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A AG TET -~ ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR FEST : JAMES BMRD . - - Editor. SEE 2 PORT PERRY, FEB oe Our Local Parliament. 21, 1878 The Government are hurrying tp | the bill providing for sub-heads of departments and a private secre- tary for each nabob who bas charge of a portfolio: . : On the 14th My. Ross introduced a highly important bill providing for tho election of school Trustees ut the same times and in the same manner as municipal councilors, not necessarily the same individuals but at the same time and in the same manner ; but this was too much of agood thing for the Govern- ment tolet puss. Some objected that this change would bo the intro- duction of politics into school elec- tions--innocent souls! Why our school boards are already red rotten with politics through und through. Tutroduce politics into school elee~ tions! only think of it. Mr. Paxten had to say something to please his employ ers and if poss- fble to prevent any legislation likely to be beneficial to the community'-- Listen to him, "Mr, Paxton opposed the bill, holding that the old system had worked well. He did wot think it would Le well to divide fhe attention of ¢leetors Letween two separate elections on the same day." Of course Mr. Ross' bill was voted down. We are pleased to know that Mr. Bethune's cumulative farce bad to] be withdrawn. The amendmedt to the Voters' List Act was read a second time on Puesday and will doubtless become law and it certainly ought to be- come law ; it is at least a move in the right direction, The House is not doing much, in tact they must bave a hard time of it to got the hours put in; were it not for the tinkering at the Municipal Act, Voter's Lists and liquor traffic tho members would be stark idle, have nothing to do for their $800. em---------- Dcniinion Parliament. The Dominion Parliament had a pice time of it over the Address and not a few intellectual gladiatorial displays took place, poor Jones got bably beaten Tupper thrashed him while he could stand and Sir. John in a half hour's speech laid him away, but the readers of the dailies will perceive that there has been some good speaking alveady and thed member for North Outario, W. IL. Gibbs, Esq, has done his part nobly in treating of the commercial policy of the Government. The subject of protection will be the genuine battle cry of the session and very likely tho chief battle cry at the next elec tions. The present Government will doubtless seck so to trim so as to avoid if possible a square issue on his question. r "Th.t War. 16 attempt to predict the future of this somewhat singular but fear- fully costly war both in bleed and treasure, would be doing something that even the powers most interest- ed in it cannot pretend, to and un- Jess through the blunder of some particularly nervous or over zealous official matters will remain much as they aro till atter the several Buro- pean powers have held their Peace or war conference, but should Russia, Britain or Turkey make a single false stop ageneral conflagra- tion will be kindled which will re- uire an ocean of Llood to quench many occupies the honorable ition of peace maker and ber ing has done much to take the fight out of Austria so much so that Austria bas of late been making advances to England with a view to a friendly understanding and it may bean offensive and defensive understandivg if not a compact, Germany, however, does not wish 10 see this stop takenand will doubt less use her best efforts to prevent 'anything of the sort. England would doubtless gain by tho alli- ance but it would snuff out Austria on short notice. If nothing tran- res to burst tho arrangements xz whale question will come before congress at which the leading vs of Hurope, and it may be America will be represented and an attempt made to fix upa per " manent peace leaving Turkey, as a matter of course, beautifuliy less "than she was on the outbreak of the n be little doubt of the sin: he desire for peace, and fear of the rosult of the con- that they will quarrel over 1 Austrian Bout ntuioBserter |and place. A Law firm. Wo have much pleasure in directs ing the attention of the public to an important law partnership just es the senior member of the firm, has been long and favorably known throughout the county, but especial. ly in this locality where ho has practised his profession for so many years and has always been esteemed and respected tor his many good qualities and especially for that most desivable of all gnalities in a legal practitioner, undoubted relin- bility. a Mr. McGillivray, the junior, is a stranger iw the locality, but he comes amongst us highly recom- mended as well for bis many com- mendahle qualities as a citizen, as for his professional abilities. -- Though guite a young man he is already a Barrister. The firm will doubtless secnre a profitable and extended practi ------------------------ AN ImporTANT ADDITION.--The community will feel pleased to know that N. F. Paterson, Barrister has taken up his residence amor us for the practice of his profession. Mr. Paterson is no stranger in this locality and all know enough of him to appreciate his professional ability and acknowledge his talent; he will doubtless prove an acquisition to the locality as a young man who will be found amongst the leading spirits who seek to fa ite the onward progress of the best interests of the town. [uv another column in this is- sue will be found a flattering address presented to Mr. Paterson oh his removal from Beaverton, Licenses vor 1878.