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Wingham Times, 1891-12-25, Page 4G. E. WILLIAMS GFzsT. -AND- DRUGGIST, AND- DRUGEST, ACCT. C. N. W.. TELEGRAPH CO, app. Brunswick House, Wingham., - - - Ont E4e dingham tunes FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, .891.. THE "TIMES." With this issue the Trams closes volume 20. During the four years the paper has been under the control of the present management, it has been the constant aim to make it worthy of the town in which it is printed. Flow well we have succeeded we leave with the public to decide. New type and presses have been added at considerable expense., and to -day the,ofliee is fully up to the average of country town newspaper offices. We have to thank the publte for the liber- al patronage extended in the past, and hope to merit a still more extensive patronage in the future. We say it with considerable pride,that at no time in the history of the paper had it such a large circuation as it enjoys to -day. During the incoming; year, we expect to further improve the paper and 'matte it a welcome visitor to many more homes in the town and surrround ing district. We have to thank our corps of correspondents for their labors iu the past. To them belongs a large share of the credit of making the TIMES a newsy, readable aheet. EDITORIAL NOTES. REV DR STAFFORD, one of the fore- most ministers of the Methodist. Church iu Canada, died after a short illness, at Hamilton, on Monday. THE Judges dismissed the personal charges against Dr Spohn, M P for East Simcoe, which were reserved at the tirne of the trial,and the Dr is now safely seated as member for the next fotir years. Bit a decisive majority, the Toronto city council have decided to allow the ratepayers of the city to say whether the street ours shall run on Sunday or not. The vote will be taken on Mon- day, January 4th next. JunaontST was given in the Wel- land election case, on Saturday last, unseating and disqualifying W M German, the Reform member. A couple of witnesses swore that Ger- man promised a voter $10 and also to secure him work after the election. It is said that the case will be ap- pealed. THE Judges have given their deei - t sion in the North Perth election case, dismissing the petition with costs against the petitioner and confirming James Grieve, ATP, in his seat. The question of giving railway •tickets to voters, was the main charge against Mr Grieve's agents. The Judges held that it was not a corrupt act to do, so, ani disposed of the case as above stated. TnE Dominion Government has decided to proceed against several firtns for a refund of the amount prov. en to have been paid Seneca), late superintendent of the Government Printing Bureau. The firms proceed• ed against and the amounts they are severally `asked to refund are as foliates : Miller & Richard, type found ers, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Jordan street, Toronto, $6,000; Dominion Typo Foundry Company,of Montreal, 81,ac0 ', Bartter & Ellis Company, Toronto, $540 ; Buntin, Reid (Si Co, Toronto, $300; !MacLean, Roger & Co, Ottawa, $750 ; George Low,ma. chinist, Ottawa; $800 ; and J T Jobm ston,Toronto, type foundry, $1,500,or st total of ;13,600. Mit Imre, in a ,- 8peecli the other day, made a ntmbet of fresh charges against the Ottawa Government. He intimated that Sir Adolphe Caron, the Minister of Militia, raised election funds by promissory notes, which had been paid by Government contrao. tors ; that the day before the eleetion iu March, a Government contractor went to Quebec with $45,000 to be expended in bribery, and that one of the Cabinet Ministers was aware of it. Mr Tarte says that the Government spent $500,000 in the election last March, and that if elected in Mout morenci, he will demand an investiga. tion into these °barges, and feels certain he will be t►bee to prove them,. es well as those be made against the Public Works Department. B CireStat;T is at fever heat in Que- bec Province just now. Mr Mercier and his followers have opened the campaign, and popular feeling at present appears to be in. their favor,. Senator Do . Bouoherville, to whom the Lieutenant -Governor entrusted the duty of forming a Governunent,has suceeede'd in doing so, and the follow% ing is the personnel of the