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The Clinton New Era, 1905-04-28, Page 1As a local paper ME NEW ERA is equaled by few ,and surpassed by none Are you a subscriber? ESTABLISMID 1866 Roma 1101.111Ets Pb Take a look, at your la.bel, , and if it does not read 1905, NOW is the time to arrange to have it read thus. OLINTON, ONTARIO; rRIDAY, APRIL. 28, *1905. -="4444 art nee veer badman- le 4 VA when not No. lista en's. . New Hats —HALF PRICE— ' The Best of Ward and Watson's Bankrupt Stock Haw's Celebrated Black Stiff . Hats, in the „ up-to-date sty- le, sold everywhere at $3, our sale prioe $1.50 Stiff - -Hats for $1.25 Union Best English Stiff Hats • color guaranteed, latest sty- le, in black and brown, regu- lar $2.50 hat for $1.25 $3.00 English Sof(' Hats $1.50 • Made by best English and Am- erican makers in the very la- test and up-to-date styles, in sr.uff brown, golden brown, greys and blacks, regular $3.00 for t1.50 -$1,50 Stiff and Soft Hats for 75c Several styles to ehoosil from all new and up-to-date, your choice for 75c $1 Soft and S T-Ontilenbor0 tour regular opyrespen(Ient) NoTEs - On Sunday next, Rev. Neil heckle will occupy the_pulpits of13urns and Knox churches. '01ex e will be it ROW: meeting of the congregation of Burns at 11 a. M, alai Knox Rt 1.30 p, in. next Tuesday. May 2nd, to moderate in a call to a minister; Mull attendance is reeuested. Last week Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Fawcett were rejoicing in the presence of a son in the family. but their joy. bat; been turned into sorrow as the aptrit of .the child took its de- parture in five days; we extend env spmptithy. A greatnumber orfarmer residents of this placeratole ar visit to the old homes once more, and several from here went to other places to spend Easter. Building operations have begun here; hliss,Allolmes has added a newmoodshed to her property; E. W. Hohnes is baving..iiis house re- novated andimprovedbefore- he has it oceupied-by•the joy of his heart77 (Fptr anocoadoisi centime:indent): e : Melt -It being Easter last •Sun- day Rea. B Clement delivered two very appropriate sermons for the oc- casion, which was enjoyed by all, the church at the evening service being well filled. . . ENTERTADINENT. — The 'entertain- ment in connection with the Epworth League here on Wednesday evening last, was enjoyed by all .present. Kenneth Beaton's address on missions as well as recitations, solos etc, was much appreciated. The proceeds amounted to eight dollars, which will be devoted to the missionary. ,funds of theLeague. Miss A. BarithWaite will have charge of the bible study at the next meeting, May 3rd, . Norns.-Mr". Ward, of ()Wen Sound is at present the guest of her daughter Mrs, Fawcett, wife of our station agent here. Henry Huoking, who hes keen on the sick list for nearlytwo months. is slowly recovering. George Hazlewocid paid a -flying visit to the city of .Loneon last week. Miss L. Young, of Stratford, is the guest of her mother tiers. Dr. Young, during the Easter holidays. Miss Rose Riley, of London, spent Easter at her home here. Mr. johns, teacher of S. S. No. 5, spent Easter holidays at 'Owen Sound, the guest of his sister. Mr. and Mrs. D. Floody, of Blyth, were the guests of the latter'sparents. Mr. and Mrs. Brogden, during Easter, Mr. Robertson and Miss Hueston,teachers : Easter at their homes in Auburn and Kincardiie. respectively. 3)083 Lizzie Whitely, of London, and Dr. Whitely, of Gorrie; spent Easteratt their home here. Miss Olvetta, Brigham, who has been teach- ing school at Glencoe for the past -year spent Easter holidays . here Mrs Geo Moon is visiting at_ her homein Kirkton Fat cattle have already reached the price of 5ee, which is pretty good. Housecleaning is now in full swing amongst our ladies and the farmers are busy at their seeding. Mr. Morrell, who has been on the sick list for the last few days, is able to be around again. Mr. II.. Jackson, who somewhat over a year ago commenced as brakeman on the G. T. R., has now a specified daily tun 'from Stratford to Durham ; -we are pleased to hear of his success. Bats for 50c Men's Color Sox 25 doz. fancy stripe and ena; hroidered Men's Half Hose, sizes' 10, 10i ar.d 11, regu- lar 50c for 25c our 81. IND AGAIN TO THE FRONT The poirepeign Bank -OF CANADA now pays interest on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS from date of deposit FOUR TIMES A YEAR. H. T. Ztada..1\70333 Clinton Manager molied Glasses In spring, when sunshine renders seeing painful, 'smoked glasses should •be used. have the stock have the assortment have Right Prices. J. GRIGG, . Jeweler and Optician. Aiwags ftesh Our stock of drugs, etc: will ti.slway.be found fresh'and• to -date in every branch, and -we invite you to give us a call If you wish to. procure anything usually found in a first—plass • -drug store. .