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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1891-10-29, Page 1!rtsmossr..kramananronnorsural.manisswiwannt,cialtn...Xneenrtsrmrermrsr.ovmsamonmrtrunvIonsonanialoOmfmnilsonamtilimsrgnizas tfluelnariMnomintRO•IrrAllatannar.Mannaraxa&unr...aellawaafilime09116.4.•aanomuFfaealaulowitcralioiriampVO4.4 EXETER ONTARIO ITURSDAY OCTOBER 29 1891 NO 229 VOL. IV. The Molsons ank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital . $2,000,000. Rest Funcl.... „ 1,000,000, Bead office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., Gemnitae MANAGER. Money advanced to good Farmer's on their own notes with one or more endorsers at 7 per een per annum. F.,' Neter Branch, Open every lawful clay front 10 z m. to 3 p, m., Saturdays 13 m, to 1 p. m A. general. banking business transacted our per cent, per annuXfl alloWecl for mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 Per cont. N. DYER HURDON Exeter, Jan 2S, 'SS. Sub Manager, THE Qt6exetr Abvoratt Is published every Thursday. Morning, at the Office, MAIN -STREET, --- EXETER. Sy the SANDERS' PUBL ISIlING COMPANY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Dollar per auntun if paid in. Advance, 1.50, if not so paid.. 2scl.nrext5.s12.-a.zs Ma..taix ox5. No paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid.. Advertisements without speeific directions will be published. till forbid and charged accordingly. Liberal discount made for transciont ad v ertisern en ta inser tecl for long periods. Every description of .TOB 211.1..Ni0ING turned out in the fineSt style, and at moclera,te rates. Cheques,money ord- ers, f,ze. for advertising, s.abseriptions, etc. to be made payable to Sanders & Sweet PROPRIETORS Fer Sale. 17h)46 in Lanabton, 602 in Haldimand, The collector for tee township of 4,042 in Durham, and the historic town is ont on his annual round. A des'rable residen es in Exeter North , new °I: Nhigara had LaG2. Midltind 9 a he Kenneth Goodman, Lsq, revising, frione Luse, one -fifths acre of land. Tho dist, iet, W bieh thee consisted of the officer toe North Middlesex, \yea hold a house was ereetcd. in 1888. Good terms to parellasor, &pi -Ay 83 0,is 0 gic.). 145.t COlintleS of Frotenac, Lenuox alai, Ad ecurt of revision on the Dominion Vo' - (Wigton, Prince Edward aud 11 55110',, ars' lists here on Monday November 2. FARMS FOR SALE. eft emelt Directory. TurvITT MEmoit7At. Offunon.--Rev. S. F Robinson, Rector. Sunday Services, II a.m. and 7 p.m. Sabbath School, 2,30 p. AlETRODIST dinarten-aames-st ILev. A.. L. Russell, Pastor. Sunday Services,10.30 an.d.6.30 p.m. Sabbath School, 2 p. m. MAIN SSBIn1T_R0V W. MODOROUgh, Pas- tor. Sunday Services, 10.30 a.m. ani 6.30 p.m. Sabbath School 3.30 p. 111. PRESBYTERIAN OILIIRCE.-Itov. W. 11.L1rtin, Pastor. Sunclay Services, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p. Sabbath School, 9.15 Professional Cards. H.EINSAIA. L.D.S, Fauson's Block two doors north of Oarling Store, N.A.IN STREET, ExETER, extracts teeth without pe.in. Away at Hensel' on lst Friday; Ausa Craig on 2nd and 4th Tuesday; • and Zurich on last Thursday of each month. ei II. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal College Dental Surgeons, successor to ? A.. L. Billings, Office over O'oil's _bank, -,....‘ceter, tint. .A. safe anaesthetic given for the painless extractio)1 of teeth. Fine Gold Eilhngs as required. T 13 'WHITELY, M. D., C. M., RRYSICIAN • and Surgeon. Olhee and residence -- Corner Victoria and Elgin streets, Goilerieli, Ontario. 