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County Council Nominations.
James Connolly, Samuel 8. Cooper,
•,James Snell and John Britton are the
• Candidates in the Second District.
The County Council nominations for
the Second District were held in the
town hall on Monday with Mr. James
Campbell, clerk of Hullett, presiding
as returning -officer. There was a fair
attendance of .electors, the hall being
-"'',bout half filled. Many a nomination,
though, for township honors alone has.
drawn a larger crowd. This is in part
due, no doubt, to the newness of the
system. By and by it will be differ-
ent.
The following notnivations were
made :—
SAMUEL S. COOPER, contractor,
Clinton, moved by W. Doherty and
seconded by W. J. Paisley, both of
Clinton.
JAMES CONNOLLY, farmer, Goderich
township, moved by David Cantelon,
Clinton, seconded by Charles Stewart,
Goderioh township.
JAMES SNELL, farmer, Hullett,
moved by John Brigham, Hullett, sec-
onded by Alexander Monteith, Clin-
ton.
J0UN FIRITTON, farmer, Hullett,
moved by R. T. Errata, seconded by
Luke
Lawsonboth of Hullett.
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--TORN_StL'Acl)M farmer Goderich.
township, moved by John Trewartha,
seconded by Edward Acheson, both of
Goderich township.
The hour for receiving nominations
having passed, ex -Warden Cox was
voted iuto the chair. In accepting
Mr. Cox spoke'briefly and to the point.
He,thanked those present and through
them his old township for `-the confi-
dence it has reposed in him for the
past twenty-five years, .and also, the
ratepayers of the Second District for
placing him at the head of the polls by
so magnificent a majora in the elec-
tion of two years ago. He believed he
still retained the confidence of his fel-
low-elbetors and had no fear of the re-
s It had he:, been a.candidate, but hav-
ing seryed his day and generation he
no made wayfor younger men.
w Y g
'Mr. Snell, who wasthe first speaker,
said Mr. Cox had done the best thing
by stepping down and out, and had he
consulted his own inclinations hewvn.uld
have done likewise, but his friends had
requested him to run and he was now
a candidate. He did not believe in
canvassing and thought it should he a
happy day for municipal aspirants
when the custom was done away with
and men Judged more upon their
merits. He had done his best as a
rnsember of the county council, had as-
sisted in drafting the by-laws and was
upon the County Property and Road
and Bridge committees. The former
had work to do in keeping down the
expenditure of the officials around the
court house, who were eternally want-
ing something.' TheR. and B. com-
mittee had expended $6013, and among
the expenditures next year would he
$3300 upon a new bridge at Sunrmer-
bill.,.. He was in favor of raising the
• assessment on the back townships.
Mr. Searle at this point asked if it
was correct that the town of Goderich
bad not paid its county rate. Mr. Cox
replied that all municipalities were
now on equal footing, none were short
• On the county rate.
Mr. S. S. Cooper said he was second
upon the list of speakers and would be
second in the vote on the evening of
January 2nd. He spoke of his muni-
cipal experience, consisting of six
years in the council of Clinton, includ-
ing two years as deputy -reeve, and
said his retirement had not been
cttuaeiT' liy— ':d feat;' -lint in order
to accept the contract of building
Stavely Hall and to wake an "honest
dollar for Sam." "I make no promises,"
said Mr. Cooper in his peroration,
"for election promises are like
New Year's resolutions only made
to be broken. Never pass four opinion
on a man who is not tried," He also
told his hearers that'while he ,night he
short in speech -making he was long on
canvassing and asked for one vote, at
least, from every elector.
Mr. James Connolly was suffering
from a severe cold and his speech was
brief. He would rather have seen a
larger attendance, as it would indicate
-a deeper interest in matters pertaining
to the county. The difference between
a C. C. nomination and one for Parlia-
mentary honors was to a large extent
that at the latter the candidates had
clbarly defined policies, whereas in the
former it was chiefly a question of
men. He had several years municipal
two experience and for the pastw had
been elected reeve of Goderich town-
ship by acclamation. He had not
heretofore canvassed, but would prob-
ably dose in this campaign., as there
, were many electors in Hullett whom
he hal not yet met. As for Clinton, it
is his market town and there are men
in business here with whom he has
been dealiug for years.
Mr. John Britton said he bad no sins
to answer for, as he has been for some
time out of municipal life, though
previous to his retirement he had been
a member of the county council for ten
years as reeve or deputy -reeve of Hul-
lett. The equalization of the assess-
ment was in his estimation about the
most important question for the county
toeawith,and if elected would
d i en-
deavor to have the municipalities
placed on an equal footing.
Mr. John Beacom complained of the
meagre information furnished by the
two members for the District ofh
t e
work doue during their term. "They
have told tis next to nothing," said he.
Mr. Beacorn said he did not favor the
present system which, for election ex-
penses alone, cost $180, $100 to the
clerk.and $10 apiece to the eight return-
ing officers. ,A, better plan would he to
send the reeve of each municipality
and cut the nuniber of sessions each
year down to two. 'This, he believed,
would bring the county council more
in touch with the people. Mr. Beacom
took exception to some expenditures
and thought the outlay at the House
of Refuge might he curtailed some-
what. Ile also paid a tribute to Mr.
