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TIM CLINTO
81.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
NEWS -R N;CORD.
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W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop
VOL. XX
CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1898,
WHOLE NO. 1,026
T. GARROW of WEST HURON IS ONE OF THE NOBLE 8 FOR WHOSE BENEFIT THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE IS CALLED.
BUCHANAN'S
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Dr. Bell, C. B., Government Analyst.
has reported favorably to the House,
and Stephenson Macadam, Ph.D., etc.,
)Lecturer in Chemistry and Consulting
Analytical Chemist, Surgeons' Hall,
-Edinburgh,) says :-
"It has been carefully distilled, has
been thoroughly matured, and is prac-
tically free from fusil oil or other nox-
b us in redients"""""a first-class and
agreeable beverage."
LACK KENNEDY. A GOOD
BABY CARRIAGE
•
A MODERN MIRACLE
Miracle Washing Compound
Adapted to the finest or Coarsest
Fabrics. Your washing done while
you rest.
A BOOM TO WOMANHOOD
No need of soaking over night
Washday Robbed of all its Terrors
NO STEAM ! NO LABOR !
NO ODOR 1
A Family Washing done while break
fast is eaten.
GUARANTEED NOT INJURIOUS.
DIRECTIONS -Slice one cake of Miracle Com-
pound and one cake of common washing
soap into two quarts of water and boil un-
til dissolved ; pour half of it while hot into a
tub containing enough very hot water to
cover your clothes. Soak white clothes,
curtains and cotton fabrics a few minutes
in cold water ; wring out and place them
in hot suds, stirring enough to enable the
suds to reach every part and let them
stand for 25 or 30 minutes ; then wring out,
rinse, blue and hang on line.
Fon COLORED CLOTrns, same suds can be heat-
ed and balance of mixture added to it ;
let clothes stand as for white.
WHILE YOU REST.
BLANNETB. FLANNELS OR WOOLENS should not
be put in cold water, but placed at once in hot
suds made as directed for other goods, and
allowed to stand 90 minutes; then rinse and
hang in warm place. If directions are fol-
lowed you will be delighted to see how
soft and fluffy they will feel -nor will they
shrink.
2 Cakes for 5c or 12 for25c.
Cash Paid for Butter and Eggs.
CASH GROCERY.
OGLE COOPER & CO., Clinton
Phone 23.
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Can be supplied from our stock.
Special values in each line.
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Dyer's
Boolgp .ore
CLINTON.
0 o THE TWO A.J'S.
J
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AVE
GU a ROT
who will fit a good
Suit at a price like
this :-
$2.50 Suits $1.50
2.75 " 1.75
3.25 " 2.25
4.50 " 3.25
5.50 " 3.75
0.50 " 4.50
There are only a few
left, just two or three
of each, so if you
want one come right
in at once.
A. L llucviraT
CLINTON.
LOVE
ES
usually found in an up-to-
date gents' furnishing stoi e
are kept by us. Our aim is
to please our custom ers, so
we keep the very latest
goods in the market, and
this season we are showing
a much better assortment
than ever. We have a
large assortment of the
most fashionable
HATS AND TIES
They are good goods and
cheap, so sell well.
CLINTON.
BE)
AL
AGES
Fair's Mlii Being Overhauled.
Fair's mill is being overhauled this
week, the rolls t e -corrugated, the
furnaces rebuilt and the engine house
re -roofed. The work will occupy a
week or ten days when the mill will be
in full operation again.
Roofing With Sparharn Cement.
Air. Jos. Butler, who has the hand-
ling of the Sparham cement roofing for
this disirict, rooted Mr. Jaa. Smith's
block, next the Clarendon Hotel, last
week and this week will start on the
engine house at Fair's mill. Mr.
Butler has a good article in this Sp4,r-
hare cement, which, he claims, will
almost defy the ravages of time itself,
and is not at all pleased when his work
is spoken of as gravel roofing.
A Bogus Beggar.
A pretty scheme was nipped in the
bud on Monday afternoon when Chief
Wheatley took into custody a young
man who was begging about town and
telling a distressing tale of injuries he
suffered from, including a broken arta
done up in splints. But the
keen eye of the Chief soon detected
the deception and he speedily put the
mendicant behind the bars. When
lodged in the coop the young scamp
acknowledged his imposture, but.
claimed that it was the first time he
had hien guilty of such work. IIe
laid the blame upon his pal, who, he
said, had coached him and did the
splinting as the easiest way he
knew of working upon rhe sympathy
of the public. He found the citizens
easily imposed upon, netting, so he tole)
the Ch,ief,over four dollars in his canvas
of the town. He is now in the county
gaol doing a thirty -days sentence.
