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The Goderich Star, 1898-12-23, Page 5a stl .for .dyer:. s g medium 1 r Customers Friends). • f 11rist ins ANili ,A. flai1011 tiOW Yeat'. MERSo: lex .*LAP ttOUSt idtlY.Thealtkralietnieros Piano and MUait`r,of To -r01 fro. - The > di visit $tay. TIF tg HMI Cur. 71 FRIDAY. DEV. 23, 18118. • The Durnion children ANI) THE GODERIOH OHILD- REN'S AID SOCIETY. .A Letter From Mr. Kelso, the Proirincial Superintendent. The fallowing letter appeared in thr Toronto` World about ten days ago, "in answer tosome comments by a correspondent. 'and by the World editorially. on the treatment of Mrs. Durnion and her .children. It wilt be read with interest hereabouts, where the case is a somewhat familiar one : Oa Jan. 18, last tate girl Nellie, aged about 11, was committed by the Police MagistrateofGodetich to the Industrial Schd'ol'on tbe.groupd. as set forth in the eutnmitmeht papers. which I have here. that the home surroundings were not what they should tie, and that the Sirl would he better away from home. ubsequently both the magistrate and the president of the Children's Aid Society of anderich wrote me -that if I would kindly find a home or situation for the girl. •she might do' well, -and If not to put m force the original com- mitment... After trying h1n two homes; aid finding her very discon- tented..and discovering in addition that she had received no education, I decid ed to let her go to the school for a few months, When there a -few days she Ilaan away and returned to the boarding place where 1 had tirst placed her. In- stead of inserting on her return to the Industrial Schgot, which I had a per- fect right to do, I consulted her own wishes and got her a'situation. She still felt lonely and fretful, and asked if I could get her sister Lottie to come - .,,. and visit beed'or.,n week or so. -- - -'w . KINDNESS OF HIDA&'r- Tben the- alleged "dseoy" letter was written -to -thea-wother,-teR_Iug het that Neale was lonely away from home, and that if she would let one of the younger children come on it short visit, she would be safely returned to Goderich. All this was done out of pure kindness of heart,- arid in order to encourage this young girl of 14 to a good and use- ful life. At that time the younger children were living with their mother. and I had not tile faintest idea that she intended to give them n,i, nor had I any wish thatshe should do so. The younger child did not come to Toronto as stateda and 1 have never even seen tae three younger children. Three months after Nellie came to Toronto Mrs. Durnion went to the president of the Goderich society and related her desire to give up the young- er children so that adoptive homes might be found for them. The reason she gave was that she was going to break up house and live with a relative in the States. With this procedure on the mother's part I had nothing what- ever to do. -nor had I any knowledge of her intentions. The president of the society, who is a lawyer, states that the mother was fully aware that in signing`o er the children they would be- sent tolardoptive homes, and --freely consented, to this. Further, they in formed her later that they could not find hordes for thein in the neighbor hood of -Goderich, and that probably the London society could place them. The mother enof here, own accord took the eh en to London and hand ed them nv to the Children's Aid So ciety there. The secretary at London telt loci, to the , ,ablest' blur, , pa t thank alt#• #tel:wiels to give up ghIkLrGa, hnotaithsto144* leg this shs,-laatpded them Prot a wtutfi do 044.844464 1 o1rriRuN After. 4onno Montt*, Anti whits , tthtt. Petition were .411 pat In ,lutea. the mother suddenly, turnedild de- rganded tht'ch•I reit back 'Slut .calxte ill wy ottteeandtstatecl her cities,*iid. I explained that white I ttyrnpatht old -with herr f Could not do anything nasi circulates GRATIF I.NG IMPirectVgbalatart "My facllt was covered. w'fth pimple* and blatckheltde when I bean taking kioad l tlaarsiapAt•flint. hut after lbw lit of'thlr medicine 8 ehurt tinle:I we*. ea-: tirelYotu'ed.- I cannot racopiwmtl too'hirghly since it. ;has, dunce lin iuue. for Mei May ;tyi u. 1!bbrtti $tree . Ouueah, Qntario .