Local news:: The prospects of an enormous crop of wheat this year is commencing to have a depressing effect on the markets.

Mr. Edward Hamilton, twin son of Mr. James Hamilton, of Clarendon, died on Saturday morning from typhoid-pneumonea, after a brief illness. The deceased was only 24 years of age, and very highly thought of among his circle of acquaintances.

Mr. Henry Tracey, of Bristol, had the misfortune to have one of his legs broken by a kick from a cow on Thursday morning last. Every one sympathises with Mr. Tracey, as he has only shortly recovered from an exceedingly severe attack of pneumonia, which laid him up for a long time.

Mr. James Cuthbertson intends on using wind power to supply his new residence with water, which will be taken from mill creek.

Mr. Albert Richardson, of this town has purchased the property and business of Mr. Jos. Smith, baker of Bryson.

Destructive fire: Shawville experienced the most destructive fire in her history between 4 and 6 o’clock on Tuesday morning. McCredie & Hodgins’ large sash and door factory together with the office, lumber shed, 50,000 feet of lumber, barn and stables on Mr. McCredie’s property adjoining, also the sheds and stables of John M. Hodgins, were consumed. Only by the most heroic exertions were other buildings saved. Mr. McCredie & Hodgins’ loss will be heavy as they had no insurance.

St. Matthew’s Church, North Clarendon: This Church has been erected during the past year to replace an old log structure built more than thirty years ago. It has cost the congregation a great effort. They have worked nobly together, and they will have a church of which any congregation might be proud.