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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-12-09, Page 1TWENTY -T I1.D YEAR. Whole NuaMer 1290, :r. 1i , ee a .. We like to sell good goods, and we always aim to get the hest and choicest goods money can purchase, and for Xmas offerines,we have some handsome goods in S.S. Seal Caps S.S. Seal Mull's Persian Lamb Muffs Persian Lamb Caps 1 FUR Mitts and Gloves Mens Fur Coats Coats -�- Ladies Fur Gaafa CH1LDRENS FURS t OLIN TON, ONT., DECEMBER 9, 1887. neer, was read and referred to We Road and Bridge Committee: Jackson B°ros., CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS &HATTERS AINBLEY'S REPORT. That all the works under contract at the June meeting of the County Coun- cil have been completed in a good and substantial manner, and that all the improvements ordered by the council at that meeting had been attended to and substantially made, except the repairs to the foundation of the Bayfield bridge, and some repairs to the Man- chester bridge, which can be best done when the ice set and becomes solid enough to be used as a scaffold. These repairs will be carried out this winter. He met the commissioner for Perth at Kirkton, on the lst of Nov., and they found the bridge there in an unsafe condition and they caused the super- structure to be rebuilt. The contract to repair and rebuild the bridge north of Kirkton,- was let to Mr Hardy, of Exeter, for the sum of $320,each county to pay half the cost. The Kirkton bridge had been erected andis now in use. It is of cedar and likely to last. for a long time. He has examined several of the bridges in the county, and find the following ones the most unsafe, and recommend that they be rebuilt early next season if they, stand that -long, viz :-Exeter bridge in very much decayed, and is supported at pre- sent on\temporary posts, which if they should be knocked out by a freshet or some other cause, the bridge will be en- tirely unsafe for travel and will likely fall. The bridge known as the Fisher bridge, in Lower Wingham, and a small bridge at Belgrave, are both much de- cayed. The Fisher bridge hasbeen kept safe by repairs until the present time, but any further repairs will not be profitable Both should be rebuilt. The gully built in Goderich township, needs refiooring and other repairs. - Should the council decide to make these recommended improvements, the engi- neer thinks it desirable that the tenders for the work should be ready so the contract can be let at the January meeting of Council. Mr Ainsley also submitted a list of the names of those to whoin he had certified orders on the Treasurer,the amount of each order and the work for which the money was paid. These orders amounted to the sum of $10,523. HURON !OUNTY COUNCIL. The December sitting was held at Goderioh, on Thursday and Friday last. The Warden, in his -address to the coun- cil, stated that all the moneys at the " credit of the Sinking . Fund had been invested ; that the repairs to. the county buildings had been carried out, and that all the county bridges under contract had been satisfactorily completed, He also stated that an action had been brought against the countyby the License Commissioners, to compel pay- ment' of the county's share of the ex- penses of enforcing the Canada Tem- perance Act. The action, however, had failed, as no part of the fines had been paid to the County Treasurer. A schedule of the acreage of the sev- eral townships •in the county, as pro- cured from the Crown Lands Depart- ment, by ender of the council, was laid on the table. - - A circular from the County Council Qt Welland asking the co-operation of the Hfiiron Council, in memorializing non the Local. Government to make provi- sion. for the many insane persons Con- fined in the jails throughout theprovince, was read and referred to the Jail and Cott ,House Committee, which recom- mended that nTaction be taken, as the government is making the provision necessary. A circular was also read - from the County Council of Elgin and referred to the Special Committee, asking the co-operation of the Council in petition- ing the Ontario Legislature to pass an act empowering County Councils to ap- point gaolers, police magistrates and all other officers paid by the county, and that sheriffs and registrars be appointed by a vote of the people. A communication from Messrs Seager Hartt, in reference to the License Commissioners for East and South Hu- ron, threatening suit unless moneys due them--were-paid, was read and referred to the Finance Commitee. The following letter from Mr Garrow, County Solicitor, in reference to the License Commissioners suit against the county was read. OARROw's AND PROUDFOOT'a LETTER. Goderich, Dec. Ist, 1887. • To THE COUNTY CLERE.