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the laat;ftseal year Ontario
ttuy goad§'tc the free
:et of Etre t $ ell ain;;'to' the value
919,000, b t to thie prgtected coun-
t
# tilg.: States it sent over $600,000
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,dotal' axpor Ir`oin..`Ontario, last
Iroc u9ts o. the laplin fisheries,
n. had ntlnufactures, to all
haq B$tish Empire, was
>i $11,000,000..The exports
the States alone, dur-
.e,welre,over $17,000,000.
theetabeof'the country
+'c
r'om ,the: fact that a
tgef v tive like Dalton
reak;with his party,
;, iltatemente against
x r. dlberal ever did.
iRe lhas. been invent-
Ytria)Pl's tloughts may be
ie-sg4elicate that it will
etween '=heavy and light
pthing lain a set of weigh
1 yveigh' ;the thoughts of
-fhe editorof the Brussels
c#isa>di
ise regouse of Refuge
ing too>,think about in
Coillity Council pro-
ellpless persons in dif-
e'.connty have been
county, at an annu-
tvVill 'not take long
ate-4he ' expenses of
P.• ft great deal more
it; :be in/ a House of
Loo' I News.
.ioeMit-James B.
o for some time has
re;with Mr. Couch,
tter's inerest, and
con' •ct the business
HANGE.—Mr John T.
tight a quarter acre lot,
freet, from Mr Geo. Arm-
:`
rm-
`of $325. We believe
sin ration to erect a dwell -
Or his own occupation.
;'Some effort should be
el; if it can be done, the
lies to place all their
le, This thing of hav-
pOle for the telephone,
eieetric light is becom-
e nothing of their
seems to us that one
e made to take the
t present.
IVTEILI'RISE, ALL THE
l eotein devotes half a
e;'to proving that it
an esteemed
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•'On if. ee Press, an
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1Th4' Clintd•n Gun Club
fon- .,Monda r. being the
ries of. inatcheb for prizes
selves, The match is a
e'y; .P.r.ae prizes will be
g bathe highest av er-
fon " ;etches:, The contest-
* thef flowinggorder:-
-4. E. BIa all, VV. Grigg,
r J.McMu ay, J.E.Hovey.
. .:Foster, H. Cole, J. John-
"'telop C.Gri ,R.Wallace,
W.. (tarter, Powell, A.
ind "C.Hale, W.Doherty,jr.,
W. niter. The next con-
tacts on the 26th.
oAUD.—The regular meet-
jtlleggtato'. oard of Trustees
in Wednesdayevening. Mr.
4ttiwas` re-elected chairman,
Tine re -appointed Sec-Treas.,
,be the same as hitherto. A
e,;cprriposed of Meagre. Scott
tonwasappointed to prepare
sae to dering Mr. Robt. Coats
:s of the hoard for his valued
since the foundation of the
>everal accounts were passed.
'or the position of caretaker
Moved, of which there were
net that of Mr E. Herman .w-
te;eablary to be $120 per year.
'or'M.'it. LAWRENCE PF,ARF.N.
'ect'of this sketch, who died
e' last Wednesday, aged
,'vtras a native of Devon -
and emigrated to this
s ago. He first settled
'here he was engaged
rig a waggon maker.
s settled at Goderich,
partnership with the
tlry, at waggon mak-
rs he moved to the
:the farm at present
o. Stanbury, but ow -
as forced to retire,
ved in Clinton, and
e to Shelburne. His
idnn name was Copp,
inn, but is in a helpless
is 'farm consists of one
ides on a farm ten miles
llrne,.: The deceased was a
theMethodist church, be-
1044_0,- the London Road
r e, rattilbetof,•years. He en-
oalth'uniil the time of his
Wised by h:
ifeir'cle o
lit of b
THE . CLI 1 ON.
Wittithain Town and county CXuteehi
4 $pgnr 43111441111,On Saturday even -
I ipgg last, at 40.60 o'clock, a eupposed,ilprglar
tried t0, gain an elitranoe tp the house of
¥re Baxter, a widow,who lives on Victoria
street. Owing to the aesistange of neigh -
bore, the house breaker's attempt to seoare
artioles of valet) was frustratei. Mrs' Box -
.
ter and daughter were given a fright, but
suffered no violence.
YOUNG BUT GooD.,—lJaptain Niffeais, of
the Salvation Army in this town, left on
Thursday for Goderich, where he will take
command.. The Captain has shown people
of Wingham that the life of a Christian is
a good one, and has done much to advance
the interests of the Salvation Army in this
town. Loon, as he is called, is only a boy
in years, but is of thatearnest, self-sacrific-
ing disposition that eventually wins the
favor ofthepeople. We hope the captain
may be more successful than ever in help-
ing the down -fallen.
