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Clinton New Era, 1895-06-14, Page 1. 7:"7,17.11, Y eats ppa�il in advance, will secure •the 1zaw E>l.a to Jan., 1st, 1899. Sent to any place in Canada or the United States for this amount ROBERT $0t4 . BS, Editor and t►ropt)ei:or 's ('nf, CLINTON, ONT., JUNE , 14, 1.895, • 1 yf:ard11.advanaer,$1.50 when not so paid New Straw Hats at about Haff Price The latest styles, the newest shapes, all kinds, all sizes, some for boys, some for men, all from 25cts to beets less than regular prices. We have bought the summer 'sam- ples of Men's and Boys' Straw Hats .of one of the . largest wholesale Hat houses in the the country. They Were:bought at about half price, and are be- ing sold at a big discount off regular prices. You might as well save a little in your straw hat, for these are going for very little money. The goods are perfect, the shapes the newest and the prices low. Dead our Tweed advertise- ment on page 8, then come and see the ,F10 Suits, Cash and One Price &kafa JAI ERE CLINTON Church Chimes. Revs. Holmes and Smythe will ex- change pulpits next Sunday morning. A lawn social was held on theound of the Baptist church'yesterday..rhut;i-,• ., Cla3rrtrtOnMga Master Willie Wilson, of Toronto, sang to large congregations in St.Paul's church, on Sunday. A garden party will be held at the grounds of St. Paul's Rectory, on the evening of 'June 27th, under the aus- pices of the Guild. , The regular meeting of the W.C,T.U. will be held at the home of Mrs John Stephenson, next Thursday afternoon; full attendance requested. Rey. W. Stout and Mrs Stout visited parishioners on the Oth con. Goderich township and Huron road,on Tuesday, and at Summerhill on Wednesday of this week. The Local Union of town has chosen Miss Maggie Washington as its repre- sentative to the great convention in Boston in July, with Miss JanetWilson as alternate. Communion service was held in Willis church on Sunday morning last, and in the evening Rev Mr Stewart exchanged pulpits with Rev Mr Ham- ilton, of Londesboro. Rev. Mr Newcombe occupied the pul- pit of the Baptist Church last Sabbath morning, and Mr H,Foster in the even- ing. Mr Coltman will take his own work next Sunday. Rev. W. Smyth will close his labors as pastor of Ontario St. Church, the second last Sunday in June, his succes- sor, the Rev. Mr. Ford, entering upon his duties the last Sunday in June. One of the greatest events of the sea- son in army circles is the visit of the Ladies' Cross Band, on Thursday, June 20th. The band is composed of ten young ladies under the command of Capt Dean and Lieut. Pettit. They are all talented musicians, and, besides playing the brass instruments, a num- ber of them play stringed instruments. The meeting is announced as a battle of music and song, and the public are promised an inspiring, attractive and extraordinary treat, they will be here for one night only. Summerhill SCHooL.—Below is the standing of the pupils of the public school here for May :-5th—W. Mair, Minnie Thomp- son. Sr. 4th—Elvin Laithwaite, John Hill, Ethel Jordan. Jr. 4th—Frances Oakes, Mabel Huch, Annie Wright. Sr. 3rd—VinieWoodyard, Blanche Mc- Ilveen, Stewart Hill. Jr. 3rd—Jane Wright, Olive Hill, Albert Lovett. 2nd —Minnie Kitty, Norman Ball Jessie Murphy. II part —Louie Johnston, Herbert Oakes, Lily Butt. I part,class 1—Minnie Lobb, llldna Beacom. I part, class 2—Charlotte Colborne, Ber- tie Lobb, Pearl Wright. I part, class 8,s --Alva Beacom, Ethel Smith, Ruby Kilty. Conservatives Meet at Hensall. Tho annual meeting of the Liberal Con- servative Association of the South Ridin g of Huron, as constituted for local purposes was held in Coxworth's Hall, Hensall, on Monday afternoon last. A goodly number was in attendance, hailing from all parte of the Riding. The President Mr John Torrance, palled the meeting to order and and after the venal preliminaries the follow- ing officer° were elected for the ensuing year: ---Dr. Rollins. of Exeter, President; Geo, Jackson, Seaforth, let Vice -Pres.; E. C. Coleman, Seaforth, 2dd Vioe.Pres,' L. IL Dickson, Exeter, organizer -in -chief,; T. B. Carling, Exeter, Treas.; M. J. White, Exeter, Secretary. AROUND TI -IE UITTB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents And worthy of recording for publication Goderich Township ' ACCIDENT. — On Tuesday evening, while men were engaged in getting out timber on Mr Robt. Mason s,farm, base line, for his new hotel barna tree fell and struck Mr John"Weyrnoutli on the arm, tearing the flesh to the hard. It is fortunate that it was poworse. GARDEN -PARTY.