--Why is it that our hotel keopers throughout the county are not applying for licenses ? Application must bo made before the 1st day of March, as, it applications be not made by | that time, tho commissioners will have no power to grant them after that. There can be little or no doubt that Dunkin will be a dead letter as passed in this county, then with Dunkin only a burlesque and no regular system of license in force we shall have the dread spectacle of an unlimited crop of unlicensed groggeries and low drinking dens multiplying the worst evils of the drinking usages ono hundred fold. Why do not our municipal councils take action as far as regulating the number aud price of licenses ? EE EMEMBER THE Poor.--The War- riner Lodge I. O. O. I',, Port Perry, are about to afford the good folks of ort Perry and surroundings a graceful and profitable opportunity of contributing towards the assis- tance of the worthy poor of the village. This noble order true to their mission of charity and good works have taken upon themselves | the trouble and expense of getting up a concert in behalf of the needy ones of whom all communities have their share these hard times. They have succoeded in obtaining the bgratuitous gervices ot a number of talented performers of one kind and another. The corporation has granted the free use of the Hall, so that the entire proceeds will be giv- en to the poor, and it is all required, whatever it may be. We would not insult an antelligent, benevolent community by reminding them that it is their duty to be present.-- Doubtless we shall have a crowded ball. See Bills. Lecture oN Brimisu CoruMpra.-- Tho public are indebted to the mem- bers of the U.T.A., of Prince Albert, for ajo iodical supply of choice and desirable amusement, social enjoy. ment and intellectual eutertaine ments. This time they have secur. ed the valuable services of the Rev. A. Browning, late of British Colum- bia, who will lecture to-morrow, Friday, evening in the Public Hall, Princo Albe The subject, British Columbia, is one of thrilling interest to all, and all should hear it from a gentleman who knows whereof he speaks. The admission is only 15 cents, Soe Poster BuiLpiNg Orerarions.--Wo are pleased to seo so early indications of an active spring campaign in way of building in our town--already ALr. Corrigan of the firm of Corrigan & Campbell is baving the found- ation dug and material laid down for the erection of his new residence. The fact of Mr. Spence having got the contract is a guarantee as weli for the excellence of the workman- ship as for the appearance of the building. Mr. J. V. Thompson, the worthy host of the Thompson House, is also having material krought for the erection of & couple of ttores, Mr. Bpence has also got the contract for these. Ilion GRADE STocK TO BE SOLD BY Averion.--Mr, E. Major has been instructed by Mr. Joseph Stone to sell by auction on lot 6, in the 10th con. of Scugog, on Thursday 28th inst., a number of choico Horses, High Bred Cattle and Sheep, and a quantity of Farm Implements. Such an opportunity rarely occurs of purchasing high bred stock at auction prices. Mr. Stoneis known as one of our best stock breeders, and the superiority of his cattle is admitted by all who know any thing of them. Do not on any account miss this important sale ot high bred stock, make a note of the time Posters. 7 eet ---- = cr. A 'Wao Wants A IIUNDRED ACRES OF |Good Land, Cheap ? There will be will arch; 'by Aution on Tuesday, 26th pst, at. Skinner's Ilotel, Manilla, 100 acres of Good Land. This will be a Chancery Sale and Mr. C. is _auctioncer. (See bills a8 ord an auction arge and valuable Horsos, Cattle, Shey; ; / agons, 8, ments of all rg 8 iture, &c. ce on Thursday, 28th inst., Vm. Gordon is auctioneer, Our Utica friends have been successful in securing a rich iutellectual treat for that community and its surroundings, tablished in onr town under the Hew, oh, Young hus kindly Consent ty Billi . Jillivray. Bap. to deliver his famous lecture on "Manitoba Silo nrlillings & Megilie lyme. [0d the Wild North Land" in the C. M, iors, a. 5% {Church at Utica, on Thursday, March 7th.-- A subject fraught with much interest treated of by one so well qualified to do it justice, his long residence in that land giving him on easy familiarity with his subject, must be something good. We need not advise parties to go, for every one who can possibly be there will be too glad of the opportunity. only 2Q cents. (See Posters.) ee ---- gen, Ladies, sev what Major Forman is offering you, Sce L's advertisement and then go and examine his goods, See his prices and the choice goods which he offers. ee ¢ -- Oraxar Graxp Lopae.--We are indebted to Mr. W. IL Park, of tho Anglo-American Hotel, Priace Albert, for a telegram from Oshawa of the first days proceedings of the L.0O. Grand Lodge of Western Ontario now in session in Oshawa, -- The principal officers are all pres- ent and a session of more than or- dinary interest is expected. ree Run-Away. A young man named McKay, while driv. ing a spitited team into Port Perry on Satur. day last, the team took fright, and running away, threw him out breaking his right leg and otherwise cutting and bruising him badly. . Presbyterian Entertainment. The entertalnment given in the Public Hall, Prince Albert, on the evening of the 19th inst , under the auspices of the Presby- terian church was more than farcly success- ful for an ordinary social. The ladies, as usual, did their duty to perfection in the malter of tea and its surroundings, and while the absence of saucers deprived us of the musical clatter the tea was no less abundant uor less relished on that account, Proceedings commenced by appointing tev, Mr. Douglas, the worthy pastor, to the chair, After a blessing had been asked by Rev. Mr. Madden the wi i'ers took the company under their own care and held them to their work until they cried "enough". Parties began to look forward to the second part ot the entertainment with high antici- pations from the extent and quality of the intellectual supply musical and otherwise. The