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FRIDAY, MARCH, 10, 1893
Manitoba School Question
On the resolution of Mr. Tarte, this
matter came up for discussion in the
Rouse, Monday, and the most import-
ant speech on it was made by the Pre-
mier. It is evident, from what he said,
that no matter what his personal lean-
ings may be, he is not going to do any:
thing on his . own responsibility that
will favor the minority in Manitoba, or
endanger the government, at least so
far as°hie Ontario supporters are con-
cerned. His argument is that the
matter having been referred to the
Supreme Court, whatever their decision
may be, the Dominion Government
'will abide by it. It is very rare that
one court amends the doings of another,
and the Privy Council having decided
that Manitoba has the right to abolish
Separate Schools, the Supreme court
will likely coincide, and the govern;
ment will then he in a position to say
"the courts have all decided against
you,wemust accept thatdecision." But, t
Supreme court reverses the decision of
supposing for argument's sake that the
the Privy Council, and the Dominion
'Government attempts to interfere, :
Manitoba will simply repudiate Federal
action, and there the matter will stand.
It is our opinion that the question is
• just as much settled now, as it will be
when the decision of the Supreme
court is given.
Cleveland's Inauguration.
President Cleveland's inauguration
took place at Washington on Saturday,
and was attended by thousands of en-
thusiastic citizens. His address on the
occasion was one of the most manly
'', and straightforward ever delivered by
a' public man, so much so that it is
warmly endorsed by tfie English press.
He makes no allusion whatever to
this country-nd it is not to be ex-
pected he would, -but on the question
of the tariff and tariff -reform he leaves
no doubt whatever as to his belief and
intentions. The following are his re-
marks on this point: -
Closely related to theexaggerated confidence
in our country's greatness which tends to a dis-
regarda t•he-Fnles of nat-iopal safety.. another.
danger confronts us notless serious. I refer
to the prevalence of a popular disposition to
expect from the operation of the Government
especial and irectindividual advantages. The
:1t..; •- veidirtOf oar voters. which condemned the in-
justice of maintaining protection for protection's
sake, enjoins upon the people's servants the
duty of exposing and destroying the brood of
kindred evils which arc the unwholesome pro-
geny of paternalism. This is the bang of Re-
publican institutions and the constant peril of
our Government by the people. It degrades to
the purposes of wily craft the plan of rule our
fathers established aiid bequeathed to us an ob-
ject of our love and veneration. It perverts
the patriotic sentiment of our countrymen, and
tempts them to a pitiful calculation of the sordid
gain to be derived from their Government's
maintenance. It undermines the self-reliance
of our people; and substitutes in its place de-
pendence upon Governmental favoriteism. It
stifles the spirit of true Americanism and
stupefies every ennobling trait of American
citizenship. The lessons of paternalism ought
• to be unlearned and a better lesson taught,
that while the people should patriotically and
cheerfully support their Government, its func-
tions do not include the support of the people.
The acceptance of this principal leads to a re-
fusal of bounties and subsidies. which burden
the labor and thrift of n portion of our citizens,
to aid ill-advised or languishing enterprises in
which they have no concern.
The people of the United Status have decreed
that on this day the control of their Govern-
ment in its legislative and executive branches
shall be given to a political party pledged in
the most positive terms to the accomplishment
• of tariff reform. They have thus determined
in favor of a more just and equitable system of
federal taxation. 'l'he agents they have chosen
-to-carry out their purposes are bound by their
promises, not less than by the command of
their masters, to devote themselves unromit-
. tingly to this service.
While there should be no surrender of prin-
ciple, our task must be unrtaken wisely and
without vindictiveness. Our mission is not
punishment, but the reel Mention of wrongs.
If, in lifting burdens from the daily life of our
people, we reduce Inordinate and unequal ad-
vantages too long enjoyed, this is but a neces-
sary incident of our return to right and justice.
If we exact from unwilling minds acquiescence•
in the theory of an honest distribution of the
Governmental beneficence treasured up for
all, we' but insist upon a principal which under-
lies our frog institutions. When we tear aside
the delusions and misconceptions which have
blinded our countrymen to their condition un-
der various tariff laws, wo but show them how
far they have 'smiled away from the paths of
contentment and prosperit y. When wo pro-
claim that the necessity for revenue to sup -
pert the Government furnishes the only ,justi•
`ff0ation for taxing the people, we announce a
truth so plain that its denial would soom to in-
inlluenced bytjudgment which hmay he
of
familiarity perversions of
the taxing power; and when we seek to reinstate
the self•confldence and business enterprise of
our citizens, by discrediting an abject depend-
ence upon governmental favor, we strive to
stimulate those elements of American charac-
ter which support the hope of American achieve-
ment.
