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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Signal, 1881-01-21, Page 1THIRTY-FOURTH YL4L 1 WHOLE EMBER 1ffe. i GODERIUH, ONT., FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1881. M0OILLICUDDY BROt)..W a l $1.30 A YEAR IN ADVAY NEWS ABOUT HOME. "A elders among y.. Lakin' note*. Ari faith he'll pient it." TOW1T TOPICS Is the January thou •• .nriug Rev. O. (1 Collanrore of the M. E. Church was in town during the week. Mr. H. Thomas, of(iroderich,reprfeent- ed "aswell" at the Exeter MAIMS neradeCar- nival on Saturday. Mr. A. •MCD. Allan has been attend- ing the Fruit Growers' Association an- nual meeting at Hamilton during the weak. CONTALESCXNT. -1{'e are glad to see Mr. R. W. Mackenzie about again after being Lid up with a severe attack of quinsy. RanovAL. Mi. J Chapman, hide dealer, has removed to Mr. Pollock's late residence. His Aloe will also be en the premises. Mr. John Cox, who is with Detlor & Co, in $t. Thomas, is this week visiting ''the old folks M home." He likes the Canada Southern City very much. STARS AND STRrrsx. - -A new flag float- ed over the American Commercial Agency, Albion Hotel, on Tuesday. It arrived on the previous day, and looks exceedingly bright and pretty. We are pleased te learn that Dr. J. Dickson, son of Gaoler Dickson, has been appointed one of the physicians at the City Hospital, Cincinnati. The Dr. has a splendid field for the practice of sur - gery Mrs. T. N. Dancey, who for the past few weeks has been laid up by a severe attack of sickness, is agate about. The poor of the town missed the active aid of s good friend during Mrs. Dancey's ill- ness. Lar.-reaa.-Mr. F. G. Widdows, the noted ex-Frsncisean monk, will lecture in Victoria Hall, Goderich, on Friday, Feb 4th, 1.881. The lecturer is already well known in Goderich. See advertise- ment for particulars. Up in Goderich and vicinity the girls made a desperate effort to take advantage of Leap Year before it ended. In THE HURON SIGNAL we find 13 numwge g d notices, each event ocourinoss to the and of the year. --{Dundee Banner. Rev. P. R. Rosa, one of the two can- didates for the vaeaat puailion of .aislant minister in Knox Church, hpreached his first sermon en Sunday morning.He will on be trial fur three weekonger,' when the other young roan will 1e heard, and a choice made. Ftafots DairiNG.-While we do not object to horses being put to a good speed "around the Square," we must protest against the feat driving indulged in by some persons when passing street crossings. A few evenings ago Mr. Stephen Yates was knocked down by a grey team while crossing nn Hamilton street. Fortunately he escaped injury. CADETS OF TsnnnRstca.--At a meet- ing of the Cadets of Temperance, Gode- rich Section No. 99, held in the Temper- ance Hall on Tuesday evening last, the following officers were installed by H. Hale, D. G. W. P., for the ensuing quer- ter:-J. T. Pinckard W. A. ; J. Shaman, P. W. A. ; A. M. Humber, Sec. ; F. Crabb, F. S.; C. Crabb, Treasurer ; R. Papst, V. A. ; T. Hale, Usher; P. Mc- Callum, Guide; H. A. Cannpaigne I. W. C11a160E or Bearrrrte - Mr. John Knot, carriage weaker, who for the past eight years has been carrying on busi- ness in Ooderiek, hs sold out to Messrs. T. & J. Story. The Messrs Story have for the past five years been connected with the establishment, and both being practical men, will in all probability work up a good business. We wis thenf every success. Kerox Carmen S. S. -This Sunday :school has recently been re -changed. Mr. T. McGillicuddy, of Tag SIo1AL, is now Superintendent, and Mr. James Mitchell, of the Star, towhee the infant class There are 31 teachers and officers employed, and the total attendance on Sunday lad numbered 284. Th. Bible class is now taught in connection with the 8. 