new Cab- inet : Hon. C B DeBonoberville, Pres mier and President of the Council ; Hon L 0 Casgrain, Attorney General; Hon J S Ilall, Treasurer ; kion E J Flynn, Oowmisgiouer of Crown Lands; Hon G A Nantel, Commissioner of Publics Works ; Hon Louis Beaubien, Commissioner of Agriculture ; Hon L P Pelletier, Provincial Secretary; Hon L R Masson, Hon L 0 Tuition and Hon J Mackintosh, Ministers without portfolio. Four of them are without seats in the present Legislature -- Messrs Casgrain, Flynn, Beaubien and MaQson. At a meeting of the new Cabinet, it was decided to dissolve the Legislature, and the writs have been issued for a general election, whieh will be held on March 8th next. Salem. A tea -meeting was held in the Congregational church, Gemmill's Corners, on Tuesday evening last, for the propose of welcoming the new pastor, Rev E T Garter. A grand banquet was provided by the ladies, from 5 to 7 p m, and a large number partook of the bounteous repast. Ad. dresses were delivered by Revs Wat- son, Davidson and Shaw. Excellent music was supplied by the choir. Every person enjoyed themselves and went home well pleased with the even- ings entertainment. Belgrave. The eutertainmen held in the Fores ters' Hall, 'Belgrave, on Thursday evening of last week, under the aus- pices of the 1 O G T, was a grand success. The weather being fine and the roads favorable, there was a large turn out of people, .a number being present from Blyth, Wiugham, White- church and other places. The order during the meeting was good. In the absence of Mr Metcalf, of Blyth, Mr John Wightman, 0 T of the Lodge, occupied the chair to the satisfaction of ail. The Wingham Quartette Club was present. and gave a number of choice selections,as will be seen by the following programme. The meeting was opened by all sin ging "Yield not to Temptation," after which the •Chaplain engaged in prayer. Some of the lodge members then sang a duet with chorus, after which Master Alien Wheeler gave a recitation. The Wingham Quartette Olub gave one of their selections and were encored. Mr McCallum then gave a reading. The Quartette Club a solo with chorus and' was again encored. Miss M Wray gave a recitation and Miss Sanra Mc- Crea a song. The Rev Mr Dyke was then called upon and gave a short address. Messrs McCallum and Porter- field gave a duet that was highly ap- preciated, Miss Nellie McCrea gave a recitation, The Quartette (tub were then called and again encored. Mr Lloyd, of Wingham, gave an address, after which a solo by Mr Friend, of Wingham, which was encored Miss Kate Wightmun gave a recite, tion, then a solo by Mr McCallum was also encored. Miss Annie Brandon gave a recitation. The Rev Mr Geddes, of Whitechurch, was then called upon and gave a grand address, which yeas appreciated by all. The Quartette Club were then called and encored. Mr Blackwell gave a reading and Mr, Friend another solo. The time having come to close, a motion was moved and seconded and carried, • that the thanks of the meeting be tenthred the visiting friends for their assistance in the programme. The meeting was then brought to a Close by all rising and singing the National Anthom,after which all dispersed to their homes, highly delighted with the evening's entertainment. The proceeds amount- ing; to $19.50. .. We congratulate Mr Blackwell on the successful examination lie worked up in l.is school last Friday. And we do not forget to mention the address and purse he received, Mr B evi. dently gave good satisfaction and has the best wishes of the parents and • scholars for laic future success. --Tete Xmas tree at Sunshine was a decided success, parents, teachers and scholars enjoying themselves, Mt .Flood was chairman, The tree was well ledee with presents. Proceeds of the even ing $17.$0 East Wawanosh• Councillor 1) Robertsnn, wbile on his way to the Council tu.eetiug, nu December 15th, killed a snake on the roadside.