-Pursuant to instructions we duly entered a defence for the county to the action brought by theLicense Commissioners of West Hu- ron, and the same is now pending ready for trial. We examined the chairman of the Plaintiff's board and also the In- spector, and from such examinations it appears that the Plaintiff had on hand up to the 14th of Oct. last, the sum of $2,550 collected from fines. It also appears that when this action was commenced, the plaintiff had on hand about $1300, of that $1200 was collected by the present Inspector, Mr Paisley, and $150 from the account of the form- er inspector. After the plaintiff's chair- man had been examined, his solicitor wrote asking for a cessation of litiga- tion,- After this nothing .was clone in this action, it having been suggested that matters should stand to await the action of the council. The plaintiffs claim by their writ,the aum of $1175.64, and as they had at that time more than enough money on hand to cover this,we do not consider the county liable for the costs of this action. GARROW & PRovnFo OT. names of all persons who have been fined under the provisions of the Canada Temperance Ant, since the same came into force in this county ; the amount of each fine and the name of the person to whom the same had been paid, such statement to be given to the satisfaotion of the County Solicitor and Clerk. That upon said statements being fur- nished, the Treasurer, forthwith re- quest the person to whom these fines had been paid, to paY over the same to him, under the provisions of the order -in - council of the Dominion Government, and that the said fines be placed to the credit of the fund mentioned in said enterprise and liberality in providing order -in -council, and distinguishing be- tween the License Districts of the coun- the the High School to a Collegiate In - suit now pending, the payment of coats enviable record, having done excellent by the plaintiff, and upon such pay- work in the past, and he had no doubt ments being made to the satisfaction of whatever but that with the increased the County Solicitor and Clerk, the facilities and accommodation it would fund formed by said fines be appropri- ated as follows: -1st, in payment of that portion of the estimates submitted by the License Commissioners of the three ridings, which the solicitors consider the county liable for ;' 2nd, in payment of the salary and' expenses of the Police Magistrate ; and that the Treasurer pay these sums to the parties authorized to receive the same, the names of the par- ties to be-eertified by the solicitor ; that in the event of there being any balance after payment of these sums the same be retained to the credit of the said ac- count, and if a deficiency, the same be supplied from any moneys belonging to the county available for such pur- pose. A vote of thanks was then passed Warden Walker for his courtesy and efficiency in the discharge of his duties, which he gracefully acknowledged, and the county council of 1887 ceased to exist. J ROBERT HOLMF.S, Publisher $1.50 a year in advance. Man behind the Plow," Mr G. F. Oakes; Quartette, " Our Beautiful Queen," Clinton Quartette Club ; solo, " Jock 'o Hazeldean," Mrs R. Ransford ; recita- tion, "Alice Barton," Miss Grace Ro- bertson ; selection, Clinton Mouth Or- gan Band; solo, "The old man's dreams," Mr P. B. Sibley. The accompaniments were played by Mrs T. Jackson and Miss Gibbings, and several of the pieces were encored. Hon. G. W. Ross spoke for au hour and ten minutes, but we have Toom for only a brief summary of his remarks. In commencing his address, he con- gratulated the people of Clinton on their ROAD AND BRmGE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Committee reported as follows: Having examined the County Engineer's report, it is recommended that it be adopted. With reference to the new bridges required at Exeter, Wingham and Belgrave, it is recommended that iron superstructures be built at Exeter and Fisher's bridge, with a six-foot sidewalk on the Exeter bridge, and a wooden superstructure at Belgrave, and that tenders be taken and submitted at the January meeting of council. Also a Engineer, recommended th t,the E g , when taking tenders for county work, shall ask the assistance of the nearest Reeve or Deputy to open the tenders. A by-law, amending the Hawkers and', Peddlers by-law, so as to require hawk- ers and peddlers to produce their license when ordered to do so by any constable or peace officer, was read and adopted. A motion, that the sum of $200 be paid forthwith to the village of Exeter, for the building of a lockup in that vil- lage, which is now finished, was referred to the Finance Committee, and granted. A motion, asking that the sum of $100 a year, half -yearly in advance, be. paid to Mrs M. A. Morgan, cif' Exeter, for the support of Annie Morgan, a des- titute, insane person, who is not eligible for admission to any of the asylums of the Province, as directed by statute, was also referred to the Finance Com- mittee. The motion of Mr Campbell, deferred from June session, and relating to wire fences on snow roads, was taken up, and after some discussion voted on, when it was declared lost. The usual grants to Clinton and. Goderich Model Schools wbre passed. The engineer was instructed to ex- amineBain's bridge, lake road, Ashfield, and report to the council at its January meeting, whether it is not a county bridge. GAOL AND COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE. Have examined