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MR. BOULTBEE :â€"I am not sufficient 1y old in Parliamentary practice, to know whether the action of the Hon. gentleman~ Mr. Ross of Middlesexâ€"is correct, but at least it. was not courteous of him to spring to his feet before me when about to arise to support my amendment, and then to throw out the unworthy sneer that I was afraid to support the action I have taken. Such conduét is to my mind unworthy ofa member of Parliament, and ill-befitting,r one 'gentlernan assoclating with another. He ‘will find that [am not 01in Willing but zdesirous to support the view embodied in this amendment to the best of my ability. And lshall endeavor despite the example .he has set me, to treat this grave subject “with the calmness and moderation beseern- ting so important a question, and in so doing, may say here at the outset, that I yield neither to the member for Middlesex, nor to anyr other honorable gentleman here in my desire to suppress or mitigate the ”evils of intemperance, altho’ we may differ widely as to the means to be emâ€" ployed. Having given this matter lunch .and careful consideration for many years, and when so situated, from the public posi- tions I have held, as to have had special opportunities for judging and formingr opinions in this respect, and I say without \hesitation that I very much doubt whether “the cause of temperance is well served by attempts to impose harsh restrictive legis- lation. My own impression has always been, and the conviction has gained strength each year that temperance is only well and safely promoted and stimulated by proper and well considered example, and surely great strides have been made 'by these means during the last quarter of ~8 century. Intemperance is no longer re. garded as a venial offence but has to meet 7the severest frowns of well ordered society, and by this action it properly persevered in, and not checked by the unwise action of imprudent advocates, the evil will be 'reduced to a minimum. There is nothing 'tends more to retard the progress of the cause than the damaging advocacy of de 'signing men who enter the ranks not from any love of the cause but from the desire of acquiring personal notoriety or advance- ment, these men by their violence and their intemperance of argument bring dis- grace on the cause and engender contempt and repulsion towards its advocates. I *defy any man on the floor of this House or *in. this broad Dominion to demonstrate ”that temperance has ever been promoted “by this sort of restrictive legislation, The statistics in the relation to the working of the Dunkin Act proves the contrary, show incontestably thatthere were more convictions for drunkenness in counties ,when that Act was in force than there were before, and far more in {proportion to population than in localities where the Act 'was not put in force. The reason for this 'is not hard to find, to make such a law 'reflective it must. be sustained bya large and clear majority of the people, a ma- jority so large and decisive as to make it distinctly the result of a complete consensus of public opinion, without this it only ex- ,cites aversion, and antagonism always re- .sulting in an increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in a mere spirit of de- rfiance of an obnoxious law. The Hon. member for West Middlesex seeks to put. in 'my mouth the theory that I desire by this motion to protest against the action of' a tyrannical majority-that is the very reverse ofwhatl proposed the amendment for; by this motion 1 seek to avotd and protest against the action ofa tyrannical minority. When such a law as this is enacted, how-: ever averse manv may be to it, if it is‘ passed by a clearmajority of the people 1 .apprehend the minority can have but little to say against it, and as alaw properly passed it will be respected. One of the principal objections to such a measure is that allthe instincts of our race are op- :posed to harsh sumptuary laws such as this, restrictive of personal liberty, consequently it is received with disfavor by the mass of the people, and being considered as the unjust action of asmall minority is for the most part rebelled against and set at naught If,howe ver, such a law subject. to, proper conditions was adopted by a clear majority of the people a different state of feeling would prevail for our people. we find, moreover, thatin instances when this law has been put in force that a strong feeling exists that a wrong has been done an injustice being suffered, nor is this an unnatural feeling because in the action soughtto be taken in this respect. no ar- rangement is made or provided for com- pensating those whose property and busi- ness is injuriously affected or ruined in giv- ing effect to this law, and it; seems to me that if we desire to deal justly in this be- half, if we desire to popularize this Oh- noxious law, some compensation should be made to those men whose property is to be affected, whose business is to be destroyed. Mr Gladstone. surely one of the first of livingr reformers, during the late election in England, said, while speaking on this sub- ject. “As to the liquor traffic he was pre- pared to give due consideration