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{among which were one from Rev. Mr. McDowell, and R. 8. Hudson, Esq, Toronto. > After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had ben proposed and respond- ed to with much zest and good taste. Dr Fierhellor rising said that the toast he®was about to propose wi one of more than ordinary interest to him, as it doubtless was to all pre. sent, it is a toast he éan propose with much pleasure and satisfaction, that is the health of the guest of the even- ing, but he regrets the circumstances which have been the means of bringing us here on this occasion, viz: the de- partare of Mr. Frankish from our midst, a gentleman we had all learned to love and esteem for his many good qualities as a business man, a member of society and a neighbor, The speaker dwelt on the advantage® secured to Tum: [any locality by having such a man ee PGRT PERRY, JULY 17, 1890. Devastation by the Late Storm : I Brock. _ The destruction of valuable property in the township of Broek during the 'storm on the 8th inst., was extensive and the sufferers have the sympathy of all in their severe loss. An intelligent t handed us the following as the guest. of the evening in its midst. ; Mr, Fravkish replied in appropriate terms, closing his 'remarks by return- ing thanks for the many past favors and the present unequivocal mark of kindly regard and resumed his seat amid much applause. James Glendinning, "Esq., M, P. P., now read und presented Mr. Frankish with the following address which is engrossed on parchment and -beauti- fully illuminated. In presenting it he made an excellent epeech, in the course of which he paid & well merited com- pliment to Mr. Frankish and the ami- able partner of his life and endorsed the sentiments of the address : Crmanrry Lopez No. 129, 0. O. F. Bro, Taompsox B. Franks, P. Gj Dzaz Siz axp BroTHER,-- office, acknowledging, he receipt of the returns of the 18, marriages and deaths from the Olerk of Brock, for the half year ending 30th June. Meesrs. .J. 8, Brabazon and Jas. Doble came before the Council. Mr, Brabazon said the cause of their visit | to the Council board was to press upon the Oeuhcil the importance of the constructing of sluiceway at the corner of Water and streets, Sunder land ; one . properly constructed could not fail to prove beneficial to the roads that intersect there, besides it would facilitate in carriug off water from cellar drains in the locality. The reeve suggested that a culvert be constructed along the west side of the street and obviate the expensc of a sluiceway ; the matter might he said left to the decretion of the Street Com- | 3s missioners for that portion of the vil- lage, they were perfectly competent to deal with it. The deputation. acquiesced in the reeves suggestion and withdrew, Ou motion of Mr. Thompson second- ed by Mr. Gibbs, $5 was ordered to be paid to the Olerk, for furnishing the various scheol sections throughout the municipality with a list containing the number -of children in their re- spective sections between the ages of 5 and 16 yeas, 7 and 13, and 16 and 21 years. Mr. McPadden reported verbally to the Council 'that he had examined the acoount of Mr. John Brown rendered to the Council charging $32 for gravel supplied the municipality : he had as- certained the amount of gravel de- livered on the road, and would recom- Commissioner, to let the job of the road referred to, On motion of Mr. ) by Me. € Gibbs, $20 Doped, tagach of the Road Con mend that $20 be paid Mr. Brown in| And 0. 8 id ay between the village and station, The Commissioners d all bills for maierial and labor chairman said be would prefer ng the matter deferred till next g of council. So actiog was de- . Martin introduced a By-lawand ed it through ite first and second to appropriate the sum of $2000 ° the bridges, rebuild the ir the roads through- p that were destroyed d during the the devastat- y passed over Tlie By-law also provides for ppointing of Commissioners to the various amounts required. fer the By-law had been read a second further ction was postponed till} it meeting of Council, R. Stratton came before the juncil, be complained of the manner which Brock street was neglected Uxbridge township council ; sople in Reach had done volun: the injustice they were inflict- the people of Reach using that Allin said the town of Uxbridge "interested in - the travel on chan the township of nd he was of the x 'matter was properly repre- to the township council they use the necessary expenditore ly equip the road for travel to Join 'of Mr. Allin, the Reeve r. Tink were appointed a' com- to confer with the Uxbridge regarding that portion of road to by Mr. Stratton. : Mr. 8. Oroxall "came before the he said his gravel pit had not |: a the. t eaten to 5 pid or esse building it the time were Jackson Point as a Summer Resort.