To Ride the Bumpers Costs 30 Days.
Chief Wheatley made an arrest at
the depot last Saturday morning, his
prisoner being a young train who had
thrice attempted to steal a ride upon
the bumper's. Each time he was seen,
the train pulled up and he was put off,
but, notwithstanding the vigilance of
the brakesulan no sooner had it started
than he swung underneath again and
would probably have gotten free trans-
portation to Seaforth had the Chief
not happened upon the scene and taken
him into custody. The y: m. wade no
protest, pleaded guilt y when taken
before the beak, and philosophically
accepted the ten dollars or thirty days
sentence imposed. He is said to he a
member of a respectable family, a
brother and sister occupying responsi-
ble positions in Toronto, while an aunt
in Stratford "is always good" to the
wandering boy when he turns up at her
home in hard luck. He was making
for the Classical city when apprehend -
en and says just so soon as his term at
Goderich expires he will beat the
Grand Trunk and secure a free ride
to Stratford no matter how watchful
the brakesman may be.., To a young
man who has ridden thousands of miles
on top and underneath cars, the run
from the county town to Stratford
will not be hard to accomplish.
Aro very apt to be hard
on Clothes. We sell the
Good kind, th kind that
wll stand t e hardest
kind of wear And what
is more, we combine style
and fit with these good wearing dualities, Our clothes may
cost a little more than the common kind but our customers say
that they're worth more than the difference. If your boy needs
a spit, w y not see what we are doing.
Boys' 2 piece Suits, Fancy Tweeds and
Serges, Pants Lined, $4, $3,50, $2.50 and (2.00
Boys' 3piece Suits, Fancy Tweeds Halifax,
Serges and Worsteds $6.00, $5.00, 91;;400 and
Boys' School Pants, all sizes - - -
"It pay's to look around."
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Bathing Fatality At Zurkh.
Jacob Howald, aged 23, of Zurich,
was drowned Sunday while bathing in
the lake. B. Durand tried to save him
and WAS nearly drawn down by How-
ald's frantic efforts to cling to hint.
The Methodist Picnic.
The annual picnic held by the Metho-
dist S. S's on Thursday last was largely
attended and a pleasant affair. The
children e'q)ecially enjoyed themselves
on the beach, while the older ones took
their enjoyment in boating or lolling
about in the shade. The steamer City
of London tirade several hour and a
half trips and the presence of the Citi-
zens' Band from the Hub made the
run out and back rather livelier than
it would otherwise have 'been. Noth-
ing unpleasant accused to roar the
pleasure of the day and so the Schools'
officials and their friends are congratu-
lating themselves upon the success of
their annual outing.
Mr. McGillicuddy Lectures Next Monday.
Mr Thos. McGilli-
cuddy, who will de-
liver one of his pop-
ular lectures in the
Baptist church next
Monday evening,
is well-known in
Iluron, having for-
merly been ai resi-
dent of both Brus•
sols and Goderich.
He is a clever and entertaining talker,
abler in speech, so it is said, than is his
brother, the immortal Dan, with the
pen. Mr. IS" cGillicuddy's subject
" Homely People " ought to appeal to
many of us, so we fancy there will be a
large attendance at his lecture, as•well
as at the Sunday morning and evening
services when he will preach.
Miss Irwin Injured.
While two merry loads (>f Presby-
terians, composed of the choir of Wil-
lis church and a few friends, were on
their way to Bayfield to picnic Mon-
day afternoon and just, a short distance
out of town, one of the draw bolts
dropped and the horses veer-
ing one way and the vehicle
swerving the other, the latter ran
into the ditch and upset. Several
might have been injured, but for-
tunately all escaped save Miss Hattie
Irwin, who was caught beneath the
seat, stunned, and remained uncon-
scious for some time. Though badly
shaken tap and bruised Miss Irwin re-
ceived no serious injury and when this
had been ascertained beyond doubt
the picnickers continued on to the
lakeside for their annual outing. Percy
Y
Fair, who was coachman, was drawn
over the dashboard when the accident
considerably
bruised.
happened and to y
The choir of Willis church under Mr.
Spalding's leadership is an efficient one
and the congregation will he rejoiced to
hear that their singing band had, bar-
ring the thought of Miss Irwin's acci-
dent and her disappointment at not
being table to be present, an enjoyable
time.
Canadian Foresters' Parade.
