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CLINTON
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W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop •
VOL. XXI
'CLINTON. HURON COUNTY ONT,,,•,.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1898,
WHOLE NO. 1,046
THE ELECTOR who CONDEMNS BRIBERY, whether by TITLE or CASH, and DESIRES HONEST POLITICS and BRITISH FAIR PLAY, will CAST HIS BALLOT FOR MAJOR BECK,
Table spoon of sugar,
Half wine glass St. Croix rum,
Half wine glass brandy. •
Fill the glass with hot milk. Mix
well with a spoon. Grate nut -meg
on top, and serve. •
To be certain of good rum and
brandy, call at
THE CLINTON
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Money accomplishes wonderful things.
If you want to make your money go a
long way in buying your Xmas pres-
ents you should see our line of
FANCY CHIRAL
To see is to buy. We have the most
up-to-date Fancy China that is shown
in town.
Christmas Cake, like old wine, im-
proves with age. Now is the time to
make your cake and give it time to
age. Our stock of new Raisins, Cur-
rants, Peels, Nuts, etc., is now in and
is the best that money can buy.
8 five cent bars Soap for 25c
/� 5 lbs. new cooking°Figs, 25c
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Last Xmas we gave a 113 Piece Dinner
Set to the person guessing the nearest
to a number in a sealed envelope. Mr.
E. Rutledge, sr., town, was the lucky
winner. 'This year we are giving a 145
Piece Dinner Set on the same principle
as last year. One guess given with
every 50c cash purchase. The number
in the envelope is not, known even to
ourselves, Mr. A. Porter having put it
in. On January 3rd, 1899, the person
who ;has guessed nearest the number
gets the Dinner Set. Remember, one
guess given with every 50c cash pur-
chase.
UP-TO-DATE CASH GROCERY.
OGLE COOPER & CO,, Clinton
Cash paid for Butter and Eggs and
Dried Apples. Phone 23.
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has commenced, we are pleased
to say. Everybody is now think-
ing about what they will give for
presents and in many cases it is
hard to decide. We ask you to
look over our stock before you
decide, as we are sure we can
please you.
Toy department as usual up-
stairs, a perfect Wonderland.
Bigger and better stock of books
than ever before. .A. special line
of books worth in the regular
way 50c, now selling at 25c.
Remember we are conducting
a December sale, which no one
can afford to miss.
The finest display of fancy
Chinaware in Western Ontario.
(So the people tell us.)
Calendars, Xmas Cards and
Booklets now ready for your
inspection.
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Huron Battalion.
In accordance with the wishes of the
new commander of the Canadian Milt-
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battalions are likely to be reduced
to. eight companies. This means the
ionising off of one from the Huron
battalion, which, it is so understood,
will be that with headquarters at Gor-
rie owing to its not being so conveni-
ently situated as are the remaining
eight.
An Addition of Seventy -Seven.
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper
was administered in Willis church last
Sunday morning. On Friday last the
preparatory eery ices wereheld at which
Rev. Mr. Shaw of Egmondville offici-
ated in the afternoon and Rev. Mr.
Murduck of the Baptist church in the
evening. The latter took for
bis text, Gen. 5-24. Seventy-
seven new members were recei-
ved into the church Friday night
which is the largest class ever kuown
in the history of Willis church as be-
ing received at one communion.
A Successful Sheep Breeder.
Mr. James Macfarlane, one of the
most extensive sheep breeders in the
township of Stanley, or county of
Huron for that matter, the other day
sold ninety-one of his hest 'sheep to a
Mr. Wineland of Avoca, Iowa, who
took them west for breeding purposes.
This is by no means the first or second
time that Mr. Macfarlane has made
WHAT ABOUT A PAIR OF GLASSES . such a sale. Those who know him
for Christmas? Your mother or
father would be delighted with
a good pair of Gold -Rimmed
Spectacles properly fitted. Why
not give them a pair as your
Xmas gift. Prices from $3.50 to
$10. Eyes tested satisfactorily
free of charge.
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A new line of Overalls hasust
beery passed into stock. They
are different from most•Over-
alls from the fact that they
are double, both in front and
back, which makes them as good
to wear as two pair of ordinary
Overalls. They are usually sold
at $1.25, but our price will be $1.
We have
ABOUT A DOZEN
BOYS' SUITS LEFT.
Come in and see what you can
buy one for.
WINTER
OVERCOATS.
