sunday with friends here. Messrs. Chas. E. and John H. Troyer, forrnerly of Hills Green, but recently of Dakota, have been visiting friends . in this vil- lage the past week. Large quantities of pressed hay have been shipped from this station by Mr Wrn. Cl snore, of Kippen, the past week., Dr. Thomp- son left on Saturday for the World's Fair. PASSED et that we eh chronicle the deatwitho(me the most highly esteemed and well- known young ladies • of the vilie e, in the person of Mies Barbara Wilson, who passed peaceftilly away on Friday last, at the age of 81 years, 7 months, and 28 days. Deceased always took an active part in every gond work, being a member of�he Methodist church, the Epworth League,, a teacher of the Bi - bre class and a member of the Royal Tenlplars. The remains were interred in the Rodgervillt. cemeterry en,Sun- day last; the funeral was largely at- tended, over 60 vehicles bein in the procession, 16 • the course of his ser- mon On Sabbath •rnothing, Rev. Mr. Swann read some,ouehing extracts (rain an essay on. 4'Deatth,” which had been prepaared and rend by the depatrt ed at: he Epworth Lttagne only about a ititilitttate n heb of e health, The organ and pulpitwere draped`in fnouirn ing and covered. with n titifttl wreaths of , lltltbers.' •"Faze. eet'vea throughout were. very irrlipreesiyye ' .'he' bereawetl' urothsr sisfie'rs and `fri'ondtf„have very, sincere sytxi achy of .the coni+ 'm a pity Tri, this tholr 'hourof n Bayii.eldi, •. RiEGRET. -,We regret .vec that `owinl •. to . unavoidablecircurn stances Weave so far been nue*bto complete our review of the biian ess places of Bayfielkl.' We have alieady give,, our readers an account of some twelve stores of the village, and.. will endeavor before long to complete the list. WORLD'S FAiR PARTY,—The %llow- ing left here ,last week for Chicago to .take in the Columbian Exposition — Dr. R. Stanbury and son John,. Mr and' Mrs S. J. Marks, The party for this week consists of Mrs 1)r, Sta,ibury, "Misses H. Aldw•orth, K. Wilson and A. Elliott, and J. A. Stanbury. FAIR NO/ES,—The editor of the Sea. forth Expositor credits Bayfield show with the best roots, grain and fruit; he has seen at any local fair this season. The exhibitiin the 'ring was remark- ably good 'this year, the entries also. being numerous. The. Clinton News - Record says that "Stanley Branch Show,at pretty Bayfield,was. on the whole a great success." A meeting of the . directors of the Stanley Branch Agricultural Society will be held here on Wednesday, Oct. 18th, at 4 p. when the prize money will be paid to successful competitors. Mr Robt. Lawrason rented the factory on the square for a dancing ball on show night, but the people seemed to waltz off in some other direction. NOTES.—Mr S. Davis of the firm of Davis & Rowland, Clinton, was in town on business on Monday. Mr J. E. Swarts, of Winghamn, and formerly of town, was here on Tuesday. Rev. J. T. Kerrin, of Trinity church, was the recipient of a useful gift last week from two of his Goshen line hearers, in the farm of a load of potatoes and oats; this is,a praetical way of showing appreciation,' The cider mill is boom- ing this week. The converted Jewish Rabbi preached in the town hall' on Sabha]) afternoon to a fair 'zed con- saygregation° It is evident Bayfield must and will go ahead, so er citizen should put a shoulder tot a wheel and a good word for his village and do a good deed at every possible oppor- tunity. Rev. Mr McLellan, of Essex, occupied the pulpit of St. Andrew's church on Sabbath last; the same gen- tleman will preach next Sabbath. Court for the revision of the voters' lists will be held in the town _ hall on the 2Ist inst.; about ' a dozen changes ase requested. Division Court comes ori the 20th of this month. Mrs Hay rook, formerly Mrs Ebenhardt, accom- panied by her daughter, of Saginaw, Mich., were visiting old friends in town this week and last. Mr John Eason left on Monday to •spend a few weeks at Nairn. Rev. Mr McOosh,• formerly pastor here, was in town on Thursday of last week. Mr Herd, contractor, is at present busily engaged in fitting up the building bought by Mr Robt. Rouatfor a tin shop. Miss Lily Mor- gan is at present visiting friends in, oderich. Mr John Tippet, of Varna, has moved into the house on the south side • of Louisa St, -owned by Mrs hiddon and Pa ker,lgge. dress Mdsmantes emakers, have moved across the street from their former stand on Louisa St. The work- men have completed the new bridge. Dr. Stanbury returns Saturday morn- ing from Chicago. A TRAMP'S STORY.