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The Clinton News-Record, 1900-03-29, Page 121st Year If the i - T1IE CLINTON CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1900 NEWS RECORD. ••_•_•\• Whole Number 1110 label on yourCe. Give it your serious consideration, n advance. paper i� mashed up to date it is well, but better still if a year i The Ladies guy rrine.tenths of •,;111 the Wall Paper we sell, a special invitation fo for them this spring. As the stock • r ) 1, snot a,,.n. r,p,ilt lit Therefore, we are going' to extend r them to come. and see what we have bought is now complete we will hold a Wall Paper Open- ing on Thursday and Friday of t next week and invite all the lad-' , ies of the town and vicinity to b see our display. Whether you are going to do any papering or not you will be made welcome, , Some people think there is ea nothing new.under the sun. Those people will have altered ideas if they visit our wall paper department. If you are wanting your Pa- per at once remember we are all ready for you. If it is something inexpen- sive you are after ask. to bo shown what we have o our y remnant tables. You can't of•r� ford to miss them. • ALL PAPER TRIMMED FREE, We Have Moved They Crave Him a Ring Won the Pipe, Prices Advancing. BAYPIEL,D, UOD$RICH TOWNSHIP, $l,Xl H. About thirty of the employees of the I The curling competition for the pipe The price of live hogs is. advancing. fir. E. McKenzie, barrister, of Gode- earl Ur. Albert Townsend, who has been rintendea for laetissuo.l organ factory gathered in the drat ng donated by Mr. William Jackson was For this weeks deliveries $5.2i was for tine parse y room of the Oommercial Hotel on won, after a keen contest, by Mr, paid, while stock is ,being bought for t'iah was in town het Friday.. Wise, hasgivenre thatears with Mr. Ed. The Blyth Patriotic Fend now Monday evening and after enjoying a James Fair who places considerable next week's shipments at $5,50. At Mr. Albert Catling has been engaged earl iup poaftion and amounts to about $125. l b has been feast of'oysters and other good things value upon the article and will only this rate it will soon reach the high with Mr. M. Westlake of the St nbse ea beanie April ranee twes to e y acre ayfield lot re raisee being subscyihed concerts,very i 1 occasions The curl mak 'f)8 z $5 $5 Line for th summer. Mr.john Sleft1 and her look e rd r individually. provided for the occasion, presented use iton special - water r of, viz, Rev. Mr, Thompson, who has been o n eotchmere who est Mfr, W. Bentley and wife, who have Mr. Walter Jackson with a handsome ing season, which has now closed, was A stsntoy Meavy Weight. supplying Varna and Blake Presbyter- week for Dakota. Albert is a good and been visiting relatives in this vicinity gold rinp,and a flattering:address from a successful one the members oo Mr. Thos. Wiley of Varna is the bis- tan pulpits during the past two Sab- faithful worker and Mr: Wise regrets •for the last month, have returned to which the following is an extract :— back over their contests with consider. est man in his native township of Stan- baths, took au run over to seeyfriende loatug him. We hope he may find the their home in Winnipeg. "We have always found you a good able. pleasure, ley and with Jonathan Miller of Gode- here Saturday. change beneficial, Miss Mabel Bell of Clinton visited com panion, ready at all times to do us pmeoboteeravhee. rich out of the reckoning the heaviest Fteq, Mt. Noble will occupy rho Pres- v illiam Pat kers son of Mr. John Miss McQuarrie for the past week, a favor.", The chair was occupied by Mr. Burgess had a busy day of it on in the county. He tips the scales at byteriitn •church pulpit Bore next Parker of the 16th, left last weak for The Thimble sewing club,"accompan- Mr. T.W. Jackson and in addition to Monday when he photographed fifty 403 pounds while the very best Jona- Sunday. Dtinray, Manitoba where he has a coo- . u speeches, etc., in strtimental music was men who had reached or exceeded the than can do is . ten pounds heavier. In the report of the subscribers to cin engaged in farming. He is an in- led by gentlemen, visited Brussels last p d Friday in acceptance of an invitation W. Cooper & Co., Clinton, Ont. �fi I6e�6bgaegaet fsi.ot2oomrctee C To our.new. premises in The'. The .Art ,P, Of satisfactory Watch . Re- pairing 'isexemplified by me. I am an expert Watch -re- pairer, can repair =:all kinds of Watches and