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The Huron News-Record, 1895-02-06, Page 144 41 THF HITHON Ti1CR111$-$1.25 per Annum, 1.00 in Advance. NEWSonitECORD. INDRPENDENT 11t, ALL Tf 11,10,8 -X EUTRAL,IN NOT'HIN(I VOL. XVII A. 11. TODD. E'.Itor end Owner CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. FE BRUARY G) 1895 WHERE DO YOU EUY ? -"sternale r to tat111'sa - Probably in some neighbor- ing town. You should ask yourself "why ?" We buy all our goods direct and sell at a small margin. We guaran' tee satisfaction. Give us a trial for your next order. No matter whether it is large or small. J. W. RITER, THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE. Our Defenders Dine. FIRST ANNUAL DINNER FIELD BY LT.. COL. WILSON AND OFFICERS OF THE 33RD BATTALION. The Rattenbury House, Clinton, was the scene of a most brilliant gathering last Friday evening. By command of Lieut. -Col. Wilsou invitations were isSt e$ and about, thirty active and re- tired officers of the 33rd Battalion re- sponded. Regrets were received and read by the Secretary from HON. J. C. PATTERSON, Minister of Militia. LIEUT.-COL. SMITH, Wolseley Bar- racks, London. LIEUT.-COL. LINDSAY, 7th Fusiliers, London. LIEUT.-COL. Ross, Toronto. J. T. GARROW, Q. C., M. P. P„ Gode- ftieh. 111. Y, MCLEAN, M. P. P., Seaforth. MAJOR KAINE, Gerrie. LIEUT. E. C. COLEMAN, Seaforth. LIEUT. C. WILSON, Seaforth. At 8.45 o'clock the bugler sounded the call and the rich, glitteering uni- forms were a pretty sight as the offi- cers entered the dining room. The room was tastily arranged and decorat- ed with appropriate works of art on the 'walls, rifles and swords that had seen service, and a good display of Union Jacks. Lieut. -Col. Wilson oc- cupied a seat at the centre of the long table, while Capt. Williams of Wing• ham occupied the chair at the head and Lieut. Dr. Shaw at the opposite end. The blessing of the Giver of all Good was invoked and then came the lengthy MENU. OYSTERS. New York Counts. "Damp, moist, unpleasant bodies." ROUP. Chicken, Potage a la Reine. "Marry, 'tis a proper soup." FISH. Boiled Salmon and Anchovy Sauce. "I hooked at least as appetite." ENTREES. Oyster Patties. PUNCH. A la 33rd, "0 proper stuff." ROASTS. Tenderloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, baked ham, Champaigne sauce. Young turkey, cranberry sauce. SALADS. Lobster. Italian. ' VEGETA B LES. 1' otatoes a Its cream, green corn, to- matoes. "There'd corn in Egypt." PASTRY. English plum pudding, brandy sauce, apple pie, mince pie. OESRERT. Oranges, bananas, apples, nuts and raisins. CHEESE AND HISCI1rrH. McLaren's Imperial, Edam. "Snob stair as dreams are made on." FRENCH COFFEE. "Forbear and eat no more"-wasTuea YOU r.txa rr Ori NOT. While the above nlagniflcient menu was being dispensed the splendid Clin- ton Town Band, who volunteered „heir services in honor of the event, ren- dered several appropriate selections of music which made the hearts of the offi;,ers throb for canlp life this year. THE TOAST '.IRT. Capt. Williams proposed the "Army, Navy and Canadian Militia," when Major Jordan struck up with "The Re, White and Blue," the whole com- pany joining in the chorus. Lieut. -Col. Wilson did not profess to he a speaker. He had been connect- ed with the Canadian Militia a good many years and was in a position to say that the 33rd was always ready for duty. Surgeon Holrnes, who was suffering from a severe cold, did not. feel up to high-water mark, but like the coal oil in a barrel was bound to ooze out, and likened himself to the molasses in cold weather ---hard to get out, and then of not much consequence. However, the Surgeon warmed to the subject and made a capital address. he instanced how every nation of any consequence had ail arm of some kind and that it was decidedly out of the question to think of getting along without the Canadian Militia and urged those, if they were present, who might become members of parliament to stand by the militia. He had been connected with the Force since the formation of the 83rd Batt. and noticed a great eha•nge for the better. It used to be men of influence for officers and numbers, but now the rule is qualified officers and a lesser number of men. Surgeon -Hol- mes declared that a military school education prepared the individual