MORE PAY FOR TIIE NIGIIT wATCII.—Through
the efforts of the NEw ERA man the night
patrolman of Wingham will probably re-
ceive an inorease of salary. Sixty Dents a
dight is too small pay for a policeman to
receive from a town as large and wealthy
as Wingham. The cutting down of the
Geld official's pay from $1 to'60 cents a
night (wbioh was done by the oounoil board
of 1892) was unfair and not looked for from
se intelligent and seemingly fair dealing
• n rulers. At the last week's council
meeting Councillor Jerome, whose experi-
ence in municipal work has been small,
thought a man could exist on 60 cents a
day, and made a motion to that effect, but
the Mayor, ' thinking different, left the
question with a oommittee, . their decision
to be final. We hope this underpaid em-
ployee of the town will receive a fair day's
pay for his work. • .
Noren.—Button & Feseant are now run-
ning the saw mill night a:.d day, thus
employing a large number of men. It looks
as though we are to have a new foundry, as
the committee appointed some time ago to
take action in regard to the foundry scheme,
are making a showing; we hope to give
particulars next week. Mr W. Blatchford,
who was proprietor of the Queen's hotel
some ten years ago, but has been living in
San Franoisoo, Cal., has been renewing
acquaintances in Wingham. Master Willie
Orr now rides a Shetland pony, which was
given him by Mrs Agnew; the small horse
and rider out a prominent figure on our
streete. Chief Bullard has been engaged
for 1893, at the same salary; no man in
town is better qualified for the position,
and we hope our town oounoil will increase
his salary. A matched skating raoe will
take plane at the rink, next Friday night,
between two amateurs of the town; $10 has
been staked as to who is the fastest man.
Mr Harry Meyer is expected home in a few
weeks; we hope his visit to the east has
been beneficial. Mr Alex. Orr, of the
British hotel, is afraid he will lose his li-
cense to sell intoxicating liquor, owing to
the reports that have been circulated of
him selling to minors, etc. Mr Alf Sebes.
tionis gradually drawing the trade in the
barbering line, and will in time dome to
the front. We omitted the name of Mr
Robt. Small, in writing of the young men
of town; he is foreman in the finishing
department of the Union, and has gradually
climbed to the top of the ladder. Mr W.
Green was in Montreal last week; he says
he could not give furniture away in the
lower Provinoe. The W. C. T. U. held an
open meeting on Monday evening last,
which was largely attended.
Auburn.
NOTES.—Messrs J. and V. Alles, of
Holstein, are at present the guests of
Mr G. Youngblut.
RUSHING.—Our enterprising young
harness maker, Mr Robt. Nicholson, is
at present running a big business,
having got in his employ another ap-
prentice, in the person of Mr Richard
Nicholson, of Hay.
TEMPLARS.—At the meeting of the
I.O.G.T., Maitland Lodge, No. 304, the
following ofiicers'were elected for the
coming quarter:—C. T., J. Young; V.
T., Belle Wilson; Chap., F. Swann:
Treas., Geo. Sturdy: Fin. Sec., Clara
Jenkins; Sec., D. Cassady; Mar., T.
Monkhouse; Guard, Lou Wray; Sen.,
J. Etling.
SUCCESS.—The Orange tea meeting
proved a grand success indeed, al-
though all the speakers were unable to
be present. Those that were present
did well, and their able addresses were
appreciated by all. The music render-
ed by the Methodist choir was unsur-
passed, and the choir is a credit to any
town. We are pleased to see the pro-
gress the band has made since they
started; before long we expect that
they will be able to compete with any
band in the county.
