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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-01-31, Page 4T .. ay f Huron . r g1.6d'rt Tpar $1.2;i lq A,r#Yl wa - i;re I ,Cs i<ilj, el<:i1.l: $Is!, 1894 County Connell, The council assembled at 3 o'clock, the clerk in the chair, and all themem- bors fiivsgllt, The following nomina- tions wei;e made foe the wardettship Taos. U. Taylor, reeve of Irtist Wa- waneslt, by Messrs. McPherson and Scott. B. S. Cook, reeve of Howick, by Messrse • Kay anti S.herritt. Th; ba115t resulted', as stated in hist week's Nuws-RI':cortt, in 25 for Mr. Cook and 26 for i!dr. Taylor, and the latter being declared daly elected was sworn in byhis Honort -Judge Gums. The warden bric.ly returned his thanks for the honor done him, and the routine business was proceeded with. The following were elected the strik- ing committee to nominate standing committees for the year: Sperling, lalooue , Sherritt, Mc•Ewan, McPher- sou, Bolt and Ratz. Their report was adopted as follows :- ExEctrrtvl.. -Messrs. McEwan, Cook, Sherritt, Sturdy, Oliver, Proudfoot, Malloy, Stuart, and l;rra+.t. FINANCE.---Mess'n.. Sillier, Gray, Halls, Ferguson, Kr t:, Holt, Cruick- shank, Kirkby and Turnbull. EQUALIZATION. -Messrs. McPherson, Ratz, Sperling, Dances, Bawden, Groi- ger, Boma:woe% Giv 'ia and Woods. ROAD AND BRIDGE. -Messrs. Griffin, Sanders, Mooney, Graham, Holmes, Sheppard, McMurchie, Scott and Mc- Ilveen. EDUCATION. -Messrs. Cox, Bissett, McDonald, Kay, Neelin, A. Young and N. H.'Young. COUNTY PROPERTY. -Messrs. Milne, Gibson, Kennedy, McKay, Shields, Chambers and Evans. WARDENS. -Messrs. Holt, Sperling, McEwen, Betz and Mooney. SPECIAL. -Messrs. Proudfoot, Sher- ritb, McPherson, P. M eKay and Milne. The reports, as obtained from the clerk, are as under :- SPECIAL COMMITTEE. The special committee reported as folloua! s: 1 -That no action be taken on motion of Messrs. Shies and Turnbull to amend rule 10 of the standing rules and regu- lations of this Council. 2 -That a petition be sent to the local legislathre signed by the warden and clerk requesting it to amend "The Consolidated Assessment Act of 1892" as follows: - (1) By extending to Township Coun- cils the powers conferred upon the councils of cities, towns and incorporat- ed villages by section 52 of the said Act. (2) By granting to Township Coun- cils the power to have the assessment of the township made triennially instead of annually, by the. township assessors, the courts'uf revision having power to make annually such altera- tions in the assessment. roll as circum- stances may require. (3) By granting to tewnshipp coun- cils the power to, write the officers'of treasurer and collector of the, town- ship. 3 -That no action, be taken on appli- • cation of Canadian Institute. • 4 -That this Council memorialize the Ontario Legislature to reduce the fees of all county officials under their con- trol. &-That no action be taken to reduce. number of County Councillors as re- quested by communication from Coun- ty Clerk of Stormont, Derides and Glengarry. 6 -That no action be taken on com- munication from county clerk of Frontenac in reference to county coun- cils appointing all officials paid by county. All of which is respectfully submitt- ed. W. PROUDFOOT, Chairman. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Your Committee beg leave to adopt the following recommendations :- 1 -That the usual grant of $10 be made to the Prisoners Aid Association and thatnoaction be taken in reference to the balance of circular received from said Association. 2 -That no action he taken on motion of Messrs. Proudfoot and Gibson for erection ,of a House of Industry. 3 -That request of John T. Wren, president of West Huron Teachers Association for grant of $25 be refused. 4 -That request of Municipal World to subscribe to that publication be refused. 