—The foliowin true story is told by one of our citize who happened to be some forty mil down the country last week. It w Wednesday afternoon . at the Mans The minister was off visiting his floc and his lady was in her room takin her usual after -meal siesta, when loud ring at the bell made me jum from my chair, and, in the absence0 the porter, I opened the door. Before me stood a well-built man about 6 6 in. tall and dressed in the gar b of farmer. He gave me a scrutinizin look from tip to toe and then with gleam of satisfaction flashing acros his face—"May'I speak to yourarever ence? Flattered by the title, I step ped back, and with the sweet, anticipa tion of an uncertain something t come, I said "certainly." He began "I belong to Chatham and am on my way there and call on your reverence for a little help, as this, laying a ten cent piece on his hand, is all I have, I have been working up at Bayfield building a new church. The contractor broke downjand cheated us all out ofour wages,” He had evidently a well con- cocted tissue neatly woven, so I thought I would draw him out. "You hav chu asks "An son; 08 es as e, k g a ft a a 0 e been at Bayfield building a rch and what one might it be?' I d.the co trema contractor's ne ame?" church.'o- ing inha breathdor bravely, "And what worse he ran off with, another man's evidently ife." ri gardine g t as the ie copmuch e stone' of an elegant fabrication for drawing on the sympathy of an unsuspecting country minister, This was enough for me; so T turned and. chid "Well, I ant not the preacher, but T have no doubt if 'he were here and believed Yet* story mlike yodurself you, away om home and out of funds, 1 just carne from Bayfield myself last Friday, and Will oft Oath in you, stork � pot bout thiels time he seemed anxious to make his exit, but remitine'$tiil. 2 had' finished. "There is no new church being built et Baydeid, no Contractor named Thom• sou, no ifo aminsing. Every word is .taise. You have struck the wrong tottifiAle utile." 11e dropped his, head," Wald. there was a 'inietake abin'eWher'e, and Wanking' the way to .tratheoy he sloped ofV, feeling about amehoar 41.1,i 010 znaketheta uotyftd.ays. ,t$ayfeld,, IIIBLE Socavr t, •-nlo' aonuai meet7 ing of the Bayeeid Branch Bible Soci- ety will be held in, St.. Andtewa..charch ou Wednesday , hext, Act. .18th, at :8 •o ciockr an., Rev, ,,Mr Philp, the a Brit, wi]I give, an interest,ug account of his travels in. Bible land, `:while real - delft . ministers will also address th meeting,' o MOAN 1,4033, --The stir in the Ba fleld:real estate nierket is still going . n cottag�e lots, building` sites, business stands and park lots, are all alike on :the move and the indications are, at present, that the sound of the hammer will; ring louder than even this year through every part of our beantifuI village, before another summer has come. Mr John Tippet, of Varna, has purchased from Mrs Hayrook the cor- ner lot opposite the Post , office with the lot to the rear. This is a splendid; business stand. Mr Tippet will not build this fall; but intends erecting a brick store in the spring, and -in the meantime will carry on the harness and shoe business in the shop immedi- ately west of ,Mr R. Houat's hardware andltin ots depot. Mrs ritngg on the lake Mr James Sturgeon at a figure, he expects to build; before leave. remarkableg town she expects to sell all her land here, including a couple of good lots near the English Church parsonage. Stanley NOTES, --We understand that Mr John Duncan, whose farm will be of- fered at' auction on Wednesday, Oct. 18th, intends to purchase a small farm of a few acres near a town that has a High School, or exchange his own for the same, if not otherwise sold, so that his children can attend school; and we hope he will succeed in getting one in time neighborhood of Clinton. PERSONALS.