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Clinton New Era, 1894-11-09, Page 1-1111.4h. ki IrTTON 1 OBER- HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor OLUNTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 9, 1894. $1. year In advance, $1,50 when xlot so 14' Those Beaver and Melton Overcoats at, $10 Whioh we advertised a few weeks ago, have had a big sale, and no wonder, for, sel- dom, if ever, have we been able to offer yon such value. An Overcoat worth fro $18 to $20 is not to be had for $1F e y day. Tbt is no need to tell 'again how we got them, but if you haven't got,your win- ter Overcoat yet, you'll be glad the sup- ply was generous, and to know we still have a few in Brown, Navy and Black. We'll make them any style you wish, long or short, single or double breasted, just as you say, and we pot in good trim- mings too. There's no such Coat for the price in the trade, and $3 or $4 ought to be worth saving. The JIfl !lotus CLINTON Sippers BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meet- ing of the, KippenBranclr-Bib e-Societyr was"held in the Presbyterian church on Monday evening. In the absence of Mr Cudmore, president, Mr Ache- son ably filled the chair. Rev. J. B. Fraser, M. D., gave an interesting and instructive address on the work al- ready done by the society and what yet remains to be done, We trust that the outcome of this lecture will be more interest in the spread of the "Glad Tidings" AUXILIARY:—The Kippen Auxiliary. of the W.F.M.S. of. the Methodist church, though few in number, are do- ingg good work. They held their month- ly meeting on Thursday, Nov. lst. Mrs Rattenbury, of Brucefield, visited them, and reported a pleasant and pro- fitable meeting. NOTES.—Mrs Wm. Blair, who has for some time been visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs J. Weismiller, ot Glenailen, returned home accompanied by Mr and Mrs J. Weismiller. Mrs Ricker has returned from Bright, where she has been waiting on her sick mother. Mrs Wm. Blair has returned to Algoma. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Thege are on several farms on the 6th con. wild strawberries in full bloom, and on David Scott's farm buttercsOps in flower, which is some- whatt#7sual for this season of the year. The township collector is on his rounds, so get the lucre ready for him; taxes are somewhat higher this year than last. Turnips are mostly all se- cured; may different ways of raising them has .been tried, but pulling by hand and topping and rooting them with a knife gives the best results both as to speed and efficiency. Mr and Mrs Garton and family, of Mount Forest, are spending a few days with John Coultes. James Rath, of Dun- dalk, is renewing acquaintances here these days. Prof. Nethery is spending ashort yacation with his grandmoth- er, Mrs Henderson. Alex. Nethery and Jas, Vancamp took in the Orange supper in Blyth, on the 5th. Miss B. Scott continues very poorly. Elizabeth Ann Rowland is suffering from rheu- matism. Jas. Henry is quite poorly, also M. E. Henry, of Westfield, is dn the sick list Ashfield. FIRE.—On Wednesday morning of last week about 2 o'clock the residence and most of the contents of H. Duff, Ashfleld, on the gravel road about a mile or so south of Dungannon, were destroyed by fire. It is supposed to have originated in the kitchen. Mr Duff and three children had a very nar- row escape from being burnt. The house was insured in the W. Wawa - nosh Mutual for $460 and the contents for $200. He will however, sustain quite a loss. This is the second fire he has had in the course of three or four years.His barn and out -buildings were destroyed by a spark from a steam thrasher a number of years ago. Mrs Duff being away from home at the time of the recent fire for the benefit of her health, tends to make the sad affair more 'distressing. • .AIOTIND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable corresponden Carlow MEETING. —A meeting of the West Huron Farmer's Institute will be held at Carlow, on Nov. 16th,beginning at 1.30 o'clock sharp, when the following gentlemen are expected to take part: Jas. Gaunt, St. Helens; Robt. McMil- lan, Constance; J. W. Wheaten, Secre- tary of the Western Ontario Dairy- man's Association; F, W. Hodson, the new director of Farmer's Institutes for Ontario. An evening meeting will be held at which a suitable program will be given. BLYTH AMONG THE CHURCHES.