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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-12-05, Page 411144v - .4 '4! ,. n th+tT- 4,0,44.S.001,44.4.1 30.444.'$4* Ww/K..N Met 1/,' W /t,+v .r The Huron News-Recora •tn.'Q•u Ye,r»401,.25In Advance. 4/ WPDIIVKiA.1, Dltt`i MBE11 5th, 1804 11'LS 7' HURON IN LINE. Lest'Fridaty there WAN a convention yf the Coneervatiye Party of .the West ].tiding cif the Cennty of Huron in the town of Goderich to rmoulin:tt•e • a standard-bearer. The atteudance wis .not, only large, but thorough- ly repeesentati%'e. The present member, the Icon. J. C. Patter- le.on, watt tba utlatniiuuus choke. No other name IVae (Veil mooted. In 1892 11'. Patterson was an entire stranger (personally) to the electors of West Huron. But from reputation our people knew him. He won the Riding—which is n,tttlrally Conserva- tive—with honor to himself and the Party. At the time opponents charg- ed that Mr. Patterson had no claim un this constituency and that he was an "outsider." The stone charge has again been made by the Reformers. A Minister of the Crown, through -force of elrenutstau>rc•s, ain't reside at the Capital. Mr. Petteesolt has been our t� ,,; ►. attve tor neatly t throe yeya. es," .11_NEWS-tLcvkD ci as not h(Aitate to say that be 11nt; been faith- ful to a degree. \1'itix all clue respect to the various member's of parliament who have preceded him in this riding, he stands without a peer in every re spect. As head of the Militia Depart- ment no man ever accomplished so great reforms or so popularised him- self with the masses. Mr. Patterson is not a partizan—broad in his views as becomes a statesman, temperate in his utterances, vet tar -seeing and firm in' the true principles of our national wel- fare. IIe is a gentleman so broad in his views and sound in his judgment as to at times differ from his friends No member of parliament deserves better than he, and no Riding in the Dominion has been more faithfnlly served than \Vest Huron. And clue • recognition was given last Friday when the Minister of Militia was un- animously ren< n1uutted for \'Vest Huron. The action of the Convention means without doubt that this Riding will remain true to progressive Con- servative Government, 'that the. Hon. J. C. Patterson will continue to repre- sent. West Huron, and that we will have the honor of electing and retain- ing the services of so worthy and pro- gressive a gentleman in the counsels of he British -Canadian nation. 'West Huron is in line. •TRICKY POLITICIANS GRI7' ADVICE. We notice by the Toronto Telegram that the annual meeting of the Reform Association was held in Toronto re- cently. J. D. Edgar, M. P., was the presiding officer. The receipts of the Association were $2,580 and the ex- pendifnre (detail not given) $2,155, leaving a balance of $424. After M. G. Cameron, formerly of Goderich, had been defeated for the vice-presidency, the Telegram gives the following inter- esting information to the electors of Huron:— "Mr. David Macgillicuddy, of the Huron Signal. reacl a humorous ad- dress, advising Toronto Liberals to spend their money in the back town- ships where it would do the most good. Mr. G. G. S. Lindsey agreed with him, hilt Mr. Jaffray did not feel at all dis- couraged," Is it possible that this DAVID McG. is our only moralist and purist friend Daniel, of the Huron Signal ? 1t seems so 1 And yet the calling of the notor- ious word -slinger Danie by the name of the stone -slinger David of old ar- gues the editor of the Signal as some- what unknown. Just mark the words of the extract :—"Mr. David Mac- gillieuddy, of the • Huron Signal, read a humorous address advising Toronto Liberals to spend their money in the back townships where it would do the most, good." There was• grips humour in Mr. McG's remark. Some people might characterize it by a harsher name and call it "corrupting humour." If "spending their money in the back townships where it would do the most good" is humorous, whatan intensely funny man Mr. M. C. Catneron, (shall we include the county Patron president ?) the Signal man's master, must be! Electors of West Hurpn will wonder if Mr. D. A Forres- ter will come .in the list of backwoods- men and be tendered smite of this "humorous fund" to retire. NO RICHES FROM 17. The Liberal politicians are all the while busy at trying to persuade the farmers that if they could only once get in power and remove the American duty against Canadian farm produce all the Canadian farmers would he made rich thereby. In the first place the fact of a Grit government getting into power in Canada would have no more effect upon the American duty upon our pro- ducts than an American summer frost, would have upon the Jap -Chinese war. In the