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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-02-05, Page 4biakt )819 IPI`WWWW1P— 4WW"."71."7.19MIEIrregplairvIrMIrrrAlr.”"w771-447, • • -..7..^,P1Mallt1:111, CLINTO VS1 4:11, •••• 1 -Dress enclBlkTricitifie Silk worth ,$1,50,for $130 BesiBlkl3rocaded DressOoods wortii $1.25 for 85c Best Blk Brocaded Dress Goods worth $1 for 75c • RO oent Blk Plain lienriettas for 70 cents AllWoolBlk Cord Henriettas worth 00c for 36c Ziveline Ctrac4s all colors worth nets for 66c Heavy Serge all colors worth 65 cents for 46cte Tickings worth 25 cents for 18 cents Heavy Shirting's worth .14c to 15c for 104c Heavy Shirtings worth 10c to 11c for Bats Grey Cottons Worth 9cts to lOcts for nets Grey Cottons worth Gots to 7cts for 5 dents Comforters worth 90 cents for GO cents All woo/ Scotch TartanI-worth 40 cts for 30e A few Mantlings very low Remember we are selling the goods regardless of what we paid for them as they must be cleared out within the next few weeks. Mara's old Stand, Clinton. J. C. GILROY. gett? AllkatiOeMent07 House to Cantelon. Balance sheet—Jackson Bros. New arrivals -,—W. L. Ouimette. Teas—George Swallow. Hood's Sarsaparilla—C. I. Hood. Are you in it—Estate John Hodgins. Bull for service—Tyndall Bros. Offering'this week—J. C. Gilroy. The Almighty $—Estate J. Hodgips. Piano tuning—A. J. Meek. For sale or to rent—John Bossier. One week—Emma Wells Co. To rent—Wm. Grant. (glutton yinv gra FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1892 South Huron Liberals. The annual meeting of the Reform Association of South ,Huron—as con- stituted for Dominion purposes—will be held in Dixon's Hall, Brucefield, cti) Saturday, 13th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. It is desirable that there be a large representative of the Liberals of the Riding, as there is important business to transact. The connnittee 011 by-laws will meet 4 at 10 a.m. of the same day. • Liberals and Conservatives in West Huron will be wearing war -paint for a little while now. Mr Haggart has been formally noti- fied that when parliament meets, a re- quest will be made for an investigation into Section B scandal, with which his name has been associated. The Star mentions that the editor of the Wingham Advance was. in Gode- rich for the first, time, last week. Well, --it-looks ex-eellentjudg - men t in keeping out of such an unde- sirable locality as long as he did. Amajority of the Coun ty Councillors, at the last meeting, voted down a pro- position to place a sum in the estimates for a County HOtnie of Refuge. We hope they will soon see their folly, for such a thing is a .disgrace to a county like this. When the deputation waited upon Hon. John Dryden, the other day, and asked for an additional grant towards the agricultural societies, he told them it would be better if some of the societ ties would amalgamate. and he was right. On the 30th of June last the gross debt of the, Dominion was $389899,229, the highest figure it hat yet reached. In the twelve months ending on the date mentioned the debt was increased by $3,787,934. Of the net debt $188,- 040.33 is payable- in London, and the interest upon this enormous sum nuist be sent, across the Atlantic every yea.. The payment of such a large amount annually constitutes a heavy drain upon the Dominion's earnings. This is what the Toronto News (Con- servative, has to say about the elec- tions last Thursday :— "Premier Abbott may learn two les- sons from yesterday's contest,. First, that his cabinet reconstruction is a public dis'appointment, rather than a stimulant to enthusiasm; and, secondly, 'that a more vigorous trade policy is demanded by the people. Such dead timber as Chapleau, Caron and Dewd- ney must be got rid of, and able men, such as Curran, Angers and Meredith. taken in. A vigorous effort, must also be made to secure an enlarged market, for our surplus products. The elections last Thursday left the is w eie they were before. excepting that majorities were chang- ed. ID Kingston Mr (limn. Liberal was defeated by 100; Sii John had )P.:A R. SIR, - our Kippen cori•es- . nearly 400 at the previous election. In pondent has failed thus far to fulfil his 1,1 Halton the Patrons of Industry ca.n. (or her) proinise. The chaege against m &date was beaten by nearly mo, and in Lincoln the Liberal candidate was re-eleeted by 240, an inNease of nearly 200 over his majority at the general election ; this was a, big gaing and shows , that a -riding which en& 'gave 600 of a eonservative majority, had made a .