for all walks of l e-disUipline, physique, obedience -which go to make a thorough MAN. Song, Capt. Rance, "I like it, I like it, I do." Capt. Hays thought the Militia was ivided into two classes, competent a d non -competent, and jocularly de- fined the two. Majnr Wilson was glad to he pres- ent. He agreed with Surgeon Holmes. The Militia was not in as high a state of efficiency as he would like. • While some people favored the abolition of the Force he would remind pessimists that the days of war had not yet ceas- ed. We are, be said, an integral part of a great Empire and might he called upon at any time to defend it. As Canadians we should ever he ready and in a position to preserve the integrity of the great British Empire. He ap- proved of the "skeleton' idea of a permanent force for Canada, and then we would he more in touch with the Imperial force. Capt. Combe said gatherings of this kind educated the civilian. Many par- ents seemed to have a horror of the Militia and refused to realize the belle. fits resulting to young men in becom- ing members of the Force. Major Jordan agreed with all that had been said. If necessity arises we must prove a worthy portion of the .British Empire. The Major referred to the necessity of the Militia and in- stanced the riots in Chicago last year, and those of some Sears ago in Tor- onto, Quebec, Kingston and Montreal. Capt. Young also respcnded and Mr. John Ransford gave a song illustrating prominently that every living being was tainted with Gritism or Toryism. "The ex -Officers of the 33rd" elicted a few remarks and a splendid song, "I'm a soldier now, Rosette," from Capt. Roberts. Capt. Jackson, of Egtnondville, was a member of the Force before the 33rd was organized. Many of his old associ- ates had passed to their reward. The Capt. organized a company in Seaforth about 1860, studied drill 111(1 was one of the first in Ontario to pass the exam- ination for a second at London, after- ward securing a first at Toronto. Ile recounted the Fenian Raid when 800 ,nen were called to Goderich, the "Bat- tle of the Bayfield Road," and many other interesting rerninisences, at. the conclusion of which the gathering broke forth with "He's a daisy." Capt. Todd responded briefly, referr- ing to the Local corps when he took command in 1889 and its present effici- ency, the large increase of school Wren in the Battalion, and the short-sighted opposition in certain quarters to the proper maintenance of the Canadian Militia. Capt. Jackson, of Bayfield, spoke of the heroism of Col. Ross at the "Battle of the Bayfield Road," as he rode a long way in advance to greet the enemy, and the general training and reliability of the rank and file. At this juncture the president, Capt. Williams, expressed his pleasure in be- ing present and handed the toast list oecr to Lieut. Dr. Shaw, the latter snaking a timely introduction to the toast of the "Legislature," coupled with the names ot Capt. Forrester, Capt. Back and Capt, Rance. Capt. Forrester was pleased to be present and referred to deceased offi- cers, in particular the late Major Cooke, who said that Canadians were much more apt students than English- men. Ne contended that rural bat- talions were starved, anti that the money squandered at headquarters should be expended locally. Ile con- gratulated the :33rd on the efficiency of its officers. (;apt Beck joined the Force in 1865 •tad was on duty during the Fenian Raid in '66. He was exceedingly pleas- ed to inert the ex -officers. Referred to bygone days and the pleasantries of the past.. The Capt. could not agree with a previous remark that the head of the Militia Department should be, as it, were, one of themselves ; or even as to expend itur'e,for there we: esnme---the sons of toil -and he Was a toiler him- self who did not want any more money spent on the Militia. ('apt. Ran(•eave aap excellent recite - Lion entitled "Excelsior." "Trade and ('omnlerce" was first re- sponded to by a battle song from Capt. Howard, of Exeter. Mr, John Ransford replied briefly, desiring that, relief might speedily come and sang "He's an Englishman.' Mr. W. Jackson would, ask the officers to take in.to,their_ fteilous con- sideration some plan of going to war for trade effect, and later on sang "Old Black Joe." Mr. Geo. D. McTaggart did