next place experience doesn't teach that the duty being off would do ns much good. Now let us see. The duty on barley was reduced from 30 cents to 14 cents per bushel on August 15th. Has the price gone up any ? We haven't noticed it nor have any of our Grit friends, we think. Then eggs were, tinder the old tariff, two cents higher than under the new. Haye eggs unpin - Wed any from that cause? We haven't noticed a great stir in that direction and they are no better price than last year. Cantelon • Bros., of Clinton, shipped some to New York and were glad to pull out and save themselves from loss. So with beans. So with hay. So with horses. The duties have been reduced but the ,prices continue about the same. 0er- tainik not improved. The feet is that the Grit leaders have been pointing to a myth when they talked of the fortunes to ho made by dealing An "the sixty million market." That market is glutted itself and those who supply itare vainly endeavoring to get a market elsewhere. A PLAI.Y df ISSTATD4fl,$NT. In his Winnipeg speech Mr, Laurier made what by courtesy wee have called at the head of this article a "plain 'misstateulent." If characterized as it should be it would he called a falsehood, because the ratan who uttered it, though occupying the high position of leader of his party, knew perfectly well that he was stating what was absolutely untrue. His statement as reported in the Winnipeg. Liberal organ was its follows : "With the exception of a reduction Ott agricniturrd i►tlplelnetjts and lumber it would he impossible to find any reform in the tariff given last session by the Canadian Government." We repent this was an absolute misstatement of fact, and was perfect- ly well known to Mr. Laurier at the time he made it. For the benefit of oltr 1 eaders who may have seen the statement we beg to call attention to the evidence of its falsity :—In the first place, seventy-one articles dutiable in the old ttlriff are absolutely free in the new tariff. Mr. Laurier didn't mention that fact. As to the material reductions they are not to be counted by the dozen or score, but by the hundred. Indeed, the Montreal Witness, as Grit sheet, felt compelled to say that "They were numerous arid important," and that "Tif u uu►.; of the lion's Share.". Let us mention as yew 01' interest to the. farmers: Barbed wire was reduced one-half ; strip fencing reduced more than half ; woollen . goods reduced nutterially ; cotton goods reduced about one-half ; pails, brooms, tubs, etc., reduced one- fifth ; wagons, etc., reduced over one- half; tarred paper materially reduced; starch reduced three-fourths; soap reduced about one-third; clocks reduc- ed one-third; furniture reduced one- seventh; tin ware reduced one-third; cut nails reduced one-fourth ; spades, shovels, etc., reduced over one-half ; scythes, etc., reduced over one-half ; sewing machines reduced one-third; clothes wringers reduced one-third ; $10 a ton was • taken off springs and axles ; wire nails were reduced oue-third: harness reduced one-seventh; paints reduced materially, and so with putty,. turpentine, coffins, tacks, blueing, olive oil, linseed oil, bells, powder, organs and a host of other tnings all purchas- ed by farmers. Why in the face of these reductions, in addition to the duty being cut in two on agricultural implements—wiped out entirely on lumber—redactions every one of which Mr. Laurier knew of, did he maks' the statement to which we refer in \Vinnipeg? Only one reason can he offered and that is not a creditable one to Mr. Laurier. It is this: He wished to mislead the people and to injure the' Government even at the expense of truth. CURRENT TOPICS. Peter Cooper was wise when be said "Nothing can be bought cheap from foreign countries which must be bought at the expense of leaving our own raw material mowed sed al. our own labor unemployed." Said a recent speaker in the United States elections, "If we don'tkeep our business here, our business won't keep ns here." So the people thought and the Democrats, with their cry of free trade, were literally wiped out all over the United States. • In 1878 Sir Richard Cartwright was asked to allow the abolition of the hateful Bill Stamp tax that every poor ratan who was borrowing money on a note telt. HN refused to allow the tax to be aboli'hed. See Hansard, page 855, 1878. The Hon. Louis H. Davies, M. P., says that the Dontinion Elections will be held before the winter is out. IIe evidently is sure it will be a cold day anyway. So it will, Bro. Davies, and the blizzard will probably strike Queen's, P. E. I., so the probabilities say. The Conservative Union makes the following announcement : — Public meetings will be addressed by the Hon. John Ilaggart, the