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The Huron News-Record, 1891-01-07, Page 4War -HURON • b V ti '. ..� � �58�' Vit V8 ASSO� A The Annual Meeting, which was Postponed from November, will be held at SMITH'S HILI,, iondan; Jan. I2,1891, The business will be the Election of Officers, the appointment of Vice- Preeidents in the several munieipali: ties for the current year, and any general matters which may require attention. A large attendance is desirable at tbis time and we trust that every municipality will be fully represented. All Liberal Conserve: fives invited. JAMES MITORELL, JOSEPH BEGS, Secretary. Preeident. The Huron News -Record $1.50A Year --$1. n Advance. tar The man does not do justice to his business who spends Zeas to advertising than he does in .ant.—A. T. STawaar, the miiiionaire merchant I .New York. Wednesday. Jan. 7th, 1891. DIVORCE. A party asked us the other day if divorce is unscriptural. We answer that, according to beet authorities, it is not. The Scriptures are em- phatic in asserting that divorce is lawful for cause—fornication being specially ua'ined_ as one of the causes. But divorces are also al- lowed iu the Scriptures for minor causes. In Dent. 24th will be found : "When a than hath taken a wife and married her, and it come to pass that she found no favor iu his eyes, because he_ hath found some uncleanness in bee; then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand and send her out of his house. And she may go and be another man's wife." It is quite plain that the laws of all civilized countries which permit divorces are in accord with . the Scriptures. The fact that those laws aro often perverted or prostitut- ed from their purpose does not im- peach their morality or justice. There has been some talk about the immorality of a prominent Cana- dian for that ho harried the divorc- ed wife of a fugitive from justico— a man who swindled ,widows and others of large sums of money and then fled from the country. His wifo obtained a divorce from 1j and married again. IIe.r conduct is L'iblically, morally and civilly justifl Jy y Sho had certainly .-1 and "uncleanness" in him. IIs was a criminal, a fugitive criminal. Common sense, morality and the Bible approve of her getting a divorce from him. Morally speak- ing he divorced himself by his own acts. She completed the divorce according t] the civil law. To all intents and purposes, in the sight of high heaven and of all right thinking men, she was at liberty to marry again. She married again, and her present husband, ata well as herself, is, forsooth, charged with wrong doing, with immorality en a par with Parnell's adulterous inter- course with a married woman at the time living with her husband. St. Paul says, `•It'the unbelieving (husband) depart (frons hie wife). let him depart. A brother or sister is not undo` boltdage (of marriage) iu such eases." . That divorces are Scriptural is largely a matter of opinion, just as sprinkling and im- mersion are Scriptural. The ma• jority of Christians believe that sprinkling is the' more Scriptural, just as the majority of Christians believe' hat diyorces are Scriptural. The Roman Catholic church is understood to be the only Christian church that does not sanction abso- lute divorce and the right to marry again. And even it has recognized the propriety of divorces by the granting of special dispensations re lieving persons from their marriage vows and granting per'nission to the parties to marry again. The civil courts. of the leading nations of Christendom recognize not only the validity but the justice of divorce for adultery and other criminal conduct,, but even for minor offences of desertion, brutal treatment, etc. And the ecclesiasti- cal policy of all but one of the Chriatian.churchee is in accord with on t r , egulatious ting of 'tb the divorceaa to marry again. Only last week a woman. in Toror,tu w charged with bigamy for Will married while her first husband wa alive. She had not been even di vor.oed front hitt, yet the court bel that she was iunocent upon it boin shown that ebe had not heard fro` hint for seven years. A divorced man or women i guilty of no more impropriety i marrying while the former husban The'Boman Catholic population as Qt Canada le said to be 0,948,800. B The Guelph Weekly, Herald is now an iintnenee 64•column paper, choke 4 full of news and spirited edidtoriale g and well printed.. It ie a credit to. n the Royal City. $ The population of the United o States in cities SOLI towns of ever d 8,000 has iucreased during the hast or wife is alive than that either wa guilty of impropriety or immoralit 