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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1894-6-21, Page 1vouninmaltliblOolayisw bot tr. VOL, VI EXETER, ONTARIO, TFILTRSDAY, JUNE 21, .1894. NO 345 The Mo!sons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital-. , , ..... $2,000,000 Rest Fund.. . ...... , 1,200,000 Head office Montreal, F, WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanecd .duo& Farmer's on their own notes wt :1. one or more endorsers at 7 per Dont per annum. Exeter Branch, Open every lawful day from 10 a. m.to 3 p. m., Saturdays 10 a-, tri. to 1 p. m Ageneralbanking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowed for mon- ey o . Deposit Reim/fits. Savings Bank at 3 per cent. N. DYER HURDON Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Sub Manager THE iX.d .er vi n at.ei Is published every Thursday Morning, at the Office, MAIN -STREET, - EXETER, ---Sy the— ADVOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Dollar per annum if paid. in Advance. :111.50 if not so paid, .E1.4.-srertisitsg Raters ors Sppli.oa- tiors No paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid. Advertisements without specific directions will be published till forbid and e merged accordingly. Liberal discount made for transeient advertisements inserted for long periods. Every description of .10B PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at moderate rates. Cheri ues,money ord- ers. &c. for advertising, subscriptions , etc.to be made payable to Sanders & Dyer ?ROPRIETORS Church. Directory. TRXVITT MEMORIAL CHURCIt.--Rev. E.W. Hunt, Rector. Sunday Services, 11 a, m and 7 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class • for Adults, S p, in. Holy Communion, 1st Sunday of each month at morning service METHODIST OIIURCII--Jame3-st, Rev.J.G. J A01 SON Pastor.SundayServioes,10.80 a.m, and G.80 p.m. Sabbath School, 2.30 p. m. MAIN STREET. Rev. W' McDonagh, Past- or. Sunday Services, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m Sabbath School 2.30 p. m. - - PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. -Rev. W.Martin, Pastor. Sunday Serviees, 11 a. m. and 6.80 p. m. Sabbath School, 9,45 a. m Professional Cards. B.KINSMAN, L.D.S,Panson's Block two doors north of Carling Store MAIN ST, EXE'T'ER, extracts teeth without pain. Away at Lucan every Wed- nesday, Mensal]. 1st Friday; Blyth, first Mon- day and Zurich on last }Thursday of each month. aROICIIMPOI 14-1• H. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal College DontaTSurgeons, successor to H. L. Billings. Office over Post Office Exeter, Ont. A. safe anaesthetic given for 4he painless extraction of teeth. rine Gold. ';Mines as rocuired. ALTON ANDERSON, L,D.S., Graduate of the Royal College of Dent- rgeons of Ontario, and Graduate of the nto University (with honors). Special ntion given to preservation of the nat- l. teeth. Office over Elliot & Elliot's law ce-opposite Central Hotel -Exeter. Medical DR. G. SHOULTS, CENTRALIA. OFFICE: Opposite Methodist Parsonage 11rs. J. A. ROLLINS & T A. AMOS. 1J tiesidenees, same as formerly OFFICES, Spackman,, building, Main St. Dr, Rollins' office; same as formerly -north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building -south door. May 1st. 1898 J. A Rollins, M. D. T. A, Amos, M. D TILT. P. MOLAUGFILIN, MEMBER OF the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario. Physician, Surgeon and Accouch- eur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. Legal. .E H. COLLINS, BARRISTER, SOLICIT - .1.1b• OR, Conveyancer, Notary. Public. Office -Over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario, Money to Loan. L•ELDIOKSON,BARRISTER,SOLICITOR, • of Supreme Court, Notary Public, C on- veyaneer, Commissioner, &..Money to loan Office-Fanson's Block, Exeter. G� LLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLID 1:I itors, Conveyancers, &o. B. V. ELLIOT, FREDERICI. ELLIOT Auctioneers ABROWN, Winchelsea. Licensed Auot- • ioneer for the Counties of Perth and Middlesex, also for the township ofUsborne Sales promptly attended to and terms rea- sonbale.Sales arranged at Post office. Win- ohelsea. EBOSSENBERRY, Hensall Ontario. Lia- ensed Auctioneer for the Counties of Huron and Perth. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. FRED. W. FAHNCOMB, Provincial Land • Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, Over Post Office, Main street, Exeter. Ont. ERNEST ELLIOT. AGENT FOR The Western Fire Assurance Company, of Toronto The Phoenix Fire Insurance Cosy., of London, England lir The Alliance Fire Assurance.0o'y., of London, England Office: -Main -street, Exeter, Ont, STEAMSIIIP & INSURANCE AGENT. Anchor, Allan, Allan State, Beaver, Dom inion, American, White Star, Nether- lands, and American Lines to England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Germany, Oape, Australia and New Zealand, Lancashire London and Lancashire., Northern, North British and Roman tilo, and Perth Mutua1 Firo Insurance Co's, London and Lancashire Life Insnr, Go, London Guarantee and Accident Oo. LOWEST DATES. Capt Geo. gene EXETER MARKETS. (Changed every Wednesday) Wheat per bushel , ..... $0.54 to 0.58 Barley,... .. . ...... 