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 "^mm -•i'i ' S '.tr. t^jgra^_ JV^CMi^V' 't'V '^.â- Â»:*^'^»w-^^4U^"^- •i.VI J'-V- =*^*^ i ..'ii 1^' {â- i 1 1- *•• r'-f ~i- Th^ Standard. MABEDALE JAN. 22. 1885. SO THIEVES CAUGHT. Pnring the *past sommer Mr. J. HicUicg, of Artemesia, lost some $60 ^orth of ponltiy, but how they went, or what became of them was a mystery as there was no trace left by which he could discover and capture the rogue. He howev^, determmed to, if possible, disclosed .the mystery, and to this end cleaned up his musket, set a steel trap, and carefully placed strychnine where the unwuy night chance to dine. The plans were effective, though the scent was any Thing but pleasant, as before the end the summer he had captured 19 skunks and owl, the latter measur- ing four feet nine inches from tip to tip. Mr. Hickhng's neighbors also ]iilled a number of skunks; one of which was chased into Mr. Fenwick's cellar. â€" The dirty thmg. t â-  NoTicx. â€" We wish it distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for â-  thn opinions expressed by oar correspondents gocd offices of the fanndlyPmis are eaznesUy solidted, cio that the tderits ot the project may be fairly set~ forth and intelligently advocated. Wm, Bbown, See. Com. Markdale, Jan. 14, 1885. To th* EiUof of the Standard. I think it would be an intrusion to reply at length to the communication from the Secretary of the Meafurd Boad Union Sabbath SchMl. The poet says-^ "A little learning is a dangsrooa Ihing," and so this young man, seized with the proud thouitht of his superior ability, undertakes a task, and per- forms it in such a limping, self con- tradictory style, that he answers him- seli in almost every paragraph â€" and sayes me the trouble. It is not the first time I have noticed it, in eflusions from the same source. My contention w.ts, and' still is, that the contracting parties, to the Union, were united judicially, and that there- fore it was. HS is, uuseemly, not to haye the auxiliaries of the contracting parties run in the same groov â€" and I further contishd, that but for a "nigger in the fence somewhere," op- position would not exist. In the publishing of the report, he admits that others bestd'es myself thought it injudicious. I said it would invoke resentment, and so it has. Does this Secretary suppose he can dictate to the Methodist body, their duties, or by his specious argqmentation, blind them t« their own interests I think notâ€" already it is bearing fruit â€" and the people, as they should do, are rallying around their minister. He says there were "two niggers in the fence among t/tem and one about six miles away." I suppose he means the Rev. D. C. McDowell â€" this is mani- fested the true spirit of this faction. How does that utterance compare with facts Is this Secretary coi;nizant of the fact, that subsequently' a mtieting of the membership o\ the cnurch has been helu to consult and determine on this question I lerirn from good authority that twenty four members were present, and a careful vote taken, sixteen pro- nounced for the new constitution three of the remaining eight, altho' favoring the new constitution, askod for time to rectify, if possiblp, the tqiEtake of the Union party ho called in their hasty conclusions, and three of the remaining fivp were members of one family How does t4:it tally with the Secretary's statement It is not too much to state that the evening was inclement, otherwise the vote would have been larger, and more completely in unison with the 'toew order of things. As to the course ul this Secretary, there is nothing to be advised. It seems I enred in calling him a "Presbyterian," and the verna cular of the faction came rolling forth â€" he said "1 lied." Infinitely better to be a Pregbyterian than a Latitudi- nartan, with no settled conviction of religious truth such, I