•. ,IfOnderful . • , arties ji t h • •. The Conservative Candidate in West Huron. At the Conservative 'Convention for West Huron, on Wednesday, Hon J.C. Patterson, the newly -appointed Secre- tary of State, was chosen as the can- didate. There were two reasons for this choice, one being that there was no local man strong enough to carry the riding, the other, that Mr Patter- son is without a seat,and it was thought that with his prestige as a Cabinet Minister and the influence of the Gov:. ernment at his back, he might be able to win back the seat. He will no doubt be a strong opponent, and we do not underestimate the forces that will be - used to secure his election, but at the same time,we doubthis ability to carry the riding. At the last general elec- tion he was defeated in his own con- stituency, North Essex, by a majority of 849. A man so badly beaten in a riding that he had previously repre- sented and was .to some extent person- ally popular in, is handicapped in a new constituency. Still, he will get the general Co6ervative support, though we could name Conservatives who de- clare they will never vote for an out- sider. Our Liberal f s, and th ose who desire freedom of trade, should not al- low any feelings of diffidence to 11111 them into fancied security; The ejec- tion will be held before the 25th of February, that is certain. Lt every one who desires to see the riding re- presented by a local man—one Who is in direct touch with the people and in sympathy with their wants, use their best endeavors from this time forth, to secure the return, by a large majority, of the Liberal candidate. District Council R. T. of T. The senii-annual meeting of the Roy- al Tem_plars of Temp_e_rance -GOderich, on W—ednesdarY and Thurs- day of last week, J. E. Tom :in the chair. It was decided to levy a per capita tax of 5c. per year on all Coun- cils in good standing in the district, to meet necessary. expenses in connection with the District Council. It was de- cided to hold the next semi-annual ses- sion in Hensall. .Mr J. H. Pyper, hav- ing removed from the District, tender- ed his resignation as Dist. Councillor, which was accepted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—District Councillor, J. E.Tom, Goderich • Vice Councillor, Mrs A. Hale, Seaforth; Past Councillor, Rev J. 11. Simpson, Brucefield; Oha lain Rev J. Walker, Varna; Sec., r W. Stoneman, Hensall; Treas., W. Lewis, Crediton; Herald, J. Calwill, Bayfield; Guard, G. McKay, Kippen; Sentinel, Jas. Ker,Winthrop; Trustee, R. Gidley, Exeter; Deputy Herald, Miss A. Cud - more, Kippen. It was decided to send a representa- tive to the 'Grand Council. A. resolu- tion of thanks was tendered to Mr J. H. Pyper, Stratford, (late of Seaforth) for the active and zealous interest he has taken in temperance work, more particularly while connected with the Council. The meeting then adjourned to meet in Hensall, some time in June. • District Meeting. --- District Lodge, No. 24, I. 0. G. T., held a regular meeting in the Temper- ance Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday. There were a large number of delegates present. The reports of the delegates t showed that the lodges are in a healthy condition, and the prospects of increas- t ing the membership very bright. Ther e had been an increase of mem er- ship of upwards of 50 in the district. since last meeting, four months ago, and the Treasurer's report showed that there was a considerable fund on hand for temperance campaign work. The Executive Committee was instructed to push the work of organization with vigor. The district Superintendent of Juvenile Teniplers, Mr F, Metcalf re- ported four temples in the district, lo- cated Seaforth, Blyth, 13elgrave and Wingham. Several interesting dis- cussions look place concerning the in- ternal work of the order. It was de- cided that the next meeting of the District Lodge be held in Blyth, on Friday. the 20th of May next. The County Council. Last week we gave the proceedings u to Wednesday noon, and below is given a summary of the business trans- acted at the subsequent sittings of the Council. The usual grant of $300 was made, to be divided up among