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Little Boys,
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Big Boys,
Straw Hats
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Young Men,
Straw Hats
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Old Men.
Correct Shapes at
Little Prices.
JUST I
FEW DOZEN
of Men's Summer Shirts left,
some with collars attached, some
with them separate,mostly fancy
stripes and checks, all this sea-
son s gocds; they were $1 a piece
but now you take your shoice for
75c.
You can see them in our Albert
Street window.
Cash and One Price
kit: JOBS 110115113
CLINTON
Hullett
STATISTICS.—Fur the half-year end-
ing 30th of June, there were recorded
with Mr Campbell, Clerk, 31 births, 6
marriages, and 23 deaths.
NEW BARN—A new bank bag has
just been built for Mr Marshall Braith-
waite. Mr Riley did the flame work,
and Weaver Bros. the stJne work, and
both have made an extra good job.
GOOD TIME.—A most enjoyable time
was spent bv a gathering of young
people, on Tuesday evening of last
week, at the home of Mrs Millen, when
her daughter, Mrs Ashley, entertained
the members of her Bible class, to the
number of about 35, and a number of
others. After refreshments were ser-
ved, Mr Jeffrey was appointed chair-
man, and mace a short address; ad-
dresses were also made by Mr Willson
and Mr A. Woodman. In addition a
choice and well -selected program of re-
citations, music, etc., was given. The
evening was really one of the most
pleasant and unrestrained that could
be enjoyed, Mrs Ashley and other mem-
bers of the family doing everything to
make the occasion one of enjoyment.
Goderich Township
DEATH.—On Thursday last there
died 'at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs W. Smith, one of the earliest set-
tlers of Goderich Township, in the per-
son of Mrs Perdue, widow of the late
Thos. Perdue, who died some eleven
years ago. Mrs Perdue has been al-
most helpless for some time, and about
three weeks ago she fell from her
chair, breaking her hip bone. It was
an injury which her constitution could
not stand. She was a native of Tipper-
ary and had lived here for nearly sixty
years. She was a good mother and a
kind neighbor; she leaves three daugh-
ters—Mrs W. Smith, and Mrs Henry
Cook, Goderich Township, and Mrs
Thos. Fleming, Clinton, and eight sons
— 2 being in Michigan, 2living at Luck -
now and fourin this vicinity.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Thos. Gregory,
Exeter, spent last week visiting their
daughter, Mrs G. F. Oakes, of 'Oak-
land,' Maitland con. Rev. Mr Hod-
gins, of Seaforth, will preach in Mid-
dleton's church, Sunday evening. at 7
p. m. Misses M Young and L. Twit-,
chell, of Clinton, spent Sunday at Mr
J. Cliff's. Mise A. Switzer, of Mead-
ow vale, is visiting at Mr B. Switzer's.
Mr J. G. Steep is on the sick list. A
party of young folks spent an enjoy-
able evening at the residence of MriJ.
Middleton's one evening last week.
Miss C. Sterling, of Detroit, is home
on a visit. Miss E. Proctor, who has
' ' been spending a few days at Mr A.
Wise's, has returned to her home at
Rinburn. Mr Geb. A. Cooper and
wife fire visiting at Amberly.
AccinRNT.—Yesterday an accident
happened at the farm of Mr Joseph
Whitely, ex -reeve, wich•came very
near being attended *ith serious con-
sequences. Mr Geor a Falconer was
digging a well, and was overcome by
foul air at a depth of about flfty feet,
Mr Joseph Whitely, jr., started down
to his assistance, when something
broke, allowing him to drop nearly the
whole distance. The air was so bad he
had to come out, and making a fresh
attempt to reach Fti,lconer had to as-
cend to fresh air without accomplish-
ing his rescue. On the third descent
he wits successful and brought Falcon-
er to the sut'fitc Who wee uncODSCiones
blrt,sooti xre�rit'tl,
ROBERT. HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
OLINTON, QN'D., JULY 26, 1$95
ABOUND THE HUB. .
