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Clinton New Era, 1894-11-16, Page 1rtO3ER'1 HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor • CLINTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 16, 1854., $1 year in advance, $1.50 when not so psi Those Beaver and Melton Avercoats at $iL... Which 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, you such value. An Overcoat worth from $18 to $20 is sot to be had for $15 every day. There is no need ta'bell again how we got them, but if you haven't got your win-,• ter Overcoat yet, you'll be glad the sap - 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, singleer double breasted, just as yon say, and we put 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. Ti Lida JcE: lip OLLNTON Colborne Mies L Hill, of4Londesboro, is visiting in this vicinity. Everybody is making good .use of the sleighing while its lasts. Mr Stanley, of Holmesville, was in the township buying hogs last Monday.— Goma BACK.—Mrs Thos. Greenwood with hei'child who has, for the last few months, been visiting her mother, Mrs Ross, left on Tuesday for her home in Assiniboia, where her husband is at present. CHANGES.—Mr Wm. Waiters has rented.a housefrom Mr Rossier, on the Maitland concession, and is about to move into it for the winter. Mr H. Fisher has purchased the house and lot, where he at present resides, from Mr John Breen; Mr Breen has, we under- stand, rented a farm on the 4th Con. fromr John Martin of Goderich WEDDING.—A large number of peo- ple asseinbled „at the residence of Mr J. Brownlee on Wednesday, Nov. 7th, to witness the marriage of his only daughter, Maggie to Mr Albert Mitchel. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Mr Irvine, of Goderich. After par- taking of a sumptuous repast the as- sembly tripped the light fantastic till the wee small hours, the music being furnished by our jovial old friend "Billie;" we wish the newly married pair much joy in their wedded life. • Tuckersmith. NOTES—Owing to the stormy weath- er on Sunday, there was not as large a congregation as usual. but however, those who were there listened to a good sermon, from Rev A. Stewart, of Clin- ton. It has not been decided whether or not the Sunday School will be con- tinued through the winter, but the pro- babilities are it will be discontinued. Mr G. Layton's foot is getting better, and we hope to see him out soon. A number of• our residents went to the Harvest Home dinner at Kinburn, Last Thursday evening. Some of the young people Went to Clinton, on Sunday evening, to hear Rev Mr Hector, but only those that were there early, were able to get in, the church being crowd. ed. Mr J. G. Crich is spending quite a while in Muskoka on a hunting tour; we hope he procures some good game. The Epworth League on Sunday even- ing, will be addressed by Miss M.Town- tend, we hope more of the members will try and be present or the Look -out Committee will have to calkon them to see if they are ill. Mr J. Walters has finished Mr F. W. Crich's stables, and is now putting the finishing touches on Mr 3. I. Crich's house; we hope Jack will give us a grand house -Warming when he sees fit to start house -keeping; let it be soon. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. A. Turner Harlock. NOTES.—Mrs Ashley has discontin- ued her service in the school house here; they will be missed. Miss Kate Connell, of Goderich township, is visit- ing friends here. It is not every con- tractor who takes his best girl to see his work, as one of the Clinton con- tractor's did a short tithe . ago ; never .,inst Sato, ,she highly approved of it. Mr lt?cG i or entertained a foci select (Mends tau Wednesday evening. ,AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication Londesboro. 1 B. S. MgETING.— Word has been re- ceived that the Rev. J. B. Fraser can- not attend the Bible Society meeting on Friday (to -night) but that the Rev. J. Carswell of Toronto, will be in at- tendance, CATTLE SALES,—Messrs Lanham and Bell sold 11 head of cattle last week to the Hamilton Bros. and J. McGregor. Mr John Brunsdon sold 11 head of his Manitoba cattle to Stewart Bros., of East Wawanosh, last week also. FARM CHANGES.