Goon SocrA.L.—The sandwich and
coffee social held in the parsonage last
Thursday evening, proved a surprise
as well as a success. Tea was served
at Rev. Mr Swann's, but owing to the
crowd, they were forced to repair to
the church, where a fine program was
delivers fter which Miss Susie Blair,
who haTheen organist for a long time, -
was presented by Miss Lena Erratt (on
behalf of the Methodist cdngregation)
with a gold watch and chain, and a
very complimentary address was read
by Mr Joe Washington. This was not
the - only surprise, for earlier in the
evening Mr Swann was presented with
34 bags of oats, some apples, cabbage
and cash by the Westfield folk. These
acts show the high esteem in which
these parties are held. The )proceeds
amounted to $10. The following was
the address that accompanied the gift
to Miss Blair:
Miss Scant BI.AIa,—It is with pleasure that wo
embrace this opportunity of expressing our ap-
preciation of your services as organist, of the
Methodist &lurch in Auburn. You have been
faithful in tho performance of your arduous
duties in the ptrayor meetings, Sunday School
and public services of the churl, your Place has
seldom been vacant, Your work has also been
cheerfully done never have you manifested a
tendency to shirk the tasks involved in the re-
sponsible position you fill, and your oharaoter
has been worthy of esteem. We know that
what you have done has been done without
thought of earthly reward, but wo wish. however,
to show our appreciation of your selfdenying toils
in our behalf in some tangible way, and reoueat
you to accept this watch and chain a9 a token of
the high esteem in which your are held. We
hope that you maylong be spared to enjoy this
and every good gifof God, and to assist ue in
.rendering acceptable service of praise unto the
Lord. Signed in behalf of the congregation by
J. P. BROWN, Seo. of Trustee Board.
0. E. EnRATT, Sea, of 8. S.
F. SWANN, Pastor.
Mr John F. Stowe is a nephew of the
Great Harriet Beecher Stowe, the authoress
of that never dying work, •"Uncle Tom's
Cabin," or a Great Wrong Righted." Mr
Stowe and his pinked company, will give a
perfect performance of the Grand old play
from the Original Manneoript at the town
hall Thursday Feb. 9th.
Joe Hees, the evangelist, has been snick
en with , aralysis at his home in Dupkirk,
r, an inmate
of the' Meuse
of Iris
ngsten is 107 yeses of age and
est 11041th.
Chintea.
churchawillvbe holden reb,, len r Presbyterian
The Saoramontal orreries of Willie thumb,
Clinton,. will he held on the 19th inst. -
Mies Annie Whitfield, from Liberia, Africa,
well known in Clinton, returns to Africa in a
few weeks. .
Rev W. W. Leech, of Londesboro, was last
week visiting his brother, Mr James Leech, of
Bluovale.
Wo aro glad to glad to learn that Rov A. Y.
Hartley, of Bluovale, was able to resume his
work on Sabbath. •
Rev E. Softloy, of St. Paul's church, liousall,
was unable toonduct services thore ou Sab-
I bath, owing to illness.
On Sunday evening next. ev. W. Smyth will
comutonce epoolal sorvl to comleotion with
the Ontario street churn .
The annual congregational mooting 111 con-
nection with Willis church will be hold on the
evening of the 9th hest.
Rev. J. Wodsworth, Superintendent of Man-
itoba Missions, will preach in Seafortb Motho-
piet church, on Sunday next.
Mr J. C. McCracken, of Morris, left Wingham
last wook for Huron College, London, where ho
gods to bo educated for the ministry.
Rev James McMillan, B.A., of Alvinston,will
conduct the anniversary services of Egmond-
ville Presbyterian church, ou Sabbath, Feb. 5th.
Rev Wm. Baugh, of Trowbridge, formerly of
Bayfield has gone to Hamilton to remain for a
few weeks. His health has been bad for some
time.
Rev Dr. Moffatt, agent for the Upper Canada
Tract Society, will deliver an address on the
evening of the 6th inst., in Willis church lecture
room. •
Mrs Sugden, announced to'give an address in
St. Paul's church school room, on Zanana work,
was unable to fill the engagement, owing to
illness.
The Avonton and Carlington congregations
presented the Rov A. H. Drumm, formerly of
Clinton, with a haudeome Persian lamb over-
coat, valued at $100. -
Rev J. W. Pring, of Bluovale, has been hold-
ing revival services at Ebenezer ohuroh, and he
became so fatigued that he was unable to do -
liver his sermon in Lull on Sabbath.
Tho frlords of J. H. MoBain (who supplied
Londesboro pulpit for some time) will be glad
to hear that the University students elected
hila President of the Literary Society.
The Hall sisters evangelists, who have done
a lot of good work in this county, have been
holding very successful services in connection
with Rev. Dr. Griffin's church at Galt.
A literary and musical social, under the aus-
pices of the Women's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ety of Rattenbury street church, will be given
at the parsonage, on the evening of thel0th inst.
Tho second annual convention of the Auburn
Union Sabbath School Association will be held
in the Presbyterian church, Auburn, on the 15th
inst. A good practical program has been ar-
ranged.
Sunday last was educational day in the Moth -
dist church, Blyth; Rov H. Irvine preached two
excellent sermons to largo congregations. The
returns will bo thirty per cent in advance of
last year.
