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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1888-04-13, Page 1WritninCEPINAMINCIMISMV VOL. XV1 i. ---NO 15 LOCAL MWS. N WI1 G IAM, ONT., FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1888. WHOLE NO. 847 For job printing .call on THE TIDIES, -May the 4th has been set apart to be 'observed as Arbor Day in Ontario. -The ladies of the Presbyterian Mission 13and -are to give another "At Home " on the ovenig of Tuesday, the 17th of April. In his primary examination at Trinity Medical School, James R„ son of Dr. Mnc- •donald, took fourth standing in a class of 03. Well douo 1 --Archie DfeGilivray, a native of Argyle. shire, Scotland, died recently at the ago of 110 years, at Mount Pored. It is added, he was a bachelor. leRev. Reba Thynne, of fort Dover, brother to Mrs. Thos, Price, of Wingham, has received a hearty call from the Pres- byterian church, Markham. .41/f. Mr. Sohn Wood, of Turnborry, not far from 'Wingham, this year captured '46 foxes, 28 raccoons, 7 minke, 2 muskrats and •rabbits innumerable ; who can beat that? --The Transfer Committee of the -Methodist church, met in Toronto last week.. •Out of 65 applications for transfer, 53 were made. Wo notice that Rev. D. 0, Mc- Dowell was trausferred from` Guelph to Toronto conference. e/t-Mr. Wm. Armour, of Wingbam, :went 09 to bed in a London hotel one night last 'week with gas imperfectly shut off. Next 'day he was found itt an asphyxiated oon- alition, but was soon brought round by meclioal skill. of=And. Hamilton, of Whitechurch, sold J'to Mr. Gillespie, his Ridgewood yearling for 0100. Robert Strachan sold his Ridge- wood oft to a Dakota gentleman for 0200. The superior progeny of this fine anima are always in demand at fancy figures. -What better investment could : a ,moneyed man make in Wingbam than the .erection of a few comfortable dwellings, ,costing from 0700 to 01000 each ? • Witness the scarcity off ouses,nay the absolute im- possibility of .securing anything habitable not to say, comfortable,in the shape of a residence. -The services conducted by Rev. C. H. Phillmoro in the Baptist church, were well ;attended. Able, evangelical sermons were preached. In the evening he discoursed on the mission of Christ and Satan. The 'forme; came to give that life that elevates and appropriates all that are pure and up- lifting. The, latter came to effect man's rain -to kill, to steal and to destroy. , -Messrs. D. MoCormiok & Co. have re: moved to the Red Front and displayed their very large, new andvari'd stook in such a way as to justly entitle the establishment to the title of a genuine boot and shoe em: perjure. The premises are convenient and .commodious and everything is being ar: ranged in splendid style, With their eaten: sive, well assorted stook, bought from roe; liable dealers, they can meet the wants df customers in any and every line. ,Their prices, too, are in keeping with the noes:. aities of the times? , Rev: John Kelley, who is at present stationed in the Baptist church at Fenelon Falls, Victoria county, was on a visit to his brother, Mt. Alex. Kelley, liv- ing near Wingham, a short time ago. He made a p leasant call on Tan Tim Et and gave an interestiug account of the natural ,.resources and development of that not so favorable or so progressive a section as our own 'western part. Mr. Kelley h full of energy and enthusiasm in his chosen work and his efforts are evidently appreciated. A short time ago he was made the recipient of a fine fur coat and his lady a' sot of .china dishes from his parishioners. -.Tho Hensall correspondent of the Sea - forth Expositor says: On ]Friday last a pleas- ant event took place at therosidonoe of Mr, G. Moir, 'Marne, on which oecasionMr. R. Young, of the town of Wingham, who is well and favorably known here, having been in the employ of Messrs. Coad and Eau - ale, merchants of this place, for some time, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Agnes Moir, youngest daughter of Geo. Moir, Esq. The coremouy was per- formed by Rev. Colin Fletcher, of Thames ,road, and was witnessed by a number of the relatives and Moods of the contracting parties. Dir. John Young, of