—Mr Eno, sr. has bought out hie Son's lease and stock and taken back the farm into his own care; Smith, the son, is going to move into Londesboro. James Elslev has sold his farm part of. lot 35, Con. 14, to August Sanders, who has had the Mc- Clacherty farm rented tor a number of years. The price about $3,000; Mr Elsley wants to purchase a larger farm. NOTES. -The pulpit of the Methodist church will be occupied on Sunday evening, by Mr Horace Foster, of Clit>lton, Mr Fair going to Battenbury street, 'Clinton. There was no preach- ing in the Methodist church last Sun- day on account of the Church opening at. Kinburn. Mrs Rush, formerly of the village, is visiting at Mr Authony Haggitts. • The Sons of England dinner is to be held on the 22nd being thanks- giving day. The beamtifully-situated farm of Mr A. Taylor, ij• miles north of the village we notice is advertised for sale by mortgage, on Wednesday of week. Dr. Cowan, of Attwood, rmerly of Harriston, was in the vilTil)e on Tuesday looking around for a place to locate; he was favorably im- pressed with the prospects. From another correspondent IT SHOULD.—When we observe'the beautiful and commodious building which the Methodists of Kinburn have erected for the worship of God, in that place,we think it ought to provoke the people of Londesboro to love and good works and to go and do likewise. PLEASANT GATHERING.—Mrs Ash- ley entertained the members of her class (being the Bible class of the Meth- odist Sunday school) at her mother's residence, on Friday evening, to an ohservation party. Everything was done in good style, each guest being provided with a bouquet. After refresh- ments were served, music was heartily indulged in by the company. The last ieceerendered•being asShallwe.ggather at the river?" and "God be with ytiii till we meet again;" Mr a Woodman offered a short prayer, :and the com- pany diapered about 11 o'clock, all well pleased with the evening's entertain- ment. This is the first of this kind of party which has been given around here, and as it harmless amusement, we hope it will not be the last, and that it will take the place of some of the lower kind of parties which are sometimes given. (Too late for last week). CHURCH.—Quarterly services were held in the Methodist church on Sun- day last, an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. J. H. Fair from the Prophet Jeremiah 31, 33; a good feeling existed throughout the whole congregation, as manifested by the many testimonies borne in the fellow- ship meeting, after whioh the sacra- ment was administered to a great number of the members of the church. The official board met on the following Monday at 2 p.m., the stewards elect- ed were M. Braithwaite, Recording Steward; E. McVittie, J. Tamblyn and Wm. Hiles; finances were some little behind former .quarters. I.O.G.T.—The regular meeting of the Good Templar of Londesbmse was well attended on Tuesday evening, all seemed to enjoy themselves. This lodge is in a flourishing condition, everything seems to be booming. After the lodge had been duly opened the election sf officers took place, which resulted as follows: C.T., Ada Crisp; P.C,T.,Mrs Riddle; V.T., JennieWood- man; Chap., M. Braithwaite; Sec., W. Cunningham; As. Sec., Alvin Brogden; F. S.. E h. Gray; Treas., Eva Mog- ridge; M., Robt. Reid; D.M., Maud Mogridge; S., Albert McGregor; G., Mary Scott; S.J.T.., J. Fairservice; Organist, Aggie Scott.. Box SOCIAL. — Thursday evening was the scene of a very interesting so- cial gathering at the .Personage, the congregation being well represented both by the old and young people, and all seemed well suited in the box they had purchased and the partner they got; the young folk enjoyed themselves in social games. Goderich Township LIKELY TO BE A CONTEST.—It is cur- rently reported that Mr John Beacom will again make a dash for the Reeve - ship, in opposition to Mr Cox, who is again in the field. ° Should he do so, it is not anticipated by some who pro- fess to know, that he will make any better run than he did before. It is not likely that there will be any op- position to Mr Sturdy for the deputy- reevesbip. COUNCIL.—Couneil met on Nov. 5, and decided to hold the municipal nominations at Holmesville, 'on the last Monday in December, and to have the polling places (if an election take place) as follows :—No. 1, Orange Hall, lst con., S. Johnston, Deputy Return- ing Officer: No. 2, house of N. Sturdy, John Sturdy, D.R.O.; No. 3, house of T. Harrison, Thos. Harrison, D.R,O.; No. 4, house of H. W. Elliott, Bayfield con., John Cluff, D.R.O.; No. 5, house of Rich. Baker, con. 16, R. Baker, D.R. 0.; No. 6, house of W. Crooks, con. 11, W. Crooks, D.R.O, The following ac- counts Vgere ordered to be paid :—Star, printing, $2; Dr. Whitely, attendance on county wards, $7.50; R. Sturdy, as' clerk of Court of Revision, $32; Wm. Crooks, bailiff at Court of Revision, $1.