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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-02-07, Page 1is ' .RItA>IS—+1.$O per Annum, 1.25 In Advance. INDRPRNDRNr IN ALL TNING8—NRUTNAL IN NOTIIINO SR ECORIJ. VOL. XVI rohibition. Now or Never ! ' Tho vote seems to be for Prohibition. If people require any reliable kinds of I,,IQUORS or ALES (imported or native) non is the time to buy. When total prohibi- tion. cones the pare stuff cannot be bought from me or elsewhere. I will sell the genuine article as long as the law permits ; when it does come I will be out of the business. While things remain as they are, I will sell squall quantities or car loads (for less) of Walker's Imperial Rye Whiskey `for 75c. a Bottle—the greatest value on earth. CLUB.`V!1i1ISKEY at the ridiculous loww price of 96c. a Bottle. GOODERHAM &WORTS' FINE WHIS- KIES in Wood and Bottle at Diamond Cut prices—highly recommended for medi- cinal purposes. Full Lines of Fine French Liquors, GOLD LACK SEC CHAMPAGNE, and other Bottled Goods. J. W. RITER THE LIQUOR MERCHANT', - CLINTON Town Topics. MR. CHAS.' SPOONER cOninueS very ill. • THE annual congregational meeting of Willis church will be held to -day. THE usual quarterly services of the Methodist church were held last Sun- day. • MRS. CARLINE is seriously ill, lint the• prospects for recovery were a little brighter yesterday. BIG DAY'S TRADE.—Jackson Bros. informs THE NEWS-BECORD that their sales last Saturday amounted to nearly $2,000. 3141: W. JACKSON, of Jackson Bros., is somewhat under the weather, but expects to be all right in a very few days. MR. AND MRS. GEO. COLLISON, of Blyth, were in Clinton last Saturday. THE NEWS -RECORD was pleased to meet the lady and gentleman. A GOOD MUSICIAN.—In the absence of Miss McHardy, organist of St. Paul's church, Mr. Brewer, of The Molsons Bank, performed the lady's work very acceptably last Sunday, MR. JOHN Covcn has for several days been on a visit to his brother Arthur. He has engaged with the Ingersoll wire fence company and will take orders in Grey. Mit. JABEZ WALKER, of Blyth, called on ye editor last Thursday. He and Mrs. Walker will remove to Chic- ago shortly, where two sons, one �f ,,them Joe, formerly of this office, now reside. MR. AND MRS. JOS. GOLDTHORPE, Of Saltford, (Colborne), spent Saturday and Sunday with theirrelatives,Mr. and Mrs. Milne, of the Queens. THE NEWS -RE- CORD had a very pleasant call from our old-time friend and we were right glad to . meet him. Mr. Goldthorpe looks better than we have seen him for some . time. ON THE ICE. ---Cook & Cole, pro- prietors of the Palace Skating Rink. have arranged for another night of amusement on the ice. To -morrow evening, Feb. 8th, there will he races between young ladies, young men, and boys. Suitable prizes have been procured for the winners. The band will 'be in attendance and will give some of their choice selections. ANOTHER ANNEX.—Mr. E. N. Lewis, of Goderich, was in town last week in connection with land transfers. Mr. W. Hamden, of Exeter•, has purchased from Mr. H. Hale 20 acres of land between the Grand Trunk "Y" and the Rattenhury property. In the spring the property will be surveyed into town lots and sold. There was at one time talk of putting a road between the two properties to connect with the Bayfield Road on account of the delay of rigs and danger while shunting is goo on at the station. go? ON'T MISS IT.—The great World's Fair is over! It died as it lived— gloriously. Few indeed there were. • who saw the beautiful White City vanish, with all its wondrous glories and architectural triumphs, who did noxperience a sensation of profound re „ It is always a sad sight to see the utiful pass away, but the death of this surpadsingly lovely and gigantic effort of as progressive people to de- monstrate to the world the magnitude of its greatness in all the arts and sciences was inexpressibly sad. To give those who were unable to visit the great Fair an idea of its beauties and wonders. Manager Sheppard of the Wand Opera House, Toronto, has put before the public a grand reproduction of dies White City, which will be pre- sented in, the Town Hall here on Thurs- day evening, the 22 inst., under the auspices of the Mechanics Institute. • : With h it is the talented artist, Mr. W. E, Itamsity, who will introduce some of t o pongs heard by him in the Midway PJttiSdnce, CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUAt,Y 7,1894 . A. NU TODD, 8h'ttor "rid Owner 1 Town Topics. MR. ARTHUR KNog, of Wingham. was in Clinton last Monday. THE NEWS -RECORD has been award- ed the printing for Goderich township. The Council ruet last Monday. SERVICE.