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The Wingham Times, 1894-05-11, Page 5THE WJ W3AM TIMES, MAY 11, 1894. T kllobibition Question° would pass it, because it could do no ,ICINTAIL, harts, As for= himself, he stood in an �.t1E immix O0'CoMtsioxs, anomalous position, He represented a constituency in whet there was Ottawa, May 7.—The prohibition the largest clistillely in Canada, four of the liquor traffic was brought breweries and a large number of before the House 'to -clay when Mr, wholesale liquor dealers.. He took Flint, of Yarmouth, N. S,, moved: it, therefore, as ant evidence of their "That it is expedient that as speedily confidence in hint when they had as possible this Parliament should sent hien here, knowing hire to belt enact a law to prohibit the imports- • prohibitionist, that he would • not tion, manufacture and sale of in- support any ' legislation that would toxieating liquors in Canada, except deal with thein unjustly. At• the for medicinal, lnanufaeturing and same time, he intended to further the sacramental purposes," In stnpport prohibition cause in every legitimate of this resolution, which is the official way. Ho clicl not think the vote of motion of the Dominion Alliance, Mr. a majority of the people could be Flint made along and well -considered 'taken as a warrant for infringing speech. He admitted that the resolu. upon the interests and vested rights tion was worded a little vaguely, but of a large „class of people. As to explained it by reminding; the House compensation, the -Weil t if the ques- that it .was macre so purposely to tion, came up he might possibly go please the supporters of Sir John as far as the member for East Dur- ham (Mr. Craig). He said that it could not be expected that the Gov 'ernment would Ileal with the liquor question until the Prohibition Com- mission had reported. To do so would be folly. He, however, expressed the hope that. the resolution would. pass. Thonipson in view of the Premier's declaration that nothing could be done in this direction this session, He wanted it understood, however, that the phrase "as speedily as pos- sible" had reference only to practical difficulties and not to any doubt as to the ripeness of public opinion for such a measure. Pitblie opinion has traveled far and fast on this question of prohibition. Mr. Flint recited the history of the progress of this move- ment in Canada, and then took up the sta'tistieal and financial questions. He showed that no less than $40,000,= 000 worth of liquor and beer was consumed in Canada annually. ,He gave the capital invested in the liquor business in Canada as $8,809,- 000 in the 1,92 breweries, and $7,054,- 000 in the eight distilleries in Canada. • The number of employes ,was 2,243, representing about 15,000 Persons, and thin amount paid in wages about $1,070,000. The value of the total output,of distilleries and breweries was put down at $7,916,000. Whose interests, Mr. Mint asked, should be • paramount—the 15,000 persons • whose support depended on this trade or the 5,000,000 of the population ? Dr. Roome, who seconded Mr. Mint's „resolution, declared that the time had come when the House should pass a law whereby prohibition might be placed upon the statute books, and he said, further, that such a, law would satisfy the majority of the people of Canada. The temperance people chid not think that such legislation should be brought forward during the present session, but they might fairly call upon the Govern- ment at "no distant day" to bring f▪ orward -a prohibition bill for the ap- proval of the House. As evidence that public sentiment is ripe , for prohibition. the • cited, the plebiscite whieh has been taken in five Prov- inces. Another plebiscite was not necessary. If the temperance people were true to their cause they would send to this House at the next election men pledged to support prohibition. If they slid this the Government would becompelled, whoever might • ,, be at the head of it, to enact a prohibitory law. Mr, Craig thought that, whether prohibition was enforced or not in the United States, it could be in law- abiding Canada. With reference to compensation, This opinion was that it would be only fair and jest to give compensation for the destruction of long-established businesses, in which, • in a sense, the country had been in partnership: He spoke to -night that it might be known he was on the side of temperance and against ligitor. lie proposed to support the motion, because he believed prohibi- tion would be a beneficent measure, and because his constituency hacl given a large majority in favor of it. He did not know whether the time had come for the enactment of The telephone lately put in by Mr. • a. law or not. He sometimes had his. Robt. .McPherson is being well doubts' about it; but, as this alrotion patronised, as it is a °great conven- ience to the public. For 'ten .cents extra telgraph ihessagers can be sent from the village, through Mr. C. E. Williams of the G. N. W. Tel. Co., Winghain. This is a convenience that will be appreciated by those requiring to communicate • in that way. Mr. Dupont, speaking in French, strongly opposed the resolution. ' Mr. Maclean, of