V One teacher, who taught a few years and then married a rmer, said she was quite satisfied at being a farmer’s wife. ’ hat same man said:,“well, if you get burnt, you might as well It on blisters.” Education is not a heavy load to carry around, nd even a farmer’s wife can use an education to good advantage.

When the above prices were paid to teachers, it was in war- f'me, when prices of clothing, etc., had risen in price. Ladies’ ‘ ats at that time cost from $5 to $12, ladies suits $35, a winter at without fur trimming $37, all-weather coats $18, and men’s , uits around $35, yet “going on strike” was never thought of. oon after this period, teachers’ salaries were increased and a _* irst class teacher would get first class pay, regardless of where 1 e or she taught.

CLINTON HALL

The following is a copy of the minutes taken at a meeting of :j l e res1dents of Clinton in March, 1893.

_ We, the undersigned subscribers have in contemplation the V Plldlng of a public hall at Clinton, according to the terms and con- " ltlons following, viz. A committee of five resident shareholders : | all be appointed at a public meeting, whose duty it shall be to '_I‘Ward, control and inspect the building of said hall, this com- }ttee to remain in office till the building is finished. The com- -ttee to appoint a treasurer and secretary, whose duty it Shall _ e t? keep all accounts of cash paid, work performed, and all Other _ usmess connected therewith. Each subscriber to have the option,

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