—Qnar terly service was held in the Methodist church on Sunday roorning last. Holy Communion was administered in Trin- ity church, on Sunday morning. Dr Moffatt, Toronto, agent for the Cana- dian Tract and Bible Society, address- ed a meeting in the Presbyterian church, on Monday evening, but owing to another meeting on the same even- ing, the attendance was not as large as it otherwise would have been; Dr Mof- fat was the guest of Mr John Moffatt while in town. A preparatory con- firmation class is being conducted in St. Michael's Roman Catholic church at present. MATCH.—The shooting match in con- nection with the Mansion hotel in this town took place on Friday afternoon last. There were a lot of birds, good sport, and a large attendance. The following is the score:—S. H. Gidley, 9; Dr Blackall, 9; J. Ballantyne, 7; J. Stevens, 7; H. Cantelon, 7; A. H. Tier - nay, 6; W. Doherty, 6; R. Sheddock, 0; R. Wallace, 0; T. Doherty, 6; T. Stev- ens, 6; H. Jackson, 5. NOTES.—Watson and Em.igh'shipped a large number of hogs from this sta- tion on Saturday last. The Beau Ideal Concert Co„ under the auspices of the Epworth League of the Methodist church, will give one of their pleasing entertainments, in Industry Hall, on Thursday evening. Mr John Kelly did not dispose of any of his property at the sale on Saturday. The anniversary of Gunpowder Plot was celebrated by a supper and entertainment in Indus- try Hall. John S. McKinnon was out of town on Sunday; he spent the day with friends in Seaforth. Mr A. Mc- Kellar returned home from Portage la Prairie, on Saturday, where he has been doing business all summer. Mr Alex. Smith also, who has been in Manitoba all summer, returned on Saturday. A. S. Dickson.was in Sea - forth on Monday. Miss Montgomery is the guest of the Misses Bentley at present. John Barr, butcher, has dis- posed of his business to Jchn Clark, Wawanosh.. ' A night class is being agitated in connection with the Me- chanics' Institute—a good move. Mrs Douglas is the guest of Mrs F. W. Tanner atpresent. Mrs Watson spent is find worthy of recording for publication Stanley DEATH,—Another of our number has fallen by the hand of death. The in- fant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Consit, of Hills Green, died last Satur- day after a brief illness. The funeral service in their home on Monday, at the noon hour, was led by Rev. James Walker, and was largely attended. The child was buried in the Bayfield cernetery. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to the parents in their bereavement. FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.—The fifth of November has always been a celebrat- ed day among Orangemen, as the date on which the noted "Gun Powder Plot" was to be carried out, and the date of its discovery. The Orangemen of Varna and surrounding community observed the day this year by having a grand oyster supper. which was_ pro- vided at the residence of Mr John Reid, on the Bayfield road. Report has it that they had a very pleasant and enjoyable time. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 3, Stanley, for October: -5th class—W. Reid, F. Wild, A. Mcllveen. 4th class—R. Reid, A.' Rathwell, F. Scotchmere. Sr. 3rd—A. Richardson, O. Mcllveen, M. Pollock. Jr. 3rd—S. Rathwell, E. Reid. Sr 2nd —I. Reid, L. Richardson, L. Reid. Jr. 2nd—D. Scotchmere, J. Pollock, H. Reynolds. Sr. part II—E. Peck, W. Clark. Jr. part II—E. Burnside, R. Pollock, Sr. I—E. Rathwell, P. Tip- pett, G. Reid. Jr. I—T. Burnside, M. Clark, S. Bates. ANNIE MARSHALL, Teacher. 1 Hullett SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the report of the standing of thespupils of S.S. No. 4 for the month of October, based on diligence, regularity and con- duct: —4th class—M. Hunter, Flora Hunter. Sr. 3rd—M. Lyons, M. Liver- more, A. NcVittie. Jr. 3rd—S. Reid, E. Hunter, . C. Livermore. 2nd—L. Adams, S. Fairservice, J. Medd. Pt. 2nd—B. Farnham, L. Cartwright, R. Lycds. Sr. Pt. 1—G. Leitch, M. Ad- ams, M. Reid. Jr. Pt. 1—W. Ben - bridge, E. Scales, R. Livermore. R.C. RICHARDSON, teacher. NOTES.—Mr Fred Bryant, of Mount Forest, spent Sunday with friends in Hullett. One has been heard to re- mark .that the 14th line is fast becom- ing noticahle. for its young men of a marriageable age; some' very good chances, hurry up boys. Mr H: W. Allen's handsome and commodious new kitchen is now completed, and adds greatly to the appearance ot his beautiful residence. Master Billy Barr attended a select party at the residence of Mr George Knox one evening re- cently. It is rumored that Master Knox is practising. pugilism. The Kelly Bros., who have been packing apples in Essex county, have returned. Mr Will McAndrew, of Drayton, is at resent visiting his cousin, Mrs H W. 