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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1887-12-21, Page 1• TEEHIH-11.50 per Auauua, 01.25 iu Advano.t. REC011ti INDEPENDENT LV ALL TILiNuS, NE("THAL IN NOTHING. WHITELY TODD, Pad) VOL 53 CLINTON. HURONLCOUNTY, ONT., WEDN liSDA Y, DECEMBER 21, 1887. WHOLE NO. 475 Sorrespondture :utinSiniaS Godes:felt. The I-ligh School entrance exam- • ivatiou comnutuces this day. The harbor lights were extin- t guished for the season last Stur- dy. The High School pupils were dismissed from their classes ye-eter- day. At present it seems as if the Mayor and Reeves will be re-elect- ed by acclamation. Holy Communion next Sunday (Xruus day) at 9 a. w., and at the close of the evening service. We have to thank Mr. 'William Rutson for the enjoyment of a very deer dinner. The town band played a choice programme on the square last Satur- day evening. sortment of fancy goods suitable for Xmas and New Year presents. Amour,bthe • Centers attending the re.cent session of the County court, wo noticed Messrs. Scott, Collins, Hastings and Dickenson. Huron Encampment, No. 28, I. 0. 0. F., will elect officers for the ensuing term at the regular meeting next Monday evening. Tho officers of Maitland lodge, No. 33, A. F. and A. M. for 1888, will be installed ' at the regular meeting next Tuesday evening. • The only new aspirants for the Connell that wo havo heard of are Mr. Radcliffe for St. Andrew's, Dr. Niholson for St. Georges and Mr. Robt. Thompson, St. Davide. The education department, with 'its usual liberality, has increased the foe for the privilege of writing for a third class teachers non-frofessioh- al from two to five dollars. At the last regular meeting of Goderich lodge, Royal Arcanum thefollowing were elected officers for the ensuing term :—Bro. S. Malcolmsou, li ; Bro. J. Beck, V. R ; Bro. 1?. W. Johuston, Orator; Bro. R. Radcliffe P. R ; Bro. I. F. Toms, See; Bro. Reese Price, Col; Bro. P. Holt, Treas; Bro. W. Campbell, Chaplain.; •liro. W. A. Rhyuas, Guide ; Bro. J. Platt, 'Warden ; Bros J. Shaw. Sentry; Bros. A. Allen, Dr. Taylor, and IL Black, Trustee's. • Noyetties. We aro showing a inaguificent assort- ment of HEMMED STITCHED SILK -• Handkerchiefs, • AT 50 CENTS, Worthy the attention of every buyer Wo have a Beautiful Stock of Neckwear at 25c., 50c,, 75c., Very suitable for a Christmas Offer- ing. Elegant Lines in Mufflers, 25c - 50c -15c-$1, COME ANI) SEE LTS. (IMOD BrOSI, Hattere and Furrier. - • • • •- - • gent 0!orreopondente Goderich. • Mr, William nines aud bride are visiting relatives in town. Fresh oysters, fruits and confect- ionery at Ball's, the square. 31r. •L. E. Dancey, barrister, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town. Mr. James Vivian •retuxned home last week from his season on the lakes. Tho examinion of the Modelite class finished, the result wil be made known in a few. days. 3Ir. Henry Macdermott, jr., reach- ' ed home from 'the south a few days since. . Tho town baud made things lively around town on Friday after- noon. There was a large gathering at the "Victoria street church enter- tainment op Monday eyenjpg,,, • The Sunday school scholars of at.. George's will assemble around a Christmas tree in the school room nekt Tuesday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Dark, and Mr. and Mrs. Climes were present at the mar- riage of their relative, Mr. R. Logan in Clinton, last Wednesday. Mrs. D. Ferguson of Detroit, was in town the past few days visiting old friends: While insetown the lady was the guest of Mrs. James Bailey, Mr. .McCall, who herd -charge of the senior envision of the Central School for tho past three months, left for his home near London on Saturday. Tho examination of the classes connected with the public schools being 'finished, the Principal is preparing the uaual semi-annual promotion list. A County official says that if the New Era don't mind it's P's and Q's, some one connected with that jour- nal might become a resident of Goderich before he the said officiel becomes one of Clinton. At the last regular meeting of Maitland Lodge No. 33, A.F.