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The Goderich Star, 1904-12-02, Page 1,--r"..4115.1511111r, • o, roummus.......moseasioseinksorkimeee TUE OODERKII, STA.la-thelargeat „ • Newqmperin the Courty.ot Iluren, and • cilum4.• QuqutitYt. 'Circulation 4a4k441i4104001•••••••••••••0`afies'••,ipiseotosoki,st. THE aooeR14141 STAIR barte,lasze cireulation'than any ether Newetuiper, Iin this section'of the County of Huron ••••••••••••••••10••••••0•aiiiiiii••••••••• The Official tlowavaper or the Courkty et noron. ISORTVSISIPTIX Ifte&E. Wknalsel, VP. WM OODEKICH, ONT„ FRIDAY, DCEMBER 2. t904. 11111T_QMICI.A. Se TODD. Publisher*. inisuo Advartsa-$11.00 Credit ' AsTITT I.0131.8,111oeve dog Oda, right hatel; aea. ed, On Mondey evening, isv.. $18Ibs tweonKinksten Street and ttei in/011040M In- atitute, Finder will pleoile leaVe arair office, SlatAY 'STOCK ABM ou nw premiss, 40tout Nov.11) 194,.. red etoer, eonoingl,,V0 Year* old. T e owner earl WWI) itarne be eneanis propert seginsectserges end talaett 14 *wnp JAI* toArwt,Let I con. 2, Ash old, ert, rt P. O. ' 206 -St lgs.• • POR SALE OR TO LET, Mum u.s.1,1?..,- A nine roffined honee on an- glaeata., a largo lot. Mlles sold ee easy' terms.- MIUHABL GRAY on premiere. liErOUtt TO RENT,. -10 rotane,„Ilaglan JUL atreet. Apply atffilll, MAPAWS vales. van eaLti.-4. Sate good cointitien. Ap TAY te 0E0. A. J. asarat 1GIOR BALE. -.-That desirable residence,. 42 JO Albert street, Goderloh, Ont., owned and mempled by the uudersignod.-MRS. Oh'ORG/11 EVANIS latf Xgleide avert, neer the head of -North 0 RENT.-Tne omfortable and convenient reeidenee of Capt. A.14, Meogregor, on street, ls for rent Partidulara can be had from PROUDFOOT, HAYS 'BLAIR, eon* • tore, Goderieh. 25 , 431? ti. 'LIAM F011 SALE -Situated on rho bth conceseion, Wont Wawanotrh. two miles from Dungannon, being parts ot lots Id and 19, containing 140 aoros. There are 20 nom of excellent laardwoffil builh, the below:so in grass. This desirable fano is 1lultablo ter grain or pasture; well watered .• a good house ; also two good barn% witb shod tor hay, and etabling, A.Iso two largo orchards in full bearing. 4% be old on reasdhablo terms. The greatelrlitt marrernaln on mortgage. ROBT. BOWL Dungannea P. 0. soon , „ MOWN PftOPERTY FOR BALM - Briok 4., 1 .1 home with two aortas of land and first -- 0-s. class bearing orcbard, on• the Huron Road. • Very deeirablo property for person retiring, or tbr gardener, A claanco-that is seldom met wi h in the corporation of Goderich, and the (tot . Also two vacant lots a °Ming, and four p oe 18 an indectunea to -X.,. :leant Iota in St. Andrews? ard, which will be mid atvory reasonable price% 4. People who want property will make a mistake if they do not enquire. For particular:3 apply to D. C &NTELON, Qlseteo street. Goderloh. WANTS. WANTED. - Nurse tor child 2 years old. Apply to Mits. L. E. DANcET • ANTED AT ONCK.-A first class man as Genera Agent for the County of /Juror, for a Ineuranee Company. Liberal contract to right elan. Apply to Box 100, Stratford. MEACHER WANTED for • School Section No. 17. Apply stating salary and quali- fications, to DAVID McILWAINE, Jr., Nile Post Office. MEACHER WANTED.- For School Section No, 1 Colborne Tp. County of Huron for Nub. Apply stating salary to F. W. McDON- AGH, Seo. I, Carlow P. 0. rysEAcliint WANTED for Union School .1 Section No. 1, Townships of Colborne, Aehfleld and West Wawanoish. Applications received up to Nov. 2fith 7904. Apply stating experience, qualifications and salary, to It. • IY1c1LWAIN, Seenstary, Nile P.-0. - $$ work and ono for kitchen. fghost Air -ANTED, two girls -one for dini:A room wages paid. Apply to hARR BROS: Unien Hotel,Goderich. WANJ dEnenrd2lott'od." %vary ewutorty looz :wages paid to good bush mon. Apply to CIE • GOL1ERICH LUMBER CO., Limited, Coder - lets, or STOKES BAY. . ANTED, by Nov. 11th, a General servant, ono who can do plain cooking, no up - r work. Wages $15 per month. Apply to Mrs. S. A. Mffilaw, St -Vincent stress% (lode - rich. 2t NVANTED.-To hire, teams. Loa^ and steady work. M. A. Pawn. Si co. VACANT POSITIONS. HURON cOUNTY HOII3E OF REFUGE AND INDUSTRIAL FARM.-Applioat- ions for the positions of Koeporand Matron for tho House of Refuge and Industrial Farm in the County of Huron will be received on or before the first day of December next. Appr. cations to be In writing and addressed to W. LANE, County Clerk, Goderioh. SPACK- M A N , Chairman of H. of R. C0111.: Dated July 18tb, 1901 2t PUBLIC NOTICE. Ths taiLIC NOTICE. -This Is to give notice 1. that) 1 will not be responsible for any debut Incurred bv my son, George Kuntz. with- out my written authority. (Signed.) DIRS. KUNTZ. Dated Saltford. Nov. 28. 1904. mAX NOTICE. -1 will be at tho King Ed- ▪ ward Hotel, GoderIch, on Saturday, Deo. 10, from ono to four o'clock p. 01., to receive taxes from an3r rate payere of Goderioh town ship who desire to pay nos there. Picat3e govern yourselves accordingly. LEWIS .A. ANDERSON, Collo:Apr. Dated Nov. 28, 1904. 2-1 - - URON COUNTY COUNCIL -Tho Conn. }nonwill meat in the Council Chamber, in ell of tlio corporation of the County of the Town of Goderich, on Tuesday the Oth day of December next, at o'clock m, All ac- counts against the county mint bo placed with tho clerk by fink day of meoting.-W. LANE, Dated Nov. 21st, 1901. Clerk. ( THE GUELPH AND OODERICH RAIL. WAY COMPANY. A.INcrricz le hereby given that an application will be made pn behalf of the Guelph and God - *Hob Railway Company to the Board of Rail- way Commissioners for Canada, on Tuesday, the 2011, day of Deeember. 1904, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Or so soon there- • after as the application tan be hoard. for a re. commendation to the Governor-in:Council for the Kam:akin of a learre of tho railway of the Guelph and Goderloh Railway Company to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for a, term of nine hundred and ninety-nine years, from the first day of Jape- ary, 1905. upon tho terme and tonditions thereiR Mentioned. Tins notice (striven pnrauant to the pray's. lona of section `..M1 of the Railway Act, 1908. A. IL MACDONALD, Secretary Thp Guelph and Goderleh Railway Co. Dated at Guelph this eighth day of Novem- ber, 1901. Fr HE HURON AND BRUOK LOAN & IN - ▪ v ESTMENT COMPANY. Tairs Norms that a special .getteral rneeting of the share" holders of The Huron auti Bruce ,Loan vestment Coftpany be"told at the head office of the Conipany, Mirth street, in the town of Goderich, on Wednesday, the 21st day of December, 1904, attire hour of two O'clock tn therm •rnoon, fOr the purpose of taking into conaideratiom and, if approved. 