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The Huron News-Record, 1889-01-23, Page 1allIrsso 4 F TApRA113i-11I.5t) par AUpam, 0.26 1» Advanta. VOL. X.—NO. 6. HEROIN NE ECOIIP. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS, NEUTRAL IN NOTHING WHITELY *. TODD, Pub)lltheas CLINTON, HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. 1889 WHOLE NO. 532 Coral (rorrespenflence goat Correopoufteuce Goderieh. The first meeting of the couucil of 1889 was held on Monday in the forenoon, all the members being preseut. Mr, Joseph Williams was reappointed high sehoui trustee aud Messrs. W. R. Rober•tsou, and Audi- tors. Reeve Pruudfuot and Council- lors Colborue, Naftel, Thompson and Nicholson were appointed a. draft- ing cowmittee and made the follow- ing report:— Court of bevisiou—Mayor, Reeve, Colborne, Naftel, Nicholson. Finance—Colborne, holt, Reid, Pridham, Reeve Proudfoot. . 'Vater Works—Mayor, Morton, Naftel, Fire—Reeve, J. yr Smith, Duu- lop, Thompson, Deputy Reeve. Relief—Mayor, Naftel, Humber, Holt, Dunlop. • Market—Deputy Reeve, Dun•' slop, J. W. Smith, •Pridham, Canto - ion. Public Works—Nal tel, Reid, Cul. borne. Holt, J. W, Smith, Thomp- son, Mortou, Humber, Deputy Reeve. Harbor—Nicholsuu, i-Iumber,Cau. telud, Holt, Pridham. Cemetery—Thom peon, Morton, Cantolon, J. W. Smith, Dunlop. Special—Mayor, Reeve, Deputy Reeve, Nicholson, J. W. Smith, Colburne, Murton, Reid, Cautelon, Holt, Humber, Thompson. The first named in each instance to bo chairtnau. • The report was adopted. On taking his spat, the mayor after congratulating the members on their election spoke as follows : MAYOR BUTLER'S INAUGURAL. It will be the duty of the Public Work's Cotumittee to see to the im- provement of the Park. It should have a footpath from the gate to the top of the steps, a fountain, and some means of sprinkling the grass in dry weather, a summer house or pavilion for the use and protection Of excur- sion parties in wet and extremely hot weather. The Court House Square must have attention, four or more fountains will have to be erected, and provision made for watering all the grass plots and keeping theta green. People must be stopped from walking and making footpaths on the grass; this I think can best be done by improving the present approaches to the court house by preparing coal cinders and putting them on, not only on those paths, but on both sides of West, East and North streets. This mater- ial makes a foot -path nearly equal to asphalt, much cleaner than gravel, easier to the feet, just as durable, and if properly put on every tender foot in town will praise the change. Some of our idle mon should be put to work now, preparing the cinders at the salt welts and big mill; they will then be ready to be put on when the snow leaves. If this is done you will get rid of muddy boots on the sidewalks at least. . An electric lamp should bo placed at the G. '1'. R. station at once. The Company are large taxpayers, and we ought to furnish them light, more so as a lamp near the station will light north and south of .,'aststreet. The harbor must have a lamp in summer, as steamboats and vessels galling here have no more right to furnish light than docks. I do not know if the late Council prepared a water service by-law. Rates should be• made, water takers advertised for, and our laborers why are idle given a chance to put in the services. My own belief is that the council might safely put the water into every house within reasonable distance of the mains, giving parties a chance to see its benefit for a time and then ask them to pay. I feel certain not one person would allow the water to be shut off, for it will be with the water as It now is with the electric light and town clock. It will be the duty of the harbor committee to prepare a report, on which the Council couid act, of the state of the piers, breakwater, docks, depth of water at the entrance, the lengthening of the North pier or the building of a pier at North side of Maitland river. In future the dredgings should be carried much farther away as I believe moat of the stuff taken out is worked back by the first South or South west storm. The attention of the government should be called to the fact that this Is