5 -That a grant of $10 be made to he expended in panting flower. around the Court House under the direction of the Clerk• All of which is respectfully submitted. Geer. McEWEN, Chairman. PROPERTY COMMITTEE. The report of the county property committee, which was adopted, read as follows: - That we have examined the jail and found everything clean and in good order and the number • of imitates to agree with the tailor's report. We would recommend that cloth for two dozen shirts be supplied to jail. With reference to the leaks in roof of jail complained of, we would recommend that the county commissioner have the necessary repairs made. Tenders for coal and wood were laid before your committee. We find that the lowest tenders hacl been accepted in all ,cases. In regard to communication from boiler inspector and insurance .company; clear report of county clerk re insurance on county buildings -we would recommend that a committee -composed of the Warden, Clerk and 'Treasurer attend to renewals of insur- ance from time to time as required. We would recommend that a, new hard- wood floor be put in the treasurer's room ; that the floor in the county clerk's office be repaired; that the walls i• in Judge Doyle's room be repaired and kalsommed : that two new storm doors be put in passages in court house; that a short piece of hose be attached to feed to boiler to be used in sprink- ling the boiler room • that a glass grate be put in floor and wall in front of boiler as the light is insufficient. We find that the walls of the furnace are °reeked. We would recommend that the caretaker Oils the cracks with Cement and that no wood or inflamahle material be kept within three feet of furnace. We would recommend that the parties who supply water to the doth'£ house he requested to put in largerr' pipet; at once, as the water eapply is insufficient. Your committee are of the ;opinion thatthe walie.of ,n11 the -1V.04/4 and passages down stairs in. the court house should be wasbeiii.rua and 'kalsornined r4: more: suitable color and the- windows repainted; .and we would recommendiatinit the county comm- apieshinex report at the. June meeting of Council the probable coat, also. the' nature and cost of maim to the roof of court house. AU of which is respect- fully submitted, - WM, MILNE, Chairman ROADS AND BRIDGES. ' The Committee on roads and bridges reported as follows :- Regarding the motion of Messrs. Cook and Graham re bridge on boun- dary of Howick and Minto. we recent - meth" that our commissioner be in- structed to attend to the matter as soon as possible. Regarding letter from Canadian Institute calling; a con- vention interested ventiutl ofparties tn road reform andirnprovements we would recommend that no action be taken. We recommend that the county com- missioner's report be printed in the minutes. That an iron or steel bridge he built at Wroxeter, 16 feet wide anti a side walk 5 feet wide. That the Gulley bridge he rebuilt of cedar and that it be 1(i feet in width. That Dun- lop's bridge be rebuilt of cedar and 16 feet wide. That Pujan's bridge be rebuilt of cedar 10 feet wide. That the 'county commissioner be instructed to stir up the con- tractors of Grand Bend bridge to complete their contract, and that he get iossession of the iron which has dis- appeared from the old bridge and dis- Nee of same for the beuefit of the county in conjunction with Lamb ton. Regarding application of council of Turnberry re closing part of Duncan street, advise leaving matter over till June session. Regarding application of council of Stephen re closing ori- linal road allowance situate between ots ono on lake road east and Sauhle concession, would recommend that the law having been complied with in every particular the application be granted. Regarding motion of Messrs. Milne and McMurchie re repeal- ing by-law No. 9 of 1894, would advise that the matter be laid over un til Juno session and that county com- missioner report at June session as to the cost of all bridges now maintained by county under by-law Fo. 9, 1974. Regarding plan of bridge to be built in Morris township, theconunittee take no action, except to recommend that the matter be left in hands of Council. Regarding claims for damages by Mrs. J. G. Smith, Rev. Mr. Currie and 1.1. Smith, on account of the flooding away of the temporary bridge at Grants Bend, we recommend that Mr. Sherritt, Mr. Turnbull and the county commissioner be a committee along with the Warden of Lainbton to settle all honest claims these parties may ask. All of which is respectfully submitted. Tiros. B. SAUNDERS, Chairman. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. Chairman Eilber's report was adopt- ed as follows :-W. Sulith, repairs to Sherriff's office; -$125; R. P. Wilkinson, court house sundries, $-13.29; C. Crabb, do., $3.38; Jamieson Reid, repairs to jail, $5.75; Carswell & Co., binding, &c., $2; F. G. Neelin, advertising, $4; J. Brophy & Son, repairs to court house, $5.20; J. Brophy & Son, funeral of A. Ward, $15; ' E. Sharman, repairs to court house, $2; E. Sharman, repairs to Jail, $3; Exeter Advocate, $1; John Walker, repairs to court house, $1.50; John Walker, do., $2.25; THE Huioe NEWS -RECORD, $2; G. N. Davis, court house supplies, $1; A. B. - Cornell, burial of A. Ward, $15; D. Robb, postage, $.50; Alex. .Wallace, repair- ing clock, 31.25; C A. Fear, opium for prisoner. $3; A. B. Cornell, jail "supplies, $5.40; Thos. Sneyd, court house repairs, $2.55; Trines -Gazette, advt„ $2; J. E. Tom, postage, $6.80; Turnberry town- ship, burial of two county wards, .$30; Bayfield village, burial of one county ward, $15; C. A. Nairn,' court house supplies, $22.14; F. Jordan, $3.93; Star, advt., $1; Saunders & Co., court house supplies, $17.30; John Ainsley, postage, &c., $8.34; James Davies, lock-up keeper, $10; J. Bullock, do., $10; John Gill; do., $10; John Ferguson, do., $10; A. Nicholson. do., $10; F.S. Scott, do., $10;. J. Brethaner, do., • $10; Buchanan, jail repairs, $8.97; A. Spread, lock-up keeper, $10; W. • 13. Clegg, do., $10; W. Martin, teaining, $1.50; Signal; $16.10; W. A. Stewart, surveying, $3. A, sup- plementary report was adopted as follows : - Grand Trunk • Railway, freight 'awl cartage, 74c.: Signal, $12; Gno. Barry, furniture, $10.65; • Jas. Craigie, teaming, 75c.; Telephone Co. for telephone at jail, $10; P. McCarthy, drawing wood, $4.25; W. Lee, coal, $2.23.06; C. Payne, work at court house, $2; L. K. Cameron, Ontario Statutes, $65; D. Reid, work at court house, $1; Signal, $103.27; John Butler, stationery, &c., $213.16; Miss Alice Spence, report- ing, $36; Express Co., $4.31; P. Sipple, lock-up keeper, $10; G. A. Newton, constable account during the Scott Act, $21.85; M: Winer, lock-up keeper, $10; Signal, 32.50; W. Paisley, lock-up keeper, $10; W, McCreath, repairs to furniture, $1.50; Morris township, burial of county ward, $15. COUNTY WARDS. The coinmitte recommended that the following persons be placed on the list of county wards at the figures named, to date from Jan. 1, 1894:-Ashfleld- Francis McGinty, age 80 years, $90; McKillop -Jaynes Darling, age 28, $60; John Burke, age 40, $50; Clinton - Mary White, age 40, $72; Wingham- Ann Brown, age 70, $90; Bayfleld- Donald Ballantine, age 82, $72 ; Morris ---Mary Ann Exforcl, age 84, $72; Samuel Fisher, age 76, $100 ; Maria Exford, age 74, $72; Hay -Miss Jennet Zimmer, age 22, $72 ; Nathan Carrick, age 75, $72; Marien Sutherby, age 50, $72; (Catherine Zimmer, age, 29, $72; Grey -Maggie Nichol, age 23, $721 Goderich township -Charles Graham, age 90, $72 ; Colborne -John Davis, age 72, $72; Emma Grace Cruise, age 49, $72 ; , Goderich--Mary McDonald age 05, $75 ; Goderich township -Johnston Graham, age 00, 322. COURT HOUSE SUPPLIES, &C. 1). McDonald $78.35, S. Malcomson $16,68, Judge Toms $4.47, County treas- urer, $8.90, Clerk $8.07, Ira Lewis $16.70, Judge Doyle $19.47. In reference to claim of W. Dunlop for damage to steam thresher for the sum of $102.48, we would recommend that the county pay the sum of $39 (without prejudice) provided that the county of Perth pay a similar amount. The annual financial statement of the County Treasurer we find fully, care- fully and particularly prepared and we recommend that the same be printed in the minutes of the Council. The report