the gaol and found everything neat, clean and well kept.. The tender of J. T. Goldthrope,• for wood, was accepted, it being lowest of three at $3 per cord. Several minor improvements in the gaol and Court House were recommended, CLINTON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE THE JAILER'S REPORT. Mr Dickson, Jailer, reported that there were 14 prisoners confined in jail, 8 males and 6 females. Of the 8, one is insane, W. Kelly, who has been o'er three years in jail awaiting removal to the Asylum, three more are vagrants, Robt. Fletcher, from Howick, aged 85, was re -committed on Nov. 25, by the Mayor of Goderich ; Robt. Donaldson, of McKillop, aged 81,was committed by township magistrates for a term of six months. Thomas Clark, of London, aged 33, committed by the Mayor of Goderich, on the 12th Nov., for a term of three months, with hard labor. Of the remaining four males, one is for violating the Scott Act, two for wife beating, and one for using abusive lan- guage, All under sentence. Of the six females, four are insane, three of them are reported by the sheriff ; the fourth is under investigation. Three of them are very troublesome,but not dangerous. The remaining two females are vagrants, Mrs Norman McDonald, aged 55, was committed by the Mayor of Goderich, for six months ; the other,•Mary Brady, of McKillop, aged 50, was committed for a term of six months. The last two in- dividuals were in suoh a filthy condition when they were brought into jail, that their clothes, or rather rags, were con- signed to the flames as, the surest and best mode of cleansing. When their terms expire,they will have to be clothed before they can be discharged from custody. Inaugural Exercises. At two o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday last, the Clinton High School, (now Collegiate Institute), was thrown open to the public. A great many from . both town and country were shown through the various rooms,all admiring the ample accommodation which are now provided for students and staff. All were astonished that so much could be done with such a small expen- diture. In the meanwhile the large au- ditorium,decorated very beautifully 1 by the teachers and pupils, was being filled by the pupils of the Institute and their friends, until it could hold no more - about three hundred being present. At three o'clock the Minister of Education, Hon. G.W. Ross, and the Board, after a careful inspection of the building m. appa- s to etc.,proceeded to the auditorium. Upon entering the pupils greeted them with a song. especially peeper. d for the occasion. The following gentlemen oc:upied seats on. the platform :-Mr Manning, chairman of the Board of Trustees, the Minister of Education, Mr Turnbull and the Revs Messrs Stewart,•Craig, Rupert and McDonald, of Seaforth. Mr Man- ning, on rising, welcomed the -Minister of Education to Clinton. After review - the various steps taken in preparing for the status to which they now aspired, he introduced to the audience the speaker of the occasion. The Minister compared the Jpreient excellent school buildings and equip: ment, with the old log hut whose archi- tect and builder was a bush -whacker and his only tools an axe and an auger. He spoke,. very favorably ,oj; the Clinton High School and said it gave him pleas- ure to announce it as Collegiate Insti- tnte No 25, Ott taking his seat he was warmly applauded. The Rev Mr .Stewart in a few clear and pointed words, bore evidence to the excellent work done by the High School, and said that it spoke well for Clinton that of the 21 years that this High School had existed, it bad been presided over for the last 19 by the same head master, Mr Turnbull. The Rev Mr Craig spoke briefly on physical training. and said it pained him to tee so little running among boys and.girls of the present day. The normal state of motion among boys he thought, should be running. The Rev Mr Rupert endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers and urged all in a position to take advantage of the Colle- giate Institute, to do so. Rev Mr Mc- Donald, of Seaforth, follewed in a light- er strain OH his being called, as he put it, to celebrate the corning of age of the High School, which he. thought Mr Hale and himself had done so much to start, pointing out that while Mr Hale by pen was advocating Secondary Education in Ontario generally, and in Clinton in particular, be was as busy in speech, laying the matter before the citizens. Mr Hale, in a few clear remarks referred to the inception of the High School and that his advocacy of higher education had nothing in it of the parish,^but was of a provincial -or rather a world wide nature. Mr Turnbull reviewed the his. tory of the school since he took charge of it nineteen years ago. At that time there was an average of nine and a half studying Latin, and the school had then but a single small room. Now it passed more at a single examination than nine high schools in the province, and while not wishing to make any local compari- sons, yet it had always hold its ground as a first-class school. After about two hours aped very pleasantly,the