Clocks. know how to do It properly. You don't e .to a take -t to have i any one else ' when I- get through with it, because I do'.. it right, do it promptly, and charge you reasonably. Fourteen years' experience enables me to guarantee a perfect job. • Am 1 to do your NEXT Repair Work PB.Il' furnished by Bert Kerr and George and James McRae. The supper and prosentathn were due to the fact that Walter had resigned his position at the o. f. to go West and. leaves on Thurs- day.' The boys regret his departure and wish him success. L ittle Locals. Mr. C. Wallis shipped two carloads T of bogs on Monday: Mr James Howson has bought Mr. driiingon fine i Holloway'sfit A. J.pony. Mr. D. Dickenson is able to getdown town this week after being confined to the house for ten weeks. The License Board of West. Huron holds its re -organization meeting in In- spector Paisley's office on Thursday. • 'Mrs, S. Pike wascalled to. the . old homestead in Goderich township on Monday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Sturdy, - Several ."citizens have told THE NEWS-Rngonn that they ." saw robins on Sunday arid are in consequence looking for an early spring. . Mrs: Hitch of the 2nd concession of Hullett fell from a ladder. on. Monday and broke her shoulder blade in addi- 'tion to sustaining other injuries. Mr. Gilchrist of Rattenbury 'street is not improving as well as his many friends would desire. It is the wish of all to see him around again soon. The kaisomining of the corner: •store Mr." 1 -lock was done byM . in t Seareb he Sid Oroll who is an experienced and expert wielder of the big brushes. • Mr. Thee, Kemp, who,• this week bought out Mr.Ireiaed's milk business,. has. rented: the house and three acres'' on the Gravel Road lately occupied by. Mrs. Ed. Snell..' Mr.. Dinsley removed. from • Batten JEW burystreet on Tuesday to. Maple street. Jeweler,. Expert Watch Re- The residents of Rattenbury ,west will Corner �'+ pairer and Optician., miss him as he has resided &mon them • ,gyp �/o R iii l>� .for so many years. . The:Rector of St. Paul's will' preach Store in the Searle's• Block where we.shall be pleased to welcome all our old customers and many new ones. Our stock is new and complete and consists of e erything to be fonnd in 'ii wellequipped and up-to•date. Grocery Store. DOLE COOPER & GO. THE CASH GROCERY. Phone 23. Cash for Butter and Eggs. Remember If you are going trav- eling you can get a the first of a series of sermons op next Senday p. m. on the responsibilities and duties of parents and others .in • training up children' in the right way . Mr. Plummer tried to''come down town. last week, but found that his sprained knee was not quite strong enough. He .has been confined to the .house since then; but hopes to be all right in a few days. The bookings to Western points by g P Mr, W. :ackson, 0. P. R. ticket agent, this week include Mrs.Snell,Miss Snell,: Geo. Snell, A. , Bell, W. Parker and Walter Jaekson. Mr. J. J. •Allen was ticketed to Montreal. . ' At Ontario street Methodist .church, next Sunday will be Educational Day. Rev. Mr. Howson of the Rattenbury street church will preach in the morn= ing. Pastor Clement's subjectin the evening will be "True Greatness." Mr. A. Kirkby entertained a number of his friends last Thursday evening to what•was styled a ""Rooster. Party.''_ The invitations ran : "Come had to crow," Those present bad an en- joyable time, they unite in easing. The residence on Albert streetown- ed by Mrs; Rifer and occupied by Mr. Hilton has been sold 'to Miss .McOool, sister of Citizens John and James Mc- OooI of Hullett, who will move into town and take .possession in a few weeks. The Maisons Bank have received the following subscriptions :—Oanadian Patriotic Fund, part proceeds of con- cert at Bayfield, per G. W. Holman, $55 ; to Red Oross Fund from same source, same amount. Miss Archibald contributed $5 and a friend 25 cents. Trunk QR VA v se cheaperfrom me titan any other place- in: town. 0 o 1 RE TWO A.J'S. Your Spring Hat.. f1�\o JoGLSLLt . 'o e Our new stock .of Spring Hats has just arrived and is bigger and better than ever. It includes. a well -selected assortment from the best-known. English makers. Sackville, Wakefield, Leslie Who ma' a the best hats on the 'English market. An aluminium brush,goes free with each hat of these wakes. These are the latest and most stylish hats. Cal early and niake a se ection. " The prices we as it only give us a modest profit as, we would sooner make four sales at a small profit than one sale at a big profit. Special Fedoras at $1.25 Aa J. MOR'Il 1SH OUR $4.00 AWN'S _ SULTS have arrived. You will wonder how we can sell them for that price but we are doing so. Conte and see them They are lined with g� +od farmers satin:'' .. A. J..1followayy. aN ice.. -.l✓._.