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The Clinton New Era, 1896-07-10, Page 11 1 fi i I H od gens pros. We Announce To -day A Special Pant Sale A short time ago we bought some 30 or 35 ends of fine English Wor- sted Pantings at a good deal less than they were , vortb. Some are regu- lar $4.50, some $5, some $6 goods. We fid not pay regular prices for them and we al"e not go- ing to sell them regular either, but offer you the choice of the lot at $3.35 per pair, and trim them just as well and make them up as carefully as if we got full price for 'them. They are all good patterns and good enough for any body to wear any time and any place. CLINTON West Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mrs Feagan and Miss Dobie visited friends near Benmiller one day last week. - Mr Davidson is engaged with Messrs McCartney & Davidson, of Saratoga, for the summer. Dave Tisdale, of the 7th, visited at J. Clif- ton's Sunday Last. Mrs S. Oaks visit- ed friends in the northern part of t his township, one day this week. Mrs James Gibson had the misfortune of falling on the door step while carrying a pail of water, receiving some nasty bruises. John Walsh visited at M. Doyle's, of Hullett, on Sunday last. Miss Jenkins, from near Clinton, is at present visiting her sister, Mrs J. Washington. Mrs Thomas King, of Kincardine, visited at the home of her father, R. Scrimgeour, a few days last week. Fred Moss spent last Sunday the guest of Londesboro friends. R. Laylor Sundayed with R. Medd, jr. Mrs E. Phillips, after a two weeks so- journ at her father's, has returned to Whitech In ch. Happen A FINE BUILDING.—Mr J. Stacey is this week finishing the painting of the porches, verandah and conservatory of Mr R. McMordie's beautiful new resi- dence, Anna TreborGrange. It stands amid the very front row of the many beautiful residences in the county of Huron, not only for elegance in design and finish, but for convenience and modern improvements. Great credit is due to the contractor, Mr S. S. Cooper, of Clinton, on account of the Architectural ability and taste display- ed by him in the remodelling of the original design, and the entire satisfac- tion given by his work in every par- ticular, and to the various tradesmen employed by him: T. Walker, stone mason, Clinton; Haywood & Prior, bricklayers, Clinton; Hodson & Sons, roofers, Toronto; McDonnell Bros., furnace and eavetroughing, Hensall; J. ()roll, plasterer, Clinton; Harper & Lee, plueabinga Goderich; J. Stacey, paint- er, Hensall. The material used In the construction was all of first quality, the brick being supplied by Mr Foster, of Zurich; stone door and window sills, by Mr Davis, of Exeter; plate glass, cathedral, dormer lights and hardware by Hobbe' Hardware Co., London. Mr McMordie has also had granolithic walks Jaid through the new lawn, and otherwise improved his already fine eurroundings. Hallett NOTES.—Mr and Mr Jos. Churchill visited friends in Colborne last week. A horse belonging to Mr Geo.Watt,sr., ran away while coming from Blyth, but no serious damage was done. Farmers are busy with their hay at present. CHANGES.—The young man who is said to have looked somewhat brown some weeks, turned suddenly gray, more noticeable on his left side, while on hie way to the adjacent school pic- nic; we hope soon to see him resume , his robin -like appearance. VEint tar.—The many friends of Mr Christopher Dale, sr., of the Huron road, will be sorry to Of that he is 'seriously 111. Mr Dale Jets veteran pio- neer, and has risen to affiuence by bard labor and judicious economy; he has been siiffering for sorne time with an ulcerated tooth, which was extract- ed, but in order to do . so and remove thefibbeese.'hi jaw had. to be cut so Mitch ch: that he has not ;been able to swvelioter alloy ham food. tot' 'raisers, Week; at last accounts he*at ;slightly better, and Tuve hd �'' !! he may entirely ,recover. from the tweets.'• LINTON ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor, CLINTON, ONT., JULY 10, 1896 $1 a year in advance $1.50 when not 60 paid AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication. Brucefield EXAMS.