We have them at prices ranging
from the cheapest to the best—
gpod value at any price. A spe-
cial line of Black Beaver at $15
to order.
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CLINTON.
As the change of season
is now upon us we are in a po-
sition to meet the requirements
or the
Fall and Winter Trade
In selecting our stock this sea-
son we have made it a study
to get the very Latest styles
and best values in the market.
Men's and Boys' Underwear, per
suit 50c and up
Men's Top Shirts, extra value, 50c, 75c
Men's Kid Gloves 50c, 75c
Men's Leather Braces 23c
In Hats and Caps we show the very
latest in An,erican and English makes,
and the best assortment in the trade.
Inspection invited.
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Father Time Has Once More
Appeared
On the scene to warn us that an-
other year is about to close, and
also take warning that right here
is the store to buy your Oloth
ing. We make a specialty of
Giving Our Customers
Better Values
than any other house in town. Call in and get one of our
,-•$6 Ouereoats. It is a Snap--..
well, and have a pretty accurate idea
of his sales, say that he clears a cool
thousand a year on sheep. Occasion-
ally he goes across to Scotland to re-
new his stock.
Officers of Sheffield Lodge.
Sheffield Lodge Sons of England
election of officers for the current term
resulted as follows :—
W. P. President, J. A. Moore.
W. President, John Scruton.
W. V. President, Thos. Judd.
W. Secretary, F. W. Watts.
W. Treasurer, W. H. Webb.
W. Chaplain, H. Joyner.
Guides, S. Brickenden, Wm.
East, John Woon, Henry
East.
Guard, W. T. Simian.
Auditors, N. Robson, 11..1 oyner.
Trustees, S. Pike, H. Joyner.
Lodge Physician, Dr. Shaw.
Tuesday Night's Liberal Meeting.
The Liberal meeting held in the
town hall Tuesday evening was not by
any means a crowded one, though
many more would doubtless have
turned out to hear the Provincial
Treasurer had the weather been more
favorable. Still it is likely enough
what hampered a Liberal gathering in
this town had somewhat the same
effect upon a Conservative meeting
elsewhere. The speakers were Mr.
Moscrip cf South Perth, who won the
seat by one of the most flagrant cases
of ballot irregularity on record, Mr.
Collins of Exeter, who is what is called
a "rattling" speaker, and Provincial
Treasurer Harcourt. Barrister James
Scott was chairman.
We want yon to come and inspect our stock. By the way, it
you come early enoughyou can share in big money saving
events in Underclothing, Xmas Ties and Gloves. Our fine
Beaver Overcoat at $7.50 is having a bigisale; we still have a
few left. Give us`a call and we will save you money.
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Collegiate Literary Entertainment.
The first meeting of the Literary So-
ciety of the Collegiate was held in
its assembly hall Thursday evening
last and was in every way a grand suc-
cess. The hall was prettily decorated
with flags and bunting and was well
filled with enthusiastic pupils. The
teachers also were present. Precisely
at 8 o'clock the meeting was called to
order by the president, Mr. W. S.
Turnbull, who occupied the chair and
who, as he roseto deliver his address,
was loudly applauded. His remarks
were forcible and appropriate, aptly
setting forth the nature and purpose of
the society. Following the president's
address, a piano solo was given by Miss
Jean McPherson, after which business
matters were introduced. discussed
and disposed of. The balance of
the progranrine was then given as fol-
lows :—Vocal solo, Miss Stanbury
recitation, Miss Josie McMurray ;
piano solo, Mr, E. Archibald ; reading,
Mr. John Laird ; vocal solo, Miss Lough ;
recitation, Miss A. Duff ; mouth organ
solo, Mr. E. Carlisle ; address, Hon.
Pres. John Houston ; recitation, Miss
Shannon ; piano duett, Misses Bentley.
Mr. Houston in his address thanked
the members of the society for the
hogorconferred on him in electing him
to the p9sition of honorary president.
Ile was well pleased that the students
had prganized, and urged each
member to take an active part in
the meetings. It was all, in
the interest of the culture and elevation
of the hind, and as such fell directly
in line with their school work. He
concluded by wishing the society all
dnceees. From the talent exnihited
hi the rendering of the program, it
may easily be judged that there is no
lack of good material at the collegiate.
The
net meeting will be an open one
and will be held in the ratite place on
the evening of Tuesday, . Dee. 20th,
whertrt first-class entettainfnent will
en b mils. A
be give y the p u' p l small ad.•
mission fee wilt be collected at the
floor. , A Cordial invitation is extended
to all.
