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The Clinton New Era, 1889-02-01, Page 1ewBeeresFotavett VOL Number estoo. f CLINTON, ONT.; FEBRUARY 1, 1889. BLYTH Mrs Gray, of Seatorth, ie visiting in town. Dr Gunu, of Clinton, was in term this week. Mr Sam Gracey, of' Wingham, was in tow n this week. Mr Patterson, of Toronto, was in • town last week. Mr J. Deevan,of Brantford, was in town last week. Mr Will Boyd, of Seaforth, was in town lest week. Mr J. Pringle, of Wingham, was in town this wet k. Mr R. Martin, of Toronto, was in town last week on business. Mr N. Morgan, who was in Toron- to last week, has returned home. Miss Maggie McQuarrie is at pre- sent visiting friends in Wingham. Mr Will Habkirk, who has been St. Helens, is home for a short time.' Mr Jackson Wilson, of Bluevale, was in town' thieweek, on busiuess. Mr H. Long, of London, was amongst the visitors to Blyth last week. We regret to learn that Mrs Robt. Laidlaw isennfined to bed through Blues. Miss Josie Old, of Goderich, is the guest of Mires Seatb, of the Mansion House. ^vMr P. Kelly, Reeve, left for To- ronto on bnsiness of importance, on Tuesday. The young people of the Metho- dist church gave an entertainment on Thursday night.. • --Bars Wafter King, accompanied by is her son issepending-a few days with. Mende tiasktffinrns Rev Mr Ramsay of Londesboro, occupied--thespulpit in St. •Andrew's church, on Sunday evening. Miss E. Thompson, who has been on a four weeks' visit to friends in Seaforth, has returned to town. Two sisters of the St. Joseph's Oon- vent,London,were in town collecting,. the latter part of last week. Mr Wm. Campbell spent last week in Bayfield and ricinity, iu connec. tion With his line of business. " kse • Captain Pelett, until lately in charge of the Salvation Army here, is at presentlying ill in Chatham. Mr D Moody, of Lucknow, a former resident of this place, was in town this week visiting his mother. Mr Sparling, senior partner ef the firm of Sperling & Powell, of Wing - ham, was here on business this week. A very pleasant time was spent at Mr J. S. Kelly's,!on Thursday night. Alt the young folk- enjoyed ther0- selves. , • We regret to learn that our young townernau, Mr Will Kew, who is em- ployed at Mr Jacob Taylor's, intends leaving town shortly. Mrs (Dr) Tennant, who has been here visiting her father, Rev J. B Taylor, is spendiog a few days with friends in Teeswater. Mr J. Moffatt has secured the agency for " wittdow lettere." They - area feat selling article and we wild' Mr Moffatt every success. A. lot of garden seeds have arrived already, but we do not wonder at that for last week we saw one of our well known farmers "rushing the season", wearing a straw hat. Mr A: Lawrence, who has purchrie- ed a busir Ise in Welland, leaves 'for there next week. We wish him every success in his new undertakingand regret the departure' of so genial a citizen. Mr Geo. Phillips, who bas been very ill for same time,left for Toronto on Tuesday, to consult some of :the skilled medical men of that city. We understand should they not prove Satisfactory he will proceed to New York. George is highly esteemed here and his many frienda anxiously. „await the result,. 'Dr Sloan accom- panied hiin to Toronto: The dance in Industry Hall, given by the young people of Blyth, was a complete sueeess. •Dancing was carried on until the wee ems' hours. The young man who is about to de- part, in whoie 'honor it was given, may well/feel proud and cannot help but impress upon his mind the high esteem in which he is held in this vicinity. We do not like to be :Angling with Standard but' it accuses us of booming an outside paper. Well; no one can say but that we try to boom our town. Since'we commenced cor- responding for this paper our motto has been "town firet, foremost and always." Give us a rest friend ; this is a free country. We suppose your next step will he to tackle the choir bat went to Clinton In get.' thei hotos taken. One of the young nice,:who took part in the debate mentioned last week, dosere't seem satisfied with the Wein pleb_ _hisname appeared in t you should remember you must not succeed the first time you attempt any great undertaking in life. The better rule is to fail and the world will pat you on the hack and appreciate any future success by contrast. At the regular weekly meeting of the Independent Order of Good Tem - plan held in the temperance hall, on Friday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing smarter :-Mr ,Pluimmer, Chief Tem- plar • Miss Riddell, •Vice Templar ; Mr I:Tenter, Secretary ; J. McKinnon, Financial Secretary; Mies McTavish, Treasurer; W. ,Kew, Marshall; Mies Curtis, Inside Guard • Mr Mather*, Outside Guard; Mr 'Somers, Supt. Juvenile Temple ; R. R. Douglas, Chaplain. The members of the' Londesboro L 0.0. 