�. Hood's ,'tils,ere�tlie only pill; to take - with ' 'HOPPI 'Saruapariil t. 25 csnta.1 on ti the beSt 414* , theteodefilchandTleoilon sootettee'bad It"' "ou,dgii't know vnivA. t 1s been ; consulted. ay:. ther were tie mei'ly of Miirris townskip.ls revisiting ,'1tour settler will #rlt11 • 1t ie Lha parties to wiiout h.1Fe :had trauslecred hiss old friends in kinrgn.>" Ile and his the children, She Went *Way, but or- tivu brothers laave.eik quarter sections. WA -0 TO calm Ping of Stno afng,To- turned the ;ext day. with .tw(x ladies. 10 mite* east of Neepawa, They had t who became veryangryandtbreatened quer.4,0® hushets of Wheat 1,203 baCGO can the . to. go to .the hes itpere: Unless t44y hualhels of gets, 8,0110' bushels of the Toretheattdreestaf t000lUtdron at pfee. faciner were Bold hetore. Mr. Hanna hio request I was not in, it ppoaeltiOn to left,.` for winch they received front 66 to comply with, tide eneiettes 'hadto be 61, cents. They are handy to school consulted, and in • conileglie .e ,the end 3 nines from the village of Mid - ladies or the mother, went, 1 under• •yway, their postnmce. It is.ei_g_ht-years stand. to The World ot'fic;i with't11�elr sides Jno. and Thos. went to Manitoba. story. Afters, few days' delay Word Thea'e.lttad only been snow enough to Wm Ra'euah Or NidwaMait,. for - came that flys Iil'esident; of tlae Glodpr iluakeaaleighin.g up to Dec. 5th, The rich society was in England, and no `eptiutry around there is well taettied. one else felt disposed to do anything in Cattle raising and feeding Is rapidly his absence. developing, one farmer in that locality SHE TOOK HER eau.DRDN• • mann Yore tmi head. There is a good de - The. matter was then referred to the Ron. E. J. Davie, head of the depot t - went. and on his suggestion the young- est child was returned, the mother promising to be content. This con- tentment only lasted for a teni. day's. however,. and finding nut the address of one of the other children. the mother went to the house and carried off the girl witihout even her hat. The people have since written that they have a large quantity of clothing on hand which they, had specially made for her. MRs. UARTIE'S REPOnlr. The statement that the homes were not good ones is utterly false, as the foster parents in question ate well known people in Middlesex County, mho are held in the highest respect, fn addition to the guarantee of the oondon Society that the homes were well selected, I especially requested Mrs. Harvie to wake a personal visit, and her report on the two houses is as follows : " Lottie Durnion, visited September, 1898. placed by the London society with an old n9d respected family in Middle- sex • County. Consider from obser. vation and report that the home is au excellent one. Lottie came in looking bright and happy. Mrs — stated that Lottie'e mother knew where she was, as she had been informed of the location and home by a relative in Goderich. Mrs.,,— explained that Lottie was so very far behind in her schooling nn account of past neglect, for a girl of 12, that she did not like to expose her to the ridicule of . the scholars. Therefore she preferred to teach her at home. About an hour and a half was expended every evening on Lottie's lessons. Her clothing was good. even though she had been in the home but a few weeks-; hut coming as she did so destitute much required- to be (lone for her in this respe-ctr Lottie answered me that she was perfectly happy and never wished to return either to her mother or Goderich again. I inquired about her work. Said she assisted in the hodsebold, Mrs. -- is a gentle, refined, intelligent lady, -and in my opinion Lottie torrid only receive benefit from the influences in this home. Mrs. 13— is a member of the Presbyterian church." Flossie. visited m September, 1898. furnisbeu douse arr....e a western town. Is a widow. but has ample means. When 1 called the child was well dressed, well and even tenderly cared for and perfebtiy happy. Asked her if she liked her new home, and her eager answer, yes. and that she never wanted to go away, con- vinced me that she was more than con- tent. A neighbor (a well-dressed and intelligent