8. by Mr. J. R. Miller, P. S. L The reboot meets at 2:30 every Sunday afternoon AMPUTATION. --- On Thursday of lad week Dr. Taylor, assisted by Dr. Mc- Lean, performed amputation upon both hands of the unfortunate man Lloyd, who was badly trod -bitten near Holmen vill., about thaw weeks ago. All the Zrand to naba had to Doss* d; and o mon of a small porus, d the right had thumb all the members were amputated .los to the kmmukis. The poor film is mow in • badOmit; bat it is a weeder that fatal result. lid not Mtemd his terrible We atpawrR rrs dermaOd that the uporafina ws very r 7 G. )Z C - At r emergency Conroea- uoa of Brea Mailer No. le G. R. C., hells is their rooms es Tmssiag, the HO hist. , the fiellowiss Aims were iemaredbyOyess r 1. F. P. L flee the a;; )hedged iisllwk- M. Story ter ker, L; Jams Airen. lois tj Ah>t. Kelt. A bee. wei.lr. ; rural a m.h.i- sea. llama; Bm&11. V.V. ]r. t ; owl tsk % jllars m $ *bei. Jami11 r; NNW 31.144 K. IMV. ; DIEM. Kolies4, heel V. ; H. H. f taittn, bel V. ; Una. Hees, 4th V.itt 10111l; a r •Ormallarit, Gil 111,0 I7, The auditors of the West Huron Agri- cultural Aaeociatiou *net on Tuesday last. Neese Nitro**. -To-day Mr.A. M. Polley ships his eleventh car u` horses to the States ainoe last September. The total au far is 176 animals. Mr. John Maodunald, of Guelph, is visiting his uncle, Mr. G. N. Maodouald. He likes Goderich very well, even in its winter garb. Heartier:. --The catch of herring through the ice has been very good during the week. Thr fish sell at 25 cents a dozen. At the Friday night meeting of Coun- cil, Rev. Dr. Wilhelm' was appointed Higl► School Trustee, r • ti. Pollock, Esq., resigned. L. O. L. -Loyal Orange Lodge of the Keith Riding of the County of Huron will meet at Exeter on Tuesday, the 1st of February next, at 10 o'clock sharp, for the election of officers, and other general business. SEATING CARNIVAL ---A skating carni- val will les held in the Arcade Rink this evening. A silver cup is offered to the best skater, and other prizes will be awarded to those having best costumes. Prof. rot -ear's band will be in attendance. For particulars see bills. Tho County Clerk is advertising for tenders for lowering the ceiling of the Court room, in accordance with the suggestion of liflr. Le Brun, the architect, as submitted to the County Council at their last meeting. We hope the im- provement will have the desired effect, as the Court room is now worse for sound than an ettrpty risk. It is warmly pos- sible to hear what a person is saying ten feet from him.-[Seaforth Expositor. CottrLlsaNTARY Zit*rrSL -A number of friends of Mr W. E. Macara, enter- tained that gentleman at a supper int the Dinsley house, on Tuesday evening last Messrs. W. T. Bray and Thos. Bell, occu- pied the chair, and vice -chair respective- ly. After the eatables, which were got up in good style had been polished off, and after the usual patriotic toast had been drunk, the Chairman proposed the toast of "ourGuest," to which elr.Macs" responded in a neat speech. A number of other touts were proposed and re- sponded to, and the company dispersed at 1 a. m. , all regretting the approaching departure of the guest of the evening. - V.fr RIDING AoWOG i.uTHAL So rrrY. - 'The annual meeting of the West Riding of Huron Agricultural Society was held in the Court House, Goderich, on Wed- nesday, 18th inst. The report for 1880 showed that the receipts, with tho hal- ance for the previous year, amounted to 11,973.78, and the expenditures $1,933.- 62, leaving a balance on hand of 140.16. The following,officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, W. Young; Lt Vice President, W.J. Hayden; 2nd Vice President, John Salkeld; Secretary John Varcoe; Treasurer, R. B. Scott; Directors -H. Snell, Geo. Cox, R. Mc- Lean, Robt Medd, S. Andrews, P. Car- roll and John Glen. Auditors -Wm. Campbell and A. Dickson. Mr. W. Young was also appointed as delegate to rote for a representative for this district in the Council of the Agricultural and Arts Aasociation. Corrre Cot -Item -The County Coun- cil of Huron, for the year 1881, will be composed as follows: -D. D. Wilson and Jas Beattie, Seaforth; David Walker and John Hannah, Tuckersmith; T. M. Kay and Jams Hackney, t sborne; L Hardy and Jas Pickard Exeter; S. Hog- arth and V. Rats, Stephen; Dr Buchanan and S. Ronnie, Hay; Wm Graham and Geo Castle, Stanley; Gabriel Elliott and Joseph Whitely, Goderich