Meeting closed with three hearty cheers for the Institute and the Minister. The Minister of Education is a pleas- ing and eloquent speaker, yet some of those who spoke that day, compared very favorably with him, and • since Clinton has now its Collegiate Institute, why may it not aspire at some future time to give Ontario a Minister of Edu- cation? continue to do good work. No place in Ontario, of equal size, had better school accommodation, and it would be known hereafter as No. 25 -Clinton Collegiate Institute. Ilia address was on "Higher Education," divided into two parts, 1st, " The school system as a whole," and 2nd, the part our High School bears in in relation thereto." He stated that the public would sympathise with him when it 'is known that he had 6,000 common schools, 7,315 teachers, 440 Separate schools, and 105 High Schools under his management, but there was consolation in the knowledge that the responsibility was divided, that the peo- ple, who possessed the power to make trustees and Ministers, could by that manner amend any irregularities in school discipline, if they felt so disposed. There was no system more diffusive in its benefits than the Ontario school sys- tem. England or the United States had none to equal it, and the proportion of children in Ontario not attending school was less than in any other coun- try. The people of Canada evidently believe in giving their children a liberal education, as over $3,000,000 was last year spent in education in Ontario alone. The public school -was the most import- ant part of our educational system, be- cause it arranged a practical programme that met the ordinary requirements of every -day use. The State had a right to see that its citizens wore able to read its statutes and understand them, but when a higher education erelong the sciences and classics was wanted, it was only right that the individuals should pay for it, and in this way the High Schools were justified in charging in a fee to those who availed themselves of their advantages. It had been said that High Schools were not practical, and were for the rich, and not the poor ; he denied both these allegations and went on to show that they were both practical and for the poor as well of those in better that circu mstaucas. Some had said tl farmers could not sendtheir children to the High Schools, but this was not the case.; many of the students were farm- ers' children, and last year 634 High School pupils had gone back to their occupation on the farm. In answer to. the charge that the High School system was expensive he showed that the aver- age cost of educating a child fpr. 10 years, was only $70.90, and the benefits derived from education were worth far more than this amount. The power of a nation to a certain extent depended on the education and intelligence of its people, and if we cease spending money on education we allow. othernations- to obtain• supremacy over us. At the close of his address -much more interesting than this summary makes it -a vote of thanks was 'passed him, on motion of Rev. Messrs Stewart and Rupert. A`v'Pon' "F THE PINANCL COMMITTEE. The report of the Finance Committee recommended payment of several ac. counts. They also recommended that the License claims be paid when the fines collected bad been paid into the County Treasurer,but this was amended in Council on motion of Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr Kelly and carried unani- mously, and it was decided that .the County Solicitor be instructed to settle the same on the following basis, and that if it be not accepted by the License Commissioners, that the Solicitor report at the next meeting of the Council in January :--That the License Commis- sioners of the three license distriots in Huron the License Inspector and the Po- lice Magistrate furnish to the Treasurer The report of -Mr Ainsley, Co. Engi- of the County a statement showing the West Wrawattosh. Denni.-On Friday morning after a lingering illness Mr John Fowler, of Wawanosh, passed peacefully away, we trust, toe better home. Mr Fowler was a young man of twenty-eight or twnety-nine and was of a quiet disposi- tion. We would wish to extend to the sorrowing family our deepest sympathy in this their heavy affliction, and hope they may be enabled to trust the One who has chastened them in lovo. To THE ELECTons DP WEST WAwANosn.- GENTLEMENj 1 beg respectfully to inti- mate to you that I will not be a candidata for municipal honors at the approaching elections. And in retiring I beg to return you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the warm and cordial support you have given ane, irrespective of politics, by electing me Reeve of the Township for thirty years, twen- ty-one of them by acclamation, and previous to that time by having elected me repeatedly to the position of Municipal Councillor. Yours everymbertru'Jrdly, x887,1t, (HAL -ES C:Ili\'IN. [The foregoing requires no explana- tion, further than to say that in the de- cision arrived at by Mr Girvin, the township will lose the services of one who has, for many years, devoted him- self to its interests ; one who, being so long identified with the municipal gov- ernment of this county, is therefore personally familiar with all the details of its transactions, and whose good judgment and business capacity has. materially assisted in the same. While the county will lose Mr Girviu's valued assistance, he retires with the satisfac- tion of knowing that he has always done his cluty, and that his services have been appreciated by his constitu- ents is shown in the fact of his holding office for so many consecutive years. Couxcl le -Council met on the 30th, members all present, minutes of former meeting read and approved. 