and sup- port to any well consrdered scheme of local option. In fact, the late Government did introduce a bill with that object but were unable to pass it, however, whatever action was taken with reference to this great question in cases of loss of property there must. be compensation for losses sustained.” But ”here, unfortunately I thinlt, for the cause they champion, the advocates of a prohibitory law expressly declare that no such compensation should be made, advocate, indeed, an act of delib« crate spoliation which must always of necessity be repugnant to the minds of just and right thinking people. The view of Mr Gladstone, than whom no man has travelled further in the cause of reform, is directly and wisely antagonistic to this ox- treme and fanatical view. My belief is‘ strong to conviction that we should on. fiRIBHMflND HILL .PIIST BFI‘IBE ’60ng South, West and East, includ- ing Maple, Thoruhin, Toronto Markham, 6150., Going North Going South, East and West (as above) at 7:20 VN.]5.â€"chistered Letters must be handed in at least Fifteen Minutes earlier than the _ above mentioned. hours for closing. Richmond Hill Post Oflice, M. TEEFY May 1917111880. Postmaster For Sale. Cheapâ€"T J Crawford Y'all Paper, &c.,â€"P G Savage. THURSDAY. JUNE 3, 1880. MB. BOULTBEE’S SPEECH POST OFFICE NOTICE Until further notice, Mails will be closed at the \ON THE SCOTT ACT AMENDMENT. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS We 911nm imam. MORNING EVENING AS FOLLOWS The judges Were Mes<rs. Charles Boyle of Woodstock; Richard \Vells of Aurora; and W }I VVi ‘liams, of Toronto. â€"â€"GLOBE. Friday afternoon last, some six or eight hundred people assembled at \Voodbine Park to witness a match trotting race for $200 a side between the bay mare, Yorkville Maid, the proâ€" perty of Mr Farr, of Yorkville, and the chestnut mare Della Wait, the pro- perty of Mr Palmer, of Richmond Hill That it had been talked of a great deal during the past week among horsemen in Toronto and vicinity, and that cen- siderable interest was manifested in it was sufiiciently proven by the large at- tendance. Both mares of Royal George extraction, the chestnut having been sired by Erin Chief, and the buy by Charles Douglas. Both are seven years old, and without records. ‘ Match race for $200 a side, trotting, u! mile heats in harness. Mr. Fan’s b.m. Yorkville Maid 1 1 Mr Palmer’s ch. In. Della Wait 2 2 Time (unofiicial )â€"2.46, 2.42. Both mares trotted very honestly, scarcely a skip being made in either heat. The winner was driven by E A. Jones, the loser by T McEwao. we might mention in connection with this that Della wait had only two days training on the track, and but little exercise for weeks previous to the race, the owner being apparently quite confident of winning, with- out nny extra exertion. Della has beaten the above time by several seconds last winter. we understand Mr Palmer Offered immediately after the race. to trot on the Aurora track, six weeks from that date, lor a purse (:ffiMOc’l, same conditions, me” as lust rucm deavor instead of seeking to enforce a harsh sumpttiary law on an unwillitigl people, to use the milder means of. persuasion and example. and promote as far as posstble the use of our wholesome Canadian wines and ales in the place oi". and discredit us far as possible the use of the more pernicious intoxicants as whiskies, brandies and the like. And use our strenuous efforts for the promotion of a well considered licence law such a law as will afford the opportunity of making a living to the keepers of all well-conducted Hotels, while providing the most severe restrictions and penalties for groggeries licensed or unlicensed. Such a course. as this will do a thousand times more to proâ€" mote and encourage temperance than thess ill-considered attempts to stamp out iii- temperance by a law like this, repulsive to the instincts of our people, and very fruit- ful of evil in its practice. But it is ab- solutely essential that a. licence law to have a good effect must not only be framed in the interests ofgood order, but it must be administered with justice and equity. It must not be made as it is in Ontario. the tmeans of bitter and relentless political persecution, and under which men are de- liberately ruined if they refuse to support the Local government. The amendment I have proposed does not mean as sug- gested by a member of the Government that there shall be a majority in every polling division, it simply proposes that there shall be a majority in the whole dis- trict where the law is sought to be enforced, and surely nothing can be more fair. The Legislature of Ontario has already adopted this principle in the case ofvoting on bonus By-laws for instance. and here in this very session of this Parliament we have adopted the same principle when anyâ€" thing more than usually important is to be done under the vote of the shareholders of a company. how much the more necessary then in acase like this when men’s pro- perty is to be rendered valueless. and the liberty of the subject controlled and in- fringed upon, if the cause he a good one surely a majority ol the people can be got to vote for its enforcement. [do not com- prehend the argument. of the member for Middlescx, that under this amendment 8 man having ten pieces of propertv could vote once in favor of the law and nine times against it unless this be a puerile quibble, I do not understand it at all, and very much doubt whether the Hon. mem- ber himself can explain what he means. The amendment simply provides that a majority of the votes in the district shall be necessary to give effect to the act. and of course, each voter can vote once and once only. The contention of the member for Middlesex is simply absurd. and shows how hard-set lie is for legitimate argument with which to meet this most reasonable and fair proposition. The Hon. member for west Middlesex also says, this is a Government measure. 