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The Clinton New Era, 1896-10-23, Page 1Clothes That , @ "Tailored" In the highest sense of the word. They have an easy, graceful rest. The best materials, the best workmanship, the best trimmings, the best of everything—go to make the suits we sell. Our Overcoatings In Chevoitw, Beavers, Venetians, ars samples of the right kind at the price. Call in and see them. WARM UNDERWEAR This is Underwear weather, the time to change from light to heavy makes. Try us for Undercloth- ing of all kinds, our values are not equalled in the trade. Hodgens Bros., CLINTON West Wawanosh. ANOTHER. -On Wednesday evening lest Mr Jos. Gibson, of the 4th, was married to Miss Isabella Robinson, of East Wawanosh. WEDDED. --Wednesday was an au- spicious clay for more than one young couple, but it was particularly so for the marriage of Miss McKenzie and Mr Nicholson. On that day Mies Tena McKenzie, youngest daughter of Mr Thos. McKenzie. of this township, became the wife of Mr R. J. Nicholson, of Brigden, a former resident of the township. Miss Bella McKenzie, sis- ter of the bride, and G. Nicholson, of Hay, brother of the groom, assisted in the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. R. Henderson. The bride was an exceedingly popular young lady, and started her new life under the beet wishes and highest regard of all; the presents were exceedingly hand- some and costly. NOTES, -Hamilton Feagon moved his family and effects last week to near Benmiller, where he purposes locating in', future. Rev. Mr Andrews, of Holmesville, preached able missionary sermons on Nile circuit last Sabbath. The apples are nearly all packed in this district. Farmers are engaged in taking up their root crops. John Smith, of Dungannon, was a guest of his cousin, William, over Sunday. M. Johnston, of Goderich, spent Sun- day at the parental residence on the 3rd. Miss J. Hickingbottom, having received al.ucr ative position in Detroit, left last week. John Breen has re- turned from a week's visit to friends in Montreal. Messrs Jas. Douglas and Albert Glance have left for a term at the Military college, London. M. Jones, of Blyth, was the guest of 3rd con. friends on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas. Washington spent Sunday in Goderich. Benmiller CHURCH. -Rev. E. Olivant took Rev J. Edge's appointment on Sunday last at Goderich; Mr A. Allan filled the former's place at Benmiller, Bethel and Ball's. Quarterly services in con- nection with this circuit will be held at Benmiller church on Sunday, Nov. 1st. LICIT. -Mr Fred Maedal left nn Mont day last to attend the Photographer's convention at Toronto. From there he intends to go to New York, by way of Buffalo, to secure a situation in his line. He has had a very successful season this past summer, and we hope that in bis new Held of labor the same good fortune may attend him. NOTES. -Rev. E. Olivant recently photographed different parte of Ben - millet; they are good views, and re- flect credit on the photographer; the one of the fountain, we think, is espec- ially worthy of commendation. Her- mon Maedel. of Detroit, is home on a visit to his mother. Miss Lizzie O)i- vant is on the sick list; we hope to hear of her speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Joe Ashton returned to their home in Essex Centre on Tuesday. Ashfield. SUDDEN DEATH. -The terribly sud- den death of Robert ' Hunter, of the 12th con. of Ashfleld, on Wednesday last, was a severe shock to the widow and seven small children, who survive him, as well as to the general public. Deceased, who bad gone out from a happy home in the morning in his usu- al health and good spirits, was assist- ing at the threshing of his neighbor, Mr Jae. Ritch?e. -The machine had been running some time when it was stopped for a while and deceased, who had been working in the mow came doter) and went outside to sit down, when he fell over dead. He was a use- , fill and highly resected citizen and will be a decided loss tb the common- ' ity and airiest sorrowful bereavement to the widow and children, the eldest being only 14ears of age. T a. per- formed er- for lled,a post in iartetn, pronouncing the cptlse ttf death rupture of the keittile ROBERT HOLMES,Bditor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., (OCTOBER 23 1896 $1 a year 1n adVIMMO $1.190 when not so paid A.,OUNID THE gHUB• What wider -awake and reliable correapoude Constance ANNIVERSARY. - Anniversary and Harvest Home services were held in the