'Com- munications from Garrow & Proudfoot respecting drain assessment of Messrs Henderson and Stewart, and from Kin- loss clerk respecting expenses of John Robinson, while at London hospital,were read and received. Chancey Brown asked to have dog tax struck off his as- sessment, claiming that he did not own the dog assessed against him; no action taken until further proof be given. The communication from Darrow & Proud - foot was considered, and on motion their letter was ordered to be laid be- fore the township solicitor by tho reeve and deputy -reeve. ,,Che following deputy returning officers were appointed for the coming municipal election :--John Bowers, for division No. 1 ; George Rutledge, for No. 2; 1. K Miller, for .4. The Gordon, r No N :Land John No: collector was granted an extension of time for returning his roll until Feb.lst. It was expected that a settlement would bo made with the late treasurer, Mr Durnin, the council being willing to al- low Mr Durnin the amount of errors shown by the auditor's special report, viz., $713.09, but as the report of Mr Parkinson, the expert who had audited the treasurer's books, showed a balance of $1570.39,in favor of the treasurer, he, Mr Durnin, asked the privilege of com- municating with Mr Parkinson before accepting. The council granted until Saturday, Dec.lOth, when it is expected all matters between the late treasurer and the municipality will be settled. After the issuing of several debentures the council adjourned to meet on Sat- urday, Dec. 10th, at one.o'clock. R.K. MILLER, township clerk. - THE EVENING MEETING. In the evening the town hall was jammed to the doors, and many wore unable to gain admission. On the plat- form were Revs. ]?. E. Nugent, of Luck. now ; A, Stewart,' and E. S. Rupert, of Clinton ; Inspectors Malloch and Tom, and the chairman of the High School board, Mr A. H. Manning, who acted as chairman for the evening. The fol- lowing programme Was rendered, the address of Mr Ross coming in midway : Chorus, " Hymn of the Fishermen's Children," Collegiate Institute Stu. dents ; selection, Mouth Organ Band ; Quartette, " Come where the Lilies bloom,' Miss McDougall and Messrs Jackson, Lynn and Spalding ; chorus, " Song of Niagara," Ontario Street Methodist Church -Choir; solo, "The Londesboro. Br,IEFs.-The atteniance at our churches last Sunday was small, in consequence of the heavy rain. We are sorry to report the somewhat serious illness of William Neal, blacksmith; at the time of writing he seems to be on the gaining side. It is contemplated holding the annual tea -meeting of this place on Monday, the 20th inst. The I. 0. G. T. intend having an open lodge entertainment on Tuesday, the 13th, when a good selection of entertainment will be given. The open weather makes business rather dull, but when there is any anywhere, here is the place. Geo Newton has enlarged his store, which adds greatly to its ap- pearance. Mr Thos Hill ha!i,ogone to Toronto for a visit. • Paramotutt. Mmes. -Mr D.Murchison, our enter- prising merchant, is at present in Tor- onto. Mr Stuthers and Jno. Taylor of Galt, spent a few days with friends here last week. Mrs Will Murchison, of Toronto, and Miss White, of Kincardine, are the guests of Mrs D, Murchison. Mr. Will Davis has taken up his abode in the house lately occupied by his de- ceased partner, Mr Robt. McWilliams. The house has gone under considerable repair and as Will has fully resolved not to take a partner in with him in the milling busijness; rumors are afloat that he will select for himself a life partner from among the fair sex in the vicinity of Amberly. A cheese or but- ter factory is talked of being started in this section, to be organised on the joint stock system. A committee has been appointed to investigate. The temper- ance people purpose holding their an- nual concert here in the school house on tho evening of the 22nd of Dec. Be sure and not miss it, as Dew -drop lodge has been noted for their good en- tertainments in..the ..past • this will be no exception to the tule as the members have left no stone tinturned in the way of making it a success. Goderich Township. FARM RENrED.