1 did not so understand the remarks of the Hon. Minister of Customs. As Iundcrstaiid it, the Government intends to let the measure stand on its own merits, each indivtdual member voting as he thinks best. with reference to the working of the Dunkin Act there seemed always to be a feeling that injustice was being done when it was enforced, and a desire engen; tiered to evade and break the law. A very evil symptom in the state, and I call the attention of this House, and the attention of the gentlemen opposed to this resolution to the fact that when men once come to regard the breaking of a law as a light matter they have much less hesituiicy in breaking it in other cases, nor will the dis- tinction be nicely drawn as to which law may be broken, and it cannot be denied that in setting at defiance and breaking the Dunkin law, there has not been attach- ed that penalty of shame and public repro- bation which attends the infraction of the laws, and this ofitself is an evil of vast extent in demoralizing the people. I urge strongly then on Mon. gentlemen who wish to support a true temperance move- ment that'they should join hands with those who wish to make it necessary that a. majority of the whole vote should pro- nounce in favor of the law before it is sought to be imposed upon the community, were this done and some system of com- pensation settled for injury and loss sus- tained, the law would become a livlng, useful force respected and supported by the people, and possibly very fruitful for good. while as at present it is Simply a source of constant worry and annoyance, producing no practical result, save a loss of revenue, increase attention, and discredit to the temperance cause, which in itself is an evxl of great magnitude. The following are some interesting particulars taken from the Assessment Roll, of this village, for 1880. Value of Real Property, $143,135 “ “ Personal “ 7,800 Taxable Income 2,100 153,035 Dogs. 43 ; Population, 806'; Nos. of Cattle, 70 ; Sheep, 2.9; Hogs, 62; Horses, 98. v J. G. Corsicana, have forwarded the Weekly Globe, as requested. Green window blinds for sale at the HERALD Store. Trotting on the Woodbine.- Two years ago the “Princess Alice," with an im- mense number of cxcursionifits, sunk in the river Thames, England. A noble youth who wns Rtllnd‘ ing on the shore plunged into the water, and com- menced the rescue of the perishiue ones. He swam t0 the shore with one. but only to return for (L second and. n third. When nearing the shore with the last one he saw a bundle fleeting, which he caught in his teeth. It was a child. He brought it to his mother and said "Mother, I Want you to take care of this babe and I will reward you : I have saved it.” Christ comes and finds sinners perishing in the dark waters of sin. He rescues them, and commits them to the cure of the Churchflnnd like the Good Samaritan, says “take care of them, and when I come again I will repay thee.” Oh I what responsibility rests upon the Church of.G(vd. 0h ! that We were faithful. The eyes of the noble fathers in Methedism are look. inq down upon us tn-dny. whose spirits are within the vale : Wesley, Fletcher, W'nlsh. Collins,Bmd- hum, 'annnn, Clerk. (Toke, W'ehb. Embury. Case, Stinger, Wilkinson, Bishop. end Green. "Seeing: ‘ we are cnnmnssed about with so grentg’gggfifi witnesses. let us lny aside every weight, an the _ Mmoth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us." At the close of the address liberal contributions were laid upon the stone. day afternoori last. There are no facili« has in the village for extinguishing fires of any magnitude. A large hotel kep t by Robt Moore Parkdale, was destroyed by fire on Fli- Socrates: by his philosophy could not; reform the mlmbitnum of a» single village. Civilization cannot do it. ‘Vlmt did civilization do for ancient Greece or Rome 1’ The World is to be elevated and regenerated by the foolishness of the preach- ing of the Gospel of Christ Let us hem our part nobly in this great Work. ’l‘o-tlay you have assemâ€" bled to take part in the ceremony of laying the corner stone of n, House to lie erected to the glory of G0(l.Y0ur contributions townrdsthig object nre earnestly solicited, Let your givings be in accordâ€" anc‘e with the measure of your indebtedness to or . In view of our privileges what is our duty ‘2 Has the world outgrown the need of ths Gospel ? No I No other ngencycnn effect the regeneration of our m Other means have been tried and signally failed immerse, be ieviug that the vnlhm conslsfa not in the quantity of water used, 01 in the mode of its application. The sac! umental table is open to all who intend to lend {L new life, and are in love “Kid charity with thei; neighhors.” 