The Old Policy vs Tariff Reform.
The governinent practically expresses
its determination to stand by the Na-
tional Policy, While the Liberals ad-
vocate Tariff Reform, with free trade
as the ultimate goal. Alluding to this
fact, the Toronto News, which is an
independent Conservative paper, makes
the following statement: -
"The speedhos of Messrs Laurier and Foster,
in concluding the. debate on the budget, have,
from present appearances. laid down tho linos
on which the next general election will bo
fought. On the ono side tho Liberals have
declared for immediate tariff reduction, with
free trade as their ultimate object. On the
other the Conservatives have -pronounced in
favor of the National Policy as it now stands.
If both parties retain their respective positions,
there can he littl6doubt as to the result of the
sensing contest. Tho people' are thoroughly
weary of a system under which enormous bur-
dens are placed on three-fourths of the p0pn-
• lation for the benefit of ono -fourth, and that
weariness will be given forcible expression t0
su the ballots cast in 'N.
• The promise .af Sir John Thompson
to „lop the mouldering branches
away" has hardly been verified by the
insignificant changes that have been
made in the tariff.
The Ontario Government should
`wipe out the "minority abuse'' in To-
. ronto. It would he better for itself to
do so, as one of the grievances again .t
it would thus be removed./
- Elsewhere appears a communication
' urging the advisability of calling a
Convention of the Liberals of South
Huron for Local purposes. We stated
once before,'and we repeat the state-
ment, that a meeting for the purpose
of organization should be held at once.
No matter who the ' candidate is, he
will be placed at a disadvantage if the
organization is not perfected, and that
cannot be done too soon.
The government made a slight re-
duction of 2 per cent on tkle hinder
twine duties; this was a concession to
the farmers, but see what they did for
the manufacturers, who, naturally,
did not like the reduction. They were
formerly paying 20 per cent duty on
their raw material, but as a set off to
the reduction of 2 per cent, the govern-
ment reduced the duty on raw mater-
ial bb 10 per cent.
The paragraph floating around in the
papers to the effect that Hon J. C.
Patterson would retire from the Cabi-
net after the present session, and as-
sume the Leadership of the Opposition
in the OntarioLegislature, is exceeding-
ly imnrobable. He is not at all likely
to drop a position worth $8000 a year
for one of such vague uncertainty and
little 'remuneration as that of leader
of the Local Opposition.
The Patrons of Industry, at their
annual Convention the other day, re-
commended that the duty on coal oil
be reduc ed to 3 cents per gallon, that
binder twine be free, and that postage
within the Dominion should be reduc-
ed to 2 cents per ounce. It was further
recommended that the Ontario Gov-
ernment be petitioned to reduce the
number of county councillors. The
Liberal policy embraces all these re-
forms,and all that is necessary to do to
get them is to support Liberal candi-
dates at the polls.
Political Points.
The Ontario Legislature will meet for
the despatch of businese on Wednesday,
April 5.
The Conservatives of South Middlesex
on Saturday chose Mr. Alexander Gray, a
farmer of much ability, to contest the riding
against -Mr, Boston,. - -- . •- - -
Sir John Thompson, who leaves for Eu-
rope to -day, was Wednesdaypresented with
a complimentary address by the Conserva-
tive members of parliament.
In the British commons Tuesday night a
motion providing for the absolute exclusion
of foreign live stook was defeated by 186 to
151. President Gardner of the board of
agriculture announced that he hoped before
long to remove the embargo now placed on
Canadian cattle.
The example of Mr. Charlton, M. P., in
donating $1,000 to the Aged and Infirm
Ministers' Fund of the Presbyterian Church
was referred to in complimentary terms
in a city church Monday. Finance Minis=
ter Foster sneered at Mr. Charlton the
other night because he is a Presbyterian
elder. The member for Norfolk backs
up his faith by his works, which is more
than Mr. Foster does.
The postmastership of St. Thomas is a
source of contention just at present. In-
gram, M. P., of East Elgin is supposed to
have the promise of it, but it seeme to be
hardly acceptable to the people of St.
