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The Huron News-Record, 1889-01-30, Page 1111 THE IITTR�\ 1WSI1E INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS, NEDTBAL IN NO2'HINII WHITELYTO;rD, Pub►/sl.c.s TEI01191—$1.6O per Awl. $1.26 In Advance. VOL. X..—NO. 7. CLINTON-, HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1889 FOSTER & RITER, goal gorreolzoude1%ce WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ' LIQUOR DEALERS HURON STREET, CLINTON. Received This Week 1. Piper Hendrick Champagne. Guinesses XXX Porter, Extra Stout. Bass & Co's India Palo Ale. Sandeman very old Port Wine. Merin D'or Claret Wine. "Gooderham 5c Worts 5•year•old Whiskies in wood and bottles. H. Walker & Son's 1883 Club Whisky. Labbatt's Ale, bbls., lj bbls. TERMS CASH.—Goods delivered to all parts of Clinton free. FOSTER ek R1TEIIt. 'bell► (Correspondence Goderich. Mr, Geu. Acheson has put a plate glass front in the bot and shoe store of Mr. A. Murdoch. l2ev. John \Vakefield, at ono time pastor of the North street Metho- dist church; preael ed...tnorning .and - evening last Sunday from his old pulpit. Tho occasion was • the missionary anniversary of the church. At the regular meeting of the High school Literary Society last Friday evening, President Miss Addison in the 'chair, the following programme was presented:—Chorus by the members ; Reading Mr. Gram ; Solo by Miss McKouzio ; Reading by Miss Buchanan ; Selec- tions by Aliso Flo Ball ; Solo Mr. b'Iahaffy ; 1-rooitatiun by Mr. Harvey; Reading by Mr. Boyd ; Chorus by the members. That portion of t,lre Mayor's address which referred to fountains, sidewalks, grass plots and electric lights has been the s'ibject of general discussion the past week, and as far as we can judge is approved by uiue tenths of our ratepayers. Let us hope the council will support Mayor Butler in an early commeucement of the predic ted additions, so that by mid- summer Goderich may enhance its reputation as the prettiest town on the American continent. On Thursday there were bills around town advet•tizing a perform- ance in the Royal Opera House: Jekyll & Hyde, • and a lecture by Rev. D. -Rogers of Londesboro, said to bo au excellent reproduction' of Talniage's celebrated address at the last Grimsby Camp meeting on Ingersoll, the infidel. Not ad- miriug the cuts heralding Jekyll & Hydeandhaving a dime still left in the corner of our capacious ilobkets, we marched to the place when admis- sion was free and the solitary coin would answer for the silver collec- tion. On entering the building we were far from being contented. The idea that the lecturer might be only a weak' imitator of a great man, being the one disturbing thought. Precise- ly at eight the pastor, Rev. Geo. Richardson, took the chair, and af- ter a hymn, prayer and a duet feli- citiously introduced the lecturer to a large audience. Mr. Rogers who at• once entered on his mission, commenced by explaining why he had presumed to give tho lecture of another. I-Iis reasons, the upholding of the Bible and Christanity, were evident►) accepted by his auditors. It is nut neccessary, nor in fact have we space to give the whole dis- course, as to be appreciated thor- oughly its delivering must be heard. 'But there were ninny passages of exceeding interest and beauty, and so heartily were they imitated, des- cribed, delivered, (whichever you will) that orie felt an undefinable pleasure, and admiration of the man whocou11 repeat wurds,and re-enact their portrayal so vividly as to leave the. impression that the great Talmage was in the North street Methodist church. This lecture is to cunfirin our faith in the Bible said the lecturer, and the quaint -way in which he added that though some people paid one dollar to hoar Ingersoll 'on the mistakes of Moses, ho (the speaker) would not give fiye cents for the same privilege, though he woeld give five hundred to hear ,Moses on tho mistakes of Ingersoll, revised the risibility of the audience. The version of the creed from au Ingersoll standpoint: "I believe in nothing the father of nothing,"seem- ed some what incongruous, but when tho Rev. gentleman showed what ho did believe by giving the creed in its entirety the double version had charming clients. Not the least of the points in favor of the Bible was the hospitals, asylums, missions and schools etc instituted and fos- tered by Bible teachings, and their entire absence as the offspring of infi- delity. The lecture throughout was a defence of the Bible and woman, against the attacks of Iugersuiiism, and all lovers of these two most sacred gifts to man should, at the first opportunity, hoar the Rev, 1). lrogor'e reproduction of Dr. Tal- mage's lecture on Iugorsollistn. WHOLE N0. 