York, said that if the resolution were adopted it would be incumbent upon the House to abolish the, bar downstairs, or appear before the people as hypocrites. He advocated moral suasion as a remedy for the evils of intemperance, rather than prohibition, Sir Adolphe Caron moved the ad- jonu'rmient of the debate, giving as his reason that the subject was an important one. These statements were both. true. •All the speakers practically addressed themselves to empty benches. IIARRISTON. W• hen Harriston illustrated appear- ed in the Mail last sunnier, the shores of Pike Lake were said to be not far: distant. • Sunday, the 29th April,. the shore might have .'been .seen on the streets of Harriston, and, may' be expected to be one of the many at- tractions for the 2.4tlr of May. --•Mr•. Jas. McMurchie, head teacher in the High. School, left for Toronto last Friday to consult a specialist about his eyes. Mr.I1eMurchie has not been well lately and his illness seemed to settle in his eyes.—The celebrated play. °` Uncle Josli," was played in the Town Hall here, on Friday.even- ing. The play was got up by the Y. P. S. of St. George's chureh .here. It was a decided 'success, and too much praise and congratulations cannot be given to this Society for furnishing such a splendid evening's amusement.— Mr. Frank Store, of Wingham, was visiting friends in town on Sunday, the 29th April.— The•High School football team went to Mount Forest on Saturday to play the first championship match of this district. They •succeeded in defeat- ing the Mouut Forest team by one goal to none. Our boys have fine prospects of winning the champion- ship of the district for the ensuing season. • Eta to Got a "Sunlight" Picture. Send 35"Sunlight" Soap wrappers (wrali- per bearing the words "Why Does a We - man Look Old Sooner Than a span") to, Lever Bos.,. Ltd., 45 Scott St., Toronto, and you will receive by post a pretty pie- turo, free from advertising, and well worth framing. This is an easy way to decorate your name. The soap is the best in tbo market and it wilt only cost one cent post- aga to send in the wrappers, if you leave the ends open. Write your address care- fully. BLUEVALE. declared that it should be enacted "as speedily as possible," he could vote for it. In the meantime, as an evidence of its earnestness, the House might abolish from: its restaurant all intoxicating liquors. Mr. Christie, while glad to see this Subject brought again to the atten- tion of the House, would like to have. seen the motion. more definite. IIe 1 could see no reason for delay, and he would like to see the Douse take some action that would compel the Gov - eminent to reconsider the subject more favorably. Mr. Coatsworth made a tight -rope walking speech. Ile began by riclir euling the Motion. There •ryas -not much diffieulty in supporting it. It grad it geed. Ileal of milk and water BRUSSELS. Great preparations are being made . for the •v Canadian Order Foresters' demonstration which• is to be held here on thelst.July.--The following; are the officers of Court Princess Alexandria, for the current term.: N. Platt, h, C. R,; A. Reid, C. R.; W.W. Cloakey, V. C. R.; Walter Smith, R. 5.; A, Koenig, F. S. W. 13lashill, T., 5. Plans, Chap.; A. 'Crozier,. 5. W.; in it, (A, member—Mostly watery.) W. •Wilbee, J.W.; Jas. Sherrie, S.13.; Perhaps it was moved on the prineiple:� Jas. l3lashill, J. 13.; Representatives that half a loaf was better than no to High Court, W. 'Mishit'. and Adam brew . Ile supposed the House Il(id. 111r..Nell McDonalcl is putting in a stock of goods • in the .strop lately oe espied by Mr,. T. L. Kennedy. He also intends putting a wagon on the road and expects to do a rushing, business this sununcr,----Our premis- ing young blacksmith, Mr, T. John- ton, was, pretty badly hurt, a few nights since, by being thrown from the stage"—Mr.. A, Young, of the Kintail IIouse, has placed in his bar. room a large beer refrigerator which would be a credit to any city saloon. It was built by Mr, T. Fox, of God- erioli, and is the second one of his make now in use in the village, both of Which are giving Perfect satisfac- tion, ----Scarlatina appears to be the fashionable complaint about here now, almost everybody expressing their willingness to " count spots " with their neighbors. --Mr; Dennis Sulli- van, of Denver, Colorado, who was visiting friends in this locality, has returned to the United States.—Rev. N. Dixon, of Kingbridge, who 'has been ill fon some time past, has almost recovered. --.The Messrs. Martin, who have nets set in -the lake, opposite here, are meeting, with great success this season. • LISTOWEL. A 65 foot smoke stack has been erected at Brook's woolen mill.—Will. E. Sutherland, teacher, of Maplewood, spent a f'ew clays at home last week. —The oldest inhabitant • cannot remember when vegetation was -as far advanced at this season of the year.—The return match between the Marlboros and Atwood foot ball clubs will be•played here on May 12, at the rink park. -F. A. Kraus,of Baden, who owns the Imperial htel here, was in town the other day, and gave a liberal subscription towards the new furniture factory scheme. —Granolithie walks are being laid by some of our citizens, and it is expected that the corporation will put down some on Wallace and possibly on Main ;street.