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The Huron News-Record, 1896-01-22, Page 1H h; IIITRON T61R111$—$1.85per Annum, 1.00 in Advance. -t NEWSJIECORD. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS -NEUTRAL IN NOTHING A. At TODD, Ennlloe ,end Owner CLINTON. HURON COUNTY,ONT. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 22, 1896 WHOLE NO.897 Paul said To Timothy "Take a little wine for thy stomacfi sake," and if you would be sure of quality at rea- sonable prices go to The Clinton Liquor Store. Kennedy. It Pays You To deal with me. Glance over the following price list and see, or call and see. La!es' WatGlles. Solid IOK Gold Bunting Case from $10 to $20. Solid 14K Gold Hunting Case from $17 to $30. Ladies' 14K Filled from $12 to $25. Ladies' Silver Watches from $3 to $15. Gents' Watches. ter-"keeevO"eee��� WM Gold Filled Watches from $11 to $25. Solid 14K Gold `'Vetches from $40 to $65. Coin Silver Watches from $5, up, Nickle, Stem Wind open face Watches from $2.25 up 4P 4P Ladies' Roll Plate Chains from 50c. to $5. Gents' Roll Plate Chains from $1.50 to $9. AND CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE At Wholesale Price because I am re- tiring from business and everything roust be sold for cash. J. Biddlecombe. CLINTON. 1896 *` JANUARYS'*'1896 Bu. Mo. Tu. We. I Th. I Fr. Sa. -- Z. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 X2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - Brief Town Topics. T. Jackson, D. D., installed the S. O. E. officer. at Exeter Monday night. Mr. T. Jackson, of Jackson Bros., is in Toronto. Clinton Oddfellows were represented at the District meeting at Seaforth. Mrs. Greig, High Street, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Clarke, of Toronto. Miss Kate McNabb, of Lucknow, is attending the Clinton Collegiate. Mrs. E. M. McLean is receiving call- ers this week. School boys have taken to playing marbles on the streets of Clinton. Mr. G. D. McTaggart was in Toronto last week. Mr. Samuel Sheppard, of the Nile, was on a visit to Clinton this week. Miss Stout has returned from Moore - town. Mrs. McMurchie, we regret to learn, was very low yesterday. Hullett District Orange Lodge met at Summerhill yesterday. The firm of Jackson Bros. has been in existence ten years. Miss Annie Ross, who has been con- fined to the house for several weeks, is around again. Mr. Geo. Bentley has executed a beautiful picture of the residence and grounds of Mr. R. Ransfor4. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldthorpe, of Colborne, were last week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milne. Sergt. H. J. Pringel is taking anoth- er course in military instruction at the London School. Goderich Township on Monday ap- pointed F. McCartney assessor and L. Anderson collector. Mr. A. J. Holloway will open out in the tailoring business in the shop late- ly occupied by Mr. Isaac Jackson. Rev. Robson, of Bayfield, was re- newing acquaintances in Clinton on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Robbins, of St. Marys, were visiting Clinton friends last week. Messrs. John and William Shannon, of McKillop, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sperling on Sunday. Mr. Wm. Young has taken eeveral shares in the proposed Goderich furni- ture factory. THE NEWS -RECORD has about 3,000 calendars to give away. Pay your subscription and get one free. Give us all the news. There are a number of correspondents, now that the busy tune is over, we would like to hear from more regularly. Mr. Ogle Cooper has secured a wheel and will make good use of it during the season of 1896. He purchased from M r. McLean his new Ben Hur. The entrance and public school leav- ing examinations will take place this year on the 24th, 25th and 26th of J une, week earlier than usual. Mitchell Recorder :—Mr. W. Forrest- er went up to Clinton on Tuesday to see the election through, and took a hand in whooping for Cameron in the evening. Mr. John Allan of the firm of Allan and Wilson is in Toronto this week; now, Jack, be honest and acknowledge the real purpose of your unusual inter- mission from business. Organizer W. Hawthorne will this (Wednesday) evening institute a Camp of the Canadian Order of Woodmen of the World in Clinton. The Camp starts under very favorable auspice.. Mr. Harold Whitt, of Toronto, has bought the wholesale stationery stock of Johnston, Cooper & Co., Bay Street, at 33i cents on the $. Mr. Whitt's Clinton friends will be pleased to learn of him branching out. Tho Epworth League and Sunday school convention of Goderich district, will he held in Clinton, on Wednesday aucl Thursday of this week, :. nd and 23rd. The Rev. A. C. Crews, general secretary for Canada, is to he in attend- ance. Town Topics. TALENT.