1 -NR. J. A.. ROLLINS. OFFICE -MAIN ST. J. -I Residence -Corner Andrew and. North Streets, Exeter, Ontario. R. T. P. MOLAtIGHLIN, MEMBER OF the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario, Physician, Surgeon. and. Act:ow:h- air. Office, .Uashwood, Ont. ▪ CROSKERY, Member Royal College ▪ Surgeons, EnglandLicentiate Royal College of Thypiciaais, I.clinburgh; Member College of Physicians ancl Surgeons, Ontario. Office, Mitchell's old stand, Crediton Ont AMOS, M. D.., C. M , Member of Oollege of Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario; lieentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Edinburgh; licen- tiate of the Fa,eulty of Physicians and Sur- geons, Glasgow; Fellow of Trinity Medical College, Toronto. Office -Dr. Cowen's old stand. TAR. DAVID M.STABLER,(UNIvEsternY .LJ of Toronto,) Physician, Surgeon, etc. Having spent the -winter of 1886-'87 in New York, and the winter of 1887-'68.in 'Vienna, Austria. OFFICE, - CREDITOR, ONT. -NVerat half °Not 10, Concession 5 in the township of 'irs born n t lie c.onety f Huron cnutallung therein act, s mole 01. Obb- Mora is about 30 acres Meal and. the bal- ance bush, 'being mixed .w blaelc ash and cedar, A good wind -mill with. a geed well of water -and well suited for stoch For fur therparticulii rs apply to Geo. limit- er, Rid get o wn or to john Hunter, Exeter P. 0, $1 Beautiful GOItI. Watch Si DoaniBros„ of Montreal, are new offering, a • beautiful.' engraved or Main, ladies' or gents' sise,filled case. Quid Watch fOL on fly Sinn to be paid after you have received it ud.ba-Ve given it 30 days trial and find it jast Whtbt tihey represent. It is a stem, wind stem set, fine Me Vein en t, and warrapted for ever 10 years by tee makers, and Carib 00 be bought, anywhere for less thau$31.00 in any retail 'stem. Dean Bros, do this to R.cliferfise their • New Blood, Liver and, Ste OA Pills Rlid.cOBsider tb at $20,tale a year „ii,!.,Dt in til is way will do more to advertise thpir business than any other method. 55110 them your address on a post-card,addressed DEAN Blies Montreal, Que-5t. BR. J. H. MoLELLAIqy EYE & EM SURBECIII. Graduate New York Eye and Ear Hospital Eyes tested, and glasses supplied. Office cor. Maple and Talbot streets. LONDON, -- ONTARIO. aa H. COLLINS, BARRISTER, ott, conveyancer, Notary Public. Office- Over Post Office, Exeter, Ontario. Money to Loan. II. DICKSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con- veya,n cer, Commissioner. &c. Money to loan Oflice-Fitnson'a Block, Exeter. LLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLIC- itors, Conveyancers, Ste. Money to loan at 'per cent. B. V. Eta LOT. J. ELLIOT IS BROWN,. Winchelsea. Licensed /ma - l. longer tor the Counties of Perth and Middlesex., also for the township of Usborne Sates promptly attended te and terms reason able.Sales arranged at Post office, Wincheisa A a. ROLLINS, late of Manitoba, Licens- .t>.sped Auctioneer, for the counties of Enr- on and Middlesex, ReSiderice: 1 mile south of Exeter, Ont. Sale Orders by mail or other- wise promptly attended to at reasonable prices. HOLT, ilthiva, Ontario. Licensed. auet- • ioneer for the Counties of Middlesex and Larabton , and the townships of Stephen and. Hay All sales promptly attended to, go cs tiottorlitoot COMPOUND. • • A recent discover,y by an old, physic iit n. :success:flat,/ used monthly by tiumsands LADiss. Is the only perfect ly safe and reliable an edie iue disooverecl. Boware of . unprincipled druggists who offer inferior medicines in place of this. Ask for COOK'S COTTON RoOT CompouND, tako tto sttbstitutei or inclose. gl and.4. three -cent Can. ada, postage stamps in letter, and we will send: sealed, by return mail. sealed par- ticulars in plain envelope, to ladies only, 14 stamps. Address Pond: Lily Com pany.No 8 Fisher Block, 111 Woodward ave., Doti oit, Mich. erb'Sold in Ex ETER at Dn. LUTZ'S, VVAEIROWNING's and by all druggists every- where. BOSSENB:ERRY. Hensall Ontario, Lic- ensed A.uctieneer for the Countys of Huron and Perth, ('barges moderate and. satisfaction gintranteed. 