Britton who, he said, was an expert on
municipal law, especially the Dininage
Act. In concluding Mr. Beacom said
he would not be a candidate.
' Mr. Searle at this stage of the pro-
ceedIngs had another question. It was
this : "Did the Clinton Stavely Com-
mittee Offer the county ceuneil $10,000
to establish a hospital in connection
with the House of Refuge
Mr. Cort replied that the Comrnittee
asked that a hospital he built in Olin.
ton and maintained by the county, but
the offer was not accepted, as they did
riot think the time had yet arrived for
thecounty toasstnne the expense carnal n
taming such en institution. In speak.
Mg of the House, of Refuge Mr. Cox
Said• that in .18)1 it. cost the county
li:tnd for five months of this year
the amount Was .`he supplies
for the Rouse 'wee bought by comps-
,
-
tition and ohoape'r than he could bay
tit foi his cwn'Ws the Manager and
Matron were not overpaid in cowpari-
st>rl with those of other cauntles.
Mr, Arthur Cientelen paid' that Mr.
Thee. Mackenzie and himself had tend-
ered on a job at the House of Refuge}
but it had been given to a Seaforth
firm at a little lower figure, Of that
he did not complain, but the Seaforth
people were allowed to use a cheaper
material than was called for by the
specifications. Ali he asked was fair
play and he wanted to know why this
was thusly*fi'
Mr. Cox replied that the work was
done under the superintendence of the
engineer, who it was that allowed
stone instead of concrete to be used,
but the cnn(ractors were not paid the
full amount of their tender.
The meeting closed with three hearty
cheers for the Queen.
Liberal Vntnentionables.
A poet in the Montreal Star has sung
in the following strain regarding
Canada's pledge -breaking Premier
I once pronounced extravagance
Tho wickedest of sins,
But that was when we were the "outs,"
Just now we aro the " ins."
And now I never mention it,
Itsname is never heard •
t
And it McMullen tries to speak
I tell him "mum's the word."
I once renounced protection.
With all my soul. and vowed,'
That if lever got in power
1'd ease the poor man's load,
But now I never mention it,
Its name is never heard •
To talk Free Trade for Canada
Would really bo absurd.
I once denounced corruption.
My party then so pure
Now clampurs for warm sympathy ;
Well—business is business—sure.
And so I never mention it,
Its name is never heard ;
And as for stopping Liberal deals,
I'm not that kind of bird.
I once announced my scorn and hate
Of tin pot titles 'til
A ruthless monarch bade me rise
A kniht against my
That's why I never mention it
Its name is never heard ;
To the hilt I am a democrat
In spite of what's occurred. '
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»EC MBER 22,, 189,8
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I TO THE . ELECTORS OF DIVISION
- NO. 2.
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EWS FROM ALL OVER HURON coUNTY.
Uuron December Sessions.
The county Sessions of the Peace open-
ed before Judge Masson in Goderich
on Tuesday of last week. There were
only three charges on the criminal list,
one each of larceny, assault and theft.
The grand jury was constituted as
follows :--Appleton Elcoat, Tucker -
smith, foreman ; Alexander Ross, Mc-
Killop; Stephen -Powell, Exeter ; Will-
iam Cowan, East Wawanosh ; James
Watt, Hullett ; David Cowan, Blyth
Donald B: Murray, West Wawanosh ;
Thomas Tye, Hullett ; John Rolston,
Howick; Joseph Ames, Grey ; Richard
M. Sprung, Hullett ; Thomas Ingles,
Howick ; 13. Coughlin, Stephen.
'The ease against William Stanley
was dismissed. Judge Masson directed
the jury to return a verdict of not guil-
ty. The Crown prosecutor consented.
Mr. Proudfoot appeared for 14Ir. Stan-
ley.
Speer vs. Tasker' was an action for
the price of a horse. The evidence
showed that defendant refused to pay,
claiming that the animal was not up to
the warranty, but the jury awarded
the plaintiff the full price..elaimed.
Fawcett vs. Ross was an .action to
recover the price of some fishing nets,
was sent to the June session. W.
Proudfoot for plaintiff, Philip Holt
for defendant.
Dalin vs. Straiton, G. T . R. agent.
This action was caused by the bus un-
pleasanttness at Goderich station some
mouths since, when the Police Magis-
trate fined W. Dahn, the driver of
Miller's bus, The jury reversed the
magistrate's decision, holding that
Dahu was not to blame. L. E. Dan-
cey for Dahn, W. Proudfoot for Strait-
en.
West and Devine were sentenced to
eight days each 'at hard labor in the
county gaol for' stealing clothing at
Clinton. Both pleaded guilty.
J. T. Garrow .;worn In.
.. _A.t 11 o'clock Friday' 'mor to a the
morning, t
Government House, James Thompson
Garrow, who was recently elected in
West Huron, was sworn in as a member
of the Ontario Cabinet without. portfolio.
The ceremony took place before Sir
Oliver Mowat, the Lieutenant'Govern-
or. John R. Cartwright, the Deputy
Attorney'.General, who is the clerk of
the Cabinet Council, swore in Mr: Gar -
row. There were present, Hon. A. 5.
