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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1891-11-11, Page 1'1' rem.A;sr—ti.6o per A *"imine $1.26 irtt 1141aucc. 111LF,P.EA,L. 'N1! IN ALL T$t GS—NLITZR4L I!( 3Q21L4?VQ VOL. KM. ---NO 49. Goderich. Mr. H. T. Bothwell spent Su day in Goderioh. Mr. Thos. McLean was in Toro to last Thursday. Mrs. Geo. Patkes was visiting Gorrie last. "reek. Mr. aud Mrs, C. Tanner were iu town this week, Mr. H. J. D. Cooke is on a pro fessional visit to the Queen City. Mr. A. Cavan, of Stratford, wee in Goderich the past week, Mr. T. A. Mills, of \Viughaw was in the Co. tqwn last. week. Early communion at St. George's next Sunday. Rev. 11. L. Diehl, of Hulinesville was in Goderich this weep. n- n. at Mr, llait-y Clucee tins in town last Thursday. N. Fair ut Clinton spent Sunda in the circular town. Mr. E. A. Pridhuu, is confined to his room by a very serious illness. Mr. Alex McMurchie, of Clinton was in the circular town last Frl day. Regular meeting of Huron Chap ter No. 30, R. A. M. next Tues day. Mr. Jus. Mitchell addressed the Gospel Temperance meeting in the Temperance hall on Sunday after noon. Liverpool lodge No. 140, S. 0. E benefit society meets this even• ing in the hall over the Signal ,office. Mr. E. A. Pridlian:, who is seri- ously indisposed, has sold out his gents furnishing stock to Mr. llec• tor Hays. Tete will be a Litauy service and Lecture in St. George's school room this evening at the usual hour. The High and Mode school Lit- erary Society was to have held the postponed open meeting last even- ing. ConductorSnydor preached morn- ing and evening at the reopening of the North street Methodist church on Sunday to large congregations. The Guy Bros. had a big house on Thursday. The brass band own- ed by the Bros. is one of the best heard in Goderich for many years. The schooner Sophie sailed for Blind River on Wednesday to load lumber for Cleveland, and after de- livering will load coal for this port. y On Sunday the sacrament of the Lord's slipper was administered to Knox church. The wrecked schooner 13ac•uria has had her fixings and sails re- moved. There will be service to -morrow afternoon at St. Stephen's, Goderich township, at which the Goderich choir will take the musical portion. The Foresters of Benmiller and neighborhood had their annual oyster supper on Monday evening. There was as usual a large attend- ance, and all present had a happy time. The schooner Kulfaye, Captain Jno. McDonald, sailed for Golden Valley on Wednesday to load lum- ber fur Amherstburg, and will bring a return cargo to Goderich if a pay- ing freight is obtainable. Mr. Jas. Yates has sold his stock of hardware to Mr. R. W. Mc• Kenzie. Mr. MoK will move into the frame store recently moved on to the square by Mr, Abraham Smith. The annual Harvest Home Sup• per will be given in the North street Methodist church to -morrow even- ing. An excellent desert composed of musical and literary dishes will follow the choice comestibles al- ways at this annual treat. On Tuesday morning of last week the house occupied by Mr. A. Grove in St. Patricke ward was discovered to be on fire, and before aid could be rendered it was burned down. The fire was supposed to be of in- cendiary origin, and the rapid way it took hold lends strength to the report. The furniture was insured in the Caledonian for 4400. One of Goder•ich's fair ones will change her name in St. George's church this morning. After the ceremony the newly married will leave on an extended tour ending at Chicago, their new home. The lady will be much missed in Goder- iob, her cheerfulness and affability having attracted kindly feelinge from all clessee of the community. One of the most seaworthy schoon- ers ot;t Lake Huron bears the lady's well-known name, the lady herself having performed the baptismal ceremony. Ae the Sophie will al• ways be a graceful reminder of the absent one, we cannot but wish 11Rite. Tharhay Me' tidy pass happily along the river of time free from the atoms that sometimes assail the prettiest craft. • WHITELT'hIriTODDI,Pi tylf,t.t,era CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 11, 1891. Goderich. Will Robertson of Clinton spent. Sunday in the circular town. Mrs. Whitt of Clinton was the guest of Mrs. Jno Robertson on Suuday. The Ju tiler Huron Lacrosse Club, of Godwri,;h, have been awarded the p nuant for the 'Western district. Misses Bolla and Nellie McDon- ald of Cliuton wore present at the re -opening of the North Street Methodist church ou Sunday. Mrs. Jno Smith of Clinton at• tended the re opening cereuwuiee