` . Your Last Opportunity Will you be advantage of the occasion. The balance of our Winter : Clothing must go. Prices are a secondaryconsideration You will see from the following list that is what we mean. one of the fortunate ones to take We have in stock 25 Heavy Ulster Overcoats, waterproof lined, • Price was $0.00, is now $5 00 Tome Beaver Overcoats " 12,00, " 8 00 Boy's Overcoats at '. 8.50, " 1 05 Men'a Suits at `i 8.00, " 0 00 Boys' Suits at .:...... ....... ..... . " 4.50, " 2 05 _ will be furbished by the choir and soopr.it, . 200 pairs fteadyMatie Pants " 3.750 " 2 00 • young people are specially invited. the Salvationists gave it farewell Roc. The biulding,wltich was a+'landmar k, � d tl March d i I k+ 141 t M a d Mrs ntorttah who have cillo the Murray oldest state town oolong studio are much pleased with Mr. Runaways, intends snaking his home in the future. at Mr. Henry Murphy's onSunday Me. George Denstedt,.a Burgess' work. There were several runaways last Mi. R. Smith, a former resident of this Mrs. J. G. Holmes, who for the past g prominent week. On Thursdaynight Mr. J. W. lace but at present in Dakota,.mouth has been visiting Mrs. John merchant of this place, has sold his t; place, P ghardware business and goodwill to a Hill's delivery horse became frightened accompanied him. Holmes and other friends in the town- citizen of Brussels. We understand ship, returned home to Whitechurch ' Mr. Denstedt intends seeking his for. on Tuesday. y tune in the West. The recent arrival at Mr. George t The many friends of Mr, T. 0. Moser Hudie's has caused the genial George were pleased to hear that he had decid- to loose the cigars again. • ed to remain in Blyth, not going to There was a large crowd at Mr. Mitchell as reported. Kemp Buys Out Ireland. Mr, John Ireland, who has been con, • and dashing down the street dam" Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Eagleson and Miss ductingthe milk business here success- agedoverlast Clintoni o ' drove fully for some time, has sold out to Mr, the sleigh and perhaps learned a J. Jeffrey of Ul nt n bad habit. •On Friday Mr. T. R. Wal Saturday and spent Sunday with Thos Kempwho took possession on Tuesday, is genial and• ker swell -matched span of chestnuts friends here. obliging Tuesday, and Mr. was Ireland r genial hislcos- tock fright at the north end 'of the There• was no service in the Metho• town and galloped down Albert street dist and Presbyterian churches last tomers,but as decided to go West and `to the G. T. R. station at a furious Sunday morning and as a result there Henry Beacom's sale on Tuesday when' it may be take up farming. He leaves rate: The cutter struck the platform was an overflow congregation at the good prices were realized. Cows aver- next Tuesdayin company with Mr, and remained there, but the chestnuts English church. In the evening the aged $45 apiece, a Berkshire pig John.McMurray for Weyburn in As- sinaboia. Doting his absence an the continued on their way at .a headlong Methodist .church was well filled also, brought $18.50, and the sheep sold rate down the track to the Loudon Road well. Mr. Thos, Brown wielded the prairies firs. Ireland will take op house and alongthat hi liwey to the bride The young people enjoyed another p g 8 The hop.;n'the fawn hall last' Friday hammer and as usual proved himself in Seaforth where several members of where theybecame fast in ^a snowto be an A 1 auctioner. her family live. night.' The boys and girls are'being . drift. Fortunately but little damage well schooled in the fantastic this " Baptist Church liens, was done. • . age of three score years. The oldest Like most big men Mr. Wiley is good the Patriotic Fund the name J. Pol• ustiious young man and had no diffi- from the Brussels Minto club to a con. to line up before the camera was Sergi. natured. and for his avoirdupois active, lock .occurred. It should have been rally whatever in securing a good . versazione in aid of the Children's Sick Van Eginond, best known from bis- He has collected the revenue for the °apt. T. E', Pollock of Selkirk who Place near home at an increase of