Hardy, Hon. William Harty, Hon. Rich-
ard Harcourt and Hon. G. W. Ross.
Mr. Garrow, when interviewed by The
Telegram, asserted that the recent bye.
elections bad settled the Whitney
wave. Liberal G vernment was now as-
sured until at lent the next general
election.
The fisheries of the inland lakes
would be benefitted by a reciprocity
treaty if one could be arranged be-
tween Canada and the States. Michi-
gan lumber was exhausted, and the
work of the mills now operating there
would be done in Ontario if such a
treaty were consummated.
Can Vote in Each Ward.
In answer to enquiries as to the right
of electors to vote more than once for
councillors where the election ie to be
by general vote, the folloeving memor-
andum has been prepared by the De.
puty Attorney. General :—
"Section 158, of the Municipal Act,
provides that in towns and cities every
elector may vote in each ward in which
he has been rated for the necessary
property qualification, but in case of
mayor of pities, or mayor, reeve, or de-
puty reeve of towns, the elector shall be
limited to one vote. Section 150 pro-
vides that no elector shall vote more
than once for reeve in a ,towns
hip or
village, nor more than onoe in each
ward for councillors in townships divi-
ded into wards ; nor at more than one
polling place in the township or village
for deputy reeve, or deputy„ reeves, or
councillors, in townships not divided
into wards and in villages.
The amendments made by the Muni-
cipal Amendment Act, 1898, 61 Vto.
chap. 23, have not in ekprees terms
done away with wards, and it would
seem therefore that persons rated for
the necessary qualification are still en-
titled to vote in eaoh ward in whioh•
they have been rated,
"In some oases towns have been in-
dorporated by special Acts providing
that the Municipal Aot shall apply ex.
oept so far as in the speoialp Act is
otherwise provided. In such oases
where the mode of electing the Council
has been otherwise provided for it
would seem, unless it appears that the
special enactment was only intended to
be temporary, that the provisions of
the epochs) Aots are not repealed by
the general law, itf aoeord ince with the
general rule that prior statutes are not
repealed by implication by subsequent
statutes if the prior enactment is spec-
ial and the subsequent enactment gen-
eral. r•P
.�..w..,W....w
The I .ra' rate on
1 a 1 rl ,e wheatfrom Port
William to 81, /oho, N. 13., is now re-
duced by th Canadian Pal,elfle from 28
to 2 cents er hundred pounds,
Goderich.
A Menlo Xrnas to all.
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Quite a weight of snow is upon a
great number of roofs which should be
shovelled off to ensure safety.
The curlers are waking up. On Aldo -
day after Christmas the skating rink
will be open all day. so if the ice is in
good condition the.lovers of that most
enjoyable recreation can have one
day's real pleasure.
On Monday 12th Dec. to Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver Whitely, a daughter.
Mr. Joe Smith leaves tomorrow (Fri-
day) for his horne in Chicago. Mr,
Smith has spent a pleasant time visit-
ing his friends in town and vicinity.
Mr. Sam Johnston of Manitoba will
spend Xmas at his home Picton street.
Messrs. Will and Ben Smith have re-
turned to Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamlink will speed
this winter at Toronto where Mr. Hain•
link will be en a ed in the
apple trade.
Isn't it about cold enoughp for Mr.
Marlton, and his boat -builders to go to
Owen Sound to build it new tug fur
parties there? -
Murney is getting all his roses ready
to decorate the show of Christmas
fowl and meats.
Captain Ed. Uampaigne is here to
enliven the old town with his seniles.
He hails from Buffalo.
Miss Tilt, who has been holidaying
in Toronto, will spend Christmas at
her home, the British Exchange.
The sidewalks are in'. a dangerous
condition in most places on the square.
Each one clears a little space and the
consequence is the side walk is all
heights and holtows.
The war tax is one Xmas gift our
neighbors has imposed upon us. No-
thing can be sent across the lines from
Canada now without paying this tax.
Blackstone expects another fresh
supply of fruits, candies, oysters, etc.
Some lovely grapes, presumably
from a hot house, greet the eye of any
one passing Harper's shop window.
Only a silver collection was asked on
Sunday night at Victoria opera house,
from those who attended the sacred
concert. Quite an appreciative audi-
ence attended after the church services.
• Any one standing at the counter of.
the Cafe Balmoral can see reflected in
the large mirror theblock on the east
side of square, McLean's meat shop,
etc.
Miss Hiley Wade, Bruce street, is one
of the young ladies at the counters of
Wood's Fair. The others are Misses
Maud Johnston and Tait•
McGillivary Mission Band under the
superintendence of Miss Polley held
their closing entertaining meeting in
Knox Church S. S. room on Saturday
last. The Mission Band and visitors
numbered 204. A very pleasant part
of the programme was the reading a -
letter from Mrs. Dodds of Moose Moun-
tain, wife of the missionary stationed
there, thanking them in grateful terms
for the large box of clothing and pres-
ents sent to her in September last for
the benefit of children of the Mission
in that far part of Her Majesty's do-
mains. The children's songs and recita-
tions were good.