—Probably few Societies can boast of having the talent that Clinton Lodge No. 83, I. O. O. F., has got. In Seaforth last week at the Dis- trict meeting a double male quartette rendered three numbers that greatly surprised the large number present and caused much favorable comment. This lodge is adding many new members lately. TO MOUNT FOREST.—Mr. H. Canto - ion has leased the Coyne House, Mount Forest, for a term of five years, and takes possession to -day, Mr. Cantelon has been a resident of Clinton for thirty-two years and his removal from town is to be regretted. For twenty years he was in tbe carriage business and made many friends as an honor- able business man. He also served in the Town Connell five years and prov- ed a capable public servant. For eleven or twelve years, latterly, he was travelling for the most responsible carriage firms in the Dominion. To Mr. and Mrs. Cantelon and their three sons and two daughters the people of Clidtofa will wieh the greatest possible Clinton 'Young People's Local )Union. Topics at the several Young People's next week:— Willis Presbyterian C. E. Society, ' Sunday evening at8.15. 'Topic for Jan. 28th, "How and why we should testify for Christ," 1 Iohn 4, 2-10. Catechism questions 69. Leader, Mr. George Swallow. Baptist B, Y. P. U. Monday even- ing at 8 o'clock. Topic for Jan. 27th. Special services. Rattenbury St. Methodist E. L. of C. E. Monday evening from 8 to 9. Topic for Jan. 27th, "Outline Bible Study," Judge, H. E. Hodgens. Rattenbury St. Methodist Girls Jun- ior E. L. of C. E. Fr iday eyening from 7 to 8. Topic for Jan. 'Lith, Bible read- ing, on "Giving>" led by Flossy King. Rattenbury St. Methodist Boy's Jun- ior E. L. of C. E. Monday evening from 7 to 7.45. Topic for Jan. 27th, "The object of the League," Bert. Jackson. Ontario St. Mer.hodist E. L. of C. E. Monday evening air 8 o'clock. Topic fur Jan. 27th, "Christ as a Teacher," by Miss Huldah Whitely. Also a liter- ary meeting arranged by B. J. Gib - binge. Ontario St. Methodist Junior E. L. of C. E. Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Topic for Jan. 24th, Missionary meet- ing led by Gertie, Sage and May Arm- strong. Society meetings gs being held Bduring the The officers of Kearns Tent No. (10, K. O. T. M., will be installed on Fri- day evening. Sir Kt Thompson is here representing the Supreme Tent and will he pleased to give all possible information in regard to the heneflts to he derived. A quiet hut very effective work of grace is going on at. the Baptist church under Evangelist Moo e. The special services will he continued every night this week and probably on Sunday and every night next week, everyone is welcome. Blvth Standard : —Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Plummer spent Sunday in Clin- ton.—Mr. Wm. Powell, of Clinton, was in town yesterday.—Miss Mabel Levan, of Clinton, is visiting at the residence of Mr. Charles Floody.- -Mrs. J. Cantelon, of Clinton, was visiting at the residence of Mr. A. Cantelon this week. Clinton Council. The members of the new Town Coun- cil met on Monday at 12 o'clock, sub- scribed to the statutory declaration, appointed a Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the year, consisting of Mayor Holmes, Reeve Kennedy, Deputy -Reeve Cooper, and Councillors McKenzie and McMurray, and adjourned until the evening. At 7.30 the Council reassembled. Present—Mayor Holrnee, Reeve Ken- nedy, Deputy -Reeve Cooper, and Coun- cillors .Searle, Plummer, Walker, Chidley, McMurray, McKenzie, Gilroy, and Taylor. The Striking Committee's report was adopted as follows, the first named on each being afterward elected chairman :— STREET—COuncillOr PLUMMER, Dep- uty -Reeve Cooper, and Councillors McKenzie, Walker and Taylor. FINANCE—Councillors GILROY, Mc- Murray, Chidley, Searle and Reeve Kennedy. FIRE AND WAEER — Councillors SEARLE, Chidley and McMurray. CHARITY -- Councillor MCMURRAY, Reeve Kennedy and Councillor Chid - ley. PROPERTY AND ELECTRIC LIGHT— Deputy-Reeve COOPER, and Councillors Gilroy, Taylor, Plnrnmer and Walker. CEMETERY — Councillors SEARLE, Plummer and Reeve Kennedy. BY-LAws—Councillors TAYLOR, Mc- Kenzie, Walker and Gilroy. OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES— Mayor HOLMES, Reeve Kennedy, Dep- uty -Reeve Cooper, and Councillors McKenzie and McMurray. COURT OF R EVISION—MayorHOLMES, Reeve Kennedy, Deputy -Reeve Cooper and Councillors McKenzie and Mc- Murray. BOARD OF HEALTH—The Mayor, Clerk, J. C. Stevenson, W. S. Harland