Rospital,Toronto, and the India Fern - connection with the Salvation Army, Stanley council for years and has al- wintered here. wages, but preferred to try the West ins Fund. • .All report having a good who has set the allotted span of life all ways made his returns so promptly Mr, John Scotchmere, a respected with hope of still further bettering his time and are loud in the praise of the to naught, being now no less than four that he is considered a model in that young farmer of Stanley township, left condition. hospitality of the Brussels young lad - Miss 11yb MTwitchell score and eight. The patrons of the respect. r here Monday for Dakota where he a e e was a guest les SUMMERHILL. winter. • • There was a good turn out of the Their Last Sleigh Ride. Mr. and Mrs. G W. Holman visited" There was a ho at Mt: `members of the B. Y. P. U. at MondayThe scholars of the. Ontario street the'Hub last Saturdaywhen Mr. Hol.- ' P Robert Mill= er s on Friday night last. There were SundaySchool d rauthorities uck S o to a merry weigh h ride nights meeting when Pastor Mural , y 1 g man sent to the proper a'large numberpresentand :enjoyment tock for his topic: The Glory of Obedi- on Tuesday evening and afterwards an •through the Molsons. Bank the money reigned: supreme until the wee sma'' ence.-=-•The collections in the church entertainment in the basement of the raised here for the Patriotic and Red ours. , Sunday were in behalf of Foreign church. Mr: JacobTaylor:,the efficient Cross Funds. • Mr. E. Butt had the misfortune to Missions and the amount raised was Superintendent, presidedand intro- Capt. T. E. Pollock, who spent, break a bone in one of his hands while considerably in excess of last, year.— .duced the contributors to the follow-. several weeks ofthe winter here, left - skidding loge one day last week:' An opendebate will be heldnext ing program i ' for his home in Winnipeg last week to ' A Mr. Smith of Dakota was visiting Thursday evening when the qubject. "Resolved that circumstances have more to do with the formation of character than nature" will be discus: sed by able speakers:from the Societies of fear of our town churches. They Hive Moved. Reading, T. Murch . ' Recitation, Rena Finch Violin Selo, Belva Olson Recitation, Evelyn Tiplad Ducat, Emma, Pluwsteel • Coats held at the residence of . Mrs. Jas, some time in Goderich, was visiting • Recitation, Elva Wilkie • Pollock: take Charge of bis boat on Lake Winni-' gtit Mr. lye eon B'n sweek. l r ham last g peg wbeu navigation opens+. Mrs. Robs. Thompson of the ltith'vie- The Indies of St. Andrew's. church: ited Mrs. Lindsay on Wednesday of y ' here intend holding a social soon, se it last week. and Lily is rumored. We understand it will be Miss Rose Wright. who has: been for g • at home last week. Duets, Minnie and Ina Hill Mr. Swartz: of Goderich, having Mr. Geo. Hayes sold and delivered to O. Cooper & Co. moved yesterday to Address, D. Tiplady the corner store in the Searle ..block. bought .a: quantity of tiniber in the Mr. O. 11. Reid in Olintoh ,last week • In introducing Mr:.Tiplady the chair-. °entitle bush, . has a number of men two two-year-old heifers which weigh - tidy was made as good as 'new for , man: spoke of him as the father of the their reception. The store is neat. and. school and as havingand teams enfployed removing the" ncontributed large• - 0.. C. & Co. will make it more g same. ly to its present prosperous condition. =, A large number of the people attend - so,. They have fitted up .a waiting 'During the evening •refreshments were ed Mr. Henry Beacom's sale last Tues room for the convenience of such' of •served and the large number present their lady customers as may .become day where they report things brought: wearied of waiting for their hubbies ezpressed themaeldes as having good prices. a thoroughly good time. The blacksmiths of tee 'village have while doing business or talking politics, elsewhere. T. Beacom & Son have A Pretty wedding.' returned to their. old love regarding also moved and are now transacting The following account of: a wedding the prices. The association for keep business in Smith's block, two doors which took place in St. Thomas recent- ing up the prices was very short lived north of the Clarendon,which the pain- ly is from the Journal of that city, The.as there. were too many ready to step ters and paperers completely renoya• bride is a sister of Mrs. A. J, Grigg of into the breach at the old