Kinburn Methodist church on Sun- day and Monday evening. Rev. Mr Edge, Chairman of the District, preach- ed Sunday morning and evening. Mr Edge is a fluent speaker and possesses the faculty of arrangin his matter so that it sticks, and should he visitus again we bespeak for him a most cor- dial reception. The Harvest Home on Monday evening was well attended. The ladies of the congregation provid- ed a bountiful supper of fowl, alon with many other good things, and a - ter the eatables had been duly attend- ed to, all repaired to the auditorium, where music was rendered by the choir, and speechest were delivered by the Rev Messrs Rapson, Musgrave and Andrews, The proceeds of the meeting amounted to $70.' 13ullett A CHANCE. -Mr Adam Welr is of- fering his choice farm on the 4th con. hor sale, as his relatives are desirous of im returning to the county of Mid- dlesex. This is a chance for some one to secure a good farm. ACCIDENT. -On Sunday last a son of Mr B. Churchill, aged about 14 years, met with a painful accident and the loss of a finger, getting it caught in ti crusher. It was necessary to have a doctor attend to it. Colborne DEATU.-After a long and brave fight with a deadly and painful dis- ease, Joseph Morris, the well-known resident of Colborne, died on IN ednes- day morning. His illness was caused by a cancerous growth on the neck, and but for the medical care he re- ceived and his own cheerful and in- domitable spirit, the end might have come much sooner than it did. De- ceased was well and favorably known, was a life-long Liberal, a member of the Methodist church, and in his long and trying illness had the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral took place on Friday and was very largely attended, under the auspices of the A.O.U.W, East Wawanosh. LOST HIS REcKoxilre.-An old far- mer in this section, who is not in the habit of going out from home very much, so far forgot his reckoning that he bitched up his team and went out to plow on Sunday. After he bad been at work for an hour or more a neigh- bor seen him and informed him of hie mistake. MISFORTUNES. - Misfortunes never come single, is the old adage, and has proved true in the case of Mr James McGowan. A short time ago one of his farm team died; his son, John G., bas been sick all fall with typhoid fev- er, and Last week his horse broke loose with the buggy and ran away, com- pletely wrecking it. NOTES, -Mrs J. W. McFarlane, of McGillvar y, who has been visiting at her parents, Mr and Mrs Gregor Mc- Gowan, for the past two weeks. has returned home. Mr Thos. Wi ggin• ton, of Clinton, erected a Blandford windmill for R. G. McGowan, last week, for pumping purposes. Munn Bros. have finished their season's threshing and have commenced saw- ing with their portable mill, at which they still have a large quantity of logs. Londeeboro DINNER AND CONCERT. - A union dinner and concert, under the auspices of the C.O.F., S.O.E., L.O.L., C.O. 1.C. and H.G., will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Dinner will be seated in the Temperance hall, from 5 to 7.30, and the concert in Bell's hall, to com- mence at 8 o'clock, to consist of vocal and instrumental music, readings, re- citations and addresses. The services of Mrs and Mies Sage, of Walton, have also been secured for the occasion, and no pains or expense will be spared to make the entertainment one of the very best. NOTES. -On Monday evening Mr J. L. Howson, with his wife, arrived from the Northwest to visit his mo- ther; be purposes remaining in this country for a time, Messrs W. Stepb• enson and W. Cole, who took a sudden departure the other week, made as sudden a return, and are home again. Rev. Mr Hamilton is improving quite nicely. Mrs Bell is also. Mrs Woods is not any better. Mrs Thore returned to her home in Toronto on Wednes- day. Rev. Mr Drumm, qt Port Elgin, occupied the pulpit of Knox church here on Sunday, and preached an ex- cellent sermon. Messrs Brunsdon & Snell got a car load of coal this week. ate find worthy of recording for publication. Porter's Hill. NOTES. -Mr John Potter and family returned to his borne near Woodstock, on Wednesday, after spending a week visiting friends in this part; he drove up here with a fine team of farm horses, but returns with only one, hav- ing sold the other to Mr Polly, cf God- erich, for a handsome sum. It is gen- erally reported that Mr S. McPhail has lost very heavily in apples this season; we hope the report may be in - COI rect. Returns for apples shipped by