—A garden party, under the auspices of Sharon Sabbath School, will be held on June 18th, at Mr Geo. Cantelen's. There will -be a program composed of selections by the best talent of Goderich township, and refreshments will be served from six to eight o'clock. An autograph quilt, made on behalf of the school, will be sold. A hearty invitation is extended I to all. DEATH.—We are sorry to record the death of Mr Alexander McDougall, son of Mrs Jn. McDougall, of the cut line, which took place on Sunday, at the age of 52 years. Deceased has been ailing for some time; many years ago he was hurt at a barn raising, and he has been tripled ever since, but not- withstanding the difficulty of getting about, he was exceptionally industri- ous. He leaves many friends to mourn his death. Mullett LIME.—If you want good first class lime for the small price of 15c a bushel Dome to Hog's Back lime kiln or delivered for 18cts. HENRY LIVERMORE, Londesboro. PICNIC.—A picnic in connection with S. S. No. A, Hullett, will be held in Mr A. Best's bush, on Friday, June 28th. A number of the best of our local tal- ent will take part in the program, and a good, time is expected. Everybody come. A public examination will be held until 12 m., in the school house, to which the parents and all interested in the work of the pupils of the school are invited. NOTE.—Mr John Brigham, Deputy - Reeve of Hullett, is attending the Pres- byterian Assembly at London this week; he is accompanied by Mrs Brig- ham. The Misses S. and M. Izzard, of Clinton, spent Sunday at the home of Mr Jas., Cartwright. A picnic, com- posed of the former literary society of S. S. No. 1, intend going to the plea. sant little -village of Bayfield, on Sat- urday, 15th inst. A number from the neighborhood of Kinburn spent last Saturday at the lake shore, in Bay- field. Measles is the prevailing disease at present. PICNIC,—The first picnic of the sea- son was held at the Point Farm on Thursday of last week, by the Hullett Evangelical Association Sunday School, ,unders;;the,a .management. -of -Rev, E., Becker, of Benmiller, and Supt, J. G. Moser, of Blyth. The aspect ot the weather interfered somewhat with the attendance, but for all that a most en - enjoyable time was spent by all pre- sent. A pleasing address, practically illustrated, was delivered to the chil- dren by the pastor, after which a libe- ral collection was taken up for the general missionary fund. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report of S. S. No. 8, Hullett, for April and May, the names being ar- ranged according to class standing, punctuality and conduct :-5th class— Maud Fair, Lou Ouimette. Sr. 4th— Edith Fair, Rose Riley, Nellie Lyon, Edith Mogridge,-Alice Mountain, Wil- fred Crisp, John Moore, Bernice Moore, Olvetta Brigham, Ada Brigham, Willie Day. Jr. 4th—Carrie Crawford, Mag- gie Nelson, Alice Lawrence, Howard Adams, Earnest Adams, Minnie Lyon, Blanche Braithwaite, Eliza Garrett, Ethel Barr. Sr. 3rd—John Jeffrey, Forest Riley, Charles Ouimette, Robt. Snell, May Moore and Myrtle Mountain (equal), Eva Shobbrook, Lizzie Whit- ley, May Bell, Euphemia Bruce, Mary Clausius. s Benmiller NOTES.—We are glad to see Mr Geo. Newell able to take his place in the factory again. Miss Kate Jewell, who hal been home for the past few weeks, has returned to Goderich. The farm- ers are busy doing their statute labor; they find it pretty warm work. Mr Hardy and his men halve finished the Benmiller bridge, which was damaged by the ice jam in the spring. Miss Annie Stewart is visiting her brother at Lucknow. Miss Maggie Heddle, of Ashfield, spent Sunday at home. Rev Mr Young took the Benmiller pulpit on Sunday evening, as Mr Thibadeau was away at Conference. Harry Gled- hill and Arthur Marsh wheeled to Lucknow on Sunday, spent the day at Mr Treleaven's, and came home in the cool of the evening. We hear that Dicky has been getting into another scrape; better be careful, it might not be so pleasant if the tables turned. Quite a number of the young folk are talking of taking in the excursion to Guelph, to view the Model Farm. Ashfield. DEATH.—We are compelled this week to chronicle the death of the beloved wife of Mr H. Brown, of Lake Range, Ashfield, on the lst inst., at the age of 30 years and 10 months. Her remains were interred in Kincardine cemetery. Londesboro. NOTES.