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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-02-20, Page 44 them.—The Public School Tea -dere' Convention will be held here on Friday and Saturday next. —Division Court was held here on Monday last. Hi Honor Judge Doyle presided.—Mr. John Sweet, who has been confined to his home through sickness, we are glad to state is able to be seen on our streets again. --Rev. S. F. Robinson, of this place, preached in the Memorial church, London, on Wednesday last -J -The Re- form Convention for North Middlesex was held at Ailsa Craig on Monday last, but up to the present time the' have not decided on a candidate to oppose the Conservative candidate, —Mr. Georgo Samwell's store, on Main steeet, is near- ly completed.—Dr. J. W. Browning hag been absent from town the pest week. He has been attending the funeral of his sister at Markham. -1r. Henry Pen_ hale left town on Monday last, to re- sume his duties as tailor at Toronto. r- TH IRON EXPOSITOR LINENS. •11••••••••••• We would be pleased to have you call and examine our stock of Linens, such as Cream and White -Tablings, Towels in Plain and Datmeek, Towelingelfine or heavy, and in all widths. You'inill find the values hard to beat. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS sr The figure between the parenthesis after each line denotes the page of the paper on which the advertisement will be found. Sheep for Sale—R. common. (5) Short Horns for Sale—D Milne. (5) Another Treat—Royal Templars. (a) Girl Wanted—Mrs C. W. Pewit. (n) Fine Stock—H. F.Edwards. (8) Medical Card—Dr. MeFaul. (5) Dog Lost—James Gillespie. (5) New Spring Goods—Wm. Pickard. (5) Getting Ready for Spring—Duncan & Duncan.(5 Tenders Wanted—James Cumming. (5) Caution—Peter Grant. (5) In Darkest Africa—James Woodley. (8) Durham Bull for Sale --R. B. McLean. (5) House and Lot for Sale—James St. John. (5) Farm for Sale—Mre. Mary Sinclair. (5) What an Architect Says—Ferguson & Alexander Auction Sale—Mrs. Wm. Cumming. (5) Necklace Lost—A. Strong. (8) Take Notice—W. J. Beattie. (8) To Farmers—T. 0. Kemp. (8) To Those Wishing a Housexeeper. (8) piton (txpoiter. SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 1891 The Three Hurons. Theire has nothing specially new trans- piredin political circles in South Huron since our last issue. Mr. John Reith is still in the field as an qedependent Re- former. The Conservatives have celled a mass meeting for to -day to consider the question of nominating a candidate. What will be the result of their deliber- ' tions it is impossible to predict. No perJri need be surprised, however, if on nomination day the candidate of the Reform convention is declared elected by acclamation. An adverse majority of at least one thousand, with the pros- pect of forfeiting the deposit of $200 if half the number elf votes polled by the successful candidate is not secured, is rather discouraging, and makes oppos- ing candidates somewhat careful. We announced last week that Mr. Musgrove, the first choice of the Con- servative convention, of East Huron, after sleeping on the matter for a couple of nightemued hisbargain and considering that discretion was the better part of valor, declined the nomination. Since then the Conservatives have been cast- ing around in vain for a candidate, and it seemed for a time that Dr. McDonald was likely to be elected by acclamation. It is now announced, however, that Dr. Holmes, of Goderich, County Treasurer, has stepped into the breach and is now the Conservative Candidate fnr East Huron. We are sorry for this, as Dr. Holmes is too good a man to come out simply to be knocked down, as we be- lieve that were his innermost thoughts known he has not the least hope of be- ing elected. He is, however, the strongest and most popular man the Con- servatives could put in the field. He is an old resident of the riding, a prac- tised campaigner and has many person- al friends. With him as an opponent the friends of Dr. McDonald will not find it safe to rest upon their oars. They now have success well assured, but it will take hard, ceaseless, determined work to eecure a victory. Reformers of East Huron remember this. There is nothing that can cause you to loin:the elec- tion except over -confidence and lethar- gy. Let every friend of Dr. McDonald in the riding do his duty and victory is assured. Anything short of this is friught with danger. In West Huron Mr. Robert Porter ill once more the Conservative candidate. Mr. Porter is not a favorite with his party in that riding. They would gladly have got rid of him for a stronger and a locirel man, but Mr. Porter desired the positian and he could not be thrown over -board with safety. He is not be- ing supported with the degree of hearti- ness and unanimity accorded him at the lest election. On the other hand Mr. Cameron's supporters never were in bet ter trim. They are active, determined and hopeful, while their opponents are the very reverse. This makes all the dif- ference in the world and augurs well for Mr. Cameron's success. If Mr. (lamer- on's supporters continue as they have