'S inda`q~'whir-frrendssin'Seaforth.•-;Mrs eiiy K ,. ,, _ . Shane and childeren left on Wednes- day afternoon to spend the winter with friends in Michigan. Miss Beatrice McConpell spent a few days in Bruce - field this week, with friends. Goderich Township CORRECTION.—Mr Turnbull is engag- ed for S. S. No. 10, not 11 as mention- ed last week; our correspondent sim- ply made 1 mistake. ExchaNGED.—Messrs Benjamin and Samuel Switzer have made an even exchange of properties. Ben. gives lot 35 on the 9th con. for lot 31 on the 8th. Nrw HOUSE.—The very handsome brick house on the Huron road, erect- ed for Mr Thos. Jenkins, is now occu- pied by him, and we have no doubt. he will enjoy itsspacious and comfortable accommodations. FARM BouoHr.—Mr Richard Baker, of the 15th con., has bought a farm of 150 acres on the Maitland concession, Colborne, belonging to the Anderson Bros. It has been seeded down for about ten years, and a couple of the brothers being in New Zealand, com- plicated the sale slightly. About 90 acres are cleared, the balance beinpg in good hardwood. It is a fine fatal' and Mr Baker has secured a bargain. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report for S. S. No. 9, Goderich township, based on regularity, good conduct andgeneral progress for the month of October: -5th class—David Hearn 200, John Emmerson 183, Fanny - Jervis 174. 4th class—Bertha Switzer Jug, Arthur Currie 154, Geo. Emmer- son 144. Sr. 3rd—Willie Cole 154, Fred Emmerson 146, Earnest Call 98. Jr. 3rd—John Cooper 190, Bertha Graham 183, Amanda Hicks 177. Sr. 2nd— Aphrew Steepe 181, Harry Steepe 168, Robbie Stirling 149. Intermediate 2nd —Mabel Alexander 180. .Jr. 2nd—D. Elliott 184, Alma Jennings 139. Sr. Pt. 2nd --Laura Jervis 170, Lorne Can- telon 167. Jr. Pt. II—Victor Miller 178, Frank Cole 139, May Cooper 106. Pt. 1—Milton Steepe 176, Emma Coop- er 148, Arvilla Holland 123. Number of pupils on register 52, average attend- ance for the month 33. M. ENGLER, Teacher. Varn a. U uitcit.—'the quarterly meeting of th Varna circuit Methodist church was held in Varna church, last Sab- bath. Although the day was cloudy and cold, and the roads bad after the recent rains, seldom has there been a larger attendance. The meeting, from beginning to close, was signalized by the presence and power of God. Many felt it was good to be there. It was very encouraging to see most of the congregation remain for the love feast and sacramental services. The quar- terly official hoard was held on Mon- day, and was a very pleasant and agreeable meeting, the finances being in• good torm. The following were elected etewards for the year: James McClymont, R.S.; Wm. Rathwell, Ed- ward Johnson, 3. I. Keys, Geo. Brock and Joseph Robinson. Leeburn NOTES.—Mr Jos. Cook lost his faith- ful old dog, Bounce, a few days ago; it seems she got her foot in the wire fence, and must have cut a vein, as she bled to death; she had been a faith- ful servant for 12 years. Master Alex. Hoy ton is laid up with rhemuatism in his arms and legs; it is to be hoped that he will soon recover. Master W. Weise has taken a position as team- ster for Mr Goldthorp for the winter months. Miss Potts, of Saltford, has been re-engaged by the trustees of No. 9 school, Dunlop, for 1895; this will make her third year here. The wagon for the cheese factory, which has so regularly visited us at the dawn of day since May 7th, made its last call on Saturday morning; Master Wm. Sal - lows has been very faithful in his dut- ies both in fine and stormy weather, and almost as punctual as a clock. Mrs John Horton has a beautiful yel- low chyr santhem um, on which there are 65 blossoms. HALLOWE'EN. — Hallowe'en passed very quietly here, with the exception of a little excitement over the absence of four very familiar faces from prayer meeting. On enquiry it was found that they were seen going up the canal line. No further word was heard of them till daylight next morning,when they were seen wending their way home. bThen the enquiries and wond- ers began and still continued on till the tall, bashful man on the hill, an- nounced he had been lucky enough to get a ring. This is not leap year and we wonder did someone on account of his bashfulness think it time to change the rule. One of the others, who has been a slave to rheumatism, seems to feel quite young again, and so fhe wonder increases. Londesboro. SERVICE.