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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-03-21, Page 1HU TERMS—$1.50 per Annum, 1.25 In Adv*nce. • INARASNDRNP IN ALL THINGS—NE(17'4W IN NOTHING A. M. TODD, Editor end Owner . 'OL. XVI CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 'A 1894 WHOLE NO. 801 ones, Liquors, Ales, Porters. The Best Qualities on the market at the lowest living prices. WALKER'S IMPERIAL, 75c. a Bottle. THE FAMOUS CLINTON LIQUOR STORE: WALKER'S CLUB, 95c. a Bottle. J. W. RITER, WHOLESALE and RETAIL, CLINTON. Specialties in Household and Medicinal Goods. Town Topics. SERVICES.—Service to -night in St. Paul's church at 7.30 p. m., also to- morrow evening at the same hours, and Friday morning (Good Friday) at 10.30. CoasING.—Evangelists Crossley and Hunter, we are informed, will come to Clinton in September and open a re- ligious campaign. MISS CORNYN, of Wingham, called here while on her way from London last Monday. While in town she was the guest of Mrs. Riter. SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.—Mr. W. Baker, of the Beaver Mills Store, slip- ped on the wet floor the other day and sprained one of his ankles. He is able to move around with the aid of a stick. MR. CHARLES WHITEHEAD, of Bran- don, Man., was called here last week on account of the death of his father. He will remain for a few days in con- nection with the winding up of the estate. COMING.—Miss Nora Clench. the celebrated violinist, will appear in the town hall, Clinton, under the auspices of the local Ancient Order of Forest- ers, on April 6th. The treat is certain- ly one that should not be missed. Mn. G. DEWAR, of • Toronto, who is elieving Mr. Tweddle,.dentist, of Sea - )''forth, while the latter gentlemen is in Chicago taking a special post graduate course an .dentistry, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Fair, jr., over Sun- day. • MORE HoGn.—The hog market has been lively during the past week. D. Cantelon continues to ship large quan- tities and several car loads more were shipped this week to western markets. The average price is $4.50 per hundred" SEED OATS.—Last Monday Deputy - Reeve Kennedy shipped fifty bushels of choice Black Jeanette and White Rosedale seed oats to his friend, James Carson, Caledonia. The seed was pur- chased at Lonbesboro and Tuckersinith and last year commanded seventy-five cents a bushel. DOING WELL.—Mr. James Anderson, we are informed, is doing well at Big Timber, Montana. Seeding and gard- ening season is now in full blast. He managed to store 250 tons of excellent' ice, which. in the°summer season sells • at fifty cents a hundred. Mrs. Andel` son and children are well. • MR. WM. WHITEHEArl, now of Long Island, N. Y., was in Clinton last and this week, being called here through the death of his fatherthe White- head Joseph Whitehead. Mr. was born on the old homestead, Base Line, near Clinton, and naturally finds many new faces since he left here. .'He is in --the drug business on his own account at Long Island. AGAIN, PORK-PACKING.—Everyek large numbers of live hogs are he shipped from Clinton and ueighborin stations. We have repeatedly pointer out that the freight at least could be saved in slaughtering and curing the article here. Why could not a syn- dicate be formed in Clinton. If freight rates could not be secured here, the cured product could be handled to better advantage than the raw material. If there is money in live hogs for curing purposes there must be money in the cured article. And the money for the labor might as well be spent here as in London or elsewhere. This would mean more labor ,employed, more money in circulation and more trade for our home business men. Clinton ij citizens, with the means, should have • enterprise enough to organize and successfully carry on one of the best pork -packing establishments on the continent. Why not do something? COLLEGIATE BOARD.