—Mr T. A. McLachlin, teach- er, sent six pupils to try the entrance; he will give a silver medal to the one who passes with the highest marks. He also sent five to try the public school leaving examination; we trust they may be successful, and be a credit both to themselves and their teacher. Among those from our neighborhood who will try the higher examinations are, Mr Jas. Baird, matriculation; Mies Florence Chrysler, for second class cer- tificate, and Miss Jennie Mustard and Mr M. Graham for first class. These pupils have all studied at the Clinton Collegiate during the past year. NOTES.—A number of our citizens visited Goderich on the first, and our usually stirring village was like a sab- bath in its stillness. Hensall RAISED AGAIN.—Quite a number were present at the rising of Mr G. McEwea's flax barn on Tuesday even- ing last. It was dark before the work was completed, but a number of our citizens made their appearance on Fri- day at 1 o'clock and completed it. The farmers are rushing it through, and it will be ready for use in time. NOTES.—It is calculated that flax pulling will commence on or about July 13. Mr. B. Equert, of London, spent Sunday at his Father's residence, near Sexsmith. While shoeing a horse be- longing to Mr. S. Ingram, Mr C. Manns sustained a kick near the ankle, which laid him up for a while. He is now on the mend. Baa field. DR. BRUCE, Dentist, will be at Swartz's Hotel, Bayfield, every Thursday afternoon until further notice, CAMPERS.—R. Chessright, wife, and family, Misses Lou, Millie and May Bunchard, of Seaforth, and Miss Lot- tie Church, of Paris, are camping on the bank of the lake. SUMMER GUESTS — At the River House, James Dustin, wife and child, London, Mrs McFadden and 3 child- ren, and Miss McBride, Toronto, At the Queen's Hotel, F. M. Boyden, wife and family, Chas. Edwards, wife, and Fred Edwards, T. F. Davey and wife, of London. NOTES—Mr Gottschall is holding spe- cial services here, and is assisted by Mr Somerville, of Brantford, and Mi McAllister, of Grey. Mrs Sheppard and Miss Rosa Sheppard, of Toronto, and Miss Lily Sheppard, of Guelph, are the guests of Dr Sheppard. Miss Thompson, of Wingham, was in town last week for a few days, visiting her brother, A. E. Thompson, principal of the public school. Mrs Agnew,Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Capt. Clark, of the Salvation Army. Geo. Munro, of Brucefield, has opened out a branch butcher shop here, opposite the Albion, under the management of Colin Kennedy; he will no doubt spare no pains to accommodate the public. Will Armstrong and Miss Maggie Beattie, of Brussels. were in town un Tuesday. J. S. Pomeroy, Walton, is visiting his brother this week, R. Pomeroy, photo- grapher. Mr W. Knight, principal of Belleville Collegiate, arrived in town last week for the summer, with his wife and family, who have been here for two or three weeks. Miss Mary Beattie, of Brussels, is the guest of Miss Lily Elliott. Mr Erwin, London, preached in Trinity church, last Sab- bath. Rev. Mr Graham will preach an Orange sermon next Sunday, at 11 a.m. to the Young Britons and Orangemen of this place. Mr and Mrs Logan have Hone to visit their son, Dr Logan, of esse), Michigan. Auburn. LEFT TOWN.—Dr McLachlin left last Tuesday morning for New York. He purposes spending a short time in the hospitals in that city. We are sorry to see the doctor leaving us, as he was a good citizen, and has had good suc- cess as a medical practitioner. We wish him every success wherever bis future lot may be cast. Mrs McLach- lin returned home last week from an extended visit to friends in the neigh• borhood of St. Thomas, London and other parts, and intends remaining at Auburn for the present. DISGRAcEFUL.—Dominion Day has again passed for this year but it has Left an impress here which will not speedily be effaced. There had been a picnic held in Symington's grove, and, as the bills stated no liquor was to be sold on the grounds, the picnickers re- sorted to the hotel in the evening, for a dance. When past the midnight hour, some of them began to be ra- ther boisterous, ending in a regular Donnybrook fair. We hope such steps as are necessary to prevent a repitition will be taken. NOTES.