and H. Wiltse. PARK—W. J. Paisley, Jas. Fair, W. Doherty, D. A. Forrester. S. G. Plurn- nier, Thos. Cottle and the Mayor. On motion of Taylor and Cooper the Council decided that no account be passed by Finance Committee unless brought before thorn the Friday even- ing previous to Council meeting. Mr. Horace Foster was appointed Collegiate institute Trustee for the eusuing terra. The Council appointed Mr. John Wiseman auditor, and the Mayor named Mr. Peter Cautelon. Councillor Searle desired to have the market and stock weigh scales looked after by one person- no action. The by-laws Committee were in- structed to prepare by-law for the issue of $0,000 debentures to meet those now nrauring, and the Council adjourned. Miss Flo. McKeand, daughter of Smith McKeand, Ingersoll, has fallen heir to $30,000, the bequest being made by a cousin, Miss Mary Ann Fuller, who died at Detroit recently, leaving en immense estate. out of which she donated some $21,000 to religious insti- tutions. Miss Fuller was a sister of the late Rey. Dr. Fuller of St. Marys, Dublin. The incident mentioned in the fol- lowing iters, from the London Free Press, occurred at Blyth station :—"A local traveller tells ,,a story of having met Sir Richard Cartwright the 'Blue Ruin' knight, and Mr. McMillan, M. P., at a Huron county railway station. They were going to the next town, and Mr. McMillan paid 40 cents for his ticket, but the Knight produced a half - fare pass and got his ticket for 20 cents. 'I like to see h man live up to what he future prosperity. preaches,' said the drurntner." County Currency. The Parsons Produce Company are buying and shipping pork frorn Cen- tralia. en- tralia. Thomas Merry, of Hensel), is paying as high as $175 for horses. How does this price suit the Reform party ? Fred. Davis, who was so ill at Sea - forth, is now in Montreal consulting specialists on the heart and nerves. County Currency. Thomas German has purchased the farm of David Homans° on the Rox- boro Road, near Seaforth, for $3,000. The Sons of Scotland of Seaforth presented Dr. Campbell with a beauti- ful complimentary address last Wed- nesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forsyth, of the Kippen Road, Tuckerslnith, recently lost their two year old son and four r old daughter from diphtheria. ey tvere the only children and much sympathy is expressed. Not satisfied with desecrating God's acre at Seaforth and removing the monuments erected to the dead, it is now said the tomb stones are being advertised for sale. There is about 100 souls at, rest in the cemetery and the relatives will, it is said, combine in an action against those who are guilty of such wanton desecration. The Chicago Canadian -American publishes the complete list of officers in connection with the Huron club, recently organized in that city. They are: President, J. M. Sloan; first vice- president, W. R. Russell; second vice- president, P. J. Lennon; secretary, W. H. Saunders; financial secretary. W. D. Bonthron; treasurer, W. B. hale; executive committee, M. J. Preder- gast, G. M. Dixon, T. J. Wilson, J. Walker, G. F. McDowell. The Liquor License Commissioners for the current year for the county of Huron have heeu appointed and are the same as last year. The names of the gentlemen appointed are fol- lows : Huron East,—Thomas Gibson, Howick; George For:tine, Turnherry; George Murdie, McKillop; Huron South,—Robert Spicer, Exeter; Peter Douglas, Stanley; David Douglas Wil- son, Seaforth; Huron West,—Samuel Sloan, Goderich; James Stevens, Clin- ton; Hugh MeQuarrie, Blyth. Miss Milne, of Lucknow, was enter- tained in Exeter over Sunday at the expense of the corporation, and on Monday week given as railway ticket to her home. She walked Co Exeter from London, being out of work in that city and unable to secure further employment. She was penniless and applied to the constable there for lodgings, who was instructed to have her kept at the Cen- tral hotel and her railway fare paid to Lucknow. She was well dressed and apparently a respectable young lady. Exeter Times :—The Huron County Council will convene in G/erich on the 28th inst.. There is considerable speculation as to who wilt get the war- den's chair. The choice will . rest be- tween Geo. McEwen, reeve of Hay and Henry Eilber, reeve of Stephen. Both are strong men and could equally well fill the office, but Mr. Eilber being the older member of the Board will likely get the preference of the majority of the members. This end of the county is entitled to the Wardenship this year and in any event will secure the hon- or. Dr. M. C. Dewar has purchased the medical practice of Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth, and has leased the doctor's residence and office, and is going there to locate. Dr. Dewar is a nephew of the late Archibald Dewar, public school inspector for East Huron and a once highly respected resident of Seaforth. He has practised in Chippewa for seven years.