„ — eemBe Chemist and Druggist. Dlr. Bradshaw of Napanee has fallen heir to £800 by the death of an aunt in *IN:Aland. Hipps* NOTES.- The Misses DinSciale, Ptak - hill, are visiting friends in this vicin- ity. Mrs. Alden Jones and children, of London, are spending the Easter holidays at the home of her father -in- - lew,-John-Jones.--Gle Penforind,-avife and child. of Oil Springs,. are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pen • found ; they all spent Easter with the latter's daughter, Mrs. Bates, in God- erich Misses Moffatt, Ricker and Mc- Lymont, of London, arrivedhomefor Eater. Alex. MeNevin, of the Sover- eign Bank, Alvinston: has returned to his duties, after remaining horde three weeks. Wm. Armstrong, who learned his trade with T. Mellis, and therefore thinks there is no place _like KipPen, spent Easter with some of 1115 many friends here.' "MS 'Vitae- Giairisibt; who is teaching near Dundalk.' and Miss Hattie Cameron,who is teaching in Lakelet, are enjoying the N acation . -with their parents here ; . the latter is accompanied by her friend, Miss Bush- fleld. . Intended for last week. , LITERARY S0CIETy.-7-After a fairly successful winter, the Stanley literary societyleld an entertainment last Fri- day night. The night was pleasant, the attendance fairly_large, and the progetan -very-goodaso-thatea-pleasatte eveninkwas spent. Receipts amount- ed to $15. A closing meeting was held the following Friday evening. DEATH.—On Friday, April 14q, the death took place of jain--McNevin. of Kipnen . He WAS a farmer and miller, and one of the best known and inept highly respected men in South Huron. For many years he Was one of the leading officials of St. Andrew's church. The funeral On Sunday afternoon was very large, there being about two hun- dred vehicles in the procession. Rev Met,: Smith, Of fienqd1, COnductod the religious services, and the Masonic rites were tondticted by the Hensall lodge, assisted by Masons from Clinton and gegforth. The pall -bearers were Messrs. AV. McKay, G. McEwen, P. McEwen, G. C, Petty, J. Welsrniller and J. Stacey. His brothers -Donald, of Dungannon, William, Alex. and Angus. of Goderich, and hie sisters - Mrs. Nevins, of Goderich, Mrs, Fowler of St. Augustine, and Mrs. ilobkirk; of Henson, with their wives And hus- bands, were present. In addition to these he leaves to mourn his loss his 'aged father in Dungannon, his wife, four sons and two daughters. Stanley • GETTING BETTER—The many frieride of Mr. Willient Glenn Will be glad to know that he has aboet recovered trona a,severe .,two months -he has not been able to leave the house, owing to a severe attack of rheuma- tism, but he is now free from. his ail- ment, though not yet willing to 'Yen. - GO out until the weather is warmer. TEs.—Mr. and Mrs. 3`ohn, 13utchatt !mem Hester With friends at Goderieb, Mrs David Walks, of Bruce county, is spending some time attiong_ friends end relatives here. Win. Baird,. Of Toronto. apetathia Baster holidays un- der the parental roof. Miss A. johnston and lifirts W. Gilmour, Goderich, were the guests of Thomas Board due - Ing the first of the week. IlonGedeon Ouirnot, ex.Pretal4 of Quebec, is deadi 4.1'n usborne. STATtsTic e -Mr. Win,MIROM,A1030- sor for the township of TJsborne, has, just completed his duties for the year 1005: From the roll the following statistics are gleaned; Acres of land in the township 42886; acres cleared 81009; acres of woodland 3009; acres of slash land 145; acres of swamp, marsh and waste land 626 ; value of land, ex- clusive of buildings, $1,597,095, Dottie of $258,280; total amount of taxable real property, $1,855,975, business assess- ments $7,005; total assessments $1,832,- 380, children between 5 and 21, 6-13; children between 5 and 16104; popula- . lion 2120; nude persons from 21 to 60 years, 493; births25:eleaths 15, dogs 812; hitches 20; total amount of church and school property, exempt from taxation $18,95,O0.. Ptatintrn • Calentra-aEchlin Se Knox are very busy filling orders for the railroad; between 703 end 800 feet have been de- livered- at4'diffelssatfpeinte7 Along .the proposed road. ' 0. P it, O1EnAt1014s.;-A' gang of twenty men and eine tearns put up at the Auburn House the last • of last week, and ere working west of the base line, at, Marsh's. Resulatan.