The Clinton News-Record, 1901-01-17, Page 4•
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1901
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It is essily prepared ands the most economical Breakfast Food offered, half
,cup being sufficieneeor five. We have other breakfast foods circle as
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SWISS FOOD. •
HEALTH FOOD, ROLLED WHEAT, BARLEY and OATS, but As 'a seller
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Blection of Representatives.
The annual meeting for the election
of Society representatives was held in
the Ontario street church last Wed.
nesclay evening when the ballot re-
sulted in the election of the following :
Dr. Thompson, H. Steyens, F. W.
Watts, o. I., Holland, Ralph Tiplady,
E, G. Courtice, Geo. Wray.
Death of a Fortner Resident,
Word has been received from Osh-
kosh, Wis., of the death of Thomas
Carter, at one time a resident of Olin
ton. The 4eceased was for several
years in the employ of Mr. John
Middleton of broderich township.
Subsequently he lived in Hullett and
then in Olineon. Four years ago he
left here for St. Joseph, Mich„ and
from thence went to Oshkosh where
three of his daughters have made their
homes. The funeral of Mr. Carter
who was in his 67th year, took place
on the last day awoo.
Rev, J. C. Dunlop Has Accepted.
The Baptist churches of Clinton and
the Base Line extended a call to Rev,
J. C. Dunlop who has accepted and
enters upon his new pastorate on the
Wth. Mr. Dunlop has been stationed
at Stayner for a decade and for the
previous seven years was charge of
the church at Durham. The length of
his stay in those places must be accept-
ed to mean that he wears well and he
bears throughout the connectioo the
reputation of being a successful. pastor,
The ,eitizens of Clinton, regardless of
denominational lines, will bid hirawel-
come- and wish him success in , his
labors and hope that both himself and
family may find this, town a pleasant
and profitable place in which to live.
Officials of tha Baptist Church. • •
At the annual meeting of the mem-
bers of the -.Baptist °hutch held the
otherday the folleiying were appoint-
ed ofacials for the • year ; Clerk and
Financial -Secretary, J. B. Hoover;
Treasurer, 1. Prout ; Deacons, D. IC .
Prior, T. Monaghan, I., Prout, J. If,
Hoover; Trustees, Robb, D. K.
Prior, Monaghan CUshers, A. Os-
balcleston, Raitliby. The ••finances
of the Sunday school are hi a Prosper-
ous condition. ,There is atpresent
thirty dollars in the treasury and the'
managernent expect a successful year,
all 'the indidatione pointing, in that
direction, Tiae officers of the :school
are.; Superintendent, T. Monaghan a-
kssistarit, D. K. 'Prior, ; Secretary,
Miss Adelaide Ferguson:, T rcenrer,
••••• Raitbby FLibrarian, I5OisF Penna
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biker.. The Seciet • • nnection with -
the church, the, B. Y. P.. IL, has re,
organized with the following officers:
President T. Ardtiaghart ; Tice-Peesi-
dent; Miss .4. ,Ferguion e Secretary,.
Miss F. PennalAcer ; 'Treasiner, A.
Osbelaeston. '
First Meeting of the NeW'etionett
: The tewn ,council of 1901 began its
first nreeting,itt• eleven o'clock Monday
evening, It ie. net expected though
that„thereby it set it precedent but
part throughout the year the citizens
if it merely implies punctuality on its
who sometimes attend the sessions will
have cause for thankfulness.
Mr. John Ransford addressed the
council in' support of the purchase of a
new ilag for the town ball. He narrat
,ed the preseetation of the present, ban-.
net to the corporation some years
since, told in eloquent terms of the
° as their eyes fall upon them. - * a its neglect at the hands of its proper
' taric,ar-Brac. ' * custodians. There should be a new
But few duplicates and the late pieces are as desirable as the firSt shown.: • "Union Jack, he said, good in quality
* New pieces are adaed-as rapidly.as we can get them'ready for selling
. Come in and see all. It costs you nothing to look and we are only and niatrincioth in proPortions. The
to pleased to show you through. , • Fathers were seemingly impressed by
blissionaryAnnlyersary.
Missionary anniYersaey services will
be held next Sunday in the Ontario
street church when the Rev, R. Hobbs
of Winghain will preemie morning and
evening. Collections will be taken in'
aid of the missionary funds of the
church. On Monday evening there
Will be a grand missionary rally and
addressees given by Revs, W, G.