—Following aro the officers. of Court Royal Oak, C. 0. 1?., for the ensuing. term : P. C. R.—R. Seaman ; C: R. -L -D, McLennan ; Chaplain -ll. Willoughby ; Rec. Sec. R: T. , Kemp ; Fin. See.—G. H. Edgcumbe; . Treasurer- James Lee ; S W.—Andrew Kay ; J. W.—Jas. Evans ; S. B.—Wm. Welsh ; J. B.-- A: :— A. 1+ oerch ; Court Physician—Dr: ' Dingman. .ETAWT PpE • Brings oomf"rt s3.4 imnrnvPment and tendg to pct -. c- joy:r'ent when rightly used, TIO Ma • �, ,rlro live bet- ter than others ar,'.1j oti•>y more, ore, with loss expenditure, bymore promptly adapting the • i,eld.,; ".):,t products to the needs of pb; aica), being, will attest the value to health el the pare liquid laxative principles. c..:irr:.+,ad in the , remedy, Syrup or1),74, ! Its oxcoliouoe is dnG to its presenting in the forte most acceptab'a and pleas - :ant to the taste, thorefroshing and truly �j beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ,ative ; effectually cleansing the system, 1 dispelling colds, heartaches and fevers t and permanently curing constipation. At has given satisfaction to millions and -not with the approval of the Medical Aofessior,, because it acts on the Kid - mays, Liver and Bowels without weak - f:thug them and it is perfectly free from .very objectio .abio substat.co. Syrup of Figs is fur sale by all drug..gists in 75c. bottles, bub it is manu- factured • by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also .the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. Mr. Peter Deans, of Wingham, was in town visiting his relatives this week.—The Goderich base ball club will play the Wingham club on the twenty-fourth.—The Guelph Confer- , ence of the• Methodist church will hold its annual meeting in Goderich this year, beginning on the last day of May.—In the recent foot -ball match - between Goderich and Sea - forth, the latter gained by 2 to 1. The game was a very interesting one and was witnessed by many spectators, as the day was fine.—In the dock the Government dredge has not begun operations yet. The Tod - man has gone up the lakes with salt. The: following steamboats called as follows on their way up the lakes: • On. Friday last, the "Monarch," on Sat- urday, the""Acadia," on Tuesday, the "Empire." -A large number of people were down at the 'harbor, seeing the launching and christening of `the new tug, on Thursday evening last. • MORRIS. The many friends of Mr. Jas. Proctor will be gladto learn that he is steadily though slowly recover- ing. We hope to see him, around again 111 the_ coarse of a few weeks. —This spring has been an exception- ally good one for the farmers, the most of whom, in - this locality, are clone seeding. Already, oats,. barley, and peas are up, and the fall wheat promises a more bountiful crop than ever before, --Arbor Day was duly observed hast Frid a; by nearly all the schools in the township. Sonne planted shade trees, but most of them cleaned up the school in the morning, and took the a.fternooi, as a holiday. -•-Last week quite a number of people attended the funeral of Mr. W. Pat- terson, Iiluevale. IIe was born in Morris, and lived on his father's farm for a number of years. Deep sympathy is felt by his old friends and neighbors for his family. GODERICIl. • WROXETER. - ! Messrs. John A. Barnard and Robt. Black, a couple of our enterprising ' citizens, have purchased the oatmeal mill from Mr. Jas. Ireland, and will take possession on the 15th instant. •Mr. Barnard has had charge of the mill for Mr. Ireland for the last eleven 1 years; and thoroughly understands 1 the business. We Trope they 'will find their venture a profitable one.— Another of the bachelors of our town has been captured by the. magic power of one 'of our fair damsels. On Thursday of last week a pleasant party of invited guests assembled at the residence of Mrs. Allen, to wit- ness the marriage of her daughter, h Miss Jennet, to Mr. Alex. Munro, of the firm of Rutherford & Munro, hardware merchants, of this place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thos. Davidson, at 11 o'clock a: m., after which the .guests sat down to, the wedding feast. Miss Elsie Allen, ' sister of the bride, acted. as brides- maid and the groom was assisted by Mr. Neilson. The bride was the recipient of a large number of very1 handsome and costly presents. The happy couple left on the 1.50 train' on an extended tour, followed by the best wish}es of their hosts of friends. GORRIE, The annual meeting of the Me- chanics' Institute woe Itelcl on Mon- day evening last. The Institute is in a flourishing condition.—Mr. W. A. Irwin has ,moved his law office to the building formerly occupied by Mr. R. Ross. ..It is to be hoped that the citizcns•will do something definite in regard to a park or recreation ground, Such a place is a public benefit to any town.—Court Gorrie, Canadian Order of Foresters, has been slaking good progress during the past teras. The following officers were recently elected for the ensuing term: C. R., Geo. Walker; V. C. ll.,. W. floig; Il. S., W. IL Clegg; P. S., Edwin James; Chap., W. J. Grier;