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The Clinton News-Record, 1901-01-03, Page 5.3. -111111°11 THE SOWN .gE,WS-RECORD be:. Chute News,,illeeer.d. DOPRIIQR 9TAISlITOIT,e, JAW. BRD, 1091 MR.spi‘TRY MURPHY WAS VOR, SEVEN-7111EN YEARS SEORETARY TB,111A8ITRER s. Igo. 4, GODERICH wifSUIP. ••••••••••••••.••••• Ur. Henry Murphy, a much esteem- ed. resident on tbe lath eon. of Gode- VIA township, bas a record as school trustee not equalled by many rest- , ente a the municipality. Seventeen 7 ars ago he was elected to the Board 0 $, S. No. 4 and at the first meeting chosen secretary -treasurer. He has filled ball these posts ever since and • has spent no inconsiderable amount of time In all those years to advancing 1 he interests of the section. S. S. No. ltra, Qsow union section, a portion of „hlsketheying been annexed, so the Ma "hoard ceased to ev*st last week and a new one was elected. \Mr. Murphy I took advantage a the opportunity to , 'retire, when as a token of appreciation • be was voted a gratuity. He has well earned. a. rest and though no longer a in, ember of the Board he will always tee found *Ailing to further the inter- ests of No. 4 by all means in his power. 80E0011 ARBIT ATION BE- TWEEN THE TOWNSHIPS OF HULLETT AND MORRIS. -- An arbitration was held last June to deal *a ith the question of farming a union S. S. between the townships of 'Morris and Hullett. The arbitrators were Inspector Robb, John Britton of n1 el-hreVet R. Miller of Morris, o ound that, a section should be °rased and made their award to that effect, but owing to an error made by the inspector in the awards sent to the clerks of Morris and Hallett the ninth instead of the tenth concession of Mor- ris was made a part of the new section. The inspector on finding out that the parts.of the award sent out were not correct as the one he had retained was, and which was the one read over to his co -arbitrators, at once had cor- rected copies made and sent to the re- spective clerks, but in the meantime certain Morris ratepayers had appealed to the county council against the award. The county council on hearing all parties refused to accept the report of the education committee and ap- pointed a new arbitration, consisting of Judge Masson, Wm. Clegg of Wing. ham and Wm. Coats of Clinton, who met in Blyth on December 20th and after a short session affirmed the award of the previous arbitrators with a few changes of which the following are the chief : An additional 75 acres were added from Hullett, being the lot of a Mr. Watt; one lot of Neil McDonald and ono of Mr. Scott were returned to No. 9, Morris; and the lots of Mr. Gibson and Mr. Scott were taken from No. 1, Morris, and added to the new .section. BRUSSELS GAVE PRIVATE JACKSON A GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN. Brussels, De ember 20th. -Private Leon Jackson oJ the first contingent arrived home 1ow South Africa to- night. The re ve and council as a body, together .with the town band and a large eanccurse of people, met shlro-e-tetreeeclegweetorchlight procession and niai'che. town hall whare a spirited address was relit. by Reeve Thompson, atter which the presentation of a gold watch and a purse of money was handed to Private Jackson. Afterwards the reeve, min- isters and others of town made short speeches. Hillsgreen. Mr. John McAillister gave a party Thursday evening to a large number of friends. The time was spent in tripping the light fantastic until a early hour. 'Mr. E. Reichert purchased a ew double barrel gun last week. ddie says he will make the sparrows moye. A pretty Christmas wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Wm. eurry when her eldest daughter, Miss Mary A., was united in marriage to r. Alexander Forrest of the Parr ne, Stanley. The teremony was ormed by Rev. G. Long of Hensall presence,of many friends and elatives of the contracting parties. Your correspondent joins in wishing hem a happy journey through life. Mr. Charles Shafer of near Marlette, Mich.e.Agielting. *tends here. at.WeVrif: E. Troyer spent Christ- tuas in Hensall. Mr. Levi Stelck and family are spending Christmas near Zurich. Quite a number from here attended e concert given by the Canadian 'peseihefietriperfrPriday eyens sr. Ties. Jarrott, principal of he Con4vright public school,ts spend - mg his Holidays under the parental oof. Mr. Roy of Mich. is visiting at Mr. sph Hudson's. Miss Annie Consitt, who has been teaching at Marnoch, has returned home. The pupilof S. S. No. 7, Stanley, presented their teacher, Miee McGuire, with an album last Friday. Messrs. A blains sand A Kain have . ..ed • ,ca9kact of cutting woo. 4. Deitz. Mr... Spackman and family visited riends here Tuesday. Willie Jerrott of the Clinton Coll •• ate is home for his holiday Mr. Wm. Grandy retnr ec home Deckerville, Mich., Wedn day. SVIVIJVIER,HILL, IPM•1 gr. no annual meeting of the new union 8, S. was held en Wednesday When there was 11. large attendance of the electors. Tills was the aret meet. tog since the union has been brought about eo that unusual interest Was taken. The present schoolhouse bus stood the brunt of many years storms and is now much the worse of wear so a new building has been decided upon. The question of site will be a burning one as the western part