-Mr Jos. Proctor has rented his farm on the Huron road,con- sisting of 120 acres, to the McLeod Bros. for a term of 7 years, at a rental of about $300 a year ; they are hard work- ing boys, and a leased farm in their hands will be well kept. RETURNED. -The wife' of Mr. Thos. Jewett, and son, who have been spend- ing a couple of months with relatives in New Westminister, B. C., returned last week. They enjoyed the trip very Much, , but were a little dissapointed in not finding the West so well built up as they had anticipated. IMIPRovED STOCK. --Mr Thomas Welsh, of this township, has bought from Mr. Appleton Elcoat, of Tuekersmith, • the thorough -bred Durham bull calf "Young cil, nor has never been one hour late. This is an exceptionally good record, and, if Mr Walker will accept our disinter- ested advice, he will retire from muni cipal life in the full zenith of his glory He has given a fair share of his thea; to the interests of the township and ib., is unreasonable to expect a plan to dig n harness. •y.— East Wstivauosla - BRIEFS. -Mr Fred Cook and Joseph;= Stonehouse, the champion woodcutters' have finished their contract with Mr W. J. Martins and have began the! contract with Mrs. E. Harrison. Ai' great many around the sixth "line have, sore eyes. The recent rains have had the good effect of replenishing- the water supply, which was very scarce. Wellington," paying 6125 therefore. DnnATING.-At the monthly election He also bought a heifer calf, for which 1 of officers for the Literary and Debating hepaid $80. Both are splendid animals Society S. S. No. 13, the following were elected,: President, T. J. Taylor; Secy:, and will be an acquisition to the live P. V. Scott ; re-elected Vice-president, stock of this township. Mr Elcoat has bliss A. R. McGowan ; Asst. Secy, Jno, yet a couple more good animals for Audersou Treasurer, MissMissE. A. Har. sale. Mr Welsh recently sold three risen ; Committee, Richard Wightmarn� milking cows for something over $120, De - Jane Coltes, G.W. Bowler, Jane 0. Scott two of which go to a gentleman at De- Jane Rath; Doorkeeper, Basil Co>,1ltes troit; this not oil) ow that it pays On the elections being oompleted the to .'ease good stook, that Tom knows Debate was proceeded with, the subje94 how to raise it. The mother of one of being. "Resolved that, war causes more the animals bought from Mr- Elcoat ruin and misery than intemperance,' was shown at 11 fairs, and took eight the captain for the affirmative bei g first and three second prizes --a pretty P. W Scott, and for the negative G good record. W. Bowler. At the conclusion th;: Hullett. committee to decide the debate, announo ed the result to be 32 points for affirmat; FARM RENTED. -Mr E. Sibbon, of the ive and 23 for the negative. There is Huron road, has rented the entire farm good programme for the evening of Fri of Mr Chas. Carter, also of the Huron day, 9th inst. road, for a term of five years, ate year- k ly rental of $250 ; as the farm contains (Too late for last week) 100 acres and is only a short distance from town ; it is a very cheap place. CORRECTION. -We have a letter from Mr E. Sibbon refuting several reports that have been circulated concerning' his care of a -stray cow. The publication of the letter is unecessary, as those who know Mr Sibbon are aware that his course was one of the greatest consider- ation and favor to the very party who should leave been the last to say a word against it. BRIEFS. -The wife of Mr James Snell, of the 7th con., has been suffering -frons a slight attack of inflamation of the lungs, but is somewhat better, Mr E. Sibbon of the Huron road, has the stone- work of his barn completed, and has good stabling for forty head of cattle. A well-known base line farmer, is said to be out $300 by the suspension of a Goderich • i cattle dealer. A Goon RECORD. -A certain farmer on the 2nd con., Hullett, who has been paying taxes for. 32 years, can make the proud boast that in all that time he never failed to pay bis taxes, the day the collector called for them. If all ratepayers were like this the collection more plea- sant. ch caste would be muP sant. The same farmer has been a continuous subscriber for the NEW ERA since it started, and always paid in ad- va. 11nce2rsTAxu So)iEWHEItt.-A farmer of this township claims to have bought a suit of clothes in Seaforth at a high wereprice, which' when he received them made of inferior cloth to whath had been ordered. There must have been a mistake somewhere, for we do not think any established business house would wilfully.do this. Had the farmer dealt in Clinton there would -have been no possibility of a mistake happening. House BURNED. -At about daylight on Saturday morning; the inmates of Mr George Crossman's house, on the Gth con. of Hullett, were startled out of their slumbers to find the rear part of the house in flames. 'They dressed and got out •as quickly as possible, managing to save only a few things before the Whole place was burned. Tho evening before a furnace in a cook house to the rear of the dwelling had been used,•and it is supposed that the fire must have originated from this. Several neighbors at once offered the shelter of their houses to Mr. Crossman and his ron- in -law, who occupied the house with him, and they•accepted the offer of Mr. James Snell, and will enjoy the brick house owned by this person, on the gravel road, until a new house can be erected. The loss by the 'fire' will be in the .vicinity of $2000, on which there was no insurance. Kinburn. ACCIDENT --While Mr Win - Oke was engaged in crushing grain, he had the misfortune to get his arm caught in some of the wheels, which bruised it very badly. Medical aid was procured at' once and we are glad to hear he is improving. Balers. -Mr J. I'. Murray attended the cheese market at Listowel on Thurs• day of last week, but did not make a sale. Mr R. Lindsay who has been laid up with• a severe attack of quinsy, we are glad to say is around again, looking not much the worse for his sickness.