-Gordon Whiteman, our 'popular principal, has resigned, the resignation to, take effect at midsum- mer, ' Cart;raaa.- -The Easter cantata given in the Presbyterian church On Monday evening was very 'ranch enjoyed by a .fair audience. The. children, of whorn over three dozen took part, deserve credit, but net more so than -their in- structor,Mr. Small. The proceeds, $26.25, will be applied to the organ fund. • thamton.-Itev.. John Kennedy, of Nile, will occupy the Presbyterian pul- pit next Sabbath at 11 amt. Divine service was held in St. Mark last Sen. day. evening, and will be 'continued at 7 6.to. every other Sunday evening for six Months. NOTEs. -Rev. J. L. 'Small paid a vis- it to Stratford friends this week. Mrs.. McDougall and daughter, of Bolton, are visiting at Mrs. McDonald's, 'Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wallace, of Summer-. hill, spent Sunday' at the home Lathe latter'ei parents.. ...We •see Some spring improyements-a new story -and -a -half kitchen at john Shultz', a coat of paint to the tesidence- of Rev. Mr. Seidl°, and alsoto Mr, Marshall's, Miss Mabel son in Goderich township. • Miss Tem, Sprung is spending her holidays at her home here. - ' Goderleb Towisablp Butz. Soixas-Recently E. Wise ad- vertised a couple of shorthorn bulls for sale in the NEW. ERA', and disposed of both of them at fair prices; the last one he had being -purchased last week by George lindie . • • .POSTPONED. -As the division' court case between the townships ,of Goder- ich and Colborne will come up for trial in Goderich on May. lit, the township council will not meet OR Monday, as it intended, but will hold its next regu- lar ,meetingon the 8th of May. WOMEN'S. INSTITUTE. —The meeting held at Mrs. Mulholland's on the 13th was well attended, seventeen members beingpresent. The paper on house- cleaning, given by Miss Ford, was very instructive; the telkon heap making, given by Mrs. McDonald, was also pro- fitable. The meetings, formerly held on the second Thursday -of each month, -havetten-changetito-the-third:- Forater, ef Locust Ein, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Yeo. John Marshall,: of 'con. 7, lost a valuable working horse recently such a loss at this time of the year is felt very keenly. The Misses Burnett spent a few days in and around Sea- lorth recently. A 'lumber of farmers in this locality are through seeding, and are wishing for -warmer weather ,so the tiny Seeds will germinate and, grow. James Johnson, of the Baytield linerhadtheamisfortainetaloseene-of- his best working horses, indig stied' being the cause of its deatb. R. G. Cole, Seaforth,spent his Ealiter holi- days under the parental roof. The pedagogues of our rural schools are spending the Easter holiday's at their respective homes • James . Miller, of the Ilaylierd line, intends commencing °per:Oil:Ms on his new house shortly. The egg peddlers. are on their routes once more, gathering the fruits of the useful ben. Wm. Perdue has made the purchase of a beautiful Bell piano,. •-through7theagiancy-of -1-tichatal-Peek We .understand that John Middleton has bought the, seventy acres familiar- ly known as the Charlie 3ohnson farm; this is a good grazing farm, and:no doubt Mr. Middleton will make good use of it for that purpose. Mrs. Robt. Trick went Easter at her • home ' in Blenheim. Miss- Bertie, slaughter of .John Wolin, is laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism, arid is under the doctor's care; we hope to hear of her speedy recovery. Colborne (Intended for loot mei) • MAITLAND OoN0Ess/oN NOtEs.*--.--The Young People's Alliance held their weekly meeting last Tuesday night in the Evangelical church, with the presi- dent in the chair ; the topic for the evening, "The power of the resurrec- tion of Christ,' r was very ably dealt with by. Mrs. John Schwartz. Rev. A. D. Gladder left on rtiesday to attend Conference, which is being held this year at Minim ; it is the earnest wish of his congregation that he may be permitted to retnain at this appoint- ment tor some time yet ; Mes. Gischler will occupy the pulpit in his absence, Albert Durst is speeding holidays tire der the parental roof, prier to his de- parture for Manitoba ; the west seems to have a strong attraction for the boys on the Maitland. Miss Nancy Fish,er, who has been viSiting.rciativep itt thittatit retinal ed Thersdity evening, accompanied by her sister, Mrs,. 