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Clinton New Era, 1895-02-22, Page 1• I ROBERT:HOLMES; Editor and Proprietor THE : FACE —OF A— Piece of Cloth Does not always show its grade.— Five tinges out of six the effort of the manufacturers is (and a wrong one it is) to reduce the cost of the goods by lowering the quality—and not disclos- ing the difference. The only protec- tion a customer has is to buy from a reliable firm who guarantee goods to be as; represented. That is what we do and the material from which we make oar $21 black worsted suits is pure stock 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 appearance and wear. CASH AND ONE PRICE Thi Zitit Hoign: CLINTON Colborne FORGING AHEAD.—A• few years ago Yr Roger Allen was a humble resident of Colborne township, little known be- yond the fact that he was a local preacher of abilit in connection with the Bible Christi n church. He went to Dakota,where his ability was recog- nized, and he drifted into politics, ad- : vancing from one position to another, until the other day he was elected Governor of North Dakota, in. the Re- publican interest. . NOTES.—Mr Seth Fisher spent last Sunday in Varna. Mr Herb and Miss Fanny Fisher spent last Sunday in Tuckersmith. The evangelists, Mr and Mrs Beddingfield, intend com- mencing special services at Zion church next Sunday evening; somewhere over , 40 have, in the past couple of weeks, i found salvation. Owing to the very bad pitch holes some of the sleigh loads that attended the special services at Benmiller had the misfortune of up- setting last Sunday evening. We are glad to hear that Mr John Pannabaker is able to be at work again, after being laid up with a very sore foot. Mr R. McCluse spent last Sunday in Holmes- ville. Mrs John Stevens is improving slowly. Constance. CHURCH.—Rev. Mr Fair delivered an excellent sermon on Sabbath last from the 3rd chapter, 4th verse pf Exodus. Since the amalgamation of the two choirs the singing is much improved. ENTERTAINMENT. — An entertain- ment, under the auspices of the Meth- odist choir, was given on Tuesday evening last. It was a grand success. Messrs Scott, McLean and Somerville, of Seaforth, took part in the program, and also the Londesboro choir; Mrs Ashley, of Londesboro, sang a very touching piece. The receipts amount- ed to nearly $I5, which is to help pay for the new organ. NOTES.—Master Scottie McLarren is visiting friends in the village. We are pleased to see Mr J. Connell out again. A certain young man, from Harlock, comes out to Constance to pay his addresses to one of our young ladies, but what knox it all out, Maud had an- other noble young man. Mr 8. S. Cole is home again and has his mill running. Mr J. F. Staples has not bought the corner lot, as stated last week, and the place is still open for sale. Summerhill Lncrunx.—Mr Dawson, of Kincar- dine, gave a lecture here on Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the I.O.G.T. The gentleman is a plain, forcible speaker and is a great power in connection with temperance work. ' Messrs Kilty and Kyle also addressed the meeting, and there is a strong pro- bability that the membership will be - materially increased 88 a result of the meeting. NoTEs.—Mrs Geo. Stewart, of Clin- ton, spent Sunday at her father's, Mr .C. Lovett, sr. Mr Thos. Farquhar, of Hills Green, visited Mr . M. Kilty's this week. Mr Downs, tailor, late of Mitchell, is at present staying with his parents here. Mrs H. Watkins is recovering from the effects of her late illness. Mr H. Woodyard is visit- ing among hie old friends here; Harry looks hale and hearty.Intelligence has been received of the death, from blood poisoning, of the wife of Mr R. Beacom, of Marquette, Mich.; the gen- tleman formerly resided here. rhe Good Templars had an oyster supper at their last meeting and report a splendid time. We are glad to notice Mr Geo. Tyner out again after his I- ncas, CLINTON, ONT., FEBRUARY 22, 1895. ABOTIND THE HTB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication Hullett FOOTBALL.—A match was played an Saturday last between the boys of schools Nos. 4 and 5, and resulted 1 to 0 in favor of No. 5. RETURNING.—Mr Daniel Walper, a former resident of this township, and who has been home for a few weeks, returns this week to St. Thomas, Dak., where for 12 years he and a brother have been farming. They have 480 acres under cultivation, AN OLD BIRD.