of the North street Methodist church on Sunday. Ili the Meehan We Institute,cicisses iu curnwor•'.ial arithmetic, bouklteep ing and penmanship will be urgau ized iu a few days, under the super- intendency of Mr. Goo Sheppard, No doubt .r large number will avail themselves of the ud vantages of the classes. The tialring fleet that fished off Godeitch and the vessels and boats of ibis port that fished at the Is lands and Georgian Bay ate all berthed in their winter quarters. The tugs Or•cadia, Siebold and .M11rtiethat fished off thieport,the tugs Clueas, Sea Gull and McIntosh at Tohermoray and Georgian Bay, and the st.uautor Junes travelled to the Islands and ruined the Bay collect ing fish, starting from and return lag to Winton. Empire Nov. 7—The Marine he payment has been n.•tified of a gal- lant deed performed last week by the crew of the lil'u•saving station at Goderich, by which six livoe were saved from a watery grave. The schooner Bavaria, Capt. S. Fraser, bound from Tulodo to Kingston with coai, ran.ashore under the se- vere storm of the 31st., near Goder- ich, and the crew wore in imminent peril, when the brave follows from the lifesaving station went out on the rolling waves and reer.ued them all, the captain,inate and four sail- ors. The ship, which was a total lobs, was valued at $6,000. The res- cued sailors were more than grate- ful to Capt. Babb and his fearless compauions. Port Albert. Lake Huron is drying up, 'tis four feet lower at the present time than ever known by the oldest inhab- itants. Captain Martin is refitting his residence after the season's sailing. Rumor says the Dept intends bring- ing iu a partner and corne onto stays. There was war at Kintail on last Wednesday between the Canadians an the Yankees, alias Tories and Gr s, Revising Judge Doyle presid- ing. The Yanks claire they had a big holt on their side of the lines. Miss Anne Burrows has been re- engaged to teach the P. A. Acade- my for the ensuing year. This is the fourth term the lady has been engaged at this place. Pretty good showing for the lady in question. A party from the coantry was seen running down the Goderich road last week without a hat lent with a big t I'ib ou his shoulder and making 2.1, ,me, enquiring for one Niebergall 'vtio bought a few bar- rels of apple • e•om him but did not flip up the a .yes. He was on his second trip t,i .lie circular town on this business iied it was the last one. E elg ave. DIr' John Bell will hold a shoot- ing match here on Thursday. Court of Revision was held here on Monday. Mr. J. A. 13rownlee, who has been ill for some time, has commenced work again. Large quantities of grain and po- tatoes are being marketed hero daily. Services will he held in the Pres- byterian church on Thanksgiving Day at 11 o'clock. The Lady True Blues of this place held a supper in theForesters'Hall on Thursday evening of last week. Mr. J. Dunbar, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., who has been holi- daying in this vicinity for some weeks past, has returned home. The Young People's Mutual Im- prevement Association of Knox Church has been reorganized and meets every 'Wednesday evening. It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Matilda, wife of Mr. J. S. Timmins, of Bluevale, and daughter of Mre. Tufts of this place, which took place at the resi- dence of the latter on Friday 6th inst. after a short illness. The re- mains wore interred in the Wing - ham cemetery folio weelthltjer,-lly., ti "fango"number aft sorrowing rela- tives and friends, the funeral pro- cession being composed of 117 vehicles, Goderich Township. J. 0. Knight -has removed from the township,. Mr. Johnittou, of the 4t11, took the tastily and effects to Clinton the other day for rail wuy transportation. Mr. and Mrs. Hy Beacom took a 1 i last week to Huron township nd other parts of Bruce county to ee the lady's mother and brother, ex reeve of the township natned. Sunnuerhill. The Orangemen intend having a tea meeting on 'l'hureday evening the 26th inst. Particulars next week, WROLE NO, 679 There nus sen received for thi culume a lengthy .irticin having fol' its purport the expusing of the un- veracicus and stick -their -nose -into - the • privete-and social -affairs of -oth- ers Style of' aorrespondeut•s of the Signal and Era. The length of the letter and its appearance already Ill One lucal paper is our excuse for not reprinting it. We quite agree with the writer in his condemnation of ill natured corres- pondence invented for tho purpose of ridiculing respectable people, the more especialle when the spiteful effusions, even