Howson end R. Hobbs, Suitable
n3usic will be furnished by the popular
choir of the church. All are °or.
(holly inYited.
CREWS Jeweler, Ex Piretpitaetrethef optic Mr. Ransford's eloqtence and prompt-
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* ly passed a, resol bon ordering the
purchase of a suitable banner to float
over the hall. .
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• Mr. John Ross P,obertson of Toronto
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A. coMmunication was received frem
bleating of Presbyterian Societies.
A meeting of Societies in connection
with the Presbyterian church was
held in Seaforth on Tuesday, Willis
church Women's Auxiliary was re•
presented by its delegate, 'Miss McTag-
gareand Mesdames R. Irwin, Stewart,
Lough, J. W. Irwin, O'Neil', Duncan-
son. The delegates from the Mission
Band were Misses Clore'Wiseman and
Lizzie ChidleY, who were accompanied
by Mrs. Graham, Misses A. Houston
and M. Dowser, and Masters George
13iggart and Robbie Stewart. The
proceeaings were of an interesting
neture, including addresses by Mr. and
Mrs, Malcolm, missionaries from Hen-
an. The election of officers resulted as
follows: President,' Mrs. Hamilton,
Goderich township; 1st Vice-Preei-
dent, Mrs. Greham, Clinton ; 2nd
4,101e
Rev. J. T. Murdock, who has been
preaehing for the Baptists of Starter,
has received a call from them and, we
so understand, has 'accepted.
Miss Jones bas been re-engaged tie
organist of St, josenh's Chtlrell at an
increasej of salary. The choir was
photographed by Artist Burgess on
riday last,
Mr, Sergeson, formerly of Dundee,
who is employed by Seeley & Turner,
has rented the cottage on Princess
street foemerly, occupied by Mr. N.
Robson.
0, Thy, on have not yet renewed your
subscription to Ton NEWS -RECORD we
should he pleased to have you do so,
A, free copy et the Canadian Annual
awaits each of the pay -ahead. To all
others the price is twenty -flee cents.
Next Sunday will be missionary Sun-
day in Rattenbury street church. The
Rey. G. W. Henderson of $t, Marys,
President, of the London Conference,
will preach both morning and eyebing.
These services will prove interesting
and all are welcome. ,
• The hockey team played a match
with Seaforth at that place on Thurs.
day last, the score standing to 4 in
favor of their opponents. The team
was composed of F. Johnson, goal; E.
Dayment point ; P. Mathespn, cover
point ; Forrester, Steep, OW -
Mrs. Sewers, Brircefleld ; 3rd, Mrs, . ridge and. A. Pringle, forwards. A
Mnegenee, 1VeKilleel ; Secretary. Mrs. match Will be played with Win,gliain
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R. Irwin; 'Clinton ; Treasurer, Mrs.
A. Scott, Seaforth ; Secretary of
Supplies; alise McTaggart, Clinton ;
Leaflet Secretary, Mrs. Henderson,
Hensel'.
War Correspondent's Lecture.
• The patriotic • citizen of Clinton
should not MiS$ hearing Stanley Mc -
Sewn. Brown, the Mail and Empire's
war correspondent, deliyer his illus-
trated lecture on Thursday evening of
next week under the auspices of the A,
0, F. Mr. Brown has met with crowd-
ed 'houses on his tour through Canada.
O He describes the trip from quebec to
Paoadeburg. was the youngest
• --Stook Taking Sale. -
that deserving institution. the Ho*.
laying before the council elae claims of
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tai for Sick Children, Mr. Robertson
has spent tliousands of dollars of his
ONVII monly in equipping and main -
0 'ng this hospital and es its doors
1/1/Intter Go(c)ds
taini
Are open to allahe asks that the mun.
icipalities render some aesistance, The
You need cold. weather pods ind we
council responded witla it grant of ten
dollars, \
want the goods off our shelves to .
legal advice and Mr. James Scott $2.00.
Garrew & °arrow' were paid $11 for
Roof & Roof of Toronto asked,on be-
half of a client, for a twenty-year
franchise of the streets for the purpose
of laying gas mains for lighting pur-
poses and also that the plant and in-
come be exempt, from taxation. Their
client would like in addition a central
site, free or at a nominal rental. The
communication was referred to a ape-
-
cial committee to deal with.