—Mr James Young, issuer of matrimonial knots and S. Caldwell, J. P., were visit ing tie county town this week. Mr John Ferguson, one of our village blacksmithsis on the sick list this week. We notice that Mies Annie Ferguson and Mies Ella MayPatter- son the former teaching in olborne and the latter at Donnybrook, are spending their vacation at home. Mr JameseYouog intends moving Messrs Goldthorpe & Collie' portable saw mill on Saturday, for the purpose of cutting the balance of his logs remaining un- cut at the time of the fire. Mrs Mc- Lachlin left on Thursday for London, on a visit to her sister, Mrs Young; she intends- being absent about a month. Mrs Rowed'e family is mov- ing to London this week;" she went there about two weeks ago, and in- tends making that cityher future home. Two strangers sruck our vill- age last Monday ev«ning, who they were, where they carne from and the object of their visit is still a myystery; they hid"rermarkably long hair or this season of the year, Whether 'natural 01 artificial we Are unable to state. Londesboro CHURCH NOTES.—The festival at the Presbyterian church, on the 1st, was a decided success, over $40 clear. Rev Mr Hamilton holidays for the next three weeks; Rev A. Stewart, of Clin- ton, occupies the pulpit here for him next Sunday. Mrs Ashley preached in the Methodist church Sunday morning. NOTES.—Miss Agnew visited her home near Belgrave on Sunday and Monday. Mrs 0. Young has been sick for about a week, but is improving finely, Miss S. McKenzie is also doing well, and will soon be able to be out. Mr L. Hill will be ready for work again in a few days. R. B. Jeffrey is putting up a fine stable for his new horse. Mr Johnston has spent a few days here exhibiting a machine for putting together a new style of wire fence; the machine is made in Canada. Prof, McTaggart lectured on Phrenology, here, on Friday and Saturday nights; he did not have a very large audience. (From an occasional correspondent.) HOME CIRCLE.—A special meeting of the Home Circle will be held on Wednesday eyening, at which the spe- cial organiser, Mr P. M. Patterson,will discuss the objects of the society. All are cordially invited to be in attend- ance. ORANGE CELPJIRATION,—The Orange celebration of Huron will this year be !, held in Goderich, A big crowd is ex- pected from not only Huron, but Lon- don, Kent, Middlesex and other places. Special excursion rates have been ar- ranged for all who wish to spend a pleasant day by the lake. NOTES.—Mrs Henderson, of Cleve- land, is visiting at Mr Jeffrey's. The council have made the purchase of a car of sewer pipe for the township; they arrived on Friday, and appear to be a substantial pipe. Farmers are busily engaged in haying operations; the crop is rather light, but better than last year. Rev L. Woods and wife, of Toronto, aro spending their vacation at Mr Woods' old home. Mr J. T. O'Brien bas again opened his re- freshment room for the season. Mas- ters Bert and Eph. Gray are home on a visit. Miss Brogden is visiting in Hen- sall. Miss Johnston left for home Fri- day. Wm, Whiteley proposes taking a trip to the old country next week. W. L. Ouimette received a car load of sugar this week, direct from the refin- ery. Wm. Whiteley received a car of shingles this week. St Helens WEDDING.—A pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr Thom, on Wednesday, July 1st, when his second youngest daughter, Miss Bessie, and Mr John Stein, of Pine River, former- ly of Fordyce, were united in wedlock by Rev S. M. Whaley, Presbyterian minister. The older friends of the happy couple were invited for the cer- emony, while the younger ones collect- ed in the evening to have a gay time by tripping the light fantastic until the wee, sma' hours of the morn peep- ed in, when all dispersed to their respective places of abode, wishing the newly wedded pair a long and happy married life. YET ANOTHER.—Another of those important events took place at the res- idence of Mr Gordon, on Tuesday,June 30, when his daughter Wilhelmina and Mr Jas. Ingles, of Manitoba, were unit - ted in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev S. M. Whaley, R A. The bride stood under a beautiful wedding bell, and just as the most important part of the ceremony was reached, a ribbon was pulled, and down came flowers in profusion upon the bride's head. Mise Allen, M. D., of Windsor, assisted the bride, both being tastefully and neat- ly attired in white. J. K. M. Gordon, M. D., brother of the bride, supported the groom. The company was com- posed of none but very intimate friends of both parties. The bride was the re- cipient of A great number of useful and ornamental presents, which testified to the esteem in which she was held. The happy couple left this week tor their home at Rounthwaite, Man., fol- lowed by the Food wishes of a very large circle of friends. NOTES.