Township; F. W. Johnston, Wm. Campbell and M. Hutchinson, Goderiph; Messrs Webster and Griffin, Ashfield; Wm. Young and Anthony Allen, Colborne; Chau Girtin and Edwin Gaunt, West Wamanoah; Joseph Chidley and W. Sheppard, Clinton; John McMillan and John Mason, Mullett: George Forsythe and J. R. Miller, Morris; Wm Clegg, Blyth; Thos Bell and H. W. C. Meyer, W Ing- ham; Samuel Black and James Hennings, Turnberry• A. L Gibson, Wroxeter; John Kae, B. S. Cook and David Weir, Howiek; Thomas Strachan and John Hyslop, Grey; Thee E. Hayes, Mc- Killop; F. C. Rogers, Brussels; Thomas H. Taylor and Robert Currie, East Wawa,oeb. Cranio. -The Goderich and Kincar- dine dubs met in Lecksow on Wednes- day last with thee* rinks aside to play for the Royal Caledonia Medal. The int was sot in good coaditioa, being v tla.von and hid. The Goderich Club gwas very iamb plowed with such a lot ol mien old trunk that it will 4be the lad time they will have the *ewe s of ' meet* thus on the kis. The game remelted me %lbws: eonuarcie wo 1 afro eurcAEDtws. Sherif Gibbous, H. Collins, A. Disbsss, L Aightmeyer, T. J. rs.rhasse. O. Bissett, Oaptais Daffy. G. C Skip 8 21 No l No klip 0. R. Dumdowd. N. Robertson, 1[ Maetls. laie Rowse. J. Th.amto-, J. 1[ill.r, 0. A Hmeber, A. Campbell, Skip lf. Skip tl. Not No3 T. Adamecn, J. t Greenhill. T. Sea, is mak, H Ir. 11 J. kit9.0. rlljos Ceded& 1 ellpts. THE Receiver. -The recount of the ballots re Messrs Dancy and Elliott, came off before his Hon or, J edge Squier, on Saturday last. At the close, the count stood one in favor of Mr. Dancy, and • disputed ballot for Mr. Elliott. The matter resteso far in favor of Mr. Dancy, who took his seat on Monday last, which he will retain unless quiowurrunto pro- ceedings are instituted by the appellant. MAADICAL ASSOCIATION. - The Huron Medical Association met in the Commer- cial Hotel, Clinton, on the llth inst. There were present Dr. Sloan, Blyth; Drs. Stewart and Hurlburn, Brucefleld; Dr. Young, Londesboro; Dr. Hyndman, Exeter; and Drs. Worthington and Wil- liams, Clinton; and Dr. Campbell, Sea - forth. Dr Sloan occupied the -chair, and Dr. Stewart acted as secretary. Dr. Worthington presented two interesting cases; Dr. Sloan, unecase ; Dr. Hy nndman , one; and Dr. Campbell, one. Each case was discussed in a friendly manner, so as to draw forth the ideas of the mem- bers in reference to the most approved system of treatment. After conclusion of the professional part of the programme, the officers for the present year were elected, Dr. Sloan being chosen presi- dent; Dr Holmes, vice-president; and Dr. Stewart secretary and treasurer. After some informal business, the mem- ber separated to meet three months hence at the call of the secretary. GODEEICH HoaTIvULTuwAt SOCIETi . - The annual meeting of the members of the Goderich Horticultural Society was held on Thursday last, when the follow- ing officers were elected : - E. Bingham, President; Alexander Wataon, Vice President. Directors -A. Dickson, J. H. Williams A. Mc D. Allan, George Sheppard, P. Adamson, Thomas mHood, Isaac Salkeld, Richard Bonnaay, and Peter Fox. Audits. Wm. Campbell and W R Miller. Peter Adamson was re -appointed Seers -Treasures. The auditors report showed the receipts to be 1583.35 for the current year, received from the following sources: Legislative grant 1140.25, town grant 1100.00, members' subscriptions, $308.25, treasurer W. R. Agricultural Society $34.75. 1527.75 of this amount was paid in prizes by the Treasurer of the Horti- cultural Society to ninety-eight different parties, and the balance to watchmen, lc, in amalgamation with the West Riding Agricultural Society. Asi nvsaseey Sieve:ea. - Anniver- sary sermons were preached in the M. E. Church lad Sunday. In the morn- ing the pastor, Rev. G. A. Francis, preached from Eccl. ix., 10, and in the afternoon from John iii., 16. Rev. 1)r. Ure filled the pulpit in the evening, and had for his text Luke xiii, 29. There were large congregations at all the ser- vices. The annual tea meeting was held in the church on Monday. A very fine spread had been prepared in the base- ment for the guests, and after