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The Huron News-Record, 1895-07-10, Page 1litit0) TtiiRMB—*1.A5 per Annum, 1.00 in Advance. VOL. XVII a S -RECORD. INDEPRAID.&NT IN ALL TRzNG8-,NO('TadL IN N4TRING A. M. TODD, Setter wnrl Owner CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. JULY 10, 1895 Hot a Weather - Goods AT THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE --0— J. W. BITER. SUN MON TUE WED TI -111 FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 l8 29 30 31 Town Topics. CCIDENT.—The other day Mrs. Wm. Cantelon stepped on a wire nail and the projecting iron pierced her foot,. She has since been confined to the house. CHALLENGE.—The Junior Base Ball Club, wha beat the Goderieh boys on Thursday, challenge any block in town to a friendly _game ; no senior players to be allowed to take part ; Searle's or Victoria block preferred. BASEALL.—An exciting game of ball war. played on Monday evening between Victoria block nine and Smith's block, the result being a victory for the former ; score 16 to 11. We believe a league is being formed among the six blocks and three matches a week will be played during July and August for the championship. THE 12TH AT SEAFORTH.—Every- thing we believe is in good shape for the 12th July demonstration at Sea - forth ori Friday and the brethren there have gone to great labor and .expense for the accommodation of visitors. Special and regular trains will convey the multitudes from Parkhill and Brantford via Stratford and from Kincardine via Clinton. A special will leave Goderich at 0.40, return fare 65c. ; Holmesville 10 o'clock, fare 35c. ; Ulinton 10.20, fare 25c. ; returning, train leat-es Seaforth at 6.20 p. In. for Clin- ton and Goderich. Town Topics. UNADULTERATED CHERK.—The Bar- num & Bailey circus managers are preying upon the country newspapers for the purpose of securing free adver- tising and deluding country people into giving them/ their hard-earned money. Any honest concern should be able to pay for legitimate advertising. THE NEWS -RECORD is not in the line of rtssisting American or any other class of money sharks. BASE BALL—PALACE VS. SEARLE' BLocKs.—Another exciting match wa played on Recreation Park last Frida vening. It looked for a time as ough the Palace team would down a eir fleet -footed opponents, but the 1 tter held the Palace well in check. t the conclusion of three innings the Town Topics. 1T is generally conceded that Mr. Foster, Maple Street, has the most ex- tensive and well -kept flower garden in Clinton. Lovers of natural flowers would not weary in feasting their eyes for hours on the mitny varieties. AN IMPROVED PAPER.—The Guelph Herald has made many improvements and progressive advancements during the past ten years. Mr. H. Guuimer, who assumed the ownership about that time, did not make any rash promises, but labored industriously to bring the Herald up to the standard. He has succeeded admirably, the final act be- ing to put in type making and setting machines. The neat and bright ap- pearance of the Herald has also been enhanced by a new outfit of advertis- s."•ore was a tie, 16 to 16, and there will ing letter. Not only is the Herald a another battle to decide ' which good newspaper—it is more a staunch b ock shall conquer, probably this Wed- and consistent supporter of the great uesday evening. 'Conservative party. The paperde- serves the success it is meeting with. Its enterprise and the snap of Guelph business men shines through its col- umns. UNION MEETING.—The third meeting of the Clinton Young People's Local Union was held in Rattenbury street Methodist church last Friday evening. President Coltman occupied the chair and there were about 250 persons pres- ent. The suhjects, "Hints on Soul Winning," "ow to interest, young people in Endeavor work," and "How to prepare and present the subject," were taken by Thos. Murch, R. J. Mc- Gowan (Blyth,) and M. D. Coltman. Fifteen minutes discussion was allowed after each paper and the time was fully occupied by the young people. The new feature of the meeting was an intermission of five minutes for social intercourse, which was appreciated by all present. eleven children resulting from the un - THE LATE ROBERT MARLOW.