1'. will visit their brethren here, on Friday evening, *hen a pleasant time may he antici- pated. t p 1 J ROBERT ICOLMES Publisher *1.50 a year in advance. slf BLYTH Our merchants are now busy stock. taking. There waa a wedding party in town last week. Mr John Freeman has lett for his home in Buffalo. Mr Thomas Bawden was iu Gode- rich last week. Mr Robt Howard was in Wingham on business last week. Services were held in the Catholic church, on Sunday. Athol Annie Taylor, of Brussels, is visiting friends here. Mr John Livingston shipped a quantity of tow this week. Mr and Mrs J. Johnstone are visit ing in Zurich this week. Mr W. Southcott, of Exeter, was visiting in towu this week. Mr James Granger,ollondon west, was hereon btisinees thls week. Mr F: Moore, of Exeter, was in town this week'visiting friends. Mr J: ,Tanner, Principal of the Listowel High School, is yielder; in town. ' Mr G. Oberholteser, of Berlin, was here this week in connection with business of the -firm. The council will meet on Monday night. This will be their first meet- ing in the!, new hall. We regret to learn that Mr 1. Marshall's recovery is not es rapid as his many friends would wish. Special rates are offered on this line of railway to those who intend taking in the Montreal carnival. ,.iirSloan and Mr Ms -Braithwaite were -chosen • ass delegatesto the Res form convention held at Brussels. • - We-savus-monster .hogseratIse-mar ket, on Tuesday, which weighed be- tween six and seven hundred pounds. Mr Johnston,.a young lawyer from London, who cosine well recommend- ed, has decided to open out an office here. Mr J. Moore is around canvassing. He has a good book on Father Chini. quy or fifty years in the church of Rome. We have a curiosity here that speeds his horse, smokes a segar and wears a little skull -cap sitting on three hairs. Mr Hutchins, of Parkhill, was in town this week, and purchased a few carloads of grain from Messrs McKin- non & Sperling. .Mr Will Marshall, -of Ballinafad, who wasemployed here at Messrs Slater & Sims some time ago, is Lu town visiting friends. Rev A. W. Tongs gave one of his series of sermons in -the Methodist 'hurch, Pon Sunday evening last. Subject, 4' The Lord's Prayer." The Hopeful Gleaners met on Mon- day evening. After the usual pro- ceedinge a musical programme was gone through with, which delighted all present. Mr Robt. Clarke has leased the Blyth saw mill and has advertised for a number of logs. We wish Bob every success for he is a steady, ener- getic youug A party was given et tbe residence of Mr N.H. Young, on Monday even- ing. A number of the young folk accepted the invitation and spent a very enjoyable time. A. surveyor from Mitchell was in town this week looking at the land in connection with the Barr case. We learn a satisfactory settlement has not yet been arrived at. Mr A. H. Halliday, who has been here for some tithe, has left for hie home in Lakelet. He was a general favorite with the boys and leaves many of the sex sighing behind him. Amongst those who attended the Sunday School Convention in Clinton, this week were, Misses Jennie Phil- lips and E. Watson, Mrs N.H. Young and 1LYoung and Mr Ef. Mciattarrie. We have a young gallant here, who drives the children to school nearly every morning. It does our hearts good to see the little ones treated so well, and how they enjoy it. •Keep it up , -The choir of the Presbyterian church journeyed toClinton last:week, where they had their photographs taken in a group, by Mr Foster. We have seen a proof and he deserves every credit for the picturessproduced. The anniversary services of the St Andrew.s' church will be held, on Sunday, next, when Rey Mr Dickson, of Galt, will preach morning and evening. On the following Monday evening he will deliver a lecture ere titled s," Dreams ." The bell for the tire hall purchased r by the council has arrived from Cin• cinatti, end will be in RR place in a day or two. It weighs five hundred pounds. We understand the council will be petitioned to have it rung at least four times daily, for the benefit of the townspeople. The editor of the News -Record in this week's issue pays the following tribute to our Reeve, Mr P. Kelly :- " And last, though not least, Blyth