—Geo. Snell, blacksmith, ad- vertised for a man, and had twenty applications; he hired one from WIng- ham,_last Saturday. Rev Mr Stewart, of Clinton, exchanged pulpits with Rev Mr Hamilton, last Sunday even- ing. At a meeting in the Presbyterian church here, on Monday evening, it was decided to have a festival and en- tertainment, for the benefit of the S. S., on July 1st, in the evening. Mr James Young, of Clinton, was here on Monday, prospe ;ting in the line of shoemaking, an t spoke as if he was favorable to co ,. nencing business here. Mr Hamilton : rted on Wednesday for London, ttend the General As- sembly; M milton and daughter also left ,f • sit in Hamilton. Rev H. T. Fat ded the Conference in Strath,'. Wilkinson moves to Thame ay. Varna. NOTES.—Mr and• Mrs John -Reid; of the Parr line, Stanley, returned from Bay City, Mich. on Monday last. Mr J. J. Keys and wife, of Nashville, Tenn., are visiting their parents and friends; here looking hale and hearty. Mesr a E. Wanless, J. Wanless, James Fdote, George Foster, and Mies Lizzie Wanleed attended the district meeting of the Regal Templars of Temperance, in Centralia, this week. DEATH.—On Friday last Mrs Alex. Mitchell died, after an illness of only a few hours. She took sick on Thurss day, and, notwithstanding all that medical skill could do, she breathed her last on Friday afternoon. De- ceased has been a resident of Stanley for 60 years. She was born in the county of Longford, and came to Cana- da with herparents in 1833. She leaves a husband, four sons and five daughters to mourn the loss of a fond mother and affectionate wife. "" She was 79 years of age, and a eonsietent member of the Presbyterian church. Her remains were interred in the Bay- field cemetery on Sunday last, and the large number that attended the fune- ral, to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. showed the esteem in which she was held in the community. Brucefield NOTES.—Rev Mr Coutts and wife, of Parkhill, are visiting relatives in our neighborhood. Mrs (Rev) Graham and daughter, Anuabella, of Egmondville, visited in our neighborhood this week. Mr James Aikenhead and wife visited relatives in Turnberry last week. INDucrION.—Tuesday of this week was a red letter day for the congrega- tion of Union church; on that day the Rev Mr Muir was inducted as pastor of the church. The services began at 2 p.m., when people from north, south, east and west began to arrive, the neighboring villages and towns being all represented. Rev Mr McKay, for- merly of Leeburn, preached the ser- mon, taking as his text, 1 Tim. 6, 12, " Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life. After the ser- mon the Rev Mr Stewart, of Clinton, took charge of the induction of the new pastor. After that Rev Mr Shaw, of Egmondville, addressed a few sol- emn words of counsel to Rev Mr Muir. Rev Mr Henderson, of Hensall, then addressed the congregation; he pointed out to them, in solemn words, four things they had promised Mr Muir— respect, encouragement, obedience, support. Those who listened to his words, F1'_il%. iiot-sc ori,forget=tlre-timet counsel. - Rev Mr Young, formerly of Hamilton, ledJn prayer for both pastor and people. From 6 to 8 o'clock tea was served in the manse, to.a large number of people, after which all re- paired to the church, where addresses and congratulatory remarks were given by the neighboring pastors, Messrs Acheson, Shaw and Henderson, and singing by the choir.; Rev Mr Stewart ably filled the . chair. Mr Muir ad- dressed the meeting for a short time thanking all for their"kindness, and asking his congregation to bear with him, as he was but a man among them striving 'to do the Master's work. As all were;leaving the church, the choir sang the`familiar hymn, "God be with you till we meet again." Constance. NOTES.—Mr Jas. Warwick paid our village a flying visit on Sabbath last. Mr James Snell is erecting a handsome kitchen; Mr W. McIntosh has the job. Mr J. Britton purchased a driving mare from Mr U. Connell. Mr Will McCully has gone to Blyth to work in a:cheese factory. Our carriage maker, Mr Wm. Hugill, is rushing things at present. Mr Alex. Rapson preached at Londesboro, on Sabbath last. The Ladies' Aid intend having astrawberry festival soon; a good time may be ex- pected.. The Epworth League met on Monday evening; a large number were in attendance. Mr Andrew Snell, who has been seriously indisposed for some time past, is, we are glad to say, on the mend, and we hope soon to see him around as usual. Mrs (Dr.) Farncomb and two children are at present on a visit to her father, Mr