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 ll' i 1 Tha Stftndard MARKDALE JMT. 16. 1885. BAILWAT EXTENSION. The «zkeDsion of the G. T. B. from Dnrlwin, via Hftrkdale to Mesfbid or ••ma point on Uie Georgian Bay, is tke all important topie in this dis- trict at the present time. A largely attMided meetJag was held at the Markdale House on fViday erening last to disoass the qaestion. The meeting was strongly in favor of the project, and appointed a committee, widiW. J. McFarland as diairman and Wa. Brown, Esq., as Secretary, to OMifer with the manager of the Grand Tmnk Bailway and the municipalities mterested. We expect shortly to be able to state the con- ditions upon which the extension can be had in the meantime the great advantages of having competition from the firo great Bailway companies f Canada will doubtless be looked upon, not only with favor, but with en thusiasm by every ratepayer concern- ed. ANNUAL MEETING OP GLEN ELG AGBICULTUBAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the above society was held in tbe Orange Hall, Markdale. an Thursday last. The attendance was good, and the proceed ings harmonious. After, prelimiuary openmg, C. W. Bntledge read the auditors' roport, giving explanations in regard to the vanous items of receipts and expenditure, the total receipts for the year just closed being f 874.81, and tbe expenditure $888.98, leaving a balance in the treasury of $41.68, besides «mount for member- ship for 1885 of $60,50* The directors report was also read and adopted, after which the following officers and directors were elected for the ensuing vear â€" President, Wm. Donglas Vic- Pres.,Thos. Elliott; Directorsâ€" Wm. Haskett. Edward Butledge, Edward, Davis. Shepherd Boyee, Wm. Ander- son, F. Burton, Jas. Nelson, James Henderson and John Boland. Auditors, Wm. McLoughry and C. W. Butledge. After the general business of the society was closed, the question of the extension of the G. T. Bailway irom Durham via Markdale to the Georgian Bay was freely discussed, and tbe following resolution nnaoi- moasly carried. Moved by Mr. T. Eells, seconded by Mr. Edward Bntledge, that a committee be formed to communicate with Mr. Hickson, manager of tbe G. T. B., to ascertain the terms, conditions, c., on which they will undertake to extend their branch from Durham via Markdale to a point on the Georgian Bay, so as to intersect the Northern Bailway, and that it be composed of the following W. J. McFarland, Wm. Brown, Esq., Wm. Haskett, Thos. Kells, James Elliott, Edward Bntledge, and Alex. Mercer. €5orreBpandaBX)B. Notice. â€" ^We wish it distincLly understood that we do not hold on. selves responsible for tlitf opinions expressed by oar correspondents To the Editor of the Standard. Deab Sm, â€" In reading a communi cation from an "Outsider" in your issue of Jan. 8, one conversant with the facts of tbe case cannot but be struck with the thouRhts that he would have been very near the truth if he had signed himself a Onetider. As some seem to think that I should not have published the minutes of the meeting, I beg leave, before replying to "Outsider," to give my reasons: Ist. The school is in the habit of liaving the minutes of its annual meetings published by Meaford Boad oorre8pondent,or other persons. Some errors were published last winter so I felt justified in publishing a fall re {tort of the school meeting. I was slso i iformed that a full report of wbat had transpired at the meeting had not even rep.cbed Flesherton, and as it is a matter ia which 4he whole neighborhood is interested, I think it is my dntv to give the facts of the ease to all concerned. I supposed it was the treatment tbe members of the school received, that caused the "seri- ous impressions." Upon reading the report, many who were there have ex- nmed themselves in that way, t He beitins to Hqr that ha iinoi.* great admirer of the rav. gantiemaB, Ike., idikdi is neielv a Uind hung up to conceal, if poedble, his identity. Ha says that the spirit of the report is anything but christian forbcanoce. As he pn^iBsses to kaow a good dial, and I aisk who was the ruling spin! in that Meeting. If tba spiritual guide by aone so eiUled) of a people osani St sneh a dogmatie, arlntary spirit in their dealmgs with an intelligent tliinkiiig society,' be will learn that church dignitaries nor their bulls are not CO much dreaded as they were 800 years ago. Again, "Outsider's" de- sertation on the union plea islmiss- leading because the union did not only iaelude two Methodist bodies, but Presbyterians, EpiseopaUaiis and Baptists also, so that the Methodist union hai^uot^naterially ^i^lEeeted