10 contracting the first marriage There is almost au universal out census of opinion favorable to thi view among civil and occlesiaetica jurists and courts. The; only op ponents of this view are thos "whose chief devotion lies iu odd perverse antipathies. And it is only a matter of a fe years ere the Dominion Parlia'nen will be forced by public opinio ani the exigenoiee of social life t constitute a divorce court, apar from Parliament, that shall take cognizauce of such pewee at in expense within range of the means of the poorest of Her Majesty's aggrieved subjects. As the law now is only the comparatively wealthy can get a divorce in Cana- da even for most aggravated cause. Ms not Christian, it is not even humane, that a woman through no fault of her own should be com- pelled to drag out a miserable oxis- tonce the bondswomau of a male factor or of a drunken or a libidi- nous husband. And it is women who suffer most under the existing state of our divorce laws. As a rule they do not hold the purse strings and have not the means to rid them- selves of the neon who deceived and continually and persistently wrong them. Whereas if she is the offend- ing party the husband is quite like- ly, in many cases, to be able to get the mousy to effect hie purpose. Divorces, for cause, have the ap- proval of Providence, and all ag- grieved per8Gus are theoretically entitled to them -under Canadian law, and through Parliament. But unfortunately women, no matter how just theircause, are, as a rule. practically without redress. A Canadian Divorce Court under our system of independent life -appoint- ed Judges is imperatively needed and would not he liable to prosti- tute its functions as is oaten the ease in the land of the bravo and the paradise of the libertine. s a e as MUTUAL INSURANCE CON PA NIES. The Report of the Ontario In- s^actor of insurance fur 1890 has just been issued. From it we learn that The Hay Township Mutual Insurance Co. has $2,052,151.00 at risk, with $54,677.57 premium notes unassessed ; surplus assets over liabilities $59,088.84; new business during the year 1890 $422,- 639.00; $15,109.50 premium notes during 1890; Henry Heyrock, Pres. Henry Eilber, Secy. Howick Co. has $3,189,363.00 at risk, $142,- 133.32 premium notes ; $145,466.92 surplus; $838,500,00 new business; $42,535.00 premium notes taken during 1890 ; Jas. Edgar, Pres., W. S. McKercher, Secy. The Mc- Killop Co. has $2,383,270.00 nt risk; $53,783.56 premium notes ; $54,586.74 surplus; $1,128,050.00 new businoes during 1890; $29,• 784.78 premium notes taken during 1890; Thos. E. Hay, Pres., W. J. Shannon, Secy. The Usborno and Hibbert Co. has $2,32.4,330.00 at nt risk; $47,958,82 in premium notes; $48,782.22 surplus; $607,- 585.00 new business during 1890; premium notes taken during 1890 $14,940.41; David Mitchel, Pree., Thos. Cameron, Secy. The West \Vawanosh Co. has $2,633,159.00 at risk; $92,293.00 premium notes ; $93,152,39 surplus ; $551,200.00 new business during 1890; $22,- 048,00 premium notes taken during the year; Chas Girvin, Pres., John M. Roberts, Secy. EDITORIAL NOTES. An exchange says :—The census is to be taken on April G. Mr. George Johnson, the Dominion statistician, who was Census Com- missioner for Nova Scotia in 1871, has charge of the work. In a statement just made by • Mr\ John- son it appears that the comity staff will consist of 15genoral conlmtesion- ore, 220 connty commissioners and 3,000 enumerators. year by about 57 per cent, while the rural population has increased in the eame time bat 14 per cent. 'rhe tax roll for McMillan town- ship, Ontonagon Co., Mich., is au outrageously high that owners of lands in the township are uuani- mously refusing to pay them. 'rhe average tax is 27 .sesta per acre. So says the Michigan Farmer. The Globe a few days ago stave a review of the business done at many of the commercial centres of the Dominion and the majority of the reports are that they have no reason to be dissatisfied with the results of the business of the year 1880. Another of those unaccountably fiendish attempts at wholesale mur- der by poisoned candy took place at St. John, N. B., the other day. A strange woman gave one of a family of eleven some candy which lie di- vided among the others with the _result that all were maria sick and, four of them almost fatally so. The committee on Agriculture, of the Quebec Assembly, has recom- mended a grant of $6,000 a year for five years to the Hares National, and of 50 cents a ton, to the extent of $12,000 in one year, to encour• age the cultivation of the sugar beet. The Godel'ich Signal should 11e in the prime of life, being