looking lady) was making a call. and in the absence of Mrs. 13— from the room -I inquired if this was a gond home for the child. The reply, 'The little thing could not have a better,' was earnestly and *varmly given. Mrs. B— stated that when Flossie came her speech and manners were rough and coarse, but she was forgetting some of these things. Mrs. 13— is a respected member of the Presbyterian Church. The child was comfortably dressed when 1 called. and showed me a • her foster mother quantity, of new material to make up for her. This is the second time I have visited this home, as for some two years Mrs- 13— gave a bonne to a little girl placed by the London society. The home has also been visited, I believe. more than once by the treasurer of the London C. A. Society. First time of my visit was entertained - by the Mayor of the town, who, with other friends, spoke highly of the - hgtne." The action of the 'two societies was taken at the mother's request, and they feel very much aggrieved to think that - after doing their best to help her they • should now conte in for so much mis- representation. THIS IS THE WAY OF IT. The glycerine in Scott's Emulsion soothes the rough -and irritable throat. The hypophospbites tone up the nerves. And the cod-liver oil heals and strengthens the inflamed bronchial tubes and air cells. 1ieHY RHICIJMA'rISM Ielay : CATARRH. Both are inflamatlons. The former of the muscle tissue, the latter of the muscous a�uuem- brane. Tho only way to pure either is by a course of blood purifying and blood enriching treatment. Morrill's System Tonic is the most thorough bloou purifier, and at the same time the most rapid blood making remedy known. 50 pleasant -to -take doses for 50u. at Dunham's Drug Store. Win. Oakley, near Brussels, lost by fire his barn and granary. with all the contents, including a large amount of machinery and grain. The buildings were insured for $150, and the contents for $700, in the Hensall Mutual. In- ceudiariew is supposed to cave been the cause. OpeningXmas a e • At Porter's New Store, Now in Full Swing SOME EXTRAORDINARY VALVES : Crokinoa Boards, 66o each. "Sbelydyir ;tins nestlegame oat, "Susi," "the , HoThat Jack Built," 4.*Peter Ooddlee," and all the other gathe trues 6s up, Do110'. r'i:p 50tip to $1.00. Btb>e a: per cent off. • Sterling Silver G Prayer oalffr, opeoiai dieoonnte. Haviiand, EliiO Fall line a irinnan', - Ontholio Prayar °bitCaa. Bo0Tcux Intrinsic worth is sure to be recog- nized sooner or later. There never has been any extravagant advertising of Miller's Compound Iron Pills, no flar- ing headlines, followed by exaggerated statements, but, notwithstanding, it appears to be pretty well known that they are the best medicine for building up the system and curing all diseases resulting from poor blood. Jas. McFarlane, the well known cheep breeder in the township of Stan ley, recently sold 91 of bis hest sheep to a Mr. Wineland of Avoca, Iowa, who took them west for breeding purposes. Mr. McFarlane- is credited with mak- ing a thousand a year on his sheep. Weak c onstitutions are built up by, and good health follows, the use of Miller'sCompound Iron Pills. Doctors say they are the best tonic after sick- ness.- They make the weak strong. Warning i .Aoy person or par u e cubing orremov- ing any Logi or Timber now oast on the pores of' Lake Huron, Will by prgieouted to the full extent of the Law. OAPT. WM. BABB, , Agent for the Owners Goderich, Sept. 8th, 1898. These two desirable gnaliflcations. pleasant to the taste and at the same time effectual, are to be fountl in Moth- er Graces' . Mrigt.t -) (,erwinatt 7.. The S10 i-h-Binife Par -mere lnsiftute offers cash prizes of 510, $8, $e, $4 and $2 for essays on The best method of managing a one hundred acre tarns." The comoetition is limited to farmers and farmers' sons. Essays to be in the hands of the secretary by April 1st. Salt rheum and all eczematous con- ditions of the skin are cured by the use of Miller's Compound Iron Pills. T. J. Berry, of Hensall, has added another fine Clydesdale stallion to his stables. This horse, the cetehrated "Royal Warrant," (1804), was bred by Robert Stevenson, of Stranraer. He Is a veru big