It is a long time since, if over before, that
Gorrie has witnessed such a gathering for di-
vine service, as on Sabbath last, the occasion
beingg the opening and dedication of the now
Methodist church.
Tho regular quarterly services of the town
Methodist churches will be held on the 12th
inst., instead' of next Sunday, as usual; the
monthly fellowship mooting being also carried
forward to tho same date.
Rev J. A. R. Dickson, Ph.D., of Galt,, deliver-
ed an address to the members of the several
Christian Endeavor Societies of Wingham, at
the Presbyterian church, on the evening of
Thursday, February 2nd.
Tho Ladies' Aid of St. Paul's church, Clinton,
will hold a work -a -day fair on the afternoon
and evening of Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the town
hall. It is expected that the affair will be one
of the very best events of the season. High tea
will be served from 5 to 8 o'clock, in the council
chamber.
Rov. Dr. Alex. Sutherland, of Toronto, will
preach on behalf of the Missionary Society, on
Sunday next.. He will take the morning service
in Ontario street church, and the evening in
Rattenbury street church, collections on behalf
of missions being taken at the close of each
service.
Rev Dr. McDonald, pastor of the Presbyterian
church Scaforth, who has not yet recovered
from the effects of his recent illness, left last
week for Toronto. whore he will remain for a
short time, taking a series of electric baths in
hopes that they may have a beneficial effect
upon him.
A curious coincidence occurred on a recent
Sunday at St. Stephen's church, Gerrie. It ap-
pears that the Sunday School was indebted to
ata treasurer for supplies, and a collection was
being taken tomako up the amount. On count-
ing the sum on the plates It was found to cor-
reepond exactly to a cont with the amount owed
tho treasurer.
Tho officers elect of the Y. P_ S. of C. E. in
connection with Rattenbury street Mothedist
Church, for the ensuing five months are: -Mr
W. N. Manning, Pres.; Mr L. Carter and Miss
Anna Holmes, Vice Pros.; Miss Annie Young,
Rec. Secy.- Miss Hattie Rumball, Cor. Secy.;
Mr H. E. }iodgens,Treas.
The Methodist anniversary at Fordwich on
Sunda}, was a decided success. Three services
were held. Tho pastor, Rev S. C. Edmunds, B.
D. conducted the morning services; Rev A.
Potter, of Clifford, preached to the children in
the afternoon, and more particularly to the
teachers aad parents in the evening.
Yesterday Rov Jos. Philp, of London, former-
ly of this county, left for an extended trip
abroad, with the combined purpose of recrea-
tion and study. He sails for Gibraltar, thence
through the Mediterranean to Genoa, making a
stay at the principal points in Italy, He will
continue on to the Holy Land and Egypt, in
which interesting countries most of his time
will bo spent.
His Lordship the Bishop of Huron and Mrs
Baldwin left Thursday night for New York,
thence to takea North German Lloyd steamship
bound direct for Gibraltar. The trip has been
contemplated for some time, and is taken on
medical advice for the benefit of Mrs Baldwin's
health. At Gibraltar the party will land, and
will then Journey by easy stages around the
Mediterranean through Italy and Palestine and
into Egypt.
•
The anniversary services of Willie church,
Clinton, worn conducted by Rov. Dr. Lyle, of
Hamilton, last Sunday. His sermons wore
thoughtful and earnest, that of the evening
being devoted to proving the existence of the
Trinity, by analogies taken from nature. A
collection of $300 had been asked towards the
trust funds of the church, and of this the elm
over 9250 worn realized. Rev Mr Stewart took
Mr Lyle's work at Hamilton.
The Quarterly Board of the Methodist church
in this place met last Monday evening to con-
sider the question of Rov. G. F. Salton's invita-
tion to Clinton. After talking over the subject
with tho pastor, it was carried, unanimously,
that Mr Salton be not relieved by the Board,
but instead that 4e be cordially invited to com•
pletc a three years' pastorate in Brussels. We
aro pleased to saythat ho will probably decide
to (lo so. Mr Salon has few equals as a preach-
er, and his capable management of the heavy
financial burden resting on Lilo church, and the
plans now being carried out fur its reduction,
speaks volumes for him as a financier. in
evangelistic; work Mr Sall on takes no second
place, and the services now In progress arc re-
sulting in good Lo many. We
our Clinton brethren to n•actice the (1ol,len
Rule. -- Brussels 1 'ost. -\s the italtenbury
street people put inn rov so to their invitation,
the last sentence of the above paragraph is al-
together uncalled for. -Naw ERA.)
