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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-04-15, Page 1sr" HURON TEit1A10—$1.I5per Annum, 1.00In Advance. • FWSRFcORD. INDBPNNDRNT IN 44 THINGS—NNUTRAL IN NOTHING A. X TODD, Editor .nd Owner VOL. XVIII CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT . WEDNESDAY. APRIL 15, 1896 WHOLE NO. 909 To Beer or not to beer, that's the question ? If to beer, a little thought turns your order to the Clinton Liquor Store for a case. Phono 54 . Laic...Ik Kennedy. 1896 * APRIL * 1896 $u. Mo. Tu. We. I Th. I Fr. Ba. 5 6 7 8 9= i ]I2 13 14 15 16 I7 18 19 20 21 2223 2425 2627282930-- - - Town Topics. •THE CEMETERY.—Councillor Searle, the chairman of the Cemetery Commit- tee, has some advice in another col- umn which should beeof great, interest to those interested in God's acre. Never before has the Clinton Cemetery been so well cared for, but there is a lot of necessary work holders of lots must authorize and pay for if the ceme- tery is ever to be brought to a perfect state. Those interested should cer- tainly see to it that the memory of the dead is preserved, and the pr per way to do so Is to follow the lines laid down by the chairman of the Committee in our advertising columns. S. St COOPER'S NEW PLANING FAO. TdRY.—IPi tst Thursday for the first tune steajn was turned on at Cooper's new factory. .The machinery has since al1=•been-thoroughly tested and it is ex- •pebted everything will be in full blast mr fie -day. The building is made of brick, two-story, 62x75, iron roofing; separate from this is It brick boiler house and dry'kilns, 18x26 and 19x28 respectively, with a break chimney oter 60 feet high, 12'; : tt i}liare at base and 3 foot 4 l+ `. • nisi on top, with a neat pro ect-, `ink `'; ' pt'. The rick, for the. w n ole budding i§ made up of some the timbers being all 10x14 and 1 12, •oiat 3x10 red beech, and the floor - i+ ."; l elow and above 1* inch matched h mapple. Downstairs there is a cin .te -driveway through the building, Se -that farmers and others can drive right in and load and unload right in the building. In all there are, includ- ing the engine, some twenty-five of the latest improved machines. On the first floor theeye meets first of all a lightn- ing matching machine, with a capacity of from 20,000 to 30,000 feet of flooring per day. Another most useful and `i reliable inyention is a machine to register the exact number of feet of lumber matched or planed by either ' machine; with it there is no room for dispute. By its side stands the univer- sal rip saw; true to its name; then in front of the matcher stands a well- built gravity cut-off saw, a new make of machine, specially for heavy cross- cutting ; here also is a 24 -inch surfacer or planingmachine of the very latest pattern. pstairs there are a number of modern and valuable machines, such as go to make a first-class factory complete in every detail. Here we find flrs , of all a tour -sided moulding machine, a tune -saver adapted to various kinds of work ; a universal cut-off saw, made to work to any de- sired angle and with tilting table; a buzz planing machine, for jointing bg working all wood to a true level ; double-copingmachine adapted principally for oor and sash work; a scroll saw of late dsign and a necessary piece of machinery in every well - regulated factory; a power mortising machine of the Latest make ; a 36-incn band saw with tilting table, a valuable addition to a factory for scroll and fancy work; the latest improved shap- ing machine, with a new unproved double counter shaft, also the new im- proved shield, which protects the operator from danger by accident while working it ,• a sand -papering . machine, which leaves the rough material in perfect shape for the builder and painter ; then there is a power bor- ing machine of superior capacity, suit- ed to the requirements of all classes of work; a blind slat teneting machine which cuts off and tenets both ends at once; a blind wiring machine, which wires slats and rods at one time; a cramping machine especially for all classes of frame- work ; a band saw set and sharp- ening machine ; an emery machine, something necessary to keep things sharp and perfect; in addition to all these there is such as sash laying -out ma- chine, dado machine, band -saw braz- ing machine and several others. All this machinery was manufactured by the well-known firm of Macgregor, Gourley & Co., of 