linen, his election is assured. The prospects are now bright for three anti. restrictionists from Old Huron in the next Parliament., All Over. • the political cauldron is now boiling, and thepolitical fight is at its height all over the Dominion. There is scarcely a constituency from the 'Atlantic to the Pacific in which the fight is not pro- gressing briskly, and both parties are fully manned. So far things look well for the Liberal cause. Everywhere, the Liberals seem buoyant and hopeful, while their opponents have not, to put it mildly, their former spirit. The general impression is that if the old man is not beaten this time he will be seri- ously disabled. The cities and the com- bines will still stand by him, but the farmers and the working people feel the pressure sorely. Between the high tana- thin of the National Policy ad the Mc- Kinley Bill, .Conservatives, as well b 111 Reformers, are beingi; horribly squeezed. Conservatives still venerate the old mao, and they don't like tl go against their party, but their poc ets are light, and they know they a e growing lighter fast, and with the el man and the old policy they know there is no chance of having them repleni hed. They know teat they can not be much worse than they are now, and th a change there is a ment. This seems t feeling all over the perhaps in the larger thousande of Consery the plight we have in sullen, and do not ea think a good deal, a March they will go q and mark their ball and freedom, and monopoly and cornbi question of party this tion of pocket. y know that with i hence for improve - be the general Dominion, except, cities. There are tives who are in icated. They are mvich, but they d on the 5th of ietly to the polls te for free 'trade gainet restriction, es. It is hot a time, but a ques- . South We are pleased to ports from our old South Perth. He is and most useful mem ahd has fought many Liberal principles. was badly gerymand with the view of thro the goodness of his with hie own personal came this at the last el him a respectable mai more popular than eve had a better cause to erth. hear excellent re - friend, Trow, in one of the oldest' ers of Parliament, a hard battle for is constituency red against him ing him out, but cause, combined popularity, over- ction and secured rity. He is now he was and never lead, and conse- quently we fully expect his majority fwill be greatly increastl this time. Rib- bert, we'believe, will g ve him a largely increased majority, an friends and comrades rally to his stipport an jority in that magin They can do it if they try. we hope our oldJ in Usborne will give him a ma - cent township. ill ; they should Mr. Reith's i anifesto. It would seem that Mr. John Reith is again coming out as a candidate for South Huron, and he ea a he is "going right through this time" We publish his manifesto in this iss e. As the law- yers would say, we publ sh it "without prejudice." We need t arcely say that we do not indorse Mi Reith's senti- ments-. We simply pu lish his address and we leave our readers to judge of it for themselves. Did w refuse him the privilege of reaching th public in this way, he would have som reason to pose as martyr and mig t thus obtain more sympathy than the 'publication of his -documents will bri g him, especi- ally as he is willing to p en for the priv- ilege the same as any o her advertiser. Three Important D We publish this week portant deliverances bea public issues of the day of interest, far outweigh tions. The first is the a liverances. hree very im- ing upon the hich, in point 11 other ques- dress of the Hon. Wilfred Laurier, the leader of the Reform party of Canada; the second is the address of lion. Geo. E. Foster, the Canadian Finance Mini ter; and the thirdis a letter from Mr. lEt. W. Phipps, of Toronto. Mr. Laurier in a clear, concise and pointed mann r, defines and, defends the policy of the dorm Party in this contest. He ale states with equal plainness, and back up with logi- cal proofs, his objections t the conduct and policy of his opp nents. Mt. Foster pursues a some hat airliner course, although he is muc leas logical. However, he makes the bet of a weak cause. It will repay oui. readers to carefully peruse both deliverances. They have both sides pie° d plainly be- fore them. They should j dge between them and vote accordingly Mr.Phipps' letter is no 1 as able. Mr. Phipps, as most of our r adera know, was the father of the 'Nat onal Policy. To him, perhaps, is due, ore than to any other one man in Ca ada, the aue- cess of the Conservative P rty in 1878. He taught Sir John Macdohald his N. P. alphabet, and he has protein etho apt a pupil, for he has gone far *beyond the teachings which resulted in his conver- sion from an ardent Free Trader to an equally ardent Protectionist. Mr. Phipps, like thousands of others, who supported the National Policy at its in- ception, sees the injury that has been wrought to the country, atld he has the manliness to acknowledge it, and the patriotism to try and repai the damage 'done. He brings forward nany strong arguments showing the •ad antages that would ensue from a