County County.
The regular January meeting of oounoil
was held last week; all the members pre•
sent but the reeve of West Wawanosh,
whose brother had been killed in the west.
On motion of Reeve McMnrohie, seconded
by Deputy -Reeve McDonald, Mr Joseph
Griffin was elected Warden. A number of
letters and reports, of no general interest,
were referred to different committees.—
Rev Dr lire, of Goderich; Dr, Shaw, of
Clinton; and Dr. Smith, of Scaforth, were
appointed trustees of their reeppeotive Col-
legiate Institutes. W. Coats, Clinton, and
J. Carrick, Kintail, were appointed Couna.
ty Auditors. M.Y. McLean, Scaforth, and
W. Lane, Goderich, were appointed on the
Board, of Criminal Audit. G.°Baird, Stan.
'ey . and W.'Olarkeen, Scaforth, were put
tn.the Board of County School'Examiners,
e agm.of 93,000 was granted as boundary
1 appro . rlatione, to ybe divided. among
,the ' 10 •,mnnioipalities after the a85069
moat egpaliked In Juno.. -A:Ppllcatiops
E'S :ERA,
✓' "- 1'1 riff P-•'1Tr-,1\tll'losimerimulimiff 111
tR. have tbe,, oounty aeaapme bridgep: indif-
ferent raordelpalities were referred to the
Aoki, said Bridge Committee, ' The Trus..
serer wasinstructed to collect the interest
• on all mortgagee, held by the county that
was, •over one year in arrears, and if the
parties then neglect settlement of the game,
that the matter be handed over to the
county solicitor. The Dominion Govern.
ment will be asked to allow the cd inty to
apply to the Debenture Debt i inking Fund
the money in band arising from Scott Act
fines. The Warden will hereafter attend
at the Clerk's office the first Monday in
each mouth, to sign orders and attend to
other business. A motion to advertise for
plane and epeoiflcations for a House of Be.
fuge, was referred to the Exeoutive Com-
mittee, but, on their recommendation, was
negatived. In reference to a claim of the
township of Morrie it was decided to leave
the matter to arbitration, Judge Toms to
be the arbitrator.
The Road and Bridge Committee ratified
the work of Mr Ainsley, and made reoom-
mendatione concerning various bridges and
footpaths, considerable time being spent in
its discussion. A new bridge was recom-
mended to be built at Bayfield, and Messrs
Ratz, Torrance and Cox appointed to locate
it.
Below is given a eummaryyof the reports
submitted by the respective committees :—
ExEOIITIVE COMMITTEE.
The oommittee recommend a grant of
$10 to the Prisoners' Aid Association, but
that no action be taken concerning the
questions of the circular. The county
printing was this year given to the Signal.
The oommittee recommended that no ac-
tion be taken concerning the proposition to
grant $300 to be divided among the several
agricultural societies, but this was amended
in oounoil. A grant of $25 each to the
East and West Huron Teachers' Associa-
tions was recommended. With reference
to the proposition that the Clerk's salary
be increased to $800, that no action be tak-
en. $10 watt granted to be spent for flowers
around the Court House. With reference
to a proposition that plane and specifica-
tions for a House of Refuge be procured,
reoommend that no action be taken.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
In reference to the petition of ratepayers
of Union S. S. No. 5, Hullett, and other
sections, for the appointment of arbitrators,
recommend that no action be taken, as the
necessary legal steps were not taken by
petitioners. The reports of Inspectors
Tom and Robb were ordered to be printed
in the minutes, and also in book form.
'ROAD COMMISSIONER.
The Commissioner's report covered all
the work that had been done under his di-
rection. Five new bridges were erected in
the county, and two on the county boun-
daries. The oounty bridges and approaches
are in a good state of repair at the present
time. The total amount of orders issued
br Mr Ainsley during the year was $6060.91.
A bridge at Grand Bend, Hall's Bridge,
Goderich township, and the bridge at Bay.
