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The Huron News-Record, 1889-02-06, Page 1THF RO 4110114011-81.50 per Annum, 01.25 In Advance. 2 1EWS-R ECORD iNDRI'RNDENT IN ALL TWOS. NEUTRAL iN NOTHING WHITELY t TOHIr, Pnblisheia VOL. X. -NO. 8. • CLINTON, HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1889 WHOLE NO. 534 FOSTER & RITER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS HURON STREET, CLINTON. Received This Week Piper Heidseick Champagne. Guinesses XXX Porter, Extra Stout. Bass tr. Co's India Pale Ale. Sandeman vory old Port Wine. Merin D'or Claret Wine. Gooderham Sr Worts 5 -year-old Whiskies in wood and bottles. H. Walker & Sons 1883 Club Whisky. Labbatt's Ale, k bbls., i bbls. TElues CAsu; Goods delivered to all parts of Clinton free. FOSTER & RITER. Citorr.egpondente Goderich. Mr. F. Jordan is visiting at Mon- treal. Capt. Jos. Beck is visiting at Montreal,.. _.. - Mr. H. E. Rothwell was in town this week. Mr Henry Clueas was. at home last week. ' Dr. McDonagh was iu towu ou Saturday. The frost of the past week removes all fear of an ice famine. " Mr. Joseph Williams was in Toronto last week. Dr. Idolmes left fov Dlontroal and Ottawa on Monday. Mrs. (Rev.) W. Young left for Montreal on Monday. Holy communion at St. George's last Sunday morning. Miss Susan Campbell has return- ed from a visit to the Staten. Capt. W. McGregor is visiting relatives in the circular town. Regular meeting of Huron En- campment on Monday evening. Mr. Sidney Malcornson arrived in town from Port Arthur last week. The engine at the G. T. elevator has been taken away for necessary repairs. The Provincial Treasurer, Colonel the Hon. A. M. Ross, was in town this week. Knox church Band of Hope held its regular meeting ou • Monday afternoon. The use of a room in 'the central school has been granted to an adult evening class. The ice rink is proving a success, largo numbers of our young people patronizing it daily. Mr. W. T. Whitely of this paper was present at the interment of the late Mrs. Sarah Black. , On Sunday at St. Peters tire Festival of the Purification of the V. M. was solemnized. Regular meeting of Maitland lodge No. 33 A. F. and A. M. next Tuesday evening. The snow plough has beou in frequent use the past week, to the great comfort of pedestrians. Tho usual fortnightly open meet- ing of the High School Literary Society next Friday at 7.30 p. m. Miss iss Graham, milliner, will short- ly move into the store on West at. recently vacated by Miss Wilkinson. Our Curlers have been having a roaring time the past week, the ice having been in splendid condi- tion. Mrs. Rattenbury, of Brucefield, was in town last week visiting at the residence of Mrs. H. E. Roth• well. • King death has been busy th'e past few months culling old land-- marks and=marks of Goderich and Goderich township. • Alisef Cartuell, the first lady mis- sionary to Japan, delivered . an ad- dress in the North street Methodist church on Monday afternoon. We have heard several discus- sions on the proposed cinder paths, and in each case the verdict was in favor of -the new scheme. It is rumored that cupid has again made a capture, and during the present month another of our charming girls will have left us. Mr. J. S. Gilds of London, Eng- land, has been holding Gospel meetings the past week in the room over Hall's store, Crabb's Block. Messrs John and George McCul- lagh arrived from the States in time to he present at the interment of their grandmotner the late Mrs. S.,Black. The Royal Tempters of Temper ante held an open meeting in the Temperance Hall last evening at which Rev. A. McMillan of Auburn delivered an address. Tho water works building is now assuming a finished appearance the rail separating the electric light from the water works branch being a nieo set off. otcnl gorrttl lrondence Goderich. Mr. F. W. Johnston left for Ottawa and Montreal on Monday. Mr. M. Hutchison and the Misaea Hutchison are visiting at Montreal. We understand that plans are already in hand for the proposed improvement at the park. Those intending to take water from the town are requested to at once notify the town •clerk. ' There will be a panoremie per formance iu the Royal Opera House this and to -morrow evenings. Miss Cornell of Toronto who was present at the funeral of the late Mrs. Black left for home on Mon- day. The ton n Council held its regular meeting on Friday evening, and transacted a largo amount of routine business. • The good sleighing the past week enabled the owners of onr town trotters to give some excellent ex- hibitions. Transparent dials for the town clock, with