01 ratifying and accepting, an .agreenastit provisionally entered into int the dirootors of The Huron and Bruce Doan /it InvestMent Company and the directors Of The Standard Loan Company for the Bale by Tho Unruh and Bruce Loan ez Investment Company of, its moots to The Standen -1 Loon Company Mien the terms and conditions prescriW in tho said agreement. Arlo Tore NOTtrat that the said agreement may bo Inspected by nay shareholders/it the head office of the dompany, DATnn this ninth day of Novetnber,_1904. W. L. HORTON. Secretary. LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Comprising Iiiisiness, Shorthand and Typewriting, and Academie Departments • In wr; Ong for catal igue containing full particular!, Address'-' VEREX, C. 13., 2324- Principal The undersigned will be pleased td supply A13.Y0fte Wi3hing tO lay vvinter!Si Of Hard. Coal. INtmittAvrn Srav14 Ittiiitiftrt Ott EGO State. Est. tifIER IVIcEWAN 4 1.10Ettiells Oks *rime Os ; O 0 O. 0 s $01$c r lotion It$ TtIn I tr*ve So woo youpr ?STAR lo aciviutcp A 0 within the next few if not, pleatte MOH ' I 0 0)144 91SIX Onitiltis e 41110011100000000110 I " DENTISTRY., 11. SALK, L D. S. D. D. et, MoLean's issis Bleck," bloat:rice. Dr. Tusabutia old stand. WM visit Dunes/trod Wfiftscoday after nouns, IMPROVEMENT OP STOCK. rif.PROVEMENT OF STOCK. Andreas, (490(0,1 Perelman, will bi af serviee during the eeasee of MA raturnincent anintai law no euperior. In the IlleantraG orderS nosy be boOked and full pock, ars obtained trona Messrs. E. C. ATTRILL, wood Steok Farm. au& FRED DAVIS, ot 020 Rotel Bodtorci. LIVERY. EAST STREET LIVERY. This in to Inform the general publics that I have opened up the E.aRt. Street 'AVM in Ooderich with a thoroughly modernized outfit, and respeotfully solicit the patronage of all old friends and as many new omen as pOselble, It Abell be my endeavor furniah tho public with reliable horses andeasy-ridIngriga, and to givo the very boat satisfaction possible- Cali and see what wo can do for you, no matter when you may vvant aria., or caU up 'Phone M. JONATHAN M tLLER. WARNING. ARNING. he paths through the Court Houae Square RN not for vehicles. Carriages to the Court House enter from South street and return the mato way. Offenders will be prosecuted. BY Qrder M. 0. JOHNSTON, Town Clerk. HOTELS. fasslic HURON HOTEL, Goderfeh feetly modernised throughout An ideal stopping place for the Traveller and. F er. Everything up-to-date and tho very an- cornmodation. A. SIMMS. Proprietor. THR OLD AND RELIABLE COLBORNE H 0 T E 141). . GODERICH, ONTARIO. • -Ciarws-g; In Towt4 and you will be treated well by "Little Gaye.' Good Accommodation. Good 'Aleals,,and a Good House. You don't want more. AD CO WEI AT GI! Picea. 'S. L. -Tatum, Manufacturing Optician and Eyesight Specialist, and MISS LIWAN TAUSE, Doctor of Opthal- mology, late of the Manhattan "Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, will be at the ROTEL BEDFORD, GODERICH, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, DeC. 13th, l4th, Sth and 16th, and will test eyes' and suit glaises to all sight.. If there is anything wrong with your eyes, call end have your eyes exam- ined by Prof. Taube, aud if you can be suited he will Make the glasses for you. He is one of theoldeer Opticians in Tor- onto, and has been established since 2873, during which time over one hundred thousand cases have -been successfully treated by him, many cases where others have failed. He has the advantage over others in grinding his own lenses, and as making Spectacles is a profession and science, as is suiting Spectacles, it re quires years of labor and study to correct the errors of refraction. You have 31 years of his eXperience at your service, also the serviced of a lady specialist on refraction. Miss Taube has made a specialty of fitting children. If you have children whose sight in any way defective, it ivould be to your interest to consult het. Call and get your eyes examine& Consultation free. Come early, as you may require a second testing. For -refer- ences and testimonials see small circulars. - Toronto address, 171 Spadina Ave. NOTE TO MOHO TOM All Water Rates for 1904 fire now due, and if not paid before the zoth of December the water will be turned off. W. L. HORTON, Collector of Water Rates. /IF GODERICH MARKETS. J. Andrews shipped 181 hogs+ to Toronto on Monday. Thei price paid was the same as that peld last -week, 24.4lik The grain mark8C, ao far as shipping is con- cerned. has boon a lively ono this week, but local markets have not boon over busy. Meate, live and dead. have boar. weak, the eloting of the St. lAwrence route for ex- port tra4e being tho cans% Butter/ and eggs show little change, and poultry is easy, the largo quanAity placed on the market the Peet tow weeks tending in Weaken the price. Warrant wholesale prices corrected s/D to soon of Thursday.) Fall wheat, standard $ 0 95 to $0 05 Spring. wheat, standard_ 0 its to 95 Flour, per cwt.. patent 3 OD to 2 20 Flour, por cwt., family to 2 80 (Iran, per ton III tO V/ 00 dhorte, par ton. 20 00 to 2J 00 Screening% per ton .......... 18 00 to 13 00 Oats 0 20 tb 0 29 Barley . PeLLR 0 40 W 0 40 0 00 to 0 60 Rye 4:1 40 to 40 Buckwheat, por bushel 0 05 to 0 45 Ilay 6 50 to 7 00 Butter, per lb 0 15 to 0 10 Rua, Mesh) per dozen 0 20 to 0 20 Wood, por cord 4 00 to 5 00 Cattle, export 4 00 to 4.50 Cattle, ordinary and butehers' . 4 00 LaMbs per lb, . .... 00 m 4 25 Shoop. per lb.. ......... 9 00 to 3 25 Bows, lIve woight 00 to 4 OD Hoge, drogised 0 00 te 00 Hama, per lb 0 lb to 0 la Flacon, long clear 0 12 to 0 12 Bides 5 00 to 5 50 Sheep skills 0 40 to 0 50 Tallow, rendered . . . _ 0 48 t,o 0 05 cbtokens,--barnyanl Altars, per lb 0 07 to 0 08 " --crate led 0 10 to -0 10 BOO. fere quarters 5 00 to a 00 tlfief. hind Quarters 7 00 to 7 sn Turkeys, per lb 0 Leto 0 Ducks. per lb.... .... . ........ .,0 8 to 0 u rotor AND vitOETAnuta. orangea, per dozen 0 20 to 0 40 temcme, per dozen 0 20 to 0 25 Bananas. por domn ....... . 0 90 tO 0 Sa Potatoes. Der bnahel 0 30 to 0 IV NEW Al3VERTISEMI3NTS. Pace [Notice to Water Takeiss-W. L 1 Chrtstmete ratfte-PorterN llookstore.. ..... 