•. --Mr Henry Deacon hes pur- chased from Mr Juo Govier, Auburn, a thoroughbred Yorkshire boar. This is a extra fine animal and will be a boon to the pig breeders in this section. The Council met in Connell Room, on Dec 15, 1891, pursuant to adjourn. meat, Members all present. The minutes of last meeting read and con. Armed, By Law No 10, 1891, tali. pointing place of nomination, places of election, and returning; officers for the ensuing municipal election, and By Law No 11, 1891, fixing the amount to be paid to such mem- bers of the Council for the current year, both read and passed. Deben- tures were issued for the payment of the following accounts, viz : Jas Mc- Gee, con 1, digging and piping two culverts, lots 30 and 81, con 1, $4 ; Jus Cochrane, services as Inspector on eastern boundary, 1891, $5,25 ; David Kennedy, building culvert on. northern boundary, $1,70 ; John Phillips, re• pairing road scraper, 1891, $1 ; Jas Found & Co,Whitehurch,700 feet rock elm plank, $5.60; Albert Rintoul, drawing lumber and repairing culvert, sideline 30 and 31, con 11, $5 ; Wm I Fenwick; cleaning out hill, sideline36 and 37, con 5, $3 25 ; Thos Oolles, Blyth, 961 feet cedar, and 210 feet rock elm plank, delivered, sideline 36 and 37,cou 1, $14 ; Mrs Bradnock, con 1, 45 yards gravel, $2.25 ; Win Kerniclr, 27 rods wire fence, sideline 33 and 84, con 3, $4 05; John Men. zies, for drain and tile, lot 37, con 10, $3 50 ; Arthur Brooks, balance tor ditching, lot 42, oon.9, $5 47 ; John McLean, 30 rods wire fence, lot 40, con 8, $4.50 ; John Shoebottotn, 60 rods wire fence, lot 41, con 11, $9 ; Wni Porterfield, repairs at bridge on river, filling up washouts, &o, eons 8 and 9, $1.50 ; F' Naylor, selecting jurors, 1891, $2; Jas Edwunaton, con 3, Mrs Halihan, con 4, Laird Patterson, con 11, and John Ruber t - son, con 9, refund dog tax, 1891, each $1; Wm 'Armstrong, filling up hole un road, sideline 39 and 40, con 14, 50 cents ; P Porterfield., use of ►rouse for Council Rpom, selecting jurors, 1861, $15 ; Alonzo Parker, digging drain and tile, sideline 36 and 37, con 1, $2.50 ; David Scott, 102 feet hem- lock plank at bridge, cons 6 • and 7, $1 02 ; Thos H Taylor, fees for attena• dance at Council, selecting - jurors, commissions, &c 1891, $44.50 ; Finlay Anderson, fees, commissions, &o,1891, $29.08 ; D Patterson, fees, commis sions, &c, 1891,$25 ; Robt Shiel, fees, commissions, &o, 1891, $29.50 ; D Robertson, fees, commissions, &o,1891, $25 ; Jas Hoover, 35 rods wire fence, sideline 80 and 31, oon 5, $5.25 ;; Walter McGowan, shovelling gravel, lot 39, on 2 and 8, $1.25 ; Margaret Murray, eon 5, taxes remitted, 1891, 57 cents : Thos Colles, J3lyth, digging and putting in culvert, sideline 36 and 37, con 1, $11 Hector McKay, Whitechurch, refund dog tax, 1891, $1 ; t'1rs Clare, con 4, refund dog tax, 1891, $1. After some time spent in assisting the Treasurer to make out the annual financial statement of re- ceipts and expenditure for the current year to date, the Council adjourned. P. PORTERFIELD, Clerk. 'urnberry The entertainment held in Eadie's school, on Friday evening, Dec l lth, Was a grand success. So great was the number present that many were unable to secure seats. When' the time for commencement came, Mr W E Graham was appointed chairman and tileentertainment commenced, which consisted, of readings by Mr Gracey, of Wingham,given in his usual able .manner ; dialogues, by Messrs Robertson, Fortune and Nichol; these were of a comic nature and as such were well received ; songs by Mr Tees and others; recitations by the pupils and an atble, though brief, address by Rev Mr Hughes. Towards the close of the meeting,Mr JJartley,the teacher, was presented by the pupils with an elegant album and a suitable address. Atter which Mr Hartley, in a few ap- propriate words thanked them for their kindness and in conclusion wished for continued prosperity to them and their school. The meeteng was then brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. Taken altogether, the programme was such that at the close alt present went home apparently well satisfied with the evening's entertainment. • St. Helens. The Foresters' eutertairnent, on Monday evening last, was not as suc- cessful -as it otherwise would have been end not a number of those who were expected to take part been suddenly incapacitated through illness, La Grippe having recently made its ap- pearance again in this section. The string band contributed several selee- j tions, anct addresses by Messrs John tt Neelands and It Elliott. of Wingham, were the main features of the pro. gramme. --An entertainment, under the auspices of St Helens lodge, 1 0 G T, will be held in the Temperance Hall here on Tuesday evening, 29th inst.. The prograinme will consist of an address by Rev Mr Anderson, and readings, recitations, dialogues and. vocal and instrumental music An admission fee of 15 and 10 cents will be oharged.