1-1.3.TVD 11SELLER, Veterinary Surge on , Grallnate of the Ontario 1,'eterina1'5, College, 'I?orente, (Successor tO Win Sweet, V. S ) Over I'S years pract4ee. Office and residence one blocik eiti:it of Richard Pickard S StOr e. Opposite Skating Rink, Exeter, Out, FREM W. FARNCOMB, Provincial Land SurvOror and Civil Engineer, Office, lyvee Post Office, Milin street, Exeter, Ont. iraltDY, 17 tieeesea atietioneer for the CORB4,Of IIRr6B: StitOS COMIllattRi oil reasonable terms. Perm and Farm Stock a s pecialtY. rnil arrangements can be made St011 It/ 1.1)e were 10 260 in the THE GREAT BENEFIT. Which people in run down state of health derive from Hood's Sarsaparilla conclusively toroves that this medicine "makes the weak strong." It does not act like a stimulaut, imputing fieitious strength, but Hood's Sarsaparilla, bnilds up in a perfectly natural way all the weakened parts, purifies the blood, and assists to healthy- action those important organs, the kiuneys and liver. List. Miss Maggie Murray was removed from the residence of Mr. John P. Ross to her home in Hay Township one day last week in very low state of health She still remains in the same condition but her case is not considered danger- ous. -Mrs. PhulipLang, who has been dangerously ill for some time past is slowly recovering under the skilful treatment of er. Ainos..2LAir. John Pincombe of Usborne, who has been confined to his tied with a seyeie attack of typhoid fever, and not expected to recover, is, we are glad to say, recov- inge-Wm. Ford, son of Mr. James Ford, isavery sick at present, he having a severe attack of typhoid 'fever. Concert. The Concert Company which gave an entertainment in Drew's Opera House on Tuesday evening, under the management of Sini Fax, of Wood- stoek, were not greeted with as large an audience as the talent was deserv- ing of. The rendition of some of tne most popular songs by the Misses Stev enson's 15011 the applause of the aud ience in every number. An excellent exhibition of dancing' was gitT11 'by Miss Aggie Rankin, consisting of the Highland Fling anti Sailor's Hornpipe, which were warmly enchoreil. Itobt. S Rankin sang excellently, and dis played a fine tenor voice, adding to these accomplishments the tendency to stroeg dramatic effect. The central figure of the evening of course was Fax, who sang with great taste and expression, and showed sonsidera,ble dramatic talent, especially in the, duet "Pride and Poverty," and his art of Ventriloquism, which he gave as an enchore. Nothing could be, more ad- mired, as he is gifted with exquisite musical talent and well deserves the words of prrdse which are &Lid about him. Should they all return again, as we hope they will, no doubt a much larger assemblage will be present to appreciate their evening's entertain- ment. had within its borders 30,960 people. One curious feature Was. that the popti- aaest of Mr. arid Mrs. Mre. Geo Lyne'of London Was the james Hodgies lethal of the comities of Lennex and last whk.--Large quantities of tile are being taken away from the yards by farmers Es different sections of the country -What has become of our youteg, Brittons? We hear nething; about there holding. an entertainment on the evertiog of Noveniber 5th. -A usimbee of our boys are anxiously waiting for Satm day evening (Hallow- e'en) so as to he able to have a ,jelte on their neighbors. Don't go too far boys Addington and Fronteeac were exact- ly the same -78,023. Canadian trtettee Cluasen 'Friends]. ti e1 Canadian BOLCVotent ixicl Fraternal Society, is charted by the Government, and a bmits both