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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1888-02-10, Page 1OL. XVII, ---NO 6 WINGHAM, ONT„ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1888. WHOLE NO. 831 LOCAL NEWS. A. sleighing party drove to',13e1gra a en j ?riday evening. The USe"of. • tea made from red clover eWoote is said to bo au effectual cure for 'cancer. What has happened the Wingham Mock Parliament 2 Is the question not a few havp,.been heard to ask. 4114. A. Wright's town dray has been .epurchased and is now run by Mr. Porter, ;formerly of London. James Bartlett, a native of Aberdeen- shire, Scotland, for over 20 years a resident ,.of Mitchell, died last week in his 55th year. 'A sleighing party, about 30 strong, went , out to the residence of Mr. T. Jobb, of eTurnberry, and spent Tuesday evening agreeably The Guelph Banking Co. suspended last last week. Mr. Cettou and The Federal Bank wero the conductors. The deposits wero heavy and the prospects are poor to realize anything much. A syndicate of Mt. Forest gentlemen, composed of Messrs. L. H. Yeomans, H. L. Drake, A. T. Gregory and Wm. Brig- ham, have gone into the purchase of thoroughbred Jersey stock. A young woman of Malden, England, declined an •invitation to join the Primrose League with the reply that statistics of the , past fifty years show that the marriage rate rises whoa a Liberal government is in power. - There is one thing about me, said Darn- ley, as he wrote his name in the hotel register, I pay as I go, and don't you for - ;get. Any baggage? demanded the clerk, o 1 Then. you won't pay as you go ; you'll :pay as ,ygt1. eeme 1 Two dollars, please, and don't you -forget It. aev. J. H. Moot house, of St. Pauls ell; iroh, Wingbain, is to lecture before the Cedarville Literary Society on Friday eveuine .on " The importance of formingat Atli -atter er ratvg '" e lY"geniai, earnest 'and GbaitnoraigrlUnion, Will btirhelclit:I3rus scholy man, wehave no doAbt his lecture els on the evening of Wednesday the 15th 'of February. Addresses are to be given by,. Messrs, McMullen, M. P., Dr. Macdonald, M. P., E. E. -Wade, barrister, and T. Strachan, ex -reeve, of Gley, Mr, J. A. Cline has been appointed by the council to explain the statements and charges made against the Fire Company. The general impression is filet somewhat exaggettited statements inimical to the town's interests have been made. Mr. Cline is fully conversant with all the de- tails of the case and an extended report may be looked for from him next we , A social, uuder the auspices of the Young People's Literary Society of the Con- gregational church, was held at the resi- dence of Mr. Peter Deans, sr., Turnberry, on the evening of Friday, the 5th Feb. Mr. Robt. Currie acted as chairman The programme of the evening consisted of music by the Zetland choir, the Cedarville choir, and duets by Mr, and Mrs. Ward ; ,grain, his wheat averaging 40 bushels to a song by Miss Mary Huggan ; readings by ;the acre. He has 100 acres ready for crop Misses Bruce, Currie, Harrington and Geo. next season. The above mentioned is a sOn-in-law to Mr. Alexander Forgie, ofthis town, who spent a portion of ]laat season ,plea ently in the wast. The regular meeting of the school board will be held on Tuesday evening next. Police magistrate Noble, of Middlesex, had last year 275 convictions, imposed §12- 800 in tines, §9,445 being collected. Mr, Notliercott,lprincipal of the Mitchell public school, in 16 years' teaching has been late .but one time, Who can beat that? A handsome new library has been ,purchased by the St. Paul's Sunday school. The books ,,were secured at Mr. A. Ross' popular book store. ;The dog poisoning sneak is verily abroad, a large• number of canines having succumb- ed•to his whims and compounds in ti;e last fortnight. 'There will be a four mile race on t rink, on the evening of Monday next, tween K. McGregor, Kincardine, F. Me- Cutcheon and R. Cornyn, Wingham, for a silver medal. Anxious mother (to her husband) : I'm afraid you are giving the baby to much sugar, Reuben. Father : Not at all, my dear : I want him to have plenty of grit -- plenty of sand in his crop, you know. That life -like and pathetic play, Uncle Tom's Cabin, is to be given in the town hall on Tuesday evening, the 14th, by Mason .k Morgan's combination. They are well spoken of by the press wherever they have appeared. Poor fellow, he died in poverty, said a man of a person lately deceased. That isn't anything, exclaimed a by-stander. Dying in ,;poverty is no hard -ship; it's living iu poverty that puts the thumb- screw on a fellow. In Canada there are ahout 650 ,news- papers, and periodicals. Of these 72 are daily, 12 tri -weekly, 21 semi-weekly, '453 weekly, 13 semi-monthly, and 4 monthly. Ontario has 397, Quebec, 113. ' According to the last census returns the printing employ 5,311 hands. A meeting to discuss the question of e- Easter falls on the lst of April this year. A. description of the salt black and an- other leading industry have to be held