the duly organized township and horticultural societies. The County Engineer was structed to examine Graham's bridge, olborne, and report at June meeting. A resolution, to raise $8,000 for a House of Refuge, moved by Mr Proudfoot, and seconded by Mr McIntosh, was re- ferred to the Executive Committee, but, lost on a division afterwards. The Council appointed R. Radcliffe county auditor, and the Warden appointed J. C. Morrison, of McKillop, as the second . auditor. Messrs Ratz, Kaine, Mooney, Milne and Eilber were appointed to confer with the Ontario Drainage Com mission, and suggest what improve- ments to the drainage laws they think necessary. A motion that two reeves from north of the Huron road visit all the town - 'ships south of that road, and that two reeves from the south do the same to- wards the north, for the purpose of ex- amining these townships, and -to give evidence before the equalization Com- mittee at the June meeting, for the purpose of better guidance in equaliz- ing the rolls, was defeated. Moved by Mr Milne, seconded by Mr Ratz, that in the opinion of this Council the tendency of school legislation has been to build up High Schools and Col- legiate Institutes, to the detriment of the „ublic Schools, and that no public money should be expended for school purposes, except for common schools, and we recommend that such le Yisla,- tion he enacted as will make the com- mon schools qs,efficient as possible. In reference to a foot -bridge asked for at Wingham, a committee was ap- pointed to confer with the Solicitor to see if the county was esponsible for it, and if so, the bridge to be put on the list of county bridges. At the October meeting the Treasur- er asked for anincrease of salary, which was referred to a special committee to investigate an d report upon. This committee found that in proportion to other counties,•the_salary of Dr Holmes sclbw, and recommended that it be increased to $1,500, providing he find additional security, A good deal of time was taken up in discussing this matter; a motion to make the salary $1,200, same as hitherto,.wa,s lost, and an amendment, to make the salary $1,350—while he is handling the sink- ing fund of the county—was passed. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE a The committee reconnnended that the Council co-operate with other c Councils in regard to space for cattle fi on shipboard. That no action be tak- en in reference to the petition asking the amendment of the existing school law, which permits the existence of g union high and public school boards. That no action be taken in reference to the Torrens system of land transfer. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The committee recommended that the usual grant of $10 be made to a Prisoners Art Association. In refer- $ once to a motion that $8,000 be appro- priated t for a House of Refuge, it was h recommended that no action be taken. t The usual grant of $25 each to be made a to the East and West 1/1uron Teachers' T Associations. That the request of c Wingham Horticultural Society, for a m portion of the county grant, be not h recognized. That the county printing n be awarded to 1'. G. Neelin-.-(the Sea- rs forth Sun and Wingham Times were n the only offices that tendered.) The s salary of the Treasurer was increased t to $1,350 a year, while he is handling s the Sinking Funds of the county, he h o provide security to the extent of $50,000. The Treasurer was instructed o allow no member of the Council or other person, to know to whom loans of money are made from county funds. In reference to the application from the several high school boards in the county for the proliortionate cost of the maintenance of county pupils at- tending the respective High Schools, the committee recommended that they are to be paid the following sums (less the fees received by them) Goclerich, 5828.87; Clint on, $750.59; Seaforth, $937.06. It was decided to offer the town of Goderich t he sum of $100 for the use of the water and the electric light fur- nished the county buildings. PROPERTY COMMITTEE. Several minor repairs were ordered to the county buildings. The commit- ee also reported finding the jail in first - lass order. • " EDUCATION COMMITTEE. R.ecommemled that the reports of le School Inspectors be printed in the inutes, and that 500 copies be also printed in pamphlet