--Jackson Point on the shore of Lake Simcoe and situated about two | miles fromSutton,althoughonly recently chosen as & summer resort is acknow- fledged Jiaves in province forthe object r-which it has been . selected. The lands forming {hie Point are the- pro- perty of James Anderson, Feq., and he is rendering every assistance in his powor and encouraging by well direct- ed efforts to popularise the beautiful spot so that parties may take advantage of the Tiducements offered. - Mr. W. E. Yarnold, D, E: 8, of this - place bas'but lately finished a survey of park lots on Mr. Anderson's property, and 0 a number of cottages are finished and many others in course of construction ; Trontonians are availing themselves of the superior opportunity afforded, and the Stouffville contingent promises to be large. Mr. O'Brien of that place is at present superintending the construction of a large number of 'summer dwellings which are to be immediately occupied by families of leading residents of Stouffville. The shore is high and dry, and the land laid out is covered with a second growth _ot pine and cedar: "trees: thaty affords a perfect shade and shelter'; & more beautiful spot could not. be found for those seeking rest and recreation, The water of the lake is pure and clear] and well suited for bathing as it esi depth focin x rd Pabl pany. The number is hansomely illust; and is altogether one of beauty.' holiday production no superior has reached our sanctum. Don't fail t obtain a copy, price 25 ots. Sn rere. Lodge, No. 75,-1.0.0.F,, for - the présent term, took place last Monday evening as follows : E "Bro. G F Waite, NG, ay + bind on udeount of the storm, although! 2 ye (sary information furnished on applica- various chal | gond Ends, phen 'The Place where. the cyclone struck |seen anywhere. - Al the and caased loss of life was on 'the shores of lake Gervais, where J. H. Schurmair, of this city, had a summer cottage in a little basin, where | Simon "Good was also located. The funnel shaped cloud swooped down on them, domolished the dwellings and a number of other buildings in the same neighborhood, . The camp of Colonel Holleher, of this city, was blown down but the large party in it all escaped injury. 1n the wreck of the Schurmair house, however, five were killed, and there and" at the Good cottage ten were injured. It is said that the oyclone was con- fined to a district only thrée and a-half miles long; and that the worst damage was withiv a limit of half a mile, Rep. Wing, Minn, July I4.--Tt is probable there are yet 50 or 60 people missing in addition to the list of identi- fied dead. It.is thought that all of 'those are in the wreck, which lies off | the pofiit near Lake City. = The under ing -establishments here are crowd: ed with friends of the dead, sind wany cases of prostration have occurred. Busingss is completely at a standstill. John Gerkin, wife, and five children,' comprising theentire family are among the dead. "Rad" Mero, a brother of | | Oharles; Mero, an insurance agent of! Minneapolis, and his entire family wére drowned, «They went down wrapped in each others - arms, and were ap last n oating 1 ul, saw | of the 'Seawing ht o~ at once hastened to the spot to render assistance. Finling a man standing near a boat on the snore, he asked to be taken put. to the overturued steamer. When thi magrefused Perry threaten-" ed to kilkh nless his orders were obeyed, and "with the help of his un- willing assistant he saved the lives of some fifteen or sixteen women, - Adju-: tant-General Mullen says the man has earned a commission. - PLR Estimates vary as to the total numb- er of dead. There were over two! hundred ms onthe steamer and: barge when they started to return: to! to Red Wing, very few remaining be: many protested against the proposal fo enw Wp" the lake in the face of such & gale as was then blowing. Of the . whole number it was kncwn positively that about 50 wore saved. More may have escaped, but only this many are known at' this time to 'be safe, Goods must be sold at some price. ¢ £3. A large variety of Silk Gloves at 25, ° SE GRAPES. =: isi A large stock of Crape Cloths at cost. MARAE & CO. Wait, July '10.--The festivities at the big lawn party, on the grounds - of G. N, Martin's residence last night, were brought to a sudden conclusion by fire breaking putin a house on Byron street, accross the road from Martin's. Most of the furniturein the - lower storey 'was removed by the peo- plo from the Methodist tabernagle lawn party. The fire brigade prevented the fire spreading. There is an insarance of $1,600 in the British America on = the contents, Wm. ; Owner of the house suffers heavily ashe was not insured. s Editors Who receive complimentary tickets to the agricultural fairs: and other places'are often looked upon. as, dead heads, but tha' managers of § 1 hom. it is' issue .in the bands of any man, woman or child, white or black, red or yellow, who favors the association b presenting it. It is good for entrance and grand stand, and the bearer if drivin free, ion fact that its splendid success is owing largely, if not wholly, to the press,and while we cannot render an equivalent cash, we return our gredtful thanks." This is & rare contrast. EZ" Exoursionists for Manitoba and the North West, by Jirecy 'routes---- North Bay, O.P.R.,0r by Ohicago-- should secure LOW BATE TICKETS of W- H. McCaw, Port Pe All neces. tion to him. Sinem. Near M: the wife of Mr, That would leave about 150 | BoYn--Ornuae.-- victims of the disaster, but everyone hopes the number will not go beyond | §; 125. A good number are still in the 'wreck, anda great many are in the n | botom of the lake where the gale first struck the steamer. Just how many | will not be known for some time yet. <A committee, composed of the of the" Connty Oo. ORrsEr.--In Reach, on ' the resideftice of her son-n | Ss et at the 'court hose, Whitby, on| 28 Wednesday to consider the matter tter of of two bridges on. the Ul Summer +