One teacher, who taught a few years and then married a farmer, said she was quite satisfied at being a farmer's wife. That same man said: "well, if you get burnt, you might as well flit on blisters." Education is not a heavy load to carry around, and even a farmer's wife can use an education to good advantage. When the above prices were paid to teachers, it was in war¬ time, when prices of clothing, etc., had risen in price. Ladies' hats at that time cost from $5 to $12, ladies suits $35, a winter coat without fur trimming $37, all-weather coats $18, and men's suits around $35, yet "going on strike" was never thought of. Soon after this period, teachers' salaries were increased and a first class teacher would get first class pay, regardless of where ■e or she taught. ?B' HUE! ■■MM CLINTON HALL The following is a copy of the minutes taken at a meeting of ■he residents of Clinton in March, 1893. I We, the undersigned subscribers have in contemplation the building of a public hall at Clinton, according to the terms and con¬ ditions following, viz. A committee of five resident shareholders shall be appointed at a public meeting, whose duty it shall be to forward, control and inspect the building of said hall, this com¬ mittee to remain in office till the building is finished. The com¬ mittee to appoint a treasurer and secretary, whose duty it shall oe to keep all accounts of cash paid, work performed, and all other business connected therewith. Each subscriber to have the option, —23—