Hon. J. C. Patterson, Dr. Montague, M. P., and Senator Ferguson, at Thomas, on Wednesday, Dec. 5th ; at Tilsonbu i g, on Thursday, Oth, and at Niagara Falls, on Friday, 7th. Three of the four speakers will speak at each meet- ing. The meetings for the week fol- lowing will be at Wiarton, Wingham, •St. Mary's and Gault, and prohahly Lis- towel. It is probable that the .Minis- ter of Finance will also speak at some of the gatherings. Senator Ferguson will join the party at Niagara Falls. au1(1 re►tiaiu throughout the trip, if his other engagements will permit. In St. Marys an afternoon as well as an evening meeting will be held. The other meetings will all be evening meetings. Wlaat The Papers Say AND HOW THEY RECEIVE PATRON CANDIDATE FORRESTER. Senfort11 Expositor ositor (Reform): The Patrons of Industry in West 1-Iuron held ra convention at Smith's Hill, on Saturday last. The object of the Convention was to finally determine about bringing out a candidate to contest the constituency at the approaching Dominion elections. We notice by the reports that Mr. D. A. Forrester. the well known flax manu- facturer, of Clinton, was chosen. At n convention held by the Patrons a year ago or more, Mr. James Gaunt, of ast Wawanosh, was given the nnrrlinaation for the Commons. Some dissatisfaction with Mr. Gaunt was occasioned by his withdrawing his support from Mr. Connolly, the candi- date for the Legislature, after he ascertained that he was in alliance with the P. P. A. Whether or not, there- fore, at the, recent Convention, Mr. Gaunt was deposed, or voluntarily withdrew, does not appear from the report. However, be that as it may, it is a matter with which those not connected with the Order need not concern themselves. As to the present nominee no person can say anything but good' of him. He is a strong man, and has been all hie life closely identi- fied with the farming iutrarests. Ike has hitherto been an active, outspolten Liberal and is a Liberal still, no natter to what organization ho. may owe allegiance ; In fact;, he could not he anything else if he tried. We do not know what course the other parties will take. We notice the Conserva- tives are to have a convention to -day, and although the Reformers some time ago tendered a nomination to Mr. M. ('. Cameron, he has not yet accepted. As the platform of the Reformers and Patrons, especially in Dominion affairs, is practically identical, The Expositor has always opposed a elivision of forces, ars failure will almost certainly be the result. The Patrons are the first to place their candidate in the field and although the Reformers owe Mr. Cameron much, it would not be wise for them to make a three -cornered fight. Besides this, Mr. Forester is a gentleman tt'horrr Iteforulers can support without any sacrifice of principle, as lie is sound on all ques- tions of principle which they bold clear; If, therefore, the Patrons who were Conservatives }}prove its true to 11r. Forrester, as the Patrons who were Reformers stood by Mr. Connolly, Mr. Forrester can seareely fail to be elected Ito matter who his opponent may be. Blyth Standard (Independent): A large and influential meeting of the Patrons of Industry for West Huron met in convention at Carlow on Satur- day afternoon to select a,candidate to re- present thein at the next < xt elrc•tiuntbt • the Dominion blouse. 1L•. Davit. For- rester, ex -Mayor of Clinton, was select- ed as their candidate. 11r. Forrester is a genuine political weathercock. He tvas<aLiberasl, and then an Equal Righ- ter, and thea ,joined the Liberal party again, and now he is at Patron. During the Provincial elections last Jule he supported the Liberal candidate against the. nominee of the Patrons. We do not think that the West Iluron Patrons have made 0 very good choice, as a man of Mr. Forr'ester's calibre is liable to turn traitor at any mc:>nent. ' Wingham Advance (Conservative): The Patrons of Industry of West Hu- ron had a sleeting nt Carlow on Satur- day afternoon last, when Mr. David Forrester, of (Clinton, was ('hoscn to represent theme at the next 1)wl,inion elections. Mr. Gaunt, the understand, was to be the candidate, but he Must have either withdrew front the contest or been withdrawn• by the members of the order. Will there be a three cor- nored fight is the next question ? Clinton New Era (Reform) : At the Patron convention at Smith's Hill, last Saturday, the motion of the previous convention, giving the nomination for the Dominion, to Mr. James Gaunt was rescinded, and Mr: D. A. Forrester was made the unanimous choice of the convention. The Conservatives meet at Goderich, to -day, to'select a candidate, and it is said that Hon. J. C. Patterson will again be selected. It is also re- ported, but with what degree of