'Galt, who have a reputation second to none. The engine is 30 h. p. and boiler 40 h. p., with heater and union pumps, all manu- factured by R. Whitelaw of Wood- stock. The dry -kiln is heated by the Stothervant patent system and gives 'traversal satisfaction. In the north - West corner of the building is a neat a?f$ce 16x20, almost completed, where Mr. Oooper will no doubt he pleased to meet the general public and patrons in partieular, take their orders if neces- gtthy, ,and show them through one of the best equipped planing factories in Western Ontario. Recently Mr. Coop- er. htse taken his brother Alex. in as a rtner,• the firm name being Cooper eds. Town Topics. CHARGED WITH MURDER.- James Netterfleld and Albert Martin, two Wiugharn young men, were brought before Police Magistrate Seager, of Cxoderich, in the Clinton Council Cham- ber on Monday afternoon, charged with naurderin accordance with the Lon- don Coroner's Jury verdict in the Fields case. E. N. Lewis, Esq., repre- sented the Crown, while Mr. Vtanstone, (>f Winghaun, defended the prisoners. Several witnesses were exanined when the Crown asked for an adjournment, stating that new evidence had been sec,a•ed. So far as the evidence went Netterfleld was not shown to be clearly connected with the crime. The hearing was adjourned until yesterday afternoon at 4.45 at same place. Britt Town Topics. April showers are in order. Mr. Alex. Innes was in Exeter last week. ei Reeve Burns, of Bayfleld, was in town on business yesterday. Saturday was a busy day for many businessmen. Mr. Win. Scarlett, of London, was in town last Wednesday on business. The Onward Bicycle Co. have dispos- ed of several wheels. Reeve Burns, of Bayfield, was in town last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kennedy were last week on a visit to Seaforth friends. Mrs. Lavan and Fred. were visiting Wingham friends last week. Miss Dodd, of the Toronto Normal, spent the vacaticn at home here. Miss McKeown spent the Easter2a- cation at Hensall. / Mr. A. B. Rattray was in London Saturday on business. The first genuine spring day of 1806 was last Sunday. Mr. T. Bell, of the Commerical, was in Hensel' last week. Harland Bros. have decided to put in a plate glass front in their brick block hardware store. • Mrs. Johnston, of Goderich, was the past week the guest of her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O. Cooper. Is it now about time the various athletic clubs in town were being re- organized? Miss Lavan spent the Easter holidays at Seaforth and returned home Satur- day. Fred Beattie was present at the leap year ball in Seaforth last Wednesday evening.r We regret to learn of the illness of Wm., son of Mr. epi Mrs. W. Ciente, Ion, Albert street. The NEWS-RECOp.D congratulates Mr. W. Foster on the addition of a son to his household yesterday. Mrs. Brooks, of Mitchell, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cantelon. It is estimated there will he one hun- dred bicycles in use in Clinton this sea- son, with the likelihood of a club not being formed. Mrs. Durfy, who spent the winter with her mother here, Mrs. Johnston, has returned to her hone at Marquette, Mich. Listowel Standard :—Mr. and Mrs. Brewer and son, of Clinton, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs Fairlie at the rectory over Easter. Mr. A. Morrish will ride a Common Sense wheel this year, manufactured at Goderich, and purchased from Allen & Wilson. Mr. T. B. Millar, on behalf of the Western Ontario Dairymen's Associa- tion, will address those interested in cheese at Hoirnesville to -day and to- morrow. Mr. Geo. Emerson being prevented by business engagements from acting as sidesman for St. Paul's church, Mr. J. D. Kilty was elected as one of the sidesmen for the present year. Readers of TILE NEWS -RECORD will confer a favor on the publisher if they tell the merchant when purchasing that they saw his goods advertised in THE NEWS -RECORD. Mr. John Miller, of the Hotel Clar- endon. will ride an Antelope bicycle this year, for which he is agent. With twelve or flfteen bicycle agents in town handling twenty -flue or thirty differ- ent makes there will doubtless be quite a boom in wheels. Business men don't advertise for fun, but for the benefit of acquainting the public with the bargains theyareoffer- Ing. THE NEws-REeoRD is r ecognized as an Al medium for disseminating this information and every advertise., ment should be carefully perused. The