revers.1 of the pres- ent policy of restriction a d monopoly which has grown up as an 01 shoot of the original N. P. plant. We do not agree with him, however, in his view that in the event of Unrestricted Reciprocity, Canada will have to adopt he American tariff, and in this way discrim- inate against G-reat Britain. It is quite pos- sible to perfect an arrang•ment .bene- ficial and satisfactory to b th countries, which will enable each to retain the en- tire control of ite own tari I s. But we do not fancy there is any ikelibood of trouble in this direction, or once the Americans commence to tak down their tariff fence, there is no knowing where they may stop. It is more likely than otherwise that so soon as tl1e trade bar- riers between that country and Canada are removed, there will be a general and , rapid mo3ietnent all along the line for the demo Won of all the teriff walls that have so 1 ng surrounded the American Republic and that continental free trade j w 11 be the , inevitable result. At any r te, the signs of the times now point str rigly in this direction. Other- wise, eve y position Mr. Phipps takes, he strong Y fortifiee,and even in express- ing his f re on this point, he but shows his hone ty in his dealingwith, the -vhole .cpfiestion. We bespeak for hie excellent letter a most careful perusal. amesseeini Sir R chard Cartwright Re - Nominated. ' The m ny warm friends of Sir Richard Cartwrig t in this caunty will be pleas- ed to learh that on Monday last he re- ceived tie unanimous and hearty re. 1 norninati n of the , Reformers of South Oxford a their Convention. Several prominen local men were nominated, but all racefully withdrew in Sir Richard's favor. . Some of them very naturally expressed a preference for a local cand date, but all of them, recog nising Si Richard's great ability and the absol te necessity for his services, n Perna ent, magnanimously and pa triotically waived their persenal claims for the pu lid good, and in Se doing have illacedthe country under an obligation to them., lin accepting the noniinetion e irRicharki made the following- feeling emerks. ' He said: "I thank you very much for the.hon- 1 r you ha e done me in nominatipg me or the sec nd time as your candidate. I ecognize t at it is asking a great deal of he elector of any constituency to ask them to ac ept as their representative a Man who r aides many miles away from hem. ' I t ke the trust you leave with e as a do bly sacred one. I shall hold yself bou d twice as much an any other amnot tokuse the place yOuilaonor me ith for m own private adeentage, but f r the adventage, as far as I ' an, of the I eform p rty, and, what is to all in- tents and rposes the sam thing, to t e advent ge of the people o , the whole &minion. (Loud cheers.) Proceeding, S r Richer told of the good news he h ard on a sides of accessions to the Liberal etre gth and the groWing hope of a clean weep of the Government on election chi , Even should all present indications i e falsified and the present Premier be mustained by a narrow ma- jority, the forces were at werk which sv, uld complete his defeat within &short ti' e of the election." 1 I Before clo ing,the Conventihn did an- ot er most andsome act. It passed a 1 re elution sking Sir Richard to leave S4.ith Oxfor in the hands of .the Lib- eral party t ere and to devote all his time to the ork in other constituencies until the 5t of March next, and prom= ising to sec re his election by an in- creased maj 'rity without his aid. This leaves him completely free to give his services to other constituencies where they will be most needed. Well done, Sonth Oxfor ) ind Words. In its repo t of the South Huron Re- form Conven ion held at Bruinefield on Wednesday if last week, the Clinton i New Era 8a 8 : 0 Many w re surprised that Mr. Mc- Lean, of lin HURON EXPOSITOR, de- clined nomin tion, as the opinien seem- ed eneral t at he would be e condi- dat , as he h a many warm friends in the riding. * i' * It has been sup osed tha jealousy existed between Seaforth and other parts of the riding, but the Seef rth representation could not have bee more courteous and con- sidetate tha, they were. The action of Mr. M. Y. cLean was magnanimity itself. His name was freely ueed as a possible cand date, and he has not a few supporters w o would have liked to see it pat to a b llot, but he decided other- wise, and sh wed clearly that he had the loest inte este of the Reform party at heart." The follow ng letter, which explains itself, was se t to the New Era in refer- ence to the a love: To th Editor o the Clinton New Era: M DEAR 'IR,—Allow me to thank . _ you noeV.sin.ere1y for the very kind and brotherly ref rence you made to me in your report o the South Huron Reform Convention, ublished in your issue of last week. Your disin erested kindnees is, I can assure you, a 1 the More apprecioted by my co.delega es and myself, in view of the fact that very few person' a actu- ated by` purel personal and selfish mo- tives, failing find anything derogatory in my public areer or private character, - seek to crea a prejudice against the town in whic I live, with