&A.M., the following were elected officers for the ensuing term, viz:—\V. M., Bro. James Addi in; S. W., Pro. H. W. Ball ; J, W., Bro. Jas. Craigie; Chaplain, Bro.E. Downing; Treas., Bro. S. Sloan ; Secretary, Bro. Rees is Price; Tyler, Bro. T. J. Videau.at COUNTY COURT. The Court was opened by His Honor judge Toms ou Monday, with a list of but eight civil cases and a clean sheet from the Clerk of the Peace, save the Scott Act appeal cases which havo stood over from a previous ieseiou. These • latter were. further postponed until a eittieureto be held on January 2rd, whon the selection of jurors will also take place. The Grand Jury nada the following • ' PRESENTMENT. •CO. OP HURON, / • To WIT • The Jurors for our Lady the Queen beg leave to present, that they have visited the jail and find at present 18 persons therein—eleven males and seven females ; all are under sentence. Of the males one is insane, one for usin s abusive and 'profane tanguage, tws; for violating the Scott Act, two for site beating and five are committee! .4 vagrants ; two of the latter are u 85 and 82 years respectively. Of the seven feinal--:, four aro insane. None of them "re violent, but twee are very trouhlego . All IA them have been examine . The remaining tbree are vagrants aged 55, 57 and 66 years respectivelyr. We also beg to say that we found the jail clean and neat and all the prisoners wellsatisfied with the treatment received. We also beg to congratulate your Ilonor on the lightness of the criminal calendar. All of which is respectfully sub. mitied. JOHN STEPHENSON, Foreman. The civil cases disposed of wore : McConnell vs. Good win. Inter- pleader issued. Campion and Hastings for plff.litft, not represent- ede His Honor gave judgment fur Garrow Vs. Gillard. Action on bill of costs. E. Campion for pill; Philip Holt for deft. By consent His Honor gave judgment against deft. for $140,48 and costs of action. Leitch vs. Aldsworth et al. Action oh promissory note and re- count. Ir. Dickson for plif. ; R. H. Collins for deft. By consent His Honor gave judgment against deft. C. Aldworth for $45, with- out costs, and against deft. Thomas Cam eroekLer. $190 with costs. MorriecaDvs. Craig. Action for wages, C. Seeger for plff ; Philip Holt for deft. Case adjorued until spring sessions, The remaining case,an interpleader sue, wrs adjorned until Dec. 17 10 a.,m. Xotal trurregpo 'Wore Goderich. Messrs. Sir Kuights Cleo. Haesley, Thos Kearns and A. M. Todd, of Clinton, wore iu town Monday at- tending a meeting of the Orange Black Chapter. The life boat, boat }muse, and rho crew have been photographed by order of the department. Captain Babb placed the matter in the hands of R. Sallows which is a sufficient goarantee of the genuine- ness of the work. At the last regular meeting of St. Elmo Preceptory, Knights Tem- plar, the following officers were elected :—I'. 1'. E. Sir Knight, C. A. Humber; Con, Sir Kuight, M. Nicholson ; Mar., Sir Knight, Jas, Young ; Chaplin, Sir Knight, J. E. Tamlyn ; Reg., R. E. Sir Knight, R. Radeifle ; Treas., Sir. Kuight, Lawrence; S. Mar., Sir Knight, R. D. Hall. ENGAGED• Ou Friday eveuing the Dramatio performance for the joiut benefit of the town band, and the cricket club was given in the Grand Opera House. There was a fair at- tendance but as every outside show is always thus honored and the en tertainment was for the benefit of such excellent institutions, it was expected the house would be crowd- ed to the ceiling. It is really dis- appointing to find 'fleet home talent aud home institutions are al ways loss liberally supported then the unknown from anywhere. Tho comedy presented on the occasion, "Engaged," has no plot in the usual theatrical acceptation, the interest being