in its forty third year. It is showiug signs of virility yet, and if it. wee only as fully abreast of the times in politics as it is in its make up other- wise it would not be a bad paper. Wo notice it and the Star are discussing, in very bad form, the respective merits of each, matter's that should be left for their patrons to form their own opinions concern- ing. In free trade Eoglanl a large moiety of the taxes is levied upon land, which reacnee $1.75 per acre. In !lie protected lJuitod States the taxon land 'is not more than 20 cents an acre. While ,in Canada the lend tax is a mere trifle. We seem to 'have struck a happy medium, so that Canadian fauna are not liable to the enormous laud tax as in England or the leaser but still onerous ono of the United States. Canadians, hold to your own system. There can be no doubt of the merit of the following suggestions, which are sent by an excellent lady, and the nearer people can conform to them in their entirety the better : "I suggest that; from New Year's Day onward the wicked shall re- form their ways ; that hard drinkers become abstemious : that 'nen of violent temper keep it under con- trol ; that falsifiers speak the truth ; that slapdash writers take to think- ing; that fools learn wisdom; that spendthrifts practise frugality; that ill-mannered men strive to be polite ; that public functionaries do their duty; that both sexes wear clean clothes ; that rapscallions turn upright; that gluttons check there' appetite ; and, in short,that the peo- ple demean themselves prepor•ly iu 1891." Tho State electious across the lines which had nothing to do with National issues, but the result of which was made to do duty for the free traders, had the effect of with- drawing $100,000,000 from circula- tion and was the chief cause of the financial crashes we hear so much of across the border the past,month. Capitalists called in what funds they could and investors with mon- ey in hand corked up the stocking with almost hermetically sealed tightness. If the- ghost of free trade makes money hunt its hole what would its real existence`, It would paralyse commerce to an extent never heard of in the history of the world. And democrats as well as republicans know thio. And Cana- dian Grits as well as Conservatives know it on this aide of the lines. Flee trade and no tiexes or direct taxation is impossible in the United Stetee or Canada. Whatthe Americana want, what the minority faddists of the Re• form party known 50 the grit wing of said party Want, 18 continental free trade and a high tariff against the rest of the world. This is what the Grits cell reciprocity. Free trade with our rivals on this conti- nent and a aixty per cent tariff against Britain, our beat customer, and the balance of the world. Tiinee do ohauge. The pigmy feeders of the Grit party to day, how they have fallen front the high principles of their predecessors ! When Hon. George Brown was ne. gotiating for reciprocity ho said :— "It -was perfectly understood from "the openiug of the negotiations "that uo article could be free from "duty iu regard to the United "States that was not also free with "regard to Great Britain, and uoth- "ing else was ever contemplated for a "tnoment." That was also the view of the Liberal Government, that of Hon. Alexander Mackenzie, which declared solemnly that they did "not propose any modicfiation in "matters of trtde and commerce "which would In any way injuri'- "ously affect imperial interests." Mr. Mike in his Malvern and Aurora speeches conveyed the same regard for the integrity of trade and of financial relations with the mother country. The Rerort of the Inspector of Insurance for the .year ending 31st Deer. 1890 is officially addressed to The Ilonorable J. M. Gibson, M. P. P. This would seem to be an error. The Hon. Mr. Gibson is not an M. P. P. He was defeated by Mr. Stinson, whose election has been protested. But should the protest be successful Mr Gibson would not then be an M. P. P. He does nut claim the spat subject to such a result. illonager Walker, of the Bank of Commerce to ail interview with a Globe reporter gives an impartial view of the financial condition of the country and hits blue ruin Sir Rich- ard square between the eyes. Whether this willopen Sir Richard's optics or make him close them all the tighter we know not. Manager Walker says :—"There had been no large fcalures and nothing particular tojubilate over. One of the best tests of the farmer's condition was the way in which he tome up his notes for int, plenaents. Throughout Ontario and Quebec these notes had been paid up better than for several