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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1893-2-2, Page 1Subscribe for Tho EXETER ADVOCATE. Only frenn, 11 0 w 111 Jan -eery 1st 1694. (live it it trial, VOL. IV The osons Bank (Chartered by Parliament, 1.395,) Paid up Capital.... $2,000,000' Rest Pune. ...... 1,100,000, Head Mlle!) M.ontreal, F:WOLFERSTAli THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advitineer) aood Fernier's on their own notes one or more endorsers at 7 per cent per annum, Exeter Branch, Open every lawful day from $0 a. ra,to 3 p. m., Seturdays 1Ot.m,to IL p.in A general banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowed for mon- ey ou Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 per cent, N. DYER HIJEDON Exeter, Jan 28, '88, Sub Manager tverocin.01TOMMVOIWIJM*0•111......e•Saormia• THE 05$4e,Jet ter 2Lbuoratt Is published every Thursday Morning, at the Mee, MAIN -STREET, - EXETER. By the SANDERS' PUBLISHING COMPANY, TERMS OF STJBSCRIPTION, One Dollar per annum if paid in Advance. 81,501± not so paid. .225-cl:x.rortipira.g Mateo on ..23-vp1ic0.- tic= No paper discontinued until all arrearages &re paid. Advertisements withont specific clireetions Will be published till forbid and eharged accordingly. Liberal elisoountmade for transeient advertisements inserted for long periods. Every description of jOB PRINTING turnecl put in the finest atyle, and at mod.era be rates. Cheques, money ord- ers. &o.for advertising, subsortptions, etc. to he made payable to Sanders & Dyer PROPRIETOR g Cliaireit. Directory. TRIVITT IlEammlIAL Ontracx.i.--Rev. H Fatt, Rector. S-unday Services, 11 a. m tind 'r p, m. Sabbath Sehool, 3 Ea, Holy Communion, ist Sunday of each in onth at Morning Service, and in mouths of five Sun- days, after EVening Service of 1th Sunday of the in onth. Holy Baptism on 2nd Sunday of each month ait morning service. YLEmionisT Onuatai-james-st , Rev. A. L Russell, Pastor. Sunday Services, 10.30 a. and. 6.30 p.m. Sabbath School, 2.90 p. m. MAIN STREET -Rev. W. McDonagh, Pas- tor. Sunday Services, 10 30 a. m. and 6.30 p.m. Sabbath School 2.30 p. in. PRESBYTERIAN OILURCIL-Rev. W. Martin, Pastor. Sunday Services, 11 a. in. and. 8.30 p. m, Sabbath School, 9.45 a. m 0:11,191/0. ofessionall. Car ds. KINSMAN,L.D.S, Vanson's Block two doors north of Carling Store, MAIN STREET, EXETER, extracts teeth without pain. Away at Hensel" on 1st , Friday; Ailsa Craig on 2nd, and. 4th Tu.esday. `and. Zurich on last Thursday of each mon.th eye._ 'sezet O IL INGRAM, DENTIST, ll/ember Royal College Dental Sairgeons, successor to IL L, Office {over 'Post Mface Exeter, Ont'. A. safe anaesthetic, given for the painless extraction of teeth. Fine Gold Filhnus as required. -4,saramnrrsummmenivos• Medical reit. J. A. ROLLINS. OFFICE -MAIN ST. .13 Residence -Corner Andrew and North streets, Exeter, Ontario. R. T. P. 310LAUGHLIN, MEMBER OR .1../ the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario, Physician, Surgeon and Accoueli- eur. Office, Dashwbod, Ont, DR. T. A. AMOS, M. D.., C. M Member of College of Physicians -and burgeons, Ontario; licentiate of the Rev.: College of Physicians and Surgeons Edinburgh; licen- tiate of the Penalty of Physicians and Sur- geons, Glasgow; Fellow of Trinit,y Medical College, Toronto. Office -Dr. Cowen's for- mer residence. • Legal. VD H. COLLINS, BARRISTER, SOLICIT - .1 -L• on, Conveyancer, Notary Public, Office -Over O'Neil's Bank Exeter Ontario Money to Loan. JUfl. DICKSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR G of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con- veyancer, Commissioner, 8,sc. Money to loan 0fhce-r1'ansonis Block, Exeter. •••••1110.11.11.01•11.WWW.141........14.1MMIVIMM11,4,111.0 ELIJOT Ss ELTA0T, BARRISTERS, SOLI() xtors, Conveyancers, Sic. B. Y. ELLIOT. EnLioT .....,estaeutu.n..matassearsesnwermrsememmearmammarnmonww,................. Auctioneers LT BROWN, Winchelsea, Licensed Alict- .1.1. ioneer for the Counties