An agitation is now on foot among
the business men for Joint action in
dealing with the Electric Light Co.,
with whose service there is general
dissatisfaction. And it having been
suggested to thp comic 1 t it e ap-
.85 pointment of a comtnittert would
strengthen the hands of the b. in"
Messrs, Jackson, Bell, Plummer, John-
son and Mackenzie were appointed.
make w for spring shipments, To
, clear thei off we offer. you the follow- I
ing snaps :
UNDBRWEAR tor large men, $2,00 suits for $1.25
• 1.50 " 1.15
40 to 44 inches.
Ribbed Underwear reduced from 50a to.... .45
1 oy's Shirts arid rawer's, all wool each.. .26
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4. Lined Moves, 75c Wien s and. Boys, reduced to .50
; $1.60 Heavy Tweed flats, for .......... • . 1.00
I Scarfs. A, few serviceable Scarfs left.
Our 75e
1.ne will go at. / ii4V1111* .50
if $1 t tt
001114i.foiliii( II .75
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Top Shirts, a line of knitted, reduCed from 50e to
Horsehide Mitts reduced from $1.50 to..... •
correspondent at the front and was
the only one to be wounded. Mr.
Brown has secured the Edison cine-
matog rale the same Machine and pic
tures that were exhi ited at 'the inili-
tary eoncerts in Mos ey hall, Toronto-,
His lecture ,is illust ated all the way
through Which makes it of great inter.
est. ' A matinee will be given for' the__
school children at 4 o'clock in the after-
noon. Serg. Webb, who was with
Mr. Brown at the front will introduce
him to the audience. The Toronto
World says: A splendid audience
listened with rapt attention to one of
the. best lectures 'ever delivered in
Massey hall. It was given by Stanley
McKeown Brown, the war correspon-
dent, under. the .auspices of the 48th
• Highlanders and an audience of over
2000 people was present.
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It is Chain:An. Hodges's.
A fortnight ago M. H. E. Hodgens
became a henedict and on Monday
evening he was elected chairman of
the Public School Board. That he will
preside at the meetings of the Board
with dignity and •tact, we all know.
The other members are J.C. Stevenson,
j, TaYlare • Dr. Agnew, a. Jackson, J.
W. Irwin, W. T. O'Neil, W. H. Man-
ning. Mr. John Ounningharne was
re -appointed secretary at his former
salary. of fifty dollars and. W.J. CoOper
caretaker at a salary of $250. Messrs.
Agnew, Taylor and Irwin were ap-
pointed finartee committee and Messrs,
Jackson, Stevenson And O'Neil on the
property committee. W. It Manning
was chosen as representative to the
Collegiate Institute Beard and W. R.
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A. J. MORRISIL
Merchant TAllor
A. J. Ifillowxy.
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Mr. J. C. Stevenson was appointed
to the Board of Ilealth, Mr. W. Jack-
son to the Collegiate Board and Dr.
Shaw to the Public Library Board.
Messrs. I. Wiseman and P. Centel -
on were re-rippointed auditors and
given an increase in pay of from $10
to $12.50 each,
The standing committeeir for the
year are as f011OWS, the first. megaton -
ea in each being chairman
—Combe,Walker,Mackenzie. STREETS
-Johnsen, Plummer, Pell, FIRE ARO
WATElt--PlurnMer, Walker, Johnson,
Cetaeire.Y—Mackerizte, Comber. PROP-
tterY 4WD ELECTRIC Lnattea—johnson,
Walker, Maekenzie, Combo. CEetle-
TnitY—Bell, Johnson, Combe. Ber-
ratVve--Walker, Plummer, Hon,
OPPICIAUS, Ere,—.1aCkSoti, Walker,
MaCkenSie, Johnson Oonabe. Cetrier
oP REVIStort—jackson, johnson,
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S. rare, W.,3. Paisley, W. Doherty, Plummer, Maekenzie. Pittrg,---Sticksolt, Prior, 1Pratt, WRobb, 1E1100Y- Guy Dicks of Goderich toriship fe*
or,3. Ferguson, anti 11, Joyner. days ago.
Lough to both the Entrance and Pub-
lic Library Board, on the latter for the
three-year term. Accounts were pass-
ed to the amount of 023,11, the two
largest items heinto that of the Cana-
dian School Furniture Co., $113.72 and
Harland Bros, $54,00. A eeording to
the estimates which were presented
$3000 will be required for school
purposes this year and the coun-
cil will he asked , for that
amount. Prineipal Lough's report
stated that the number of boys enroll-
ed for December was 211, girls 173,
average' attendance 340, The average
attendance for 1900 was 821, for 1 it
was 854, the lovvee average last year
being owing to the epidemic.
