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The Clinton New Era, 1896-07-03, Page 1Any style of `clothes to ../it any kind of man, be he short or tall ' _stout or thin, we '• make Clothes that fit comfortably, neither top t ght or too loose, 1t just right, 1s Are having a big sale just now. Our stock is brim full of new styles and good good values. H odgens Bros. CLINTON A rnbe rly NoTEs•-Elections are over and we feel like getting down to work again. Mrs Robt Murdock, of Hepworth, is v,,aiting friends here. Jar B. Hunter of Luck - now, is building no less than three gravel houses in this section this sum- mer, for Don. Ross, Walter Wilkie and Jno. Courtney; Walter Stewart, of Lucknow, has the contract of fur- nishing doors, windows, &c. Our Foot Ball team was on the ground Friday night to me the Lanes team in a game, but thert did not put in an ap- pearance according to promise. rhe garden party, "under the auspices of the Methodist church, Friday evening, was a decided success, proceeds amounting to nearly $20, which will ;go towards paying an instalment on the church organ. Wm. Doig, general organizer for the C. 0. F., has been canvassing this place for the past week, and as a result has added about twenty new members' to Court Amberiy ; he is a hustler. It is with regret that we croni- • ole the death of Mrs .Allen McLean, of Lake Range, Ashfield, who, after lin- gering illness of about a year, of lung trouble, succumbed to her suffering on Wednesday last; her remains were in- terred in the Kincardine cemetery, on Friday, and were followed by a large number of friends; she leaves a hus- band and family of small children,who have our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, Ashfield. DOUBLE WEDDING AT KINTAIL.— The Presbyterian Church of this place was on Wednesday -the scene of a very interesting ceremony, when two po- pular young ladies of the congregation "were married. Miss Jennie Cowan was wedded to Rev. W. R. McIntosh of Allandale, and Miss Hetta McIntosh became the wife of Mr A. A. Goodhand ' of Detroit. The Rev. J. Rose, the pastor of the congregation, presided, and the knots were tied by the Rev. J. Wilson, B. A., of Niagara Falls South and Rev. N. D. McKinnon of Glenallen, respectively. Miss Cowan and Miss McIntosh were beautifully gowned in white satin and white alpaca, trimmed yvith gold and Roman pearls; they wore tulle veils, with orange blossoms, and carried bouquets of bridal roses. They were attended by their sisters, Miss Lizzie Cowan and Miss Janie Mc- intosh, dressed in white muslin and carrying bouquets of pink roses, while their nieces, Miss Annie M. Bayne and Miss Gladys McIntosh, acted as maids of hono , and carried bouquets of sweet peas. Mr McIntosh's best man was Dr. Frank McLennan of Kintail, and Mr Goodhand was attended by his brother, Mr. Neil Goodhand of Detroit. After the ceremony receptions were held at the homes of the brides. Am- ong the guests were Reve Sidney Whaley of St. Helen's Mr A. J. Mc- Kenzie, B. A. of Kinloss; Mr J. C. Reid of Victoria College, Toronto; Dr. J. R. 'McRae of Dungannon, Dr. J. F. Mc- Kenzie of Stratford, Mr. Gilbert Mc- Intyre of Wingham, and Mr J. Bayne of Kincardine. Hensail NoTEa.—Hensail flaxmill is now un- dergoing repairs, preparing for another season's Work. Mrs. Pecover, who has -,_been keeping a millinery shop in .town during the last few months, has re- moved to her husband's residence in Woodstock. Theflax mills which were burnt last fall are now in a course of erection. Miss Ballard, who has been in the employ of Mrs Pecover as head milliner has returned to her home in Listowel. Mr James Beverley, furn- iture dealer here is enlarging his ware rooms, as he intends carrying. a larger stook. Mr John Rands, of .Kinburn, is visiting his uncle in town. Mr A. Mausen and Mr J. Short, of Orediton, were visiting friends in town to -day. Goderieh Township ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and pprietor. CLINTON, ONT., JULY 3, 