centred in the extraordinary readiness of the hero and his friend and all the -ladies to engage them- selves to anybody of tho opposite sex. This peculiarity gave oppur- tunities for comical encounters, and the utterance of witticisims that will live lung in our midst as gush words. The play was exceedingly well placed on the stage, the furni- ture and arraugemente .beius; equal to anything wo have seen in Goder- Mr. C. Wes Andrews as Che- yiot Hill (a young mau of property) played exceedingly well consider- ing the length of the pa'rt mil the tameness of the character. Al- though. there Wove • many risible positions and lines belonging to tho put, • it afforded but few opportuni- ties of rising to the height of dram- atic representation that wohave often seen the gentleman reach. Mr. Jaiues &rather' as Bolvawney (Cheviot's friend) was a strong sep- port to the Company, his notingof the character ,being very good. Mr. Symperson, Mr, R. 0. Rey- nolds, was to our Mind the best conceived character of the evening. His delivery was distinct, his make up good, and his personation of the unscrupulous father really excellent. Mr. R. S. Williams as Major Mc- •.Gillicudy had but it minor parte but it was so well played as to merit considerable commendation. Mr. ,S, Malcohnson as Angus Macalister (A Lowland Peasant Lad) excited the risibility of the audience on his appearance, his got up being perfect. Throughout the play ho kept up the favorable im- pression thus created, never in any instal= being anything but Angus Macalistor. The assumption of this character necessitated the use of broad Scotch, au idiom the gentle- men used with seeming ease and naturalness, while the general nor- - •seofetheeehareetereprervvellri to bo an excellent exponent of Scotch peculiarities. Belinda Tro- herne, a young lady eagerly intent ou obtaining a husband, Was most successfully sustesined by Miss Bessie Chilton, who disclosed evi- deuces of considerable dramatic ability. Minnie (Symperson's daughter) was .appoitiened to Miss Maud Sfart, who made the most of the light, airy character. Mrs. IgneFarlane (a Lowland Widow) was effectively portrayed by MisseFlet- cherghMa , while hor -dati, ter ggie was charmingly represented by Miss Williams. • Miss Hattie Smith was a pretty maid. The band, under the leadership of Prof. Foot, played a selection of three pieces during the evening. At the conclusion of each number the band was heartily applauded, • a fitting - tribute to its rapidly advancing efficiency. We congratulate our bandsmen on their performance last Friday, a performance that ehewed not only groat musical ability, but that they havo made up their minds to make the band a credit to the town. We regret ex- ceedingly that their painstaking efforts were not fittingly, (finan- cially) recognised on this occasien. Let us hope, however, that, in tho not distant future, their musical ability will charm open the pockets that havo so long been closely but- toned, joint (5orrfopondente Goderich Township. ' Mr. Eli Betennan returned hones from the States last Saturday. ' Married, ou the 14th inst., tit the ' residence of the bride's grand -father, by the Rev. 0. F. Salton, Mr. Edward IT. Wjse, of Goderich town- ship, Co ekluauda J. Wilson, seooud daughter of W. R. Wilson, of Belle- ville, and genii -daughter of Adam Scott, of Goderich townehiP. Miss Ellen Sharp, who Lim with her graudfather Mr. Anthony Ell- iott of the 8th., when returning from a visit to Mr. Adam Canto. bus had occasion to climb over a fence. In duiug au she fell on her shoulder ' putting it out of joint; Fortunately Miss Hanley was with her aud gave every assistance. It required the exertion of very great . force on the part of the physician • to get the dislocated parts into pro- per position. A few weeks rest will likely enable the young lady to make use of the limb as usual. Mr. John Perdue, of Fyfield, Out„ and au old and respected