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Clinton New Era, 1895-02-08, Page 1eeeee ROBERT RQLMES, editor auk resat tnr. FAci --OF A-- • Pieceof Cloth lees not always show its grade.- -Five times out of six the effort of the >rraz ufacturers is (and a wrong one it it) to reduce the cost of the goods by Ir1iwering the quality --and not disclos- ing the difference. The only protec- tion a customer has is to buy from a rsliablefirrn who guarantee goods to be as represented. That is what we do t.$ tbe`materlal from which we make *lout $21 black worsted ' suits is pure stook all through, there's no shoddy In it, the back is just as pure as the face and for - this reason it will keep its aypearance and wear. CASH AND ONE PRICE Tho ititi IIcni OLINTON Lncklno'sv. OranaD- THE RoAD.-The boys of Tpocknow are never behind in any- -thing they take in band to do, as they slowed by the commendable act which they performed do Tuesday morning Let. The roads from Lueknow to Dungannon' were almost impassable, and two.funeral were to take place to fat village this week. One of the boys suggested that they form them- Mlves into a. good roads committee, and no sooner had the proposition been made than fifteen young men consented to go. They at once started oat and cleared the road right to Dun- garinon cemetery, a distance of nearly Iain miles...: Notes;-„Reer. C. Miles, rector of the linglish church here, was last week presented by his congregation with a handsome cutter and purse. The Lucknow curlers defeated the Kincar- dine club by 8,shots on.Tuesday last, in *e Lucknow rink. Mrs R. J. Walker and children of British Columbia, are visiting at Rev. J. Walker's, of this town. Messrs W. B. Hurd and W. R. Willis left on Wednesday morning for Brockville, where they will spend a few days with Mr Hurd's parents, prior to their departure for Califc rnia. JL1NTO.ST, ONT., FEBRUARY 8, 1,$95. A.ROTTNID THE HUB.. What wide-awaks and reliable eorresponde . Varna. AT'IJOME.n At Home will beheld at the Parsonage in behalf of the Wo• enen'sAnxiliary, An entertaining pro- gram of readings, recitations and mus- ic is being arrangqed for, after which refreshments will be served, LEAGUE. - The Epworth League meeting is held each Wednesday eight -in the Methodist church, •Great bene- fit is being derived from the study of the Bible in this way. Come and take part, it will do you good; all are in- vited. LEFT. -Yes, ]eft in a pitch -hole. While two young men near the village were returning home from Hills Green, last Sunday, the horse broke away from the cutter, leaving the boys and cutter in the terrible hole. Never ; mind, Jim, we're not far from home, a nice little step. CONCERT. -On Friday evening last a very successful concert was held in the Temperance hall, under the auspices of the Royal Temperance of Temper- ance. It was the last of a series of meetings held by the Crusaders, and was a decided success. At the close of the concert several new members were initiated into the council. CHURCH SERVICES. - The weather being favorable last Sabbath the Meth- odist quarterly meeting at Varna was largely attended, and the people much pleased and profitted with the very suitable and excellent sermon deliver- ed by Rev. H. A. Newcombe, of Clin- ton, who also conducted service, with our pastor, Rev. Mr Leech, at (oshen church in the evening, very much to the edification and delight of the con- gregation. The Quarterly Board, held the following Monday, was well at- tended; finances in gratifying form. The Board cordially recommended Mr Jas. Foote to the ensuing annual con- ference, as a candidate for the Chris- tian ministry of the Methodist church. Rev. Mr Leech received a very cordial and unanimous invitation to return to the circuit fora third year. NOTES. -Quite a number of our vil- lagers took in the opening of Hills Green Presbyterian church on Sunday last, and also a teameeting on Monday night; they report a grand time.' Ow- ing to the almost impassable state of the roads very few of the Royal Tem- plars of Varna Council attended the district meeting at Holmesville on Tuesday last. Mr John D. Morrow, of Fullerton, paid a flying visit to Varna on Saturday last, spending Sunday here and returning home on Monday morning; wewere all pleased to see his genial countenance, and one was more than pleased. Our village tailor and barber, Mr W. A. McBrayne, has got another addition to his business, hav- ing an auctioneer's license for the county, is