partaking of the refreshments all adjourned to the main body of the church to listen to the addresses, etc., that had been promised. Mr. C. Crabb was called to the chair. The first speaker was Rev. P. R. Ross, who in a brief and humorous speech "broke the ice" for thou who followed. Mr. T. McGillicuddy, of Tent Sicxat, followed, and his remarks were very well received by the audience. Mr. Mitchell, of the Star, then gave a nice reading, "The Death of Little Nell,' after which Rev. Dr. Lire gave a practi- cal address, which commanded good The choir sang some beauti- fu• l eauiful hymns and anthems between the speeches. The pastor closed by thank- ing the friends on the platform for the help they had afforded him, and alluded to the good feeling which prevailed be- tween the two denominations represent- ed. The entire proceeds of the services and tea amounted to about $58.70. mascaras Mesa,. Fuseerear ---if you want tint clans furniture at very reasonable prices, call at Ju G. Ball's market street. Cord- wood and lumber taken in exchange for furniture. Attention, right ahout face, quick march and see a tip top Cabinet Organ, which I am going to sell and somebody is going to get a bargain. This is no humbug; look into it. Any one having a good working horse to ell, and wanting an orlon for their daughter, sweetheart, or friend tonight do well to call and see me. And come soon R. R Two'rr- sow, Photographer. 2t. • aabsestl.sh Ma■.gq. To pal. or sot to pay -fiat as the eue.tiew Winnow U. better ear ate to nese To tab a Ment pew. sat deprive W t1e.y ZZ+osa real en the sews. Or pay ap,.emend whet the prtatet asks, AY, breemmets.ss., cheer hist No par, M p.pdr. Thea se mere shall i be peeled es the sows Asi Meal hod Ytroapeat the oreakt •. Aad Mow teplei-'W a eiedis Ere. Tim I bog bore hared. To pat er steel Te .Supt pretense to l... are. ltssre a tar rub. For d We step ens Interest M i tale Near etre e11hs wideb.Dewe tie town Sod seek a Aire et all more wee Ysst nab s prods 'lore'* the *ween WM.k every eider matetetee he these Whit ems ben with tie mei sderer dolor T. weft se 'thee Yale bili" For who wOW bear The potted evils and preset pssspsphe Wltsb Alt tee eR remsst apes the vas Wb Who to olds W isisevilake ION TS Melo sees* tomlb the IS Idle. Ask wet ow pals phtWlee M ear head we ONO ler to het lila Me Irma door W mew to bird Ones mw mar mob The ems wtdeb le hie dee. -4. OUR TOWN FATHERS. The Curtain Drops on the Old CounoiL "winding no the ma.laes.rthe Civic tear. January 11th. The last meeting of the old Council was hold this evening. The Reeve in the chair. Present - Messrs. Johnston, Dotter, Hutchison, Acheson, Darcy Elliott, Campion, - Bingham, Mitchell, Gordon, Clues', Sloane, Nicholson, Jordan. The minutes were read and approved. A communication was read from the Curling Club, stating that there were three base of flour and one bag of pota- toes at W. Charles Nairn's, placed there by the Club for distribution among the poor of the town. . Moved by Mr. Acheson, seconded by Mr. Jordan, that the thank» of the Council are hereby tendered to the Curling Club for their liberal donation - Carried. The reports of the Relief and Finance committees were read and adopted. EXPORT OF THE CLOGS COI MITTIr. Your committee, to whom was referred the petition of the Fire Company in re- ference to a fire alarm to be attached to the bell in the tower of the Court House, respectfully report that for the present no action be taken, as they deem it in- expedient to incur the additional ex- pense of a second fire alarm. J. C. DrrLoa, Chairman. On motion the report was adopted. RXPOS! OP MARKET COI®(IT ZH. Your committee beg is report that during the time the market was not un- der lease, they made arrangements with Mr. Samuel Papst to take charge of the same, and collect the fees which have been. paid over by him and paid to the town Treasurer. Amount received for two weeks from 15th Nov., 1880, to 27th Nov., 1888, $18. The committee agreed to allow Mr. Papat for so doing the sum of 11.50 per day (wing $18. Respect- fully submitted. F.,W. JOHNSTON, Chairman. (1n motion the report was