of Perth and Middlesex, also for the township of ITsborne Sales promptly attended to and terxrisreason a 131e. SaleS arranged at Post office, Win.chelsa • irossatemeonamamola keuz....roaaagamorogormemearnawatmaiseeuxedwoaato• • A J. ROLLINS, late of Manitoba, Licens- 23....ed Auctioneer, for the counties of Hur- on and MiddlesexiarlResi.dence: 1 mile south of Exeter, Ont. Sale Orders by mail or other- wise promptly attended to at reasonable prices. Auupsamitcorwonmawomwevere BOSSENBERRY, Hensel). Ontario. Lie- ' . eased Anctioneer for the Counties of 'nron •and Perth. Charges moderate and a a Nfaction guaranteed. H.i.N.RDY, Licensed Auctioneer for the Comili a Huron. Sales Conducted an reasonableFarm and. Farm Stock a s pedal ty. gements can be ratbde at tiliS OffiCe. L'IRED. W. FARN OMB, Provineial Land -IV Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, Over Post Wee, Main street, Exeter, Ont. EARNES1' ELLIOT. AG-11NT FOR The 'Western Fire Assurance ComPallY, • ' Of Toronto, The Pho3nix Fire Insurance Co'y., of London*, England, The Alliance Fire Assur. of London, England. • Offiem-Main.street, Exeter, Ont. EXETER MARKETS. Wheat per bushel $0.65 to 0.66 Barley . ..... .. 30 to 35 Oats.- ......... 26 to 28 . 55 to 57 Butter •. .... . ....... 18 to 19 Lard.........."....... 10 to 1igg 18 & 18 Chicken per lb.. .. .. 5 to 6 Ducks " 7 to 8 Geese " . 5 to 6 Turkey ," , 9 to 10 Pork . 4 .1{111.4, 8.40 to 8.50 Potatoes per nue .. 50 to 60 Hay per ton 6.00 to 7.00 EXETER THE PEOPLE'S BORE -GUARD! ,temszazme,,- LitoSia ON SENTRY DUTY SUM 1111111111M11117Nal 2refammum iiessiOneasgsrs siazt4mica ktesimmoul LL:11/ *s0 It will guard you securely from disease YOU Have a Very Bad Cough, Are Suffering From Lung Troubles, Have Lost Flesh Through Illness, Are Threatened 'With Consumption. IT WILL Cure That Cough, Heal Your Lungs, Put Flesh On Your Bones Prevent Consumption, SMALL & LARGE BOTTLES 501 & $1.00. IT IS VERY PLEASANT TO TAKE. Ask for and be sure as get the " D. &L. Emulsion." TENDERS WARPED The undersigned. will receive tenders until 7 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7th,1£93, inclus- ively, for the excavating in connection with the new grist mill, according to plans and specifications to be seen by applying to the undersigned. A. S. ROLLINS, Exeter FARM FOR SALE The undersigned, having signified his in- tention to retirafrom farm life, will offer his splendid 200 -acre fitrm for sale, being lots 24 and 25, concession 1, in the township of Usbarne, (1.,oncicri Bad), comity of Hur- on. The landis eV cleared, two splendid fruit -bearing orchards; windmill and plenty of good water. Vhe fences are in first-class condition. On the premises are a brick cot- tage and kitchen; two large bank bairns; one horse stable; 24x60; driving shed. This is a first-elass farm in , very p&rtieular and is provided with every convenience, and the location is a good one, being one mile from Exeter, where there is one of the best imark- ets in Ontario, It will be told at a reason- able, figure. Forfurtherparticolys apply to ABEL 1VALPER, Ray P. 0., Ont.' 0------ QEALED TENDERS addressed to the un- dersigned, and endorsed "Tenders for Goderieh- Work," will be received until Tuesday. the 7th day o± February, inclusive- ly, for the Extension of the Piers and brecl ging at Goderich, Huron County, Ont., according to a plan and specification to be seen atthe office of the Town Clerk, Goder- ieh, and at the Department of Public Works Ottawa. Tenders will not be considered. unless made on the form supplied and signed with the aetual signature of tenderers. An accepted bank cheque payable to the order of the Minister of Public, Works, equal to /Weyer cent. of amount of tender. must ac- company each tender. This cheque will be forfeited if the party decline the contract, or fail to complete the work contracted for, and will be returned in ease of non.-aecept- ance of tender. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest of any tender. By order, E. F. E. ROY, Secretary. Department of Public Works, t Ottawa, 3rd January, 1893. 3- Young, middie-aged or old men suffering from the effects of follies and excesses, restored to perfect health, manhood and vigor. • OLD DR. DORDOE'S REMEDY roB MEM CREATES • New Nerve Force and Powerful Manhood. • Cures Lost Power, Nervous Debility, Night Losses, Diseases caused by Abuse, Over Work, Indiscretion; Tobacco, Opium or Stiinulants, Lack of Energy, Los fult Memory, Headache, Wakeness Sleet and lie. ricocele. A Cure Es Guaranteed! I To every one using this Remedy according.to direc- tions, or money cheerfully and consclentiously refunded. PRICE $1.00, 6 PACKAGES $5.00. Sent by mail to any point in U.S. or Canada, Becurely sealed free from duty or inspection. 1Nrite to -day fOr Oar TARTLIN'OFAC TS Tru,,s, You How To GET WELL& STAY WELL Ilddreas Or calI an QUEEN MEDICINE CO. NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING, Montreal, Can. filliggreet • NOTES. -Mr. John H. Troyer has re- turned from Teronto Hospital slightly improved. Miss Emma Troyer return ed home from Toronto last week, Mr. Jas. Jarrett is still quite poorly; hie chief tronble is congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Peter Shea is very sick, ' The pension approbation bill which has just been agreed to by the Approp riation Committee at Wzishington, pro- vides foe the expenditure of $166,400 000, an increase of $20,962,650 over that of the current year. TITITR.S.P..ANT,..1-T,JaRTIARY 2, 1801 RarparTaw7MtWer kotitp-aii Do not fail to attend the G rand MaSaneraele —Carnival, in— The 712.-3:7-21:0°S.A:r...11...1 ska,ting & Carling Rink! Thursday, February 9th, 1,893. Liberal Prizes will be a- warded for Costume Fancy Skating and Races. See Posters for further ,particulars, Good Music for the occasion. T. BRINTNELL, Manager. N. B. -Skating every Tuesday and Saturday evening, Clinton. Mr D. B. Calback, of Goderich, was in town on 'Thursday 1157 00 business -Mr. Fred Smallacom be andsister and Miss Francis Coltworth, of Hensel], were guests at Mr, R. Reynolds on Sunday eveniug last. --Mr Jas. Ruin - ball, jeweller, who has been suffering' for some time with an abscess on the left lung, under 019,07 an operation on Thursday last. He is doing as well as can be expected undex the circurastan- ces.-Another boot & shoe store has been established in town, with Mr T. E Mc Donagh as proprietor. He has opened out a large and yaried stock belongtner to the, trade in Jackson's block, and no doubt will command a fair share of the patronage.---eir. Dan Prior, of Seaforth. spemt Saturday night in town. -Mr. David 111111, of Exeter, was in. town on Monday last attendieg a meeting of the Canadian Salt Association . -A large portion of the smoke staek on the Clinton organ factory was blown down on Sunday last. Quite an exciting time was experienced in replacing it on Monday and Tuesday. -Mr. James Brownlee is able to be around again after haviug been coufined to the house for about two weeks with umps. Varna. MATRIMONIAL. -A very pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr. George Anderson, Par Line, Stanley, on Wednesday, the 257h ult., the oc• castor) being the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Wilson to Mr. Wm. McAlis Li, Per Line, Hay. The interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. Sam. .e.cheson, in the presence of about fifty spectators The large number of use ful and valuable presents show hove highly the young lady is esteemed by her many friends. After partaking of a sumptuous repast, the evening was spent in "Chasing the glowing hours with flying feet." The young couple have the many wished of long life and happiness, of the people of this vicinity. 13nrEeems.-eir, John Ashton arid wife were present at the marriacee of Miss Gunning sister of Mrs. Ashton on Thurs day 26 inst.