8 Tax Ileum -Lewis A. Anderson 1 Public Notice-Mro Kunts 1 pined Positteres-Oodarietm Dna Coltego...., 8 London College -W. N.. Yerex ,i, CetnInse-Prof. Trail* Urges& and hest-,8tratfahl Mot canes*4 Eull C10111 trOnterit-W, A. McKim S Mitt Lost-81,AS ()Moe t Steer stray-thenee Olvitr !fsloillt;117, . Itegular meeting of thePuhlie cliool ea nett Monday ololittg. • ',. ' Lrritlit411Z-The open Meeting Of tbe Collegiate Literary Society ott radios was ht.rgely attended, and after the usual fortriel proceedings tire fol, lovidirif_PrOgyarn Wt113 presented: riane so10, Miss Thoniaes readings_Mits Trotter; violin duet, by Miss G. White- n' and F. Doty, and a vocal solo by Mitts Hartleib. A _good ntlmber Of the Collegiate Journal followed; then a duet by Misses Stnith end Stoddiut recitation ITS, Beam a dialogue by Messre. Leopard, McLennan and Long; solo by Maeter Dean; an address by Mr. Strang, and God Save the Ring closed a ehat•tning program s A BM Plum -Shortly after nine on Saturday morning the fire department was called out by a fierce blaze in .A. J. Cooner's grain warehouse and seed store on Hantilton street. In a few minutes this* streams were being di- reeted on the building, but as the In- terim, was practically all ablaze, the firemen directed their efforts to keep- ing the Ore within the Walls. In. this they were successful, Mid ,when the roof fell in, which mastered within 80 nainutes a the alarm..there was no further danger of the flee extending. The fire was one of the quickest to spread, and this wail caused no deubt either by the dust that gathere . In a grain warehouse or in sotne way from the gasoline engine, in the neighbor- hood of which the fire evidently start- ed. The owner states that he watain the store that opens into the waft - house, when he heard a noise, and opening the door, he- was met by a sheet of flame that drove him butt, scorching his fate. With the aseists epee of Mr. Lewis be saved his books and then telephoned up town for the fire brigade. Residents of Hamilton street say they heard an explosion, but bow that waa canoed is not ascer- tainable, but it is generally ascribed to the gasoline machinerY. The graba in the warehouse was fully insured by the Masers. Hay, of Listowel; the building was insured for $1400, and the stock of seeds, flour, fixtures and engine, $000, a total of $2,000. Tam 8, 0. S. -The parade to Knox church on Sunday morning, by the members of Inverness Camp, S. 0. S., ita honor of St. Andrew's Day, was not ea' largely attended as in former years, doubtless owing to the snow storm which prevailed early in the morning, but the gatheeing was enjoyed by all who took part. Plper Craigie and Standard Bearer Howrie beaded the procession with the pipes and Scotch flag, the former giving selections of well known hymns. Rev. Mr. Ander- son, as Camp Chaplain and pastor of Knox church preached an instructive and appropriate sermon from John iv, 38, "Other men labored, and ye are entered into their labors." Mr. James Thomson sang, Jost before the sermon, the old time favorite, "My Ain Coun- tHe." returning to the lodge room, votes of thanks were passed to Chap- lain A.nderson and Mr. Lethbridge and his ahoir.-On Tuesday evening, Dec. 13tb, the Camp will give an oyster sup- per and concert in Odd Fellows' Hall, which will be open to the public by the purchage of tickets. A good pro- gram of music, recitations, dances and a couple of short addresses will be presented in the lodge room, to be followed by supper in the lower hall. As it is long time since the Camp gave one of these popular entertain- ments, a large attendance is antici- pated. T1TE MEISTER SINGICRS.-On Mon- day evening, at Victoria Ilan, a large audience greeted the Meister Glee Singers, under the auspices of the Ooderich Musical Society. The Meis- ters are from England, and are made up of Messre. W. Sexton alto; A. Grover tenor, P. Waltham basso, and A. Cunningham baritone.' These form the famous gnartette, and there are MissA. Henry, elocutionist, and Rol- and Henry in musical aketchea. There were t welve numbers on the program, and, seven or eight encores. The con- cert opened with a duet, basso and baritone, and its excellency put the audience at ease as to the bill of fare; a recitation by Miss Henry was well eceived; the glee "Lull Me to Sleep " was cleverly and sweetly sung, and Mr. Cunningham's song "The Devout Lover," charmed the audience by its splendid vocalization. A humorous musical eketela by Mr. Henry was an exceedingly clever performance, end the quartettes, "Wither I Find Thee " and "Its 0 to be a Wild Wind " were deservedly encored. The song, "Chor- us Gentlemee," by Mr. Waltham, wile grandly sung. The Plantation Melody, with imitation banjo accompaniment, was sweet, clever and realietic. It ers impossible to even fairly epitomize the singers, for beside their well trained musical volees, they have the gifts of graceful exisression, clear enunciation and happy bon hommte when en the stage that carries an audience enthu- siastically with them. They are sing- ers indeed, and as they may be In Goderich again before they return home, those who did not hear The Mbisters should do so then. P. M.'s COT/RT.-On Monday after- noon, Robert Campbell, junior, was charged in the police court with as- saulting Walter Gough, on Tuesday, November 22nd. There were several others summoned on the same charge. but the charges were taken singly, The only wittiest: heard on Monday was tbe plaintiff, who said be was a contrastor for unloading coal laden veseels, and had unloaded several in this harbor. On Tuesday about It p. tn. he was at the Huron H. otel, where he boarded, when several young men entered, They appeared to be ugly and swearing, and said, "You are the man we want" : the defendant, Camp- bell, was one of the men. They com- menced pulling him and striking him; and several called out. "Pull him out of dbore." They pulled him out, and while on his knees he got two kicks on his face and another on his body. The witness was cross-examindd by L. B. Daneey, during which there were sev- eral warm arguments between him and the Crown Attorney, and the plaintiff's solicitor, F. 13. Blair, tus to the legality of putting certain ques- tions. The plaintiffs in answer t,o Mr. Danisey, said he 'Med in Sainte, for two months before he came to Gode- rich. and previously in Port Huron: swore Positively to Campbell jumping en his hack and striking him, and said he knew him (Campbell) beeetnee four days before he had talked wIti. him for half an hour. Mr. Dancey asked plaintiff If he was drunk, his &newer being "No," and In answer to the question, "Is all your evidence as true as your statement that Campbell was present r he said "Yes," whereon Mr. Dancey "Campbell was not pres- tett at all." On the conUlusion of plaintiffs evidence the police magis- trate otdfourned • the case till 10 a. m. on Tueeday. 