the view of thereby inju ing me in the public esteem. The fruits of their labors you saw at the C nvention on Wednesday last. As you say many were surprixed at my declining iomination at the Conven- tion, a few w rde of explanation may be nem, eery on y part, although I have no dqsire to g in notoriety by discussing SEIF.l Havi g been repeate ly and parte of the iding to become a candi- o earn idly urg d by many in ifferent date for the representation of South Huron, I at 1 ngth consented on condi- tion that I would receive the 'iiomina- tion of the form Convention. But I invar-ably a d positively refesed to make any per onal efforts to secure that resul , and d d not even express to my most intimate friends a desire thatithey should put fo th any exertion on my be- half. This a parent indifference on my part Was not e ue to any lack of appre- ciation of the sosition, as there are few things 1 wenn more highly prize than to rePresent y fellow -citizens in the legisletive hal a of my native country-, and etpecielly to represent so intelligent a conetituene as South Huron, but to a belief talitautrionatters of a purely per- sonel uch as the selectichi of a reoaanicligdoaetestiboyConvention, where no o of principle is involved, the office sho Id seek thennan, and not the man seek he office. Now, my reasons fordeclining to lea before the Convention. They were eimply ` hese : I have attend- FEBRUARY 20, 1891. 11111111111110, ed a good msny conventions in the county of Huron during the paid twenty-one year., and at none do I ever remember of 'seeing displayed such a bitter and.acrimonions niiirit among the delegates. I knew thst if I went before the convention the ma ority would be very smell either way, erhaps not more than one or two, and I believed that whether I won or lost, t is bitter spirit would be greatly intens fied and might result in a serious split in the Reform ranks, and I accordingl , on the spur of the moment and withou consulting any person, cfeeided to step down and out, and I have net sine regretted the course I took, believing s I do that in- dividual interests and p rsonal ambition should never be allowed to stand in the way elf principle. The est you know. I shall jbe deeply grie ed if my course has disappointed or displeased any of my ;friends; as t ere are none who value personal friendship or the good opinion of hi fellows more than I do, but I acted .aar belie/ed to be, under the circu stances, in the best interests of the prhiciples which I profess and hold dear, a d if I have err- ed, it was an error of the head and not of the hearti Hoping that you w 11 publish this plain andI unvarnished tatement of the case, and assuring you that your kind, and genereme treatmen of myself will not soon Ie forgotten, I emain, , Sincerely Your, M Y. Me EAN., SEAPORT/14 February 16th, 1891. Huron N • tes. . Mr. Rebert Coates as rented his _farm east halfof lot 8,co cession -6, Hul- -lett, to Mr. 5. S. 'Cole, f r a term of five years. - A savings bank in c nnection with the Blyith postoffice will e opened the last of tine month. This will be a great benefit to he people of ilyth. —A teem belonging to Mr. Jas. Beatty, of Clinton, got a ay from their driver on Saturday last, and bolted through that town at a li ely pace, land- ing in their stable withou damage. —Mr. RI. Symonds, wh has been sta- tion master at Henfryn f or some time past, ham gone to Sebring ille, where he will occupy a similar position. He will be much missed at Henfr, n -e-We have this week o record the death Of two of the oldes residents" of the -vicinity of Bluevale, i the persons of Messrs. John Lees and David Haugh. They were, respectively, 0 and 70 years of age. —The Roman Catholi s of Clinton' have completed the purch se of the old Presbyterian church prop rty, in that town, lately occupied by r. Ed. Hay- ward, and are making arr ngements to have -it fitted up for churc purposes. —The Clinton New Era says: The are not many men who h 1 ul sew lo with a team so valuable as that used Mr. A. Innis, of Stanley, ho was la week using a team valued t $1,500, a they are worth it too. —Mr. Dan. Wilson, of uburn, h the misfortune to have his ouse burn down last week. Iehad ecu unocc pied for some time, but wa to be occ pied by a party next day. The cau of the fire was an insecure ztovepipe. —Mrs. Wm. Kyle, o Wingha mother of Mrs. James L utit, has pocket knife which she • urchaeed Scotland over sixty years ago. It rather old.fashioned, bu is high prized by its owner. —Mr. JohnCounts'ormerly Wawanosh,is in Wingliarn from Ne pewa, Manitoba, visiting latives a friends. He intends retur ing to t West shortly, and will take with him car 'load of horses. —The contract for the ne• America hotel, Brussels, has been le . D. Lo ery, of Brussels, 'does the brick wor for $3,000, and Geo. Hughe , of Mou Forest, was awarded th carpent work, roofing, painting an plumbin for $3,000. TO gs by had the mild rtue to lose his well-bred at bay driving Mare Tuesday of last week nd in rather a peculiar -way. The beast was sick, an was undergoing treatment ad bg J. D. Wa wick, V. S. She fought ed