- The sale of Hall Bros. on Friday last, was a success ; the prices realized were good and also the bidding ; Mr C. Ham- ilton, of Blyth, was the auctioneer.' SABBATH SCHOOL, -The S.S. entertain- ment in the Methodist church, last Fri- day evening, was a pronounced success, notwithstanding the storm. The music by the choir and Mrs Rogers was good, and well received. The address by the pastor, Rev. Mr Rogers, held the atten- tion of the audience to the last. A re- citation was also given by Nellie Medd. Mr R. Stephenson, Superintendent, oc- cupied the chair with acceptability. Some $12 additional were needed to provide papers, banners, etc.; for the school, and.the social realized over $16, thus placing us in good standing for an. other year. We have on the roll about 100 names, average attendance 66, 35 copies each of " Pleasant Hours" and " Heine and School," 7 " Banners" and 50 " Lesson Leaves" are taken by the school. We sent a 8. S. collection of over $2 to Rev. Mr Bridgman to assist him in building his churches at the Rocky Mountains, and new, neatly printed pledge cards have been secured and largely signed by the childron, who have determined to abstain from the use of strong drink, tobacco and profane language. During the evening a pleas- ant episode took place in the way of a presentation. Miss Laura Bennett and Miss Lottie McCullough, on behalf of their class, presented their teacber,Miss Barbara Wilson (who has removed to Londesboro,) with an address and a silver cruet. The following is the ad- dress To MIss BAnnAtiA WII.soN. DEAR TEAcnER,-It is with feelings of mingled joy and sorrow that we meet you this evening. Joy on account of the remembrance of former associations and the existence of endearing ties of friendship, and sorrow in anticipation of our severance as teacher and pupils. The very untiring application and per- severance with which you have devoted yourself to your labors in our behalf, have, we can assure you, now our sin- cerest affection and deepest gratitude. And now dear friend and teacher, allow cla=im tresenbayonewith.-this cruet=stand as a slight token of the esteem in which we value your labors for our spiritual welfare. That Providence may long share you to labor in other portions of his vineyard is our most earnest suppli- cation. We remain, yours affection- ately, THE SCHOLARS OF YOUR CLAss. Colborne. ANA i uan.-One night recently two of our p oinising bloods left here for the purpose of seeing their sweet- hearts in the vicinity of Ashfield. The night being Clark they stayed rather late, seeing that fair luno was not go- ing to show any light on the subject; they finally concluded to get their horse in -readiness- efor---their-journoye home when, lo 1 to their surprise the buggy bad mysteriously disappeared ; walking was out of the question and after a long consultation it was agreed that they should go back to the house and inquire for lodgings, which were freely granted them. The following morning being Sunday, searching for a buggy in a strange country was out of the question. However, a suggestion occurred to them that they would send a young urchin in search of stray calves and the anxiously looked -for conveyance was found in a neighbors barn -yard. The next morning two railway tickets were purchased at Lucknow station for the 'famous town of Clinton. Dir Johns of the 4th Con., bas been called to ins mother's bedside at Dun- gannon. She is in her 85th year and we fear that it may be her last illness. She bas been long and favorably known in this township, and has made a large circle of friends. Belgrave. A. Taylor, Belgrave, has just received ton barrels No. 1 Coal Oil, and a big variety of Christmas Goode. Everybody can save mo- ney by purchasing their requirements during his ,clearing this month. Go and see his stock and you will bo convinced. BRIEFS. -Arthur Brooks and Garner Nicholson have returned from .• a six weeks' deer hunt near Wiarton. Jas. Anderson's eldest daughter is slowly re- covering from a severe attack of pleurisy. Our grain market is unusually good this this year and large quantities are com- ing in ; farmers are busy shipping their cord wood. Rev Mr Thomas has made a very 'favorable impression on the minces of',his many hearers, at the three different stations of his inoumbency,we sincerely trust his health will improve. Robt Armstrong, J.P., settled a quarrel between a few school boys by imposing a fine on three ori Friday, at Stewart's Hotel. On Friday night a large num- ber of ladies and gentlemen from Wing - ham, Blyth and Brussels attended the free ball and' supper at the Royal hotel, which proved a grand success. Nores.