533 Goderich. Good sleighing on Monday. Holy cornrnunion at St. George's next Sunday morning. Miss Grace Robertson was in town last week visiting relatives. goat (5orreopolzdence Dungannon Froor our own correspondent The annual meeting of the West Wawauosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held in the court room Dungannon, Jan. 22nd, 1889. There was a 'ergo attuudauce of Mrs. D. Gordon was visiting at policy holders from the diti :'eut Waterloo last week. municipalities iu the county of The town clerk is now receiving applications for water services. Mrs. Chas. Seager returned from her visit to Hamilton last week. Mrs. M. G. Cameron left for Toronto last Friday. Miss Meyers was the guest of the Misses Roes last woek. Mrs. Chas. Newton returned from a visit to Waterloo last week, The Seaforth Sua obtained the county printing contract. Editor McLean of the Seaforth Expositor was iu tb'\vu last week. • Regular:_ meeting night of the town council next Friday. Sallows dissolved et Leeburn last Friday. Regular monthly ineetink of the public school board next Mouday evening. Mr. P. Malconsson successfully passed hie first intermediate law examination iu 'reroute last week. Mrs. 'fanner was in towu last week on a short visit to her rela- tives, Knox church Baud of Hope will give an entertainment next Friday evening. Knox church Mission band had a pleasant afternoon's entertainment on Saturday. Mr. A. Smith is fitting up the old Goderich Nems office as a butcher shop. Mr. W. T. Whitely of THE NEWS - RECORD was in town on Friday and Saturday. The Palace ,roller rink is now auice rink and seams to be doing a good busiuees. There will be a meeting of St. George's church woman's guild, in the school room at 6.45 this aven- in . The annual sale of periodicals nd• magazines took- place at the a Mechanic's Institute last Friday evening. Sallows dissolving views was one of the features at the Victoria street Methodist entertainment last eveniug. . The McDowell company presen- ted Jekyll and Hyde to a good audience in the Royal, opera house last Thursday evening. The new schooner being built by Mr. William Marlton is going ahead, nearly all the ribs being nolo in position. So far as one .. can at present judge the boat will keep up our young builders reputatiou as a designer of first class ships. This one will be 135 feet keel, 27ft beam and llft hold. On Sunday Mrs. Sarah Black re- ceived a paralytic stroke rendering her unconscious, in which state she remained for twenty four hours, when di,,th ensued. The deceased lady sone. few mouths since had the misfortune to break one of her arms but not:,; ::standing her ago (over 70) she w soon around again hav• ing lost n.: ping of her cheerfulness by the mi.iLip, Since that time a long illne:.• accursed, but her vitality was so sten ig that she arose from what many thought her death bed, and shortly after her recovery journeyed to Toronto, a journey that many think brought on the attack that resulted so fatally on Monday. Mre Sarah 131ack was one of the landmarks of Goderich, a long time resident, a genial disposition, and a generous use of her wealth having rooted her name in the towu and surrounding town- ships. Tho funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence West street to Maitland cemetery. Bayfield. The 0. V. B. tea -meeting, concert and lecture, in the town hall this (Wednesday) evening, will likely be well patronized. The Young Britons of Bayfield should receive every encouragement, and tho pro- gramme for this evening is one that should please everybody—the admis- sien price, only 25 cents for tea, lecture and concert. Summerhill. There wails a supper