busy afternoon and evening selling dry goods at Blake and Drys- dale this week; Mac is a hustler sure. Messrs John Wanless and Jas. Arm- strongpaid a flying visit to Goderich last Friday; they gave us wonderful reports of the great mountains of snow along the road. Miss Lucy Hilton, who has been visiting her friends here, returned home last Monday, accom- panied by Miss Lizzie Wanless, who intends spending a week among her tnany friends there. - (Intended for last week) NOTES. -We are glad to learn that. Mr Jas. Armstrong, who was laid up with grip, is able to resume his work again. Miss Maud Moffat has been improving nicely for some days. The trustees of S.S. No. 6, (Varna) have purchased a fine bell for the school, as the old one was cracked. Messrs and Miss Rines, betterknown as the Cru- saders, are holding very fine temper- ance meetings here; they are both in- teresting and profitable; the hall is crowded and they will possibly require a larger house to contain the crowds before the week is ended. Mr Edward Wanless drove a sleigh load to Bruce - field Wednesday afternoon to greet our former teacher, now a charming young bride, as she was on her way to her new home at Grand Bend. nts find worthy of recording for publication Colborne DEATH OF THE REEVE. -We are very sorry indeed to announce the death of Mr Archibald Malloy, reeve of this township, which took place at kis residence on Tuesday. Deceased was recently laid up with an attack of typhoid fever, and under skilful Medi- -.al treatment he seemed to be recover- ing, but he suffyred a relapse, and passed away •atlthe early age of 45 bears and 2 months. Deoeased has een a resident of the township for a number of years, and after a term at the council board he ran for the reeve ship in 1893, defeatingMr Beck; he was again elected, and eld office at the time of his death. A member of the -..tresbyterian Church, he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the commu- sity. Politically he was a Liberal. The funeral took place yesterday. He leaves a wife to mourn the loss of a faithful husband. Ashfield. SUDDEN DEATH. -Mr Geo. Nixon, f Ashfield, retired to his room on Mo - day night last about the usual hour, and, havingforgotten something down stairs, went to return, but on arriving sear the stairs lost his way and fell •ver the bannister, breaking his skull, from the effects of which he died in a few minutes. Deceased was an old resident, and was in his 68th year. Auburn. CHURCH SERVICES. -The sacrament- al service of the Methodist church last 'Sunday, at Auburn, was a season of touch spiritual profit. The congrega- tion was large. The love feast was a feast of "fat things," while some 90 took a firmer grasp upon Christ in the sacrament. The official quarterly board met on Monday, and was well attended considering the roads. lily urything was harmonious, the finances in a.geod shape, the outlook for the oircu it very bright. With flattering remarks the pastor, Rev. W. Baugh. • leas thanked Or his services of the pn.stand heartily and unanimously in- vited to return to this circuit the next conference. years Atneriodn horse buyers at Be eville are piying: goed. prices for homes that suit • Hullett NOTES. -Mr Isaac Brownlee sold a team of horses the other day for $150. ScnooL REPORT. -The following is the standing of the pupils of H.S. No. 4 for the month of January. The report is based on the conduct, regularity and diligence of the pupils: -Sr. 4th--e/g. Sundercock, Maggie Hunter, Aggie Scales, Florence Hunter. Jr. 4th-Jno. Reid, Maggie Livermore, Roselle Way - mouth Sr. 3rd -Edith Stewart, Lizzie Scales, Thos. Reid. Jr. 3rd -Charles Stewart, Lizzie Adams, Effie Hunter. 2nd class -Wilson Sundercock, Ed. Sanders, Maud Walker, Pt II -Lorne Cartwright, Milly Adams, Geo. Leitch. Pt. 1 -May Stewart, Rose Livermore, Albert Livermore. S. S. No. 1 -The following are the names of the three pupils in each class who obtained the highest number of marks during the month of January. The names are in order of merit: -5th class -J. Irwin, M. Fowler, B. Mc- Michael. Sr. 4th- W. Dale, M. Irwin, J, Dale. Jr. 4th -F. Gibbings, H. Bet, - nett, M,•E Irwin. 