adopted. The following accounts were present- ed: -E. Moor for work on clock roof, making Ladd &c., $45.57; Star for printing, 11. • J. Bates, repairing wheelbarrows, , E. Howard & Co., clock, $1,30; /Lehman, attendance on a sick thy-, $1; Thos. Whitely, relief, 12.25; John Hilliard, relief, $1.37; J. H Edward, relief, 18.75; J. A. McIn- tosh, relief, 11.25; D. C. Strachan, re- lief, $9.69; H. Cook, relief, $4.04; E. Graham, 11.51; Chas. Nairn, $27.46; E. Graham, for fire department, $1.88; Geo. Cathcart, printing ballot papers, $7.50; G. H. Parsons, blinds for arinory, 13.82; F. R. Mann, painting/ roof of clock, $3; Hart & Rawlinaon, 13.88. -- Referred to Finance committee. The resignation of Samuel Pollock, Esq., as High School Trustees, woos read and accepted. Moved by Mr. Det/or, seconded by Mr. Johnston, that the Rev. Dr. Wil- liams be appointed to fill the . unexpired term of Mr. Pollock -Carried. Moved by Mr. Sloane, seconded by Mir. Nicholson, that the Council desire to express their regret that ex -Mayor Pollock is about to leave Goderich, and take up hie residence as a permanent citizen in the city of Bad Axe, in the State of Michigan. We desire as a Council to wish him every success in hyo new abode. We shall miss his familiar face, and sustain a social loss; but what we Iose Bad Axe will gain. We con- gratulate the city with the unpoetical name, upon the acquisition of Mr. Pol- lock as a citizen -Carried. The return of the Town Clerk, show- ing the result of the vote on the market fee question, was read: For the fees, 124; against, 519; majority for abolition, 396. Mr. Sloane gave notice that at next regular meeting of Council he would in- troduce a By-law amending the Market By-law, rn relation to the oollecting sit fees. On motion the Council adjourned. THE NEW COUNCIL. The Result of the Inaugural Mooting. The .Mrtaratlee • p.1aam.at .f Audit... U b arb..l Trorais-Clananithwe he atria. nsaadleg d(mdres.oa, Monday, Jan. 17. The Town Council elect for 1881 as- sembled this morning, the Mayor elect in the chair. Tke following gentlemen made the venal deeiarattisas of office and qualifies - Hen end Seek their sow as members of the O.+aleY:- Mom Merton; R«.., F. W. Jskadoa; W Osaepb.1l; tad 11. I vDipayid's 71►sed-J. 1, Edwrlor Edward, . 0 0. A. Humber T. N. Dlaa+l !!► Panrielee Wed -4 W. lfiwis $. Sloane, M. O. Osmero.; 81. 'e Wert -O. R. Demist , Jos F. Jambs; 1st Arrow'* --H eampiem. W. Los, Geo. Swuass. 1[r. Jeimm.m moved, eeeoad.d by Kr. Wwi Osmihsil, Mat A. 1 Megan be miler he ]ice, Carried. The Mon apper$ii1 Andr.. Wad- dell s the Mist emille Koval bp Ilk Je$in, .soonisd by peeled _list WEL Rey A. ep- Os eaafl..ea the sed to meet est PO" anemia$ dirt THE COURTS. Casty JNge's CrIsataar court. Delore His Honor Judge fquter Two men from Howick, named respect- fully Burke and Cunningham, will au- pear before His Honor Judge Squier fur election this (Friday, morning, charged with larceny. maglarale. Veen Befor,• ( Crabb. Iraq.. J. Jan. kith. Tree. Mo LzsvaN vs W. R. SQtIZR.- The defendant war charged by plain- tiff with having been guilty of fraud, in appropriating certain moneys which should have leen applied to the purposes of plaintiff. The following is the state- ment of the defendant, which we publish injustice to him:-- In the early part of 1875, deft. was employed by plft to obtain a patent for his land in the township of Howlok, upon which the latter had negotiated a loan of 1350, in 1864, of which he obtained $180, the balance having been retained bythe law firm which effected the loan. pon enquiry the defendant found that this sum had been obtained through the firm of Toms & Moore, then ppraotiaing in Goderich, front Daniel Wilson, and that the amount then due Wilson was $963, which sum was *rade up as fol- lows: 1350 amount of original loan; 1405.37, interest on loan foreleven years and seven months at 10 per cent.; amount subsequently advanced by Wil- son to obtain patent, 1170, with interest for seven years and one week at ten per oent ($71.61), Deet of ejectment suit, 118.52, in all $1015.50. Internet had been paid Wilson on his claim through