3'; 0, Henry., B, Forster loft last, week for Toronto, taking with hint a horse for his On, R. Forster, who is living in that vicinity, anis iyook) VANGVIZVAT.Clinft•CIT.--The annual conference of the Evangelical Associa- tion, Which Convened at Elmira the past weeki.cloaed its Session on Satur- day evening. Rev. A. D. Mohler will remain another year. There will be divine service in this °hurt% next Sun- day at 8 p. m. "Pray for inissiona nt home and Abroad" was the topic for the Y. P. A. on ruesday evening, and itwas taken very acceptably by Miss Agnes Flick,- Heninli • 'Cningon-The Easter services held in the Methodist Church were excep- tionally fine. The Morning meeting was distinctively an Easter service. A service of praise was held in the even- ing. The choir, Mader the able leader- ship of Mr. Wm. Stoneinan, rendered in splendid form every number of ser- vice.' Miss Annie Wren, .organist, also rendered a charming instrumental Rev. Dr. Medd was at his best, as he alw itys Is. The congregation packed the churchanci the keenest interest in Oath services was, clearly manifest. The decorations of lilies were kindly made by Mrs. Karborn, florist, of Hensall. The plate offerings of the day were taken to pay for the. new S. S. organ recently purchased. Next Sun- day, Dn. Medd will speak in behalf of the W. M. S, and the Lord's Day Alli- ance. Everybody is inyited. ,ftev, Dr Medd. preachedtin Sunday afternoon itt Kippen in behalf of the Educational Wrert0A.,and wife, Pinfloiliatortitbaii 'MO School; spent Easter at hisfather's in this village. Mr. Farrow, wife and daughter, of Stratford. are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Trott. Mrs. Ref. E. . A. .Shaw,. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs.' Moore, Mrs.'Stoneman Mrs. Dr. Medd and Josie, Mrs Cook'. Mr. and Mts. Rennie and children, Mr., and -Mrs. °Await' and Elle, and Mrs. Smallacombe are . among- those who Spent Easter away from town, ' Mr. and Mrs. Dern of Mitchellare guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sutherland. Miss A. Beck, Mies Twitchell, Miss Bush, Mr. Lindefield ere all home from. London foe EtiNter,altie Mi. Will 'IferdP fro Seaforth. Mr. Oliver Geiger, of the Sovereign Bank, Toronto, spent last week with his parents here. - Bay/leld • NoTas.-L-The football team played Hensell on Saturday last, resulting in game of one to nothing in favor of the "Lakeside:" ; Hensel' team will play the return game here' on. Satur- day next; it is' cansidered that good work Was done when Hensall was dez, feated on her own grounds. James Ferguson and W. Bajley,Who have pur chased Mr Jowett's sailing boat, will flsh out of this harbor for the Summer, Mr.- Jewett has sold his steam :yacht to a gentleman of Sarnia a.nil it is ex- pected to be launched BOOM Murray • is appointed inspector of. fisheries in the place of .Mr. 'Yates, of Goderich: Mr. Jowett wh • ' te ium wit '; r. Mustard about the sawmill • that was destroyed by fire, by taking a reduced amount, has bought a new mill, and will now run. in opposition to Mr, Mustakil- Mrs- che,.wito has resided for some Lune in ondonriots returned to her cot- tage to remain • for spine weeks.._W.• Edit, t has improved the .property re- centl -purchased by enclosing it with a net wire fence Mr. Brown, Of Lend -On, is?ending 'Easter vacation with Mrs. hiddon. A..1)1cLeodand J. Whidde ,cif London Norinal school, are home on vacation. L Moorhopse has recently arrived from London. :Benmiller etteorrat.- Harold Long and Miss earl -Fisher _orthe G. C. I.. are Spend- ing their'indidays at their heinee here, Chester Oke, Toronto, spent Easter under the parental roof: Albert 'Wal- ters, of Chatham Business College, is spending his holidays With,lriends in this locality. . Miss Luby ,Mohritag spent Sunday at.home, Albert Mitch- ellreel:eh turelvitnedenitas.wtuire;kcowfroz-oth the west,,irh NOTE €1 -J., TrGoldthorpe moved his stroatll to the farm of Wm. Hill last• week, and has already commenced op- erations. Thafarmers in this locality. .have finished seeding, but owing to the -backward 'condition of the Weather the grain sown has made but little head- way. We are sorry to state:that Jos- eph Naggle has been somewhat indis- posed of late; we helm soon to report his