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here to -night.
"Kind Words Ca "
Can Never Die.
Mr. John ThomPson of Blake in re-
newing his sub for 1901 writes : en-
close you my renewal for another
year. lain no Tory but I like Tun
NEWs-RECORD which I:consider a first-
class local paper." Mr. Nelson Wal-
lace of Spain, South Dakota, says;Tra
We are very well pleased with •n
NEWS -RECORD which we think a
splendid local paper." .
Death of Hen*, Joalleg.
Just before break of day on Thurs.
day morning last Mr. Henry iosling
a veteran of fourscore and one years
passed into eternal rest. He was a
native of London, England,and came
out to this coutitry when nineteen
years of age, ,'or a time he taught
school near Exeter in one of those log,
acadernies which at that period dotted
the country. Afterwards he took up
land in Stanley and then for a time
lived in both Stratford and London.
Foal years ago he took up his real,
dome in Clinton and here fought
blade to a close. He clerked for some
tnonths with A. S. Fisher, whir will be
rem ernbered by old eitizens, and sub-
sequently started a draying business
which is still eohtinued by his son.
Mrs. joshing died in 1863 and for some
jeers Mr. josling bag made his borne
With his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Monagh-
an, where his death took place after
only a short illness through he lied
been ailing for 'some time. On the
' Saturday previous to his death he
wrote out with a strong hand the an -
meal report of the Baptist Sunday
school of which he was secetreas.,
a prosb he filled for ten years. The sur-
yiving members of the family are
Mrs, Monaghan and John, Clinton;
Charles of Hallett, Mre. John Pickett
of Goderich township, ninny of De-
troit, George and Edward of the N.
W. T. and Jamee on the Coast. The
funeral took place on Saturday, the
services being conducted by Rev. Mr.
D nio The pall•bearers were
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• STANLEYTOWNSBIF
Miss Georgina Johnstone visited, at
OLYTH,
4.
Mr. 0. H. Smith, one of our, suffer-
ers in teat fire, who had been carrying
on the jewellery business for the past
six years, left for his home in Berlin
on Saturday.
Mrs, Chamberlain of Toronto, who
Was here looking after her intevests In
the late fire, has returned to her home.
Mr. Charles Fraser left here on Mon-
• day for Holstein where he has got a
job for a couple of months in a saw-
mill.
On, Monday the•naerobers of our new
town council met in Industry hall and
took their respective oaths of office
Mit. A. Johnstone's near 13rucefleld:
on Sunday last
Miss Maggie held visited at Mrs. J.
peid's on Saieurday last.
A. very pleasant e wedding- took
place at the home of Mi. Root, Mc
Clinchey on Tuesday of this week
when his sister Aggeert Was 'joined in
wedlock to Mr. William lItut, The
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cereinony•was performed by the Rev.
Mr. Jennings of Bayfield pricier alp:arch
and in the presence of about one hun-
dred invited guests. After the knot
had ,been secirrety tied all sat "down to.
a surnpttious repast after which• few
hours were spent in'pleasant chat. The
happy couple lett by, the evening train
for Marlette, Miob., where they in-
tend to spend a Short time with
friende. They left amid showers of
ice and the best wishes of the friends
present: A large nurriber of useful
presents showed the esteeni in which
the fair bride; is held.
VARNA,
Mr. John McAndrew of Dakota is
visiting at Mr, John A. johnstitne'e of
Bannopkburn,
Dennison Bros, leave been heading
stone this past week for betiding
operatiens next seasene
Mr. Roble Eagleson of 'Osnabrock,
N. D,, called ippon his old friend, Mr.
0. Rathwely on Saturday.
Norman Purdy has started to learn
the tailorinig with Mr, Pilgrern,
The Canadian F'oresters think of
giving an entertaitiment shortiy,about
the wend week In February.
Trooper Heber Stionbrooke of Lon,
BAYF1ELD.
Miss Sa.die Lowe has returned to her
home in Ilensall after a pleaeant vioit
in town.