85 to 37 Oats ...... 80 to 32 Peas .............. . 50 to 51 Butter ....... 13 to 14 Eggs ....,..,,.....,..... 7 Potatoes pet Oda .. , ...... 85 to 40 Ray per ton ..:'....... 6.00 to 7,50 MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. ARTISTIC DESIGN. DURABLE CONSTRUCTION Catalogue sent free on appli- cation. MORRIS-FEIL. D-ROSERS-CO LIs'seea EL. LOST 011 Seaavem. Ono throe -year-old steer strayed into my prom Utes, Lot 13, Con. 4, Stephen, on the 14th day of May. Owner can have sane by prov- ing property and paying expenses. WESLEY REDDEN, NOTICE. Sealed tenders will be received by the un- dersigned up to Tuesday morning, Jnty 3rd, for the improvement of Mud Creek Drain as per By-law published in Exeter Advocate. And registered, plans and specifications and By-law can bo seen at my residence at Sod- om, lot 8, N. B. Stephen. The work contem- plated, will he that portion located in Steph- en and along the S B., half way from Mud Creek Bridge east to concession. The tenders will be opened ou said 3rd day of July at Town IIull, Crediton. The lowest tender not necessarily accept- ed. By order of Stephen Council. 4t -Mat - C.PitotTY, Clerk, Hay P.O. Additional Locals. Mr. S. M. Sanders, of Stephen, raised a large barn yesterday (Wed.) at which quite a number of people were in at- ance. One of those incidents which is inter- esting to both old and young, took place at the residence of Mr. William Walker, Stephen, on Wednesday (yes terday), it being the marriage of his daughter Kate, to Mr. Will Ford, (of the firm of Ford Bros., butchers). The wedding was a quite one, the cere- mony being witnessed only by the families related to the contracting par- ties, and performed by Rev. Jackson, of James st. Methodist church. The bride was assisted by Miss Martha Ford, and the groom by Mr. W. G. Walker. Will is a gcod fellow and an obliging butch- er, and his many friends and customers join its in wishing him and Min. Ford all happiness. On Friday night last about 7 o'clock much excitement was created in front of Mr. Grigg's book store by a feroc- ious cow, which was being delivered to Messrs. Ford Bros. by Messrs. Ether- ington, of Usborne. The animal had been brought thus far with a blindfold but when it was removed she became very unruly and doubtless would have done much damage had they not curb ed her by getting the rope around a telephone pole. This seemed to enrage her all the more and to guard against accidents they deemed it necessary to bleed her before proceeding further. After taking a pail and a half of blood from her she became quite calm and could be lead without any trouble, but after walking about a half mile she be- came so weak that she dropped and had to be killed by the roadside. Personal' 1►ienrr01s. Miss V. Kelland, of Waterford, form. erly of Exeter, is visiting friends in town. -Mr. Frank Snell, who for sever- al years has been engaged in Winni peg, Manitoba, as operator, is renewing acquaintances in town. -Mr, James Walters is confined to his bed; suffer- ing from an acute attack of inflamma- tion of the bowels. -Mrs, D. Steinbach, of Zurich, and son Robert, of the De- troit College of Medicine were guests at Mr. A. G. Dyer's this wee'.:—Mr. Carling spent Monday in London. -Mr. Will Cudmore, of Kippen, called on his brother Mr, John Cudmore, on Friday evening last. He was on his way to Toronto where he will remain for a few days. -Mrs. Ed. Roberts, of Toron- to, is visiting her mother Mrs. Blatch- ford She intends remaining for some time. -Rich. Speare, of London, former- ly of Exeter, spent Sunday and Mon- day in town, while hero he succeeded in getting a large "Elder blossom." - Messrs. Thos, Newton, Ed. Gill and Henry Larnbrook, attended a district meeting of the L. 0. L at Centralia on Saturday last. -Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Manning returned from Exeter last Saturday. We regret that the gentle- man is not improving in health. -Chin - ton News Rceord.-Mrs, A. Q. Bobier who has been visiting in Clearfield, Io., for the benefit of her health, returned on Tuesday night not much improved. -Miss Lillie Hill returned from Lon- don on Saturday, accompanied by Miss Hawkins of Port Albert.