0n -returning the coon era* crowded, much Intereet being manifested. in the charges. The first witness cal" d knew nothing of 'the as - Sank, and said he did not see the defendant, Robert Campbell, present at the hote1, Thete were several other wittlesees, hat the ease was finally ad- jeurned till Friday. on acconnt of the tiletenee Of two witneastes. Wan" 11034149,-.ThUChildrt:n'tt Aid Slacletylof Heron heYe two bright Mid ettrsetive boys under 12 yeare of age whom they desire to place in good homes, iitehere they will have good trelnill And a ehanee to get an educe 01 Hon.' artleulars may he had on aPPIYI 1,0411uUlMitchell, president: et T1114 Tait office. Fon Poon Ourmannu.-The annul% meeting of the Ohildren's .41i1 . So- ciety will be held ill the Law L ary of tbe Own, House on ' nes tifternoon next, Dec. 7, at .15 o'oloek to receive reports, elect o .8 .ers for the coming year and trams.° any other business. An earnest ap eal is made to all, male or female, ho feel an interests in child rescue work, to at- tend arid take part. CHRISTMAS SEASON. -The holt ay season and time of good cheer le again about here, and our merchants .should be after the trade that should be hand- led during the next three or four weeks. Advertising space in Tun Swat should be secured without delay, ea the time is limited. Merchants who reach out for tradb will reap their reward, and THE STAR'S unchalleng- ed circulation is sure to give the best possible results to advertisers. THU POULTRY ASSOCIATION. --- The directors of the Huron Poultry Associ- ation met on Friday evening and dis- cussed matters In connection with the fourtb-coneing poultry exhibition, an - pointed the judge, and appointed a committee to obtain tendere for the necessary printing and other things counected with the show. The prom- ises of assistance so far are very good, and it looks as if the show will be ahead of those of the past few years. WINTER SPORTS. -A meeting of all interested in curling is called for the Town Council chamber, to -morrow (Saturday) evening, at, 8 o'clock, to re- organize the Curling Club here and arrange for a good season's sport at "the roarin' game." It Is some years since the game fell off in °oche -Jell. hut this effort to revive It should prove successful. A number of juniors are organizing a hockey club for the pres- ent winter, and hope to meet with support in their preparations. W. C. T. U. -Regular meeting of the Union was held on Monday altar - noon, and was well attended. It was decided to hold the meetings in the homes of the members during the winter months, the next meeting to he held at the home of the president, Mrs. J. P. Brown. A gospel tem- perance meeting will be held next Sunday afternoon in the Temperance Hall at 4.15. Good speaker and Food music will be provided. Mrs. Davison, the delegate to the Provincial Conven- tion, gave a partial report of the con- vention, more to be given at next meeting. Next inothers' meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. MeDer- mot. Britandia Road, on Friday after- noon, Dec. Oth. A MUSICAL EVENT.-Lovergof good music will have a treat in the organ recital and sacred concert which is to bo given in Knox church, Goderich, on F'riday evening, Dec. 100, under the management of Mr. George Leth- bridge, organist and choir leader. The presence of such popular and well known vocalists ms Mrs. Roblyn Mc - Kill,* and Mr. Ed. Webster, two of London's best singers, ensures a high class prog-rarn, but, in addition, Mr. Lethbridge will lead b. chorus of 50 voices, made up from our hest loeal talent, in oratorio and high-clu.ss chorus selections. A lot of faithful work has been put into the prepara- tion of the program, and the highest expectations will not be disappointed. Be sure to reserve that evening for the concert in Knox church. THE ROYAL TEMPLARS. -On Fri- day evening of last week, Mr. G. M. Elliott, representing the insurance and beneficiary department of the Royal Teruplora of lemperanee, visit- ed Goderich and conferred with the members of Eureka Council here, re- garding an active campaign during the year 'Or extending the nieniher- ship of the order. Mr. Elliott will visit ail the Couricils in Ontario in thin work, and it is hoped the metn• bershlp will reach 10,000 at the close of 1005. The riska accepted for insuranee n,re Of" course only total abstainers, and by general consent these are the most desirrible• in insurance circles. The local council here will endeavor to do their part in the propaganda, and definite steps will be commenced at their neit regular meeting on Monday "Jetting. ' A NEW CHUI1GH. -On- Wednesday evening the trustees of the North street Methi3diet church met and awarded the Dederick) Planing Mill Co. the carpenter work, and Charles A. Reid the brick work, etc., of the pro- posed new church. There were ten dere for plumbing, tiesinithing, heat- ing, roofing etc., opened, and action was to be taken yesterday or to -day, and it is understood C. C. Lee C. J Harper, J. Worsell and M. Howell are each likely to have a share of the work. Jas. L. Wilson, of J. L. Wilson & Son, architects, of Chatham, was in town the past few days, arranging matters in connection with the work and:signing;contracts, so that the con- tractors can prepare for an early kart in the spring. l'he new church will be built where the present one now stands, and be 00 by 72 feet. It will be of Roman Byzantine style, seat 900, and Its basement will hold 400, though it may be arranged to hold 200 niore. The horde necemiary for the start have been promised or paid in, 00 that be- fore the maple leaven come again the church will be rising from ita founda- tion. .a. rtEMODELLED BUSINESS. - Mr. Walter E. Kelly, of Maori, P. E. Co., has been engaged tcm manage the watch and jewelry husinens of Mr. W. T. Welsh, besides having a proprietary interest therein, and for several weeks has been making siich exteneive alter- ations and improvements as to place it In the front rank of the bueineas out- side the large cities. The interior of the store has been an remodelled with the help of carpenters, painters, lte.. with the addition of most effective electric light changes, as to make the interioe brilliant and attraetive. Ho large are the additions to the stock, and so eotnplete the facilitiee for the