—Today being Ash Wed nesday Divine service will he held in St. Paul's church at 10.30 a. m. MR. B. LAWRASON, of Londesboro, passed through Clinton on his way to Goderich township last Saturday. FROM GODERICH.—Last Tuesday eve- ning a load of young people from the county town enjoyed themselves skat- ing at the Clinton Palace Rink. Mn. J. B. KENNEDY purchased at London the other day a nice black driver, a valued addition to his livery and sale stables. HAY SKIPPED.—Since Sept. '4th there has been 111 cars of hay shipped from Clinton station, • the average weight being 11 tons per car. MR. W. BAKER, of the Beaver Mills Stere at St. Thomas, has been trans- ferred to the branch store here and is now conducting the business in the absence of Mr. Willson. REV. W. SMYTH will preach mission- ary sermons at Brussels next Sabbath. Rev. J. A. McLachlan, M. A., of Tees - water, will preach in the Ontario Street Church at both service next Sabbath. WORKS of ART.—The Weekly Em- pire premium pictures are really works of art. Premier Sir John Thompson, and opposition leader William Ralph Meredith are as natural as may be. Both can he seen at this office. THE NEWS -RECORD and the Empire with these premiums is great value at $2 a year. I. O. G. T. SOCIAL.—The I. O. G. T. intend holding a public social in their. hall on Friday evening, Feb. Oth, at which all are cordially invited. A good programme has been prepared and a pleasant time is expected. A small fee will be charged. Proceeds to go toward paying the expense of the Lodge. SETTLED By ARBITRATION.—The dis- puted case between Messrs. D. Cante- lon and J. Steep has been settled. The arbitrators were Town Clerk Coats for Steep and R. S. Hodgens of Lucan for Cantelon ; Mr. J. P. Tisdall was the third. J. T. Garrow, Q. C., looked after the interests of the defendant, while Mr. Scott was engaged by Mr. Steep. Mrs. Coleman was the official reporter. It seems .that Mr. Steep claimed half the profit on all the apples Mr. Cantelon shipped from Clinton sta- tion, while the latter claimed that the interest of the former was in 1,100 bar- rels, about 1,300 going from here. Sever- al witnesses were examined on both sides. Mr. Steep refused $97.70, claiming considerable more. The award was for $22.30 more. Each will bear half the costs, which will be a total sum Of about $100. Both seem satisfied with the award. MISSION CIRCLE.—On Thursdayeven- ing of this week Mission Circle of atte n - bury Street Methodist church will hold their monthly meeting. Addresses will be given by Rev. A Stewart on the mission work of the Presbyterian church ; Rev. Mr. McKinnon, on the mission work of the Baptist church, and the Rev. W. Smith, on the mission work done by the Methodist church. The admission will not be by silver collectioin nor will any charge be made excepting that each person will bring a package or parcel what will he of some use to the poor of our town, such as groceries, food, clothing or other necessities. An energetic coin- mitiee has been appointed and on the following day will distribute carefully among the needy, not confining them- selves to any particular church or sect. Remember the date, Thursday, Feb. 18th, and if possible assist in the great mission work. --Coif. ANNIVERSAIIY SERVICES OF WILLIS CHURCH, CLINTON.--The anniversary services of Willis Churish, Clinton, were held on Sunday, the 4th inst., the pulpit at the morning and evening ser- vices being occupied by Rev. W. T. McMullen, D. D., of Woodstock. The congregation were favored with good weather,and fairly large congregations assembled at both. services. The dis- course in the morning wag founded on Isaiah 60-3, in which the growth of the Kingdom of Christ was dwelt upon. Inhe evening the text was Revelation 22-14,tthe remarks of the preacher go- ing to show the restoration of paradise to man, the freedom of access to the para- dise regained and to establish that the text was consistent with the doctrine of the atonement and did not teach salvation by works. The special offer- ings received at the services aritounted to the sum of $230 or thereabouts. TOWN BAND BENEFIT.