aerate the Blythe P. Kelly,who is pro. bah's, the daddy ot them all in ex- perience end legislative ability." Rev A. McL an preached a very eloquent sermon in the Presbyterian charcb, on Sunday morning, from the words, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not feint," Isaiah 40th chapter, 31st verse. One of our townsmen on Wednete day received a "confidential" circular from a person in Jersey City, offering to sell him ones tows and five dollar counterfeit Dominion bills, slaying that hia name had been given to the writer RA that of one " who was to be trusted," and preying the receiver not to betray him. BLYTH. Captain John Buie, of Chicago, is visiting with his friends in town. THINGS WE MAY EXPECT. -Reeve Kelly to rattan from Voronto loaded with legislative news. Abundance of hen fruit and scarcity of butter. The Standard to do some more kicking. The lovers to sigh for spring. The farmer to grumble at the fall of hngs and grain. A fire at any time Tile council to be angry because tbey didn't rent that cozy bail sooner. The fire bell to awake us. Full houses' at the coining entertainments. No more sleighing after this snow goes. The circulation of the NEW ERA to rapidly increase in this vicinity. Rev FL A. Thomas preached a very impressive sermon in the English church, on Sunday afternoon, from Matthew 6th chapter and 26th verse. The sermon was especially for the Canadian Order of Foresters, who marched in a body (numbering one hundred and twenty) to the church, which' was filled to overflowiug, many having to return home, being unable to gain admittance. The following courts were well represented :- Londesboro, Clinton, Manchester, Sunshine and Belgrave. We con- gratulate the Foresters' on their fine turn out, for we believe forestry is a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated in symbols. We learn a great good has been done by these ocieties, and we wish such societies very success. NARROW -MINDEDNESS -The Blyth correspondent of one of our southern exchanges reads• the people of the county a lesson about patronizing peddlers' that scour the country in- stead- of ,the.merchants of their own towns and villages, and says if yobs waneetcrhaildeuer your -mem yeeu must patronize your own institutions. A 11 this is' very good, but why is he doiug his best to boom an outside paper instead of doing what he can to assist his own local sheet, The Standard ? Consistency, thou art a Jewel !-Blyth Standard. [The -edi- tor of the Standard should not allow his jealously to lead him to show his ignorance. Blyth is not such a very large place but that a lively editor should be able to capture every item of local interest in it, and it is a poor newspaper man who will admit that a correspondent, without newspaper experience or training, can surpass him at his own occupation. Further than this, is it not an hdvantage to get a place •brought into notice through the columns of a paper in another town; which thus booms up the town in addition to what may bis done by the local paper., If the ob- jection of the Standard is well taken, then those parties in Hamilton, Lon- don, Montreal,Quebec and all similar places, who furnish news for papers like the Globe, Mail and Empire; are injuriug.the papers in their own town. Bali! such an idea is simple nonsense. .Blyth has been more prominently brought into notice bv the energy of its outside correspondents, than in any other way, and if our friend can- not keep up with the procession, he ebould not blame anyone but him - tele I Varna. CONOERT.-A grand musical and literary entertainment will be given in the town hall, Varna, on the even- ing of Wednesday, Feb. 6th. The choirs of St.John's and the Methodist churches will be in attendance and render some choice selectiona. The following musical talent has been secured - Mr Frank Bossenbury, Miss L. Waggoner, Mr Alex. Mc- Kenzie, the Misses Proudfont, Mr Jamieson and' family. The Rev Messrs Hatt. and McConnel will be present and no doubt will add much to the evening's pntertaintnent, The literary part of the programme will consist of readings, recitations, dia- logues and songs. The ltev Mr Mc- Donnel will occvpy the chair. The committee will vale no pains to make the concert a success. Mn EDITOR. -Last week I had a tour through part of the county and happened to land in the town of Goderich, anti made enquiry after an old friend. I met with our genial. faced sheriff and had a kindly shake' hands with the good old man., I was told .the party I was