resident of this township, took a run dowu ou Saturday last to soo his brother Peter, who is dauger• ously ill. While old friends were glad to see John, they were sorry that the serious illuess of a brother was the cause of his visit. Mr. Perdue belongs to Cargill's con- stituency in Bruce and during the last election campaign had the pleasure of meeting Orange County Master Todd, of Walkerton, and brother of the junior proprietor of THE NEWS -RECORD. Mr. Perdue returned to his hoine this -week. He •is a staunch supporter of good government and yourjouriml. COUNCIL met at Hohnesville Dec` 12th 1S87, pursuant to adjourn- ment. Members all present. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Moved by James !Leith - wait, seconded by Thos. Churchill, that the members of the council be paid for the year as road commie- siouers, viz : Reeve $25 ; Deputy Reeve and Councillors $20 each, and for attending council $2 per day—Caeried. By-law confirming above read and passed. Taxes on part let 3 Mill Road of Henry Smith, deceased refunded.. amount : $1.72: The following parties had dog tax refunded, dogs being dead: Jacob Shoppard,S1 ; John Jenkins, $1 ; Robert Thompson, $1 ; Wil- lie Boll, $1 ; Robert Bell, $1 ; A. McGuire, $1 ; Richand's, $1 ; George Hudie, $1 ; C. Johnston, $1 ; -John .McClellan, $1. Tho follotving, account e were paid, viz„ Treasurer for extra work, $12 ; Col- lector for postage and stationary, $5 ; Clerk, ono year's postage, $9.79; Clerk'sgsalary, 8110; Arthor Knox rent of hall, $50; Treasurer's sal- ary, 75 s Colleeter'sSalary,E,$75 ; J. Middleton repair ofbuggy, road de- fective, $2; D. W. Roberts mending serapers,$1.55; II. Johnston gravel, $14,16 ; Reeve, $49 ;, Deputy -reeve and Councillors, $44 each; R. Draper gravel,$1.80; Thomas Jow- itt having gate watched .tit gravel pit, $1 ; James gravel, $12 • C. Wallace gravel, $5 ; H. Weston gravel; $2.70 MIs. Ross gravel, $21.18; R. Emmerson use of scraper 1885,.• $1.50 ; John Evans gravel, $3.96 ; Peter Trewb- laytwo months board of Mr, and Mrs. Bray, $20; W. II. -Sellers' gravel, 88,04; Wm. Wise gravel, $16.56; John Fraser repairing road, $1.50 • John Marshall gravel and use oil - ceespers,--$744es•-•Mrs- -M.oCann- woeice ou S. R. 8th con, $7; Samuel Walters gravel, $13.72. ;JohnWeir gravel, 812.72; E. Butt lumber, 816.57; Robert Huck gravel,K80; E. Butt lumber, $10.88 ; W. D. Tichbourne gravel, $8.60 ; James McDonald gravel, $7.68; John Beacom gravel $1.80 ; A. J. Coul- ticc gravel, $9.78; Wm. Wise losing fence for Snow Road 1886, $3. The council adjourned to facet again according to statute. JAMES ClOrk. — We have received a eoinintnie—a- . tion purporting to come from Ged- erich township. It has reference to municipal candidates. As the writer does not Nimbih his name it must go into the waste basket. In any event no good can come of endeavoring to sot friends by tho ears, All the candidates, so far as wo have hoard named, are good mon. And we must deprecate any attempt to introduce personalities into the contest. Wo shall be pleased to•give space to any criti- cism of the official conduct of pre- sent or past officials, and it would have more weight if the writers would not only give us their names but alloei them to bo appended to their letters. There is nothing wrong or to be ashamed of in rate - payors publicly pointing out the official errors of their representa- tives. But bo careful and adhere to facts.