Rev. Mr. Mcgay preathed able sen'
mons in the Presbyterian church bet •
Sabbath. . •
Rev. Joseph Elliott of Nairn 'spent a
few days in town this week visiting
friends,
Messrs. Jas. Fergution,Frank Keegan
and James Macdonald have returned
from Port Dever for the winter.
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A jolly sleigh -ride party took a drive
out in Goderich township lase onday
evening and had a great upset at
after which they adjourned to meet on den,
Caere), Who will speak here ab ThewPsen's creek
Tuesday evening4
the school eoncert on Friday, February Mr. John Frazer attended the Pres -
There was a wedding in toWO on lst., wae connected with, Lord Roberta' tery meeting in Seaforth on Tues -
Wednesday,
Scents. He was in over.forty battle. day'
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On Tuesday evening our new town He tend in an interesting and instruct-
DrSta,nbury has been appointed
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daddies met for the transaction of lye manner his experiences in South marriage license issuer in place of Mk
business. Reeve Sims was in the chair,
A. large number ef the ratepayers were
present and anxious to hear the pro-
ceedings as it was generally understood
that there were to be some changes
made in our town officials which was
considered not necessary. 'The council
did wisely by re -appointing the for-
mer officials, viz., T. W. Scott, clerk ;
A. Elder, treasurer; John McGill,
assessor; all at the saute salaries. The
first engineer, Mr. McCreight, baying
resigned, Mr. J, T. Carter the second
haying refused to accept the first, Mr.
Lowe was made first engineer of the
• fire company. A large number of
bills haying been presented and passed,
there being a large amount of other
husiness to transact and the hour
getting late an adjournment was made
to meet again at the call of thereeve.
Owing to there being- very good
sleighing in this section business hes'
slightly improved the past few days.
Mr. T. W. Scott and Mr. Geo. Powell
have had in the past week new plate.
glass windows placed in their stores in
place of those which were damaged by
the late fire. ,
surimEn HILL
Air. Isaac Rapson in getting the ma-
terial ready for enlarging IliS barn next
.summer. Mr. Deihl Wright is simil-
tarty engaged.
Mr. Richard.Peck, who had the mis-
fortune to cut his lip badly while en-
gaged in splitting wood. a few days ago
by a sliver flying up and striking him
on the lip, is doing as Well a,s can be
expected.
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Jes.P' arke,Sr.,
being somewhat indisposed.
Miss Stella Bothwell is vleiting
friends in Goderich township at prey',
ent. .
, Mrs. William Clark, Sr., is visiting at
her daughter's,Mrs John Reid, at pres-
ent. ' • ' .
Mt s.William Rathweil andMiss Edith
Rathwell were the gue'sts of Mrs. John
Johnstone on Friday of last week. ,
Mr. John McCandies of. Dakota is
visiting Mende ,in this neighborhood
at present. '
Miss Stella Andrews of Varna visit -
at the home of Mr. W, Rathwell on
Sunday last.
Sorry to hear of Mr. , W,Beld be-
ing laid up with blood poisoning in otie
of his hands.
Miss L. -Reid has returned to London
after spending her Christmas vacation
at home.
Rev. W.G.Richerdson,B. A., who span b
his Christmae vacation at home, re-
turned to W'yoneing last week accom-
panied by his sister,' Miss Maggie Rich-
ardson.
Miss 0. Brewnette returned to Gode-
rich after spending New Years at her
home.
Mrs, J. W. Reid and son Harvey vis-
ited Mr. It. Iteid,B. A., of Iticigetown
lately. •
Mr. W. Iteid, who spent his Xmas
holidays at home, has returned to Lis-
towel Business College.
Mr, and Mrs. S. Houston paid a fly.
ng visit to Goderich last week,
Mr. Robt. Reid and his sisters, Mary
and Ida visited friends in and around
Centralia last week.
Sorry to hear el' the death of Mr.
Sparks' little girl which. took place on
Friday of last week,
Miss E. Turner has returned after
spending her Christmas vacation with
her mother and Sisters hz Clinton.
Mise Turner enters on her third year
as teacher in S. S. no., 8 whibh speaks
well foe her.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Rem Clinton, visit-
ed the home of the latter,s fester Mrs.
John Davison on Sunday last.
Mrs. I, W. Reid is visiting friendin
Ptidgetown at present.
MISS. itt. Richardson was the guest
of Miss Georgenia, Johnstone on Sun-
day last.
