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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1901-6-20, Page 1FOURTEENTH YEAR,—(7O. EXETER ONTARIO, TTITJ11SDAY JUNI; 20 i901 C PSANDEPS EDITOR. Mets=¢4w%,,,.,,,rraelaiel....araramtva91.2.1. - PLYMOUTH BINDER TWINE It is the cheapest because it goes the fartherest. ORO PIER BOW Mgr PLYMOUTH SPEOIlli. HAY FORKS HAY RAKES SCYTHE S, SNATHE S BUCK WHEAT TURNIP SEED ROPE SEED ""411111kgsigift...... PEEI3LtESS MACHINE OIL.t. 11. BISHOP SON TENDERS WANTED. Tenders for the erection a a Gaoler's residence hi the Town of Goderich will bexeceived not later than 11 o'clock a.m. on July 2nd, 1901. Tenders must be addressed to W. Lane, County Clerk, Goderich. The, building will be a stone and about 30 by 4U feet in size.. The material on hand to be used In the build- ing. Plans and speciflcations oan be seen at the Clerk's °Mee, Goderich. Tenders must be settled and 'narked, Tender for the erection of Gaoler's resi- nence. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac- cepted, P. Rom, W. Lino, Warden. . Clerk. Dated at GOderich this 18611 day of ..Tune, 1901. R.hiva. Miss Katie and Christian Curril are visiting friends in Detroit.—Our hotel keeper purchased another driver, but did not keep it, long, Dr Rutledge, of Da.shwoocl, making the purchase.—A good number -went through here in route to Parkhill races. Eden Rev. B. L. Hutton, of Granton, will be the pastor here for the coming terrn.—Mrs. Richard Coates, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is on the mend.—Misses Mary and Agnes Blair attended the wedding of their cousin at Ohiselhurst on Tuesday.-- ta• Mr. Malcolm Dempsey took in the ex- cursion to Guelph on Saturday and reports a pleasant time.—The trustees have purchased a new Bell organ for the elaterchr'e-Twn young '-gentlenien fromce town North-east of here called on friends here Sunday evening, but got it where the chicken got the axe. Try again boys. Grand Bend The Bend will boom this week. We hear there will be a pi cn ic nearly every day.—A barn raising will he held on Mr. R. Taylor's place, Wednesday.— Every one should come to the Bend on July lst. Horse racing and other sports will be carried on.—A govern- ment boat has been here making a chart of the lake. What about our harbor 2—The Isaac Walton Fishiug Olub, of Exeter, spent Saturday after- noon here A number of other gentle- men of Exeter were here also fishing. —Mr. H. Bossenberry has got another engine for his merry-go-round.—Mr. Elwood has rented rooms from Mr. Jos. Brenner and will carry on a bar- ber shop here. He is a good barber and will doubtless do well here.—The Methodist Sunday School will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, June 20th. Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brenner, of Grand Bend, visited friends here on Saturday.—Mr. Rickbeil has returned from Michigan. His wife remains for a longer visit.—Mr. and Mrs. WM. Fritz, of Creditor), were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fritz on Sunday.— The date for Zurich Civic Holiday has been fixed for Friday the 21st. The Zurich Public School picnic will be held that day. All business places a, will be closecla-Miss Maggie Holtzman Teis on the sick list again.—Mr. Dave Hattleib is here visiting his brother, Chas. He has not been here for thir- teen years.—Dr. Sellery and Ambrose Smith, of Hensel], were in town Sun- day.—Mr. and Mrs. D. Ilaist, of Cairo, • Mich., ere here visiting friends and relatives.—Mrs. Dave Gottschalk and daughter went to London Tuesday._ Quite a rnimber from here will take part in Miss Murdock's piano recital to be given in Miller's Hall, I-Iensall, next Monday evening. --Mr. and Mrs. John Deichert leave the latter part of this week for Neustadt,where they will visit Rev. Neudeffer. Dashwood Mr. M. Fenn and Mr. Noah Fried • visited friends in Platteville over Sun- I day.—Several from her attended the I sessions of the Sunday Sehool Convert - tion in Zurich last week. The report a pleasant timea—Rev. J. G. Litt, of Crediton, administered the Lord's Sup- per to the adherents of the Evangeli- cal church last Sunday in the absence of the Presiding Elder, who -is on an extended trip through the missions in the North Wes t.