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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1885-12-04, Page 4ejt in l jam Unto FRIDAY, DEO. 4Tu, 1885. MUNICIPAL MATTERS, In the course of a few short weeks we shall be in the midst of the muni Qipal elections, but cup to the present time there has been as little interest lnanifested in the coming event as if it were months off. The only person who has as yet manifested a desire to sit in the next council is Mayor Nee - lands, who expresses his intention to seek reelection. Other candidates are beans, or at least they are keep- ing their ambitious desires closely locked within their breasts, and the prospects are that they will as usual be hastily chosen on the day of nomin- ation, and the election closely follow- ing will taarcely admit of the rate- payers forming a proper estimate of their fitness. It is to be regretted that the policy of choosing candidates REFORM MEETING, A. general meeting of the Reformers of this town will be held in the hall over Gracey's furniture store, next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, at which a full attendance is requested. THE ALLEGED GRIT -BLEU ALLI- ANCE. The statement at present being cir culated by the Conservative press 'that the Reform party is forming alliance with, or bidding for the sup port of, the French Canadians u Quebec, with a view to defeating th Government, is, to say the least foolish and ill-advised. The Reform party has always opposed Sir John Macdonald's Government, and, from all appearances, is likely to continue to ao so. The conduct of Sir John in the Riel affair has created an intensely hostile feeling towards him throughout the Erovince of Quebec, and the indi cations are that this Conservative stronghold will remain such no longer. His staunchest supporters in that elimmumesteaminolosNiselellsesssialsossise 1188, Sara Farquharson 1140, Aline Talbot 1086, Maurine Park 1079, John Kerr 105$, Annie Stewart 1047, Laura Shepherd 990, R. Shepherd. 990, Gusty McLaughlin 987. Fifth departmeut. - Senior form.- Marks obtainable 1002; Atholl Griffin 871, Walter Risdon 873, Willie Farquharson "860 Lucy McCullough 853, Robert Petty - piece 804, Eddie Rankin 803, Junior form. -Marks obtainable 804; Tom, Talbot 715, Fred Bradwiu 700, John Morrie 664, i Hit d 600 SM 1 559 va a s ea , use anus , - Daisy Fields 550. v Second department. - Senior form.- an Marks obtainable 1735; Jane Kerr 1703, Ida Reid 1673, Charlie Bradwin 1638, Vine, f Tyndal 1581, Alice Homuth 1552, John McDonough 1515. Junior form. -Marks e , obtainable 1704; Lizzie Bullard 1670, John Ritobie 1428, Fretta Kerr 1427, Clark , Elder 1353, Fred Guest 1307, Mary Ritchie 1267. hap•hasard is too often pursued ; it is province are renouncing their allegi- a mistaken one, and the community ince to his party they threaten to e- overthrow his Government, and he has only himself to blame for it. But because the Reform party continue to oppose the Government, and the French Canadians have decided to do so, it does not necessarily follow that an alliance will be formed, or that the Reform party is bidding for the French support. Should the French determine to form a party of their own, as they are.talking of doing, well and goad. They are at perfect liberty to do so, but they will gain nothing by it. Should they determine to join the Reform party, well and good. They are free to take either ,course. Should they find the Reform platform broad enough for them, and conclude to ally themselves with it, there is no reason why they should not. But the Reform party will sacrifice none of its principles to gain the. French sup. port, nor will it pander to the French people to retain it. Its leaders have too high a sense of honor to change ground or sacrifice any of the great principles of the party to accommo- date the dissenters, even though by doing so it should return them to power. If the Government is defeated by the Reformers it will be through straightforward and honorable means. y Trickerand artifice are in opposition to the principles of the party. And all tins talk of the Reforna party form- ing an alliance or bidding for the French support for the purpose of de- feating the Government is foolish in the extreme. has to suffer for it. It is well, ther fore, that the community should care fully canvass the qualifications of pros pective candidates before they ar placed, in the field, and thus be full prepared to maelte a judicious selectio Shen the tinge comes. Especially i it necessary that care should be exer eised in selecting the next council Our taxes have been increase -although we cannot say unneces sarily--to meet current expenditure and pay for public improvements, and other projects are mooted which will require additional outlays, and some means of economy and retrenchment must be adopted to keep town the rate of taxation, else it