3rd class -C. Mc- Mlichael, VV Good E. Spooner. Sr. •2nd4V. Dale, G. McMichael. F. Fosv- ler. Jr. tad -T. Dale, E. Bennett, A. Pryce. Pt. 2nd -L. Irwin, J. Good, C. Dale.. Pt. 1-11. Montgomery, C. W. Gibbings, J.'Freeman. CoUNoiL. Council met in Londes- boro on Monday. Meunbers all pres- ent. A committee of the council, ac- companied by Mr Ainsley, .the county commissioner, went to exittaine Wal - lace's bridge and found it in better re- pair than expected, and coneluded, on the advice of Mr Ainsley, to let it stand for the present. Tenders for the supply of elm plank were accepted from Ben Snell, M. Sprung, James Webster ''and lames Young. Several accounts were passed anddered to be pp- aid. fde ). T. Garro , was a >` pointed to nshi solicitor or 1 h,e auditojr'vs li statement and abstra of the treaiiurer's dccounts were sir matted td the council, examined a d passed. Counciladjourned until cal d by .the feve,itt r Constance. A PLEASANT EVENING. -On Thurs- day evening of last week a sleigh load of young fclks from the village and vicinity, drove lack to Mr Jos.Wheat- ley's, whetthey spent a very pleasant time amusing° themselves with games of all kinds. And at an early hour re- turned home, being highly pleased with the evening's fun, and being deeply gratified to the host and hostess who done all in their power to help along with the amusements.. NOTES. -,Some of our young folk are looking very sad since the dressmaker returned to Seaforth; .ehaw, Lou, never mind, there will be a little jure in your crown. Mr Jas. Rapson, who cut his foot some time ago, is able to bearcund again. Mr Albert coats is busy team - leg away ice for next summer's use. Mr B. Snell's house is nearly completed; Mr S.S. Cooper, of Clinton, had the job. Occasional eorresponeent. NOTES. - Mrs Martin is going to move into our Villege in the near fu- ture, having purehrtied Mr S. S. Cole's dwelling. Mr J. Pe Staples has pur- chased the corner hotel stand and In- tends converting it into a store; suc- cess Jphn,in your new enterprise. We are very sorry to hear Mr Wm. Bayn- ton, who at one time did .a prosperous business in the blacksmith line, has, on account of ill health, •had to close his business, and bas gone south for the benefit of •his health; his wife and son are at present ander the parental roof; it is the wisb of many IS lends here he may return in the near futuee,restored to perfect health. Miss Mary Schoales, who holds a second class certificate, has secured a school near Wiarton, and is going to take charge of it short- ly; she will be very much missed in our village, especially in the Metho- dist choir, where she holds aprominent place, and is a great helper in church matters. Rev. Mr Hamilton preached very acceptably to alarge congregation on Sabbath evening. Holmesville. OouaT OF REVISION. -Judge Doyle will hold a sitting of the Court of Re- vision in Pickard's hall on Feb. l5tb, commencing at 10 o'clock. - CHURCH. - The quarterly services will be held in the Methodist church on Sunday next at 10 a.m. The At Home has been postponed toFeb. 20th. in order to allow preparation of the excellent programin course. OYSTER SUPPER. - The entertain- ment and oyster supper, under the auspices of the Foresters here, prom- ises to be of an extensive character. The music will be provided mostly by Messrs R. Downs, of Clinton, and Geo. Oakes. • R. T. of T. -At the last meeting of the council here Rev. E. A. Feat was elected an honorary member of the order. The -Huron District Council was held here on Tuesday with a good attendance of delegates, considering the weather. The entertainment in the evening was also well attended, EPWORTH LEAGUE. - The prayer meeting next Sunday evening will take the form of a consecration meet- ing, conducted by Rev. E. A. Fear. The President attended the organiza- tion of the Young People's Society in Clinton on Thursday last. The next union meeting will to ce place in April, when the society here will be respon- sible for' the subject "The Endeavorer out of the Society." TENDERS WANTED. -Tenders for the erection of the new Cheese and Butter factory will be received up to noon of the 23rd inst. Also applications for the position of cheese -maker. Either a brick or frame building will be put up. Mr Forster, president of the pro- posed company, and Mr G. Holland, made a trip last week to Bluevale factory, which is considered the banner factory of Ontario, and they were greatly pleased therewith. SCHOOL REPORT.