—Re v. ldlorlock preach- ed at Grand Bend Sunday afternoon, —Mrs. King and son, of Crediton, visited friends in the village during the week. --The public school .pin-nic took place yesterday (Wednesday.) Particulars next week,—Mr. E. M. Brokenshire, wife and family visited friends on the Babylon line Sonday.— Mr. and Mrs. Lucas,' of Elmo, tee° visit- ing friends and relatives in the neigh- borhood.—Several cif our citizene at- tended the Conseevative meeting in Hensall on Thursde y last.—Mn Mark T3rolienshiPe attended the wedding of his brother,Will, in Crediton, Monday, Centralia The Ladies' Aid held a very success- ful social on the pm -soilage grounds last Thursday evening. The time was spent pleasantly in garues.--The Rev. B. L. Hutton, of Gal n ton, the new pas- tor of the Centrali,) Methodist church, was in the village prospecting on Tues- day last. He was much pleased with the parsonage, grounds and surround- ings.—The Rev. Mr. Salton and the Rev. Mr. Hutton will both be here for the 1st of July festival. Great prepar- ations are being made for a big time, and the usual games and Band Con- cert and strawberry feast will be in evidence.—Large congregations listen- ed last Sunday to t-wo interesting set -- mons by Mr. Salton on "Heredity" and "Oonscience."—We are glad to say that Mr. .Tno. Parsons is improving nicely.—Mr. Robt. Luker keeps the same—confined to bed, but quite com- fortable. -Mie Nelson Baker has bought the livery and house recently owned by Geo. Esserv.—Our new store keep- er, opposite Orafton's hotel is doing quite a thriving business. He keeps an up-to-date stock of fresh new goods with moderate charges. ouisna..• St. Joseph Mrs. J. G. McLean, who has been visiting her husband her during the Fest three weeks has returned to her home in Chatham.—Mr. J. C. Hutchi- son, of Kingston, who managed the Queen's Hotel here, last summer, has again returned to take charge of that popular house. We welcome Mr. Hutchison back as he is an all-round good fellow.—Mr. Fred McDonald, of Hensel], came to the lake on Friday last to spend a few hours fishing, and after engaging a boat, he, accompan- ied by some friends, pulled from the shore and after proceeding some dis- tance, cast anchor and began opera- tions; but Fred, not having as good lack as some of the rest of the boys, concluded to go down and see what was the matter With the fish. So down he went, head first, but receiv- ing a very "cool" reception and per- ceiving that some of the rest of his friends were going to abcompany him on his submarine excursioia he returned on board the boat, a very much wetter and probably in some respects a wiser man.—Mrs. 0. Jordon left on Saturday last for the Canadian Soo, where she has gone to join her usband, who has been there since early spring. • Crediton Mr. Frank Smith, of London, spent last Sunday here with relatives. --A number of our citizens intend taking in the Ringling Bros.' circus in Lon- don next Monday.—Mr. Jacob Heist is on the sick list.—Mrs. Wesley Kerr is attending the Sunday school Con- vention in Clinton this week, being a delegate of the Methodist chnrch.— Haw Mr. Wes Hakshaw, of London, tre,e: eller for Line, McDonald Co., was( in the village on Monday.—Rev. James Husser, B. D., preached an oleieropri- ate sermon to the Maccabees, of this village last Sunday evening.-/- r. E. Simpson,of Mooresville,a form r teach- er of our school, was in the illage last week. Ernie has been in En1and the past year, but still thinkA, here is no place like home.—Mr. Inry Voelker has had a summer kit hen erected to the rear of his dwelling. -- Quite a number of our citizens attend- ed the excursion to the MAO Farm at Guelph last Saturday and report having spent a pleasant time.—Mr. Harbarn, florist, of dlensall, was in the village last Thursday. While here he put in a flowerbed for Mr. Henry Eilber.--Mr. Samuel Eilber and son, Roland, are visiting friends in Ubly, Mich., this Week.—Miss Ida Jory, of Exeter, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed. Kestle last Sundt — A load of representatives, of this town- ship attended the annual Conservative meeting in Hensall last Thursday.