ladies and. gentlemen to full membership and full benefits from age 1S to 55 years and pnys the full claim kit death or age 76 years, or one half in case of total disability and bah nee. at death or age 75, has also a sick benefit fund pay'ing 86 per week-certieicates are issued for $500, $1,000, or $2,000 as the elem. ber may elect. The Order gives its benefits at actual cost as it does not allow any more surplus than $0,000 to accumulate at one time. The ob- ject of the order le to protect the fend lies of its members in case of cleat 11 ;teal the members themselves in the event of disability or old age. Thu order is controlled by its.members, each mem- ber h;eving a vote. on all questions, in dividually first and then by their delee gate in the G rand Conned, every amendment being submitted to the membership in the local councils before, being brought before the Grand Conte ctl The. Order has atready between three and four "thous;tud members. leketer. Council.No. 94 has decided for a short time longer ,to Submit candi dates at charter rates a here is a de ciclecl advantage in joining at charter rate whi,ch can only lie made 1110 1')) after initiation. Now do not put off until to -morrow that which you should do to clay --give in your name "don't "procrastinate" you know not what a dav may bring forth." Ole that pro- videttemot for his own, and especially those of his own household, hath denied the faith and is Worse than an infidel. For full particulars'see dreailar or ap ply to any of the following. Rev. W. AI Martin, Councillor; J. P. Ross, P. C.; J Seeior, V. C.; T A.. Brown, Prelate and Asst Rae ; Mrs. T. A. Brown', Recordeg; T. Fitton, Treasn J. H. Greive, Marsh all; R. Muir, Warden; ' E Christie, Gaurd; Mrs. J. P Ross, Sent.; Dr. Amos Medical Examiner, or to any of the ,menibers..- As the Council -can ciose the charter at any meeting apply at once and make sure of getting in at charter rate. T. A.."13itow.N, Aest. Rec. 01d. Cenisus Figures. A gentleman from Napanee, came across a venerable volume, of the Kin., Gazette and Religious Advocate the ott- er day, and from it a few figures were collated, which may be read with inter est. They were the census returns of 182,S, just 63 years ago The returns were made by the clerks of peace to the Government and presented to Parlia- ment. At that tun e Upper Canada, which was divide,d into districts, had less than 200,000 population, The dis tricts were Midland, Western London, Niagara; Hone, Gore,Neweastle, town, Bathurst, Ottawa and Eastern. The number of people in Toronto, then called. town of Yoelr, was 2205,,and on York township there were 2,368. Whitt*, township boasted of 1,435 and Pickering. of 1,042. In Scarboro' there were 995 people, in Markham 245, Vaugh;in 1,135, Whitehurch 1,429, King 519, and Georgina 122. In the county of Sinicoe there were 1,779, in the town of Onelph 453, and in Kiug- Stephen. QpiTliARY.--It becomes our sad • as well as paitiful duty to chronicle the death of Ald'James Penhale, son of the late, John Penhale, Lot 14, N. B., who passed away an Saturday, the 24th inst, after a short illness of Typhoid Fever at the age o023 years and 11 months. Abdut eleven days previous to his death he undertook to help thresh fa a neighbors place, but it was with inuch pain and difficuity that he exercised 1de duty during the day, and left for his home that evemng before taking tea From that time to his death he kept his bed, sufftering much nein until death releiced him of his suffering. He was interted in the Ex- eter cemetery on Sunday last. The fain ly ha ve our heartfelt sympathy. PersOnal Mention. Miss Mary A. Tapp, who has been re.