�Dr. Campbell, we understand, has purchased a medical practise in Brooklyn, New York, and will shortly remove there. The doctor is the old- est medical practitioner in Seaforth and one of the oldest in the county. He has resided in the vicinity from boyhood and has practised in Seaforth for nearly thirty years. A very important decision has been given in the Appeal Court at Toronto, connected with prornissiory notes. The case was between Postmaster El- ford, of Essex, and S. Collison, banker, I..eamington. The latter held n note for $7,000 endorsed by Elford, and Collison did not notify him of its maturity for six years and eleven months, but renewed negotations with the giver. Had the note ran for anoth- er month it would have been outlawed. The Assize Court ruled against Elford, but the decision has been reversed by the higher court with costs on the de- fendant. The decision declares that if a nein endorses a note and the giver of the note fails to pay it, the endorser is not responsible if negotatione on the note have been renewed without the endorser's knowledge between the holder and the giver of the note. Cbtselhnrst. Hugh McKay, 1st con., Kinloss, has purchased a thoroughbred Durham hull calf, from Mr. Isaac Salkeld, jr., of Goderich township. Parties who have seen him pronounce hint a good one. There died at the family re ddence, Exeter, on Saturday last, one of Exe- ter's oldest residents, in the person of Catharine Smith, aged 70 years and 11 months, Deceased had been a long sufferer from paralysis. We are sorry to have to record the death of Mrs. C. F. Kent, wife of Postmaster Kent, of Bertha, Man. The sad event occurred on Monday of last week. She leaves a sorrowing husband and two children, one of whom is living with her grandmother in Wingham. Mr. Wm. Higgins, of Rat Portage. dropped dead on Friday week last. He was the father, of Mrs. John T. Cur- rie, of E. Wawanosh, and uncle of Mrs. D. McDonald, of- Zetland. He was brought home and buried at Clinton last week. Mr. Higgins was endeavor- ing to catch the train leaying Rat Por- tage to come to Wilrgham, and the ex- citement of the moment worked.upon his heart, it is supposed and caused death. Goderich. S. S. ANNIVERSARY. —The anniver- sary services of North street Methodist church were held on Sunday, etev. G. H. Cobbledicrt preaching the sermons. On Monday evening there was n splendid programme "The Arch of Fame" being most ably presented. WEST HURON ELECTION. –On Satur- day forenoon the Returning officer for West Huron, Captain Joseph Beck, summed up the votes cast at the recent election, and declared Mr. M. C. Cam- eron duly elected by 190 majority. The figures will be found in another column. CURLINO.—The "Stanes" arrived on Satprday and the lovers of the "roar- ing game," spent the afternoon in weighing and admiring the beauties. From henceforth during the winter it is expected that curlers and skaters will occupy the rink day about. CARNIVL.—On Friday evening there will be a grand carnival at the rink, and as the Goderich ripk is the largest enclosed one in the Dominion it is ex- pected that the occasion will be a merry one. The Goderich brass band will be in attendance. A CELEBRATION.—On Tuesday even- ing the victors had a great bonfire, a broom march, and a nice firework display. There was a large crowd around the fire and the Reformers present seemed to enjoy the pro- gramrne very much. SKATING.—The rink has been well patronized the past week, the evening gatherings being usually very large. Among those seen skating the past few evenings were many who had cast away the skates years since, but were tempted by the barge skating surface to again take to this most healthful of all pastimes. THE FURNITURE FACTORY.