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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
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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.
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