W. E. Coldwell. Mr Jeffrey, from London, paid the village a flying visit on Sunday. We are pleased to hear that Miss Sadie Sadie Jamieson, who has been very ill during the past winter, is now so far recovered as to be able to be out once more. Again our village is,graced by the presence of Miss Flora McDonald, of Staffa; her many friends are pleased to welcome her back. In the absence of the pastor, MrWebb, of Londesboro, supplied the vacancy here. Business is booming in our town of late, no doubt partly due to the new temper- ance house of accommodation, which has been established by our genial merchant, •Mr J. F. Staples; commer- cial travellers are now frequently seen on our streets, and even make the vil- lage their stopping place over night. Stanley IMPROVEMENT.—Mr Mal. McEwen is raising his barn and straw house. He purposes to place a stone wall under the whole. This will give him ample room for his large stock. Messrs Ross and•Campbell have the contract. NOTES.—Mies Kate Aikenhead, of Goderich, is now spending some time among her old friends and acquaint- ances here. Mise Sarah Dunbar, of Ashfield, is at present with her sister, Mrs Thos. Baird. Miss Minerva Bates, who has been sick with inflammation of the bowels, is recovering. Mr Will Eagleson and Mise A. Stevens, of Clin- ton, were the guests of Miss Mary Eagleson, on Sunday last. Mr R. Richardson is visiting under the pa- rental roof. Mr Alex. Thompson is at present confined to bed with rheumatic fever. Loris Harris, a High School student was drowned it the pond at Mitchell. His home was near Farquhar. $olmei villa. EXCURSION.—Posters are out, an- nouncing an excursion to the Model Farm, Guelph, on Saturday, geed to retrain till Monday. The farmers in this district will no doubt avail them- selves of this opportunity to see this model farm. OHEESE.—Such has been the increase of the quantity of milk at the factory that additional operators were neces- sary. Over $100 worth of cheese is made daily. The inspector pronounced the May cheese No. 1, and this was de- livered on Wednesday, in Clinton, for shipment. Another shipment will be made Saturday. ACCIDENT. — On Thursday of last week Mr Hugh Sturdy met with a very painful and serious accident. At a barn raising, on the farm of Jonathan Miller, Huron road, he was engaged on the wall plate, in raising rafters, when one of them overbalanced him, and he was forced to jump to the ground, a distance of nearly 20 feet. Some bones in his ankles were .broken, whereby he will be laid up for sometime. CHURCH. --The final draft of the sta- tioning committee announces that Rev E. A. Fear will go to Milverton, while Rev C. W. Andrews, B.A., will come to us. Mr Andrews at one time labor- ed in Colborne, and is very highly spoken of. In Mr Fear's absence on Sunday, his work on the circuit here was supplied morning and evening by Messrs T. C. Pickard and A. J. Courtice respectively, at Ebenezer by Messrs J. Holdsworth and T. Courtice, and at Sharon by Mr T. C. Pickard. A good attendance is requested at Epworth League next Monday night; the sub- ject, "The model young woman," will be taken by the pastor. NOTES.—Mr S. Fear is confined to the house for a few days, seriously ill. Messrs Miller and Robb, of St. Helens, spent Sunday with their cousins at A. J. Courtice's. Rev E. A. Fear returned from Conference to find himself in the possession of a young son. Mr W. Ramsay spent Tuesday and Thursday in Goderich, acting as juryman. The road work on Huron road will be done next week, commencing on Monday. Messrs F. Pickard, E. Holdsworth and Wm. Jenkins Sundayed with friends in Kippen. Mr E. Acheson returned from Conference on Saturday. Mr R. Acheson, sr., is confined to the house, seriously ill. We offer an apology to the hunting syndicate of Clinton thus far; the notices spoken of were not re- moved when our budget was written last week, but were before the paper came out. R. T. of T.—The entertainment un- der the auspices of the Royal Templars, last Tuesday night, was decidedly a success.,_Qne afathe.