of the section wishes the school built on the nide- road and nearer the 10t1 con. Bo' ever, this point will be decided upon later on. The new trustees are C. J. Nesbitt, Joon. Hill and Charles Lovett. Mr. Morgan Jones, who recently returned from South Africa, has been visiting his brother, Mr. I. Jones, of the 16th con. , Mr. and Miss Leithwaite of Goderich were visiting at Alr. C. j. Nesbitt's on Wednesday. ' Mr. J. H. Lowery and family spent Christmas at Mr, Jos, Procter,s. Mr. Henry /3eacorn had his forehead badly bruised and cut while felling a tree last week, a limb springing back and striking him. Mr. James McLaughlin of Aberdeen, South Dakota, is visiting at Mr. James Miller's, Sauble Line -Stanley. -- gbristmas has been green with sum guer-like roads. Sorne ot the young folks took advan- ge of the pleasant evening on Friday ast by taking in the English church e'sunday school Xmas Tree, which was he only one of the season. We believe he young people spared no pains in trying to make the entertainment a access. Mr. Alfred Westlake had a successful ood bee on Wednesday of last week. Ifred believes it pays to bezz wood .a -days. t1relitstrissme Ili.• the old y we wish Toe NrWis-Recorth its readers prosperity for the new ar and new century. Mr. Matthew Westlake laid away his titer 'supply of pork last Thursday le his neighbors assisted him in animals. R. ). Snowden claims to have at eat 60 cor of wood ready for the 1185 intW. Mr. Wm. Bennerman's farm was tuetioned at Brucefield on Tuesday of ast week, but the mortgage holders have possession. Mis. Jas. Johnston has purchased the ogan property, hayfield, where she tends moving in the near future. Ntre Site. Johnston sold about 800 nitittres to Mr, O. Wallis and shipped bent 100 to Toronto to his nephew, rg Hamilton Balfour. o„Howard and Mrs. W. How - and fairdly left for Toronto last eek, and veers+ followed this week by r.Geo,kloward and Harry Walunsley, Where the latter have received pnal- s he Bremen on the railroad. WM the boys success in their tin- ettalting. Merisra,;John Withesley and Wm, iNild prepared their Xingte Tree early his heraton,and the former 'carded the 6 trees on his back for miles for hien John deserveS credit, Mr, Robert DeWitt. bas his now Wind. ireprovee the plate and e -matte. the paniping lighter fo MeKtilion Township. 1tev. Mr, Dever is away claiming a bride. Much joy, we say. • Mr. James- Bell, who resides near Seaforth, was visiting friends on the Leadbury line last Sunday, • Master Hillens who bas,been attend- ing the Collegiate Institute at Sea - forth, is home for the holidays. .,Mrs. F. McIntosh is seriously illat present. • Miss McLeod has been re-engaged to teach in S. S. No. 0 itt an increase in salary, Miss Susanna Moore of Tororito is visiting relatives and friends in this section at present. Miss Tillie Gibson, who has been quite ill for souse time, is, we are Sorry to say, not recovering. Mr. James Lockhart is retiring from the reeveship, having purchased tim- ber limits in the county of Hastings which will claim his time. He was a good and capable reeve. • Pt. Albert. A Happy New Year to all readers of THE NEWS -RECORD. Willie Crawford, Nepawa, Mani- toba, is home for a short visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Crawford. Miss L. Cunningham is spending her Xmas holidays with her parents. Willie Hayden. Toronto, is home - for his holidays. Miss Ethel DeLong, Toronto, is spending a few days with her parents. Mr. H. 0. Hawkins, Chicago, is Visiting his parents at present. Mr. and Mass Christlaw. Toronto, are visiting their uncle and aunt, •Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Richardson at Present. John Schoenhals had several • teams hauling clay on his side darri Friday last. Dick of the Royal is mourning the loss of his valuablehorse "Crow Bait" which dropped dead on the road on Friday last. , • Mrs. Jas Hawkins. Sts, spent Xmas in Goderich with•her daughter. J. B. Hawkins reshingled his resi- dence last week. W. T Pellovv has sold his farm to Jas. Hayden, so it is reported in this neighborhood. CHISELHURST. LONDESBOROg auteuera for last Issue) Mr. A, McAllister is spending his holidays at his home in Beneath Miss McLaughlin is also at her home hi florae. Miss Allis Dell opera Xmas in lAsto- well. Mr. and Nye. Fairseryice spent Xmas in Walkerton. Mrs, Simon McVittle was in Sarnia -oz Xmas. Hank Bedford is In Toronto, Wm, ilesk was in Wingham last week. Mise Lon Oalmette Is spending Christmas at 'home. Leonard White- ly is also honie. Miss Alice Crawford spent her Christmas in 01andeboye. Miss Eva Shobrook is Visiting in Exeter. Miss Stella Andrews spent Xmas with friends in the village. Master Brae Melville of Toronto is visiting with his uncle John, John Govier's daughters spent Xmas at Wingharn Junction with their aunt. VVno. Fissant of Manitoba is visiting with friends here. George Martin was in London on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He was down to see Mr. Win. Martin who is at present very low in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Parlmer spent Mops in Henkel% ' Miss Parlmer also accomp- anied them, Mies A. Cox% the guest of Rev.