1896 -AROUND THE H V B. What Aide -awoke and reliable oorresponde East W awanosh. NomEs—Messrs Geo and James Quinn took advantage of the cheap railway rates last week and spent a few der( in Cleveland, visiting Wm. Quinn,Who works in a large machine shqp in that place. Miss Maria and J. S. McGowan entertained a few of their eernpanione at their home, last Wednesday evert- ing, when a very pleasant time was spent by all present. The time has once more arrived when the schools close for the summer vacation; Miss Sprung, tbe popular teacher in section 10, takes her departure for home in Hullett, this week, where she intends spending her vacation. Wm. McGowan's new house will soon be completed, the brick work having been finished some time ago by Geo Palmanten, the carpenters, Cowan & McGill, are hustling on the wood- work and will soon be ready for the plasterers; he also is building a stone foundation under his barn, R. Somers & Sons have the contract, and it is also nearing completion. Gregor McGowan has purchased a Woodstock windmill from J. Brunsdon & Son, Londesboro; T. Wigginton, of Clinton, built the tower and placed the wheel in position for pumping water. nes and worthy of recording for publioation. . Hullett SCHOOL.—The following is the stand- ing of the pupils of No. 4, Hullett, for the month of June, based on proficien- cy and good conduct :—Sr. 4th—Mag- gie Hunter. Jr. 4th—Alice McVittie, Bruce Medd, Lizzie Scales. 3rd—Chris- tena Livermore, Effie Hunter, Sarah .Reid, Charlie Stewart. Sr, 2nd—Belle Farnham, Wilson Sundercock, John Ferguson, Katie Scales. Jr. 2nd—Rose Lyon, George Leitch, Maggie Reid, Geo. McVittie. Part 2—Milly Adams, Vince Stevens, Sr. 1st—May Stewart, Esther Scales, Rosy Livermore, John Fairservice. Jr, lst—Minnie Brumbly, Tammy Adams, Bella Fairservice, Tommy Moon. — H. J. TURNBULL, Teacher. PICNIC.—On Friday, June 26, the an- nual school picnic of No. 4 was held. An examination was held in the fore- noon, in the school, at which a num- ber of the people in the section were present. In the afternoon, those who were present at the examination, along with many others from S.S. No. 4 and adjoining sections, spent an en- joyable afternoon in the woods of Mr A. Best. An interesting program was given, which did credit to those who assisted in its preparation. After the program, other amusements, such as racing, tug of war, football match, etc., took place, after which all dis- persed to their several abodes, feeling that they had spenta pleasant day, SCHOOL REPORT,—The following is the report of S. S. No. 5, for the term beginning at Easter and "ending June 30th: -5th class -Henry Wallace, Wil- lie Vodden. Sr. 4th—Violet Thomp- son, Laura McCool, Thomas Manning. Jr. 4th— Geo, Webb, Bertha Manning, Charles Tyner. Sr. 3rd—Willie Mair, Maggie McCool, Ethel Gliddon. Jr. 3rd —Wendell Jackson, Jos. Vodden, EddieWebh. Sr. 2nd—Mabel Vodden, Sam. Gliddon, James Snell. Jr. 2nd— Melville Gliddon, M. J. Crawford, Ella McBrien. Part 2—Albert Vodden, Jas. McCool.Bertie Hoggar t. Part 1—Mary Snell, Harry McCool, Ernest Lee.—J. H. Lowii xv, Teacher. NOTES.—Misses E. and A, T reman are at piesent visiting friends near Kincardine. Weare sorry to learn of the illness of Mr W. Weymouth. The trustees of S.S. No. 7 have let the con- tract for a woodshed to Mr Fl. Kelly; the work is being executed by Messrs Kelly & Elliott. Miss Bethune, of Sea - forth, supplied the school work last week, owing to the absence of Miss Gray, who was unable 1 o return to her duties, bavingsprained her ankle. Miss Mary Millar spent several days last week visiting at the home of her uncle, Thos. Millar, Londesboro. Miss Lilian Gray, Seaforth, visited friends in this neighborhood on Monday and Tuesday last. Mr James Elliott, although hav- ing reached the patriarchal age of 88, has undertaken a distant journey to Smith's Falls; he is accompanied by his daughter,Mrs John Brigham. Several from this vicinity attended, on Tues- day last, the marriage of Mise Sarah Searle and Mr Russel Richmond. From another correspondent NOTES.