apr^rehend, are not the most protsund or reliable. I was amused at the shallow attempt to show that others besides the Metho- dists were a party to the Union There wbre simply two ischools m ex- istence, both possessing Methodistio literature and toachmt;, and those schools united no schools formed and operated by other 6ect« existed there at any time, and it was really too bad to point the statement upon the intelligence of the neighborhood. I have nuw done nith JoAnny, as be is familiarly known he is not a bad fellow after all he podsesses some excellent qualities but has made a ihistaise, a seriouj one in this school matter. The duty of the Methodist body is to control their own school, in their own house. Whilst tolerance and forbearance seemed necessary in the past and every one discharged his duty well, the altered circumstances render it expedient for denominational purposes, to make a slight change,' and which the almost unanimous voice of the church demands. It is hoped that all parties will fall Into lineâ€" "A hous^ divided against itself cannot stand," and so I apprehend that those frictions which have arisen will be oiled and smoothed. My action and promptings proceeded from the ap- pearance of the unfortunate report. I belong to neither party; have a strong desire to see the school prosperous aud under proper supervision I am not a bigot nor the son of one am a ixm beUever and a weak follower of at. PeUTf and hope to eontinne so, and remain in every particular to this aehoot, ezoq^t for truth and righteous- nenaa OUTBIDXS. To the Editor of the Standard. Dkab Sib, â€" A large and influential public meeting, at which the agri- cultural, manufacturing, milling and mercantile interests were fully repre- sented, was held in the Convention Boom of the Markdalu House, on the evening of the 9th lost., for the jmr- pose of taking steps to secure the ex- tension of the G. T. B. firom Durham north-easterly to Meaford via Mark- dale. A standing committee was ap- pointed to confer with the interested municipalities, and secure, if possible, their active co-operation and assist- ance in the furthering of the project, and also to communicate with the General Manager of the G. T. B. to ascertain his views m reference there- to. The following compose said com- mittee â€" W. J. McFarland, chairman; Wm. Brown, secretary; Alexander Mercer, Geo. Haskett, Jas. Elliott, Edward Butledge, Angus Plewes, D. J. Shanahau, Solomon Hill, Thomas Kells, with power to add There is a strong feeling throughout the community, that additional rail- way facilities are urgently needed to meet the growing requirements of Markdale as an important business centre, possessing unlimited water power in its immediate vicinity, which only awaits the magic touch of capital, diiected by skill and energy to develop its hidden wealth. The country lying between Durham and Meaford, with the exception of a fep miles, is one of the finest agricultural sections in the Province, aud its geographical and topographical features present no seiious difficulty to railway construc- tion. By running midway between botli branches of the Saugeen, till near the centre of Glenelg, then veering uortherly and foUowiug the south bank of the Bocky to Markdale, thence uortherly through the wealthy town- ships of Euphrasia and St. 