Thomas. A petition has been receiv-
ed, signed by many Conservatives, ask-
ing the Government not to open East Elgin
by appointing Ingram and also to fill the
post at once, thus shutting Ingram out al-
together.
The Liberals at the capital are jubilant
over the tone of Cleveland's inaugural ad-
dress. The concensus of their opinion is
that Cleveland's declaration in favor of ta-
riff reform, to the extent of a tariff for rev-
enue only, will mean the death of the pre-
sent protsotion system in Canada. Several
anticipate that in view of what Cleveland
has said, the Government will go to the
bonntry before next session, as Foster based 1
the whole argument for the present re-
tention of high duties on the avowed belief
that the Americana would make no immed-
iate move towards tariff reform.
There can be no doubt that the Conser-
vatives at Ottawa are concerning them-
eeJyes a great deal about the approaching
ca paign in Ontario. From time to time
this session, different party men who con.
line their attention mainly to local affairs,
have visited the Capital and have had long
consultations with members of the Govern!
ment. Jnet what these consultations have
resulted in has been a matter of much
speoulation and when, the other day, Rich-
ard Armstrong, president of the Toronto
Young Conservatives arrived, the interest
in what his business with the Government
might be reached an acute stage. Mr.
Armstrong merely smiled in his bland
manner when approached on the subject,
but as there are more ways of killing a oat
than by choking it with hot butter, so there
are more means of getting information than
by asking those immediately concerned.
It has been gathered that a meeting of the
leading Conservatives of Ontario will be
held within the next six weeks. This se-
lect gathering will formulate a polioy for
the party in the Province and will arrange
the details of a general convention whioh
will meet probably in Toronto. Just what
the polioy will be it is of course hard to say,
but it will be an entirely new version of the
old ory, "Mowat must go." The question
of a leader will come up, for despite what
has been said tr the contrary Mr. Meredith
does not wish .,o retain the leadership.
In the event theta of Mr. Meredith's drop-
ping out the leads ship will be taken by E.
F. Clark or by Wiliam Laidlaw, Q. C.
MR E C I TON .N EWERA
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owa Qounoi�i.
The regular meeting was held on
Monday nigh. .A letter was read from
Bb"Garrow, expressing the opinion
that the plant of the Bell Telephone
Co, could e assessed and taxes levied,
accordingly. The 1lMayor and Reeve
were delegated to see what could be
done towards reaching an understand-
ing with the company, The Fire Oom-
uuttee recommended that the follow-
ing Firemen receive $1,25 each for
work done in filling tanks, etc,: Chas.
Helyar, E. Rurnball, A. Seeley, Robt.
Stevens, G. Ru ""ball, T. Cottle, J. Ross,
J. Howe and the following 75o, each,
for one-half day's work filling tanks,
etc.: Meli`tits' Welsh, Wheatley, Glew,
Horsely, Wilson and Glazier -$14.50 in
all.
The Charity Committee reported
having supplied fuel to several parties
in town. The Board of Health recom-
mended the appointment of Dr. Shaw
as Medical Health Officer for 1893,
which was ratified.
The Finance Committee recommend-
ed payment of the following accounts:
A. Morris, team at fire, $8; B. Webb,
work, $1.50; J. Cook teaming wood,
75c.; J. MCGarva and P. gqantelon, ai1-
ditors, each $10; R. Wel h, wood for
the hall, $4.75; W. Coats, incidentals;
$5.01; Hartt & Riddell, stationery,
$6.91; W. Weatley, work, $4; R. Holmes,
printing, $14.50; M. Tebbutt, wood,
$21.94; J. Becker, work, $8.44; J. Rid -
out, insurance, $18; Jas. Miller, wood,
$89.25; charity to Messrs Autterson
and Cushion, $5.28. The receipts of
the town hall were $38, of the scales,
$15.20. The auditors' report was ac-
cepted and ordered. to be published.
A motion was passed requesting the
Government to provide an office for
the Collector of Customs, the council
having provided an office, rent free,
for the last ten years, and the action
of the Government, in providing the
mail box at the station was suitably
acknowledged.; .::'.,r
The reeve stated that it was the in
tention of the committee to hold an-
other Monthly Fair, on the first Wed-
nesday in April. Some discussion fol-
lowed on the establishment of a weekly
market day, but no action was taken.