—Rev Mr Hall, Belgrave, oc- cupied the pulpit of Calvin church on Sunday last. Mr Richard Miller and Miss Todd were among the number who took in the sports at Goderich on July 1st. Mr and Miss Andrews and Miss Salkeld, of Goderich, visited Mrs Miller last week. Mr and Mrs McIn- tosh and family, of Kinloss, visited Mr John Gaunt last week. Mr Geo. As- quith left lash week on a trip to the old country. Mise McDonald visited friends on the 6th con. last week. Messrs Campbell, Hanna and Duff, of Wingham, spent Sabbath last at Mr Gordon's. Mr Stuart Pritchard, of Forest, is spending his vacation with his uncle, Mr Will McCrostic. Mr G. Cranston ryas the guest of Mr Humph- rey on Sunday last. Mr J. 13. Weath- head, who was injured while playing football is better again, and was able to take his place at Dungannon school last week during the examinations. Miss C. B. Gordon, of City Hospital, Hamilton has returned after spending her vacation under the parental roof. Mr and Mrs McWhinney spent July 1st with Mrs McWhinney, of rewe. Mrs Hall, of Belgrave, visited Mrs Sanders last week: Mr Rrratt, Auburn, spent Sunday last -with friends in the village. Mr and Mrs McKenzie, of Kintall, were the guests of Mrs Clark this week. A number from around here attended the funeral of Mr Lindsay, of Luck - now, on Tuesday. Mr 0. K. Hender- son, of Teeswater, is visiting at Mr Gordon's. Mr E. McRoberts lost one Of his horses, and after a great deal of searching it was found mired in a bog hole on Mrs Wm, Durnin's place. Miss G. Robinson, of Lucknow, visited at Mr D. Todd's this week. Tuekersmlth. N'o7t'ltg. --Mra Wm. 0. Landsborou b lar ehliting relatieeir in Buffalo and I- agars. 1 Blyth NOTES. —Dominion day passed off quietly in town, many of our citizens taking advantage of the holiday and cheap rates to go abroad. Miss Crock- er left for her home in Exeter on Fri- day, having closed her millinery en- gagement. Mrs T.Quick of Stratford, paid her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Colo - ton, a brief visit last week, Mr Colo - ton has been in i11 health for some time, and of late has been failing visi- bly. Mrs MacVicar, of Dromore, was the guest of her patents, Rev and Mrs McLean, at the manse, a few days last week. The brick work on the new school has been begun and is going on. Rev W. Rigsby, recently appointed pastor of the Methodist church, took charge of his duties on Sunday, and impressed his hearers very favorably. Mr J. H. Cameron, of Brussels. presid- ed at the Entrance Examinations here last week. Mr J. A. Taylor, B. A., left on Wednesday to take up his work at Kingston University again. Miss Carder is at present the guest of Seaforth friends, Prof. Taggart, phrenologist, is nightly giving lectures and free examinations in the Temper- ance Hall this week. Mr Sherriff, To- ronto, was the guest cf Mr H. Young, this week. Mr W. W. Sloan returned from fo 0 r nto on Monday evening. Trinity church S. S. picnic took place on Tuesday near Belgrave, in union with the Sunday school of that place. Westfiled NOTES — Mr Joshua Ramsay, from Michigan, spent a few days under the parental roof this week. MrGoodland, from Blyth, Sundayed with J. H. Mc- Clinton, Owing to the drouth the late turnips are a failure. Several farmers here have commenced cutting their fall wheat, the earliest known. James Vv oods wears a pleasant smile; it's a girl Wm. Campbell lost a valuable horse this week from colic. W. J. Hoover is whirling a new Noxon binder. John Sowler is about taking possession of Moses McVittie's property. B. Quinn was visiting at Mrs J. Stackhouse's last week. W. McClarty and wife spent a few days with Newbridge friends. Mr Joseph Hoover joined the Ladies Aid at t heir last meeting; he must surely be going to be a ladies man before long — Rev. Mr Cousins preached his first ser- mon at Westfield, to a very large and attentive audience last Sabbath; so far we think that our new pastor is going to be a success. STRAYED AWAY—A rather exciting time was experienced at the home of Mr Alfred Carr, on Sunday last, be- tween 10 and 11 at night, when they discovered, to their amazement, that their little boy was missing. The al- most heartbroken parents were relieved of their anxiety when the wee toddler, who had travelled a distance of about 23 miles to Mr John Wightman's, was restored to his parents, safe and sound, by one of the neighbors. Benmiller EARLY HARVESTING.