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The Wingham Times, 1895-05-10, Page 54 Lr -•„‘t .1% PUBLIO talatAatIES. 1. UnOr the Act passed at the last 'Session of the Legislative Assembly every FreeLibrary and every Library known as a, "Mechanics' institute 1' will be known by the. name of " Pablie Library. " It is expected from this change of name that the public generally will ,consicler a public Library under its slew designation as something in 'Mitch they have a right of use that ,elid not pertain to a Mechanics' InStitate, 2. The Act consists of three parts; Part I. refers to Public Libraries that have been or may be establish- ed ander a by -Jaw of the munici- pality by which provision has been made for suitable buildings, and for ,aninual rate of taxation for the maintenance of the Library, In . this part of the Act there has been no ehange. 1. Part II of the Aet provides for the transfer of the Public Library (foemerly Mechanics' Institute) to a Manicipal Council with a board of atanagernent, composed as in the - ease of'a Public Library (Section 3, • Part 1). This transfer is optional with the Board of Management of the Public Library (formerly) hanks' Institute) and the Municipal Connell concerned. If both parties are .agreed, the change can be effect. ed, the Library would then be • open to the public free of charge.. It is +expected that many Public Li- braries (formerly Mechanics' Insti- tutes) will make tbe transfer, in the hope that by placing the Library under the • control of a Board appointed by the Muni- eipal Council, the Municipal Council will give substantial aid for its support. So long as a Library is open to members only., and these very often few in number, a Munici- pal Council can hardly be expected to give aid to the extent it would, if the Library were open to the whole at the +people of a Municipality. 4, Section 12 provides for Municia pal .aael. to Public Libraries which slave been established by the transfer! of Mechanics' Institutes. It is not! necessary to levy a special rate, but it is lawful to pay an amount equal! to tbe Government Grant, or any: ems which the Municipal Councils raay deem expedient, as part of the! .geaeraa:expences of the municipality for the support of the Library. .5. Section 14 provides for the amalgamation of Teachers' Institute Libraries with Public Libraries, which will no doabt greatly increase; the educational advantages to be de- rived by the public from Public; Libraries. 6, Section 15 allows Farmers*! Institutes to affiliate withPublic Li- braries tam providing means for obtaining an increased knowledge of all the Sciences relating to Agricul- ture. 7. Part 111 of the Act deals with Pablie Libraries that prefer to main- tain their own organization and to limit the use of the' Library to membership. The officers formerly known as a Board of Management— uniformity of nomenclature being desirable. The President of the Board is to be sleeted as is usual on all 13oaxds of Management; the other officers, viz., Secretary, Treasurer. and Librarian, may be appointed by the Board. These last mentioned officers need not be menibers of the Board of management. Full power is given to the Board to make all necessary regulations for the ma.n; agetnent of the Libeary, Reading Room and Evening Classes (Section 18.) 8. Greater liberty is allowed in regard to membership. By Section 17 (8) young persons twelve years of age may enroll theinselves as members of the Library; but no Public Library having mem- bers shall be entitled to a share of the Legislative grant which does not possess a membership of one . hundred persons of whom fifty shall be over twenty-one years of age. In the election of a Board of Manage. mem the word "member" shall mean only such persons as are twerity-one years of age.' It is expected that by allowing young persons twelve years of age to become members of the Li- beary, that a greater interest will be developed in the 'use of the Library, while the limitation of the voting power to thosaover twenty -One years. of age will .seenre the efficient mana agement of the Taiwan. Boards are allowed to fix. the fees for mambo - ship, or to dispense with fees altogether as they may deem expo - dint. 0. A. change has been made in the TIIE WINUTIAMA : M. 'basis on which the Government LISTOWEL. Grant is hereafter to be paid. See - tion 10 (1) provides tbat the sum of one dollar will be allowed for every •dollar expended on the purchase of books, but so as not to exceed $200 in the case of macs, $150 in the ease of towns, and in all other cases $100 —not more than twenty per cent, thereof shall be expended for works of fiction. (2) A further stun of one dollar will be allowed for every dollar expended on newspapers and magazines for the purpose of a Bead- ing Room, but so as not to exceed $50 for each Reading Room. There Is no ehauge in tho Ant in regard to Reading Rooms. (3) Tbe sum of $3 will be allowed for every pupil where evening classes have been established under the Act for classes of twenty- five pupils and under, with an additional allowance of $1 per pupil over the number of twenty-five, but 80 as not to exceed $100 for evening classes. 