Display of Hand -Painted China.
Mrs. Parke is offering for sale part of
her collection of band -painted china.
It is at present on exhibition at Mr.
Oombe's drug store and makes a very
beautiful display as the work is certain-
ly most artistic.
Porty Hours Devotion.
The service of forty hours devotion
began in St. Joseph's church Sunday
and continued continuously until Tues-
day noon. Father 'West was assisted
by Father McCabe of Seaforth and
Father McEwan of St. Augustine.
The Farmers Holding Off.
The farmers of Huron seem in no
hurry to market their grain, ant it is
no bad sign that they are able to hold
off. There was a little rush a few days
ago, presumably it was to raise tax
money, but the receipts for the fall in
no way compare with those of last Ben-
son when from six to twelve -hundred
bushels per I ay were taken in at Fair's
mill alone. The price to -day is sixty-
eight cents, but some good judges
think it will yet go down to sixty -flue.
Getting the Rink Ready.
The executive of the Curling Club
met Monday night to make arrange-
ments tor the seasonand have had
men at work making a "bottom" for
the ice so that if the temperature runs
low there will be skating in a few days.
The Club was placed in an odd -shaped
district by the Central Association,
Durham in Grey county being one of
the rinks with which they are to com-
pete, but the seerstary is trying to
effect an arrangement whereby a
central point may be selected for the
matches with such rinks.
Mr. and Mrs. Millyard Entertain.
Rev. Mr. Millyard and Mrs. Millyard
entertained the members, and their
wives, of the quarterly official and trust
boards of Rattenbury street church last
Thursday evening. Mrs. Hodgens and
MissRutnball were also present, making
some forty-four guests in all. Thee ven-
ing was very pleasantly spent, as was
becoming in view of the very harmoni-
ous relations existing between pastor
and wife and the members and adher-
ents of the church. This is the first
occasion, we understand, upon which
the joint hoards have been entertain-
ed at the parsonage.
Re the Army.
The officers of the S. A. local corps
desire through the columns of THE
NEwsREOURD to thank all those who
assisted in the Self -Denial effort which
surpassed all previous efforts. the
amount raised being seventy-five dol-
lars. Last Sunday evening Captain
Huntington took for his text "Re-
member now thy Creator in the days
of thy youth" and the soldiers par-
ticipated in the after meeting with
more than their usual zeal. There
will be a special meeting on Wednes-
day night of next week, to be led by
Adjutant and Mrs. Archibald of.Strat-
ford. The former is well known in
Army circles for his energy, zeal and
musical powers.
Tried for Theft.
George Devine was arrested Monday
on the charge of stealing an overcoat
and pair of rubbers from the Queen's
Hotel on the evening of Friday last,
At the trial before the Mayor, Devine's
chum gave him away and swore that
he was guilty of the theft. The ac-
cused rather acknowledged the corn,
but claimed that his friend was about
equally guilty, for they were together
at the time. It is said tbrit both boys
were intoxicated. The overcoat was
afterwards recovered. It had been
hidden under Doherty's organ ware-
house near the station, and the rub-
bers have since been returned. The
trial is in: progress as we go to press,
but the general opinion is that Devine
will be committed for trial.
Apples for Christmas.
Mr. D. Cantelon shipped last week
two -thousand barxels of apples to
Liverpool aqd two carloads to Glasgow.
They are for the Christmas trade, and
If the unforseen does not happen will
reach their destination in time to add
good cheer to the tables of the
Britishers.
Concert by the Ten Club.
The concert given by the boys in St.
Paul's church S. 'S. room on last
Thursday p. m. was in every respect a
purely boys' concert. They had their
own ideas of what makes a good enter-
tainment carried out to the full.
Special mention should be made of the
performance of Masters Harry and
Bubby Brewer on the horizontal bar.
The audience was large.
Little Locals.
Mrs. R. B. Coultice and Miss Ida
Harland have joined Rattenbury street
choir.
The Baptist Sunday school will hold
its annual Xmas tree on Thursday,
December 22nd.
Elliott k Mitchell have let the con-
tract of packing their apples in storage
at Brighton to people at that place.
Miss Wilson will address the regular
meeting of the W. M. S. of Rattenbury
street Methodist church on Thursday
afternoon.
Mr. James Fair brought in two' car-
loads of Manitoba wheat last week
and shipped seven -hundred sacks of
flour to Glasgow.