—There died on the farm of JamesWalkinshaw, a few days ago, a peacock, which had proudly strutted about on that farm for over 22 years, it being one of a pair presented to hie father by the late Robert Hen- derson, Huron road, Tuckersmith. Its mate died in the same month, four years ago. FARM RENTED.—Mr James Walkin- shaw, of the 2nd con. of Hullett, has rented his farm of 100 acres to his bro- ther-in-law, Mr John McKnight, for a term of five years, and will take up his residence in Clinton. Mr McKnight is a first class farmer, very careful and will certainly prove a good tenant. Stanley NEW BARN.—Mr John Diehl pur- poses erecting a new barn, and has given Mr A. Oantelon the contract of putting a stone foundation under it. NOTES,—Mrs Mustard started for Tiverton, Br uce county, to visit friends there, but on reaching Wingham found it necetsary to return home on account of the snow blockade. Miss Tena Baird left last Saturday for a visit to friends in Tiverton and vicinity; she was accompanied by Misses Kate and Mary McDonald. Master Harold In- nes, son of Mr A. Innes, is at present ill with pleuro -pneumonia, but is some- what better. The children of Mr W. Glenn have also been on the sick list. One of Reeve Mcllveen's children has been on the sick list, but is now better. Cooxom.—Stanley council met on Feb. 18. All the members present. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The tender of J. Donaldson to furnish cedar timber for $12.50 per, M, de- livered was accepted. The tender of A. M. Todd for township printing was accepted, providing he prints ballots if required at lowest sum mentioned in tender. The auditors report was accepted and auditors were paid their salary $5 and $1 each for extra work. The clerk was instructed to notify the pathmasters, poandkeepere and fence. viewers of their appointment. The following accounts were paid, viz:— McLean Bros., for advertising, $2,50; J. T. Cairns, for Municipal World, $1, and John Chapman $7 for keeping Malcolm McGreg- or, an indigent, to date. The collector teas paid his salary, $75 and $1 postage and $2 uncollected [taxes. The treasurer's bond. was aooepted. The counoil approved of the course taken by the Reeve and Deputy Reeve in the suit of Mrs Halliday against the township. Council meets again April 1.—J. T. CAIRNS, Clerk. Varna. CHURCH,—As Rev. Mr Leech took charge of the services at Seaforth the pulpit was occupied here by Mr Mc- Taggart of Chiselhurst, who delivered a very -interesting and practical dis- course; we wish the young man every success in his ministerial work. NOTES.—Messrs Powell and Haxby, of Clinton, were the guests of Mr John Wanless last Sunday. Miss Lizzie Wanless, who has been visiting her friende in Winthrop, returned last week quite refreshed by her week's holidays. R. T. of T.—Twoolly sleigh loads of the members of this lodge visited Brucefleld councii last Monday night. They were warmly welcomed by that lodge, especially some individual mem- bers. After participating in a lengthy program of speeches, readings, music etc. refreshments were liberally served and tete-a-tete's here and there took place, which is apparently not un- common when certain members of the lodges meet. On returninghomesome members though present in the body seemed absent in the mind, thinking of their sweet ideals behind. A FOOTBALL MATCH.—The Varna school team, known as No. 6, played a game of football with the Hills Green school, known hereafter as No. 7, last Friday afternoon at Hills Green. As the day was so beautiful, there were many interesting onlookers, both ladies and gentlemen to witness the exciting game. The field was somewhat icy and consequently there were some amusing slides and tumbles, but other- wise it formed an excellent place for a match. No. 6 seemed anxious to get at it, for a short command was at once obeyed and all were in their places, while No. 7 seemed somewhat at a loss probably to know whether it was worth while bothering with No. 6's little fry. However at 3.10 the game began in terrible earnest, tor in less than ten minutes No. 6 scored to the great sur- prise of many. Although hot playing appeared on both sides yet No. 6 seemed clearly to carry the game, as they scored again before. "half-time" was called. In the next twenty min- utes neither Bide sco;ed, although the pwas e almost inlaying nofhe 7 sngoal, who were' now playing bet a defence game. One of No. 7's players being injured on the ice, was soon replaced by a tresh man but this only added fluel to the flame with No. 6, for soon after, a rush on goal tallied the third for No. 6. Shortly after "time" was called by the referee, who did his work