field should be rebuilt this year.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
This oommittee recommended payment
of a large number of accounts. It also
recommended to have Margaret McLean,
aged 65 years, (on application of Reeve of
Ashfield) made a ward of the county, at an
annual cost of $80; that John S. Walton
and wife, aged 87 and 82 years, (on applica-
tion of Reeve of God.•rich) be made wards
of the county, at a Dost eaoh of $90 annu-
ally; that Margaret Pletcher, aged 83, be
also made a ward of the county, (on appli-
cation of Reeve of Wingham) at a oost of
$90 annually; that Wm. Duncan, aged 73,
be also made a ward of the oounty, (on
application of Reeve of Tnrnberry, at a
cost of $100 yearly; that Jeanette Brindle
aged 78, be made a were of the conniy, on
application of Reeve of Colborne) at an
annual coat of $80; that W. Dunn, aged 80
years, be made a ward of the county, (on
application of the Reeve of Goderich town-
ship) at a yearly cost of 9100, and W.Collins,
aged 90 years, also, at a coat of 975; that
Jane Knight, aged 64. years, (on application
of Deputy -Reeve of Goderich) be made a
ward of the county, at a dist of $90; that
Sarah Lee, aged 70 years, (on application
of Reeve of Brussels) be made a ward of
the county, at a cost of $90. The commit-
tee recommended that the clerk in future
supply all stationery required by the vari•
ous oounty officials. That no ordinary
current accounts be paid without first Bub -
mating the same to counoil. The Report
was adopted.
TREABIIRER.
The amount received from oounty rates
was as follows :—Ashfield, $7376,75; Col.
borne, $3057.45; Goderich township, $3494.-
69; Grey, $3683.10; Hay, $1347.97; Howiok,
$4125.68; Hallett, $3205; Morris, $3110.22;
McKillop,. $3681; Stanley, $2816.68; Steph-
en, 93470.02; Tuckeremith, $3531.49; Turn..
berry, $2010.34; Usborne, $3429.86; West
Wawanosh, $2524.98; Bayfield, $124.90;
Brussels, $347.20; Clinton, $839.84; Exeter,
$555.95 ; Goderich, $2669.67 ; Seaforth,
$829.79 ; Wingham, $549.78; Wroxeter,
$124.23, making a total of 957,197.90. The
amounts collected for non-resident taxes
were as follows:—Ashfield, $154.68; Col-
borne, $5.07; Goderich township, $8; Grey,
$42.28; Hay, $89.46; Howiok, $63.95; Hal-
lett, 660.; Morrie, $10.07; Stanley, $63.82;
Stephen, $179.59; Tnrnberry, $272.27; East
Wawanosh, $26.22; W. Wawanoah 9166.21;
Bayfield, $14.33; Blyth, $37,77; Brussels,
942; Exeter, $48.66; Wroxeter, $19.22; total,
$1222.96. The amount received from Auc-
tioneers' Licenses was $408; by Peddlera'
Licenses, $550. The public schools of the
county received grants to the extent of
$11,877; those in Ashfield receiving the
largest amount, $554. The expenditure on
boundary lines was $3,060; agricultural
societies, $300; for lunatics and indigents,
91,836; the expenditure for county salaries
was $4,567.30. The total receipts from all
sources for the year were $96,193.57,. and
the expenditure $94,204.40.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
The Committee advised that no action
be taken in reference to the circular from ,
Wentworth council, asking for the abolition
of market fees. In reference to the appli-
cation of W. W. Cooper, J. Buchanan, and
J. Ai)Iinson, for appointment as county
students at the Agricultural College, it was
recommended that W. W. Cooper be ap-
pointed, provided G. C. Connor, who was
recommended in January of 1892, does not
take advantage of his appointment. That
no aotion be taken concerning the proposed
reduction of County Councillors. That we
oo-operate, as proposed, with Elgin oounty,
in compelling railways to make proviaion
for culverts on natural water coarses. With
reference to the appointment of a referee
fd'i the trial of actions for damages against
Municipalities, for non -repair df highways,
we recommend oo.operation with other
mnnioipalities, but, when the damages
claimed do not eicne8d IMO, would reoom.
Mend that the County and "e be the referee.
MIA ooni'mitteo reoommeded that the
Looa1 Governtinent. submit the gtieatien, of
prohibition to a vote of the,people.. The
00 •.`nutters stated in reference to the, Rouse
o!." ndstry vote that it as Somewhat
at
era 1rbiit so far do, known 1}o mdjority in
f11 .. it thereof was 72 - *'
Political Pointe,
the hoeddre firsta voteon Minonthd. eeay,. licueestandiwasng103 taketo n 5on3,
Cosint Mercier, who arrived atNew York"
Monday on hie return from Roine, told, a
reporter that three-fourths of the people of
Quebec favour annexation.
Near Vincennes, Ind,, on Sunday atter-
)• noon George Doane was.shot and killed by
Charles Bohannon. Both young men were
farm bands and rivale for the hand of Sal-
lie Madden; daughter of a farmer.
While suffering from delirium on Mon-
day, John B. Hojda, a Bohemian ex -priest
at Baltimore, killed hie two children with
an axe. The madman seized a gun, jump-
ed from a second story window and escap-
ed.