(Mrs.) Hamilton. Mrs: Robert Cole went to Brantford to attend the funeral of her slater. R. G. Webb went to Montgomery, Mich., to spend his Xmas with his daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Splinder of Lucknovv spent Xmas with her father Mr, Lyon, Mrs, Crisp, Mrs. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were inClinton during the week, • , - • Mr. and. Mrs. McGill spent Xmas at Mr, Riddell's, • • Mr. Thos. Roberton and John Wey- mouth came from Walkerton to spend Christmas at home. They returned again on Wednesday, The.Hoine Circle held their concert on Christmas night, It was a success. Misses Maud and Minnie Andrews are spending a few days with friends in the vicinity. •• Mr. and Mrs. 'Geo. Snell had then golden wedding on Xmas Day. They had a large 'assembly of friends present. Mr, Jess. Mountain and Miss A. Mason were married at 0 o'clock Mon- day a, ne They went "to St. Thomas on a honeymoon trip. ' They will take up house in Dungannon. , Dills Wilfrid Crisp and Mr.' Wright of Seaforth spent Xmas at the former's home here, ' Niessrs. Carter and Webb shipped several fowl to the Stratford Poultry Show. Messrs. George Sniallacambe and Mart McTaggart took in the coneett, at Hensel! on Saturday night. Miss Mary Spencer of St. Joseph was the guest of Miss Hattie Johnston for a few days last week. Mrs. (Rev.) Miller of Forest, daugh- ter of Mr. John Fitzgerald, has been visiting under the parental roof for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mitchell and family spent Christmas at the home of the fortner's father in Stephen. Mn. F. A. Keyes paid a flying visit to Varna on Tuesday of last week.' Mr. J. T. Mitchell has purchased' a, brand new family cutter from Brown & Clark orliensall. It's a dandy. Mr. Rice of the 10th cencessiorr of Tuckerstnith spent a few • days last week with his (laughter, Mrs. . John Mitchell. • The Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Keyes were :• Mr. Wm. Johnston of Hay, Mr. Robt. Johnston of Mills,Michigan, Mr. and Mvs.Thoes -Horton of Tuckeremith and Miss 'Slaty Johnston of London. We have this week to announce the unexpected death of Mr. Daniel Mc- Lean of the 12th concession of Tucker - smith who passed away on Saturditss evening last. He had been suffering' from an attack of typhoid feVer but was thought to be getting better and on Saturday evening his nurse raised. him upon his elbow when be suddenly lay back on his pillow and died in a, few minutes. The deceased was re bachelor but had been at his brother Jack's since his illness began. GODER1CH TOWN.411R. Mr. William Parker returned home, a' few days ago from Waukapa, Man., where he spent the summer. Re is looking well, had a successful !season and is so much taken with the coentry that he intends going back ie the spring. He is an energetic youree man without a lazy bone in his body and haying a thorough knowledge of farm- ing is bound to succeed. The Treasurer's statements were printed at Tun NEWS-Rxecetri office last week and have since been diatribes ted throughout the township. They show where the revenue was spent so that no ratepayer needplead ignorance as to what griavel, etc., cost. Mr. A. H. Plummer or Blyth spent Thursday evening at J. IL Lowery's. Re is "an the road" for the North American Life ASsurrince Co. and does a good business. Mr. W. M. Lovvery catne horde frensi Toronto on Wednesday of last week to speml the holidays at home. I3eing an adept with horseflesh he is busily engaged in training' a fine colt which he intends for a driver. The following gives the standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 2 for the month of December, based on good deport- ment, punctunlity rind general profb cieneyo. 1st Class Jr. -David ?rouse, Garfield McCullogh, Frank Chambers. 1st Class St. -Wesley Monk., Part2nd .Thompson, Nine. Walters, Gordon White. Jr, 2nd. --- Myrtle Prouse, Winnie johnstcrn, Mary Monk, Sr. 2nd. -Irene Hick; McKeeJohnston, Meredith Clerk. Jr. ard.-Arthur Wil- son, Gertie Sturdy Rby Chambers. Sr. W. -Alice, Hick: Harry Cha others *Mabel Prange, 4th Class. -Pearl so* Minnie Bell, Agee Johnston. Jun- ior Leaving. --Mattie Johnston, Linda Sturdy. The school term after New Yearn commences on . Thursday, Jan, 8rd.-Fred. S. Lawrence, teacher. Quite a, number attended the enter- thintnerit given in Hohnesvillehtst Fri- day night under the auspices of the Foresters. An excellentprogram was provided. The most interesting feat- ure on the program was the comie Mr. Downs, of Clinton, who fairly took down the house by his witty eelectione, He was encored time after time and was always prepared with something breezier and fresher than ever. Christmas passed off with the wand glee and merriment. .Although it WAS nob a weer) Christman altogether, still there was not enough, anew to make sleighing. This fact; lowever, did not make the 'turkey atia plum pudding tastqaaiitv the less rieh, Thn:nesit that money ean buy should be .your•dirn in choosing meditine, and,. WS la Hood's Sarsaparilla, It ettres*hen ethos tail,. • Gederielt. Miss Morrish of Colborne, hi the guest of her btether, Mr. Henry Morrish, and hiaWvvelfe' are sorry to note that Jasper Nieolson had been illaince he left town to try his fortune at Detroit. Ile name home for Christmas Day and is really much better. • N. W. Woods and Xenneth Moore - house of Bayfield spent