-We are sorry to have torecorc the death of J. Tyner, sr., who died of Friday, Nov. 25th, he had been ailing fol some time. He was a quiet and very respectable man, and loaves a wife arc five.children living, one son died las spring. We are glad to see the smilini face of Miss Lizzie Ilu:ziphrey on th line again, she is visiting at her sister's Mrs T. H. Taylor's. The Literary Soc iety is prosperous despite the hart times. There aro now 90 members of the roll. D'Ir J. Wightman has gone t Dungannon to learn the blacksmithin John is a smart boy and will make good meohanic. Coeburn. BRIEFS. -Mrs J. McMannas, sr., i visiting friends in Goderich township Mrs Join Horton visited friends ii Heinenast week. On account of th 1 weather on Friday night, there was no as large attendance at the open lodge,a might have boon, but those who wer there were well pleased with Rev M Salton's address. Mr McD Alle- preached a very able sermon on Sur day last in the Presbyterian churn Mr J. Clutton expects to have ten/ of bush into cord wood this winter n n have each 'r, Carter and S. Ii -,nose 1 v sac a9 , and several-others-srejthinking of their hand at chopping this winter. M Arthur Horton's straw stack fell ova last week. Mr A. Rapson visited ou burg last week and took part in tk programme at the open lodge on Frida night. I3rucefieitt. Norse. -The lecture in behalf of tl Oddfellows, delivered by N. H. Marti Esq., on Friday evening, was' not ve largely attended, but those who had- pleasure ad pleasure of hearing hint, wore highly lighted. The Rev J. II. Simpson, t though having strong inducements i fered him by the people of iioderich,h decided to remain in Brucefield. 'Mrs Ross, who has been home from Alger during the past week, left for his'nc home again on. Tuesday last ; ,be sees to hold a high opinion of Algoma. . Goon Honsr-McAlpine, the impo ted stallion, sold by Messrs Berry Miller, of Hensall, by Mr C. Mason, this place, was delivered to its press owner on Thursday last. This anis is 5 years of age and has carried - many prizes in this neighborhood, be ing' a number of the beat horses in t section. Ile is a first class stook get as'may be seen from the fact that c' sired by him carried off . first prize Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich aad L don during the exhibitions held at above place, last fall. Dungannon. BRIEFS. -We are glad to see Mr. Varcoe out again after his severe illness. Mrlliaileiigls'll-house is now almost completed and is adding greatly to the appearance of bis place here. Mr. W. Echlin is acting as clerk in the book- store here. The many friends of Mr. Earnest Martin, who was at one time a resident of our village, will be glad to learn of his success as a baker in Cal- gary. We understand that Mr Flana- gan's term in, gaol expires the day be. fore Christmas; in all probability Mr. Flanagan will be home to eat his Christ- mas dunner. Miss Boyd is visiting with her sister Mrs Begley. All those in sympathy with the Temperance cause ought to show it by joining the W. C. T. U. On the Friday before Christmas a Christmas -tree is announced for, in connection with the Pubic school here. Preparations ate now being made for the, entertainment under the man- agement of our popular young school- - teacher• Geo. Woods. r Tuckersnlitb. A FAreneex ciavicIAL.-For nineteen years Mr David Walker has been reeve of Tuokersmitb, and in all that time he has never missed a meeting of Coun- G oderich. To CLOSE DOWN. -The big mill, it said, is going to close for the winter until the opening of harbor in the spr This will be a sad loss to the town a number of -the unemployed will. work elsewhere. • A GENERAL . cuAxoE.-Nearly all town pulpits were ocenpied by stran last Sunday. North St. Rev. A.. Phillips and Dr. Griffin, Victoria Dr. Griffin and Rev. Phillips, K Church by the Rev. Mr Macdonal. Seaforth, in the afternoon the Rev M. Phillips addresed a large numb hearers in the Presbyterian Church the subject "Arc our young ' safe." BnxEFS.-Last week our harbor frozen over, this week we have mildest of spring weather. The p;i pal of the Model School was pies with a handsome sot of novels on day night. MT and Mrs Farrow passing the winter in Georgia, Em ton at the Sault ; others aro going a distance when the winter comes, At Home held in 1St. George's So room,t last,Tuesday evening, was attended and the proceeds were hi satisfactory ; this is the first of a e of such meetings. - Stanley. BRnnps.-The English church S of Goshen line, intend holding t annual Christmas tree and enter ment on Friday evening, the 23rd Wood -bees' are very plentiful, and and boys may be seen with axe or upon their shoulders marching to neighbor's bash; whore racing and ing become the order of the day. McKillop. • BnrEFa.—Mr It. Henderson, of eels, spent a few days under the p tal roof, on account of sickness.. A. Gordon,who has been visiting fi here, has returned to Toronto.. Johnson, who taught for some ti Walton, has been engaged to tai school in Tuekersmith. Mr Jaa who is teaching in McKillop, will; the next session of the Normal For additional heal news fie ire page.