an electric light full up- on them would be an au imulonse convenience. Mr. H. S. Holmes, formerly of Goderich, now G.'1'. R station agent at Acton was visiting relatives in this town the pa. t week. From inquiries being rnado for vacant houses, we should judge that 1889 will witness a great revival in building operations. The town has been surfeited with postmasters the past mouth, dance rumour having appointed eight well known gentlemen, and the question still is, who will bo the next post- Inasterl Nearly every person from distant points declares that Goderich has the best arranged and .the most brilliant electric light system on the continent. The contractors for' building the public building in this town aro pushing ahead with the work, and are at present.engaged cutting the stone to be used, Mr. A. S. Macgregor, travelling agent of the Sun life and Accident Assurance company, was in town this week looking after the interests of the company. The death of Sarah Black leaves her four sone and two daughters handsomely provided for. Rumor has it that the deceased lady has remembered every ono of her grand- children in -her will. Mr's. Mellish, a former resident of Toronto, was in torn the past weal; visiting relatives and friends. On the completion of her visit to Goderich and vicinity the lady will proceed to Chicago on a visit to one of her family. Messrs. Ed. Van Every, W. Davis, Fred Pridhatn, W. A. Col- borne and D. C. Strachan loft on Monday for the Montreal Carnival. The gentlemen will visit Ottawa on the way, and spend a day with our legislators. Mr. W. B. Mathews while near- ing his residence on' his return from the station last Saturday, had the inisfetttune to slip and break one of his lags. About a year ago an almue i ,, toiler accident happened the geutlete in, and caused him to be confined ro the house for many weeks. W. hope W. 13. ni ty soon bo around :gain. The late Mrs. Sarah Black was interred in Maitland cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, Judge Toms, Sheriff Gibbons, and Messrs. F. W. Johnston. D. McKay, J. H. Wil- liams and Archy Elliott, being the•. pall bearers. The funeral proces- sion was very Targe, the line •of sleighs extending from the deceas- ed's late residence to'Kingston street, besides which some hundreds of old friends were present at the depar- ture of the funeral cortege. The regular inonthly meeting of the School Board was held on Mon - flay evening, Mr. S. Malcomson in the chair. Members present, Messrs. W. Acheson, II. W. Ball, A. C. Chrystal, C. Crabb, A. Morton, M. Nicholson, and Geo. Swanson. Minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed. The Principal's report for January showed the average attendance to he —Princi- pal's class, 47 ; Miss Biair's, 43; Miss Shartnan's, 48; Miss Cronk's, 61; Miss Campbell's, 59; Miss Ball's, 63; Miss Watson's, 39; Miss T. ViiIiaul's, 43; Mies M. Sharman's, 40; Miss Wiggin's, 53; Miss Ben- nett's, 36; Miss Thompson's, 42. The following accts. wore presented and ordered to be paid: Weller and Martin $2.50 W. 'P Welsh 75c. Armstrong Bros. $3.75, Signal $3.45 11, ilale $2.00, Star $14.00.• An account of J. Sanders & Son $24.• 87, was refined to Finance Cont. The Board then adjourned. V. Gacnl gorrapondencr. Goderieh. Reeve Kelly, of Blyth, wits in town the past week. R. Sallows will give his celebrat- ed dissolving view entet•taiutnent iu the town hall, Bayfield, ou Tuesday, 19th haat. The gentleman will ,;t; usual have some local colt•baiiiee. Blyth Reeve Kelly is visiting Ottawa these days. Mr. Arthur Ernigh of London spent Sabbath here with his parents. Mrseiud Mrs John Junes of Sea - forth are visiting their brutle t, Mr. '1'. Junes, at present, We aro glad to see Miss Annie Shane has recovered from her re- cent indisposition. Quarterly mooting in the Metho• l`i'st trhuri h on' Sebbdtii iltorti'tug, 'a large congregation being present. - Councillor Bewden's many friends will be glad to hear that he is fast ret:ovoring front his serious illness. The time of holding the Sabbath school service of tiro Presbyterian church has been chauged to 2.30 P, Al. Mr. D. Erwin • of the Central hotel disposed of' his property this week to Mr. John Allison, near Luudesboro, who takes poseession ou Tuesday next. Mr. George Martin hill farewell to this hamlet and friends on Sab- bath, having to drive to Clinton so as to catch the early train for'I'oron- to. Success, George. No morning service in the Epis- copal church here on Sabbath next. Rev. Mr. Moorehouse of Winglram is to preach a missionary sermon in the afternoon at 2.30. Mr. R. Howard