the school at all, nor did it necessitate that tbe plea put forth by Mr. McD., that the school should adopt the whole of the new constitution. But let me say that that was not what caused tiie disagreement between the school and Mr. McD. It was the manner in which he tried to force it upon the people in defiance to an article in the union scbool's constitu- tion providing that "no change shall be made in the constitution without one month's notice baviiig been given to all interested parties " this is what the school asked for that night of the annual meeting. Bat the r«v. gentle man evidently thought that delays were dangerous and pressed the im mediate adc^tion of the new constitu- tion witli the success you see. Again, he tries tt screen his actions by saying that according "to usage and law aU church property belongs to the united church and held by trustees for that purpose. Certainly not for uniun purposes." Now, it was just the same under the Canada MeUio diet usage and law, and that is why two clauses are in the union eonstitation, as the Bev. Mr. Johnston explained at the time of the union it could not be held in the church without them being in it. Then Sir "Outsider" comes out stronger still and says that "when a man or woman unites with any brancli of the church their fidelity to act in all things tending to promote its interests should be expected." Is it not a great pity that "Outsider" were not a follower of that great body who take St. Peter as their foundation would he not have made a devout one? Is it not more reasonable to a thinking person to follow men and agree with church polity so far as they follow Christ and the teachings ofi, His Apostles? I prefer not to be such a partisitn or bigot as be woul 1 have us be. His next step is still worse, for he makes a direct false statement, when he says the resolution was care- fully drawn and sent to press by a Presbyterian secretary, then says that the old tried Methodists are absient on the list of officers. Why are they ab- sent Mr. McDowell had the nomi- nating of the Superintendent. Per- haps some of them cared more for Methodism than for the spirit of union. For be it known that although "Out- sider" states that after taking out the Methodists the other parties were so inngiiifieant that they could not be called a party to the transaction, by actual count the fomiUes represented at tbe Sabbath school number 42, of those 15 families are Methodists, the insignificant remaindei 27 families are not Methodists. And so "Outsider" says the union cry has no force. I have carefally enquired to find out who have caused a good deal of trouble and this agitation, and I find there is more than one "Nigger in the fence," or cats' paws as they are sometimes called there are about three â€" two in tbe neighborhood and oue about six miles from it and then he yents his venom against those who have sacri- ficed comfort, time and means to ad vance the cause of God and for the good of the school and church, while he looks on and finds fault, and then signs himself an Outsider and now. Sir, from the falseness of his state- mefits it will be easy seen I was jnsti fied in making a report for he, who heard so much about the did not state the truth. J. I. GUAHAM. 2^ €iippiw( Ifdin'llMhertOD Adtmuet, Jan. 8tb, 1886. Fleaherton Market- Fall Wheat per hash., 68 to 65 Spiing Wheat per bush., 00 u 65. Frmn Markdale Smmuan, Jan. iRh, 1885. Ifaifcdalc Ifarkctrâ€" Fall Wheat per boak, 73 to 75; Spring Wheat per bush., 75 to 77* N. B.â€" At this rste the Markdale PajMT and Marked are the beat SvAiin- Aao and fsr in Aektanee, with four regular market standard buyers. Well done Markdale. I bow to your Stamp- ASP advance in OTioea and model paper. Where is our Valley Boad Further comments is useless. OBSBavaa. "â- *?*' rrarr â-  ^-'-• â-  tll i WlM*. Omprej Afiicaltaml Society. The above society held its annual meeting at MaxweU on the 8th Jan.. when the following officers and directors were elected for the year 1885 :â€" President, Wm. Guy; Ist T^ce-President, Arch, Mdntyre 2nd Vice- President, B. Y. Bnrk. Dnect- ora â€" Josiah Gamqr, John Serton, SModerson Hudson, Neal McLean, W. H. Calcntt. James Wmtars, John Bdl. Wm. Inkater and John Mc- Kinnon. Joaeph Gamay, bec.-Treas.