—Mrs Geo. Baird, Sr., is this week visiting friends in Tiverton and vicinity. Mr John McDougall and his mother, of theCounty of Kent, paid a short visit to friends and relatives here this week. On Sunday afternoon last, Mr D.Stephenson, of Egmondville, and•Mr D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth, paid a friendly visit to the Sabbath School in S.S. No. 1, Stanley, and gave pupils and, teachefis kirl'dly words, of encour- agement. Goderich. Cook d partir ed the omAdam •hthist lifer after a lingering illness, at the age of 78 years. Deceased came with his parents to Canada from Ireland 4in 1827 and set- tled in the county of Peel, where they resided for some time, then Mr Cook came to Huron and took up a farm of 160 acres on the 9th con, of Goderich township. In 1876 he retired from firming and: went to Goderich to re- side. Mr Cook raised a family of thir- teen, nine of whom survive him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and a Conservative in politics. His remains were interredinthe Clin- ton follow followed cemetery large number of and riends and acquaintances, Londesboro. GONE TO HER REWARD.—Great sor- row was Iast week, when it manifested came vicinity knownthat Miss Barbara Wilson, of Hensall, for- merly of this place, had passed away to her long home° Deceased was well and favorably known around here, having resided with her mother and sister in this village for about three years before moving to Hensall. Dur- ing her sojourn here she was beloved by all who knew her, --kind, obliging and faithful, of modest and quiet dis- position, but also a young women of acitg Beingemharacter bmember � greatvy. a e of the Meth- odist church she was ever faithful in the attendance upon all the means of grace, allowing no trifling matter to keep her away from the,prayer meet- ing or other church services, she was also for a great part of the time a teacher in the Sabbath school, having charge of the Bible -class, which pros- pered greatly under her care, and there are many here who can testify of her untiring efforts in endeavoring to lead them to the Saviour whom she loved so well. Of her it may truly be said, she rests from her labors and her works do follow her. Dearest sister, thou host Left us, But 'tis thyowhwe ath bereft us, Ho can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hopo to meet thee, When the day of lite has fled ; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee Whore no farewell tear is shed. The sorrowing mother and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of this community in this hour of sad bereave- ment. Hullett • NOTES.—A driving shed in the course of erection on the farm of Mr VVeata- cott, Hullett, was blown down b the (ale on Friday. Mr and Mrs by nee Miss Annie Hitch) of Toronto, ave been on a two weeks' to the latter sm ther here, and havvisit return- ed to the Queen Oity. VisitneCS.—=Mr Foster A. Brigham is at present enjoying a well-earned holi- day in Eastern Ontario, in the 'vicinit theOttawa of and popular uncillor,Mr John Brigham. A FINE ANIMAL. ---Op Saturday Mr Samuel McCool arrived home With a fine bull calf from the herrd. of Messrs R. and T. Nicholson, of Sylvan. Ont.e, The animal Wasbelectedanti purchased. for Mr McCool by Mr Geo. Johnston,jof Londesboro, one of theniostcompetent judges in the county and he certainly ,nude a •fine choice in this instance. The farmers of this township are fast beCOrnrng noted, for' their desire of breeding fume but the Very `bestateelt rand ldk McCool has spared Neither trouble htexpefse 10 gaiting tho very best 'that can obtained, and there- lore • descrvess the co-operation of hie hrothetgfarnlere in the Way,nf patromt- e. Which, nio doubt; Will be grant a Iolries'�11;e. OLAD TQ $x�t.1T'ii ,,-.,ll v W Ayers. aid a 11yi�ng visa to o r village on' £ueeday ,A�o,' drove Pole •Alsia (.vai and took a load of potatoes.l em° ' himx wadi' • Wontn's F ^ilii ;--E,.ev E. A. Fear aptlsl wife are .doing te exposition# this` 'eek..., They took the • sleeper . froin. Clinton last Friday and intend returns; •ing next Friday, . Mr Fear`s parents.,,,. fro ti , Goderich are keeping house in. his absence. , ' 'RR D.