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ed. loss of the building and
s about $2,500. The amount
xveriedi by an insurance a
tetthing we have had to
me time is the disaster of a,
nter. The house of Mr.
Maley, of Lot No. II, Cm,
e
ssouri,caught fire about deal
arsdav moruing of last weeki.
everything was consumed.
did uot save even their
-ing struggled with the fire'
to save the contents. The
ables were- in great dauger,
ved by the timely arrival of
Jors : There is a email in.
the Isolated Risk Company.
day afteraoon of last week,
moon traiu from Listowel
iug southwarde, near Mill-
in named McGorthan was
Iss, before his team. When
L,ssing he urged his horses -
shouted to the, cow as he
train approaching. The
Inc toe late, and the cow -
ht both the cow and. span
Wing them almost instantly.
eas thrown into the ditch
( serious iniury. There will
a lawsuit about the matter,
-red that the whistle was
no house in Canada that
k, wide a reputation for the
ef Ordered Clothing as the ,
lothing Eetablishmesat. One
advantages of this House is
the very hest of imported.
eta/ by our Mr. Anderson
Who spares neither trouble
e M getting them. Come
Our orders and get the ad -
ale low prices before the new
on. Hama- LS: ANDERSON',
CLINE & Co,
refully examined the working of
:Legulator, mad am greatly pleased.
uzi acceant of i:s eheapnees and
Ould ho ubt.d id preference to tar
KILBT'RN, Architect, Stratford.
t .1 to tatuat them to windows now
from contractors solicited.
J. A. CLINE & Co., Seaforth.
1E379
4611OUGALL & CO.
CE THE ARRIVAL oF,
: THEIR FIRST
0Q-C31\T'TIVNZ
'ORTATIONS,
THIS SEASON.
OPENED OUT
of which consists of
i7..AT BARGAIN
-OF
!.RE1)! AO TWENTY HVE
Of. NEW RI LLANO:S.4
Opr at 0e Following
Price& :
b 10 cents per yard, last year
12!. Cents per yard.
12.12 cents per yard, last year
cI5 eats per yard.
15 cents per yard; last year
IS cents per yard.
17 cents per yard, last year
20 ceuts per yard.
20 cents per yard, last year
25 cents per yard. -
PlE0E§: 400
ERICAN COTTONS, yard
ents, 7 ceats, S cents, awl
yard.
We Ila2:8 Ever Had.
NUAL STOCK -TAKING
en,, and, for
.XTTEN DAYS
',NTS OF DRESS GOODS,
will be sold at
P 11?.RIO
.SEE THE • GREAT -
:BARGAINS. -
DOUGALL etc. GO.,
orters and Dealers in
Y Goods Only.
TWELFTH YEAR.
WHOLE NUMBER, 5831.
SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1879.
McLEAN BROS,, Publishers.
$1.50 a Year, in Advaalce.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
13ItROPERTY FOR SALE.-F6r Sale, that elon-
•
-1- venient and desirable residence on the coner
of High and Market Streets, lately occupied by
Dr. Vercoe. Apply to DR. VERCOE. 438
voR SALE. -For Sale a first class Bailing
i: Mill, nearly new and in good rumling orsier,
situated in the flourishing Town of Seaforth,
Will be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquir of
SECORD, COSSENS & CO., Goderich, Ont.
...,— _—
VCR SALE. ---The subscriber has for sale u.50
-A: acre lot in the township of McKillop, County ol
Huron., 20 acres are cleared and the balance *ell
timbered with beech and maple. The property
will be sold cheap. Apply to JAS. H. BENSON,
S olici tor, Seaforth, Ont. 517
Flkit'AL FOR SALE. -For Sale, Lot No. 5, lay-
_ . .
field Concession, Goderich Township, eon -
tabling 85 acres, 50 of which are cleared and .in a
good state of cultivation. Th.6 farm is adjoming
the village of Bayfield, and will be sold cheap land
on favorable terms. Apply to the proprietor,
JOHN GOVENLOCK. * 5'24
(11COICE FARM FOR SALE -Being Lot 4,
`,-/ Con, 7, Hallett, County of Huron; 100 aces;
80 cleared, well underdrained, and in a good state
of cultivation ; buildings convenient and good;
term.s easy. For further particulars apply to
)fessrs. McCA.UGH slY &HOLMESTED, Seaferth,
or on the premises to WM. E. COLDWELL. Pon-
- '
8a...twice P. O. . 555
• VALUABLE 'FARM FOR SALE. -For Sale,
T the oast half of Lot No, 4, Con. 4, H. A. S.,
Tuckersmith, County of Huron, consiating of 50
sores, 31 miles from the Town of &littoral, and
convenient to school. The land is of the Very
best quality. For further particulars apply to
JAMES PICKARD, opposite the premises, or to
Egmoudville P. 0. 594
VARM FOR SALE. -For Sale, Lot 11, Cola!. 3,
1; 11. R. S., Tackersmith, containing 50 flares,
about 40 of which are cleared, well fenced and
under good. cultivation. No buildings. Is within
ova mile and a half of Seaforth, on the Gi and
Trunk, anm d 6 miles froKippen, on the G eat,-
Western. A. good gravel road leadiag to ach
ray: —
. Apply to C.. it. VINEGMOND, Egmond-
5r75
"PAM FOR',„ SALE -That splendid farm, Lot
-A-- 23, Con. 3, Mcliillop, containing 100 items,
more or less; 80 acres _cleared and free trona
stumps ;balance hardwood ; good soil ; 2 good
dwelling houses, 2 good barns, and other out-
buildinge ; large orchard and 2 good wells,; 18
acres fall wheat; only one and a half na- iles foom
8ealorth, on a gravel road. For terms, &�.,I ap-
ply to the proprietor on the preinises. VSTIL-
.