over ;for want of room. The newly appointed police magistrate fu Simeon county has about 80 oases to come before•him indifferent parts of the county. xv be full of interest end profit. Mr. R. Elliott, proprietor of THE Times, ' ,^expects to.take up his residence in Wing- ham early in March. Well then, the Times will have considerably more than twice the force and labor ou it that it now has and the interests of readers and patrons general- ly, as, a matter of course, will be better .attended to. We have for the last three weeks issued cover eight hundred copies of THE Times ,weekly. Still our regular circulation is ,not just up there yet, but of course we ex- pect it to be before the end of the year. "New names are being put on our list daily. We hope many of those who have receivei'i' ;sample copies may see it. to their interest ,toowe subscribers at an early date. We are pleased to hear of the continued ;success in the west of a former Wingham- ite, Mr. Jos. Young, of Plum Creek-) He :has been west about'8 years, has a section .of land, had last year 7,000 bushels of It is said that certain young and inex- perienced yopths are being badly drawn in aud.,viotimized at poker by those older and more expert a1 the game. Cprrespondeizce from East Wawa - nosh, Bluevale, Belinore and New- bridge, besides sessional notes and otherinteresting matter is- unavoid- ab crowded out. Officers wero chosen for the Methodist Sunday school on Tuesdayeveninglast thus: H. Park, superintendent; 1. Buchannan, assistant do.; R. MoIndeo, secretary; J. Cooper, treasurer ; R. Orr, librarian; E. Bowles, assistant do.. A wedding party left the Queen's the other morning so hastily as not to collect the odd half bushel of rice and other good will•betokoning etceteras; thrust on them at their nuptials. No names being left, the valuables can't be forwarded.. There was a crowded gathering at the Methodist ohureh on Sunday evening to hear the Rey. D, C. McDowell preach the funeral sermon of the late John Snell. The discourse was an able and appropriate one and contained felting references to the character of the deceased; Waterloo county council unanimously adopted a memorial to the Ontario Legis- lature praying that no Provincial moneys be voted to aid in the euforcement of the Scott Act, which being in principle the same• as a local inprovemeut measure should be enforced ;entirely at theexpense of the counties adopting ft. The Turnberry Boundary Line Literati 'Society have secured front Mr. A. Ross a very Handsome library of choice books." Amongst those obtained are not a few of th- Lily Series which are exceptionally good in interest and torso. Over fifty volumes have been put in. The tendency of the age is in the direction of more knowledge. 'The establishment and vigorous mainten- ,auce of literary societies is a wholesome ,indioatiou. They have a splendid effect when conducted under the most unfavor- able circumstauces. The Beethoven Quartette, composed of Misses Hattie Morell, Ethel Woods and ,Stlxgssrs. Shins Richards, Chas. Kelley and fnoonsistent stand taken by the editor of 1 ax aro to give one of their splendid the AfZvance on the question Of the Fire high class Concerts here on the evening of Thursday, the 16th February. The press' fn Toronto, :Ottawa, Kingston, as well as: Barret. A ;collection was taken at the (Apse for theipurpose of paying the debt of the organ recently put in the above churoh, a• c `realized 1622.81. It is not the man Mr. Scott .has to deal with, it is the subject. Nor is.it necessary to sign ones name to a pub- lic letter, What 1 said about the matter I am prepared to prove. It is true the fire hall is in a better shape now than when I made theatatemont. A number of the coats have been re- turned, the hose keys or a 'lumber of them found and things put in better order generally. This I know, for I have been .told, by firemen and officials of the town. They should be careful when they are talking about the mat- ter SA they might be talking to "Citi- zen." I also saw a man working at the fire alarm, and it may be working all right now. The wheel house is also being overhauled, and by this time both pumps may be in working order. Now, Mr. Scott wants "Citi- zen to prove what he said. Allow the to say, when I made the statements they' were true. I also noticed in the TIMES that Mr. Scott will answer any question asked in the writer's own name, but may 1 ask him is the fire company the work of Mr. Scott dur- ing his term of office, as chairman of Fire and Water Committee. 2 If it is he should indeed be riled at what "Citizen" says. The firemen should do as a stranger in Wingham told them at the Anderson fire to go Iay their hose away m cotton batting as their company was no good. Now - ;. Editor that my first letter has done,some good is generally acknow. ledged. Let me tell him whose duty it is bo see that articles pretaiuing to the fire department are in their right place, that there is about 400 feet of hose, one nozzles and one hydrant key at different places in town. Let these be taken to the fire hall; and when the cry of fire goes out let the firemen be able to say "aye, ready." Thanking you Mr. Editor for the space you have allowed me, Yours Truly • Curling oC `mpebitioil.g- A. match was played between Hensall and Wingham .on Tuesday on the latter's rick. The players and results were as under: PEnsoNALa.