of the Goderich Horticul- tural Society has been referred to your, committee e and we are pleased to see the ambition and good judgment dis- played by the society in advertising the various"fruits. of the county aid aour, 041111ittce feel eatiajied that the ispla$ ,shown at "Chicago will have valuablal resultsfor the rate ayei.s of tecounty. We desire to goon. the society for, theirreat pains and inter - tat displayecl'in this matter. Ail of whieh .is reapactfully submitt- ed. IIP;NRY EILBER, Cha'iirrnan. Al_Nsr, x's ORVORT: • Commissioner Ainsley reported a large amount of work completed. Five bridges have been erected during the year and considerable repairs to old bridges. All are reported in good re- pair at present time. There are sixteen iron bridges in the county. The Grand Bend steel bridge is to cost $1,580.20, but contractors have faded to keep faith with the county. The wing wall to the Manchester bridge cost $450. The flood severely tested and damaged the new bridge at Bayfield ; the cost of repair will be light. Piles should be driven to_ protect the approaches. Rapairs to Hohnesville bridge cost $27.92; Turner's, Bayfleld River, $4.20; Blyth bridge, $10;'Bowniller bridge, $2; G1•ahani's bridge, Ashfield, $5; Lon- eboyo bridge, $2.25; do., iron bridge. $11.38; Turner's bridge, $25; Halls, lake shore, Goderich township, erection, $655; re airs to Westfield bridge $27; Port Albert bridge, $14.25; first pay- ment on Bayfield bridge, $1,000; re- pairing Blyth bridge $22.75; stone wall to Manchester bridge, $450; second payment on Bayfleld bridge, 31,115; gravel road bridge, north of Londes- boro, repairs, $20.20; approaches to Bayfleld bridge, $80; filling in earth at Manchester bridge, $ 8 . U u ia on the gravel road Londesboro,$180; rebuilding Leaclbury bridge and repair- ing one north of Winthrop, $46.73; re- pairing Rathwell's bridge, $11.00; re - airs to Craig's, Bayfield River bridge, $6; repairs to Manchester bride, $7.50. The grand total amounted to $8,493.33. Among the bridges which should be rebuilt are one at Wroxeter, also the Gulley bridge, and one between Morris and McKillop. INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. D. Robb, East Huron I. P. S., made a very complete fourth annual report. There are 86 school corporations in this division, employing 123 teachers, 60 males and 63 females; in rural schools 54 male teachers and 31 fen till e-56 teachers have received normal training and 60 held second class professional certifi- cates, one holds a first -and 62 pro- fessional thirds. In the entrance exam. 370 wrote, ont of which 200 passed; for the leaving 31) wrote and 18 passed. Clinton was well to the front. J. E. Tom, West Huron I. P. S., reported the greater number of the reports from school sections neatly and correctly filled, about 10 per cent. being careless and incorrect. The report ask,; that four copies of the School Act be furnished each section by the Govern- ment. The total receipts for 1893 were $69,289.35, expenditure $59,603.06, amount paid in salaries $43,297.27. The increase of expenditure over other years is owing to improvements on school houses. The average attendance for 1893 was 66 per cent., the total number on registers for 1893 was 7,546, the number who passed high school entrance 152. Average salary -male teachers $408, female $279; male teach- ers engaged 60, female 66; number of 1st and 2nd class certificates 62. For H. S. entrance exam. 225 wrote, 129 passed ; P. S. leaving 3.3 wrote, 16 pass- ed. All schools passing candidates for P. S. leaving are now entitled to a share of the grant whatever may be the number or certificates of the teach- ers employed. British History has been replaced on the H. S. Entrance course for examination. EXECUTIVE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT. That nn action be taken re East Huron Teachers' Institute application for grant. That Clerk ask for tenders for blank. books, &c. That House of Refuge be delayed to 1896. That Clerks salary be increased to '$7.00. That Clerk procure