1
LIAM CLUFF.-
` 582
VARM FOR SALE. -'or Sal, West half of
ot
- -1=- L 9, Con. 9, Hallett, containing 50 aercli, 40
Beres are well cleared, without stumps, and ma a
good state of cultivation, being well anderdrain-
ed '• on the premises there is a new frame bause,
22x82, frame barn and two frame stables, also a
good bearing orchard and never -failing well with
pump. Considerable fall plowing done; elect, fall
wheat gown. Apply to DAVID HILL, on the
-
premises, or to Constance P. 0 573.
PROPERTY TOR SALE. -.For. Sale, 10:1 14,
Con 16, Grey ; West half of Lot 29, Con. 6,
with cheese factory complete; Let 11, Con. 6,
and south half of Lots 16 and. 17; Con. 5, town-
ship of Morris; Lot 22, Con. 13, and Lot 28, Con.
B, township of Howiek, all good im roved farms,
together with several 50 acre lanai 'n Grey and
Morris, and houses and lots and v cantlots in
the village of Brussels; Prices low, terms easy,
and title good. Apply to JOHN LECKIE, p mu -
sale. • 574
FARM FOR SALE. ---For Sale, that most desir-
able farm, lieing Lot 1, Cora 6, in the town-
ship et Hallett, situated 14 miles from Kinburn.
and 6 miles from Seaforth. There are excellent
buildings on the premises, including a first-class
stone house, two storey, 30 by 40 feet. A spring
creek runs through the farm; good orchard; good
fences, anti the land in an excellent state of cal-
tivation. Apply on the premises to JAMES Me -
MICHAEL, or to MR. JAMES II. BENSON, Sea-
Sorth 562
"FARM FOB. SALE. -That well-known and. fine-
ly situated farm, Lot 1, Con. 1, Hallett, in the
County of Huron, containing 100 acres, 90 of
which are eTeared ; there are two frame dwelling
houses, barn, horse stable, cow stable, sheep -house
aud driving house; also orchard and abundance of
water. The farm, is situated two miles from the
Town of Seaforth, on the Huron Road. For fall
particulars apply- to McCAUGHEY & HOLME-
STED, Seaforth; or to SIMON YOUNG, proprie-
tor, on the preraises. 553-4x
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-FOr Sale,
Lot 11, Con. 8, H. R. S., Tuckersmith, con-
taining 100 aeres, 90 of which are cleared and in
a good state of cultivation, being well underdraira-
ed, the balance is good. hardwood bush. Good
stone -house, frame barn arid stables ; wellwatered,
and good bearing orchard. Is satiated about 5
miles from &Moral. and Brucefield, and 31 from
Kippen. School close by, and all other conveni-
enees. For further particulars apply to DAVID
MOORE, on the Prerniges, or to Egmondville
P.0. 543
HURON COU TY COUNCIL
The first session. of the Huron Coun-
cil opened at Goderich, on Tuesday of
last week. -After the several represen-
tatives had ffied their certificates, the
first business was tlie
ELECTION OF WARDEN.
The following nominations were
made: Moved by Mr. Clegg, of Blyth,
•seeonded by Mr. Kerr, of McKillop,
that .Thornas E. Hays, Esq., Reeve
of McKillop, be Warden. for the corning
year.
Moved. by Mr. McMillan, of Hullett,
seconded by Mr. Currie, of East Wawa-
wanosh, that Alexander L. Gibson,
Reeve of Wroxeter, be Warden for the
current year.
Upon a ballot being taken, 25 yeas
were recorded for Mi. Heys, when the
Clerk declared. him,elected Warden for
the current year. ; The Warden then
took the chair and thanked the Council
for the honor confifred upon him, and
then signed the declaration of office.
The Council then adjourned till Wed-
nesday.
WE DNESDIAY, Jan. 29, 1879,
The Council met at the appointed
hour. After routine business, the fol-
lowing cominitte was appointed ,by
ballot to select the standing committees
for the year, viz.: Messrs. Keine, Elliott,
Hogarth, Potter and Gibson. ,
THE AUDITORS.
Moved by Mr. Kerr, seconded by
Mr. Hannah, that W. N. Watsbn, Esq.,
of Seaforth, be appointed Auditor for
the current year.
Moved in amendment by -Mr. White-
ley, seconded by Mr.§ F. W. Johnston, -
that James Patton, of Groderich town-
ship, be auditor.
Moved in amendment to the amend-
ment by Mr. Simpsen; iseconded' by Mr.
Cook-, that Mr. David Patton be audi-
tor. The amendment to the amend-
ment was lost on a diVision, by a ma-
jority of 35 to 7.The a.mendneent
was also lost bya majority ' of three.
The Warden appointed. Mr. Archibald
Dickson, of Goderichl, as the second au-
ditor. •
Moved by Mr. Hardy, seconded by
Mr. Chidley, and carried, that Peter
Adamson and F. W. Johnston be ap-
pointed auditors of. crimihal justice ac-
counts, Itc.
SUPPLIES FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS.
An opinion from Christopher Robin-
son, Q. C., of Toronto, to the effect that
the Council is not bound to supply
the Court and other County officials
with stationery, postage, Ito., was road
and referred to the Finanoe Committee.
This opinion was given at the request'
of the County'Clerk, acting under in-
structions from the Coundil, given at the
December meeting.
THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS.
The following csammunication from
the Secretary of West Huron Teach-
ers' Association, vilS read and referred
to the School Committee:
VALUABLE FARM FOli SALE. -For Sale -the
T west half of Lot 27, COn. 3, McKillop, con-
`ainin g 50 acres, known as the Deigle estate. Thia
arm is situated within one mile and a quarter of
Seaforth. The land is of, the choicest quality.
- There is a haudsor eresideiiee and good outbuild-
ings. The farm is well pia ted with fruit and or-
narneatal trees, is in exc tient order and well
fenced. It is admirably suitedfor a riltired gen-
tleman, a dairy -man, or market gardener. Terms
easy. This property must be sold at, once. Apply
to A. STRONG, Seaforth. 539
-
WARM IN McKILLOP FOR SALE. -For Sale,
-' theNorth part of Lots 8 and 9, Con.. 13, Mc-.
Eillop,_ Containing 112 acres; there are about 80
cleared, well fenced, miderdrained, and in a high
state of cultivation, the balance is -well timbered
with hardwood; good dwelling, new bank frame
DAM 50x56,,avith stabling underneath, and other
outbuildings; also a good young orchard. and plenty 1
or water. Is 10 miles from Brussels, 5 from Wal-
-ton, and 12 from Seaforth, -with good gravel roads
to each place; convenient to church and schools;
will be sold as a whole or in two parts. Apply to
Walton P. 0. or to the proprietor on the prem-
ises. WILLIAM DYNES. 547
UOTEL FOR SALE. -For Sale or to Rent,
-I` A- for a term of years, the Railway Hotel in the
Village of Dublin. This hotel is situated in the
most central and best business part of the vil-
lage, being adjoining the railway station, the new
mill:, the planing mill, saw mill and salt block,
also opposite the stores of Messrs. Joseph Kidd and
Thomas King. There are ten comfortable bed
rooms upstairs,' besides sitting, dining, bar and
other rooms. Also first-class sheds and stabling,
linden other necessary accommodations and con-
veniences. Possession given lst of April. Apply
personally to JOHN McCONNELL, Proprietor, or
to THOMAS KING, Dublin. 580
VARM FOR SALE. -The subscriber offers for
-A: sale Lot 22, Con. 12 of the township -of Stan-
ley, containing one hundred acres, 83 acres clear
ed and in a good state of cultivation, and good
fences, balance 17 acres good hardwood bush;
one half of clearing seeded down, there will be 13
acres of wheat put in this fall, there is about 3
acres of a thriving orchard on the praises and
a variety of fruit trees all now bearing. The farm
is well watered, a never failing creek runs
through the farm, also two good wells, largo bank
barn 86 by 60 feet with good stabling uuder-
neath the barn, and a log dwelling house. The
farm is situated within two and 'a half miles of
the village of Bayfield. For farther particulars
apply to 8. McLEAN, proprietor on the premises
er to W. Connor, Bayfield P. 0. 6'72
sToCk-ibli
TO PIG BREEDERS. -The underiigned will
-1- keep during the present season, on Lot 27,
Con. 4, k1cKillop, a Suffolk Boar. Terms, $1 per
sow, payable at the time of seivice, with the
privilege of returning if necessary. WILLIAM
J. GRIEVE. 5'78
TO PIG BREEDE11.8.-The undersigned will
keep for the improvement of stook during
the present season, on Lot 2, Con. 10. H. R. S.,
Tuckeriardth, a Thorough Bred Suffolk Boar.
This pi,g took the first prize at Seaforth, and is
one at the beat in the county. TERMS. -One
dollar, to be paid at the time of service,
with the
privilege of returning if necessary. ADEXAN-
DER YULE. 572
TO the.Warden and County Councillors.
GENTLEMEN: I have been instructed
by the West Huron Teaehers' Associa-
tion to forward to you a copy of the fol-
lowing resolution, which was mia,nim-
ously adopted at the regular meeting
of the Association, held in Exeter on
Saturday last, and to request that you
will take the subject into consideration,
vided for the kitchen. The Committee
have alsO te report that they found the
drainage 'very defective; in fac
use, and that the County Engi
instructed to examine the BEL
have it put in proper working order.
The supply of clothing and bed lug was
found eufficient for present need..
JOHN C. Demme Ohailtman.
COUNTY TREASURER'S LETTE1.
The following report of the 1 County
Treasurer was read and referred to the
Finance Committee: After referring
to the expenditure of the year, end giv-
ing the items wherein the e i)enditure
of no
eer be
e and
exceeded and fell short -of the
for the year and the. reasons
discrepancies, -Mr. Ross pr
have on former OCCLiSi0110! dra
attention to the large exiie
our present jury system entai
the muiaicipalities, the cost for
year for this County being $-
and more than in 1877 by $43
will be pleased to know that a
is promised by the Governmen
the present session to amend
act, with -a view of simplifyin
rendering it less expensive. I
hoped it Will attain the object
The expense for payinent of Cr
nesses has been much larger
than in either of the former yea
in 1876 $352.11; in 1877, $14
in 1878 $632.72. Two importa
der cases during last yea, m
increased this item, viz.: The
McDonald, in which the wit
. were $145.50, and the Queen
pin in -which they amounted. to
When in Toronto lately I made
for good township debentures,:
to invest our sinking funds, b
no desirable ones now in the in
presume it is the desire of th
that I shoutd-make such inves
good securities of that class off
Walker, the Reeve of Tuckers
handed me a letter from Mr.
of Hamilton, addressed to the
of that township, statind tha
pects to have for sale $107000 o
tures of that township, at 99
No better security than the to's
Tuckersmith could be had,
question of the Piopriety of th
investing in the debentures of
our local municipalities was
I think, by your Finance C
two years ago, and a conclusio
to such investments arrived at.