- 50; selecting jurors, $10; T. East, tile, �I5.40; for gravel, D. Johnston, $22.60; . Johnston, $4.44; J. Porter, $15.06; Wm. Elliott $830; James Alexander, ,20 Council rulnu rued tomeet fi rst Monday in Dec. TtCtf•STUUdYral .lac, �r a Bayfield. COUNCIL.—The council met on the 12th inst. Mrs Jos. Brown was grant- ed five dollars. It was decided to fix a road to D. McDonald's, the cost not to exceed three dollars; some gravel to be put on the boundary at Wild's, also a few loads on the Sauble line about Harrison's, and the Grainger hill to be fixed, under the supervision of Messrs Woods, Stanbury and Marks. The council adjourned to meet on Dec. 8rd. J. DAY, ulerk. NoTEs.—Some of our fishermen, who have been engaged in fall fishing in Greenock, have returned reporting a fair catch; on account of the bar form- ed at the mouth of the river, there was much difficulty in getting their boats into winter quarters. Should not part of Mr Foster's recent loan be subsidized for the purpose of repairing the har- bor? Albert Vanstone has returned from South Bay, where he has been fishing. Miss Maud Ferguson has been visiting in Grand Bend. Mr James Ferguson is home again. CHURCH NOTES—LieutenaptBrough- ton is now assisting Capt. Cramer, Rev. T. Davidson and elder Symons attended Presbytery meeting in Clin- ton on Tuesday. Trinity and St, Andrew's Sabbath Sehools are making preparations for holding their annual Christmas trees, Rev. Mr Olivant is conducting reviv- al meetings at Bethel appointment, in consequence of which there is no even- ing service in the Methodist church here. St. Andrew's congregation has been fortunate in securing for the winter season the services of Rev. T. David- son, an ordained minister, formerly of Wroxeter. Each Sabbath morning and evening he addresses large and ap- preciative audiences. His words being characterized by singular earnestness. Rev. Dr. Fraser, of Owen Sound, agent for theBritish and Foreign Bible Society, resided over the meet- ing of the Bayfield branch on Wednes- day, the 7th inst. A goodly number was present. Itev. Mr Armstrong, in- cumbent of Trinity church, occupied the chair. After Secretary Treasurer Mr John Fraser gave his financial. statement the'officers were re-elected and collectors were appointed. Where- upon Rev. Mr Davidson gave a very; interesting address, showing the su ritrrity of the Bible over any other. oak-.. —41g .Eraser, __in .his.- speech showed the great work done by the' Bible Society in .circulating the sacred volume in so many languages—in On- tario •alone.it is sold in over twenty languages. Having been a missionary inFormosa/he had some idea of Foreign work, and referred to the many devic- es resorted to by colporteurs to intro- duce the Bible among disinterested persons. in some places women aro employed to carry the "light'' to those of their own sex who can in no other way be reached. The Bible is publish- ' edin over three hundred languages, which is shown by a pamphlet exhibit- ed by the doctor containing a portion of scripture written in each. There are more that two thousand languages and dialects in which it must be pub- lished before it is taught to all nations. Inconsequence of the great worth yet to he done, he made an earnest !plea for aid and hoped that when the col- lectors went around the people ' would contribute liberally. The meeting throughout was interspersed with suitable music, led by Miss Morgan. •Goderich. CHURCIr,—The quarterly services in Victoria street Methodist church, on Sunday, Nov. 4th, were well attended, and very enjoyable, the pastor and leaders extending the right hand of fellowship to five new members, who joined on trial at the morning service. On Monday evening the quarterly board met, and found Victoria street finances up, and Zion considerably be- hind. The treasurer's report for the half year showed every obligation fully met up to date, and the new system of free pews and voluntary support work- ing welt. The congregations have in- creased very materially since the pews were made free. NOTES.