their own Har&or of Refuge, that they shoukl keep it repaired, rrneig- a4 e and free from tolls. The fire committee will require to make changes to suit the new order of things. A pair of shafts will be want. ed for the large hose reel that a horse may be hitched to it, instead off, men. Also a piece of hose with couplings to fit the hydrants, and the suction pipe of our steam tire engine that she may be used to throw water beyond the limits of our present system if ever required. . The Special Committee, or the Council will have to see to our Rail-- way ailway interests. The charter we have from Goderieh to Winghatn which cost us $1300 will have to be renewed or extended as it expires very soon and it will not do to let it go by hg default. In conclusion 1 beg to say that the ratepayers are generous, they will not grumble if money is spent so long as it goes to beautify and improve our Goderich. town, making it a pleasure to the eye, comfortable to the feet, and a place to be proud of. Last Wednesday the annual meeting of the West Huron Agricul- tural Society wits held in the Court House, the Vice -President, lir. Robt. McLean, in the chair. The minutes having been read and con- firmed, the Treas., :lir. A. Watson, presented the following financial statertlent":— RECEIPTS. Balance from last report$ 125 53 Legislative grant 700 00 Members' subscriptions.,382 25 Admission fees to Exhibi- tion 962 05 Rent of' stalls, etc 84 75 Proceeds of loans........,.. 400 00 Miscellaneous receipts,.,,. 154 83 $2819 31 EXPENDITURES. Portion of Legielative grant paid to Township Societies- $ 420 00 Prizes paid. 1321 25 Prizes for awards of prev- ious years 49 75 Purchase of grounds, met: - Lion of buildings, etc250 00 Lighting and fitting up buildings, etc 167 02 Working expenses, includ- ing salaries. 256 45 Miscellaneous expenses459 54 $2924 01 On motion the report as read was adopted. The annual election was then proceeded with, the following being the result :President, Robt. McLean, Goderieh; lat Vice, John Aikeuhead, Goderieh; 2nd Vice, D. Purvis, Goderich Tp.; Directors— Alex. MeD. Allan and John '1'. Dickson, Goderieh; James Connolly and . William Clarke, Goderich Township; Isaac Fisher and Anthony Allan, Colborne; George Currell, Ashfield; Robert Medd, West Wawanosh; John Govier, Hullett. Unanimous votes . of thanks were' tendered the ''re- tiring President and Messrs. A. Mcl. Allan and H. Hayden. A•resp- lutiou of condolence on. the death of the tale Edwin I3inghain •regret- ting his death and mentioning in high terms the deceased's activity in promoting the interests of the so- ciety, was'unaulinously carried and ordered to be presented to the de- ceased's widow. The meeting then adjourned. The new board of di- rectors the met and organized by electing Mr. Alex Watson Treas., Mr. It. C. Hays. Secretary, Messrs. W. It. Robertson and Geo. Sheppard jr. as auditors, J. T. Dickson, Jno. Aikenhead and Robert McLean Finance Committee, and Messrs Robert McLean, Jno. Aikenhead, Alex. McD. Allan, J. T. Dickson, Isaac Fisher and D. Purvis a com- mittee to revise the prize list. The salaries of the secretary and treasurer were fixed at $60 and $50 respectively. It having been agreed that the Northwestern Fair for 1889 ellen be held on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 17, 18, 19; the Secretary was directed to notify tie hiding and branch soci- eties and 1111 interested parties of the dates selected. Regular meeting of Huron Eu- camlymont No. 28 I. '0. 0..F. on Monday evening. Mine host Lasham of Saitford, had a shooting match last Friday, and finished with an oyster supper. Col. the Hon. A. M. Ross, Pro- vineial, Treasurer, was in town this week. The pipe laying contractors, Messrs. Harding and Leathorn, com- pleted their contract last week and left for home, London. Messrs. Joseph Goldthorpe, and Jno. A. Walters have each contract- ed to supply the public schools with fifty cords of wood. Tho School Board for 1889 organ- ized last Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the board room. The Secretary, Mr. Wm, Mitchell, having taken the chair, Mr. Ball moved, seconded by Mr. Swanson, that Mr. S. Malcom - son be chairman of the Board for 1889 ; the motion having