Miss Charlotte Brotvnett who was
visiting under the parental roof return
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ea to her home in Goderich a few daye
ago.
1Virs.Robt. 'Young, who was visiting
lit the home of her brother, Ur. George
johnstone, returned to her home in
Goderich lest week.
Mr. Win. Itathwell purehesed a fine
heavy three year old geiding from Mr.
Mr. Robert Fatale, who was visiting
at Ur. Itingliam's for about a month,'
returned laet week to his home in
Michigan. , •
Mr., Henry Fisher of Colboree was
guest at Mr, 8; Butt's this past week,
At the meeting of the School Board
held on Thursday last Mr. R. G. Reid
was engaged as teacher' for the
present year at a salary of $850. Mr.
Reid is winember ot the well known'
family of that name of Stanley and
comes well recommended.
' A meeting of the ratepayers of Union
S. S. No. 4 will .beheld on Saturday.
Jan. 26th to consider the question of
a site for the new school. -There s
likely to be a lively time as the lathers
wont a site etiospn a half mile farther
west'Ao which the Base Liners object.
' Meisrs. C. 3. Nesbitt and N.Bingbam
have pnrchased nice pianos from C.
Hoare of Clinton
' Mr. Neil 'McNeil, blacksmith of Wip-.
throp, was in the village on busineos
on ' Mo nday
Mr. John Scarlett of Leadbury gave
us a flying visit on Sunclay.
• Mr. James Miller had a bee on Tues
-
(ley hauling wood into the Hub.
There is now an average attendance
at the school of between' forty-five and
-fifty,. For the winter season tlais
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eery large. Mr. Lowery is ewell liked
hy the cbildren.
Mx. Samuel Barr was able to be up.
fora while on Tuesday for the first
tame in his two months' illness..
Miss Tessie Jenkins and Miss Clara
LaithWalte of Goderich were guests of
Miss Nesbitt on Tuesday.
Mr. John' Wright of town was the
guest of relatives on the Line on Tues-
day.
Africa. Do hot fail to hear hi. • .
J. E. R. Harmon Wins the Clerkship
• • of Stanley and Thos. fIcCash the
Varna Postoffice.
The clerkship of Stanley, made
vacant hy the resiepation of Mr. J. T.
Cairns, was filled on Monday when the
township council appointed Mn J. E.
R. Barnwell. There were • several'
applicants and doubtless each one of
theip'would 'have performed the duties
in a satisfactory manner. Mr. 'Barn-
well is both able and genial and when
he.gets rightly into harness the council
will find no reason to doubt the wis-
dom of its choice. We are fairly safe
in saying that the clerk -elect's favorite
literature for the next few" weeks will
be the Municipal Act and the innumer-
able amendments thereto. He will
likely pillow his weary bead on a
volume of them o'nights.
'The Varna postmastership has been
awarded to Mr. Thos. McOash. • He
was not the only applicant by any
means but the results say he had, the
strongest pull With Mr. John Mcletie
lan and that worthy though defeated
gentleman still has the patronage of
the South Riding. Mr. McCash lives a
mile south of the village but of course
will move in, that is if he does not
intend running the 'office by deputy.
According to the latest Blue'Book the
Salary is $170, while last year the pest
-
master received $5.28 percentage on
money order business and 46 cents
commissien• on postal notes.
attended. He was assisted by bis
JNUANMON brother Mr Norman Webb and by
Col. 1Floa.re with his gramopbone and
. . . k 4.
Regina Music Bpx. At the ,conclusion
MrGMHolman, who acted as
chairman, called • for three ,cheers for ^
Sergearib. Webb and the regnest met
s hearty response. The audience'
greatly appreciated Jeri.Wobi mat
den attempt at delivering &lecture an
Were meth interested "in seeing a real
live returned representative of 'the
Contingent. . We note 'With pleasure
the fact that the village council voted
.Mr. Wearthe hall free tor the, night.
• We 'regret to notice , that although
by a vote of 65 to 22, the freeholders .
decided for electric lights yet tl
council at its first meeting ten
actipn. We thought they would
requested the clerk to enquire for
formation in the matter or have talc
some steps regarding giving us light
We understand a, serious. accid
happened at the long hill the �t
night by which a buggygot ha
sroaShed and somb people narrowl
escaped serious injury 'through it
lision in the dark. .