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of reeordingfor publication.
Summerhill.
NOTES.—Miss Gauley, of Clinton,
was visiting here last week. Miss Flo-
ra Miller is visiting relatives in Seaforth
this week, Misses Beattie and Gardner
spent Sunday in this vicinity. Mrs
Bert Murphy leaves this week for Da-
kota. Mr Allen, the "old soldier" who
comes here occasionally, is spending a
few days here again; he was one of the
soldiers in the British army during the
Sepoy mutiny.
Londesboro.
Sim—There is a lot of sickness at
present in the village and neighbor-
hood, mostly summer complaint. Mrs
Hamilton, at the manse, is very sick
at present, but we hope it will not be
long till she is better.
SALE.—The bills are out for a sale
to -day, Friday, of ;the farm, crop
and stock, of Mr W. Cunningham, of
the 13th con. As there is a very large
quantity of stuff to sell there ought to
be a good crowd.
FOR MANITOBA.—Mrs W. F. Long-
man has decided to return to Manito-
be with her family, to make her home
there. She starts on Saturday by boat
from Goderich. We wish her a plea-
sant trip and success in the prairie
province.
NOTES.—Miss McLaughlin, a former
teacher, is making a visit here this
week. Mr John Manning, of Wood-
stock, son of Mr Thos. Manning ofthis
village, came up on Saturday to at-
tend the funeral of his brother's wife;
he returned to his home on Monday. A
foot -ball match, at Blyth, between
Blyth and Londesboro, resulted in a
tie -1-1.
TOUGH ENOUGH.—We hear of some
farmers not far from Londesboro, who
are doing as is done in part of Bruce
and Grey, viz : cutting down trees to
feed the cattle on the br ush and leaves
thus procured. The question is if the
summer is so bad what will the winter
be? Some have turned the cattle into
oat fields to give tlfe poor animals a
chance to live.
SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs Chas. Man-
ning, of the 12th con., we are sorry to
say,was called away very suddenly last
week. She was out on Tuesday as
well as usual and somtime that day
complained of not being well. She
continued to get worse and died early
on Friday morning. She leaves a
young child of'a few months and also
a young husband to mourn her loss.
She was buried on Sunday afternoon.
The funeral was a very lae one.
Our sympathy goes out to the bereav-
ed ones.
West Wawanosh.
SICK.—Mrs W►n.Fluker,who has been
very sick for the past week, is on the
mend. Mrs Thos McKenzie,who is suf-
fering from heart disease, is not im-
proving very rapidly.
BIRTHS.—Mrs W.Plunkett presented
her leige lord with a daughter on the
30th, also the wife of Mr John Mills
ave birth to a daughter on the 10th.
We extend our warmest congratula-
tions.
NOTE..—Fall wheat is a good crop in
this section; several farmers have sown
their turnips the second time. Mr Nu-
gent, of Goderich, is renewing old ac-
quaintances around here at present.
Mr and Mrs Thos. Crawford, of Blyth,
were the guests of the latter's parents
one day recently. Mr Eggert, Blvth,
spent Sunday with Mr John Mills.
Miss E. Scrimgeonr, who has been vis-
iting her sister in Kincardine, for the
past few weeks, has returned. Mrs
and Miss Washington, of Goderich, are
spending a few days at the old home.
J. Bruce, who was engaged in Blytb
for some time, returned last week.
Miss Sallows, of Carlow, was the guest
of the Misses Jones for a few days last
week. Mr McIntyre, of Ingersoll, was
visiting at Mr Thos. McKenzie's last
week, for a couple of days. Mr Flagan
of Benmiller, was calling on 'fiends
around here, one day recently. H. J
Thompson, who has been on a trip up
the lake as far as the Soo, returned
home last week; he did not enjoy him-
self very much as he was sick nearly all
the time. Master Herbert Morrow is
spending his holidays with his grand-
ma Mrs Jones. Mrs P. B. Wallace, of
Toronto, who has been visiting her nu-
merous relatives in this place for the
past few weeks will return this week to
her home. Wm. McIntyre was visit-
ing friends at the Nile last Sunday.