Methodist chuvelr choir, with that noble generosity for which they are dis- tinguished gave their valuable services not only gratuitously but cheerfully, while the supply of speaking talent was both gencrous and good, and the esteemed chairman had no lack of able support in a numerous staff of Lis rev, brethren, The chairman opened the intellectual part in an appropriate manner, then calling on the choir who gave a fine anthem, Rev, Mr, Simpson, of the M. E. Church, Port Perry, was the fiest/speaker, his subject was the continued onward advance of christianity, the good it has accomplished and is accomplishing. The address was good and highly appreciated. Mr J G P Rooks now gave a fine sofo and was warmly applauded. Rev, Mr, Prosser, of the Baptist church, Port Perry, was the next speaker, Lis address was of a humerous character and was well received much instruction was intermixed with the humor, . Miss Cleghorn now gave "The Skipper and bis Boy" to perfection, she played ber own accompanicment, The pleasure of the company was manifested by the continued applause. Rev. Mr. Hastie, from Lindsay, now took the stand and gave usa thoroughly prepar- ed lecture on Music chiefly as connected with church service. The subject is one of much interest and importance and was made doubly interesting from the skillful and pleasing manner in which it was handled The rev. gentleman is an admirer of this the finest ofall fine arts and no one can heavenly song without baving his relish for music increased and his desire for its in- creased cultivation sharpened. The lecture was really good and delivered in superior style and well deserved the applause it rec ceived. The enthusiasm of the lecturer carried him to the utmost boundary of the field and he swept everything in nature into his great orchestra. His order forall to sing in the singing de- partment of the church service was perhaps carrying the matter a little too far and is the most effectual means of frustrating the: at- tainment of the object, which lic has in view to bring the music in our churches as near to perfection as possible. We can very well sympathise with the command for all to join in the song of praise but let those who don't know how to sing or have no voice for sing- ing follow the advice of the apostle and make their "Melody in their hearts.' 'Who does not like to hear good music, in- strumental or vocal but how is it pos- sibie to secure good instrumental music if everyone is allowed to drum away on any- thing he pleases. There way be first class pianoes, organs and other proper instru- ments and these may all be placed in the hands of choice musicians but what does it all amount to if they are surrrounded hy a crowd rapping away on old tin cans and other noisome rattlers, and what does it pro- fit however cfficient a choir may be if ten times their number be allowed to scream and howl around? Good music under the circumstances is simply an impossibility. All are expected to joia in the prayers of the sanctuary, but whoever supposes that all are to shout and roar every word that is uttered? and yet the cases are entirely similar, and the formar would mar the pleasure and profit of the services quite as much as the latter, no} one can be expected to exercise a talent he never possessed. . After another beautiful anthem by the choir, Rev. Mr. Monteath was called, The mention of this name elicited a rousing wel- come, the rev. gentleman having labored long and faithfully in this locality years ago. His subject was the Church 1 1st, Universal, 2nd Presbyterian, and 8rd the Presbyterian Church 'of Prince Albert and Port Perry. The speaker was perfectly at home in all the three branches of his subject and treated them all to good purpose. He gave much profitable inétruction and if he did hit some. times it was always at the proper time and in the right place. He went into his subject with all the fire and vim of former days and all were pleased not only to hear him but to The charge is "| shouldtbe got up, and they spare neither labor follow him through the flowery ficlds of Manitoba and the V/ild North | that there was no time for tore speaking Land. and it was thought advisable fo bring the business toa close. On motivn of Major Forman scveral hearty and well nerited votes of thanks were given, to the ladies tor the generous entertainment in the matter of an enjoyable tea ; to the Prince Albert C. M. church choir for the large measure of pleasure they had given by their choice and abundant supply of music; to the Rev. Gentlemen who had so interested and entertained us; and last but not least to Mr. C. McKenzie, of the Port Perry Livery for his supplying free conveyance to and from the entertainment. God save the Queen, followed by the bene-| {diction closed the entertainment, It is almost needless to state that (the chairman conducted the business of the evensng with goud taste, Mr, Douglas never fails in this particular, - Anniversary. The Port Perry M. E. Church anniversary services were held on Sunday and Mon. day last. On Sunday Rev Mr Hansom preached morning and evening to large and deeply interested congregations, The services on Monday opened with a tea furnished by the ladies, and the ladies of this church know how thege entertainments nor expense and they never fail in getting up an entertainment worthy of their active gen- | erosity. | Tea over the company repaired to the body | of the church to feast their intellects. Dr. | Jones was voted to the chair and gave a neat opening address, brief of course, but pointed {and happy. The chairman bavtng sum. moned his staff around him he very soon had | eight talented rev. gentlemen ut his back all | brimful of speaking matter, and it was found that this matter was of a higher order than is generally supplied at tea meetings, The following is the