Wingham, acted ea grobmsman and )Hiss Isabella Moir as bridesmaid. The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and use- .ful presents, The happy couple left this 'Week tot their now home in Wingham and we unite with their many friends in wish- ing theta lnaxoh happiness and prosperity. e Subscribe for Tux This. Messrs John Dinsloy and John Farrow, (Conover's hotel,) wore each Mica ISSO by Police Magistrate Wit- ticism on Thursday for violation of the Scott Act, --114r. Wm, Lithgow will give his views of the questiou of Bible winos in our next issue. E. A..Colquhoun,. cashier and manager of the Bank ot Hamilton, has been nom: polled, ou aocount of continued ill health, to teuder his resignation. —M.Ii.Molndoo is leading in fashionable Suitinga, Paintings and Spring Overcoatings, and will not be undersold. Soo the stook of Hats, Shirts, Collars and Ties that be is showing, -Owners of stallions wanting neat route bills should certainly call at THE Twins office. Superior work done on short notice.. assistance given in preparing copy if de- sired. -A. strong Scott Aot supporter in Turn - berry has sent in a letter with statistics showing the effective working of the Act, We regret that we are positively unable to find space to give It to our readers. Each week during March and April special exoursione will be ruu by the Grand Trunk railway to points in the Western States, Pacific Coast, eto. Moveables and baggage forwarded to destination. For through tickets at lowest rates and all in- formation necessary to make travelling easy and pleasant, apply to agent at G. T. R., Wingham station.' -The flee impression got abroad that the council defrayed the funeral ex- penses of the late John Davis. Mrs, Davis now desires to tender her sincere thanks to the people of Wingham and the town council ,for the kindness and sympathy shown her in her bereavement. The medi- cal attendants are especially thanked for the grt itous services rendered since 'May last. -At a meeting on Friday evening last the Wingham lacrosse club was re -organ; ized and officered as follows : Honorable president, H. W. C. Meyer ; president, J, Plenty; vice-president, Ed. Bowles; Hon. secretary, W. Corbould ; secretary, Will J. Fleuty ; treasurer, T 3e11. McAndrews ; captain, Josh. Van Allan ; committee' of management : W. Ewart, A. Hingston, R. (Jerilyn. -Based on St, Paul's memorable utter- ance, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" Rev. Mr. MoQuarrie, last Sunday, pointed out the duty of self-searohing and educating the conscience, The case of Paul showed that conscience was not an infallible guide, but people are responsible for the e:luoation and euliglitenmenkaof conscience. As to amusements, people had no right to be where they could not con- sisteutly carry their religion with them. -Ontario has perhaps asfow drawbacks as any country under the canopy of heaven. Prolonged; unseasonable weather and es- pecially depressing atmospheric conditions exercise an influence on all to a greater or less "degree. Under the circumstances the mind naturally reverts to summer climes, perhaps realizing the peculiar enchant, meats lent; to the view by distance. We were forcibly reminded of this a day or two ago by bearing the contents of a letter ;cowed by Mr. Jos. S. Flank, of this town, from a brother living some seventy miles "north of San Francisco. Mr. John Fleet has resided in California since 1849,the time of the marveleous mining excitement. He is the keeper of a beautiful health re- sort, including grounds which he has been four years arranging and improving to his own taste and satisfaction. For four or five months he has had au average df about 200 guests, paying 012 weekly. lknnr Chosartiel.X movement in favor of early closing is being agitated in the town. This has always been a difficult question to settle, owing to the fact that there are goeerally one or two ahrenio obstruotionists wlio refuse to be under any obligations as to hours of closing) This foolish and selfish poIjay has °used not a little annoyance, Wore all parties to come to an amicable arrangement the aggregate of business Bono could nob bo iu the least effected: Potty jealousies have Ilad an