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LOCAL TOPICS
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lestOfficers.
regular eanting lees
(iodsritshe No. ill. U. O. F., fellow.
iogtrioses were elected for ohm year
1913 C, Ile, VY. it[ Knight V, C. RJ.:
David Sproul �ary�
B Mega, ; e,N�anlise cry, Wta
lfcer stash t tfsaesfsr, �. Lane
lain, Joaspb ��s S. W„ Att
Hardy ; J. W., acct, McDonald ; S. B..
A. Goerd : J, B. Id. Spiou trBeatisel.
James Tait, A. !#adios.
Why We Are Proud.
If the editor of The Signal is seen k
hold his bead • bit higher this
or to take astride than usual,
the reason mailir found In the tact
that he is the proud possessor of an
elegant geld -headed cane, with his
name engraved on it, which was pre-
sented to .lbs as a Christmas gift by
the staff o. this office. The cane is a
beauty, a •d to say that the gift is ap-
preciated i petting it mildly.
Closing Es •ertainntent at Victoria.
An interesting event at Victoria
-chool on Thursday of last week was
the entertainment given by the pupils
of the school prior to the closing of
the school for the Christmas vacation.
An excellent program was given, con-
.istine of choruses, recitations, drills,
etc., and addresses by Inspector J. E.
Tom. Rev. J. B. Fotberinghaui Rev.
1. Pollock, 11ev. Geo. K. Roes and
Rev. Dr. Medd.
Mcl lwain--MaCMath.
On Wednesday evening. December
27th. at "Lakeside Farm.” Mayfield
road, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
MacMeth, the marriage was solem-
nized of their third daughter, Wilma,
to George Mellwain. Rev. Jas. Ham-
ilton, B. A., performed the ceremony
st 6 o'clock, in the presence of the ha -
mediate relatives. The bride looked
verybeautiful as she entered the room
on er father's arm, to the strains of
the wedding march played by Mies
Agnes Hamilton. The bride's dress
was of cream silk mulls with crystal
trimmings. She wore a bridal veil
and carried white roses. She was at-
tended by her sister. Miss Sadie P.
Mallett. After congratulations the
party sat down to a dainty wedding
dinner. Later in the evening the
happy oouple left for their new borne
on the Rayfield road, where they will
receive the oopgratulations and good
wi,bes of many more G lends.
The Axe Falls.
The Borden Government is carrying
ut its campaign promise of "civil see-
, ice reform' by sending out hundreds
s,f printed notices of dismissal from
t he Government service. One of these
pleasant little documents has been
t eceived by Geo. Bisset., who for many
s earn has been the capable caretaker
of the Goderich postoffice building,
sed in consequence he gives up his posi-
tion next' Saturday. No reason is
given for the dismissal : being a Grit
he is simply "fired." His successor is
A. t, Chrystal. who nodoubt will give
the Government good and faithful Ger-
vice. The Signal has nothing to say
against the appointment, except as
it is connected with the exeml lifica-
tion of the spoils system, against
which The Signal is bound to protest
at every opportunity. The spoils eye-
s em is a Yankee device for which we
do not want free importation and the
Borden Government is doing itself no
!edit in employing it as it is doing
us hundreds of cases throughout the
rountryt
Two Happy Conples.
The Leeburn and Union manse, East
street, was the scene of two weddings
on Wednesday, Rev. Jos. Hamilton
s•Alciating on both occasions.
At noon, Miss Jean McKay Dunbar,
,f Port Albert, was united in marriage
to Henry W. Lednor, of the same
place. The bride, who was given away
by her hi -other. Alexander, was
uowned in a dainty white silk mulles
t•eautifidl] embroidered, the gift of a
friend in Texas. After the ceremony,
the newly -wedded couple left on a
short trip to Woodstock. On their re-
turn they will take up there residence
on the farm lately occupied by Mr.
cordon. at Sbeppardton.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon Miss
Alice Gertrude Quaid, youngest
daughter of Robert Quaid. of Dunlep,
was married to Oliver Cook, son of
Joseph Conk, of lseburn. The bride
was tastefully dressed in a navy blue
suit with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs.
Cook go at once to their new home on
the Lake Shore road. Colborne, where
there many friends wish for them
litany happy years of married life.
Christmas in Goderich.