, give me your instructions in th
During September and later
had tosget advances from the
,meet the obligations of the
, the amount of $22,000, all of
now paid off. Mr. DickSon, th
Registrar, has made a return o
ceipts of the Registry Office
showing the amount to be
and paid the proportion thereo
to the county, viz., $2,971.27i
A. M. Ress, Coanty Tre
PUBLIC SCHOOL INSPE6TORS' B
The following reports of t
School Inspectors, were read
ferred to the School Committe
e timates
f r these
c eds : I
n your
which
s upon
he past
,038.62,
. You
easure
during
e jury
it and
is to be
desired.-/
iwn8
i 1 111-
s, being
.66, aud
t myfr-
terially
ueen vs.
ess fees
s. Sher-
$02n0q9u.2i rO.
y
n -which
t found
rket. I
Council
ment, if
r. Mr.
ith, has
Riddell,
reasurer
heenx.-
aebe
er cent.
nship of
ut the
.Coirof ani
scussed,
mittee
adverse
Please
matter.
oaths, I
bank to
ounty to
which is
• Creilrter
t -
✓ 1878,
,443.93,
• coining
surer. .
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To the Warden and County Cou1 tal :
- GENTLEMEN: Ill submitting a brief
report of the state of the scho ls in ray
inspectorate, I am happy to b4 able to
state that, upon the whole, the are in
& very saidsfactory condition, aid doing
e condi-
ch that
t. This
longas
ability
an equal
ucation
and special training will do a great deal
towards the advancement of ou schools,
indiffer-
e wiped
viz.: • honest and healthy work. T
"Resolved, that while the naembers tion of some is not, of course,
of this Association have full confidence there is no need of improverae
in every member of the Beard of Ex- will continue to be the case s
aminers for third-class certificates, they all teachers do not possess th
consider that it would give morel gen- to teach and govern a school itt
eral satisfaction.if High School teach- degree. A healthy English.
,ers and all others preparing eandldates
for such examinations were not Mem-
bers of the Board. of Examiners, and
further, that a copy of this resolution
be forwarded to the Countyplerk with
the request that it be laid before the
Council at its next meeting."
W. R. MILLER, Secretary,
'aIIE DOG TAX.
Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr.
Weir, that the by-law imposing a tax of
$1 on dogs and $2 on hitches, be repealed.
On the names being called the mo-
tion was lost by a majority of nine. _
' HAWKERS AND PEBLAI1S.
Moved by Mr. McMillan, seconded. by
Mr. Gibson, that the by-law relating to
transient traders be amended, by add-
ing the following to it: That every
hawker, pedlar or petty chapinan and
other person carrying 011 petty trades,
&me shall, on demand, show his license,
and if he refuse to do so, he shall be
liable to the Same penalties as if he ha
no license. Referred. to the Finance
Committee.
Meved by Mr. Garrow, and seconded
by Mr. Clegg, of Blyth, that - it is the,
opinion of this Council that manufac-
turers of articles within this county,
who peddle' the same, should be exempt
from pedlar's license, and that all
articles Manufactured outside the coun-
ty and peddled within it, should be
so peddled by licensed pedlars—Car-
ried.
ENGINEER'S SALARY.
Moved , by Mr. Simpson, seconded by
Mr. Whiteley, that the salary of the
Engineer be reduced $200. Referred to
She Salaries 'Committee. •
REPORT. OF' JAIL AND cepa UOUSE COM-
MITTEE.
The Jail and Court House Commit-
tee beg to report that they- have visited
and. carefully inspected. the jail, 'found
it clean and well kept, and the officials
courteous. There are at present twelve
persons incarnerated," nine of whom are
ales and three females. Your Com-
ittee regret that owing to the limited
ail accommodation, it is found neces-
,ary for the jailor to have a female with
n infant Committed as a vagrant con -
fitted in the same ward with a lunatic
and with another female of dissolute
rhharacter. Your Committee recom-
end that suitable clothing be provided
or the infant, as said child is quite
estitute Of necessary apparel. Also,
,at new flooring be laid in the kitchen
nd wood room, said flooring to be of
ard wood, and that a new sink be pro -
yet to expect that even then all
ently conducted schools will
out of existence, is*to expect li person
to be equally successful in any calling
in which he may choose to engage, what
we all know is not the case.
I have no doubt it may be thought by
some that special training is super-
fluous as far as teachers are concerned,
as many have been highly successful
teachers without it.. The sameremarks
would be equally applicable to any of
She ordinary pursuits of life, none of
'which require More tact, judgment and
skill than teaching when properly con-
sidered, yet no one will assert that
-speeial training is unnecessary itt most
if not all of these, notwithstandina that
many have been suceessful without any
previous training for that particular
line of life. I feel confident that any
,,one, considering the matter impartially,
will be forced to come to the conclusion
that in the case of young teachers
special training i1 peculiarly advantage-
ous. Our County Model Schools, short
as the sessionsare, admirably answer
the purpose which they are intended to
serve, and it affords me genuine pleas-
ure to bear testimony to the good they
are doing. During the pastyear 25
teachers and nine assistants who attend-
ed the Model School, have been employ-
ed in my inspectorate. It would be too
much to assert that these have been all
highly successful, or even that some of
them may not have mistaken their call-
ing, but I do mean to state that no im-
partial judge can dispute the fact that
they conimenced their teaching career
under circumstances more favorable
than they themselves would, and that
by far the greater number are really
useful and. successful teachers, more so
than if they had commenced without
any previous training. Thirty-four of
these were employedduring -ithe past
year. So long as humannature is what
it is, some„ no doubt, will leave Model.