enquiring after was up in the court room. But I was rather surprised inetrad ofa court of justice it was a great big smoking club of gentlemen from different parte of the county. Whether itwas to see who would have elle longest pipe or the ,shortest cute), 1 could not eay., The conclusion 1 came to was that they were turning the court house into a pig pen of tobacco [ranter and a dense atmosphere of tobacco smoke. One individual I noticed in par'icular, melded in the judge's chair above the warden and county clerk, with a long pipe in his mouth, more like the Sultan than any other thiug I could conjecture/fee On enquiring who be was I was informed he came from the south. Here' and there, through the mita of smoke, 1 could see groups gathered together, and St. Patrick as blythe as ever, chief commander of the smoking crew. Would give this advice to all municipalities which send smokers, to provide apittons and bring them with them and not put the county tri the expense of cleaning up their tobacco filth. What they were debating about mewed to he a puzzler both to themeelvis and those who were listening. I came away with the impression that it was a nuisance to a good many in that council. It would be better if those slime of tobacco in the future would show a little more etiquette in doing business. I was glad to see Mr Adam- son, the county clerk, look so well. I notice clerk of the peace Lewitt le getting on the down grade, and be too, like the aged patriarchs, will soon, pass away and some one else take his place, JOHN PLOWNt AN. East Wawanosh. Miss Maggio bIillers-of Morris, wa visiting at Mr Samuel Fells' las week. Organ peddlers are busy at present in this ;vicinity. Tbey•have left two or three for trial. Mr John McDonald has returned from Michigan, look ing as hale, hearty and jolly as usual. Miss Helen Porterfield has returned from London, where she bad been - attending a 1:teed's wedding. Mrs Henry Warranters was sud- denly taken ill last Saturday evening. We hope to hear of her speedy re- covery. wm. Mason had a bee hauling wood and a dance at Wm. Fenwick's last week. Theme present report to have had a splendid time. There was a surprise party called on our young bachelor,on Wednesday evening of last week. and indulged in the whirls of the mazy dance till day. lign t. - Mrs Fred Cook presented her leige lord with a blooming daughter, on bfooday. Fred is going around now with a very consequential air, as this makes bim tbe head ofa family. Great preparations are being made at the literary contest, 'which comes off next Friday evening. It promises to be the event of the season in the literary entertainment line. Partica cars next week. Messrs Basil Coulter and Joseph Stonehouse returned from Dorchester, where they had been visitingfriends, last Saturday night, each bringing a young lady with him. We_join in wishing them joy and happiness. At the last fortnightly -debate, on the sixth con., the subject was, Re- solved that Independence would be -Eeore-benefleiat-to-eunada than Trill- perial Fedefation. Messrs Morton and Scott for Imperial Federation and Scott and Wightnian for Inde- pendence. Decision for Imperial Federation. Baytteld. Miss M. B. Hall, ot Toronto, is t• guest of Mies Martin. Leeburn. The following are the officers elect- ed in Leeburn lodge, No. 213. for the ensuing quarter :-C T, A. Clutton; P C T, A. Gordon ; Sec, J. Linfield ; F S, W. Gordon Treas, N. Horton ; V T, A. Cuminiog; G, E. Linfield ; 0 G, W. Fraser. Sreis.-Master Allie, third son of Hamilton MeManus, is it, present under medical treatment, with an ettack of inflammation of the lungs. Miss Maud,daughter of Joseph Cook, ie recovering from an attack.of con- gestion of the luogs. MAGIC LANTERN VIEWS. -Quite a large andiencegathered at the church on Friday evening last, to see the views given by Messes' &Bows and Stivens. These views are very inter- eraing and the photos in the second part seemed to be enjoyed, especially that of our renowned Dunlop scribe, who was represented as "8 chief's amang ye takin' notes and faith he'll prent them. The proceeds amounted to nearly $16, of which the Sabbath School received a tenth. Ilelmesert I le. The special services here are still in progress. It is hoped the needed good will be done. Mrs Baker from Mitchell, and Mr James Nen Wingham are spending a few days among friends t ere. Dame rumour says a new grocery store is about to be opened here. The firet consignment of goods will be ou hand immediately• . Mr Wm, Pickard was cutting