against takin the medicine and broke' u. away from t e persons holding her, and u_ in turning ar und in a narrow stallthe se tore loose the lining of the lungs and died in half a hour. The Mare was in m, foal to "Oliv r Wilkes' and was valued a at $200. Th loss will be a heavy one in to Mr. Leat erdale, who prized the ie. mare very h ghly, and refused good it, offers last we k to sell her. —Another of the old residents of of Lucknow vill ge croseed over to the . e_ great majorit last week, with the death n in the Central Prison. James Allen, who was sentenced some weeks ago to one month in gaol for stealing an over- coat and other articles from one Mc- Neil, of Seaforth, had a week added to his term. — Mr. Perrson Ross, of Moosomiri, Northwest Territory, formerly of Bel- miore, is down visiting old friends around Belmore. I Mr. Ross has spent two years in the Northwest, and is so well pleased with the c untry that he will try and dispose of 11 his property in this sec- tion add permanently settle in the West. — What is known a� the David Baer farm, in C lborne, owned by Mr. James StavelY, o Clinton, has been rented to Mr. Thee Pennington, of Goderich township, or a term of five years. Mr. Wm. Con ell, of Goderich township, has rented his farm for olio year to Mr. Nelson C urchill for something over $100, the wners to still reside on the farm. , —On Fr day, 6th inst., the house of Mr. L. H wes, at Kinburn, was discov- ered to bepn fire, and it was not extin guished before a large portion of the roof was d discovered ing could one in the Mrs. How stroyed. Had it not been till a few minutes later,noth- aye saved it, as there was no house at the time, except s, who is laid up with a broken leg The fire was caused by a defective stove. pipe. ho has 'been for about 50 dent of Hullett, but who has prominently before the pub. sed tb "that bourne from traveller e'er returns," in the Ir. James MeBrien, who died 7th inst. at the house of , 'Mr. Wm. Melirien, comes - e advanced age of 94 years; arried, and of late years has d to the house. ight have proved a very ident happened to Master Frank Cain, son of T. F. Cain, of the Lucknow, on Sunday, 8th as circling a young horse, eived a severe kick on the ace, knocking him senseless away a piece of the jaw Drs. Gordon and Tennant were called n and dressed the wound. The young patient is doing as well as can be expeeted. —On • Mcinday evening, 91h inet, Miss iSheridi n died quite unexpectedly at the resid nee of Reeve Mooney, of Morris, wh re she has made her home for a number. of years. The deceased had recentlyi taken typhoid fever, and although quite ill no particular danger was apprehehded until hemorrhage set in, and the Patient sank rapidly. She was about 63 years of age, and was -a . Mooney, and daughter of time ' Sheridan, of Coven nd. Leatherdale, of Brussels, —One years a res never been lic, has pa whence DO person of h on Seturd his nephe sion 6, at t He was un been confin —What serious ac Cain House inst. He when he re side of the and carryin and a tooth cousin to Mr the late Th County, Irel —Mr. R. d of Mrs. Mille , relict of the late James he Miller, in the I83rd year of her ageDe- ' a ceased was born in Killwater, County Antrim Ireland, in 1808, and emigrated n to Canada in the year 1847, settling in w_ the township of Peel. In 1859 she re - k moved to West Wawanosh, and in 1879 nt became a resident of Lucknown where ee she had continuously resided till her g death. She leaves three eons, all living in — On Saturday, 7th 'inst., Mr. Henry th Westcott, who resides on th 2nd con- of cession of Usborne, was stric en with a To paralytic stroke, but it is n t thought serious. Of late he has bein enjoying ehi the best of health until this happened. Pe He will in all.probability rec ver. Wawanosh, and two daughters, one O widow of the late James C. Miller, Lucknow, and the other Mrs. Peter rrance, of Kinlose. —An old pioneer resident of the town - p of Colborne, in the person of Mr. ter Green, senior, passed away on nday, the 8th of February. Mreen was borri in Perthshire, Scotland, October 29th, 1802, and followed the de of a tailor. He was married in 34 to Annie Wilson, of Perth city. ey emigrated to this country in 1836, tling for a while in Buffalo. They n removed to Windsor, and during rebellion of 1837 witnessed and en - red many ,hardshipa, Mr. Green's se being burned and the family bare - escaping with their lives. They then oved to Goderich, and from thence Colborne in December, 1841, where has since resided. Deceased had ched the ripe old age of 83 years, passed quietly away,' leaving be- d him his aged partner, four sons and Oughter—David, now in Aberdeen, hots ; Capt. James Green, of Gode- h ; Andrew, Henry and Mrs. Thos. lows, of Colborne. Besides these re are thirty-one grand -children. He • an active member of the Presbyter - church, and all his trials in life' were ne with Christian fortitnde and gnation to the will of God. He Su — On Wednesday et last eek, as Mr. Gr Alex. Johnston, head turner In the Cen- on tral Furniture Factory, Luc now, was tra dressing some old hubs, o e of them 