farmers themselves are moat dis- couraging, some having to send money after them to pay freight, some com- ing out just clear, some with le per bbl while some have done fairly well. Harloek. PARALYSIS. -The wife of Mr Joseph Wheatley, of this place, lies in a criti- cal condition, the result of a stroke of paralysis sustained a few days since. She is completelyparalysed down one side, and has ben in a semi-uneon- eeibus condition, Stain inerh NOTES. -Next Sunday the pastor will preach a special sermon to the young people; the day is set apart for special reference to the Sunday School. Mr W. Cole has moved from Hobnes- Ville to the Burn's farm, on the 18th con., Goderich township, which was lately purchased by him. Mrs Lowery has returned from Detroit. Why not establish a Christian Endeavor Society in counection with the church here? we should like to see some of the young folks make a move in this direction - Mr Thos. Mair attended the funeral of a cousin near Chesley last week; de- ceased received in uries by being crush_ ed ata raising and lived only two days. (Received too late for last week) NOTES, -Mr and Mrs N. Lovetthave returned from their wedding tour and settled down to the stern realities. Miss A. Kerr, of Winerharn, has been the guest of her ceusm, Miss Miller, during the pastfew days, Rev. Mr Turnbull was unable to take the ser- vice last Sunday owing to illness, Rev. Mr Stout conducted it himself. Mr Ethelbert Mcllveen has taken a situa- tion with Refd Bros., butchers, Clinton. Brucefield A Snap. -Ladles call and secure some of our bargains, which we are offering ou Prints. Dress Goode, Art Musllne, Cretonnes, etc., previuus to opening out new goods. Our Flauoellottes are a marvrl, 82 inches wide for 70. To any lady pur- chasing for cash $10,00 worth of goods we will resent a very pretty lamp.-MliS. GEO. BAIRD BON. LEI1"r.-Mr Roderick McLeod left on Wednesday last, for his new home in Clinton. He takes with him the good wishds of many friends in our village and vicinity. MISSIONS.-Tne W.F.M.S. of Union church will hold its annual Thanks- giving meeting to -night (Friday). A quartette from Heneall will supply the music. Miss Wilson, Clinton, who is well and favorably known in our midst, will give an address; the pastor, Rev. W. Muir, will also give an ad- dress. The meeting, we feel sure, will be a pleasant es well as a profitable one. NOTES. -Dr. McDonald, M. P., and wife, of Wingham, visited friends here last week. Miss Cottle, of Clinton, is visiting the family of Jas. Aiken - head. W. A. McBrayne, who has car- ried on a tailoring and barbering busi- ness since the spring, ,moved to Dun- gannon on Wednesday. A. T. Scott and bride began life in their new home on Monday last; their many friends wish for them as much joy and pros - party as would be good for them. - A. Mustard has erected an ideal windmill on his barn. The carpenters are busy at Wm. Dixon's hotel and barn. Mrs Nevin and daughter left on Tuesday for an extented visit: with friends in Dakota. The Mission Band of Union church held its closing meeting on Saturday afternoon last; the contribu- tions of the little people for the session amounted to fifteen dollars. Goderich Township FARM BOUGHT. -Mr J. Cluff, of the Bayfield tine, has purchased the ad- joining farm to his from Mr David Beacom, for the sum of $4000. This is considered a very fair figure. Mr Bea- com is on the look out for another. IMPROVING, -Mr Jos. Whitely, sr., who fell from an apple tree some three weeks ago, is slowly improving, al• though he is yet unable to leave hie bed. We hope soon to nee him resume his usual duties; Mrs Lamfrey, who has been seriously ill the past two weeks, has somewhat recovered from her severe attack, NoTue.-Mrs W. Hick spent last Sabbatk with friends i4 Goderich. A business meeting will be held in Zion Methodist church on Thursday even- ing, to consider the advisability r having a teameeting in connection with their anniversary services, which will be held on Nov. 8th. Miss M. Hamilton, of Stanley, spent part of last week visiting at Mr S. Rathwell's. Mr Ed. Wise, who has been laid up lately with a fractured knee, is now able to be around. Mr Alex. Welsh will take charge, of the League at Cole's church next Friday night; the league ie in a prosperous condition, interesting topics being discussed every meeting. A GODERICH TOWNsuIP WEDDING - At high noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14th k pretty home wedding took place at "Elm villa," residence of Mr Joseph