—There died in Clinton on Sunday Robert Marlow, aged 80 years and 11 months. The cause of death was due to a wear- ing out of the human machinery. He had not, been well all spring, but was confined to bed only a couple of days. He was at native of England, and came to Canada over sixty years ago, settl- ing for a short time in Waterloo, and afterward came to Huron and partici- pated in all the hardships of early pioneer life. Shortly after corning here be married a Miss Pennebaker, THE WEATHER.—On Sunday the ion, six of whom are dead. Mrs. Mar - heat was almost unbearable, the then- low died a little over a year ago. The monieter registering 102 in the shade. a deceased wars ate Episcopalian in relig- Some declared that they felt the, heat ion and in politics a Conservative. The funeral took place to Clinton cemetery worse on Monday ; the day was more yesterday afternoon. sultry, but not the same burning heat. Rain threatened for a time, hut seeined HOUSE of REFUGE NOTES.—The to blow over: In the evening and dur- ing the night a sudden change came' without ram here. Yesterday morn ing citizens might have been see wearing light overcoats. There hack been considerable rain, and possiblyS hail, at neighboring points. Since the annual S. S. picnics are being held at' Goderich this week the annual down- pour is expected and earnestly looked for. - 12TH JULY, 1896.—There was a monster Orange celebration in Clinton in 1890, and a year from now six years will have come and gone. Inquiries have time and again been made as to when the next celebration' would he held here. It is of course Clinton's turn to be awarded it. At the meeting of the local Lodge on Monday evening a resolution was unanimously carried favoring a demonstration here next year. In the course of a few weeks every business man in town will be called on for an expression of opinion as to the length of their purse strings. It is confidently expected the County Lodge, with proper assurances, would decide in February next tornake Clinton their honte on the 12th of July, 1896. STREET WATERING.—The streets of Clinton have never been more thoroughly sprinkled than during the, T►iesent season, and probably we have. ver betore required such an efficient,'. ee ice. This year the dry spell has been almost phenomenal, scarcely a good day's rain having yet come. Mr. Miller has covered more territory this year than formerly and has gone to the expense of putting in improved machinery for the service. The streets are liberally sprinkled at night and moisture is retained until well on in the" day. His service is giving good satisfaction. CLINTON JUNIORS WIN.—Last Thurs- day the junior base ball clubs of Gode- rich andClinton playedafriendly game on the grounds here. The team from Goderich was :—Geo. Stoddart (pitch- er), B. Smith (catcher), Bert Martin, Harry Pasmore, John Newcombe, Frank Martin, Harry Sturdy, Lorne Green, Charlie Crystal ; the Clinton team :—W. McRae (pitcher), W. Can- telon (catcher), F. Gilroy, H. Steep, P. ,Matheson, H. Doherty, E. "Cook, P. Cook, B. Da ment. The game was witnessed by a good number of citizens and the best of feeling prevail- ed throughout. The score at the finish stood :—Goderich 14, Clinton 15 and an inning to spare. BOWLING ON THE GREEN.—This pleasant exercise is becomniing quite popular in Clinton and a great many more people would be interested in the game if they only would take the trouble to witness the contests on the beautiful grounds in the rear of Farran & Tisdall's bank. There was a highly interesting match last Friday between Seaforth and Clinton, and we were sered to notice among the spectators ial ladies. Clinton was victorious, the score resulting as follows:— House of Refuge is rapidly putting on its outward shape, The walling is now carried up almost its height and pre- parations are being made for the roof. Contractor S. S. Cooper will have his staff at the roof this week, and confid- ently expects