- The following is the standingof the pupils of the school here for January: -5th class -Edith Tebbutt, Bertha Stanley, Album Murch and Eldred Yeo (even). Sr. 6th -Sam Cook and Edith Huller (even), Lenus Yeo, Tillie Colclough. Jr. 4th - Willie Tebbutt, John Walter, Jerome Badour. Sr. 3rd- Willie Merrill, Win- nie Sturdy, Willie Potter. Jr. 3rd - Tom Cook, Harvey McCartney (even), John Mulholland, Lorne Fear (even), Wesley Elliott. Sr. 2nd -Lillie Mc- Cartney, Ernma Colclough, Lillie Col- clough. Jr. 2nd -Harvey Mulholland, Luella Fear, David Elliott, Sr. Pt. 2nd -Jos. Cook, Fred Potter, Robert Colclough. Pt. 2nd Intermediate - Mabel Pickard, Myrtle Levis, Edith Mulholland. Pt. 2nd Jr. -Albert Cook, Edith Mulholland. NOTES. -Inspector Tom, of Goderich paid an official visit to the school here on Wednesday. A large number from here attended the social at Porter's Hill on Wednesday night. The coldest day for the winter was Wednesday the thermometer registering 220 below zero. On Sunday some parties show - shoed past the village, but returned towards Clinton in the evening carry- ing the snow -shoes. Rev. E. A. Fear and J. H. Elford have purchased a pair of Jersey calves, , each about two months old. Measles have been pre- valent hero for a few days. Miss E. Ivison, Ki en is visiting friends here. Mrs E. G. Courtice visited friends in the village on Saturday. Mr Charles Johnson and wife, of Galt, are visiting the parents of the latter. The ice harvest appears to be plentiful and some are takingadvantage itnd getting their summer's supply in. Mr A. Os- baldeston procures the brick for his new house from Crediton. We are glad to hear that Mr J. T. Holdsworth is able to resume his studies. The G. T.R. Co. used Sunday to pack up the fragments of the recent wreck west of the village. Mrs Leech, Goderich, is visiting at home. Mr G:'' Courtice attended a grand tea giv n by the 83rd Battalion in Clinton on ride last. a S1 year in advance, $11.60" when [Pot eo paic;t • East Wawanosti. NATES, -On Wednesday, Jany. 30, John M. Rogers, bf Wingbarn. carried pie one of the fair young maidens of the 6th con., in the person of Miss Margaret E. Black, only daughter of John Black, we flyiu the editorial slipper after them. Joshua Poaren has engaged with his grandfather, John Ooultes, for the remainder of the winter. David Cook bad a li'ely time at Belgrave station last Thursday,with his team, which became unmanageable with fright at seeing the train; no great damage was done, however, be- yond breaking the tongue of the sleigh and a whiffletree. Dave intends hav- ing a monster bee shortly, hauling wood, and will give the young folk the freedom of the house at night. John E. Fells is recovering from an attack of grip Mr David Dunbar is some- what better at time of writing. We beg leave to submit the name of Find- lay Anderson as a competent person to - fill the position of township treasurer; let us have a good financial statement next year, that people can understand, hitherto, it is said, these staternents have not been as explicit as desirable. Tuckeramith. PERSONAL. -Mr Geo. Walters is ser- iously i11 at present; he has been suf- fering for some time with a severe cold and is at present confined to bed. NOTES. -Mr J. Sproat has secured a judgment against Mr J. Hannah for the sum of $243. A number of the young people of this vicinity spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of Mr Jos. Townsend's on Tuesday ev- ening. PARTY. -Last Friday evening a sleigh load of young people who drove to the residence of Mr Thos. McMich- ael's, Hullett, found the roads not as fine as they might have been; however, they got there in due time and spent a pleasant evening. CHURCH OPENING. -Turner's church, Which has been undergoing repairs, will be re -opened on Sunday, Feb. 17th, when Rev. A. Stewart, of Clinton, will preach at 2.30 p.m., and Mr. Coombs,of Olinton,at 7o'clock. A teameeting will be held the following evening, when addresses are expected from a number of clergymen; tea- to be served from 6 to 8. INSANE.- On Saturday Last a young man netned Fitzgerald, of this town- ship, became violently insane, and it was necessary to take him to Goderich for safekeeping, which was done by Reeve Sheppard and the young roan's father on Monday; he had to be taken in and out of the train by force, and kept up a constant unintelligible talk. Some years ago he went insane, but recovered and went west; he came back a short time ago and seemed to be all right, until the malady mani- fested itself. I• Stanley NOTES -Mrs R. Pollock was visiting friends in Stephen this week. Mrs. R. Mcllveen is visiting friends in Colborne SmHoor.-Report of S.S. No. 3for Jan. Sr.IV-F Scotchmere, R Reid, A Pol- lock.' Sr III, 0 Mcllveen, W Scotch - mere, A Richardson. Jr III,. 