statutes for distri- bution. That no action be taken in re- ference to lock up at Manchester. That no action he taken on motion of Stewart - Turnbull for grant to Mechanic's Institutes. That the tender of Exeter Times for printing be accepted. That no action be taken re application of Seaforth and Clinton Collegiate Institutes for payment of alleged arrears due them. Re applica- tion from Goderich, Clinton and Sea - forth Collegiate Institute boards for the proportionate cost of the mainten- ance of county pupils attending the respective Collegiate Institutes, vic. 54, chap.' 57, sec. 31 end sub -secs., coni. have agreed that they are to be paid (lesri the fees received from county pupils): Goderich $2,373,72, Clinton $2,317.95, Seaforth $2,710.39, providing claims are found correct, settlement to hold good for three years. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. The Porter's Hill School difficulty was reported as follows :-That in the opinion of 'this committee the charges in the petition from S. S. No. 5, Gode- rich township, are not correct and we recommend that this council do not interfere in the matter between the said section and the Inspector. The statement contained in said. • petition attributed to Mr. Robb, I. P. S., East Huron, has been said by Mr. Robb to be untrue. That we recommend the Inspector to carry out the school law and regulations in the matter of providing an assistant teacher for the said section. The report of the Goderich horticul- tural Society, the substance of which has previously appeared in these columns, was read and filed. THE JAILOR'S REPORT. Jailor Dickson reported as follows: - Herewith I submit for your considera- tion my report of the state of your county jail, together with a statement of prisoners at present in custody. As far as I know there are no re- pairs required except the replacing of a few slates and some of the galvanised sheeting on the ridge boards that have been blown down. At present there are 22 prisoners in custody as follows : -two females and twenty males. The females are vagrants and under sentence -Mary Walton, Goderich, 84 years of age, committed by Mayor Butler; and Mary J. McDonald, Mc- Killop, 60 years of age, committed by S. Caldwell and A. T. McDonald, J. P's. Of the males two of them are insane, neither of them violent ; one has been reported and,, is - now waiting removal , to the asy- lum ; the other is under investiga- tion, The remaining 18 are vagrants all under sentence ranging from one to six months, as follows :-John Saunders, Howick, committed by Geo. Bennett; Chas. Watson and Win. Shaw, Howick, committed by James Foster and Thos. Gibons;'Jas. Johnston, Sea- , forth,'.bommitted :by .d'. Beattie.. an41). II, l;'Yilson.; Gleo. Nichol, 'Winthrop, coni iittec1 by ,A:. Gkovenlocl and M. Murti'e; (leo. Constable, Seaforth, corn- witted by D. D. Wilson .and John Beattie; John Glilchrist,'W. Wawanosh, committed by Wm. Lane; John Dun Goderich, Wm, McTunee, Ool- borne, Taos.. Smith, Winghain, Robt. Rich, Goderich, Jno. Perdon, Chicago, Jas. McLeod, Stratford Alex. McNab, Grey, Geo. Butler, Hamilton, John Ross, Toroutp, Edward' Sullivan, Kingston, Win. Black Goderich, and Juries Myers, Ridgetown-allcomnlitt- ed by Mayor Bottler, of Goderich. Of the male vagrants eight of them may he said to . be totally unable to earn a living ; their ages range from 92 to 90 years; one is blind and one a paralytic; one bent almost double and the other as feeble and may be said to be totter- ing on the edge of the grave. Three of these aged ones are in for short terms, viz :-One for two months and two for 30 days each. What . are they to do then ? go out on the public street and wait there till some good samaritan comes and takes the hthem home? No. The season of the year will not permit of their being turned out. 1 will lay the clatter before the sheriff and beguided by him. Of the the females, Mary Walton is very feeble, the other is strong for her age. From this report, gentlemen, you will learn that at present your county jail