family of Mr. D. R. Menzies have taken up their residence at Stap- les, Ont., where the gentleman has for some time been engaged in business. THE NEWS -RECORD regrets very much that Clinton should lose such valued old-time residents. The E. L. of C. E. of the Ontario St. church had a largely attended and more than usually interesting sleeting on Monday evening. Miss Azie Gib- hings read the scripture lesson and gave a good address on the Christian en- couragement. Mrs. Seaward read a fine paper on "Memories of Epworth." Just now several Toronto depart- mental stores are flooding the country with spring and summer catalogues. We would advise readers of THE News -RECORD to not be gulled by these city sharks. In the great ma- rity of cases goods can be secured f rom local merchants for less money. The implements and horses mention- ed in THE NEWS -RECORD as being re- quired for the House of Refuge farm were purchased last Tuesday, a splen- did team of five-year-old farm • horses being supplied by Kepple Disney at $200. The harness, implements, &c., were purchased from Oliver Johnston, W. Mitchell, G. Levis, Johnston & Armour, A. Seely and F. Rumball, • Brief Town Topics. Miss Lucas, of Markdale, is a guest at. the Rectory. Mr. A. B. Rattray left for Montreal Tuesday morning. Mr. David Bobertson, so long afaith- ' fur'worker at Fair's mill, is seriously ill, but somewhat Improved yesterday, One young roan and one young woman were immersed on Sunday night at the Baptist church. On Sueday evening the subject at the Baptist church will be "Noah and the flood." Mr. Blair, Teacher S. S. No. 10, Gode- rich township, hes purchased a bicy- cle—the papular Brantford Red Bird. Mr. Rufus Audrews was in Buffalo last week and rnet Mr. John Robert- son and family, formerly of Clinton, who are doing well and wished to be remembered to their friends here. Mr. E. Glenn, Queen street, is making appropriate improyements to his resi- dence. In fact rumour has it Shat the most important addition may prove to be a lady life assistant. Rev. Mr. Bond, of Seaforth, will occupy the pulpit of the Ontario street church next Sunday. Rev. Mr Ford will preach in Seaforth the annual ser- mons on behalf of the educational interests of the church. County Currency. Lucan is agitating for another flax mill. Wm. Miller shipped 20 tons of ashes from Atwood to Boston. Many people are stricken with meas- les at Brussels. Wood bees have come to a sudden termination. A very large eagle was seen in the vicinity of Wilchelsea last week, but it was not captured. Wesley Heywood and a gang of men put up 20 cords of cordwood near Exe- ter in 3} hours. The first wheal of the season to spin in Brussels was a Brantford, rode by Fred Gilpin. Joseph Canning, who died at St. Clair, Mich., was last Thursday interr- ed at Lucan. A large amount of maple syrup and sugar is this spring being made by farmers thronghout the couuty of Huron. Wrn. Sinclair, while crossing the river on the ice near Brussels. received an earlier bath than he anticipated. The ice gave way. Blyth Orangemen have organized a lite and drum band and desire to secure the services of H. L. Jackson, of Brus- sels, as instructor. Thos. McKibben, of Walton, has pur- chased Bishop Ward's house and lot in Brussels for $400 and will go there to reside. The Woodstock Times has a sub- scriber, Chas. Milton of Blandford Station, whose subscription is paid in advance to March, 1900. An editor, acknowledging a gift of a peck of onions from a subscriber, says : "It is such kindness as this that brings tears to our eyes." It was the intention of Mr. Robinson, lately of the Martin hotel, to start a second liquor 'store in Goderich, but his application for a license wits ton late. A number who a few years ago left the township of Stephen and settled in Michigan, are returing to the good old township again, where they are taking up land. James Cowan, of McKiliop, has Surchased the Lapslie farm, adjoining eaforth, paying for it the sum of $7,700. The farm contains one hundred acres, has on it good. buil- dings, is in a first class state of cultivation and is one of the very choicest farms in the county. The following lacrosse teams will play in the senior series this year: Brantford, Toronto Tecumsehs, Start, ford, St. Catharines Athletics, Fergus Thistles, Seaforth Beavers. These teams will make an interesting league, and some exciting games may be ex- pected. While Reeve Strachan, of