The Cbristmae season has been the
occasion of mealy happy home gather-
ings. Judging from the business done
at the stores and the crowds in the
IMatoffice the glh.wiving has been on a
large scale, acid there must have been
very few indeed that were overlooked
IT ' Santa Onus. The churches, of
rouse, observed the great anniversary
in fitting manner, and the special pro-
grams of Christmas music given by the
hobs were greatly appreciated by
ire various congrgatiooe. Christ-
mas of 1911 will leap be remembered
for the mildness of the weather -un•
seasonable, hist tinkly enjoyable for
all that. On y at at one
ritisen peeked peones in his garden.
On Oheislme. Day • bevy of girls
played tennis at Mr, Wareock's lawn
srd built a bonfire and enjoyed them-
selves cutdoors as if it werre early
autumn. it is trsoafli .n lie tet
mild weather at Arirkmlr� jieM M not
good for be ekeew, let setae as re have
learned from theelms the
christens trade r was Ila-
alxitt 7 geed. People were able to get
a
this
was all
the for
sPfintall Meeks ter the Obelitmsee
t r lly «sod W
the Mere, Were
nrett g���
window displays appropriate erg
•sawn.
Certificates Oar
llama hese
rethe
W. Of
Stanway. The two last mentioned
ass sew to the sporting public in God. -
rich, but have nu mean reputations es
punk-cma.ae,
LOCAL TOPICS iN BRIEF.
awes be wiin4bg
_ _ set at tialtk'$ Art
'se ui.:t.t``�
its- ar"to
The weather took a chill yesterday
and now nobody is complaining of
mild weather.
The Local board of health has issued
another proclamation extending for
thirty days longer the regulations
prohibiting the running st 'siege of
does.
Rev. Dr. Medd will preach in Vic-
tor is street church next Sunday. His
theme will be "A Backward Glance
and a Forward Look." In the even-
ing be will give his closing address on
Ion;
North street :uethodist church
next Sunday the pastor, Rev. Alfred
Brew', will preach at both services.
The morning subject : "The Call of
Citizenship"; evening, "The Cry of the
Craft." A cordial welcome to all
The regular meeting of the (lode -
rich breech of the Women's fustitute
will be held on Thursday next, at the
home of Mrs. Jas Miller. near what
once was Rensford's grove. Part of
the afternoon will be passed in quilt-
ing. A good attendance is desired.
New Y esdering a ase
tronthe Jttet w he
_sae as stir
riERbONAL MENTION.
A's. N-. W. ntodd rt. paster of Memorial
Pre�asiobdyterian cb N. Y.. acmes-
',tided
eoom-
I caw days ads
ttbeohere on a bome hi. gamma'.
Mr.
Land
Mrs. D. Stoddart.
Fred WM.., of Toronto. and Jack Wilson.
of Stratford. meet Christmas with Mr. and
Kra J. R. Koss, Victoria street.
George Chambers. of Port Huron. is th
itu,,at of his aunt. Mrs. Craig. West street.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sharman spent Christ-
mas with relat/ves in Detroit.
Roy- Greig of the Bank of Montreal, was at
his beim at Clinton for Christman.
1131.7knd Mir Minnie MCDoeaid spent Christ-
mas rwlitth nlatives at %t'1.ngham.
Mt.. Mona Kidd lett on Tuesday oe an Sa-
teoded visit to Detroit. Toledo and 8'. Paul.
Friday • and Mrs. licl.sairtnid arrived me on
last from Sault Ste. Marie. Mich.
..Kenneth McDalrmid arrived home on Satur-
day last from Coliingwood for a visit of two
Mr. and Mn, Norman McDairteid.of Cotl[og-
weed. spent Christmas with the formers par-
rots here.
Mie, Millar. of the Scotch Store.- leaves on
January 3rd for the Old Country for an ex-
tended tripp.� d�uring which she will visit Soot -
land and iogtaed. Her many friends wish for
her a very pleasant trip.
Donald Home is home from Stratford. where
he has been attending the Brines College.
James Home. who Is taking a course at
rmsivaoOfhsdSarhe
(bdM�eesatthomeoipaents
Principal and Mrs. Hume.
B. H. Clement. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Cismrt
of Toronto. and Mr. and Mrs. F. K Clement.
of North Bay. are visitor. at Rev. B. e'lement's.