effect in increasing business worry and length of hours with no corresponding gain. It appears, however, that by legislation passed last session, munioipal councils have been empowered to take notion iii this matter. If three fourths of the shopkeepers in a town sign a petition in favor of closing at any eertain hour, the council can pass a bylaw` giving effect to such- application. We hope some amicable arrangement can be made, but if not, the rights of the mas jority must bo respected. -XM Gloves to suit every person, in alt shades, styles, and at prices from 25 conte upwards, at M. I3, ldclndoo's. Also a vary large and well assorted stook of Silk, xcIThtto and Lisle Okras: Soo thein. -Advertise in Tun TIMES. =•Tho Maitland Presbytery is•to meet in Wingham on Tuesday, the 17th Inst. -The roller rink was opened last Wed: nesday night with great eclat, the Big Six Band bring in attendanco. Nothing like roller skates for genuine amusement. -" What do youpublish a paper for, Pa like to know? " saroastioaly enquired an irate politician, tackling a country editor. For 01 a year in advance, 01.50 a year if not paid in advance, and you owe for five years, responded the editor.. -A rival to the Kincardine gianthas been heard from. This time it is in the township of Ashfield, in the person of Roderick McKenzie. He is only 19 years of age and measures 6 feet 9 inches in height. His weight is 245 lbs., and he measures 45 inches around the °host. 0. P. R. ExoouRSIONs.-0, E. MI - Hams, ticket agent for this road, has received instructions that there will be weekly excursions over the 0. P. R. to Manitoba, and the Northwest during March and April. Intending passen• gers should call on i4ir. Williams for information, map?, &c. Trains go via North Bay. Call early. Berths se- cured without extra charge. - --Rev. Joseph Gook in giving some facts on municipal government in a recent lec- ture in Toronto, said: Reform must begin in. the family andbecarried `oh by the. church. There are in New York city 20,000 voters who can not both read and write and over two million such in the States. Mr. Cook approved of a free school system and a proclamation that after a given hour no one be allowed to vote wbo can't read and write. He also favored compulsory voting. He was willing to see the experiment- of limited female suffrage tried. " Against the 'Petition " means "For the Scott Act." Don't make any mistake but .mark your ballot thus: Fon TICE PETITION. AGAINST THE PETITION. x PERSONALS Mrs. James Ross, of Wing- hath, was called to Stratford a few days ago to the sick bedside of Mr. G. Craig, who is low with cancel -Clinton New Era : Mr. D. Stewart, of Wingbam, left Monday for Umanilla, Oregon, purchasing coupons from A. O. Pattison. -Mr. Hingston has re- moved his family from Brussels to Wing - ham. -Brussels Post: Miss Maggie Mo- Laughlin, of Wingham, was visiting friends in this locality for a few weeks. -Says the Post, of Brussels; Mrs. P. Scott and ohil dren are visiting at Mr. James Cline's, Wing- ham, this week. -Mr. Robt. Hill and wife returned from o, trip to Toronto last week. Mrs. Hill spent the time with her mother, Mrs. Fairweather. Mr. Hill purchased some new machinery with the intention of commencing business again, perhaps in Listowel. -Mr. Horace Bray, who had been indisposed for a . few days, re- turned to resume his duties at Huron College, Lotldon, on Mo}iday.-Mr. James Duffieldspent a week in London and To - route, returning on Thursday last. -Mr. R. Stewart,. of S. S. No. 10, Morris, spent Saturday in town, malting a call on Tns Tress. -Mr. "4Villtam Anderson, furniture dealer, spout a ,few* days in London last week. -Mr. Wm.' Dianidnd, of, Greenock, was in town acouple of `days this week. -J. P. Newman', agent of the NaSrth Americana Insurance Company, was in town this week. --Messrs, A. McIntyre and W. S. Holmes, of Luoknow, 'Wore in town last Saturday. Mr. O. S. Clarke, of Hamilton, has been relieving Mr. Corbould, manager ot the Hank, this week. Mr. Corbould has been removing .his family to town, but like. others lie has not yet secured a resident: i -Misses Maggie McAllister and Bessie" Foster, of Missouri, are now the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Betty CIarke, where then are to spend some months. -Mr. McIntyre spent Sunday and Monday with his old friends in the little Sottish metropolis to the north-Lucknow.