well, even if his whistle wouldn't blow, and the crowd dispersed feeling quite overcome that the little "fry" of No. 6 should whale No. 7 in such a manner. Shortly after No. 6 prepared to return home feeling quite elevated over their situation. Rev Canon Osler, father of Osier, Mr B. B. Osler and Mr died 'Saturday afternoon, in hi A'NOT Mr Justice . B. Osier, 9th year. tit VP Auburn. AUBURN CIRCUIT, The Methodist people have been very enterprising during the past year; Donnybrook has 'Built a closed shed costing about $300. Westfield also built one about the same size, costing about the same amount. while Auburn built additions costing about $200, so that they have shelter and comfort for nearly all the teams that crowd to the several appoint- ments every Sunday. In addition to this about $70 have been expended on parsonage improvements. There has also been marks of spiritual prosperity, for since last J une over forty have been received on profession of faith, while all over the circuit the people seem in every department to have a mind to work. This is certainly a very rati- fying state of affairs, indicating faith- ful work on the part of the pastor, Rev. W. Baugh, and co-operation on the par t of the people. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs 8. Series are at present visiting friends in Michigan. Miss M. Helwig, of Goderich, was vis- iting her parents here this week. Mr E. McBrien is laid up with quinsey. T. Clark, tailor, was visiting Clinton on Tuesday on business. Miss 8, Wray was visiting friends in Salford last week. Mr L.Wetlaufer is making a little improvement in his store; he intends getting in dry goods this spring. The Kickapoo Indians intend coming to the village next week. The Epworth League of the Methodist church have issued a neat program; the next meeting, on the 26th, will be roll call. Goderich Township. FARM RENTED.—Mr W. Killips, late of this township, has rented the farm of Mr Sutton, B line, rurnberry, 2i miles east of Wingham. It contains 150 acres, and is rented, for three years at a yearly rental of $275. Mr Killips m'ived thereto this week. NOTES. Special services are being held in Cole's church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Mr Oiivant. Miss O. Middleton, who has been visiting at Ailsa Craig for the past few weeks, has returned home. Mr Geo. Hudie is visiting friends at Kincardine. Mr F. Jervis, of the Palace, is home on ac- count of sickness. Considerable amount of ice has been taken from Trick's mill dam during the last couple of weeks. Mr James Graham intends to enlarge his house next summer. Snow -shoeing has become a noted pas- time with some of the young people. The measles are prevailing in some parts of this township; S. S. No. 9 had to be closed on account of the teacher and some of the pupils having them, but has re -opened. Couxcm,—Council met Feb. lith. Mem- bers all present. The anditore report as read was passed and one hundred copies ordered to be printed. Tender of News - Record for townsbip printing was accepted. The following aocounte were ordered to be paid, viz:—Clerk, for registering B. M. and D., $6.80; Newe-Record, printiug, $8.25; Thos. Potter, gravel, $8.94; Treaearer, for postage and stationery, $2.50; auditors, $10; Mrs MoCrae, indigence, $15. The follow- ing persons are the pathmasters fer 1895:— I. Sulked, Jas. Edmonston, Thos. J. John• aton, L. Aldsworth, J Porter, T McKee, W Sterling, J Harrison, W Henderson, jr, W Ticbbourn, W Bell, A Townsend, N Sturdy, J Sturdy,W Curry, G Hudie, J Trewartha, A Cantelon, jr, J Steep, J Connell, J Gra- ham, J Gibson, W Haacke, W Routledge, J Holmes, T Jenkins, J White, G Young- blut, J Rudd, J Stevens, E Butts, W Lovett, W Sheppard, R Draper, W Pickard, P Mo. Dougall, R Burk, J Smith, S Lowery, E G Sterling, W G Lindsay, J Cluff, W Per- due, R Marshall, J Plows, N Churchill, S J Henry, C Calton, G Green, K Disney, H Oakes. Fence viewers—I Salkeld,J Porter, W MoMath, J Sturdy, T Ginn, W Clark, A Hearn, W Bell, H Routledge, J Middle- ton, J hlliott, R Acheson, J etephens, H Murphey, J Proctor. Poandkeepers—Wm Ramsey, G Sturdy, A McGuire, G Coopei, I Salkeld, J Weir. Adjourned to meet on second Monday in March.—Nrxoe 8 num', Clerk. Blyth CHEESE FACTORY.—An enthusiastic meeting of the farmers of this district took place at the Commercial hotel, on Saturday atternoon, to discuss the building of a c eese factory, which it was decided to do, the site selected be- ing on the farm of Mr Robert Marshall, Wawanosh; directors were appointed and the work will be proceeded with at once. NOTES.