—Mr W. Herrington took ad- vantage of the excursion to Detroit last week, to visit his daughter, Mrs Dr Hamlin. Mrs Watt and Ross have returned home from visiting friends in Ashfield, and report. a pleasant time. Mr Wm. Murphy attended the raising at Mr Deer's last week, and rendered his valuable assistance. Mr Blan. Her- rington attended the strawberry festi- val at Londesboro on the first, wearing bis favorite flower, the lily, as usual, Messrs Elliott and Kelly are busily en- gaged erecting a gymnasium in con- nection with school section No. 7, which, during the sue finer holidays, will be in charge of Murdie Ross. Mr Edward Lear's two storey brick resi- dence is nearing completion, and when finished will be o ie of the most hand- some residences in the county. Mr Fred Shobbrook and Miss Dora Sprung attended the Harlock picnic last week. Mr Will Kelly has secured the contract of picking Mr D. Nicol's gooseberries. Mr John Dingwall was the guest of Miss Maggie Ross on Sunday last. Mr R. Vint, of Wawanosb, spent Sunday at Mr Nicol's. Mr W. Brown has been contemplating improvements on the north fifty, but recently has changed his mind, and improved his buggy, by getting it repaired, TICNIo,—The Sabbath schools con- nected with Cole's church and also with Middleton'ar3Held a union picnic in w Joet't's grove, iayfleld, on Thursday, and had te usual enjoyable time. Flans VAL—We hear that the Sharon . people are arranging to have• a rasp- berry festival, onthe evening of Fri- day, 10th inst. v Jog, Edge, Chair man of the District, ileal lecture in the clilitch' after the "refreshments have i oyou w." A good n me. 0 oxpe ted. Stanley Nome.—On Wednesday of last week the Stanley branch Sabbath School of Union church, together with Bruce - field Sabbath School, picniced at Bay- field; the day proved to be all that could be desired, and all seemed to en- joy the) pleasant outing. The farmers are now busily engaged in haying; the crop is a very light one in many parts. Fall wheat is rapidly ripening; the har- vest will be an early one. Mr McFar- lane, who has been attending McMas- ter (Baptist) College, is visiting here, the @nest of Mr Neil McGregor. Mr Wrn, Scott, who has been indisposed for a few days, is now recovered. Constance NOTES—Mrs J. D. Hinchley, and her sinter, Mrs MoDugal, spent Sunday in Detroit. Miss Annie Seboales is visit- ing friends in Michigan, Wm. Riley, Londesboro, has completed Mr Bert - ton's barn, and made a good job, Of it. Mrs T. Wattyisf Preston, has beth Stay- ingfew days with her sister,Mrs J Sell. y • Tuckersnrith. N.oTus.—The foundation of Mr W. Chapman's house is completed; the bricklayers are now at work, Mr Good- rich has the contract, and the work will no doubt be satisfactory. NOTES—A very large number of the people of this neighborhood picnicednn- Bayfleld on Saturday last, all having an enjoyable time. Mr Sawyer preach- ed (his first sermon on Sunday; there was a good congregation and they all profited, it is hoped, from his discourse; he is a young man of promise, and if any one can make a success of the new church arrangement, we think he can. The teacher,scholars, and others, spent Tuesday afternoon picnicing in Henry O'Brien's bush; they seemed to be hav- ing a good time, by the sound of their cheerful voices; this is a very suitable way to wind up the term. A. Town- send's knee is getting well again, the fact of which we are all glad to learn. E. Piewes is able to get around again; it is to be hoped that he will soon be well. Dominion Day passed very quiet- ly; a number of farmers here were busy haying. The stone mason's have com- menced work on G. Crich's barn. Mr Valeley, of Chicago is here on a visit. Mrs W. C. Landsborough is the guest of Mrs D. Day, Buffalo. Miss M. Mar- ten spent Sunday last with Mrs Layton, West Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs J. Washington have returned from a pleasant visit to