--Mr. Araby Stewart, dreier, of Ailsa Craig, madehissister, Mrs. William Watson, a flying visit last week. -Mr. Michael Robertson, carpenter, of 'Wingham, is going to work at Honsall for the summer rnonths,--Miss Carrie Love, of Dresden, has been visiting Maude, in town during the bast fortnight. ANIMATED DISCUSSION. Temperance,. ,Prohibition and Scott Aot overhauled by Dr. i'deNenzie and Bev. Mr. Cook. The hall was literally jammed on Tues, day evening tohear the discussion between Dr, A. F. McKenzie, of Wingham, and ltev. J. 8. Cook, olBluevale, onthe demerits and merits of the Scott Aot. To many, the dis- oussionwas somewhat of a disappointment, inasmuch as a great deal said was irrele- vant, the subjeot being the principle as to the justice of the Act and its practicability and effioienoy. Dr. McKenzie at some length explained that his views on this question were misrepresented by Rev. lllr, McKay, of Woodstock, at the previous meeting. That speech contained many in- sinuations and statements that were neither ohristian, gentlemanly nor justifiable, Not withstanding Mr. MoKay's assertions that the Actwas working satisfactorily in Wood - stook, he read a letter received a few days ago from Mr. J. Head, an adherent of Mr. MoKay's church, denouncing in strong language the Aot as a non -effective and tyranuioal law. Dr, MoKouzie expressed his full belief in Bible teachings, the divine institution of law, and the separation of Church and State. Soripture neither teach- es total abstinence nor the prohibition pf moderate wine drinking. True temper- ance meant moderation, not total abstin- ence. By assuming the name of temper. ance, so•oalledtemperaace men violate the laws of language and commit a moral wrong. Whilst the Bible dict not condemn the moderate use of alcoholic beverages, science has not proved them to be positively injurious. He quoted from Parke's Hygiene and Pavey's Dietetics in support of this view. The juice of the grape was sot wine till fermented and all wine was intoxicat- ing. All thiugs,ood and bad; were traffick- ed.in dishonestlygin this world, gain being the end in view. The State bas a right to interfere with anything that interferes with society, but the Scott Act aims at robbing men of manhood and right of notion. Ho then went into details as to what constituted the traffic and some of its dangerous tenden- cies to the seller and cousumer. Alcohol is a necessity to the medical man and the druggist in their work. It had been steadi- ly and moderately used by many who at. Mined a very old age. Other excesses and indulgences had blighted many grand in: tellects and ,rendered useless great intel- lectual attainments. The effects of liquor drinking were greatly magmfied and there were often other thinp wholly lost sight of ili'iiccbunting foe vice and degradation. Rev. Mr. Cook said that the Scott Act hats been attacked on three grounds': That it was unsoriptural, unscientific and im- practicable. He quoted several passages to show that strong condemnation was pro- nounced on those who indulge in strong drink. Ho went on to show that several different sorts of wine were spoken of in scripture, some intoxicating andsome not, but conueoted with blessings, upbuilding and furtherance of man's welfare. In Pro- verbs 20:1 and other planes the bitterest woos are pronounced against drinkers and drinking. As to the soieutifieargument, he believed the medical profession was against the Doctor's contentions. Out of 91 medi- cal men in Toronto, 82 said that total ab- stinence was quite compatible with the greatest degree of physical health. Again. 