- Wingham: The first tarantula we have heard of in Wingham was dis- covered on day last week at McKelv-ie's restaurant, This poisonous insect drop- ped on the floor as Mrs MCKelvie was pulling bananas from the stock. Sev- eral ladies were in the place at the time, but they didn't stay in that yicin ity very long. The little critter ran under some boxes of oranges, but Jimmie soon had it out with the aid of a broom, Its body was about the size. of a mouse, and bad leg's about two inches and a half long, so that it must have been fairly well developed. They are nasty thi.nggs to combat with when they become irritated, owing to their propensity to jump several feet. Biddulph. At a congregational meeting held in St. Patrick's church. on Friday evening last. arrangements were made for holding the strinurtl picnic and straw- berry fcstivat on Dominion Day -Mon- day July 2nd 1894 -froth 10 a. in. to 6 p. m. Games and amusements of all kinds wilt be ill order: Admission only 25'conts. Philadelphia, The creeps are now looking w..li after the recent warm ueatner.-The foot- ball club is getting in good shape for playing, and after a few weeks' more practice they will be able to play al most any team. -Mr. B Howald has started at the mason work again after his long illness. -Mr. Conrad Siemon has sold his horse fur. the handsome sum of $8 -Miss Mary i laxfourd has returxted home from Iirucefield,-Mr. Henry Howald has purchased a good safety bicycle. Brumfield. NARROW ESCAPE,, -The Manse "be- longing to Union church had a narrow escape from destruction by fire the oth- er day. By accident some ashes sup- posed to ne dead were thrown out on a manure heap; it happened that there were some live coals among the ashes and these set fire to the straw, etc, quickly ignited the barn, Fortunate- ly there WAS nothing in the barn, and the villagers n;nnaged to get the fire under control, after it had burned the inside considerably. McGillivray. During the thunder storm Tuesday evening of last week lightning struck Mr. Wm. Dawning's dwelling house on the 4th concession, McGillivray. The fluid ran .town the chimney, smashed the stove:pipe-the stove escaping in jury -going through the floor into the cellar and scattered pieces of the brick floor into the milk cans. Mr. Downing and son were sitting near the stove et the time, but neither wore hurt, al- though both felt the shock and were somewhat unnerved. The u'nedwork near the chimney caught fre, but with several pails of water was extiug wished. Damages about $15. Zurich. NARROW ESCAPE. -On Friday week while Mr. Ed. Bossenberry was travel- ling his entire horse on the Goshen line the auimal became vicious and asare- snit Mr. Bossenberry narrowly escaped with his life. It appears he went to put a breast collar an the horse when it grabbed him by the side and forced him to the ground and then got en top of him with both knees, breaking three or four of his ribs and otherwise injur- ing him. Had it net been for the time- ly assistance of those present, who pounded him with forks -and sticks, he certainly would have been killed, He is able to be around but it will be some time before he will be able to attend to his duties. Farquhar. The Bev. Mr. Coupeland of Elimville preached an able sermon to the Fores ters last Sunday. He chose for his text, Mark 12 c. 17 v, "Render to Cea- sar the things that are Ceasar's and to God that are God's". -Mrs. Geo, Bell, of the Boundry visited at Mrs. Thos. Coward one day last week. -Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, And. Hodgert last Sunday, Mr. David Cottle. and two sisters visited friends at Cromarty on Sunday last. - Mr, Peter Gowan and the Misses Mon- teith spent • Sunday with friends at Kirkton.-Mr. Jas. Fulton, of Hibbert had quite a load on, last Sunday even- ing, we would advise Jim to take a double next time. Between the heat of the sun and political meetings the farmers around here pretty warm. Dashwood. The past week has been hot and dry and we are now anxiously waiting for a good shower of rain. -Tho annual Picnic in connection with the Hay School, north of Dashwood, took place on Friday last. The day was fine and the people of the section turned out in a goodly number which helped to make the Picnic a success., The day was spent chiefly to the amusement of the children, there being games of endless description in which all tried eagerly to secure the prize. Much credit is due the teachers for the interest they took in the Scholars .who are under their charge and the people of the section must, congratulate themselves upon having secured teachers who are try- ing to fulfil their duty. There wee several other Picnics there on the same day but they seemed to have spent the day for themselves and not for the children. We were pleased this was not so with our teachers -Many little side arguments occur, now that the election draws near, The cry of "No Dutchman" wanted in Pa.liment has reached this section and the noble men of that race aro going to put their shoulder to the wheel and sheer Mr. Scotchman that the4Dutehman can be put there just the same. People of other nations are gcing to do likewise, Greenway,. The union Sabbath School picnic held last Wednesday was a time long to be remembered by old and young, The