Rutledge, when his youngest daughter, Etta, was married to Walter C. Lea- royd, of the firm of Learoyd Bros, Windsor. The ceremony was per form- ed by Rev John Learoyd, of St. Marys, father of the groom. The bride was assisted by Miss Ida Plutnmer, of Pro- vidence, R. I., and the groom by Mr J. J. Lannigan, of Montreal. The bride was the recipient of many valuable and beautiful gifts. After a Bumptious i repast was partaken of, the happy young couple left on the afternoon train for the east, and will shortly', take up their residence in Windsor. Horan BURNED. - Last Saturday night about 10 o'clock a fire broke out in the farm house owned by Mr James Clark, of Goderich, and occupied by Mr Wm. Clark, 8th con., and inside of one hour nothing but ashes remain- ed. The fire originated in the disimney of the back kitchen, and spread rapidly to the main part of the building. Mr Clark and family were asleep in the house at the time, but were awakened by A. Clark and R. Gregg, who noticed the fire when returning from Gode- rich. The element had gained such headway before being noticed that it was impossible to save the house and very few of the contents could be got out. The inmates had hardly time to get their elotbes, and thin makes ra- ther had lines at this season of the year. There is an insurance of BW in the Perth Mutual on the buildin " the contents were not insured. i Bayfield. Bii"rrint.-We are pleased to hear that Mr H. Kemp is on the mend. He was very low witlsetyphoid fever, and at one time his may friends thought there was no hope for him. But through the careful nursing of Nurse Goodwin, of Clinton, and the skilful treatment of Dr. Sheppard, of this I place, he is now able to be around.Es. NoT-Mr F. Edwards is laid up with a lame shoulder. Rev Mr Oaten is continuing the special services at the Bethel appointment but will, however. occupy his pulpit here Sunday evening. The Mission Band of St. Andrews church will meetnext Saturday. Mr H. Thomson, Wingham was visiting his brotger, A. E. M. TThompson, on Tuesday last. Mrs Rutledge has re- turned from a visit to friends in Ham- ilton. The School Trustee Board held a meeting on Monday evening, and re- engaged Messrs Thomson and Whaddon as teachers for the ensuing year, Stanley Srcx.-Mr Thos. Simpson, Brucefleld, ex -reeve of our township, is at pres- ent confined to his room by illness. He formerly resided on the Par line, but for some years has lived a retired life in BruceHeld. It is the wish of his many friends that be rnay,soon recov- er his health, although at presence many fears of his ultimate recovery are felt. NOTES. -Farmers who have this year patronized cheese factories will be bet- ter pleased with results than they have been for a number of years, as cheese is now worth 104c perib.; most of them will run till nearly November. Mr J. Gilmour had the misfortune to lose a fine mare at the beginning of the week. • The packers are now busy packing the winter apples; tho price, though small, will be a great boon to the country. Mr J. Moffatt is at pres- ent putting in cement floors in his stables. Mr John Butchart is also flooring part of his new stable with cement. I ltllolrnesville. NOTES. -Miss Syble Courtice, of Clinton, is visiting at her grandpar- ents. The W.O.T.U. temperance work was recognized here by making the Wednesday night prayer meeting a temperance meeting. ANNOYING. - Considerable annoy- ance is experienced by several of our citizens from the fact that their hen roosts are being attacked by some noc- turnal visitor. In two nights Rev. G. W. Andrews Lost ten fowl, and others a similar quantity; supposed to be a mink. Cannon NOTES. -Rev. Mr Pring, o1 Nile, preached two splendid sermons here on Sunday; in the morning his discourse was missionary, taking for hie text the words of our Saviour to disciples, "Go ye into ail the world and preach the gospel to every crea- ture,' Mark 16, 15. In the evening he spoke from the words "And God said let us make man in our own image, after r likeness," Gen. 1, 26, This is the fire time we have had the pleasure of hearing Mr Pring, but his sermons on Sunday created a very favorable impression, and we will be pleased to hear him again at any future time, Rev. lay. W. Andrews, assisted by Mr E. Johnston, supplied for Mr Pring on the Nile circuit. Mr T. R. Courtice supplied for Rev, J. W. Andrews at Loudesboro on Sunday, Mr J. H. Lowery is expected to occupy the pulpit here next Sunday morning. Brussels. THE POST OFFICE. -The Post mast er- General,who