carried unanimously, Mr. Malcomson thank- ed the Board for his re-election. The following committees were then appointed : — School management, Messrs. Q. Crabb, M. Nicholson and W. Acheson. Finance—Messrs, A. Morton, A. C. Chrystal and C. Crabb. Contingent—Messrs, Swan- son, Acheson and Lrall, the first named ou each cmnmittoe being rhairtnan thereof. A motion that tho first Monday evening in each rnonth be the regnlar meeting night having carried, the heard adjourned. Zoca gorregpondeart Goderich. The snow shoo club had a march out on Monday tveui0 �. Holy Cuwaauniuu ,11 St. George's last Sunday. Mr 1t. 11. Sallows gives his dis solving view's exhibitito at Lnebul'1 on Friday eveu1Ig. Knox Church Baud et Hope held its regular meeting last Saturday afternoon. The McDowell comedy company appear to -morrow evening in the Royal Opera Hose If the programme sketched by Lbw Mayor is carried out, Goderieh will indeed be beautiful. The aunu.11 eel() of magazines, periodicals, Sze., will take place at the Mechanics Institute ou Friday evening. .• A mouting of the Board of Trade was held in the Town Hall ou Fri- day evening, at which there was a good atteudauce. Mr. Reuben Sallows will give a dissolving view c•utertainulent in the Victoria Street Methodist Church un the evening of the 29th inst. K Ilex church choir has presented organist Cooke with a clock and seeretairo, and the same gentleman hag received an easy chair tied a lamp from the members of his juve- nile choir. ]firs. Helen Robertson, widow of the late Wm. Robertson, Colborno; rind mother of Mr. Jno. Robertson, grocer, died last Wednesday at the advanced ago of 81 years and 9 mouths. Tont gort'eopoltttltce. SunIuIorkttll. The Rev. W. Craig intends hold- ing a cottage tueetiug at G. M. Kitty's on Thursday evening the 24th iust., commencing at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend. OPEN MEETING.—A very suecess- 1 fol 'open meeting of L. O. L. No. 928 was hold in the hall on the evening of Thursday, 17th iust. The hall was full froru platform to door. The proceedings were open - el by Bro. A. M. Todd, of Clinton, reading the opening prayer, and the reading of a portion of Scripture by Bro. W. G. Smith, W. M. 710. The programme consisted of a read- ing and vocal and instrumental music, both loyal and entertainiug, in which all the pieces were well rendered. But the event of the evening was au address by Bro. 'odd, of Clinton,'entitled "0 range - ism Explained." Bro. Todd 'clearly explained the qualificatioas of an Orange eaudidate and the •aims of Orangeisnt itself. He showed that their platform was liberty in Church and State, not encroachment ou the rights of others iu either particular, but at the same time they would resist at all hazards all encroach- ments on the lull rights of British citizenship. Thu poet history of the British Empire proved the necessity of pursuing such a cuursc, and the present history of our own country emphasizes the fact. He showed that O'rangento.n were obligated not to give offence to those who differ front them in religion and are to help them as well as all other citi zeas when in trouble. As an in- stance of this he mentioned the case of Roman Catholics in Ireland who dared not harvest their own crops when the boycott was placed upon them, and their Orange uoighbors in groat numbers harvested the crops for them. IIe also explained a great many other wrong impress- ions that even Protestants have of the Orange Association. The ad- dress took one hour and twenty minutes for delivery and was listen• ed to with wrapt attention. through- out. This fact is the greatest com- pliment that can possibly he paid to Bro. Todd, and'. it is also a compli- ment to the audience at the same time. Bro. Smith followed, who in - a few pithy, pointed remarks drove home and clinched the arguments and assertiutlsof the prevtousspeak- er. The W. M, of the Lodge, Bro. G. M. Kilty, invited any iu the audience who wished information or were doubtful on any point relay dye to the Order, to put any reason- able' question and Bro. Todd would cheerfully answer. Everybody seem od satisfied, as no questions were asked. The following aleo took part in the programme : The Misses Murphy, Laithwaite, Miller, Flora