—Mr Geo. Acheson is in the field for mayor for 1.895; he is in to win; we shall be glad to see him ''get there." The incandescent light company is having a bard time to get a charter and some privileges from the council; their plant is needed, as many are dis- satisfied with the arc lights for store purposes. The heavy snow of Saturday and Sunday was a surprise. There are acres of turnips out yet. Bread is at last down to 4c. a loaf; Mr Green, our new baker, who forced the price down, ought to be rewarded with large patronage; it is a mystery to average mortals, why bread and meat are as much as when wheat and cattle a,rd sheep were far above their present price. Brucefield. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.—The an- nual meeting of the Brucefleld branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society was held on Friday evening, Nov. Oth, in the Methodist church, Brucefleld. The evening was very inclement, and the attendance small. The agent, Rev. J. B. Fraser, with the consent of the meeting, postponed his address till Sabbath afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year:—Pres., Geo.Walker; Vice -Pres., resident ministers; Sec.- Treas„ Geo. Baird, sr.; Committee— Sam. Pollock, George Hartt and James McDonald. The following resolution was also passed:—That this meeting, held on the anniversary of the death of Rev J. H. Simpson, remembers with gratitude the services he rendered to this Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society, and desires to thank the Great Master for the good he was enabled to accomplish in his brief but aetive ser. vice, and that acopy of this resolution be Be�nt'tn the wiclowirdrsiU.Slinpeom Hullett 2ND AND 3RD CON. NOTES. — The neighbors of Mrs Jos. Brimfield show- ed their sympathy for her the other day by cutting and haulingher win- ter's supply of wood. MGeo. Dale had a turnip bee last week, and got several acres pulled and housed; in the evening the young people had a dance, keeping it up until daylight; Mr R. Baily furnished the music. Mr James Noble has taken a year's engagement with Mr Thos. Biggin. Mr Matthias Glew has erected a new horse stable. Mr Jas. Miller, of the 3rd, has let the contract for the erection of a new bank barn, 50x70. A HURON Bov As/Eats—We have much pleasure in announcink the elec- tion ot Mr H. S. Gray, of Ludington, Mich., as Prosecuting Attorney for Mason county, a victory he obtained in last week's election. He is a son of Mr Stephen Gray, of Hullett, a former pupil of Clinton Collegiate, and is evi- dently on the high road of public dis- tinction. The Ludington and other papers contain exciting reports of the contest. Mr Gray, on his return from the University this year, entered the race for Prosecuting Attorney of Ma- son county, in which Ludington city is located. There were four candidates for nomination on the Republican side; the other three were able men, who had lived there many years, good at- torneys, but at the Republican conven- tion Gray received the nomination by a large majority, on the first ballot. The Democrats then put up a man— Ed. Legendre—who had always lived there, born there, in fact. Not very hopeful of electing a Democratic ticket, the Democrats combined to defeat Mr Gray. They were willing to trade off any other bounty candidate on their ticket, for a vote against Gray. A large amount of money was used against him. One saloon roan offered $1,000 •to defeat Gray. The fight against him was that he was a mere stranger, and of foreign birth, as com- pared to his opponent on the Demo- cratic ticket. However, Mr Gray is very well known. He made a thorough canvas, held meetings in every part of the county, spoke for seventeen con- secutive nights. (except Sundays), and on Nov. 6 was elected by 627 majority. The Democrats thought they had him down, and were even betting. BLYTH SURGICAL.—Mrs Jas. Potter left for London last week, to undergo an oper- ation in an hospital there. Her many friends will be sorry to learn that, thou h ;gertsuec essfuzlly' thro-u g sfie " 1)?a the operation, it will not prove of any material benefit. She is doing as well as can be expected. CONFIRMATION.—Conflrmation ser- vice was held in St. Michael's R. C. church on Monday morning, Rev. Bishop O'Connor, London, conferred the rite on a number of candidates. He was assisted in the service by Revs. , Fathers West, of Goderich, and Quig- ley, St. Augustine. NOTES.