day was all that could be desired.. The majority aecepted the invitation of Mr. Spackman and met for dinner in his beautiful grove and were treat- ed very kindly, The ladies (the lovers of tea) were greatly pleaeed to get hot water and the use of the tables. There was an abundance of provisions, if any one went home hungry it was their own fault as each school provided largo baskets well tilled. -Mr. Samuel Harl- ton raised his barn last Thursday. Mr. Sam English and Mr, John Luther acted as captains. Mr•,Luther chose the North side, with John Sherritt as Lieu. tenant and Sam. English tool. the Southside and chose as his Lieutenant Mr, H, Down. It took a long time to choose the t est of the men as each cap. tain appeared to determine to get the best men and win the race. There were good men on both sides and held right -of way to the supper table first -.- The Ladles Band of willing workers of Boston Methodist church have decided to hold their garden party on the 27th. --Some of the singers attended the strawberry festival given by the Mac cabees of Sylvan last Tuesday. -Rev. J. H. Chaut has beeu returned to Grand Bend circuit for another year. The members of each appointment are highly pleased with their ministers. - The rain storm last Sunday filled a long felt want. -During the past two weeks two well known residents of the township of Stephen passed away, Mr. John McInnis, of the Credi- ton Road, and Mrs. Susan Ransom, of Harpley.-A band of Indians visited our village last Monday and sold a load of baskets to our enterprising merch- ant.. Grand Bend. Weather is somewhat cooler. -Mr. P. Hall and family, of Mount Carmel now occupy East Lyne cottage. -Mr. E. Davis, wife and child, of Stratford are under canvas for the summer. Mr. Davis who is a first class barber in- tends establishing a shop for the ben: fit of the campers and others. -The cottages are now being taken very fast. Two families are expected from London in a day or two and others have taken cottages already. Any one wishing a cottage shouldapply at once. -The park owned by Mr. Spackman is being very much itnproyed Mr. Spack- man has made the soft sandy roads hard by covering thein with clay,mak ing them much better. A new boat house has been built and a new stable is now in erection. Four men are now at work on the ground. The work has been delayed considerably by picnics, etc., but will be finished by July 1st. Grand Bend can boast of having some of the best row and sail boats on the beech. The row boats are under con- trol of Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Beer, two reliable boatmen. The "Stormy Petrel" a pretty little yacht is under the guid ante of Mr, S. Green and the "Fairy" a large sail -boat by Mr. J. Green. -The Maccabee pie nic was a grand success so also was the conceit by torch -light. Proceeds amounted to $104 (without a collection). -Mr. E. Fish drove out from Exeter on Monday with his team of elk. They are quite an attraction in the park for every person must go to see the deer. -Ida, daughter of Mr. Fred Page is very sick at present.- Mr. G, B. Glanville and a man by the name Paris held a meeting the other night in the school house on the B. line. They are working in the interest of the down trodden farmer, who they say is paying one hnndred per cent over cost of manufacturing farm im- plements. There must be a screw loose some where as one of the same parties paid his creditors off with twenty five per cent and the other gentleman, if I am rightly informed has Rev. at tached to his name. Two nice men to be stumping the side line and conces- sion dictating to the farmers what they should do. Better get yourselves a shovel and go and work honestly for your living and then you will succeed. Nomination Meeting at Hensall. An exceedingly large gathering as- sembled hero on Tuesday last for the purpose of attending the nominations of the candidates for the Legislature in South Huron. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity and a large num- ber was unable to gain admittance. Tho meeting was opened about 12 o'clock by Returning Officer ....ckson,of Goderich, and the nomination of the candidates soon followed, Mr. McLean was nominated by V. Ratz, Reeve of Stephen, and seconded by R. B. McLean of Hensall, while Mr. Weismiller was nominated by Dr. Bethune ef Seaforth, seconded by John Beacom, of Goderich tp. After the nominations were over the nominators, seconders and canhi dates delivered speeches in which much cross -firing was done. At the conclu cion of the speakingn,ReV. Martin, of Exeter, who was delegated by the Roy- al Templets, of Exeter, then ascended the platform and read three resolutions drafted by that body in the interest of the temperance cause, The candidates said they would not pledge themselves to support anything of the kind, thus leaving both on an equal bearing re; garding the temperance