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'FRIDAY MAY 28, 1897
Railway Matters
h" OVillison, of the "Toronto Globe,"
et$aued an attractively gotten up pam-
1 ` the n Railway 6tC,o r w y system of Canada,
ie`,„Work is creditable alike in appearance
;patter and well repays careful perus-
';The writer, after stating the question
t ;t{exists in Canada and hazarding the
piton, which we imagine will be general -
7 aCcepted, that the Railway Committee
thePrivy Council is a failure, as an at -
"pt lo meet the complaints of the public
ainst the operation of Railways. in Can•
8, goes on to state the immense sum of
oney whioh we, as a country, have put
terrailways and canals, which he places
tie sum of $260,000,000, and shows by
el',arence to American experiences in the
)e line what might have been taken as a
ruing to our pnblio men, but which ap-
ently has only the result of urging on
deeds of equal folly. The question of
aorimination between localities as to rates
sfully discussed, and glaring instances of
eh'diserimination in the west are stated,
eft it is pointed out that the report of the
epartmental Railways Rates Commis-
te,I9t proves that in comparision with Amer-
rrroads the C. P. R. appears to advan-
ee it being admitted, however, that the
epoet ie confined mainly to a considera-
ron of through rates on staples, and that
Alit a railway rather than a public dnon-
Ole*. The question of bow best to meet
oible
gu nits against the on rthedupls iussed; c
duplication of lines
.f'Xai1way at the pnblio expense are pre-
ented, and we are reminded that where
"•ubination is possible permanent com-
uM:,
titian is impossible, except as to service.
eetriter's solution of the railway pro-
egtewbich confront us, is strict legisla-.
V$egnlation of all railway enterprise
341.the appointment, of a Railway Com-
fgsion after the Mender of the U. S. In-
r::state and State Commissions fc;r regn-
if_ing rates, preventing discriminations
''tpeeen individuals and localities, and
cushing favvritiecn to American ports
`American communities by Canadian
x ilways at the expense of the Vanetllan
plc. The conclusion to which Mr Wil-
dn'aomes is this:—We can have .no sat -
'afore' regulation of railwtl.ye by means
6he Railway committee. The comrnia-
Ibller must go to the shipper and the cost
:of nvestigation must be taken off the ship -
:leer's shoulders. By regulated monopoly
- r ban get lower charges than by wasteful
ilinniimtition, but of course monopoly that
lik,not submit to regulation must meet
ti3'petition,
West Huron.
e re -nomination of Mr Garrow as
e ,iberal candidate for West Huron,
or he Local, we believe means his re -
lection. He has not in any sense for -
;kid the confidence of his supporters,
jid has shown himself to be a good re•
rWesentative, alive to the interests of
4 people, independently supporting
oVernment that has the confirlpnne
f-ilhe electorate, and whenever the ap-
al,is made to the country, we expect
'find West Huron still in the Liberal
mmn,
O. Currie, Grand Secretary of the
airons, has been appointed Domin-
on Immigration agent at St. Paul,
inn. It would be interesting to
aiow what Mr Currie has done for the
iberal'party to entitle him to govern -
011t recognition.
re Holman, the founder of the Holman
pent, Co. died at London last week.
leturday was the 42nd anniversery of
Sir Charles Tupper's entry into public life.
0 Was first elected to represent the Conn-
of`dbamberland in the old Legislature
f ov'd Scotia on the 22nd of May 1865,
it Charles was successful in no fewer
an sixteen elections in that constituency,
tie .winning for him self the now familiar
114 Of "war horse of Cumberland."
It reported from England that on the
¢bion of the festivities in the week begin-
ing':Joue 21, the Queen will offer a duke.
can, the highest office in her gift, to Mr
lddstone.. There are, it is said, no preoed-
"tq forelevating a commoner at one bound
"ea title of this distinction. But Mr Glad -
ie is no common commoner. He is the
roMan in modern days l m who bas been
mier four times in as many parliaments,
_nd;he'as by all odds the most interesting
rsgnality in the world to -day. But it is
� �.`onlbttul if The Grand Old Man will con-
k eilt'"to end his days as anything else but
' ibat'he has always been, "the People's
William”—plain Mr Gladstone.
A `i';The fiscal year is nearing ite end and all
, ;who ere interested in the condition of Can-
' Ada Will scan the monthly financial state.
diems that appear in the Gazette. The
, ril imports showed an increase of $486,
.7.67,i over those of April 1896, with $196,067
1tnore duty colleoted. For the ten months
ended April 80th, there was $1,436,547 in -
r
tate�ase'in imports and $97,518 decrease in
'Mltj'. The exports for the ten months
inion tin increase of $9,436,364 as compar-
h�
e:.
t� with the preceding year. Up to date ex.