The council met on Monday in the
James Macdonald, removed from the *
district. • • •
The Stanley Agricultural . Society 4
held ite annual meeting heie on tee
elth and made several changes in the •
directorate and management the .
principalfieing Mr, 11.-W. Erwin,
the -
old secretary,being replaced by Mr.
Drahman.
The village council Met on Monday
and appointed the following officers,
viz. : Clerk, H. W. Erwin ; Asses-
sor, William Whiddon ; Auditors,
Messrs. G. W. Holman and J. 4, Fal-
coner ; Medicel Health Officer, Dr,
Pallister.- The appointment cif a vil-,
lage constable was laid over till next
meeting when the duties of that
official will be more fully defined. .
The members of (Joint Bayfield 1,0
F., their wives and families enjpyed an
excellent feed, of oysters and other
dainties in the town ball on Friday' ,
evening when a choice program of
sciegs and speeches was carried out R .
The Chief anger, Mr, G, W. Holman,
occupied the chair. A quartette, com-
posed of Dr. Pallister, A. E. Erwin,
W. Ferguson and O. Ferguson, gave •
choice selections while Rev. E. 0,
Jennings, Capt. Beech, Mr. 'J. A.
Falconer , , and Dr. Pallister gave
excellent speeches. A good time was
seoent and all enjoyed the splendid
spread prepared by the ladies.
• Sergeant A. B. Webb of Clinton,
returned member of the First South
African Contingentgave an entertain-
inent in the town hall Wednesday
evening of last week which.was well
One , of those.. interesting events
occurred.- tit the home of
Mrs, Nivins on Wedoesdaae; Jan.
9th, when her. daughter, Maggie, was
married to Charles Elliott. The •cere-
mony *was pe -formed by Rev. Mr, Fair-
bairn at 7 o'clock p. m. After con-
gratulations had been, ektended the
happy pair, About 75, relatives and
iriends sat down to a most sumptrious-
wedding dinner after which the °vett-
ing was spent in dancing, social chat,
. •
music arid games. The. bride was the
recipient of many useful and beautiful
gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are both
very popular in Dungannon and vicin-
ity and their many friends wish them
a very happy and prosperous voyage
through their wedded life.
Miss Dreaney of Kinlough has been
visiting relatives and friends here for
the past two weeks,
Miss Grace Bowers has returned
litho a from St. Thomas,
B
' Mr John owers has sold his 100
,
acre farm near the village for the sum
of $5,000 to M. R. Reid of Ashlield,Mr.
Reid gets possession on the ist of
April. Mr. Bowers .tri thinking of go-
ing out West.
Mrs.- James Walker slipped while
returning from preparatory service in 1
the Presbyterian church mit'riday last
and had the misfortune to sprain on
of her arms. '
Mrs. W. Roach still continues Yea
BRUCEFIELD.
.3/r. Robt. McCartney of Moosejalw is
visiting hie unele,11r.Alex. Thomson,
and other friend:hi this vicinity.
Miss Lillie Taylor of Londbn is at
present spending her holidays withMrs,
Wolfe.
The Farmers' Institute held their an-
nual meeting in Dixon's hall on Friday
last. Large numbers were at 'Seth
afternoon and evening sessions. The
intellectual part was fully as good as
in former years and the concerti in the
evening was excellent.
Quite a number from here attended
the Peesbyterial meeting in Seaforth on
Tuesday. The annual congregational
meeting of the Presbyterian church was
held. in the church Wednesday of last
Week. 0 All reportashowed the congre-
gation to be in a, prosperous condition.
Mr. Jamieson, who has led the song
service in the church for the last eigh-
teen years has resigned which leaves the
position open for applicants.
'
POrtinos Hill.
ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Lucknow, visited
at Mr. John Gray's over Sunday.
Rev. Mr. McNair held revival servie-
es in his- church last , week ,and the
week before.
We understand' Mr. Richard Ryan
wilLsell his residence which he lately
purchased from Mr, McWhinney.
Quite a few from here 'attended the
.oyster. slipper -at t'ort Alberb on
Thursday evening last.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan. McCotmick were
-in the village on Wednesday lesb.
The entertainment given here on
Saturday evening by Laing Bros. was
well attended and every person was
well pleased. Laing Bros.' moving
pictures are a wonderful invention.
Many were heard to exclaim that one
Picture Mime was well worth tbesmall
fee charged for admission.