The Petrel has new winter quarters
along with the St. Andrew on Huron's
sounding shove.- if we cannot manage
to have a fleet in summer we can give
thein good winter quarters.
Science Master D. B. Grant and his
sister, Miss Helen, will spend Christ-
mas at their home in Chatham.
Dr. Turnbull will . visit his home at
Xmas..
Ex. -P. M. Campbell is much better,
though his attack was more severe
than former ones. Heart failure is
the cause.
Miss Bell of Montreal, who came up
to remain with hei'.friend Miss Mathe-
son while her mother lay ill, is visiting
her return to her
relatives on
Clinton
hoiiie:''•" •
Mr•s. Cornwall returned to her home
at Detroit on Monday.
Mrs. Murdock Matheson, who came
to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs.
Hugh Matheson, left for her horne at
Kincardine this week.
Mr. John Wynne's sight is, we are
happy to state, improving. Mr.Wynne
met with a very painful as well as
risky accident in getting his eye punc-
tured by a splinter from the wood he
was splitting entering his eye. We
trust nothing serious may result from
the accident.
Our citizens were sorry to learn on
Wednesday of the death of Mrs: Ira
Lewis at the Guelph • Sanitarium,
where she bad gone some months
previous for medical treatment end
just at the time the family thought
she was steadily improving. Those
who had the pleasure of the acquaint-
ance of Mrs. Lewis were charmed with
her pigtiancy and delightful manner.
Always noted for her benevolent spir-
it she will he much missed. On corn-
ing to Goderich more than 40 years
ago from her native city, New Haven,
U. S., she was noted for her beauty
and kindly assisted St. George's choir.
The first to cross the bar in the happy
family circle of ourrown-
enial Cg is
Attorney Ira Lewis this Christmas
f
tis
season for them will be bereft
of its former joyous commemora-
tion. Her on. Mr. Romeo Lewis and
Mrs. Lewis of Rochester,N.Y.,attended
the funeral whit•h was private and took
place on Thursday. The flag on the
conrt house was at half mast for the
occasion and the court adjourned on
motion of Mr. M.G. Cameron,out of de-
ference to the deceased. The pall
bearers were Judges Masson and Doyle,
Messrs. Charles Seeger, D. McDonald,
Philip Holt and Dr. Holmes. Rev's
Mark Turnbull and James Carrie con
ducted the funeral ceremonies at house
and grave.
Chtistmas Sunday at St. Peter will
musical service for the high mass's the
be as follows :—
Organ Prelude
Kyrie Concone
Gloria Concone
Veni Creator Millau•d
Uredo Concone
Offertoire Solo Lo Jour de Noel
Adeste Fideles
Lavbtus Concone
Agnus Del Concone
Organ Pesti ude'
• VESPERS,
Organ Prelude
Vespers Gregorian
Adeste Fideles
Grand Magnificat Mozart
Offerton Solo
O Salutttris
Tan tum Ergo Berge
Lendate Gregorian
Divine Praises Nicholls
Organ Postinde
The Christmas Sunday music North
street Methodist church, morning ser-
viee, will be: --
Opening Voluntnry,Serenade, , . Braga
Anthem, The Radiant Morn
Woodard
Otl'ertoite, The Answer
Wolstenholen
Postlude Halleluta Chorus
At Eno church on Christmas morn
the anthem will be, "Hark what mean
thoseHoly Voices"-t,Ir. L. Ashford.
At. the "All
service the anthem
will
st,"—J iA. Pakes rt this Nigirt Ito
FROM OUR 9WN GORRESPOND4NTS ANO COUNTY EXOHANG. a S,
Goderioh.
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Lieut. Winter is off on a great rally
to reconnoitre all the Bayfield S. A.
brigade. He is active and euergetic
and makes a good field marshal. His
motto is i—One,good turn deserves an-
other.
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Crabb and lite
tle sons will spend the Christmas holi-
days with Mrs. C. Crabb, Elgin street.
The parlor social held at the beauti•
ful residence of Mr. Charles Nairn was
quite a success, $11 was realized. The
Benmiller orchestra made their first
appearance before a Goderich audi-
ence. Mr. Charles Blackstone assisted
with his flute, Harold not taking part,
having mnet with a slight injury to his
hand at the organ fau'toey. Mr. James
Thompson accompanied the orchestra
at the piano. The musicians were re -
;algid with a sui, r Y their hostess
and . the concert was a great
success. Eight more parlor concerts
are to be given as the Ladies' Aid wish j
to make $100 and have chosen this
way to make up the ,um,unt. The hist
will be held at "The Maples."
The hearts of the teachers, Misses
Wiggins and McIver of St.. David's
ward school, were gladdened on Thurs-
day p. m. ' at the large 'gathering of
visitors, parents and friends of the
pupils. Rev's. Anderson and Godwin,
Trustees Chrystal and Buchanan, with
Ltspect.or Tort at their head, trade a
good showing. The rooms were decor-
ated with the Union Jack (petite
drapeux) in several conspicuous places,
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v , portrait •�i• f our
and it lovely large t, � t tt tt
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sovereign lady, Queen Victoria, long
may she reign, adorned the wall of the
recitation room. If the children
showed no great • enthusiasm in their
rendering Canadian patriotic songs
they may be for given, when they threw
such force into the inspiring song
"British to the Core." That tuned up
the yoices of the boys, as did tisk song
"Columbia the Gem of the Oeeaml" but
"British to the Core" carne front every
heart. At the opening song of "Wel-
come" everyone felt pleased with the
thought and tact of the teachers in
paying the visitors a tribute in song.