—Lewis J. Gordon, business representative for the Eden Fontana Combination was. in town and made arrangements to play his excellent company under the aus- pices of the Clinton Town Band. The company come highly recommended by the press of the town, adjacent to Clin- ton. Miss Grace Eden should be a show in herself, in fact has travelled as such and must give a truly marvelous exhibition of strength, as she weighs only 90 pounds and can lift eight men at one time and cannot he lifted by six Strong men. Prof. Fontana is a very successful hypnotist and gives a very amusing display of this science. The two Fontanas do a wonderful mind reading act. Last but not least is the old favorite Mr. Chas. Kelly who has many friends here and is singing in better voice than ever. With the com- bination of stars—the hustling abilities of the band and popular prices we trust that the entertainment will be as it deserves—a huge success. • Town Topics. EXCHANGE.—Rev. Mr. Stewart, Pres- byterian, exchanged pulpits with Rev. Dr. McMullin, of Woodstock, last Sunday. Dr. McMullin's dis- courses here were of a very high order. • NOT SOLD.—The Sparks Tuckersmith farm, Which was offered at auction at the Rattenburryy House, was not sold. The highest offer was several hundred .dollars short of the reserve bid. A RICH TREAT.—The students of the Collegiate Institute had a rich treat in the form of a lecture on Friday after- nodn last, the subject being "Rugby and Dr. Arnold." The lecturer,. Dr. Bi sby of Detroit, is an old Rugby boy, and he was therefore able to present in an interesting way that historic seat of learning and its former noble mas- ter. THE LATE MRS. KELLY.—The re- mains of Mrs. Jas. Kelly, of Clinton, were brought to Wingham for in- terment, on Wednesday. The deceas- ed was well known in Wingham, having resided here for a year or so before reproving to Clinton. Prior to coming to Wingham, the family re- sided in Teeswater for a number of years. She leaves a husband and family of several children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. They have the sympathy of our towns- people in their sad bereavement.— Wingham Times. "IRELAND AND THE IRISH".—Rev. Rural Dean Hodgens, of Seaforth, lectured in St. Paul's school room on' the above date last Tuesday evening. The lecturer is a very capable gentle- man and handled the subject in a satis- factory manner. Rev. Mr. Fairlie occupied the chair. The Dean is to he congratulated on the success he is meeting with in delivering this import- ant and interesting lecture. THE "Bow -Wow" SONG IS DOOMED 1 Our town cotem. objects to the phono- graph selection; "My daddy wont buy me a wow -wow !" given in the Ontario street Methodist church recently by Laing Bros. and adds that it "is hardly suitable for a church entertainment." It is too bad indeed that His Worship, the editor of our cotem., was not con- sulted as to what is or what is not suit- able for a church entertainment. The selection hes been given in many chinches in Ontario and our cotem. is by a long way in the minority in the way of objecting. Evidently the 'Mayor of Clinton, like "Topsy," just growed like a gooseberry bush. In his youth, if ever in that stage, dogs and cats were not among the dumb erea- tion. FEBRUARY "COSMOPOLITAN."—The secret of the great success of THE Cos, atoPOLrrAN is not so hard to find, if one looks carefulla- over the number for February. A story by Valdes, the fautous•Spanish novelist, the first from his pen to appear in any American magazine, is begun in this number. Arthur Sherburne. Hardy's story, "A Rejected Manuscript," is charmingly illustrated by L. Marold, who we be- lieve makes his first, appearance in the magazines on this side of the water. A profusely illustrated article on the designing and building of a war -ship appeals to the interest taken by all in the new navy, and a thrilling descrip- tion of a naval combat under the signi- ficant title : "The Meloban and the Pentheroy" describes, after the man- ner of the battle of Dorking, a possible sea -fight, the outcome of which is watched by the entire naval world. "Gliding Flight" is an interesting con- tribution to the problem of aerial navi- gation by one who has studied the flight of soaring birds in the