-Mr. J. W. Harrison spent Saturday in Rodgerville visiting his parents, --Mrs. James Waneless is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. R. Haxby of Seaforth—The Misses Ward,of Toronto, who have been visiting their relatives here, have returned to their resyective homes. PRDSENTATION.-A nue.ber of cut- ter and sleigh loads might have been seen on \Vednesday evening last driv ing eastward through the village, the object of their destination being the residence of Mr, etcAsh. Af.er all had gathered in, they naade that gentleman the recipient of an elegant easy chair and rug,also a handsome pair of gloves accompanied b3r an address in which they expressed their deep regret that being unable to attr nd. to his duties as Bible Class teacher he was compelled to resign; and also tendered him their warmest thanks for his unceasing ef fo ts to advance their spiritual inter- ests and to uphold the cause of the master Mr McAsh w AS completely ta- ken by surprise, but nevertheless made a very neat and appropriate reply The company spent the evening in pla,ying games and in social conver- sation at a late hour all retired to their homes, wishing Mr. MeAsh and his fam ily the enjoyment of many long years of happiness. • OneNeatetroer Mnier.-The annual meetingof the Stanley District Loyal Orange Lodge was held here on the 20th inst. The reports from the dif • fe,rent lodges show the order to be pro• gress in this section The following are the officers for the eitrrent year. District Masteri Robe Nieholson ;Dept'. ty District Master, Robt. Pollock; Chap; Wm. Rathwell; Rec. Sec., Jas. Colwells Pin. Sec., Jno. Torrance; Treas. Jame, Campbell; D. 0, WunConsit ; Lecturer Win. Taylor. Around About Us. One day last week Mr. Thomas Cam eron of the Thames Road, Usborne kill. od a cow, in the stomach of which was found font rails, one three inch, 1 two and a half inches and 2 shingle nails. How the naila got there is a mystery, as the cow did not show symptoina of any thing wrong. Grand Bentl Methodists invaded the parsoeege Friday evening last and surprised, their pastor, Roy. J. E, Hole -lee and ilia wife. lelessrs, Courses, Bros., of Liman, have enteeed thl 11 celebrated Clydeedale stal lion Joe. Anderson in the World's Fair competition ei Chicag,o. Ku,LED 237 A TRRE,A farmer nam ed James Sharpe was instantly killed Friday morning near Whitechurch by a tree falling on him and crushing his skult, _Leceased leaves R large family of etkaW,hildien unprovided for. ReeL POli TUZ1 WErSTLRBT ONTARIO OHAMPIONSUfP.--A five mile skating race took pliwe on Th arsday last at Seaforth between Baldwin, of Seaforth, and Devine, of $t Thomas, for a gold medal aad the championship of West- ern Ontario,, The race WaS won by Bald10 in 18 lid n u tee, 27 seconds. SOMETHING SINGULAR -.About four- , teen months ago a little girl, daughter of Mr. Elijah Townsend, near Londea- boro, got several cherry stones up her nose while playing. Her parents re moved dire0-13r at the time what they thought was all the stones, but the other day anther one came out which •had evidently been lodged up her nose all this time„ On Monday last as Mr. Thomas Berl - ton, of thei-eth con. Biddulph, wa.s le•ad ing a cow Vs town, and when opposite, Mr. J. Lewis' She betame vicious aud attacked Me: Ilarlton, injuling him seriously. The cow broke loose and ran to a bush near by. About ten armed men went in pursuit and quite an excitini. chase took place before the animal was captured. Mr. John ;Richardson, Brinsley, while going homa from his brother's Satur day evening met with a serious acci dent. When going down the hill op posite Mr. Geo. Lee's the tongue drop ped out of the neck yoke and stuck in the snow, and the cutter was drawn over the end of it, throwing Mr. Rich- ardson out. He was taken into Mr. Lee's and had his wounds dressed, and afterwardssconeyed home, where his team was found. D.DATR. -On Friday the youngest daughter of Mr. F. Booth, of the Goshen line, Stanley, died after an illness of about three years, with progressive paralysis. She was a most estimable young lady,and #as far a considerable