Mr. Thos. Elliott lost a valuable
horselast week. •
Mr. Jas. Stirling is recovering from
a sore throat.
Mr, Walter Weston is the happy
possessor of &pair of twins.
Rey. Istr.MeSay of Goderich preach*
ed at Bethany on Sunday.
Mr. Wm. Elliott enjoyed the tool
breezee of the lake „Saturday evening.
litr, Thos. Maconald of the 8th con,
is busy teaming weed from Mr. Wm.
Perdue's en the 4th con.
Ur. George Weston is on the eick
liet,
Mr. Feed. Morgan traded his pacing
colt on Saturday, fer another fine
horse.
Mise Vine Billtsek of the Oth Con, id
yielting friends itt Goderich.
town ball purinant to statute. There
were pesent, IL Stanbory, reeve,
Councillors Bailey, Elliott, Erwin and
Thompson„ The satutory declarations
of qualificationeand of office were sub.
scribed to by the members respective-
ly, after'which the following business
was transacted ; Mohd and seconded
that H. W. Eewin be clerk for the
year 1901.—Carried. Moved raid second-
ed that Wm. Whiddon be assessor
for 1901 -- Carried. Moved and decond-
ed that the appointment of constable
for 1901, be laid over till next meeting
and it bylaw be drafted as to the dirt.
ies of said constable.: --Carried. Moved
and seconded that Wm. Woods and
F.. Edwards be -auditing, for -‘1001.
Moved in amendment and 'sedan
that G. W. Holman and /oh
Falconer be auditors for 1001, Th
reeve decided in favor of amendment
Moyed and *seconded that Ben. 'Weh
have the toWti hall free of charge fo
cencert held on jamOth.—Carried.Mdir
ed and seconded that Dr, Pallieter h
Medical Health officer for the yea
1901.—Carried. Moved and seconde
that the clerk's ac. for election e
penses $7.50 be k,aid and reeve gra
il
an order for the ' same.—Oarrie
Moved and seconded that' this . eou
do now adjourn to meet again ok,'14,
first konday in February and „filter-
wardi the first Monday in eiretr Month
at 7.80 p, 01.—H. W, Erwin, Clerk.
Mr, Win, Heard was engaged in..
putting on some new storm windower
upon the rectory last Week. The Win.
dows were the gift of bhe Ladies Ale
to the ehurch.
Mr. W. S.Stiresen, Sauble Line, Wad
in Clinton last Friday. • •
MiSs R. Beatty of Varna pahlashort
visit to our tem' last Sunday.
Miss K. Harrison gave it little party
last Monday everting,when an enjoy,
able time was spenL " ° • gp .- ---*
We are sorry to learn !that mes,
Elliott of the Albion is ill wi,th a severe
cold but we hope to see her able to be
around again. Won,
Miss E. Cameron has gone to Mu.
cardine to Intend a few days.
Mretames Parke is very poorly owing
to a severe cold. ...
Mr. and Mrs. John Olaf, Goderith
toWnship, Made a alert vitib at Mr,
James Parke's One day last weak.
Mr. Elliott, Son of Mrs. Elliott of the
Albion hotel, is home from Detroit on a
&visit to his mother and Pieter.
Mrs. ToWnsend has been III for the
past tWe•Weisite owing to a seyere told.
LONDESBORO-
-- •
The annual Orange District, meeting
was held in Londesboro on Tuesday of
last Week. There was a good attend -
twee and much intereot manifested
in the proceedings, The following of-
ficers were elected and installed by
County Master.Iohn Wilford of Blyth
District Master, Richard •Leishman,
Memo* ; Deputy, George Snell, Lon-
desboro ; Recording.Secretary, • Alex.
Leishman, Marc ock ; Treasurer, Rob-
ert McMurray, tlelgrave ; Chaplain,
Isaac Barr, Londesboro ; Lecturers,
W. McRae and W. Wallace; Com-
mitteetnan, R. Wallace. The next
Meeting of the,Dietrict Wilt be held in
Blyth,
BAYFIELD.
Mr.' and Mrs. David MoNaughten
and Mrs. Moffat are able to be around
again after their reCent severe illness
Mr. Wm. Jewett is improving the.
appearance of his valuable property
by the addition to the end °fine barn.
A pleasant little gathering took
plain at Mr.Wrri. Heard's Of the Sauble
Line last Thursday evening the
000a81011 being the baptism of their
title eon. Alfred Russel.
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