—The Methodist pulpit was ably occupied by Mr Coombs, of Clin- ton, last Sunday. FURNACES.—W. L. Ouimette is hav- ing a furnace put in to heat the store, and there is likely to be one put in at Parsonage, instead of a coal stove, as was intended at first. RETURNED.—Mr W. T. Brunsdon re- turned from Manitoba -on Friday ev- ening last, bringing with him 23 head of cattle; eight of these are for Mr Mul- doon, of McKillop, and the others for Mr Brunsdon to dispose off. TEACHER.—Miss Turnbull, the junior teacher in KS. No. 8, will sever her connection with the school at the end of the year, and her place will be taken by Miss Johnston, of Wingham, at a reduced salary; this is on account of the hard times and low prices. NOTES.—There was a slight fall of snow on Tuesday; just a hint of what we may expect. Tere is 'to be a con- cert in the Methodist church by a travellingtroupe on Friday evening, (to -night.) The Sons of England are preparing for a supper to be given soon; further particulars will be made known. A good turnout from here to the church opening at Kinburn on Thursday. Holmesville. EDUCATIONAL.—The annual Educa- tional services will be conducted here on Sunday, Nov. 25th, by Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Clinton. Further particu- lars will be given later. U. C. B. S.—The annual meeting of the Holrnesville branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society will be held in the Methodist church, on Monday next at 7.30 p.m. Rev, J. B. Fraser, agent of the society,will address the meeting. CHEESE •MEETING.—Will all who are interested in the proposed cheese fact- ory take note of a meeting for their special beheflt on Thursday, Nov. 15th, at 7.30m. The meeting will be ad- dressed by a competent ,cheese -maker. Everbody wanted., The following notice is given as it appears : WARNING.—if owners off cows in the village of Holmesville does not keep them in off the streets by night they will have to stand by the consequence. A RESIDENT. NOTES.—Mrs Pethick, of Walton, is visiting her daugher, Mrs Frank Baer, It has been decided to use the $10 pub- lic school leaving grant, awarded the school here some tune ago, in buying presents for distribution among the pupils at Christmas. The first snow of any account fell here on Tuesday night. Mrs Enticknap, of Drumbo, who has been visiting some days in the village, is the guest of her cousin, Mr Jaynes Graham. We are glad to note an nn- provement in the boys of this neigh- borhood, for as far as we can learn no mischief was partaken in on hal- lowe'en. Miss Edith Holdsworth is spending this week in Goderich and Leeburn. Mr Will Rumball, of Toron- to, is visiting his parents at the White House. Mr W. Ram ey purposes hav- ing a shooting match n Thanksgiving Day; this will give th "quack" an op- portunity to take the ducks. Remem- ber the R.T. entertainment on Nov. 30. CHURCH.—The quarterly services in connection with the Methodist church here, were held on Sunday last, when after the usual interesting and practi- cal sermon, based on Rev. 7, 8-17, the sacrament and love feast were partak- en of by a large number. On the fol- lowing Monday the Quarterly Board met, with good attendance, as the No- vember meeting is an important one. The usual business was transacted sat- isfactory. The annual election result- ed in the return of the same stewards as served last year. W. McRoberts was licensed by the board as an ex- horter. The Epworth League Society have decided to elect, at next meeting, a new president to supply the vacancy occasioned by the absence of F. C. El- ford. The Woman's Missionary Socie- ty met last Monday at Mrs Holds - worth's. The pastor's morning work, next Sunday, will besupplied during his absence in Seaforth, taking work for Rev. Mr Galloway, who, through sickness, is unable to take his own. Rev. L. W. Diehl, pastor of the church of England here, was reported to have decided-ta-go-t-o anotherfield of labor, but we are glad to learn that he has decided to remain; Mr Diehl is a young plan whom we would not like to lose. PATRONS.