COMMITTED. -Mayor McTaggart had •
his first magisterial experience on
Wednesday evening last, when three
tramps, who had been beating their
way on the Grand Trunk, were up be-
fore him for trial. He committed
them to jail for 15 days.
AMATEUR MINSTRELS. -NO effort is
being -spared by those interested in the
local minstrels to make the concert,
given under the auspices ot the 25 club,
a success. Nightly the club rooms are
thronged by those taking part, and all
are pleased with the progress made.
New songs, new costumes and new
jokes is the matter, but intending pa-
trons need not fear that fun means
coarseness.
K. 0. T. M. OPEN MEETING.-
Kearns Tent No. 66, Knights of the
Maccabees of the World, will hold an
open meeting and entertainment in the
town hall, Clinton, on Friday, March
17th. Supreme Tent officers D. P.
Markey and N. S. Boynton will de-
liver addresses and a splendid program
will be presented. A silver collection
will be taken up and handed to the
town council charity committee.
The Morden Herald says :-"The La-
dies Hospital Aid Society desire to ex-
press their thanks to Mr Neil Fox, of
the Herald, for the gratuitous use of
his piano at the entertainment last
Tuesday evening, especially as he had
waived in their favor his intgation of
not lettingit go out any more." [Neil
is an old Clintonian, but we are asham-
ed of him, when we think of his own-
ing a piano, with no one to play it for
hien. Say, Neil, it's about time you
doubled up, or you will soon be such a
confirmed bachelor no one will have
you.]DIED IN PHILADELPHIA. -We are
very sorry to hear of the death, in
Philadelphia, of the son of Dr. Camp-
bell, of Seaforth, which occurred on
Monday, from typhoid fever. Deceased
has been ailing for a couple of weeks,
and his parents Were with him at the
time of his death. He was a promising
young doctor, having but recently
graduated and entered on a practise in
that city. His remains were brought
to Seaforth for interment on Wednes-
dil,y. We regret to learn of the death
of Mr Ralph White, son of Mrs Palliser,
of town, which occurred in Philadel-
phia, on Tuesday; he has been ailing
for some time, and recently went to
Colorado, but obtaining no relief, re-
turned to Philadelphia; a wife and one
child survive hits.
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. - Mr. John
Seath, B,A., High School Inspector,
spent last Tuesday and Wednesday in
the inspection of the Clinton Collegiate
Institute. From the beginning of his
visit he seemed much better pleased
with the general appearance ot things
than he was at his last visit, about a
year ago. "The Board," he said, "has
evidently done its duty in the matter
of improvements," This referred to
the gymnasium, the science room, the
new seats and desks in room 4, and the
general renovation of the interior of
the building. The official report of the
inspection will not be sent to the
Board for sotne time, but from re-
marks let drop by Mr Seath, a very fa-
vorable one may be expected. He had
no fault to find with the arrangement
or performance of work, except in one
or two minor matters. With regard
to the commercial work, the Inspector
thought the hook -keeping insufficient
in quantity. The students might re-
ply that they have already their com-
mercial certificates, hut it will probably
be better for therm to ac uiese in his
demands, and do an additional set.
This will remove all possible ground
for complaint. Mr Seath seemed to be
well satisfied with the work of the
new members of the staff.
It is said Walkerville will secure the Can.
adian branoh of the McCormack reaper
works.
FISHERY STATISTICS. -Mr. H. B.
Quarry, overseer of the fisheries for
that portion of Lake Huron lying be-
tween Goderich and Blue Point, fur-
nishes the following information in re-
gard to the fishery business in his dis-
trict during the past year: Number of
men holding licenses, 32; amount paid
for licenses, $1,500: number of men
employed at the fisheries, 100; amount
of capital invested, about $25,000; value
of fish caught, $12,000; mode of fishing,
with pound and gill nets and spines.
The di%trict is divided into six divisions,
known as the Blue Point, Hillsbor-
ough, Stony Point, Grand Bend, Drys-
dale and Goderich divisions, Of these
Grand Bend is the most itnpcirtant. It
furnishes about two thirds of the fish
caught.
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Gol'NG Wre!,-Mr J. I'lewes, who
has been living on Mr IL Weston's
farm, un the 6th, for some time, pur-
poses removing to Manitoba in the
spring* and Evill' have a sale of lits ef-
fects on the 18th lust, Mr Weston
will go back on the farm.