largest that even the nest ex- perielve and artistic requirements can be filled as promptly end satiefaetorily as in the big city establishments. Mr. Kelly, though n. young man, has had a moat thorough experience, having also completed a entirse in the Wateb- maiers',School in Toronto. He under - outride ihe manufacture of every par- ticle of a watch, from the smallest pin to the highest product of the most Valua,ble time piet e, and In the jewelry business he la equally well fitted to give the most ample tiatisfaetIon. id up-to-date not only in his businesq, hut has a hearty appreciation of pub- lic affalrn, and wilf be pleased to help forward local sports anti Similar mat- ters which conduce to the welfare and enjnyinent of the community. We be. speak for the trew managgroent a latie share of ptt hl pAt,COn114 TOE NSW OISIi0P OF tIURON,' Ar:sf;descon Williams, et Stratford, Is Choten. • Archdeacon William', of Stratford, was op Tuesday last elected Lord Blehop of the , Diocese of Huron, m auccesaion to the late Bishop Baldwin. The election took playa .on the third 'ballot, though on the aecond ballot Archdeacon had the clerical yote and wanted but three of the lay veta to give hint a 'majority. The following sketch of the new Bishop will be read with general terest : The new Bishop of the Diocese of Huron was born in Wales in the year 1859, and is therefore 45 years of age. He was educated at Latupeter Gram- mar School and St, David's College, Lampeter, Wales, and graduated from Oxford University with the de- gree of Master of Arta. He took hon- ors in classics in the Moderations ex - anis., and honors in theology on his finals. He was ordained a deacon in Advent of 1885, by the late Colquhoun-Camp- bell, Bishop of Bangor, and served as curate of Ffestenoig, Wales. He was ordained a prient in 1880, and a year later came to this country to accept the position of professor of classics and mathematics at Huron College, Lon- don, which office he held until 1892, teachi also theology and' having a wide pence for good in his connec- tion ir-the University. Durin his term there be was for a. year ass stant preacher at the Chapter House, and for three years he was apecial preacher at St.Paul's Cathedral, under the late Dean Innen. In the year 1892 the late Bishop Baldwin aepointed him to be rectoo, of St. James Church in Stratford, the largest church in that city, in succes- sion to the' late Canon Batterson. Ele has been in Stratford ever since, where he has done splendid service, St. James' Church being to -day one of the foremost in the Diocese in every re- spect, a fact that is due more than, anything else' to the untiring zeal of the -incumbent. In Stratford he is be- loved by all his parishioners and re- spected, by all classes in the city for his broadmindedness and wide charity. In Synod circles he has always been a power, his influence widening and deepening with•each successive year. Nearly alwOys of late years he has headed the polls in Synod elections, showing the,/ his fellow workers in /he church have not been glow to recog- nize his merits. It is confidently expected that the Bishop -elect, will make a most capable administrator of the affairs of the Diocese, his keen mind having IL tine rasp of businesa matters. As a pulpit rotor he is widely known, his minnow.' twin profoundly spiritual, eminently churchly and deeply evangelical. He is regarded in every way as a moder- ate churchman, and as such is accept- able to all classes in the Diocese. Bishop Williame was married in 1888. his wife being Alberta E., a daughter of the late Hannibal Bur- well, of London. He is the father of a family ot six children. AMONO THE, CHURCHES. Rev. A. M. Levack, pastor of the Briptitt, church, meeting in the hall on East street, will (D. V.) preach next Sunday, in the morning and evening. The subject in the morning will he "Abundant Fruit Bearing," and in the evening, "Unsaved otnd Saved." A hearty invitation is given to these ser- vices. Next Sunday the services in North street Methodist church will be of a special character. Rev. C. W. Brawn, B. A., B. D., of Mitchell, will preach both morning And evening, in behalf of the missionary work of the Metho- dist church. Rev. Mr. 110.7A311 will preach the 8. S. anniversary sermon's in Mitchell on Sunday. There Was a very good attendance at the evangelistic aervice held in the Tetnperance Hall, Saltford, on Sunday afternoon last, and the sermon by Rev. Mr. Levack WIL/3 UllIell apprecieted by all. The interest ehown is hopeful for the continuance id these services every Sunday during the winter. They be- gin at the conclusion of the Sunday school. and a cordial Invitation ex• tended to all residents 1,1' the ‘illage and nehOhorhood to attend. Teniperance rally day in the Sunday !reboots of town was observed last Sundoy afternoon, the Preebyterian and Baptiet echools joining with the Methodists in North, street church, making a large gathering. Mr. J. E. Tom acted as chairman, and appro- priate addresses svere given by Rees, A. M. Levack, (4. H. Hazen and AndertiOn, Rev. W. IL Graham being absent at Ws conntry appointment. The hymn singing bv the united schools was quite stirring. The Daily Patriot, nf Lisbon, Ohio, of Noy. 22.1d, hnt, the folloWing :- "Wm.E. Arrioltie Webster, ef London. Canada, /111(10/1,11N1 here for the Srst time, at the Episcopal church concert, and will always receive a hearty re- ception from a Lisbon audience. His full, rich bass voice interpreted selec- tions from Handel's "Measiah," and Caicott's "Friend of the Brave," in much a manner an to place him In time front rank of concert barmen. Mr, Webster also gave a few lighter melee - Hone during the evening, which dem- onstrated his ability ON en entertain- er." Mr. Webeter will take part in the concert in Knox ehurch. Goderich, on Friday evening, Dec. 10th. The service.. in 17Ictovia street church last Sunday called mit good congregations, that in the evening filling every meat, notwithetanding the unpleasant stOrn; which raged. Rev. Dr. Carman. the venerable General Super' n tende nt, enhaneed his rend y great reputation here hy his masterly oind vigorous discourses, and during the full 00 minutes sermon In the evening he held the closent attention nf every one present.. Prostor Groharn and hia associates made no mietake in• their selection rif the 1)1.. for tide im- portant 'r110 (I' 18(O11 11011rd asked for mon toward'. meeting the expellee inestrred 1)y eeeseary im- provements on the eht