has •been award - cd the job of doing the brick work of \lessrs Sims & Slaters large carriage factory which they intend erecting during the sommer. The auniversaty serjees of the Presbyterian church wore held on Sabbath, Rev. Mr. Dickson of Galt, who is an eloquent speaker, preached excel lout discourses to large congregations at both servi- ces. Our open winter weather proph- ets in this busy burg can't under- stand how it is that wo are getting so much of the beautiful so late' in the season. Jack and Bob, bettor get a pointer o1• two from Professor Wiggins before predicting any more. Mr. G. B. Phillips has returned from Toronto where he had been to consult a spesialist as to his ailment. 'We aro given to understand that the physician who had boon attend- ing him, here was doing all that could be done for hits. We hope he will soon recover. On Friday evening as an 'alarm of fire was sounded through our streets several of the fire company were seen legging it for all they were worth to the fire hall. Fortu- nately their services were not required as it was ouly a chimney on tire which was soon put out. blesses John. Gosman and D. Cowen have' finished erecting the tower on the fire hall for the town bell which has since been put in position. Constable Davies rings in at the usual hours which seems to meet with the approval of almost every one. Don't ring -it quite so early these cold mornings, Jimmey. Mrs. 'Whitt presided at the organ for the last time iu the Episcopal Church, on Sabbath. Every one of the congregation deeply regret having to part with the lady after being such a long time with them. A largo number of the ladies of the congregation went to'tho station on AM5nday afternoon to bid her fare- well, which was very affecting. Notwithstanding the stormy state of the weather a very fair audience attended the lecture and entertain- ment under the auspices of the Y. P. C. E. of the Methodist church on Thursday evening. The lecture by the Rev. J. Edge "Take home things you borrow," was very in• structivo and interesting. The C-linton Quartette contributed some choice selections of music which were well received. The proceeds of the 'evening amounted to up- wards of $15.00. r Stafiley. Mrs. \Vm. iticClymont returned home Saturday after a couple of week's pleasantly spent with friends at Wingham. Milton Barber, son of tho late Robert Barber deceased lt•it a short time, died on Friday, Fahy 1st, after a lingering illness. Burial took place in Baird's cemetery on the 3rd inst. Two brothers of deceased aro hero from Manitoba. acril (orrfeopciaosca Goderich Township The authorised version of the Bible is to -be used in S. S. No. 5, I'ortert's Hill. Some of the boys got badly left the other evening when looking for singling for home. Mr. Jae.'Johuston of the let con. is takiug a week of solace and r..or.•atlon around Benmi1ler•. Mr. Rose who carried on black- ernithing on the Bayfield line is said to have left without paying his debts. Mr. John Beacom, Deputy Reeve ut the tuwnship, delivered an addrees at the 0. Y. B. concert -tt Bayfield. Quito a lively time was spout in the Orange hall the other evening. The principal amusoment being -dancing. Quite a number of the boys of this section took iu the Bayfield 0. Y. B. entertaiutneut which was alto- gether a success. Mr. Edward Duggan, of this township, an old settler and owner of the property Luown as Duggin's corner, died last week at the age of 73 years. A nice time, wits spent at a little social on the 1st con. Although it was a private affair, the altogether lovely and chief among 10,000 in full dress grab were present. BIG WORK. --Thomas Carter and Henry Cook, Bayfield line, cut on 'Phomas Sheppard's farm 2G cords of maple anti beech wood, 22 inches long, in 20 hours. Who•ctn beat this record 1 Air. John Mute, familiarly called "Johnny" White, died in this township near Benmiller a few days ago. He was one of the fir'3t settlers in the township, in 1832 or 1833. His wife who died a few weeks previously was a istur of Mr. McCabe. At a meeting held in the. union Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening of last week it was decided to again organize a Sunday school, Also it was resolved to buy an organ of G. F. Oakes, of Clinton. It is plaiu to bo seen that they are hustlers and are going to get there. A'tturnber of the congregation at Cole's appointment visited the Methodist Parsonage at Bayfield last -Wednesday evening and presented the Rev.Mr. Hill with a load of oats. Thisshows the popularity of the raver end gentleman and. also the large heartedness and liberality