- eiding with. relatives' at Prospect Hill for several months has 4<rain returued to Exeter. -Mr. Alfred SITeere left last week for Winghatri where he will work for Mr. Geoege Beaman on two large stdres.-7Afr Matthew Ellwciod retiarned frem Lucan on Friday morning after Visiting his sister. -Mr. and Ails. Mc Ta,visla and son, who We1e. yielding their schi and .daughter here during the paet week; returned to their bonne itrKincardine distriet on Friday after- noon. They weee very much tak.en up with our little ,village and were :Much greived over taking their departure from. Katherine Frise Mie Ai, J. Morrison andj. A Has-, sett, of St. Marys, were gUeitS' of ATie :and Aire. Sam, Sanders on SunclaY.-Mie Andy 13074, Who bAs been visiting. friends he and aeound Exeter reture. ed 10 his home, Montreal, on Monday evening:7-Mr. George Eaerett who has been Workipg Marys during. the. eumniee returned' here Oa Friday even - and intends remaining for a, few months. ---Air. John MCA.Voy and his mother, Airs. McAvoyreturned to Kin; 0. (1(11110 on Saturday :moreilig.--,Mr. Walt. Walmslev of London .was the ham. on Sunday, returning, me on .guest of Air. and Mrs, Samuel .Bucking Monday inorpiegeMiss Mary :Jane Colwell, of Centralia lute be ti visiting in town for severaCdayse7Rsy. S. F. Rebinson left on WednesdaY " morning for St. Thomas to: attend the Huron Anglican Lay WOrkets Association which his been in session. duriug . the 2Sth and 29th .inst.7-Mr. Daniel DaVIS returned from Toronto on Friday and reports that the cattle market Was kill. Howeves. he managed to dispose.of the carload he hadafor.a very reasohable figure.,eAlre. 8.Littlejohn8 and son left on Monday • evenie g Or Chicago, where she intends remaihing with her, son, Mr. James. Stephens,'during the winter months -Mi and Mts. George Glan, ville and wife Of Greed Bend were vus itipg relatives and frieuds in town diirs leg the heginting of the week. -7 -Mise Nellie Senior, who hes been visiting. friends and relritiveeliere, left fer her home in Bleeheim: yeeterday, (Wed..) nmeeing.-Miss E. Fergnsom and Mre. Nellie Burnes, of.Mitchell, were guests of Mr. James PergligOri on &richly.-- Mes. Colley, of St, Marys, was the guest of het deughter for few. days this weoh.-Miss Eva Snell, of Lucile, Who lute been visiting hero returned on Friday °Vetting. Crediton. Mr. James Clark hats opened tp a new harnesS shop a few doors west of Hill's Hotel, We wish hi every at this Office. county of ;Middlesex 4,863 in Oxfoid stleness. Brussels. appeare to be in good health, and says has, met with much success his Western home. Brucefielct. The Miss Halls, of Guelph,'.. left : for home hIst.Thursday after, &mailable' revival services in the Methodist churn!). Muchgood ha.s been till) re stilt of their earnest work -Mr. Alee Mustard and wife are visiting :friends 111 Kinctrdine and Paisley.-7De...Elliot left to.attend the funeral ,ofhs frither in Iroquois this weele-Rer. Airs Stew- art, Clintomoecupied Union church pul Sabbath evening. -Mr. Jas. Ches- ney, who has been practicing with. D. McIntosh; Y. 8, is spending; a few weeks at home 'before returning to col. lege in Torontu.-Mi's J. Mclutosh is visiting in Galt at present -Our hotel keepers have been making large im- prevements on their stabling 7 -Mr. T. J. Kennard, oer enterpeisitigearpenter has painted his shop evhieh adds match to its appearance. A conveation of Liberals•Consrva- tives of East Huron was held at Brus- sels on Saturday, October 2406, for the purpose ef eelecting a candidate for the .1101.18e of Commons, Mr. W. El. Cleg President, in the chair. On motion of Mr. A. Musgrove, seconded by Mr. P. Kelly, it WiLS decided to postpone the, selection of\ a candidate for the Present. After the transaction of some general business9 b arrangements were e made for