Miller, Watkins; A. Lovett, Glazier and Wright, Mrs. D. Baskerville and the Messrs. W. MCBrien, G. Laithwaite, A. Cousins, Lowery and G. M. Kitty. The W. M. of the Lodge extended the hearty thanks of himself and brethren to all who had so ably and willingly assisted in - the entertainment, and invited all who endorsed the aims and aspirations of the Orange Associa- tion, as explained to them by the various speakers, to become candi- dates for election to membership in 928. The proceedings were brought to a close by singing "God save the Queen." Many of the school rooms in the towu are being tastefully decorated by teachers and pupils. Small pictures and cards are the chief em- belish meats, and their artistic placing is an advantage to the echo'. lays and an improvement to the schools. Mr. 11. W. Ball will to -morrow, Thursday, at 2 o'clock, by order of the executors of the late Bernard McManus, sell by public auction a cluantittt of household' furniture and two valuable town properties, The vale will take place at the late resi- dence of the deceased gentleman, Park street, near the Victoria street Methodist church. . If the council could manage to put up an' electric light at the top of the 'hill leading to Saltford it would be a great improvement and convenience. As the town generally receives great benefit from that village, it is but fair its inhabitants should have light. Tho light should be so placed as to illumine the converging streets and the resi- dence of ono of the largest rate payers in the town not for distant. If the council makes the suggested improvement it will make Victoria street and the Cambria road pretty evening drives, and improve the town generally. Goderlch Township Editor .hews -Record. Sia,—"School Teacher," Porter's 11111, accuses your correspondent here of a falsehood in an item of a couple of weeks ago in stating that the teacher had dilped the trustees in the signing of their agreement. Perhaps "Teacher" calls it by anoth- er name, but it certainly was a case of misrepresentation and in all pro,. bability will terminate very unde- sirable to him. Yours truly, TRUSTEE S. S, No. 5. Goderieh Tp., Jan. 19, 1889. Tnckcrslnitll. FARM SOLD.—Mr. John tl'harp has sold his farm on the 2nd con. to Mr. Thos. Carter for $3,800. This farms contains 100 acres of good land hut there are no buildings on it. Mr. Thorp has gone to Kansas on a visit to his brother Thos. Thorp. ENTERTAINMENT.—Tho entertain- ment held at No. 4 on Friday evening was a success despite the disagreeable weather. The pro- gramme rendered was an exception- ally • good one. The proceeds amounted to $10.30, FooT B.ILL._-A friendly game, of foot ball was played between No. 3 and No.6 on Saturday on the grounds of the latter. During the first half time No. 3 succeeded in scoring two goals and No. 6 one. During the last half neither team scored a goal. This leaves No. 3 victorius by ono goal. h'erdina.nd Schumacher, of Alco ron, O., known as the Oatweal King, is a Prohibitionist of such fixed opinions that when ono of his mills was destroyed ho distributed 20,000 bushels of rotten grain among the fert»ers for chicken feed rather than sell it to distillers to be made into whisky. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. The council for 1889 mot in Gode- rich yeeterday, and is composed as follows MUNICIPALITY, RBBVR. DEPUTY•RRItV e. AIhfeld ioseph Griffin Girvan W, Stothers Bayflolcl George Cawtles Brussels R. graham Blyth P lietIv Clinton A. Me,Lurchle Colborne Joseph neck Exeter Dr, 'Collins Goderich W. Pro,dfoot Oodortch 'FpJohn Cort Grey Win. Milne Ifay ff.Irappel nuilett John Britton Howlett John Kaine Herds H. Mooney McKillop James Hays Seaforth ., . ,1). 