.Ashfield.
MISFORTUNE. — Mr W. Kaiser, of
Ashfield, met with a misfortune last
week. One of his cows by some
means got down on her hack, and
when found was helpless. Shortly af-
ter being lifted she died.
NOTES.—We are sorry to hear that
Mr Edmund Andrew is again on the
sick list. Our young minister, MrFra-
lick, seems to be very popular with the
congregations of which he has charge.
The farmers have commenced cutting
their fall wheat; it is rather a light
crop in this vicinity. The young peo-
ple's meetings on Sunday evening at
Zion are growing in interest; we
trust much good may be done. This
northern district is still suffering from
the want of rain; the heavy showers
seem to go around us.
Constance.
FOOT BALL MATCH.—On the even-
ing July 10th, a large number of neo-
ple,were seen crowded round the ticaet-
office at Bow park, an hour hour be -
for the time stated for the match be-
tween Walton and Kinburn, eagerly
waiting admission. At half -past seven
the match began in dead earnest, Wal-
ton kicking with the wind. The first
fifteen minutes the ball stayed abut
the centre of the fleld, while in the
remaining fifteen Kinhurn scored
twice; half time was then called. The
next hail -hour Walton seemed to be
getting pretty well played; Kinburn
scored again leaving them victorious
h'y 3.0,
.„,
• Brucefleld
NOTES.—Mr John Swan sold a horse
the other day for $175; his father has
one of the same mare just as good.
Miss Lily McIntosh has returned home
after an extended visit to friends in
Ailsa Craig and London. Mr J. A. Mc-
Intosh is paying a few days, visit to
the old home; he is looking well. Har-
vesting is in full swing in this neigh-
borhood, and crops are looking fine.
Mr A. McLeod is spending his holi-
days uner the parental roof. Misses
Jennie and Florence Jamison have re
turned from a visit. to London. Dr.
Gunn, of Clinton, was in the 'village
on Friday evening. Mrs and Misses
Annie and Jennie Ross, of Clinton,
were visiting some of their many
friends in the village. Mr Jas. Turner
is not recovering from his illness;
small hopes are entertained of his re•
covery as he is daily growing weaker.
Mrs Fred Rumball, ot London, is visit-
ing at the home of her brothers, Mr
Jas. and Wm. Aikenhead. Bayfield
has reason to be proud. of her news
sheet the "Advertiser;" the excellent
manager, Mr Stanbury,'deserves credit
for his efforts to promote the interests
of the i. town. Messrs Dr McDearmid
and G. J. Sutherland, of Hensall, were
in the village on Sunday. Miss Annie
Cameron, of Stanley, was visiting for
a few days with Mise Aggie Hart. Mr
Geo. Munro is improving his house by
a fresh coat of painb.
CONTRIBUTED.
"Scenes formed for contemplation and to nurse
The growing seeds of wisdom; that suggest
By every pleasing image they present
Reflect 'on such as ameliorate the heart
Compose the passion and exalt the,mind.
BRUCEFIELD AS A SUMMER RESORT
—W hen the praises of other hamlets
are being sounded with clarion voice
and golden pen it might not be out of
place to set forth very briefly a few of
the many advantages which our be -'g
offers, to those who wish to escape for
a time the noise and whirl of city and
town life. As you enter our village in
the early morn—the bright sen on its
golden car having just ascended the
eastern horizon, and the various song-
sters pouring forth from:their swollen
throats the delicious notes of music—
the scene is indeed a pleasing one, and
you are almost led to exclaim in the
words of the poet :
"Sure scenes like these no troubles e'er annoyl!
Sure these denote one universal joy."