€eatureaof the en- terfiiinmentwas the debate, "Resolved that old bachelors should be taxed." After this question had been well dis- cussed on both sides, the Judges gave their decision in favor of the negative, thus leaving the laurels of victory with Clinton Council. The play, "The new sub -editor," was well rendered by members of the Council. The music was supplied by Messrs Macdonald and Roberts, violinists. There were songs by Messrs G. F. Oakes and R. Downs, which were well received, while the quartette, by the Misses Allin and Messrs Allin and Schwanz, and a solo by J. Schwanz must not be forgotten, the latter's solo, "The old maids ball," being quite appropriate, following the debate. The recitations by Misses Carrie Walter and Mabel Doherty, were at the same time pathetic and humorous, and were ably rendered. Geo. Gould, S.C., acted as chairman. Proceeds amounted to over $20. Elec- tion ot officers for next term took place last Friday night, and resulted as fol- lows :—S.C., S. T. Walter; P.C., Geo. Gould; V.C., Lizzie Ford; Chap., Emma Acheson; R.S., Jas. Ford; F.S., Annie Allin; Treas., Wm. Mair; Herald, J. Schwanz; Guard, Effie Gardner; Sent., Geo. Crooks. The visitors to district Council at Centralia, on the 12th inst., were Misses E. Holdsworth, Emma Proctor and F. Pickard, and Messrs John Jervis and John Ford. This council has been awarded a prize again by the Grand Council, for obtaining a certain percentage of new members for the last quarter. Next meeting on the 17th inst. Blyth NOTES.—Miss Eliza Somers, who has been ill for some time, is, we are sorry to learn, not improving as her friends would wish. The already pretty resi- dence of Mr Joseph Coombs is being improved by the addition of a bay win- dow. Mrs Fletcher, Thames road, President of the Presbyterian W.F.M. S., addressed a large meeting of ladies in St. Andrew's church basement, on Tuesday evening. Miss Forsyth is at present visiting friends in Harriston, A number of young people from here attended a social in Walton, on Tues- day evening, and report a good time. Miss McLean returned on Tuesday morning from a pleasant visit to Dro- more, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs Macvicar. Miss Young was the guest of Wroxeter friends for a day or two this week. Mr D. B. Mc- Kinnon paid the forest city avisit on Tuesday. Mies Coloton, after a plea- sant visit with friends here, returned to Stratford on Thursday of last week. Miss Huckstep Detroit, Is a guest at the home of her brother at present. Mr Dougal McKellar made a business trip to the forest city on Friday last. Mrs Robert Moody and daughter, of Lucknow, viaited friends in town this week. Mr W. D. Bently, who has been attending Chatham Business Col- lege, is holidaying in town. Mrs Lucas and son, of Calgary, arrived on Satur- day to spend the summer with friends here. Mr Bradwin, WIngham, spent a feta days in town this week, the guest of his brother, Editor Bradwin. Mr John Wilfred, in the absence of the pastor, Rev Geo. Bu gin, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sun- day morning, there was no service in the evening. will secure tide NEW ERA until 5 O the let o Jan, 1896. It is bet- ter th a letter to your friends (. } Bayfield. UNIVERSITY EXAMS,—The following students from Bayfield have been suc- cessful at the recent examinations at Toronto University:—W. G. Richard- son; 4th year pass. J. G. Stanbury, 3rd year honors in English law, Roman law, history, economics, English and colonial constitutional law. R. J. Richardson, 2nd year honors in logic and psychology. S.A. MARINES.—The Salvation Arrny Marines are expected in port this week, and will hold meetings on Friday, 14th inst. The posters announce that the S. A. cruiser, William Booth, manned by a crew of well -saved, blood and fire, singing, praying, happy salvationists, possessing musical ability, and daring blood -curdling experiences, will bom- bard this place with the express pur- pose of calling on every rebel against God to lay down:his armor. An excel- lent band is said to accompp,ny them, whose reconnoitring, street marches, sweet song and happy choruses are well worth coming some distance to see and hear. TIDY UP.—To any and every one who has a particle of pride in their;vil- lage, who likes to hear her praises sounded and who would like to see her progress, it must be a matter for sor- row to walk around some of our streets. and see the rubbish that lies there. Brush, lumber, and old .vehicles are not uncommon. We have directed attention to this before, only some- times with effect. Reeve Burns has shown the most lively interest in the welfare of the village, and we know that for his attention to be drawn it is all that is required. A PLEASANT TRIP.