—Mr A. A. Taylor and bride' retured home on Thursday evening., The Beau Ideal 'Concert Cu. did not prove a howling success on Thursday evening; many were the comments not highly flattering to the conntlsany• as entertainers. Mr Giles Jenkins fill- j ed the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Rev. Mr Riley, of Brussels, and Rev. Mr Higley, of Trinity church, exchanged pulpits on P t Sunday. W. o ter. M. D., of Galt; Iowa, arrived here Friday night, call- ed home by the - serious illness of his mother, will spend a week or two here before returning to the land of his adoption. Mrs C.P. Moore, Stratford, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Coloton, at present. Good sleighing is making things lively around town. East Wawanosh. THE SICK LIST.—Mr James Henry continues very poorly. Jos. Jackson, is on the sick list. Bella E, Scott is slowly recovering from a severe illness. Elizabeth A. Rowland continues very poorly. NOTES.—Most of the Coats family are home from Dakota; there is no place like Canada, even if times are hard. It is r umored that Reeve Tay- lor contemplates retirement from municipal life at the close of this year. Wm. S offat is the guest of Wm. J. Fenwick this week. ACCIDENTS.—One day last week a little son of Jas. McCallum fell from the high beam in the barn, a distance of 18 feet, but escaped with slight in- jury. As it never rains tut it pours; Jas. McCallum, sr 'hile chopping on ne to cut and another is only a little Monday, had th, two of his toes aln about half off, th piece of skin of thole holding the two toes on; he had the misfortune some years ago to cut the great toe of the sante foot. We hear that B. An- derson fell and injuved his knee badly, displacing the knee -cap, and will be laid up. for a while. Minnie, youngest daughter of Jn. Campbell, had the mis- fortune to get her leg broken on Sab- bath evening, by a horse which was being watered becoming unmanage- able; at time of writing she is doing as well as can be expected. SAD AFFAIR.—On Monday night last an exceedingly sad affair happened in this township, resulting in the death of a most highly esteemed and amiable young lady, Miss Jessie Mutch, young- est daughter of Mr Robt. Mutch, aged 23 years. Mr and Mrs Mutch were away from home atthe time, on a visit to another daughter, and at about eleven o'clock at night a messenger ar- rived and told them that their daugh- ter was dying in convulsions. They hastened home, only to find the state- ment was too true. The unusual cir- cumstances of her death led' to an in- quest being held on Wednesday, when the presence of strychnine was found in her system, and the jury returned a verdict that she died from poison, ad- ministered by someone unknown. The family are very highly respected and a the hes tfeit sympathy of the entire de commu it oes out. to. th. m in thi* arch yge and trial. 0 ri' hour A ,. u �� Constance. KILLED.—The sad news reached here Tuesday that Mr Robt. G. Hall, son of the late Mrs Hall, of Constance, had been killed in Toledo, op Monday. Goon ' TEamLARs. — The principal business before the meeting, last even- ing, was the election of officers for the ensuing term, and the installation will take place at the next meetin after which a fuller report will be published. NOTES.—The funeral sermon of the late 'Mr Stephenson will be preached in the new Methodist church at 2.30 p. m., next Sabbath. We are pleased to see that Mrs John Staples, wife of our worthy merchant, is so far recovered as to be around again. It is with deep regret that we hear of the continued illness of Mr Allan Farnham ; but slight hopes are entertained of his re- covery. Mr F. H. Schoales left here Wednesday, on a trip to Algoma; he expecte to be away for a couple of weeks. Causes OMIN-MG.—The Methodist people of Kinburn and vicinity are re- joicing over the grand success attend- ing their efforts, during the opening of the new church. The weather was all that could be desired, and a large' crowd turned out, both on Thursday and Sunday. Rev Dr Williamson, of Ingersoll, preached on Thursday, from the words "Precious Faith," a serrrion of great power; at the close he stated that the sum of $1,200 was needed to clear the church of debt, and met with a generous response. The Ladies' Aid Society offered to assume $200, and subscriptions of over $500 were receiv- ed. In the evening a dinner was held, which was liberally patronized, and not onlywas the balance of the $1,200 subscried, but $200 oyer, making the receipts of the day $1,400. Rev G. Buggin, of Blyth, occupied the chair, and addresses were delivered b Revs MessrsWilliamson,Holmes and Smyth, of Clinton, and Leech, of Varna. On Sunday, three excellent sermons were preached, at 10.30 by Mr BuggM ;at 2.30 byMr Holmes,and at 7 by Smyth; at the close of the afternoon service the church was formally