order in which the speakers were called, Rev Mr Reid ; he spoko somewhat briefly but welland secured the attention and ap- probation of his hearers, Rev Mr, Pattison next came forward and | gave a good address chilly on personal services, Rev Mr Hansom's was the address of the | evening, hia subject was a good one and he handled it well "Christianity" viewing it in its several aspects. Rev Mr Douglas sclected "Bible Reading" ag his topic and made his subject both in- teresting and instructive, Rev Mr Young did not confine himself to | any set topic but afforded mueh pleasure and | interest to his hearers from his pleasing an- ecdotes and general inforination on suitable subjects. | Rev Mr Howard was brief and choice in his | remarks and Rev Mr Prossier closed the | speaking touraament and as time forbade him | to extend he curtailed to suit tie time. The excellent choir did their parts nobly and fully met all ex )ectat on in the matter of mus'e. Votes of thanks were now the order of the | day, John Nott Esq, leading off in this neces. i sary part of the programme. | The speakers, the ladies, the choir, and | the chairman were all the recipients of a hearty and unanimous vote, and all deserved | it for all performed their duties to the letter, {and all contributed to secure the high meas- ure of success which has attended this anni. | | | verssry, Tocially, intellectually and | financially. | ro ero { A Grand Time. The Church of the Ascension friends fur | nighed the community a capital entertain. ment in the town hall, on the cvening of the [15th inst, consisting of a may ent lec. ture and an abundance of choice music, vocal and instrumental. | The Rev. C. C. Johnson, the talented in- cumbent of the parish tock the chair at 7:30 and opened proceedings in his usual happy 1 style. The programme opened with a musical Quintette, Mrs. Dowding presiding at the Piano, Prof. Windsor played the Cornet, Mr. Dicsfeld the Flute, Mr. Elford the Violin and Mr. Fenton the Base Violin, and all sustained their parts in charming style and received a rousing encore, The chairman now introduced the Tee. turer of the evening, Rev, Septimus Jones, -- | The introduction by the chairman was in | good taste neither over done nor under done and the audience was not disappointed in their expectations. The subject of lecture was "Poor Paul" land certainly the too generous, overly re | liant, good natured, improvident, yet talent- ed Goldsmith, received ample justice at the hands of the talented lecturer. The subject was made instructive, interesting and | amusing, and the fixed and undivided attention ot the audience conveyed more | expressively the thanks of all than even the | thundering slapping of hands which followed | the effort. The lecture was divided into two parts-- at the close of the first part the company was delighted with a choice instrumental piece by Messrs. Windsor, Diesfeld and Fenton. The speaker resumed his lecture and was followed by a grand instrumental Quartette by Mrs, Dowding, Prof, Windsor and Messrs. Diesfeld and Fenton, 'This was followed by a song in character, by Mr. J. Moore--"Over the Hills to the Poor House." This was done to life and a hearty encore brought another good song. "Cousin Jeremiah" was sung in character by Miss F, Whartman and company. A a hearty encore brought another song. "Lord Lovel" was splendidly rendered by Mr Moore. Mr Moore is a comparative stranger on a Port Perry platform but his choice singing qualities cannot fail in yet making him a universal favorite in our entertainments. "God Save the Queen" wound up &n en- tertainment of which the committee of management may well feel proud, while the public will be prepared to make the next one even a greater success, financially at least, : ! re Penrce is selling Tweeds so cheap that all who see them are sure to purchase. y An Independent Act. The Mail's Ottawa correspondent says :-- "The promised Independence ct Parliament Act was introduced to-day by M. Laflamme.-- 1t is to minke the disqualifications of the pre- sent Act extend to members of the Commons accepting office or emolument, or both, from' 'atiy one of the Local Goveroments. It virtu- ally condemns the conduct of Mr. Mills, a men ber of the Government, and Mr. G. W. Ross, one of its supporters, has been guilty. The Bill will also prevent Senators from taking Jisten to his timely admonitions and notes of encouragement. 'When Mr, Monteath bad finished it was | . found that the evening had so far advanced contracts from the Government. ---------- Go to Pearce's and see his groat exis a Reach Council. Phe municipal council of Reach met at the fown hall on Friday 15th inet., the Reeve in the chair and members all present, 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, A communication was presented from the Assignee of the affairs of the Provincial In- surance Co'y of Canada inviting claims against said company to be forwarded to him within the present month, A communication from the county clerk calling the attention of the council to the mixed condition of a certain by-law passed by the township of Reach in 1874. On motion of Mr Christie the clerk was instructed to advertise a notice to all parties wishing to apply for road appropriations to have the same placed in the hands of the clerk on or before the next meeting of council, On motion of Mr Mowbray $4.80 was ordered to be paid to the Chronicle office for advertising road by-law. Mr Whitney complained of the condition of a bridge on the 8th con. stating that a new bridge was required. The clerk was instructed to make a note of the application for inspection Ly the council, Mr Burnett introduced and carried through its second reading a by-law determining the boundaries of the several school sections within the corporation. The Reeve as chairman of the committee appoiuted