to have slating on and all snug by the time the longed for rains come. Provincial Government Inspector of goals, asylums, etc.. paid an official visit to the farm and build- ings on Friday last;, in company with Architect J. A. Fowler, and expressed himself well satisfied with the location and quality of the land, its approaches and general features. The building, with the improvements in way of more complete separation of the sexes now suggested by the authorities, he pro- nounced to be the best arranged for eelnoury of space and convenience of services of any in the province, this being in many respects an improved edition, although smaller, of the House of Refuge of the County of Oxford of which Mr. Fowler was designer• and architect. Our neighbors in Bruce should copy our example and remove the reproach from their county, of not looking after their poor. The barn is not yet built, although the harvest is just on a-. Some material is on hand for it. Next week Contractor Cooper expects to have thirty mein at work. RUNAWAY.—Last Friday evening Messrs. A. Cook and T. Miller were re- turning from Zurich in a single light wagon. Just north of Kippen the front axle broke, throwing the occupants out. Mr. Cook was driving and exhibited a great piece of nerve. The horse became frenzied and carried with it one shaft and wheel, the driver being dragged and holding fast to lines a distance of nearly fifty yards, when the animal stopped. A couple of yards more and Mr. Cook would in all proh- abilty have been killed, as the horse stopped at the end of a bridge. From such a rough journey Mr. Cook was bruised, scratched and cut severely from head to foot. Mr. Shaefer fur- nished another wagon and they came home all right. It will he some time before Mr. Cook recovers fully from the effects. Mr. Miller escaped with one or two slight scratches. CLINTON. sEAFORTH. NO. 1 RINK. W. Jackson J. McMichael G. D. McTaggart W. Flanigan W. Brydone J. Scott J.P. Tlsdali skip23. F.Holmsted skip 9 NO. 2 RINE. J. Johnston W. Reid J. Harland T. Coleman A. Haartt H. Wilson T. C. Bruce skip 23 M, Morris skip 13 Total 46 22 Majority for Clinton 24 shots. Brief Town Topics. How about your subscription ? Mrs. H. Pennebaker and children are holidaying at Sheppardton. Mr. E. N. McLean is holidaying at Windsor. Mfrs. W. Foster has returned from Montreal. Miss Brydon returned to her home on Monday. Lawyer Proudfoot, of Goderieh, was in town Friday. Mr. D. Cook, Jr., the Nile last week. Mr. and .Mrs. D. Cook visit to the Nile. Mr. W. Jackson and.wife left yester- day for 'Montana. Miss Maggie Jackson returned from Chicago last week. Mrs. Chita. Duncan (nee Miss Van - tassel) is visiting friends in town. The return fare to Seaforth on Fri- day is only 25 cents. Mr. Fred. Beattie played in Toronto yesterday with the Seaforth lacrosse team. Mrs. Campbell, of Toronto, is the guest of Mrs. Wm. S. Harland, Ratten- bury street. Miss A. Brickenden has returned from an extended visit to London, and Master Fred is also here from there. The families of Dr. Bruce and John McMurray are now domiciled in Noah's rk at Bayfield. In a letter from innedosa he says cellent. It was expected that a number of C inton Masons would visit Blyth Lodge last evening. Mr. Halpany has accepted a position for a time in the Ingersoll piaaio fac- tory and left for that town this week. Miss Carder, who has been on a pleasant visit to Clinton, returned to her home at Blyth on Monday. Mr. J. W. Langford took possession of the Central butcher shop yesterday and is now fully installed. Mr. Wm. Horney, of Seaforth, was in town yesterday in connection with 12th of July matters. Mr. Arthur Knox, of Wingham, was here renewing acquaintances last Wed- nesday. was on a visit to were on a A RARE PICNIC.