were they true, de- note a flagrant breach of the sanctity of the private hearth and hospitality. Meddlesome seribbling often Leads to unedifying recrimination and the writers should remember the thistly Scotch device, nerno etre iut)ncna lace,.sit. Mr. Wakefield's house ou con. fr has been out of the builders hands for some weeks and forms a pleasing architectural addition to our- local landscape. In common with other friends, wo wish him and his sister many years of health and prosper- ity to enjoy the comfort of their in- creased accommodation. As they did not seem to roinomber that a good housewarming would be to give us boys a dance, we thought it would bo in order to take theta by surprize, so on the evening of the 4th a number of us assembled there, bringing a fiddler, and spent some hours in "tripping tho light fantas- tic toe.” For those who at any time have been guests of this family, I need not say they did everything to make us feel at home, and that we bad a very pleasant time though not more so than when at Mr, John Whitely's. On both occasions no met to have a bit of fun, and re- ceived a cordial welcome ; alt did their best to contribute to the gener- al happiness, and, after spending some hours in good feeling and harmony, separated at a late hour grateful to our host and hostess and well pleased with ourselves and each other. . Council met at Holmesvillo Nov. 2nd 1891, pursuant to adjournment. Members all present. Minutes of lest meeting read and passed. Moved by James Connolly, Second- ed by Satnuol Sturdy, that the nom- inations for Reeve, Deputy Roevo and Councillors, be held in Holmes- villo in the place known as Knox's hall, now Mude's, on the last Mon- day in December 1891 ; and the polling places (if an election be held) as follows : No. 1, P. S. D., Orange hall, con. 3 ; No. 2, I'. S.D., house of Nixon Sturdy, con. 7 ; No. 3, P. S. D., house of Thos, Harrison, con, 4 ; No. 4, P. S. D., house of John Elliott, (late Wm. Herbison) Bay. Con.; No. 5, P. S. D., house of R. Baker, con. 15 ; No. 6, P. S. 1)., house of Wm. Crooks, con. 11; and the following Returning officers : No. 1, Samuel Johnston R. 0; No. 2, Nixon Sturdy R. 0; No. 3, Thomas Harri- son R. 0; No. 5, John Cluff R. 0; No. 5, Herbert Elford R. 0; No. 6, Wm. Crooks R. 0.=Carried. By- laws Noe, 4 and 5 of present year were read and passed. The Treasur- er's bond was examined, he and his surr,ties were considered satisfactory by Council. The Collector not be- ing -present— e--ing..presen4••-witlr-•'-ftritrds •--rrathirng further could be done. The Coun- cil then adjourned to meet again on the flrat Monday in December. JAMES PATTON, Clerk. o ow is the standing of pupils of the public school f October :— Sr 4 :—Sera Nesbitt. Jr 4 :—Emily Jordan, Wm. E. Miller, Dora Sprung. Sr 3rd :--Winnie Thompson, Rosie Wright, Annie Tyner. Jr 3sd :—Wm. Mair, Mabel Bingham, Ethel Jordan. Sr 2nd :—Eva Johnston, Mabel Sheppard, Annie Wright. Jr 2nd :—Mabel Huck,_ Margaret Murphy, Frances Oakes. II Part :—Chas. L. Tyner, Oliver Meth/eau, Win. Jordan. I Part ;—Wine. Cousins, Albert Lovett, Olive Hill. OBITUARY.—It becomes our pain- ful duty to record the death of Robert Henry Cook, who died at West Bay City, Michigan, on Wed- nesday the 27th :October, of typhoid fever: He was 24 years 6 months old. His mother, Mrs. Amelia Cook, resides on the 2nd Con. but he, wishing to better his position in life, left last, spring for Bay City. Hu was doing well there. About three weeks ago he began to feel unwell and on Thursdey the 22nd ult was taken seriously ill with the result above stated. Onl,f a short time ago he became a member of the A. 0. of U. W. and during his ill• ness he received the most faithful atteedance from them, everything bung dune that sympathy could suggest or medical men advise. His brother-in-law, Mr. Adam Foster, of Clinton, went over to bring his remains here for inter- ment. Tho members of the lodge cf A. 0. U. W. of the city accom- panied his remains to the station and read over them their beautiful burial sorvieo there. They spoke in highest terms of his conduct while there. The't-funeral took place on Saturday, the 31st ult., from his mother's residence and was largely attended. ViTe hereby tender our hearty sympathy to his mother'and remaining members of the family and to all his relatives in this the hour of their affliction. Deceased was a grandson of the late Robert Cook, of the Huron Road, about three miles west of Clinton, whom the pioneers will favorably remem- ber. The concert on Wednesday even- ing last in Industry hall under the auspices of'tbe