has had in hand a charge of distinct partisan conduct on the par' of the postmaster, Mr Farrow, e x- M.P., of Brussels, has received a state- ment of defence from that official. No action has yet been taken in the mat- ter, nor will any be taken till the al- legations are fully borne out by proof. CATTts Tamm. -A subject of immediate importance to the farmers, stook -raisers and cattle dealers of the country is the pro- position to obtain from the United States a reciprocity of cattle quarantine, which implies the removal of the ninety days' de- tention on both sides of the line. There is a general agreement that this should be done in reference so thoroughbred stook. It has been proposed that the arrangement be extended to stockers and beef cattle, which the Ontario farmers could sell pro- fitably in Buffalo, New York, Boston and the south. It is claimed that the Can- adian farmer could send his small cattle to the United States notwithstanding a 10 per cent. duty, if theresent quarantine re- gulations were rescinded, and make a fair profit out of it. With the objeot of ascer- taining what the opinion of a Claes of men direotlq interested was and of inviting a public) disonesion of the question, a Globe reporter at the Western Cattle Market Toronto, interviewed' number of represent- ative cattle dealers. This is what Mr. A. C. Dames of Brussels maid: -"I think it would be a great beueflt to the country if the quarantine were raised. A majority of the farmers of the country raise more cattle than they oan feed. These are am a rale the poorer olass of farmers, and it would inoreaee the prices that they would receive for their small cattle. There would also be an advantage in respect to rates in shipping our cattle there. We would pro- bably get better epaoeAtes than are now quoted, and the shipment of cattle by way of Boston and New York in bond would be facilitated, There would be no serious competition on the part of the United States against Canada, because the plass of cattle we would ship over there fa a Claes that it scarcely pays the Canadian farmer to teed. There 1a no danger of the spread of disease by a mitigation of the quarantine regulat- ions, and I do not believe that any inepeo- !ion ie neoessary so far as Canadian cattle are concerned. I am satisfied that there is nb disease in our cattle, not even tuber- anlonie. It would be as well to have some inspeotion of Ainerican cattle Corning into 'Canada, because 1 believe there ie direst%) on the other side. t )mere oerttciuly it ta*es J;pver and hog &pieta, and it Worild br necessary to protect onrailtatitgsihbt that, Tuekersmith. A DELEGATE. -ars Geo. Stanbury attendei the Method ist W.F.M.S. held in Londc n. She went as a dele- gate, and will bring back a savor t for the BruceHeld Society, of which she is an active member. This noble work of the churches cannot be overesti- mated. NITRS.-Potatoes have proved a good crop. Mr Wm. Chapman's brick house is now plastered; Mr Johnson, Seaforth, has put in a furnace; our wish is that Mr and Mrs Chapman may long enjoy their comfortable home. Mr Alex. McKenzie, who resi- ded on the Mill road durinrc the sum- mer, has moved into Brucefield for the winter, Exeter DEATU.-The rider on the pale horse visits with equal feet the palace of the king and the hovel of the beggar, the rich and the poor, the raid and the young, and the middle ageeare alike visited by the fell destroyer. This week it bceomes our sad duty to relate the death of Ann Jones, relict of the late John Jones, who dephrted this life to he with her Saviour, which is far better, on Friday last, at thead- vanced age of>84 years. Deceased had been a resident of this place for a mina ber of years. She was of a lovable na- ture, universally liked and admired, and deep regret is expressed at her death. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr John Wood on Sunday last, followed by a large con- course of sorrowing friends and rela- tives. We sympathize with the afflic- ted ones in this their hour of bereave- ment. Westfield ANNIVERSARY. -The anniversary ex- ercises in connection with the Method- ist church here, were held on Sunday and Monday last, and were among the most successful in the history of the church. On Sunday Rey. R. Millyard, of Clinton, preached three excellent sermons to crowded houses; it is par- ticularly hard work for a minister to address the same audience three times in succession the same day, but Mr Millyard was easily equal to the occa- sion, A tea