5 Rath - well, E Reid. Sr II, Ida Reid, L Rich- ardson, L Reid. Jr II, Harry Reynolds, J. Pollock, J. Sanderson. Part II, E Peck, E Burnside, E Rathwele Part sr, E Burnside, E Peck. Part 1 jr, T Burnside, 5 Bates. MEETING OF BOARD OF HEALTH. - The Boatel of Health met in the town hall all members present viz: -Robert Mcllveeq, Jno. Manson, Jno, Johnston,' Themes Fraser and J. T. cairns. T. Fraser, was elected chairman for the present year. The board wishes to draw attention of all parties having animals die in this municipality,- that they are required to bury the same immediately after death, or by neglecting to do so they may incur the penaltyspecified by statute. If a com- plaint is brought to any member of the board, such member shall notify the clerk, who shall then call a meeting of the board, instead of notifying chair- man and causing delay. Leeburn. NOTES. -On account of the stormy weather, Monday night, the annual meeting of the Leeburn congregation was postponed till Wednesday, the 13th, at 2.30 p.m. The youngest child of MI J. G. Clutton bas been very i11, but we understand has taken a turn for the better. Master Archie Horton received a painful wound in his wrist a few days ago; he accidentally hit the saw which was hanging up in the shanty, and it came down, cutting a tord in his wrist and making a nasty gash. Mrs R. Morris and children left for her home in Dakota on Wednes- day, having spent a month with her parents here. At a meeting of the Y.P.S.C.E-, on Monday evening, it was decided to take up a collection on Sunday evening next to he sent to the poor people in Nebraska; please re- member this and some prepared; they also decided to purchase two dozen more hymn becks, so every one may join more heartily in the singing. Our young bachelor has lately purchased a fine driver from Mr Jos. Really; he evidently thinks it.will be to his ed - vantage to have a gond horse to help him out of his bachelorhood. Goderich Township. NOTES. - The child of Mr Albert Wise has entirely recovered from its recent illness. PATRONS -Pioneer Association Pat- rDns of Industry has changed its night of meeting to the first Tuesday on or after full moon in each quarter. The next meeting. consequently, will he held, Tuesday, 12th. Let there be a good turnout, as matters of importance will be discussed, FARM SOLD. -A son of Mr W. Way, of the base line, has bought the Law- son Moore fat m,'on the base line, con- taining 53,} acres, for the sum of 51750. It. has fairly good bnildings, and could have been sold a few years ago for $3000. We believe it is Mr Way's in- tention to go largely into raising gar- den produce. GOOD STOCK. -Mr Geo. Holland, of the llth con., has just bought from El - coat Bros., the well-known stotsk- breeders of Tuckersmith, a very fine young thoro-bred Durham hull. It, is from the dam Susy, by Snell's famous Vice -Consul, and has good milking strain; in addition it was a prize win- ner at a number of the fall fairs. Goderieh. NOTES. -The roads are being broken open and business reviving after the big storm. The old men say this is the coldest spell in twelve years. It will be a week before any wood or hay can get in, so bad are the roads. Ice houses at e being filled with harbor ice, which looks good, but pregnant with dis- eased germs; the men ought to be pre- vented from poisoning the town' if those who cut the ice, used ice, they would get pure ise for the town. Mis- sionary services are preached in both Methodist churches next Sunday, by Revs. Smyth, of Clinton, and Wake- field, Dundas. Revival serricee art) ALM contll�iiued in North St. rjhureh, with increased Interest. t Londesboro. 64 lbs of Raisins for 25 cents at R. ADAMS'. TRUE BLUES. -Six members of the Orange society of this place drove to Wingham to a meeting on Tuesday. They must be true blues in earnest. ATTENDED IT UNDER DIFFICULTIES. -Robt. Cole and wife have gone to Lucan to attend the wedding of her brother. They started Tuesday morn- ing and drove part way to Clinton and returned home; then took the after- noon train, NOTES. - Quite a number of the Methodist church choir and church members arranged to attend a social at Constance on Tuesday night; they gathered in the village, held a consul- tation and did the wise thing; they stayed at home. Tuesday and Wed- nesday have been the coldest days of the season in this place. Summerhill ScnooL.-The standing of the public school here for January rs as follows: - 5th -E. Mcllveen, W. Mair, M. Bing- ham. Sr. 4th -J. Bingham, A. Huck, M. Sheppard. Jr. 4th -Mabel Huck, Annie Wright. 