75 of this number said that total abstainers have a better chauce of recovery from ill - nese. Fifty nine of these said they did not consider moderate drinking conducive to health and happiness and eighty-one said that universal abstinence had a good offeet on the public health. Dr. W. B. Richard- son, a man eminent in his profession, the author of our school hygiene, says alcohol is a poison, productive of evil effects. The 'children, the churches, the women, the Legislatures were against the traffic. Al- cohol will cook eggs and it also hardens the brain and the human feelings, too. The principle of the Act is to make abstainers, and it flab been successful. If the moderate use was desirable, why not allow railway employes on duty use it ; to soli it on oleo: tion days, &e. The Scott Act, though far from perfeot, had accomplished more than license. If it was tyraunioal and iniquit- oils, so was the License Act, as under it fines worn imposed, betels heal to be olosed at certain hours, it gave the right to about one in live hundred, prevented selling to minors, &a, It was iu every sons° as ty: rimmed as the Scott Aot, One magistrate in Algoma had 48 convictions under the Crooks Act in Algoma last year. 'The Act proposes to abolish liquor selling and can bo worked, He showed from fin ou imposed in different places that it has been working and beneficially, too, in decreasing poverty and crime and inereasing morality and was a boon and a blessing. Statistics wore then gone into, but as these flguros are before the public in many forms, it is needless to give tliom here. Tho Doctor in his reply claimed that the statistics given in the Scott dletHerald were unfairly compiled, although not iliacourate designed to mislead. He endeavored to show from the Government returns that the Scott Aetiiad not losseuedRtliequantity of liquor consumed. Mr. Cook had another set of apnea from the Government returns, which, to his mind, proved quite the contrary of the Doctor's contentions, The space at our disposal does not permit of ear giving all the figures quoted, and -hence we blink it fairer to give none. Those who wish to use them have such lavishly distributed at probe» . Politicians have noban2onopoly 0± the manipulating to the best advantage of figures. We have looked into these figures and believe both the speaker; quoted so: eurately, but of ours* what best served I their own pttrliose, Bachelors' Ball. Let joy be unconfined, Where youth and pleasure sleet;: To chase the glowing hours, With hurrying feet. Except on such occasions as the getting up of a ball, Wingham bus too many bachelors, Taking theta an In all they are as handsome, noble and popular a let of fellows as can be found anywhero, As one proof et this witness, the auspicious inauguration, harmon- ious carrying on and brilliant conclusion of the Bachelors Ball. The transformation effected In the dingy and unpretentions old town hall was simply tnarvelioue andibedaszling, What, with fine carpets, parlor tables, curtains, chairs and sofas, chandeliers,. carpeted waiting rooms, festoons of bunting paint- ings, flowers, vases, &c., thoplace was not only coin- testablo and attraotivo, but positively palatial and gorgeous, But the crowning decorations were the handsome and wall -dressed ladies and gentlemen comparing the company, The innocent and exhilir- ating passatempo danzare was indulged in at pleasure to the sweet inspiring strains of music, furnished by the London Italian Band. In the coun- cil chamber adjoining, a varied abundance °testicles of the caterer's handiwork daintly arranged, condi. tuted a repast alike, delightful to the eye and pleas- ing to the palate. 'hero were sonic present from. Kincardine, Lucknow, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderiah,, Blyth, Listowel, Brussels, Woodstock and London; about 100 couples in all. SPRING SHOWS, WING1IA:i. There was a fair turnout of people and a good show of horses on Thursday. Space forbidsnore than the giving of the prize list which is appended : Healy Draught stallions—Caldor & McMlllaii'e Warrior O'Cree ; William Woi1wood's Edmond. Canadian Draught—John Davidson, Kinloss; W,. McKenzie, Culross, Road and Cnrrlago—P Livingston's "El petrioChief (Blyth) • John Stewart's "Young .Ridgewood," (Wroxeter.) General Purpose—John Pelton, Wingham. Bulls, Aged—P Fowler, J Henderson, Any Clara—Jas Elliott, Bluevalo, Holstein; Sweep- stakes, Peter Fowler. BELGRA.VE, There wag a good representation of farmers but a limited display of horses and cattle at theSpring Show, on Wednesday. The judges thus awarded the prinii: Heavy