Mr.' Louis Doherty gave an address
on "Patriotism" at the meeting of the
Rattenbury street Epworth League on
Monday evening.
The topic of the C. E. of Willis church
to -night will be "What young people
can do for the Church," which will be
taken by Miss Annie Beattie.
Rev. J. W. Holmes of Mitchell, a
former Clinton pastor, will occupy the
pulpit of Ontario street church morn-
ing and evening Sunday next.
The characteristics of the Apostolic
church will be explained on next Sun-
day p. m. in St. Paul's church, also the
teaching of God's word on Holy Bap-
tism.
Snow shovels were in demand on
Monday and the corporation plow,
with the stalwart OhieP . between the
handles, also did good work. Mr.
Carter has since dug out the crossings
and pedestrianism is possible.
All communications sent THE NEWS -
RECORD and intended for publication
must be accompanied by the name of
the writer, for reasons which will be
quite apparent. For unsigned com-
munications the w. p. b. yawns.
The junior Leagues of Ontario street
Methodist church has been engaged for
some time past in making a "Bible
Promise" quilt. It is now nearing com-
pletion and will be sold at their meet-
ing Friday night, the proceeds to go
to the missionary fund.
The Sunday schools of Ontario and
Rattenbury street Methodist churches
intend holding a union service on the
afternoon of Christmas day, (Sunday,
2&th Dec.,) in the Ontario street church.
Appropriate musical seryices are being
prepared for the occasion.
A Record Breaker.
Sunday night's storm was almost a
record breaker. It raged from sun•
down to sunrise and when citizens
awoke sixteen inches, on the level, of
snow covered the ground, It was a
surprise, too. as the day previous it
looked as if what little "slipping
there was was about to leave. Sooth-
sayers have also been set at naught by
the heavy downfall, as they would
have it that thunder late in the fall in-
dicated, and they never knew the
signs to fail, fully six weeks of open
weather. The storm has in addition
set old citizens to thinking : did we
ever have such a heavy fall of the
beautiful so early in the season, and
if so, when ? Mr. Fitzsimons informs
THE Nnws-REooaD that on the 15th
day of October, some twenty-five
years ago, winter set in suddenly and
continued without a break until spring.
His memory is q'nite dtstinct about the
date, for be was helping to farm at the
time, and the first day of the storm
they tried to get in as many of their
turnips no possible. Few farmers rut.
ceeaeci that fall in gathering their
roots oto potatoes, which remained In
the ground until neat spring, *hen
everything came out all right except
1 one kind of turnips, which Were not
worth the pulling,
The Legal Weight . of Bread.
The Town By -Law Calls for Two and
Four Pound Loaves, but a Baker
Asks for Permission to Make a
• One and One-half Pound Loaf.
A town baker made an unusual re-
quest of the council at Monday night's
meeting, it being no less than that the
by-law relating to bread be amended
by giving him the privilege of turning
out a pound loaf. As the by-law
now stands, and we fancy it is the
same all over the country, loaves must
be of two or four pounds weight, and
if one baker make s a short
loaf, inspector or no inspector,
why may not another be given the
right to manufacture a one -pound
loaf ? To depart from the by-law is to
lead to confusion, and it were better by
far that the baker in 'question should
adapt himself to circumstances, make
his loaves the regulation weight, and,
if his bread is worth more than the
ordinary staff of life, put up the price
accordingly. In the discussion on this
question several members took part.
Reeve Kennedy said leave the by-law
alone, If the Maker makes a fancy
bread let him charge more for it.
Councillor Plummer also opposed med-
dling with the by-law and said that
he was informed that the baker had
stated that only an expert could tell
the difference between his fancy end
common bread, presumably on sight.
Councillor Ford said all bread should
be stamped, so that the public would
know what they were buying. Chief
Wheatley took part in the debate and
Wail understood to *ay '. that the by.law
law
Was bared on the statutes and the
council Wield trot allow any departure
front two and or four•pound los.
Couytcillor a 1'
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'� moved that the sub-
ject bo left over until next meeting,
and in the meantime mare infot�tyation
' lit to kA. gathered onii the vletve of
other bakers ascertained.
carried.
The motion
Mr. Lack Kennedy addressed the
council on behalf of the Huron Poultry
Association and asked for the use of the
town ball free of charge during the
three days of the winter show. He
stated that efforts ware being made to
have the best exhibition Yet, mad
requested the co-operation of the
council to the extent of no rental,
This was readily and unanimously
complied with.