—Mr Chas. Ful- ler, we think, is the first to cut fall wheat. He was into his on July 1st. OvsR—The cherry season of 1896 is a thing of the past. The yield in Colborne has been one of the best known for some time. The outlook for other fruit is as promising. ORANGEISM—The members of L.O.L. No. 153, will attend divine service at Zion church, on Sunday,July 12, at 1.30 p.m. They will celebrate the anniver- sary of the Battle of the Boyne in God- erich, an the following Monday. BETTER MAIL SERVICE — Now that we have anot her system of government we may be able to secure something we were unable to get under the old re- gime, viz:- a better mail service. At any rate it is worth trying for, becau e the service as it stands at present, is inadequate to meet the demands ofBen- miller and vicinity. Why not once more memorialize the Gov, -General ? Noyes --Mr and Mrs Paul Maedel left on Wednesday morning fur Lucan, to attend the marriage of their son, Em- annel, of that place. Mr Chas. Fisher rejoices in the possession of a son and heir. Messrs Thomas Long and Claude L. Fisher are home from their schools, enjoying their holidays. Dave Gled- hill, of Kincardine, is spending a few days under the parental roof. Mr Will Stewart is, we are sorry to say, not making any improvement. DEEP WELL — Wesley Fisher has eventually struck water on his farm at a depth of over 256 feet. They,bored through 00 feet of rock. The water should certainly be of the purest, after being filtered through that amount of soil. When the vien of water was struck it rose 60 feet In the well. The flow is no doubt constant, as they pumped a whole day with the engine at the rate of 12 barrels an hour, and could not lower it an inch. When it will stand that severe test in this dry season, the source is no doubt perpetual ALMOST A PLAGUE. — Unless some- thing is done to prevent it, this section of country Will in a year or two be completely ruined by the seemingly harmless insects, the grasshoppers.— Thisear they are a good deal worse than last. They have completely strip- ped the pasture fields, so that farmers in many instances have to feed their stock green feed entirely. There are other cases where they have destroyed whole fields of oats, not leaving a head in the whole field. This last week, however, a great many of them have died, but whether they have succumb- ed to the pangs of starvation, or be- come victims of some plague that has attacked themselves, we cannot say. Colborne CHILDREN'S DAV.—The Evangelical Sunday School will celebrate its annu- al Children's day,next Sabbath, 12th inst. At 10 A.M. ere will be a child- ren's service; an object semen will be, delivered to the children, and f'or the evening (i good prostate is prepared, to continence at 7 o'clock. A. eli :e )+.col lection will betaken up In"aid 'af" the missionary cause, Alt nrd cordially In- vited. • Leeburn. SINGULAR ACCIDENT.—Mr J. J. Wright has been suffering for some days frees the effects of having a bone lodged in his throat which had resisted I ail efforts to extricate it until yester- ay. We hope he will soon be as well as ever, NOTES.—Miss F. Fotheringham is the guest of her sister Mrs A. H, Clut- ton this week. Miss Mary Clutton, with her nephew Roy Linklater of Stratford, returned home on Monday after spending a week with friends here. Mr John Clutton spent a few days in Hamilton last week; we under- stand that he has purchased a farm near there and takes possession of it in September. Mr James Linklater and Mrs James Chisholm spent a few days in Stratford last week. Miss Ella Clutton also visited Stratford last week. Miss Ida McLeod spent Saturday and Sunday with her grandmother. Miss Raehael Gordon spent a few days this week with Mrs Fred Horton. Holnresville. CHEESE.—Mr Connolly was in Lon- don Saturday, but did not make a sale of cheese, as he was not satisfied with the market. ACCIDENT.—A few days ago, while a young son of Mr Chas. Williams, Mait- land con., was playing around a large kettle of water, he accidently fell in, and would soon have been drowned had his sister not arrived just in time to rescue him. MARRIED.—Miss C. Mulholland left on Tuesday for Berlin, en route for Cbaplerw, where she expects to arrive Thursday. At 7 o'clock Thursday evening she will be married to Mr W. R. Cole, formerly of the Clinton foun- dry, who is at present tilling a very re- sponsible position as bookkeeper for a large firm of that place. We wish the young couple long life and prosperity, and the good wishes of Cepha's many friends here follow her as Mrs W. R. Cole. NOTES.