and party at Mr. F. Mcllvoen's ou friday last.. A are agreed that Mr. and Mrs. McIlvoon make a splendid host and hostess. Mr. John Wallace loft last Tuos• day for Dakota. Ile will stay over a few clays in Wisconsin, where we have no doubt he will have an en- joyable time. Huron and quite a number front the county of Bruce, all of whom evinced fa deep iuterust iu the wull- fare of the company. The meeting was convened at the usual hour, one o'clock p. m. Mr. Charles Girviu,`ex-wsrdeu of the county of I1uruu (who hie beef president since its foundation in 1879) in the chair. Minute's ut' the last uieetiug were read and approved. The Financial auditors reports were read, in which were set forth in a very plain and concise form the receipts of the company apd the sources from which they emanate, and the -expenditures, with most ex- plicit explanations as to the purpose fur which the funds were expended. Tho total fusses of the past year amounted to $1655.05, numbering in all 14 distinct losses, all of which were satisfactorily adjusted and promptly paid, The company ou the 31st of Dec. 1888 being free from all liabilities up to that date; the assets of the company being 2Vincty 7'housurul one hundred and Seventy jive Dollars. Tho directors report was also laid before tato meet- ing and read by the secretary which very clearly and fully set forth the prominent features iu connection with the w•osking of the compauy; showing the rise and steady progress flow its beginning in 1879 to the present time, each year exceeding the one previous in the amount of business done by a large excites. The number of now policies issued last year wore 435 which when added to 1867 which were In force Jan. 1, 1888 shows that the November in force during the past year was 2302, covering risks to the amount of Two Millions Fight hundred and Seventy Eight thousand Seven hun- dred and thir'tltnine dollars. In con- sidering the amount at risk, the num- ber of policies in fusee and the ainali amouut of losses sustained during the last .year, there is every evidence of the fact that care and prudence has been exercised by the -Board of Directors in accepting applications, and that the risks carried by the company aro well chosen and of a high standard. The reports were all unanimously adopted. John Ballantyne esq. of Huron, Alex Stewart, Deputy reovo West Wawa - n ab, and Edward Achesou Esq. of Goderich township, who were the retiring derectors of this year, were again re-elected. During the meeting and after the general business of the meetiug was over quite a number of very interesting and very seusible,suggestions wore made and referred to by policy holders in reference to the many subjects in connection with Insurance and a number of questions were propoun- ded in .reference to the system of mauagement, &c., all of avhich were most cheerfully explained and replied to by Mr. Roberts, the seero- tary-troaaurer, who has the sole management of the affairs of the Company during the past few years and who evidently has a very com- prehensive and extensive knowledge pertaining to the question of insur- ance,° A vote of thanks was ren• dared to the Board of Directors and a very •Hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Rob- erts for the very able and efficient manner in which he had performed hia duties as an officer (Athe com- pany during his term of office. The general sentimont•exprossed by those present being one of eatisfac- tion,in knowing that the West Wawa - nosh Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany stands high in the estimation of the public and holds a prominent position among the most successful Mutual Insurance Companies 'of the province,and that in consideration of its very economical system of man- agement., and its low rates of assess- ment compared with any or all mut- ual companies throughout tho prov- ince that it is well worthy and deserv- ing of the patronage of all having iso- lated buildings and farm property to insure. ' Varna. At the last regular meeting of' L. 0. L. No, 1035, the following officers were o'ncted :—Bros. Wm. 1' athwell W. M.; James Reid. 1). M, James Colwell, Chaplain ; John Torrance, Rec. Sec.; D. Beatty, Fin. Sec.; Charles