to wait on the Judge regarding the $25.50 ordered by the Judge to the clerk of the municipality for duties connect- ed with the late voters' list court, The contention was as to whether in the face of the by-law appointing said clerk the money referred to should be paid over to the clerk. The Reeve stated that after due considerat, ion the Judge recommended that the clerk should receive the money. On motion of Mr Dobson an order was granted in favor of the clerk for the amount- On motion of Mr Burnett the sum of $8 was ordered to be prid to Wm Love for work on a bridge on the 11th con. On motion of Mr Mowbray the sum of $50 was accepted by the council as payment in full of that portion of road in the 1stcon, to now being closed, Mr Coffee an indigent came before the council applying for help, On «notion of Mr Christie, Mr Burnett was appointed to investigate Mr Coffee's claim to indigent aid, 3 Mr Griffin brought the case of an indigent named Smith before the council. Mr John Munro and others of that locality had induc- ed him to take in the indigent and maintain him till the next meeting of council ; this he (Griffin) agreed to do at the rate of $3 per week ; this was on Jan'y 3rd so that the maintenance now came to $17-10. He would much rather that the council would find some where e'se for the indigent, he would not take less than $3 and even ut that he would prefer if the council would find some other place to board the indigent but if no other place is gotten he will continue to provide for him at $3, On motion of Mr Dobson an order was granted in favor of Mr Griffin for $17.10. On motion of Mr Burnett, Mr J. Munro was appointed to deal with the case of the indigent and to adopt which ever course he considers best as to providing for the indig- ent. On motion of Mr. Christie the clerk instructed to procure 6 copics of the edition of Harrison's Municipal Manual the Treasurer was instructed to pay for same, Mr Bray applica for aid on the 10th con, line opposite lots 1 and 2. The clerk was instructed to record the application so that the council may examine it with the other places. Mr Chtistic presented the petition of Mr D. Christie and three others praying to be detached from 8, See. No, 6 and attached to Sec. No. 5. - Mr Christie said he made this motion on purpose to bring ths matter fairly before the council, On motion Mr D. Christic was heard, He said his reason for asking a change was on account of the greater difficulty of getting to the school in section 6 than it would be the school in No 5, the distance from his place is nearly a mile further to Manchester than to Utica, He considers that it would be better for parties living where petitioners do to send to No. 5 even if they should have to pay to No. 6. Besides he said that the tak- ing away from No. 6 of the properties 'of the petitioners would still leave No. 6 very much more valuable than No. 5. Messrs John Holtby and H, Fitchett were preseut on behalf of No. 6. Mr. Holtby said that the school house in No. 5 had nt been placed near the centre of the sect'on and had it been so placed the complaint of petitioners could notbe urged and it would be unfair to make No. 6 suffer for the mistake of placing the school house in No. 5. \ Mr. Fitchett said that No. 5 has now a thousand acres more than No, 6, and were not the property in No.6 assessed too high in comparison to that of No. 5 the latter sec- tion would be higher in value, Jur. Holtby said that after this they will have to be more careful as to assessments, hitherto they had been satisfied if they were assessed something near their immediate neighbors but now they will have to take a was 4th ard the '| & wider range and watch how lands in other sections are rated, Mr. D. Christic said 'he would be willing to leave the matter to any two disinterested men and bide by their decision. Mr. Burnett said that land in No, 6 would realize a considerably higher price than similar lands in No. 5 would, and the land in No 5 is not as good us that of No: 6 that is there are more poor spots in the former than the latter section. ' Mr. Mowbray said the contending parties had certainly handled their cases well and presented both sides of the question in the strongest possible light before the council but he considers that the petitioners have two strong points in their favor, the incon- venience of getting to school and the great difference between the valuation of the two sections ; even-handed justice to all ought to be the motto of every member of council and he regads it as an act of simple justice to grant the prayer of the petition. Mr. Dobson says it would be a manifest wrong to No 6 were the prayer of the petition granted. No 5 already c a th d acres more than No, 6 and were the lands in Nos. band 6 assessed equally according to to quality No. 6 would be the 'more valu. able of the two. He would not be willing to do an injustice and by granting the prayer ; ot this petition an injustice would be done to No. 6. There is only one child to be Bargains. sent to school among all the petitioners and ordered to be paid Thos Rodgers for taking Warden, the guest of the evening, C whan a the difference in distance is much less than a mile. Mr. Burnett said he would consent to the charge on condition that the 100 acres lately taken from sec No. 6 be restored to it, tl nn, Brock Council. The municipal council of Brock met at the Queen's Hotel, Cannington, on Monday, 18th inst. Members all present--the Reeve in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A communication from J. R, Echard, Assistant Provincial Sec., asking for infor. mation as to the amount of railway bonuses granted by the corporation and all the par. ticulars of said bonus or bonuses such as amount, payments, rate of interest, number of years, amount paid, amount due,' &c., as