—Wilmot Andrews wheeled over to Wroxeter one day last week, and spent a few days with his brother there, Rev G. W. Andrews and wife drove over on Monday also. The peo- ple of Sharon expect a large crowd Friday evening at their lecture and raspberry social; the Rev Jos. Edge's lecture alone will be worth the price of admission. We are glad to know that Mr Frank Baer, formerly of Holmes- ville, very acceptably addressed the Local Union meeting held in Ratten- bury street church, Friday evening. Mr H. Foster, cf Clinton, will take the morning service at the Methodist church here, on Sunday next. FRUITS.—Cherries are about over, they have been a very good crop. We understand that Mr Durst, over the river, picked 210 baskets from his or- chard. One of our local men put a note in a basket, asking the purchaser to write him, stating the price he paid for the cherries. A few days after he received word from a gentleman in Toronto, saying he had bought the basket and paid 111.10 for it. What the grocer received 50c for cost the consumer more than double. Who makes all tbat profit? Why cannot we as farmers make that, or a part of that, increased price ourselves? How would it do to ship our own fruit di• rect to Toronto ourselves? Let us talk it up for another year. {You'd have some losses also to calculate on.—Ed.] Varna. ORANGE- SERMON.— Arrangements have been made by the Varna L. 0. L. No. 1035, to have a sermon preached in the English church, Varna, on Sun- day 12th, at 6.30 p. m. A cordial invi- tation is extended to all the brethren in the district to be preseut. Rev Mr Smith, the new pastor of the Bayfield, Goshen and Varna circuit, has been engaged for the occasion. The mem- bers will meet at the Orange Hall at 6 p. m-, and march- to the church. A large attendance is expected. NOTES.—Miss Lottie Weeks, of Lon- don, and Miss Anna Beatty, of Ethel, are home on a visit to their parents. The bridge at Tutner's river is nearly completed; it will be a fine structure when finished, and reflects much credit on the contractor. Robt. Beatty has been engaged again to teach in S. S. No. 14, Stanley, at an increase of sal- ary; the trustees know when they have an efficient t eacher, and very wisely keep him on. OPERATION.—Drs Elliott, of Detroit, Gunn, of Clinton, and Armstrong, of Brucefleld, performed a very critical operation on Mr Wm. Dunkin on Wednesday last. They remqved some broken bones. We sincerely hope the Drs will be successful in bringing him around again. CIoderioh. DEATH.—W. H. Murney died on Tuesday after an illness of two months' duration, the result of an attack of la grippe. The funeral took place Thurs- day afternoon to Maitland cemetery and as deceased gentleman belonged to a number of secret societies a large turn -out of the brethren wag witnessed. ASSAULT.—On Thursday a young man named Horace Cornell was up on a charge of assault on a young woman named Sarah Culbert, whose home is near Sheppardton. The information was laid by their1's father, as she Ie employed as a domestic In town. At the conclusion of the hearing the case was sent up for trial to Fall assizes. A TESTIMONIAL.—Judge Doyle and a couple of other outsiders visited the House of Refuge on Monday, and the following testimonial speaks for itself: "I visited the premises on July 6, and found the place very bleanly and neatly kept. It was noon, and the flavor from the kitchen was very satisfactory assistance of the fresh and healthy na- ture of the food supplied to the in- mates. The manageinofltisevidently in good hands.. But the mens Glee�n g toeingaretoo Crowded, arftb o ld b silble, be'wsp�liiyenlarged...B. ;re $1.00 Buys you comfort if your eye- sight troubles you. For this price we test your eyes thorough- ly and give you the best lenses,in a nickle frame, with a guarantee that they satisfy or you get your money back. Silver and gold frames charged for according to quality, 14k. Buys cue bottle of Wilsons Root Beer,' the best summer drink. It is refreshing. It is in- vigorating. It is healthful. 6 gallons made from each bottle, easily, quickly and without any particular trouble. . ALLEN & WILSON Druggists and Optic -lane Additional Local Newt. SOME WRITING —The Mayor and Town Clerk had this week to put their signatures no less than 820 times on twenty sheefs of paper. The pa- pers were town debentures just issued for $250, and the coupons attached thereto, eji,ch sheet requiring to be signed by each of them 41 times. C. 0. F.