On Sunday morning Court Maple
Leaf U. O. F., and members of the fra-
ternity from Seaforth, Goderich, Lon•
desboro, Holtnesville and Aubutu, to
the number of over one -hundred and
fifty, attended divide service in
Rattenhury St. Methodist ohurch. The
centio seats of the edifice had been re-
served for them and they filled the
pews almost back to the doors. On the
return of the Foresters to their lodge
room, whence they marched two and
two, Chief Wheatley acting as mar -
shall, votes of thanks were passed Pas-
tor Millyard fon' his eloquent and
thoughtful address, to the choir for its
music and to the church authorities
for their hospitality. Mr. Millyard
took his text from Romans 1•---1.4.
Debt makes the world go round.
Debt and credit are synorsymous and
credit means confidence and confidence
is identical with faith and faith is a
saving grace. The principle involved
underlies the industries of nations.
Our banking system rests upon it. it
turns the wheels of our great factories
and sets our ships asailing on the sea.
But it may be abused and then you
have financial disaster. An Insolvent
debtor is a miserable man, yet Paul
declares himself to he hopelessly in
debt and not ashamed of it. (1) What
was it. 11 is explaaned in his letter to
the Romans, "Owe no man anything,
hut to love one another." This invol-
ves means obligation to his fellowmen.
(2) (low was the debt incurred. in
our creation end emphasized by Pro•
vidence, intensified by divine grace.
(3) To whom is this debt owed. First
to God himself. Secondly to all men,
This was Pa,n1's understanding of the
matter and 11e discharged it he went
about everywhere preaching the Gos-
pel. (4) \Vint shall Ivo do about it.
(1) Acknowledge it, (2) To discharge
it. hear ye one another's burdens and
so fulfll the law of Christ. This is the
spirit which will win the world to
Christ. This is the understanding
principle of the Order present. Ire
motto is, Liberty, Benevolence, Con -
The Bowlers Won Walking Slicks.
The tournament at Seaforth last
week netted the Hub's howlers four
walking sticks, not one all around, to
be sure, but yet a fair measure of suc-
cess with the Clubs competing. Mr.
W. Jackson's rink were the winners.
On Tuesday night they beat the strong
London rink, A. Parfitt's, and at Sea -
forth next day repeated the victory
by a score of 22 to 14. This was in the
trophy competition, where iu the se-
cond round they defeated John Weir's,
Seaforth, rink, 15 to 14, but in the
third series Dr. Shannon's, Goderich,
won by 20 to 12. In the final Coleman,
Seaforth, beat Shannon, thus winning
the trophy. In the consolation
match, Mr. Jackson was pitted against
Mr. J. Johnston and also the rink of
Mr. John Weir, Seaforth, winning in
each, the first by 1.1 to 13 and the second
by 15 to 14, The silver -mounted walk-
ing sticks were won by Mr. Jackson's
rink in competition with the Wells
rink of London. Mr. Jackson's rink
consisted of J. Rattenbury. J. 'Lans-
ford, .1. Fair, Jr., and W. Jackson, but
trefore the stick competition, Mr. Rat-
tenbury having to return home his
place was taken by Mr. Brewer.
Mr. Forrester's rink won two games
and lost as many. They scored 15 to
0. E. Colrnan's 10 for the trophy and
in the consolation defeated the two
Goderich rinks, Captain Sheppard's by
12 to 10 and Dr. Hunter's by17 to 12. J.
Weir's, Seaforth, rink won from thein,
the score standing 8 to 17. Mr. Forres-
ter's rink consisted of ..-}I. C. Brewer,
Dr. Turnbull, Dr. Brace, D. A. Forres-
ter. Mr. J. Johnston's rink defeated
Captain Sheppard's by 25 to 8 for the
trophy but was defeated by Coleman's
rink by 21 to 14. They played once In
the consolation, but were defeated by
Mr. Jackson's rink, 14 to 5. This rink
included the following players : D.
McCorvie, J. W. Irwin, J. T. IIarland,
J. Johnston. in the singles Mr. John-
ston stood third but as there were only
two prizes he failed to secure one. He
defeated Jackson of Seaforth, 13 to 0,
and Wells of London, 13 to 10, but was
defeated by Weir, Seaforth, 14 to 13. t cord.
3.50
- 50e.
T. JACKSON, CLOTHIER,
t�• AND HATTER
yTatablfshee 1854. Victoria ,Dlook, Clinton,
A Large Insurance Policy.