La petite Rose De Peudry made hey
debut as a reciter, being chosen to re-
cite the address "I'm a ittle Tot," and
pretty as a rose she looked. Her
father is Professor De Peudry! Laura
Carey's recitation followed, which was
very funny, "The Owl and the Pussy
Cat," Rev. J. A. Anderson addressed
the children as well as the visitors and
said he interpreted the word "Wel-
come" ou the blackboard as "I -Ie Will
Conte." The efficiency of the pupils
was marked in their several studies,
and their pretty little recitations de-
lighted him. 'Very appropriately, he
told them that when one wants to
build a house he has leis men dig deep
in the ground, so as to ensure a firm
and enduring foundation. "In the
ground, children, he first lays the
foundation," so to he clever men and
women he urged the little ones to be
attentive now to their duties and they
would succeed. As the Rev. Mr. And-
erson followed "British to the Core"
with his address, we think the, song in;
spired him as well as the children.
Little Hattie Belcher, with doll .in
Klondike satin arrayed, gave a very
pretty little recitation. Little Miss
Nellie Grahanee's recitation was very
pathetic, "Little Jim, the Collier's
Son." Poor little Jinn lay dying and
his mother could only pray thrut little
Jen, her dear little son, might he
spared, and the pretty, earnest manner
in which little Nellie clasped her hands
and knelt in earnest supplication,
upturned face, reminded one with
f the
portraits of Mary Queen of Scots. The
little reciter is a grand -daughter of Mr.
Thomas Grahame, Parke street. Laura
Carey, with cheeks like the holly
_Is mile ha.. tve ....��l
'.New..Years•.
Edra Tye, with her sailor suit, recited
to a bright, joyous manner "Mamma's
Kiss," and a lovely little mamma's
pride she looked. Then followed the
"Red, White and Blue." Pretty little
Myra Morrow's ,.recitation was most
appropriate, being "Tribute to our
Teachers." Miss Gladys Whitely,
second daughter of our popular sur-
geon, Dr. J. B. \Vhitely, was quite up
to the standard in her recitation, "The
Little Girl's Troubles," showing all the
vexation arising from multiplication
and all the rest of the studies that
bother a i.,.,;,: girl who must go to
school, but the finishing lines of the
recitatiqn put her in a laudable desire
to become a scholar, and tor the little
boys and girls who read THE NEWS -
RECORD we will give the last lines :—
The teacher says that all tho wise and learned
nnen
Had to begin as I did.
If that is so—whore's my pen?
Miss Pearl A•icGillivray's recitation,
"Two Little Kittens, Black and Gray,"
was very nicely rendered, showing the
love she had for each kitten's merits,
which made it itil'possihle for her to
decide upon which should he drowned.
The "Doll's Hospital" followed, in
which dialogue six little girls figured,
Misses Grace Clark, Mabel McDonald,
Mabel Platt, Rose De Peudry, Pearl
McGillivray and Lottie McCreath,
Grace Clam k was the doctor of the
famous hospital for sick and maimed
dolls, but the "stuckaline'' that Wats
used for putting on the trends didn't
seem to pay, albeit the fee was $500, so
she gave all the dolls hack to the little
mothers, and now Doctor Grace thinks
of trying school teaching in order to
make some money. The little girls all
did rernarknhly well, specifying all the
ailments that doll fieslf is heir to, den
and the visitors were agreeably enter-
tained with the dialogue. The correct
pronunciation of the little ones wits
noticeable, and we hope to hear them
again in dialogue at a future date.
Rev Mr. Godwin was in ahappy mood
and also advocated attention to study,
for he said the attentive, persevering
scholar often rises to greeter heights
than the brilliant one. Mr. Buchanan
came unfortunately too late for the
recitations„but from the pleasant looks
of the boys and girls ho thought they
had worked well and enjoyed their
work, and he • thoughtfully advised
thein always to implore God's blessing
upon thernselyes and their homes. In-
spector Tom was delighted with the
whole affair and es chairman acted in
a very efficient manner, thanking the
children for the good order manifested
and, was pleased that the trustees are
not forgetful of
the
welfare of children
ettio Niv s
and teachers. Miss G en -
recited, in a very pleasing manner,
"Baby Bear” and Vera Elliott delight-
ed all with her recitation "A Winter
Afternoon," in which she depicted her
fatigue in chancing en Irish jig, which
she illustrated with an attraetive
movement, of her foot. blasters Archie
McGillivray and Norman and Bruce
Reid recited very cleverly and Bruce
looked every inch a little midshipman,
in .his marine suit. Miss taunt, Carey,
daughter of our esteemed tewnam an,
Mr. Oswalt, Carey, reflects great credit
upon St. David's ward by writing quire
a clever little story, "Tommies Ad.
ventures.' Inspector Tom in thanking
,' o' for their at-
1' n air visitors the children and
tension, wonnd athe pleasant after -
Anthem,' Ifi
noon's recrestio with the National
J
Goderich. !ttraarley Township.