reh and par- tionage, and were givet pledgee and earth that will total illof it $100. ti very responee, hut e characteris- tie of this congregatio 11. The Omit - deserve a word of pro se for their hearty and efficient aer v I 6 61. To The South for Winter. Take rolvs.ntage of the fast and eon. venient train serviee of the Grand Trunk and connections to the Winter Resorts of California and Florida, where the elirnate la delight fill din trig the winter months. Secure ticket.; and full inforination at Ticket Offices. In the Divielim Court before Judge Holt yesterday only one rano was tried. that of f4towe VA. ChishOltni an melon for ha lane(' doe on horse, The action tvan dismissed with cooto. bur plaintiff, M. 0. John- ston for defendant., ellinalliersallasielesisiewswasa To OUR REIAInftS. Tun STAR contemplates making extensive improvements during the next few weeks, which will run into the price of a very good farm, Our subscription list for the past few years has increased to such an extent that it has reached the thousands. With uch a large and appreciative patronage, there aro some subscribers in arreats, and the dollar or two here -and, there due Tau STAR 'eh be paid promptly. Su e 'bars will please -bear M mi that every subscription sho paid in advance, aud that by omptly responding to this call helping hand will be given t puali along a good thing. T1If STAR promises to be as good if not better, thau ever, and will/continue to be a NEWSPAPER. Please remit your indebtedness with as little delay as poiale. Was Banqueted. On Friday evening Robert Elliott, the well known apple buyer of God., rich, was invited to the King Edward, Kingston street, and entertained at a banquet, gotten up by mine host in excellent style, and tendered to Mr, Elliott by the men who had been in his employ during the apple season. Thirty of them sat down with him at the sumptuous feast, which included ell the deliericies of the Beneath mond being exceedingly well served, was heartily enjoyed by all present. The intellectual part of the programme opened with Nathan Johns, ex.reeve of Colborne, in the choir. Mr. Johns made a brief but effective speech, complimenting the guest on the man- ner in which he conducted the busi- netss, and at the manifest friendahip shown by the employees in entertain- ing hill) 80 loyally. The chairman then called on the guest of the even- ing, who was received with conaider- able cheering. Mr. Elliott thanked all those who bad honored him in such a kindly way. The apple busi- ness, said he, is different from many othera, and though during the season of 1004 there had been many sleek times through prices dropping and over supplied markets, he had kept on ail his men. though many other buyers discharged theirs. During that period old country buyera were afraid to buy, then he assumed the whole risk, and continued buying. "I have not so far made much money," said the spea.ker, "but should the price of the last 4000 harrele shipped, realize a little better than the last 1500 sold, I shall make a little by" them." Mr. Elliott strongly compli- mented the men for their work during the season, and said that in every instance they had done their lima for him. "All the cash, with the ex• ception of that for 2AX)0 barrels that went to Manitoba, came front the old country," said the guest, and, con- cluding by again thanking him em- ployees b the heartiness of his te- ception, lie took hi, seat amid general cheering. Ed. Elliott gave an excellent song well sung, and Harry Salkeld In a short speech commended their ap- preciation of the man who had kept the apple business alive in this part of Huron. /Major Beck was sure the banquet Must be pleasing to Mr. Elliott, rot it showed a very kindly feeling for that gentleman. Al t hough M r. Elliott had not made money, he had stuck to the business under ;nivel-14e circ um- atances, and he hoped things woulcl soon -enure Mr. Elliott'e way." He knew the apple business had not been a success this year, in fact the evapor- ating part of it had been bad, anti at the present time the dried fruit would not sell for what t lie apples, boxes and labor cost the mantilatet titers tn dry it. Ile thought the goveinment should appoint at well skilled 111811 in England, to watch and regulate the green fruit trade, and the 111110y hisser+ now met with for want of proper 811 perintend- (knee might he obviated. Another ming by Ed. Ellint.t, and Jeo II. McEwan, Harry Fowler, Witt. ‘Vatkirm, Prank MeIntyre, inn. Taylor and %vol. Sorby and THE STAit representative followed with short speeches, and a hearty vote of thanks to host and hostess, and God Have The King, cloeed a most pleasant evening, 'BRIEF TOWN 1;ffl..CS. House of Refuge Blinding committee will meet In Clinton on Monday. 3:1 different styles of Salts and Pep- pers tai etas ise 1.141111 at the Maple Leaf China Hall. Two new packages of fine china for Christ mas t rade just received at Maple Leaf China Hall. Fifty cora cattle in by specials on Monday, hut on Tneeday the 'medal c:iine without empties, there being lint few Ordere for grain. The nominations for Comity Coun- cillors will take plaep in the several districts on the 19th Inst., and the election. If any, oti Jan. 2nd, 1005. • kessrs. James Wilson, Ben Evana, John McDonald, Thom. litirrown, Jas. Knuckle and John McKay. of the 0.0. P., visited floimesville Lodge on Fri- day night. Bro. T. Burrows spoke on behalf of the C. 0. P. The o•teatner with 1 16,(X)0 bushels of wheat from Port NVIlliam for the floderich Elevattor, arrived In that port, on Saturday mot nIng, and when the 11010/Ming W118 O011ipleted on Monday, she left for another eargo for this port. John Crnigie, the successful ten- r,erer for t he lease of the skating rink, has footled 1,1181111111o. The ("liowing alKli tendered for the lease Vto Mc - (1 stir vlohln) .1.1:h1()171rac'rT114.1 JWIMilMoritnire; hell. The first thtee were within I115 of eltPil 01 her, 571 separated the first from the aecond. Inines I foga loft on Tumidity holt for Kincardine, where he hne limight out a II Vet y 1)118104mA and will heneeforth reelde. Mr. Hays, while In the mime 111141nese here and during his residence of Neveral years, made many friends, and Tire S ri tee, ..... nends him to the people aaf our northet n lake town as worthy of mit ronnge and confidence. A gentleman from the Prairie Pro - Vince who knows our one-time eitizen, John T. Acheson. soya t hnt well known merchant of Mortien Is evidently prow- peroue