the revision of the voters' lists unclog the Electorial Franchise Act. R. L. Taylor, barrister, Brussels, was appointed counsel on behalf of the Couservative party at the different Courts of Revisiou throughout the rid- ing. Large Conservative, gams are .auttitityalki"Ykom the. eof, the lists. Grand Bend. Mr. W. Oliver hailieen laid up with inflammation but by- the attendance of Dr, CR*. and Dr. Oteens, is speedily . res covering:- rho meth:must • cOugregat don of this place are, busily ; engaged inbuildingrs new 'shed tied intend holding a tea . meeting 911 tbeeame. about the 11.th of November for the purpose of paying for. it. -Mrs;. d. Arai strong, has been away for the last tato weeks attending Mrs. j.Dinsdale, who has been laid Up With itillammatien of the lung's, returned on Monday. ---The Auction Sale of Mr. Ga Glanville on Thursday was ,fahdy well attended, The hammer Waswielded by Mr. H Eilber, of Creditomand 'articles brought a veny good price except horses and land and of these there were: no sales made. Strathroy. The Chief Justice has made an order admitting' William Wilson and John. Fitzpatrick to bail. The prisoners in jail at London, under a magistrate's Warrant, committing them for trial for the 111111 1...r of one Upton, who waS killed by stril ing. his head against a heavy stone spittoon in a bar room at Strathroy, his fall being caused by a push given him by the prisoner. The coroner's jury found a verdict of man- slaughter against Wilson alone;adding that it was unintentional. Subsequent ly to this the Assizes at London were held, but Wilson was not indicted there, although he pr;tyed to be brought to, trial. He was,then brought before a. magistrate and committed for trial. Fitzpatrick, the owner of the., bar room, was a witness against " him, and was afterwards committecl for trial. Wilson's bail is fixed at $4,000, and. Fitzpatrick's at $2,000. Dashwood. Mr. GrOrge Kaercher, one of our blacksmiths, has secured the services of Sam H. Hesseuaner, of Walkerton, Mt.16 .Hardy, Of.Zurich, was visiting friend's in Dashwood on Stmday.-Mr. 11 WilIut shipped a carload of lambs to Buffalo:last week. -Wm Brown: of Creditonepaid Dashwood 'i. visit: on Sunday:lake-7111r. and Mrs. Kaercher were. visiting friends on Snnclay.-A meetings Neap held in the Evangelical chnreh on ,Thurecirly night laet.for the purpose of establishing a "Young Peo- plea Alliance." After discussing .the Subject - twenty-four members Were' enrolled . and . the : follow in 0. Eofficers elected Pres. Aire. E .11 Beau; 'Vice Pres.' S. M. Hauch, Roc sec.. Thomas SnelleCor. sec., Miss T. Rannie; Treas. Miss T. Snell. Kippen. Miss Lizzie Bell has retUrned home from London a'ter a prolonged lib. senee. Mr, T. Young, of Manitoba, is here renewing acquaintances. He speaks highly of the West and intends return- ing shortly. Rev. H. Iryine has returned from the Ecuminical Conference at Washington and seems to be greettly refreshed inwardly. The directors of the Kippen Public Hall company are talkingof holding a grand entertainment in the new hall shOrtly The date has been fixed for Friday, Noyeniber 13th. Mr. Gilbert Did: has begun a new indeistry in our village in the shape of a butcher shop. He is well known throughout this section and we antici pate a large business for him. Mr, James Whitman has rettirned from St Paul, Minneapolis, Where he has been for the past three years. He Biddulph. pigs and ran away, They ran as fan as the Bronsoe Line where. they were s'opped. by Mr. Eli Hc'iifor no thianage of .ariy aecouet was ettused '1)15' the rue - away. Paostogiox Exatarnagiox.