7â€"“,‘1 ,1, , I would also refer to the Hymnoloczy of our Church, which is perhaps unequalled. Many have been led to Christ through it. Wesley’s vans are now'sung in almost every land, and by almost every tongue. How many hearts have been touch» ed and dmwn to the Saviour through the charm 0f>0ur beautiful Hymns. tutions, we exciniin, "What hath God wrought ‘2” ‘Ve are impressed with the recollection of the vital doctrines which have characterized M ethod- ism from its birth to its maturity. A distinctive feature of Methodism from the beginning 1121 5 been holding forth the doctrine of experimental religion and pressing upon the people a, present salvation and the uttuinment 0f holiness of heart. We have ‘ ' We ”believe infihe AT THE C. M. CHURCH CORNER STONE LAYING. unity, having its commencement 111 rcpentu ce towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and that the sole purpose of its origin and exist» once is to spread Scriptural Holiness over the landâ€"all lands. Chalmers snid, “Mcthmlimn is Christianity in earnest." Mr \Vcsley said “\Vo are the friends ofnilltenemies of none.’ what results do We Witness tc-duy ‘1’ We look buck [Lt the time that l’hili 1 lflmbur ', the young Irishman, 1qude in Ne 01‘ i and planted Methodisni there, than 11. city of about 20,000 inhabitants, and who was in strumontul in building the first Methodist Church in that city, which stands on John street. Mcth odism to-duy is the igiostpowgf‘i‘lgllgiggs Mafia ever caused E0 be DIUSPK’TOUS while She ml- hered to the principles to which she owed her pro Hperity.” This is true of IL Church as well “S [L State. Our strength :15. a, Church consists not; in the completeness of our organization, the excel- lence of our discipline, or the purity of our doc- trines, but in the perennial influence of the Holy Spirit’s power, which renders every agency and every Work quick and powerful and mighty to the pulling (lpwn of strpnghol‘ds. rm” ,, . _ . . errdrfiuug like :1 Hugh}? \Vycligfo, t1}o morning gt; paired, {ind also thfi mummy. 1 1011. chums by which so many millions lay bound were brokon,the Bible Wilsyll‘lLSg (341, the {loctrigxe of in, Am . Justificutlon by l4 {L fl g: ,1); promulgu Lt ,und army of heavenly light shona upon benighted hlmpe. Sometime after (3110 kefomrmtion the Church becmno (QM. rgtlggdoxv had isgpkri to WWI 16,0007tefié1-lerrs. e 1n_\:c 2066 churcheswhich with parsonages are valued at five millions of dollars.“ ansigleying these 1}) 90111199,- fufiand 1:0nt depravity of man ; his m um le- demption by the ntonement of Christ; Justificuâ€" tion by faith ; Regeneration: \Vitness of the ' it' tire ‘ tiflca‘tion hy‘tho quy Ghosfl; everlasting; punishment 0 {he lost and everlastâ€" ing life of the sav ed. In these Mothodism lives. F1delitV has never been followed by failure. Let us keep to the moormgs and follow 111 the footâ€" stepggr 0111 futhors.It1ms been said tlmfi ‘ no MR. KENNEDY'S ADDRESS. Mr Warring Kennedy introduced his address by saying that the unexpected honor rested upon hum of laying the first stonepwing to the unnvoid fible absence of the esteemed lady who was to ave done this, but who understood the hour to be 12 instead of 11 o’clock. However we are ex- ceedingly glad to welcome her to the platform. To-dny we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our beloved Queen, who was born 1819,ond who ascended the throne in June 1837, reigning nearly 43‘3‘Ienrs'oyer u. prosperous and 'nuppy people. We rejoice inthc civil and religious liberty we enjoy under her benign reign, and under what we believe to he the best and ireest form of Govern- ment ; and we are proud of being it part of the greatest and most powerfulenmire existinzzto-dsv Long live our Gracious Queen, God save ilio Queen. ()ur gathering hero toâ€"duy is part of the outflowâ€" ing results of the advent into our world of it great er than any earthly monarch, nuinely, Christ the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who came to erect u Kingdom that shall endure forever, the seat of which is in the hearts of the children of men. A kingdom that shall be universal, for He shall reign from the rising of the sun to the going down of the sumo, and the subjects of His kingâ€" dow shall finally shure His glory. Christ appeared under lowly circuinstuuces, promulgated the greatest truths that ever fell on mortul ear and died on the cross to redeem our mee. He chose 8. few followers whom He commissioned to preach his Gospel and sent them forth that by the power of his truth they might revolutionise the world. One to have seen these men in the upper room at Jerusalem, and-to lnwe heard their pluns would have deemed them more fit for a receptacle 0f lunutics than for the accomplishment of such en- terprises. Did they succeed ? In less than two centuries the Roman empire was brought under the influence of Christinnity» They went forth Without Worldly Wealth and against it, without Worldly power and nginst it, without worldly urine and uguinst them. The secret of their suc- cess luy