Grey, was working in the bush with his sons, scoring timber, he had the misfortune to have his right hand quite seriously injured by being caught between the descen ding axe and the log. The palm of the hand above the third and fourth fingers received the blow and quite a gash was cut. Owing to it being the right hand the accident causes con- siderable inconvenience. Maauy of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. N. Cosens, late of Tuckersmith, which took place at the residence of her daughter, in Buffalo, in Tuesday. Mrs. Cosens had been in failing health for several months and her death had been expect- ed for some time. She was much be- loved by her own family and was highly respected by all who knew her. The remains reached Sea - forth ori Thursday, and were taken to Turner's cemetry and there laid to rest beside those of her departed husband. The following statistics of the three Collegiate Institutes in this county, for 1894, are taken from the report of the Minister of Education: Legislative grant: Seaferth, $1,111.20; Goderich, 1,088.:.; Olin ton, $997.10. This is based en the efficiencyof the schools. County grant: Seafrth $1,986.59; Clinton, $1,775.58; Goderich, $1,722.22. Total grants earned from department and county: Seaforth, $3,097.71; Gode- rich, $2,811.10; Clinton, $2,7'72.63. Amounts contributed by the towns in support of the respective institutes: Goderich, $2,000; Clinton, $1,650; Sea - forth, $1,800. Total cost for the year, all expenditures included: Goderich, 0,- 402.16; Clinton, $5,820.62; Seaforth, $5,- 680.27, Number of students on the roll; Goder•ich, 250; Seaforth, 221; Clinton, 201. Number who passed the primary, the junior and senior leaving, and the matriculation examinations: Goderich 49; Seaforth, 45; Clinton, 86. County Currency. Brussels butchers are licensed. Wingham has four butchers. Ament Bros. employ 20 men in their saw mill and factory at Brussels. Rev. S. Acheson, of Kippen, takes ten mile walks to visit friends. James Cronan and Janies Hickly, of Harply, sold a span of mares for $210. Eilber Bros., of Crediton, are rebuild- ing their pump works. In many parts of Huron bicycle rid- ing is in vogue. This speaks well for the good state of the roads, Jaynes McCrea, who resided near Belgrave some years ago, died near Bruce Mines recently, aged 77 years. Christian Bechler, of Zurich, has sold his 100 acre farm to Mr. F. Kranskoff,- for the sum of $5,500. The foundry owned and run by Denis Halloran at Lucan was destroyed by fire. It is supposed to have been set on fire by some unknown person. The house of Jaynes Ballantyne, east of Winchelsea, was horned with all the contents and the inmates barely escap- ed with their lives. The Grigg family, of which Sarn Grigg, of London, is a member, has fallen heir to a valuable estate. Here is a little riddle, Make out of the word enough two words which shall not be enough. One bright little maiden givesthe answer, ane bug. Two cars of horses left Brusssls for Manitoba on Tuesday, and eight cars of stock passed over the same line for the same destination the same day. A Gorrie Grit correspondent says many Conservatives are giving the Grits a fine chance to carry the coun- try. The collapse of Sunshine bridge has caused a number of travellers, as well as those in the vicinity, to circle to the right or left as the case called for, mak- ing near points appear far off. Wm. Michie, of Morris, has four three-year-old stock steers, fed exclu- sively on cut oat sheaves, during the past winter, that now tip the scales at 1,310 pounds each. Mr. Michie thinks the above a very economical and profit- able way of feeding. Last Saturday morning death enter- ed the home of David S. Errington, on the Boundary, Morris, and called away the infant son, aged 6 months. The Pipe 100 acre farm; 5th line, Morris, recently purchased by Alex. Grant, of Tuckersmith, has been leased for a term of years by James Sharp and Wm. Ames, of the same line. Ernie Chittenden, Seaferth, has rent- ed James Walkinshaw's farm, on the 2nd concession of Hallett, for a term of five years, and has taken possession of it. Fred. Leibald and Mks Kate Wooly, both of Zurich, joined hands in holy matrimony last Wednesday. We wish them much joy and a long life togeth- er. The plant and stock of Geo. Blatch- ford & Co., organ manufacture, Elora, formerly of Clinton, was sold by Sheriff McKim to J. G. Mundell, of that place, for $1,000. Willie Elliott, a young son of the Woodstock gardener, on Sunday after- noon killed six large garter snakes in the garden, Dundas st. west. The largest snake was over four feet long. Stick to your flannels, However glows the sun, Or you will he an angel, Tom, Before the spring is done. Oddfellowship will be 77 years old on April 26. Jas. McCallum, who lives on the boundary of McKillop and Grey, has a Suffolk sow that in a year and ten months has rewarded her owner with five litters as follows .