Mrs, Vim. J. McPherson, of Rochester 1
was discovered hanging by the neck to the
bedpost in her room. She hail seated her-
self in a rocking- chair, and tipping back,
had ohooked herself to death. Deceased
had been an invalid for two years,
A man bigh in the counsels of the Liber -
ale states that the Vacant seat for South
Middleex will:be given to Chas. S. Hyman,
The Liberals owe Hyman a great deal, and
by giving him the nomination for South
Middlesex they are making him a present of
a seat in Parliament, for the riding is a Re-
form hive. A proper regard for their own
intereet, as well as gratitude for Hyman's
yeoman service in the past, is a reason for
this.
The Government party evidently hate
Sir Richard Cartwright worse than ever,
now that the government is being compelled
by public opinion to adopt, however un-
willingly, the pellet, of tariff reform which
he has been for years advocating. Sir
Robert Cartwright is not allowed• to mourn
the dead comrades who have fought with
him in the straggle which is now going on
in hie favour; the Coneervativee seem- to
grudge him eventhe sympathy of his fellow
members when lamenting the fallen. Sir
Richard Cartwright is hated by theoorrupt
because he has proved inoorruptible, by the
boodlersbecause he is perfeotlydieinterested
by patriote who eat up their country because
he is a patriot who tries to defend it
from them, and by all these because he
showe them up so thoroughly.—Montreal
Witness.
BURN
TAYLOR -In Minnedosa, Man., on the 2nd
inst., the wife of of Mr H. S. Taylor, (son of W.
Taylor, Clinton) of a daughter.
THE APPLE CROP.
The following letter -appeared in the
Globe on Saturday:—
SIR.—There have appeared in the Globe,
lately two farmers' lettere, one from Mr
Fee, of Lindsay, in which he draws a very•
gloomy picture of the condition of Cana-
dian farmers, and one from Mr Kernighan,
of Coloorne township. These, I think, are
two extreme eases. We would think, from
Mr Fee's letter, that the crops around
Lindsay were a total failure, which is not
the case every year. Then, on the other
hand, Mr Kernighan could not have cleared
$700 or $800 on a 100 sore farm this year
only for the immense apple crop we have
had in Huron county, which was thegreat-
eat ever known. If he has made $500 or
$600 out of his apples, then we can under-
stand how he has made so much. It may
be many years before we have such an ap.
pia orop again, and I hope it may be long
before the crops are so poor again in the
neighborhood of Lindsay. So I think such
statements are rather misleading. I know
of a number of farmers in Goderich town-
ship who are on rented farms, with no
orchards, who have not been able to make
both ends meet. while, on the other hand, I
know,,of some on rented farms who have
more than paid their rent out of the or-
chard alone.._ 1 have frequently heard the
remarke"i do not know what I would have
done this year but for my apples."
Holmeeville, Jan. 23. H. ELFORD,
Robt. Crawford, postmaster at Owen
Sound, dropped dead Tuesday evening from
apoplexy. He was abont 65 years of age.
Rev. Frank Dewitt Talmage, son of the
oelebrated Brooklyn clergyman, has accept-
ed a call to become assistant to Rev. L. G.
Graham, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian
church in Philadelphia.
Daisy Markoe said by the Boston Herald
to be the "World's Greatest Topsy" heads
the oast of Stove's Original Uncle Tom's
Cabin Co. A beautiful dancer, fine per-
former upon the banjo, and a sweet singer.
At the town hall Thursday Feb. 9th.
At the municipal election in January,
1890, for the township of East Niseoari, D.
R. Calder was eleoted Reeve by a majority
of 76 over his opponent; and on the same
date Thomas Duffin was elected Reeve of
West Nissouri by a majority of 76 over his
opponent. On Tuesday last these gentle-
men were elected Wardens for the counties
of Oxford and Middlesex, respectively.
Stowe's Original Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.
comes tous with a good word fromj all ex-
changes. They travel in their own private
oar, carry special scenery for a proper pro-
duction of the piece and have a flrst•claes
Military Band and Orchestra, at the town
hall Thursday, Feb. 9th.
On Feburary 28th and every Tuesday
during March and April, passengers going
from Clinton to Manitoba and the North-
west can make good connections at Drnmbo,
London or Wingham, and have the great
advantage of securing a car which rune
through to Winnipeg without change. The
latest folders and fall information from
A. T. COOPER,
Agent for C. P. R., Telegraph and Ticket
Departments, Clinton, Ont.