or any schools, take charge of schools of
their own, and play the role Id mere
imitators. Theseeof course, are doom-
ed to fail, and to disappoint trustees.
and parents. Let us hope that such
will be few in number, and that as
Principals of Model Schools and their
assistants acquire familiarity With their
extremely -delicate and arduotis duties,
they will be fewer still. I haelas no hesi-
tation in affirming that the es ablishing
of County Model Schools is tble greatest
benefit the Minister. of Education has
conferred upon our public schools, and
I would sincerely regret that anything
should occur to mar or destroy their
usefulnese..
I find that a great many of our young
teachers pursue their studies in High
Schools until they pass their non-pro-
fessional examination for a second-class
certificate. This is a step in the right
direction, and a profitable one for the
young teachers themselves, and if the
practice should become general, it will,
in conjunction with the rise in the
standard for third-class certificates, in-
sure teachers of at least fair seholastic
acquirements. The latter alone will
shorten the step between a third and a
second-class certificate, the overcoming
of which has caused so much annoy-
ance to some teachers. In my inspec-
torate there were employed during the
last year 91 teachers and 34 assistants,
with the following certificates': Male
teacher, first-class Provincial, 1; sec-
ond-class 31; third-class county, 38;
old County Board certificates, 6. Fe-
male teachers, second-class Provincial,
8; third-class county, 12. Male assist-
ants, second-class Provincial, 2; third-
class county, 1. Female assistants,
first Provincial, 1; second Provincial,
9; third-class county, 21; old County
Board, 1. The total number of teach-
ers and assistants, exclusive of monitors,
being 126.
Since my last report, three new rural
school houses have been built; a com-
modious and comfortable addition has
been made to the Wroxeter school
house, and a handsome ,two story
school house has been finished in Wing -
ham. It contains eight rooms with all
. the required conveniences, and stands
on a pretty site. It has also a base-
ment story, where the pupils can take
shelter in rough weather. The building
is a credit to the people of Wingham
as well mien ornament to the town. I
am truly glad that buildiug school
houses is about at an end, for some time,
at all- events, and r daresay that the
ratepayers are no less glad. Only two
more are required, and one of these is
about to be contracted for.
I am glad to be able to state that
there is not to be so mu -eh trouble with
a change of text books as I feared.
Those authorized to the end of 1878 are
still allowed to beaused, and teachers
are to introduce none of the newly au-
thorized books Without the consent of
the trustees and Inspector.
Owing partly to the delay in postal
communication, caused by the violent
storms at Christmas and New Year,
and partly to my own abseuce last week,
on account of circumstances dver which
1 had no control, I am not in a position
to submit a reliable financial report just
atthe present time. That -will, how-
ever, be forthcoming and on hand at the
June session.
ARCHIBALD DEWAR, Inspector.
To the Warden and County Council:
GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to pre-
sent my ninth annual report on the
state of the schools of West Huron, be-
ing for the year 1878. As a very full
report -was submitted for your consid-
eration in June, 1878, in which statis-
tics and finances were tfully reported, I
shall make my statement for this year
in very few words. The schools as a
whole were in better working condition
Shan itt any previous year since 1871.
The number of pupils on the roll was
about the same as that of last year
The average attendance, however, has
largely increased, it being 281 during
first half year, and 204 during the sec-
ond half year more than the correspond-
ing numbers of 1877. This is one of the
best exhibits we have yet made.
shall be more satisfactory than that pre-
sented at present.
J. R. MILLER, Lispec
tor.
AN INNOVATION.
A communication from the Ceunty
Council of Carleton, requesting the co-
operation of the Huron Coun il in
petitioning the Legislature to
the time for the Reeves and D
Reeves to remain in office for
years, was read. The members
Huron Council, not being afraid t
their constituents annually, deeli
co-operate, and. ordered the corarn
tion to be filed.
GRAVEL ROAD GRANTS.
Moved by Mr. Mason, second
Mr. Kerr, that this Council give a
of $200 for repairing the grave
north of Clinton to Londesboro, a
$200 north of Seaforth to Walton
Moved. by Mr. Girvin, second
Mr. Gaunt, that the sum of $
granted to improve the county
ary line from Wingham to Lu
providing the County of Bruce gr
equivalent, as this line of road is
cut up from the heavy teaming
markets of Wingham and Lu
and it is impossible- tokeep it in
with statute labor. Referred to
nance Committee.