dedi- cated by Mr Holmes. The organ which the young people bought for the church is a great improvement on the old one, and reflects much credit on the pur- chasing committee. The choir render- ed very acceptable and efficient assist- ance at all the services. The total cost of the church and sheds was slightly over $3,800; of this sum $2,600• was pro- vided for at the laying, of the corner stone and the whole cost is more than covered no Ladies' w. The La a Aid Society clef Y deserve gr eat raise' foe•'their-asstst- - ance, having raised, altogether, nearly $1,000. The loose collections on Thurs- day and Sunday amounted to about $50. The church is a credit to any community, and will undoubtedly add to the strangth of the cause here. Occasional Correspondent. WHY IS IT DONE?—Some comment is.caused hereby the alleged action of certain persons in this neighborhood, who are said to go into Seaforth on Saturday afternoons for the purpose of having a jolly good time. Stanley STOCK.—Mr James McFarlane, of the ,3rd con., who has an enviable reputa- tion as a stock raiser, -has just sold to Mr John T. Dickson, Gbderich, one of his fine Shearling Rams, at a gsod ofigurn ; it is a splendid animal. Mr. M. McEwan this week shipped six shearl- ing ewes, two ewe lambs, and a ram lamb, to a Turnberry farmer. They are Shropshires. and were all first-class animals; Stanley farmers have estab- lished a good name for the excellence of their stock. NoTEs.—Miss J. Brownett, who has been visiting ;in Tuckersmith, returned home on Monday. Mr and Mrs R. Mc- Ilveen were in Clinton visiting the latter's parents this week. Mrs R. Pollock, who was on the sick list last week, is better. Rev. J. F. Parke and wife, of Listowel, spent last Wednes- day under the parental roof. Miss Monteith, of Stratford, who was vis- iting at Mr John Reid's, returned home last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Abel Chave, of Brantford, are spending some days with their friends in Stan- ley; they are the guests of Mr Duncan McEwen. Mrs Gregor McGregor, who was away in Greenock and other parts of Bruce county for the last few weeks, returned home last week in good health. Ashfield. DEATH.—Mr Arch. McLeod, of Ash- field, and father of ex -policeman J. K. McLeod, of Lucknow, died at his resi- dence, on Saturd4, at the age of 77 years. The remains were interred in the Kinloss cemetery, on Tuesday. He was a pioneer settler, and highly re- spected. FIRE.—Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, about 7 o'clock, a fire broke out on the premises of M. Dean which destroyed the barn and stables, with their con- tents, this years' crop, &c, making a less of'$1,000. There is an insurance of $450 on the building and also an in- surance on eon tents. Four horses were in the stable and the halters had to be cut to let them out. Mr Dean has the sympathy of the community in his loss. Holmesville. NOTES.—Ileo. Mr Fear is holding special services at Sharon. Rev. A. K. Birks, of Teeswatcr, paid a flying visit here this week. BIHLE' SOCIETY. -The meeting of the branch Bible Society was held in the Methodist church on Monday ev- ening last, when an address was given by Rev. Mr Fraser. The afters elect- ed are W. Murch Pres.; Vice Pres., Rev Mr Diehl and Rev. Mr Fear; Sec.- Treas., W. Pickard; Committee: --S. tardy. A. Osbaldeston and T. 0. Pick - Town and County Church, Chimes. Special ' services will commence in North St.church, Goderich, in January'.. The Mission Band of Willis church gave a Scotch social last (Thursday)` evening., Rev. W. Smyth, of Ontario street. church, will be in his own pulpit next Sunday. Rev. J. W. Holmes will preach in Listowel next Sunday, his work here being supplied for him. Mr A. H. "Lofft, an old Clintonian,` has been appointed Recording Steward. of St. Marys Methodist church. On an inside page will be found weekly one of the papers read at the Christian Endeavor Convention. Rev L.Woods, of Wingham,preached in St. Paul's church last Sunday, and Rev Mr Fairlie preached at Wingham. Rev. W. Olivant has been for some time holding special services at Bethel, Goderich township, meeting with a good degree of success. Rev. A. K. Griffin. who was offered the incumbency of St. John's church, Brussels, and St. George's, Walton, has signified his acceptance of the offer and will enter on his duies in December. The Executive Committee of the Hu- ron Sabbath School Association will meet in the law office of Mr James