finanelally and eorporeally, ex his pocket book is getting plethorie, and his clothing tnkes more cloth than in years. gone by. John T., tholigh far away, does not forget old friends. and never fails to ask about those he knew In the old town. WEST IlliRON -CONSERVATIv ES HOLD A RECORD MARKING CON. VENTION. Dudley Holmes, of Wingham, the Standard Bearer for the Ontario House. If numbers, determined interest and unbounded euthuolasea count ftw any- thlog, the ConsevatIve Convention held at Auburn on Monday last, is the beginning of a conteet that will cer- Willy place West Huron in J. P. Wlirtney's column. Old vatera who have attended the party calla for 20 yeare past declare they never saw such a splendid and enthualastio gathering. Not, a single One of the 48 polling sub- divisions in the riding for Local pur- poseit was without its full quota of three delegates, and with thore who were not delegates the Teinporance Hall was crowded most uncomfortably. President Peter W. Scott, of East Wawanosh, opened the meeting with a few well tinied congratulatory words, and after Secretary James Mitchell had read the minutes, and some rou- tine matters were disposed, of Messrs. E. L. Dickinaon and M. 0. Johnston, with Dr. Chisholin, P.. were ap- pointed a committee on resolutions, and thaelection of ()facets. for 1904-05 was peoceeded with, resulting Os fol- lows : President, Dr. T. E. Case, Dungan- non; vice-presidents, M. 0. Johnston, Goderich, and W. B. Hawkine, Port Albert, (re-elected); secretary, J(LOW•11 re-elected; treasurer, E. L. Dickinson. Vice-presidents of municipalities as follows ; Ashfleld.-No. 1, Thomas Stothern, Dungannon; No. 2, John Kirkpatrick, Crewe; No. 3, Wm. Bowles, 13elfast; No, 4, John Schoenhals, Port Albert; No. 5, Thos. O'Connor, Kingshridge: No. 0, James Rose, Loolialsh; No. 7, Robert Hamilton, 'Amberlev. Colborne. -No, Augustus Van - stone, Henrniller; No. 2, Peter Me - Ewan, jr.. 'Saltford; No. 8. Thomas Hamilton, Carlow; No. 4, J. 1.). Mc- Manus, Dunlop. Goderich Township-- No. 1, Harry Salkeld, Goderich: No. 2, John Mc- Gibbon. Beniniller; No. 3, JOS. Mose. Hayfield; No. 4, Gabriel (ffin- ton; No. 5, John Ford, floinweville; No. 0, Adam Cantelon, Hohnesville. West Wawanosh. -- No. 1, D. (I. Blotch), Dungannon; No. 2, Robert Medd. jr., Auburn; No, It, Ed. 31 c - Roberts, St. Helens; No. 4, Abt) [Merl- in, St. Helena; No, 5. Win, McQuillan, St. Helens. East Wawanosh. - No, 1, George Sturdy, Auburn: No. 2. Wm. P. 1101- lahan, Blyth: No. 3, Joseph Kerr. 'Winghain; No. 4, Joseph Chaniney, Fordyce. Blyth. --A. McNally and F. Metcalf. Wingham.-No.1, Thos. Armstrong; No. 2, Dr. Irwin; No. B, Thomas iinlb No. 4, W. F. Vanstone. Hullett. No. 1, William Rinn., (ion - 'stance; No. 2, Bert Alien, Harlock: No. 3, Richard Blake, Clinton; No. 4. Charles Midden Londesborm No. 5, Joshua Hill, Summerhill; No. 0. Ar- thur Jamieson, Londemborm No. 1. 'Wm. Patterson, Auburn. 11 The Executive Committee were re- elected without change. THE CONVENTIoN. The convention for the nomination of a candidate for the coming Ontario elections WILK then formed, a com- mittee on credo Idaho and scrittineers for the voting being appointed. The following notm08 wore offered as prospective candidates ; Jas. Cola- nolly, Porter's 11 111 ; J. B. Hoover, Clinton : Rev. Jos. Elliott, Goderieh D. Uaudelon, Clinton ; E. C. Audi!, Colborne ; JELI1108 Mi(Chell, fioderich ; Robert Elliott, Goderich ; M. Lock- hart, East Watwanosh ; John Coax, Porter's Hill ; Robert McLean, Code - rich, and Anson Dunnage, Winghatn. Messrs. Connolly, Jos. P.Iliott, Itobert Elliott, John Cox, Robert, NICIA`ILTI, and A. Dunnage all declined, anal balloting was proceeded with. l'he committee on credentials reported t he following Its the delegates, who with the Executive °Meows were entitled to vote on the candidates as nominated : TOWN or Ooolcit/C11-11. 1'. Hays. Win. Loc. Hold- Thompson,. Jas. Hamilton, Itobt. Wm. Campbell. 11. J. A. MolCwan Alex. Clark. Inclined Maim, ltobt- McLean, W. A McKim. L.DIckloson, W. C. (Mode, Rev. Jos. ltIliott, F. II, Holmes, W. J. Dunn, George Black, , W. Killott. Jac Laithwatto, II. D. Heed, W. '1'. Murney. Gooknion Tow W Sowerby. Andrews, Barry W, Hooke, W. An drown, S. Johnston, It. Draper, W. II bobb, F.• Ford. Amtrratn Thee. Johnnton. John ItIllott. litoherd Hands. J. Alton. _Bold, J. Walcom, T. F. Vane, It. Webster, W c• Bowls, Jos. TIgert, Ooo. Fielder, J (W. Sheen hals, sups. it. COYA31111, 85111 if Or. Win. Mole, R. MeMath. J. Barkley, Jno laggart, J. Mammon. It Itynn. Witwr WAWAN01111 Malloegh, owth- ors, I). Clionn, S. Johnston, O. Younghltit, iinmford, W. Cameron. T. Alexander, P. Walsh, A. Durolon, J. Chamnev.6. Thompson. W. McQuillan, J. Plowman, S. korr. EAsT WA W ANoRnlireal Toll. J. Armour. J I,. Sturdy, F Cook, . P, I ollaban. W John ston, W. Patterson, J. J. Korr, .1. Brandoo A. ',Mann/in. D. I 'haniney, Jas. elnunney. Jcitins, P. J. 57eNwaa, , W. Mc140-ft i (7, CoL000No. (' 4, Vanstone. A. Ballidat N. Attrill, F. W. MoDonruth:J. at ter. J. p. McManus. 1'. Hamilton, A. MoNovin. WiNolIAN- Thos. Armstrong, 01, Chisholm. T, McLean, C..I Methdre, Jno. Grove „m W. li Kerr, D. Bell, R. Johnston. T. Bell, W. is, Yanatotio,.0. Griffin, A. Dunnage. CLINTON—W. .7 MItohell, Jno, Johnston, Artimr cook. A. J. Origg, J no. Bell, And. Tny• lor,W, BOvenson. 0. Johnston, J. A. root F. Ball, p. Cantelon, J. B. Hoover. fluwern-Ii. Churchill, A. Weir, A. Wat lace, Geo. Barr, 11. W10111739, A. Jamieson. Frank (Arming. II. Lawlor. IV Ariontroog. 111.TTIL 3' Metcalf, J. N. Goulden, A. Bider. Jno. Wilford, C. Hamilton, W. J. Fon wick Orricans. —Peter W. Scott, Proshiont - Jos- eph Heck. ifonornry President ; M. 