Jenrs past," Mr. Walker added the following which are freighted with words of practical wisdom :—"One thing I would like to emphasise is this : The people of the United States and Canada have been going into mark• wily increased expenditure." He proceeded to explain how this affect - el the country at large. The tens dency of a business man, he said,was to make a little money and then at once put up a fine house, and fern, fell it with pictures and costly bric-a- brac. Now, while this was all very good and desirable in its way,it was tying money up in unproductive ar- ticles and taking away so much Money that should go to the devel- opment of the business. Monay spent on a piece of machinery was productive because the machinery would he the means of increasing the capital of the .eetablishment, but money spent in luxuries was taken out of the business altogether. WHAT IT MEANS. The people are taxed in the United States for federal purposes $890 a minute ! The people are taxed in;the United States for federal purposes .$53,460 an hour! The people are taxed in the United States for federal purposes $1,281,- 600 1,281-600 a day ! The people are taxed in the United States for federal purposes $8,971, 200 th week 1 The people are tatted in the United Statex for federal purposep835,.884, 800 a month 1 The people are taxed in the United States for federal puroses $4670 827,490 a year ! Anent which the Hamilton Spec- tator pertinently remarks :—The above is an uncontradicted state- ment of a Demoeratio paper in Chicago. It shows that the average taxation per head in the United Ttates is $7.54, for federal purposes only. Taxation for state purposes is over and above that. In Canada, Inst pear the taxation averaged fr $0,03; and Irractically that; met all demands :upote tht. isopia for Domin- ion and .Por-iaic•ical Eapenditttre. There are wash n.teu,s of taxation in the jtrottinces,-.•the liquor licensee, the marriage licenses eiwitdla and others of that .Qlas0, bat when everything is included the average citizen of any one.f the Canadian provinces pays lass by el.50 for Dominion anti provincial purposes, than the ave, age citizen of the United States pays fur federal purposes, while the lanae pays iu cash for the support of his state government (probably as much more as lie pays for fo►lela! pur poses). Now, if much a calamity 118 com- mercial U111011 „liouId Gall upon Lie, uniformity of tariffs world be an absolute ueeessita. "Under this arrangement," said Mr. John Charl- ton, "the two countries would adopt a common tariff, ate in the German states of the Zjllvereiu. The trade between the two countries would be perfectly unimpeded and entirely free, and the revenue collected in the custom houeesof both countries would be pooled and divided on the basis of population, Canada receiv, ing five sixty -eights of the entire amount." W. A. M.►A. The snnual meeting of the Clinton branch of the W. A, M. A. was held at the Rectory, Tuesday, Deo. 20th. The Rector opened the meeting with prayer. The President in the .chair. The minutes of the lest meeting were read and confirmed. The following officers were then elected :—Presi- dent, Mra. Craig;. Vice -Presidents, Mrs. Combe and Miss Mountcastle ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Brewer ; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Worthington ; Treasurer, Miss D. Doan; Dorcas Com ; Madames Robertson, Johnson, Witze, Ford and Miss Holmes; Liter. ature, Mrs. Brewer; the Rector ap- pointed Mrs. Cooper and Miss Hine members of the Board. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. My DEAR FRIEND*,—I would ask your hide!. geese while I as your President address you for a Yew mniutes. This is our third annual meeting and we are about to enter on the fourth year of the existence of the Woman's Auxiliary. You probably notice that we are holding our meeting, as well as all other brunches of the W. A, M. A., somewhat earlier in order that all reports may be ,ant iu in good time to London to prepare for their annual meeting in the spring. It is a ple0st•ro to remember that we were amongst the first Auxiliaries found in this Diocese and you will agree with me that oir Auxiliary is in n healthy and prosperous condition. Last year 31b for three years was guaranteed towards Rev. Mr. Gander's salary and $5 a year for a lady missionary to tde N. W., besides other expenses in connection with the society. At our last monthly meeting we were glad to find we had this acIuount In the hands of our Treasurer. This was igdepcndent of the last entertainment or scial. It is the desire of the Auxiliary to depenod as much