— Mr. and Mrs, Schroeder, of Elmwood, are visiting their son, Mr. John K. Schroeder, west of CreditontA num- ber of our young people ha'o caught the croquet fever and they may b seen most every evening handling th mallen—Rev. J. G. Litt conducted quarterly meeting in MIS IWO Cl lest Sunday -.A friendly game of ball was played between the town and river boys last Monday evening, resulting, in a victory for the town lads by it good majority. --Mr. Henry Mote is having the dwelling he recently pur- chased from Matthew Chambees thee- onghly overheuled.—Dr. and Mes, Rivers have returned froin Si. Thomas where they have been visiting Mende for some time.—Mr. Charles Kienzle has the job of drawing gravel for the School grounds, • Stephen A nennbee from here inteecl ta in the pitenie at Gieend .13end, tce, e-Mise,Cherlotte Dell ing has ecce a position it the Ceti-az:1 Hotel Exetei'. -The Missee'Lily ;tnd Lizzie diedges, of London, are Visitiog • their sister: MPS. jaS. Deetringe—Miss Oarrin Deu-. ing has taken- a posit ion ni Hensel], with Mee. eloggantb,-e-Me. Dens', ford held a diet hauling bee on Friday .and Mr. James Shapton held a similar one on Monday, filling in the approach- es to their barns. Mertneene—The residence of Mr. James Ford, of the 2nd concession was the scene of a very pretty wedding yesterday (Wed.) when -h eldest daughter; Mise Martha, A., was united in in to Mr. Win. Prodgen of London, The ceremony Was peeform- ed at high tient.), by the Bete '13,. Mill - yard, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. The groom was supported by his brother, while Miss Loraine Ford, performed similar du- ties for the bride. The ceremony over and the usual congratulations extend- ed to the happy couple, a sumptuous wedding dinner was seeved; after whipli the .balailee Of the afternoon Was Very .pleastintly sp>nt eocially. . The yonng couple were cleiven to the Exe- ter denotewhere they took the evening tnain for their futureehome in London amid the well -wishes of theie many friends. Winchelsea S01.1.0M king- The Sodomites intencl holding theie cltty. :tnn [sal picn ie at, tlie Grand Bend on pied Feiclay next.—Mit Chas. 13ox, who has been stitleving teem a severe it ttack of bloodpoisoning in his hand, is slowly peovingt—A is umber of one citizens took 10 the excursion to Guelph on Stttnrday separatas ;Ire in op- eration in Soden). :is a result of the re- cent concert held here by Me. Bob- ier. We aresorry to learn of the sickness in Mr. 'D. Parkinson's family, a num- ber of whom are ail:Tering froma ty.pe ofdipbtheria. We trilet nothing serious will result.—The hatter makers had an excitingtime with a coon the other morning which had, clinibed to the top of Mee j. G. Jens' Stable. The boys finally disposed of his coons by putting him to death. --The telep one line, so much talked of, is as de now as the coon we referred to in t foregoing paragraph and we hear nothing whatever about it. —Diu -limn cement seems to be engaging theitti- tention of speculators in this neighbor- hood at present, but some may have a different tale to tell later.—Mrs. John Peart is about the only one who took in the ex§ursion to the Model Farm at Guelph from here.— Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Brown, of Centralia, spent Sunday at the former's parents.—Mr. S. Balk - will and lady friend spent Sunday afternoon with friends here. --Mr. Heine Brown has returned from Glen- coe, where he has been engaged as ()utter maker, The business was not paying hence he threw up the job. .People are very anxious to know wh. has the contract for carrying th mail. Don't worry it will be mac Huron county- counon, Miutitcs. of the ,Intte Session, Held iii Goderic The Couety botincil met at the enure .hbuse on Tuesday, june 4th. '1 he members were all present. with the eXception of Mr. Hays. Warden Rolt Occupied the chair. The Warden addeessed the council in reference' to matters regarding the treasurees security and 'stated that the matter would be reported 011 by the proper cemmittee. • Commenications were reed as fole tlbh:s0:hildeen's Aid Society, . 