—About 25 of our young people left here Monday after- noon' for a picnic and repot t on reach- ing home that they did have a ric zc. They drove to Bayfield and after tea engaged at fishing smack and tug for a sail. They went. A more jolly or hap yy.s�crowd never 'left the port ofBa ttielc__'rhe water was like a mill po d, so sn''rooth. "Let's go to Goder- ich 1" they ali shouted, alnd the little craft steamed for that port, which was reached in safety. A stay of fifteen minutes was made and then "allaboard for Bayfield." But, oh 1 what, a differ- ence? The wind began to rise and a short distance out quite a sea was on. Then the fun commenced, couples pair- ed off and a silence reigned. Soon the sickest party that ever sailed was on the bosom of Lake Huron. "Itultufl" it was, " they will not go again, even if they have fair weather 1" and lin- ement for accidents bid good crews to guide the ship. Big lumps were in the boys throats. The anxiety was great for the safety of alt on board but souse noble things were dune. After nearing Bayfield the Capt. reported 'that he could not make the port and would have to return to Goderieh. After a rough and stormy time they reached that port at 12 o'clock. Rigs were hired from there and home, sweet home, was reached about 2 a. m., while the rig conveying the party to Bay- field was sent for Mini here. It was a trip never to be forgotten. Had it not been for the legal light's strong assur- ance that there would he no danger there world have been a panic on hoard. As it vfas they were coached in the boat with oats on, trying to caWCem to get allading place, hut their voices could t be heard for the song that was be g sung, "Maggie, ere I leave thee," by the heattis'ng of the Mr. I. Taylor at crop prospects are Mrs. J. Mackay, of Chicago, is the guest of her brother, Mr. J. C. Gil- roy. Examiners Musgrove of Wingham and Robb and Lough of Clinton have completed their labors. MrREteorge M. Stewart, of Miller & Richard, the famous British type founders, was here from Toronto last Monday. Remember the garden party under the qus ices of St. James' Church, Goderich township, this (Wednesday) evening. WHOLE NO. 869 Brief Town Topics. Mrs. Henry Murphy, Goderieh town- ship, left yesterday for Manitoba, hav- ingbeen ticketed through byA. T. Coper, the C. P. R. agent. The lady will visit Dakota and several points in Manitoba. We regret to learn that our veteran townsman, Mr. O. S. Doan, was suddenly seized by illness from she effects of the heat on Monday evening. He is aro,ind again. $l>teppardton. The weather still continues dry and warrn in this locality. The hay crop is very light. Mrs. Sproat and her little son, Roy, of Seaforth, spent a day with Miss Minnie Simpson last week. Mrs. H. Pennehaker and children of Clinton are visiting relatives here at present. Miss Sarah Hawkins returned borne from Kincardine a few days ago, ac- companied by her sister, Mrs. Weldon. Miss Sarah Foley returned home from London on Saturday. We hear there is going to be a wedding. Quite a number of our people talk of going to Seaforth on the 12th. Miss Dolly Maw has returned home after visiting relatives in the circular town for a couple of weeks. Mrs. (Dr.) Seaman and son Frank, of Alpena, Mich., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Mr. George Burrows had the mis- 1for•tune to get his le badly jammed while at work at Mr. 13aechler's niill in Goderich. Will Gordon took a trip to Drysdale on his wheel last week. Miss Welsh, of Kincardine, is renew- ing old acquaintances here at present. Misses Mary and Annie Burrows went to Kincardine to visit friends last week and when returning home their horse took fright at some milk cans and started to run away, throwing them out of the rig, breaking Miss Annie's wrist and ocherwise injuring her. The first consignment of guests arrived at our popular summer resort, the "Point Farm," last week. Mr. Jaines.Gordon took advantage of the excursion to Waterloo and visited relatives there. . Mrs. E. Maw and children called on friends in Goderieh township a few days ago. Mrs: Monch and children, of Egmond- ville, returned home on Saturday, after being the guest of Miss Jennie Young for more than a week. Rev. Mr. Jeanes preached his fare- well sermon at Port Albert on Sunday last. There are a good many people here who belong to the congregation ; we are all very sorry to loose him, but