.y . its oonbiderably exceed imports, oonseq-
fitly thew) must be a balance to Canada's
etliti which will pay for a quantity of
'things which Canadians will want.
tlhe Amu future.
WEST HURON LIBERALS
J. T. Garrow renominated
unanimously.
A thoroughly representative and well at-
tended meeting of the Liberals of Weet
Huron was held in Dungannon on Friday
last. The meeting wad called mainly for
organization purposes, as there had been
practically no organization for some time.
Mr D.
McGillicuddy, Goderioh, was re-
eleoted President, R. Holmes, Clinton, lst
vioe-president; M. Dalton, Ashfield, 2nd
vice-president; Jas. Young, Auburn, 3rd
vine -president; W. Coats, Clinton, Seoy-
Treae. The Exeoc tive Committe,to be
composed of the officers of the Assooiation
and the representatives of the Riding.
The following were appointed Chairmen
of the respective polling sub-divisions:—
ABHPIELD—NO 1—H, Girvin, Nile; No. 2
—R. Harrison, Lucknow; 3—I. Andrews,
Luoknow; 4—Jno. Stevenson, Port A lbert;
5—Jno. Long, Kingsbridge; 6—M. Ferris,
Lanes; 7—Jno McIntyre, Lookalsh.
BLYTH—A 5 Dickson.
CCOLBORNE—No. 1—W. Hill, Benmiller; 2
—Jno, rands, Saltford; 3—W. Young, Car-
low; 4—D. Cumings, Dunlop.
EAST WAWANOBH—NO. 1—R.B. MoGowa n
Blyth: 2—W. Bone, Belgrave; 3—R. Cur-
rie, Wingham; 4—R. 6trests, Fordyce.
WEST WAWANOSH—No. 1—J. 13. Crawford,
Dungannon; 2—Jno. McCabe, St. Augus-
tine; Jas. Young, Auburn: 3—D. Murray,
St. Helens; 4—Jno, Webster, Fordyce; 5—
Jas. Gaunt, St. Helens.
GODBEICH TOWN—D. Strachan.
HIILLETT—NO. 5— Jas. Snell ; 6 —M.
Braithwaite; 7—A. T. McDonald.
WINOHAM—S. J. Brown.
CLINTON—Thos. McKenzie.
GODERICn TOWNSnIP—No. 1—Jas. Sal-
keld, Goderich; 2—Jno. Torrance, Porters
Hill;
3 —
C.
McGregor, gorClinton;
4—B.
Switzer, Glintou.
It was decided that the Executive should
prepare by-laws, etc., to be submitted at
the next annual meeting, which is to be
held the last Tuesday in May; the Assooia-
tion to be known as the West Huron Lib-
eral Association, and to embrace the repre-
sentation fur both Houses,
Mr Garrow also suggested that a com-
mittee to confer in regard to vacancies
should be
appointed which would be the
means of relieving the members to some
extent of responsibility when vacancies
occurred, and the matter was left to the
executive to deal with when preparing the
constitution and bylaws. frame to be
valid where approved by executive.
The following resolutions were passed
unanimously:—
That this Convention desires to place on
record its unbounded faith and admiration
for the able manner in which the Hon. A.
S. Hardy has conduoted the business of
this Province. We believe and know that
it would require a brilliant and able man
to sncoeed the ]ate Premier, Sir Oliver
Mowat, but we have.good reason to believe
that this Province has secured .% worthy
successor in the Hon. A. S. Hardy. The
new Mining Act, we are of opinion, will be
of inestimable benefit to this Province, and
we believe the business of the Province is
being conducted ably and economically.
Moved by R. Holmes, seconded by H
Morris, that we, in oonvention assembled,
desire to express our full and entire confi-
dence in the gentlemen representing the
West Riding of Huron in the House of
Commons and in the Local Legislature—
M. C. Cameron, M. P., and J. T. Garrow,
M. P. P., respectively, and in the faithful-
ness with which they have adhered to the
principles enunciated by them and the Lib-
erel party during the many hard vanl-
paigna which they have fouget in the best
interests of our country, and carried out
those principles in the legislation, that they
t+s ver re irerler;tatives, have aided in bring•
ing into effect,
Moved by I, Anderson, seconded by H.