-The fol- lowing is a correet list of the ,papils who pasSed the reeentpromodoe ee 'nation hold in the Zueich Public School on the 15th and 1.6th of October. Eft' trainee o Sr. IV. -Lydia Koehler : Erea trance to Jr IV. -Rosa Lippert, Ida Lippert, Andrew Hess.'NermenBtt chanai,, birt Leslie Garnet Steinbach, Tillie Kihlee, Geiger, George Lippert, James Johns - toil; Sam Faust, AIalle Hess, Laura Kibler, Mary Randall, r.ro Senior 1I1 - Ezra. Heist, R. Strempfer. To Jr. 'IL - Wes Kibler, Hilda Strempfer, Louies. Wurm, Viet Johnston, 5.10 Pfaff. Te Senior Ii.--Beateice Steinbrich, Claes. Buchanam, Louisa Lippert, Mary De muih, Clara 'Mellott, Helena Koehler, 0. Peine, Mabel Hardy, Willie Deiek- ert, Oscar Koehler, Dan Koehler,Henry Beown, Arthur Kibler, Maggie Zint - - Merman, Amelia _ext. To Jr. IL - George Hess, Hart man Stan latch, Chtra Wurm', Nettie Demuth, Tillie Foster. To Sr. Peet II. --Susie Johnston, Johle .13e01e11, Ethel Williams, Mary Weselob. To jr. Part 11.-140 Pewee A. Well„ Nelson.Reichert, Eidon Ss i. Moi- vitta Koehler, 'W. Beaver, Oliver Geig. er, Geo. Smith,' Thresa Axt, Bertha Quigley. SAM. J. LATTA, P11.11Cipal,. County Co nnell. The: county cottncit met on Tuesday afternoon of last week pursuant to, the call of the warden. 'The members were all.present 'with the exception of Ales srs. MOOTley 'and Kerr, The, minutes of the last day were read. and approved:. The warden read ;t written report which was laid on the table. Applica- tions were presented and tea el 'for thi position of county clerk. Moved by Dr. Rollins, seconded by Mr. McLean., that the applications for clerk be refer- ' • re.1 to t salaides eon mi ttee; also that the committee be requested to repert on a suitable ' salary for clerk.--Ca.rrie&, Messrs. M. T. AleLean, PrOudFoot,Eilber Winter struck us last Tuesday -Miss Rollins, Maiming and Cook were an - pointed a committee to prepare an ad- dress referring to the death of the late Peter Adamson, county elerk. "gored by Mr.Eilber, seconded by Mr. MeLedas that the salaries committee investigate Annie Prout is yisiting frieuds in Hee- ter.-Aliss Louisa Boyle, of Centralia was in our midst on Suuday.-Mr. 14 McFalls paid' Exeter a flying visit on Sanday.-Mr. & Mrs. Stewart A. Ale „Falls were guessta of Mee., T. Fiedgins and report to the council at its next on Sunday. -The Orangemen of the session the amount of money still due 2nd con. of Biddulph, will hold their the iate clerk. -Carried. A lettter from the acting county clerk, Dr, Holmes„ stating that twenty-four pair of hand - califs had been purchased at $4.75 , per pair, was read and ordered to be print- ed in the minutes. A number of a e. counts were read and referred to t.118; finauce committee. Dr. Holmes was ap- pointed eleek for the present meetittet of the counitil. The report of the salaries committee was read. The report recommended that the, clerk's salary be $600 and that $42 due of the salary of the county clerk be paid to Mrs. Adamson, and re- ported the names of eighteen applicants for the position of clerk of the conneil. The committee be appointed to enquire into the work done by the treasures, and report what increase of salary, if any increase. should be ma,be. Motions to make the clerk's salary $700, $400 and $500 w-cre lost. Moved by Mr. Proudfoot, seconded by Mr. Kay, that the election of clerk take place in the following manner: That the candidate who has the majority of votes of the whole council be pitted against each of the others until he is beaten, and that the person who then acquires the maj- ority be pitted against the others in succession until some candidate has beaten every other competitor and has a majority of the coupcit-Carried. Af. ter forty ballots -were taken without any practical result the method of bal- loting was altered so that the candid. - ate receiving the lowest number of vot- es