DEATB.-We are sorry to learn of
the death of Mrs $, Hibbert, of the
Maitland on., which occurred on
Wednesday morning, Deceased has
been suffering from kidney trouble,
which, with confine; gt, is supposed
to have caused her death. She was
universally esteemed, and much sym-
pathy is manifested for her husband.
She leaves a small family,1;,41f =1,.:.i
LAND SoLD.-The 35 -acre farm be-
longing to the estate of the late John
Mcisaac, situate in Goderich township,
was sold by auction on Saturday, by
Mr T. M. Carling, and reached the
sum of $1705, being knocked down to
Mr Robert Marshall, at this figure.
This is considered a particularly good
price, but there were several to whom
the property was worth more than
tinder ordinary circumstances. hence
the competition for it.
Church Notes.
Mr Jas. Young preac- hed at Sexstnith,
on the Hensall circuit, on Sunday
Miss O'Brien, of Tuckersmith, is now
organist of St. Joseph's R. C. church,
Clinton.
Rev. J. S. Dolling, of Mitchell, was
in town this week, on his way to
Wingham.
Rev. T. M. Martin, new church mis-
sionary, is expected to preach in town
on Sunday afternoon next.
Rev Mr Galloway, of Seaforth, went
to Buttonville last Friday, to attend
the golden wedding of his parents.
The E. L. of C. E. of Ontario street
go to Seaforth on the evening of the
21st inst., and provide the program for
the occasion.
Rev E. W. Hunt, of Southampton,
who was wanted for St. Paul's church,
Clinton, has been appointed to the in-
cumbency of Durham. •
Rev G. F. Salton, of Brussels, was
called to Goderich last week, owing to
the serious illness of Mrs Salton, who
is (visiting there; she is improving.
The trustees of the Congregational
church, Wingham, have settled with
the insurance companies, receiving
$305 for the damage done the church
by fire.
The Ontario street Sabbath School
anniversary will be held on either the
second or third Sunday in April, when
it is expected that Rev. Jos. Edge will
preside.
The special services in Ontario street
church have resulted in the conversion
of quite a number of persons, and the
meetings are continuing with increased
interest nightly.
Rev. J. W. Shilton, B.A., will preach
educational sermons in North street
church, . Goderich, on Sunday next,
Rev. Mr Howell going to Hensall. - Mr
Shilton's pulpit here will be supplied
by Rev. Geo. McKinley, of Hensall.
The Presbyterian congregation at
Avonton,recently showed its apprecia-
tion of the services of Rev. A. H.
Drumm, (a Clintonian) by increasing
his salary to $1000, and granting him
three weeks' leave of absenceannualiy.
The Young People's Societies, of the
Willis and Ontario St. churches, are
arranging for a concert to be held the
latter part of the month, at which it is
expected that Mr and Mrs Blight and
Mrs Caldwell, of Toronto, will take
part. •
The most extensive preparations are
being made for the Orgsn Recital that-t
East Hux'9u Teaehell's'. I�pstitute
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�Alrxnnal seting.
The enblio and High School teachers, of
the inslreoteral district of East Huron•.
held their annual institute at Wingbam,-
on Thursday and Friday of last week.
The gapersl idea conveyed by the term
"institute" is that of a meeting for the 1
purpose of giving and receiving instruction,
not of a meeting for mere business deliber-
ation. The special idea attached to a
teachers' institute is that it is a meeting -
tor the mutual improvement of its mem-
bers in the art of teaching children by
means of sonool work and discipline.
This theory of euoh a meeting shows at
a glance how important it may become as
a part of the regular Educational machin-
ery of the Province. In view of their poten-
tial utility the Educational Department
has made the holding of these institutes
compulsory, and the teachers of some dis•
triols find them so helpful that they hold
one each year of their own accord, in addi-
tion to the one made obligatory by law.
For East Huron only one a year is held,
and at times the attendance on that one is
disappointingly small, as it was last week
at Wingham. Some discussion took place
on this very matter; but no notion was
taken to provide a remedy for a regrettable
state of affairs, Thiu may have been due
to the enforced absence of Mr D. Robb,
the inspector of the district, who was un-
fortunately detained at Gerrie by illness.