time cashier in die store of Walker & Co., Toronto, but owing to the death of a sister she came home some time ago and has remained there since; for about three Teel ene has been deprived of sight :an-Peeliesion sth at was borne ayieh christen) resignation. She was a sister of Mr. 8,31. Booth,of the Doheity Organ Factory, News of the Week in Brief. The doubled headed calf born on Mrs Dunbar's farna iu Downie a few weeks since has died. William Douglas, a retired farmer, died in Galt on Saturday night while sitting in his chair, aged 85. The Catholic population of the Unit- ed States is given as 8,800,095 in the American Catholic directory for 1893. R, T. I-Iaun, of Orangeville, treasurer of the county of Dafferin, committed suicide in a Buffalo hotel on Tuesday night. The output of the Chicago distilleries of the whiskey trust will be reduced by 3,900 crallone daily, beginning imme &lately. Eighteen coal dealers in Rochester have be,en indicted by the begand jury for illegally combining to advance the price of coal, Countllercier who arriyed at New York Monday on his return from Rome told a reporte,r that three-fourths of Quebec favor annexation. George Beibear defeated George Hos mer,of Boston by five lengths in Mon- day's race on the Thames for the scull- ing championship of England, United States Deputy Marshall H. N, Faulkenbury, of Little Rock, Arkansas has been killed near Batesville, Ark., by a gang of timber cutters. Another frigid wave is sweeping down from the North-West, says a St. Paul despatch. The temperature rang es from 30 to 40 below zero. Two youtirs women were baptised in the RiveriThbames at London yesterday Thee were candidates for admission to the church of Latter Dtiy Saints, A brakeman earned Ball, of Paris had his left arm crushed while coup. ling cars near Stratford Wednesday. He wag taken to Brantford'hospital. Gaudaur has posted a forfeit of $100 and sent a set of articles of agreement to Hanle), for a race for $1,000 a side and the championship of America. The oldest resident of the county of Perth, Mr. Peter McDermid, died in North Easthope on Tuesday of last week at the great ago of 100 years and 9 months. George Vickers, the Mitchell embez• zler, who was arrested in Michigan in December, was sentenced at Stratford on Saturday to live years in the penttentiary. Mr, George Grover, British Royal Commissionet to the, World's Columb ian Exposition, 1:V11 found dead tv, his room in the Virginla hotel at Clit6ago yesterday mornin . Heart disease is I, supposed to be th (111-7-"=. The ADVOCATP 00c" --•whee, it: tlo,La titlio, Lette eeees and Fifv,nopes--in fete all kinds of jnanting. John A. Miller and Miss R. Davis, both of Toronto, were arrestee at Sus- pension Bridge last eight charged with attempting to smuggle sealskins and diamonds into the States. The annual report of the department of jostle() ,shows that 387 convicts were received in the penitentiaries during the past year, a decsease of 27 pared with with the previous year. Burglars entered James Scott's dry goods store Wallaceburg, on Thursday night, and carried off about $300 worth of goods, consisting of overcoats, caps ladies' jackets, furs and dress goods. .A.merrican customs officers at Sus- pension Bridge captured $30,000 worth. of opium on Tuesday even ing. It had been smug,gled from To- ronto by two colored railway porters. er h APeatdheirg rolitajewerlil(sd r asnedi zaeaS rlastiaweekbutch because of attempted smuggling. The eases have been reported at Ottawa. This gods were brought over on ice. Wm. McKnight, of Bentinck, who was arrestrd on January 24th on a, charge of bigamy, was examined on Tuesday last by .A. W. Robb, Police Magistrate of Walkerton, and com- mitted for trial. The infoiniation was laid by Wm. Bernie, constable of Han- over, at the instance of George Dag gatt. Two pleasure parties, one from 1VIerr itton and the other from Thorold met at the residence of Mr. Jchn Long, De- ee.w Falls ',Thursday night. During tue