draughtstallion: Calder &•1ICMillan'a"harrier Oared" (Grey). Stallonunder 3 years; W. Woliwood's "Edmond" (W. Wawanosh); Thos. Taylor's "Scottish Knight" (W. Wawauosh); Itobt. Currie's "No Name" ' (Wingbam). Roadsters and Carriage class: l). Ir - win's "Royal Revenge" Blyth): E, • Llvingston's "Electric Chiol" (Blyth); John Leggatt's "Frank R" (Whitechurch). Diploma for best horse any plass, Calder & 14Ic31illan.: Bulls :—Aged, R. •McGowan's "CapMast Jim' art Wawanosb)T. Wilkinson's "Belgrave Chief" (Mos.. ris); W. Is istor's "King of the West" Bulls under two years; R. Stonehenge's "Prince of Waled' (E. Wawanosh)• do. any.age, R. McGawan's "Captain Jim". The deplorably bad condition of the roads militated against the success of the show as regards the number of animals brought out. The judgcy were: R. Cele, Londesboro. W. Medd, Auburn; W. Johnston; Binevale. • BRUSSELS. Tee annuni''Spring Show was held in Brussels. Iast , g,, . mid ,divalj successful when it Is. remembered-- that there was ss,beavy downpour of rain all day. . Owing to this the animals were exhibited at the'Towu Hall square instead of on the agricultural grounds. The show of imported heavy draughthorseswasgood. The following were awarded prizes:' Imported heavy draught; aged—"Toon Clerk;' Minkel & McDonald, Grey. "Rankin Boy," Peter Me Ewan, McKillop • " Warrior O'Cree," Calder & Mos •' M' Millan, Grey and Hulett. Imported heavy draught, under 3 years—" Sir Patrick," J. L. Turnbull Elma; "Dazzle," L. McNeil, Grey; "Galvain," T. O'Neil, Brussels. • Canadian draught, under 3 years—"Galloway Lad," Thom•is Vodden, Grey, Carriage—" Frankie B,' John Leggatt. Bants.—Durhacns, over 2 years—" Iced Knight," David Milne, Ethel. o Durhams, under 2 years—"Defiance,"David Mthie. Indicting the Council. To the Editor of the Times : Dnaa Sir.,—I am under. the necessity of pointing out to the Wingham Town Council the deplorable state of the road leading into Wingham, and known as the Diagonal Road. r'romorr's hill to the turn, it is almost impossible for a load to get of er with safety, and it was just as bad last fall. Tho water remains on the road, having no way to. escape. This part of the road has been sadly neglected by the persons having authority to fix it. It being one of the leading roads, with probably the most traffic) coming into town, should be attended to, as there has been nothing done of late, except a few slight repairs which are utterly useless until it has been properly graded. The township havin done their duty in this respect, by building a good road to the edge of the corporation, it now becomes the duty of the town to do its part, as the road has long been a standing disgrace. Some years ago the farmers o't tho boundary line, in conipaify with the Racecourse Company, built a slde,vallc as far as the raccoourae and kept it in good repair until the boundary of the corporation was extended as far as the east side of lot 4 of the first concession of Turnbegtgy. It then became thil property of the town and vv8! allowed to go down, and finally the lumber was taken away. Now it is almost impossiLlo to get to town from this direction, either on foot or driving, for the greater portion of the year. If something is not done ut this direction before long, it will bo impossible for farmers to reach your btirgli at all. Thanking you for your valuable spade, I am, yours, &o., A FARMER. • Zetland. A grand oyl;tor supper'Was given at the residence of 141r. Geo. Thompson, last week in behalf of his eggiployees. --Bev. Mr. M.00rehou?e intends hold- ing prayer meetings in the school- house nightly for the next two wed*. -As kir. Geo. Thompson has in la large supply of timber, and has put u new addition to mill and some mora- new machinery he intends starting the hum of the circular saw again tills week. CAtO'ADTAN raellefb naltaT 0:7rIOE.- r'or tickets, maps, guides or any other' information regarding' this road, call on G. E. Williams, Ticket Agent, 0. 1?, Win ham. -.Wanted, two or three live eanvaeserii, at once ; good pay, Broekonsllire's photo gallery.. The Toronto Humane Society has sent a petition to Ottawa in favor of the bill to prevent; pigeon shooting at gunning con- tests, sts, •