wood in his,buels a few days ago when ike .saw two large eagles on a tree. On further examination be discovered the head of reliOg near by upon which they evidently had been regaling themselves. Mr Pickard hastily re- paired for a gun but before he re- turned the birds had disappeared. Tnekersmitb. SeeviceseeeAnniversary services of Turner's church, will be held on Sat- urday, Feburary 10th, when Rey. R. Davy, a former pastor, will preach morning and etening. A tea meet- ing "Iva' be held on the following Monday evening, to be addressed by Revs. R. Davey, .1, FI. Simpson, and J. E. Howell. FOOTBALL. -A matched game ot foot ball was played upon the grounds of School section No. 6 between the Clippers; of No 6 and the Mowakes of No 4 It was an easy victory for the Clippers. The Mowakes fought hard and long under the ice tancy of Mr Cosens their teacher, but skill will ,. tell. Mr David Lai.dsborOugh, the ! a' Captain of the Clippers has his men 1fie well under control, hence the re. ' bo sult. the Miss Hattie Forder of Clinton is paying Mies Beattie a visit. 'rhe school trustees have let the job for the eravelling of the school yard. Miss Twentymau, loonier resident of the village, is at present vieiting among her friends here. It would be much pleasanter if the lamp in front of the Presbyterian church were lit dark Sunday nights, Don't forget the Literary meeting to night (Friday,) as the committee have spared no pains in getting up an interesting programme. Mies Murray, ari aunt of Mre Jas. McDonald, passed away last Satur- day evening. She was an old lady and having been very low for several days previous to her death it was not entirely unexpected. The carnival last Wedneaday even- ing was- the event of the season 80 tar. The costumes were splendid, and displayed a great amount' of lab- or and ekill as well as taste in their get up. The characters represented by tbe gentlemen ranged from a cow- boy to a prince and those of the lad- ies from a shepherdess to a fairy. Mies Hilda Moorehouse who was dressed as a fairy received the prize among the ladies, and Mr A. Slatker, who represented an Indian chieftian, the prize among the gentlemen. The whole affair reflects great „credit on the proprietors Messrs. Edward's and Moorehouse, who have been unceas- ing in their efforts, although the weather use been 'against them, to make the rink a success. OE�di-fJjpjijjj h- VIT.A r4 STATISTICS. -There were registered by the clerk of Goderich township, for the year 1888, 48 births, 14 marriages and 29 deaths. SAD INDEED.—Reference was- last week made to the serious illness in family of Mr James Duncan, of Dray- ton, formerly of this township, and we are very sorry indeed to learn that two more of the family have died, with others still hovering between life and death. Sad as death is, this case becomes terribly so ie having three deaths in a family, liras many owteh'VeekErsi:jm"oNrning when Mr S. Phipps TO HONEST HANDS. -The got up to build a fire, he found, a pocketbook on the floor, which con- tained over $150. As he had a visitor the night before, he concluded that the book belonged to him, and happy indeed was the person,Mr Sam Ferris, when his property was returned in- tact to hint. .as, he had no idea where he had lost it. •• FOOT BALL.—A frielkilly genie of football was played ou Thursday the 17thi between the club belonging to School' Section Ne 10 Goderich town• ship, and that belonging to School Section No 1 Stat ley, on the grounds °tithe former. Though the Stanley boys made some good kicks they proved no match fee their opponents, the scares at the end of the hour standing 3 to 2 in favor of Goderich township. A return match is ex- pected soon. COUND11,.—Council met on Janu ary 21st, according to statute. Mem hers all present, and having hande in their property qualification and declaration of office, the reeve took the chair. Minutes ol last meeting read and passed , cost of municipa election, amounting to 161.50, was paid. The clerk was ordered to send samples Of township printing to the four lora) papers, that they may ten- der for the same. The councillors shall be road commissioners for the several sub-divisione as follows, viz., No. 1, John Beacom' No. 2, Samuel Sturdy; No. 3, John Cox ; Nos. 4 and 6, George A. Cooper ; No. 5, Thomas Churchill. The salaries of the town- ship officers were set as follows, viz., Clerk. $1(5; Treasurer; 175 ; Asses- sore$65 ; Ccillector, 170 ; Auditors, 16 each, and Councillors, for each day's sitting, $2 and no extras, but to do all the work required by the council. Geo. McKee was appointed assessor, and Samuel Johnston, collector for the present year. The council ap-' pointed James A. Ford, auditor, and the reeve appointed John R. Holme, second auditor. 