figures. P P Clinton E—''The Norrie of Mrs. J. R. We are verysorry to' report our ted for them. Burgess to T. B. & Son. P Smellie, .18 St. George street, :was the. friend, Mr. Geo. W. Woods, on the OY11vies' Mill closed Down. scene of a pretty. wedding last night at sick list' and under the doctor's care. The big' milling firm of Ogilvies, 8 ceelock,when her youngest daughter, Mr. Woods has not. been very hardy which. once upon &time manufactured Nellie Austin, was united in marriage . this winter• but we hope soon'. to be flour on so large a scale at Seaforth to Mr. Frank R, Dark, of Detroit. able to report his return to his wonted health. Rev. F. Ryan of Durham was in town during the present week on busi- ness. Mr. Ryan. is interested in a large amount of property here and it was in connection. with this that brought him, here. Mr. R. Bailey has ' purchased front Mr. Robert Blair a. farm in Goderich township. The red white and blue social held at theparsonage here . by Rev. Mr. Show and wife last Thursday night was a: decided success. The social was held to assist Mr. Shaw in the annual eontribntiond to the superannuation fund and the sum of 828 was realized. A splendid program of music, etc.,was introduced by Mr. G. W. Holman, who acted as chairman, and standing room was at a premium. Mr. Shaw's term of three years on th1e Circuit is now drawing to a close and much regret is expressed on all sidee,as both. Mr.Shaw and his estimable wife: have won the love and respect of a large number of friends, who will sincerely regret their departure. Wherever their' lot may cast in future we bespeak for them a welcome worthy of a zealous Christian minister and hie valued partner, wh o by their kindliness of disposition and devotion to duty have won tt�e respect and admiration of people of all creeds. The following provisional arrange- ment as regards services on the Bay- field Circuit has been Made for the three months from April ilthle-Bethel, 10.80 a m. ; Cole's, 2.811 p.m. ; Bayfield, 7. p. m. Rev. A. E. M. Thompson of Clinton will preach Educational ser- mons next Sunday as follows :—Bays field. 11 a. m. ; Cole's, 2,80 p.m.; Bethel 7 p. m. Oolleotlons and subscriptions will be taken up in behalf of the Fund. Mr. Harry Draman has bought the frame house belonging to the estate of the late Jaines Erwin. Mrs. Brown, who bas been a guest at the rectory, returned to London. Miss Moesop of .the Bronson Line has gone to Manitoba on a visit. We are pleased to sea Mr.Thos. Stin- son Sauble lane, around again after and Goderich, will not grind another pound of wheat in Ontario and on Tuesday closed down their mill in 'Seaforth. They have placed a price upon the property and if a purchaser turns up well and good, but if not the mill will stand idle. While the Ogil- yies are retiring from this province they are increasing their capacity be- yond Lake. Superior. As an 'instance of the value of the plants they are in- stalling it may be stated . that the en- gine alone for the Winnipeg mill cost $20,000. ., Officers of Willis Church Y. P.'S, a B. Mr. F. R. Hodgens, town ticket agent G. T. R., issued transportation to the following parties this week :— ' Mr. and Mrs. 11. Morrish and Mr. and Mrs, T. Robertson and . families to Oxbow, Assa. ; J. J. Mackenzie to Sault Ste. Marie and G. 0. Duncan to Winnipeg. The Rev. P. E. Roy, Missionary agent of the Diocese of Huron, has, met with gratifying success in bis ef- forts to secure help from the parish of llolmesville, Middleton and Summer- hill to raise the debt now resting upon the Diocese, The amount subscribed 'is about $155. Mr. W. P. Spalding took part in a concert in Seafforth last week and the Expositor refers to his contributions as follows :—"Mr. Spalding of Clinton added not a little to the pleasure of the audience, and it 18 hoped he will et some future time again favor the Sea - forth people." Mr, James Stevens of the Base Line made the sale o1 one of his horses to Mr, John McMann o; Seaforth last week. The animal is a good one, Mr. Stevens would keep none other for that matter, and commanded a fine price. Mr. Will Tiplady of the same Line sold .to Mr. Archibald at a good price also. Next Sunday morning the Rev. B. Clement will occupy the pulpit of the Rattenbury street church. In the evening Mr. Howson will preach a ser. mon of special interest to young people from the words "Pour at the Causeway and two at Parbar." Good tousle The regular monthly business meet- ing of the Y. P. S. 0. E. of Willis church was held on Monday . evening when the following officers were elect- ed President, D. 0. McTavish Vice, Miss M. Matheson Treasurer, Miss 0. Taylor Recording-Secretary,Miss A,Irving Corresponding -Secretary, Mies Mc• l enzie The Convenors of the different com- mittees are as follows :—Prayer -Meet. ing,Miss Wilson ; Look-Out,Mrs.