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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-09-04, Page 32township, be warden. The vote explanation Gibbons was a member of the . was 14-19. Ontario Legislatdre for 'South Reeve Robert Brown' of Hay-. Huron from 1867, then after one moved, seconded by deputy defeat represented West Huron reeve William Carrick of Hay, that Archibald Bishop, Usborne until his re'sigriation in 1873. reeve, be warden. This was lost The Blake and Mowat (Liberal) a 10-23 vote. Q - , governments were in office, on Thomas Simpson, reeve of and the warden M.L.A..was in a Stanle� and' Thomas Yearly, good position to make himself y� useful --and popular. For part of deputy reeve of Stephen, his tenure in the Legislature he nominated Thomas Greenway, was president of the board of , reeve of Stephen. He lost, 14-19. agriculture under Hon. John The4ow man, Bishop, was then Carling, who was minister of dropped. Young won ,from Agriculture and Public Works, Patton 19-15., and from but soon entered the House, of Greenway 18-14. He appeared Commons, becoming ,Minister to be the winner, but' was not,. of Agriculture for Canada. ' escorted to the' chair.' Clerk ' When all that is, said, only a Adamson accepted 'an remarkable "amendment" by Greenway personality` could and James Hays, deputy reeve account for Gibbons' ,almost f McKillop,that Archibald uninterrupted success in public,�of be warden. The vote. ' life throughout a period' of Bishop resulted: Bishop 17, Young 15. Rigged partisan politics. There rei`Mr Bishop," the minutes was one other .thing: young record; "was' declared elected, Robert,. arrived on foot from took the chair and brief-ly Toronto in • 1832, when the thanked.council for the honor population of 'the <<settlement conferred on him.': was 250, and was c5ne of the Reeve Young was elected sturdiest 'figures who ever warden in 1874. Reeve ' faced hardship and won a competence in the Huron Greenway went to Manitoba, • became involved in politics and Tract". headed thea Greenway , The Goderich Signal's Government of 1888-90.) ` "obituary article' (nothing was Reeve Gibbons was not listed found' in the Conservative Star) as resent at the election of Mr. stated: `His death takes away Bi hop Goderich was the last of a quartet of pioneers re resented by Sam Detlor, whose names for over a half- reeve. progress and settlement of centurydeputy had been linked in the Robertame to Goderich o t western Huron --John Morris, the age of 21 and began a round of public service that was to William Young, Charles Girvin and Robert Gibbons." • • cover 66 years. It is 77 years Such was the man who since his body was laid away in Maitland Cemetery; with "old relinquished the wardenship in a e" inscribed in the', burials 187?. The recorded proceedings 'book as cause Of death. OnlyAthe in the election of his successor oldest residents now remember are interesting' to peruse, if only because the low man his residence on Britannia' who Road, where Victoria Public dropped on the fourth ballot PAGE4Ar_GODERICH SIGNAL-S'AR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 197'5- ' He walked from Toronto Rober G ibbo 13 • �c fi ' N u • • BY W. E. ELLI.OTT Wardens of Huron are elected •for one year. For a century this . 'custom has prevailed with no' exceptions. Earlier, Reeve Robert Gibbons of Goderich occupied' the chair for 13 conse..cutive years, finally stepping aside in 1872 on theeve • ua < t \4� ;�A'i :,• ,. ; •T".c.: 4 £ Y '�° \ .,,c r:. ro+c • • � .? ..f.r v/: ti rtJXM7SS K. ... M . _"� •lt, �'.f.:. ti\�e tyvr .. ..w �. r.T.e'���..k %.�•.,'•,� �'.. , r is 1.. .v. •., Here, in a Belden's Atlas sketch, are shown the house and farm buildings of Sheriff Robert G,ibbbns• on Britannia Road, where Victoria Public School is situated. The sheriff had`11 acres. and ears councillors who opposed him, or hankered to do so. There must have been many county M . there is 'no indication that he farmed elsewhere. He died in 1898, and a daughter, Mrs. Robert Reynolds, sold the board, of education the school site in 19)0. arden of Huron Kincardine, moved that Robert wasa few minuteS later chosen Gibbons be warden. -"Carried." warden. In 1867, the January meeting m - was adjourned "to `allow MANY VOTES councillors who aspired to he On January "'3, 1872, Reeve warden, but exercised ex- members decayed by the Chia�rles Girvin, West traordinary restraint, and in snowstorm to arrive,"• and W aTles h, by `most • instances never had 'when council assembled Mr. Cresswell , seconded Tukersmi G.E.E. another chance. . ' Whitehead moved, seconded by' moved •that Young, Huron -Bruce 'and • Huron Charles Girvin of West" reeve of hatbox Williambe warden. 