M. Duff, that we, the Liberals of West
Efeven, in convention assembled, desire to
eatpress our admiration of, and confidence
in our Premier, the Hon. Wilfrid Laurier.
Since coming into power, he and his gov-
ernment have succeeded in redeeming many
of the important pledges they had given to
the country, and we look fora continuance
of the good work. • We take this opportun-
ity to express our pleasure in the proud
position to be given Canada and her Pre-
mier, Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, by Her Majes-
ty's Government, on the occasion of her ju-
bilee celebration, and we further express
our loyalty to her and pray that she may
long be spared to rule over our beloved coun-
try. We express our approval of tne new
tariff, and especially the preferential clauses
which, we believe, cannot fail to strengthen
the bonds of union between this and the
mother country. By the prompt and com-
plete settlement of the School Question, Mr
Laurier hag preyed bimtelj to be a States
man of superior ability, and one worthy of ,
the entire confidence of Canadians of every
race and every creed. By the retrench-
ment that has already been made in many
departments, we are confident that an era
of economy, ae well as of progress, has be-
gun at Ottawa.
Mr Garrow addressed the electors, deal-
ing with the legislation of the Local House
during the past session. He showed that
Mr Hardy was a man in every respect qual-
ified for the position of Premier—a farm-
er's son, who, by hard study and perseves-
anoe, had pushed hie way to the front;
that he was entitled to the confidence of
the electors; that he was absolutely free
from corrupting influences, that his ad-
ministration was beyond reproaoh, and
that he had. not the slightest doubt but
that Mr Hardy would be supported in the
Provincial elections, come when they may.
Mr Cameron followed in one of his char-
acteristically vigorous eeobes. He show-
ed how the Liberals were redeeming their
election pledges by curtailing unnecessary
expenditure, reducing the taxes, in which
direction they were likely to go still farth-
er; dispensing with unnecessary officials,
150 of whom bad been removed d from the
Public Works Department, without a soli-
tary man being put in their place; retrench-
ing in different branches of the public ser-
vice, $150,000 alone having g saved in the
Postal department in the last nine months.
He conveyed the idea that his own report-
ed retirement was without a shadow of
foundation, that he bad not approached
the government, nor had the government
approached him on the question, and he
was likely to be their member "until the
Lord called hirr' hence."
Notwithstanding the fact that the Con-
vention was not specially called to select a
oand'dite, it was decided to nominate one
for the Local House, and Mr Garrow was
unanimously chosen by a standing vote,
acknowledging briefly the honor that for
the third time had bean accorded him,
The usual cheers for the candidates,
premiers and tne Queen closed a success-
ful oonvention,
W. Mussell, of Rattlesnake Harbor, was
driving on Colbourne street, Simooe, to see
the parade last Monday night, when hie
horse became frightened at one of the wheels
and ran away. Mr Mussell was thrown out
head first, and was so badly injured that he
died in a couple of hours.
TEM CLINTON prim ERA
EAST HURON TEACHERS
The annual meeting of the East Huron
Teachers' Assooiation was held ie the Pub-
lic School, Wingham, on Friday and Satur-
day last. Owing to 'unsuitable railway
connections the attendance at the opening
and closing sessione of the meeting was not
as large as it otherwise would have been,
but the intervening meetings were attended
by a large aseemblage of attentive listeners
and an adequate number of well prepared
partioipants in the program.
The first sitting was opened by 8oripture
reading and prayer, after which Mr Plum
mer, the Secretary of the Aseociation,read
the minutes of the May, 1896, meeting a
at
Seaforth;' these being confirmed, and the
general, resolution and reporting commit•
tees appointed, Mr Dodds, of Grey," intro-
duced the subject of English literature.
In his treatment of this subject many im-
portant hints were thrown out, which in-
voked profitable disouesion; hie method of
teaching the subject was clearly outlined by
a blackboard sketch; this, in his opinion,
forms one of the essential parts of a well -
taught literature lesson; strong emphasis
was laid on the fact tbat this subject
should be taught so as to lead the child to
draw hie own ideas from the eubjeot, and
thereby inculcate a natural liking for the
study of various passagee. Brief comments
were then given by Messrs Cameron, Mus-
grove and Inspector Robb, in which was
pointed out the utter impossibility in un-
graded schools of thoroughly teaching ev-
ery Iiteratu,e selection in the 2nd and 3rd
readers, and the advisability of adopting
the plan of teaohing only certain prescribed
selections for examination; this method
seemed to be universally approved of by
the teachers present.