—Last Thursday evening the following officers were installed by R. Haywood, P.C,R., and J. Smith H.R.:C.R., H. Glazier; V.C.R., John Smith, R.S., John Sheppard; F.S., W. Jones; Treas., D. Dickinson; Chap., J. Smith; S, W., 0. Cooper; J.W., T. Johnston; S.B. A. Twitchell; J.B., Ed. Cantelon; P,U.R., Richard Haywood. HIGH STANDING,—Still another of Miss McHardy's pupils, Miss Nora Lit- tle, of Teeswater, after two weeks re- view of her work at the Toronto Con- sety-rfluevatory, of Music, has passed the first year examinations held there the last week in June, taking first-class honors, and standing second in a class of thir- PERSONAL.—Miss Topping, of are Collegiate, has gone to her home at Woodstock; Mr Rand has gone to Brantford, Mr Treleaven to Lucknow. Mr and Mrs McLean will visit bis old friends in Windsor,and Mr Houston will remain here until the 23rd, when he goes to Toronto as one of the Board of E{raminers. PERSONALS FROM OUR EXCHANGES. —The Brussels Heraldsays:—Mrs War- wick and Miss Downey drove over to Ulinton on Sunday, to visit Miss Coop- er. The Brussels Post says:—Miss Mary Ross took a tour to Clinton and Blyth on her wheel this week. Wm. Taylor, general agent for the Confed- eration Life Association, was in Brus- sels this week on a business trip. The Wingham Advance says : — George Swarta, of Clinton, is at the Exchange, and will remain until the return of Arthur Knox and Mrs J. E. Swarts from the old country. TRIFLES.—School will not re -open again till the 81st day of August. Wild rasberries are now ripe and a number of pails have already been sold in town. We would like to hear from all our correspondents now that the elections are over. This is delightful weather, yet the thermometer" indicat- ed 92 in the shade last week. Some people seers to take special delight in disfiguring brick buildings, either chip- ping the bricks with a hammer, or bor- ing thein with a knife; a fine for mali- cious injury to property would do them good. HARVESTING.—Mostof the farmers in this neighborhood commenced hay- ing last week. The crop is light, though much ahead of last year. Fall wheat is next on the list. In some fields one can see a magniflcient crop, but the most of them are below the average. Spring crops look fairly well anywhere around us. Mr Ward, of Varna, start- ed cutting his fall wheat on Tuesday; Gilbert Mair, C. Nesbitt, Pere. Evans, also cut the same day; this is exceptionally early. Farmers used to consider they were doing well to start haying by the 12th of July; this year fall wheat harvest will be well on by that date. FIRE INSPECTION.—Mr HOWe, who represents the Underwriters' Associa- tion of Ontario, was in town on Fri- day, and made an inspection of the fire appliances. He was not pleased be- cause the Mayor refused to sound a false alarm of fire in the middle of the day, although offering toive any test he wished after 0 p.m: He also stated that the town should procure a new hook and ladder waggon, extension ladder, chemical fire extinguishers and other equipments. It has seemed to us that the Underwriters are very arbitrary in their dealings with towns, and can dictate whatever terms they wish, without remonstrance or objec- tion, and they are unwilling to give a town a better insurance rating when better appliances are secured, as wit- ness their action in reference to this town in respect to the hydrants con- nected with Fair's mill, for which they refused to give the town any addition- al credit. LAWN BowUNG.—The Clinton bowl- ing club is crowning itself with glory in Toronto. In a one rink match on the lawn of the Victoria Club, Toron- to, on Monday Clinton won from the home club by three shote. Score:— Clinton Victoria G D MoTaggart A J Taylor W Jackson P J McNeill J P TIsdall 10ichol(1dd D A Forrester, ek..21 rAHersey, sk....... 15 Again on Tuesday the Clinton bowl- ers defeated a rink of Victoria experts, this time by the narrow margin of one shot. Score :— O D MST :— Clinton J D Victoria w Jackson .1 Ransford, JP Tindall A J TAylor D A Forreetefr, sk...12 W W Beading. The thif!'r lIyrd`game was played on Twee+ da' 'r'sultin as folio g +lr e : s =w � Clinton Vie oria ‘IfeTallitart n rt J Monate'Taylor " ... J "is Tisdidl Dro D A Forrester sk..,ti. ip,, sr