not pro- fess to he a speaker. He had very much enjoyed the hospitality of the officers of the 33rd and only wished such gatherings were more frequent. He could not agree with any one that Trade and Commerce was in a had state in this country. ('nnada, as a whole, was in a gond state compared with any other eountry. As a tax- payer he concurred in any expenditure the Government. was making and eon- sidered the Militia the safeguard of our commercial interests. "The Professions" introduced Dr. Freeborn. He said, using a quotation, that sociability of this kind "tends to make men mild and of one mind." He had been through the Northwest rebellion in 1885 and on more than one occasion smelled powder. In the battles at Fish Creek and Batoche there was not a single Canadian wounded on the retreat. He (the Dr.) had seen British and foreign troops and had no hesitation in saying that Canadians were made of as good stuff, as any of thein. When we look back and reflect on the past achievements of the Canadian Militia we as a people slllould feel proud. Referred briefly to the first Canadian war vessel plying in home and foreign waters and made a decidedly good impression. Mr. Ransford's song had intimated that all born alive were Grits or Tories. No donut his good friend had the Patrons in view. Such being the case that Order soon would 1)e an extinct race. The Doctor was very glad to be present and' learn of the good feeling existing between the Huron and Bruce Battalions. He was himself a Bruce boy and hoped to have the pleasure of mingling with the 33rd . officers and ex -officers on future occasions. Capt. Wilson related his experience driving over the drifts and rough roads from Seaforth and declared that none other than a "soldier" could have got through: Sprig by Capt. Combe, entitled "The Great Big Whale." "The Officers of the 33rd" was pro- posed by Capt. Jackson of Bayfleld and suitably responded to by Lieut. - Col. Wilson. "The Press," by A. M. Todd. Just before the toast of "The Ladies" was proposed the Colonel duly ac- knowledged ,a handsome hoquet of natural flowers, exposed to full view, from Miss Skimmings, of Goderich, and "A Tribute to Canada" by the. late Lieut. R. Skimming, The lady wrote : To the Office's of the 33rd Battalion tin the anal. vereary of their annual celebration 1st Feb., 1895, with the compliments of the composer of the "National" march who presents the Officers with accompanying bugnet of flowers. Mav the perfume of these flowers Fill your hearts, with pare delight, May you keep your armour like them, And your honour, pure and bright. ELOu1Ba A. SaiNulnet. Goderich, Ont., let Feb., 1895. Miss E. Sanoai:ras Lt. -Cot. Wilson requests me to convey to you the hearty thanks of himeelf and the officers of the 83rd Battalion fur the very handsome buyout end the kindly worded note sent them on the occasion of their Bret anneal dinner. I have the honour to be, faithfully- yon re, li. B. Coster., Captain, Acting Ad) „ 33rd Batt. The late Lieut. Skimmings wrote of his native land : -- "i love the land Chet gave me birth, 'Thu' cold her no.th wind blows; I lova her i., 1000(1 winter lakes, I claim a Hioehip to the flakce That toren her virgin snow.." After roaming in many a Southern clime and foreign land the deceased's loyalty to Canada is thns expressed :- "Dia ever turns my heart to thee, Sly bright Cenadianhome I And dearer grow thy broad bine takes, Thy ,ihrr streams, thy woodland brakes, With every step 1 roam. "The proud magnolla'e bloom I love, Tho myrtle's perfumed shades ; But of 1 how dear above them all A single crimson leaf let fall From Huron's maple glades. "By Heron's sounding ['bores i've left My dearest friends on earth ; May God's own mantle from ;bore Enfold them and the land 1 love - The land that gave me birth," The toast of "The Ladies" was duly acknowledged by Lieut. Mc'Tnggart and Mr. R. J. Macdonald, and "Our Host" by Mr. J. Rattenbury. "Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the Queen" concluded one of the hest dinners ever served in Clinton and one of the must enjoyable and successful reunions ever given by ;the officers of the 33rd Battalion. Town Topics. MRS. FREEBORN, who has been on a visitto the Doctor and Mr's. Freeborn here, has returned to her home at Inverulay. MR. A. AT. Tenn was in Exeter yesterday attending the Annual meet- ing of South Huron County Orange Lodge. Me. S. L. TAt'nt•:, Optician and Oculist, of Toronto, gave THE NEWS - RECORD one of his usual and pleasant cells yesterday. The gentleman is registered at the Hotel Clarendon. MAvou HoemEs was present at the Press Association meeting in Toronto last week, and no doubt shared the congratulations to the Hon. Mackenzie Bowell to the Premiership of Canada. This does not mean by any means that His Worship's sympathies are with the Conservative party. The new Premier is an old newspaper roan. GUN CI.un.