friends near Clinton. D. Bell, of Kin - tail, was a guest of Will Thomas over dayed under the parental roof. Mrs E. Phillips, of Whitechurch, is visiting at borne for a short time. John Som- erville, of Ashfield, was the 'nest of Thos. McCartney. one day recently. Edward Jones spent last Sunday with friends in Colborne. Thos Leddy had a very successful bee hauling stones last Thursday: it was followed by a hoe-down at night, The shower on Sunday was much needed, and all kinds of vegetation is greatly refresh- ed in consequence. R Winmill and family have moved into Mrs Blair's house, on the 8th con, of Colborne. R, Medd has improved his premises by the addition of a kitchen. Haying is well advanced in some sections, and, taken generally, it is only a half crop. The 23rd of June, 1896, will be a day long to be remembered in Canada. There is talk of a social in Ebenezei in the near future. Mrs Armstrong, who has been in Manitoba for some years past, is at present on a visit to her father, J. Clark, of the 6th con. Mrs Oaks, of Bossevain, is also visiting relatives and friends here; we, with their numerous triends, wish they may enjoy their trip. Mrs W. Oliver and Mrs J. Scrimgeour took in the Forest- ers' excursion to Sarnia last Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Mills visited their daughter, Mrs Medd, of Dungannon, Sunday last. Miss Thompson, of Kip - pen, is at present visiting her sister, Mrs J. Fluker. Blyth NOTES.—A tandem bicycle, purchas ed by Mr J. G. Moser, is causing a sen- sation among the boys in town. Mr W. F. Shane, left on Tuesday for Smitb'e Creek, Mich., to visit friends. Miss Eva Taylor, who has been attend- ing the Conservatory of Music, in To. ronto, returned on Saturday. We are sorry to lose Mr and Mrs D. McKellar as residents; they took their departure for Strathro , on Tuesday; Mr James Ireland of the firm of Ireland & Gib- son, millers, will occupy the house va- cated by therg. Dr Shaw, Miss Rance and Miss Farran, of Clinton, called on friends in town on Friday. Miss Gov- enlock, of Seaforth, is a guest at the home of Dr Carder. A number of friends gathered at the depot. to say farewell to Rev Seo. and Mrs Buggin, who left for their new field cif labor, Wallaceburgi on Saturday morning. Mr Robert Gray, of Ontario, Cal., was the guest of his 'sister, Mrs John 0, Stewart, last week. Mrs Graces', of Wingham, spent a few days last week with her parents here, Mr and Mrs Buie. Among others who took in the Detroit excursion on Saturday were Maand Mrs -Geo: Rowell; Me w. Pow- ell, Mrs and Miss Attie Emigh Mr J. A. Tanner and Mrs Begley. I1r Jos. Carter, after a few days at home, left for the east again, on business, Satur- day morning. Mrs Curtis, through an attack of rheumatism, is, we are sorry to learn, confined to the house. Mrs Baskerville is at present the guest of Mrs E. Young. Mr James Somers is recovering from his recent accident, and is able to be around again, though with his arm in a sling. Mr Herbert Young, Toronto, is holidaying at home at present. Ye editor is off on a jaunt, he left on Monday afternoon for Ham- ilton, to assist his °rother, Mr F. W. Bradwirr, on an all important occasion, joining the ranks of the benedicts, and if Mrs Grundy be correct ye editor will also take notes for future reference, ere many moons. Mrs Lizzie Austin, of Detroit, is visiting her parents in this vicinity. Lendesboro BLACKSMITH.—Mr H. Fenton took his departure from Londesboro last week, and Mr Snell got another man from Cranbrook; he appears to be a steady young man, and is a good me- chanic. SHOEMAKER.—Mr J. Young closed up his business here on Monday, and moved back to Clinton. The shop will be occupied by Mr A. Wilken, who left here about a year ago. Truly this is a woe id of changes. NoTEs.—Messrs Lasham & Bell dis- posed of sixteen head of cattle on Mon- day. On Tuesday the teachers of No. 8 school gave the scholare a treat of candies, nuts, oranges, etc. Miss Edna Allen came home for a visit on Tues- day evening. Miss Susan Johnston is also home on a visit. MINISTERS.