foun- dation we cannotJay th t Mfr. Patter- son will not in any et•Snt)run in West Huron. but will contest North Essex. Wingham Tunes (Reform): At the Patron Convention, held at Smith's Hill, on Saturday last, it was decided its the wisest course to put a new candidate in the field, and Mr. Jas. Gaunt" nomination was set aside. After ..,nsiderable discussion, lir. D: A. Forrester, of Clinton, was .selected as the candidate for the Domihic,n House. We understand he has accept- ed the nomination Seaforth Sun (Conservative): A large and influential meeting Of the Patrons of Industry for West Huron was held at Carlow, on Saturday after- noon, to select a candidate to represent, thein at the next election for the 1)o - million Mouse. Mr. David Forrester, of Clinton, was elected as their candi- date. This'gentletuan is aG ritof the grit- tiest stamp, and:wild suit the aspirations of the faithful. It would be interesting to know, • in detail, what action Mr. Forrester took in the local election on behalf of Mr. Connolly, the patron candidate. The town of Clinton gave Mr. Garrow a large majority, which confirms the opinion that Mr. Forres- er's influence did not tally for much in favor of his brother patrons. The Grit Patrons of • \Vest Huron made a dead set • on Mr. Connol- ly on account of his former Tory princ- pies and it will now be in order for the Tory Patrons to pay these duplex Grits back in their own coin by giving Mr. Forrester the cold shoulder. Tory Pa- trons should not pull Grit chestnuts out of the fire. To our certain know- ledge it would be easier to extract original sin out of Mr. D. A. Forrester than to cut him clear of Gr'itism. He is a Grit first. last and always. Goderich Star (Conservative) : At their convention at Smith's Hill last Saturday, the Patrons of West Huron nominated Mr. D.A. Forrester, of Clin- ton, as their candidate for the Domin- ion House, to replace President .lames Gaunt, who was discarded for his trai- torous conduct in the Grit interest last June. The other candidates for the honor were. Joseph Bell and Thomas Gledhill, but Mr, Forrester led these hy a good majority. They say lilr. Forrester waded in to the old parties in a redhot speech, fulfilling the pre- dictions rued expectations of his Clinton fellow citizens two months ago, when the statement became current that he had seen the error 01' his ways and had joined the noble army of the tillers of the soil. No doubt he fully recanted and bemoaned his activity and opposition against the party's candidate in June least, and de- plored the treachery of his fellow Pa- tron Gaunt in not standing by their nominee to the last. At least that is what one would expect from so en- thusiastic a convert to the new party's platform. Goderich Signal (Reform): The Patrons of West Huron met nt Carlow Saturday last, and had what the Salva- tionists would call a real good time of it. J. E. 'Gaunt, who some months since received the Patron nomination for the Commons, was turned down on a vote of 51 to 0, because of non- support of Candidate Connolly at the Legislative election, and the nomina- tion went to D. A. Forrester, of Clinton, on the first ballot. Thos. Gledhill and .los.11 were the only names that went o the ballot with Forrester, although James Connolly, Alex. Robertson and others were nominated. Forrester's address to the convention was a red- hdt one, and gave to those who had not had a previous opportunity of hearing him an idea that the Patrons of West Huron had a little man of their own who wits able to handle himself to advan- tage in any platform contest that might come off. Brussels Post (Reform) : West Hu-, mu Patrons nominated J. Gaunt some months ago as the candidate fol' the Commons but he displeased their) in connection with the recent Local Le 'is. lature election and since that tirne has been baeknumbered hy the leaders in the movement. Last Saturday a con- vention was held at Carlow and a second standard bearer was placed in the field in the person of David For- rester, the well-known fax mill pro. prie for at Clinton. With Hon. J. 0. Patterson, M. C. Cameron, J. Gaunt and D. Forrester of the programme West Iluron electors should he able to have a contort cuter y evening. West Huron in Line. HUN. J. C. l'A'i'T,ERSONi IS THE MAN. AND IS UNANIMOUSLY ('HO$1•:N IN CON - VL \'TION. There W88 a large and thoroughly representative Convection of the Con- servatives cf West Huron at Goderich on Friday last. The meeting was call- ed for the express purpose of nominat- ing a candidate to contest West Huron in the coming Doiuinion elections. President Capt. Beck presided and congratulated those present on their warm inter est in and fealty to good gov- ernment, remarking that the large attendance