I cannot report fully on finances, as
the statements are not yet returned
from 11 Ashfield, 8 Stephen, and 14
West W awanosh. I am fully convinced,
however, that the expense incurred dur-
ing 1878 is much reduced. I hope to
see it further reduced during the pres-
.ent year, as from `this • date almost the
entire expense incurred will .be .for pay-
ment of teachers and ordinary expendi-
ture. With but few exceptions, amplei
accommodation and the necessary staff
of teachers have ben supplied by the
trustees during the year. .1 trust these ever, not to let the contract until the
exceptions will disappear during this Council meeting in June, and a, more
careful examination can be made when
the snow is melted_ off the bndge. The
Perth authorities have sanctioned re-
bnilding the bridges on the Elma and
Wallace boundaries. The contracts
should have'been let about the ,mithile
of the present month; but when I vis-
ited the site on the 2nd inst., to make
some measurements, the snow was So
much drifted at both places that con-
tractors would. have some diffienIty itt
estimating the cost of excavating for
the foundations. The contracts ;can be
let, however, when the snow settles
down a little more. The water will
not fall low enough for building before
quite a nunaber of our teachers have the end of June next. The following
Succeeded in securing second-class cer- is a more detailed statement of the ex-
pense incurred in building new bridges
for the year 1878:
WinghamBridge-Contractpriee $1840 00
4 stringers for tempor-
ary bridge 12 60
16 28 eItrshortajoists bolts 16 6560
" 4 blocks. .. . - 4 00
"Extras -4 11 inch bolts, 22 feet 20 00
16 angle blocks. - 16 00
" - SPlicing upper chords 30 00
Elmplankfor low
, 20 00
Building approaches
by day work142 24
tend
puty
three
f the
meet
ed to
nica-
d by
grant
road
d also
d by
00 be
ound-
know,
nt an
badly
o the
know,
repair
bo Fi-
,
Moved .by Mr. Gaunt, seconded by
0 be
rove -
e re -
um to
Mr. Mason, that the sum of $3,
raised by this Council for the in
ment of the boundary lines of t
spective municipalities, the said.
be expended on the same principle as
heretofore. The above motion
referred. to the Finance Commit
were
e.
MEMORIALIZING TIIE LEGISLAT RE.
Moved by Mr. Black, seconded by
Mr. Henning, that the Warden and
Clerk be authorized to memorialize the
Local Legislature to pass an Act for
the following purposes, viz.: That
where a township has already
two or more bonuses to a railway
pany, and when no part of said to
is more than 7 miles from a r
station, that no more bonuses be
ed to any railway company by t
township without a vote of two
She qualified electors of the to
—Carried,on a division, by a m
of Six.
THE SELECTING COMMITTEE.
The following report of the Se ecting
Cominittee was read and adopte :
The Selecting Committee r ported
the following names of members for
the standing committees of tlis year,
viz:
Equalization. — Messrs. Xan, El-
liott, Hogarth, Potter, Gibson, arrow,
Hardy, Kerr. Buchanan, Jewe Mc-
Millan and Webster.
Finance. — Messrs. Johnston,W.
Clegg Black,'Gibson, McMillan, Kane,
cvftit;leys, McDonald, Strachan, Eilber,
Detlor, Gaunt, Simpson,
ranted
com-
nship
ilroad.
grant -
said
thirds
nship
jority
Walker, Hunter,-Qurry, Cooke,
fleisch, Gledhill and Leckie.,
,Roads and Bridges.—Messria
mon, Hardy, Castle, Elliott, Mason,'
Hannah, Weir, 'Forsythe, Curry, Con-
nor, F. Clegg, Hogarth, Girvin Gib-
son, Kerr, Hunter and Kalbfleisch.
School and. Printing. — Messrs. W.
Clegg, Simpson, Strachan, Connor,Hen-
ning McDonald, Webster, Whiteley,
Kalb-
Slem-
Johnston, Buchanan, Menzies, Cook,
Kerr, Leckie and Wilson. thelast 22 years, and that Rifle No. 61
be suspended for the purpose of making
Jail and Court House. — Messrs.
Chidley, Potter, Weir, Mason, Henning, this grant in full Council—Carried
Simpson.. Eilber, Buchanan, Gaunt, on a division by a majority of five.
Grant, Gledhill, Kay, Curry, F. Clegg, WINGHAM BRIDGE.
Forsythe, Detlor, Whiteley, Kalbfleisch MoVed by D. McDonald, seconded
and Jewell. by Mr. Garrow, that the Road and
Salaries.—Messrs. -Castle, Shannon, Bridge Committee be authorised to
Hardy, Hogarth, Elliott, Henning, have constructed as soon as possible a
Gaunt, Connor, Garrow, Leckie. fence or guard along the embankment
W. Clegg, Chidley, Kerr and Hannah. of the gravel road running through the
The Council adjourned until Miura- prairie immediately south Wingbara,
day. for the purpose of protecting the travel-
THITUSDLY, Jan. 30, 1879. ling public from accident.—Reierred to
The following report from the CountY the Road and Bridgeo mitt
C m ee.
Engineer was read. and referred to the ROAD AND BRIDGE CONIMMEE.
Road and Bridge Committee: The following report of the Bead
To the Warden and Council. Bridge *Committee was read and
GENTLEMEN : I have examined the adopted :