Foster, Treasurer ; N. Harrison, 1). of C.; John Reid, John Johnston, James Campbell, iZobt McATarriy, John Tippitt, Committee. The Lodge never misses a regular meeting and is in a very proapc,rous condition. Wont (+ orfyeoponfteac. Goderich Township Miss Aguess Mcllwain is visiting friends in Ashfield. Who goes to the first con. acid gets left l The feather weight champion still infests the Huron road. Mr. L. Johnston lost his valuable Tontine colt last week. Mr. Marine looks happy now that he has taken to read. Mr. John Sowerhy has returned honor from the Michigan lumber woods, he says times are .dull in uncle Sam's dominion. Mr. ,John 1'. Elliott sports a new covered buggy and one of the fastest truttieg colts in the county, but there is more than horse under Johns oyTOWNs111P VITAL STATISTICs.— There were registered by the clerk of Goderich Township for the year 188'8 : 48 births, 14 marriages and .29 deaths, • Hunters were patrolliug our woods and swamps last week in guest of game but could secure uuua. Of course they were uou-profeestonals f'rorn Goderich. As when our local sport went out he' at once secured a fox, a mink and a raccoon. Am open winter is the event of the season, or at least it is in the mouth of everybody ; but the event of the past week in this quiet neigh- borhood was the marriage of Miss Reid to Mr. David Mel3rien, The affair was a fashionable one all through, Your correspondent was not invited but he wishes the newly wedded couple a happy life and a prosperous one. Council met Jauuary 2tst 1889 according to statute. Members all present; these having handed iu their property qualification and do• claration of office, the Reeve took the chair. Thu minutes of Yost meeting were read and passed. The cost of the municipal election amounting to $61,50 was, paid. Moved by John Beacom, seconded bp Thos. Churchill, that the clerk send satnples of township printing to the four local papers so as they. can tender for same—Carried. Moved by rhos. Churchill, seconded by G. A. Cooper, that the councillors be road oonunissioners for the several subdivisions as follows, viz : No 1, John Beacom; No. 2 Samuel Sturdy; No. 3, John Cox ; Nos. 4 & 5 Geo. A. Cooper; No. 5, Thos. Churchill; —Carried. Moved by John Beacotn, seconded by Geo. A. Cooper, that the salaries of the township officers be as follows, viz : Clerk $105 ; Treasurer $75 ; Assessor 65 ; Col- lector $70 ; Auditors $6 each ; and Councillors fur each day's sitting $2 -each and no extras, but do all the work required by this council— Carried. Moved by Geo: A. Cooper, seconded by Thos. Churchill, that GeQtge McKee bo assessor for pres- ent year. Moved in amendment by Samuel Sturdy, seconded' by John Beacom, that Wm. Wakefield be assessor for present year; Reeve de- cided in favor of motion. Moved by Thos. Churchill, seconded by John Beacom, that Samuel Johnston be' collector for present • year—Car- ried. The cuuucil appoiuted Jas. A. Ford Auditor, the Reeve ap- pointed John R. Holmes second Auditor. The board of 'health was appointed : Reeve, chairman; Clerk, secretary; Messrs. ChurchillCooper and Beacons members; Dr. J. B. Whitely continued as medical health officer. James Rowden and John Churchill were placed ou road division No. 45 South. The fol- lowing accts. were paid, viz: rent of P. 0. box one year, for use of clerk, $1 ; Goderich Star, printing, $5 ; clerk, registering Births, Marriages and .Deaths, $9.10 ; Goo. McKee, posting up treasurer's reports, $3; Thos. Harrison, outlet for • drain, $2 ; Jas. H. Elliott,' for gravel $2.- 40 ; Henry Hibbs, -gravel, $8.28; James Elliott, 5th con,, gravel, $6.