On resuming work at 1.30 President
Cameron, Brussels, in his very able spee•:h
from o theL `ha'
lr after his expression p of gra-
titude for the confidence of the teachers in
electing him to such a responsible position,
stated emphatically the indispensable ne•
cessities and the very great benefits derived
from Teachers' Conventions. He pointed
out that in all professions there must be
celltl al organization and a simultaneous
working of their component parts; RIFo the
great power of unity and the inevitable
lack of energy in isolation. Iia, es well as
the cther teachers present, recognizes great
beuetits'derived from previous conventions,
and no one can deny the fact that if a
teacher wishes to keep in touch with the
profession, and keep out of his own "rats,"
a he must attend the conventions where he
can exchange ideas with his colleagues.
The foreign talent of the convention was
supplied in the person of Inspector Dear-
ness, of East Middlesex, and the planner in
which he handled the various subjects com-
mitted to his charge proved that this gen-
tleman had lost none of his usefulness.
The first subject treated by Mr Dearness
was a very interesting and instructive one,
viz., Reading through Parts 1 and II in
three months. He pointed out that in this,
as in other lines, circumstances and con-
ditions alter cases, and that success in car-
rying outthis work depends a good deal
upon the age of the plass. He is of opinicn.
that children should not attend school un-
til they are seven 'or at least six years of
age, that it is well to get the parents to
start the children on the same day, as any
other plan is hampering to the teacher. A
child beginning to learn words, he says,
should be taught by sight say a score of
words dig -similar in their formation, and it
is a great mistake to begin with such words,
similar in formation, as are found in the
first lessons in the Part 1 reader; this book
or the tablet be would not use until lesson,
say, XVI. Then after the quick recognit-
ion of the above mentioned number of die-.
similar words has been attained, he would
put a number of key -words before the child
and teach these by oral phonies, first by
synthesis, and then by analysis; then writ-
ten phonics first by analysis, then by syn•
thesis. Reading, he maintained, is not
simply saying words, but the expression of
thought conveyed by words.
The next paper was one by Mr Watters,
on Home Work. This paper was valuable
In many aspects, and the discussions deriv•
ed therefrom were very instructive. Mr
Watters seems to fully believe that home
work i necessary, but that it should be of
such character as to supplement the
school work of'the previous day.
Mr Cheswright's able remarks on the
subject,
] "how to teach history,"were much
appreciated, and many plans ere no doubt
carried away by the teachers. Mr Ches-
wright gave a very systematic outline of
his method of teaching the subject, believ-
ing that the most effective results are ob-
tained 'by first giving the pupils a frame-
work of the whole, upon which to fill in de-
tails. Indeed the Association is much in-
debted to Mr Cheswrigbt for his very valu-
able and suggestive treatise on this impor-
tant subject.
The last, hilt not by any means the least
i✓rlportant topic of the first day was that on
physical culture by Mies Reid, of the Wing -
ham Public Sdttool staff. After a very
creditable theoretical discission on this
branch of school work, and a very vivid
picture of the vast importance of a well -
disciplined body in order to have a healthy
mind, this cultured young lady with her
class, to snbetantiate her remarks, gave a
practical exhibition of exercise on the lawn
which proved a delight to all the spectators.
Mr Dearness' talk on Composition, and
his lecture on Nature Study, were eminent-
ly practical, and within the reach of every
teacher, so that none present could be but
benefitted,
As to Mr Musgrove's paper on Jr. 3rd
arithmetic, this gentleman's tact as an ed-
ucationist is too well known to need com •
ment here. In his lecture he emphasized
the importance of definite conceptions, and
the accurate
and correct statement of rules.
Mr Stewart, the delegate to the Provin-
cial Association, gave a very excellent re-
port of the proceedings of that body, at its
recent meeting in Toronto.
The Primary Arithmetic paper of Mise
Taylor, of Clinton, was exoellent in every
degree, and showed deep study and careful
preparation; tbie paper was much enjcyed
by the teachers, and Inspeotor Robb vouch-
ed for the practice in her school room of
the same methods which were contained in
the paper.
The fol'owing are the officers elected:—
President, Mr J. T. Dodds, Grey; lst V. P.,
Mr T, N. Forsyth, Kippen; 2nd V. P.. Mise
Taylor, Clinton; Sec. Treas., A. H. Plum-
mer, Blyth; Com., Messrs Black, Wilson
and Stewart, and Misses Brown and Far-
quarson; Provincial Delegate, Mr Wm.
Lowrie.