required ly sec. 274 of the Municipal Insti- tutions Act 36 Vic. chap 48. Mr. D. Irvine, Victoria Corners, had been written to concerning a fence of his which is on the road allowance and requesting him to have the same removed without further delay to which Mr. Jrvin replied by letter stating that when he had a fence on the road it will be quite time enough to take it off, Mr J McMaster complained of having two sheep destroyed by dogs and sets the damage at §9. On motion of Mr. Shier an order was gronted for $6. Mr. Gibbons was called before the council on the charge of having drawn out the pump from a well opposite his own door said well being of much convenience to the neighbors around and the pump had been put in at the expense of the corporation, Mr Gibbons started on a pretty high key aud appered to treat the matter cavileusly A gentle hint from the reeve brought the party down the scale when hestated that he had removed the pump under the advice of Mr. W Brandon, Police Trustee. The reeve stated tLathe and another magistrate 'had had the case in hand but but had deferred action till Mr, Gibbous migkt be seen regardig the matter, After a few remarks from several of the council and others, the council deferred further action until they should examine the spot. Mr. Cunningham introduced apd carried through a by.Jaw to appoint Assessors for the present year and fix their salary, In committee of the whole the blanks for the names was filled with the name of Wm. Ewart for the north and Mr James Speiran for the south--the salary of each to be $60. The township auditors, Mr T H Glen- dinning and Mr 8 Baird brought in their report. and at the request of the council, Mr Glendinning proceeded to read the detailed statement, At the close of the audit the auditors paid a well merited compliment to the treasurer and clerk for the correct and accurale manner in which they keep the books and accounts of the corporation. The auditors congratulated the council on the still advancing prosperity of the township and the highly satisfactory condition of the finances of the corporation, The auditors regretted that the council had seen fit to chargé interest from the {treasurer on a balance that was in his hand for a part of last year, thcy found in the book 816 charged against the treasurer as interest on balances but no interest had been allowed to the treasurer in the past when the balances were against the corporation when the treasurer had laid ont his own money. Mr. Glendinning said that the audit of 1876 showed the Corporation to be indebted to the Treasurer in the amount of $400 and no interest given. He has had no conver- sation with the Treasurer on the matter, does not know how he feels on it, but he (Glen- dinning) thinks that it is scarcely right. Mr Baird coincided with the remarks made by his neighbor auditor on this matter of interest, and suggested that the sum be refunded to the Treasurer. He would also call attention to the fact that several school sections do not receive the full amount which the trustees order to be collected, several complaints had Leen made to him as auditor regarding this, and he wished now to call the attention of the couacil to the matter. The Reeve said it pleased him much to hear from the auditors as to the prosperous condition of the municipality and of the handsome balance--$822 now in hands of the treasurer. He can corroborate the re- marks of the auditorsas to the careful man- ner in which the officers of the corporation keep their books and accounts, Mr. R Edwards makes an excellent, reliable ticas- urer and the duties of his office are not so easily managed as some consider, he would be in- clined to follow the suggestion of the two auditors and refund the interest to the T'ceasurer, Mr Amey said while it gave him much pleasure to listen to the remarks of the auditors as to the prosperity of the township, he would not wish to have railway moneys mixed up with the general fund of the townghip--railway money should be kept distinct, as the law directs, from all funds. The Reeve said that it was right and pro. per to use the balances on' railway account asa general fund of the corporation ; the balance of the dog fund which is also to be kept separate, is used with the general funds of the municipality. Nothing could be gained by keeping these balances, Mr Glendinning coincided with the re. marke of the Reeve that no good purpose could be served by keeping such balances and not putting them into the ganeorai fund. Mr Thompson said the sudit appear high - ly satisfactory. It was pleasant to find the township in sojsatistactory a condition. He can see no good likely to arise from holding on to such balances, The corporation is always ready to meet her obligations as they arise in sinking fund or interest. Mr. Cunningham says from the Swarts which have just been niade by the auditors regarding this matter of interest he would favor the returning of the amount of interest charged against the Treasurer, He would like to know why $1,600, the amount of ap- propriation agreed on by the Council figured up to nearly $2,000 on the audit, he is quite certain that the south half did not exceed $800 and he would like to how the addition basarisen. 