'asking for Feom James Mitchell, preeid_eiat of it grant to assist such society. From Andrew Scott, secretary ot the :public libery of Brucefield. Tendets for coal for coint house,gaol and registry °Moe, for gaol supplies, and Stationery.. The above were referred to the exe- eu ti tee committee. FrOin Alex, Wilson, secretary of the Seaferth Collegiate Institute, dolling attention to a mistake made in his re- port of last January. Filed. . ; From W. Proudfoot, asking the council to provide More shelving for books in the law libeeey. Referred it) thetinty property ceamaittee. . hip e Petition ipom the trustees of school li-;56ititen No. 3, aoderieh- township,asks ad he lug that certain lots be htft in their section :tea asking for arbitrator. Re-. fared to education committee. A number of accounts were sent to thefinance committee. The Council will meet again in God- ericli on the first Tuesday in December next. WEDNESDAT. All the members were present this morning. A letter from Dr. T. -F. Chamber- lain, Provincial inspectorof prisons, in regard to the goaler's residence was reed and. sent to the county property committee. Dr. Chamberlain enclosed a report made by him to the Provin- cial Secretary in which he stated very st.ngly UK, accommodation for the keeper or Hid' gaol here and' 'his le family -was insufficient, unsanitary and known on the first of jnly.-e-MCs. POurtie and Mrs. -Harry. Eesson, of Stratford, visited the fornia!s brother, Mr. Geo. Easson, here: A DROP' IN Mitae.-e-While near the creamery the Other Morning with a heavy load of Milk Mr. Kerslake met with a very tinfintnnate eecidente It appears he INMS el.flAringalong the rOad. following another rig on whic were a number of empty milk cao One of the cans happened to fall off infront of hie team- The horse e - came frightened and backed the wag - the into the ditch; upsatjng and des- troying the: entirelot of 'milk which Weighed' about 1800 pounds. The tongue of the Waggon was also broken .and several of the cans Were badly bruised but otherwise no damage was dote. The less is coneideettble tint no blame could be attached .to anyone. The company will have to bear the lees, Hen.sall . J. G. STANBURY; B. A., (formerly CJollins & Stanbury) Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Conveyancer, Money to Loan—Exeter, Ont, SOUTFI I.-IURON ANNUAL MEETING. —The annual meeting, of the Conserva- tive Association of South Huron met here on the 13th ir,st, and was one of the largest and most enthusistic in the history of the a ltion, all lemma - pal -dues tei • ully represented. The electie o cers resulted in most of t eetfild ffic- -s being re-elected. A ninber • prominent men in the rid ing made speeches, all referring to the able manner in which the local mem her had represented the riding the past three years, and the confidence they had of his re-election at the com- ing contest. All the speakers conceded that hundreds of independent men in the riding have declared their willing- ness to assist Eilber in the next con- test. People in the province have be - cope tired of it government that was wasting the revenue of this province on old political friends instead of giv- ing the fa,riners and tax -payers more direct benefit. Mr. Eilber, the local member, was received. with great ap- plause. He did not purpose to discuss the public questions of the day at length. His experience was that, it was a matter of dollars and cents, and how the revenue of the Province could be expended to give the best test -tits to tho people who pay the taxes in the Province, and how can the resources be best guarded for the interest of the people. He denounced the pulpwood agreements, giving large tracts of land to foreigners and the rnode in which the government compelled their followers to certify the contracts,no'matter how unjust they might be. The millions of dollars voted to railways at the dying hours of the Legislature was a disgrace to the pros -ince. Public money was spent to keep the government in power instead of relieving the tax burdens of the people. Resolutions were passed placing confidence in Borden and Whitney. The question of calling a convention to select a candidate eves left in the hands of the Excutive Committee. The meeting adjourned after sieging "God Save the King," Children Cry for CASTOR1A. The report of the coonty gottler was read end septet) the county property committee.' The gaoler reported six males confined in the gaol: Frank Reid, Grey County, for carrying five - arms and destruction of property ; Robert Wallace, Tuckeesmith, for vagrancy ; J. W. Scott, Wroxeter for horse -stealing; John Weir, Walkerlon, for assanit ; Otto Johnston, Kansas City, and Edward O'Brien, Kansas City, for being drunk and disorderly. The report of Mr. Ansley, county