'Vincent, keeping the valley of the Beaver Biver to the right a roadway of easy construcJon, entirely void of engineer- ing difiiculty could he found. There is no doubt that if the G. T. were extended to Meaford, a large trade would at once spring up between that place aud the towns and villages of the iuturiorâ€" the shipment of lum- ber alone would be no inconsiderable item. Pine lumber in unlimited quan- tities is wanted in the interior, and the Georgian Bay ports could supply this in abundance, and take in ex- change, the products of the dairy and the farm, to supply the lumber shanties. It is admitted by those who profess to know that al present the branch to Durham does not pay, henoe it i^ ab- solutely necessary that it should be extended lo some port on the Georgian Bay 80 as to share in the rapidly de- velofnng western traile. The present is deemed an opportune time to agitate tiuch extension, and as Uarkdale is directiy in tbo Kne, it is but reasonable that the people of that village â-  ai^d neighborhood should tMe 6 initia- tive. The committee a«ov« namri icnow in oommnnieation with tiia heads trf the MT«al interacted mamotpalitiea jind-with the authorities of the 6. T. „^ B. developments wiU be watched widi iJESL^ .??2f??â€" f" «»»PMi.i jlecuKarint«e.tui«»ine qoarten; Jto'S:SS JSS^ftSElS: .â- ^ f?e â-  #VoM ovr owH 4UVVCI.' untttfRl. â€" fc. Tin Fleaberton DiviaitMi Sin8 ol Temperance held an oyster sapper aod masiiMl and literary entertainment, eonristtng of readings, recitations, music, etc., on Wednsday evening, the 14th insL, being the eveuing of Uieir taking possession of their new Hall, in Dr. Christoe's new block. About 9 o'clock a sumptuous «pread was msde in the Hall below thfe one occupied by the Sons. After all had done justice to the good things proyiu- ed, the company again assembled lu the hall above, when Dr. Christoe was chosen chairman, acd dischaiged his duties in a most plbasing manner. A sung by Miss Leitch was very well sang a short address by J.\B!aekbnrn, after which Miss Christoe, in her usual artistic manner, gave an instrumeutitl; Miss Page then recited very nicely, ".The vacant ht" also Mr. W. Thomp- son gave a lengthy and interesting re- Citation Mr. C. Sproule then caused a good deal of mirth, by singing "The Lasiest Man in all the Town" Miss Davis then followed by a reading which was more lengthy than inter- esting; Miss Bella Christoe and C. Sproule then sang a duet which was F"^^°^ well received Miss Hopkin a reading in her usual good style also K. Fawcett, Esf ., a reading, after which the evening's entertainment was brought to a close. ' Mrs. McDowell, wife of Bev. D. C. McDowell, who has been very ill for some time, is now, we are pleased to report, convalescent. CUenel^ C*iuirJI« The eonuoil met iu the Town B^II, Glenelg, Dec. lith, 1884, pursuant to j aUjoummeuti All the muoiberspre sent the Keeve hi the cl.air. MiuuteK of last meeting read and confirmed. Cheques were issued in favoi of the fuilowiug parties for road jobs com- pleted â€" Neil McDonald, work at lot 0, COD, 1, E. G. B.. $15 Wm. Bell, j work mI lot 16, Garafriixa Koai. $1 John Thompson, work at lot 42, con. 2, E. G. B., $10; John Stewart.work at lot 17. Durham Boad, $1 John McArthur, work at lots IQi aiid 18, Durham Uoad, $59 Donald M|-Bae, work at lot 17, con. 5, $d^ i Dtmcao McArthur, work on towu iitie A. kii. 50 cents Samuel Ovellieid, work on bridge at lot 15, con. 5, $3 Allan Black, work at lot 24, con. 4. N. D.B.. $6.75 Arch. Beaton, culvert at lot â€" con. 2. N D. B„ $4.25 B. Morrison, work at lot 32, con. 2, N. D.fL., $8; Neil Black, work at 1 't 47, eon. 2, N. D. B., $1 Joseph Black, work on road at Barrhead Mills, $8F W. J. liowe, work at tot 101, W. T. k S. B., $11. Accounts were paid a» follows â€"J. Townsend, priaiing and adver- tising, $2.50: A. H. m, Jewkins, and advertising, $3.50 HAffYARDg YELLOW OIL CURES RHElUJvlATiSM WOBLM POV2£RS; to take eofitafattUrov* It a safe, ittte. add! eMeetaal i» CtaldraarflcAdaltt Markdale The subscriber the farmers of the be is tinning out iiou roller mill. No mor« waiting wutu. ground. Th« toUe^Og is tlie ^^;.. WhMt WeigbinR 6^' i s ' •• " ii â- â€¢ iik nan iwtn try tittt i ,ti Vir any ottw liiO .;i:!St'is beii^ lbs. Vl«i1M.- with offal in prop.) I find the avf^ri^ be 6U Ibfl. to the o if properly cleaned, th« bushel. John W. Ford. ,] ilo»^. â- V .trLnat t .twi of ii, rU or 62 1 ii Berl^eley. From u Reporter. 