Mr. Johnston to the amount of 152.58, leav- ing 1963 due Wilson to the 14th of Jan., 1876. In addition to the above deft. oharged plfi with 1161.75, the amount of execution discharged in the case of Lutz re McLennan, rendered necessary before a further loan could be negotiat- ed. The above with oosts, chargee and small sums given plaintiff foot up $1211.48. The net proceeds of the loan effected by defendant were 1986.30, leaving a balance due defendant upon closing the matter, of $225.18. The de- fendant on the let of AsguYt, 1876, obtained from Mr. Tunis hie note at 60 days for $900, the proceeds of which were credited to the plaintiff when paid. Until Mose, 18771 wham Mr. Tama pent a father tem of fide, plaintiff continued indebted to defendant. Independently of above sums, the plaintiff is charged by the firm of Squier & McColl with 180, paid in small sums at different times prior to Sept. 1877. Defendant's account against plaintiff therefore amounted to $1,271.48 and the plaintiff is entitled to the credit of $986.30; and $360 received from Mr. Toms, leaving a balance on Sept., 1877, due McLennan of 174.82. The item of 160 is disputed by plaintiff; who says that it should be $32, but defendant claims upon report from his Bruaaels office, that it should be $60. If the plaintiff is correct defendant would, in Sept, 1877, have owed 1102.82; if the hooks and Vouchers of defendant are correct he was indebted to plaintiff at that date to the extent of $74.82. Defendant has since paid plain- tiff $9.40 which would leave his in- debtedness to the latter either 165.42 or 193,44. Referenoes of this account hays been made to several persons named by plaintiff, but as his demands ranged from $450 to $2,000, defendant found it im- poesible to effect any settlement. The plaintiff on the 28th of Dec. 1880, de- manded 1850 in settlement, and threat- ened prosecution. Defendant refused to accede to his demand. Hence the pres- ent case. After the hearing, the de- fendant was ordered to give bail, him- self in $500, and two sureties in $250 each, to plead to any indictment that might be made against him at the next Court of Oyer and Terminer. The necessary bonds were furnished. Haturdey, Jan, 15. W ns. Symington, vs. Robert Medd - Using profane language Fined $1 and costs. Zzoiss Fo. LZAMINOTow. - Mraa H Kinsman, left town for Leamington, on Friday morning last, where Ashes taken charge of a school, at $300 per year Mein. -1[r. Ju. Pickard has sold his fame on the Thames Road to Mr. An- drew Gibson, for the sum of $6,500cash He takes poeeesion next fall. The farm is ons of the bed in thin section, and considered very cheap at that Kure An ExTRAomDn(AST Parham Pasoan. -On Thursday afternoon of let week, Express Messenger Rarte had under his charge going south an express parcel of so 0 char, cter, in the person of an little three-year-old boy, who had beam surmised at Winghair, to the address of another individual in Loadou. The goods were delivered O. Y.--{ReAscter. Mrrrmeu'. Forma: n w.-The.ahool enumerators, who have jail emap1eted their labors, give thedes d U Kash at , whisk a ie .. This e odM, pernalgt ressovel .t the Therms • weeks tress oar Seem sad the Mop st several kegs selababimealla Ifs "let tom," however, we hopehe More we hess bass bes meek - bet stat .fthiss, fi.saM fw . Our .. man &add Niewert'..dv nreKiss tiesest or eiseriog sale COUNTY GLEANINGS. We Take a Run Through out Local Exchanges .lad ('lip. Copy and Godes,, 1 be meet Readable Nevis. The Ottawa correspondent; o f th.