and very stylish horse, and looked quite fresh after his Tong winter trip. He was brought over by Thomas Broomfield of Brussels. The best remedy for scrofula is Mil- ler's Compound Iron Pills, 50 doses 25 cents. Can Recommend It. --Mr. Nona Born - berry, Tuscar ora, writes : "1 ani pleas- ed to say that Dr, Thomas' Eelectric Oil is all that you , laim it to he, as we have been using It for years, both in- ternally and externally, and have al- ways received benefit from its use. It is our family medicine. and I take great pleasure in recommending it." WORSELL'S Poetter Booklets, Presentation Books, The cheapest place in Calendars and Cade, nothing lilce get them ever shown. Stoves Leather Goode and Onyx Goods, Furnaces new and artistic. �"' C ANI,nal, I. pet orrmtnnlater- enilr oared wtthouteur gioal operation or candies. or causing pain. Write for book on cancers and tumors. Numerous testimonials. D1$. SMITH. Cancer Specialist, Port Heron, Mtoh P. O. Box 1041 1876. " IF SHE WERE." A mart and stylish girl said the other day : ••If I were a man I would wear a Brown Derby in the new winter shapes." They are fetching and we show all the good shades. The soft Fedoras are equally popular, and to many men far more becoming. We have a beautiful line of them. Our stook through and through will please you. There's no better on the market, and the prices are right. the county to 00.38. Tinware and and • other French Iio Behold Purn shings 04 AT -00.1 ELL'S 4 Uwe ootrAutbitt J. A. HALPANY, The Square, McLean's Block, GODERICH. Shrewd Busipess - Men -Advertise oa-'rra 0,D4f ti Rains ( If you have one of those warm, com- fortable and really WATERPROOF OVERCOATS I am selling. They can't wear out, or look shabby. Winter Has Bo Terrors For those who get their CLOTHING from my stook. Our goods and workmanship have stood the test of many years now in Goderich and we are stili to the front. Call end see the new stook for Fall and Winter wear. HUGH DUNLOP, Next Door to Bank of Montreal, Goderich o ple who buy and:pa -row one! lsitr'4 wi►it torr' lbaresla Not blunts Xtrmi, The tend•nexty hoJid ,y' 14toIttea.th>axner.4ttf taet1t:h+*w 4 rfXbrlsllt its; 1RiebiR$ao 14 to hefaro"t• * stocka;.+tral�tok.a► -Q} 4,140k to ery' completes with aril the 10444 any euitablltt.;pr Chirisitmas 1°roei±;tli, i reeta tif9at sisgeytiplii, oium''. BILE Ii11138XX4JJ SIIaEIIANDEAWATIEFS,, 4g FINE OAS1tAf1 <1i;E 1340a8. REINI*ER GLOVES. RID GLOVES. • SAW NECIar'WRAR. SILK ZIIMPLIERS. FINE BRACES. NOVELTIES 1N FIATS, OAPf3, SKIRTS, COLLARS, &o. e A.P. MC:LEAN, Art Tailor, Natty Batter Witt q •ent6' Furnisher, Goderioh. HOLIDAY WFTS: Have something that is useful aa well as ornamental. Wo have them : —SKATES from 86o. to $1.86. —LAMPS at all prices. —CARVING SETS, never equalled in town before in quality and price. — Latest in TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY. —STOVES, we never had a better assortment and prices. LEE &c SHEPHARD. e do all kinds of MOULDIN G AND REPAIR MACHINERY of any deaoription at 8loore notice and for little money Tho H611derson Role Go., LIMO, GoderIoh 1'IUSICAL INSTRUCIENTS FOR CHRISTMAS_' x AT THOMSON'S MUSIC STORRE§ The "WORMWORTH" Piano, manufactured by ono of the oldest piano • firms in Canada. For beauty of finish, purity of tone and honesty 01 construction, has few equals and no superiors. The "CELEBRATED GODERICH ORGAN," which now sets the pace for ot.hea makes, from $45.00 up. A lgrge stock of Violins, Guitars, Mandolins, Accordions, &a., to make a t•,)choice from. ...., .m •satt g taverite,'the • N E W rrlLUTAAIS, ''fadnfdaatttrea rrt.,naorr.,,at. Tbs"WHITE," the King of machines, manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio,.Each with a 10 year guarantee and an enviable reputation. 