—lst, 13, raised 13 ; 2nd, 13, raised 13 ; 3rd, 14, raised 13; 4th, 13, raised 10 ; 5th, 14, raised 13 ; or a total of 67 out of which 62 were raised. The Queen's• Birthday will he cele- brated at Exeter in royal good style, by a Bicycle Tournament this year. Messrs. Wm. Bowden and A. Mc- Donell have charge of the affair and every preparation is being made to give one of the best days ever held in Exeter. About $500 will he given in prizes. How about Clinton? What might have been a serious ac- cident occurred in the sawmill at Wal- ton. The rope which propels log car- riage broke and the end downstairs dropped round a pully, where it was quickly wound up and sent the car- riage out of the mill in a twinkling. R. Campbell, who was on it at the time, was taken with it, but mirhcul- ously escaped injury, with the excep- tion of a slight shaking up after his ten -foot drop. P. Cameron's fine stone residence, on the 4th concession, Stanley, had a nar- row escape from destruction by fire. As the family were retiring for the night, they imagined something was smouldering in some part of the house, and upon investigation found that the furnace pipe had become so heated es to set fire to the garret. Mr. Cameron had great difficulty in subduing the flames. Inevitable destruction seemed apparent for a time, but after a few minutes' hard work with snow and wat- er, the flrey element was under subjec- tion before much damage was done. Early on Saturday morning week while Mr. Hoy, of the 6th con., Grey, was attending to his stock in the barn a colt knocked over the lantern and the place was soon in a blaze, but by dint of great effort by himself and family the fire was confined to part of the barn, and hp lost a couple of loads of feed. The agricultural implements stored In the barn were saved at the expense of all the rugs and quilts they could lay their hands on ; but un- fortunately, a fine mare in the barn at the time, has since died from the effects of the heat and smoke. It is a wonder the whole building was not gutted and everything lost. Goderich Tonwship. RETTTIRNED.—Miss Webster, of the Bayfield Line, who was on a three weeks visit to her sister in Stanley, has returned. New MILL.—Geo. B. Harley has purchased a new wind still from Jacob Miller of Clinton and the machine was last week erected, S. J. Andrews had charge of the work. SADBRAND.—Mr. Geo. Green, from about 5 miles beyond Gerrie, was suddenlyy called here last week through the death of his brother. He returned this week. DEATH.—Mr. Wm. Elliott and family were grieved to receive word from Fermanagh, Ireland, of the death of his old friend, James Dundas. The deceased was Master of the Orange Lodge to which Mr. Elliott belonged in Ireland. AUCTION SALE.—Mr. E. Acheson held an auction sale of his farm stock and implements on Friday. Stock sold well, cows going as high as $38. Young cattle went for as much, if not more, than they will be worth next winter if prices are as poor as they were hast fall. CARRIED Orr.—The flood of March 28th carried off about thirty feet of the bridge over the Bayfleld River between this township and Stanley, toward Trick's. It is said that this is the third bridge carried off in over twenty years, so that it would doubtles pay the county to erect an iron bridge that would be more lasting. DEATH.—The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Thos. Green to the death of her son Herbert, whose age was but 9 years, 6 months and 7 days. The little fellow had about recovered from scarlatina, when com- plications followed, resulting in death last Wednesday. This makes the third death in the family in four years or less, a most trying ordeal for the widow and family to pass through. The interment took place, to Bayfield cemetery. VESTRY MEETING, ST. JAMES' CHURCH, t,IIDDLETON.