1,100 cords of wood and 15 car-load of tan-bark has been shipped Irom this station during the past three weeks. M. Pickett, brother to our section foreman, has been plac^d in charge of Bockford section. Mr. John Pickett is allowed, to be' one of the best track men men north of Toionto. He has given the best of satisfaction here since the road was opened twelve years aa!o. ' Our blacksmiths, T. Sargent and B. Ahby. are endeavoring to give the puLlio satisfaction, and thus secure each a share of patronage. Mrs. Allen is also doing a f.tir business. ' What we want here is a station and we have no doubt this place would soon compare favorably with many of the important stations on the line. MofEat Bios., road scraper, $5.75; A. Scott, remfiug obxtruction. off road, $1 Geo. Ghrier^ removing obstruction ofiroad, $1; W. B, Bambougli, aar- veys and conveyancing, $12;. Isaac Elder, repairing scraper, $2.10. W. J. Bo we was paid $225 for road allow- ance at lot 101, con. 3, W. T. S. B. Cheques were issued in iavor of Trus- tees of the different School Sections for school rates â€" Donald O'Hanley's taxes, $12.95, was struck off Collec- tor's Boll, work having been performed for the same. Widow Mary Wilkia, East i lot 14, con. 2, E. G. B., and Widow McDonald, lot 7, con. 3, S. D. B., were exempt from paying taxes for 1884; Collector ar Ward ^^ l\tÂ¥ATCH£S,CSSjSCfC$^^J£iÂ¥ELEBr, $4.71 Subscriptions-; t-evveii at tiin ofilUe • yt^rs to tht i. advanot .Standabc, otvly Globi, iliij. for any of tiie fill end of 1885 for each, viz: â-  Toronto Weekly Montreal Star, M. or the Farmt-rs, .hlo/caie. the time to subsL'tibn and balance of this v-..;- frc' •j in iyttnm, Now X get tk -J^J X »«â- Â» « Holland Council. Holland Centre, Jan. 19, 1885. Coancil elect, after taking tbeir declaration of office and qunlifioation. took thir seats aud proceeded niith general business. Minutes of former laeeting read and ap- proved. The Keeve appointed John Sutber-, land as his auditor. MoTRd by M. Howey, seconded by James Galbraith, tbat John McDonald be auditor for tne council. Moved by Mr. (Jalbraith. seconded by Mr. Howey. that Alex. MoCanley's assessment fa«» made right. Moved by Mr. Galbraith, seconded by Ifr, Howey, that the sum of 914.74 be placed against the S. 31 ac of lot N^ 18, con. 11. Moved by Mr. Galbraith, seconded by Mr. Howey. that the sum of 79 cts. be refunded to fienry Silverlock as taxes overpaid. Moved by Mr. Galbraith, seconded by Mr. Howey, that Mrs. Harrieson's name be placed on the Gollector's Boll for part 2 of 4, con. 1, £. G. B., assessment according to average at«l75. Moved by Mr. Shnte, seconded by Mi. Galbraith, that G. W. fiutltdge's account be paid. Movel by Mr.Shute, seconded by Mr. Howey. that the Clerk's bill for election ex- penses be paid. Moved by Mr, Shnte, seconded by Mr. Cralbraith, that the village tmstees of Chats- worth get an order for 9137.95 as money levied on that village. Moved by Mr. Howey, â- esonded by Mr. Shute. that an order be ixsaed foi l^usteea S. S. No. 10, forS30.51, being a deficiency of levy on tbat section, and that the same be charged against that section for 1885. Moved by Mr. Howey. seconded by Mr. Williscroft, that; the -Collector's Boll be ex- tended for one month. Moved by Mr. Williscroft, aeconded by Mr, Galbraith, that James Adams. John Gillespie, Jas. Kennedy, the Beeve and Clerk be ap- pointed to act as Board of Health. Moved by Mr. Galbraith, seeonded bj Mr. Williscroft, that By-law No. 1, for the ap- pointment of Auditors, and By Uw No. i, for the appointment of a Board of Se*lth, be read 1st. 2nd and 3rd time and engrossed on the minatea. iifovedby Mr. Howey, seconded hyih. Shute, tbat we receive appUcationa a| next meeting of eooncil for the oflloe of Aaseeaoi. Moved by Mr. Galbraith, sncon^ed by Mr. Howey, that the Clo-k's saUiy be 9140 for the present year.