night James Stevens, of Thorold, got feeling with an old revolver aud acci dentally shot John Walaer, of the same town, in the back of the head. The wounded man may die. Wm. Tucker, 23 years of age died at the Toronto Insane Asylum on Friday from inflammation of the bowels. On October 277h last he swallowed a knife, fork and spoon, tog;ether with a fair- sized triangular piece of glass. He felt no inconvenience from the articles in his stomach and for the past three months has been wont to furnish amuse merit for the other pa.tients by jumping up and down to cause a jingle. Inflame 'nation, however, finally set in and at the end he died suddenly. The case has excited' considerable curiosity a- mong medical men and a post mortem was held by Coroner Lynd. County Parliament, The County Council met in Goder- ich on Tuesday of last week at 3 o'clock. The only absent member was ..nr,o5,tuort, of West .WeAvalsosh,. , Me Murchie and McDonald moved Griffin for Warden and he was unanimously elected. Communications were read and re- ferred as follows: From the County Council of Elgin, respecting railways being compelled to build culverts over natural waterCOUrSe& Special committee. From Ontario County Counsel, ask. hag co-operation in gettingcertain ameedinents made to the Drainage Act orth County Council, SaFmreemrefwereeinictwe regarding market fees. Same refer- ence. From the Prisoners' Aid Association, asking the usual grant towards their work, Executive Committee. • From County Council of Grey, ask- ing co-operation in getting certain amendments under sec. 533 a of the Municipal Act of 1892, Special Com mittee, Resolution of the united counties of Northumberland and Durham, in re- ference to changing the numbers of county councillors, Special Comniit- tee. •From Dominion Alliance for the total suppression of the liquor traffic. Special Committee. • From J. Buchanan, J. Atkinson and W. W. Cooper; making application for the county studentship at the Ontario Agaicultural College. Special Com mittee. A statement of Division Court sup plies sent from the County Clerk's of- fice, and the report of the •Insurance Committee were read and ordered print ed in the minutes • Letter from Idington & Palmer, so- licitors for W. J. Carpenter, of Logan township, claiming damages from Hu- ron and Perth councils for dainage to his farm through the changing," of a water course, Special Committee. On Motion of Messrs M. Y. McLean and. Ilolt, Rev. Dr. Ure, of Goderich, Dr. Shaw, of Clinton,and Dr. Smith of Seaforth were appointed on the respec- tive Collegiate Institute boards. On motion of Messrs' Taylor and Sheppard, William Coats, of Clinton was appointed auditor for the emTent year. The following was elected as the cone mittee te strike standing committees' for the year: Meesrs MeMurchie Gir vin, Proudfoot, Kydd, Cook Rollins and Cox. •• The Council then adjourned until 10 in., Wednesday. WEDNESDAY' Council resumed business at 10 o'cleck. Appeals from ratepayers of S, S. No. 5, litillett aid from ratepayers of 8. S. No. 6 and 10 of East Wawanosh, against their respective conneils, were referred to Edlieation Committee. The striking eonunittee submitted the following as the list of Standing Coratnittees for 1893: NO 295 I lt,'Xit'du'reve -INiessiTe7Milne, KoeYS I Girvin, Kennedy, Sparlieg, t li. ;eYoung, Afelliereon, MeEe an, Scott. l Fre ANOA. ---MOSSrSPro ad fBoloete,,Fceenriut eo rii3f(3311 .fileee,v,e, es seee emu trl, 0 a ,0 Eetraerzerrioet-Messrs, Holt, Cook, COX IVIeMurchie, Either, McDo nalti, Wa son, Kydd, Shepherd ROAD Al+To Iltioen,----illesers Rate, Graham, Gibeon, Torrance, Oliver, liowe, Turnbull, Tas lor Cruiekshank. EDUCA T To N..- Measrs Moon e,y. Kerr, lVfeKay, Shields, Cheielrers, Geiger,Stu, art, Couerry Peoemeres-Messes. Saun- ders, Spack man, Sherritt, A. Young, Evans, Erra,tt, Dames. WARDENS. ---Nfoss-rs, Saunders, Kydd„ Eilber, Cox, Milne, SPEOTAL.