(Rev.) Stewart ; Social, Mise M. Deaner Music, Miss M. Murray; Organist, Miss L. Lindsay. ewer Together. Mr. S. Davis, one of our best known citizens,has been in business in Clinton for over thirty years and for twenty- three wenty three of them has had Mr, Geo. Cottle in his ernploy. In this fickle age this is an exception to the rule and it indicates that the bump of continuity is well- developed in both of them. M°r Davis is an. easy man to pet along With and his jokes and stories for which he is fam- ous,. lighten labor, But Mr, Harry Hunt exceeds this long period, having been miller at Fair's for thirtythree years or ever since the mill was bought by the late Mr. ,lames Pair. lie looks good for years to come. Oahe to Asslaabola. On Tuesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. HarryMorrish and Mr. and Mrs.Thos. Robertson, together with four children of the former's familyaud thtee of the latter, began their long journey to Oz - bow inAssinaboia where they will take up farming. They were good citizens had gained lob great headwaywhen England have purchased a new etgan township, being Ih her oiglitytourt;i Fred Button for the Bummer months. and will be missed here, but at thefrom the Bell company, Guelph. The year and real smart and active for a Mr. 3. Brown ie moving bis effects to came time will bean acquisition to the to entertain anyhone of much needed auxiliary in the service woman of that age. report that .lift: Alba t piace recently occupied by discoveredhis new Ozbow district. Mr. Morriain 18 .a _ saving thebuilwadi , nor, owing to the McGregor. dense smoke, was is possible to says of any church is a good organ, The We are sorry to epo member of venin ns of England and on any of Mr. Wilson'$ large stock of Varus church, we understand, ie coni Calvin. Dawson is not gaining strength Weunderstand that Mr. Glavin Thursday evening last a special mast- templating the same step, as fast as we would like to Bee hien bub Hamilton is eoriously 111. "W a hope to fresh and cured meats or implomentB ing of Sheffield Lodge was called wizen Mrs. •J. '1'ippit visited friends in we hope ho will soon recover from his see him aroundsoon. of the trade. His insurance amounted. illness. Mr. John Medd left for Brandon, the members expressed their regret at. to only $300 which does not by any Varna Iasi week. losing Mr. Morrish. A resolution toWe are sorry to learn of the illness Mr, William Clark le atilt gaining Man., last week. this effect was adapted and is inscribed means cover hie loan, which is supple- of Mr. Geo. Woods. bub we trust he strength and his many friends aro Lou 1! arnham has hired Master Wes upon the records. On i± ridgy evening rnerrted t,y the Interruption of ltualneas• will be around again aeon. glad to sets him able to be out of bed. Reid "fora year. He has got a good a very line shorthorn bull from Mr. B. Miss Bessie Pipe is visiting friends The rooms were .tastefully decorated with flags and bunting, the Union Jack and Stars and St•ripes,forrrting a canopy which the 'bridal party stood. The Rev. D. R. Drummond per termed the ceremony in • the 'presence of about thirty guests. Miss Ellie Mc- Kellar acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Geo, Smellie of Windsor assisted the groom.. The groom's present to the bride was a beautiful Haviland set of dishes, and to the bridesmaid he gave a handsome opal ring. Mr. and Mrs. Dark left by the Wabash at . 