of the people of the Bayfield'' line. Londesboro. Our now teacher ou the 13th con. is doing well. The Pickard sales contiuue -with increasing interest. Tommy Miller is recovering from the wound inflicted by his axo a few weeks ago. Airs Stephenson, previously re- ported ill, is now reported as irD- proving in strength slowly. Mr. A Taylor's loss by the fire at which 30 head of cattle, as well as other valuable stock was destroyed, is heavy. Some insurance. We thought we heard the strains of a new ' musical instrument in town, but find itoras only changed hands and took a moonlight "flit- ting." Our village choppers find this to he vory favorable weather for their work. The light fall of snow of last wool( was appreciated and used in the transportation of wood, logs &c. . Varna. Beatty Bros., merchants, are advertising a great discount sale for tho next sixty days. Iu order to clear off their winter stock, they offer men's and boys' overcoats, hats, caps, underwear, cardigan jackets and gloves, flannels, tweeds and mantle cloths, and everything in the lino of dry -goods, boots and shoes. All now goods. Call and see them and secure bargains, Recently a case was tried horn before Dlagistrato Wanless. The charge was one of abusive language. A verdict was given in favor of the plaintiff and a fine of $5.00 and costs inflicted on the defendant. The very learned man's decision was appealed against, the case enter- ed a higher and properly constitut- ed in court, at Goderich, but before court day the matter was settled and the defendant was refunded the fine and costs and was paid all expenses. It was an expensive piece of business for the plaintiff, but goes to show the uncertainty of things in this world. Xoanl (!orre pouacnr. Hayfield. On Wednesday evening last a teameeting, concert and lecture was held in the town hall under the auspices of the Orange Young Bri- tons. About 200 tickets were sold and fully that number of people were in the hall. An excellent tea was served, and the pro;rarutne was unfolded by chairmen bloody call- ing ou the Clintou Glee Club, after which Rev. Bro. I[odeins opened the tweeting with prayer. The glee club and Porter's Hill baud gavo select numbers and were loudly applauded. Rev. Bro. Hodgins was the first epeaker called on, and re- lated historical facts of Orange Protestantism, gave many thought- ful and earnest pointers worthy of emulation, and was listened to with the deepest interest. Bro. John Beacom, deputy Reeve of Goderich 'ToWileliip; Was called to°the prat= form, but stated that he came there to hear others—nut himself—talk. Bro. Hodgins' remarks he said were like the discharge from a good sized Gatling ; he was still anxious to .hear what the big Gatling, Bro. Todd, had to say. It was just a quarter to ten when Bro. Todd was called on and a portion of the audience was somewhat restless ; his remarks were made brief: Near the close the Misses Mooriwuse and Marks were uuminttted candidates to contest for a handsome election cake. Tho result was vory close, Miss Marks being the winner. During the evening the Glee Club and baud rendered excellent service. Vutes of thanks were tendered the speakers and all who took, part in the proceedings. The Young Britons of Bayfield are to be con- gratulated on their efforts and the great success which attended thorn. O Summerhill. Miss Minnie Kitty who has beeu settuusly ill wide iufiantmation of' the lungs is on the road to recovery. Quite a number iu this vicinity are engaged iu cutting and hauling wood and logs from Mr. Draper's woods. Mr. John Lovett . is drawing square timber to the railway cross - lug from his farm on the 8th Con: of Hullett. Ile drew a stick the ether day which was over 70 fent long. Mr. and Mrs R. D. Cameron and Miss Ethel their daughter of Luck - now were visitor's at G. DI. Kitty's last week. Mr. C. is a partner in one of the leading stores of Lucknow and reports business as booming \Ve wish him continued prosperity. The standing of the pupils of the public school here for January is as follows. It is based on diligence punctuality and conduct and_ the names are arranged in order of merit. 5th :—Emily Thompson. Sr. 4th :—Waldou Laithwaite, Bort Murphy, Robt, Thompson. Jr.4th-:—Geo. W. Hill, Chas. H. Johnston, Robt. Watkins. Sr. .3rd :—Lionel Laithwaite, Herbert Killips, Albert Killips. Jr. 3rd :—John Wright, Emily Jordan, Wtn. \filler. Sr. 2nd :—Robt. Hill, John hill Lizzie Lowery. Jr. 2nd :—Rosa Wright, Thomas Masun, Ethelbort Mellweeu. 