The resolution oommittee reported as
follows: (1) That the thanks of this As-
sooiation be conveyed to the Wingham
Pnblio School Board for the use of their
school building in which to hold the meet-
ings. (2) That we tender our thanks to
all the members of this Association who
either read papers or introduced sul;jects
for discussion. (3) That a special vote of
thanks be tendered to Mr Cheewright, who
at much personal inoonvenlence, was pres-
ent to introdnoe hie subject on Teaching
History.
in conolnsion it may be truly said that
the people in general of W:ngham know
how to use their visitore, and that the
Public Sohool Board and the staff of teach-
ers are truly ladies and gentlemen, and the
At Home on Friday evening was one which
will be long remembered by all those who
were fortunate enough to be present. This
being the jubilee year the clergymen of the
town each gave a ten minute address on
the unparalnlled reign of Queen Victoria,
eaoh of which was well received; each ad-
dress contained a nioe summary of events
of importance. The address of welcome
of Mayor Morton abounded with valuable
suggestions duly seasoned with witticisms,
, making the teachers feel thoroughly "at
home." Inspector Dearness also gave an
- Iaddress which sustained the reputation
earned during the day. The town of
Wingham may also boast of its magicians,
e ' as the vocal solos, duets, eto., were excel-
lent, particularly the rendering of "that
grand old patriotio song, The Maple Leaf,"
by the celebrated vocalist, Mr Brown.
Sunday School and Church
Workers' Association.
The S. S. and Church Workers' con-
vention of the Deanery of Huron open-
ed in Trivitt Memorial church, Exeter,
on Wednesday; the delegates after-
wards retired to the School Hall, where
an address of welcome was delivered
by the chairman, Rev, Mr Bray. The
reports of the various Sunday Schools
were read by the Secretary, MissSweet,
all of which showed that some earnest
work had been done throughout the
Deanery. Mr D. Dyer was appointed
Secretary pro tern. in place of H. Den-
nis. whq has removed.
Rural Dean Hodgins, Seaforth, took
the chair, and in his address advocated
that at each annual convention the pa-
pers and from what parish to be fur-
nished, should be decided on at each
preceding convention; healso suggested
that the annual meetings take place
two weeks before
or after e the
annual
meeting of Synod. He was pleased to
note that so many of the schools had
adopted the Institute leaflet form in
teaching, and suggested that reports
be Made out for comparison from year
to year. Much discussion followed on
the difficulties arising from non-attend-
ance of children. A letter was read
from Rev. Mr Gunn, regretting his in-
ability to attend. The vatic is papers
were read and discussion followed each.
Miss Cornyn, Wingham,as a successful
teacher, was probably the roost eulo-
gized person in the convention. Much
profit resulted from the address by Mr
J. Hansford, Clinton, and also that of
Miss Smallacom be, Flensall, Owing to
the absence of Miss Hulrnes,of Clinton,
her paper on Missionary work was not
read, but the subject brought out con-
siderable profitable discussion.
Next year the program will be made
up with papers from Bayfield, Goder-
ich, Goderich township, and Exeter.—
The next annual convention will be
held et Wingham, as per invitation
from Rev. Mr. Lowe, of that parish.
Election of officers resulted as fol-
lcws:—President, Rev. MrLowe,Wing-
ham. Vice Pres., John Ransford, Clin-
ton. Secretary, Mrs Foster, Wing -
ham. Recording Secretary, D. Dyer,
Exeter.
Church Chimes
Mr Sawyer occupied the pulpit of
Rattenbury St, Church on Sunday
evening.
Rev Mr Pocock will enter upon his
duties as pastor of the Baptist Church
on Sunday.
Mr A. E. Booth will preach in Per-
rin's Hall on Sunday evening at eight
o'clock. All welcome.
Rev E. A. Fear, of Milverton, form-
erly of Holmesville, has been elected
RS Financial Secretary of Stratford
District.
Messrs W. D oherty and J. Taylor will
represent the Rattenbury and Ontario
St. Churches at the corning Conference
in London.
Rev A. Stewart and family expect
to leave shortly on a holiday trip to
Long Branch, hut have not decided ex-
actly when it will be.
Rev J. H. Hazlewood, of Paris, a
Huron boy, had a leg broken on the
17th inst, sly a fall from his bicycle
while riding on the flats at Paris.
The Misses Hall,of Guelph, who con-
ducted evangelisic services in this
county have recently been holding spe-
cial services in Owen Sound and Han-
over.
Communion service will be held in
Willis church on Sunday next, The
preparatory services on Friday will:be
conducted by Rev. Mr Bradley, of
Mitchell.