is doing triple work -as an Asylum, House .of Refuge and a Hospital ; and in working your jail a:: duce the ex- penses for the year will be largely in- creased as per Inspector's report of June 23rd, 18)3. I have been under the necessity 1 t making requisition to your Clerk, aof per rules and regulations for the government of common jails, for the following goods :-0 stoos, 12 pair blankets, 2 dozen coverlets, under- shirt 'and drawers for Win. Shaw, pants and cap for Wm. Kelly,.bill for which will be laid before you duly certi- fied to. All of which is respectfully submitted. WM. DICKSON, Goaler, POOR HOUSE. Malloy -Gibson -That clause 3 of Executive, re House of Refuge, be struck out and the following substitut- ed :-That a committee consisting of Messrs. McMurchie, Eilher, Milne, Proudfoot, and Bawden he appointed to obtain a list of sites available for the erection of a House of Industry, the cost of the same and to procure plans and specifications with the cost of a building fit to accommodate 75 in- mates and report fully at the June meeting. Said committee also to try and obtain from the Local Legislature a grant to aid in such enterprise out of the estate of the late James Stavely- carried. Later on it was moved by Cook and Beuneweise that the above amendment to clause 3 of the execu- tive report be struck out and the clause as first. referred to in the com- mittee of the whole be reinstated. Lost, 21 to 26. The question of erecting a poor house was thoroughly discussed when several motions in reference to it were before the Board. As already stated, after an effort had been made to leave the matter over until 1896, the committee appointed to investigate and report will do so at, the June session. The question of the House of Industry for the County of Huron will then have to again run the gauntlet. On the first motion there was a majority of seven for it. . A large number of County Wards, as will be noticed, have been added to the already large number. A motion was... carried to reduce the amount one hale each as given in the report. .Balance of reports will appear next week. PRESS OPINIONS. AS LIKELY AS NOT. There is sonic reason to suspect that Sir Oliver has been blackballed by the P: T. and Mr. Gipson by the P. P. A. - Spec. • OUTRAGING TILE ELECTORS. "Hamilton people know that at every election in this city a gang of Government employes is sent up from Toronto to give political service to the Government party. Even in munici- Dpal elections this is regularly done. uring the last civic campaign the Grit candidate for mayor was assisted by the gang alluded to. If Sir Oliver reads the newspapers during Dominion election campaigns he must know that his active friends who are officeholders openly take the __platform to give poli- tical service to te Grit party. They not only make no secret about it, but they claim it as their right to publicly work for the party that has given them office." -Spectator. • Summerhill. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hyslop, of Strata ford, were present at the funeral of the late Wm. McBrien (the lady's father) on the 25th inst. Miss Murdock, of North Dakota, is visiting Mrs. Wallace and other friends in this vicinity. Mr. Eph. Butt's saw mill is now under full head of steam. The logs are .coming in from all directiops since the welcome snow ciente .Ca Mr. George Hill is making active pre- parations for remodelling his barn in the spring and placing it on a stone wall. Mr. Christy Beacom has the contract for the wood work and is at present getting out the square timber. Messrs. Chas. Lovett, jr., and Thomas Cousins are wearing smiles of extra thickness just now. For particulars see another column. News has been received here that Mrs. Geo. C. Laithwaite (nee Miss Addie Murphy) has presented her spouse with a bouncing boy. We ex- tend to them our congratulations. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Thomas Mair is now convalescent after a plainful and serious illness. Mr. McFarlane, of Detroit, is visiting at Me) 0. Lovett's. It is over twelve years fsince the gentleman was here before and during that time he has travelled over the greater part of the west out to the Pacific Coast and his conversation in regard thereto is high- ly entertaining and instructive. On Saturday, the 27th inst., the mem- bers and supporters of St. Peter's Church here presented their pastor, the Rev. L. W. Diehl, with about forty bushels of oats as a slight token of their esteem and good will. it is pleasant to see such harmony existing between pastor and people. Miss Young, of Woodstock. and Miss Agnew of Clinton, are guests at Mrs. McBrien's. WHAT'S.. 'MORE SUrrABLE 7 MORE V H.:. .T-i, E C WHAT'S MORE STY US ' For a lady than. one of the 00.4•, .... S olr 'WA -No rrLES to be seen at this' store. They Or', models of beauty and fit most perfectly. Then they cost so THE D/?ESS STIJFFS NMI offered by this store aro the very Newest and Latesa things to be found anywhere. We have scanned ever available st>,lnple in order to lay before our people only what we are sine is choice and we believe we are she ing one of the richest and choicest stocks to be seen t side thei • cities. . MENS & BOY'S OVERCOATS are here in great abundance at every price and make and it takes very little money to buy here, Men's and Boys Sults, Every conceivable color and makes, Prices the eery lowest. GILROI' WISEMAN, THE POST -OFFICE STORE 1 SUMMERHILL, ONT. -0 CHOICE GROCERIES, DRY-GOOODS, &c.., &c. Our expenses are tow and our Cnstomers get the benefit. o -- We want YOUR trade. It will pay Yo1 to inspect our stock. -- 0 -- OUR DRESS GOODS, Produce Taken. Geo. M. Kilty, General Merchant. THE POST -OFFICE STORE, SUMMERHILL. Mullett. A few evenings ago Mr. John Bell had a ball in his commodious hall and.a great many of the young people assem- bled and had a very enjoyable time. Supper was served at midnight and all left after they were thoroughly satis- fied dancing. All were pleased with the amusement they had. Mr. Bell's annual gathering has always been a success. John is a hustler. Biddulph, ORANGE. -The Orange Dietrist Lodge of Biddulph helditsannual meeting on the 16tH inst. There was a very large attendance and the utmost harmony prevailed throughout the meeting. he various reports proved that the district is in a good healthy and pros- perous condition. The coming 12th celebration was discussed. The breth- ren of Parkhill are after it and their just claims should be recognized. Parkhill has never been honored with a county r:elebration. Living, as they do, at the extreme boundary, their claims should be recognized m some way. Parkhill can give the very best acc•omodation required in all respects, and the co-operation of all throughout the county is earnestly invited. Our worthy district master, Bro. Neil, was elected. to the chair for a fifth term. Following are the officers :- Bro. John Neil, W. D. M. " Jas. Kenniston, D. D. M. ". David Poulter, Chap. W. J. Wilson; Rec. Ser. " Gilbert Grieve, Fin. Sec. N. Grieve. Treasurer. " W. Teener, D. of C. " R. Hutchinson, 1 Lecturers. Geo. Walden, J The next annual meeting will be held at Lucan. There will likely be a good representation from Biddulph at the county meeting at Exeter next Tuesday. • Blyth. Mr. John Denhohn has shipped sever- al carloads of pressed hay froni'this sta- tion for the old country during the past week. Mr. Robert Evans left here on Mon- day for Wroxeter, where he has secur- scl a situation at the tinsmith business. On Friday Mr. James Sims met with an accident., by getting a kick from a horse on the knee cap whilst shoeing a horse, which will lay him up for some time. ' Mr. Albert Scott, of Birr, is visiting his brother, Councillor T. W. Scott at present. P. Kelly, Esq., is at present in To- ronto undergoing treatment fru' his ail- ment from a specialist. We are pleas- ed to hear that he is improving nicely. One day last week our townsman, W. Moutry, disposed of nis brickyard and dwelling to Mr. John Wilford and Adam Whetlaufer, who take possess- ion in April. Mr. Jabez Walker and fancily