—Saturday was a delightful day on the lake, but by none was it enjoyed more than by the hap- py crowd who steamed out of the har- bor at 6.15 tbat evening for Goderich. Mr Wm. Jowett had kindly invited a number of young people for a trip in his new steam yacht. It was a glori- ous night. The 12 mile run was made in a little over an hour. When Gode- rich was reached, the party dispersed throughout the town, enjoying them- selves until the rising moon gave, the signal tor departure. The trip home in the moonlight was a continued series of exclamations. The surroundings were perfectly entrancing. It was a a most enjoyable trip. A UNANIMOUS CALL.—A number of commissioners from Bayfield and Beth- any Presbyterian congregations drove over to Brucefield, on Tuesday, to pre- sent a largely -signed call to Rev Mr Graham, a recent graduate of Knox College, before the Huron Presbytery. In sustaining dig call, several members of Presbytery spoke in highly compli- mentary terms of the splendid "condi= tion of the congregations, after so long a vacancy, and warmly congratulated Bayfield on having raised the stipend by about $150. If Mr Graham accepts, which appears likely, the induction and ordination services are appointed to take place in St. Andrew's church, 'on July 8th, at 2 p.m. Rev J. Hender- son, of Hensal), will preside; Rev Mr Muir, of Brucefield, will preach, Rev R. Henderson, of Manchester, will ad- dress the minister, and Rev Mr Ander- son, of Goderich, the people. NoTEs-,-Sunday was a big day for bicyclists here, many wheelmen com- ing from St Marys, Stratford, London, Seaforth and Chnton. Mr L. Hall, of Knox College, Toronto, spoke to a big congregation in St. Andrew's church last Sunday, and has been induced to remain another Sunday. Among the large number who stopped at the River Hotel, on Sunday, were Messrs Black, of Montreal, W. Jackson, of Clinton, VanEgmond and family,Davis and Davidson, and Misses Sephens and Roberts, of Seaforth. Another novel feature in the Salvation Army is ex- pected a week from Friday; this time it is a brass band composed of nine charming young ladies and called the S. A. Lassie's Band. A large picnic party from near Seaforth, put in an enjoyable day on the water, Friday last. One day last week a party of picnicers drove in from the other side of Clinton, a distance of some 22 miles. Several loads of young people drove in from Clinton, on Monday evening, to enjoy the refreshing breezes and pic- turesque scenery. PERSONALS—Reeve Burns attended County Council at Goderich last week. Messrs Alex. Ferguson, Herb Callidy and James Craigie, of Goderich, spent Sunday in town. Mrs Scrimgour has been visiting at the home of her par- ents. Mrs W. Clark and child have returned from a visit to friends in Sea - forth. Messrs J. and N. Walters, of Colborne, spent Sunday with MrsCard, of Chiniquy St. Mr W. E. Struthers, of Toronto Medical College, passed a few days with his mother here before going to Goderich, where he purposes practicing for the summer with Dr. Whitely. Mr K. Murray and family have moved to Port Frank. Messrs J. Brandon and A. Porterfield, of Mar - nock, spent Sunday in our pretty sum- mer resort. Mr N. Morrison, of Lon- don, was here on Sunday on his wheel. Messrs McLaughlin, of Brucefield, and Stoneham,' of Mitchell spent a pleas- ant (evening at the lake on Monday; the latter was making arrangements for an extended visit later. Mr Isaac Richards and two sons, of Brussels, were visiting friends here this week. Mr W.O. Erwin son of Mr Jas. Erwin, left for Alberta lass week, after being home for some months. Mr Jno.Esson returns to town this week and will remain for the summer. Tuckersmith. ADDRESS—E. A. Coombs, M. A., of Clinton, will conduct the League on Sunday• evening next, meeting com- mences at7.30. Subject "My Brother's Keeper." KILLED BY LIGHTNING.—Last Wed- nesday evening, during the rain storm, Mr E Ball lost 10 sheep by lightning. These unfortunates had run under a tree near the house for shelter, but a sharp stroke killed them. RAISING.