- u ATnEPAL,---As :'Hiss' Lizzie Walter was. , Using 4 pressing iron in Plumsteel's workshop last Friday, she had the misfortune to let it fall on her Fax foot,giving it such a crush as to burst it. It was ver painful l o u Y for P few day y� ut she is able to b ., a at work again. a, MoRE HOpsEs WANTED.—Mr Robt. _Stanley and wife, of Toronto, are visit- ing hie uncle's, W Stanley, Robt is general agent of the -Dominion Life Insurance Co., and has about decided to take up his -residence in Clinton, he would prefer Holmesviile if a suitable house could be obtained. SPELLING MATO$.—,Thelar$, will meet as usual next Mond ight at 7.30. For the benefit oft who Mon were not at the council lastday night, lel it be known that ie. de- cided to have a 'spelling.etch, -m the wordhe front to be taken from t All page of the October Templar. the members try and be present a ely time is expected. • Temp Monday t was s a liv PERSONALS—.,Mr Earnest McRoberts, who has been spending two weeks with his brother, returned home last Satur- day.—Miss Addie Stephenson sent last week in Hullett visiting her uncle, Mr. Jas •Snell.—We understand that Mr, Fred Tebbutt, jr., is learning the blacksmithing business at Tedford's, • Clinton.—Miss Lizzie Walter is taking up the dress makingat Plumsteel & Gibbings, Clinton. linton mightgo down but for Goderich township,=Mr, H. Snell and sister, of Hullett, were visiting their uncle, Mr. W. Stanley, en Sunday.—Mr Harry Gutridge, of Mitchell, spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs J Ford, of Clinton, vent Sunday at her parents. --Mr T C Pick- ard 'occupied the pulpit here Sunday morning, and H. Foster in the evening.. PITCHED OUT.—One day last week as Rev. L. W. Diehl was turning the corner here for the cut line his horse became frightened at a brush -heap on the side of the road, and took to the ditch, it tried to run between a tree and enoughthe t wide fence e bbutuggy vapsalefwas . a Mr Diehl scratch- edwas and bru sedroWn , somewhat than brea, ing the buggy and harness, nothing serious took place. Occasional Correspondent, HE RODE THE WHEEL.—One of our local apple packers, who for short, we will, call Joe, bad a rather unpleasant as well as painful experience on Tues- day as the gang was driving to H. Baker's orchard the seat of the rig has no back and Joe became unbalanced and fell onto the back wheel where he sat sometime trying vainly to stop the horse byutting his feet through the spokes ofthefront wheel, by the time the horse could be stopped he had reached terra firma, and in reply to the question, "Are you hurt?" he could only look around, put his two hands to his pistol pocket and say "Gosh 1 but the seat was rough," Summerhill AccinENT.--On Tuesday afternoon, an accident happened by which Miss 011ie Nesbitt narrowly. escaped being killed. She was out driving and some- thing went wrong in connection with the harness which caused the horse to become unmanageable and Miss Nes- bitt was thrown with great force from the buggy, stunning ber so that she re- mained unconscious for several min- utes. She was none the worse beyond a bad shaking up, but it was a close NOTES.—Mr. J. KilIips is again in this vicinity, after spending the sum- mer with his uncle, near Smith's Hill. —Mr. W. H. Wallace, of Dakota, is visiting relatives and friends here.— Several from here were present at Blyth Show on Wednesda,y.—Mr Chris Beacom has leased the form of Mr L. Manning for 1804, and we wish him success in his new venture. Ocanwn..---The'Clouneil met Oct. flth, Brno field, at the call of the my; the chief business was striking the rates. The amount required by the County is $3823,34 an inorease over last year of about $300. The township rate including the general school rate amounts to $2,910.79, a decrease of 5270. Tbe amount required to balance railway debenture redemption account will be $311, a decrease from last year of abont $700. The following are the amounts levied upon the different steatite sections: on No. 1, special $318; on No. 10, $144.82; on union No. 1, Moltillop, 050. The home *ill be eomewhat lighter than last year; the de- crease will be appreciatadthaie hard tin100. The Amount levied.upon the parties bete - fitted by the big ditch is 0235, and