18: split, one piece striking him etween the Th set the the du hen ly rem to he .ea and hin ad tile Da Sal the Wa ian bor resi pas full ear rela hop the occ 3rd of t dee A Ch twe dee was his left 183 the Dun and abo up t in 0 resi you ship whe whe brou vive wife to G that ousl Five para good he h eyes. The result was a broken nose and a bad cut between the eyes. —Mr. T. C. Pickard 'ha "Jordan "property, in Hol Mr. G. Jenkins, of Blyth, fo $425. Mr. C. Gravel!, the cupant, intends to remove to the Eetickna.p house now ow Merrill. —On Tuesday afternoon Mr. Thos. Taylor, 7th co Grey, 1 miles frem Ethel, ;held the eeville, to the sum of resent oc- ed by S. ast week, cession of fell head- first from the loft in the driving shed -to He has condition ion of the the floor, a distance of 10 fee been lying in an unconsciou almostr, ever since. Concu brain is feared. —Mr. John flawkshaw, has purchased that portion o f Exeter. land on Huron street, in that place, comprising 28 acres belonging to the Pickard estate. The sum of $2,100 was the rice paid, and is considered a fair one. r. Hawk- shaw intends to have part o the pro- perty surveyed into town lot. .—The plans for the new Bak of Ham- ilton building to be erected i Wingham this corning summer are now eady. The structure will be a three story 'red brick, with stone facings, of the Baron- ial style of architecture. It will pre- sent a handsome appearance nd be an ornament to Wingham. —Jerry Lynnh, of Blyth, :met with rather a painful accident one day last week. While hauling cordwood he un- fortunately slipped while on the load, and his face coming in contact with the wood he received such a severe gash over one of his eyes that a physic- ian with a needle and thread was needed. —One of the students attending the Goderich High School had rather a cool experience on Saturday last. While ac- companying a number of students on a skating expedition, he fell through the ice into the river near Platt's mill, but the wateebeing only three feet deep, his friends soon had him out of the cool- ing stream. —The following sentences have been placed on three persons who were sent to Goderich to stand their trial: Geo. Gordon. of Clinton, who was convicted last week of larceny, was sentenced to three months in gaol. Frederick Mul- lett, who stole a set of harness andother property from a resident of Hallett township, was sentenced to nine months sed away to the better country in th assurance of the truths he had s neatly proclaimed to his attached fives aud friends, and in the certain eofablessed immortality beyond grave. In the death of Wm. Biesett. which urred in Goderich on Tuesday, the inst., another of the sturdy pioneers hat district has been removed. The eased was born on the Black Hills of han Crive, parish of Methlick, nty-five miles north-east of Aher- n, Scotland, in September, 1810, and therefore in the eighty-first year of age at the time of his death. He the old homestead on July 16th, 4, for Aberdeen, whence he sailed on 26th of July on the brig Molson, of dee. After a voyage of six weeks five days he landed in Montreal ut the 13th of September, and came o Goderich via Hamilton, arriving ctober of the same year. After a dence of two yeare in Goderich the ng man removed to Colborne town - taking up lot 4, concession 3, re he lived for forty years, and re he was , married in 1845 and ght up his family, all of whom sur - him, and are now grown up. His died in 1868. Mr. Bisset returned oderich April 18th, 1876, and mince time until his death lived continu- y at his residence on Wolfe street. years ago he received e stroke of lysis, but he recovered and enjoyed health until August, 1889, when ad another paralytic stroke, which so disabled him that he was entirely powerless in his left side. Since that time, although physically helpless, he was perfectly clear mentally, and whiled away the weary hours by reading. About three weeks 6.go another stroke attacked him and left him speechless, after which he itank gradually. Mr. Bisset was one of the earliest settlers of the township of Colborne, and in his day took considerable interest in muni- cipal affairs, having -been a filember of the township council. Re out -lived all his fellow -members of the council with the single exception of Alex.. Young, senior, who is still a resident of the townshipe There are very few men still living whb were in Colborne before Mr. Bisset. In January, 1837, as a volun teer under Capt. Elyndman, he tramped all the way to Sarnia*, thence to the head of Lake St. Clair to Walpole Island, returning to Goderich in March. Mr. Bisset was a Presbyterian in relig- ion, and a Liberal in politico. That Turnip Question. Mn. EDITOR,—I have noticed, in the last issue of your paper, a short letter from one who signs himself, "A Mor- ris Farmer." In this. letter the writer gives the names of several leading farm - ere who are anti -turnip men. He also •says that he will give hi C experience in growing turnipsif any one wishes to hear frorn him. Now, ai the time is fast approachieg when the farmer must attend to the cultivation lof the land for