East for twenty years. Elaine Goodale, . who married a member of the Sioux nation, has some interesting information of Indian Wars and 'Warriors. T. C. (bawford, the Washington correspond- ent, gives the first half of a startling story, under the title of "The Disap- pearance Syndicate." The poetry in this number by Sir Edwin Arnold, Graham R. lomson and William Young, is unusuall • good. The De- partments, "In the World of Art and Letters" and the "Progress of Science" continue td have as contributors then famous in bdth continents. • BcsINIsn BOOMINO. -- Mr. James Fair, Sr., informs THE NEWS-Hnroun that for a good number of years he haus not received as many logs as during the past few weeks. When asked for a reason he said that the great wind storm of last spring was one of the causes. Tho timber was just as good for manufacturing purposes because it fell with the root on and was cut with green branches. Farmers have taken advantage of the cash market and the market here of course brings them to Clinton.—Thursday was a lively busi- ness day at the Palace dry -goods store, their monthly bargain days. These bargain days are now apparent- ly, an established fact. — Jacksonp Brothers fire sale and bargain day last Saturday was a huge success in all respects. The store was crowded as long as the doors remained open. While the doors were locked at noon a very large and impatient crowd were seeking admission. Chief Wheatley's assistance was requited in order that the igreat army of clerks might systemtically and pro- perly wait on customers. Purchasers came from all parts of the county of Huron and bought liberally. The sale was one of the most successful in the business history of Clinton. The re- liable name of the firm and the judic- ious use of printer's ink is the secret of the succuss. --Mr. James Twitchell, who also had a fire sale in Searle's block on Saturday, turned over a lot of hoots and shoes &c., to customers from town and country.—A great number of people called on THE NEws-REconn last Saturday. Some were new sub- scribers with the cash in advance, while others renewed for another year. WHOLE NO. 79 Town Topics. A WELCOME CALLER.—Last Thurs- day we hard a call from Mr. R. Mc- Murray, of Belgrave, a former resident of Goderich township. He and Mrs. McMurray were present at the I7erid- son-Connell nuptials on Wednesday. Mr. McMurray informed .THE NEWS - RECORD that he is doing very well. Froin last spring until the New Year he sold hogs to the value of $300. He still has twenty-three. Of those he sold he experimented a little. Four of them he fed wheat to. The return was 80 cents a bushel while the market price was 00 cents, a gain of 20 cents on every bushel fed. He considers wheat at 00 cents a bushel a cheap feeding grain. The Independent Order Of Foresters. A PROSPEROUS FRATERNAL SOCIETY ENJOY A SOCIAL TIME IN CLINTON. As mentioned in THE NEws-RECORD last Wednesday, the Indepenclaut Or- der of Foresters of Clinton, ono of the most reliable benevolent 'institutions in the land, tendered an oyster supper and highly interesting entertainment to those who were fortunate enough to be present. Through , invitation THE NEWS -RECORD was present and our time, we desire to say, was never in our newspaper experience more profitably spent. The I. O. F. hall is located in the splendid Mc- Kay block and, though somewhat small, are comfortable indeed. From 75 to 100 souls enjoyed the delicious edibles carefully prepared by the thoughtful and competent ladies who had already (by inference) "dined" the Order. After ample justice had been done to good things and the cook and waiters,' of course—those social and agreeable gathering adjourned by a few paces to the hall proper. Mr. George Swallow was the chairman of the evening and called the meeting promptly to order. The opening hymn df the Order was given with earnest enthusiasm, and Rev. Mr. Smyth, who is a member, gave a very appropriate prayer. The town orchestra, consisting of Messrs. Emtner ton, Taylor, Holloway, Stoneham And Gibbings, gave a splen- did selection. Chairman Swallow, the Court Deputy for the Local Court, said he was not going to make speech nor Leven divulge the pass words. He said that the Independant Foresters met tor a purpose. The Order was founded on the Word of God. While they didnot claire to make Wren