'John ston rind Hawkins, Olen prosidents James Mitchell, neeretoryi A. M. Todd, freak uter. Six ballots were necessary to a (+oleo, and on the last the lint had fallen to Messrs. Holines and Mitehell, and the count stood- Holmes 110, Mit- chell 05. Mtwara. Mitchell and Hoover promptly moved that the nomination be made unanimous, W/11011 Will car- ried with ringing (Moore, and 31 r. Holmes in a few words returned thanks for the honor done hint. President Cane then introduced 31r. .1. W. Rt. John, West York, who met with 4 eoystl reception, and In a fifteen minutes' addreee brought the maims - hum up to fever heat, AA he tonehed upon the !attest developments of moral rottenness in the Ocivernnient, and on some of the planies 011 the Connerva- tive platform. Dr. Chisholm, of WI ighatn, the gallant whiner of East Huron, gIVPn •well deserved ovet ton, and gratefu ly tteknowledged the services which ad enabled him to redeem the riding. cdd Johraton yeas its follow lig .'esollit ions were 0(1 Irosotimottisly adopted ; is,kin,on, scoonded Jas. at this as4oelat Ion destron to eX rty approval of the course and ,„ polio/ et the Wailer of the Opposation. Br. tyvbIteeS, :meta supporters te the local aleture, end to plats ou *wooed their deter nil ohm t,o toe everY lawful endeavor tone deem this constituency at the aeprOisehing eleetIon, Moved by Dr. chishohn. M., P.. seconded by Robt. moLean, that this oonventIon bcgo to ftrdraityltAserlittd*stitulOt "ItIi!ilditrjtryni!l• oppoeition, hlr!lt. L. Borden, at the fast sen. oral election •-its regret tna2 it, was tiot erewtad With atoms% Its :warty ceanuendatton of his Platform and policy, and itscontidonce that (be future will cepagnise tbo trete of the prim/Wits which he aril -Matted. Moved by J. B. Ileover. seconded by Rev. Joe, Elliott, that tide convention beas to con- aratelato tho throe successful Conservative candidates of the elides constituencies ot Past West and South Huron, upon their eplendid victories of the Met olunpaign. This concluded the businesa, asid at 0.30 p. in. the tionvention adjourned with the customary cheers and the brighteat augury of a euccese similar to that in the recent Donilnlon elec- tions. THE GRAFTER'S CONVENTION. A Sample of the Class of Delegates at the Ross Convention. (Kingston News and Titnos,) The following is a lint of tho King- ston delegates to the 'Toronto Liberal Convention, with the amounts re- ceived by each from the Governmenta of Ontario and Dominion during the year : u. Craig Brook &Halloday Dr. Mundell Dan. Couper A, Mk T indi:elvey 4,181 98 1 880 64 Bala'ry 467 25 2,211 29 1,830 00 6,225 23 . ...... 4,100 33 it. 1' •II t,11,/t1 .1.11WfOrti ........... 28,006 50 I.,,trlek book./ole 257 75 Jnons, 'lawfool 07 W .1 T wo/L101 • •••• 130 25, 11. 161 yo .1,L/110, liodtlen, part of amount. ..... 3334 00 W.de A. Swindle,. . ..... 1,020 47 IC, J. It Penne . 7,055 41 Dr. 1110118wINoil . . ........... Salary Dr. Evans -Salary as editor of spec- ial editions of Whig, and ca.mpaign epeaker. J. J. Harty - Five thousand dollars per year indirectly from the Dotniulon Government. W, Kelly --Two. hundred dollars per year as correepondent of Dominion Trades mid Labor Joutinal. Dr. Sands -Three hundred dollars a year from Ontario Government as gaol surgeon. W. Balsam- -Applicant for city li- cense Inspeetorate. W. H. Godwin -Salary as fishery overseer, W. II. hetnmen-Erimloyed at times doing work fur Government. 0. Milian- Government patronage. W. J. Fair--;iteintives enjoying Gov- ernment pap. R. Meek Receives $200 por year for covering up Grit vice and extolling alleged Orit virtues in Whig. APPEAL TO METHODIST ELECTORS. Moral, Reform Committee Urges Use of Ballot ainI Fear of Ond and For Country's Highest Good." A meeting of the Methodist Execu- tive committee on 'Temperance anti Moral Reform WaN held in Toronto on Wednesday last, and issued the) follow- ing appeal to the electors of the Methodiat body : THE REHOLCTION. Moved by Cr. A. D. Watson, sec- onded by 1tev. M. L. Pearson, and re- solved that : VVItereas our last general confer - must I t 11 t ed t he department of tempt:more and moral reform to pro- mote the policy to.nd propagate the proiciples off our church in these im- portant matters ; Anal whereas 01111.1 principles and poi • ley 11071111 always been decisively In favor of the prohibition oC the liapior truffle, which Is held 1,, Isi.‘; the fruitful source of ignorance, poverty, misery anol eriute, anti a personal, social and national misfortune and disgrace; A rul whereas 00 account 1)1 t he large financial interest and strength of the 11181111(11.17(11701•14 11.11(1 (10(11011. 10105 1 - eating liquors, enabling atm! inciting t hem to 11 Xell'ir81 11.1'4N-ropl 1 ng tifluctice in politica, and the Of Yen,' o of Revr,egnai,u,toi$11,,Iigaort)tdt of thlia trade, we have been unable to make the advance that Chriatianity, good ,•itizeriship and pat riotistri de- mand, and further have leen continti 4...111111 by the 1v(1114 nt rhawi fiiInibf:,'.1:•V•14,:iYey of part y epirit, idttiont unjustifiable In men that, meek the (+staid ifthment of tho k I molten t Jesus Christ; And whereas the recent party enn- ventIons In their manifestoes) hey,. afforded the Lgends of thin reform but little gronnd for eneourag.unent, con- tinuing on one Aide as aforetitne pro - pool tionR and promisea of little value, and on the other making affirmat Mtn; which reveal no progress, neither part v giving hope of practical advance. LAY AtilDif This 1. Xoelltivo 1.03111111( too of the hoard of temperance and moral re- form of the Methodist Church would appeal to the electors of our church Itee to 11 n their respective constit- uencies) 2 11111 men, faithful and true to the temperanee cause of whatever political party, anal only such, he elect- ed as their representatives In the leg- islature. When this eannot he done$ t he party to which the voter hap- pens to belong, we (r1110. that, Un - tottered by narrow part isan consider- ations, he will support the eitndidate most ac,eptable in view of he great t smpet snag, reform. NN'of think that Christian end intelligent 111011 should lay this upon their l'onmeitIllee8, 0111( %%dlr. W ithin 011(8140 of their dela' 140 end part y, do i herr utmost to secure this In the *Wile atilt , and bv the seine means In the e54,1ciS111 of an honorable manhood and Christen ell izenship, we trust our people will everywhere, ny yore and influence, manite tinmia. taktvidy their displeaueite and indigna- tion et the disgrateeful political stir - flintier) that Ree111,4 to have laid hold of ninny i 11 1.11 I Ol life, and even many constituencies of our fair pro- •Ince. It Is plainly ,1111• duty to 0041 luut to ollr country, no matter who suffers hy our an -lion, to tett an end to this abomination mid public disgrace. hikt .411x,,n„otifitti.„fils%ent,11:::1111gulit,ti, oro tlink1teantt., toot our brethren and friends 54 tO their pont.' -al duty. This is not one of the functions of the church. The frau- ehine In a stirred personal right that our freedom as elt r)14 of this Ihmin.. Ion and province confers 11pon 119. NN'e simply beg to remind onr people of their moral responnihility, and to Implore them to use the inestimable pt i11141 10 bear the reeponsi- hillty of t in- indlot in the fear of Goti and for the country's highest good,