Mr. J. Taylor, representing the Mer-
chants' Insurance Company, wrote up
a $63,500 policy on the Doherty Organ
Factory this week, the largest without
a doubt ever secured in Clinton. Mr.
Taylor also took a $1000 risk in Blyth,
so that it may easily be said that the
week has so far been rather successful
Mr. C. Baker Adds An Air -Motor.
On Monday Mr. Jacob Miller finished
the erection of an air -motor for Mr.'
Charles Baker, of the 10th concession,
Goderich township, who (DOW has a
complete system of water -works for
house, stables and sheds, which will
effect a saving of labor and an economy
of time. Mr. Miller has other motor
contracts on hand or on the way.
Seale & Hoover Are Busy.
Sento & Hoover are having a busy
season. They put in place seven jobs
this week and received the following
orders :--A Red Swede monument to
he erected over the grave of Ben Tom-
linson in Clinton cemetery, a red gran-
ite to the memory of Geo. Watt, Hul-
lett, to be erected in Burns' cemetery,
and a handsome stone ordered by Step-
hen Gray to be placed upon his wife's
grave in (rod's Acre at Blyth.
Mr. Terry Playing Great Cricket.
Mr. Terry is evidently in his usual
good form this season. At Monday's
rnal.ch at Montreal he made a score of
sixty-three and not out. But double
figures are the usual thing with Mr,
Terry and centuries not uncommon.
In a match against All United States
he ran up one -hundred and twenty-
five runs. This we believe was his
highest score and very seldom equalled
in the history of the gauze this side the
Atlantic. The citizens of Clinton will
be pleased to hear of Mr. Terry's con-
tinued good playing.
News From French Castle.
Alexander Foster has been admitted
to French Castle. He came from Stan-
ley township and is seventy eight
years of age. John Harvey, one of the
first inmates and who has been affect-
ed with paralysis, met with a mishap
a short time since and is now totally
helpless. Governor French left yes-
terday with the idiot David Brindley,
who is by this time housed, where lie
should have been long since, at the
Orilliaa Institute. Another arrival is
expected this week, a poor fellow from
McKillop who is to undergo an opera-
tion.
The Glass Family Give Cohcerts. " •
The Glass Family, consisting of five
Yunigbiris and their pater, gave con-
certs in the town hall Monday and
'Tuesday evenings, but owing to the
heated state of the atmosphere and
poor advertising the audiences were
not on either occasion equal to the
merits of the entertainments. The
girls, the youngest is eight years of age
and the eldest seventeen, are entirely
self-taught, says Mr. Glass, and cer-
tainly display considerable talent
whether as vocalists, elocutionists,
dancers, or in the use of stringed in-
struments. They give a clean and
'pleasing programme and are worthy
of patronage.
J. L. Doherty a Developer of Ouldeless l'acers.
As a developer of guideless pacers
Mr. J. L. Doherty is a pronounded
success. It was J. L. who first de-
monstrated what "Gaideless Tommy"
was capable of and now he has brought
"Guileless Tommy H." to the front
and expresses himself as quite confi-
dent that the record will be his this
fall, Mr. Doherty brought three of his
string up front his Hensall training
stable on Saturday and 011 Monday
went on to Wingham to remain till
after the race meeting next week. His
string consisted of Tommy H., Bay
Frank, owned by Grey Bros. of Mit-
chell and entered for the 2.24 pace, and
Fred H., entered for the 2.85 pace, the
property of Fred hart, Brucefield.
Fred 11. has gorse a half in 1.118.
An Exciting Runaway.
A runaway horse caused excitement
'upon the Gore Monday evening. it
took fright up Ontario St. and dashing
madly down that thoroughfare
swerved at the corner of Alpert and
the buggy striking the telephone pole
at Gilroy & Wiseman's both occupants,
Miss Lizzie Dale and Johnny henry
were thrown nut. They fell upon the
stone pavement, hut very fortunately
neither received much injury beyond
a severe shaking up. As the buggy
struck the pole the horse was partly
thrown when it was seized bye a
couple of citizens close at hand, but
the bridle having become broken the
animal shook itself clear and started
off on the run again. Only a few
yards distant it collided with Mr. Geo.
Levis' buggy and twisted its axle, but
this obstruction pulled it from its own
vehicle, which sustained little damage,
and it was away once more only to ho
captured on a hack street. This is the
third timo.this Tuckersmith horse has
run away in a fortnight or 60. On its
previous flight Miss Lizzie Henry was
thrown from the buggy and had her
collar bone fractured.
Tuckersmith Won't Join.