--The annual meeting of the Clinton (,}un Club was held on Monday evening ; the receipts of the year were $680.26, and the expenditure $597.60, leaving to balance on hand of $82.60. Instead of declaring a divi- dend, with this balance, it was decided to ase the same in making improve- ments on the range. Mr, G. Hinchley was elected President; Chas. Overbury, Vice -President ; John McMurray. Sec- retary ; Ern. Hovey. Treas. Directors --Messrs. Blackall, Powell, J. Fair, jr., Jas. Howe. It was decided that the exp now owned by the club be shot for monthly, under handicap fixed by eotnmittee for that purpose. Cost. Senn.tor;Snllivan thinks the Manitnlia seined matter can and will he settled to the satisfaction of all parties. Clinton Council. There was a large attendance of citi- zens in the council chamber last Mon- day evening. All the members of the Council were present except Reeve Mc- Murcllie, who is ill. Communications were received from the Fire Company, asking for rubber boots for1he tuembers-reterred. From Chief W. Coats, reporting Fire Company as follows :- R. Horsely, Capt.; G. Runhall, Lieut.; C. Helyar, T. Cottle, R. Stev- ens, H. Glazier, R. Welsh, W. Wheat, ley, W. Dowzer, J. Rand, John West., J. Cook, H. Roeder and W. Ball - adopted. Financier Taylor reported in favor of accounts as follows,: - Street -W. Wheatley $3.50, J. Beck- er $6.10. Property and Electric Light -$5.85. Salaries -J. Wheatley three months salary, $108.75; R. Welsh, $88.- 75 ; ()oats, $56.25. Fire and Water -S. Pratt $18.75, J. Rider $9, A. ,Seeley $7.50, 14 firemen $5 each, $70. Charity -F. Evans for teaming wood $L25, rent for H. Ewing $2.50, T. Spooner $2, meals for tramps $1.08. Printing -TILE NEWS -RECORD $14.50. Receipts -scales $12.10, rent of hall $55, rent of office $5, from cem r s r $16.25 -adopted. Treasurer Robson's statement show- ed receipts $3,2`29.88, payments $308.25, balance $2 849.63. Street Conimissioner Kennedy re- ported the opening of the road leading north on Saturday and pitch holes be- ing filled, and as chairman of property ccnnrnittee that the town hall office had been rented for $5 a month in ad- vatice-adopted, Councillor McMurray reported char- ity expenditure of $9.49 for January - adopted. On the report of Committee on Salar- ies and Officers being rend line docu- ment was laid on the table. It recom- mended the appointment of all the old officers at former salaries and was finally adopted as follows: Bell-ringer, caretaker, &c., R. Welsh, salary $275. On motion of Messrs. Kennedy and Gilroy in amendment George Gordon was moved, Mr. Mc- Kenzie also voting for the latter. Mr. Welsh was accordingly chosen with tile additional duties of truancy officer. Constable, tax collector, &c., Jos. Wheatley, salary $435. Assessor, Henry Stevens, salary $60. Cemetery Superintendent, Richard Reynolds, salary $300. Town Clerk, Win. Coats, salary $225 without fees. Treasurer, N..Rohson; salary $100. And that in case a town clock is put in the positions of caretaker, constable, &c., be amalgamated. On motion of Kennedy and Searle the Reeve, who is ill, was granted two months leave of absence. The Street Committee, on ,notion of Searle and Taylor, was empowered to remove all poplar, willow, locust, thorn and dead trees on the streets and have all shade trees as near as possible 20 feet apart; also to remove all lamp posts, and advertisements from tele- graph and telephone poles. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. F. 1,V. Hess, received by the Mayor, to the Council re a new town clock, stat- ing that he would furnish an eight-day, hour strike, to strike from 1,000 to to 2,000 pound bell,, 4 dials 6 feet in diameter, for $400, including setting up and placing in running order. Through suggestion of Gilroy Alr. Hess will be asked to inspect tower and if clock is purchased his expenses to be deducted from price. Councillor Taylor reminded the coun- cil that new c'(n]so)id'hte(l town by-laws were required and should be prepared and printed, as the present ones are very incomplete and misleading. No action was taken and an adjournment was made. School Report. The following is the result of the ex- aminations for January in Division 1. of M. S. Maxituntu Masks 450 --Sybil Conrtice 394, Maggie Davis 356, Lizzie Aitken 348, Lucy Grant 346, Arthur Shepherd 329, Clara Chidley 325, A. Me- Etven 324, Winnie O'Neil 305, Jessie Wiseman 200, 111. Mclennan 291, H. Steep 284, H. Bean 281, E. Robson '275, F. Wilson 275, W. Minstrel 275, W. Jackson 274, H. Alexander 272, E. Hod - gens 2(it, S. Macpherson 263, P. Math- eson 2(10, A. Foster 255. Ella Miler 248, P. McDonald 248, M. Houston 246, M. Bentley Z34, G. Muir 232, Dan Mc- I)onald 227, M. Andrews 226, B. Ted- ford 225, Ida I-Ieywood 213, Edna Mill- er 206, G. Whitely 206, Ella Ross 206, B. Slowman 196, A. Baer 194, B. Agnew 179, W. Goodwin 173, Ida Smith 147, F. Stevenson 127, E. Rey- nolds 119. 1. Cottle 31. W. Miller 10. The following pupils are promoted to the second book. Division Vi. Maxi- mum Marks 200.- Edna Pennyhaker 162, Emma Plurnsteei 155, F. Campbell 153, Wes. East 150, Geo. Cook 148, L. Heywood 146, D. Moir 145, F. Eagleson 145, Hattie Lavis 145, L. Lackwood 144, Etta Cook 130, R. Stewart 132, Geo. Hoflieh 132, (:has. Twitchell 122, Al. Baird 12x2, May Carling 122, J. Doherty 120, H. Robinson 118, Mills Shipley 116, Nettie Grummet 116, E. Cooper 114. PROMOTED TO THIRD BOOK.--Perey Johnson 156, Roy Plumsteel 148, Aug. Fremlin 124, Annie Hay 120, Ross Beattie 115, F. Pennybaker 115, Maud Dowser 112, Victor Goodwin 110, T. Berman, 109, C. Shepherd 107, V. Hey- wood 107, H. Wiltse 106, L. Claridge .'106, Harry Prout 105, May Long 104, Geo. Chidley 104, Nellie Joy 103, Agnes Whittingham 102, Pearl McDonald 100, Mabel Twitchell 99, Willie Cud - more 90, Maud Cooper 97, Gen. Gordan 96, Johneook 94, Annie Leppington 93, F. Dayment 92. WHOLE NQ. 847 County Currency. The Broadfoot & Box furniture factory at Seaforth re -opened last week and is now running on abort hours. Mr. Josiah Watson, of Seaforth, has rented a saw mill in Brumfield and is running it to its fullest capacity. Mr. D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth, has sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to be around again. Mr. John Decher, of the Babylon Line, Stapley, has sold his black team to Thomas Berry, of Hensel!, for the snug sum of $250. Mr. M. Williams, 5th concession of Tuckersmith, has purchased the Atkin- son homestead, on the 4th concession of Hibbert, containing 100 acres, for the sum of $4,250. The members of Lady Nairn Camp, Sons of Scotland, Seaforth, celebrated the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, in a very fitting and pleasant way, on Monday everting of last week. Two rinks from the Seaforth Curling Club went to Guelph last week to play in the tournament there for the Slee- man Tankard. They returned Thurs- day night the proud champions, and the bearers of the precious trophy. Rev. C. Miles, pastor of the church of England, Lucknow, was recently presented by the congregation of his church, with an address accompanied by a tnagniflcet cutter and purse as a slight token of their esteem. The second prize of $25, given for the second largest yield from live bushels sown of the new Lincoln oat, introduced at Seaforth last season by Mr. Scott, seed merchant of that town, has been secured by Mr. Robert Arm- strong, of the Bronze Medal Fat m, Town line, Hullett. A very happy and interesting event took place at the neighboring village of Bayfield on Wednesday last. This was the marriage of one of our hest known and most popular bachelors, Mr. William Thirsk, to Miss Talbot of the Sauble line, oue of Stanley's fairest daughters. Mr. Thomas Johnston. an old resident of Stanley township, died at his home on the Goschen line, Stanley, on Monday of last week. Deceased was a Conservative in politics, and was upwards of 75 years of age. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was of English parentage. Morris township's Voters' List Court was held at Belgrave Friday week, the result being that, the Reformers struck off 27 names and added five, and the Tories struck off four and added eight. At Cranbrook, the Reformers added three and struck off three, while the Tories added four. The citizens of Lucknow were great- ly shocked on Monday of last week, when it was learned that Mr. Thos. Girvin, an old and esteemed resident was dead. Deceased haa been troubled with heart disease for some time past, but was iu bis usual health and was down street an hour or two before his death. Deceased was in his 09th year and a roan well known and highly respected. Mr. George Nixon, of lot 10, con. 11, Ashfield, retired to his room for the night on Mondoy evening of last week about the usual hour, but having forgotten, something down stairs he went to return, but on arriving near the stairs he lost his way and fell over the bannister breaking his skull, frotn the effects of which he died in a few Minutes. Deceased was- an old resi- dent ot Ashfield and in his 08th year. Mr. John West, of Lucknow, who has endured the most intense suffering from cancer in the face and neck, for n;any months past, died at his resi- dence on Monday of last week at an early hour. Deceased was for many years a resident of Lucknow, and was a man greatly respected and esteemed. He was a member of both the Masonic Society and Canadian Order of Forest- ers, and the funeral, (Thursday) was conducted by the members of the Masonic Society. General Booth arrived at Listowel Friday evening, Jan. 25th, from Palmerston, the train being several hours late. All afternoon crowds of citizens and people from the country crowded the streets anxious to procure a glimpse of the General. lVherl the train arrived the tire alar in whistle Was blown and all the town bells rang a welcome to the General. He was driven from the depot to the residence of ex -Mayor Win. Bruce, where he was met with a vt'.r'y wal•ln reception. In the Methodist church in the even- ing, the General delivered his lecture on the "Spiritual and Social Work of the Array" to an audience which packed the building to the doors. Mr. Win. Pridham, who success- fully carried the flag of the Conser- vative party to victory in South Perth three years ago, was again chosen as the standard bearer of the party at a convention held in St. Marys on Tues- day of last week. No other name was mentioned. 1vIr. Pridhtun accepted B1 a neat speech, promising, if elected, to do all in his power to advance the in- terests of "the Dominion. but more particularly of South Perth. He felt tt a high honor to receive the nomina- tion for so an intelligent a riding, and nothing that was fair and honorable would be left undone on his part to carry the constituency, and he asked the united assistance of all in favor of good government to work in the sante direction. His manly and straight- forward remarks were received with loud applause. It is now definitely settled that 33. B. Osler, Q. 0., has been retained by the Crown to prosecute in the Middle - march murder trial, and has accepted the case. This trial will be a record breaker sure. Osler's record of never having lost a case of this kind will be broken, or Elgin County's record of never having had a hanging will he smashed. Which will it be? SEND TO -DAY. Ladies andoentlemen, be alive to your own inter est. There has recently been discovered, and is now ;or tale by the undersigned, a truly wonderful "Iiait Grower" and "Completion Whitening." Thin "Hair Grower" will actually grow heir en a bald bead Iu six week,. A gentleman who haw nu beard can have a thrifty growth in six weeks by the use of this wonderful "Hair Grower," It wall alae prevent the hair from falling. By the use of this remedy boys rnlee an excellent moustache in six woeke. Ladies if y on want a aurpr sing bead of hairs have it im- mediately by the use of thin "flair ()rower."' also soli a "Complexion Whitening' that will in , ne month's time make you as clear and white as tt•e skin can be re tile. We neverknew a lady or geutlrmnu,'to use two bottles of thie Wbit.enitg for they ell say urea be- fore they finished the second botOe they wrreas white air they would wish to be. After the use of this Whitening, the akin will fw•ever retain