bridge at Blyth as instructed at the The principal matter before the Road
last Council meeting. The abutments and. Bridge Committee was the matter
at each -end appear to be failing more in dispute between the counties of
than any other part of the structure. Huron and Lambton in reference to a
It is quite an old bridge and will no boundary bridge over the Aux Sauble
doubt have to be rebuilt in the ensuing River. The Committee expressed its
summer; it would be ad.visable, how- satisfaction that the authorities of
Larabton now seein inclined to abandon
their determination to have an iron
bridge, and seem willing to accept one
on the Howe Truss principle. As the
difference in the eost of stone andeedar
abutments would amount to an annual
sum of at least $170 on. the investinent,
and as the latter would wear out at
least two superstructures, the Commit-
tee expressed a strong preference in
favor of using that material. How-
ever, they expressed full confidence in
the arbitrator chosen by the county,
and left the matter in his hands. They
also recommended the erection of a,
railing along the embankment at the the Reeves of thevarious municipihties
Winghana bridge, as asked for in Dr. in this County when called upon by
McDonald's motion. any of the said Reeves to assist m let -
THE FINANCE DEFOnT. ting the buildingor repairing any of the
The following report was read and County bridges, and that the Reeves of e
adopted without amendment : the respective municipalities request
The following matters having been the assietance of the commissioner
referred to the Finance Committee, nearest such bridge to be repaired or -
after due consideration they recom- erected., with power, when necessary,
mend as follows : Respecting the opin- to have the assistance of an engineer,
ion of Christopher Robinson, Esq., Q. and that a by-law be drafted. to give
C. in. reference to supplies to county effect to this resolution—Carried.
offlcials, recommend that in future the Moved by ivrr. Wilson, and seconded
Council act on said opinion, and that by Mr. Gamow, that the Warden's
the lee of $20 for said opinion be paid. committee advertise for one month for
It is recommended that lno action be applicants for the position of County
taken on the motion of Mr. GibS011 to Engineer or Superintendent of Bridges
amend By-law No. 10 of 1878; also, sm. said. uppliosint to feseaseh testi_
that the grants of $200 each for the
She C -
rani -Lids, and -stating ealary and. that
roads north of Seaforth and Clinton, onarnittee ort at June meeting
rep
Blacksmith at pile driver................
41 Goods of gravel delivered at ..20. -
Contingencies..
Building heavy embankment and-ma.king
21 rods of road and laying gravel en
same -by day 642 08
Driving piles andbuilding sont.h. approach
-by day `work. .. ..................... 88 50
1-83
2020
5 24
$5098 24
Bridge on 2n,d concession, Hullett
and McKillop boundary,was let in. two
.separate contracts—one for timber and
kmie for workmanship.
31,663 feet Of timber as per contract- -$505 00
Building 31,250feet of anther as percontract 468 75
Counterhewing corbels........ 8 32
• Extras
Framing and building upper
part of piers..........
Whiteleading joists of bridge..
Spikes, oil, &c.,
335 feet of white oak .
Building 1,798feet of timber in piers at 24e
Excavation and driving piles,by day's work
Removing old bridge and building ap-
proaches, by day's work... ... .. .. 73 68
Iron bolts, castings, &c., &c. . . . .......... 448 99
4580
6 00
580
6 70
44 96
52 75
S166575
Ryan's Bridge, 145h concession, west
boundary of MeKillop. For this bridge
no building was required.' It is simply
composed of two bench walls, one piece
of timber fitted above another and
floor laid. on top.
Timber bought at saw ... ........$38 52
Ct:stting new channel for creek and build-
ing approaches, by day work 55 60
$9402
Smith's Bridge, on the Usborne
gravel road, is exactly the same kind. of
structure, an_d was built in the same
way.
Timber for bench, wells, floor,handrail,&c
Building bridge
..$66 36
12.50
$78 84
Bridge on branch of Bauble River,
between Hay and Stephen
Contract price 4210 00
Raising approaches, by day work.... 27 50
$297 50
The greater part of the bridge repairs
for the last twenty years have been
made by day's work, or occasionally by
agreement, when I found the price more
reasonable. The same system has very
often been followed in building ap-
proaches, especially when the bridge
contractor was late in finishing and
not sufficient time to let by con'tract.
Moreover, I am satisfied this is the best
and cheapest method in the end, and
if not satisfactory, some sort of rule
should be rade by the Council
for my guidance. York and other
comities have a • committee for
the administration of county prop-
erty ; by the action of this committee,
all responsibility is taken off the En-
gineer, and he acts altogether under its
advice and direction hi all matters of
detail. Respectfully submitted.
A. BAY, County Engineer.
A letter was read from Mr. Bay,
County Engineer, tendering his resigna-
tion, on account of being severely
afflicted with rheumatism, and thus
being unable to attend to the duties
longer.
Moved by Mr. Strachan, seconded. by
Mr. Curry, that the resignation of Mr.
Bay be accepted ----Carried.
Moved by Mr. Leckie, seconded. by
Mr. Bla,ek, that this Council grant Mr.
•Bay the sum of $500 as a retiring al-
lowance, on account of his. long and
faithful services to the county during
year, and the pupils of our schools re -
7 •
ceive every- aid by granting them proper
desk accommodation and the required
help in pursuing their studies.
The benefits arising from the estab-
lishment of the County Model School
system, have been productive of the
very best results. The, masters in
charge at Goderich and Clinton. have
done noble service to the cause of edu-
cation by the thoroughness of work per-
formed by them. The systems adopted
at these schools are excellent, and are
being rapidly introduced into our schools
throughout the County. -
With pleasure I note the fact that
tificates. Several others have passed
the non-professional examination, and
hope soon to attend the Normal School.
Comparatively few changes have been
made by the introduction of outside
teachers during the year. The perman-
ency of the profession is becoming more
establiehed each year. Recent regula-
tions havedonemuch tci create a better I
order of things in this respect.
The supply of maps and apparatus
has been very largely increased • during
the year. There are few schools now
that are net fully supplied with all that
is necessary in this respect. In conclu-
sion, I beg to report a very pleasant
year. The pupils and teachers are do-
ing excellent work, and my relations
with all quite satisfactory to me. The
heartbrings of former years have
generally among ratepayers a-nd school
officials. I trust that all will unite dur-
ing the year 1879 in making steady pro-
gress, and that at the commencement
of another year, if spared, my report
$2101 90
Bayfield 13ridge.