will be a little over 10 cents oil the dollar of the original assesemerit as finally palmed, Air ;sines Ouriarning was reappointed eollector of taxes end will begin his work about the 20th of October. The trettalrer reported that the railway debentereirl had been eresented and the shekels to redeem them Were forthcoming. The clerk *411 in- striieted to call the margined. tO helped the Work done ott the big ditch, Andrew Bell thiletteed 04, damage te flock by do s ,Ferturie dame amount 00,80. he of terruttt were paid. The Connell will pOet Ityle't Hotel Nov, I, to pay johtto We. have 12 dozen C�.? special line, and ..e'er tlV' ll1a a leader. e material is Scotch lirot uc tion. No dye to di$eolra!r:,o poison the feet ' ' Easy ting, and a line ofy< FJro�slBie ry that on account of its :pe, culiar weave will not shrine JACKSON Clothiers, Furnishers ete. ' Church Notes. Rev. Mr McMillan, of Mimic°, occW pied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church last Sunday, preaching two practical sermons., The League Meeting of Rattenbury St., next Monday, NV ill be 4 conVersaa tional one; the subject will be "amuse- ments." A full and free discussion Is - looked for. • A Gospel Temperance meeting wilre: be held in the Town Hall on Sundays next; 15th inst. at 4.15p. xn. The °herr will be taken hy Mr. Huston, principato of the- Collegiate Institute: W. Holmes will address the Meetin A cordial invitation is' extended to A harvest home festival was keld in St. Paul's church last Sunday, Ref.. W. Brown, of Paris, condecting the services in an- acce table ma • th church was beauti ully decorated -with flowers, wheat, etc. The opera chairs for the back of the, gallery of Rattenbury St. MethOdiat?': church arrived this week and it expected they would be ready for Sian-, day, but owing to a part of them pet fitting properly, they will not be readY,.' dist church, Stratford, oceupied the pulpit of Ontario St. church Stindat morning, and Rattenbury St. church , the evening, and by consent orthe' Conference, solicited aid for his church in Stratford, which is slightly enabar;: rassed. A meeting of the Woman's Christie* emperance Union has held at the' ome of Mrs Jos Biddlecombe, hursday, the 5th inst., at which two' ' f the town ministers were preserit,', to rrange for a series of Gospel Temper. nce meetings, every Sunday afternoon uring the corning months. The flrst eeting will be held on Sunday,"the 5th inst. One feature of the meetintO, ill be an address on Temperance' , bY mperance workers, temperance tead,s'', gs, musical selections, ete., will also rm part of the programme. The embers of the Good Templar's lodgoc:, g to make those meetings as interest.- ,• g as possible to the public.. A cor.-.„ al invitation is extended to :inembete', all denominations to attend A ca, ction will be taken up once a mentlf defray expenses. Particulars of art Sunday's meeting will be found in urch Chimes, a 1 te in fo in in of le to ne Ch Second Thursday of eacn month. The British Government has removed the embargcragairist Norwegian cattle. James W, Penton, for 35 year:I registrar , of the comity of. Misting% is dead, aged 78, Sarah Gilson, a colored woman of Aed Hook, N. Y., died Sueday, aged 106. The old woman was an inveterate Smoker atra was a sieve in her childhood. ' Capt. Dudley Smith has j'uat rettirned Winnipeg hum England, having organized V. the gold mines in the Rat Portage die?, haat Opeeations are to commence at A serious accident, which may yet termi. ' nate fatally, occurred at Toronto, ort Friday, throngh the cutting of an eleetric light Witt) st e fire. The who had set on fire the roof of a house on Zing etreet Weet, tied wheri the lihemae reit it it fell O. the etfiret, Mrs Haltford, Wife Of e tem °utter., nlan of thirty.flit, was *Melling the ftro .and in the dark ran agehiet the ve e Et ;0100.60 Were burnt oft. her, bath . Arita 'terrible burnt to tho elbOws, and her and tread' slightlyinarnt. was seVeral .thia.dendlyonibraeo of the. Wire -0,40g when, tithed, tov,doetor's Abe :her injurideWere",'.. IOUtid to he very setions,,' She will ictte the, . nos Of iine Ariz, mat: witty tot ferielted Miner eh lett 'VA** wilt. 'het. age to 'the' Apollo