—Mrs F. W. Tanner is visiting in Watford, the guest of her father Mr Dodds at present. The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. continue to give lectures and entertainments nightly in Industry Hall to overflowing houses. Messrs Broderick and Ivey, London, did business in town on Tuesday. A meeting of the creditors of the Lucas Tanner & Co., Bankers, took lace at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday. Mr Wm. Sloan spent a pouple of days in Goderich this week. A. S. Dickson was in the county town on Saturday. Mr Jarvis Henry, teacher, of Mosside, visited his parents here this week. Mrs (Rev.) McVicar, Dromore, was in town doing business this week. Messrs J. S. McKinnon, H. McQuarrie and A. E. Bradwin here were among those who attended the Liberal Mass meet- ing in Wingham• on Thursday night last. Mr Peter Purves made a trip to Torcato and other points east, no business in connection with his woolen mill last week. The Methodist choir attended the wedding of Miss Krabling in Morris en . Wednesday last. A sale of household effects was conducted at the residence of Mr C. E. Tanner on Friday, by anztioneer amilton. De- legates were present from Lucknow, Wingham, Londesboro, Auburn, Bel - grave and other places, at the District meeting of the I. 0. G. T. held here on Frida ' . Mr 0. R. Shane, Goderich, ent unda at his tomo h re. Mr . T t , nca Spent $ Mday at `his home in Cli < . h. i • ✓'•l Z Tuckers]]ith. POSTPONED.—The time for receiving tenders for the erection of a brick school house in Section No. 8, is ex- tended to the 28th inst. • Nelms,—Last week Mr H. Monteith, of this township, put in a handsome Blatchford organ, purchased from Mr G. F. Emerson, of Clinton. Mr Geo. Crich is at present getting in a supply of ice. Mr Strong, our popular thrash- er, grain grinder, etc., got the front axle of his engine broken some time ago while moving, he got it repaired and started to remove it home. when the axle broke• again; they will pro- bably accomplish their aim the next time they attempt it. By -the -way, we could sympathize with the pie- loosers of Por'ter's Hill, if they were not lemon pies. Miss Rose Joyner, of Clinton, is visitingat the residence of Mr R. Plewes. iss Fanny Fisher, of Benmiller, is visiting relatives here. Miss May Moody, of Stanley, is visit - in relatives here. Miss Murray, of Clinton, visited friends here this week. Miss Maud Goodwin, of Clinton, as- sisted in the singing at the teameeting on Monday evening. OMUROH OPENING.—Turner's church, (named after Mr Edward Turner, now a resident of Clinton) is probably the oldest church in the township; at any rate it is the oldest Methodist appoint- ment, and much interesting church history centres around it. Back in the forties, before there was any "meeting house" in Clinton, Turner's appoint- ment was in existence, and was the scene of many a gracious manifestation of divine power, gatherin within its embrace a number of sterling, God- fearing men whose lives live on, though nearly all have passed away. The present brick edifice was erected in 1862, and has, from time to time, un- dergone changes and improvements. Recently it was decided to paint and kalsomine the interior, both in the auditorium and basement, and to put in a new furnace, and for this purpose the church has been closed for a couple of weeks. It was re -opened on Sunday last, when Rev. A. Stewart and Mr E. A. Coombs, of Clinton, preached ex- cellent sermons. In addition to the regular service next Sunday, Mr Coombs will address the young people at 7 o'clock. On Monday evening last, a teameeting was held; the weather was a little unfavorable, but a good crowd was present nevertheless. After tea the pastor, Rev. W. Smyth, took the chair, and made a few happy re- marks, being followed by R. Holmes, of the NEW ERA, and Rev. Mr Fear, of Holmesville, the latter giving a par- ticularly good address. Excellent music was furnished by the choir. The proceeds, Together with a subscription towards the improvements, amounted. to about $I50. The church now pre- sents a fine appearance,the pulpit be- ing lowered, and thechoir sitting be- hind the pastor. ' Londesboro. CLOTHING — JOHN T. O'BRIEN. He now bas in stock a nice line of Soteb Tweeds Worsteds, Pantings, Over Coatings and Cotton- ades, eto. Parties wanting clothing will do well to call and see his stock before buying elsewhere. All goods out free of charge and a perfect fit guaranteed, JOHN T. O'BRIEN, Londestoro. NOTES.