- COM. Fnm mr «w« eorrai anient. The central Scott Act committee of this township, consisting of some of the active workers in the cause of Temperance who were appointed some weeks ago are vigpioualy pushing forward the canvaw, Mr, J. W. Armstrong was elected chairman Mr. C. Treadgold Sec. ot commiLteo. The committee held a meeting in Mr Armstrong's office on the 2ud of Jan. at which there was a good at- tendance, and arranged for a seiies of Scott Act meetings m this township to be held this week. The- meetings to be addressed by the Bey. Mr. Patterson, Presbyterian Minister of Meaford and others. Our new Society, known as "The FlMberton Mutual Improvement and Library Society," held its first regular monthly business meeting m their Ubracy room. Hooper's block, on Monday evening, the ISth inst., con- stitution was framed; By-laws, drafted and accepted committees i^pointed for the selection of reading matter and taking charge of th« same and final arrangements, for the more complete furnidung of the room which is to be kept open each evenmg, Sundays excepted, from 6 till 10 o'clock p. m. This matter is receiving hearty support in our village from young and old and we have little doubt, from the basis on which it is started, it will prove a successful enterprise. One dollar a year is charged for membership, and when we take into consideration, for the sum of one dollar, a man can have access to almost all the daily paper*, a large number of weeklies, both Canadian,American, and British, as well as mi^zines and books, all of which most be good wholesome literature. We thmk it should be a sonrce of good and an attractive place for the young men in the evenings. Mr. J. W. Annstrong wits elected first President; Mr. Jt^n Gordon, Treasurer, and James Bnlmer, See. The Flesherton Division Sons of Temperance take possession of their New Hall in Dr. Christoe's new block on Wednesday evening the 14th iost., A social entertainment is to be held on that evening, of which we may be able to report to you for another issue. â€" » tm** 8um4ardi Sale Begiater. On Tuesday January 20, at twelve o'clock on lot North halt oi 16, con. 5, Osprey, Farm Stock, Implements, e. Twelve months credit. Mr. D. Iryine, proprietor Mr. John Speers, Auctioneer. Monday Jan. 26th, on lot 91, con. 2, East T. S. Boad, Glenelg, com- mencing at 12 o'clock, a large quantity of Farm Stock, Implements, o. 18 months credit. Marshal Beard, pro- prietor Geo. Noble, Auctioneer. ' â-  -*-^^» â-  â€" Adfonmed Asatzea. sranoTâ€" viu.«oa wcoavoxAii^M to All» OON. The fijMowiug as a compoMliao by one of tlie pupils of our ^ublie schoM on the now interestwg subject of lucor* poratiou which is well worthy of pnbh- cation. It would be wM if aome of the older citisena were to tate these thoughts into consideration snd at once set to work, and tbe village would soon be ba^kiug in the sunshine of a Municipal diuucil r "On the above subject mnnh may be said, Vth for and againt, at least in the majority of eases. MarUale, I think, would be far belter incorpor- ated. It would not be subject to the township councils. They see much to be prasMd 'or the cave tliey srahibit in that way. and if half of what goes out of the village were speat in the village it would greatly im^^ve it. Being reroolc rroni the centre* of tbe municipalities adjoining, all the coon- cils care about is the taxes. I do not think that any of the council members ave in or dose to Markdale. It would thrive better. The money collected in the viPage would be spent in the village, winch needs it bad enough. The citizens would then know that their taxes would go to improve the village, andl not be spent somewhere else. WhVr the Beeve of Glenelg once drove through the ereek near the railroad, rather than trust himself on tbe rotten structure wbich spans it. For the improvementa made, we need not thank the township councils much. It was tbe Village Police Trustees who hai« done so. Better otdet would prevail. Msrkdale is near the corners of four townahips, vis., Glenelg, Arte- mesia, Euphrasia and Holland, and all tha roughs from the four comers gather themselves together, and after swallowing a goodly quantity of the ardent, practice pugilism extensively. Frequently gangs of roughs bays been known to parade the streets and dis- gust peaceable and law-abiding citi- tens by their foul luiguage and fre- quent brawls. One constable is in- sufficient for a place like this, and yet that is all we have. A good lock-up in which to place offenders when caught, a court room to try them in, and several policemen, would benefit the place greatly. Against incorpoi* ation, I know of no argument except the size of the place. But Markdala does a great deal more business than many a larger place. The population too is iooreasing. Why, in the la^it five weeks many more residents have arrived." YELLOW OIL Ths Assizes for this County were resumed on Wednesday, before Hon. Justice Armour, when the following cases were disposed of: Amdebson r«. AujcM, â€" ^This