'The Board of Health was appointed : Reeve, chairman, Clerk, secretary; Messrs Churchill, Cooper and Beacom, members; Dr J. H„, Whitely continued as medical health officer. James Bowden and o n Churchill were placed on road vision No. 45 south. The following counts were paid, rent of post office x one year, for use of clerk, $1 ; oderich Star, printing, $5; clerk, gistering births. marriages and cad's, 149.10; G. McKee, posting up easurers reports, 13; T. Harrison, tlet for drain, 83; Jas. H. Elliott, avel, 82.40; H. Hibbs gravel 28; s. Elliott, 5th con,, gravel, 16.48. thmasters 'sere appointed. Fence - were, same as last year, except W. organ, replaced by Hall Rutledge. undkeepers, same as last year, y, Henry Garter in room of G. A. oper, resigned. Council adjourned !fleet on the third Monday in Feb- ry. JAMES A. l'Arrors, Clerk. d , Stanley. Fmrst iSOsp.-Mr If. U. 'Grilm01.1r, tr 00 of.Mooseiew, formerly of' the town-' a it.eu gr Ja Pa vie MPo onl CO re .ship, has sold his farm on the 8rd con. of etanley, being lot 23. •to--Pitr Walter Moffatt, of the same township. The farm coutaitis 100 acres, with stone house, gond bares, etc. and was sold for.$6,600. The way 'farms are selling at the present time, this is considered a very fair price. „ Westfield. Mr John Harrison is preparing to build a house next summer. There must be a inatrimanial speculation in Jack. Mr Jim. McDonalderom Michigan, is on a short visit to friends here. As Jack lea jolly fellow we wish him a good time, Mr and Mrs Clemens, of llespleeY are here visiting the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs Henry, this week. Mr Arlington Cook delivered one of bis favorite lectures, entitled,Bible Wines, to a large audience, last Tues- day night. As Mr Cook is a good lecturer he held the audience spell- bound. •,. *?' sset.e.seSieseiee'es.1., eel e Sse- '• • Brussels. EAST HURON REPORMERS: -There was a large and representative turn. out of the Reform electors of East Huron in attendance at the annual meeting of the association held here on Saturday afternoon. President E. lee Wade called the meeting to order and delivered a pointed con- gratulatory address. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted As followc-President, eirnde ; First Vice-Prectident, Geo. McKay ; Second Vice -President, Areh, Hielop; Secretary•Treasurer, W. /1. Kerr. Chairmen were sl o elected for the Yellow municipalities in the con- stituency. The following resolutions were submitted to the meeting and carried unanimously, the mover and seconder in each iuitance 'speaking to the motiou :- Moved by Thos. W. Gibson, eec- ()laded by •Jetin McMillan, M. P. for South Huron . that it is highly desir- able that the largest possible freedom of commercial intercourse should obtain between the Domirkion of Can- ada iiiid the United States, and that it is expedient that all articles manufactured in or the natural products of eitherof the said coeiutries should be admitted free of duty into the ports of the other, articles sub- ject tc duties of Excise or of Inter - !rational' Revenue alone excepted; that it is further expedient that the Government of the Dominion should take steps at an early date to weer- tain on what terms and conditions arrangements can be effected with the United States for the purpose of se- curing full and Unrestricted Reck• . procity of [nide therewith. Moved by T. Strachan, seconded T.Gibson, that this convention rec nizes with gratitbde the attit which Hon. O. Mowat and the p Mit Ontario Government have ma tained in defence of the rights this Province, both legielatiye a territorial, and congratulates th upon the uniform and unboun success which has always attend their efforts in this direction., a particularly view with satiefacti the result of the recent case of 0 tario vs, The St. Catharines Milli Comepny, by which the splen timber resources of our new dietri are confirmed to this Province ; a thie convention would °sprees -4e u abated confideneein and pledges hearty support to the present Admi eiseration. 