as possible for missionary pur- poses on free-will offerings, and their work—that is, sewing, etc. But these entertainments are helpful in this way, bringing people together, not only for the good of the Auxiliary, but also for the good of the Parish. I may mention here that the working members of the Auxiliary, or most of them, aro also members of the Church. woman's Guild, Tnis is sufficient proof, 1 think, that `tome work is hot neglected for missionary work. One helps the other and therefore 1 take this opportunity of thanking the members of our Auxiliary for kind help to myself in the way of sewing, which, under the circumstances, relieved ate of so nmeh worry and anxiety. I can well understand what such sympathy and help in that way means and how it isappreciated by a poor isolated Missionary and his wife and family. While speaking thankfully of our present success we cannot but remember the difficulties the -Auxiliary has overcome iu achieving its favorable condition. I ani reminded of our Bishop's words at -the first annual meeting which I attend- ed as n delegate—"Not to be discouraged or dis- heartened because few seemed interested, but to go on steadily as we were sure sure of God's blessing on all pure efforts to adbance the king. dot) of His Son." So everything tends toencour- age us to increased zeal. Here is u place to ex- press words in commendation of those who have so faithfully and persistently worked in the interest of our W. 3. M. A. 1 would like very respectfully to make a few suggestions regarding our mode of working. First—As regardsorgani- zatiet• It is impossible to work without organi- zation. 1 shall refer first to sewing meetings. 'these have been held once a week during the past year. 11 would be well it a large number could attend, but some of our members think once a week is too often. This, however, is a natter which must be settled by a majority. Yet 1 would ask if some plan could not be adopted by wl ich those who can't attend so often could take work home. It will be well to remember that an organizer: work means personal sacrifice ; all cannot work quite in the same way, as their circumstances are different. Yet I hope all will unite to do what they can. Second --Monthly meetings for business. It would be most help- ful to the Society if every member would attend these meetings. For here we have reports of the progress of the Society, applications for assistance from missionailes, suggestions for work, and it would assist greatly if we had a full expression of views from all the members. I am sure the interest would he much increased by such attendance. Third— A circular from the Educational Committee in London will be laid before you. As you will see it recommends the raising of a fund for the establishment of a home for the education of the daughters of Missionar- ies This it is true is a recommendation, as one of the objects of the W. A. M. A., from the Gen- eral Board at Its last electing in Montreal. Yet I mm of the opinion, and many others, that the time has not yet conte when wo are in a position to undertake such work. Our first object is the support of 31issions in our own country and in foreign lands. From all we can learn from vari- ous Bishops, we are only beginning to overtake a long neglected work of sending Missionaries to the settlers in the newer parts of Canada. For instance, the Bishop of Algona is being con- stantly appealed to for Missionaries and hos con• etantly and sorrowfully to refuse for want of means. It seems to m8 that all our energies ought to be concentrated towards this much needed object of supplying Missions and not to be divided to ether objects, worthy indeed in tbemselvee, but not nearly so important as this one just mentioned, 1 will conclude this rather long address by again thanking you for your consideration towards myself, and hest wishes and prayers for the success of the Auxiliary. RECORDING SECItJvI'ARv's REPORT. The third year of this Society has just been completed and we take great pleasure in recording that during the past year it bas made rapid strides and been mast successful in every department of its work. We have a memberebip of seventy, but all are not working mem- bers. Of these we have but few, but they are faithful, devoted workers and have accomplished an immense deal of work at the weekly sewing meetings. Twenty-one quilts have been made be- sides other work. O The autumn months were devoted to working for our dona- tion to Mr. Gander. This work consist- ed of articles of' clothing for his little ones, added to these were innumerable other and useful articles given