-Mr Murray, meroltant, of ti113 place died, very suddenly on Monday last. The deceased gentleman bad been attending to business as usual on Saturday, though not feeling well. He had been subject to heart trouble for many years, and his death was caused, ie is thought, from one of these attacks to which he has been subject for many years. He was well and favorably known and at the time of his death was the postmaster of this plane. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters of Lucknow, which he had recently joined. -The 10 0 T and 0 0 F societies of this place have in contecn• plation the securing a larger hall in which to hold their meetings and that can also be utilized for public gather- ings. Culross. The Patrons of Industry of Oulross had a meeting of delegates in Teese water, on Monday, for the purpose of nominating a Municipal counoil fur the ensuing year. The old Council, being all Patrons, got the nomination, and if the anti -patrons bring out an oppose - tion, there will be a lively time next week. -Mr Irving laokeoh has been nursing a felon on hie finger for over two weeks, but he has disposed of the worst part of it and is about all right again. -Mr J N Pickett disposed of his farm stock and implements, last week Mr J Purvis, of Holyrood, wielded the hammer. -Mr D McKinnon is about securing a situation in the Wiugham foundry. -On Tuesday evening every.. body in the neighborhood of S S No 2 were on the tiptoe of expectation over the entertainment to be given in the school house, and to say that it was a success would be a very mild way• of putting it. Mr Brown, of Teeswater, at the appointed time, took the chair, and in no small degree contributed to the success of the proceedings. Space is too limited to give a full exposition of the entertainment, but we must say that the music furnished by the choir during the evening was hard to beat, and Master Jamie Marshall's "Com- position on noses" made the audience sneeze. The instrumental music, violin and organ, by Miss end Master Colvin, was encored every time, but the comic song "Where did you get that hat ?" by Tommy Colvin, was a sidesplitter. About the close of the proceedings, the climax was reached when Mr J McRae and Mr It Marshall stepped on the platform and in behalf of the section presented. Miss Strath with a very flattering address and a well filled purse. Miss Strath, al- though taken by surprise,made a suit- able reply, but her feelings at parting with those with whom she has associa- ted for so long a time almost overcame her and prevented 'her from saying all that she would have said. Whitechurch. The annual meeting of the White. church Creamery was held in the Foresters' hall,Whiteohurch, on Satur• day, December 19th. There was a large attendance of the patrons and shareholders. The meeting was called to order by the President,Mr F Henry. Mr A H Musgrove occupied the chair whilst the Secretary, Jas W Simpson, acted as secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and adopted, the Treasurer, Mr 11 D Henderson, read the Auditors' annual statement. From this we glean the following particulars : N. of pounds of, butter ruttde during the year,52,525, which was sold for $10,811.45, or nearly 20 4 5 cents per pound. The patrons were paid 171, cents per poand, in cash, The balance of $400 was disposed of as follows i $100 on capital account, $156.50 as 10 per cent divide end to the shareholders and thebalance carried forward to current account. It was decided to extend the refriger.