7! The Reeve stated that the appropriations had not been exceded, but $200 had been invested in gravel pits and quite an item on 'new road scrapers j these together with cer- tain y but unf repairs made up the difference. On motion of Mr. Cunningham the andi tors' report was adopted and the Clerk in~ structed to bave it advertised as the law directs and get two hundred copies of the detailed statement printed in sheet form. ' On motiop of Mr Shier the sum of $2 was ' ai exacted from the Treasurer in way of inter- eston back balances was ordercdto be re- funded, Mr John Currie made application to have a portion of his land detdched from schodl section No, 4 and attacfied to No, 7. As he is now situated his children have a mile and a half further to travel to school than they would have if he could send them to No. 7. The clerk was instructed to give the pro. per notifications to the trustees of the two sections concerned so that they may appear at the next meeting of council. On motion of Mr Cunningham each of the auditors was allowed the sum of $12 in full of services as said auditors, 'The Reeve called the attention of the council to the indigent vircumstances of one Whiteside. On motion of Mr Shier the sum of $4 was gtanted in aid of the indigent. On motion of Mr Cunningham the Clerk was instructed to procure for the use of the council two copies of Harrison's Amended Muuicipal Manual. Mr Junkin calls the attention of the council to the necessity of opening up a road to the gravel pit in the 13th con. The council adjourned for half an hour to go, and inspect the spot from which the pump had been taken by Mr Gibbons. Council resumed. Mr Burgess complain. vd of the unsafe condition of that bridge in the 13th con, On motion of Mr Thompson Mr Burgess was instructed to go right' on and repair said bridge at a cost not to exceed $6. On motion of Mr Cunningham the sum of $20 was ordered to be paid to H. Jackson for damages he claims to have sustained by his horse breaking through a bridge in the 11th con, On motion of Mr Shier $2 was granted to one Dayton, On motion of Mr Amey the Clerk was in. structed to notify Mr Richaidson, the collec tor for 1876, that there appears a balance of $20 against him on the collector's roll of that year, and instructing him to pay the same in to the treasurer otherwise proceedings will be instituted for the recovery of the same. Mr Cunningham said he wonld prefer first having Mr Richardson present that the mat- ter be fairly shown him before taking such steps, Mr Baird one ot the auditors, replied that the auditors had found the $20 due as charged and that they had shown the métter to Mr Richardson and he could give no explanation and if the council ignore the finding of the auditors there is no good in employing au. itors. The Reeve said there was no hardship in the matter, if Mr Richardson suppose thathe does not owe the township bis duty is to meet the auditors at once and have the mat. ter explained, so that if Mr Richardson does not owe the township he can show this at once and if he does owe itit is high time th: t it was paid. Mr Amey said there was no other course lett open for the council under the circum- stances, Mr Thompson saxd Mr Richardson could not blame any one in the matter ; the auditors have found $20 against if that is incorrect it is for Mr Richardson to show the auditors wherein they have erred and if he does » owe itjis surely time that it was paid. On motion the council adjourned to meet at the towa ball, Sunderland, cn the second Saturday in April- A Handsome Recognition. The election of Malcolm Gillespie, Esq., reeve of Brock, to the honorable and respon. sible position of Warden of this fair and prosperous county was justly regarded by the people of Brock as a compliment paid to the worth and ability of their worthy reeve and an honor to the municipality, A large number of the electors of Brock in recogni- tion of Mr, Gillespie's long and valuable services in connection with the municipality aad the county and in acknowledgement of the honor conferred on him by the County Council, entertained that gentleman to a public supper in the Centre House, Sunder- land, on the evening of the 15th inst, The dining hall was got up in fine style as well for comfort as convenience; three long tables stretched along the hall, tle piano being placed at the further end of the hall. The tables were spread in fine style, with the utmost taste and regardless of cost, and whether as to quality or variety it was all that could be desired and reflected the highest credit on the worthy host and host- ess of this excellent hotel. The village of Sunderland is to be congratulated on being able to furnish such accommodation and get up a supper which would do credit to any of our cities, H. Brothour, Esq., occupied the chair with the guest of the evening on his right. Wm. Calhoun, Eeq., occupied the vice- chair with John Hart, Esq., on his right, The tables were surrounded with much of the enterprise and intelligence of that pros-- perous municipality, Supper over and the cloth drawn, the chairman in a few neat and telling remarks introduced the intellectual part of the feast proposed the health of the Queen and Royal Family in most appropriate terms, This was followed by *God Save the Queen" led by our townsman Mr. Prince, This was followed by Mr. E. Burnham on on the piano and Mr, D. Carmichael on the violin, : The chair now proposed the Gov-General and Lieu-Gov. of Ontario, : This toast also met with a hearty recep. tion and was followed by "He's a jolly good fellow." Another i 1 piece The chair now gave the Army and Navy of Groat Britain, This was drunk with enthusiasm and fol- lowed by the "Red, White and Blue' by Mr. Prince. : "The Soldiers' Joy" a fine instrumental piece by Messrs Burnham and Carmichael. The Warden, the Guest of the evening, was next given from the chair in good style and heartily received by the company pre. sent. The remarks ot the chairman were judicious and appropriate; the many good qualities of Mr. Gillespie were dwelt on to of applause by all present, ie The Warden's Toy was pleasing, while ackno had 80 often placed him over the affairs of the corporation as recve of the muicipality. ship were touched upon judiciously and two pine stumps out of the road allowance. | On motion of Mr Cunningham the $16 |instrumental piece. good purpose and were received with rounds | antmated ood [ ¢ ac