through some difficulty with Dungan- non congregation (where he also preached) we could not keep hill' again. We are very sorry to }cart with hint and his estimable wife, who by their kindness and courtesy endeared them- selves to the hearts of the people. They go to Thorndaale, where the peo- ple of that place should congratulate themselves on having secured them, and where the hest wishes of the peo- ple of Port Albert, appointment at least go with there. Miss Maud Sallows, of Colborne, called on friends here on Sunday, PRINTERS' PL—The internal work- ings of at printing office are not always of at pleasant" nature, and especially when a heap of pi is made. Our read- ers will more readily understand what printers' pi means when we explain that every letter is set up from its own compartment, proofs printed, read and corrections made, revised, and the type made up in pages, around which is a steel frame and the 15,000 or 20,000 little leaden pieces in the one page are locked up so tight that they may he lifted as one piece. By accident the front page of the New Era, just as the paper was about to go to press nn Thursday evening, was upset and the labor of several days represented by a heap of pi, something ths experienc- ed printer abhors. Fancy a farmer with forty or fifty or a hundred varie- ties of seed wheat for sale, and by ac- cident the whole lot becomes mixed just the hour it should he sown ? What a pic-nic the farmer would have sort- ing his seed wheat and placing every grain with its kind. And still this would not be as difficult as is the case with the printer. However, our to- tem. secured the assistance of a portion of THE NEWS-REcoRD staff; Mr. And- rew Porter of the post office, and Miss Eva Croll who was on a visit here, and the paper was out Fridaymorning. But the issuing of the paper wag not all ; the New 1?,rat staff will he wrestl- ing with printers' pi for several days to come. Clinton Promotions Mr. Thomas Moore, of Detroit, brother of Mrs. Geo. Trowhill, is here on a visit, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Trowhill. Mr. George Hanley leaves this morn. ing for Toronto, where he will have an operation performed on his eyes. Mrs. Hanley accompanies hien. Mr. John Ransford has had his wind mill. raised twenty feet in order to se- cure greater power. Mr. J. Miller did the work. The following promotions are in ad dition to those mentioned last week : MISS MCEWEN'S DIVISION. Second hook to third book—Charles Doherty, Ray Bowers, Nettie Cante- lon, Cl. Johnson, John Stephenson, E. Cornish, James McCool, Tom Hors- ley, L. Lockwood, M. Stephenson,�Ida Cantelon, M. Rodaway, M. Kennedy, John Fraser, J. B. Miller, T. McRae, Ada Mitchell, Ern. Carter, N. Webb, F. Swallow. MiAS LESLIE'S DIVISION. First book to second book—Cecil Brewer, A. Prout, C. Streets, J. Cud - more, Helen Bowers, W. King, R. Andrews, J. Biggart, Tom ltattray, B. Davis, Ida Twitchell, Gen. Osborne, E. Mason, Victor Grantham, S. Roeder A. Rumhall, M. Steep, M. Levy. MRS. ROSS' DIVISION. To second hook —5. Cooper, M. West, A. Kennedy, F. Akam, T. Carter. IF YOU ARE BLIND You are unfortunate and 1 cannot help you. Bvr If your eyes are only weak it may be well for yon, to attend to them at once" Do not lrt.( it IN, bore your eyes promptly exam'ued by me, and it way save your precious eyesight. Prof. Chamberlain EYE SPECIALIST, t 87 King ,Ylreet East, Toronto, Ont. 'Will he at Allen & Wilson's Drug Store, Clinton Ont., soon. WAIT FOR ME. Mrs. R. Johnston, of Goderieh, is here on a visit, the guest of Mrs. Thos. O. Cooper. The lady's mother-in-law, who was also here on a visit,, has return- ed. On Friday afternoon about four o'clock one of the wheels of the water cart collapsed ; the breakage was re- paired and the cart again on its rounds at seven o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Uarline left yesterday for Toronto, where the lady expects to. undergo a course of treatment in one; of the hospitals. If everything is fav -1: arable Mr. Carline will proceed front there to England on a visit. Mr. S. Lawrence, of Waterford, formerly