The directorate of the Tuckersu>ith
Agricultural Society have decided not
to join the Hullett Society in the hold-
ing of a joint Exhibition in Clinton
this fall, but instead to devote their
energy to a one -day's out -door, all -
stock Fair.
An Accident.
Master Kelsy Wall, son of Madam
Wall, had his wrist badly cut by glass
while playing at Mr. H. R. Walker's
Monday afternoon. But no serious in-
jury was sustained and in a few days
this active lad will be scampering
about as lively as ever.
Dr. Gunn Performs An Operation.
On Tuesday afternoon Dr. Gunn,
assisted by Drs. Turnbull and Shaw,
performed the trepanning operation
upon Mr. John Baker, of Goderich
township, removing a portion of the
skull to relieve the pressure upon the
brain. The operation was a successful
one, though Mr. Baker is still in a pre-
carious condition and a fatal termin-
ation is feared.
The Bowlers Will Visit London.
Two rinks of bowlers go to London
next Tuesday, Mr. .1. Johnston's and
Mr. D. A. Forrester's, the latter con-
sisting of the old invincible quartette,
viz., \V. Jackson, J. P. Tisdall, G. D.
McTaggart and D. A. Forrester. This
has always been Clinton's strongest
rink and nuany's the victory they have
won in competition with the bowlers
of other towns and the cities.
Big Potatoes This Season.
Mr, McGill called in on Saturday
with some early potatoes that he had
dug that morning and though; he bas
had many years experience with tub-
ers he does not remember ever' having
seen them larger, if as large, as those
of this season. The name of this par-
ticular variety Mr. McGill could not in-
form us, having procured the seed.
while on a visit down at Peterhoro
last winter.
The Granolithic Has Gone Wrong.
The granolithic walk lard in front of
the market square has failed to come
up to expectation, as much to the
disappointment of Mr. Howe as those
who believe in this system of pave-
ments. Mr. 1-lowe's work elsewhere in
the town has been good and its short-
coming in this contract he ascribes to
the sand used, However, as he will
make the jot -Ca good one before he
leaves it. there is no cause for eom-•
plaint. except because of the long
delay.
The Pea Crop Frosted.
The pea crop is badly injured
several places by last week's frost.
in
In
Hullett a number of fields have been
cut for fodder. The corn also suffered,
but not to the same extent.
Married Men Challenge All Comers.
The following members of the base-
ball club which when an active organi-
zation won so many victories for Clin-
ton, have thrown out a challenge to all
comers for a match next Tuesday after-
noon in Recreation Park ;-W. Har-
land, c, J. B. Hoover, p., Dr. Agnew,
1st b., W. P. Spalding, 2nd b., B. J.
Gibbings, 3rd b., L. Kennedy, s.s., Dr.
Shaw, Lf., Geo. Barge, c.f., John John-
ston, r.f.
Miss Newcombe n Was Married YesterdaY .
Miss Gertrude Newcombe, second
daughter of Rev. H. A. Newcombe, was
i
united in marriage yesterday to Dr. J.
S. Evans of Tiverton. The knot was
tied by the bride's father, assist-
ed by Rev. G. S. Evans of Montreal
College and a brother of the groom.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of only the immediate friends
of the contracting parties, and Mr. and
Mrs. Evans left by the a. in. north -
boned train for their home in Tiver-
ton.
The Plebiscite Union Appoint Organizers.
A meeting of the Executive Com-
mittee of the West Huron Plebiscite
Union was held in (lodesieh on Monday
last. There was almost a full at-
tendance of the members of the com-
mittee, the President, Afr. Jas. Scott,
in the chair. Mr. W. S. Lawrence,
Clinton, was appointed secretary -treas-
urer. Mr. It. \V. McKenzie, of Gode-
rich, reported having attended a meet-
ing of the Provincial Couventiou and
dish of the Dominion Alliance in Tor-
onto where plans were laid for the
carrying on of the campaign, distribu-
tion of literature and other matters
relating to the canvass. Messrs. J. 1',
Gregory and J.Courtice were appointed
organizers to act, in conjunction with
the secretary, they being under con-
trol of nn emergency committee con-
sisting of the president, vice-president
and secretary -treasurer. Preparations
are being made for a thorough canvass
of the constituency.
St. Paul's S. S. Plonk.