—North Star Lodge I.O. of G.T. was well represented at the Dis- trict meeting in Blyth last week. STOCK DEAD.—Mr Jas. Webster lost a good horse last week, and Mr John Tamblyn and Mr R. Adams each lost a good cow. HOME.—Henry Cuming, son of Mr John Cuming, of the 13th con., came home from Assiniboia last week for a visit. He looks as if the west agreed well with him, LECTURE.—Mr E. Dawson, of Kin- cardine, the agentof the DistrictLodge I.O. of G.T., will lecture in the Tem- perance hall here on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 p.m. CHURCH.—Rev. Mr Fair assisted in the services in the Methodist church, Blyth, on Sunday evening, and his place here was filled very acceptably by Mr R. G. Webb, the manufacturer of the staff of life in this place; it is a grand thing that he can ably point to the better staff of life for which all souls are longing. OYSTER SUPPER.—Court Pride of the West No.31, L.O.F. of Londesboro, will give something very grand in the shape of an oyster supper and high class entertainment on Thursday, Feb. 28th. The speakers will be H.C.R., Bro. Britton, H.T., Bio. Neelands, P. H.C.R., Bro. Elliott, and Superinten- dent of Organization, Bro. Gartung. Music on glasses and bottles by Mrs and Miss•Sage, of Walton. Supper will be served in the basement of tile Foresters' hall from 6 to 8. Enter- tainment will be given in Bell's hall. Wingham POLITICAL.—An audience large, in- telligent and enthusiastic filled the town hall, Thursday, and cheered the patriotic sentiments eloquently utter- ed by worthy exponents of the Liberal' doctrine of commercial emancipation and civil equality. The object of the meeting was the promotion of the can- didature, for the Commons, of Dr Mac- donald, who has so well represented E. Huron in the past, and the further- ance of the principles upon which his party is appealing to the people. The oratory of the evening was of a superi- or quality, for in addition to the strong practical addressee of Mr Jas. McMul- len, M.P., Mr T. Oibsdn, M.P.P., and Dr McDonald, the great audience was delighted and convinced by the grace- ful eloquence of Mr Wm. Paterson, the gifted member for Brant. Mr J. A. Cline, President of the Reform As- sociation occupied the chair. The Oonversativee of Kingston will pro- test the election of Hon. Mr Harty. W. D Balfour, of South Essex, will �e the Sp.aker of the new Legislature, t first see. 'on of which opened on Thursda He is p. alar, able, and will fill the chs with abi 'ty, He is editor of he Ambers burg' $1 year in advance, $1.50 when net.. Holmesville. SUPPER POSTPONED.—The Foreste supper, which was to have been h in Holmesville, on the eveningof Fe 8th, has been postponed to this eve ing (Friday, Feb. 22nd,) in Pickard Hall, commencing at 7.30 pm. A go time 1s looked for. ACCIDENT.—One day last week as two of our young men J. Huller and H Holdsworth were passing a crossing i Clinton, on their way from Seaforth they were caught by a runaway team and thrown from their cutter, luckil they were not seriously hurt; nothin but a badly broken cutter. wit,- R. T. of T.—At last meeting of the council Messrs J. Trewartha, J. M Leod and S. Sturdy were initiated as members. It is decided to have a de- bate at next meeting, subject "Re- solved that the ladies are equal in mental ability to the gentlemen." Captains, Miss Annie Allin, (affi.) Geo. Acheson, (Neg.) RETURNED HOME.—Mrs R. Wade, nee Carrie Murch, who left here less than a year ago for Dakota, was called home on account of her sister Etta's illness, arrivinglhere on Thursday, a few hours before the death of the latter. Many other friends and relations from Mitchell and elsewhere, attended the funeral on Monday. AT HOME,t•--The "at homer' wvlirch has been postponed to the 26th hist. promises to be of ajsomewhat extensive character. The committee are doing their utmost to make it a success. Final arrahgements have been made. In addition to assistance from the "Crusaders" who will give entertain- ment of a varied form, Rev. W. Ayers, of Ailsa Craig, has promised, upon request, to be here for the occa- sion. In addition to this there will be provision in social refreshments and other' "sweet" things. Everybody come, L. Whaling, from near StraOPai4•� Iv s.pending a few weeks with her els he Mrs Jas. Chisholm. ' Mr De b. expected to lecture in the Tempera n- hall here on Friday night; we leope 's see a full house, od Porter's Hill. NOTES.