recovery. • Rntrawax.While Mr. Currie a,id --totTof-Nile;:-Were-dfifiblraliffrig-the road Slept a Mile north ()there On Sat- urday last, a two-year-old. colt Which theywere driving took fright, became unmanageable and'ren away. The oc- cupants of the vehicle were thrown out, and the harse, -after running a considerable distance, was finally cap- turcd. The •rig was badly damaged but the -horse escaped with a few scratches. The occupants of the rig were unhurt. - - • liroTE4 Mrs. Russell Forster (nee Miss Alma Yeo) of Markharn,has been spending the Easter 112?Idars tinder the parental roof, Will King, of Niagara Falls.was a visitor on Sunday tit. his 'uncle's, Geo; Swallow, 11r. Arthur Wilson's tWo daughters cat* home frorkgoronto to spi3nt Easter with their parents; *Quite a number of people visited the poultry station on Tuesday to see the chickens hatch- ing out and expressed themselves as more than surprised to see them crawl- ingout of the shells. There 'will be a general meeting of the Hohnesville Rifle Association on Tuesday next, May 2nd,,in Hali at 8 p, m a , Offuntm-Raster service was nein in the Methodist church here on Sab- bath evening; Rev. Mr. Swan preached a very- appropriate sermon, and the choir gave some very choice music, solos being- sung by Misses Tebbutt and • McCartney. Quarterly service next pabbath morning at 10 o'clock. Mullett - Norns.-Mis. Samuel Cele spent Easter with her cousin in Toronto ltobt. McMillan, who returned from the west recently, is riot enjoying the best Of health. Miss Liziie Scales spent last -week visiting friends on the Bayfieki road, Goderich township. Porter'e Hill NOTES.—Mrs. Fred Lindsay Etna chil- dren, of Woodstock, returned home on Thursday last ; Mrs. Lindsay, sr., and son George -went with them t spend Easter. 1Viinnie Lobb is visit' in the neighborhood. Masten. He ve Hewitt, who has, been spending iL 'month with his grandmother, Mrs. David 00; left foklialeme in &rat-. ' find. on Thursday. Bruce Cox spent the nester holidays visiting his sister,. Mrs; Hewitt, of Stratford. MIAs Ores - sic Mat is spending it few days; in. SeafOrth. Misses. Start, of OtIrrieS Crossing, spent liatster with their sis- ter, Mrs. O. W. ,ter. . , Mr. L 3. Detners, M. P. Of LeVia le in a very critical condition, Vole Iftrikelitlaw Every owner of property, inter- ested iu the welfare of the town should record their vote in favour of the Knitting Factory By -Law on Monday, • The available 'vote on the list is •about 490 and �f this number it will be necessary for 301 to vote fee the for the by law in order to carry it. • Thosia'who stay at home andclon'..t ractically go against the byr taw' ardi • . • -••_, .Elebiors will I;ear In mind that, in ' • . voting cm the -Knitting Co., by-law, the; may vote only once, and it 'should be cast in the polling sub- division where they reside. • The only wayto increase the val- ue ef town property is to develops onr Indusia ies, and to. this end olle for Ike, Emsangessoosssensithstass. • .Bruteelield Cannon. -Easter service was held in. the Presbyterian, church, which was nicely decorated with flowers. Rev. Beverly Ketchen preached an appro- priate sermon. ' • • ' INDUOTION.—On May 4 Rev. --Beverly getchen will be ordained and inducted in. the McNah Presbyterian church, Hamilton.Hi is an earnest preacher of the gospel, and it is the wish of his many: triends tkat a long life of .useful - nese in the ministry maybe before hien. DEATH. -On Monday last the OA in- telligence teethed Mr. Hart of the 'death of his son, George. of Seattle, fteratt=long-allness-e-he-leaves-a-wife- ancl one ebi.d to'nctourn his loss; besides a sorrowing father,brotheraand sisters. . . NoxEs.-:-CharlesSawere has returned from Lopelon :Medical College, where he has finished his first year. John Itattenbury, • 'Winehata, spent taster at his home. Mise Canning, 'London,: is the pleat of her sister,- Mrs. Rogers,' "John Walker and wife are visiting at the home of John 'McKenzie. -Miss Hattie Canaeronepent her vacation at home. Mr.Alan, and wife attended. the marriage of their sister, Miss Jes- sie, on Wednesday evening. .. • (Settforth Exposttor) 8110W, --aim eprine shove o the South Huron Agricultural Society was held on the society's grounds in Brucefleld on Friday last. The Weath- er was about as unfavorable as it could be. A soft, wetting snow commenced to fall early in the morning and con- tinued most of the forenoon,' prevent- ingmany owners of