—The annual vestry meeting of this congregation was held on Tuesday, 7th inst. Rev. Will. Stout presiding. Mr.John Middle- ton was elected lay representative to Synod,. and Messrs. Geo. Middleton and John Marshall, jr., wardens, and John Cluff, Esq., sidesman for synodic year. The condition of Ibis congregation is about normal, with finances showing a. balanep .0n hand for church improye- ment. SURPRISE PARTY. — 00 Tuesday evening last a number of our young people, .drove to the residence of Mr. Wm. Johnston on the Maitland con- cession, where they spent a most en- jdyabte time. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were taken completely by surprise, but soon had their guests seated round a cosy fire enjoying themselves. The evening's amusements consisted of music, dancing and all sorts of games. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston proved them- selves an excellent host and hostess and all join in wishing them a long and prosperous journey through life and that their joys may be many and their sorrows little. NOTES.—Mr. Thos. Mason sold a fine draught horse to Mr. R. McLean, of Goderich, at a good figure. Mr. Mason is a good judge of horse flesh and knows just what kind of horses to keep to suit the market.—Mr. T. Wallis, son-in-law of Mr. R. Jenkins, still continues very low. We hope soon to hear of his recovery.—Miss Hodgins, who has been spending a couple of weeks with friends on the Bayfield line, returned to London on Friday.—Mr. and Mrs. John Beacom spent Easter with the latter's parents at Ilderton.—Mr. John Smith, of the 16th con., lost a valuable steer a few days ago; cause unknown.—Bees are the order of the day.—On Tuesday Mr. Jas. Laithwaite ent.e,rtained a number of his friends and neighbors to some gond maple syrup.—On Wednesday Murphy Bros. had a small wood bee.— Friday Mr, P. J. Evans gave the boys a chance to try their Racers" and on Saturday Harry Sweet had a small bee, four men cutting 15 cords in the afternoon. This was pretty good work.—Tbe roads are in a very unsightly condition at present with snow and mud.—Mr. Jno. Jervis started to plow on Friday. He is the flrst we have heard of this sea- son.—Some farmers are thinking we are having a late spring, but we will come out all right yet. Your corres- pondent happened to look up when we started last year and finds it was the 20th of April before we could get do- ing anything on the land. Have faith in the good hook, gentlemen, and all will come out right. Read Gen. viii and 22nd verse. There is a time for every- thing.—Mr. H. Hibbs, of the 10th con., haus sold his well known driver "Roan Swift" to Mr. D. Barr of Summerhill, for a good figure. We don't know whether it is Mr. Barr's intention to fit it for the track or not, but at pres- ent he is giving it a thorough training. COUNCIL.—The Council met April 6th. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Moved by Chas. Williams, seconded by James Johnstoh, that the follbwing changes he made in path - masters on account of the former ones nos, qualifying :—J. W. Yeo for 85, Alex. Elliott for 44, John Wright for 32, Robert Acheson for 45 north, Andrew Sheppard for 34 ; and all pathmasters not returning their lists by the lst day of August will he prosecuted according to the Act. The following are the Road Commissioners for the different divisions:—'To. 1, Jas. Johnston; No. 2, Jas Connolly ; No. 8, John Cox; Nos. 4 and 6, Thos. Churchill ; No. 5, Chas. Wllliaams ; 250 to be expended in each division. Mnved by James Connolly, secended by Thos Churchill, that the Reeve be authorized to make a proposi- tion for the settlement of the grievance claimed by Mr Swaffield and report to next meeting of Council. Moved by Chas. Williams, seconded by Jas. Johnston, that the Deputy -Reeve be CO1VTING Prune.. CHAMBERLAIN, Eye Specialist, to Clin • ton Ont., Thursday, April '23rd. He will be at J. H. Combo's Drug Storm. Port Rowan, Ont., April 3, 1393. PROM. CHAMBERLAIN NIv DEAlt Slit, Your visit to 1'ort Rowan has given unoqualiied satisfaction, and many are awaitingour return. For my own part I would not tako $1W for my own glasses if I could not got another like them. Mrs. J. D. Backhouse is under marry obliga- tions to you for her glasses. Cite has not been able to road any kind of print for 20 years, but sine she has been wearing the glasses her sight has oomo to her, and she is able to road with a great degree of satisfaction. Yours sincerely, REV. J. W. MANN, Pastor, Baptist Church, Port Rowan, Ont. PROF. CHAMBERLAIN EYE SPECIALIST, 87 King Street, East, Toronto, Ont. authorized