The Church of England S. S. held
their annual picnic on Tuesday in Bay-
field again this year, but thought they
would try the village side of the river,
as Mi. J. C. Miller of the River Hotel
offered them the use of the park next
Dr. Wood's office. Every one voted
it a charming spot for a picnic. After
dinner a series of games and races
were run off near Mr. Marks' cottage
and both old and young entered into
the fun with zest. About 3.30, through
the kindness of Mr. Miller, the govern-
ment tug, with the yachts belonging to
Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Dressler, were
placed at the disposal of the party and
about eighty or more enjoyed a very
enjoyable hour on old Huron. At 4.80
the keys of the dressing rooms belong-
ing to Messrs. Marks and Miller were
handed thein and many had a dip in
the lake, some for the first time. Al-
together it was the best picnic ever
held by St, Paul's.
The girls play good base ball. -No
one was sick on the water, but some
were not far off. -The horses were
well ed. ----Pop, did not return with
the party. -=-i'. C.'s handicap was too
n)11(11 for the Captairi.__The Parson
was out distanced.---Bndg --g''
won, but dropped back to 3rd to win
the cilrliug tongs. -The water was
very warms and murky after t3 p. m.
-J. C. got three cheers as the party
left the dock. -Dick can't hit a barn,
although he aimed at the mark. -The
picnic is over and we are all tired.
1
Little Locals.
THE NEWS -RECORD gives the news.
Rev's Stewart and Pocock exchanged
pulpits last Sunday evening. ,
"Shorty" Cantelon is spending the`ss. s,
best ,part of this week in the cherry
orchards of Colborne.
Cantelou Sr. Wallis and Chas. Reid
made shipments of live stock from
Clinton station this week.
The G: T.-I<t. yards are full of empties
for which there is now little demand,
pending the opening of fall trade.
Cherry buyers report the crop short
in all the townships except Colborne
from whence they are getting their
best yarieties.
Mr. D. Barge has taken possession of
his new residence on the Huron Road.
The ballots in connection with the
West Huron election are being inspect-
ed and selected at Osgoode Hall, says
the Toronto Star.
The anthem given by the choir of
Ontario St. Methodist church last Sun-
day evening was "Rock of Ages" and
as solo Madame Wall sang "Calvary."
The S. A. barracks was crowded last-"-- --
Sunday
ast"^"-
Sunday everting to hear Captain Keeler
relate his experience, of tramp life.
Clothed in hobo attire he told•his story
in entertaining style.
Painter' Popp has been at work upon
the corridors of the Rattenbury House
and by graining and painting has
so brightened there up that this always
popular house looks more neat and
-cosy than before.
Mr. G. T. Stewart, secretary of the
Su Inmerhill cheese factory, has sold
the make for the last half of June at
7A cents per pound, an advance of one-
eighth over last sale.
The cricketers End it almost impossi-
ble to get on a snatch with any of the
surrounding towns, a vastly different
state of affairs from a few years since
when there was aL live Club in nearly
all of the towns and villages in Huron.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Watts, both
musicians, entertained the members
of the Glass family after the concert
Monday evening. Mrs. Watts, who is
one of Clinton's most skilful violinists,
was much pleased by the clever playing
of the young ladies composing the
company.
The "Ohl Sports" have arranged for
an outing at Hayfield this afternoon.
The programme will undoubtedly in-
clude a. game upon the diamond, bache-
lor's vs. benedicts, perhaps, though the
former rather object, fearing defeat.
however, the O. S's have always had a
good tone and are looking for a repe-
tition of it.
The ladies of the Ontario St. Metho-
dists church have been discussing the
resenting of the church, and went so
far as to get estimates, but action
has been deferred for the time being.
As what they undertake they almost
int ariably accomplish, the proposed im-
provements are only a question of a
) few short months,
Tramps Will Steer Clear Of Clinton.
A fortnight or so's continuaa.nceof the
vigorous treatment, dealt out to the
hobos this past week will cause the
tramps to give Clinton a wide berth, a
c0llsrlmlllatiOi1 most devoutly to be
wished for. The third of the fraternity
was taken into custody by the Chief
yesterday morning while he was enjoy-
ing a bountitul spread of bread and
butter, jam and coffee which a kind-
hearted matron whose eympathy, they
had been playing upon on Albert S .
t ,
had made ready for him. The fellow
claimed to be suffering frorn a burned
leg, but being convinced that he was
only humbugging the ,Chief escorted
him to the lock-up and called in Dr.
Shaw to snake an examination. The
Dr. found that limns did exist but the
wounds had every appearance of being
self-inflicted. However, it was decided
not to prosecute the fellow if he loft',town
which he did as speedily as possible.
He is big and fat and looks as if he took
as much pleasure out of life as the
average man,