Blyth fire company was a grand success both financially and otherwise. On Sunday afternoon, a number of citizens of Blyth and Clinton drove over to Belgrave to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Tim,. mins. On Friday evening the elite of town assembled in Industry hall and wiled away the time until the wee sma' hours of the morning tripping the light fantastic. Mr. Clark, of Wingham, a lay rea ellantirir&e-vineittieg1 fits English Church here for the past two Sabbaths, preaching excellent and profitable discourses on both occasions. In 1 10 a ternootr of Nov. 5th the members of L. 0. L. No. 963 and visiting in, thorn uterched in pro utssion to 1110 'Methodist church to hear a special serwou preached to them by the pastor, Rev. F. W. Campbell. After the service they partook of a bountiful supper at the Mansion House, gotten up for the occasion. On Thanksgiving day anuiver- eery services of the opening of the Methodist church in this place, Rev. Mr. Henderson of London, will be the preacher. The collec- tion to he taken up in aid of rust fund. After which there will be dinner served and an entertain- ment in the evening. Admission 25 cents. Gorrie, The anniveteery of Guy Fawkes Day mea royally celebrated in the thriving village of lrnrrie, by the Orangemen of Ilowrok District, ou Thursday evening last. About 75 Orangemen and their gentlemen and Lady friends sat down to a splendid supper in the Albion hall, which had been tastily decorated for the occasion with evergreens, bauuors, fes- toonings, mottoas, etc. The supper waa oue of tho 6oeet ever served here, and mine host 1'utl ud and hie esteemed lady have leaped into enviable fame as caterers. After the guests had done their utmost (without any apparent aysil) to unload the groaning tablee, the glasses were filled with sparkling water, and under the guidance of Bro, W. H. (!egg, County Master of North Huron, who ably filled the position of toast- master, a pleasant and profitable pro- gramme of toaste, speeches and singing was carried our. After a cleat introduc- tory speech, in which the visitors were warmly welcomed, the toast "Our Gracious Queen' was drunk and respond- ed to by the singing of the National Anthem in excellent style. "The Gov- eruc.r-i,eneral " came next and was re- sponded to by the Chairman in hie usual entertaining vein. "Our Dominion" was then coupled with the name of Dr. Spence, who epoke in glowing terms of the advancement made since Confedera- tion and of the glorious prospects just bef,re us. There carne "Our Orange Order," and in reeponee Rey, Mr. Wright delivred an able address, which wan closely listened to throughout and proved a masterpiece of of information and elo- quence. "The Ladies" rues next an- nounced, and Past District Master B. 8. Cook was invited to respond, which he dud in a rattling speech for which he was heartily cheered. Mr. Jae. Perkins was then invited to respond to the toast "Our Grand Master, N. Clarke Wallace," which was given in enthusiastic rounds of Kentish fire. Mr. Perkins wee, as he always is, equal to the occasion, and treated the guests to a fine speech, in which he touched eloquently upon the many meritorious acts of the Grand Master during his term of office. "The Past Co rnty Master" was responded to by the 1'. C. M. himself, Bro. Henry Perkins, in a very appropriate address. Mr. Perkins has been very ill of late and the brethren had rnade preparations to carry him to the banquet, If necessary. But fortunately he was restored truffle's ently to attend unassisted and hie pre- sence was the oucasion of muoh rejoicing as ho is probably the most popular Orangeman in the county. "The Press" called forth brief remarks from Messrs, Green and Nash. ''Our Visiting Friends" was reeponded to by Bro. John Donaghy, of Fordwieh; lodge, in a well chosen speech, wh oh elicited hearty applause from the audience. "Our Flag" as in - traduced and, after drinking, the gath- ering joined in the response by singing the "Red, White end Blue," in a hearty manner. "The Young Britons" was neatly responded to by Bro. Abrc.m Strong, who, although young, proved to be an excellent speaker. "L. 0. L. No. 767" was replied to by Bros, W. J, Greer and George Walker, of Gerrie lodge. "I'he Cnmmittee" called forth a neat speech from Bro. W. J. Perkins. The committee are deserving of much Praise for their skill in making the ooca• cion en pleasant for all. "Our Host" brought a few words•from sir. Putland, after whioh the gathering joined in singing "God Save the Queen," when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr. Wright, "nit