Mr. and Mrs. J..1-. Martin and son, of Cal-
gQaarryy Alta., and Mr. and Mrs B. L Martin and
do ter, of R'stroas, Sok., are visiting at J.
C. Marten's.
Mils coatts. of the dressmaking department
of Modems Bros.' store. spent Christmas with
her mother at Waterloo.
Mr.had Mrs. Dinley Johnston and family, of
Prostin, are.visitlnr at their old Thome' in
G
Mea DIrLecithin. of Toronto. was callei to
tows es Tonday owing to the critical condi-
tion of her sestiasr. Mr. Gordon. who S. ill at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. C. G. Newton.
Mies Eieoie Smith. Fast street. is away on •
brief visit to 1 oronto.
Sir,.. C. W. Wells and on. George. of Rapid
t n y. Nan.. aro here to spend the winter with
Mn. Hells' mother, Mrs. A. Carrick. It is
twenty years since Mrs. Wells visited Gode-
ricb.
A. M. Robertson spent _'hristmas with
Mends at Leamington.
• l.jIian Frs,er i. horse from Roe%crton.
when- she ha. hr --n teaching. After New
\'ear's she take- chnrige of the eommeretll de-
partment of Clinton Collegiate Institute. This
Ina responsible p{.aition forte around a teacher.
but there is no doubt of Mi.. Fraser s ability to
fill it creditably.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Art her and their little
.on. of Gwen Sound. are visiting the lady'..
parents. Mr. and Ml'. A. S. Chrystal.
Misr K. Brown fa home fret Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs- i ruicsshank and family have
moved to Toronto to reside. Mr. Cruickshank
is new ruining nut of Toronto as an engineer
on the C. P. R.
Rev. W. McLean. of Hanover has been visit -
ins his parents. I or. and Mrs. Mcl.ean.thh week.
John Young. of .as.umptlon College. -Sand-
wich•: Mier Gen nada Young._ student of Strat-
ford Mosinee, collage and to Irene Young.
who teethe. never Simone. are spending the
Cbri.t man vacation at their home at Loyal.
Christmas Visitors in Town.
Mire Gertrude Monologs. of Rrantlord.
Mrs. Howell, of Brantford.
Mir Ethel Foley, of London.
Walter Saunders. of the School of Practical
Saleroom. Toronte.
Mies Lisle Carrell. Cenrral Baines, Col-
less,.Toronte.
Leslie Carrell, of Toronto.
Mr.. Beek and Mimes Lydia and Ella Becky
of Toronto.
Will Salta. of Winnipeg.
Mr. Kraig, of Toronto.
Waiter Mattel. of The Times. Mt. Thome.
Mr. and Met Harry Parsons, of Walkerville.
d esk )award.. of Chatham
C. A. Burma. of Parts.
Donald ilcLsuohlln. of the Faculty of Palo.
cation. Toronto.
Howard and K. A. Walter. of Toronto Uni-
versity.
Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Mobley. of Guelph.
Mr. and Mrs Jos. Reale of Toccata.
Mises Anna and Jean Lawton. of Detroit.
MM May Thurlow. of Brantford.
[sells Inkster, of Toronto.
Mica tela McDonald. of Toronto.
Jack Preedrset. of Saekatoen. Soak.
Wesley Grebes, of Letrolt.
Mie Gram Striae, of Orangeville.
Csewell sad Merasaa Remban. of Toronto.
• « Essence Boyd and MW Lily
O we.
Teraina
Kr. sae Mn. L Hanna of St. Catharines.
J. Arthur $atbsrlsod. of Toronto.
A. T. HsAsd. of Detroit
ellresen
e( f/ioresleeb. and daughter. Marjorie.
wMir Alma Goldthorpe.. of tanndon.
Mei Nelda■ nae Mies Calm. oft Linton.
Waiter MaeDonatd. of onus.
C» i11=ea. et the IMrt of Practical
Mr. sad Mr. W K. Met and daughter. of
twee...
Amen leas a. Ala. Ms onass and Artier
S syes, ed of Wenn Odvwety.
Opel Omevb, el Wynn Odie ?beset.
wtr
Pornildeet. (lteteeds Man. 'Messy
Jul 411= if the Oohed of oresstenl
I Mfr soar.
Wad.oi /sesrg•l iadn
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COLBORNE 1.
NOMINATIONS.
THE CANDIDATES.