—At the regular meeting of Hcflmesville Patrons Association, last Thursday evening, an excellent address was given by D. A. Forrester on "Farming under present conditions and the outlook." He pointed out the great drop that had taken place in farm products and farm land. He stated that various reasons were given. Sonie placing the cause of the drop in prices to over production, while others attributed the drop to underconsinp- tion. Possibly if every person at pre- sent livingon the planet had all he or she desired for good and clothing no great stock of grain, etc. would be carried over from year to year. Dis- missing both these reasons, there can be no possible manner of doubt but that, in wheat especially, there has been a greater production than con- sumption. To such an extent has the production exceeded the consumption, that if the wheat growers of the world should cease to grow wheat for one year, the farmers' bins, storehouses and elevators would supply all our wants for one year. The marked fall in the price of wheat has no doubt had some effect in pulling down the selling price of other grains, as 60 pounds of wheat at 50 cents is but on a par with peas at 50 cents per bushel, and oats at 28 cents per tushel for live stock food, and thereby lost its distinctive quality of being food for man alone. He next viewed the wheat situation, by refer- ring to the great wheat growing coun- tries—the vast extent of Russia stretch- ing across two continents, most all this vast territory bein within the wheat growing zone; India and Aus- tralia, large producers of this grain for export. The Argentine Republic was reterred to as a new and rapidly in- creasing factor in supplying importing countries. Last year she exported 60,- 000,000 bushels, this year (their harvest occurs in December) it is estimated that she will have 100,000,000 bushels for export. "Bear in mind," he said, "that these are all comparatively new countries, have poor railway facilities, and their fanning operations are car- ried on in the most primitive mode; for many years they will not be cap- able of the higher branches of farming, and will have to confine their efforts to grain growing. "What," he asked, should the farmers of Ontario do, in the face of these facts 7" He evidently hesitated, to give a choice on this mat- ter, stating that each farmer should be governed by his individual circum- stances. He gave it as his opinion that we should cease our mad competi- tion with Russian boots, Indian gour- kees, or Argentinian negroes; confine our efforts to supplying our own wants in wheat and other grains, and leave it to others to supply the wants of Eu- rope. Our higher civilization and manner of living forbids the unworthy race. Let us engage in the higher and more scientific branches of agriculture;which, if }iroperly conducted, should give us a better end .more prefitable return. Ile refereed to the efont now being made to establish a cheese fac- tory and creamery at Holmesville. As shewing the tendency of the produc- tion of these two articles, he cited the shipment from Montreal for the sea- son ending on the lOt:h October: CHEESE STATISTICS. Year ending Oct. 19, 1894, 1,388,064 boxes Year ending Oct. 19, 1893, 1,29397 boxes Increase 94,367, NUTTER 1893, 70,176 packages 1894, 27,483 packages Decrease, 42,693 The inference. apparently being that cheese opens a better outlook than butter for the farmer. At the next meeting a speech will be given by Mr Jas. Connolly; a reading by Mrs El- ford, and an address by President Sturdy, on "The profits of feeding wheat to hogs, compared with coarse grains." Constance.. NOTES.—The young people of the Methodist church have purchased a very handsome organ from Scott. Bros., Seaforth. The Pollard Bros. have wound up threshing for another year. Mrs Wm. Snell has returned from Woodstock, where she was visiting friends. Mr J. P. McLarren, having sold his farm to Mr W. Jamieson, in- tends moving into Seaforth, where he has purchased a very handsome resi- dence. On Ballow'en'the boys in the village dispensed with fun and mis- chief, and all turned -in like men, and very soon had 14 cords of fine wood piled up against the post office door, Harloc#c. NOTES.—Miss Belle Neilans has re- turned from her trip to Michigan, as has also Miss Mary Watt, from Kan- sas. The Misses Robinson have dis- posed of their farm stock and imple- ments, and also part of their house- hold furniture; they intend moving to town, having rented their farm to Mr D. Stevens, who will secure the fair - service of a certain young lady to help him work it. Quite a crowd attended the panorama held in the school house here. Goderich. FOR MAYOR.