1). Wilson Stephen V. Rid?, Stanley J Torrance Tucicersmtth ...Robert McLean Turnberry W. McPherson Usborno T M. Kay Wingham Thos. Gregory Wroxeter T. B. Saunders Wawanosh EThos. Taylor Wawanosh W lames Johnston Stuart Jas. Hays, Warden. A. 1i, Manning A. Malloy W. G. Bissett A. Smith Jobn Beacom J W. Oliver i Bryans Geo, McEwen R. Scott A. Dulmago 1 J. W. Jacques Chas. Howe Bennowich A, Strong kC. Etlber Hy. Eilber Isaac Erritt Elgle G, Thompson F. Anderson —Mr. F. Ja'Coleman of Fullerton has 'removed to Kinburn village, county of Huron, where he has pur- chased 'a store. Mr, Coleman is a pushing young man and deserves gumless. • —The Wiarton Echo of'last week says that up to date navigation has not closed in Wiarton; as tugs aro daily running on the bay, and there is as yet not a sign of ice. akddittouitt Nona; POST OFFICE BUSINESS. The following are excerpts from the Blue Book just issued by Post- master General, Hon. John Haggart. The uutnber of new Post Offices established during the year was 137, making a total in operation 7,671. Mail route'iucreased by 1,478 .miles, iucrease- of aunuaf mail travel 424,- 971 miles, Number of lettere carried during tho year 80,200,000. A saving of $20,000 has been effect- ed by reducing the eoutlniseion allowed stamp vendurs. 916,929 letters wore received at the Dead Letter Office during the year, 23,- 899 of these contained valuables. The contents were of ,motley kind: Money, bonds, cheques, drafts, deeds, society certificates, jewelry, door mats, ear drums,' glace. eyes, false teeth, prayer beads, wigs, wills etc etc. 316 unregistered letters wont astray and no trace of 290 of these was obtaivable. 197 registered lettere wont astray 25. of which were not traceable, the re- mainder were either recovered or accounted for. l•lalance• due de- positors in the Post Office Savings Bank at the end of the year $20,- 614,223.40. ° HURON COUNTY POST OFFICES. The following shows the salary 'attached to some of the leading post offices in the county, the gross revenue from sales of postage stamps, etc. at saute, and the amount of Money Orders issued and paid. In this latter respect Clinton is shown to have received and paid Inure money out on Post office Mouey Orders than any other office in the county, About 25 per cent. more than Goderich, 50 per Cent. more than Seaforth and nearly double that of the next highest, Wingliam : Amount Amount Money Money Orders Orders Salary. Revenue. fssued. Paid, Goderieh, 82,140 $1.031.89 437,640.93 813,370,65 Seaforth, 1,640 4,650.04 27,266.40 14,.493.30 Clinton, 1,460 4,482.04 15,946.80 22,7.2.2.53 Wingham, 1,180 3,631.66 16,766.65 12,260.71 Exeter, 884 2,429.21 15,187.87 9.483.57 Brussels, 944 2,548.25 15,590 64 0,96!1.22 Blyth, 656 1,505.35 6,877.61 3,279.84 FARMERS INSTITUTE. WEST HURON. The West Huron Farmer's Insti- tution met at Wiugham Monday of last week. President Kernighan and Secretary Ndite'. wore present, the former occupied the chair and stated that he had addressed meet- ings iu Wellington, `.Grey, Bruce, and other parts of If uron county and been much benefitted by what he had heard at those meetings. Mr. Jas. Elliott of Turnborry gave his experience with silo or winter feed. Sowed corn on sod in drills• 3 feet apart. Corn will bo sweeter if it has plenty of room in drills. Built his silo 11x12 foot and 20 feet high in barn. Put in 5 or 6 foot first day, but found that too much (Prof. Mills, 4 feet plenty) Filled silo 16 feet deep. It settled 5'feet. Covered it with tar paper. Mr. Petit, of Grimsby spoke on fruit growing. A few varieties should be planted so as they would ripen at differeut periods of the season. There should bo proper grading of fruit and honest packing, and barrels should bo provided before the season came in so as to avoid delay when wanted. Professor Mille, of Ontario College, read a paper ou "beef cattle" and gave illustrations of rho fundamental points in. boof cattle. His remarks wore full of valuable information on the subject. In the evening Prof, Mills talked about "farming as an"occupation." It required hard work to succeed at it, as it also required "honest hard work to succeed at any occupation. But the farmer might succeed and have more leisure than falls to the lot of those following any other occupation. Farmers required more taste and more education. Tho educated class is the ruling class in alt countries, and any roan who reads may become educated. Dr. McDonald in the chair, ou- dorsed the views of the previous speaker. An address on "prosperity and progress in our country" was given by President Kernighan and well received. Prof. Mills took up `•schools and school teachers." A man who is not a born teacher will rarely be a success. Tho master makes the