—Stock for the establishment of a furniture factory has been fully subscribed so that shortly we shall see the founda- tion stone of the new industrial build- ing placed in position. It is said that by June next building and machinery will be ready and at least forty hands employed in turning out furniture of a superior quality. ANNUAL MEETING. — The iLnnUal meeting of the Goderich Horticultural Society was held in the Co. Clerk's office on Jan. 8th. The auditor's re- port was laid before the meeting and on motion was adopted. The report showed fees from members $325, Governwent grant $123, county grant $23.08 showing ar. increase over last report of $99.11. The following gentle- men were elected on the board for this year : President, A. McD. Allan ; vice- president, Jas. Stewart ; Directors, Messrs. Warnock, Jordan, Naftel, Bingham, Wells, Richards, Tom, Shan- non, Stewart. W. Lane was re -ap- pointed Secy-treas. Messrs. Reynolds and Halls were appointed auditor, and a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Halls for his services as auditor during the past year. Messrs. Gibbons, Fox, and J. H. Williams on motion are honorary directors. ANNUAL MEETING.—On %S ednesday evening the statutory meeting of the Public School Board was held, the Secre- tary,pro tem, presiding. The acting re- turning officers certificate stating that Roht. McLean had been elected for St. David's ward, W. Acheson ' for St. Patrick's, M. Nicholson for St.txeorge's and H. W. Ball for St. Andrew's hav- ing been read, the Secretary called for nominations for chairman. The retir- ing chairman, Mr. Jos. Buchanan, be- ing the only member nominated, he was declared elected and took his seat as presiding officer. Mr. J. H. Col- borne was re-elected to the Collegiate Institute Board and the following coin mittees appointed : Contingent, Messrs. Ball, J. H. Colborne and J. A. Reid; Management, Messrs. W. Ache- son, Nicholson and Roht. McLean; Finance, Messrs. Chrystal, Colborne and Acheson. The first named on each committee being chairman. A mo- tion that the regular meeting night he the first Monday in each month having carried the Board adjourned. Times are very dull here at present. Dancing parties now and again are about all that is going. In all pro- babilityaction will be taken against one of our neighbors for speaking slightly of modern dances. The said citizen says it is a disgrace to modern civilization to have a churchman call- ing off the dances. Mr. Wrn. Leach was visiting in Eg- mondville last week. He was the guest of Rev. Mr. Shaw. Of all the [different nationalities in town he says the Germans inc the finest specimens of manhood, with the exception of a few Irishmen. He also paid the French quarter a visit, and says they are a jolly, good-hearted people. Be- fore leaving town he took a jaunt up to little Scotland, and declares the Highland girls were fairly in love with him; he would of course have liked to spent an evening with them but the dance was on. Beinga good Metho- dist he was compelled to decline. Mr. Chas. Green, of Sanilac, Mich., is visiting here at present. He says times are very dull on the other side. Wheat is only 50c. and oats 15c. There are a great number of Orangemen all along the shore from Port Huron to Chicago. The Masonic fraternity is also very strong. When he is able to dispose of his property on the oche: side to advantage he has determined to dome hack and buy a farm in old Canada. Stara, Ont., Oct. 7, 1696. Prof. Chamberlain DVAR Ars,—Up to date 1 ern pleased to stare that tbe glasses which I received from }'our exanuuation were exactly what my eyes required, and ut present, would not be without them under troy ennsideraticn. Yours truly, N. Aram. 000MILDY. CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS. --Among those present in town to put in a ballot we noticed Messrs. D. B. Calhick, I-Iooper and Herb. Robertson.—Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, was in town on election night.—Up to the present. time ire fit, for cutting has not formed at or near the harbor.— The pitch holes between Dunlop and hill top have caused many aL spill and the utterance of naughty words.—Rev. A. Thihau- dealt, of Maidstone, was visiting his old parishoners nt Benmiller the past week.- -Mr. and Mrs. Mines, of Prince - ten, are spending a portion of their honeymoon et. the residence of their uncle, Mr. Wm Burrows. --Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thonipeon, of Seaforth, were In the circular town on Wednes- day. —There was early communion at St. George's last Sunday. --Regular meeting of Huron Lodge, No. 62, I. O. C, F. to -morrow evening.