Brucefleld, as commercial travellers
tell us, is one of the prettiest a eat-
-est villages in the province, eoiltaining
threecnur•ches, two hotels, three
smities, two butchers, two tailors,
etc., besides four general stores, where
tea, coffee and sugar and the various
etceteras of camping outfits can be ob-
tained by those desiring to spend two
or three weeks in our vicinity. ,We
have a junior foot -ball club tl,t has
not been beaten this season, and until
a couple of years ago had a senior club
which, though competing at several
foot -ball tournaments, won an unbrok-
en series of victories for three or four
years. Out cricket club was victorious
in all their matchearwith the exception
of the return match with Clinton. It
is a clear evidence ot the increasing
popularity ot our village as a summer
resort, that tourists come here in year-
ly increasing numbers. During the
past week we have had, besides num-
erous short visits front the citizens of
Seaforth and Clinton, Miss Cook and
Miss Doyle, daughter of Judge Doyle
of Goderich; Mr McIntosh, of London;
Mrs Rathwell and family, of Toronto;
and the Misses VanEvery, of uhicago;
to each and all of whom we extent a
hearty welccme, and hope and trust
they will return home much invigorat-
ed in health. We would suggest to
our city fathers that they build and
maintain tor the accommodation of our
summer guests, a large number of sum-
mer cottages, and at least, two or three
summer hotels built on the most ap-
proved style. They should he built on
the rugged hanks of "Peter's Creek" so
as to have a commanding view of that
fair flowing and picturesque stream.
We would als humbly suggest, seeing
that the governmentis so lavish in
their expenditure of public money,
that they set apart two or three hun-
dred thousands for the building and
maintaining of a navy on the afore-
mentioned `stream. It could be used
in the merchantile trade in time of
peace, and in time of war could sail
down to Bayfield and defend that
homely town from the foreign inva-
ders. Of some of the special features
and attractions of our village perhaps
more [anon. We should not be at all
surprised if by next week, somebody
in Holmesville had suddenly discover-
ed that their way -side hamlet offered
exceptional advantages to the pleasure
and health seeker.
Stanley.
SICKNESS.—Mr Duncan McKenzie is
at present on the sick list, we hope for
his speedy recovery. Mr Frank Scott
and Mr John Scott have been confined
to the house for some time with rheu-
matism.
NOTES.—We are glad to hear that
Mrs Wm. Clark, who has been sick for
some time,‘is recovering. Mr Robert
Reid, B. A. is spending his vaca-
tion with his friends of Bayfleld
Road. Mrs A. Duncan of Clinton is at
present at the home of Mrs Alex.
Mitchell. Miss R. Taylor,of Detroit, is
at present visiting her sister, Mrs J.
Rathwell, Mrs R. McDougall, former-
ly of Bayfield Road, spent last Sunday
in this vicinity. Mr John Gilmour and
wife, and Mrs P. Campbell left on
Tuesday for a trip to Manitoba and
the Northwest; they were accompan-
ied by Miss Mary Kennedy, of Clinton.
Mr Gregor McGregor has returned from
a two weeks visit to his daughter, Mrs
Cameron, Bruce Co. Miss Clara Chid -
ley is visiting at Mr G. McGregor's.
Miss Maggie McLellan was visiting at
her aunts Mrs W. Moffatt. Mies Liz-
zie Scales and her sister Esther are vis-
iting at Mr McTavish's.
Capt. McLeod will farewell at the S.
A. biterackis, on Sunday.
Holmesvjl1e.
MISINFORMED.—We were glad to see
the correction last week anent the
cheese sales. We supposed what we
said was correct at the time, but had
no intention of Misleading. As we
cannot always get facts the straightest
on short notice,we hope When an error
does appear, it will be dealt with in
like manner.
CHURCH.—Epworth League meets
Monday next. Quarterly sgrvices a
Week from next Sunday. The sermon
slivered by the pastor, Rev G. M. An-
drews, on Sunday evening, from the
words, "Now we know in pat t," was
grand. We have not time to give an
outline of the subject, but would say
that our opinion at first of Mr Andrews
being a man of great thought is more
than sustained.
VERY CREDITABLE.—We congratu-
late Bayfield on its advancement in
journalism. The Ba field Advertiser
is certainly a neat edition, and cannot
fail to increase the popularity of this
famous summer resort. The editor, J.