perfect, they claimed at least to make them better, if possible. The members were expected to walk uprightly as in the presence of God. •"Liberty," "Con- cord" and ''Benevolence" teaches to do right, to be united to help each other, linked as brothers to give assis- tance when or wherever required. The ladies, he was sure, would not object to these worthy and noble principles. in referring to standing and progress of the Order Mr. Swallow said that the membership of the whole order is 54,0)0, the net increase for the year that closed on the 31st December, was 10,500, of this large membership 22,000 are in Ontario. The friends of the order claim that it k -ads all other Orders in our great Prov- ince. The number of •Subordinate Courts, in Ontario, is 550. 01 of these were instituted during the year just closed. During the 19 years of its operations it has paid to widows and orphans and to dis- tressed brethren about tivo million one hundred thousand' dollars, and has, at present, as cash surplus, for the .benetit of policy holders, of $858,857.89. 11. gain in the surplus for one year of $278, 000. The death rate has only reached the remarkably low average of 5.29 in the 1000. The Order has encountered a good deal of adverse criticism, its rates have been pointed out as being too low, but its friends have demonstrated again and again their ability to pay all, c-lairns and at the same time to hc- c•umulate a handsome reserve. They claim that the teaching of experience proves that their rates are ample. and certainly the record the Order has made would seem to bear out this con- tention. In the press, and on the plat- form, the advantages of the Order have been set forth with marked ability and moderation by the Supreme Chief Ranger, Dr. Or•onoliyate•kha. the Ili rh Chief Ranger of Ontario, the Rev. A Ma cgillivray,• and by many other Oominent officers and me.nbers of the rder. The Fraternal features of the Order are carefully cultivated, and many acknowledge gratefully the kindness received at the hands of their brethren. Vire have pleasure in giving these facts, knowing that they will be read with interest not only by our readers, who are members of the Order, but by others who will he pleas- ed to learn of the continued prosperity and growth of this Fraternal Society. Mr. T. C. Bruce gave "Hauled me back again" with Mr. W. Holloway at the organ. Tho picture was climbing over the garden wall, when a savage bull -dog "hauled the back again." There seemed to always be trouble, one time when making a public speech was encored by an egg -vaccination, while the sixpence dearly found was by the boys "hauled back again " with a string. The song created roars of laughter. Mrs. Bruce gave an instru- mental solo on the organ which demon- strated that the lady is a good musi- cian. The bass quartette by the Messrs. Holloway, Gibbings and Downs, and the instrumental duet by Messrs. Taylor, and Emerton were alike appre- ciated. Rev. Mr. Smyth, who is a member of the Order, expressed great pleasure in being present. His happy hits and references to the "goat" created great merriment. None could make amistake in joining the Foresters and advised everyone to do so. Mises Thorn, of Mitchell, sister of Mrs. Chowan with Mrs. Bruce at the organ, renderer a splendid song "The cows are in the clover," and responded to a well -merited encore. Miss Washington gave a most appro- priate recitation referring to the"jivers" and the tribulations of a woman whose husband had every organization in ex- istence, The production was rendered with eapitaal effect and was loudly ap- plauded, Mayo z Holmes was glad to be with them. He did not' belong to many societies but the more he learned of the good work they were doing the more hb thought of them. He now looked Upon these societies as doing a good wbrk, and was particular of late years to say nothing ill of them. His Worship's remarks were interlarded with Irish wit, which always creates merriment. A M. Todd was ;called by the Cliairmitn. He reminded the audience, though appearances were against him, that he had not been wrestling with the goat of late. He endorsed the I. O. F. and kindred organizations and the good and noble work all were doing for humanity. Another selection by the orchestra, God save the Queen and the benedic- tion by, Rev. Mr Smyth brought the proceedings