—On account of the many pitch holes in the roads near town cordwood has been scarce the past few days,—Mr. J. .T. Doyle is confined to the house by rather severe illness. Prof. Chamberlain, Eye Spec- ialist, of 87 King St, E., Toronto, Ont., will be at Allen & Wilson's Drug Store, Clinton, Ont., soon. Watch for date. East Wawanosll. Samuel James is visiting friends around Blyth this week. William Porterfield returned ' lioine from Manitoba where he has been engaged as clerk in a store for the last four years. John Armstrong has returned home from Quebec, where he has been en- gaged pressing hay for some time. Arthur Haines, who has been on the sick list for the last three weeks, is not recovering as fast as might be expect- ed. Albert Stein has returned home after a short visit to friends in Qollingwood. Alex Leishman has been laid up with a sore leg the last few days. At the last election polling division No. 34 stood to its old mark, giving Cameron only ten of majority instead of twenty one as was stated. in hast week's ? rows-REDORD. Two young pugilists of this vicinity were practicing the manly :art in 1341 - grave on Thursday evening. Morris. The Orangemen in the Morris dis- trict met at Blyth on Tuesday and elected the following officers M., Matt. Maines, Londesboro; D. M.. C. A. Howe, Blyth; Chap., John McGill, Blyth; R. S., Win. Sturdy, Auburn; F. S., R, Leishman, Belgrave; Treas., R. McComins, Blyth; D. of 0., James Gibson, Blyth; Lecturers, Bros. Owens and McCrae. Rev. R. J. Treleaven has accepted an invitation to the pastorate of Colborne St. Methodist Church, Branftord. The transfer may he easily effected as Rev. R. Hobbs, of that church, has been invited to Askin St., London, the church made vacant by the death of Rev. T. Cullen. iily'th. The adjourned missionary service in Trinity church is to be held on Wed- nesday evening at eight o'clock. Mr. William Davies, barker, intends moving into the premises formerly occupied by W. Begley, in the Mason block, in a few days. On Monday, owing to some portion of the freight train being derailed near Belgrave, the 4.20 express was con- siderably late going south. Mr. Arthur Emigh and bride, of Rock Island, are spending their honey- moon with the gentleman's parents at the Commercial. Mr. Krasner, dry goods nter^hant in Watson's block is having his large stock of dry goods and groceries dis- posed of by auction every afternoon and evening. Our public auctioneer, C. Hantilton, is wielding the hammer. Mr. W. Begley, shoemaker, has re- moved from Mason's block and took a portion of Carter & McKenzie harness shop where he will carry on his busi- ness. The anniversary services of the Pres- byterian church will be held in this village on Sunday next. Rev. J. G. Stuart, B. A., of Knox church, London, will preach at 11 a. rn. and 0.3(1 p. in. The following evening a tea meeting will he held in the basement, of the church, after which a lecture will he given entitled "Rambles through onderland," by Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall. Addresses will also he de- livered by Rev. J. G. Stuart, B. A., Rev. W. T. Hall, R. Henderson, B. Forest and resident ministers. On Monday forenoon our newly ap- pointed council-- Reeve Wilford, Coun- cillors McNally, Ashbury, Sims and Howe met in Industry hall and took the oath according to law and proceed- ed to husineSs. After having appoint- ed T. W. Scott their clerk for the en- suing year nt a salary of $50, they. ad- journed to meet in the evening at the appointed hour. They were all present and in their places. 'Mr. John McGill was appointed assessor for 1896 at a salary of $40. Constable Davies was appointed at, the same salary, $115, for 1896, as well as Health Inspector, &c. Other matters were brought forward and disposed of. Exeter. HARD Lines. --A young elan named' Henry Hern appeared before Magis- trate Snell on Wednesday last, charged with stealing n, horse from Mr. Thos. Elston, of the London von], North, and was committed for trial at.. Goderich. It. will he remembered that Hern was hired with Mr. Elston, and on the last day of June. 1895, after ransacking the house, hitched up one of his horses and drove away. He got as far as Middle- rniss, and there tried to trade the en- tire rig with one Nathaniel Campbell, hut Mr. Campbell mistrusting alt was not right refused to trade, whereupon he waited tilt Mr. Campbell had return- ed to the fields to work, and then hitch- ed up one -of his horses and again start- ed out. He was, however captured before going far, and taken to Sr Thomas where he was sentenced to six months in the Central Prison, Toronto.. Tuesday he was released, but was im-• mediately re -arrested by Chief Gill and brought here for trial on a similar - charge as was preferred against hips in the former instance.—Advocate, Auburn. The regular winter meeting of the West Huron Farmer's Institute will he held at Auburn, on Jan. 23rd and 24th, 1896. Every person is invited to At- tend and take part in the discussion. Meetings commence at 1.30 o'clock on 23rd; evening meeting at, 7 30 o'clock. Ladies are cordially invited to attend the evening meeting.