-MOSSTS, Cook., Rollins, Holt Giryin, McEwan. On motion of lViessrs McPherson and Proudfoot, M. Y. MeLean and the County Clerk were appointed on the beard of Crimival Audit. On motion of Messrs 'Torrance and Lean, Messrs, Baird, of Staxiley, and Clarkson of Seaforth, were appointed on the board of County Examiners. The reports of the County Treasurer and the Jailer were read and referred to committees. Messrs, Cook and • Howe moved to amend a motion passed last year, by authorizing tho Executive Committee to inspect the mortgage.s held by the Treasurer and report on ten same to the Council. This caused a long de- bate, the present regulations being that only the warden, treasarer tied clerk examine and deeide on applica- tions for loans,but the amendment was lost on a division. The County Property Committee was instructed to consider some other means of heating the Coarr house' and report thereon to the council. The reports of Inspectors Toms and. Robb were referred to Education Com- mittee and that of the County En,g,i- neer to Road and Bridge Committee. Applications were filed by the re- spective reeves to have the following persons put on the list of ceunty wards John S. and Mary Walton, of Goderich; William Duncan of Turnbugy; Marga- ret Fletcher, of Wingham; and Marga- ret McKean, of Astifield. Referred. to Finance Committee. A letter regarding the defective con- dition of the closets were read and filed, and requisitions for supplies for the jail and additional offic.e furniture for D. McDonald, were referred to County Property Committee. A letter from Turnberry asking the Council to assume a per centage of the cost sf bridges in said toevership, was eeferred to Road and Bridge Com. mittee. Applientions for grants to the East and West Huron Teachers' Asser.ia- tions were referred to Executine Cont • mittee, After referring a number of ac- counts to Finance Committee council adjourned until 10 a. me Thursday. • THURSDAY. Council resumed at 10 o'clock. A letter regarding the claim. of Mr. Carpenter was referred to Road • arid Bridge Committee, as were applica- tions from the townships of Grey and. Stephen asking the county to assume a per centage of cost of bridges over 100 feet in length. A motion by Messrs MeEwan and Turnbull instruetins" the county engineer to examine the bridge miles east of Zurich, in the town- ship of Hay, with a view of having it added to the list of the county bridges, was also referred. Tenders for wood and for the county printing were referred to Executive Committee. Messrs Saunders and McPherson re- newed their motion to empower the .Executiyc Committee to exainine loan on mortgages made by the county and after an extended debate it was carried on a division. The usual motion to appropriate the stim of $3,000 for boundary line im- provements was referred to Road and Bridge Committee. • A motion to empower the clerk to procure copies of Ontario statutes for the use of the respective municipalities was referred to Executive Committee, Conedt then adjourned until 4 p. no. TEILTSDAY AFTERNOON. An application from Howick that the County assumed charge of the town- ship bridges 100 feet wide was referred to Road and Bridge Committee. Accounts from Signal and G, N. Davis were referred to Finance Com- mittee. Mr. Green addressed the Council re- aairclinfr the want of a bridge near '?aringliam, and the great inconveni- enee caused thereby, Report of Eeecutive Committee be- ing read, Eilber moyed, seconded by Beacom, in amendment, that $300 be granted to be divided between the dif- ferent Agricultuieil Societies--Amend- inent Carried. An application that Jane Keight, of Goderich, be placed on the list of Connts Wards, was referred to Finance Committee, An application to have Wm, Collins and Wm. Dern), of Goderich township, placed on the list as County Wards waS referred to Finance Committee, A motion by PrOutlfoot and Woods,, that the Special Committee enquire lu- ta the vote polled for the County Hotise of Refuge was carried. COUtlal thee abjelirried till Friday. • (Contleuee next Week.)