G. Stanbury, we have not met since
we were schoolboys together, but judg-
ing from the "Briefs from Breezy Bay-
field," we have no fear for the Adver-
tiser's success. We wish the editor
every prosperity in his undertaking.
WELL PLEASED.—Messrs S. Merrills
and J. Jervis returned from Michigan
on Saturday. Their trip down the
lake and return was very pleasant, and
we are sorry to say they have yet to
learn how delightful it is to be thor-
oughly sea sick. The vicinity of Port
Huron is not a good farming section,
but as one gets back from the lake the
land is very productive; what was once
a vast swamp is now, owing to the
overnment drains, all workable land.
hey did not purchase, but expect to
return about September lst, when
they will locate somewhere near San-
dusky.
WILD CAT.—What is supposed to be
a wild cat, or lytrx, was seen by Mr
Joseph Proctor one day last week, 01:1
his pasture land, just east of the vill-
age. He was going along the creek in
the hush, when he noticed some long
animal creeping quietly towards him;
as soon as it saw him it wheeled so
quickly he was enable to see where it
went to. He thinks it was five or six
feet in ,length, no tail, and kind of
whitish spots along the side. The cat-
tle saw it and were much frightened,
and his dog, one that he says is afraid
of nothing, was so badly scared that
it would not leave him while near the
place. Since the bear visited us some
years ago, we have not had many wild
beasts, especially so near. Probably
this will be heard of some where else
shortly.
RING OUT, YE BELLS, — Ashland
Farm witnessed a pleasant scene on
Wednesday, when Esther, daughter of
Jos. Proctor, Esq., was married to Mr
J. H. Lowery, of Summerhill. The
ceremony took place at 11 a.m., per-
formed by Rev (:I. M. Andrews, before
about forty assembled guests. The
bride wore a dress of cre,un cashmere,
trimmed with lace and ribbon, over
which gracefully hung the bridal veil.
The attendance of bridesmaids and
groomsmen was omitted. After a
splendid dinner they drove to Gode-
rich, where they took boat for Detroit.
They will he absent about ten days,
and probably take in the trip up the
lakes hefore they return. Mr Lowery
and his bride are well known and high-
ly respected by all, and to say they
take with them our well wishes is but
mildly nut. The bride was the recipi-
ent of many handsome presents,among
these was a hanging lamp and teapot
given by the members of Holmesville
choir, of which she was a member, ac-
companied by the following address :—
To urea ERTUr 1, PuocTon--Dear choir sister
—Itis wifh feelings of deepest Borrow and r •
grot that we learn of your intended removal
trom our midst, and as a consequence a sever
ante from our choir. We feel that you have
been a willing helper in sounding forth God's
praises, and long may you bo spared to use and
develop that God-given talent which "soothes
the human heart and charms the savage
breast " Whether your sphere of activity lies
in this quarter or another. remember this, that
our well wishes will follow you to your new
home, and we hope and pray that peace, pros-
yyourerity p thwayand aandpd thatofiness may, ripartnor,bedeck
through
life. Ever remember the motto so frequently
hoard in our Council It.T.of T's, "In unity alone
thorn is strength."
Signed on behalf of the Choir
NoTEs.—Messrs Marquis and McDou-
gall intended leaving for England,
with their horses, on Saturday, but
find that, owing to change in the
steamship connections, they cannot
leave until the following Thursday.
Miss S. Youngblut is visiting her bro-
ther George. Miss Etta McIlwain, of
Nile, is the guest of her uncle, Mr J.
McCartney. Miss D. Stout, who has
been visiting here fora week, returned
home Saturday. Mr Andrews, of
Wroxeter, is visiting at the parsonage.
Mrs Jas. Wilson. of Wingham, is visit-
ing, her mother, Mrs W. Tehbutt. Mr
Will Jenkins has gone to Blyth, where
he intends remaining a couple of
months. We are sorry to learn that
J. T. Holdsworth, who was making a
bicycle tour, is detained in Hamilton,
owing to a slight illness. Mr C. John-
ston and wife returned to Galt Friday.