In the electro -plating line the Mc-
Cready Bicycle Co. are just up-to-date.
Upon the counter in the office are
awaiting their owners, one half dozen
forks and two candlesticks looking its
beautiful as when purchased and as
Manager McCready= added no better
electro -plating is done in Canada.
Nurse Campbell returned last week
to her duties at the Paterson, N. J.,
general hospital.
Mr.W. Robertson, East street, is
we are gled to learn very much im-
proved in health this week.
Consul R. S., Mrs. and Miss Chilton
will after the New Year visit Wash-
ington and take two months' holidays.
The Hennepin, Captain- A. E. Mc-
Gregor, plying between Gladstone,
Mich., and Oswego and Toledo, was
ice -bound last week, also the Mary
Ann McGregor, Captain W. McGregor,
but we ti ust by this time they are safe
and sound in their respective ports.
The sum of $800 has been subscribed
by generous friends, •the pastor, -Wee.
Mr. Godwin, heading the list with $25,
' towards erecting the touch -wanted
Victoria street church parsonage.
Mrs. Humber has returned from a
most enjoyable visit to Kingston and
Port Hope.
We have had to record a great many
accidents which have happened to
many of our citizens individually this
year. On Saturday Mrs. Tye, wife of
Mail Clerk Tye, G. T. R. staff, while
arranging her curtains and decorating
her room for Closest—teas, fell from a
step -ladder iLi.d lay unconscious until
the arrival of Dr. Whitel We trust
the lady was only slightly injured by
the fall.
Mr. Heck Haitys has returned for the
season from Cleveland.
On Monday after Christmas Victoria
street Methodist church will hold their
Xmas Tree entertainment. The be:tuti-
ful cantata by Townes, "Christ is com-
ing" will be given for the first time
in Goderich and we congratulate the
organist., Miss Stokes, on being -enabled
to give the congregation and those as-
sembled so great, a treat. Of course we
know the Christmas Tree will be a
great rival, but Santa will be more
generous while he lists to the sweet
song.
The many friends and well-wisliers
of Judge Johnston of Sault Ste. ,Marie
will be glad to read the following mote
fionrthe Pioneer, Algoma, dated, 9th
Dec.:—ills Honor Judge Johnston was
on Monday the recipient of a hand-
some gold watch, presented by the
District Board of Judges in recognition
of his efficient services as secretary of
the Board. His Honor Judge O'Con-
nor made the presentation on behalf
of the Judges of Algoma, Manitoulin,
Rainy River, Nipissi-ug. and Parry
Sound. Judge Johnston expressed his
gratitude toward his brother Judges
for this signal ,'nark of their appreci-
ation of his services and hoped that the
object which the District Judges had
in view in establishing a Board separ-
ate from that of the County Judges'
Board, would prove beneficial to the
profession and to the public in the
several districts.
Mine host of the British Exchange
and our much -esteemed assistant cus-
toms house officer were talking to
someone, inside it popular drug store,
upon the square on Friday a.m. Some-
one passing remarked in facetione mood
"If sewers not talking through your
hat you're talking through tie: glass,"
which quite upset the gravity of mine
host and his hearty laugh rang out in
the sunshine.
y e.
In Druggist Goode's window is a
formidable looking knife, appro aching
a butter knife in shape, with short,
droopingehandle, turned in a lathe. It
was brought by Mr. Cleworth from
India and is -need by Y - the. -hill tribes in
The blade that i about.
country. s 2 4
inches deep, creased on the back like t4
razor, and about twelve inches or four-
teen inches in length. The sheath is
made of leather like goat skin and the
knife is held in place by two very small
knives with wooden handles.
From the souvenir edition of The
Daily Province, British Colurnhimt's
greatest newspaper, we glean the fol-
lowing eulogistic note pertaining to
the son of our townsman, Mr. John
Ralph, Newgate street, late in business
on Hamilton street, east, where his
son, Willie Ralph, was his assistant
before leaving for British Columbia to
earn his fortune. The note is illustrat-
ed with a photogravure of his place of
business :—William Ralph.—This large
hardware store, on Cordova street,
extends hack to the alley and has a
large shipping and importing entrance
in the rear. A very extensive stock is
carried of tin, iron and graniteware,
house furnishing goods, black and gal-
vanized sheet -iron work, &c. A speci-
alty is made of waren-air furnaces and
he acts as local agent for the McClary
Manufacturing Co. In connection he
also has a bicycle department and car-
ries a great many high-class machines,
being provincial agent for the
"Union," and sole city agenteat for
the
"Cleveland"
and "Columbus" bicycles,
all well-known makes. There is also at
plumbing, repairing and general tnanu-
factur'ing warehouse connected with
the store, .where skilled mechanics are
employed." It gives your correspond-
ent much pleasure to send. this note to
the numerous friends of Mr. W. Ralph
to read in the columns of THE Ngws•
Reconn, and we may add that he will
choose a bride in Feb, '90 from among
the Forest city maidens.