—The regular monthly meeting of the Collegiate Institute Board was held last Friday evening. Present— Chairman Scott ^etr nd Trustees Foster, Plumsteel, Forres- ter and Stevenson. On motion of Fos- ter and Stevenson the following ac- counts wereaid:—Map and School Supply Co., $2.05; Copp Clark Co., $4.50; H. Stevens, $12; J. H. Combe, 5.97; Rance & Spalding, $1.35. On motion of Stevenson and Plumsteel the Board accepted the settlement of the county grant for three years in accor- dance with County Council decision of January last, the sum being $2,317.95, less the fees received from county pupils. In compliance withrevious ,) Arrangements, Mr. Rand's salary,pon motion of Foster and Stevenson, was fnereased $50, to date from 28th August 1893. On motion of Stevenson and ' Plumate -CA the Secretary -Treasurer's salary for the current calendar year was placed at $50. Adjourned. Town Topics. THE NEWS -RECORD was favored with a pleasant call,last Saturday from Mr. Wm. Thuell, of Morris. He and Mrs. Thuell were on a visit to the Walkers of Loudesboro and Masons of Hullett. They returned to their home on Saturday evening. THE special evangelistic services, which have been running at the Rat- tenbury St. church, will be brought to a close on Friday evening during which meeting special exercises per- taining to church membership will be held. 'The services have been unusual- ly successful, over three -score confess- ing a change of heart. KEEP THE MONEY MovING.—Every- one has heard the story of the dollar bill whichaid the debt that A owed to B, the debt that B Made to C, the debt that C made to D, and so on, till it had paid a dozen debts of a dollar each by simply being passed around. There's no better way to put money into useful circulation than by paying up small bills, such as local newspaper subscriptions, for instance. DOCTORING THE HAY.—It is said that a certain class of people will do anything to make a little extra money; and sometimes this,is applied, more or less accurately, to the tillers of the soil. The Trade Bulletin says : Last. week haled hay was received in Montreal with heavy stones imbedded in the middle and in one instance a dead calf was taken from the middle of a bale. Anything, it seems, would he resorted to by some persons in order to increase the weight of their hay and squeeze more money out of purchasers than they are entitled to. S. O. E. GRAND LODGE.—Messrs. Thos. Jackson and F. W. Watts were delegates to the Sons of England Grand Lodge at Toronto last week. A great amonut of business relative to the well-being of the order was trans- acted. Mr. Jackson was hard worked, being on the reception, scrutineers, constitutution and general purpose committees, while Mr. Watts was on the' Daughters of England committee. Rev. Rural Dean Craig, formerly of Clinton, was present from Petrolia. The banquet at the Pavillion, we are informed, was a grand affair. SIGNS OF SPRING.—Ex-Councillor Searle met THE NEWS -RECORD at the town hall last Monday and delivered himself in this way :— "How doth the busy little bee improve each shining hour? It gathers honey all the •day from every opening flower." He had, he explained, reference to the spring-like weather of Sunday. And the poetic effusion reminded him of the swarms of busy little bees at work in the open air gathering honey from the sweet soft maple buds. Such warm weather -and early work of the bees is surely signs of spring. GOOD LUCK.—Mr. Geo. Trowhill, the Albert Street blacksmith, last Satur- day presented THE NEws-RECORD with two neat and finely finished miniature horse shoes. The were forged and finished by Thomas Craw- ford,an experienced and thoroughly cometent mechanic in the employ of Mr. Trowhill. The shoes are, in our hndgment, such as we would like to ave placed on that noble animal the ,horse, hut tmfortunately we do not own one. If' some of our readers will be charitable enough to furnish the hoofs, we will guaxax;tee to see that the shoes are tacked on. 'In the meantime they may be seen on the wall as an emblem of good luck. • NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION.—Because the New Era is the only paper in Clin- ton that has asked a New York news- paper directory for a circulation rat- ing our town cotein. goes into hyster- ics. Last year THE NEWS -RECORD had business dealings with the same directory that were anything but satis- factory. Although urged to again do business this year we have refused. THE NEWS -RECORD does not and will not ask any American firm to give this journal a good name or testimonial of rating. For years THE NEWS -RECORD has enjoyed a good circulation and al- though others may toot their own horns to their heart's content, we will continue in the front rank. a EASTER MEATS.