the present year's crop of turnips, or a substitute- therefore -n-1 would like to hear from& number of farmers,notconfin- ing the discussion toM orris farmers alone, whether turnip or anti -turnip men. As my views on this subject are pretty gen- erally known 1 will in the meantime as- sume the position of a spectator. But, as the discussion on this subject was first opened by me, and as my name has figured conspicuously in all the letters on this question I reserve the right to Hum up the evidence given on the sub- ject sometime in the future. Yours respectfully, 0. MICIIIE. MORRIS, February 10th, 1891. Bayfield. H. F. EDWARDS has just received the finest stock of Dry Goods, Crockery and Glass- ware ever shown in Bayfield, and will not be undersold by outside towns. It will pay you to call. 1210 BRIEFS.—Mr. John Essen of London, was in town last week.—id. McPher- son, of Hensel!, was in Bayfield last week, and visited relatives in Goderich township.—The social at Charles Wallis' residence' -• on Wednesday evening of last week, was a grand success, a very large number being present. Anost pleasant thne was spent and -a good sum realized, which goes to provide furnish- ings required in the Methodist church. —On Friday last John Pollock, R. Me- Dool, John Toms, K. Murray, F. and W. Baker J. Sterling, R. and W. Er- win, T. Liddy, R. Lockhart, and Chris. Dresser were busily engaged setting nets and did not observe that the ice had separated from the shore. Fortunately Charles Dresser saw how they were drift- ing and procured a boat and all were rescued.—On Tuesday. next, February 24th, the Salvation Army intend having a. grand banquet and jubilee, when Brigadier Philpott, Staff Captain Sweet - man, Ensign Magee, Captain Brannigan, the Irish nightingale, with her A. D. C. from Seaforth, Captain Hays, Clinton ;- Captain Fagan, Exeter, with her Lieu- tenant re Captain Thackery and her Lie anent, Goderich, and a great num- ber o o1diers and friends from neigh- boring towns are expected to be pres- ent. Supper will be served at the Bar- racks, and the jubilee Will be at the town hall. Everybody come and make the first banquet under charge of Lieu- tenant McCullough a glorious success. —A large crowd _ was at the rink :est Saturday night; all enjoyed the music. The next Carnival and second race for a medal, take place on Monday evening next, 23rd inst. All who are to race must be on hand by eight o'clock. The race is forty laps. Those now entered are James McLeod, Goderich ; Chris. Dresser and Wes. Erwin, Bayfield ; George. W. Baldwin, Seaforth, and M. McPherson, Ilensall. Prizes will be given- for best lady's fancy costume, gent's fancy and gent's comic costumes. —On Saturday last the funeral of the late Janie.; Castle, who died February 12th, took place from the residence of his nephew, George S. Castle, Sauble Line'to Bayfield cemetery. Deceased was born in Northamptonshire, Eng- land. He was 67 years of age, and was latterly engaged in shoemaking in Bay- field, where he first came in 1842. The funeral sermon is to be preached on Sunday next, by Rev. F. G. Newton, in Trinity church. Exeter. LOCAL, BRIEFS. —Mr. Wm. Sweet, V. S., of this place, disposed of his resi- dence ancljpractice to Mr. David Miller, V. S., efeliensall, who takes possession this week. We welcome Mr. Miller to our town, but are sorry to lose such a good citizen as Mr. Sweet, who intends removing shortly to Manitoba, to prac- tice his profession there.—Mr. Malcolm McInnes, agent for the Singer sewing machine sold two machines on Friday last. deck sports a trotting horse now. —The very soft weather in the begin- ning of the week has put a stop to the skating at the rink.—Mr. Seldon Bis- set, of London, is at present visiting relatives in town.--e-Mrs. James Hill, of Crediton, is at present visiting her rela- tives in town.—At the Convention at Ailsa Craig, on Thursday last, Mr. W. H. Hutchins, of Parkhill, was nom- inated to contest the Riding of North Middleser, for the Conservative party, on the 5th of March next.—Several Lon- don butchers are here Ulu; week. They are purchasing sheep for the London market.—Mr. John Snell, the noted horse breeder, and Mr. T. W. Hawk- shaw, the genial proprietor of the Com- mercial House, spent Sunday last in the Forest City.—Mr. Ira Spicer, of thie place, is canvassing the village for the sale of "From Manger to Throne," T. De Witt Talmage's worke.—Mr. James Down, our village assessor, is on his rounds.—Mesers. M. Eacrett, James Beer and J. T. Westcott have been ap- pointed deputy returning officers for the village at the next election,- which is on March 5th.—Mr. James Willie, lumber merchant of this place, received ris car load Of cedar shingles frorn Muskoka on Saturday last. —Mr. J. H. Lands, of Pennsylvania, shipped a car load of splendid horses from this station on Saturday last. Messrs. Snell & White, of this place, -assisted in the purchase of Lower Wingham. NOTES. —Mrs. James Stafihrd and family, of Palmerston, are vieiting at Mr. Thomas Masters, the parebtal home of Mrs. Stafford.