• Oshawa Reformer• says that Mr. Geo. Eyvel, of the Sarnia (Harper*, appears to be the swiftest writer on, the Nuuaurd staff, and that, as seen from tho gallery, his pencil seemed never to be }aehirui, no matter how fast the or:do`.' ..f tho occasion might speak. L 0. L. -The annual meeting of the Orange Lodge, District of Grey, was held in the Orange Hall, Bnursels, last Tues- day afternoon. The fallowing officers were elected for the ensuing year --Jas. Young, W. M. ; Jas. Fulton, D. M.; Michael Keller, Chap.; John Mooney, Sec.; Thomas Ratcliff., Treas.: Christ's pher Reynard, D. C. Lost. -Mr. Hawke) iw, of Hew kshaw'a Hotel, Blyth, Was unfortunate enough last Monday afternoon, to looses pocket- book, containing seine $175. He wan driving from. Hensel' to Egmondviile, and remembers placing the pocket -book in his coat -pocket before starting, but when he .meed at his destination the valuable object was missing. Dc tTH. -It is our painful duty to this week record the death of our old and much respected citizen, Robert McGow an, Esq., who departed this life yester day morning at the advanced age of 83 year., who leaves behind him a widow and large family to mourn the sad and unlooked-for bereavement. We shall give an obituary notice of deceased in our next issue. The funeral takes place Friday at 1 o'clock. -{Blyth Review. Serious AccidEnt. - Last Tuesday forenoon as James, eldest eon of Wm. Warner, living near Brussels, was chop- ping in a swamp about 12 miles from home, a tree full, a portion of it striking hint on the head and completely severing the scalp from the skull, on tho left side of the head, and causing it to fall over on his neck and shoulder ex • posing the skull. At the time of the ac- cident there was only a boy with him, but fortunately they were near a shanty from whence he got help to lift the tree off him. He was conveyed home in . a sleigh by kind friends, in an insensible condition. Medical asci chore was soon procured and the wound dressed about four hours after the accident. At latest accounts he was progressing very favor ably. His escape from instant death was little short of miraculous. -[Post. The London Free Prise expresses the general sentiment when it says: -"A Union Station at Clinton is talked of - and it ought to have been accomplished long before now. Travellers on both lines would appreciate a change in the direction indicated." That a union sta tied would be an improvement on the present situation, no one for a moment doubts, but we are afraid that unless some pressure is brought to bear on the Railway Companies, no action will be taken. We would euggeet that the town Council move in the spatter, as anything emanating front a municipal body generally carries more weight than would the same from private individuals. The Grand Trunk Railway will soon re- quire to erect a new station house, not only for the convenience of the public, but fur their own benefit and security. The present building is a disgrace to the Company, and will not last much longer, and in anticipation of a new one being erected, efforts should be made to either have a union of the two stations, or get the Grand Trunk moved further west. Let action be taken in the matter at once. The aei.Naasfer Abroad. A few months ago George A. Powles, of Toronto, secured a situation as claasi- dl teacher in the Kincardine High SchooL He was found to be incompetent, and was not re-engaged for 1881. His chances for re-engagement not being good under the circumstances, ho endeavored to alter them, and conceived the brilliant idea of writing very flatter- ing testimonials, accompanied by private communications about himself, and sign ing the name of B. Freer, Principal of the High School. In applying for a position in the Vienna High Scheel, his testimonials were of such "superior ex • osience" that their authenticity wax doubted. This led to revelations, and the following post -card, bearing the for god name of Mr. Freer, was forwarded to that gentleman: Knsc•enina, Dec. 7, 1880. DEAR Sue -I believe that Mr. Geo. A. Poulos, of this town, is going to apply for the vacant position in your .ehool, and I hope his application map not hos vela. Hs las resolved 14711 sad $11110 per sasses here Macs he ea- sed is a sound, classical and scholar. He is a hard worker, hair mel with great incases as e elessival teacher in this sehooL H. knows more about Latin and Greek, Mo., thea ertll y . whisk is the re- asN of am eiess_mllwimimg. No wR$Ysuilien would ims • tuo part wink Nin, were it set tot mailer sereagemtimt of the Kethwasikei most. 1 shell oodose snmo the duties 1K - er Tow= B Prrmmp.l H. S. [isemodine ToPeiss 'vistas H. 1!. 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