form. In refe- rence to the request of Inspector Robb hat one gold and two silver medals be rovided for each inspectorate, to be warded to pupils at the public school riving1 it was decided that no action e taken. The request of the Inspect - • 10 visit some of their schools twice e first half of the year, SO as to give ore time to the Model Schools d nring e second half, was grant0. on con- dition that each school be visited at least twice during the year. It was decided to petition the Minister of Education to make Zurich a centre for the holding of High School entrance examination -and to be in connection with Gode • High School. George Connor was appointed county student at the Guelph Agricultural College, he having made application the previous year. It was recommended that no large amounts be this year expended for school purposes, except for common schools, also that such legislation be enacted as will make them as efficient as possible. ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE A grant of moo° for boundary line purposes was triode. ,A new wooden bridge to be built over the Aux Sable between Stephen and McGillivary. The Coldar bridge, on north gravel road, McKillop, to be assumed by the county. The tender of Mr Hardy for Crediton bridge, $530; and the one for bridge on Hay and Stephen boundary, $200; were accepted. Tender of R. Lang, 5614. for Day's bridge, Wroxet- er, was accepted. No grant was made towards the erection of a foot bridge on the site of Graham's old bridge; Wingham. The road commissioners travelling expenses in the year 1891 were $-WO. ROAD AND BRIDGE INSPECTOR'S REPORT The report Of Mr Ainsley covered a lot of items of work that had been done in different parts of the county, with the cost of same, of no general interest to the public and for that reason is omitted. REPORT OF' INSPECTOR ROBB. The report of Mr Robb covered 18 pages of foolscap, dealing in detail with the various matters coming under his control, but war t of space compels us to simply summarize the report. He visited every school in his inspectorate once during each half year, spending half a day in each department of the school. He thought it would be better if they could spend more time with the Modelites, so as to become better ac- quainted with the future teachers, and also to give them all the assistance possible. There arq 83 rural and village schools in the inspectorate, employing q- 98 teachers -63 males and 35 females— of which there were 55 changes during the year. The average length of ser- vice of a teacher in a section is two years. The continual change of teach- ers is the worst evil of our school sys- tem. The second evil is irregularity of attendance. The names enrolled in the rural schools were 5981, the average attendance was but 3089. In percent- ge of attendance in rural schools, Tiickersmith stands first and Gray se- ond. In villages, Wroxeter stands rst, with an attendance of 63 per cent. 35 teachers have 2nd class certificates; 54 thirds; 34 have attended the Normal. Next to Middlesex, Huron has the reatest number of teachers holding seconds. The discipline and order in the schools are very good. Only about half the schools hold public examina- tions, which is poor policy on the part of the teacher, and contrary to law. Th rural schools the average salary of male teacher is $388, of a female, 285. Hullett pays its male teachers he highest average, $435, and Turn- erry the lowest., $373. In female eachers Tuckersmith pays the highest verage, and Turnberry the lowest. here is no school in Turnberry in harge of a female, but one has a fe- ale assistant. Few school sections ave made any arrangements for the ayment of salaries quarterly, which a great hardship; iL there is not mo- ey on hand to do this the trustees hould borrow. About ten school sec - ions pay their Secretary -Treasurer; all hould do so, and he should look after is work properly. There were 595 trees planted last year, No. 4, Tucker - smith, planting 90; this school promises to be the neatest in the township. The Clinton Model School is doing excellent work in training teachers, under the management of Mr Lough, as was also the Goderich school; Huron's Model Schools are second to none in the Pro- vince. It would be better if trustees selected teachers from our owp Model Schools, in preference to ta,kineioutsid- ers, since the Inspector knows the teaching ability of those in the county, and could give them many useful hints. Seaforth, Clinton and Wingham have very prosperous schools. The average tine of service in the Seaforth school is eight and a half years, the highest in the Province. VVingleam has the best public school building in the coun- ty. The staff of Clinton Public School are all Normal School teachers but one. A lot of interesting statistics are also embodied in Mr R,obb's report, which we shall try to find room for later on. THAT A POLO(4 Y. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era me was acknowledged to be incorrect, but the promise given was that, if in- ference such as stated could not be t drawn from my sermon notes, an apol- p ogy over personal signature would be a made in the columns of your paper. le Now, sincerely hope that1 next, week b will find the correspondent as good-te 0 his (or her) word. Come from behind th the bush. Yours truly, J. H. SIMPSON.' In Brucefield, Feb. 2, 1892. th INSPECTOR TOM'S REPORT Condensed. • Mr Tom's report is as follows:—Visited all schools at least. twice during tne year. In the major- ity good work is being done. There are 100 school houses in west Huron, 35 brick, 2 stone, 63 frame and 1 log. There were 652 trees planted last year. 25 sections have not yet made their annual report for 1891. The persons of school age in the riding are 10,387; number who attend 8,113; average at- tendance 4,554; a percentage of 561 of the pupils enrolled. Only 8 schools We have a complete stock ot•Authoriged TIPX Books for Public Schools and Collegia,te rusti. tuts, and the best line of School Supplies That money can buy. • 0 Our Mammoth Exercise Books Beats them all—get one. Rolls and Boxes of Spring Blinds and Wall Paper Are coming in and we will show the finest selection in the west. The present is a good time to have your EYES PROPERLY FITTED WITH GLASSES MULE DR.MEACHREN is visiting here. Consultation Free. Come to Cooper & Co. Clinton BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS and FANCY GOODS DEALERS did not take the promotion and re- view examinations. 37 teachers held public examinations, and 69 held none. 164 pupils were successful at the last High School Entrance Examination. The total number of school depart- ments is 126; 65 male teachers are en- gaged at an everage salary of, $409, and 61 feraales teachers at an average of $273. Two hold first, 47 second, and 77 third class certificates. 5A3 of the 126 teachers were changed during the year. The report also embraces a lot figures, comments and explanations that must be omitted for want of space. Council adjourned until June. , 'Hayfield. SLEIGHING PARTY. — A sleighing party from Goderich drove to the res- idence of Mr and Mrs Jewett, Hayfield Point, on Friday evening last. The happy throng was made up of Mr and Mrs Porter, Capt. and Mrs Shepherd, Miss Awty Mitchell, Miss Lawrence, Miss Nicholson, Miss Parsons, Miss Lee, Miss Ausbrook, Miss Strachan, Miss Maud Shepherd, Mr McMann, Mr Kady, Mr Acheson, Mr Nairn and Mr C. Hodge. The kindest hospitality of Mr and Mrs Jewett was extended to the party, and all enjoyed themselves in innocent amusement till a seasonable hour. The general verdict of the jovial party is that they will be happy to come again. Leeburn LECTURE AND CONCERT.—The mem- bers of the I.O.G.T. intend holding an open meeting in their hall, on Friday evening, 12th inst. Besides a good program of recitations and Music, Rev E. W. Hughes, of Wingham, is expect- ed to address the meeting. All are welcome. Doors open at 7. No ad- mission fee. OFiricEus ELECTED.—The following are the officers elected in Leeburn Lodge No. 213, for the ensuing quarter: E. Horton, C.T.• J. Linfield, P.C.T.; R. Gordon, V.T.• "Wm. -Gordon, Sec.; S. B.Williams, EIS..'H. A. Horton, Treas.; E. Linfield, M.; W. Jewell, I.G.; Hy. Horton, 0.0. VISITING.—MFS Wm. Burke, former- ly of this place but now living near Albany, N.Y., is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs James McManus. Mrs 11. Relton left on Saturday to spend a week with her parents and relatives in Goderich township. Mrs Joseph Cook spent last week with relatives in Clin- ton and Holmesville, returning home on Sunday. DIED. FERGUSON.