by non- working members. The whole filling three barrels and a bale and was valued at $250. The interest created by the making up and packing of these barrels wee very marked, and the receipt of bis letter acknowledging them was most gratifying and everyone felt increased pleasure in the thought that they had been the means of bringing so much happiness to Mr. (:ander and the people of his extended mission. We received a esh impression of tho truth of FOP CRAMPf.74 COLIC, and, all $ovl'al Troahlesr u1M - PIIR Y PAWS' LTsed boat internally and extern allr, Itaete eatolay, wormer almost tuatara relief from the severest pain, BE SURE to GET THE ¢ENUIN# 25o per bottle. MEDICINE and FOOD COMBINED II EMULSIO.iIIN� 'OF COD LIVER OILarliNess $DD Increases Weight Btrenattiena Lungs and Nerves. Price 50o. and $1.00 per Bottle. Ministers and Public Speakers use SPENCER'S Chloramine Pastilles For Cleating and Strengthening the vo1e11. Care Hoarseness and Soreness of.Throaf, Price sac per bottle. Sample free on apphoation.to Druggists. TO MOTHERS PALMO- TAR SOAP Is Iodiepeneable for the Bath, Toilet A Nursery, for cleaning the Scalp or Skin. THE BEST BABY'S SOAP KNOW& Frio° 480. SeeMoossammogaigsamgmgememint Physicians strongly recommend Wyeth's Malt Extract, (Liquid) To patients suffering from nervous exiane• tion; to improve the Appetite. to assist Dia ge.tiou. a valuable Tomo. • 40 Cents per bottle. datatimitymaympi The moat satisfactory BLOOD PURIFIER Ie Channing's Sarsaparilla, It is a Grand HEALTH RESTORER. Will cure the worst form of akin disease ; nip euro Rheumatism ; will cure Salt Rheum. Large Bottles, $1.00. ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM For CONSUMPTION. Coughs, neglected Colds,Bronchitis, Asthma and all diseases of tho ungs. In three sized bottles 25o, 50c, and $1.00. FOR HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. F r Lumbago, sciatica, " Cdckc," Tic, •'stitches,• Rh umatic 1'aiusm d Chronic Rheumatlim. Each plaster in an air -tight tin boa. 25e. DAVIS & LAWRENCE CO. MONTREAL, Proprietors cr General Agents FOR MOST OF Tri 3 POPULAR Proprietary or Pharmcceotical f7edicine9, Toilet Articles and Perfumery. our Saviour's words, "it is more, blessed to give than to receive." We have had forty weekly meetings, eleven monthly meetings, and one open meeting at which Mrs. Newton, of Bayfield, read a most interesting paper on Mission Work; also a social at which we realised $21. Our treasury is in a very flourish- ing condition, the money derived from ordered work being sufficient to meet our guarantee to the Bishop of Algoma towards Mr. Gander's salary, the sum of $15, which we have pledged ourselves to give for three years, this being the second year. We tract that in the com- ing year our work may be still more blessed, and that the growing interest may continue to increase, DEL1A BREWER, Rec. Sec. TREASURER'S REPORT. Receipts. Balance on hand Eatertainulents Bank receipts .. Mission boxes Ordered work Donation from Y. C. M. Donation from Mrs. and Miss Membership fees $ 411 26 74 7 82 3 51 27 10 G. 5 82 and Disbursements. Delegates expenses . 'Literature Working material . Stationery and postage Freight on 3 barrels and 1 bale.. Making carpet Pi inning Rec. A. Watham Lally Missionary Benana Mission Rev. G. Brick Rev. N. A. Burman Algoma Mission Fees to general fund 11 85 9 85 $96 80 $ 7 50 2 72 16 99 51 1 60 4 40 1 35 10 00 5 00 5 00 8 00 8 00 15 00 50 $86 57 06 80 Balance on hand .. $10 23 - DELf.. DOAK, Treas. W. A. M. A. PUBLICATIONS. The Delineator.—One of the best ladies magazines published in America is the Delioentor. It contains all the latest styles ; the newest nick, necks and the best selected cuts and choicest patterns of every kind. No lady who follows the styles elosely should be without this excellent ladies Journal published by The Delineator Publishing Co., 33 Richmond St. Toronto. It is only $1 per year, published monthly. En Since the meeting of the General Con- ference in Montreal last September, the Methodist Book and Publishing House makes another stride forward in its popular periodicals. A new paper for young people, with the progressive name "ONwe n," an eight -page, well -illustrat- ed weekly, is issued at the low price of 60 cents a year, single.- over 5 cot.ies, 50 cents a year. It is edited by the Rev. Dr, Withrow, whose management of the Methodist Magazine and Sunday-ech col periodicals of the Methodist Church has been so successful. The popular Metho- dist Magazine (:2.00 per annum) and the Sunday School Banner (Co cents per , annum) will also be considerably enlargs. ed and improved. rhe ,Rev. William