9 2,500 Sheets of Muaio, 650 at half pe ice, 10 Dent editions, Musio Folios, Vocal or Instrumental. Any song not in stock will be ordered, and recoil/ e our prompt and careful attention. Call and see the "VIRGIL PRACTICE CLAVIER,' the first and only one in Godericb. The Star prints quick, good, cheap REMOVAL The Gotlerich — Die Works Have been removed to the gore on the Square, next door to Knight's grocery, where with improve.t accommodation we can do all kinder)! Cleaning,- Dyeing, and Repairing. Pante praised while you wait. All Wort Guaranteed. A. SMITH, P7 -op. J. E. BRYDGES GODERICH. ONT. MANUFACTURICR OF FINE CARRIAGES OF ALL STYLI'S. Also sell factory work in Buggiae, Corsages and I.umhef Wagons. Repenting, r6tHmm- tng tops. otlblone, Ste. All work warranteodd. head ring nearly attendee) ro, 8eennd- hand riga o1 nearly all kind for eeIb cheap. DOMINION CARRIAGE WORKS l. ODERIouseCH., O1'POeZTB COLBORNE HOTEL. GEO. W. THOMSON. WEST SIDE OF SQUARE, GODERICH. Cor, yongo k College Sts. ri ollege, 'Toronto. Ont. e a drat.olassCommercial School. ILn- rged premises, increased ,torr of t.'eobra- All courses of study under the moatapable qualified instructors• who give nstruction which enah,cs Its students to ecure tho boat salaried positions and to ass the tneat searching puhltr exnmtne- bns. Write 1•r new pro.pe,-tus free. MD. Nimmo, Fellow Incorporated Phono- graphic Society, and Jas. Hnrriaon, 1'oder. graduate Tor. iJniv. & S. of P S., Prrin's n -tam.vr..ira-'tare The Nimmo and Harrison BUSINESS AND 4,_ -SHORTHAND Ei GOOD BREAD Ie a neces.ity in every honsehold. Yon don't always got it even, when you make it yourself, but A TRIAL OF HALE'S HOME MADE BREAD will convince you that he makes a first -close article that gives peace in the family and soundness to the stomach. I deliver every morning and this is another ad- vantage you will appreciate. Your Order Tor a Christmas Cake Will be carefully filled and prompt ly delivered. Let os get acquainted with a trial coder. A postal card will bring my wagon to your door. T. HALE, tNA No. 5, Huron Road Next Week We will have onr handsome stook of Perfumery, Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Combs, Dressing Cases, Mani- cures, Silver Mounted Pipes, etc., etc., opened up and ready to sell. All fresh Zelda No bargain minter 'tad. Call and see our Ebony Goods. : J. WILSON. gullet= Money Saved Although this itf pot•Ulatime ,itifiiye ti 'itlitrsgh ottiOte1 to do io In mist to Slits* o 4 otu . oakk et Before moving to our New tore sect Door 1 l ii.) "444 110 by (..leo. Reda. Not Bovies tpe room that, I Ott W ;tn Pana. prelOot Rtkrit to handle Blease goody, and also that 1 int lra Gong Out of r� 4iti of tha business, 1 sin prepared to 1st thetle goods R,D. TIIE HEST COCDS OFFERED: fall By buying your Christmas and New Years presents at YATES' BOOK STORE. x NEW SfOCH OF CHRISTMAS GOODS Now being opened out. Call and see our display before purchaing. JRM ,S YflT S WE have just received another car of Flour from Keewatin, made by he Lake of the Woods Milling Com- ' pany. The best Patent and Strong Baker's Flour made in SALE IN CANADA FOR TOE MOME1 ' * irbotevor Utsy >lNi t biros: i expect to move on Dec. 6h'• They will all go in a few data, so can eat' If you iiiait to eepuxa Ok i*r2a q. PRLLflI . , The Toes, the world. Choice Groceries for that length of time. and Provisionq. M. G. NICHO SON ,tr>: A. -b; . A Perfeet Bath 841a11 •411attq y?k deal to a tiuel, , filar rabtet':bot#kt4, Plumbing may fast Cat Y0111r tar #1o. parts of the ht}UIop*Nnt� 34a But Plumbing• is cbeapest rtllelt tti.'(ii P lits have done pinmbitg in some of the beet ietitdennea iii Goderioh, +RYu itig but first class work. Call at Cattle Bios. fOr estitiii40 i ort 00004 41 good material and plumbing work. - tz •Ari r CATTLE B West Side of square, next Sturdy VCog., tftlrlOil ni C. A. Humber For HOLIDAY ouaru ling WATCHES At greatly reduced prices. CLOCKS, Celina and other linea. JEWELRY, Bracelets and Rings a specialty. STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES At epeeiaiya1t CROSS -Cut Saws 1 have just opened up a large consignment of the celebratedi, And Leader Lance buffalo Bill. ILOS3!S —C311:79V :SA.E�►,.'fi7iiS, Every Saw folly warranted. Also a full line of Black Diamond Files. Axes, Axe Handles. N. D. ROUGVIE North aide of Square Fine Fruits-.— G0DERftfl Oer stock of Fruits is repiete Wita'lhe highest grades. Good Raisins, 4 lbs. for The beat that is grown, 8 lbs. for Good Figs, 4 lbs. for Wit SlGlt Seedless Raisins, Table itaIsins Peep, Nuts, ei4tw' at Lowest Prices #'or gond gnatity. IT PAYS TO BIIY THE BEST. ,.a 0