intend moving to Chicago shortly, where they intend residing in the future. There is some talk of another brick- yard starting up in the spring. Oppo- sition is the life ofarade. '"'Some shoddy peddlers have been tieing a thriving business amongst some of our citizens during the past week which they have found out to their regret. When will people ever learn to give that class of gentry a wide berth and patronize home. On Monday afternoon the funeral of the late Wm. Albert Tamil.) took place from his fathers farm, south of the village to the Union cemetery dor in- terment, As the deceased young man was beloved by everyone the funeral was a large one. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire com- munity. Mr. Guthrie, of the Montreal Presby- terian College, has accepted the invita- tion tendered him to be assistant to Rev. Dr. McDonald, of Seaforth, for the summer six months. Londesboo. Mrs. W. F. Longman moved into Mr. James Mannings house on Sarah St. on Monday. B. Lawrason was in Blyth on Fri- day attending the meeting of the Fx- ecutive of District lodge No. 24, L O. G. T. A Mission Band was organized last saturday in connection with the Presbyterian Congregation, with the following officers :---President, Mrs. (Rev. J. A.) Hamilton; Vice -President, Miss Sarah Hill; 2nd Vice -President, Miss Lawday A. Young; Sec., Miss Elva Adams ; Treas., Miss Agnes Scott. A b.arge number of the Good Temp - 'ars will go to visit Constance lodge to - Regular Regular rneet.ing of S. O. E. Lodge on Friday night. The Grange intend having a social on 22nd February. Villagers are getting in their supply of wood while the sleighing lasts. Mr. John Lawson is on the sick list. There were five initiations in the 1. O. G. T. lodge at their meeting last. week. Mr. Brown, o tr harnessmaker, is pre- pared to do anything in his line. Give him acall. Our Beeve, Mr. Scott, was in Goderich last week attending County Council Hayfieid. The council met on the 13th inst. pursuant to statute and •subsribed the necessary declarations of office and qualification. Previous. minutes con- firmed. The old officers were reap- pointed-John ea - pointed -John Dey, clerk ; T. Edwards and Henry Irwin, auditors ; Benjamin Higgins, assessor ; W. Whiddon, con-. stable. A few accounts were settled, and the council adjourned to meet again on the 15th of February. The meeting might of L. O. L. No. 24 has been changed to the Hest Monday in every month, as the S. A. met on tht same night. The S. A. have rented the Orange hall for a while. The army has done a lot of good in Bayfeld in the way of re- forming a number of hard cases. Still there are a number to bring to the fold yet. Their banquet realized about $23. We wish them Godspeed. Our inhabitants hive as fine a lot of rev. gentlemen as can be found in the Dominion. Rev. E. Oliphant, Metho- dist, is an eloquent preacher and'very popular with all denominations. That thoughtful and eloquent minister•, Rev. J. T. Kerrin, Church of England, does not spare his mind or body in laboring faithfully for the Master. I am sorry to say the Presbyterians have not yet to stationed minister, but it is hoped they soon will have. However, our good friends do not lack for spiritual 'advisers. Our village assessor has been laid up but is around again. Goderich Township. Mr. John Shepard, of the Bayfleld Line, was a Goderich visitor fast week. Rills Jane Connell. second daught- er of Thomas and Elizabeth Connell, formerly of Goderich township, depart- ed this life on Jan. 16th, 1894 at the age of 16 years, 0 months and 2 days, in the city of East Grand Forks, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Connell and family have the sympathy of their many friends here. BIRTHS. Lovirrr.-On the Base line, north of Summerhill, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr. Chas. Lovett, Jr., of a son, Cousnes.---In Hullett, on the 20th inst,., the wife of Mr. Thos. Cousins, of a son. LIITHWAITE.-On January 15tb, 1894, at Edinburgh, North Dakota, the wife of G. C. Laithwaite, of a son.