Scott, Clinton, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 10.30 a.m., to arrange a program for the next meeting. THANKSGIVING DAY—Thursday next being thanksgiving day, it will be ob- served as a holiday in town. The usu- al union thanksgiving seriice will be held in the town hall, to commence at 11 o'clock, sermon to be delivered by Rev. A. Stewart. The Newmarket Era says:—Mr M.D. Coltman, one of our ex -High School pupils, is now located at Clinton, Ont. He writes they have a nice cause there and he enjoys the town and surround- ' ings very much. He is working in the Baptist demonination. Willis church Sabbath School anni- versary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 25. Mr Day, of Toronto, so well known from his connection with Sabbath School work, will take part in the afternoon exercises and also preach either in the morning or afternoon. The friends of Rev J. Galloway, of Seaforth Methodist church, will regret to learn that he is still unable to per- form his pulpit work, and it is likely to be some time before he is able. His ailment is ,a . thrsrai,t trouble. In the meantime his work is being `supplied ' by his ministerial brethren. The Atwood Bee . thus alludes to a former Huronian:—"At the regular meeting of the Methodist quarterly -- board Monday, a unanimous inlvita,tion was extended to the paster ot this circuit, Rev. Mr Fisher, to remain two years longer, making five years in all, • which is the full term allowed by the new regulations of the last General Conference. There was not a dissent- ing voice at the board meeting. Mr Fisher acknowleded the unanimous exs pression of . good will and continued confidence reposed in him, and assured the friends present that he was grate- ful to them, and if the stationing com- mittee see fit to send him to Atwood for .another two years he will return with pleasure and full purpose of he to do his best in the interest of the ci cult. On Monday evening of this week a delegation from each of the four Yonng People's Societies in town met in Mr H. Foster's office, and decided to form a union, to be known as the Clin- ton Young People's Local Union. The first meeting will be held on the first Friday of January, in the Ontario St. church, and the organization commit- tee will recommend the following as officers for 1895 :— President, Mr Horace Foster; Vice -Pres., Mr J. B. Hoover; Sec.-Treas., Miss C.A. Taylor; also that the Presidents of the several societies shall be vice-presidents. An invitation is to be extended to the societies at Holmesville and Turner's; and as new societies are formed they will be cor- dially received. The three following addresses were decided upon: -1st, Objects of Local Union; 2nd, The En- deavorer out of the Society; 3rd, Pray- er in Endeavor work. These to he respectively taken up and discussed at. the first meeting of the Union, The following will be read with deep regret by the many Huronians ac- quainted with the gen tlernan named, as. popular as a former pastor in this county, being a native of Hullett:— "The graduates and students of Knox College will regret to learn that Rev. Dr. R. Y. Thompson, who for the past four years has held the chair of Old Testament literature and apologetics, is too ill to continue his labors as pro- fessor at Knox. Three weeks ago a pulmonary trouble overcame him, and he was forced to go south for the win- ter at least. There was a protracted ' meeting ofhe Knox College senate Tuesday tci'iscuss the filling of his place. It • ii.' understood that I)r. Thompson ' had tendered his resigna- tion, and that after four hours' discus- sion the senate daeided to let the mat- ter stand in aheance for the present. In the meantime Rev. Mr Ramsay, Mount Forrest, has been appointed, to begin lectures aft r the new year on Biblical literati* Rev. Dr. Thomp- son took his cour . i theology at Knox and his arts a ?4 fronto . University simultaneously, l,•. c so brilliant was his career that h ucceeded in head- ing the classes at b th universities in the finals." TO OUR COR • ESPONDENTS Thursday next is Thanksgiving day; it is also our day of .publication, and in order to observe the day we shall print the NEW ERA 011 Wednesday. ., Will our correspondents help 'us. bye ending in their notes a day earlier. than usual for next week, Send vie alit. • t enews you earl get— bttt send it.e.-. y plensel tq'ere appointed. J. L. Oourtice, t s Harp Collectorb ' —Miss F. Piek- lss h. `Walters,: MISS �GDi111iltirnri; lh Lait'bwMte. 'i ;,r 4i