in the fulfilment of the promise, "Ye' shall be endowed with power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon youmnd ye shall he witnesses unto me in Jcrusnh in, in Judeu and Smnurinend unto the utterniost purts oi the onrth.” ~ ~odlsm Iius 2500.0f 0 members, and 15,000 travelhng preachers. This membership represents about 841101100 adherents. It has arecognized place and power in the great forces of the country, The late Abraham Lincoln acknow1edged that Methodism did more than any other agency in preserving the nation 0.1 unity If We take the Methodist Church of Canada we have today 12,000 Ministers and um r. The following is a report of the ad- dress delivored by Warring Kennedy, Esq, on the occasion of his laying the Corner Stone of the C. M. Church, on the 24th ult.,â€"There was a very large number of persons present, and although Mr Kennedy possesses a good delivery, and spoke loudly and clearly, the crowd was so great, that many persons were prevented from hearing him . Methédism was not born of faction or partyflmt was the §111t_ pf thOIroviya! of primitive Christi; .. :L_, L ., 122 1 (J0 members Which Wéuld ‘refirésgnt ave} half a. 1m 01’ Mnts \y zyve 1.733 Suggmy schqplgx time GodrrthTbr'filiefin 1gi1fidEr hfiam'l Sf“ r5. Wesley,her fag; sonsJohn andClmrles, to go forth mild Touse from Hipir Jethqrgy thg Churchespj‘ brgtfiuznmgll on Qhé In Buntismr our ministers may gither sprinkle Q): Iggyioug , muupn gross darkness and Mr. Kennedy’s A ddress. ffie Ffstmbliishfixgut,’ 1151aâ€" \Wickeanes $31 was ram was seen mâ€"‘éverjwhere continent mover Emope, until 33119 R LL Ankanmm‘ vie-Eh»: and 15,000 tym‘eying 41g W118 hugptglt .nd '01) from the chur. he took the work] t th at GLOBE LIGHTNING ROD (laâ€"This Company do not manufacture a rod of the “old style,” but one which cannot fail to recommend itself, when intro- duced. The Company guarantee this rod for a period of ten years, and are responsible for the actions of their agvents, Their works on King street, London Ont. me at the present time a scene of bustle and activity, as they are manufactuling a very large amount of rods to fill the orders now coming in. The agent in this locality Mr Wm Barley, has put up a number of rods, in the adjoining townships, and they have given satisfaction. A lightning rod of this kind cannot fail to be a great protection to buildings, and not a source of dunner, as are many 1ods formerly put up 25,by 11respons1ble palties. Ameeting of the Directors of the R. H. & Y. St. Ag. Soc. was held at the Court Room on Saturday evening last, and was well attended. The Secretary, Mr R. Marsh, was absent through illness, and Mr John Marsh acted as Secretary, and Mr. D T Fair- bairn as assistant. In the absence of the President, Mr \V Patterson, and the Vice-President, Mr. P. Crosby, the 2nd Vice, Mr Wm Trench, took the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Only one protest against the prizes awarded was entered. It was held over for conSIderation until next meeting. A number of prizes were paid, and the meeting adjourned. At a meeting: of the Council on the 28th ult, Mr Jordan complained that the Reeve would not uphold him in the discharge of his oflioial duties, as im- pounding oflicer. The Council could not take any action in the matter, but. urged upon the Reeve the necessity of supporting the Municipal Oflicers in the discharge of their duties. We under- stand that the Reeve acted quite correct. ly in refusing to uphold the pound- keeper, who, it- apuears, had exceeded his duty, in the matter alluded to. 7 Fire Engine will be out to night. So the Officers say. The Liberal oflaet week, states that. it did not receive the priZe list of the Richmond Hill Spring Fair, until Wednesday evening7 and consequently was prevented from publishing it in full. This is absolutely untrue, but worthy of the man who wrote it. He evidently wishes the public to believe that it. was owing to the tardiness of the Secretary, that he was unable to publish the list in full, but such is not the case. The list was ready for him at 12 o’clock noon, on Wednesday. Bead Savage’s new advertisement, and notice the inducements he offers in the wall paper lino. PRESBYTEMAN CHURCHâ€"“70H: has been commenced on this building and exe‘lvugion for the foundation is now geing on. The contractor, Mi. Burns:J expects to have everything: ready for the corner stones by Dominion Day. It has been decided that the ceremony will take place on that day, at 2 o clock p.111. .One stone will be laid by the Rev Mr Cavzin, Principal of Knox College, Toronto, and the second one by Dr. Lungstnf'f, of Richmond Hill, Tea will be provided In the afternoon and even- ing in the M asonie Hall, after which addresses will be delivered by a number ofcelebr‘ated Reverend gentlemen from Toronto. LADIES AID SOCIALâ€"An enterr tainment of this kind will be held at the residence of Mrs John Elliott, Rich- mond Hill, on Friday evening next. If the weather is favorable. tea will be served on the lawn. All are invited. last York Liberal Conservative Asso- ciation meets at Mon-'5 Hotel, Mark- ham Village, on \Vednesday, the 16th day of June, for the election of officers, and other matter of' very great import,- ance, in the interest of the association. Alfred Boultbee, Esq, M. P., for East York, will be present and address the meeting. Other gentlemen have been invited, and are expected to be present. a full attendance is desired. Chair taken at 1 o’clock sharp. NEWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL.-â€"â€"This School had an average atfcndzmce last year of about 50 pupils. The number of pupils who passed the Intermediate Examination is given at. 39. This ap- pears to be out of'all pioportion. Perâ€" hapsthe EBA or BEFOBmER can exâ€" plain. CRICKET MATCH.â€"A Cricket Match 18 to be played between the Aurora Club and Victoria Square Club, on the grounds of the latter, on Saturday next, 5th inst, commencing at; 10 o'clock sharp. The Grand Central IS still being im- proved. The Globe Lightninrr 10d 00, have put. up five rods, with ornamentations, which present. a rather attractive appearance. The Grand ought to be safe in 21 thunder-storm. In another column Will be found the speech made in the House of Com- mons by Mr Boultbee, member for East York, in support of the amendment to the Scott Act, introduced by him. As this amendment has aroused considerable interest, we wish our readers to have an opportunity of reading the arguments ad vanccd in favor of it. PROPERTY FOR SALEâ€"It will be seen by advertisement that Mr '1‘ J Crawford, of Collingwood, offers a house andllot on Lucas sheet, in this village, for sale cheap. N0 reasonable offer re- fused. The foundation of the C. M. Church has been finished, and the brickwork is now going up, The trustees have pur- chased some few thousand fine-looking wlnte brick fxom Toronto, for ornament.- ing certain parts of the Church. CATTLE FAIR_â€"â€"The fair on Wed- nesday was not a very large one. Prices were good, and one or two fine-looking animals brought good prices, and were purchased by our village butchers. LOCAL ITEMS. Fred Ash and C. S. Carleton, busi- ness men of Markham Village, have not been friendly for some time, and last week had a row. Mr Arthur Fleury interfered and took Ash’s part. The parties separated, but about 12 30 o’clock Carleton announced his intention of shooting Fleury, and going to that person’s house, found him lying on the sofa. He presentedu revolver, loaded in all seven chambers, and asked Fleury to apologize or die. Fleury made for the door, secured assistance and dis- armed Carleton, who was somewhat under the influence of liquor. The case was tried on Thursday evening last before ABarlzerJ Esq, J. P. Messrs. J. McConnell and J' Switzer were appointed to canvass for funds to pay the debt on the piano. LIBRARY,â€"â€"â€"Messrs R. Law, F. Mc- Conaghy and W Harrison. Mr; R. Law was appointed Librarian. Messrs. D. 'J‘. Fairbairn,W.Harris0n, W. Story and R. Law were appointed a Committee to revise the Bylaws and Constitution of the Institute. DEBATES ,â€"â€"Messrs D. T. Fairbairn J. Duncan and _D. Boyle. The Managing Committee of the Mechanics Institute, met. on Tuesday evening last, and the following Comâ€" mittees were appointed: LECTUREâ€"Messrs A Moodie, A Skeele, and J Duncan. REâ€"UNION,-:Messrs W Trench, J McConnell, ;D T Fairbairn, J Switzer and W Story. The Council then apjourned to meet in the Court- Room, on Monday 215t of June at 8 p. m. M. Teef’y, Clerk. Mr Crosby moved, seconded by Mr Reddit, that the Committee on Fire and Water are hereby authorized and insiructcd to employ a caretaker of the Fire Engine, &e., forqhe remainder of the current. year.â€"â€"Carried. Mr Redditt introduced By-law No 75 to authorize the Village Treasurer to pay Messrs Bethune, Moss. Falcon- bridge and Hoyles their fee. The By~ law was read a first. second and third time and passed. Mr Redditt introduc ed By law No 76 to authorize Provinci- al Land Surveyor, Peter S Gibson, to plant Iron posts or monuments to be numbered and lettered, designating the boundaries of the village of Richmond Hill, which was read a first, second and third tune and passed, and the Reeve and Clerk signed the same. At this stage of'the proceedings, Coun- cillor Crosby entered the Council Cham- ber, and took his seat. Mr Duncumb moved, seconded by Mr Pugsley, that a committee, comprising the Reeve, mover and seeonder, be hereby appointed to procure information as the cost of pro- viding a lock-up for the use of the village, and to report to the Council.â€"Carried. Mr Redditt introduced By-law No 74, to repeal Bylaws Nos 26 and 41, relating to the investment of the Muni- cipalities Fund,and to appropriate eleven hundred dollars of the same, for the purpose of paying for the Fire Engine. Hose Reel &c., 82., purchased from William Morrison of Toromo. The By- law was read a firsc and second time, and on motion of Mr Redditvt, seconded by Mr Duncumb, the By-law was read a third time and passed, and signed by the Reeve and Clerk. '*‘ Pursuant to Public notiee; a court of] revision was held in the Council Cham- ber at 8 p. m. Present, James Lang- stafl as Reeve, I Crosby, B Redditt and C Duncumb. who W ‘0 dulv sworn and took their seats. TM stated to the Court that there were no notices of appeal to lay before them. The assess- ment Roll was therefore confirmed. COUNCIL MEETING. Pursuant toradjournment, the Coun- cil met on 28th