to a close. The whole affair reflects great credit on the I. O. F. and particularly the lady and gentle- men assistants. Clutton Council. Met Monday evening. Present Mayor Holmes, Reeve McMurchie, Deputy -Reeve Kennedy, and Council- lors Young, Plummer, Cooper, Over- bury, McKenzie, McMurray, Arm- strong and Taylor. Finance Committee recommended payment of following accounts :— Printing, NEWS -RECORD, $10.3.5; pro- perty—wood, $10.81; do., 556.70; char- ity, $58,08; fire and water account. $100.75; incidental, $15; salaries—J. Wheatly, $108 75; W. Coats, $50.25; R. Welsh, $68.75; Street—J. Becker, $2.30; Board of Health, $30. Receipts from scales, $19.40; from hall, $17.50.— Adopted. Town Clerk Coats reported' that the firemen and officers consisted of C. Helyar, Captain;G. Rumball, Lieut.; A. Seeley, and firemen W. Ball, W. Dow- zer, T. Cottle, R. Horsley, R. Stevens, H. Glazier, J. West, R. Welsh, W. Wheatly, J. Drand—adopted. A communication from the G. T. R• re cheap railway fairs on Saturdays requesting au answer as to whether market days would be established. The application has been in the meantime forwarded to the general passenger agent, by the local agent. — No action. A communication was received from J. B. Ferguson, clerk of Wingharn, re passing resolution Memorializing Legis- lature to compel County Council to erect and maintain House of Refuge — ne action. The 11Tayor reported verbally that Committee had decided that all taxes not paid by 15th December would he charged 5 per cent. extra when paid later. There were three applicants forasses- sor•, although the Oonunittee recom- mended Mr. H. Stevens. Those mov- ed' by the various councillors were J. Sheppard, W. Cooper, H. Wiltse. Mr. Stevens was appointed at $00 salary. Treasurer, N. Robson, $100 salary. Poundkeeper, F. Folland. Clerk, W. Coats, Salary $225. Robert Welsh, Weigh clerk and care- taker•, salary. $',175.. Joseph Wheatly, constable, health officer, collector, &c., $435 salary. Fire engineer, Silas Pratt, salary $75. Assistant, Joseph Rider, salary $30. A. Seeley, fireman, salary $15. Cemetery caretaker, J. Becker, J. Foster, WV Moore, and R. Reynolds were before the board. The committee recommended Mr. Foster. Richard Regnolda was appointed at a salary of $300. The duties of the various, officers were defined and by-laws passed in ac- cordance therewith. The charity committee, through chairman McMurray, reported relief to Miss White, Mrs. Glazier, Chas; Dnnlavey and Robert Mennel to the amount of $7.34. Wood has been supplied to Miss White, Mrs. Rosin and R. Mennel; 3 cords dry wood at $3.25 and 15 cords green at $3.15 per cord have been purchased—adopted. The Treasurer's report showed re- ceipts to Jan. 17 with balance, $3,823.- 30, and expenditure $391.00—balance on hand $3,432.30. James McGill was granted use of Rattenhury street for building pur- poses. --Adjourned. Goderich Township. The following is a report of the pupils of S. S. No. 8, based on progres- sion, regularity, punctuality, demean- or, etc :— V. Class.—Claressa Elliott. IV. Class.—Sadie Stirling, Francis Elliott, Maud Weston. Sr. 3rd.—Josie Stirling, Ida Naftel, Emily Rutledge. Jr. 3rd.—David Woods, Annie Harri- son, Benson Rutledge. 2nd Class.—Lnelia Stirling, Hannah Harrison, Benson Elliott. Sr. pt II.—Eva Woods, Frank Mc- Lelland, Jennie Woods. Jr. pt. 2.—Edna Green, Della Harri- son, Sandy Stirling. Sr. I.—Clara McGuire, Lottie Stirl- ing, Tommy Perdue. Jr. L—Flossy Perdue, Edger Cook, Annie Rutledge. Average attendair -'e for the month, 42, 18. H. W. JERVIS, Teacher. County Council. CONDENSED CONCLUSION OF REPORT. The County Treasurer handed in the accounts for' the year, and other documents which were referred to the Finance Committee. In his letter, he stated that during the year there had been loaned of sinking fund monies to the sum of 500,650. This, of course, hag been loaned on first mortgage on farm property. Moved by •Mr. Proudfoot, second- ed by Mr. Gibson, that the report of the Executive Committee be amended so as to read, that in the opinion of this Council a House of Ind us try should be erected in this county. A division being called for there voted for the amendment, Messrs. Bawclen, Bissett, Cruickshanks, Chambers, Gibson, Gir- vin, Griffin, Gray, Holt, Holmes, Kerr, Kennedy, Malloy, Mooney, McDonald, McMurcbie, McPherson, McKay, Nee - lin, Proudfoot, Sheppard, Stewart, Scott, Sperling, Sanders, Wood, Young, (Blyth) Young, (Colborne). -28. For the report, Messrs. Benewies, Cox, Cook, Dames, Eilber, Erratt, Ferguson, Graham, Geiger, Halls, Kay, Kirkby, 111f1ne, McEwen, Mel wait] Oliver, Rats, Shiell, Sherritt, `Sturdy, Turn- bull. -21. The report was accordingly amended and adopted. Moved by Mr. McEwen, seconded by Mr. Shcrritt, that the amounts paid to the county wards be reduced one-half of what they now receive, and that all new wards be dealt with in the same proportion. Referred to the Finance Committee. After the report of the Finance Com- mittee it was moved by Mr. Ferguson and seconded by Mr. Turnbull, that the clause of the Finance report referr- ing to county wards be amended so that municipalities having wards ruaiLtained by this county be paid 50 per cent. of the present schedule rate. There voted for this amendinent Messrs. Benewies, Cook, Cruickshank, Dames, Evans, Eilber, Erratt, Fergu- son. Graham, Gibson, Geiger. Hallsr Kay, Milne, McDonald, McEwen, Mc- Pherson, McKay, Oliver, Ratz, Shiell, Sheppard, Stewart, Scott, Sherritt, Turn bull. -27.' For the Report, Messrs. Bawelen,, Bissett, Cox, Chambers, Gi�t•vin, Orifi. fin, Gray, Holt, Holmes, Kerr, Kenne-. dyy, Kirkby, Malloy, Mooney, Mc- Murehie, Neelin, Proudfoot, Sparling, Sanders, Sturdy, Woods, 'Young, and Young. -23. ed..The Report was amended and adopt - In addition to previous report the Executive Committee, re motion of Stewart and Chambers to increase Clerk's salary to $800, the salary was. pltticed . The iuoattici$700n of McDonald and Gibson' for ,the usual grant of $200 for a lock- up at Manchester was lost. A motion to the effect that the amounts paid to county wards of this county he paid to the municipal treas- urers instead of paying the amounts to the Reeves, was carried. Moved by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Turnbull, that that part of the executive report relating to the grant to Mechanics' Institutes be amended by making a grant of $15 to each Mechanics' Institute in this county.— Carried. Moved by Mr. Holt, seconded by Mr. Bissett, that the clause of the execu- tive report referring pi the Collegiate Institutes -be struck out, and the following substituted : That the claims of the Collegiate Institutes of the county be referred to a subcom- mittee, consisting of Messrs. Proud - foot, Either, and McEwen, to report at the June session of this council— Carr led. Moved by Mr. Mcllwain, second- ed by Mr. Gray, that Mr. G. Baird, of Stanley, and Mi.. (J. Clarkson, of Sea - forth, be appointed on the Board of County Examiners of school teachers for this year.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Holt, seconded by Mr. Proudfood, that Messrs. John Acheson, Goderich, James Scott, Clinton, and George Good, Seaforth, be appointed trustees of the respective Collegiate Institutes in Goderich, Clinton and Seaforth.--Carried. Moved by Mr. Proudfoot, and second- ed by Mr. Either, that a petition he presented to the Dominion Govern- ment requesting them to pass a law removing restrictions so that Canadian fishermen be free to fish with the kind and description of nets that they used prior to the recent change in the law, and also to change the law by freeing said fishermen from the paying of any- thing but a nominal license fee. --- Carried. Tho following by-laws were passed : No. 1, appointing• county auditors. No. 2, appointing a board of criminal audit. No. 3, to confirm by-law No. 6, 1893, of the township of Stephen. Moved by Mooney and Milne, that the council do now adjourn to meet again the first Tuesday in June next. Tuckersmith. THE SICK.—Mr. Geo. Watters is im. proving.—Mrs. Watters is very low, -- Mrs. Oudmore is not improving as fast as her many friends would wish.— Mrs. Geo. Nott has been laid up with La Grippe. A number of the young folks of Egmondviile spent a very pleasant time on Wednesday evening last at the residence of Mi s. E. Johns. Miss A. Carnochan of Egmondville, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss E. Murch, of ldolmesville is at present the guest of the Misses Johns. Two of our popular young people will enter the bonds of matrimony to - d Mr. Ira Johns was present at the Convention of the Patrons of Industry held in Seaforth on Tuesday. •a