10. Evening classes are hereafter to be limited to teelmical subjects as set forth in the Regulations. As the Education Department now gives an annual grant for evening classes in the subjects of the Public School Course, it was not deemed necessary to duplicate this work. • 11. The new Regulations require the Board of every Public Library receiving Government aid to place' over the, door of the Library, or ia some other conspicuous place, a sign with the words "Public Library" in letters sufficiently large to be readily seen by the public. 12. .At the next annual meeting to be held on the first Monday in + May, (1) Members should elect a President (who must be a member of the Board) and. appoint officers, (3). The Board should instruct the Librarian to keep a record of the names, ages and employments of the members in a book to be sapplied gratis by the Education Department. Books specially imported for the bona fide use of incorporated Me- chanics' • Institutes are free of duty (see Canada Customs Tariff {clause 5181 1804). GE?. W. Ross,• Minister,of Educatiert. • WALTON. One by one the old people are passing away and soon. the sturdy! pioneer will live ertly in the memory of those who share in the results of their energy and thrift of the years gone by. To the list of tae deceased we add that tof Johu Hewitt, a. well known resident of this locality, who departed this life en Monday of last week, at 12.30 (Mock, aged 72 years, 2 months and days. Deceased had been in poor health for the past two years and had been confined to bed •dace last July. Heart failure was said to be the cense of death. The subjeet of this notice was born at Finay-Stratiord, Rack- inghanishire, •! England, and was united in marriage to Mise Anna Button, of Waltoa, to the same shine, On March 14th, au. Five weeks atter their wedding they sailed • for the new world, settling in Vaughan township, York Co., • °ataxic). Four years later they moved a oved to Hellet Huron Colinty, ands a eat• yeata ago took up land here then almost an unbroken forest 4114 named the village after their old home in Eng- land. Mr. Hewitt aided by hit estimable partner, was prospered and their hard years of toil mama reward- ed by prosperity so that the deceased was the owner' of 200 acres of choice land at the time of his demise. He was of a very cheery disposition and enjoyed company very mucb. Two years ago last March Mr.! and Mrs. Hewitt celebrated the • 50th anniversary of their married life. Mrs. Hewitt, who has attained 73 years of age, daughters and 3 sons survive husband and father. BRUSSELS. The Minister of Education decided that the plans for the public school submitted by Arehitect, Jawed were the most advisable to use. Work on the building will be pushed along as rapidly as possible,—There are ten horses in training on tl;c track here.—The •assessor has 'completed. Itis work, and the following figures are taken front his roll : Total names on the rola 450; Total value of Real property, $259,125 ; Total value of Personal property, $32,150 ; Income, 0 •.,000; Total Vahmtiou, al05,475 ; • Dogs, 73 ; Bitches, .6 ; Population, 1106 ; Cattle, 110; Sheep, 71 Pigs, 40; Horses, 186'; Births, 12; Deaths, 5; Steam Boilers, 10, After a lengthened illness Mrs. Arm Eliza Hawkins, relict of the bile George Hawkins, of Streetsville, and mother of A. St. George Hawkina, of the Listowel Standard, died at the residence of her son, in Listowel, on Wednesday of last week in her 73rd year. Deceased was a native Canadian, baying been born in the township of Toronto, where the village of Strectsville now stands, in 1822. She was a daughter of the late Timothy Street, founder of the viliege which bears his name, who at that early period had established saw and flouring mills ou the River Credit, Tho late Timothy Street was the father of thirteen sons and daughters, of whom the •deceased was the last survivor. She was married over • fifty years ago to George Hawkins, native of Bridport, Dorset, wh o came to Canada West from •Quebec City, where he resided for some years after crossing the Atlantic. For a period after their marriage they lived at Hornby, Halton county, subsequently moving to Streetsville, where her husband died. in lt63. Deceased had resided in Listowel for upwards of eighteen years. Two sons, George E. Hawkins, or Streets- . The Only Great and thoroughly re. liable building -up medicine, nerve tonic, vitalizer and Bo d Pu .rifier )3ef.ore the people today, and which ,stands preeminently above all other medicines, Is HOOD'S Sarsaparilla It has -won its hold upon the hearts of the people by its own absoluteic merit, It is not what we say, but what Hood's Sarsaparilla, d Floes, that tells the story:— ood's Cures Even when all other prepar- ations and prescriptions fail. "The face of ray little girl from thottme she was