Christmas Day with Mende in town, We congratulate Mr. jamas Elliott, a former resident of our town and min- ty, on being elected by acclamation as people mutt have felt more or lege dis- councillor tor Morrie, Man,_ Comfort. Two trees laden with lovely N. D. Rougvie returned from Ohio gifts for the 8. S. stood either side of and, was joined here by his sietors, the the fireplace which Was handsomely Misses Rougvie, and their brother, i decoratel by the teachers kir the wit - Drew, to visit their relatives at London during the festive Chrtstmae hohdays. We learn from the Sarnia Canadian that C. 11, Cleworth has secured the position of organist of St, ereorge's church, Sarnia. On Christmas evening the home of • Mr. Alexander Clark was the scene of much happinese, his daughter, Mies Annie, being united in marriage by Rev. John Robinson to Henry Watson, third son ef Mr. Willie Watson. The bride wore a pretty fawn costume and was assisted by her sister, Miss Eva, who was dressed in brewn, Mr. J,: Mal - lough of Goderich imbed as groomsman, After the °Kemeny a vary pleasant ev- ening was spent. Later the bridal party left for their new borne near the lake, • R. J. MeClyinorit, Guelph, was pre' vented by illnees, from visiting at his home on Christmas Day. He hae neen eight or nine tveeks in the Guelph Gen- eral hospital. His mother, Mrs Mo- Olyruont, has returned •Own it vi it to hires Moore won a recall by her lovely sing - Mr. Bean, Bublicsrchool teaeher near • ing of" I've a little dollie." • Kathleen Whiteohurole spent his holidays in toren sang the lullaby beautifully.. Her aunt, at the esidence o -.is fathe Mrs McManus aoco med he On • riggiugggir, r: A N. 3, 1901 Goderleh. <7111.1* Mrs. Molda-nua of Bothwell. Wee the guest of her sister, Mre. A. Moore, dur- ing Chrlstmea week. The Union hotel, Benjamin $aults, proprietor, has been sold by the owner, Mrs. Bailey of Woodstock, to Mr. Kelly of Blyth, If Mr. Semite retires or leaves the, travelling public will lose a good oaterer. We really thought on Thursday even- ing lagt that Manx church leettirs room would have to be enlarged it Was SO OrOWCIed that it seemed that many • LEGAL QUESTIONS AND A.NSWERS. • The following two questions and the• atswers thereto appeared in the legal colunams of The Mail arid Etnpire of last Saturday : B. 13. J., Londesboro,-Question,- A •petition was sent • in to • the Township Council asking for the form- ation of a new school section, but the Council took no action upon it. It was then • appealed to the County Council, but the Coanty Council •took no action upon it. Was not the County. Council obliged to pointarbitratore•• Ans.--Bee, 11 of the •Public Schools Act says," The Municipal Council of every township (except where Town- ship Board has been established), shall sub -divide the township into school sections." And sec. 39 of the Act says " A. majority of the trustees, or any • five ratepayers of any one or more of the school gections concern- ed, niay within twenty days by not- ice filed in the office of the ceunty clerk, appeal to the County Council against neglect ov refusal of the Town- ship Council to forne a school .section within • the township." And sub- sec.'3 of the same section says the • County Council may appoint as arbitrators not more than live nor less than three competent, persons, a ma- jority of•whont shall form a quorum, , to form., divide, unite, or alter the the boundaries of a school section,. so far as to settle the naatters cemplaitied- of." The sub -sec, mentioned says The County Council 'may' appoint ar- bitrators.." Therefore, it would seem that the County Council is not obliged to comply with the request of "the pe- titioners. There is nothing in the Act whieh would indicate any further right of appeal. The •refusal of the County Council to entertain the appeal would seem to be W., D., Clinten.-Qu,My father Made a will and died. • The.party , that drew the w111 says he was not in a fit condition to make his willat the- time it was made. Withid what time must ars action be eommenced to'have the will set aside'? , • • , • Ans.-There seems to be no statu- tory'. limitation of the tirne within Which an action may be brought to set aside a will. But rhe Act respect- ing the limitation or certain • actions, R. S..0., chap- 72, secs 9, says es -"No action or other proceeding shall be brought to recover the personal- estate pr any share of . the personal estate Of 'a person dying intestate, lent within tweny years next 'after a present right to receive the same accrued to theperson niaking the 'claiinS" The person who brings ail ac- tion to set Aside a will must contend either than the . will is invalid, and that there is an intestacy, or that some prior will of the testator should be es- tablished and acted upon. An action to set aside a will must be an action to recover real or personal .property; therefore it !Mist he brought within the time within which actions to re- cover real or personal property must be commenced. Leadbuiry, A very sad accident happened Satur- day itfternoon at the residence of Mr. A. Gardner of the 14111 con, when one of his farm lmaucls, 2i1r.WtIliaiu Kenna, was aesisting cutting strew and hold stooped, he having to clean out the knife, and his hand caught in the