3rd -B. Mcllveen, S. Hill, W. Butt. Sr. 2nd -J. Mcllveen, 0. Hill, J. Wright. Jr. 2nd -J. John- ston, M. E. Kilty, N. 13a11. II Part - L. Johnston, L. Butt, R. Colborne. I Part -E. Beacom, C. Colborne, C. Butt. Bayfield. SocIAL.-A social is to be held at the house of Mr Geo..Erwin, :on Feb. 14th, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist 'church. A good program and a pleasant even- ing is anticipated. NOTES. - Miss Annie Beattie, of Brussels, is visiting friends here. The Crusaders, Messrs Rhines and sister, representing the Royal Templars of Temperance, are holding interesting and instructive meetings in the Pres- byterian arid Methodist churches. Capt. Creamer and Lieut. Broughton left for Toronto on Wednesday. Mrs Stanbury is paving a visit in the Queen City. Miss Annie Erwin, who has been for some time in London, is borne. Miss Florence England, of Kincardine, is visiting her sister, Mrs H. W. Erwin. Mr J. Snow, of Lon- don, was in town this week. Mr and Mrs Rusk, of Goderich, were in town on Sunday visiting their daughter, Mrs Swarts. Miss Mary Kennedy, of, Exeter, was visiting her sister, Miss Lizzie Kennedy, this week. Miss E. Camercn, who has been visiting in Brussels, returned home this week. Miss Clark went to Toronto on Wed- nesday to attend General Booth's meet in 3s. COUNCIL. -•The council met on Mon- day evening in the town hall,pursuant to adjournment, members present Reeve urns in the chair, Councillors Stanbury, Frazer, Erwin and Bailey, minutes of last meeting were read and signed. It was moved and seconded that John Ferguson be constable 1895, moved in amendment that Wm. Whid- don be copstable for 1895; motion car- ried. Benjamin Higgins was appoint- ed assessor; John Whiddon treasurer; the appointment of collector was laid over till some future meeting. The Reeve granted orders for the following accounts: -Chas. Tippet, collector, $20; Wm. Widdon, services in opening hall, $1. Wm. Osmond, Thos. Cameron, John Ferguson and the Reeve and Clerk were- appointed a Board of Health. The auditor's report was adopted. The clerk was instructed to ask for tenders for printing. Council adjourned to meet on March 4th at 7 p.m. H. W. ERw1N, Clerk. Seafortli. THE CURLERS. -The citizens of Sea - forth tendered the winners of the Slee- man curling trophy a magnificent re- ception on their return from the great bonspell at Guelph last Thursday night. They were met at the depot by band and pipers, and a monster torch -light and broom procession was formed, headed by the pipers. They were con- ducted to a hotel, where a sumptuous repast awaited them,after which songs, toasts and speeches followed untiha late hour. CHURCH. -The Quarterly Sacrament- al services were held in the Methodist church last Sunday. The love feast at half past nine was full of interest; ex- cellent sermons were preached by Rev. R. Paul to good congregations, and at the close of the morning service the sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered, a large number partak- ing. The meeting of the Official Board was held on Monday night, but no special business outside of the fin- ances was transacted, Next Sunday r a ' r will be Missionary Sunday, Yr Rev. Dr. Willoughby will be the preacher. The pastor is so far recovered from his tht'oat trouble as to be able to take some part in the services, and will supppl jfor Dr. Willow, hby in Listowel next Hensall CHURCH SERVICES. -The Quarterly service of the hensall Methodist church. was held last Sunday; The sermon was preached by Rev. MrSwann, the father of the pastor. It was truly the hest quarterly service we have had. The official meeting was held on Sat- urday last. The business was trans- acted harmoniously. The pastor was unanimously invited to returq for a third year. Special evangelisti ser- vices have been conducted for two weeks. and several have signified their determination to lead a Christian life. Blyth COUNCIL. -At the regular meeting'of the council on Monday evening, Mr E. D. Chamberlaine was re -appointed town clerk, and Mr J. B. Kelly, engineer of the fire department. Mr McCright having resigned in the latter's favor, at a special meeting previous to this,Mr A. Elder was made Town Treasurer NoTEs.