- 48. Pathrnasters were appointed. Fenceviewers same as last year ex cent Wm. Morgan replaced by Hall Rutledge. Poundkeopers same as last year only Henry Carter in room of Geo. A. Cooper, resigned-. • Coun- cil adjourned to meet again the third Monday ill February. JAMES PATTON, clerk. Editor News-Reeord. DEAR SIR :—A meeting of the trustees of 8. S. No. 5 was held to inquire into the charge of the teacher misrepresenting anything, or duping thein in anyway. It was found that the trustee, who replied to the teachers letter, was not at the meeting at which ho was hired and had afterwards been misinform- ed with regard to the agreement, Tho matter was fully explained giving satisfaction to both parties, and making an amicable settlement. Truly yours TEACHER S. S. No, 5. January 23rd, 1889. goal (Borreotronilence. Nile. The special meetings will be car- ried on, D. V., this week. Next Sunday the quarterly meeting will be held in the Nile Methodist church beginning at 10.30 Mre Robert Mellwaiu, who has beau suffering from a severs attack of inflammation of the hrain is still very low and it will be some time Before she will be able to be around again, The auuual Sunday school con- vention of the Nile sled Dunganuou Sunday schools will be held in Dungannon on Tuesday the 5th of Feby. when a good programme will be presented. A special degree meeting on Jan 23rd was held in orange hall No. 1052, Nile, when two of the mom- bers wore advanced to the Royal Arch Purple Degree. There wore present brethren from Dungannon, Donnybrook & Enniskillen Lodges. The next re„ user- meeting —will be the first Motility iu February. Our Motel luau don't seem to care fur having to pay a lino of $50 for sellim� liquor without license, for we kuuw a man that went there oue day last week sober but in the night - 1110e he made his way to ono of the neighbors in a state of into•xicatiou., and had to he shown his way to • the road. \Ve would say take care for it linty be the stone house next time. Temperance, Nile L 0. G. T.— The officers for the next quarter weto elected Saturday night as fol- lows :—C. T., William Morrow ; V. '1'., Ida Plummer ; Secy., John II. Pentland ; Fin. Secy., George Potter ; Treas„ Agues Pentland ;' Marshall, William May ; Guard, William Mcllwain ; Sentinel, Thos. Sheppard ; Assistant Secy„ Albert Tiffin ; Asst. Marshal, Charles Elliott. Morris. Comma—Thu Council met ac- cording to statute January 21st, 1889, and the members, namely : Messrs. H. Mooney, reeve; C. A. Howe, deputy -reeve ; and Messrs. Caldbick, Kirkby and Proctor, coun- cillors, subscribed the necessary dec- laratious of office and qualification. The Reeve occupied the chair ; min- utes of last meeting for 1888 • were read and• passed. Moved by. S. Caldbick, seconded by Guo. Kirkby, that W. Clark bo reappointed clerk at a salary of $125—carried. Mov- ed by S. Caldbick, seconded by Jas. Proctor, that Richard Johnston be reappointed auditor—carried. The Reeve appoiuted \Vm. Laidlaw sec- ond auditor. Moved by C. A. llowe, seconded by Geo. Kirkby, that Juo. Watson bo reappointed assessor at a salary of $80—carried. Moved by James Proctor, seconded by George Kirkby, that a Board of health bo appointed consisting of the Reeve, Clerk, W. J. Johnston, Geo. I•Iood and Thomas Laidlaw, with Dr. Holmes as medical health officer— carried. The following accounts were ordered to be paid :—John Perdue, removing fioodwood, $2 ; Misses Exford, charity, $10 ; Mr. Mason, damage to crop, $2.50 ; A. If. Watson, printing, $6 ; T. G. Holmes, board of health, $6 ; F. Metcalf, election forms,' $6.13 ; Mr. McKelvy, gravel, $1.75; L. McDon- ald, lumber, 35.97; J. Leech, gravel, $1,62 ; B. Gerry, tar paper for P. Murphy, $1.47 ; J. Spoil., culvert, 82.50 ; J; McElroy, repairing cul- vert, $1; H. Mooney, financial state- ment, $2.75; W. Clark, financial statement and nomination expenses, $8; W. J. Johnston, Geo. Hood and Thomas Laidlaw, board of health, each $2: John Mooney,' collector's salary, $85 ; James Seals, clearing roast opposite lots 14 and 15, on 6th con. line, $5. By-law No. 1, 1889a was duly read and passed. The Council then adjourned, to snout again on the 18th of February next. —W. CLARK, clerk. Belgravc. Miss Tovell is visiting her brother at the corner store. Mr. Jacob Brooks left for Palmer - stone last Friday. Messrs J. Stonehouse and B. Coultes have returned home after a threo weeks visit to Middlesex County. 