—Our local grist mill is do' a flourishing business; owing to t n severe frost last week the millee stopped for a few days, but is runnier again. Mr Wm. Perdue's saw mill y I again running in full blast. We u In- g I derstand that our village blacksmith has decided to build a new shop, whicht, according to report, will be quite au':' c- improvement to the village, Mc Potter, our general merchant, we un- derstand, is to build a woodshed ands?'; repair his stables this summer. Miss;,:: Beatty, of the 4th con„ has been spend.`;- ing a few days with her friend, MiseAmy Cox. " been Miss I spendinga few weeks with her sister, Mrs E. C. Potter, returned to ' n' her father's home in Kippen, on Fri- day. Mr E. 0. Potter provided the coasters with a nice little white cutter, but by unfair means it was soon it total wreck. THEY ARE COMING.—The "Crusaders• the renowned temperance evangelists, will be here on Sunday next. The will, at the request of the pastor, con duct the evening service in the Metho- dist church on Sunday next. Public meetings will be held in the R. T.'s hall each evening of,the following week un- til Thursday excepting Tuesday, when they will give their valuable assistance at the "At Home" in the Methodist church, Instead of taking a collection at the door for their public meetings it has been decided to take it sometime during the meeting. Everybody wel- come to come and hear this noble trio. OBITUARY. --It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of another of our most esteemed young ladies, this time in the person of Miss Etta Murch, third daughter of Mr Wm. Murch, of this village. On Friday morning last at the age of 21 years and 24 days, she succumbed to that dire disease consumption. Our sister was for many years a member of the Meth- odist church, and for some time a teacher in the Sabbath school, ready and • willing to do anything int e Master's service. She was loved by all who knew her, as was evidenced by the large number who turned out to the funeral on Monday, to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend by following the remains to their last resting place. The family have the sympathy of the neighbor- hood in their sad bereavement. QUARTERLY MEETINGS.—The quai t• erly services were held here Sunday last when, after an appropriate address by the pastor, a large number of the members of the circuit partook of the love feast and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The quarterly official meeting was held on Tuesday, the 19th inst., Dearly all of the members being present. The pastor, Rev. E. A. Fear, officiated as chairman; Geo. Cantelon, jr., was received as steward for Sharon appointment in place of P. W. Currie, who resigned. A unanimous vote sustained the invitation to Rev. E. A. Fear to remain with us another year, which was accepted. S. T. Walter,envelope steward, 'was instructed to make out a statement for each person contributing towards the minister's salary, in order that in this way any mistakes may be rectified before the end of the year, when the annual finan- cial sheets 'will be made out. Y NOTES — The storm still continues, making the roads almost impassable in some places; so bad are they between here and Clinton, that it is no uncom- mon thing to see cutters being carried to the shops for repairs. MissesHattie and Sibyl Courtice spen t Saturday with their- grandmother here. We under- stand that Mr H: J. Holdsworth pur- poses returning to the west in a few days. The Foresters expect to have their oyster supper in Pickard's hall, this (Friday) evening. Rev. E.A. Fear attended the teameeting at Turner's church, Tuckersmith, last Monday. Mr Brown Marquis, who bas for some time been engaged in the butchering business in Galt, came from' that place on Monday last, driving all the way, a distance of about 80 miles. Mr F. Mc- Cartney has started on his rounds as assessor for Goderich township. The German , measles are quite prevalent among the "wee folk" especially, and as a consequence the attendance at school is very small this week. The school here and T. Murch's, in Hullett, were closed on Monday for the funeral of the late Etta Murch. Leeburn. SICKNESS.—A great deal of sickness has been in our midst lately, but we can gladly say some are again able to be about. Miss Lizzie Horton has had an attack of inflammation, but is able to be about the house again. Mrs Mc- Leod is also better. NOTES.—Master Archie Horton left on Monday morning for Sault Ste Marie; he will likely spend the summer there employed in his uncle's mill. A little stranger came to the home of Mr Jas. Chisholm's on Saturday_; mother and son are doing well.. Fishin mi ; to the lake hat been come i bed a few 4f:out' citizens, t some days h r been., Exeter NOTES.