-Miss E. Watson spent a few - days in Stratford this week. The Kickapoos billed the town on Tuesday, will open fire on Tuesday evening next in Industry hall. Mr W. J. Moody, an old Blyth boy, representing a firm in Berlin for the manufacture of Black- ing and Oils of all kinds, did business in town this week, besides visiting his mother, Mr Jas. Porter. Mr Robert McKenzie and daughter are the guests of Mrs Jno. Clark.:. Mise Young re- turned from a visit with friends in Wingham last week. MrsWm.Robin- son entertained the members of St. Andrews choir, pleasantly at her home on Friday evening. Quarterly services were held in the Methodist, church on Sunday last. Holy Communion was administered in, Trinity church last Sunday morning. W. W. Sloan, of Toronto, spent Sunday in town with friends. Mr Arch. Dicksolvvisited the Queen's city last Friday. Mrs Dallas, Wingham, was the guest of Mrs Emigh. this week. Announcement is made of the anniversary services of St. Andrews church, which will take place on Sun- day Feb. 10th, the Rev. Dr. Battisby, of Chatham has been secured for the occasion. Mr R. E. Jameson is in Lynden this week. Additional Local News. r COLLEGIATE. - The first meeting of the Collegiate Institute Board was held on Wednesday evening. Mr. J. Scott was re-elected Chairman; Mr. Foster, Secretary, and Mr. W. 'Jackson, Tree - Dir. Mr. Herman was appointed caretaker. A couple of accounts were paid. CREDITABLE TO BOTH PUPIL AND TEACHER. -Miss L. Brawn, a pupil of Miss Nello McHardy, who played at her concert here in November, and who has since then attended the To- -- ronto Conservatory of Music, for a term of ten weeks, has just succeeded in passing the first year examinations held there last week, winning the se- - cond highest percentage among the successful candidates. She returns to Miss McHardy to prepare her next year's work. Speaking of the Chicago Bicycle Show, Cycling says: -"The Thistle, - represented by G. F. Fmerson, of Clin- ton, Ont. This machine, manufactured in Chicago, first gained fame from be- ing one of the very first excessively light and yet strong high -framed ma- chines put out in that city. The weights are 15, 18 and 21 pounds. A 21 -Ib. ladies' wheel, which strips to 19 lbs., was also shown. The threads are 4 7-16 inches on the light and 5 inches on the road. wheels. The Th stta isir veru handsome machine and show prove a god seller.in. Canada. He al- so represents the Ben Hur wheel." UNTRUE. -In this week's issue of the News -Record, under the heading of "Stanley," an alleged correspondent accuses the NEW ERA of misrepresent- ing facts in regard to the death of Mr. McIver, of Stanley, and in unjustly re- flectingon the medical man who at- tended him. We simply mentioned his illness and death as an item of news, the same as we would any other event of importance, and made no reflections on any one, either living or dead. We have surely as much right to publish what we did, as the News -Record has to say that "Mr. McIver was in town for a few days, having a cancer remov- ed from his lip by a local medical man, by the use of a plaster, or without the use of the knife," or words to the same effect. We emphatically deny having made any mis-statements or reflections, and challenge the correspondent to prove to the contrary. We surely have sense enough to know that a reflection on a medical attendant might be a seri- ous matter. Now if the correspondent who claims to have taken the trouhle to look into the case, will kindly tell us all he found out in reference to it, and what misrepresentations or reflections we made, we will endeavor to reply to him, and show how the very thin he unfairly complains of was obviated. Public School Report. The following pupils are promoted to the second book :-Division VI, maximum marks, 200 --Edna Penny - baker 162, Emma Plumsteel 155, E Campbell 153, Wes. East, 150, G. Cook 148, L. Heywood 146, D, Muir 145, F. Eagleson 145, Hattie Levis 145, L: Lockwood 144, Etta Cook 139, R. Stew- art 132, Geo. Hoflich132, Chas. Twitch- ell 122, Al. Baird 122, May Carling 122, J. Doherty120, H. Robinson, 118, Mills Shipley 116, Nettie Grummet 110, E. Cooper 114. Promoted to third bopk-Perc. John- son 156, Roy Plumsteel 143, Aug. Frem- lin 124, Annie Hay 120, Ross Beattie 115, F. Pennybaker 115, Maud Dowser 112, Victor Goodwin 110, T. Herman 109, 0. Shepherd 107, V. Heywood 107, 11. Wiltpe 106, L. Claridge' 106, Harry Profit 105, May Long 104, Geo. Ohidley 104, Nellie Joy 103, A nesWhittingham 102, Pearl McDonald 00, Mabel Twitch- ell 99, Willie Cudumri 99, Maud Coop.. ' et 07, Geo., Gordon 9' � Jahn • 06bk grab Dayinee A ridgy.. Ann a Leppington . it