three months old, broke out and was covered with scabs. We gave her two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and it corn - VI L. and A. St. Gcorgc Haavlans, pletely cured her. We are glad to recom# survive her; also two daughters, mend Hood's Sarsaparilla." Tues. M, WS. Will. Watkins, of Glenwilliams, CABLING, Clinton, Ontario. Be sure to and. Mrs. E. R. Green, of Ontario, isa, Southern California. et • ood's LONDESBORO. Hood's pmshatmo,;:tioustir with cod's aa r-zari 23n. Mr. E. A. Coombs, of Clinton, preached in the Methodist church here on Sunday evening last, Rev. of the deceased by the pupils and Mr. Fair being at Kinburn,—Thk; others of S. S. No. 1, Culross Rev. Mr. Fair was called upon toTo THE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF • officiate at fbur funerals last week.— MU. N. R. SMITH: The Jubilee Singers known as the We, the pupils, . associates and Ball Family are to be here and give friends of the departed, feel it our an entertainment in the Methodist solemn duty to eXpreSS, though but !aural, on the evening of the 28rcl in a slight degree. our unspeakable. of this month. They come highly sorrow over the sudden and untore- recommended. Admission, 15c. and seen departure of our dear Teaeher 10c. The following were elected as and Friend. It has cast • over the delegates from North Star Lodge to entire community, a, deep gloom not the District meeting at Constance: soon to be effaced. It is impossible A. McGregor, R. Reid, Eva Mog_ to describe by mere words the ridge, and the alternates are Lavinia magnitade of the grief which has Brigham, Frauk Longman, and, T. stricken as at this hour. We feel Cole.—Mr. E. Walker has moved one of his cottages down to his lot ou Main street, beside Mr. T. Manning's we have forever lost a dear teacher, whose cheerful and . amiable disposi- tion, not less than his untiring effort residenee,MissJohnston,theteacher to further onr welfare. had endeared in No. 8, has changed her place of hint to us alt. We have lost at kind boarding from the country- to the and worthy friend, who was loved. village. She is now boarding at Mr. and esteemed by all who anew him. Octimettea.—The Rev. J. Ferguson Can we wonder thee at the deep is expected to preach a sermon to the feeling of sadness which pervades S. 0. E. here on the 26th of this month. BLYTILL At a meeting for the • morganiza. has snatcbed him front our midst. tion of the Blyth Lawn Tennis Club, Our warmest and most heartfelt the following officers were elected; sympathies go out to you in this,your Honorary president, Reeves N. H. lour of Kloop affliction.. Young; president, Dr. Ferguson ;" Signed on behalf of the pupils and vice-president, Mr. A. E. Bradwin ; i friends of Our Dear Teacher. secretary -treasurer, Capt. H. To.! S. S. No. 1, Gulross. ranee ; captain Mr. J. S. McKinnon; our midst, as we reflect on • the loss of that goilden link in our chain of friendship, and the appallling manner in whieh the. mater hand of death Executive Committee, Messrs. J. M. LUCKNOW. Hamilton., A. S.' Dickson, Jatnes . Mcqurehie, Frank Metcalf and Dr. Milne. Daring the past thee° years the Web has not lost a match, and has won tbe 'undisputed clean to the 'ehampionship of Northwestern On- tario. The prospects for the coining season aro ,even brighter than they have been in the past and the lovers of this favorite pastime • may look ' forward to seeing some good matches , played. The secretary will be • pleased to hear from other dabs to arrange dates. ------• • CULROSS. On Sunday afternoon last, E. N. Smith, fifth son of Mr. Cornelius Smith, of West Wawanosh, aged • about 21 years, was drowned while bathing in a pot in Muskrat Creek, a few miles from Beimore. A man and young boy were with Min at the time, and when young Smith was seen to sink, a sack was extended to hint by the boy who was with him, and when he (Smith) rose, he seized the stick and seemed to be making for the sbore, when he suddenly loosened his hold and sank to riso no ' more. The body was recOvered Shortly after. and'was interred in the cemetery itt West Wawanosh, near his father's residence. The deceasea was a clever young rnan, andM W teacher in school section No 1, Cul - 1'088, 11 is thought that he was either seized with cramps or sonic aireetion of the heart, which accounts ed for his letting ga his hold on tho stick of timber. Tho following ad- dress has been presented to the family 1) —AND THE— ‹aa---s141,1E31 Have come to stay, and with them IOW prices in alt departments of our large and well assortea stock of Dry Goode, Groceries, Hata and Caps, and all other lines kept in a well •WI par co no difference what tbe credit arranged establishment, and it pwonagpo practice may say to the trade; in every ease, the limiest man pays for the disboaest, be also pays 11101'0 for his own goods. Ready Cash is bound to rule the commercial world, and WO are ready to show Jnil nutter to convince a man ',alien yoiz liow it is dom. It is not a U11 touches his pocket, pet us in