school. Mr. Cling sang "the Irishman's toast" and an eucoro being called for gave "tiro Highlandtnan'e toast." Mr. 131ack criticised Mr. Mill's speech in au able and humorous manner. Mr. Robt. Currie road an able paper on "ocomony on the farm." On Tuesday the meeting resumed business, President Kernighan in 'Addit#ona gocltto the chair and he explained "the primary object of farmers' insti- tutes." Mr. Wellwood gave his experi- ence in raising horses for profit. Considered the Clydesdale the best and moat profitable, they would do the moat labor and endure the moat hardship, and command the highest prices. They should have flat bong, wide hocks, pasterns not too long, head straight in front, ferehoad wide, clean ears, short back and. fluo silky hair. Blyth Joseph Whitehead, Esq., Mayor of Ctintou, was in town on Friday. Mr. A. Fortune left here on Mon- day to visit a brother in Michigan. Mr. Will McElroy having spent a lengthy holiday hore, returned to L iatorxel on:F+riday,,, Mr. A. Smith, cattle buyer, left this station on Monday with a car load of fine cattle for Montreal. Mrs. John Gostnan loft here on Saturday to, see her mother, who is seriously ill at Galt. We are sorry to hear that our -assistant postmaeter, itrr: G. B. Phillips, is at present seriously in- disposed. Rev. H. A. Thomas is to preach a special sermon to the Forester's in the Episcopal church on Sabbath at 2.30 p.m. Our townsman, Mr. James Mar- shall, is on the sick list these days. 'We hope soon to hoar of his recov- ery. Miss Thomas, who has been visit- ing her brother, Rev. H. A. Thomas, for some time past, returned to her home in Brantford on Friday. Since the last fall of the "heanti- ful" on Sabbath last our streets have had a lively appearance. Largo loads of wood, logs and produce coming in from all directions. ?'fay it still contirltle. Our new town council mot for, -the first time in the Orange% hall on Monday, at 11 a.m. The members were all present. After having taken the oath they proceeded to business. Several accounts wore presented and passed. Messrs. T. W. Scott and Jani'es Hamilton were appointed auditors. Our fathers decided to rent Industry Hall to hold future meetings in, which is also to be. used for holding the Division ' Court and Magistrate's Court; the other hall being found too small to hold these meetings in. Mrs Whitt of Clinton, the excel- lent organist and leader of tho choir in the Episcopal church hero for upwards of twelve years, has been compelled to resign her charge, which takes effect soon, in consequ- ence of the declining health of her son. The lady will be greatly missed by that denomination, not only in the interest of the church, but also of the Sabbath School whore she took a faithful and earnest interest in the spiritual welfare of the young. We hope soon to hear that her son's health has been restored to him again that she may be' able to return and stilt continue working .faithful in her Master's cause. Belgrave. Mr. Mat. Brandon returned from Algoma last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. Barkley of Soto forth are spending a few days in this village among their rolativ•.s. Mrs Coates of East Wawanosh is visiting her daughter Mrs. McNally of this place. Miss Ilelen Porterfield of this place is gond to London to attend a wedding of a second cousin there, Mr. Jones, of Brussels, preached here last Sabbath and will preach next Sabbath, owing to tho absence of the pastor, Mr. Law. The municipal election in connec- tion with the Literary Society took place on Wednesday night and although the weather was some- what unfavorable a large number were 'present. Following is tllu result of the polls :—Mayor, J. Tovell ; Reeve, C. McClellend ; Councillors, J. Stewart, J. Gillies and R. McCumnlings. An oyster supper was held in the Foresters Hall on Friday evening by the successful and unsuccessful candi- dates when eloquent speeches wore delivered by the Mayor, Reeve and Councillors. --Sino 25 or 30 hands were at work one evening at Gillies & Mar- tin's foundry, Teesw'ater, when a pot of molten iron of about 2,300 pounds slipped, causing the pot to topple over, the red hot iron (Ik ins in all directions.-. None of the men were seriously injured.