—Clinton butchers arc, as usual, in the front rank with excellent displays of Easter meats this year. In addition to poultry, &c., the following will he shown :— JOHN SCRUTON'S.—Two heifers fed by H. McGregor, Stanley, live weight 2,450 lbs.; two heifers fed by Patrick Quigley, Hullett, live weight 2,300 lbs.; one calf, extra, fed by H. Baker, Gode- rich township, also one extra sheep fed by same ; six extra fine pigs, fed by R. Pearson, Stanley; two spring lambs, extra, fed by C. Williams, Goderich township. WM. WHEATLEY'S.—Two excellent steers, fed by John Baker, Goderich township; four choice pigs, fed by H. Hicks, Goderich township; one superior pig, fed by G. Shipley, Hullett; one calf, fed by Thos. Mason, jr., Goderich township; one sheep, fed by R. Mar- shall, Goderich township; two shearling lambs, fed by W. Wallace, Hullett. AT JAB. A. FORD'S.—Two heifers, fed by Mr. Jamieson, Hullett, weight 2,250 lbs.• one heifer, fed by E. Man- ning, Hullett, 1,100 lbs.; one steer, fed by E. Turner, Tuckersmith, 1,200 lbs.; four pigs, fed by Thos. Battles, �ioderich township; two pigs, fed by David Tiplady, Hullett; two pigs, fed by John Jenkins, Goderich township; one springlamb, fed by Chas. Williams, Goderich township; one sheep, fed by Thos. Jenkins Goderich township; one calf, fed by 'John Jenkins, Goderich township. AT FrrzsretoNs'. --No doubt there will be a nice display at this shop; the proprietor was unable to impart par- t iculars'yesterday. Town Topics. MARCH 23RD—Good Friday. MARCH 25TH—Easter Sunday. LAST Sabbath was Palm Sunday. MR. T. G. AND MISS C. SHEPPARD, of the. Nile, are visiting relatives in town. UMBRELLA menders struck town last week—a sure sign of spring. MR. S. L. TAUBE, the Toronto oculist, was in town last week looking up business in his specialty. FROM WINGHAM.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carr and daughter spent several days last week on a visit to the gentle - gentleman's sister, Mrs. Glazier. MR. W. DENISON, of Mitchell, an old time resident of Clinton, was on a visit last week to his sister, Mrs. Moore, He returned to Mitchell on Saturday. PRINTER'S INK hits it about right when it says : "Advertise! If your business is not worth advertising, advertise it for sale." REMOVED.—Mr. W. J. Foster, who has been living in Mesaba, St Louis Co., Minn, and who is well known to many of our readers, has removed to Strath- clair Station, Man. REV. FR. CURTIS, of Drysdale, had his residence destroyed by fire on Sun- day morning. The dwelling was fully covered by insurance in the Hay Company. MAcc/BEES.—The local Tent con- tinues to increase in membership. Last Friday evening there was still another initiation and there will likely be several more for next meeting night. MASONIC.—Clinton Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M. will meet next Friday eveningat 7.30, when the D. D. G. M., Bro. . Davison, of Sylvan, will pay an official visit. APRIL 1ST.—Parents who have chil- dren for the public school, primary, should start them the 1st of April. Later than this date would not do justice to either child or teacher. DFAepu.—Mr. and Mrs. George Trow - hill were called to Elora last Saturday throutzh the death of the latters mother, Mrs. Moore. The deceased was au elderly lady and had been -in poor health for some time. The funeral took place on Monday. • ALL WOOL WIRE.—This is something new. But probably no more so than the impression formed by passers-by, for all seemed to think the wire so labeled was a sample of that manu- factured in Sir Richard's reign. The card was merely exchanged and of cdurse the joke soon exploded. SHIPMENT OF Hoes.