inst. The Reeve in the chart. Councillors present, Messrs Crosby, Duncumb and Redditt. Councillor Reddilt introduced Byâ€" L'IW No 73, to authorize the purchase of a Fire Engine Hose Reel, Hose &c, for the prevention of fire, and to make pro- vision for payment. of' the same, which was read a first and second time, and on motion of' Mr Redditt, seconded by Mr Minutes of last meeting read and ap New; _ Mr W Bricknell handed in his account from 9th Feb. to 28th May, for repair- ing and putting down plank sidewalks in the village, amounting to $14.05; ’l he Council adjourned to meet in the Court Room, on Monday evening the 3lst May. Pursuant to adjournment, the Coun- cil met. The Reeve in the chair. Councillors present, Messrs Duncumb, Redditt and Pugsley. Minutes 0f28th May, read and ap- proved. Tlie Clerk read the written legal opinion of Messrs Bethune, Moss, Falconbridge and, llovles, Barristers. Toronto, relating to payment. for the Fire Engine. Mr Redditt moved, seconded by Mr“ Duncutnb, that the Treasurer is hereby instructed to payMr Bricknell’s account. Carried. Mr Jordon, village pound-keeper, com- plained to the Council that parties have recently obstructed him in the dischalge of his duties, he stated that he looked to the Reeve and Council to sustain him in his endeavor to carry out. the By-law of' the Council relating to impounding of cattle. On mntion of Mr Crosby, seconded by Mr Redditt, the Treasurer was in- structed to pay the, Assessors, Messrs R E Law and C F Sheppald, (he sum of $15 each for their services. ~â€"Cani- ed. Mr Bedditt moved, seconded by Mr Duncumb that the V illage Tneasurer 1s hereby instructed to hand to Mr James Daniels, his Bonds as Tax Collector for 1879.â€"Calricd. Pugsley, the By-law {vas read a «third Iime and passed, and signed by the Réeve and Clerk. Meohanics’ Institute. Village Council. COURT OF REVISION. May 28th 1880.7 May 3lst, 1880 Through some inadvertence the Judges at our Spring Show did not 0' enter in their books, the names of the 0f] prize-takers as they awarded the prizes, ‘ in two or three instances. These ‘g'1mistakes have been rectified by the DdiSecrctary, and, the list will be publish- ? ed full and correct in our next issue. m ’Usual Stock of Groceries and Furniture. Richmond Hill, June 3rd, 1880 ‘ P G SAVAGE Paint 85 Oil at Toronto Prices.‘ MUST BE SOLD. E‘QR FIVE CENTS PER ROLL, Moved by the Rev Mr Campbell, seconded by Mr Trench, that the Score- tary be instructed to send a copy of the above resolution to the Department. â€"Carried. The communication from the De- partment in relation to further school accommodation and an extra teacher, was then taken up. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Mr Crosby, seconded by Mr Brown, that an extra teacher be engaged for the public school, duties to commence immediately after the Holidays, and that the committee on school property is instructed to rent a room or hall, for the accommodation of an extra division of the public school, said committee to report to the Board at an early meetingâ€"Carried. Moved by Mr Patterson, seconded by Mr Boyle, that the teachers be sustain- ed_jr_1 their suspensions.â€"-Oarricd. The following communications were then read From Mr McMahon,Master of the Pub- lic School, notifying the Board that be suspended Phillip Momc for disobedi- ence of orde1s From Mr Carscadden, Head Master of the High School, notify- ing the Board that he suspended James Devlin for refusing to obey the Assist- ant Teacher. From George Eakin Esq County Clerk, informing the Board that the County Council had appointed Chas L Hollingshead, trustee of the Rich mend Hill High School, for the ensuing term. From D Fotherinqham, in re- gard to further accommodation, and an ext1a teacher for the public school. From the Department, informing the Board of the apportionment to the Hi gh School of' the last half year as follows: Fixed allow anec $225 , average attend- ance, $60: upper school averafre, $18; total, $303. F1011] the Minister of Educatmn, giving the regulations re- specting the apportionment of the HiUh School grant for 1986. From the De- partment, informing the Board that In- spector Fotheringham had complained to the Department of ti e need existmg of improved accommodation and an Dad- ditional teachel in the public schools of Richmond Hill. l Minutes of last mce firmed. Richmond Hill, June 1st Present, 1? CV Mr Campbell, Messrs Brown, Boyle, Crosby, Hollingshead, Lane, Patterson and Trench. In justice to Patterson Bros, we mention that they secured the 1st p|ize on Reapers, at our Spring Show, instead of Fleury, of Aurora, as an- nounced in this paper and the LIBv EBAL, through some blunder of the judges in entering the names. Patter- son & Bros were the most successful competitors at the fair, having taken 1st prize on everything, light reaper. new Combination Mower, Ithaca Horse Rake, gang plow, and 1st and 2nd on wrought beam plows; they also took an extra prize for the best assortment of Agricultural Implements. One of the greatest attractions at the Show was in the sheep pens. {ussell had a. number of Cotswolds, thorough- bred and fine-looking. Boynton had a good show of Leicester. Weldrick also showed some excellent sheep. But the