possession, and we will give you af inter bow to save horn 25 to :l0 per cent. all round on goods bolt& f.orn us. We buy and sell 1•01' ent4li, and give you'the benefit every time. WO have been somewhat depressed th You all know at Lo during the last year. Yet, our business has been steadily Mere ising beyoad our most sanguine ex- pectations, and the secret of it all as this : Square Dealiug, Honest Goods, and Better Values than you can get elsewhere. Give us a call. No trouble to showYou ugolocndoaw it is not an matter to enumerate the cheap list. There are so many bargains *0 can show. you, that space will not permit. All we want is personal inspection. Prices will do the 'rest. We are here to please. DRESS VA:AXING ON THE PB,EIVIISES. liWOUTTING AD FITTING A SPECIALTY. MACDONALD BLOCK. G. McINTYRE, WINOHAM. NOW THAT 'SPRING HAS COME HOUSE CLEANING and it general sorting up and changing will be the order of the day. A great many homes will want some new furniture of some kind, and as I am in that line of business and bave a large stock of BED ROOM SUITES, SIDE BOARDS EXTENSION TABLES 3 ) PARLOR SUITES, &C. &C., . . I would ask that anyone wanting to get the very lowest prices, and the , latest designs in sueh articles, should call and inspect what I have to offer. ISome people think that in order to get value for their money in Furniture they must send to Toronto. This is a great mistake, in my opinion, for a great deal of the Furniture that is advertised in Toronto is manufactured right here in Wingliam, and I think you can buy just as cheap at home and have the goods delivered and. set up in your homes free of extra cost, You must remember that Furniture has changed a great deal in price during the last year or two, and for proof, note the following reductions, You can buy now for Cash : 835 Oak Bed Suites for 828 00 . 850 Suites for 835 .12. - i. 23 CO And we have them as low R3 22 t. la 18 00 I for good live piece Suites. 20 Kepis Suites for 16 00 i SIDEBOARDS 18 " " 14 50 1824 and 28 Oak for $2 12 50 'Nice Oak Sideboards for 19nd2,2 15 it it 1 anda18 12 it Suites for 9 50 ' In Elm we have them as low as 5 50 and 5 . 10 "a ,. •8 00 ! Coucties,.springhottoms, for 812 ones (Solid Oak) for 8108 0000 6, 5 IN EXTENSION TABLES. 10 " It ;it IC717178, -CENTRE TABLES. .7 " Elcit 5 75 i. SPRING BEDS, MATTRESSES, ** 6* 500 ' BABY CARRIAGES, &c, &c., PARLOR SUITES All away down in price. . and as low as 4 50 That used to sell at 880 and 885, we can i give you now for 850 I have all those lines of goods in stock and when bought in quantities we deliver free anywhere within 12 miles of Wingham. I would like to have any one wanting anything in this line just to give me a call and if you don't. find goods just as cheap here as in r201.onto or elsewhere, don't buy. i But be sure and satisfy yourself as to what you can get here first. We also carry a line of "MOULDINGS for PICTURE and. WREATH FRAM- ! ING and MOULDING for putting around your rooms to hang pictures on. I can also give you special prices in CARPETS. Be sure and ask to see our Carpets. My motto is to sell goods and at prices as low as the lowest, All I ask is that you test me by calling. S. GRAOEY Large shipments ,of cattle have •Furniture Dealer, lately been made from bere----The calico hall was a declided suecess.— The 1 tlth of .1nly will be celebrated. here in erand styles and it is expected, that a large number of Orangemen will be present front Huron and. Bruce.—tionse cleaning is all the go. —The weather has been exceedingly hot for some days.—Mr. George 14fair,•manager, of the Traders' Bank, Windsor, and formerly ,of this place, was thrown from his buggy while driving through Sandwich Tuesday, and had his right leg badly injured. Consumption. The incessant wasting of a con- sumptive can only be overcome by a powerful concentrated nourish- ment like Scott's EmuIsiort. If this wasting is checked and the system is supplied with strength to combat the disease there is hope of reeovery. 9pq .41:1111111111111111111111719 of Cod-liver 011, with tlypophos- phites, does more to cure Con- sumptioti than any other known remedy. It is for ail Affections of "Throat and Lungs, Coughs, Colds, Bron Chit* and Wasting. ParnAktiree• teOtt &bora% ielloville. Alt OruggIstS. 50c. & 41. •• "EiriNif 13]E 1E.K. X INF I also carry all necessaries for Funeral Furnishings and am prepared to attend to this branch of business at any hour Night or Day, at prices just as reasonable as any other doing a legitimate business. (NOTWITHSTANDING REPORTS CIRCULATED TO THE CONTRARY), and I wish it distinctly under- stood that I have no agents out canvassing or soliciting for orders in this line, as I consider such action too low for respectability. WINGELAINI. S. GRACEY, Undertaker. 1,000 PIECES OF CHOICE P INTS FROM 5cts. PER YARD UP. FLANN LETS From -4as, per yard up. A Choice Stock of Men's and Boys' . .._FIARD AND SOFT FIATS._, Direct Importation. A JOB LOT Air 250ts. EACH. A Call Solicited. • T. A. wawa, • WINGRAM. 1