—Miss M. Yates, of Goderich, visited at her brother's, W. T. Yates, this week.—Mr. J. Mason, photographer, re- turned from Torono onSeturlay, rejuvena- ed by his trip. t ie,;ee :'scriie .time+in the leading art galleries of that, city to his pleasure and profit. BrusselsPedget: Wm Hill, of Wingham, was in town a few days this week. We will see him very often, or " someone" else will go to Wingham. The Brussels Budget:,Lawyer Meyers, ex - mayor of Wingham, waslin town on Mon. day on a professional visit. It would make a strong man's arm ache, to receive the shakes he got. This , is one of the con- sequences of popularity: Mr. R. Kins- man returned home, lash;eveek from a visit to Mitchell and St. Marys.—Mr. John S. Moore left on Tuesday last on a visit to his riends in Oil Springs.—Quite a few of our townspeople were in Gerrie this week attending a county ineeting in connection with the L. O. Te.—Mr. James Pomeroy and wife, of Blnevale, were in town this week.—Mr. George Powell is indisposed and unable to leave his house.—Misses Al lie and Jessie Hiles, of Londesboro, have been visiting in town a few days, the guests of Mrs. John Henderson.—Mr. John Kerr hes been in London during the present week. —Mr. John A. Tracey, late of the Bank here, was in town this week.—Mr. F. W. McLean, of Lower Wingham, left for To- ronto this week, He is in the drug store of PMMr.W. J. Davidson, Queen street.—Mr. F. Holloway spent a few days with his father at Ethel this week,—Miss G. Marks, of Bruoefield, is visiting at Mr. G. Shaw's. —Mr. A. Carr spent Sunday with friends at Luoknow.—Mr. W. J. Lawton, of the Chicago et North Westerp railway, Omaha, and Mr. Geo. Norman, of St. Thomas, have been visiting at Mr. A. 0, Strathdee's der. ing the past week.—Mise Harriett Heals returned from a visit to friends at Fergus avid Elora last week. --Mlles Etta Ford, of Iamilton, is on a month's stay with Mrs. Herdsman.—Mr. Moffatt, son of George Moffatt, of Turnberry, is visiting friends in town and vicinity. He has been about 4 years a residest of Chicago, as a dry goods salesman. He was for some time in the law offiee of S. Rogers iu this town. Mrs. J. Made has been for some time in attendance on her father who is rapidly declining in health in the township of Tuckersmith. He is in his 93rd year, beta ing over 50 years a resident in that locality j Over half a century ago, on his return (rod' looking for the cows one morning, he ex- pressed great delight and surprise at hav ing come across a neighboring shanty on what is today the farm of his nearest neighbor. He went through the full ex. perionces of the early pioneers and on the verge of a hundred years is suffering simply from natural decline of life's forces. A Correspondent calls attention to the Company. Instead of quoting mere state- }rents made by anonymous writers, and drawing conclusions on the strength of in other cities and towns, in notices before their veracity, he as a citizen ought, the writer claims, to be in a position to state facts. This would also be mere in keeping with his position as the conductor of a public, journal whose functions it is to keep the people posted en the actual facts in - us, speak in most unqualified terms of „praise of tho performances' of the great artists. ktany of our citizens have heard then and need no introduction. The imitable Fax is a host in himself. Wing- hamites are indebted to Mr. E. F. Gerater, stead of givfag eurrency ton. ere tinsub- ,1er bringing se admirable a musical treat staetiated statements and attaching blame cvithiu roach ' '" ` ea the strength of such. Citizen Replies to His Critics. To the Editor of Tits Timm I— N DEAR SIR,—Last week's Trams had a letter signed by Mr. Scott, ex -chair- man of the Fire and Water Committee, in which he says Citizen's statements about the fire department are false. He also Bays he does not wish to eater into ii newspaper controversy without knowing with N'll}g►p he, has tQ dealt nma 1. wINfiIIA3f. HENSALL. J. Inglis, A. Mitchell, A. Paulin, S. Kent, skip, 32. RINE C. E' Williams, J. Coad, D. McDairreid, W. Chaters, R. Coad, W. Elder, skip, I0. 