should drop out and the ballot con- tinued until one candidate should re- ceive a majority of the votes cast, suck candidate to be then declared clerk. On the opening of the council applica tions for that position were read from the following' parties, viz: W T White- ly, Clinton; John Robertson, Godertche Wm Coates, Clinton; D. C. Dorranee, McKillop; G W Holman, Usborne; Wm McKerche,r, Wroxeter; Thos E Hays, McKillop; W R Robertson, Goderichn J. Stiyer., Goderich; S. P. Halls, Goderiche John Burgess, Turnberey; Wm. Dane, Howlett; J. T Dunlop, Howick; Thomas Whiteley, Groderich: J. C. Morrison, Me- Killop ; G. E. Pay, St. Catharines; Tilos Strachan, Grey; Wm. Lane, Ashfield. The first ballot resulted as followee Lane, 18, Holman, 12; W. T. Whiteley, 6; Hays, 5; Strachan, 4; Dulmage, 3; Burgess, 1; Stiyen, 1. Second ballot - 'Pane, 22; Holman 14; Whiteley. 44 &radian A. Third. ballot -Lane 24. Holman, 14; Whiteley, 7; Hays, 5. 4th ballot -Lane, 25; Holman, 17; White- ley,7. This ballot giving Lane a ele,nt malorify of ail the votes east, lie was declared by the Warden Comity Clerk elect The new clerk is a young maa of good ability, He resides in the lege of Dungannon. He has been clerk of the toWnship of Ashfield for years and is Treasurer and collector for the West Wawanosh Met aal Fire Instir ance C,ompanv. He was also a schooll took fright at the noise made by the teacher, and latterly a merchant. annual dinner at the residence of Mr. Joseph Hodgins on Thursday Nov. 5th, 1591, svhen. speeches &c. &cwill be de livered in connection. There a ill al- so be a grand ball and supper in the evening', and a big time expected, as on former occassions. Thelollewing is a copy of the ad- dress presented to Mrs. Frank Wash burn on the occasion of her marriage: DEAR MRS. WA.SHECR.V. The time has come when you have chosen to leave us to fill another position in life.; and as we all join in wishing you every happiness and sue cess, we realize that there is seeing from us one whom ,ve have all i'earaed to love, and evhose, memory Nvill be cher- ished long and lovingly by the young. and the old of our ,church. We have benefitted in many ways by your ser- vices, which we know can never , be fully repaid until our Heavenly Fath- er distributes the rewards he has pro mised bo His faithful servants. Still, we, the members 'of St. Patrick's church desire to manifest our appreciation of your services as organist, by offering this purse which we wish yon to'a,ccept ae a slight token of the way in which your labors have been appreciated. We hope teat wherever your lot may be cast you may be respected and loved as you have been among us, and that you may ever be guidttd. and helped to as as faithfully in the Master's.yine- yard as you did while here. Biddulph, 0111.1 Signed ombehalf of Oct 5th, 1891. J the Congregation. The above address was signed by every member of the Church, and pre- sented by a committee to Mrs. Wash burn at the residence of her father, Francis Davis, Esq. It is the intention of Mr. and. Mrs Washburn to take up their abode on the town line, opposite ,the property of her fitther. We wish them success in life. Zurich. Mr. Chas. Lippert was visiting in town. Jack Lightning has been in town for several days, Last Monday we had a little snow and of late we have had very severe frosts. It is rumored that some of our citi- zens are about to enter into matri• mony. Quite a number of our citizens took in the concert held at Daeliwood last Tuesday night. Prof. Scott is trying to organize a singing' class in town. He has held several meetings and quite a number have bee.ome members, Last Aionday while Mr. Jno 11 Mei. ink was unloading pigs at Itardy & Heidirian's slaughter house, hie horses