Fon Rusva,
Richard Jewell,
J. N. Kernighan.
Foss Ootntctl.l.oaa.
Samuel Bisset,
Jas. Chisholm,
Andrew Halliday,
Isaac Hetherington,
John Me arty,
John Wilson,
W. F. Young.
Municipal politics may be tame in
other places this year, but iv Colborne
township the gladiators still hove
their war togs on. and on Friday last
the vicinity of the township hall re-
sound -d with the cries of combat.
F. W. McDouagh, township clerk,
received the following nominations :
FOR REEVE.
J. N. Kernighsn-by John Breen
and Jas. Watson.
Gordon Young -by J. A. S. Varcoe
and W. C. Robertson.
Richard Jewell -by Richard Moore
and Robt. Straughan.
Fon COCNCILLORS.
John Wilson -by J. A. S. Vatcoe
and Robt. McMillan.
John Farrish-by Wm. McPhee and
Gordon Young.
Samuel Bisset -by J. A. Walter and
Jas. Young.
Samuel Gardner -be Peter Mac -
Ewan and Jacob Moser.
Aaron Fisher -by John Cullinson
and Oliver Breen.
Isaac Hetherington -by Peter Mac -
Ewan and Jacob Moser.
John McLartq-by Michael Pfrim-
mer and Jas. Watson.
Jrs. Chisholm -by Edward Good
and Wm. Walter.
Andrew Halliday - by James
Straughan and Thos. McPhee.
Wm. F. Young. -by J. A. S. Vucoe
and James Howatt.
Mr. Kernigban, as Reeve for 1911,
opened the speech -making with a re-
view of some of the municipal affairs
that had come up for attention during
the year. He pcinted out that of the
expenditure of the township only a
small amount was under the control
of -the council. The schools took a
large part of the expenditure ; the
county rate, which was somewhat
higher this year, also accounted for a
considerable sum. The council bad
done the best it could with the portion
of the township funds which was un-
der its control.
Mr. Kernighan referred to the elec-
tric railway question, and pointed out
the conditions which now confronted
the town of Goderich and the other
municipalities which had vuaranteed
bonds of the railway company. Al.
though it was not easy to fight what
seemed at one time a popular propo-
sition, the township of Colboroe, as
things had turned out, bad been very
fortunate in refusing to go in with the
endorsers of the undertaking, and
consequently was now in a bettter
other municipalities.
S
Aidon than the n experiment which Mr. Kerni-
ghan said he would like to see tried was
that of abolishing statute labor and
havicg the roadwork done under a
road superintendent responsible to the
township council.
The telephone question received a
good deal of attention during the
afternoon. Mr. Kernighan explained
the position of the general ratepayer
with reference to the telephone. The
council last year had granted the peti-
tion of t number of people who
wanted to become subscribers to a
municipal system, and the Telephone
Act was quoted to show that the
people of the township who were not
snbscribet-s were under no obligation
in the matter.
Mr. Kernighau stated that he was
again a candidate and appealed for
support on his past record.
Richard Jewell followed Mr. Ker-
nighan and at once took up the tele-
phone question. He charged , that
misrepresentations had been made in
getting signatures to the municipal
telephone petition, and be had some
lawyers' lettere to back him up in hie
contention.
There was a good deal of cross -firing
over this, some of those present claim-
ing that the telephone question was
private business and should not be
discussed at a township meeting.
Mr. Jewell, however, claimed that it
had been brought into township af-
fairs by the -action of the Reeve and
others. Mr. Kernighan, he said, owed
every man in the hall an apology. A
year ago, when be was tackled on the
question of telephone connection with
Godericb, he (Mr. Kernighan) stated
there was an agreement for such con-
nection in the hands of the Colborne
commissioners just waiting to be
signed ; but they did not get the con-
nection until months later. Mr.
Jewell said the township had paid a
lot of law costs and got nothing for it.
"When I was in I did not get you Into
trouble, and if I am elected this time i
will do the same as hetore."
The interruptions had been growing
more persistent during this speech,
and in the midst of a scene of disorder
Mr. Jewell retired from the platform.