This is the shortest Baty in the year.
Miss Florence Williams of Orillle,
and her brother, Graham Williams of
Toronto will spend Christmas with
their parents on Market street.
!Matlock.
A merry Christmas to all.
Mr. Roht. Beattie had a very success-
ful wood -bee last week and in the even •
ing the boys had their best girls there
to trip the light fantastic until the
wee stria' hours. All enjoyed them -
Selves exceedingly.
Mr, Root. Ferris delivered in Clin-
ton a thoro-bred Durham ball to Mr.
Sid. Smith which tipped the scales at
2320 lbs.
Mr. Robt. Shields, our popular
blacksmith{ has started work in his
new shop.
p
n
Mr, Davit, Beacom and son s
caWesley
attended the funeral of the former's
brother in Goderich 'township last
week.
Mi. Murdie Ross is engaged with Me.
,John Watt teaming heading to Brus-
sels..
Mr. Sam Ervin has been visiting his
Cousin, Wesley Beacons, for the past•
two weeks.
Mr. john Gri'noldy is visiting Mr,
John Wells,
Mr. Dave Weir, our popular 'teacher,
will be leaving shortly to attend the
O f auvtt
Nereid schnol, Theboys of
the, section intend giving h 1pi a fare-
well, Mi'. Hamilton takes Ur. •Welt's
theNew 'it'eat,
1atY"e at 1
p
W edrlirl�' hells may ring At I�arlBck
r Then home caro long. new h use is al►1r est
enniplettld.:;
QENTLEMEN,—I an, a candidate for County
Commissioner for District No- 2, otnbraelnE
Goderieh township, Clinton and Hullett, awl
respectfully ask for your vote and influence' I
cannot son you all personally, but I ask you tp
remember "Your own Sam," who will look at -
ter your interests to the boat et his ability.
Wishing you all a merry Christmas,I am truly
yours.
S. S. Cooper.
Clinton, Dec. 19th.
Christmas greetings to the readers of
Tau. NEwa-REcoRur
Mr•, F. Daintry of the Brownson line
and Mr. Ed. li'.ggleson of Bayfield have
returned home from Manitoba looking
hale and hearty. They like the court -
UT well. Ed. thinks if she only gives
her consent he will go back in the
spring, but not alone,
Mr. W. Herd of the Lake Shore road
has erected a beautiful dwelling house
on the old homestead. We expect
William will soon get the hard now
when he has the cage, or at any rate we
would not advise hire to live alone.
Mrs, John Rathwell of Bayfield was
the guest of Mrs. J. McMurray on Fri-
day of last week.
Mr. Charles Parker, who has had a
largeseason's threshing this fall, is now
busy engaged in cutting straw and
crushing grain for the fanners.
Bayfield boasts of having its first
pair of twin children in its history,
which was presented to Mr, Joe Brown
of that village a few days ago by his
liettei• half. Well done, Joe.
The side lines aro Hu9�be�ifrom fenee
to Pence with snow. Old settlers say
th r never saw the roads as well tilled
it Elis time of the year. Surely we
have got the wrong end of the winter
first,.
e
Ware glad to report that Mrs.Jas.
Parke, Sr., of the Bayfield road,
who has been ill for some time, is re-
covering. \Ve hope to soon see her
able to be ural,
Miss Kennedy, teacher in No. 5
school, was n&t, able to getto her school
for a number a•f days owing to the
stormy weather eel the bad roads.
We are sorry to hear of the defeat
of Major Beck, but was pleased to see
the gallant fight he made, Where
would Mr. Garrow have been on a
square fight ? We did not think Mr.
Garrow would have stocTed so low as
to allow such rascals as tit nae that he
had doing dirty work for l,;m and are
surprised that some of the Tories in
West Huron did not give there the run,
but never mind we think that, .T. T.
will have a hot time before lir gets
through with Mr. Beck, yet,
We are glad to bear of Tux NEw9-
R1i:couD adding so many new•subscri•
bees to its list this year. The question
has often been asked why can't the
Conservative party have as good a local
paper as the Reformers. The reason
wiry is because the Conservatives sup-
ported the Rreform journals and ,left
their own paper out in the cold. With
all respect to the Re£orm party, but I
would ask how many Reformers take
THE NEWS-REcoRD. Very few and if
we are going to have a paper like THE
News•REcoun, which is a credit to the
Conservative party, we must support
it. We claim that we have a paper prin-
ted in the town of Clinton equal to any
local Reform paper. Send in your sub-
scription early and gat the local news.
Try it for one year. We know you ivi11
be satisfied.
West Hullett.
Master Willie Hoggart, son of Mr.
D. Hoggart, had the ,'misfortune a few
days abo•to have his • hand caught in
the cutting -box and as it result his left
fore -finger had to be amputated. It
will prevent his attending school for
some time.
Mrs. J. McCool, Sr., is at tirne of
writing, improving.
Mrs. W. Stewart of Mitchell is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. McCool, who is ill
at present.
Mr. Thos. Nott is recovering from
his hate illness.
Mr. 'Harvey Jackson, who has been
in Manitoba . since spring, returned
house on Thursday last,.