finest display, and the one which seemed to attract the most attention of the visitors was Mr. Robert Marsh’s South downs. They were a very pretty, clean looking lot. of sheep. The ewe which took a gold medal at the Centennial was present, and several other noted prize- takets. These Sheep are bred from La.d Welsingham’s flock, which is noted as being; the best flock of Southdcwn Sheep in the world. As an Importer, Breeder and exhibitor Mr Marsh has done a great deal of good, in perfecting the breed of sheep, and in placing be- fore the stock-raisers an animal that cannot be surpassed, and one that can be made a source of great pecuniary profit. His sheep are very true in type and celor,and are thoroughly wooled all over. In the absence of the chairman, ‘1 Mr Patterson nmved, seconded by Mr Boyle that Mr Lune take the chair.â€"â€" Carried. Amongst the machines which attract- ed a great deal of attention, on the fair grounds, on the 24th ult., was a Fire Proof Steam Engine, for threshing machines, manufactured by Waterous & 00., of Brantl‘ord. The agent, Mr S ‘Proetor of this village, explained the working of the engine, and the great ad- vantages it possessed, to very large num- ber of farmers during the day. On Monday last, Mr Proctor threshed a large quantity of Oats with this engine and threshing machine, at Mr John Palmer’s farm. There was quite a number of neighbouring farmers present, and all expressed themselves as being very highly pleasad with the way in which the engine worked. The mach. ine has been sold to Mr John Wice, of Markham. The Secretary reported that the Head School Board Meeting. Exhibition Notes. ting: Satin Finish at 15 cents, worth 30 cts. Call and- Inspect Stock. Another Large Stock of Room Paper read and con- «1J- BUILDER, Sherwood, 4th Con. Vaughan, Special utthntion given to Stair Buildlng. Punctlml attention will be given to all orders" Address Maple P. O. Elgin Mills, Jan. 7th 1880. ‘8 KEFFER, CONTRACTOR AN]. I BUILDER thrwnnd, 4th firm, Vana'hnm Iguamntee to sutisfv the most fastidious Come and give us a, trial. No disappointment: No deception J OHN PLAXTON Having lately purchased the menu of the above business, I can confidently Department of Railways & Canals, Ottaw&,13th May, 1880. Plans, specifications, &c., will be ready for ex» amiuution on and after Tuesday, the 8th day of June. THE construction of Lock Gates advertised to‘ be let. on the 31:1) OF JUNE 11ext,is unuvoidâ€"- ably postponed to the followin dates :â€"- Tenders will be received unt‘ . Tuesday 22nd day ofJune next Notice to Contractors. Alderman McArthur, M P, Chair man. John McDonald, Esq. C. J. Campbell, Esq., Hon. Senator McMustcr A. M. Smith, Esq. James Metculfe, Esq. Rev. Enoch Wood, D. D 30 per cent of premiums returned in profits Loans made to Church Trustees, Mm. low rate of' interest . Sand for prospectus. Assurance Soc’y Master of the High School, asked for the privilege of engaging a monitor for the balance of this term. THE construction nf Lock Gates advertised to be let on the 3rd of JUNE next. is unavoid- ably postponed to the following dates :â€" l‘eiiders will be received until Tuesday, 22nd day of June next. Plans, specifications, &c.,wi11 be ready for ex Emulation 0n and after Tuesday. the 8th day of June Dept. ofR-nilvmys & Canals, _Ottu.wa.,13th May, 1880. On motion of Mr Trench, seconded by Mr Patterson, his request- Was grant- ed, providing that the cost does not ex~ ceed $12.â€"â€"â€"Carried. There is an After considerable discussion as to the interpretation ofsecnions 3 and 4 of the. new regulations, respecting the apportion ment of the High School gram for this year, it was moved by Mr Boyle, secâ€" onded by Mr Patterson, that the.Secr6- nary is hereby instructed to write'to the Department and ask for an explanation, of sections 3 and 4.â€"Carried. The Board then adjourned. Moved by the Rev Mr Campbell, seconded by Mr Hollingshead,tl1at the examination for the Medal and Prizes, be intrusted to Mr Carscadden, and the teaphers of the public schools. ~Oarried WITH GOOD HOUSE, BARN, AND OTHER OUTBUILDINGS. N0 reasonable offer will be lefnscd,” the property must be dispofled of. Longtime forpuyment. Title Indispumble. F1111 particulars on applying to Job n Coulter FOR SALE, CHEAP: NOTICE TO CONTRACTO RS DEAR ‘SIR,â€"I hope you will pardon my neglect. in delaying my subscription to your excellent paper. ' Esq.. Richmond Hill, or to the owner, HOUSE 8; LOT DN LUGAZ STREET, RICHMOND HILL. An example worthy ofbeing followed; To the Editor of the Herald. In all branches of the trade. Huving‘paid. Acre and A Quartei of land, ELGIN MILLS BLEEKSMHTH SHflP. SPECIAL ATTENTION Horse Shoeing The undersigned is prepared to receive ofiers for the purchase of his LACIâ€"IINE CANAL. Guarantee Satisfacflon? WELLAND CANAL. THANKS. film fidvvrtifimxmia W Baynes “Esq F I A Secretary Reserve Fund. . . . . .$F, 000 000 Annuul Income ...... 1,400 000 Invested In Canada” 850,000 Dealh claxms paid. . . . 7,500,000 TORONTO REFERENCES. THE STAR LIFE A W Lauder, Sec. &Treus. for Canada. Victoria. Chambers, Toronto.~ V. Feb. 12th 1880. Of London England T. J. Crawford, By order, By order. Yours very truly, F. BRAUN, F. DRAQN, Collingwood. Sécretary. Seéretury. b. .-