—The Blyth Standard says:—D. Cantelon, of Clin- ton, was in town yesterday, receiving and shipping a carload 'of hogs. He intends going extensively into the pork business and will continue the Same with his business in the apple line. The result of opposition. FAKIRS. — The police authorities throughout the Dominion have been warned that sharpers are going about working a new game. This time it re- lates to bicycles. One man usually works alone and his plan is to find the navies and addresses of bicycle riders. He then represents himself as an agent of the maker of the wheel 'which his intended victim rides and' tells him that- 'a number- of wheels have been ;stolen and that his is ohe of the num- ber. He produces his authority for taking the wheel and frequently gets the machine, whish, of course, he sells, frequently in the same town. Hun- dreds of people have 1?een victimized in Chicago, Detroit, Rochester, Buffalo - and other cities. ODDFELT.OWSIiiP. — The following from the Wingham Times refers to a former resident of Clinton :—Mr. A. H. Blackeby, of Galt, Grand Chief Patriarch of the Grand Encampment or the I. •O: O. F., of Ontario, paid Minerva Encampment an official visit at its last meeting, on Monday night last."""Dur ing the evening one candi- date was initiated and the R. I'. degree conferred upon another. Grand Chief Patriarch Blackeby gave an address on Oddfellowship, with parlicular re- ference to the Encampment branch, which was greatly enjoyed by all present, after which he was entertained by the members at Mr. R. Hill's restaurant, when about twenty sat clown to a sumptuous repast prepared in Mr. Hill's well known style. After an hour spent in social chat, the brethren repaired to their respective homes. THE Pooa HousE.—The County Council House of Refuge Committee, consisting of W. Proudfoot, Goderich ; H. Eilber, Stephen; A. McMurchie, Clin- ton; W. Bawden, Exeter; and W. Milne, Grey, met in Clinton yesterday. It was decided that from 2e to 50 acres of ground would be required somewhere within two miles of Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham or Exeter and tenders for sites will be secured from these .sections. The general impress- ion seemed to he that the neighbor- hood of Clinton would be the most central and suitable loca- tion. J. T. Garrow! Esq., M. P. P. for West Huron, will be asked to co- operate with the two other local mem- bers from Huron and prevail upon the Ontario Government to allow the Stavely estate—about $35,000—to go to- ward the expense of a House of Ref- uge. Some time in April the Com- mittee will visit the counties of Oxford, Norfolk and Wellington with a view of gaining practical information. Plans and specifications will be procured and probable cost placed before the County Council at the next meeting of that hod y. Town Topics. Ma. WM. WELSH, of Seaforth, was in Clinton yesterday. HOLIDAYS.—The schools will be closed on Friday of this and all next week for the Easter holidays. " Mn. G. A. NEWTON has returned to town after spending his last term at the Dental College in Toronto. MISS BARBER, of the High School staff, Mount Forest, was the guest of Rev. Holmes this week. MISS MABEL FIFE, of Brighton, is enjoying the Easter holidays with the family of her uncle, the Rev. Mr. Holmes. MR. ROBERT SCARLETT, of McKillop, was in Clinton last Thursday on his way home from the Grand Orange Lodge at Chatham. PROGRESS.—There is some talk of organizing a new Orange Lodge at 1Cm- burn. There•is certainly a good open- ing for one there. THE Blyth Standard says that Rev. W. Smyth, of Clinton, preached two practi- cal and eloquent sermons on Sunday to large congregations. • MRS. FRANK WHITE, of Goderich, and Mrs. John White, of Mitchell, were the guests of Mrs. Geo. Hoflich last Wednesday. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.—The 17th of Ire- land was last Saturday. The sham- rock and green ribbon was to be seen here and there. NEW 'PHONE.—McMurray & Wiltse have placed a telephone in their store, No. 40. The Rattenbury House em- ber has been changed to 46 and Cooper & Co's. to 36. MR. TAYLOR, G. T. R. ticket office superintendent, was in town yesterday. He covers an immense stretch of terri- tory from Windsor, Ont., to Halifax, N. S. PAPERS WANTED.—For several weeks the entire edition of THE NEWS - RECORD has been exhausted, although we have been printing a greater number every week. We will pay a good price for a copy of March 7th. GOING TO BLYTH—Mr. C: C. Rance is about opening out in the tailoring busi- ness in Blyth. Mr. Rance is one of the very best mechanics to be found and has the experience. We can re- commend him to the people of Blyth and neighborhood. WHY, of COURSE.