The report of Dr. Shaw, the medical
health officer, was read and filed. It
was couched in the Dr's usual out-
spoken manner and we give extracts
therefrom. Councillor Doherty de-
murred somewhat to no action being
taken. "What's the good," said he,
"of paying thirty dollars salary to an
M. H. O. and yet not heed his advice ?"
"Leave it over for the new council to
deal with" was the advice of Coun-
cillor Plutnrner, who is opposed to any
more expense being incurred than
can be avoided by the pres-
ent council, now on its last legs.
In his report Dr. Shaw said :—
The past year has been an unusual ono, re
quiring sanitary supervision. In early spring
we had a severe and extensive epidemic of
scarlet fever, lasting for six months, afflicting
in all thirty-eight families, in some of which
wero five and six cases. The origin could be
traced to carelessness in the very beginning
in not reporting the cases and sending to
school before convalescence was complete)
when contagion is at its height. We found a
good dual of difficulty in having the laws con-
trolling that disease respicted. If parents
would consult„their own interests and feelings
and consider how they would regard a neigh-
bor guilty of gross carelessness with bon-
tageous diseases, they would take all the pre.
cautions known instead of throwing obstacles
in the way of the board of health, then fewer
and milder cases would result. t There wero
only six cases of measles reported ; these
could all be traced to a case imported from the
country. During the month of November two
cases of typhoid fever have developed, both
within 100 yards of each other, but a diligent
search fails to locate the cause. The board of
health made a draft of a by-law to regulate
the sale of meat and milk ; providing for their
inspeotion and also that of slaughter houses
and dairies, and presented it to your worthy
body for adoption, but you rejected it. It is
becoming imperative that a change in this
direction must bo made in the near future.
There have been 37 births during the year,
151.5 per 1,000. The death rate has been 11 2-5
per 1,000 ; and 11 marriages.
Reeve Kennedy reported that the
road contracts had been completed so
far as possible, while Councillor Mac-
kenzie advocated incandescent foot
lights for the town hall. Some of the
members objected to this work being
undertaken at this season, but it was
finally resolved that if the proper com-
mittee has not exceeded its estimates
the foot lights should be put in.
The recent break in the waterworks
piping was discussed at considerable
length, Councillors Plummer and Robb
rather objecting to the council paying
the cost of repairs. It should be met
by some other party, they thought.
It was finally decided, however, after
the transaction had been clearly
explained by Deputy Jones, that the
town would foot the bill.
Whd Benefits By The Title?
A Minister Without a Portfolio is Like a
Preacher without a Parish, but Mr.
Garrow Expects His Empty Title
Will Influence the Electors.
The eye of Onta; io will be upon
West Huron to -morrow and that of
the constituency will focus upon Clin- -
ton, the more so since Grit wirepullers
and members of the Black Brigade
have boasted that the electors have
been influenced by Mr. Gaerow's fish -
horn title and the boodle which the
Brigade was sent here to distribute.
Are these fellows speaking by the
book,or have they not under -estimated
the integrity of the horny -handed sons
of toil who constitute the bulk of the
electorate of this town. The latter, we
trow, and if we mistake not the sura
total of the ballots to -morrow evening
will be a rebuke to boodlers and brib-
ery, to those night -hawks who
are well paid to work tor Carrow, and
to the men under whose direction
these strangers are plying their infam-
ous trade.
NEED NO POOR MAN APPLY
This contest is between a rich and a
poor man. One possesses an abund-
ance of this world's goods; the other
unfortunately does not and has had
the fact thrown at him repeatedly
since this campaign began. Not elixir
us can be wealthy, but we can at least
be honorably poor, and if in the lat-
ter class, must we all forever abandon
any hope of advancement ? Must our
law makers be rich men ? Then where
will the poor man's interests come in ?
IS A MECHANIC TO BE SHUT OUT?
It is also a fight of lawyer vs. meth
•anic and though the former have had
a predominating influence in the Legis-
lature for years, the electors are asked
to increase their number by returning
Mr. Garrow. Instead of more lawyers
in; our legislative halls should there
not be less of thein and a greater num-
ber of farmers or working men, who
have the interests of the masses more
at heart than haye these legal gentle-
men who pile law upon law that they
may profit, and profit handsomely, by
the interpretation thereof.
A TITLE .GIVEN AS A BRIBE.