Gordon Young spoke next. He re-
peated the statement that the tele-
phone was a private matter and
should not be discussed there. "Why
can't we do as we like with tbe tele-
phone system ? We will pay for it- it
is our own concern, the township is
not giving anything towards iL" He
was satisfied that after five year.,
when the $56 wan paid, the suhserih-
ers would have their telephones at Sb
a year each. Someone in the hall
asked it it was fair that the Rural
Companyshould be unwed while
the municipal company was exempted
from taxation. Mi. Youngsaid if
as
that wall there was to it tre was
not mush to goarrel about. Why
couldn't they enjoy the privilege of
eels. the telephone without all this
t
coag stated be was not a mo -
41111101i_ Mr. ea
Mr. Kernighan bad been an
silteleat reeve -one of the best the
township ever had. Mr. Jewell, too,
was an efficient reeve i but, be oaken.
bed not Mr. Jewell had his day.? Be
(Mr Jewell) was (a the caused thirty-
. live years =mar beg
ito. ebeeid reeky*
en
the ooueoil for four year, and al -1
though he had intended to make 1911
his last year as • councillor a cumber
of the ratepayers had insisted oo his
standing for another year and he had
consented to do so. When he Seat
came into the council the township
was $2,000 in debt ; now it was clear
of debt and these was balance in the
township treasury. After a reference
to the road and bridge work done
during the year. Mr. Young spoke of
some of the Milan different parts of
the township that needed crowning.
similar to what was done on Dunlop'.
hill a few years ago. He spoke of the
active part be had takeo in matters of
importance to the township such as
the Holmesvile bridge and the de-
testing of the $115,00ll bonus proposi-
tion, and thought he deserved credit
for theee things.
Andrew Halliday spoke very briefly.
He intended to be a candidate again,
and if elected be would try to save
the affairs of the township conducted
economically.
1 A voice -"You'll get in sure.")
John McLarty suggested that, as no
fault had been found with the old
council, it should be re-elected by
acclamation. He had done his best in
the two years he had been In the
council and perhaps be would be able
to do better in the future. He re-
commended as the motto for election
day -"Don't forget McLarty."
'There had been some disorder at
various sages of the meeting, and it
broke out again when two of the men
in the hall both wanted to ask aques-
tion of Mr. McLarty at the same time.
Each of them shouted at the top of his
voice. the speaker on the platform
tried to say something also, and in-
terjections from the crowd made a
regular pandemonium, which was re-
newed at intervals during the rest of
the meeting.
Jas. Chisholm, who followed Mr.
McLarty, advocated the dividing of
the township into wards. He thought
this would lead to economy in road-
work, as the people would know what
was going oo. He bad been accused
of doing some things for which he
was not responsible, and he proceeded
to explain some of these matters. if
re-elected, he would do the best he
could for the township next year.
John Wilson, who was greeted es
"the old warhorse," said he bad been
in the township about ten years and
he believed it was Netting worse in-
stead of better. He thought the
townst ip affairs could be discussed
without so wuch difficulty if the
people would listen and "take their
medicine." He advocated the com-
mutation of statute labor and the let-
ting of jobs by a commission. Too
often when the councillors were let-
ting jobs they were looking for votes.
He announced himself a candidate.
Samuel Bisset said he was going to
run. Referring to Councillor Young's
remarks on a certain statute labor job,
he said that Mr. Young had not told
the whole story, and he proceeded to
explain the entire. circumstances. Re-
garding the telephone dispute, he
thought the "Municipal" people and
the "Rural" people ehoitli have a
more charitable feeling for one an-
other and should get together and
quit quarreling, like good people. He
mentioned an item in last year's finan-
cial statement charged to Jas. Patton.
Mr. Patton had told hits that he did
„tot get any such sum. Perhaps the
matter could be explained away. in
reference to his candidature he said :
"Nearl • everybody in the hall knows
me. if you elect me i , shall be glad,
and if you do not I will love y.yu , just
as much."
John Farrish said he was not a can-
didate : he had enough work at home.
Samuel Gardner was called upon
but did not appear.
Aaron Fisher said there was not
much to entice a fellow to be a coun-
cillor of Colborne. He understood
the price was gig or $35: it would
have to be about 11400 t- attract him.
Iifaac Hetherington was the last.
called upon. He was not present, but
has nines consented to be a candidate,
and if he gets enough votes the town-
ship will have another first-class coun-
cillor.
ASHFIELD NOMINATIONS.
Council of zest Elected Again Without
a Contest.