valuable animals; - either horses or bulls, front bringing them out. There was, consequently, a verysmall show, only seven 'horses of various kinds and ten -bulls,- -There:- .4•• Was, hoiVeVer, eptite a good turn out of - people. There are few sections of country in Ontario where there are so many good stallions and bulls as with. in the . hounds' of .this society • and rivalry- among owners' IS keen Had the Weather been favorable, therefore, there was . premise of the best and largest spring show this year that has ever been held by the society. The clerk,of the weather, however, spoiled all this. .Therfi were no prizes given for horses, bitt the following were successful. with ...their:- bulks Aged Durham,--Ist, P. blcKa.v's "Loyalty ;" 2nd, R. Charter & Son's • "Agitator." Two year olds,--lst, A. G..,,Stuillie's "Sailor's Peer ;" 2nd, Peter MeKenzie's "Mark Hannah." Yearlings.-lst, A. A. Eicoat's "Chancellor. Boy ;" 2nd, Jas. Cowan's "Lucky Jim." Herfords, --1st, A. Monteith's 'Prince Protec- tore 2nd, H. C. Monteith's "Sir Wit-. frid ; ' 3rd, L. Farnham's "Lord Huron.". Sweepstakes for the best bull of any " age or breed, -A. G. "Sailors Peer." Messrs. • Smith, Hay., and Thomas Russell; Exeter, acted as judges. • a a Exeter. NEW STATION—The Grand Trunk Rail way Company has decided to erect anew station building at Exetex- dur- ing the . summer.. This decision has not been reached any too.soon, as the pri3sent Winding is unsightly and Un- comfortable. It is to be built on • the emit aide of the track. This also is a move in the right direction as it has ' always been a puzzle why the building was placed on the west side, thus coin - palling all traffic to both tne waiting room and freight • shed to cross the tracks. It was hoped by many that the track wield be changed, so - that the station could be placed nearer the town, but this is not to be. - BURNED To DEATH—On Friday last, Mr. SamiielaBradt, of Exeter North, received a telegratn regarding the death of his mother, which`took piece under very sad circumstances in Port Huron, the previous day.. The follow- ing from Port Huron tells the kory of the unfortunate affair: "By a fire rate Thursday afternoon, resulting from a gasoline ergtlosion in Et tenementhouse Mrs. May Bradt, aged 70 years,. and partiallyan jrivallit!, Was binnecl to death, her body -being 'charred to a crisp. The fire started. in the roosts oc- eupied by the lady and her daughter. Mrs. Bradt -sought to. escape WI only as,far'as the rear hitilitay where sho.fell and her body was burned, to an unrecovnizable mass." Lesbeirn Noris. --Mr. and Mrs, "Kingswell, from near Woodstock, spent Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs Walter Kingswell, Of this, place, Miss, Jessie inklater, teacher at'Paisley, is Ppend, ;fig her holidays at her home here. The many Wends of Jos. MCGritWo of Gabraid, Wks° was once it resident. here, Will be glad to hear that he has regov- ered front his illness of congestion of the brain Audis able to be about Again, Mrs, John Horton apent Butter -toll; dart with her daughter, bIrs, G.114 Clutton, ctStratford, EXPLANATION.. To $hd Editor ri Ero riceriled a Wei- the molicitors for P. 13. Lewis, alleging that I have Wandered Mr. Lewis. I sent Mr. Lewis it reply, of which the follow- ing is a copy: Catairea:, Ont, April 20, 1905. P. B. Law's, Esq., Town. AM informed by yOnr solicitors that you believe that I haye slandered you by saying or insinuating that while you were in pe 'session of at hotel "it was suspiciously. burned down." I deny that I made any such statement or insinuation. If Arty Qitizen, has misa, interpreted my words and caused you to be unjustly - blamed or ..accused through any remark of mine, 1 can as- sure PM of my sincere regret. You are quite at liberty to publish this letter nartny way that you think ad- visableAt necessary. As n'theinhene,,,,.. thelremperance'Comtii Wee 1 hare • eh' IcleavoteS1 to de My", duty in license reform, but I can assure yon that' have no perepnal animus in the matter and that I Brave always tried to be fair and just. .1repognize that a man's good reputation is his greatest asset, and I would not willingly rob any of my fellow -citizens of the slight- estpart of that asset. Yours truly, (Slatted) A. T. COOPER. West. Huron ,LieNise • Commissioners The. ...febele.....0Llast Thursday -after- -noon was -taken up in listening to rep- resentatives of the Moral • Reform League, who Asked certain