1I Part --Ethel Jordan, Ilenry Woodyard, Jas. Bingham. I Part :—Stewart Hill, Mabel Sheppard. Average attendance 33. Number on.Roll 49.Parents will receive a re- port at end of each mouth to be ex- aminod,eigned and returned. lielgravc. Mr. Samuel Irvine returned from Ireland last week. There is a good time expected at the Literary on Wednesday Feby 6th. There aro temperance revival meetings going on in the Methodist church. Miss Tovell is visiting her.brother Jas Tovoll of the firm of Hamilton and Tovoll. A. large number of our towns- people visited the East Wawanosh Literary Society on Friday night, where a contest was held. Two captains, Miss Emma Bonnett and Mr. Mat Harrispn, having beeu ap- pointed four weeks previous to choose -sides for competition in getting NS ' a programme, The school houro was filled to the . doors and both programmes were excel- lent. Messrs. A. Stewart, C: Mc- Lelland and F. Kay were judges and gave the decision in favor of Mr. Harrisons programme by 130 points. 'goal 6 o.rr,eoponiIuct Nile. Mr Will Cautelon and norther spent it few days here last week visit- ing friends. Mrs Robert Mollwain who has been very sick the last four weeks is ou the mend again. Mr. and Mrs. MoCartnoy of Goderich township spent a couple of days at the Nile last week, We have fine sleighing hero which makes quite a difference on the roads and, there is a good cleat of teeviutdoe now. Quarterly meeting in the Nile church on Sunday the 3rd. AIr. Irwin preached a good • sermon on "holiness" to a•large congregation. Mr. Charles Stewart who sold his farm some time ago was out last wee,..bueittg-knit be hes only gut, One yet. Charles is hard'to suit iu a horse, he must have a good one or none. Ihulle tt. Mrs O'Brien from May is visiting her brother Mr. Thos Farquhar Sr. and other friends iu this vicini- ty. SABBATH SCHOOL CONVEN TION. The annual convention of the S. S. Association of the county of Huron met iu Clintun,Tueeday of last week and continued over Wed- nesday. A large number of delegates were present. Mr. W. J. Clark.., of Exeter, as retiring president, in his opening address was practical and lively, giving a keynote so all the proceed- ings. Tho reports show that very great .The has been made during the year, and there is an undoubted revival of interest in Sunday school wet k iu .tll quarters. Some topics discussed were "The ' Self -Training of Sunday School Workers," introduced by Rev .0. Staebler, of Crediton: "The Re- flex Influence of Sunday School work," by Rov. J. E. Rowell, of Seaforth, and "Order, and flow to Keep It," by W. Grigg, Exeter. Tuesday evening a large public meeting was hold, when addresses wore delivered by Itev. A. McMillan Auburn; James Scott, Clinton, and Rev. Mr. Henderson, Hensall. The following are the officers for the next year : President, A.11 , Manning, Clinton; General Secre- taries J. C. Smith and W. If Gray, Seaforth; Minute Secretary, Israel Taylor ; Treasurer, J. C. Stevenson. The last day a greater number of delegates were present than at any previous convention. There wes a worker's consecra- tion meeting at 9 a. m. led by Rov.J. H. Sim; son of Brucefield. The subjects discussed were: "Is it an Advantage to Memorize and Rehearse Scripture Texts iu the • Schooll" iutroduced•by Rev. D. M. Ramsay and Rev. J. S. Fisher, The uoxt topic "The Church's 01aitus Upon and Obligations to its Sun- day School Department," was intro - duced by Rev. J. Wilson, M. A., and Rev. A. Potter. Then follow- ed `Mistakes in Sunday School work and How to Avoid Them," introdced by. Mr. 1). 1). Wilson, Seaforth. The discussion of thee() topics was both very interestiug and instructive. The mase meeting in the tu•.vn hall in the afternoon was a very enthusiastic oue,and largely a•ttendud The meeting was address by Mr. W. M. Gravy, So.aforth; Rev. B. Clemeut, Exeter, and Mr. John Day, of Tor- onto, the .secretary of the Provincial Association, who is au ardent Sun, day school worker. There was 8 very large audience at the evening session. Rev. J. G. Scott, Wingham, gavo a very inter- esting address on "The Relation of the Sunday School to the Prosper- ity of the State." Air. Day, the proviucial secretary delighted the audience with an ad - dross on "A Little Child; its Claims and its Characteristics." The singing by the united choirs was of a very high order and very much appreciated by the convention. The town of Seaforth was chose as the next place of meeting. Rev. J. Edge, of Clinton, summed up the work of the convention in in a few felicitous remarks. Rev A, Stewart, of Clinton, gee° a short farewell address, 1)0(11• ing testimony to the good accom plished and wishing the delegate., Godspeed in their work.