At the nomination meeting for the
township of Ashfield on Friday last
the council of 1911 was re-elected by
acclamation, as follows :
Reeve -Thos. Stotbera.
Deputy Reeve -Wm. Hunter.
Councillors -Chas. Stewart, Jos.
Dalton, Jas. Alton.
WEST WAWANOSH.
Reeve Bailie and the Councillors of This
Year Again Returned.
Reeve-- Wm. Bailie.
Councillors -W. A. Wilson, Wm.
Watson, Jas. Aitcheson, D. B. Mur-
ray.
The above, who are the members of
the 1911 council of West Wawanosh,
Will form the council for the coining
year, having been re-elected by ac-
clamation at the nomination meeting
lest Friday.
TO THE ELECTORS OF CO LBORN
TOWNSHIP.
in viewof certain statements which
are being made byMr. W. F. Young
in connection witthe Colborne town-
ship el-.ctions. i wish to make an ex-
planation.
Mr. Young states t.hst I have not
done my roadwork for thirteen years.
chis statement is absolutely untrue.
We have been nine years in our pres-
ent location. I do not know whet he
means by making his statement cover
thirteen yeses, het I understand he
claims that since we have been at
Raltfold Heights nor statute labor has
hoc n done on a road that is not a pub-
lic road. This, again. is untrue. This
road, while not one of the original
route of the township, has been
used and recognised as a public
road for over thirty years at
least, and every year the enuenil
has appointed a pathwsster� for 111
and statute 1 shoe hes here has
thereon and res been ac�spted by
the envied If this is not a pelalc reed
wit has the township every_ye, in
the years in whisk Mr. Young
be. been • mother s1
a
"I had been given
up to by three
doctors,
of oul
not cued it to be on my
ww��eso swelled in the
11ep ir,otiWdly breathe.
to Dr. Miles' Heart
ly end Nervine I am able to
bea+bout the streets, a walking
el ltisensent of thsr
e cative qual-
kiss of your rfwfledies, although I
eat 70 years old.-
/mot
ld."JoHN R. Cocitax 1,
Lewistown,col111,
tier than any testenwnt we
main regarding the value of
Op. ' Heart Remedy
words of Mr. Cochran.
fres experience, the
bie source of knowl-
yeu lave any of the
tl a }yek heart, such as
b tbj bit shouldsl arm,
,db. seepsor, short-
hhtAg s�ppeells,
a of the heart,
Heart Remedy
sr twenty scale has
se the be peepa-
to be had.
This year we agreed to do our work
on Jas. Young's beat, on an unders'and-
ing that the council was to do sonar
gravelling there ; but latest on we were
informed that the council had decided
not to go ahead with this, and we did
our work on Mr. Mclntosh's beet as
formerly. Mr. Mointosb bas been
away nearly all fall, and would not
come down to inspect our work,
but that is not our fault. The
work is done, and we can easily prove
it.
It is rather peculiar that Mr. Young
after all these years in which, accord
ing to him, we have not, done our road-
work, has never made any objection
until this year. - Is it because I am a
candido a for the council and he wand
to get up some story to discredit me
with • the electors of the township?
I have been a resident of Colborne
practically all my life, and I trust that
my reputation is secure against the
attacks of Mr. Young and the false-
hood which he is trying to spread
through the township to do ere
injury.
I wish to make my position in this
rustt- ter as clear as possible-, and I am
willing to put up $100 with either of
the county judges, to be forfeited if I
cannot prove my statement to be true;
Mr. Young to pit ups similar amount,
to be forfeited in like manner if he
fails to prove his statement ; the
amount so forfeited to go to the Alex-
andra marine and general hospital in
the town of Goderich.
There is another matter which should
be brought before the attention of the
ratepayers; of the township. In the
township's financial statement for the
year 1911' there appears an its m of S20
paid to Jae. Patton for a job of grav-
elling. Mr. Patton elates that he did
not do this job and that he slid not re-
ceive the money. I mentioded these
circumstances at the nomination meet-
ing last Friday and invited an ezplan-
atDon, but Idid not get any. if T am
elected, I will try to discover the
facts -in connection with this transac-
tion.
This is the first time I have asked the
electors of Colborne t- ).lace nie at the
council board. My record as a resi-
dent and ratepayer of the township is,
1' believe, fairly well known, and 1 -
promise it elected to do my duty
towards the township without fear or
favor.