under side of the machine. His left hand was sliced up to the wrist. Mr. Kenna's home is near Blyth. He is a prang man that made many it friend since coming to the neighborhood and has the sympathy of all. He is now doing as well as can be. expected. The entertainment wits a success that WAS held inseehool section No. 12. The schoolhouse was prtcked to the doors and the receipts of the evening amounted to $33. We have received n, copy of The Canadian Annual, the premturn . given by TUE Isietes-RE.Vortn, and appreci- ate it, very mach an there is much valuable information in it. 4oderich. Mrs. Tye and family spent Christiriaa week the gueat of Ilaysville relatives, Miss Conmie Le Touzel, teacher at Itensall, sport her vacation at the fam- ily residence.. Mrs, Dave Bell and little son are spending their New Year's holidays with friends at Wingham, The Misses Gallery of Toronto are spending New Year's week with Dr, and Mrs' GalloW, Elgin Avenue. Miss Bean, Publie achool teacher at Delgrive spent her Christmas al the residence of her grandparents. Mr, Joseph Ilrrry of London East returned to his home on Wednesday last after apending a Very happy time with hie father, Mr. Geo, Barry, Mise Hale left yesterday for Mt. Clemens where she has a very kora. tire position. Percy Maloorneori, barrister at Wing - ham, epent his ChristMes hOlidaya here. Mr, and HiSsa Wallarre anent Christ - igloo. The platform woe made very high so that the little folks could be seen by all in the roan, Mabel McDonald ape peered filet in a recitation, "Santa Claus and the little helpers," Mabel is a bright little reeiter. Velma Doug, las recited very pleasingly 1' Chriettnae carols." Recitation by Daisy Fisher "A modern Casablarnia" Was given in a inost spirited manner. Instrumental duett," Shining Stars," was beautifully rendered by the two Pearls, Evans and Tretheway, The dialogue, "Playing school, was acted in a creditable man. ner by the IdisseaPeart McGillivray and Lillie MoVioar with Archie McGillivray. Archie made everyone laugh with his smart answers, Recitation, Christmas in four lands" was very well rendered by four young girls, Emma Young, May Maoauley, Bella Bissett and Velma • Douglas, Recitation Santa Clang' given by the lovely little dark eyed daugher of Inspector " Soo Goo" by Beatrice Pridlaana was highly come plimeetary, to the little girl, Kathleen r r. ropa r. We were quite delighted to find a being recalled she sang the hot verse over. , Melville Rhynas recited" Santa Ohms and the damp chimney" to the satisfaction of all. Melville can sneeze to perfection. The crowning pieoe was a 'dialogue in whioh fourteen youths and maidens appeared on the platform, seating themselves While Miss Hattie Salts played a march. .Little Olive Smith .then sang very Sweetly ti My dollie's lullaby," her sister, Mies Beth Smith accoMpanying her. "Christmas exercises" followed, 'given very nicely bya number of girls and boys. Reci- tation" Santa Claus and the mouse" Was most pleasingly rendered by Miss BeblaUownie. -" Little blue eyes and • Santa Claus" followed; given by BM& dark eyed Alex. Saunders wlso always pleases. " The Christmas Pilgrina" ens, acted again,. Miss Vida Brown being the pilgrim or•Fairy good cheer in disguise. ," It is good .to be a taper when you cannot be theetin" waswell rendered by Master Bruce Reid. " Two little blue little shoes" delightfullY, rendered in good time by, the Misses. Irene. and Etta Saults, Miss Hattie Saults worn - parrying them. Then came Santa's bells and Santa himself, who distribu- ted his gifts. • • A. very joyous and pleasant evening . was spent at Victoria street •Christmas Tree entertainment. The church Was crowded.. Nearly all the girls,who took part•in the program Were deiseeed in white. Three gift trees were laden With all kinds of gifts. '• The first part. of the program was a Christmas chorus given. by the S.S. class entitled " erkirY to God in the highest,". the. audieoce standing and joining in the chorus, Miss Shannon accoinpanying• at the organ. " Addrees of welcome" by Jack Swartz was given by that littlo. gentl& man in a very spirited manner. The , chairman's address wee short and sweet A recitation by little Ivy Elliott was very pleasing. Grace Hogarth's recita- tion," Buy my dolls" was very pretty. Grece le quite a cleveinyoung elocution- ist. Song " Secretof thetars," motion song by six girls was very nicely render- ed. Recitation "The new pastor" very well given by Miss. May :Duff- Reeitge tion "Two young rogues" very naturally given by Tommie and Chester Elliott, the clever young' sons of Me, Geo. Elliott. "On a beautiful night"was sung ewe, sweetly- by May McBride. " A little girl's letter" Was well rendered by Miss May Wyatt. "The baker'sr.song" followed .by six young girls.. It is ribt lost"•given by Miss Grade McBride was very 'touching, espenially for Christmas night. ' Dialogue" The kittens" *.ivaii a raost pleasurable treat. It Was given by three little girls, Elmer -Robinson, Ida Smith, May Duffs "Hiding from papa" was Very sweetly sang by Miss Myra Morrow; A dialogue by rex 'girls came next. Recitation " Santa's corn- ing" very spiritedly given by, Tommy Elliott. Dialogue "The council of Squedunk," where our friend Mr. Sammy Bean acted . well the officious