—The Signal says:—"At the solicitation of a large number of friends, we understand Mr George) Acheson has decided to allow his name to stand in nomination for Mayor of Goderich for 1895. As Mr Acheson is the largest taxpayer in town and has done more to improve Goderich in late years than any other man we know of, no candidate ought to receive a larger support from the electorate at large. NOTES.—Mr Will Ross has put in a loom and is now doing weaving. An interesting event in history was cele- brated fox the first time in the home' of Mr and Mrs Arthur Curzon, at Cur- zon House, Goderich, Oct. 25th, by a dinner party, it being the anniversary of the charge of the Light Brigade, which was led by Mr Curzon's great uncle, Lord Cardigan, on, October 25th, 1854; dinner was served Ma Russe, with a most recherche menu, to a num- ber of guests, who afterwards took wine in silence "To the memory of the glorious heroes of the past." • CHURCH.—The sacramental services in the North St. Methodist church, last Sunday, were very largely attend- ed and were a season of very great spiritual power and delight to all pres- ent. During the quarter four have been received on profession of faith and four by certificate. The quart- erly official board met Tuesday even- ing, the financial report was very sat- isfactory. The congregations, prayer meetings and Sabbath School increas- ing in numbers and interest. The pas- tor, Rev, J. Edge, is giving a series of sermons on Luke 15th chapter. LEGAL NEWS. — The judgment in Brechler v Andrews declares that by reason of the plaintiff failing to furnish the cattle with good and sufficient pasturage, the defendants rue exoner- ated from their contract to purchase `the cattle, that as to the fifty head which defendants fed in their stables, they fed them at the request of the plaintiff and he is liable for their feed. The result i„r that plaintiff's action is dismissed with costs and that defend- ants recover against plaintiff on their counterclaim the sum of 5512 and costs. Aylsworth, Q. C., and M. O. Johnston for plaintiff, Darrow, Q.C., and Proud - foot for defendants. Tuckersm ith. NoTss.—Halloween passed quietly nothing was seen out of place. It ap- pears as if the natives have turned over a new leaf or have got somewhat "tamed” since the cold weather has set in. Messrs Stong Bros. our popular threshers, are now busily engaged crushing grain for farmers of this section; owing to the present low prices a much larger quantity of grain will be fed this season and the above named thrashers are expecting to have a good season in this lino of work. Mr Geo. Layton is confined to the house with a cut foot; he was cutting wood in the bush and was chopping a limb ,when the axe glanced and entered his foot near the end of his great toe, inflicting a severe flesh wound. Miss Mary Townsend has returned home after an extended visit with relatives in London. COUNCIL.—The Council met at Kyle's hotel on Nov. 1st. The chief business was paying contractors' gravel ac- counts etc. Mr L. Hardy, of Exeter, was paid $180, the contract price, for building a bridge over Silver Creek, east of Egmondville. Mr Geo. Strong receives $132.60 for clearing and ditch- ing 100 rods of the sideroad between lots 5 and 6, concessions 8 and 9 H.R.S. and $96 for other work. Mr S. Mc- Gleoch was paid $136.05, John Latta re- ceived $119.13; Alex. Mustard, for timber supplies, received $140.95. Other accounts amounting to $850.443 were paid, making a total paid out in the day of $1655.09. The next meeting will be held at Weber's hotel. Esmond- ville, on Nov. 26th at 10 o'clock. A.G. SMILLIE, Clerk. ] orri6 NOTES.—Quite a number of 'tile ;folic gathered at the residence 010 an eg Jackson, of Morris. one ey64ing last: week and spent a very pleasant tl0:te. • West Wawanosh. COUNCIL._Council met on Saturday, Oct. 27th, members all ppresent.Tho treasurer's report for Septembershot' - ed balance and receipts of $39L7 with ",:. expenditure $344.94, leaving $4513 to ,•' October account. John Clark, asked'.. the council to reconsider his account';', for extras done to the shed, presented:: at the last meeting. The council con'" sidered the account at some length, but declined to change the decision ar- rived at Last meeting. It was decided. ,* to pay Wm. Cunningham $4.20, one half of amount of damage done to his buggy by defective roadway of tho' south boundary. A number of cheka were issued. Council adjourned tq;»: meet according to statute on Dec. 151'" at 10 o'clock. R. K. MILLER, Clerk.. Additional Local Nowa. PORK PACKING—Mr James Steep harit rented the vacant store in the Combe's block, where he will purchase pork. He intends to go into packing exten- sively, having a cold storage building especially therefor, OVERLOOKED.