meeting was held the Mon- day following; after the large audience had freely partaken of the abundance of good things provided, Rev. Mr Cou- sins, pastor, took the chair. Address- es were delivered by Mr Millvard, Mr Rigsby, Blyth; and Mr Leech, White- church, all of whom acquitted them- selves well. The choir of the church rendered excellent service. Proceeds oyer $80. Olinto'bt Y. P. Local Union Topic* at the several Young People's Soeiey meetings being held during the week:- Rattenbury St. Methodist E.L. of C.E., Mon- day, Oct. 26th,topio-Outline Bible study -Job. H. Footer. Rattenbury $t. Methodist Girl's Junior E. L. of O. E., Friday evening tram 7 to 8. How does God help us and how we can help Htm- B. McHown. Ontario St. E. L. of C. E Topic for Oct. 20th Missionary meeting -Home Missions. Willis Presbyterian C. E. Topic for Oct. 28th, Consecration -Our lives. Catechism ques- tion 1, , Doctor Bergin, M.P. Cornwall is not ex- pected to live the day through. This is the sad announcement that his doctors have just made public. MUNICIPAL CLERKS.- County Clerk Lane has called a meeting of the mun- icipal clerks of the county for to -day Friday, in thecouncil chamber Clinton, The object of the gathering is to die- ' cuss the procedure to be adcpted for the election of county councillors under the new act, so as to ensure uniformity in all the districts. MASONIC -Dr Shaw, District Deputy for the A. F & A.M., of this district, visited Zurich Lodge in his official ca- pacity, Tuesday evening. After the meeting a supper was served at the Commercial. Messrs. McLean, Porter, Holloway, Taylor and McCool visited Hensa1I Masonic Lodge, with Dr Shaw on Thursday night. WEDDING. - The borne of Mr S. Henry was the scene of a quiet wed- ding on Wednesday afternoon, when his youngest daughter, Lena M,, was married to M. C. Lewis, of Centralia, in the presence of a few invited friends. Rev, Mr Ford officiated, and the groom was supported by Wilbert Simpson, while Miss McDonald, of McGillivray, performed the same part for the bride. HURON MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. -The regular meeting of this Association was held in the Council Chamber, Clinton, on Wednesday, those present being Dre. Burrows and Bethune, Seaforth; Kennedy, of Wingbam; Agnew, Lon- desboro, Taylor and Thomsofi, Gode- rich; McCaeh, Belgrave; Armstrong, Brucefield; Gunn, Shaw and Krauss - man, Clinton; Stanbury, Bayfield. - Dr, Gunn read a paper on Hernia, with cases in practice; he presented a case showing the result of an operation; the paper was a very instructive one. De. Bethune read a paper on tape worm, with specimens; this paper was equally instructive. Dr Taylor gave a history and notes of cases in practice on dlph- theria; this was a specially interesting paper because of his experience with the anti-toxine treatment. The asso- ciation expressed the opinion that the Provincial government should have a supply of anti-toxine at centres in dif- ferent parts of the province, so that it can be more readily secured than at present, the special value of this reme- dy being its its early application. Good Roads On Friday last Mr Campbell Pro- vincial road inspector, made a visit to Clinton, and in company with Mayor Ilolmes, Reeve Kennedyy, Street In- spector Plummer, Clerk Goats and In - specter Wheatley made a tour of the pliiikolpal street and inspeoted both Ilibbe tgro l pit and the one oft, ed y the , near ial celrnetery, What we say, that we do therefore depend on it that we will refund your money on anyof these articles if you are not satis- fied with results. Coca Cream a positive necessity at this time of year for making and keeping the skin soft and smooth. Pleas- ant to use, soothing, but neither oily nor sticky. 25c. Balsam Wild Cherry takes hold of coughs and; colds and breaks them up quickly, the way you want. Be B. Iron Pills is a remedy which we can honest- ly recommend for purifying the blood and building up the sys- tem. Of the hundreds who have used these pills none have ever spoken of them in any other words than those of praise. 2,5c. ALLEN & WILSON'S Druggists and Opticians Eyesight properly tested free of charge and ev ery pair of gismos pos.tive'y guaranteed, opposed strongly the principle of put- ting sand and dirt on the streets, as gravel, and acknowledged that the gravel in the town pit was of first-class quality, and would make the best of road material. In the evening he ad- dressed a gathering in the Council Chamber. The Mayor, being ill, asked the Reeve to take the chair, and then introduced Mr Campbell. For the bal- ance of this report we are indebted to the News -Record: --The speaker highly complimented the town on its excellent town hall,public streets and privateres- idences, but was not backward in - ser ing was sadly we in thehe streets, however. 