" Contract price for supe -
structure 9.3650
“ Building a short span at
each end._ .... ...... J. 264 68
a Whiteleading joists.....a 5 00
if Team five days 15 00
500
Sundries
Paid saw mills for plank for south a
gone, an a niuch better feelingprevails IF9ach
Dnving 45 pales at $4 each
Cnttmg tops off the same
Counterhewing 4221 feet of elm
35 06
180 00
11 25
16 90
Framing and building WO feet 51. 10 oents 2Ii 00
Framing 134 feet at 5 cents. . . ... . 6 7
Building 790 feet at 5 8950
Hauling timber, team 8 days 9 80
0
that so soon as Mr. Ross can procure
suitable securities M which to invest
the sinkbag fund moneys OD hand, he be
requested to purchase them. Regard-
dingithe grants to agricultural societies,
it is recommended that the grants be
paid under the conditions required. in
Mr. Curry's amendenent to Mr. Mason's
motion. A number of accounts which
were properly certified to were ordered.
to be paid., Wm. ensee, Chairman.
SALARIES COMMITTF.E.
The following report of the Salaries
Committee was read:
The Committee on Salaries report:
In reference to the 'motion of L. Simp-
son to reduce the salary of the County
Engineer by $200, recommend that no
action be taken ha the matter. The
Committee beg further to reeoranaend
that the salaries of all the county offi-
cials rein ain at the same sum as in
1878, except that of the caretaker of
the Court House, whose tie, under
new regulations, being fully occupied.
by the duties, it is recommendea that
his salary be increased in the Bern of
$50, making his salary $350 for the cur-
rent year. All of which is respectfully
submitted. Jona LECKIE, Chairman.
• Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by
Mr. Detlor, that the report of -the Sal-
aries Comnaittee be laid over for con-
sideration at next meeting—Lost on a
division by a majority of 24.
Moved by Nra. McMillan, seconded
by Mr. Girvin aniendanent to the re-
port, that as the County Engineer has
resigned, and his resignation: accepted,
his salary shall not be considered as a
part of the report—Carried.
OFFICIALS' STATIONERY AND POSTAGE -
Moved by Mr. Strachan, seconded.by
Mr. McMillan and carried, that this
Council do not provide any of the offi-
cials connected with the Court HOUS0
with stationery and postage, ex-cept
those officers appointed by the -Council.
Carried.
The Council adjourned until Friday.
FRIDAY, 91,1879.
After routine busbies a copy of a
Petition to the Governor Geueral in
reference to increased railway facilities
was read, when it was
Movedby Mr. Garrow, and seconded.
by Mr. Gibson, that the Warden and. -
Clerk be authorized to sign the petition.
for the consideration by the Dominion
Gm:sentiment of thapresent arrangement
for railway approaches and fatilities
from the West to the city of Toronto --
Carried by a majority of 35.
SCDOOL AND PRINTING COMMITTEE.
The following report of the School
and Printing Committee was read and.
adopted:
The School and Printing Cotranittee
reported,recommending that thereports-
of Messrs. Millar and Dewar, 'School
Inspectors,be published. in the minutes.
Respecting the commnnication from
West Huron Teachers' Association, the
committee beg to report having received
said communication una recommended
that Messrs. Malloch, of Clinton, and
Gregory, of Exeter, be appointed. mem-
bers of the Board of Examiners for the
current year. The tender of the Clinton.
New Era for the County Printing is
recommended for acceptance. It is
also recommended that extra copies of -
the Lists of Lands for sale for taxes
be printed, and three copies sent to each
Reeve and Clerk of each municipality
in the County for distribution.
F. W. joinisroa,
TOWN AND VILLAGE ASSESSMENT.
Moved. by Mr. Clegg, of Blyth, and
seconded by Mr. Forsythe, that leave
be granted: to introduce a by-law to
extend the time of 'leaking the assess-
ment in towns, villages and townships
ha this County, from the first day of
February to the first day of July ha
each year—Lost on a division by a -
majority of 22.
GRANT TO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.
Moved by Mr. Mason, seconded by
MT. Chidley, that the sum. of 6140 be
granted to each of the three riding
Agricultural Societies in the Cola, nty,
Moved. in amendment by Wirt Currie,
seconded by Mr.'Girvin, that $100 be
granted. to each of the three Riding
Agricultural Societies, and. be by them
distributed as the Govermn. ent grant
now is among the several Branch So-
cieties in their respective Ridings.
Both Motions were referred. to the fi-
nance committee.
BAYFIELD 13ItID GE.
Moved by Mr. Castle, seconded by
Mr. Elliott, that the Reeve of Bayfield
and Mr. Castle be authorized. to sell by
auction, the old bridge at Bayfield, and
have the proceeds handed over to the
County Treasurer—Carried.
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Moved by Mr. Black, Baia seconded.
by Mr. Gaunt, that Messrs. Hardy,
Menzies, Gibson and Girvin, be ap-
pointed road commissioners, to assist
asked for by the motion of Mr. Mason, recommending imitable person—Lost on
be not granted, also, the same deliver- a division by a majority of 15.
ance respecting the motion of Afr• Council adjourned until Saturday.
Gaunt for a grant of $200 to be expend-
SAITIRDAY, February 1, 1879.
ed. on the boundary between Wawanosh The Council met at 8 o'clock and
and Kinloss, and further, that the -was only in session s 'very short time,
grant of $3,000 to be expended on the and no business of importance was
bo-undary lines asked for in the motion transacted. farther than finally adopting
of Mr. Gaunt be not given. Respecting the report of the Finance Committee
the Treasurer's letter, 15 15 recommend- and passing a couple of by-laws. The
ed that no debentures of any mtmiei- Council adjourned. until the fast 'Mon-
day in June.
pality in this county be purchased, bit