2. R. Patterson, W. McLean, J. Neelands, R. McArthur, 3. Dinsley, skip, 27. R. Bouthrou, skip, 17. The Wingham team beat by a score of 32. Change of Officials. • ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.. Lucid and Practical'Scripture Exposi- tions by Dr. Latdlaw, of Hamilton. On Sunday the anniversary servi- ces were well attended and the dis- courses given by Dr. Laidlaw well: appreciated. Based on John 8-31, Mlle"• progress in the Christian life was set forth under the similitude of a stu- dent passing the different grades of a school. The progress was gradual. The seven grades were : right desire, right belief, right choice, right prac- tice, right consecration, right experien- ce, right aim and persistence. In God's higher school the grades Were : righteousness, godliness, faith love, patience and meekness. Am. exceed- ingly entertaining and impressive ad- dress was given to the scholars ,of the Sunday school in the afternoon. ' A pleasant youthful home, a fond father's enchanting tales of the old land, the carrying out of an early formed resolu- tion to visit it, a vivid description of the St. Lawrence rapids with the skilled guide, were skilfully used to point out the dangers in the path of life and the vouchsafed guidance of the heavenly pilot. In the evening a powerful sermon was preached on life and its purpose—God's view and man's view of the same. Tune ANNUAL TEA MEETING might be thus briefly and appropria- tely described: A sumptuous spread,. splendid singing, short and superior speeolies, a cleli;hted audience and a well replenished treasury as the result. With the pastor, Rev. H. MoQuarrier genially presiding, the first speaker was Rev. A. J. Anderson, B. A., Whitechurch. A s regards matter, literary excellence and delivery, ilia. speech was well worthy of verbatim reproduction. Seldom, have we listen- ed to anything, anywhere, more ap- propriate or well spoken. Under the' title of " Every man the architect cf his own fortune, "lig gave a4...ad 1kii able portraiture of difference of mental aptitudes and inclinations in youth, and tha great importance of studying and being guided by these in selecting oc- cupations. He beautifully elaborated the two following heads: 1. What occupation am I adapted for 2 2. As to proceeding'skilfully carefully, pray erfully and perseveringly to accout plishing the work. Dr. Ward, in a brief, but exceedingly pointed and pithy speech, referred to the stronger and closer bonds of union now con- necting the various churches than. formerly, and urged that as we all receive from the same Source of life who invigorates, purifies and sancti- fies, it ouught not to be lived indiffer- ently, carelessly or sluggishly. Dr: Laidlaw, in carrying out the same line of thought taken up by Mr. An- derson, emphasized the importance of what are often regarded as trifling, events and illustrated by biographical sketches He emphasized the importance of industry, humility and perseverance in character building. Rev. J. H. Moorhouse, rector of St. Paul's church, made a brief address, but lofty in tone and well delivered, containing the most sterling and manly utterances on Christian goodwill and associations in religious matters, and the parramont importance of a sure foundation to build on for time and eternity. After paying a high tribute to the noble character of the late Norman McLeod, he recited with pathos and fine effect his well known production, " Trust in God and do the right." The choir, under the leadership of Mr. Jas. A. Cline, Miss Hutton eleverely preside ing at the organ, acquitted themselves in such a manner as to obtain the then hearty applause as well as many sub- segment warm commendations. The usual votes of thanks were heartily passed, The total amount realized as proceeds was 5320. Not a little surprise and regret was ex- pressed on the intimation a few days ago that Mr. B, Willson, manager of the Bank of Hamilton, was about to remove to Simcoe where a new branch is being open- ed out. A shrewd and cautious business man, who took an active interest in every- thing pertaining to the town's well-being, an obliging and clear-headed bank official, his departure will be a keenly felt loss to Wingham. If, however, his new field does not prove congenial to him he may elect to return to Wingham. He will be followed by the good will and wishes of Wingham's citizens generally, His successor is Mr. W. Corbould, a former manager here, of Port Elgin. He is favorably known and will be welcomed by many of the bank's customers. New Postal Regulations. A new regulation cores into force at the post office to day (Friday), which practically supersedes the parcel post on all packets up to four lbs. in weight. it provides that all articles of merchandise and other trausmiss- able matter, tint hitherto admitted to pass by snail in Canada, except at parcel post rate, may now be sent'by post between. places within the Do. minion, in packets limited to four lbs. in weight, two feet in length and one foot in width or depth, at the rate of one cent per ounce. This is cheaper than the parcel post, tho rate for which is six cents for every four ounces, or fraction thereof. This. class of matter must be so put up as to be fit for conveyance in the Coxn+xxercial Qurreney. Slippors from 25 Cts. up at McCormiele Ce's. Try the Thins office for bill heads, state• ments mud letter heads. Wanted to rent a comfortable dwelliii Wail bags, and yet admit of ready and house in Winghan.. Those Laving wucth full a amination by the pincers, of + are requested to enquire at Tut, Tata* the post office. c,ilicoti c