7.30 for their new home in Detroit. They are followed by the good wishes of their many friends." The Boys• Brigade Batsrtafn. Thirty-one members of the Goderich Boys' Brigade drove to Clinton on Fri- day evening last and were entertained by the Boys'Brigade here.The two Bri- gades first marched and manoeuvred on Albert Street and then.proceeded to their hull which had been decorated with flags and bun ting for the occasion, Upon the two long tables, which were there stretched out, a sumptuous sup- per had been spread. Sortie of the ladies had`taken partin its preparation principally Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Rate tenbury. After the boys had partaken heartily of the good things provided, short and apt addresses were made by Captain McTaggart, Lieut. Grant and Messrs.Hilton and Jordan,all of which the boys cheered to the echo and atin- tervais sang patriotic songs. About ten o'clock the Brigades again lined up and after marching down to the Rat- tenbury House they cheered each oth- er and their officers when the visitors leftfttgqr home, The Goderich Brigade is uniformed In blue, while the Clinton boys wear scarlet tunics, Saturday Moraing.Plra. Clinton's fourth visitation by fire took place about two o'clock Saturday morning when Mr. Chas. Wilson's bate cher shop was found to be in flames. The alarm was at once given and the Brigade soon appeared upon the scene, but before the engine got well to work a hose had been attached to the mill hydrant and a• stream of water was playing upon the lire from that direr• tion. This is the best practical iliuetra. tion yet given of the value of the Fair auxiliary. As it so happened the mill was running at the time. The fire ed2400lbs and a .heifer and . steer of the same age which tipped the beam, at 2120 lbs. They were in good condi- tion as their wei fait would imply. Mr, Hayes' also sold a horse to Mr. Thomas Robinson' who took it to Dakota On Tuesday. The L. 0. L. met on Monday night when there was a fair attendance not. - withstanding the bad weather. Aril g the subjects discussed was a picnic: for May 24th. A pleasant house wedding took place at the residence of Mr. Joon Gooier on Wednesday of last week when his youngest daughter Jennie was united in marriage to Mr.' William Patterson of Beverley. After the ceremony had. been duly performed and, the happy couple had been warmly congratulat- ed and good wishes had been showered upon them the company sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner,' ' after which several hours were very . pleas- antly spent in dancinir,. games, music and chit chat. We ateeals well withers of Mr. and Mrs. 'Patterson and hope their married lite may be bright, hap py and prosperous.. • Mr, James Lindeayhas let the . Con- tract for the carpenter work of his new house to Mr. Thomas Mackenzie of Clinton. Mr. James Reid, for some.time assis- tant postmaster at Varna, but who re- signed that post to go to Manitoba, was visiting the Lovett family and other friends in thle•neighborhood the past week. Mr. E Butt lost another good horse this week, making the second this win. ter, STANLEY TOWNSHIP. Mies Agnea ' McOlinchey returned home on Thursday last from a visit with friends in Marlette, Mich. Mr. has. Reid, who has been visiting friends in Grey township, returned Home on Friday last, ' Miss Rachel McOlincheyis recover- ing fast from her late illness. Miss Mary Stinson from Lucknow, who has been visiting friends in this vicinity, returned home on.Monday last. Mr. David McNaughton has secured soon see them around again in their the services of Thos. Sanderson, Jr., usual health. for another year. This is the second C. Meyers of London is here again year that Thos. Sanderson is entering this week on business. on, with Mr. McNaughton who knows School matters are the excitement when he has a good man. at present, Hope the efforts beingpue Mr. William Herd; our popular forward may result in getting a school framer, has secured the service of in the village where ono is much need - William Elliottand Albert Townsend ed, for the coming season. Mr. Townsend Mr. Wm. ceder made a shipment is going to occupy the house of Mr. :if some fine poultry to Fort Atkinson, John Seothmere. Wiseonein, the other day. Will has Miss Ina Andrews of Varna was the more than a local reputation. guest of Miss Stella Rathwell last Sat- urday and Sunday. Bandon•Itallett. Mrs. William Clark, sr.. who has Mr. Thos. Watson' has been engaged as leader of 81. Andrew's choir for the coming year. Miss Habkirk will be his organist. Mr. Ab. Perdue, V. S., of Belgrave was a Blytti visitor on Tuesday. • Mr. Ed. Campbell Left on Saturday for a.business trip- to St. Mary's and Toronto. . The last carnival of the season was billed for last Friday night but owing to poor attendance bas been postponed. to some future date. Owing to stormy weather the hockey boys were unable: to go to Dungannon , on Monday night: The weather has been so unsettled thatit almost necessitates the constant carrying of anu y g umbrella tied a fur over- coat. The stonemasons are busily a work ;.,. building a fnnndeti'on for a yault in .