'Tho Literary Society is still boom- ing. The hall was crowded to the doors on Wednesday night, and an excellent programme gone through, A mock parliament was arranged for the next evening ; and a literary contest fur two weeks hence with Messrs. D. Anderson and W. Porterfield as captains. • HAi ILL%GES. IleowN—C,tNremec—Married, by the Rev. Jas. Livingstone at the residence of Mr. J1.IW. Cook, Clinton, on Wednes• day 23rd January 'Miss 13e11a Brown, of rorrnrto, to Mr. Peter Cantelon, eF Can - talon Bros., Clinton. Zocal (Corref pandeare Londesboro. For Pomo weeks past we have had four stores in full blast. The singing clans under the dir- ection of Mr. Oakes is doing well and numbers about 65. Mr. Robt Southcombe retutmed with his brother Wm. from Manito- ba to spend the winter months. A quantity of square timber is being delivered at the station for shipment. Mr. John Brunsden has a fine lot of cutters on hand waiting fur the beautiful suow. The foot -ball club of Londesboro and Summerhill will play iu Lon- desboro on Saturday, the 2nd of Feb. Our popular merchant at the post office store is reducing his stock sell iug below cost. This is the place for bargains. Mrs Gray of the 13th still suffers with a very -painful foot,:and .Mrs. Stephenson sr. of this village has had a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs but we are pleased to report an improvement. Tho genial station master has been recently appointed a Sabbath School Dup't. We understand a number of the villagers••purpose at- tending the S. S. Convention this week at Clinton. The first meeting of Council took place on Monday at Bell's hotel. bar. Adams made a personal applica- tion to be appointed auditor. Mr. Thomas Neelauda was appoiuted collector. Robert Smith, assessor. James Campbell and David Jacksou, aud itors. A farmer who lives uu the 8th con. of this township sold a large frog to our butcher, who shipped it along with several others to Montreal. It was condemned by the health inspector as diseased meat. Charlie says he is sure the pig was dead for some time before it was killed. • It is likely it will result in a law suit. Winthrop. L. 0. L. No. 813 held their meet- ing Wednesday night, Jan. 23rd, which was a great success, there be- ing a goodly number of brethren present. After the lodge was opeued and business commenced they had the pleasure of receiving into the order a new candidate, William Johnston, long may he live and enjoy himself among his brethren. Business was •then transacted of which all present seemed to bo highly pleased. After having a very pleasant and enjoyable evening the brethren adjourned for another mouth, at which time the brethren will meet again. L. 0. L. No. 813 meets the Wednesday of every month on or before the full of the moon. The hall situated l j miles east of the village of Winthrop. Visiting brethren heartily welcome. The Winthrop boys for ever, "God save the Queen." fllullett. '.['he municipal Council elect of the 'Township of Hullett met at Londesboro on the 21st .fan. 1889, made and subscribed their rupee - Olin declarations of qualificatioe and office _and entered upou their duties for the current year. A by- law was passed fixing tate sal tics of Township officers. Thu following officers were appoiuted, viz., J,aa.. (Campbell and David J.telsson, ruidi- tors ; Robt Smith assessor ; 'Thos. Neilan9, collector; all the nluuiners of the Council road commissioners. Tiro ]reeve, Clerk, Geo. Watt, Jno. Sprung and Thos.: (:arbert, Board of Health and Dr. Young Medical Health officer. The following accounts were passed, viz.: Jas. Fair plank, $1 fat; Trustees Temperance hall Loni•tes- boro, use of hall at nomiu►tion, $3; E. Butt, plank, $5.14 ; 1). Suther- land, bolts, &c. for bridge, 90 cents; Reeve, extra services, $2 ; .J. Brittou, dog tax refunded, $1. On recommendation of Dr. Scott, Win. Miller an indigent anti lid, was granted his expenses to and from the hospital at 'Toronto, also 40cts per day for medical treatun'ut while there. 'fenders to be received for supply- ing the following ruck elm plank to be delivered ns follows :-1500 fent to he delivered at Sprung's Mill ; 1500 feet to be delivered at 1a Churchill's ; 2000 foot to bo be - livered at R Scott's ; 2000 feat to be delivered at J. Ilrigham's ; 1.500 feet to be delivered at .T, Britton's. Tenders to he opened at Londesboro en the 4th Fob. 1889. Council adjourned to meet again at laic Vettio's bridge S. R. 15-10, Con. I1, et ten o'clock A. M. .TAS. BRAITIHWAiTr•:, Township Clerk.