threatens to become oppressive to the ratepayers and deterimental to the future growth and. prosperity of the town. Notwith standing the increase in taxes this year, the present council will retire from office with a depleted treasury and a small balance on the wrong side of the ledger. This is scarcely to be wondered at when it is considered that over $1,200 was expended on the water works this year, together with $1,700 on the salt well, and more. in view, ., Bat, as we have heretofore shown, an error seems to have been committed in paying for these works as they progressed. They ere per- manent improvements, and, as such, their p hyment should have been ex- tended over a period'of years instead of being paid for as current expenses. Other matters calling, for additional outlays will soon come up, such as the extension, of the Canadian Pacific railway aid the erection of a new market building. It will therefore be seen that wise,and prudent glen, men of foresight, sound judgment and practical executive ability, will Lie re- qaired to successfully carry out these schemes, provide for the payment of outstanding debenture debt, and at the same time shield us from any further increase in taxatio.i. The work of the present council has prac- tically devolved upon two or three active members; the others have been of no. earchly use whatever to the peo ple they pretend to represent. A change will have to be made, What is wanted in the council is fewer clams and more leen of executive ability who will he of service to the town. The people want to carefully consider these matters beforehand and select their men in good season, su that when the tinie comes there will he fewer haphazard candidates nom- inated. Tim elections in Great Britain are k progress and are proving to be ex- ceedingly close. The returns for sever- al days showed a considerable Conser vative gain, but the latest returns give the Liberals 237 members, Tories 193 and Parnellites 45. It is expected that tho election_ will be deeidQl. to morrow. e y. n s d s Wingham Public School, The following is the standing of the pupils for the first department of „the Wingham public senools for the month of November, together with the honor rolls for the other rooms First department. -Senior form. --Marks obtainable 322; Cassie Farquhharson 296, Nellie Paulin 283, Jos. Eakin 283, Milton Snell 281, John Davis 238, Jas. Eakin, 268, Jas. Campbell 266, Annie McLaren 266, Thos. Cornyn 260, W. Johnston 259, Emilie Roe 237, May Pixie 232, Lottie Mcf;ullough 2213 Kate Eadie 172, W. McCullough 155, W.Dinsloy 150, Maggie Macdonald 144. Junior form.. -Marks obtainable 425; Frank Riadon 403, Annie Talbot 386, Clara Ris- don 384, Harry Scott 382, Annie Habkirk 374, Joseph McDonough, 363, A. IL Carr 328, Etta Gordon 325, Rob. McClymont 221, W. Dallas 318, Gussie Elliott 318, Mary Henna 317, Geo. McOlymont 298, Rob Smailhorn 285, Rosa Homutll, 284, Edith Davis 275, Ada McDowell 271, W. McKay 261, Lidy Youhill 260, nary Sadler 214, Jessie McLaren 244, Maggie Hastings 210, Maggie Cargill 230, Jennie Elder 215, Alfred Roe 214, Martha Tipling 212, Lizzie Plenty 202, Jennie Gregory 189, W. J./hn- ston 185, P. Holladay 182, Nellie Baxter 167, Marion Inglis 130. Fourth department.. Senior form. - Marko obtainable 2257; Pat Morgan 1806, Robt. Galbraith 1779, Nellie Bell 1668, Hettie McCutcheon 1593, Emma Small - horn 1503, Kate McCrimmon 1500. Jun- ior form. -Marks obtainable 2257; Ella Leary 1776, Lillie Kinsman 1734, Martha Casinere 1682, Willie McDonough 1668, Ida Kerr 1662, Lizzie Clarke 1641. Third department. -narks obtainable 1410; Goo. 1 6Cosh 1272s Alma Kaeke An Enterprising Druggist. It is with much pleasure we an- ; nounce to our readers that C. E. Wil- , limns, our wide awake druggist, has secured the agency of the celebrated West's Cough Syrup. This is a com- pound that has. stood the test of a - quarter of a century, and is an unfelt- : inti and certain cure for all throat and lung troubles. It will relieve a cough like magic, and the proprietors have thousands of the most flattering tosti- monals from the suffers that have been cured of that dread disease, con- sumption, in its early stages, bron- chitis, asthma, &c. Price 25 cents and $1.00 per bottle. New Blacksmith Shop.I Tho uudorsigned begs to inform the inhabitants of Wingham and surrounding country that he has opened up a blacksmith shop IN, LEMMEX'S OLD STAND VIC- TORIA ST., .and solicits a share of the public patronage HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Ravin,, spent many years in one of the best horse shoeing establishments in the a ,untry, I eau give the very best satisfaction in this respect, and guarantee my work to be the best. Particular attention paid to horses with unsound feet, and horses shod to prevent interfering or forg- ing. R. IREAVID+ Il;. Wingham. 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