- Bank of Hamilton. • It is rumored that one of our talent- ed young comedians .is about to be married to an equally talented actress. VAiZNA Jas and ,r t oMon- clay o - . I'o est left n M n clay.for `Manitoba. They are two ' of Stanley's: most highly esteemed young men and we wish them success in the new prairie province. S. C. Rathwell has purchased .`a fine Jersey cow from J. A, Bull & Son of Brampton. J.'Mcl'ie has sold out his property to J. Hart of Brucefleld, who ` takes pos. session in two weeks. We have not . learned what Mr, McKie intends doing, Mr. William Beatty of Ethel: visited under the parental roof last week and returned home on: Monday accompan- ied by his sister, Rachel. The " Methodist' Sunday School is busy preparing fur an Easter enter- tainment. ' They ace sparing no pains to make it a complete success, F. Keyes of Usborne visited friends in Varna on Saturday. W. F. Keyes has started to make the timber for T. Elliott's' barn. He has engaged'for the season F. Purdy, G. Foster, G. Granger and T. °hater. The members and adherents of the Varna .appoint inent took the Rev, Mr. Andrews by surprise on Tuesday when after leaving twenty-two or twenty- three bags of oats in. his stable, they went to the house and made thorn selves at home. A very pleasant evening was spent with music, games and social chat: After a sumptuous repastfurnished by the ladies, all went to their homes well pleased with the evening's outlay. • • LONDSSBORO. Mr. Geo. Addison iseAending a few few days with bis brother-in-law, Mr. Webster of Wingham. Rev, 3, A, Hamilton went to Ripley on a trip Monday evening. Mr, end Mrs. J. %Vtullace'left for their home in Pilot Mound, Man., on Tues- day morning after a pleasant visit among friends. Mr. A. Bell also left for Portage la Prairie on Wednesday morning. ' T. Sampson and A. Woodman are still under the weather. We hope to his recent illness: been somewhat indisposed for a short Mr. Robert Young has got a fast Rev. J. F. Parke of Clinton and Rev. time back, is not enjoying very good driver now having traded with a man E 0. Jennings exchanged duties last health but we hope she will speedily near Bruasels. Bob says the boys will Sunday. be restored to her usual health. Mrs. have to stay behind now,:' The congregation of the Church of °lark is one of the old settlers in this James Fairservice has engaged Mr. rr one of the The sale tit these pr'Ce.. will lie continue tl are The fpllpwingappsare n ast wee ' a long been zealous and consistent mens• news ' 1 1r Wise ofGoderich township for Which be a ' 5th, when all will be cleaned out. wo will be ready to show Holmes, he Blenheim ten news past has n to r. Mr. Richard Peenhate has purchased boy. O r. 11 r ijodbr C issue of the Blenheim w i hi. h l round Brussels atpresent. d 1 hers of the Artnv. An address was About two•score ineriiboi�i of the Mrs, Gleorge Rutledge of Wawanosh paid a handsome ligase. Before going. Dakota 11f foo, • These ' .associated with i» Gibb leaves Preeented to them together with a Rattenbury street Epworth League is the guest of Mr. Burrows, Nelson Mr. Henry Peck is wearing asmiling Addison made his sister, Dote, the these goods on Saturday morning. goods are all filet been , this week for Clinton, where he will handsome book which will be in the visited the North street League of street. face Just now, why Because hie present of a nice organ. class As w keep nothing but file hest. .r into business for himself, His years to coins ase, Birk between thole G}oderieh on Tuesday evening and re. Mr.'Georgo Barry is this week, tee Better half presented him with a John Connell has sold' his�'lriver to U stela ce of o n Riley fewnights ago. Georgey a enter baby boyfi' eft 1It genial, friendly manner, combined' prairie home and the old kI.A.I3arrack ' pert having been most hospitably en• are sorry to Icarus suffering front bouncing a y- "- With a thorough knowledge of all the in Clinton. Many friends gathered at •ertained. Owing to the upsetting of an attack of eongestiun of the lungs. This will snake four boys for Mr. Peck, latest ideas iu the dental profession, the station to speed the parting Ones one of the sleighson the journcy,Miss We hope 11 is only a *light Markle. ti. ...,.ea, •••• .-•• • ,,,.,..a.... a' ` `-"`_, "" ," • • ~' _ _._. ekatt.theanut..nf .r.,_. _.....•. ..... �_. OtioTtuntl, tot1ItNIl52IErt JACKSON, Sr. 'VICTORIA BLOCK :. 1 11 a_