11e ha' disappointed-otmgon over the Town Treasurer's books and ascertained that no less than $18,000 had been spent in Clinton on the roads and walks during the past ten years. This amount should have, and would if properly applied, make the streets permanent. He commended the grad - mg machine and the good work it had done, While the Clinton Council has doubtless endeavored to do good work, much money has been wasted. The road inspector is tax collector, poll tax collector, dog tax collector, health in- spector, weigh master, etc., while the streets are allowed to be neglected. The first principles of good road -mak- ing are these :-1, proper drainage ; 2, crowning the road ;3, pure and uniform material ; 4, to be properly epread, rolled and consolidated. Mr. Campbell confessed openly that none of these highly important conditions to secure good roads had been followed by the municipality of Clinton. To start, a tile drain on both sides of the road must he placed below the frost mark - an ordinary four -inch farm tile mightdo. This will assure a foundation. When the foundation is made and the gravel spread the road must he crowned say one inch to every foot. The gravel should he as uniform as possible, not earth, shnd and stone. The proper material should be rolled with a ma- chine that aright probably cost $(i00, drawn by two teams of horses. Clin- ton, on examination, has the pi oper material to make good roads,and seven loads of the proper kind could he drawn as against four of useless stuff now. With eighteen inches of gravel notv,new material has to he put on the streets every year, while twelve inches of proper gravel at command would last from year to year until worn out. Mr. Campbell highly commended the test granolithir walk in front of the town hall -placed there as a result of THE Naw EitA'e agitation - but was of the nice, tt,..t ,,, tiJe•ttt;in be- low the ff ...�-....�,nu Slave been placed in the centre. In ten years $35,(100,000 in Ontario has been expend- ed on township roads, besides an im- mense amount of statute labor. In five years with system and a will, all these roads could be made gond at a very large decrease in expenditure. Mr. Campbell contended that the sys- tem of appointing gathmaster•s was bad and that Lheir work as, a whole was very unsatisfactory, although this, he said, was not the fault of the law. The statute labor of to -day was not the class of work performed in the olden times. Then, the desire was to have everything perfect; now, to slight the work. Lack of interest in the present day is one great cause for the humil- iating condition of the roads. While a dozen different pathmasters will give a dozen different opinions as to gravel and good road making, he wanted to say most emphatically that sand or earth would never make good roads ; sand simply attracts moisture and bolds the rain ; earth makes mud - with traffic, then, the roads are des- troyed. First-class gravel should he ased and that of a uniform size. Pathmasters and the duties of street inspectors should be boiled down. Un- der present conditions it is as useless to think of building good roads as it would he to expect the progressive far- mer to return to the ancient sickle for harvesting and the ancient flail for threshing. Mr. Carnphell answered many geestions and explained that the spring or summer would be the best time for building good roads, that old England had adopted thesystemhenow urged, and referred to the magnificent roads of Scotland, Germany, &c. Many - towns in Ontario, including Ingersoll, Tilsonburg, Ridgetown, Barrie, Wood- stock, kc., were in the march. Inger- soll alone had raised $35,000 deben- tures for good roads and walks and in fifteen years this would be paid back with good roads and streets thrown in. On the whole the address was interest- ing and practical and for an hour af- terwards free discussion followed among the audience. Reeve Kennedy proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Oant ell, which was moved by W. � arran and 8. G. Plummer andOW et unanimously. Now that the agltatiott has taken root, good toads should itt the near feints boeaetie art 4teeditipilsh° .; tr ot. ill 011iiton,