commissioner of roads and bridges, was sent to the road and bridge com- mittee. Mr. Ansley reported that the contracts which had been authorized by the council had been duly let. The superstrocture of the bridge between Wroxeta- and Belrnore was let to the Hamilton Bridge Company and it is to be completed in July. The bridge on the boundary of Howick and Wallace was let to the Stratford Bridge Com- pany at $554 for the superstructure and is to be completed. the 1st of Aug- ust next. Frank Gutteridge, of Sea - forth, has the contracts of erecting the abutments for both bridges. Mr. Ans- ley stated that at the Graham bridge On the lake shore road in Ashfield,con- crete walls should be erected to pro- tect the approaches, as they are in great clanger of being destroyed by the action of the water. The Cham- bers bridge over the Eighteen Mile riv- er, on the boundary of Huron and Bruce ounties, should be thoroughly repaired very soon or it new bridge erected. The total amount of the or- ders issued by ths commissioner since his report in January was $291.17. He estimated the ainount required for roads and bridges during the present year at $5,500. The county auditors' report was 're- ferred to the finance committee. The clerk was authorized to procure one copy of the Ontario Statutes for this year for eachmember of the coun- cil and also it copy each for the clerk and the treasurer. The report of the county property committee in the matter of the report of the Provincial inspector concerning the appointing of it committee to con- fer with him in reference to the goal- eVs residence was presented. Thecom- mittee asked the coancil to deal with the Messrs. tselK. Msserr, Bowman, Connolly, Torance and the Warden were appoin- ted a special committee to confer with Dr. Chamberlain, and the clerk was instenetedto write to Dr. Chamberlain to this effect. Application was made by a committee of citizens to the town of Clinton for a, giant to assist in entertaining the Huron Old Boys on the 6th of July next. Messrs. Forrester, Re risford and Holmes were heatel in support of the application. The matter was re - fared to the executive committee. Messrs..McCartney and Sturdy were beard in eupport of their petition re- garding school section No. 3, Goderich township, and Messrs. Churchill and Nesbit spoke against such a petition. A petition signed by 337 residents of the municipalities of Goderich and Colborne townships and the town of Goderich, asking that a bridge be built over the Maitland river at a cer- tain point (between Ball's bridge and the Hohnesville bridge) for the con- venience of the travelliug public was ings ;111C1 Others were betted in suppoeb , • • of the petition. Tint matter referred to the rota' 0 nd bridge c tnittee. WaS 0111 - THURSDAY The eeport of the House of Refuge committee WaS passed. The com- mittee moor ted the number of in- mates ;t little less than during last Year, and Dr. Shaw. physical), report- ed that the geneval health of the in- mates leal been fairly good. Some minor inprovements in C011nectiou with the peemises 11010 recommended. The crop on the farm is as follows : Eleven acres of oats, five of bailey. twelve of hay, two of mongols, one of turnips, three of potatoes, one-half acre of beo ns, three-fourths of ail acre of fodder corn, one fourth Acre of beets and one acre of other vegetables the rest of the faint in pastuve. The totid expense of the house since Jan. lst was $1,008.07. Moved by Mr. Speckman, seconded by Mr. flicks, that the commissioner be instrticted to arrange to meet the representatives from the counties of Lamhton and Middlesex regarding the erection of a bridge across the Aux bauble river, aud report at the Dec- ember session. Sent to road and bridge committee. A motion that the sum of $25 be granted to assist ill repairing the boun- dary line between the townships of Minto and Howick was sent to the road and bridge committee. Moved by Mr. Torrance, seconded by Mr. Lamont, that the treasurer be isked to draw the attention of the county constables to the matter of en orcing, the pedlars by-law, to thi fleet, that they are expected to se hat all Pedlars in the couuty procur license. Carried. ' Dr. Chamberlain was present at th fterimou session and addressed th ouncil regarding the improvement equired at the