Mr D. Halstead and family, Wingham,
spent Sunday and Monday with friends
here. Miss Ida Lane, of Lucknow, is
visiting at A. J. Courtice's. Miss Mary
Evans, of Galt, •is spending her holi-
days at home. Miss Tilly Holloway,
of Wingham, spent Sunday and Mon-
day at her uncle's, H. Elford's. Mr
J. Montgomery, formerly of the Clin-
ton Collegiate, was the guest of one ot
his old schoolmates this week; I'd 'a
known him anywhere. Mr J. Hurley's
sister, of Point Edward, is visiting
him. Misses Lizzie and Jennie Teb-
butt, who bane been ill with typhoid
fever, are getting better. Mrs G. M.
Andrews was suddenly called to Bat-
tle Creek, Mich., Friday, owing to the
serious illness of her mother; word
from her since states that her mother
is about the same. There was a large
shipment ofcheeie made to Goderich
this week.
The death of MrA.L. Morden,Q.C., Crown
Attorney forLennox andAddington, occnred
at Liverpool.
81 a year in advance, $1.50 when
Blyth
NOTES.—Ina friendly game of ten-
nis played here on Saturday after-
noon, Between Wingham and Blytb,
the visitors had a slight advantage. A J
game of foot ball was played between.'"
Win ham and Blyth,. en Saturday, in
whic the home team was victorious.
BlythTennis Club was victorious in
a match in Clinton, on Friday last.
Miss Morgan and Mr Spicer, Exeter,
were guests at the residence of Mr Mc-
Nally, last week. Mrs Gracey, Wing -
ham, visited at her father's home on
Monday. Mr and Mrs W. McElroy
left, on Tuesday morning, fcr a trip to
Manitoba and Dakota. Mise "Huck -
step we are sorry to learn, is indispos-
ed this week. Flax pulling is in order,
so the boys are employed. Mr W.
Bentley visited in Mount Forest last
week. Miss -Henry returned from
visitingfriends in London, Wednes-
day. r W. Sloan, who has been at-
tending a Detroit College of Medicine,
is spending the holidays at home. Dr
Sloan, Toronto,was in town this week.
Mr J. W. Henry, agent for The Gerard
Heigtzman & Co., pianos, placed two
fine instruments in town Last week;
one with Mr J. G. Emigh, and the
other with Mr A. Elder. Mr Robert
Forsyth, of Toronto, was a guest at
the home of his father last week. Rev
Geo. Buggin was so unfortunate as to
lose his horse last week, through the
animal having eaten some paris green,
not intended for its use.
• Goderich.
NOTES.—There was a perfect torrent
of rain a few miles north of town on
Sunday night; we need rain badly, but
seem to miss rpoEt of it this summer.
Hay is selling for $12 a ton on our
market; outsiders will have to ship in
this winter.
PERSONAL.—Rev G. F. Salton spent
the latter part of last week in our
burg, and left his family here during
his vacation. He expects to spend a
week in Muskoka, and a couple of
weeks at the "Hall in the Grove,"
Chautauqua, N.Y.
CHURCH.—The Methodist churches
hold h union holiness meeting every
Wednesday afternoon, at 3 p.m., to
which all seekers after religion are
heartily invited. It is held in the two
churches alternately, and is largely at-
tended. This is an outcome of the
Keen meetings.
SCHOONER SUNK OFF THE IIARBOR.—
On Sunday evening, while the schooner
M.A. Hall, of Port Dover, was making
for Sarnia a storm arose, and in a short
time the waves had washed away the
deck load and had -filled the vessel with
watett The yawl was launched, but in
doing so it was upset and the oars car-
ried away. Eventually the boat was
righted and the men got on board.