gilestion. A GRAND RALLY. An Excellent impressiion made by the Speakers otthe Conservative :'arty. A meeting was hold on Friday even- ing last in the interest of Mr.Weismiller the Conservative Candidate for South Huron. It had been intended to hold it in the Town Hall, but the excessive heat caused the local committee to call the gathering in the cricket grounds in- stead, There was a very large attend- ance, and mach enthusiasm was maul. Tested by the audience. The Conserva- tive speakers of the evening were Mr. N. Clarke Wallace, Dr, Beatty Nesbitt, and the candidate. Mr. Weistniller made an excellent impression. Ile severely criticised the principles of his opponent, and attacked the record of the Mowat Government, especially in connection with the dis- tribution of school grants between Com- mon and High schools, Dr. Nesbitt was to have spoken next but our townsman, Mr. hi,H.Coliius and Dr. Sloan, of Toronto, two supporters of Mr, McLean the Liberal candidate, appeared on the scene, and were given about an hour in which to submit a defence of the Goyernment policy, but the defence was a yery weak and puny one indeed and carried little weight. At the conclusion of their remarks, Dr. Nesbitt resumed his address. He devoted some time to answering the arguments of the Goverumentsupport- ers. He denied the necessity for re taining the head of the Education De- partment in the Cabinet, claiming. that except for the sake of political advent age which must necessarily accrue to the Government on account of the polit ical influence thus gaired,there was no reason for the retention of the political head. As an instance of the favourit- ism showu by G. \V. Ross, he asserted that a brother in-law of Dr. McKay, the Liberal whip, had received a certi- ficate through political influence. Mr. Ross had recently thrown out a chal- lenge on a platform in Toronto, and had defied anyone to show that politi- cal influence had anything to do with the management of his department, and yet it was well known teat not only in this, but in malty other instan- ces, unfairness or partiality had been shown to candidates, according to their political principles. _Dr. Nesbitt said lie accused not only Mr. Ross, but every member of the Government, including Sir Oliver: Mowat, of corruption. They had shown great favors to their own supporters, and in doing so had sacri- ficed wheneyei necessary, the best iu- terests of Ontario. Dr. Nesbitt con- cluded a vigorous speech by recount ing the posiriou which had been taken by the Reformers in 1881 concerning biennial sessions, which was eoetrary to the arguments now adyanced by them. Mr. N, Clark Wallace made a pleas- ant speech, which was replete in argu meats, dearly and lcgically put. He held the close attention of his hearers by his effective attack upon the policy pursued by the Mowat Administration. He criticised at some Length the man agement of the Agricultural Depart- ment, which he considered had been corruptly administered by Mr. John Dryden for the purpose of pacifying his discontented constituents. In tilt License Department, he said, a state of corruption existed such as few could conceive. The commissioners not be- ing appointed by the municipalities, but by the powers at Toronto, acted simply as political agents, and distrib- uted the licenses according to the pout ical convictions of the various appli- cants, And for these valuable services they ea sh charged $800 per year. The management of the license system was only One instance of the manner in which Sir Oliver Mowat had taken from the people their rights, for the purpose of adding to his own political power. It had boon so often asserted that the Mowat Government was pure, that it was worth while examining in- to its record before accepting the asser- tion as an axiom. They had used the money of the people rashly and ex- travagantly, both in the unne:essary and expensive officials whom they had appointed from among their own fol- lowers, and in their method of carrying on the public works of the province. It had been asserted that Sir Oliver Mow at had spent more than sixty millions of the people's money, and that no charge of corruption had ever been brought against him. If that was so, he proposed to make the charge right now, Mr. Wallace then touched upon a number of the instances in which the Opposition claimed the Premier had di- verted public money into the pockets of his relatives and friends. He read a list of the members of Mr. Mowat's family who were occupying public positions, and also cited other cases of a similar character, It was not for the Reformers, he said, to reply to criti- cisms on their conduct by pointing to Ottawa as an answer, for eyents had shown that while the Conservatiye Government at Ottawa had punished their criminals, Sir Oliver Mowat had whitewashed his and raised them to positions of trust, 