was a municipal squabble in Amabel, the parties to which had been abusing each other through the Wiarton Echo, and then changing the battle-ground to the Court. Anderson sued Allen for Ubel, and Allen restorted by a counter suit. The jury came to tha conclusion that they could each pay their own costs and call it square. Eilboum ft Bishop for plaintiff. Frost ft Frost for defendant. MxBCHAiiTS Bank v$. Suthkblanp. â€" Action to recover $8000 from Mrs. Sutheriaud, which her husband had given her at the time of making his assignment. Settled by consent cf bath parties â€" by judgmmt for defendant without costs, S. Piatt for plaintiff. Creasw ft Moniaou for defen^mt. Hatks cs. iMxaBmB. â€" Adyouncd till next Assises. MoFABijaip vs. MoLbod. â€" Action on promissory notes. Verdict for plaintiff. Jas. Maason tof pii^tic £. Bfeyers for defendant. The Court is sittiiig.â€"0. S. Timm. m AffiicalMrsa Saclety. The annual meeting of the above society for the election of (^oers and other business, was held in the Town Hall Flesherton, on Thursday, the 8th inst. The Auditors Bepert was laid before tbe members for their consideratw» was as follows Total receipts from all sources, $815.88 John McArthur and John Gordon, Auditors. James Brown, Secretary Treasurer. It was decided to hold the fall exhibition on Tuesday, October tbe 6tb. Disbursements, $250.20 leaving a balance on hand to the credit of the society of $65.18. The officers elected for 1885 are Bobert Oliver, President John Brown, Vice-President. Directorsâ€" James Brodie, John Latimer, Bichard Whitaker, Joseph Aussum, David Harrow, James Stewart, William Trimble, John McArthur^ Alexander Stewart. Notice* 9f Births, Marrtaget, and Deathit twetnty five eentt. MARRIAGES- UimsH â€" BcTiiKDoaâ€" ByBev. Wesley Caison, at ihe Markdale House, Markdale, on Wednesday, tbe 14th inst., Mr. J. E. Marsh to Mrs. A. J. M. Bntledge. Sbobx â€" MXHBBS â€" On the 7th inst., at the bride's parents. By the Ber. ICr. MoLaren, Ut. J. W. Shore of Euphrasia, to Mies 8., daoghtsr of Mr. Bobt. Maihers of Euphrasia 49 oou^e dined with the happy ooaple at the residenee of tbe bride's father on the evening of the above happy aflsir. DEATHS. MoEasâ€" IaWoodbndRe,onihe 11th inst., Mr. James MeKee, brother of Hn«^MeKes OUnelg, aged 47 years. yburlifft lUycvf#« Markdale Roller Mills. The subseriber begs lea\« to snamnite to die fermers of the sarroondioK ci.:ii«i7 that he it taming out flour etSMl to asy other roller mill. No more waiting whilr tbe grist » being ground. HTbe following is the seale of exchange:â€" Wheat Weighing 62 lbs, 4U lbs. Flows. •• •' 61 •* 89 " ' •• "60 " • S8 " ♦• »4 it 59 •» -37 u .1 II i 5g 11 3^ .• I. •• •• 67 " 36 " " with ofFal in proportion to amount of flour. I find the average weight of new wheat t^ M 60 lbs. to tbe bushel, and the most of it, if properly cleaned, wcmld weigh 61 or 62 to- the bushel. John Wo Ford. BIJB9CR1PTIOJVS. Subscriptions received at this oflle* for any of the following papers to the end of 1885 for one dollar in advance each, viz Markdale SrAvvjan, Toronto Weekly Mail, WeeUy Glate, Mental 9Uir, Montreal fPttiMss, or tbe FaEnsers, Advocate, Now ia the time t» subscribe and giii the balance of this year free. â€" F^IIVE IM TOfeS, CLOCKS A JEIVELEMT New goods arriving every week, censistinf of WATCHES, CLOCKS. CHAINS, CHABMS. aP£GT\CLES. PIPES. PUBCES. VIOIilN STBINOS. eto. 18 k. W9dding Rmgt a/maya ia sfecA WatchBt, Clocks and Jewelhtf Bepaired by myself and satisfaction gas*. ' anteed. Mr NO ISCfJBLE TO SHOW GOODS. CJ-i've me a, Oali. Jameo Q. Ruoooll, Watchmaker, Jeweller, 217-269 Flesherton. S££DS S££DS â€" IMP0ET£1 â€" FIEU AM aiRDEI SEBt MAHKDALE. FaU Whest ....fO 7B to fC75 Sfnring Wheat 7S to 77 B a ri sy .............. 6B to 00 Pass IS to 00 Osl M to 00 •••••••••••••• lo io 17 90 to 00 10 to 90 Hay 7 00 to 00 Fork ••••.......•••.•§ to to f^ ••fc*.***.**.*. 70 to Att Tha place to buy your Seeds is at PARKER'S, Drusstore. DURHAM. New, Bntclier Sbop. The best meats the oooo^ can pmiot kept on hand and DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE TOWN WHERE ORDERED. A share of public patronage respeetfalty solicited. Bemember the stand in MeNea's bloelt. W. H. RUTLED6E. r ROBT. ASKEN. Has opened oat a First-Class UNDERTKIN6 ESTABLISHMENT. An d the refore has suiqplisd a want long felt. OOFFIK8, OilBKBTS, 8HB0UD8, aadsll* mEML fiu isiiias sapplied on theaaertes notiee. fw hire at nodoate rates. â€"All kinds of-. PWTUIE FRAMim Dsaestt shortaoMss. ROBT, ASKIN. *- 15 J^ WLK 30Z oz. At Wan at *ioeJh\ DHKc m: Log -^â- Â«-^ 111 11 AffaiflfiiailiMtl maumljm^^ iiiikMiiiiliiHiiBibris^iMtti mutm