It seems rather discreditable to all con-
cerned that advantage is not more general-
ly taken by teachers of such opportunities
for self improvement in, relation to their
important work, and now that the matter
has become one of interest to the teaohere,
they will probably take steps to seoure a
larger attendance and a deeper and more
wide -spread interest.
The meeting at Wingham was largely in
the hands of W. Houston, M. A. official
direotor of institutes for the Province; but
several members of the institute also con-
tributed to the program. Mr A. H. Plum-
mer, of Blyth, gave an interesting account
of the meeting of the Dominion Education-
al Association at Montreal last Bummer, to
which he had been sent as a delegate, and
this was followed by a general discussion
of some of the points raised in his report.
Mr W. R. Lough, of Clinton, road a brief,
but very suggestive, paper on "Duties of
Citizenship," treating his subject from an
almost purely pedagogical point of view.
His argument was that some subjects on
the school program, notably history, should
be taught with a view to making them
praotically useful in preparing children for
the future discharge of their duties as
oitizene, and to this end he would at school
make them acquainted in ways as interest-
ing and inetruotive as possible with the
working of municipal institutions. This
paper gave rise to a profitable discussion.
Mt Wm. Doig, of Walton, dealt vigorously
with some points connected with our Edu-
cational system, calling attention especial-
ly to the frequent change of teachers,
which he attributed largely to low salaries..
He criticised some features of the school
which hamper the teacher in his work by
requiring him to pay too mnoh attention
to getting candidates through examinations,
especially the High School Entrance Ex-
amination.
Mr W. Houston, as director, took up the
teaching of English in three aspects-
praotioal, scientific and esthetic; the last
named he dealt with in a public address in
the town hall on Thursday evening, taking
for the basis of hie remarks two short
poems-Hingeley's "Three Fishers," from
the Fourth Reader, and Tennyson's
"Break! break! break!" from the High
School Reader. He dealt strongly on the
neceseity of doing more than teaching
children to read, and on the danger of
turning them loose into the work of litera-
ture without doing something to cultivate
heir taste-and-trairrtheir dgmeii :"-His
address was a plea for the artistio and
eethetio study of poetry as the highest
kind of literature, and he earnestly ad-
vised teachers to get pupils to commit to
memory beautiful passages.
Under the head of "practical treatment"
of English, Mr Houston discussed various
methods of teaching reading and writing
to young pupils, advocating the use of
script before print, and advising teach-
ers to dispense altogether with the use of
the first part of the first reader, beginning
the use of print with the second part after
the pupil is familiar with script. Under
the same head he discussed at length the
teaohing of composition, advocating the
practice of essay writing on themes as the
most effective practice, and the thorough
discussion of pupils' own errors as the best
means of training in the correct use of
language. Hie discussion of the "soientifio
treatment" of English was a strong plea
for more rational treatment of grammar
and rhetoric, especially the former. He
pointed out inoidentally many of the glar-
ing absurdities of the ordinary grammati-
cal categories and nomenclature, and dis-
cussed at length the nature of inductive
teaching, giving illustrative examples of its
application to the analysis of sentences.
He would not give names to be defined,
but would make the pupils discover the
nature of things and then give them names
as a mere matter of oonvenienoe.
The eleotion of officers for the ensuing
year took place and resulted as follows:-
W. R. Lough, Clinton, Pres.; Miss Britain,Vice Pres.; Miss Lavin, Clinton, 2nd Vioe
Pres.; Andrew Scott, Seaforth, Seo. Treas.;
Executive Com., J. Houston, M. A., Jas.
Hogg, W. H. Musgrove, J. Moore, Miss
Dey; Delegate to Provincial Teachers' As-
sociation, W.H.Muegrove; Com.on Library,
J. Houston, W. R. Lough, A. H. Plummer,
A. Seott, D. Robb.
The Treasurer's report showed a balance
of 6115 on band.
is shortly to take place in connection
with Rattenbury St. Methodist church,
and the public may look for one of the
finest musical entertainments ever
given.
Rev A. D. McD..nald, D. D., of Sea -
forth, is appointed a member of the
Advisory Board of Religious Congress-
es of the Columbian Exhibition, Chi-
cago. Rev. A. A. Scott, of Carleton
Place, brother of J.Scott, barrister,has
received a similar appointment.