—The Methodist minis- ters took their departure last week, and their successor, Mr Andrews, and family, arrived on Friday, and he be- gan his work on Sunday. Mr Hamil- ton exchanged with Mr Hall, a young man from Belgrave, on Sunday. Mr Jas. Young gave his farewell address here Sunday morning. (From an occasional correspondent.) NOTES.—Mr John Garrett bas al- ready improved the appearance of his farm; we hope he will soon follow the advice of Solomon, when he says, "A good wife is from the Lord." Miss risp is some better. Miss McKenzie is at present very low with the fever; we believe they have employed the services of a good nurse. Rev Mr Fair left for his new home in St. Johns last week; we regret the loss we will sus- tain in our excellent pastor, and agree with the talented gentleman who ex- pressed his opinion that he prevched very theological sermons; may success attend him in his new field, and may we have the unspeakable pleasure of seeing him occupy the pulpit in our village again erelong. Mr Milleon will be much missed by the young -people. Mrs Lawrence and Mrs -G. A. Ainslie are 'Slatting friends in Dungannbn. Strawberries are plentiful; Mr Jacobs shows a beautiful variety; fair exceed ing anything we have seen in Clinton or elsewhere, We ate leasedto kttotie Ho 1 niosv 111 e. LOST.—At the school picnic, on Fri- day, an English Sov. $5gold piece, with hole bored through for hanging on a chain; finder will be suitably rewarded on leaving same at NEW ERA office, TIAs is CORRECT. — The elections must have somewhat upset the corres- pondent last week, in regard to his re- port of the G.T.R. time table, which was a little astray. Hoping that no one has been inconvenienced, we sub- mit the correct one:—Going east, 7.07 a.m.; 2,48, 3.57 and 5 p.m. Going west, 10.28 a.m., 1.09, 7.18 and 9.31 p.m. NOTES. --The family of Rev J. W. Andrews,formerly of Courtright, spent a week with their uncle here, and Mr Andrews also called at the parsonage on his way to his new circuit, Londes- boro. Mr H. W.Williams, of Toronto, traveller for A. A. Allen & Co., spent Saturday and Sunday at the parson- age. Miss Boyd and Mr Fred Davis, of the post office, Mitchell, spent Sun- day at the parsonage. Mr E. W. An- drews, of Staples, is enjoying his sum- mer holidays here. Mr John Smith, of Guelph, is visiting Mr F. Tebbutt. Mr P. Gravell is laid up, the result of coming in contact with poison ivy. Whether the firing off of those shots the other night made any mortal wounds or not, there certainly was a scattering, and we have been able to sleep since. Mrs E. G. Courtice, of Clinton, has been visiting at Mr J. L. Courtice's. Rev M. C. Rumball, of Morden, Man., is visiting his parents here; he occupied the Methodist pulpit Sunday evening, and preached a grand sermon; Holmesville has sent forth a number of young men that she is proud of, and Rev Mr Rumball is not the least of them. STATUTE LABOR.—This time of the year one hears a great deal about, and experiences to no slight degree, the effects of our present system of statute labor. As it exists now, our roads are just becoming good. when they are spoiled for the rest of the summer, by the application of gravel. The ques- tion has often been asked, why not apply the gravel in the fall, not too early, but in time to allow the snow to do the packing and levelling. But when we do make a change for the better, why not take a proper good step, and add the cost to our taxes, and have it all in the hands of the council. This, we think, would be much more satisfactory, and instead of doing 1, 2 or 3 days roadwork at this busy season, farmers could have the much needed time at their weetis er roots. Why continue an old cus- tom that apparently is in such disfa- vor. that. Mie Medd'a .health h improvinfr, and hope ere 'long to See her in our mid& again. Colborne RAISING.