The crew were poorly prepared to
withstand the rain and wind owing to
their hrrried departure, but managed
to keep afloat until A o'clock this morn-
ing, when the tug Evelyn, of Goder-
ic-i, Capt. John Craigie, picked up the
unfortunate men, and turning hack
landed them here. where they were
kindly taken care of by ()apt. Babb, of
the lifesaving station. The schooner
is valued at $1,( "•) and the cargo at
8280. Neither vessel nor cargo were
insured.
Benmi11er
QUARTERLY SERVICES. —The regular
quarterly services in connection with
the Evangelical churches in this circuit
were held on Sunday last and were
meetings of great power. The Rev D.
Kreh, 'resitting Elder, of Stratford,
was present, and conducted the ser-
vice.
Saturday, August 4th. will be child-
ren's dao, in connection with the Evan-
gelical church here. A children's se- •
vice will be held in the morning, con-
ducted bv, the pastor, Rev Mr ,raker,
and in Lie evening an excellent pro-
gram will he rendered, the children tak-
ing part. A special silver collection
will be taken up at the evening service
in behalf of the general missionary
treasury. The same service will be
repeated in the Hullett Evangelical
Church, on Sunday, Aug. 11, public
service in the morning at 10 o'clock,
and the children's program in the af-
ternoon at 2Z), the collection will also
he for the same object.
Additional Local News.
LAWN TENNIS.—There was a pleas-
ant gome of lawn tennis on Recreation
Park last Frinoy between Clinton and
Blyth. Rance and Buggin beat Combe
and Fair 6.1; 6-4; Shane and Park beat
Bradwin and Shadhourne 6-0, 6-3: Fer-
guson and McKinnon beat Hartt and
McTaggart 7-5, 4-6, 6-4; Hartt heat
Ferguson 8-6, Buggin beat Combe 6-8,
6-4.
SCHOOL BoARn.—A meeting of the
hoard was held on Monday evening.
Miss Nellie Grey, Wingham, was en-
gaged as teacher for the Model term at
a salary of $275 per annum. Several
small accounts were paid. Mr Fowler,
architect, was engaged to superintend
the improvements being made. The
report of Mr Lough showed the atten-
dance for June to be 394, with a total
of 475 scholars enrolled.
AMONG THE NEWSPAPERS.—On the
6th of July the NEW ERA passed its 30th
milestone.
The Brussels Post was 22 years old
last week, and the Acton Free Press 21
the week before. Both are good news-
papers, manly in tone, pure in purpose
and well worthy the support of their
respective localities.
The Wingham Advance changed
hands last week, Mr John Cornyn be-
ing the purchaser. It was about time
something happened to it, for it was a
poor specimen of typography, and any
change must necessarily he for the bet-
ter.
ACCIDENT,—A Woodstock dispatch
says --Messrs. Louis Walper, propriet-
or he Arlington Hotel, and L. Cle-
m • t of the opera house drug store,
w e' returning from Berlin, where
t had be'e`r attending a fr feral. In
endeavoring to pass some lumber t
horse shied, throwing the buggy and
occupants into a ditch eight feet deep.
Mr Clement lay unconscious until re.
moved, and Mr Walper's child was
thrown between the horse's hind legs.
Mr Walper was tangled up with the
carraige, and upon freeing himself and
companions, tried to raise the horse,
but the animal was dead, its neck being
broken. Although badly bruised and
shaken up, no serious injury resulted
to any of the occupants of the rig. [Ms
Walper is a brother of Mr Walper, of
the Mason House, Clinton.]
Personal
We invite our readers to contribute items under this
heading. If you or your friends are going away on a holiday
trip, or if you have Meads visiting you, send word to ua.
Mr T. B. 'Miller left town on Monda
for the neighborhood of the Soo.
Lough and family spent Sunday a
Kincardine, and next week rusticate
Bayfield. Miss Georgina Plumsteel
Buffalo, is here visiting her sister, JJ
W. T. O'Neil. Mr Rowell hasonh
a visit to Midland. Mr Farran gspenc
ing a few days in Detroit. MrsErring.
ton and daughter, of Morris, are visite
ing in town. Miss Newcombe is visit✓•
ing at Ethel. Miss Davis, of Goderich,
was last week the guest of MrsS.Davis.