amend- ments to, the regulations, and also ob- jected to granting certain licenses. The meeting of the 'Commissioners was, therefore, adjourned until Saturday, when they met at .A.ubuin, • Licenses :were granted to all the applicants ex- cept 'Mr. King, of Goderich, whose premises will have to undergo consid- siderable improvement before he can ecure a. license, and then only froin e provincial secretary. (The appli- cations of Messrs. Rogge and Perkins ere refused at the previous meeting) McDonald's hotel was granted' h le cense only.for three months. '• It had been rumored that a license would net be granted -the Hotel Nor- mandie; Clinton, but this turned out incorrect, as it was granted a license _avith.thenther • Heretofore the beer of &ming bars has been'10 p. m. for hotels' in villages or townships, and 11 for hotels in toWns, The Commiseioners have changed' this to 9 and 10 p in. eespec- tively. - . • Solar as the work Of the Commis- sioners -concernedthey Itive evi- dently tried to do their (tut y fairly ; that they did not show politital bias is proven by the fact ' ane only ho- tels refused license -lio , floi- borne, and Xing's, at oderich,, are owned by Conservatives. • • the Commissioners meet 'again . tat Goderichto-morrow, Saturday, • 4. Nice of to*: One of the points brought before the West Huron License Commissioners, •at their recent meeting, was the right of a hotel to run a secondbar, such as on fair days or special occasions. 1 he License Actmakes no provision for a circumstance of this kind, and it was contended that a hotel -keeper had no right to 'run a second bar on any ob- ..pastalea On its ..rade—the -contention- looks leaSonable, but it seerna that it ,is not law. • • • • . • Henry Kerlick, of Thamesford, traa fined before a local magistrate for run- ning a double •bar on a fair day. The eonfietion was appealed to • Judge Finkle, of Woodstock, who held that, putting up an extra -bar for an occasion of that kind• wax not keeping* bac Within the meaning of section 65 Of •the License Act, which contemplates the maintenance of a permanent bar. . - The Ontario License departineht heidg-asked for an eninion-conterning- Judge Finkle's decision; said that for the present it should be accepted, but whether other judges would entertain the same view in regard to this section of the Act, it was'not prepared to say. _ The Brussels Post says that James Bowman, who was first selected for the position of License Inspector in East Huron,' having declined, the p6- sition is now offered to W. Clegg, for- merly reeve of Morris. . • • -"Ilefefs- en-fe-ett-theinstanceir Where` total abstinence is pecuniarily profit- able .. Emperor. William engaged a couple of chauffeurs, making at a chri- dittori that they shall be total -abstain - era, both off and on duty. They re- ceive a higher • wage than usual as a consideration of their abstinence. . , ' The neW License Commissioners in various parts of the 'province are mat- erially cutting down the number of licenses. In Peel they eut off 'nineteen hotels; in 'London, Chatham and Tor- nto reductions are made. There is n evident intention to weed out hotels that (1(1' not ,eotriee. up to the require- . ents of the' law. Charges of parti- eanshin are made in some localities, but if this is displayed in some places it isnot in others, for- Conservatives suffer as well as Liberals. , W West awanosh . COU.NOIL.—COuneil met Ai. per ad- journment, Reeve Cameron In the chair. The mind 'es- of last naeeting i\ were confirmed. Ed. - .Tolnastort was given contract of working the grader at $5.95 per clay, and D. McDonald was. re -appointed operator. •The clerk was instructed to write Sohn Ainsley, the county engineer, re bridge on con. 12, asking him to • comp and examine the bx•iclge. The following cheques were issued : IL Alton, work on W. B., $5.50 ; j. Meltinnon, work onE. B., el; E. Fitzpatrick,• Work. on. -culvert non* 0, $5 : S. Durnm, stable at township hall, $7 ; W. Webb, filling on con. 12, $2.50 ; J. Aitelieson, drain on con. 12, $3 1 A. MeAlgster, -work on W. B., 1i2; R. Cousens Cultaatie$1.25 ; D. McKen- zie' culVere, on con. 2, 50c ; G. Beadle, culvert on con. 4, 500 ; D. McDonald, culvert on non, 10, and coveting bridge MI ton. 13, $0 ; WT, Wilsons:lumber, 2130,801x, Wilson, gravd, 35; A. Feta gam gravel,- OW ; H. nom work on con. 9, $1. The fence-VieWers for 1901 were 'reappointed, also the pound - keepers with Witn. McQuillen in