^Carried, and not aeemted. Moved in amendment by Mr ^wte. see by^. WOIutooft. that die Ctork'a salaiy b^ 9145.â€" Lost. •^ Movwl by Mr. WJUiMsMt. aaaonded by Mr, Shnte, that. appBeatkiQa' for the iff flt of pleKk will be xeoeivad npte the nestoMeK of eoone^ ' â-  JfUnthjIttiikibmlii. seecmdaAWlIr. ^M^haeroit,.tiiat we adjoom tUI the ink d«r was authorized to reeeive ij^l.Yl as taxes in full against kk 18, con. 2, S D.^B. Jas. Morris(^it was refunded $1.92 on account of enrorin assess- ment Charles Gray was. tef.inded $^.15, being school equivitleut col- lected in error on lot 30, con. 1,E. G. B.. from 1872 to 1883 inclusive Neil McCHnnell was refunded $2 for statute labor charged, an4 since perforated John McAirthUii' waS' paid $1.50 for wood for use of Hall. Boad Commissioners were paid as follows :â€" P. Neil, 1.70 N. G. Duns- moor, $1.40; A. M;cCwuig, $11.08; J. A. McMillan, $7.^0; J. S. Black, plans and specifiGationK, postage and stationery. $7.17 ;: Tbos. Davis, three days on oonimittee, $G Beeve and Clerk, $4 each, and Assessors $2 as selectors, of Jurors. Moved by Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Dnnsmoor, that Henry liurnett be paid $5 per month for the keep of Widow Anderson, an indigj^nt, and that such payments Qommeitue on the 16th of Decemher, 1%84.â€" Carried. Moved by Mr, MoQuaisr, seconded by Mr. Neil, that after' plana aud speci- fications are drawn of bridges and road jobs, the letting b puhtic auction and inspecting shall he left to one member of committee.â€" r-Capried. The Beeve having left the chair.the same was taken by the Deppty-Beeve, when it was moved by Mr, McMillan, seconded by Mr. Dunsmoor, that the thanks of thid council are due and »re hereby tendered Iq the Beeve, Thos Davis, Esq,^ fbr his gentlemanly and impartial conduct as head of this council during the time he has held that position. â€" Cairied nnanimouily. Coancil adjourned sine die, J. S. Bi^cK, Clerk, Notice* »f BirthB, Mamagft, and Deathe, twetnty five cent*. BIRTHS. MorFAT-^In Osprey, on the 16th Inst, the wife of Mr W. G. Moffat, of a son. MARRIAGES. McLarenâ€" B«SAiHEaâ€" On Wednesday, the 7th January, by the Bev. J. T. Piiterson, at the residence of the bride's father, Bev. J. F. McLaren, B. D., pastor of Temple Jaill Presbyterian Chnroh, Qtiphrasu, to Miss Margaret, eldest dapghter of Mr, Jaaaes Breadner. of Euphrasia. The h^py oonple left by the ereqiugtiaiq from Markdale for Niagara Falls, foUoyieiiby the best wishes of a la^e circle of friends. itaivlwi iUir^«« MABEDALE. PaU VfhvA..: to 78 Sprine^ Wheat..... ^.. 78 DKttK^ •••••••••••••• qO '"• •••••••••••••â- â€¢â€¢ v% 'â- * ••«••••••• •••••• 9o Aniea Potatoee Pttk ••eeee •••••• •*••••••« »•••«••• CO 18 Ton f M • n to to to to to to to te to to to to to. 80 80 68 rs «0 IT 00 n so 8 001 S8» New-guods ann!ving ever^y «i-t-k,c».;.siscing oj WATCHES,. CLO* K.^ CHAINS, CHABMS, SrEv;T\. LES, PIJ'ES„ ' PUBCJBSn VIO..IN smUNGii, etc. f9 k. W^ing Rings^ alwc^g^ in stock. Watdiesk docks: ttnd Jetve/krj Bepaired by my^^ll.and satisfactiAAj k"" auteed. eg- NO TROUfiiLE TO SHOW G.Q,0D8. Cirive me a. Call* James Q- Russell, Watchmaker,. Jeweller, ^7-269 fieshertoo^ SBHOS S^thS â- ^ IMPOBTia â€" FIELD MR 8UD£il SEEBS The place to buy your Seeds is at PARKER'S, DruBstore. DURHAM. M Butcber Shop. The best meats the country can prodaec kei^t on band and DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS Of THE TOWN WHERE ORDERED. A sl^^i* of public patronage respectfnlli solicited. Bemember the stand in McNea's block. W. H. RUTLEDGE. EOBT. ASKIN, Has opened out a First-GUwi UNDERTKING ESTABLISHMENT. Andtl^erefure has supplied a want long id COFFINS, GASKETS, SHROUDS. and aU^ FURERIi f URHtlHIiiaS snnttfld ^^mi^i^ji^jbtiee. A. Siilendid Hearse t4«kira at moderate rates. â€" AUkicdtcfâ€" niTUIE FRAMIffI Pom oa skort aotiee. â- â-  Miite ggHJl, sv.i^»ai»ii^a*-r..^Aa«AiSaiife