It is suggested that the teachers and
officers of all the Sunday schools com-
birle and hold a picnic, at say Kincar-
dine or Port Stanley, independent en-
tirely of the regular school picnics.
Ensign Andrews will give a lantern
service in the Salvation Army barracks
Saturday evening, May 29, subject
"the King's Daughter." He will also
hold special services at the barracks
on Sunday, May 30.
Rev. J. Livingstone, of Aylmer,
(formerlyofClinton)preached Epworth
League anniversary sermons at Kin-
cardine on Sunday. A few of his old
friends rnet him at the station on
Tuesday, on hie way home, and had a
cordial handshake. His daughter,
Luella, was with him.
Mrs Scott, wife of Rev. J. B. Scott,
whose death took place on May 15, was
a sister of Mrs W. S. Moscrip, barris-
ter, St, Marys. In her early life she
taught in the public schools of St.
Marys for some years, and afterwards
in the Richmond Hill High School.
In 1875 she was married to Mr Scott,
then of Egmondville.
The meeting for next Monday even-
ing of the Ontario St. League will con-
sist of a devotional topic, "A hint to
the Social •Department," from Prov.
21;o be taken byMise
7 tEdith
1. ..
Jen-
nison, and an essay on the "Formation
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
the United States," to be taken by
Tom Walker.
The cost of the new Christ Church.
Listowel, opened by Bishop Baldwin
on the 16th `inst., including the fur-
nishings without the organ, is $8,500.
The pulpit was presented by the pres-
ent rector and the altar drapes by a
former rector, the Rev i. H. Fairlie.
The congregation expect to put in an
organ to cost about $1,500, bringing
the total up to about $10,000,
Oh Friday last Rev J. W. Ford of
the Ontario St. Church received a
cablegram announcing the death of his
niece, Mise Jennie Ford, frim mining-
istis, at Chente, Western China, where
she has labored for three years on be-
half of the Women's Missionary Socie-
ty of the Methodist Church'of Canada.
Mies Ford's experience as a missionary
in China has been of a very trying na-
ture. Two years ago, after travelling
1,1500 miles overland Irom Shanghai to
Cbentu, the riots broke out two weeke
after her arrival, when she had to re-
main in hiding for ten days, then, wend-
,ed her way back to Shanghai for safe-
ty. After losing everything she pos-
sessed she again undertook the three
month's journey overland to minister
to the heathen who would have taken
her life on a former occasion.
The Rutbven correspondent of the
Leamington. Post thus refers to a well-
known Huron boy:—The '78th anniver-
sary of Gddfellowehip was celebrated Ruthven uthven Sunday by a church par-
ade of the brethren, who marched to
the church at 3 p. m„ where services
were conducted by Rev Dr Medd, who
preached an eloquent sermon, purely
on the line of Oddfellowship from start
to finish, and we voice the sentiments
of every Oddfellew present when we
say that it was the best sermon on
friendship, love and truth, we ever lis-
tened to. After service the brethren
lined up and marched back to the hall
where speeches were given by several
of the brothers from visiting lodges
and some of our own, all commenting
favorably upon the able discourse de-
livered by Rev Dr Medd. It was mov-
ed, seconded, and unanimously carried
that a vote of thanks be tendered him
for his masterly sermon.
A TERRIFIC BATTLES
Crescent over Cross ! Grecian Aryanauts
sail after the Golden Fleece—Hough Cup.
Greeks suffer a temporary reverse at a
Turkish .Sea-fort—Greeks die bravely and
Turks fight toith fanatical, fury. Fall of
Larissa (Guelph) imminent.
(Contributed)
May 22nd. As duly announced on
the Collegiate hnlletin board, a hardy
band of Arganauts sailed from the in-
land port of Clinton on Saturday af-
ternoon in search of the Golden Fleece.