—Editor NEWS-Rnoortn. ;focal (5orreopandence g•titat 01)1ortegpkintlente tioderi eh TOWUSIIIp. Jimmie Jewell, the corner black smith, is ou the sick list, limier tri care of Dr. Taylor. Oliver Pennington and wife, u Dakota, aro visiting friends and relatives iu Colborne and Goderich e- - -- - -- ------- fueleersrulth. s . Mr. Horton, teacher in S. 8. No. 0 9. will nut leave his school till the filet of March. Our municipal affairs havo beeu conducted during the past year with econowey and good judgmout, and the great body of ratepayers aro per- fectly satisfied with John Pollock as Reeve and Connor, Woods and Bailey as Councillors; but the dutch magpie must go, as he takes too much time spouting his low dutch jargon, to the detiiment of the pub- lic business of the council. Our preseiit caquoil itt cam (with the exceptions of the magpie) -work harmoniously together fot he good of this village, and we don't fietthe disgraceful scenes of hysterical lass- iou, and vindictive spleen thatemar- Iced the proceediuge uf the coudcil of 1886. A very curious subdued aud plaintive voice, has been heard fur some time, wailing round the village all through the night, but particularly under Reeve Pollock's windows, and this is what it did say : • Oehone a re°, Oehone a ree, 0 wirrathrue ! My sweet public office 1 had to lay down, Since hinny stuck spur in my old rubber „Iowa, So I crawls along so aisy, As soft as any lady, Oh ! ;wirrathrue, oh wirrathrue, what will I do This voice came on last 'Tuesday night, and woke the Reeve up ; he listened a while, and thought ho know the whine ; he then opened the window, and this is what he did say. What' in the werreld is that all to me." Howling round my house like an °tilt]. Banshee, You liars taken 1110 out of my nice warm b_ 1, 1,4111oWl if yott 1ikage:. t:te ,taltl 111111 shed. An let me alone, An let me alone bad luck to ye ! So the Reeve shut down the wiea- dow and went to his bed, fell asleep, and dreamed "ho dwelt in marble halls." Of course as tho day was .dawning the ghost had to go home. _ Bly ths Our public schools close on Thnrsday for the holidays. • Mr. Win. Milne, of Toronto, is horee to spend his holidays with his parents. On Saturday Mr. G. HeRowed. returned hero from Collingwood, where he had, been absent for eeyeral nionths past. • Mr. T. W. Scott has been appoint- ed agent hero for the new Conser- vative paper;.:the Empire. The regular sitting of. the 12th Division Court is to bo hold on Monday next, in the Orange hall, before his honor Judge Doyle. Aspirants •for municipal Miters seem to bo rather scarce this year. ,We havo not' heard a whimper of any oue going to run. We are sorry to hear that Mr. h John McGill's two sons wo tarb ipiov- lying eoriously ill, are not in ing as fast es their many friends would wish. On Sabbath morning next the Sacrament ,of the Lord's Supper is to be administered. in the English church the incumbent, Rev..Mr. Thomas. Our young harness maker is all broke up on several of our fair sex, Ho claims we have the finest look- ing girls that he has seen in his travels, Fred is a regular 'flasher. On Monday nom -kation for reeve and councillors for 1888 will bo held in the Orange hall at twelve o'clock, after which it is expected the old council will•give an account of their stewardship for .the past year. - On Monday , Inspector Paisley was in town presenting the boys with the papers, to attend a couple of Scott Act cases from here that aro to bo heard in Clinton in a few days. - The Methodist S. S. Christmas tree and entertainment is b bo held on Monday evening, 26th inst., in the temperance hall, Wo bespeak for them a good house._ r Don't forget the English church •Christmes- trcre and -en tertftim - men t on Friday evening next in the Temperance hall. It is promised to bo the best entertainment of the season. Admission 10c. and 15c. —When Conductor J. E. Thomps son was nearing St. Thomas the train parted,' and brakeman George Richmond, Who was on the top of the oars, stepped offtho end of the train and was cut in two by the loose end that was following. .4,'Sseesi,..ee'SsessessAse'sse't.e.S...ees:J'es'Fs.ssestSfeeesslit'sSee'esees:^seescs:s..„;.-sseS::s...e'...;•,......:ssese!!.?,:e...4,es,,eSe"sers The school trustees of Tuckersinith Ithought Mr. Hutton new going to havo them in a tight place in con- tiection with Ilse hiring of a teacher for S. S. No. 9. 