—On Tuesday about 85 or 90 men of Colborne and Goderich town- ships gathered on the Maitland con., Colborne, to assist in the raising of a barn on the farm owned by Richard Baker. When it is considered that it was four o'clock before they commenc- ed to put together the bents, and that the building was up and the rafters on by 6:30, it reflects great credit on the framer, Mr Hill, there not being a bitch in the proceedings from start to finish. $1 a year in advance 811.150 when not so paid Brucefield OBrr'Sauv.— On Saturday, 3 une 20,. the remains of tire late Mrs W. Sin- clair, who died at Oxbow, Man., reach- ed our station, and were taken to the Union Church, where a service was held by Rev Mr Muir. after whichthe funeral proceeded to Baird's cemetery, where the remains were placed beside those of her husband and son, who died some years ago. Mrs Sinclair and family formerly resided near our vill- age, on the Mill road, She moved to Oxbow some yyearsago, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs Holmes. She suf'f'ered for a long time with can- cer in her face, from which death merci- fully released her. She leaves behind her four children, Mrs Holmes, Mrs Allen and Miss Sinclair. of Manitoba, and Mr W. Sinclair, of the Parr line, Stanley. Mr Holmes accompanied the manillas on the sad journey, and is now visiting friends in the neighborhood. NOTES.—Mr A. Kitchen, of Guelph. Agricultural College, spent a few days at the old home last week; be came to cast his vote, and it is needless to say it was for the Reform party. Mrs Mc- Tavish,:of ,St. Thomas, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs A. Ross; her many friends are glad to see her again in our midst. After a short M- eese, Mrs Baird is again able to resume her duties in the store. Among those who left on the Sarnia excursions Sat- urday, were Mrs James Swan. Mrs W. Berry and Mr Wm. Scott; the train returned on Tuesday, at 3 a.m. The work on Mr Dixon's hotel is being rap- idly pushed forward; the building is the same size as the one destroyed by fire. Mr Alex. Ross raised bis barn last Wednesday; there is a good stone foundation beneath it, and when com- pleted it will be a splendid building. Miss Ella Ross, of Clinton, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs Berry Varna. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening last Mr Andrew Duncan and his son Willie were assisting the fram- ers in raising it sill for his new bank barn; having succeeded in placing one end in position, they endeavored to raise the other, when, in some unac- countable manner, it swung off the jack, falling a distance of ten feet, and striking Willie on the head and back. At the time of writing, it is hard to tell the extent of his injuries, but we hope they will not prove as serious as at first anticipated. NOTES.—Messrs John Waukee and R.-JHaxby were enjoying thewe elvee o aifini rUa tharand Betdfir. Mr J. V. Cairns spent Dominion Day at bili father s home, Oamlitchie. Smith's Hill NOTES. — The Presbyterian church people have built a new iron fence in front of the church, Mr Baugh, of Manchester, exchanged pulpits with Mr Henderson last Sunday. Mr Alex. Robertson was kicked on the head by a colt last week, but we are glad to say he was not much hurt, 17, Paris Green May be Paris Green Yi And it may be Parie cgrr4p and something else. Which kitnd, o,-, ;,, you want, 'the Part* Green. okinfdit, ?hat thdoese what "PailsE yseeou n aexpnectd something else hind that 4,1a - appoints you ? The kind wo deli. is the Faris Green kind, the Government Standard kinds the kind that does what you, . expect oP it. It is in tact the kind" you want. 25c a pound, A Bushel of Flies Has been killed by a package of Wilson's Fly Pads. They are the best and we sell them—loots. Smith's are good at 5c, or Tangle foot sticky at Sc. +double sheet. ALLEN & WILSON Druggists and Opticianal latelynear Brucefleld in a sawmill. -Mr J. D. Kitty is slowly, recovering. Mrs Irwin who was staying at G. M. Kitty's has returned to her home in Seaforth. Quite a