ledging the comp a ment paid him by the numerous friends now le present and by the township at large which | oy The onward and rapid-progress of the town- | | a ~ mar Another fine song folléwed, aud' then an * The chairman now gave the present and ex-members of the municipal council of Brock. : ® Mr. Joseph Thompson was the first to reply, His remarks wero brief but appro- priate and pleasing. J a Mr. John Hart as an ex councilor was next called on, and made a fow judicious remarks, Mr. Jas. St. John was the next to speak as an ex-councilor., Mr, St. John is always brief but never fails to please, ' po Mr. Prince gave another song, The chairman in his usual happy style proposed the agricultural interests, : Mr, Wm. Baird was the first to reply and. went into the subject at some length and re- viewed somewhat the progress made in the township as manifested by the agricultural societivs' shows within a' comparatively. short time. The speaker closed his excel- lent remarks by pointing hopefully to the not distant future when the agricultural in- terests will occupy" a still higher place in the public estimation. Mr. John Hat, the President of the town- ship Agricultural Society, was the next to speak to the toast. He endorsed the re- marks ot the previous speaker, and congra- tulated the agriculturists present on their noble calling, Mr. Ruddy was next called. He is always happy in his remarks, and handles his sub- ject well, He joined in congratulating agriculturists on the value and importance of their calling, and the deservedly honor. able position they occupy in the community, but interesting and honorable as it may be it is not in the meantime engrossing his chief attentention, but let any one talk lumber and he is prepared to go in. Mr. E. Edwards was next called, He remarked that after so much bad been said and well said by those who had already spoken on the subject, it would not be wise in him to occupy much time. Ho sympa- thised with the remarks of the previous speakers ; he felt the great importance which attach to the agricultural ipterests, He is a farmer and is proud of his position, He has always regarded the pursuit of agri- culture as one of the most independent in the land, he always has and does now regard the lite of a farmer as second to no other. Mr, Gillespi¢ was the next to speak to the toast. Hc draws a pleasing contrast between the present condition of the town- ship and that of thirty years ago, proving as it docs how much properly direcied efforts can do for a coantry such as Canada, Itcan literally make the wilderness and the soli- tary places bloom and blossom as the rose ; and he regards the agricultural pursuits as occapying a foremost rank as well for ime portance as real independence, Another instrumental piece. The commercial interests were now given from the chair. Mr. Wilson replied briefly but pointedly and to good purpose, expressing entire satis- faction with the encouragement he has re- ceived during the couple of years he has been in the township. The chairman now gave the Press of Canada, The Editor of the Opserver replied. More music, instrumental and vocal. The chairman now proposed, in highly complimentary terms, the Host and Hostess, This was received with most hearty applause by the entire company. The reply was neat and appropriate, and was followed by "The Campbells are Com- ing." Mr. Gillespie now spoke to the toast, highly complimenting the host and hostess on the excellence of the supper and all its surroundings, and the superiority as well as the variety and abundance of the supply and happy arrangements throughout both as to accommodation and attention to the guests. Mr, T. H. Walshe now gave a fine song. Mr, D. Baird proposed the health of the chairman, and in doing so complimented that gentleman on the ablo and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair. The toast received a rousing reception from the company and the chairman made a suitable reply. This wound up the evening's entertain- ment, and it but rarely happens that one is privileged to take part in so pleasant ard really enjoyable a party, The company was all that ore could de: sire, and the Warden is to be congratulated on this'tangible proot of the high esteem in which he is held by the people of Brock. Everything passed off in the most pleasant and agreeable manner. The abundance] of excellent music supplied by Mr. D, Car. michael and Mr, E. Burpham added materi- ally to the pleasure of the evening. --_------ N. F. Pareason, Esq, Barrister : Dear Sir,-- With feelings of meat profound regret we have learned of your determination to leave the village of Beaverton where you have been so long and favorably known. During the period you have been a resident of this village you have largely contributed to its prosperity, by taking an active and leading part in all matters tending to pro- mote the advancement of its municipal and educational institutions. We know fall woll- that your removal from the positian which you have so long and honorably cccupied a8 a citizen will create a blank in our midst which will not Le easily filled. We are well aware that your varied talents and. attain. ments well qualify you for taking a high position in your profession. While we deplore your departure, we fond- ly hope that the ro 'Prosperity may cver shine upon you, We therefore tender yon an affectionate farewell, hoping that He who viilok tho Qertind . hp Suuietid nid may - ly shower his blessings upon you.. Be pleased to couvey to your Jestinable lady and family our best wishes for 'their future happiness and welfare ; and when this nd el i the at some length. : 2 Another instrumental piece. The editor of the Onserver now spoke to the toast of the i worst," a greater menace to the future of the United States that the negro difficulty was at its «¥