—Mr Geo. Crich finished their driving shed last night by the assistance of some of the neighbore; it is thought they must have worked hard, by the yelling. NVE. CAN'T • AFFORD . To sell a poor article. Our reputa- tion for best goods at moderate pri- ces is one we are proud of. That is why we say we can't afford to give you a poor article. It would spoil our reputation. You will soon need Pure Paris. Green WE have it, and at 23o a lb. too Sayre remarks hold good for "Our Hellebore, Insect Bowderi Ply Papers, and in fact everything we handle. From us you are sure of getting the beat. ALLEN & WILSON Prescription Drug Store, Clinton. Additional Local Nowa. ASSURANCE—On another page will be found t 25th annual report of theOn- tar' . utual Life Assurance Company. e report shows a growing and pros- erous state of affairs, the increased in- surance of the past year being over one million more than in 1893. The com- pany is represented in this county by Mr D. Stewart. of Stratford. A LONG TRIP, — A gentleman and wife landed at Clinton station, Monday evening, who had been travelling al- most continually since the 20th of De- cember last, in order to arrive at this destination. They were Mr and Mrs Russell, of Australia, uncle and aunt of Mr Alex. Davidson, of Friarton Brae, Tuckersmith. When told that, they could have saved five miles by getting off at Brucefield, they said they would gladly have saved it had they known in time. Mr Davidson met them here. THE MACCABEES' EXCURSION.—The excursion of the Knights of Maccabees to Port Huron, on Tuesday, was at- tended by about 200 persons, most of whom were picked up trom Clinton to Lucan crossing -11 were ticketed from Clinton. The good accommodation and the running promptly on time of the train, made the triprby,_,ia,iLvery,,plea- ian-Cati'd`"satisfactory. The committee of management had also arranged for a short excursion on the river, and a couple of hours very pleasant sailing was enjoyed by the major portion of the excursionists. HOUSE OF REFUGE NOTES.•— The scaffold poles round the building make a great show. Basement walls are all finished and ground floor joists all laid. The superstructure is now progressing rapidly, and the House will scon show its proportions boldly—it promises to be a prominent object in the landscape, as it rs now visible for many miles in some directions, although only about six feet out of the ground. The well, about which the late Reeve McMurchie was so confident, is justifying his ex- pectations, and affords under the con- stant pumping, an increasing and plen4 tiful supply of water of the best quality. The architects request visitors, who are most heartily welcome, to refrain froixt touching any work or material,or from walking on the walls. Levels and di- rection stakes, of no importance to any but the architects, have been moved or tampered with, apparently for fun, costing much time and difficult woi k to rectify, and we are sure we have but to make this known, to have any further annoyance stopped. Personal We invite our readers to contrlhnte iteme under this heading. If you or your friends are going away on a ho I'day trip, or if you have friends visiting you, send word to ns. Mrs Jas. Watson, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with her parents here. Mr J. Mitchell, who went to the Soo to find work, has returned to town, times being very quiet up there. Miss Lily- Hunt ilyHunt is visiting friends in Seaforth. Mr Will Cudmore, of St,afortb, was visiting here this week. Mies Simpson is here visiting her sister, Mrs Win: Harland. Mr Jas. Smith was visiting friends at Woodstock this week. Mr Wm. S. Rattray, of Montreal, is home on a visit; he is just recovering from a. severe illness. Mr Tebbutt, of Sea - forth, was visiting here last week. Mies Alice Whitehead, who has been in Goderich for some time, has return- ed to town. Frank Upshall, of Peru, Ind., has come home, and expects to remain here for a couple of months; he states that the crops in the west are burnt up much worse than they are here. Mr Hardy Evans, of the )Metro-' politan Insurance Company, Knox. ville, Tenn., is here on a visit. Mr Lawson Moore, of Clinton, was a pas. senger on the Carmona from Goderieb for the Soo. Mrs Glazier has gone on a month's visit to friends in Wingham. Messrs Israel Taylor and Jas. Stevens, though not appointed to Conferences! attended the same as a matter of pletti sure. Mr John Smith,who has attends ed more Grand Lodge,:meetings of one/ kind and another than almost any liv- ing man, goes to Hamilton next week; to represent the C. O. F. Mr W. Do- herty went to Algoma Wednesday, on business. Mrs Brooks, Mitchell, has been visiting her parents here. Mr J. McGatva leaves this week on a visit to his son inVancouver. MrsPay returns to North B ay this week. Mr C. Mason.. jr., witlla wife and family, left Tues.", day on a tWo Week's visit to relatives in Tawas City, Mich.; Miss Lucy Shep- herd accompanied them as far as Ports Huron. Rev. Mr Sheldon, of Denver, formerly pastor of the Ba tiet'church, is here visiting old friends; dame rt mor states that a young lady from another O'tlta,rio town will at:company him back. 41