goal, The council then adjourned for an our and the members proceeded to he goal with Dr, Chamberlain and ooked over the building. The education committee reported egarding a communication from the rustees of school section No. 8, God rich township, asking for arbitrators ,a be appointed to adjudicate on hay - ng lots -15 and47, Maitland concession, f the ttbove township, placed in school ection No. 3. The committee, having eard delegations both for and again - 1, recommended that no action be aken in the matter. The report was dopted. The council went into committee on qualization of assessment, and sche- ule_of last year nee again adopted. FRIDAY a a 1 read and adopted. The following bylews were read three times tind passed : l‘ro. 2, of 1901, to bor- new money for county' purposes ; No. 3, to equitlize the :issessments of the several muuiciptilities in the county No. 4, to raise by iissessment a sum of moeey for general .and other purposes for the year 1001. The ft:Bowing is the estimate of (-et- pendituves anti- receipts ioi the year 1901 peen:teed by tho. county teeasetr- er. EXPENDITURES Administiettion of justice '5 500 06 Gaol expeniture............. 2 000 00 Lunatics and charities.. , . 800 00 Municipal government... .. 4 000 00 St:itionery, printing, etc.... 800 00 Miscellaneous, . , . ..... . , • . , .100 00 oo s -------------------------5 700 00 School mane gement..... 2 300 00 1 400 00 Gran ts .Debentures 5 500 00 Division Court jury fund100 00 Industrial home 4 00000 0000 County property 30 Roads and bridges. ...... 6 171 41 RECEIPTS Surplus 1900 $3 502 62 Registy office 600 00 Interest 400 00 Licenses 1 300 00 $5 802 62 The June Sessions - The June Sessions of the Peace for s of Huron opened at Goderich on Tues - e day afternoon before Nisi:knot-Judge e Doyle, and after the Grand jury had answered their names and elected e Samuel Bissett as foreman, Sheriff! e Reynold presented His Honor with a s pair of white kid gloves, to certify that there were no criminal cases on the docket. The grand jtiTy was com- posed Of the following gentleinen: Samuel Bissett, Colborne; John Crozier, McKillop; John Ferguson, Auburn; Peter Lamont, Grey; John Munnings, Colborne; Patrick McCar- - thy, Goderich, William IIAMillianiW- Wawanosh; James O'Neil, Ashfield; Wm. Quinton, Usborne; Thos: Robin- son Stanley; Wm. Sherwood, Ash- field: Daniel Steinback, Zurich; Thos, N. Walsh, E. Wawanosle. His Honor addressed the Grand Jurors, congratulating them on the absence of criminal cases, and regret- ting the absence of the senior Judge through illness. He said Judge Mas- son had obtained three months' ab- sence on account of illnes, and, hoped that before that time expired his col- league would have recovered and re - slimed his duties. After directing the panel to visit the jail, and stating tho 1 a visit might also be made to the House of Refuge, at their own ex- pense, the grand jurymenwere dis- missed to their duties. The civil docket consisted of 3 jury and 7 don -jury cases, the firsbefore the court being Govier et al vs. Gevier an action on four promissoryeenotes, commenced at 2.80 p. m,, and after an absence of 40 minutes the jury gave a verdict for deft. and His Honor direct- ed that sense be entered with costs. J. T. Gorrow. K. C., for plaintiff, Wm, Proudfoot for deft. Passmore vs. Andrews et al, an action on a promissory note, was by consent, postponed till December sit- ting of this court. Philip Holt, K. C. for pltr. Wm. Proudfoot for deft. ees DROWNED AT CLINTON Clinton June 161h.—A very sad drowning accident took place here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. A. White - sides, of Rens:ell, accompanied by his little son, aged one year and nine mouths, drove here to visit friends and while playing around accidently fell into a cistern. Before a,ssistatice arrived the child Vette drowned. A letter was read from Lient. Col. Varcoe extending an invitation to the members of the council to visit the camp in London during the annu- al drill and thanking the council for the grant made to supplement the pay of the rben. The clerk was instructed to acknowledge the receipt of this let - ler and on behalf of the council thank Col. Varcoe for the kind invitation. The special committee re gaoler's residence recommended that a new residence be built, the stone