SUCCESS !
The 31st of January closed our flint financial
year in the Piano business, and we fool pleased
to report success. Wo have oonoluded there is
room in our town for a showroom, where, if only
first -plass goods are kept it will materially assist
in the sale of Pianos. Wo believe the proper
place to test pianos is side by side with different
makers, We will open up in a few days in the
COOPER BLOCH, ono door north of Cooper &
Oo's Fancy Goods Store, with a select stook of the
Now Justly
Celebrated
Gerhard a
HEINTZMAN
'Pianos., The „,
- recognized
Canadian ;b
STEINWAY. m
The World
Renowned
R. S.
WILLIAMS
& SON.
We will alae carry a stook of ORGANS made by
e Clinton Oran Co. fitted With Blatohford s
Patent Resonant Chamber Action which is claim-
ed:I yoxpportd•Mbowithoutanequal. Wo extend
a warm Snvltation to intending purehaeore to he
apliet+$itr bttlok before making' a'deleotion. '
Ciatalog, =a furnfahod on appfitiatidtt.
't
This will be our last reminder
to you that if you would
like to secure a
Sleighlied
AT ''RICE
You should do so so this week.
Every day makes our pile
less.
Don't forget it as we are cer-
tainly giving you sleighs
away below wholesale prices
COOPER & CO.,
STATIONERS, FANCY GOODS
DEALERS, &c.
CLINTON, ONT.
telt Aduntioelueltxo.
BULL FOR SERVICE.
I have purchased a first-olass Durham Bull, of
excellent pedigree, whiah,will be kept for service
at my premises, i3th con., Hullel t. Terms 81
at time of service, with privilege of returning if
necessary. JAMES SHOBBROOH.
FARM FOR SALE.
The north half of lot 23, 9th con., Bnllett, will
be sold on reasonable terms. All good land and
nearly all cleared, good house and kitchen,frame
barn and !shed, bearing orchard, well watered
about 6 miles from the town of Clinton and 1f
miles from Londesboro. For particulars apply
to ROBT. RICHARDSON, Clinton P.O. 91
Clinton MEAT Market
BUSINESS : CHANGE..
The undersigned -desires to intimate that he
has bought out the interest of Mr Couch, in the
butchering business lately carried on under the
style of FORD & COUCH. He will continue the
same at the old stand, and trusts by giving the
closest and most careful attention to the busi-
ness straightforward and courteous treatment
to all, and handling only choice meat, to merit
and receive a fair share of public patronage. All
orders carefully and promptly filled
JAMES A. FORD.
HOW TO GET A "SUNLIGHT"
PICTURE.
Send 25 "Sunlight" Soap wrappers (the
large wrapper) to LEVER BROS., Ltd., 43
Scott St., Toronto, and you will receive by
post a pretty picture, free from advertising
and well worth framing. This is an easy
way to decorate your home. The soap is
the beat in the market, and it will only coat
lc postage to sent in the wrappers, if yon
leave the ends open. Write your address
carefully.
, GIRL WANTED
To help in general work of small family. Ap
ply to MRS JAS. SCOTT, High Street.
SOUSE TO RENT
That comfortable and 'convenient new dwel-
ling ou Victoria St., belonging to Mr Jas Turn-
bull at present occupied by Mrs Cruickshank.
Apply to MANNING & SCOTT.
HOUSE TO RENT,
The Comfortable House lately meant cal by Mr
J. Calback, is offered to rent, on very reasonable
terms. Apply nt NEW EItA OFFICE :or D. B.
OALBICE, Oodorich.
WANTED.
A reliable person wanted to ro nt a good farm,
and to act as Assistant Postmas ter in Poet office
thereon. For further particulars apply to A.
CAN TELON, Postmestor, Lorlio P.O., N.W.T. 131
FOR SALE.
Lots 7 "and 8, Dinsley Terrace, containing 3t
aures of land, dwelling House, Barn and Orchard.
The property adjoins the corporation of Clinton.
Also a two story brick building suitable for store
and dwelling house, collar 54x24 about 1 1.5 acres,
oornor lot, opposite Queen's Hotel, Victoria St..
Clinton. Also vill ge lots 7, 8 and 1) in Blyth.
The abov prop will bo sold at a bargain t0
Settle up estate, pply to W. J. BIGGINS, Clin-
ton pro Executors, or to MANNING & SCOTT,
Solfoltors, Clinton.
JACKSON'S TICKET AGENCY,
TOWN AGE
,a fl•1' E'
OKON
IL, o ,INTO