one pftheepleasaa teat g' "Atheildge'Tield y €he L. 0. L. in this township was brought to a close. Howiok is one of the banner Orange townships of the Pro{'ince, and we are pleased to report that the interest in the Society le still on the inorgaae here—Cost. Reniniller. Mie. Moore ie still in,tisposed and Vely lea'. Mr. \Vm. Stevenson was laid up he part week or so with intlemma- Ion, but he has recovered. Mr. M. Pframer has ordered a car load of Nu. 1 hied Manitoba wheat lirtct flout \Viuuiptg and expects it hila iu a day or su. Mack in- tend" to woke things hum iu the Hoer ttede or know the assent why. Fennels and others who want good flour are iuvitod to come along and pay him a visit, The members of Enniskillen L. 0. L. No. 153 had a special Orange sermon on 1st. Nov. iu Zion cherch. There was a crowded boast. The huge audience listened attentively to the discciurs., ru..l acut tt.,ii out, viuced that Orangetarn is a thing of the present, nut of the peet as good meuv of thew pieviuusly sup pursed it tv be, There was a eilvet culleeliun taken up, ti'T•ottnting tc over thirty tlullaie eii l preen r3 ll;u ofliciatiug minister, Rev. W. M. Beilb,y. Ott the following Thursday, 5th Nov., the brelhteu of the above lodge held a suoeossful social iu the school house of S. S, No. 8, Col borne. lee freshmen ts were served t 7 o'clock p. m. After 5111 were satisfied with the good things pro- vided by the good ltd lis, the InnN- icaland litcr•try prus;raritmn %iaspro- ceede,l with. Mr. G. M. I::li•a;, of uuderich, was voted to the chair, and he fills d the positiuu to the entire - satisfectiun of all, as wan manifested by the vote he received al Mho cjose of the service. The meeting was formally opened witdi singing by the chuir, after which Mr. et M11 - lien led iu prayer. The ch.iitrnan opeued the programme by en ad- dress, after which he Intl educed the celebrated Butts choir whose render- ings were eo effective and masterly that they were encored time and again and tcsponded each time,show- iugthat they were mastersofthe mus - cal art. Ono of the special features of the oar„•fon wile the singing by Walden fisher, he wasal:o encor- ed each time and responded the last time by giving them a recitation which more than fetched the audi- ence. Another special feature was the mouth -organ baud, led by V . J. Fowler, composed of five mem- bers. In this part Miss M. Jewell played the organ. Tho troupe were loudly encored. 'rho Misses Fanny and Libby Allis and their little brother Alden gave music that was highly appreciated by the whole house, Miss Martha and George Cousins entertained the audience to an instrumental duet. Recitations by Miss Rachel Cousins and others were well received. The singing by Ed. Fisher and Fred Shambly was received amid applause. Speeches were delivered by Councillor Alex. Young jr., of this township, A. Minim], Wm. Stevenson and others. Altogether there has not been as good a programme furnished in this section for years. The Zion choir interspersed the proceedings with some very beautiful selections, the chairman remarking that they would be brought to Goderich in the near future as their musical talents wore far superior to anything he had heard for some time. The brethren of the lodge have a right to congrat- ulate themselves upon their success. Fine weather, a crowded house, abundance to eat—lots left—and financial and social benefit were the outcome. ililis Green. The concert given in the hall by the Orangeman on Thursday eveuc ing last was a success. There was a full house. Mr. Jas. Foster, W. D. 141., acted as chairman. Excellent addresses were given by Messrs. Shilton, of Clinton, and Acheson, of Kippen. On account of the later ness of the hour Rev, Mr. Irvine gave only a short address. The Methodist, choir furnished suitable music. All present went home satisfied that they had spent an ens joyable and profitable evening. Efoltnesviile. L. 0. L. 189 will hold their regu- lar meeting on the Monday on or before full noon. Important busi- ness requires a full attendance:— By order of the W. M. Auction Sale Register. Monday, Nov. 16—Farm stock, line plements, &o., on lot 86, 9th con., Goderioh township, at one o'clock p. m. W. Hearn, proprietor; T. M. Carling, auctioneer. Tuesday, Nov. 20—Farm stock, im• plements, etc., on lot 13, Huron Road, about three miles from Clin- ton, at 12 o'clock, noon. Mr. Sib - ben, proprietor; T. M.Carling, quos,, Tuesday, Nov. 17—Farm stock and implements, on lot 41, Maitland con., Goderich township, at one o'clook p. m. P. .1. Evans, pro'. prietor ; T. M. Carling, auctioneer.