-In MoRillop, on January 22nd, Margaret Hiland, wife of Mr Jacob Ferguson, aged 77 years. SMITIL-In Seaforth, on Jan. 24th. Annie Mc- Millan, relict of the late John Smith, aged 57 3 ears. 13ENDERSON.-In Seaforth, on Jan. 22n8, Francis Henderson, aged 77 years and 9 months. CHESNEY.- In Tuckersmith , on January 27t5 Elizabeth, Chesney, aged 74 years. McADAM -In Tucker mth, on January 27th John MeAdam,eldest son of Mr Gordan McAdam aged 19 years and 4 months, JOHNSTON.-In Seaforth, On January f241h' James Johnston, aged 86 years and 5 months. STEWART.-In Detroit, Michigan, on Jan 204h, Maggie Stewart, sister of Mrs Jas. Stewart, of Seaforth ,aged 27 years. BARR.-In Goderich, on January 28th, Minnie Barr, second daughter of Samuel Herr, aged 5 years. REEVE. --In West Superior, Wisconsin, U.S., on January 27th, Ellen Reeve, eldest daughter of Dr Reeve, formerly of Clinton. SALT. -In Grand Rapids, Mich., on the lat inst., Mr T. B. Salt, formerly of Clinton, aged 81 lyseit. AL8 Goderich township, on the t ust., infant daughter of Mr A. Halstead COSENS-In Tuekerstnith, on the 94h inst., Frank, infant son of Mr Abner Cosens, aged 12 dale. McDONAGH- At Mount Forest, on .ian. 24th, Flora MeDonagh, of Ashfield, aged 21 years, 6 months and 11 days CAMPBELL -In London, on Jam 21st.., aohn Campbell, aged 38 years • BORN ELSLEY.-In Hullett, on Jan 2941i, the wife 0 Mr James Elsley, of a son. FARQUIIAR.-In Mullett, 011Jan.204h, thewif of Ur George Farquhar, of a SOD. RAYSON.-In Toronto, on Jan. 254h, the of Mr George Risyson, of a son. MARRIED. ROBERTON-WHITNEY-By the R Howell, MA,00usin of the bride, Feb James Roberton, of Hullett to Miss ney, of West Wawanosh. MUTCH-POITLTON.-At the•residetute•ofjthe bride's father, Popular Hill Farm, East Wttwan. oh, on Jan. the 204h, by Rev F. Swann, Mr Thos Jt. Poulton, of Cleveland, Ohto, to Miss Jennie Mutch. .HANDCOCK-CRENCER- At the residence of the bride's parents, Huromst, on the 27t1i of Jan, • 1892, by the Rev Mr A. L. Russell, B. D., Mr F Handcock, of EMerad0,-DalitlftVto MISS Therese - daughter of Mr Jas. Creech, of Exeter. THOMPSON-THOMAS.-At the reaidence of Philip Thomas, brother of the bride, fillievale,on January 26th, by Rev A. Y. Hartley, Mr Htmli Thompson, of Turbberry, to Miss Flora Victoria Thomas, of Woodstock. DONALDSON-CLARRE-On the let inst., by Rey G. B. Sage, rector of St. George's Chursh London West, D.A. Donaldson, of H.M. Ousted% to Emma M., third daughterofilfark Clarke,Bsq., of Exeter • gent Aavertititments. House to Let. That commodious dwelting, occupied by Air. G. H. Cook, dentist, on Isaac St., being part of the estate of the late Donald Junon. It has tritium room and dining room, with folding doors,kitch- en, pantry and four bedroonts, stone cellar, hats - and soft water, atable in connection. Apply Cook's dentistry or, to ARTHUR CANTRLOM Builder Durham Bull for Service. Subscriber will keep for service, on the farm 3rd Con. of Mullett, near Clinton, the femoral thoro-bred Durham Bull, Lord Jake. This animal was bred by J. and W. Bye, of Elora, and was lately the property of Wcishington Bros., eif West Wawanosh. Terms, $1.50 with privilege of returning if necessary. TYNDALL BROS. For Sale or to Rent. Those premises known as the. Commercial Ro- tel, in the Town of Clinton, together with the stabling and appurtenances. Alao those premi- ses in the Vi:lage of Exeter, known as the Queen(' Hotel and the Brick Store adjoining the hotel,sad used as a general store ano post office. Te desirable properties will be sold on easy terms. For particulars apply to the proprietor. JOHN. ROISSIER, Lot 6, Maitland Con.,Colborne, Ben. miller P.O. *2m 2-5 For Sale or to Bent. The undersigned wishes to sell or rent the whole of his property, consisting in all about nine acres. It is a very desirable property with good frame house and barn and bank stables, the property is in three different blocks, via:3 acres, the other a little over 4, and the third a acre good bearing orchard. The above is all near together andSituated just south of the Bay- field river, in Stanley, just out of the limits 0 Clinton. WM. GRANT. EN \\ELLS Comedy Co ONE WEEK Town Hall, Clinton, Ft 164 22 This well-known and popular company will appear as above, with complete change of program every night. ADMISSION -10 CENTS Reserved Seats 15c WHEN YOU TRAVEL BUY YOUR TICKETS FROM THE TOWN AGENCY OF THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY W. JACKSON Town Agent G. T. R •