to see Mr. Steep with re- gard to grievance claimed as to water- course, and repart to next meeting of Council. The following accounts were ordered paid :—Wm. Ramsey, repair- ing pound, $1 ; Wrn. Perdue, plank, $2.50 ; three School Section maps, $10; assessor's salary, $60; postage and strap, $1 Messrs. Isaac Salkeld, Jr. and John Andrews presented a petition, signed by 19 ratepayers, praying to have side road between lots 5 and 6, 1st con., sold. Mr. John Salkeld was also present and said he would not object to said road being sold if Council would spend the money on the lst and 2nd cons. from there to Goderich, and that he be given a foot path to the lake along side of line fence. Mr. Andrews said he would give Mr. Salkeld a verbal right of away, but would not hind his child- ren as to what they should or should not do. Mr. Salkeld wanted the right of way for himself and children, so that Council could do nothing when the interested parties could not agree. Messrs. Jos. Salkeld and Jno. Andrews were a deputation from No. 1 School Section to see if Council could not levy and collect. their sectional tax in spring as they did. not wish to be paying in- terest on money ; the request was laid over. Council ten adjourned to meet the second Monday in May.—NIXON STURDY, Clerk. Ashfield. ACORNS.—Miss Flora McDonagh has gone to Toronto to live.—John Smith, of the 12th coo., West Wawanosh, cut his foot very badly.—Mr. Bowers' steam saw mill is in full blast after being idle all winter.—Mr. 8. Rivett, of the 14th con., has sold his farm to Mr. Jno. Helew.—The snow is fast dis- appearing and the recent rains will make vegetation begin to grow. Summerhill. I. O. G. T.—There was another initia- tion at last meeting of the I. O. G. T. lodge here, and still there are more to follow and still there is room for more. V ESTRY.—At the vestry meeting held here on Thursday evening last Messrs D. Barr was elected as peoples' warden, G. M. Kilty was chosen as minister's Warden and Mr. Wm. Lowery was elected lay delegate to the Synod. SCHOOL.—The standing of the public school here for March is as follows: - 5th class:—Ethelbert Mcllveen, Wrn. Mair, Winnie Thompson. Sr. 4th: -- Mabel Sheppard, Mabel Huck, Ethel Jordan. Jr.. 4th:—Blanche Mcllveen, Win. Butt, Vinie Woodyard. Sr. 3rd:—Olive Hill, Alfred Butt, Jane Wright. Jr. 3rd:—Minnie E. Kilty, Eddie Ball, Thos. Hill. Sr. 2nd: -- James Johnston, Annie Lovett. Win. Beacom. Jr. 2nd:—Louis Johnston, Lily Butt, Herbert Oakes. Sr. II part:—Russell Colbourn, Mabel Garvie, Percy Hibbert. Jr. 11 part:—Goldie Hill, Charlotte Colbourn, Carrie Butt. Sr. I part:—Alva Beacom,Edwin Kilty, Wilbert Mcllveen. Jr, I part: --Lorne Butt. Holmesville. QUERY.—We would like to know if the herd law is going to be enforced, as the cows are roaming at will in the streets of our beautiful village. NOTES.—Miss Mcllwain, of Nile, spent a few days at Mr. J. McC•ir•tnny's. —Mrs. G. Levis and children were the guests of Mrs. E. Levis.—Mrs. Leach was called to Goderich owing to the illness of her nephew, E. McKenzie.— We are sorry to lose our genial friend, Mr. McRoberts, as he returned to school on Monday morning. --Mrs. Moor, of Fullerton, was in the villager on Sunday.—We are delighted to see the beautiful weather which came in exceedingly warm on Sunday. All the ladies can talk about now is their new spring hats and house cleaning.— Spring work has already began and for a time the farmers will he busy.— Owing to the rapid thaw there was several washouts on the road. Hope the council will see to having them repaired before any serious damage is done. VESTRY MEETING OF ST. JOHNS' CHURCH, HOLMESVILLE.—The annual vestry meeting of this congregation was held on Wednesday evening, 8th inst., the Incumbent, Rev. Wm. Stout, presiding. Mr. John Holmes was elected lay delegate to • Synod, Messrs. S. Sturdy and Wm. Miller. wardens, and Jas. Connolly, Esq., sidesman. Much credit is due the wardens and people of this congrega- tion for the very satisfactory condition of church interests. The financial re- port showed, after building a shed and effecting considerable improvements in the church, a balance in cash of abort $30 remaiys on hand for future needs. The wardens and vestry spoke in strong terms of the ability, zeal and efficiency of theirclergyman in further- ing every department of church work, and in thus rendering the office of the wardens a pleasant duty. I'. eS 4