'County minutes ,afford -no cue: - Wa•wa'noshr that .Robert to the 'ascendancy of Mr. • Gibbons, ' Esq.. reeve of The vote was 15 for; 18 against. Theohis° appointment as sheriff. ,Gibbons.. He was a member of Goderich; be --warden for the..... Georgcf Armstrong, Ashfield, Goderich uss (C"Carried." then moved,. seconded- by G.C. serva�tive) discuss Star o the first Goderich council, in current year. ed that 1850 and mayor from 1853 to," Castles, deputy -reeve of Stanley, that 'David Patton, AGRICULTURE CHAIR N v reeve of Goderich appointment under t 1&55; following lawyer Ira heading: "Give the Devil his Lewis due." Through all the years that he. In 1866, County Clerk ' Peter was warden, Gibbons'had to get Adamson recorded that Reeve elected reeve of Goderich. Joseph Whitehead of Clinton; There must have been many seconded by William Rastall, As simple as that. Par of the deputy sh may be that Pa'rt'icipate at HURON COUNTY'S FIRST INDOOR SWIMMING POOL at the VANASTRA RECREATION COMPLEX ',Fall 'Sessions-., 'September 29 to December 13, 19T5 We offer,51 different organized •Pool;and Gym programs with Qualified Instructors. PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE', Youth Swimming Instructions Adult Swimming Instructions Scuba, Diving Course Royal Life Saving program Diving Course Synchronized Swimming Instructor Course Gym -Swim Programs Co-ed Noon hour Fitness Recreation Swims Basketball Volleyball Gymnasti`c Ballet Crafts and many more. A detailed,brochure listing all Programs for the Fall and Winter session was mailed to every household in out , .participating area. Please keep this comprehensive Booklet for future reference. ••A REGISTRATION Saturday, September 1 3., 1 97 5 10400 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. at the VANASTRA RECREATION COMPLEX School- now stands. It was a two-storey house with• ' full verandahs, large stable, board and picket fences ori" the Britannia road' frontage, and (continued on page 9A) • You are invited to the irnHc.yt�r RAL at Huron Park Recreation Centre Sat. Sept. I3th , 5:30 - 10 p.m. including .�ndDanc�C'orr�� est "great band playing" come talk' to \ , John White Darcy MtKeough Bill Stewart it Minister" of Agricultu`i•e &•Food. Minister Without Portfolio Ontario Treasurer,' Minister of Economics 8, Intergovernmental Affairs Ruses Provided: Goderich,, Seaforth, Minton, Luton & Parkhill Everyone Welcome! ' w'Wyyti,tin.,wyw V�•w�vH•w� t� t • 7 ,y i ,a• Derby's Gent Is Back At G©DERICH RACEWAY r :y FRIDAY 7:45 P.M. Watch Derby's Gent, holder of the track record 2:012/ 1.8 14- ..5' time -, established on Aug. / "Pace a. special exhibition.mile" 10 11=s, RACE$ ACTION The odds are you'll have a good time, CHARTER•WAYS BUS Departs the Weolth gtan Square East Door 6 P.M. IRAN CHAR1tRWAYS 610 P M 453 0440 It's a time fir , rung leadership Competent, decisive Ieadership.The kind we,have.in the Progressive Conservative Government led by Premier Bill Davis. It's a government that has fought hard for the rights oof consumers,wage-earners, senior citizens,young people. It froze gasoIine and fuelvrices. Reduced sales taxes. Brought in a guaranteed annual income system for older citizens. Introduced a tax on land speculation profits: Established a $1500 bonus for first-time home .buyers. Gave- Ontario the finest health care program in Canada and an educational system second to none.Provided broad financialsupport to farmers. Moved strongly to protect theenvironment.It's a government committed to action on #hatos#`of_liuirjg, rent review boards, and a positive. response to,public toncern about crime and violence.The Progressive Conservative Government: Whas experience and.strength that Ontario deserves in these challenging times. a' e !b • dl , FrstrongIeaderShiP, progressive Conservative, Septiemberl8th , 4* :a