—The other week the Seaforth Expositor said that on a bright, clear day Clinton could be seen from that town with the naked eye. We congratulate our 'cotem.. on being able to stretch his optics in this direc- tion and even look up to such an im- portant 1, -own as Clinton. Congratula- tions! Why, of course. THE POULTRY MARKET.—There has for several days been a brisk demand for poultry with little offering. The de- mand is on the increase for Easter. Chickens bring from 30c. to 50c. a pair; ducks Frew 50c. to 75c. a pair; geese from 50c. to 75. each ; turkeys from 10c. to lie. per lb. The demand is likely to exceed the supply. CONFIRMATION. — Confirmation ser vice was held in St. Paul's Church on Monday- evening by His Lordship Bishop Baldwin. There were probably, four - hundred' present and- thirty candidates wore•conflrrnepd. His Lord- ship's address. was one of the most im- pressive- and practical ever delivered here. -• No ANNEXATION FOR WINOHAM.— Some time ago, when Hon J. C. Pat- terson, Minister of Militia, was in•Wing- hatn, Mayor Hanna asked him to pre- sent the town with a couple of cannon to place on the town park. The other day, the Mayor received notification from Mr. Patterson that one cannon had been shipped from Quebec td his address; for the town. THE TowN HALL Roor.—The Pro- perty Comm;ttee met last Monday morning. There were tenders from Davis & Rowland and Harland ^"os. for the roofing of the town hall. The figures were $99 and $104, the space to cover being 65x30. Davis BSc Rowland, the lowest, were awarded the contract and the work will he proceeded with in a few days. The new roofing will be of Terne Plate, tin with a mixture of lead. DELEGATES.—The following is a list of the delegates from this town who are this week in attendance at the Methodist Young People's Convention at London :—Froin the Rattenbury St. Mission Circle : Misses Boles, Holmes, Graham and Messrs. Trouse, Cooper and Doherty; from the Rattenbury St. Epworth League : Misses Gorrell and Washington, Mr. F. Hodgens; from the Ontario St. Epworth League : Miss Brickenden, Mr. Alex. Cooper and Rev, Smyth. EASTER AT ST. PAUL'S.—Following is the programme for next Sunday morning and evening :— MATINS. • Hymn 180. Christ our Passover is sacri-' ficed for us Tischelizky. Te Deum Ives. Benidictus .Beethoven. Anthem Christ is Risen. r 182. Tibi Mozart. ..Tallas. Hymn Gloria Kyrie EVENSONG: Hmn 182. Gloria Petri 170. Magn iflcat Gounod. Nuc Dimittis Bridgewater. Anthem Christ is Risen. Hymn 183. Offertory Salutarius. Hymn 180. Town Topics. MR. WILBER MANNING and wife were in Exeter on Sunday. MR. A. T.. COOPER is in Toronto buy- ing goods this week. • MR. ARTHUR JACKSON, who is hi the drug business at Toronto, is enjoying a few holidays under the parental roof. MR. BERT' HODGENS has returned from London, where he has been man- aging the sale of a big bankrupt stock with splendid success. Mr. Frank Hodgens is their at present. Ontario West Grand Orange Lodge. THE MEETING AT CHATHAM ONE OF,TLIE BEST YET HELD. On the afternoon and evening of March 12th the Grand Black Chapter, O. W., assembled in the town hall. There were a good number of delegates. On Tuesday morning there was a per- ceptible increase. The various reports showed the Order to be in a prosperous condition. Officers were elected Tues- day morning as follows: Grand master, W. L. Bell, Toronto, re-elected ; deputy grand master, Henry Burnett, Brampton, reelected; associ- ate deputy, R. S. Hammond, Hamil- ton; grand chaplain, Rev. 