� ato:•, and lay in a larger supply of ice. All present expressed themselves folly satisfied with the oil test, which was in use the peat year. The business is in a prosperous condition and there now remains only $800 of debt upon OHRISTIVIAS. Yes, in a few more days Xmas will bee• here, with its "peace and goodwill"- its eougratulatious and kind wishes -the season when friends remember friends in the way best fitted to prove their real friendship. How can this be done ? is the question that so many are asking. One answer is: Conte to GORDON & MoINTYRE'S STORE, and select froth their endless variety of new and attractive Novelties, suitable for. Christmas Presents. We might mention a sew articles, shell as Fur Coats, Fur Capes, Fur Storm Collars, Muffs, Boas,. Caps, in seal, beaver, Persian lamb, As- txaoan,. nutria and soalette, and nice imi- tations in grey and black, Gloves, in dressed and uudreesed Kids; Driving Gloves, waren and comfortable; Clotb and Cashmere Gloves. ' Also,very nice lines in Boots and Shoes and Slippers, in kid, plush, carpet, cloth and felt. Overshoes. in plain, button,. and lace up and two buckle Jerseys: Stacks of pure, fresh Groceries -every- thing that you require for the holiday season, hi fruits, peels,esseuces, spices,&o. 28 pounds of good Raisins for a $. They are going fast; better can soon. We lead in giving big value in Sugars. Please don't forget that we ere the great Tea House. Wishing all our friends a Merry Xmaa and a Happy New Year. GORDON & McINTYRE. The Big Brows Anchor, the factory. The .old board of direc- tors, namely, Frank Henry, R �t,ard Pettypiece, Wm Martin, John (Mese pie and Gavin Wi:son, were all re.. elected. Malcolm Lamont was elected Auditor by the Shareholders and Jas Gaunt is Auditor for the Directors. No doubt much of the success' is due to the excellent article manufactured by the maker, Mr M G Oliver, and the energetic salesman, Mr H D Render- son. endeeson. Almost all the season's make was shipped „to Cardiff, Wales. A very' amusing, but what might have been a very serious accident, oo. curred near this village on Tuesday forenoon last. Mr Wm Lawreoce,wbo lives ou lot 83, con 14, East Wawa- noeh, has part of his farm across the river, and wishing to get across to do some work, he came to the conclusion, as the water in the river was rather deep for his team to wade through, to go around by Zetland. When he Was ready to start for home, he thought he would try the river this time. So leaving the hired boy and one team on • the southern bank, he drove his team into the river and all went well, till he wap nearing the northern bank, when • the horses came in contact .+itli the ice along the bank and could not sure mount it. 'They floundered around until tbey gut into n hole du the+ river bottom,when waggon and horses went down, only leaving the horses' heads above water. Mr Lawrence man- aged to get the horses free from the waggon some Way or another, the one managing to get out on one side and the other on the other side In the afternoon, chains were attached to the waggon and it was drawn out. • West Wawanosh• The West Wawanosh Council rnet on. December 15th, according to sta., tute. Members all present. The Treasurer's report for November show ed receipts 82910 and expeuditure $1181.67 -Report • filed, Moved by Mr Baillie, seconded by Mr Todd, that W J Smyth be paid 81.50, for damage done to his roadway in repairing road -Carried, Mr Bowers voting nay. The Collector•asked that the time for returning his roll be extended. On motion of Messrs Baillie and Todd, the time for returning the roll was extended until the first meeting in January. Moved toy Mr Bowers, sec - ended by Mr Todd, that the Collector be paid $1.06, being. the amount of taxes on property of late George Mee Donald -Carried. Moved by Mr Bailie seconded by Mr Gibson, that Cullis Brothers' account for gravel and road. way be paid -Carried. Moved by Mr Baillie, seconded by Mr Bowers, that the Clerk be paid $2 for auditing draiu account; $2 for writing minutes for publication, and $2 for school returns-Oarried. Moved by Mr Bowers, seco;ided by Mr Todd, that the polling booths for municipal elece tion be as follows, and the persons named be appointed Deputy Returning Officers; also, that a bylaw confirm- ing the same be passed : No 1 -Court Room, Dungannon, 3 G Ward,Deputy Returning Officer; No 2-D E Munw roe's store, Manchester, D B Munroe,. Deputy Returning Officer ; No 3 - Township Hall, Wm Catneron,Doputy Returning Officer ,•' No 4 -Temperance Hall, St Helens, U IC Miller, Deputy Eetlrniug Officer; No 5 School louse No 4, John. Gordon, Deputy Returning Officer. A large number of °accounts were passed. These tvfll appear in the Treasurer's statement.. The Oottncil adjourned to meet rtccord• ing to statute. R. K. It ram, Clerk.