They were informed that the Fleece
was in possession of a colony of Turk-
ish origin who occupied a strong pas•
ition in a certain fort nigh into the
great inland sea called I3ayfeld and
therefore named Seafort(h). They
found that the barbarous natives of
that town had converted the Golden
Fleece into what they called a Hough
Cup and so disgusted were the Greeks
at its tame appearance that they de-
cided to return without it. They ag-
reed however to contest its ownership
in a game of football. At the battle of
Milouna Pass a contestant was occas-
sionallyseen to throw up his hands and
fall backward. Here, however, they
showed a decided preference for throw-
ing their feet in the air and affecting
some graceful performances that would
do credit to a tamed acrobat. The fol-
lowing team represent Clinton; goal,
Crich; backs, Switzer, Smith; half-
backs, Boles, Thompson, Herne; for-
wards, Baird, Scott, McLeod, Foote
and Allison. The game was rather
slow during the first half, and although
our boys made several close rushes ow-
ing to systematic tripping' on the part
of their opponents. they were unable
to score whilst the pig skin went
through their own goal twice. During
the second half they played better, and
though Seaforth had a strong wind in
their favor, they only succeeded in scor-
ing once, whilst their own goal was se-
veral times bombarded with shot and
shell. Whilst Seaforth is perhaps a
better team, our boys attribute their
failure to score to the tripping and oth-
er dishonest tactics adopted by the
Seaforth boys. The following incident
taken from "Ye Chronicles of ye Col-
legiate" is of interest as a sequel to the
result. We copy it verbtil;im. "And
behold there was certain mighty man
on the side of the natives, whose name
was Bethune. And the rulers and
chief men of the Gr eeks consulted to-
gether and said 'Let us put Boles over
against him, that he may overcome
him,'for Boles was also a mighty man.
And it came, to pass that as they strove
mightily together that neither had the
victory,for they both were might ymen:
And as they strove, a certain gentle.
man (?) from among the Turks did so
thrust with his knees as to temporarily
derange the brave Greek's breathing
apparatus. Other incidents are of in-
terest if we had space to quote. That
Clinton is not alone in her complaint
at Seaforth's mean playing, it ie but
necess try to read the Galt papers. In
conclusion we mightsay that Seaforth's
playing reflected but, very little credit
on their trainer and their Collegiate,
and all the less because of the fact that
their 'unfair tactics were exceedingly
difficult for a referee to detect. We
believe, moreover, that with their fast
wings they probably would have won
in a fair game. We invite them to
come within the pale of civilization,
and play a match in Clinton some ev-
ening. We promise them that we will
in every way endeavor to heap coals of
fire on their heads, although some
strongly advocate bot water as being
more suitable. We understand that
Guelph intends playing Seaforth, and
extend to them our consolations in ad-
vance.
NEWS NOTES.
Hon. E. J. Flynn tendered his resignat•
ion as Premier of Quebec to Leint.-Gover-
nor Chaplean on Saturday.
David Rose, a hunter on St. Peter's In-
dian reserve, was caught in a trap which
he was fixing to catch bears, and died next
day from the injuries received,
Mr. Haycock, M. P. P., leader of the
Patrons, who has just returned from a
business trip in the Northwest, says: "Pros-
pects were never so bright in Manitoba as
they areethis spring."
Christ Church, the oldest church in
Georgia, founded byJohn
GeoWesleybefore he
promulgated the Metbodiet fait, was al-
most burned to the ground early Saturday
morning.
It is reported that following the practice
of the Governor-General, Lieutenant Gov-
ernor Chaplean has refused to sign a num-
ber of appointments to office madeby the
Flynn Government in ite last days of power.
Premier Laurier, on Friday, went to
Montreal at the invitation of a large num-
ber of personal friends, to be presented
with his portrait. The portrait, which is
of full length, is a faithful likeness of Mr.
Laurier, and a credit to the artist, Mr.
George Delbrosse, a talented young Cana-
dian. It represents him standing, dressed
in frock coat, and wearing the favorite red
tie.
A most important confirmation of the
validity of the action taken by the Domin-
ion Government in granting preferential
trade to Great Britain is oabled this week.
Sir Charles Kennedy, who was until recently
head of the commercial department of the
British Foreign Office, and who is regarded
as an exp: rt in all questions of international
trade, bas confirmed the view that Uanad'e
action is all right, and that there will be no
trouble in working it ont.
Mr Robt. Baird of Kingston, has been
missing for a week and his wife and relatives
fear that something serious has happened
him.
Mre Joseph Fisher, of St.Catherines, was
found drowned in the cistern of her house.
An inquest was ordered, and, pending the
finding, her husband, who is an army pen-
sioner, is under arrest.
It bethought desirable thatthe Canadian
fund for the relief of the distress in India
ehonld be finally closed. The lists of sub-
soriptions are a000rdingly being prepared
by the Hon.Treasarer, Mr J. M. Courtney,
and will shortly be published.
The earnings of the Toronto Street Rail-
way Company on Sunday last, the first
Sunday on which the oars have ever been
run in Toronto, amounted to $1,326.
This is the amount that will be divided
among the charitable institutions, in ao-
oordanoe with the promise of the Street
Railway officials. It was expected that
the earnings for the first Sunday would
be between $2.500 and $3,000, but the wet
weather oompletly killed any pleasure bus-
iness,
pew AtI ertiorments.