nnmber from here attended the raising of R. Baker's barn in Colborne. Auburn. ACCIDENT—On the evening of the election, Mr Richard Sprung met with a serious accident. He was returning home from Godericb, where he had gone to hear the report of the elections, and on coming down the hill to the west of the Maitland bridge, his horses ran away and went over the embank- ment on the south side of the road. Mr Sprung was insensible most of the next day. We hope to see him around in a a few days. Mr Fowler and Mr W. J. McBrien, who were with him at the time, escaped with slight bruises. NoTEs--Mr John Wagner, of the Maitland Block, left last week on a vis- it:to hie son John, who resides in the States; Mr Wagner has not enjoyed good health this summer, and we hope he will be benefitted by the trip. The Rev Mr Cousins, Mr Baugh's successor, arrived here on Wednesday; the con- gregation gave the parsonage a com- plete renovating before his arrival.— There was a large gathering of the Straughan family picniced on the Mait- land on Dominion Day. The public school teachers left on Wednesday for their homes; Mr Cook's is in Victoria county and Mr Weir's in Wingham. Messrs Wettlaufer and Munroe are busy at present shipping cherries and other small fruit from here at present. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will he observed in the Presbyterian Church here, next Sabbath; .the prepa- ratory services will be held on Friday, Rev. Mr McNabb, of Whitechurch, of- ficiati POLITIng, CAL.—Two evangelists of the political creed were doing good servi- ces here last week; one of them tried moral suasion and succeeded in half an hour in making no less than four con- verts, a fact of rumor undisputable, for I hard it; the other was a strong advo- cate of the third party principles, and on the eve before the election, was seiz- ed with remorse of conscience, in or- der to propitiate the wrath of his for- mer Conservative friends, by winning back a deserter from the same fold, as a sort of sin offering. But alas, he fail- ed to secure for a miserable pittance, the unattainable birthright of a free- man. We hope every Canadian will pause before bartering the noble in- heritance procured by the blood of our - forefather s. For what Esau -like of old, a mess of pottage, or perhaps the more degrading scene of a wholesale pur- chase of a constituency, by displaying the gilded bait of a post office, railroad, canal, custom house. Summerhill. NEw Hovels. — A fine new frame house is being erected on the farm of of Mr Wat. Mair; Hiram Hill is doing the stone work, and Cooper Bros., of Clinton, the wood work. When com- pleted it will add much to the appear- ance here. MAY LEAVE.—It is reported here, but with what degree•of truth we know not, that in the no -distant future Mr Kilty will remove from our village; we hope the report is not correct, for he has a good many personal friends who would regret his departure. and yet we cannot blame bright and promising young men for striking out where they may do better, NOTES.—Holy communion service will be held here next Sunday morn- ing at the usual hour. Our band has regular practise for the coming 12th celebration. The election over, people are pursuing the usual routine, and Mr Kitty has got off the "stump" and is at- tending to his usual duties. During themonth of May 50,867 pounds of mk were manufactured into cheese and the May cheese was sold at. •7ac, lb; thiel: will be al.fairly successful seasbri with thew although circumstance§ were agaln>t it at the outset; patronize it and then you will be able to judge of its merits. Messrs D. Barr and 0. Lotteery; and D. Churchill Spent Sun. dMra nWear. WConstance. Alm Josh. Hill bas recovered frog, lid late illneee. pJ. t4tklns;fit * Clinton's Inquisitive Boy "Pa, the World says Mowat'Ilok, ,,,.•,, need twenty shot guns to guard the strong box at Ottawa. Is that•hecause the Grits will be 'fi twenty times as hungryas when 4;;h Alex. Mackenzie kept it with one gun?" "That's about the size of it, lad.