in a porti- on of the gaol wall and the brick in the cottage to be utilized, and con- struction to be proceeded with as soon as plans and specifications are peeper - ed and approved by the council or it committee appointed by the Council. The report was adopted. The report of the county property committee, reporting the usual in- spection of the county buildings and recommending that the matter of in- creasing the shelving accommodation in the library be left with the Warden, was adopted. • The executive committee reported the receipt of two tenders for coal and recommended that neither be accepted, as they thought the price too high ; they recommended no action in the matter of a grant of the Huron Old Boys' celebration at Clinton ; that it grant of $15 be made to the Brucefield public library, and it grant of $25 to the Ohildren's Aid Society. The re- port was adopted with an amendment to the effect that the Warden and clerk be instructed to ask for nevv ten- ders for coal and award the contract. The road and bridge committee re- commended that the county C0111111iS- sioner have the Graham bridge repair- ed at once ; that repairs to Chambers' bridge be attended to in conjunction with the Bruce commissioners ; that the commissioner report at the Decem- ber meeting upon the necessity and the cost oE a new bridge over the Maitland river between Colborne and Goderich townships ; that a pipe rail- ing be put on Ball's bridge ; that $25 be granted to assist in repairing the boundary between the townships of Minto and Hotvick ; that in the matt- er of the motion of Councillors Speak- man and Hicks regarding a new bridge over the Aux Sauble river the request beghteautecl. Treport was amended by the striking out of the clause referring to the expenditure on the bounadry be- tween Minto and Howick. With this amendment the report, was adopted. The report Of the finance committee, passing upon a large number of ac- counts, was read and adopted. The report of the equalization COM- mittee, recommending that the as- sessment of the various municipalities for county purposes be the same as for 1901, was adopted. It was decided that in the event of an appeal from the equalization of the assessment the final equalizationshould be left to the county Judge. A building committee, in connection with the new gaoler'e residence, was constituted, composed of Messrs. Connolly, Kerr and the 'Warden, with power to procure plans, specifications and tenders and to submit the sarne itt 11. !D.e.cial sesslon of the council. supplementery report, of the fin- e committee, stating that the stmer's security was satisfactory repotting a county rate of one one-tenthemills on:the dollar, was ane tree and presented, and ItMessrs. Burns, Munn- and ROBBERS AT TAVISTOCK. Stratford, Ont.,June 17. —Late Sitar - day night and early Sunclay morning the village of Tavistock, was the scene of a series of daring burglaries. In al/ five private residences, among the best in the village, were visited, and the net result was that the parties visited are out between $65 and $100 and a bicycle, beside a few other little ar- ticles. Neither the Western Bank, the post office nor any stores weres vis- ited. The burglars' haul, as far as can be ascertained, comprises $75, in cash, taken from the residence of Dr. Steele; $9, in cash, from Mr. Field, a small sum from Mr. E. A. Rate; a bi- cycle from Mr. J. Adams, tied, it is thought, some small sundries from others. As yet no arrests have been made, though the police are working on the case._ The six-year-old daughter of Mrs. Cornelius J. Kelly, of Ottawa, was fat- ally burned. She vvas playing in the yard with matches, and set fire to her dress. BIRTHS. FORD. --In Exeter, on June Oth the wife of W. J. Ford of adanghtee. MARRIAGES. PTIOLGINI-4101tD.—Ab the residence of the bride's parent0,611 Wednesday , Stine 191h, by the Rey. Reldtlillyard, Mr. Wm. Proudger, ofLondon, to Miss Martha A., eldest daughter of Mr. Sas. Ford, of Stephen township. MOTAVISII.—HOWARD.—At the Main street Methodist church, on Wed- nesday, ,Ttine 19th, by the R,etr. R. Millyarcl, Mr. A. J. McTavish, of London, to Miss Ella J., daughter of „ Mr. Jr N. Heward, Exeter. DEATHS •WitsmOoler.—In Exeter, on June 10th Sueential Pollard, beloved wife of Walter Westcett, aged 59 year, 3 Months, 29 days.