its color It ale° removes freckles. eta , etc, The "Heir Ort,wr r" is 50 cents per bottle, and the "Face Whitening" 50 cents per bottle. Either of these remedies will be sent by mail. po-tage pelt!, to auy address on receipt of price, Address all orders to R, RYAN, 350 GilmourSt., Ottawa, Ont P. 8. -We take P. 0. Stamps same as cash, but part Mee ordering by mail will confer a t.vor by ording $1 worth, as it will require this amount of the sohttlon' to acen.rplieh either purpose ; then It will save us the rush of P. 0. stamp'. Chiselhurst. Mr N. McTaggart, of this town, has gone to Detroit, on a visit to his son, Dr, Z. McTaggart. He is accompanied by his nephew, Lorne McTaggart. Mr. Wnl. Typus has been elected president of the Epworth Leag't(; here, Miss Annie Merrell having resigned. Mr. John Reynolds, from near Clin- ton, is visiting at Mr. W. Kennelly's, also Miss Retta Upshall, of the firm of Jackson Bros., Seaforth. A notorious being was brought up, or rather brought down, before P. McKay last week for killing game out of season, being caught in the act. He was shot then and there. The culprit was a large horned Owl, he killed a large number of rabbits before being destroyed. Mr. Allah McKinnon, of the 8th con., left Iuesclay for St. Joseph's Island, clear Sault St. Marie, where his father, Mr. D. McKinnon, has taken up land. Last week Mr, T. Nicholls and Win. Boa had a lively time with a fox under a straw stack. After a hard fig'it Mr. fox surrendered. Mr. Roland and Katie Kennedy were visiting in Wingham and vicinity last week. They say the snow is much deeper there than here. lIcKil lop. Nr, Henry has purchased the farm of 111''. Henry Irvine on the Lead- i)ury line. The roads have been shovelled out and otherwise improved and are again fit for traffic, to be sure there is au occasional big pitch hole. Me. James .Bell has bought the tim- ber on five acres from the Canada Company and is engaged taking cedar off it. Dlr. E. Rosch, it young elan living on the east boundary, died very sud- denly a fete days ago. Mr. Alex. Gardiner was around lass week canvassing for milk for the Wal- ton cheese factory. We regret to learn that Mrs. Jaynes Horsey has been ill for some time. We hope to soon hear of her restora- tion to health and strength. Frost bites are quite common in the country now. This is a result of the blizzards and hard frost of .a week or two ago. We notice that Mr. C.'nlunton, the Paton 11(11)1iiiee for South Hu NW, is killed as chairman at a number of Presbyterian entertainments. If (•otu- II1o11 gets the Presbyterian votes he will give McMillaan a lacing. We think one nutter is settled and that is that no Conservative will be put in the field. Holmesville. Mrs. E. (1, (,'rourtice, of Clinton, was. visiting friends here on Saturday last. We are informed thaat, hiss Elsie Pickard is laid rip with an attack of German measels. We regret to learn that Miss Etta llurc•11 is no better. We are pleased to see our friend, Mr. John Mc( aunty. ttr(01nd again having recovered from a severe altack of pleurisy from which he has been suffer- ing for the past three weeks. Mr I3. Forster, the newly appointed President of the cheese factory here, appears to be the right man in the right, place. Ile has lately visited some of the Northern factories and by so doing thinks lie will probably cur- tail the expenditure a considerable stint its well as building the factory on the most approved plan. Tenders for the erection of thebuildings, both frame and brick, will be requested, said ten- ders to he opened within three weeks_ Mr John Holdcsworth has been in- disposed for a few clays. He in con- sequence cannot catch the morning train. The C. O. F. of this village are to hold au entertainment and oyster supper Friday evening next. The former will consist ot addresses, songs, &c. Mr. It. Downs, of Clinton, has consented to give some of his comic songs. A large attendance is expect- ed. ...._ _„ A deputation of the Elgin county council will go to Ottawa to interview the Government and ask for a grant to improve the Port Barwell harbor. An inquest, was held at Wnllaceburg on the death of James 1)agneau, killed by a falling twee. The deceased hod about $10,000 insurance on hie life in favor of his brother. A vervliet of tut'ldel)tat death was returned.