1M1r. Wallace con chided his address by a strong appeal to the electors, to throw prejudiee aside and vote for the principles advocated by the leader of the Opposition. The meeting broke up at a late hour With the usual cheers. DISTRICT MEETING OF • TILE R. T. OF T. The Royal Templars'. of Huron held their District meeting at Wingham, Thursday, June 14th, with a gond rep- resentation from all parts of the dis- trict, District Councillor, J E. Tom, in the chair. enftnr the minutes of the preceding meeting, held in Seaforth, Jan, 27th, were read, a striking com- mittee was appointed, consisting of Bro. Davis, Centralia; Dobson, Ford- wich; Pickard, Holmesyille, and Sisters Beatty, Seaforth; Mcliay, Goderich, who proceeded to draught the standing committees. The repot is of D, Councillor, D. Secy. and Treasurer were then given, after which the advisability of dividing the district into two diyisions was discuss - eel, but when the vote was taken it was decided not to make any division at present, Fordwich council, on request, was granted permission to withdraw from Huro;, jurisdiction and join Welling- ton, if permitted by that district. The places in Huron District where the Dis- trict meetings are likely to be held be- ing very difficnit to reach from Ford. wich, su it was thought advisable to transfer. G, Penhale, Exeter, reported for the committee on "the distribution of re- ports and papers." He thought that the fuller report each council obtained of matters pertaining to the work the better, and that a copy of the Weekly Templar should be placed in the hands of every family represented in the council. J. H. Piper, of Seaforth, in his report for committee on "Opening and resusc- itating councils," said that new coun- cils might be started iu Clinton, Zur- ich, Hills Green, Dashwood and other places, and when any council had be- come extinct, those councils in the im- mediate neighborhood night see to the resuscitating of such. The committee for "Temperance work" reported through their chair- man, Mr. Dobson, who said, (1) That .a retrospect of the past half year was sat- isfactory; the plebicite vote showed a large majority in favor of the total prohibiticn of the liquor traffic; that no stone should be left unturned that would induce the powers that be to give effect to the wishes of the people, (2) That more attention might be given to juvenile temperance wort:, and that the introduction of the Select Degree into councils would give interest and stability to them. (3) Therefore, the council would recommend, (a) That we keep in view the vast importance of the moral erasion idea. (b) That as far as possible the influence of the Or- der be brought to bear on cl,ur:hes, to give special prnmiuence to the temper- ance cause. (c) That councils exer- cise due oversight over the demeauor of members. (d) That all members be urged to use all wise legitimate means possible to fultiler the cause of total prohibition, especially by making it a matter of conscience at the polls. J. H. Reid, on behalf of the Finance Committee, reported that, owing to the abseece of necessary papers, the com- mittee was unable to give, at present, the exact standing of the council fi- nancially. 'There were also a number of minor reports given by the other committees, Under the hend of new business, it was moved by W. II. Butt, seconded by W. H. Lewis, that this District Council request the Select Councils to ask for pledges from all candidates for parliamentary honors in the different ridings, to support prohibition when tbe question comes before parliament. Its was dI cided to hold the next dis- trict meeting at Holmesville, between the 15th and 30th of January next. Moved by J. H. Pyper, seconded by W. H. Butt, that a hearty vote of thanks be extended the Wingham council for the hospitality shown visit- ing councils during the convention, which was replied to by Dr. Dowling, of Wingham council, F. C. ELPORD, Dist. Secy. iOIRTIRS. Cawa re -In Lucan, on the 10th inst., the wife of Dr. Clerke of a daughter. Tenn. -In Cllintan, on the 9t11 inst., the wife of Mr. A. M, Todd of a son. Coo$. -In Hensall, on the 18th Inst , the wife of Wm. Cook, of a danghter HUNT-PARIs1I-In Cumberland Pres- byterian church, Bunooton, Missouri, on June 5th, Mr. Robert hunt, form- erly of Kippen, to Miss H. Parish. FORD-WAtnnti:.-In Stephen, on. the 20th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. G. Jackson, Mr William Ford of Exe- ter to Miss Kate, eldest daughter of Mr. William Walker. , PEAT KS. 1'iaKrnNZIE.-In Clinton, on the 12th Inst, ,Dayid McKenzie, nephew of Mr. McKenzie, aged 22 years. STErIIENs.-Iii Clinton, on the 9th inst., Mary Jane, wife of Mr. H. Stevens, aged 54 years and 1 month. SEW ARD, -In Clinton on the l.lth inst., Alvettra, wife of M. 3. T. Seward, aged 86 years, 10 months 7 days. ess- Statue labor and euttlng thistles is the order of the day.