0LOnteries - - Moved by Dr. McDonald, M. P secohded,by D. Robertson, that t convention views with satisfacti the adoption of the principles manhood suffrage by our Local Go ernment, and we would honestly ur upon our member for the Domini the advocacy and application ot t same principle to the Dominin an all elections, and that the pretiar tion of the voters' Bets should be le in the hands of the different Pro incee. Moved by Dr. Sloan, seconded b John McCrea, that this conventio desires to record -its approval of an full confidence in the course pursu and the principles advocated by th Liberal Opposition at Ottawa, unde the -leadership of the Hon. Wilfr Laurier, and to convey to him an them the assurance of its warmee sympathy and continued support. Moved by W. H. Kerr, seconded by L, 'Lovell, that in the opinion o this convention the Parliament o Canada should have power confers upon it to negotiate its own commer mal treaties with foreign countries. Moved by Andiew• Govenlock, sec onded by George Hood, that thi coevention-desires to express its un abated confidence in our member for thie riding, both Dominion and Local, and to hope that the success ful and patriotic course pursued b them in the past will continue t characterise their actions in the fut by og- ude res- in - of rid em ded ed nd on ns 41 eta - its 0 - be on of v- ge on he a- ft v - ed r ed f ure. A hearty vote of thanks was passe to the president .for the earnest and energetic work done bee- him for the Reform party, to which Mr Wade re plied appropiately. The Reformers of East Huron are proud of their representatives, Dr. Macdonald, M. P., and Thos. Gibson, M. P. P., and will see that they are returned 'with an increased majority st the next election. Colborne. after eight weeks of confinement. Mr Wro. Sharffer is able to be out The many friends of Mrs Thomas Cousins tvill be sorty to hear that she nelaidup with inflammatory rheuma- tiem. Quarterly services he connection with the Methodist church were held at Zion, last Sunday. Miss Williams cotiduceedThe services. Mr J. White, within the last two weeks, has attended the funerals of his father, mother and sister ; verily 'in the midst of life we are in death.' The recent high wind carried, on the farm of Mr M: Schwanz, 'about six rode of a snake rail fence, bodily and set it up in a wheat field, without displacing a rail. This is somewhat phenomenal ! While J. F. Baer was sharpening a handspike, on the hill opposite the Holmesyille bridge, on Monday last, the axe glanced striking a horse be- longing to A. Halstead in,the leg, in- flicting a severe Wound. The C. 0. F. intend holding their annual oyster supper in their hall, at Benmiller, on Thursday, Feb. 7th, after which there will be a good in- tellectual treat, provided by the best local talent. All are invited to attend. A not very intellectual Mid, with the cordon -bleu, speing_.a fine dia• mond on the hand of a lady, saki rudely, '1 would rather have the dia- mond than the hand.' The lady, hearing him, answered, 'And I would rather have the collar than the puppy/ The revival at Benmiller church is still being carried on. A goodly number have gone out to receive the .rrdon which. is offered free to all. . lies Williams 18 an earnest speaker, it is impossible to sit under her preaching and not be moved, Long niay she be spared to minister tothe spiritual wants of the people. On Mcmday, January 21, Mrs Geo. McCabe died of inflammation of the lungs, after one week's illness, and was buried on the following Wednes- day. She was one of the earliest set - Here o6 the Maitland concession. She leaves a husband and family to mourn her loss. Rev Mr Spier per- formed the funeral services over the grave, in Goderich cemetery. Owin to the eerlous illness of Mr EdwardTh th McCabe, the funeral sermons which ti Was to have been preached last Sun. day, has been postponed. Auburn. PansanTeTton.-On the evening of the 18th of Januar) goodly num- ber of the congregation of Kees church, at Altherii, assembled them- selves at the residence of Mr Win. King, sr., and made bins the recipient of a valuable easy chair and a writing desk, The folloxing address was read : To Mit Wni. KING, se., Brims Sri, We, your friends and brethren of the congregation of Knox Church, Au- burn, being desirous ef expressing our approval llf your management of the accounts, and all matters pertain- ing to the treasiirership of' the church, take the present occasion to meet with you and testify to our high ap- preciation of you r services, and the very satisfactory manner in which you have discharged the duties de- volving upon you as treasurer, in proof of which we beg of you to accept this chair, in which we trust you may long be spared to