1\1r. Jacob Waggoner. wears the trim
ental ,mittYe ,
h's ,t; ,ho
y
Miss R. Weymouth returned home
on Sato ,day after spending a week
with friends in .Cii•aiton. .
The little daughter of Mr. Ab. Way -
mouth is very ill art present.
The toads were so had after the
storm that "upsets" were the order of
the clay (and night.)
School No. 5 was closed on Thurs-
day last it being one of the polling
booths.
It is said that during the storm of
Sunday night week at young man of
the (111 got lost and wandered back
three trues to the starting point.
A certain young gentleman of the
8th wheeled to town on Sunday to see
his hest girl and not leaving till the
storm was ,';aging, his wheel refused
1.so he had to walk ho me be-
side his wheel.
Regarding Peat Fuel.
A demonstration of the working of
the machine for compressing peat into
a marketable fuel is now being con-
ducted in Toronto at the John Inglis
Ergine ‘Yorks, Strachan Ave. All int
terested in the process should see the
peaatrbeing compressed. The formation
of loin stock companies wit exclus-
ive rights to manufacture and sell in
districts itv may be donned, are now in
order. All communications from in-
tending investors or others interested
should be sent to Mr, Arthur G. Ar-
dagh, care A. A. Dickson, Esq., 110
Adelaide street, 'Toronto, Who is one
of the contractors with the company
for this and the adjoining counties.
The words of praise bestowed upon
flood's Sarsaparilla by those who hare
taken it prove the merit of the medi-
cine.
Perfectly Cured
Weak and Low Spirited — Nervous
Prostration — Appetite Poor and
Could Not Rest.
"I take groat pleasure in recommending
I•Iood's Sarsaparilla to others. It has been
the means of restoring my wife to good
health. She was stricken down with an
attack of nervous prostration. She suf-
fered with headaches and her nervus were
under severe strain. She became very
lowapi
riled and so Weak she could only
do a little work without rooting. Her
appetite was poor, and being so weak
she could not got the proper rest at night.
She decided to try Hood's Sarsaparills, as
we had heard it highly praised, and I am
glad to state that Hood's Sarsaparilla has
perfectly cured all her ailments." G.
B1IILtAMit, 621 Hannah St., West, I3arnil-
ton; Ontario. Remember
M
�ar$�I
H o
p.m.
• Is the 11eat—le feet the One Trine Blood Puna
flet. All druggists. 11, ort kr lt. Oct Rood's.
odd
ipillf� aro tsrlteleats, mild, offee-
taro. All drugatata. 'Jllb,
Sold by Watts & Co., Deuggeats,
SHORTHAND.
The undersigned will begin evening classes
for a thorough three:months' course on instruct.
Jou in the
ISAAC PITMAN SYSTEM
of Shorthand in the Collegiate Institute on the
evening of 'Tuesday. January 3rd,
Terms, `J10 in advance.
JOSEPH HUDGSON.
Clinton, Deo. 12th.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
House and lot on HIgh street. A first-class
residence in every respect. Price low. Terms
easy. For particulars apply to
G. DAVIS, CLINTON, or GEO. E. PAY
Oct. 2sth. NORTH BAY.
House to Rent.
That largo two-story 'muscat corner of Huron
and Orange Sts., for sale or to rent. Apply to
T. JACKSON, Sa.
Clinton, July 7th.
vs
For Xmas
Ebony Hair Iivrislles
Ebony Military Brushes
Ebony Hat Brushes
Ebony Nail Brushes
Every Brush stamped and guaranteed
genuine Ebony.
Atomizers,
Bonuet Holders,
!
Perfumes
ranging in price from 25c to $3,
all handsomely put up in fancy bottles,
which crake a most desirable Xmas
gift. We ask you to see our stock and
let us show you how reasonable in price
they are.
CoMBD'S DRUG STORE -.
H. B. Combe,
Chemist and Druggist,
IiPOWO
Bakery
We do not claim
to he the only toad
in the puddle, but
,sve, 'ipre estY near
P
the biggest.
OUR MOTTO:
Shall profits and quick retnrns.
SPECIAL
BARGAINS
from now until the new year.
FRUIT CAKE.
3 to G lbs, hest quality, No. 1, with
nuts, per lb 20c
Ne. 2, without- nuts, per lb 15c
White Fruit Cake, any quantity,
per lh 12c
Layer Cakes, extra q ality, each20c
Roll Jelly Cake, per Ib 10c
A variety of other Cakes at 'ut rates.
PASTRY.
Lemon Pies, each 12}c
Mince Pies, each 15c
Mince Patties for the hoys....3 for IOc
Tart Shells, filled with lemon or
jelly, y, per doz 75c
Tart Shells, empty, per doz 10c
These prices cannot he equalled in
town. Please leave your orders early.
Y
KIRKBY
Next Clarendon Hotel.
ss
Selling Off
At Cost
Ey,erything must go
even at a sacrifice.
As we are
U!vin Up
Business
G
here we will et
everything go, not
wanting to move
, any of the stock.
Call and see our
I -Cats, Peathers,'Wings
Quills, Ribbons, Lace,
Veilings atld Velvets,.
Ea HILLIER
CtAt4 tNnow BLOCK