—Mr Thos. D„ Findlay,' St. Thomas, purchased a car load of splen- did horses here on Saturday for the Glasgow market; the prices ranged i"om $50 to $80, The Young Liberals intend'foueningg a dramatic club in the near future. Contracts have been let for twelve new brick residences al- ready. A snowahoeing club has been formed. Mr Geo. Penhale is represent- ing Exeter Royal Templars at the Grand Lodge which is being held et..... Woodstock this week. Mr L. Hardy, bridge contractor, of this village, bas received the contract for rebuidling the Holmesville bridge, which, when completed, will be the longest bridge in this county. Sleighing is. getting poor on the sideroads leading to the village, while the concessions are drift- ed higher than the fences. Addltlo NOT HEARD snow blockade correspondents from this weela HIIRT.—It l; McKay was for rich, yesterda badly cut, anct it occurred. I Local News. ROM,—Owing to the here are several of our we have not heard. reported that 1'. ud in his room in, , with his head an unable to explain f ROYAL SCARLET CHAPTER.—The an- nual meeting of the Goderich District Royal Scarlet Chapter was held in the Orange hall, Goderich, on Feb.' 14th. after considerable business of import- ance to the order was transacted, the following were duly elected officers for the year:—Jas. Calwell, Sir Kt. Com. in Command; M. O. Johnston, Excel- lent Com. in Command; Thos. McKee, Chap.Cox, S�irhHerald Johnston,iArms; Rich. James Tichbourne, Inner Herald;. Thomas Sowerby, Clutter Herald. CHARITY CONCERT. — The concert given in the town hall, on Friday even- ing last, by the W. C. T. U., to raise funds to aid them in carrying on their noble work in assisting and attending to the poor and deserving of the town, was the most successful held in. a long while, the hall being well filled with an appreciative audience, 'who listened to a program given by our local tal- ent, that is pronounced to be the best yet given, and that Clinton contaiglk`r good talent was clearly shown'-on!ri- day evening last. The two selections by the band were good, and Mr tiShunk came in for much praise, for the excel: lent efficiency that he has already brought the boys to. The second num- ber on the program we must make special mention of, the playing of Master Stewart Jackson, who is not five years old, in a duet on the piano with Miss Maggie Jackson, who charmed the audience, and established himself as a prodigy. The soloists on this occasion were Mrs Hoover, Miss Miller, Mr T. Jackson and Mr Foster, who each sang very effectively, as also the duets by Misses Andrew and Ham- ilton, and by Messrs Sibley and Jack �j son. Comic solos were given ay Mr Ha'penny and Mr R. Downs; theeform- er is a new acquisition to our local talent, and his first appearance will' not be his last, for he greatly pleased the audience, while our own Bob Downs shared in the honors. and es- tablished himself as an entertainer, and his next appearance as such will draw his many friends to hear him again. We must not forget Master Earle Seale, who pleased everybody with a comic recitation, and Misses Lola Mill- er and Jcsie McMurray, whn gave a character song, entitled "You can't play in our back yard," that demanded an encore,which wasa credib to children - so young. Misses McMurray and Couch and Miss H. Combe rendered instru- mentals, while Mr Scott, Miss Wilson. and Dr. Freeborn did their share of the literary part, the latter's first appear- ance to a Clinton audience, and also an acquisition. The Glee Club's first appearance as such, under the conduct- orehip of Mr Sibley, presented two numbers that were worth the price of admission alone; the splendid rendering of such pieces as the "Old Brigade,. and "The Trobadours," far excelled anything of the kind ever given herey the attack, shading and general attena tion paid to details was very noticeable/ to musical people, and we are pleased to have such an organization in our town, and we understand that more voices are to be added, and in their next appearance will take up some heavier work,which we are sure our peope are able to appreciate: The chair was taken by the Mayor, who announced the proceeds to be $57, which, in addition to the contrib' tions, will make the total nearly $* this gives the W.O.T.U.. a nice littlr um try enable them, to carry on surd- good coork tie ey1,are engaged, in. The nc .r m ci � swore. We W. Poe 1 ri