It is understood Rev. W. H. Butt,
(son of Mr J. Butt, Clinton) pastor of
Victoria Avenue church, Chatham,
has declined an invitation on the part
of his people to remain in his charge
for another year, which would fill out
the Conference term of three years.
Rev E. W. Hughes, of Wingham,
gave his congregation a few words of
advice on Sunday evening, anent low-
ering the stipend of his successor. The
rev. gentleman said it would be a great
mistake to do so, especially in the face
of the fact, which he said none could
gainsay, that the congregation was a
rich one, the aggregate of wealth,from
a careful estimation, being $2,500,000.
The Band of Hope entertainment,
given in Rattenbury street church, on
Friday evening last, was well attended,
and was an interesting occasion. Miss
Goodrich, President, occupied the chair,
while Miss M. Washington had charge
of the children. The program em-
braced recitations, dialogues and sing-
ing by the children, and addresses by
W. R. Lough, of town, and Mr W.
Houston, M.A., of Toronto, who gave
some excellent practical advice tan the
benefits of total abstinence. The col-
lection, on behalf of the Band of Hope,
amounted to over $9.
Items of Interest.
NOT STRICTLY LOCAL, YET MAY RE
REGARDED AS SUCH.
ECLIPSES. -There w- ill be only two
eclipses during 1893, both of the sun.
The first will be in April and the sec-
ond in October, There will be no e-
clipse of the moon this year. Some-
thing unusual.
LENGTHENING OUT. -The days are
growing longer, and they will length-
en something more than a minute per
day until the end of the month, leng th-
ening faster then until the latter part
of June.. On March 19th, day and night
will be of the same length.
RIGHTS OF THE ROAD. -"One who
drives" thinks that pedestrians should
not have all the rights of the road, and
drivers none. He states that when the
main street, from Fair's Mill, north, is
filled with people, it is exceedingly
difficult kr drivers to know just when
to do, as people will turn out on both
sides of the road and gland in the mid-
dle besides. He thinks the sidewales on
the main street should be cleaned off
by the town, and then there would be
much less danger than there is to pe-
destrians, and if drivers do not pull u
as they should,why, punish them. He
thinks though, that too many people,
knowing they have the law on their
side, are too indifferent as to how
they act• when a team comes along.
A little cylmpromise on both sides, and
the use,.6t1 good judgment, would pre-
, vent p,iry ouble.
Mr. James Harris has just died in St.
Catharines at the advanced age of 98.
Mr. Zanohene Pattison, an old and weal-
thy resident of Hamilton, is dead, aged 81.
gew Advertionneuto.
FARM HAND WANTED.
able to help nted in farm engage
work. the year,
to C. GEORd GE
MIDDLETON, Goderich township, 3 1
CARD OF THANKS.
I desire to express my heartfelt thanks to Mr
and Mrs Forrester, the employees of the Flax
111111, and the neighbors who showed me so muoh
kindness and eympathy in my recent bereave-
ment. THOS. MoCONNELL. £ 'T
Manitoba - Excursions
Commence Feb 28th, 1893
Through trains for Manitoba oommenoing
on the above date, and will run every Tues.
day during the months of March and April.
Thr8ngh Coupon Tickets; iseued from Clin•
ton and Baggage Checked Through to
destination. Apply to
W. JACKSON,
TO't*fl AGENT G. , it,., CLINTON
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Writebetters ;
We ask this question} only
from the Clinton people, (or
those whose post office is
Clinton) because they are
the people we do most of
our business with. Tis a
line of
-W r• ting
Tablets.
Made expressly for ourselves
that we ask your interest in
as on each of the several
thousand sheets of paper
made up into these pads,
the word Clinton is hand-
somely printed.
Notwithstanding the great
cost of Engraving and press
work, we are able to `sell
them at
15cts for Small sizes and
20, 25 and 35c. for the
Larger ones
See them in our window
-and on our counters.
000PER& CO.,
• STATIONERS, FANCY GOODS
DEALERS, &c.
CLINTON, ONT.
gew Aduerti eutatXto
AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE PR•QoP RT
Parana l i - z.. 10..1eo ,.:on1 .0I
Mortgage, which will be produced at the time of
sale, there will be offered for sale by Public Auc-
tion; by David Dickinson, at the Rattenbury
House, in the Town of Clinton,, on FRIDAY
MARCH 24th, 1893, at 12 o'clock, noon, the follow-
ing property: Town lot Number 150 on the north
side of Townsend Street, and town lot number
161 on the south side of Ontario street as marked
on a suevey or plan of the estate of William Rat-
tenbury, in the said town of Clinton, madelby A.