Miss Reynolds, . Philadelphia, was last .,
week -a visitor in town; several years
ago she met Mrs S. Davis, while cross-
ing the ocean, and she called to renew
her acquaintance. Mr D. Molloy, of
Detroit, is visiting here. Mr N. L.
Holmes, who resided' here some tim
ago, but has been away for a couple o
years, has returned to town, andppur
poses making his home with his neph
ew, Mr S. J. Andrews. Mrs W. HI. -
Kerr, wife of the proprietor of the
Brussels Post, and Mrs Kay, wife of
the assistant postmaster in Stratford,
were in town on Monday afternoon. on
their return from Goderich,where they
had been visiting for the past month;
Mrs Kay went on to Brussels with her,
sister, where she will stay for a short
time hefore returning to her home irk
Stratford. Mrs J. Green, of Mildmay,,,
is visiting at the home of her fathers
Mr John Croll. Miss Robinson,
of Birr, is the guest of Miss Maud:
McNaughton. Dr Sloan, of Toronto,]
formerly of Blyth, was a caller at thin
office last week; he looks as vigor
and hearty as he did ten years
Miss Ross, school teacher in on
western States, is visiting her
Mr Frazer. Mrs Dahl, of 1{a
daughter of Mr Geo. Cottle, is ho
a visit. Miss McKeever, Goderich,
the guest of Mrs Trouse. P.O.Insp i.1
tor Hopkirk passed through town on1
official business on Wednesday. Mrs
Blackall, Ilderton, was up on a visit, to
her sen the other day, and took Master
Guy back with her for a holiday. Miss]
VanEgmond, Seaforth, and Mrs Drum.
mond, Toronto, were this week guests
of Mrs Tomlinson. Mrs Keddy, Ver.
non, is visitingher sister. Mrs John
Houston. Dr att, Crookston, Minn.,
brother of Mrs Boles, is here on a visit.
Mrs Adams, Toronto, is the guest of
Mrs James Scott. Miss Susie Camp-
bell, assistant P.M. ot Goderich, spent
the county town's civic holiday in Clin.
ton yesterday. Miss A. Whitehead'
went up to Kincardine yesterday mornal
ing,, where she assumes the charge of
assistant P. M. in that town. Miss A.
Doe, London, is the guest of Miss Alic
Cottle. Mr and Mise McEachren, To4
ronto, are visiting with Mr I. Prout.--I
Mr M. D. Coltman wheeled down tai
Mitchell, on Monday, to visit his hr
cher, who is spending his vacation t here
Mrs Julian Wall is visiting Mrs Black
stone, Goderich. Murray Gilroy is o
a visit to Kincardine. Miss Lillis An
drews is visiting Mrs Story, Goderich
Tuckersmjth.
SALE.—Mr W. Townsend has purl
chased the farm of Mr Jos. Townsend
paying in the neighborhood of $4,50(
for it, and takes possession next Ocb.
ober. We believe Mr Jos. Tc,wnsend
intends moving to Clinton to reside.
Rev A. Stewart left this week on al
few weeks' holiday. His pulpit will bet
supplied next Sunday by Rev A. Mac-,
Milian, of Mimico.
Owing to the dangerous condition of
the tower of St, Paul's Church, it hal
been deemed advisable not to ring then
bell until the necessary repairs are
completed. People will govern them
selves accordingly.
On Monday evening an influential
committee of St. Paul's congregation
met the wardens and Architect Fowler,
and decided to immediately take steps;
to go on with the repairs and improve
merits to the property, as set forth ill
a lengthy and minute report prepared/
by the architect. It is considered
advisable to use the bell until the uppdik+
stages of the tower are repaired; wdt'kl'
will be proceedewith tit Once for 0110
purpose. if . i Bible electric light -toil
be intro:tticex n'..ttte htrilding,