Teddy who had as much to say as the oouncilmen in the matter of granting saloon lioense. :Rogation " Six fair- ies." " The new brother" was S very naturally recited by 'Miss Hattie Belch- er, Santa Claus' experience, a recites tion delightfully portrayed by Master Sammy Bean made everyone laugh. - Recitation My Stocking was very well recited by Master Sammie Elliott. The hoop drill by twelve young ladies. Miss Rusk deserves much credit for clrillingthem. • - The funeral of the late Chester Mor- rish took place on 'Sunday from the residence of his brother, Mrs Henry Morrish. The deceased was a faithful and polite clerk in Elliott's grocery for four years, but not feeling very well last August, Chester- thonght he would go to Detroit, andstudy pharmacy With bis loother in that city. The change was of no use and no medical skill was of any avail . He reached his brother's home about three weeks ago. His home is • in (Aherne, he being the second youngest son of Mrs. Richard Rowden, but he was too ill to be taken there.. The casket was covered with many- lovely floral tri- butes. A large and lovely crescent of white. rime.% Roman hyacinths and maiden hair fern, was the tribute of his family. An anchor of roses, hya. ninth% all white and maiden hair fern was the gift of Mr. Venatter, a lovely bunch of pink roses, MiseStoddartand another lovely bunch of pink roses and white carnations, Mr, and Mts. George Elliott. The.pall bearers were all his companions in Mr. Venatter's Sunglay School class at North. Street church : Nicholas Allin, Will Bryclges, S. P. Brown, Lye Knox, Herbert Davidson and Berry Worsell, RSV. 3aspar Wilson officiated at house and grave. Messrs. James Morrish of De - trait, Arthur Morrish of Gaynor and Richard Morrish, Indiana, all brothers of deceased arrtved in time frit:the fun- eral. The deceased was only twenty years of age. A very largely 'attended meeting of the Q. O. F. WAS held on rues lay 18th, inst. The officers were elected ror the ensuing year as follows r -C. Lt. &mei Tait: V. C. 11., john Caren; Fin, Sec., Saunders; Itee, See. Thomas 13ufrowsi Chaplain; John Newell Treas., urer, William Line, S, W. John Ates Donald; .7. W. B. IL Evans. L. h. Charles Blackstone; a. 13, John 01811 - donning; Physician, Dr. Taylor; C. D., Mayor Wilson; Trusteee,larneSSteWart atid William McCreath. copy of Quotations in our mail on Christmas which was a signal gift from some good Endeavor whom we know and thank „very sincerely. We were astonished to find that so many persons could be called upon in so short tins°. Quotations do infinite credit es that Christian branch. ' Alex. MoD Allan arrived from Paris in plenty of time to eat his Christmas dinner in the bosom of bis family, He arrived much improved in appearance on Christmas Eve. : ManagerSaunders Presented mich of his married employees with a turkey for Chrismas Day and to. the unmarried employees some pocket, mohey. The 20th century magazine contains a photo of little Iris Warnock, daughter of Wm. Warnock, who is standing W- eide the mammoth squash raised by her father with her head just appearing above the rim. • • . The sad news was 'telegraphed. to Goderioh on Friday last tlsat Mr. George Oswald Reid, youngest son of Mrs. Henry Horton, died of typhoid fever at Collingwood that day'. Mrs. 1;forton on learning of his illness left for Coiling - wood about three weeks ago and re- tnained with her son until death olaireed him for its own. The remains arrived on Saturdar accompanied by his 'ogother. and her eldest son) Mr. Harry Reid. Tire caskist was covered with floral tributes, the handsomest being a pillow with. the Word Rest in the centre, the loving offering of his con:waders of •the employees of the organ factory. Rev. James Hamilton officiated at the house and Rev*. James•Anderson at Maitland cemetery, Thefuneral, which was very large, wok place from theresidence of Mr. Henry Horton. The organ factory employees attended lu a body, six of them being choien as pall -bearers: • AlefarS. Frank Beattie, Joseph Heale, Angus MoKay, Fred, Dillon,' John Mc- Donald and John Dunlop. The late Henry Oswald field was aged 24 year's at his death. • Mas. McClinton of Westfield is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Henry rieh. The fire brigade was called out on Christmas Eve to extinguish 'a fire in the chimney belonging to St. George ' Mr. Warnook itherved us his Otahlitei orange tree. • It is covered with . fra grant orange blossoms, giving out a very strong perfume. The little tree boasts of one very good sized ripe orange' with several green ones, one of whigh, the largest, Will be rrpe on next New Year's Day, Mr. Warnock stating that from the time the blossom forms two years must elapee before it oan bele= a ripe orange. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin and fours. monthesold baby, Gretta Evelyn, spent Christmastide with Mr. and Mw. R. Martin, grandparents of the babe. They returned to their home on Wednesday. Mr. Will. Fraser of l3ridgepOrt, Conn., arrived at the residence of his father and sisters, Mr. and the Misses Fraser, on Saturday week after an absence from hie honie ef nine years. He ie a builder of bridges and returned to his post on Saturday last. The ,Misses Fraser gave a little party in honor of their brother's return. . Miss Hinton left last 'week • to spend the holidays the guest 01 Mr 8. I Q. Dobler, Eeeter • .111re, (Dr.) Gallo; returned last week from a mbet enjoyable three weeks' vis- it at the residence ok Mrs. and Misses Geller', Toronto: Sire, Fisher ts the guest of her sister, Mrs, Harry Armstrong. Miss McKenzie of Acton arrived in time to apend Chrietmainvith her aunt, Mrs, Morrie. Mies Nellie Beaton of London was the guest of her cousins, Misses Itoberton on Chrietmas Day. Dr. Robert Le 'rousel arrived at his father's residence on Saturday week froth Bermuda. He Will spend a few weeks here and will visit McGill College, Montreal, before his return, An invitatioh was extended us to at. tend the Ohristmal Tree entertain- ment held on Wedneeday after Christ - mita Day in the lecture room of North street Methodist church, Rev. Saspar Wilson was chairman. The filet on the program Was Nellie Samieson's humor. ous recitation, A scene in an old Ken- tucky Home. Nellie'e manner was Most engaging. Margery Aitkin, quite a little tot, sang On a crowded rejigging train very cleverly, Muriel Cordingly reeited Christinas morning very nicely. Miss Mabel Sharman gate a Very showy instrumental piece. Thir2a, Lewitt re. cited and sang the Bole parts Glory to God in the Highest in her pretty reel - Udine The Shepherd boy's song, a trio vocal. Little Peet, Be Careful was admirably rendered, jolly Old St. Nicholas -was well given by Nellie Col.. borne. After the Tree was lighted the second part of•the program was opened by five little girls to a recitation and chorus whieh was very amusing. They then sang Glory Be to God on High. Miss Maud Wilson accompanied them on the piano. Mi SS hose Altkin next gave a very funny recitation, Farmer Stebbins as Santa Claus, The duet given by the Misses Knox and trydges, Veld not to the tempter, was most en- joyable, both ladies haying fine voices. The recitation Telephone "Message to Santa Claus Was exceedingly well Van. dered by Graaf() Martin. Instrumental solo Sweet Bye and Dye with variation was beautifully rendered by Miss Edith Matey. By request Mits Maud Wil- itOn gave a very pathetic recitation, 'Do Thoy Miss Me at Home. Maud can redo in any mood, grave et gay. The superintetident had a little fund from S. S. eirpenses and he thought the ehlid. ren numb have a little treat Which all would enjoy, "Ilre grown people were notrergottoo for a number ef young mu day at the residence of Mr. and men and ladies, ineluding your cormMrs, MeGatva of Minton, pendent, got pretty large paresis, Sweeping •Sale OF Furs, Flannels, Underwear, etc. VERY week interest in our offerings grows and broadens.' People come and secure a share of the advantage so freely offered and then tell otners, wile in turn share in the feast, and thus the news of our doings is passed along, This week's budget of bargains is the best one yet and prompt advantage should be taken of it. Sale commences Thursday Jan. 4th, end -the prices we quote are such as will challenge immediate and enthusiastic attention among the money savers of Clinton. • A' . Big Saving - on 'Furs. Fur selling day by day is just double last year's. And it isn't by luck. see why we have been so busy if you come around and look. Your money double duty now -note the saving:- . Children's Fur Scarfs, Black and Brown Coney. Regular price.50c, sale price Ladies' $0 50 Sable Ruffs to elem. Ladies' 0,50 Opposum Ruffs to clear Ladies' 2,75 Coney (shaped) Ruff far . '*2 sets only, Child's Grey Frit Collars and Muffs, • regUler pvices.per set were $1.85, to .clear at. 1 set only Ohtld's white Fur sets of 'Muff Ohl"! • . regular 'price $2.50, to clear at half , . • $350 Cbildren's Grey Persian Lamb Caps for,.. 0.00 Grey Gauntlets for NEWS- ORD 01.0801140 RATES FOR 1901, Nesva.necora and Family Herta and Weekly Star $1 /5 Mail and Empire 1 75 Montreal Witness 1 05 Northern Messenger 1 25 Hamilton Spectator 1 75 London Free Press 1 75 Weekly Sim 1 75. Farmers .A.tivocate 1 00 Toronto Daily NeWS 2 25 14 Daily Star 2 25 ti 11 ir$ it "••••=111•1111111111.1.•giscl,[1•1••••••101 30 3.95 3.50 1.50 0.00 1.25 2.50 .3.501 You eau easily will do almost L50 Ladies' Bleck Coney Muffs for... 75 8,50 Ladies' 13Jack Astrachan Muffs for. 1.75 25,00 Bleck Asti achan Coats for ; le -00 35.00 Black Bulgarian Lamb Jacket, size 34, • with best Farmer's Satin Lirling, to clear at 22.00 30,00 Black Astrachan Jacket 86 in. long, with best linings, to clear at. , •.„ 20.00 only, Black Goat Capes, well worth $9,111, To dear .. ...... . ..... . , . • 5.95 $15.00 Black Astrachan Capes for ... . • 10-50 18.00 Slack Astrachan Capes for (3.50 • Boy's Uuderwe.ar for Less Than Half Price. 40c, 50c and 60c each25o. To clear at each and Drawers some wool others fleece lined, regular prices of which were Drawers, less than the maker's price... There are only 65 garments in the lot. Odd sizes in Shirts Those who come to Our store early enough will have a chance to buy Boy's Underwear Neil's 50c, 60c 75c 71J/iderwear-35c Men's Shirts and Drithers, some all wool, others and blue others plain. • Regular prices were 50c, a A 6uoncio7n,507,esasoohr ,tetdo clear asatt,n, . P„17.k, thv A Snap in Man'S.Pur4ined Mitts. Men's long Calfskin Mitts -with Fur lining, regu- • lar price 50; to clear . . .. . 