Bay, P. L. S., and registered in the Registry ()f-
ilm for the County of Huron. Lot 161 is situate
on Ontario Street, one of the leading streets
while lot 150 is immediately in the rear, and
rune through Townsend Street. On the proper-
ty there is said to be a one story rough -cast dwel-
lingg in a goe�aof repair.
TEN>us of Betod E.-Thete property will be sold sub-
ject to a reserve bid. Ten per cent of the purchase
money to be paid at the time of sale, and the
balance within one month. For further par-
ticulars and conditions of sale apply to
BRUCE, BURTON & BRUCE,
Vendors'Solicitore,Can. Life Chambers,Hamilton
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
IN THE ESTATE OF ADDISON WORTHIMG-
TON, LATE OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON,
IN THE COUNTY OF HURON, MEDICAL
DOCTOR, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 36,
Chapter 110, R.S.O. 1887, that all persons having
claims against the Estate of Addison Worthing-
ton. late of the Town of Clinton, in the County
of Hurbn, Medical Doctor, deceased, who died on
or about the 7th day cf February, a. D., 1893 are
to send by registered letter or to deliver to Man-
ning & Scott, Clinton, Ont., Solicitors for Louisa
Worthington Ella J.Worthington and Jas. Scott,
the Executors of the last will of the said de-
ceased, on or before the let day of May, A.D.1893,-
a statement containing their names and address-
] es, full pariiculare of their claims, and the securi-
ties, if any, held by them, and that after said let
day of May, 1893, the said Executors will proceed
to distribute the assets of the said deceased
among the parties entitled thereto, haying,re-
gard only to the claims of which notice shall
have been received as above -required, and that
the said Executors will not be liable for said as-
sets, or any part thereof, to any person or per-
sons, notice of whose claim has not been reee feed
at the time !of distribution. And all persons in-
debted to the (aid deceased aro requested to pay
cr settle the amount of their debts, to or with
the said Executors, previous to the said 1st day
of May next.
MANNING & SCOTT,
Solicitors for the said Executors
Dated at Clinton, this 8th day of March, 1893
AUOTION BALE TOWNSHOF VALUIP oABLOPIDERICH FARM
LANDS INTan r
Under and pursuant to the power of sale con-
tained in a certain mortgage made to the ven-
dors, and bearing date the 16th day of November
A.D. 1887, and which mortgage will be produced
at the time of sale, there will be sold by public
auction by John Knox, auctioneer, 'at Po look's,
hotel, in the village of Hayfield, in the county of
at
Huron,120 on SATURDAYnoonthe , MfollowingH valuablra, e farmARCliA. D. 1893
clock, ,
property, viz:- Lots numbers 78 and 79 in the
Bayfield concession of the Township of Goderich,
in the county of Huron, containing together one
hundred and fourteen acres of len more or less,
lot number forty-one in the first concession
of the said township of Godorich, containing
twenty-five acres of land, more or less, and
the westerly end of- lot number forty-one in
the second concession of the said Township of
Goderiob, bavingafrontage of nighty rods on tbo
Goderich road and- twenty rode on the side road
and containing ten acres of land, more or less,
The buildings on this Earn. consist of a good
two story oonorete house 40x 30 and a frame barn
loam. Thnearly
a armnew
nde drained cis water dlby
two creeks. There aro between 20 endr30 scree
of good hardwood bush.. Tbo farm is well tone -
ed and contains a first-class orchard of abotit s
acres. Tboro aro about 20 acres of fall wheat
rod, 11 miles fro Gode> fob 8 miles fromayClina
d
ton and one mile from Bayfield.
OoNDITtoNa 0T BAnn.-Ton per cont of pur-
chase money at the time of sale, balance without
interest in 80 days thereafter. In all other re-
spects the conditions of sale will be the standing
oonditions of the High Court of Justice, Chan-
cery Division.
Title do0de may be inspected at tho oilloo of
the vendors' solicitors. For further particulars
apply tothe t,r to
OAMaucIL'RONioneer, H e LT' & HOLMES.
JOHN HNOR,• Go,
Auotfoboer. Vendors Solicitors,dorich
. Dated Fob. 2208, 1803,
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