—Mrs. David Stewart left last week forSpokaneFalls, Washing- ton, quite unexpectedly. She teceived a telegram from Mr. Stewart that he had got his shoulder broken, it is supposed in an accident on the railroad„ he hav- ing left the week previous to make things in readiness for Mrs. ; Stewart to go out about the first of Merch.— Mr. George Phippen has left for a trip Vo Bay City, to visit some members of his family that reside there.--eMrs. T. Young, of Dekota, and.sher '-tivo child- ren, are spending the winter With Mrit - Young's parents.—Mr. Jamee Calder, of Grey, who has spent a month very pleasantly among friends and relatives, leaves for home this week. Morris. BRIEFS. —Mrs. Deans of Eat Zorra, Oxford county, who has been visiting for a few weeks at Jas. Evan, returned home on Saturday last .—John MeQuarrie, son of D. MeQuarrie of the 6th line, left on Wedneeday,for Youngs- town, Ohio, where he has secured & situation. We wish him success.—Jae. McArther spent part of last week visit- ing friends in Hensall.--On Thureday of last week a number of _the young people of the 7th and 8th concessionnvisited at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Myth, and put in an enjoyable time.— Wm. McArther of the 7th line, lost a valuable mare on Saturday last.—Mr. Alfred Button of the 8th concession has leased hie farm to Mr. George Jackson for a term of years. Mr. Button intends taking a trip to Manitoba in the spring. DEBATE.—A very interesting debate was held in Barrie's school house on Tuesday evening of this week, between three speakers of Brussels and three representing School Section No. 4. The subject was "Resolved that more infor- mation can be obtained from reading than from travel." The affirmative was sustained by hlesers. A. McKay T. Knechtel and A. J. McCall, of Brussels, Messrs. W. Sloan, W. lirydon, of Morris and W. Hartley of Bluevale, who took the place of Mr. Black, sustained the negative. After three hours hard battling, the chairman, Mr. D. Hartley, with his referees, Mrs. Robb and Miss Walkengavedecision in favor of the affir- mative by a score of 42 to 35. A vote of thanks was tendered the referees for their impartial decision, on motion of Wm. Barrie and Wm. Brydon. Goderich. BRIEF NOTES. —Rev. A. McKay ad- dressed the gospel temperance meeting held in the temperance hall last Sunday afternoon, and preached a very practi- cal sermon in Knox church in the even- ing from the words; " What think ye of Jesus-? Whose son is he ?"--At last meeting of Presbytery it was proposed that all ministers should exchange pul- pits next Lord's Day to preach mission- ary sermons, consequently Rev'. Mr. An- derson goes to Auburn, and Rev.Mr.Mc- Milian occupies the pulpit of Knox church next,Sunday.—At the joint con- gregational • meeting on Wednesdair evening of last week, in the basement of Knox church, it was decided, that the congregations at Leeburii and in Gode- rich township should sever their connec- tion with the congregation in the town of Goderich, since Dr. Ure has resigned his pastorate.—Rev. Geo. Sexton, M. A., the world-renowned diapenser of Christianity, preached in Victoria street Methodist church last Sunday morning and evening, and lectured on Monday on the subject " LIM and God in Crea- tion," and on Tuesday evening on "Man's place and bread unique in Nature." He treats hie subjects very profoundly.—Mr. M. 0. Johnston, who lately passed his examination at Ongoode Hall for barrister and solicitor, has de- termined to open np in town. All who wish to see him will find his office at the corner of Hamilton and St. An- drew's streets.—The spring aezizes will commence on Monday, April /3th, Mr. Justice Falconbridge presiding. Seve- ral important cases are expected. Chan- cery spring sittings begin on Monday, May llth, before Judge Itobertson. Staffa. TEA-MEETINO. —The friends at Bethel church, Staffa circuit, held their tea - meeting on the evening of February 19th. After tea had been served in the evening a debate toe* place between some friends from Staff& and a like number of Bethel, on the question as to whether man or woman has had the most influence for good in the world. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. THE Firm G ten. —An en th usientic organization meeting, in the interests of the Libiral party, was held in the town hall at Staffa on Saturday afternoon, the 7th inst. Mr. Jas. Trow was pres- ent and addressed the meeting. His reception by the Hibbert Liberals was a splendid one, and they promise him a -larger majority in the township at the corning election than he ever got before. One remarkable and pleasing feature of the meeting was the presence and utter- ances of Rev. Mr. Lake, Methocliat min- ister. He said, to all true and patriotic men this was not a political contest. We were on the verge of a moral and commercial crisis; political morality and commercial depression had well nigh reached a level from which only the most united and vigorous efforts - could prevent a crisis. If the Govern- ment hed nothing to fear; if they were not ashamed of their record, why did they not complete thet record. 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