place of Arch', Anderson, Council adjoutired to meet On Friday, May 20th, at 10 o'eleeki Ets a court of revision and for general bueineeSe- WI S. W00)3'1114 Clerk. , 4=4' g:=;) c==:) eeed. For Siriut Geri POR wax AT Ki s Sweet Pea and, • Nasturtium' Seeds . by .the 'ounce, ; pound . or package, Also full line of Garden Seeds. Wesley, gan.day. - School - Anniversary. • ,• • Very suceessful. anniversary seryi es' in connection with Wesley churah SOW' day school were held on Sunday luta the preacher of the day being .Rev.".A.. 0...Crevvs. Of Toronto, general secretary �f the Sunday school branch of the Church.. The morning service was eme- . pecially to the children, lais serment being based on the words. of the Psalm- ist, "'Thy word is a lamp. Unto my feet • and a light Unto my path," and pointeil.. and practical illustrations showed the benefit of various forms of light in re...„', !ration to material things, the_na at raf_ being drawn to sho ..., how the Wor It God was a lamp to those who woj. follow its guidance. 'The singing, ' all -by scholars of the school, and ni credit is due • Mr. S. Murch for, hia un- tieinglaborsin-tlaia-conneetion.------:,:-..-„,_ ' An open /session of, the„ Sabbath'. ' school was held , in the afterni/on, the Superintendent; A. 1'. Cooper, econeplia .. menting those ' present on their inter- est in Sabbath school matters. The different i3'assee tespended to the rolt. call either -by a eelection of scripture or by singing- an. appropriateaversenf---- some hymn. The Sunday school chose' • , and orchestra, under the leadership of ' S. Minch, furnished excellent musiea Addresses were given by Rev. Messer. . . ....,. i./rews Mt manning. Mr. Crews. ist•-• • 1 dre'...zehird reference to the different, I,choOls nelladvisited, and the' OW at I scholarshe foltri1-17,..,-thero i. t0f- 1 stance, -all the scholarin pearnaa,14-,t• • Ihlack--aaegroes ; in the northwest ('he' scholars are reef-- 13.rit614 a.klurnbia he found. yellow '46°444 - Chinese while 111 Ontario he found whites. A little bey "brought down the house" on Mr. Crews, as b -ys will- • Mr. Crews was boasting that howent to Sunday school every Sunday, when a little five-year-old souted "go do L'''• • , The following will show the standinr, of the schoel : • • Offle-ers:88- Teachers ... 10 so, , Bible Class.....108 44 intermed. Boys 66 " . di Intermed. Girls 57 ' " Primary ........ 76 ' " ' 51 t. 334 Aver. atten. 211 Cradle Roil. ... 45 , Home Depa,rtrn't 35 • Total,S. Ft force_ 414.- - • - New Scholars, 29. Removals,9. In-, nrease,-20- - Total pledged Abstainers -165 Number •joined Chinch.. 8 Verses recited by Verses recited by Boys.. ,5059 Periodicals disttibuted : 23 Banners ; 50 Senior Quarterlies; 105 .Onwards; ' 66 Pleasant Hours ; 63 Sunbeams; 63 Happy Days, • . Racatrie 1904 Api I.. Balance on hand ' $ 15 Oa • Anniversary subscriptions 41 20 AnniYersam-s_elletctainTr.' 8800- S. S. collections for year, .198 86 DISsIntsZMENTs • 329321 Apl. 4 mAionimi,evresrsary ,exp,enses..$ 180 sOa •Missions ,‘.• 3.5 42 S. S. Aid & Extension.... 2 OM • , County Association 3 00 . ' expenses. . 12 85 . S. C. ,StevOnson, accomiA 1 25 Decorations ;........ .. . .. 1.50 Sick Children's Hospital:" SO 00 AV. C. T.11. „ ... . .. .. 2 00 Balance on hand I 08 Periodicals and supplies.150 86 Building fund... . . 20 00 .' 329321 In the evening Mr. Crews- preachec an excellent serMOn feorn the wordti of Obadiah : "I, thy servant,. feared the Lord from my youth." it was intense- ly practical; and showed the advantage of accepting the •Lord .in early youth. and harming habits that were the foun- dation for future character; A sn'aciaA contribution of $15: had neen asked towards thnfunds of the Sabbath school, and at the close of the (lay's exercises the °facers of the school had, the satisfaction of knowing thdt this had been exceeded by &fete dollars. • .NEW ADVERTISMENTS Men's ew 1-Iats, Tovcr & l3vnwn... Great Carpet Values, Newcombe's ..4 Lost -New Era 5 Pasture to rent -Rklout For sale or to rent -P. Potter 5. Alinnirmin ketelienavere"--Ilarlan.d's 5 We have -Morrell & Holmes.; Carpets and curtains -j. 11. Chellew Wail paper spectals-Cnoper & 004 Wash suits •Tozer &--BroWn Spring Speeials-Hodgen Bros, g A. suit for $10-11odgen Bros...., SI May excursions --j & o. , Brave hoy--Jas Tenders for dredging—P. delimas3 Ilorse Ads. Birdsall Melttnite-D, Reynolds.8 Miteeatios-McConnell & MeTaviah5 Sphinxite.S. McPhail „ ,,0010468. • a:a