25 Mett'S 15d Wool Sox -10c.: 120 pair of Men's begavyWool.Sex,A1 value et the 1'0 regulanprices to cleriegit per parr 12ic, 15c Wrapperettes9c. 150 yards of. Wrapperettes ihass'orted colors designs, 411 hard finish end Warranted perfeetly fast colors, -our very best 12ic and 15c qualities. n 9. To clear at her yard ... . • 7c Tartana " 4c 100, yards Of -Fancy Teetabg; 21 in. Wide,. warrant-, 6(1 perfectly feet colors, suitable for children's dresses; or linings, eegular price 7c,' to clear at. - $2 -00 Outhig Hats for 75C • Our Outing Hats that we are selling et 75e are im. high favor. 'Ne old stock foer Or five years •old. Everyone this season's style, About 20 will be. 7 g reedy for yea Thursday morning. 1iJ Flatinelett.e for 5c. 300 yards of 32 in. wide Flannelette in light and dark stripes, good quality, regular 8c, to clear at 12%c Linen Hnek Toweling 70 24e in. wide Linen Huck Toweling, extra heavy quality, our beer' 121c value, to clear during sale 50c Eiderdowtt for 25e- 27"in. wide Eiderdown, brown end white cheek, fine quality, will not, shrink in wash, regular price 50c, to clear at . .. ,„.., , ... , ... 05 .07 25c Shirting Flannel -20c. 120 yards of the *tele Leaf. Flannel 20 in. wide, • well known for their weaning coalities, in stripes and checke, will not shrink in• wash, never sold On elsewhere for less than 25e to 30, to clear at . • NAU '60c Flannelette Gowns- 40c. Ladies' Gowns made of very heavy Flannelette in assorted calms, nicely trimmed with frills, etc, 40 Regularvalue 60c each, to clear at Ladies' Underskirts Reduced. Ladies' Underskirts made of good quality. Sa,tatia, Cloth,black and colitis, nicely trimmed with frill. . Some lined throughout with warm lining Renu - prices Were $2.50 to $3..00 each, to clear at • 1.50 75c Shirt Waist -50c. • Ladies Shirt Waists made of Salisbury Cloth in Navy with white dot, also lila& and white check Viderdown for 50c. $1.00 Pink Regular price was 75c, to clear at • • 50 in. wide _Eiderdown in pink only, extra line . make with cotton back to keep from shrinking. C(1 Regular price $1.00, to clear at • * •sir u Extra Heavy Flannelette Blankets. 50 pairs of Extra Heavy Flannelette Blankets in 79' Grey only, to clear at per . . . . . 22c Grey Flannel at 16c. 100 yards t.'11 and plainGrey Flannel 25 in, wide • fine qualityWegulai 22c value, to clear at ......„ I U A Black Dress' Goods Chattce. 100 Yards of our beat selling ale Black Figured Dress Goods, 40 to 45 in. wide, to clear (luring sate at Table of Remnants to clear at aboub HALF. 1 A 1,0 • A Ge.nnine .13argain. 15 Stylish Trimmed Hats for $1.50,1$8,50, regular prices of which were more than double. We had a great rush for olir half priee:hats last3aturday. These who have not bought a new hat will be•moneY ahead .by cominghere fOr one of these. • Hats for $1.50 and $2.50 that Were more than. double. YOUR 1101.463/ ' '1( OtriliVANT CLINTON e fear ilae foe • • We have now in stock all our New Fruits. • Raisins Best se)ect I; aisins • Cheap Valentia Raisins Fine layer Raisins' Currants The best in the market Peels Crosse 45 Blackwell's Lemon Orange and Citl on Nuts New Almond, Filberts Brazil and Walnuts Figs 'Layer and Cooking Figs Teas Agent for Monsoon,.Blue Rib- bon and Glendon Ceylon Teas. Beet' 25a Hyson andinittelt Teas in the c: unty of Huron. All Currants cleaned. and Raisins pitted if you wish, The Hub Grocery. W. T. O'Neil canton. Dook'a Cotton Soot Compound t. Atom...fumy Imo' Ploathir II o'er 0,0iorAagiles.eitte.efteetnie. Ladies sok _par druggist for Voles Caw' Rost Coat 060, Take no other, as all HittureS, pills end imitations era detngetotia. Frit', No. 1.Ai ter lex% NO. 11, 10 degrees etronger,s3 per box. rm. 1 2, malisit an reseict of prine And two 8.erttt mTh aps, e (look 'tempest Windsor, Ont. i and 2 sold And reeoteriervied by an tesponsible feetiggtrite la Canada. No. t and No. Loma le Mien by %Vette $z MVOs ill re teenbli and s. Jaesson. Drugaiate. vg/W4AAWinAIVWW/V4WAIWANIAVVV•AMAINAAAAAAAN 1 1 Nothing Like Leather WHEN IT IS WELL PUT TOGETHER. We HAVE MST THE KIND OF EOOTVVEAR YOU,NEED, PACT WE ARE . HEADQUARTERS e For all kinds of seasonable goods at reasonable prices. For the Xmas trade we have an excellent assortment of Felt cdlippers, reit Boots, Overshoes, Sox and Rubbers, . Over Gaiters, Slipper Soles, Leggings, Which ynu can buy front us at from 15 to 20 per cent less than elsewhere. It you intend buying a pair of Boots between now and the New Year don't do so without seeing what we can do for you. We are out for trade with the Best Bargains ever offered in Clinton. Remember we slice the Price, NOT THE QUALITY. Wishing to alt a Merry 'Units, WM. TAYLOR & SON. The Old Reliable, Cash and One Price INSURANCE °Proton AT TUE STORK vts.orsAWMAAAAMAAAWAAAANYA•A•vvsolewWWWW XMAS FURNITURE. BROADFOOT BOX &00 We are now showing a beautiful line of Furniture suitable for Xmas gift BOOK OASES 'PARLOR CAIIINESS PICTURES - LADIES DESKS MUSIC CABINETS EASLES DRESSING TABLES MEDICINE CABINETS TANCY TARMS IN CHAIRS We have an assortment that cannot be surpassed in bbs. city stores, We will be pleased to have yea call and see what beau- tiful Goods we are showing. /1 you do buy You are welcome just the same. attoAtwocFro BOX.84 00m Chid1e37. vonoter