final rest and com- fort, when tired and weary, also this writing desk. And may the blessing of God be with you and yours is the sincere with of all. Signed in behalf of the congregation, Jas. McGEE, SJAresr.oNA.r-T.I.:Tercirsorr, Wet. E. Beowee Mr King, irk a few well chosen words, thanked them for their beau- tiful present, and said he would prize it, not so much for ito intrinsic value as for the spirit in which it was given, and as a mark of their esteem and confidence, and in concluding invited the company to feel at home, and enjoy themselves, which they were not slow in accepting,. and enjoytnent became the order of the evening, till ee the time -for- lettvq-lirkifig when all left well satisfied With their mission and evening's. enjoyment. Judging by their countenances, the ruling sentiment was happy to :meet, sorry to part, happy tr, meet again.' ONE 'WHO WAS THERE. Dungannon. The annual meeting -of the \Veit Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held in the court room, Dungannon, on January 2.2nd. There was a large attendance of policy holders from the different Municipali- ties in the county of Huron, and a great number from the county of Bruce, all of whom evidenced •a deep interest in the welfare. of the com- pany. The meeting was cotnmenced at 1 p. Mr Charles Girvin, ea - warden of the county of Huron, (who has been presiderit .of the company • since its formation, -in 1879) in the chide. ginutes "of the hest annual meeting read and' approved; the finan- cial and anditorke reports were read, in which Were set forth in a very plain and concise form [he receipts of the company, and the sources from which they mftnatc, and the expen- ditures, with mot.t. explana- tions as to the purposed for which the funds were 'expended. The total losses of the yv:o s 6,tnourlied' to 11654 05, numbering in all eCurteert distinct losses, Ail of v.h.ich were sat- .isfactorily adjusted t.m1 pontptly paid by the company un the 31st of last December, .13einQ free from all liabilities up to tied Lte, the'assete of the company Are -!90,175 The Directors' report was also laid before .tbe meeting, .which vary clearly and fully set forth the prominent, features of the workiugs of the company, showing the rise and steady progreas of the company, from its beginning ' in 1879 to the prrsen:3 time; each year exceeding the one previous in the amount of business doue, by u large excess. The number of new policies issued laet year were 435, which,when added to 1,867, those in force on the let of Jaimary,.1.888, makes the num- ber of policies in force during the past year were 12,302, covering risks to the amoupt of 82,878,739. • Con- siering the amount or. risk carried, the number of policies in force, and the small 'amount of hiss sustained during ,the last year, there Is every evidence of the fact that care and prudence has bean exercised .by the Board of Directors, and that, the risks carried by the cempany are well chore en and ofa high standard, The re-, porta were all unanimously adopted. Mr John Ballantyne, of Huron town. ship, Bruce Co.; Sir Edward Ache- son, Goderich tovirruthip, andiNrirkeelartworar‘,5: nSotedw,ari:b, doewpourtey trit:te3vreetodfr retiring this year, were again re-elected.. After the regular routine of business was through, quite a number of interest- ing and sensible suggestions were made by members of [kit, company, in reference to the' questions of insur• ance, and a numb,,r of que8tions were propounded in reference 10 the sys. tem of inanagemen t, etc , all of whietk were most cheerfully explained and replied to by Mr Roberts, the Secy.- Treas„ who has had the sole manage- ment of the affairs (If the cempany evidently has during the pasat vfecr'yv co) and extensive knowledge pertaining to the question of mutual msurance. A vote of- thanks was tendered the Beard of Directors, and a very hearty and unanimous vote (•;t• thankk was also tendered the Secretary, for the very able and efficient manner in which he has perform° his duties during his term oe o The gene- ral sentiment exprie ' bq those pro. sent was that of satisfaction in knows ing that the W. Wawanosh Fire In- turaneeXempany stands high in the estimatititi Of the publio, and bolds a promiutint position among the most successful mutual insurance compa- nies enhe Province, • Seafortti Thomas Brown'estock Retool horses cattle, etc., will again take place, on ursday, Feb. 14th. It is supposed ere will be a large attendance this mies,fialea.good pore s were paid at the 440