'Wm. Walsh, Bampton ; deputy grand chaplains, Rev. E. Hughes (Lebanon), Rev. R. S. Cooper, (Invermay), Rev. Alex. San- son Toronto); grand registrar Limit - Col. James H. Scott, Kincardine ; grand deputyregistrar, W. G. McAndrew, Hamiton; grand treasurer, Edw. Med- calf, Toronto; grand deputy treasurer, Horace Bates,London; grand lecturers, James Fulton, Toronto, and J. J. Me - Math, Goderich; censors, John Hogg, Collingwood, andJanres Donnell,Cooks-• town;standard hearers,T.L.Balfour(To- ronto),A. M. Todd(Clinton);pursnivant, Jaynes Brodie, Vandecar; Grand Com- mittee MartinGrll, Toronto; F. Parnell, St.Catharines; W.H. Wilson, Toronto; Jame Elliott, Markdale; M. Maines, Londesboro; Thomas Woods, Listowel; A. Irwin, Dresden. THE GRAND ORANGE LODGE. Orr Tuesday at two o'clock the breth- ren assembled in the Grand Opera House, Grand Master J. L. Hughes presiding. The various committees were appointed and reports received and referred. Grand MasterfHughes' address dealt in a most masterly man- ner with the Manitoba school case, justifying the position taken by the Government; Grand Master Wallace's position in and out of parliament; events in the old world; imperial unity; Ontario elections and the duty of Orangemen; the untenable position of those who rdversely criticised the B. A. resolutions. In referring in compli- mentary terms to friendly organiza- tions the Grand Master remarked.—"Of course, no true Orangeman can sym- pathize with any attempt at private persecution, or any effort to prevent a man from attaining any position of honor or responsibility in public life merely because of their religion. It is unjust to exclude a man from office on account of his religion as to appoint him to office on account of his religion, Orangemen ohjectto both practices." Grand Secretary Lee's report show- ed a net increase in the membership of •Ontaario West of 2,442. Many new primary, district and- county lodges have been formed. ' Grand Treasurer Clarke's statement, was alike' satsfactory; lt-•showed. the balance, including zaccured • interest at the credit of . the , grand lodge at the date of last audit, amounted to $1,111.62. 'The receipts- from grand lodge dues up to March 1, 1894, amount. ed to $2,205,60, and the interest on bank balances to $20.58, making the total °receipts for the year, including the balance from last year, $3,397,80. The expenditure to March I, 1894, amount to $1,862,39, leaving a bal- ance at the credit of the grand lodge on March 1, 189.1, of $1,535,50. At the date of the closing of books the arrears outstanding aggregated $837. This amount was materially reduced by dues which were received by the grand treasurer since the 1st inst. P. G. M.; W.Nicholson was present- ed with a beautiful solid gold watch and chain, and past secretary Birming- ham with a splendid silver tea service and complete table outfit. Grand Master Hughes, P. G. M's Parkhill and Major Bennett made the presentations in very complimentary terms.. The city council read an address of welcome to the Grand Lodge and Grand Master Hughes, Hon. N. C. Wallace and W. J. Parkhill fittingly responded. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers was then pro- ceeded with, and resulted in the choice of the same members for the current year. R. W. grand master ---James L. Hughes, Toronto. R. W. deputy grand master—W. M. Lockhart, Everett. R. W. junior deputy grand master— D. Wiarton. M. Jermyn, iarton. R. W.grand chaplain—Rev. William Walsh, Brampton. R. W. grand treasurer—E. F. Clarke, M. P. P., Toronto. R, W. grand secretary—William Lee, Toronto. • R. W. grand lecturer—C. H. Baillie, Toronto. R. W. grand director of ceremonies —Robert Burns, Toronto. R. W. D. grand secretary—Col. J. H. Scott, Kincardine. Several deputy lecturers were chosen, among them South Huron's County Master. St. Catharines was chosen as the next place of meeting. The Grand Lodge closed early on Thursday morning. Huron Assizes. The SpringAssizes for the county of Huron opend at Goderich on Tuesday of last week, Chief Justice Armour presiding. The jurors were informed by His Lordship that he bad received at the hands of the Sheriff the white gloves in consequence of there being no prisoners awaiting trial. • CIVIL CASES. IRwIN VS. BROADFOOT. An action for seduction. Verdict for plaintiff by consent for $300 and the costs of suit. L. E. Dancy for plaintig., R. S. Hays for defendant. LAMBERTUS VS. DALTON. An action to establish a boundary line between the lands of the parties, in township of Ashfield. Adjourned until May sitting of the court. Holt for plaintiff, Cam- pion & Johnston for defendant. ANDREWS ET AL Vs. BAECHLER et al. Art action to recover damages for wrongful forcible taking of cattle out of plaintiff's possession, they claiming a lien upon them for $625, for feeding Case withdrawn from jury and ,judg- ment reserved by His Lordship upon question of lien. Campion & Johnston for defendant; Garrow & Proudfoot for plaintiff. SENIOR VS. MCGILLICUDDY. Action for libel in the publication by the Signal in February, 1892, of an anony- mous letter charging plaintiff with keeping a den in the billiard room on Kingston street, permitting a drunken orgie, and selling tobacco and cigars to minors contrary to the Ontario Statute. The jury, returned a verdict of "no damages," and His Lordship dismissed the action without costs. Campion & Johnston for plaintiff ; Garrow & Proudfoot for defendant. McDoUGALL VS. ALLEN. Action for assault at the Dunlop hotel, township of Colborne. Quite a number of wit- nesses were called, and the case excit- ed a good deal of local interest. The jury after 15 minutes consideration re- turned a verdict for defendant, and His Lordship dismissed the action with costs. Aylsworth, Q. C., and M. O. Johnston forlaintiff ; Garrow & Proudfoot for defendant. BAECHLER VS. ANDREWS. Action for malicious prosecution, arising out of the case tried before the County Judge some time ago, when Andrews charged Baechler with stealing a num- ber of cattle which were in dispute be- tween them. I-Iis Lordship withdrew the case from the jury, and reserved fudgmeitt. Aylsworth and Johnston or plaintiff ; Garrow & Proudfoot for defendant. CRAIGIE VS. CLARK. Action for the price of a fishing boat. Judgment dismissing plaintiff's claim with costs and for the defendant, referring coun- ter claim to deputy' clerk of the Crown to ascertain balance due. Aylsworth, Q. C., and Daucy for plaintiff; Garrow & Proudfoot for defendant. MCKENZIE VS. SMITH. Action for hpurchase money- of a consignment of' ay. Settled without trial. JACKSON VS. BRADY. A revival of a former action for breach of contract in an alleged warranty of the stallion Brown Rooker. Aylesworth and Dan-- cey for plaintiff, Houston for defend- ant. Verdict for defendant. TORRANCE VS, WALSH. Action an to title of Temperance 'Hall, Varna- Garrow and Proudfoot for plaintiff, Leetch, Q. C., and Holt for defendant. Judgment reserved. - ' DUNLOP VB. USBORNE AND HIBBERT .FIRE INSURANCE Co. 'Action for pay- ment of insuealice,. Aylesworth and • Moscrip for plaintiff, Garrow and Proudfoot for-didfendant. In this case a jury was dispensed with and judg- rr went reserved. MCDONALD vs. GRUNDY. An action for trespass. Aylesworth and John- ston for plaintiff, Holt and Cameron for defendant. J udgment reserved. . In warranty ease, CHARLESWORTH vs. BROWN, an order had been ob- tained in Toronto postponing it to May sitting ofs court. The only other case before the court, ROEDER vs. BRorntRrcK et al was struck off list, because record had not been delivered p e �eied to officer according to rule. CRIMIMAL CALENDAR. - The ca -se of the Qt? Bus; vs. Ilctlr-I McLEoil,an indictment for perjury and false pretenses, traversed from the last assizes, was again traversed to the fall assizes, the defendant giving bail in $210 and Robert McIntosh, of Ashfield, and John Hunter, of Ripley, becoming sureties in $1110 each. 1; THE QUEEN Vs. DANIEL MCIVER. Bail was entered for trial of the charge at the next sessions of the peace, defendant giving bail in $500, with Charles Seager and John Knox as sureties at $250 each. County Currency. John McMillan, Esq., M. P. for South Huron, left last week for Ottawa, on parliamentary duties. It is said that Sam Grigg, the well known evangelist, and hotel keeper, is after the O'Neill House, Woodstock. Mr. Robt. T. Dodd and Mr. A. Crozier, of McKillop, left on Wednes- day last for Devil's Lake, Dakota. 1. J. Berry, horse buyer, of Hensall, left last week for Boston, taking with him a car load of very fine horses. Mr. Charles Parker, of Bayfield, has purchased the property, on Front street, from Mrs. Moffatt, of Clinton, and moved last week. Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth, has rent - a ed his farm, on the 5th con. of Us - borne, to Richard Tasker, of Hullett, for a term of seven years, at an annual rental of $250, John R. Clark, the celebrated hoot- black orator, will lecture at Parkhill at an early date in April, under the auspices of the Epworth League of C. B. of the Methodist church. ra