Yours faithfully,
BAutosr BneerT.
MARRIED.
c'ARVER-RAMSAI. At the reaidereee o
the brides father. Wolfe street. Ooder eh.
on Monday. December tit's by Rev. Dr.
Medd, [gals Carver to Mier Bilin ley
all of Ooderieb .
JOHNSON- MORROW -At the d
Medd.
sae es
DeoHI ep yea
Medd. Wm. It to Miss lyra
Morrow. all of t
DIED.
Tome. in Easter on Tuesday e.orn•eg. lye
comber With. Mary Ann Keraiek. widow of
the late James Tom. said mother of J. E.
Tom, of Gode iob. aged 77 years.
MCIVOR.- In Godericb, on Saturday. Deem
Orr fled, Daaiei McIver. aged 0 yearn.
McLKOf.-ln Detrt. on Wedsenday, iDecem-
berroti. Norman McLeo& formerly of
Ooderieh, eared • years.
ELLiOPr.-Inon Sunday. De -
bee Site. John P. >KIiett. Demur
NKWTGN.--is Goderieb. em Wedneday. De-
cember 27th. Mary Sophiaoedoe. ►shoed
wife of ('hart.. 0. Newton.
The funeral will take plana fru.. Uwe=
r'esideu a North Wrest. on r-tssds
December stet, at I-.* p m. to llaitresd ossa,
tory . Service at the boom at f °Meek.
Christmas Visitors in Town.
Mir Mary Miller. of Termite.
Haryy Oolhorne. of North Bay.
M Polley, et Pest noway
Mr. and Met Waiter )nebawoa, of Tom.,r,a
Miss McMath, of trserete,
Miss Mary Onsery. or ('bees.+.
Mr. sad Mn. Ilse Menne of Teeesse
Mr. ase Mrs W. A. Dietrle•, of Tempera
A. J. Kidd, of t: P.iL, Mestnat
er O. T. M. R Montreal ttamstweerieg eeesrleaes•l
Mr. and Mrs Harry (re end Mrs Merlon. of
Breathed.
r and Mrs. H. of sr lae!.
s sad Mlle a
mod fern tied Mee W.. elti,.rmsa, all se creams.
SeMbt n Mark. Freser, o erw
tses !tarsi
Rope M N.•MN, of Stretford Malawi. (}season.
Josh Page. nI Toronto.
Mao (Ilady McSevta of Forted".
Harry Weelerlw. of Dayton, tibia.
Mks Reese McN.e$e. N eas/w/ssd.
(Melon 1l"Nevis, of the (reterie (mss of
Dentistry, Tomas.
ncJ.•nea. 4e ti ties, et 'as arbesl d Prellaal
R. A1'ogted, of Winnipeg
SSCbat� r.less, o w
'ethe %es l Illtr al.
kine Jade h., psoases Utrf eWis,
TiroRswnar, Htocanu 20, 1911 •
Union Back of Canada
Psid•ess Capita -• $ 4,766,000
Neel sed Usdlvldsd Prwllte . 3,300,000
Total Awes. (Cass) - - 66,000,000
London, Ragland Office,
11,11breaddealle Street, E. C.
A Densea ed this leak bee tees established is Landoll, ltaglasel,
st lie. p.'llheesiaed a Shed, KC., abate LeNsrs d Credit and Drafts
p,ebls el ale issonrasst palatal la Canada and the Deism State, cab be
p.wttita.sd, ani larnsy Trawlers imaged.
A Thane Been is provided isr the eesvesissce el cants of the
Seek when t• 1Lrdss, to witch their nail may be addressed.
Gns.p idesce eotieitsd.
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QM�sysr
. M. C. HART -SMITH, Assldsst-Marilee.
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Full particulars and ticket. from F. F.
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The steam laundry on Hamilton
street. which has been conducted for t
a nfm cher of years by D. H. Rose, has
been purchased by Oecrge Pong, of
Toronto. The new proprietor h as an
announcement on page 5 of this weeks
issue of The Signal. Nr. Rose has not
decided yet what he will do.
1912 1912
Sturdy& Co.
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)New year
1912
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'PHONE 91
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the Ca' load of Port-
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which have just ar-
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on view in my show-
rooms. For
Strength,
Elegance
. and
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the clatters manu-
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Chatham, ca t be
em passed.
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Hamilton Street
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