of Clinton, was last week on a visit here. Dame rumor says he will take a Clinton young• lady back with him before long. Mrs. (Rev.) Adam Glazier, of Wiar- ton, was last week the gayest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Andrews. Mr. Robert Somers, of Blyth, Mrs. Glazier's brother, was also here on a brief visit. Mr. Charles Mason, Jr. ,with his wife and family, who have for the past month been visiting relatives in Tawas City, have returned to town. Mr. Mason speaks highly of that part of Michigan. Miss Washington left, yesterday for Boston, where she will represent the E. L. of C. E. of Clinton, The Boston meeting will he comprised of delegate: from all parts of Canada and th United States. Mr. James Huston, of Virden, Man in remitting his subscripton for TH', NEWS -RECORD, says they have the prospect of a great crop there and better times this year. There will he a monster Orange demonstration at Winnipeg on the 12th. Dr. G. H. Cook, of Toronto, accomp- anied by his cousin, Mr. Reid, are on a wheeling tour and called on Clinton friends yesterday. The gentlemen left for Goderich, I3ayfleld, London, St. Thomas, Niagara Falls, &c., and will return to the Queen City next week. waves. Ho ever, "Home, Sweet Five cloth mills situated near Leeds Houle" nevi• was sung so well as it have been closed, owing to a dispute was dui ing the wee sma' oors yester- regarding wages. The closing of the day morning" mills mills affects two thousand persons, Friends. .Nrit'en for 'In Newe•Recent). They are friends, whnt does it mean ? Cun we define the pbraee Or eau we describe the eunehir o That fighis up our darkest duye. Friends, ah yes, but true friends, True In every word awl thought That eo11001118 the other's interests. Or presumes to cast a blot. On his Friend'+ fair name how quietly Does he see and hoar and start, 'Tis there be sounds for the firm and true, His triendebip to impart. And when his friends are happy, 'Tic then he milt a Bernie, Or when danger surronods her He le valiant as a king. Oh, the golden chain of friendship, Every link a sacred tie, Binding hearts in love together, Scaled by that Hand en high. Ah. may cruel fate ne'er part, Those true Irieode from eneh other, Nor bid them r, ek some kinder heart, For they'll neer rind such another. Pnr►ino9E. 4. 17..,.._._ Lines. Written on being preeented, on the Haihor Hill, Goderieh, with a begnet of sweet bri,r by Nester Tbornas Erriogton Suepterd, of ht. Oterge's Sunday School, on Sunday, 16th Juno, 1896: Thy pale blossoms so sweet, Fit for Princess to greet, Growing by Huron's side : Jit o.me like onewer true, From Heaven's dome of blues O'er the hill side wide. To my wieh, that I might Take some sweet buds in eight, But the thorns said "Beware ; We are lovely and good, Fit for angels' food, But we warn yon—Take Care.' Then coon I saw a hand, as if pit their command, Filled with scented brier : Ready for me and rAy, The face of a fair boy, Who should to art aspire,— May kind Heaven keep him like the flo He plurk'd for one, in the Henget hours. ELO18a A. Scisi:ios. Summerhill. The standing of the public school here for June is as follows :- 5th:—Wet. Mair, Winnie Thompson. Sr. 4th :—Elvin Laithwaite, Mabel Sheppard, Ethel Jordan. Jr. 4th :— Mabel Huck, Frances Oakes, Annie Wright. Sr. 3rd :—Stewart Hill, Oliver Mcllveen, John Mair. Jr. 3rd :—Olive Hill, Jane Wright, Albert Lovett. 2nd :—Minnie Kilty, Norman Bt{ll, Jessie Murphy. Jr. II Part :—Minpie Lobb, Mabel Garvie, Edna Beacom. 'Sr. 1I Part:—Lily Butt, Louis Joitrn- ston, Herbert Oakes. Sr. I Partl:— Carrie Butt, Charlotte Colbourn, Bei tie Lobb. Jr. I Part :—Ethel Lovett, A va Beacom, Ruby Kilty. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tyner drove do s'n to Birr in Miodtesex Co. and spent several days in visiting the lady's sister Mrs. Frank Scott and other rien:ls, ttttturniug on Thursday the 4th not. Mr. Benj, Granger, of Carlow, drove own here on Tuesday evening last:to ttend the meeting of L. O. L. No. 5 8, r. Andrew Reid also drove over from C•onstance to he present. '' Mr. Henry Beacom is busy repairi atnd painting the class -room and an rooms of the school house of S. S. N. 5, Hullett. The trustees are to h' complemented for always keeping their school in first class condition. t Our blacksmith is kept very busy at); this season and his work in repairing. is No. 1 and gives general satisfaction.: Messrs. Sweet and Phipps are digging a well for Mr. D. Barr. They are now fifty feet below the surface and still no signs of water. Miss McLaughlan, of Leadbury, was visiting friends here last week. Mrs. Isaac Brownlee is visiting friends in Colborne. We are pleased o see the lady so much improved in ealth. Master Charles Tyner received a very evere scald on his leg last week but, is regressing favorably towards recov- The dog "Carlow," owned by the late Mrs. Hunt, has several times visit- ed Mr. Thos. O. Cooper's house and re- mained for several minutes at the exact place where his late owner was in the habit of sitting when making her usual neighborly calls. This week J. Miller is putting in two hydraulic rams, one for Mr. Townsend of Tuckersmith, and the other for Mr. Snowden of Stanley. Mr. Miller is also erecting a wind mill for R. Baker, of Goderieh township. g Scaforth. ORANGE SERMON.—The 7th of July will he a day long to he remembered by Seaforth and McKillop Orangemen. A large and representative body of breth- ren assembled at the large Orange hall at 2 o'clock and marched to St. Thomas' church (Episcopal), where Rev. Bro. Rural Dean Hod - gens preached one of the most interesting sermons that has ever been delivered in the district. His utterances were at once manly, loyal and patriotic, the text being Exodus 13, 9-10. Bro. Hodgens is an Orangeman and Mason of high standing and is greatly beloved by all denominations. The brethren of the different Lodges were arrayed in beautiful and costly Orange regalia and presented a splen- did appearance` - y. T'he Messrs. Kyle have completed veral jobs of grading and gravelling the Base Line and have done up pr work in first class style. Messrs. Lovett, Rapson and Beacom also I some jobs to the north in a satis- tory manner. This is as it should • If all contractors did their work as 11 as these gentlemen there would necessarily he so much money nt on our public highways. s 0 C di fa be w pit sp 4L tsllett. COUNCIL,—The Council of Hullett met in Bell's Hall, Londesboro, July 2 ; all the members present ; minutes of former meeting passed. Circular was read from the Ontario Good Roads As- sociation alma the improvement of Township roads, and asking suggestions as to the advisability of having the old statute labour system revised or abol- ished altogether. Also a circular from the Crown Lands Depai tment of For- estry concerning the. Tree Planting Act, and enquiring if the Township has taken advantage of the said Act, In ac- cordance with the previsions of which any municipality which adopts a By - Law providing for •the payment of a bonus of 26c. for each tree planted ons the highway or on boundaries between, farms will r eceive from the Provincial" Treasury one half of the amount so paid out, the suns of $50,000 having been set apart for that purpose. Jambs Cornish and Isaac Brownlee each were paid the sum of ten dollars for Iambs destroyed by dogs in May. The allow- ance hitherto made to Mrs. Stinson. }Manchester, was ordered to be stopped Urorn and after July 1st; a small sure Was granted for the relief of t poor (family on con. 2. The accounts of. sack & Co. for drain tiles $19.53 t'n<t runsdon & Son for teams for grader' 47.00 were ordered to be paid. The save and Treasurer were authorized borrow the sum of $1000 for cur- nt expenses until taxes are paid. he Clerk was instructd to notify ornehus Hoare to remove his fence road allowance lot 26, con. 2. Covin- a I adjourned until called by the Reeve. Official instructions have been re- c4ved by immigration Inspector De - B rry, of Buffalo, to prosecute L. P. B ver and Uo., the Pearl street plum- b s, for illegal importation of Cana - di n plumbers under contract h means o advertising in the Toronto Mail and Empire.