8o they sent some ler their number to consult promin- ent lawyers o I Goderich such as 0 avow, Proudfoot, Cameron, etc. The public should uudorstaud that the school board of Tuckeismith is a wonderful set of men to do busi- ness, The Tuckers.mith school board met at E,ginondville school house on the 3rd inst. The members wore all presont except Mr. Fisher. Twenty eight applications were re- ceived for position of teacher of S. 8. No. 9, Mr. Daniel Johnston was engaged at a salary of $450 per autumn for the year 1888. Geo. 0. McKay was authorized to collect all moneys from Jas. Mueray paid. him by the township treasurer in connectiou with polling subdivision No. 3. It was decided to allow no night meetings to be held in the school houses. It was decided to allow the sec, -treasurer $30 for stationery. The Board also ['sailor- ized each trustee to Imo $5 to feed horses, &c. Donnybrook. Don't forget the S. S. entertain- ment and Xmas tree on Monday evening 26th inst, ' Mrs. Champion (mother of our hotel keeper) who has been serious- ly ill with congestion of the lungs is almost as well as ever, thanks to the able services of Dr. Gordon of Au- burn. Mr. Thomas Champion of this place has returned from Dakota looking halo and hearty. We are glad to see Tom back as his presence is a tlesirahlo acq e stir vitl. age society. Messre. Wm. Downs & Son of Auburn havo bought the stock and trade of Mr. Harry Maley, Donny- brook, and will continue to run the business under the supervision of Mr. O. S. Fraser. Tho public will be pleased to learn that notwithstandiug the change of propeietess of the business Mi' MQ., S. Fraleewill continue to act as manager. The Messrs. Downs aro also to be congratulated in hav- ing a gentleman so. skilful and so courteous as Mr. Fraser has proven himself. Drop iu and sen.Qharley, \Vo aro pleased at the prospect of winter evening entertainments which will be furnished by the Orangemen of this place, assisted by their friends, each Tuesday evening in the shape of . read- ings, recitations, debates &c. In this connection there will be a business meeting held next Tuesday, evening of which particulars in our next. linliett. • On Friday last the church friends of Miss Maggio Sprung, organist in the Methodist church (131111's ap- pointment, Base Line) assembled at Mr. John Govier's residence, and all being in readiness, proceeded to the residence of the young lady. Tho following address was read by Mr. Archibald Jackson :— .3cis Maggie.. Spiwng. • - We take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to you, for the efficient:manner you have diseharged the duties qf organist ot the Base Line Methodist church. :lad we beg of you to tio..copt of this tea set, ernet stand and butter cooler as a slight token of the esteem you are held by, us, your fellow members of the church. It is our earnest hope and prayer that the great head of the church may long 083 '3 you in our midst,that health and happiness maybe yours during your sojourn here below ;luta when the fleeting moments of time shall have given place to those of eternity, may you find an abundant rest in those eternal mansions, where sin and sorrow never enter. . Signed by MAritnA LA:esiNti MCBRIEN. ,Miss Sprung was completely over- come by surprise, she not having received the slightest intimation ',f the presentation. She desires to most heartily thank the donors for the valuable presents aud the kind- ly worded address,. It has always been a pleasing task to her to per- form the duties of organist, and will endeavor to coutinuo in the fu- ture as in the past. There were some thirty or forty presont and a most enjoyable even- ing was spent by all. Miss Sprung has been organist for a considerable time and has endeared herself to the congregation and this is but a mark of the esteem in which she is held. —The Winnipeg gas works were destroyed by fire—loss $225,000. Tallow candles and coal oil are now fashionable. • AA.• • •