PHA: VON FOR SALE.
A Canopy top Phaeton strong and well -made,
good a6 new, will be sold cheap, Apply at
'BIDDLECOMBE'S Jewelery Store, Clinton
BENMILL ER WOOLLEN MILL
As usual I shall be prepared to purchase Wool
at the highest market price for cash, or will
exchange for my manufactured articles. my
stock of
S I OCKING YARNS,
HORSE 13LANK ETS,
FLANNELS,
H:LS,
TWEEDS and
BED BLANKETS
is now complete, and guaranteed tnanufact tired
of HOME, FLEECES and free from shoddy of
any description.
t Don't forget, I shall PAY CASII for Wool
at the highest price in the market. Our =
JESS i; GLEDHILL.
Benmiller, May 28, 7897.
ousecleaners
Will
find in
our stock olil
Wall Paper
Some especially choice lines weakier
we are offering at especiallyr
prices. We have gone
through our assortment •re-
ordered the beat sellers, ad that
our stock is still complete.
All Paper Trimmed
Free of Charge.
These are the days on which we
are selling
WINDOW SHADES and
CURTAIN POLES.
Can't we put some up for you?
COOPERS BOOK STOR
CLINTON.
OpticJ
o leyele
p
De at 'f
Is gaining prominence among the people, and
wo have been pleased With the resu11 of our
tests, There is no guo-s work in our fitting, as
everything Wo do is based on the 'scientific
knowledge of the glasses needed. Remember
wo test free and charge you a reasonab'c price
for GIn,ses if 3ou_need them.
That will give you satisfaction and
stand all kinds of roads is what we
have to offer you in the
Massey.Harris and the
Brantford Red Bird.
For one of the best Cheap Wheels
see the
Griffiths Leader.
Our Repair Shop
is, in full blast, and remember that
that we guarantee all our work. We
carry the largest stock of supplies of
any honce in the county. We have
just added a Vulcanizer to our shop
and now are prepared to do all kinds
of repairing on rubber goods.
H. L. BROWN CO
opposite the Market,
PERRIN'S BLOCK, Clinton
W. COOPER tt CO., Clinton
A School with" spleil-
il did record,
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STRATFORD, ONT
Now is the time to tf ink abort corning in the
fall. Better get our Catalogue—It will help
you to decide.
No School in Canada is Doing
Better Work.
Circulars Free.
W. J. Elliott, Principal
Meeting of Huron County
COuncll.
• The Connell of the corporation of the County
of Hurcvi will meet in the Council Chamber in
the Town of Goderich on Monday :fist lust, at
1 o'clock p. re. WIt,LIAUI LANE, Clerk.
Dated May 17th. 1897.
TWO A__ 'TS--
porting
-'S,.
porting j?edy = Mades
Goods
C. W. A. HAT
If you intend becoming a member
of the C. W. A. you should have
one of their Hats. We have them
in all shades.
ATHLETIC HAT
This hat is being worn by a great
many of the clubs, such as Football
Base Ball, Lacrosse, dec. It also
takes the place of a straw, being
light in weight.
THE GEISAII HAT
This is the up-to-date Hat and is selling very
rapidly. Call and see our Hat stock we
have the best assortment and cheapest fiats
in the trade,
JUBILEE TIES.
- We are showing these in Bows, Derbies,
Lombards and Knots:
SWEATERS—We have a full range of these in
all shades.
A. J. MORRISH, Clinton.
We are giving some extra values
in Ready Made Clothing. We have
Men's Suits down as low as
Some Better ones at . . $8.
They are all worth more than we
are asking, and at these prices will
not last long. Come early. We
are giving special attention to the
Ordered Clothing Dep't
We make it a hobbynd can guar-
antee perfect. satisfaction. We
have all the latest novelties in
SPRING SUITINGS.
WORSTEDS and SERGES.
Don't forget our special Black
Worsted Suit to order at $20
A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton
Jackson & Jackson,
CLINTON,
ine'Boots&Shoes
We want to make the month of May a big one
for Shoe selling, with such a fine up-to-date stock
as we now have we're prepared for a busy month.
If you buy your Shoes from us you
will be sure to get the right styles. Oar
Our prices thisseason are less than any previous season.
The many Nobby Shoes that are seen on the
streets of Clinton are Nearly all from our store,
and the wearers have not paid too much for them.
We study the Shoe Trade, we study your
interests. A call is always appreciated.
Jackson & Jackson, Clinton
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