of farmers was indicative that that class of the electorate were Well satisfied ! ed tv' tth thep,u. • 5 t record of our representative. Nominations were • called for. . ... r1,,,•'1.0JN.',YbM1hMw1 .;;'nfTNJR.0 kr',✓M+M1., M r,.... no.You WRN A fine Sealette Mantle this Win- ter ? If so you can't afford t o pass by this Store ; the in.est qualities of Sealettes, the rich- k est linings and thebest Man- tle Maker in this place are all here. GILROY & WISEMAN 1h'. C'nse, of Dungannon, in as timely and thoughtful address nom- inated our present member, Hon. ,Jr. C. Patterson, and Mr. Joseph 'Whitely, ex -reeve of Goderich township, second- ed the nomination. An expression of opinion • and short, stirring addressee were de- livered by representatives from every portion of the Biding, all highly eulogistic of our reennbee and the policy of the Government. Every delegate present rose to his feet and with three hearty cheers and a tiger the capable Minister of Militia was dlily declared the Conservative stand- ard-bearer for West Heron, and the President instructed to wire the lion. gentleman accordingly. Never before have we been present at a convention where 3o many representatives were of the one united mind, or where a lblinister of the Crown was more strongly en- dorsed as a faithful and loyal repre- sentative of the people. The following resolutions were en- thusiastically carried, the mover and seconder of each deliver•in.g thoughtful and convincing addresses i11 support of the stamp: Moved by Dr. Freeborn, of Clinton, seconded by\V. C. Goode, of Goderich, "That the member's here assembled,' composing the Conservative Associa- tion of the West Riding of the county of Huron, desire to place on record their hearty a)precintion of Sir John Thompson and his selected Cabinet for their generally. successful and wise administration of the affairs of this fair Dontinion, a success that has been appreciated and duly recognized in the motherland by the appointment of the first Canadian -born Premier to the Honorable the Privy Council, and, ap- proving as we do by this resolution of the true Canadian policy of the Gov- ernment, we pledge it our undivided support u'11i1e it continues such a wise administration of pulbli affairs." Moved by Peter W. Scott, of East Wawanosh, seconded 11y John,Bowers, of Dungannon, "That the West Huron Conservatives, in convention assem- bled, place on record our unbounded confidence in our representative, the Hon. J..C. Patterson, for his .untiring energy and assiduous attention devot- ed to the cause of this riding, and the welfare of our beloved Canada. We gledgo him our continued loyal and c!aarty support: in the coming contest." Moved by A. M. Todd, of Clinton, seconded by Wm. Crooks, of Goderich township, "That this association ex- tend their sympathy to lir. Robert Birmingham, of Toronto, in his pres- ent illness, and play that he may soon be restored to his acenstonled health and vigor and he long spared to labor for the Conservative party." Moved by Dr. Freeborn, seconded by Thos. Hussey, of Ashfleld, that the thanks of the West Huron Conserva- tives, in convention assembled, be and is hereby tendered the officers of the Rining Association, the members of the Executive and Vice -Presidents for their faithfulness and ' unremitting energy in looking after the Dominion Voters' lists in West Huron." The annual meeting for election of officers and other business will be held in Clinton, probably some time in January. The convention adjourned with rous- ing cheers for the Queen, Sir John Thompson and the Hon. J. C. Patter- son. Independence Talk. To the Editor of The Netts -Record. DEAR SrR,-1' have been n reader of your paper for a great many years and always considered your writings inde- pendent until I read your criticisim of Mr. D: A. Forrester lest week. Will you please he kind enough to inform me how you claim to he "independent," carry such a motto as "independent in all things, neutral in nothing," and write in such a glaring manner of a gentleman who is unquestionably worthy of the nomination he has unanimously received. He is well known to the people in this section and deserves the support of the electors.—Yours, A READER. [NOTE. --THE FEws-RECORD is very sorry that our gond friend does not consider this journal independent. 'But his opinion does not, decide as to whether THE NEws-REcoan is or is not independent. If this paper had not been independent it could not have given such as friendly criticism of the Patron candidate. "Neut.'al in noth- ing," as oar• correspondent quotes, is the very best answer to the objection. We did not attempt it criticism ; rather to give a short, plain statement of facts. That Mr. Forrester is worthy of the nomination of the Patron or any other party we will not just now discuss. He is a gentleman we highly respect as a citizen and business man. But when legitimate criticism in the interest of public and general and national welfare is at stake, TEE NEws-RP.conn will always respond to the call of duty. And in doing so we simply sHow our independence.