No reasonable man but admits that
the title of Hon. conferred upon Mr.
Garrow was otherwise intended than
as a bribe, Mr. Hardy, whose standard
of political morality is not high, tak-
ing it for granted that the yeomen of
old Huron could be influenced by even
so petty a piece of trickery. Mr. Gar -
row's acceptance of the title, which
carries neither office nor influence, is
an admission that he has as poor an
opinion of the integrity oftheconstitu
ency as has Mr. Hardy. For this, if
nothing else, he has well earned
sound defeat on Thursday,
By-law No. 12, setting the time and
place for holding the nominations and
elections, was passed through com-
mittee with Reeve Kennedy in the
chair. The nominations will he held
on Monday evening, December 28th,
and the elections the following Mon-
day. The deputy -returning officers
will be :—St. Andrew's ward, W. H.
Manning ; St. David's, Thos. D. Johns-
ton ; St. John's, Thos. Cottle ; St.
George's, S. J. Andrews. The deputies
will each receive three dollars and the
owners of the booths two dollars. Yn
connection with the election it will be
remembered that while an elector may
vote for school trustee in each ward
where he owns or rents property, yet
for mayor or the councillors he is al-
lowed no more than one vote. The
ward system is abolished, except for
the convenience of the electors in
voting.
The report of the finance committee
as adopted was as follows :—
STREET ACCOUNT.
W. Wheatley, teaming $ 24 75
Jas. Dunford, teaming 1 45
Jos. Wheatley, work bill 18 88
Davis & Rowland, sundries 1 47
J. Tedford, repairs 18 05
PROPERTY AND ELECTRIC LIGHT
W. Wheatley, coal. 6 05
J. B. Kennedy, rent of pound for '0812 00
Electric Light Co 10 16
Davis & Rowland. sundries 18 35
Jas. Ferguson, digging well 13 00
Jacob Miller, iron pump 10 00
FIRE AND WATER.
McPherson a Hovey 11 81
Davis & Rowland 25
W. Coats 25
Jaoob Miller 20 07
Jos. Rider 60
J. Tedford a 40
CEMETERY,
R. Reynolds, salary 18'00
nesters of IBEArfin,
Dr. Shaw, sanitary inspector R. of H80 00
tuccalPTs.
J. Whet4fley, proceeds stook sales20 GO
R. Wniah oee s m
1 lri' bd market Melee 17 05
” rent of hall 22.00
" relit of - office 4 00
It. Reynolds, work 10 cemetery 102 CO
" Halo of it lot 400
GARROW HAS NOT BEEN CLINTON 8
FRIEND.
In the matter of the Stavely estate
money Mr. Garrow did not prove hima
self a friend of this town. Had be
been so the a1nount given °Clanton
would have been greater than $10,000/
for if it was entitled, legally or moraily,
to any it should have received more than
it got. But in locking up the fiRls in
such an institution as the Shively
Memorial Hall be was a party to doing
Clinton a still greater injustice. Had ,
he taken a common sense view of the
matter and urged upon the Govern-,
ment the granting of the money with-
' out any conditions, save that it was to
be applied to some work which would
benefit the town as a whole,
he might have claimed some credit for
his course as it would have been in the
interests of the citizens. As it is,
there stands upon the market square a
building. that was not wanted and is
no more necessary than a fifth wheel
to a wagon. On one hand we would
have had extensive and necessary im-
provements made upon our streets and
sidewalks, which must yet be under
taken, without any increase of
taxation to the ratepayers, but thanks
in a great measure to Mr. Garrow the
funds have been' locked up forever in
a Hall, a "Memorial" Hall, forsooth.
Had a hard-headed, practical mechanic
or farmer been our representative at
thattime Would he have been a party to
any such transaction ? We think not.
HOW THE SEAT WAS STOLEN.
At the Holmesville poll 75 ballots
were cast for Major .Peek and 42 for
Mr. Garrow. The deputy -returning
officer certifies to the correctness of
these figures, so does his poll clerk and
the scrutineer, yet when counted in
Goderich one of the Major's baliota
Was missing and this is what won Mr.
Garrow the seat. We need not ask
further how that ballot disappeared,
but consider it in the light 'of
results, 'that a gross injustice
was done Major I3eck is, t'O
believe, the opinion of all right -thinks
ing electors who can at tunes rise
above party, and we doubt not hilt
that they will express theft~ condefn
r,.
kation by marking their ballots bn
Thursday for "Joe" Peek.