—The G oderich Ster says:—"Almost an injustice was linin tentionally done Miss Nello Mclardy' in omitting a mention of her piano , playing as accompanist at tile George Fox concert, two weeks ago. It was certainly not the least pleasing part of the entertainment, and deserved a special mention for its excellence. FAREWELL PARTY.—The London Free Press of yesterday says:—An ex- ceedingly pleasant farewell party was was given to Miss Hattie Reid by Mr and Mrs John Callander, at their residence on York street Tuesday, which was verynumerouslyattended deal by friends of the rte young lady and her sister [Mrs Callender.) The Harpers furnished the music, and a right lively time was spent until an early hour this morning. Guests were present from Strathroy, Clinton and. elsewhere. Miss Reid leaves in a few days for the last-mentioned place, and it is rumored will shortly change her name. COMPLETED.—The telephone men, who have been at work here renewing the lines, have completed their work, and now there is what is known as a "metallic circuit" in operation -between , Goderich and Stratford. The line is a big improvement over the old, es- pecially for long distance talking, as there are no vibrations or noises to in- terfere with the sound, consequently conversations are carried on as easily as if the parties were in a room to- gether. In the Central Office here a new cabinet has been constructed for the public, built so that no outside noises are heard, and the whole - office is so worked as to facilitate.con-- ve> tetions' with the least possible an- noyance. DEATH.— Another old resident of this town passed away, after a protracted illness, on Sunday, in the person of Mr Emanuel Finch, at the age of $0 years. A native of Devonshire, he was brought up to the shipbuilding trade, and fol- lowed this until his removal to Ameri- ca, locating in Clinton some twenty odd years ago. He was a steady, in- dustrious man, and until injured by a fall from a tree eight years ago, was able to be around with his usual activ- ity. Twice married, he leaves a son and married daughter—J. Finch and Mrs. Daley, of Seaforth—by the first wife, and of the second family,• six daughters• and three sous, all living. here except Mrs. Spindler, of London, and Mrs. DeCew,of Flint. For sixteen weeks he has been confined to bed. He was a staunch Reformer,and in religion was identified with the Brethren. The remains were interred In Clinton Ceme- tery on Tuesday, many showing their sympathy and respect. TOWN COUNCIL.—The regular meet- ing of the council was held on Monday evening. A petition asking for the erection of an electric light somewhere at the western limit of Mary street, was referred to the Electric Light com- mittee. Mr James Scott, on behalf of the Staveley committee, asked for a small appropriation to be made to meet contingent expenses. Messrs Arm- strongand Taylor moved that $50 be placto the credit of the committee; Messrs Plummer and Kennedy moved in amendment that the amount be $30; the amendment wits lost. The charity committee reported the usual expendi- ture for rent and groceries for Miss White and Mrs Devine. A number of accounts were ordered to he paid. Owing to illness, Mr Reynolds, care- taker of the cemetery has not been able to perform his duties for a month past; he was allowed, however, a por- tions of his salary. Objection was taken to the erection of the electric light pole on the market square, and by a vote of the council, it was decided that it should be removed. Messrs Mc - Murchie, Taylor and McMurray were " 11 appointed it committee to see what could he done towards securing a site whereby tramps and others asking charity, might he made to break stones. 9 2 MONTHS FREE We will send the NEW ERA to new subscribers, from this date to the lst of Jan. 1896, for the sum of $1 cash. We will send it to any part of Canada or. the United States for this money.—. Subscribe now and get the beiatice >oi the year for nothing.