—ED.] TliOS JACKSON, Sly., The Pioneer Taior, HURON SREET, - Clinton. Full Lines of Fall and Winter Goods. 'See our Stock and Prices, Magnetic Dye 5e. a Package. ___A lOc. Package for Thome Dyes are as good as the best will Dye, either Cotton or Wool and each package will dye two lbs. of Goods, a beautiful fast color. DIAMOND AND TURKISH DYES. Amp, If you want these in Quantity call on us and save money. Our Beef, Iron and Wine 75c. Syr. Hypophosphites, 750. Our Headache Powders. 15c. Iron Blood Pills, 5 for $1. You will save money at our Store, we have the largest Stock and are the oldest established Druggists in the County. JOS. H. CO MBE, - Cliemist ana Druggist. PHYSICIAN'S SUPPILIES. Londesboro. lluilett. Tom. Miller has taken possession of ScHOoL REPORT.—The following is the butcher shop and will do all in his the report of school section No. 2, power to oblige all. Hullett, for the month of November. The names are given in order of merit and is based on punctuality, diligence and conduct. 5th—Leonard Weer. Thomas Lawson has moved into one 1 4th Sr.—John Snell. 4th Jr.—Wesley of Elijah Walker's houses.. I Shohbrook, Annie Noble, Rosy Walk - Smith Eno moved into Mrs. Govier's house last week. Wm. Brown will move hack into his own house shortly. Richard Bell is .moving into the house on Bell & Lasham's farm. Mrs. Lasharn has been pn a visit to her sister in Detroit. Sheeturned one day last week. Miss Jennie McKenzie returned from Belgrave on Monday. She had been visiting her sisters for a week. George Williams, our harness -maker, spent Sunday in Wingham. Harry Cade went to Belgrave last week. He hasone into partnership with Joseph H. Stevens into the wag- gon -making liminess. Mrs. (Dr.) Young was called to her sister's, Mrs. John Murdock, near Auburn, on account of the death of Mrs. Murdock's youngest child, who died suddenly on Sunday morning. Regular meecing of the S. 0. E. lodge on Friday night. It will be election of officers and a good turnout of the mem- bers is requested. Mr. Tewsley moved away from the village on Monday. Win. Smith, of Carlow, was here on Sunday. A few from here went to Blyth last Thursday night and some to Auburn on Friday night to 'hear Bengough, and report having enjoyed it greatly. The Gond Temphars are trying to get Rev. J, Hector here in the near future. The Methodists intend having it Christmas tree. There is it contest being carried on in the I. O. G. T, Lodge and there are good programmes nt all the meetings. Mr. Marshall Braithwaite hassoid his farm on the 14th con., Hullett, to Mr. Wm. Sanderson, of the 13th, for $6,500. Dr. Tt__l__yytor, of Goder•ichl has purchas- ed the Taylor farm adjoining his own on the 13th con. for about $5,000, and sold 50 acres of his own to Mte Frank Little for $2,100. Mr. James Elslie has purchased Mrs. Taylor's farm on the I3th. er. 3rd Sr.—Robert Kin g, Archie Weir, Lena Pope. 3rd Jr.—Wreatha Snell, Maud Porter, George Snell. 2nd Sr.— Percy East, Eva Brown. 2nd Jr.— Thomas East, Samuel East, Randy Churchill. lst—Clara Biggin, Flossy Noble, Eva Miller. Belfast. Grain prices are improving and farmers are feeling better•. No sleighing, but good wheeling. November quietly lifted his hat on Friday night and left for parts un- known. Mr. James Wilson has gone to Lion's Head to spend the winter in the lumber woods. Success, Jimmy. Ml's. Geo. Agar and daughters arrived on Thursday on a visit from Rounth- waite, Manitoba. A religious convention is being held in Hackett's and Hope churches this week, under the direction of Rev. R. H. hall, the pastor. The nneetings are being well attended. A public examination will he held in the school -room on Friday, Dec. 21st, beginning at 10 a. m. sharp, luncheon at 12.30, class examination resumed from 1 to 2.30, when ra literary programme will he presented by th. pupils, occupying the remainder of tine afternoon. All the people of the section will be heartily welcomed. More Entrance and P. S. leaving examining centres is the prevailing cry In the north end. Lucknow people are incensed at two flourishing agents, who claimed to represent the New York Art Co., with branch office at 230 Young st., Toronto, for enlarging photos. Look out for them ; their validity is doubtful, Lanes Presbyterian "congregation pre ented Miss Ida Finley, organist, with a handsome silver watch and chain oil Friday evening as a token of appriciation. i