— They've been 18 years in the cold shades and the hunger increases with the y," "Well, 1 heard the Grits here saying the earsOld Man would have the guns, and a Whole galling and the Bayfield can- non besides, even if they had to take up a subscription to buy them for him. They are determined that no Grit,Tory, Kiltyite, or nondescript, will get his hands unlawfully into the public chest. Don't you ink they're very wise; the: Tories wer not so careful." "Well, m lad, we shall see." "Do you know the latest reason, pa, for Camercn's and Laurier's victory?" "I don't know that I do; what is it?" "It was because Jack Wiseman and Horace Foster went out stumping." "Hmf 1; hadn't thought of that. We will take care to lock theta up in the Tory committee rooms at the nextgen- eral election, arid I think we'll try to get Caleb Jinkins in with them."' "That reminds me, pa, that John Ransford thinks there's a screw loose somewhere, Is it the screw that's up in the committee rooms window?" "Oh, I don't know, perhaps it is." "Don't you think, pa, that Jirn Smith is the happiest man in town since the election? The smile on his face is about two inches thick." "Oh, yes, and Jim was once a good Tory too,like the rest of the renegrades "-Yes, I think I've heard him say that he once voted Tory since he came to Canada, and it is the only thing in his life that he's ashamed of. ' "Why didn't they use blue Tory pen- cils in this county, pa, as they did in London, to keep Hyman out?" a "Good scheme, hoy, capital. Fools that we were, we never thought of it. Of course a few square fellows tikeTom Johnstone, and a few others, might object, but we might work the most of ti them round tor the good of the coun- try. manage ana e it next time." "But there isn't going to be a next time, pa. The grits will have the blue pencils. "True, 1 forgot; the force of habit, you see. NVetl, if the grits use blue pencils they will hear a howl that will wake them ear ly next morning. But I don't like to contemplate their oppor-• tunities for the next ten years; it makes me tired. Good night, lad." "Good night, pa. ' �r,• A Change Already. Monday night a lady returning from the Sarnia excursion, lifted the car window and getting a whiff of fresh air,re.narked "Why how nice everything smells here." "That's not to be wondered at, ' quickly remarked a wicked Grit sitting Y'Why, what's the reason?" queried the lady. Oh, there's been a change of govern- ment in Canada," joyously remarked the other. "Well, I thought something was dif- ferent," smilingly replied the lady, as she lay back to enjoy the breeze. Educational Reeord. The Kingston Whigsays:—In the inspectorate of East Hron, consisting of seven townships, including three towns and 3 villages.. of which David Robb, whc received his education in the Kingston public schools, is in- spector, 295 candidates write on univer- sity matriculation and teachers' ex- aminations. Of these sixty-five were 'educated in the rural public schools. In addition 500 will 'write on the high school entrance and public school leav- ing examinations, whose examination fees amount to nearly 812,000, The echoole of East Huron are in a very efficient state, and it is doubtful if any seven townships (not including a city) have as large a number of stud- ents taking the departmental examin- ations. The inspectorate ineludes two -collegiate institutes Clinton' anti. Sea - forth, and 128 public schooll deplttrt- inents. Mr. Robb entertains a very high r'• s o inion of the ability and energy of of his etaff of teachers, and dairies' to have the finest and best furnished rural school house in thtlt province Har' also says that the trustees ate tmoetb liberal in providing school hobsa lie- cohamodation, or anything ' else ,h'e suggests, in the way of advantiin " t i e He will lie urs. i n of the u 1 ed o t p ae'•uraintanees lnpKln `atori about>tl first . ,u_having been 'he duet of �!, gusty. net e n Working for many ear 1