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At a iljaeting of the inhabitants of the l'ownship of PIC"RING, held at the Court Ifouse, in
Me Xi fte of Dutilnra Creek, on Saturday, the 24th of August, IM, and donvened for the purpose
of raising by publilc Aubs6yiption, a iqurri otporllby to be offered as a Reward, for'the discovery
and conviction pf the incendiaries who set fire -to the Dwelling House and Barn of Mr. Jordan
Poet, in their, Township. on the slights of the. 1S1h and 20th of August, as well as to give public
expression to'their feelings of unmitigated detestation and borrorwbich the community entertain
for the cold-blooded itnd. assassin -like ntahgnity that could impel the cowardly incendiary thus to
convert the house anil hearth -of a respectable and unoflending family to H sdene Qf tivide spread
calamity and desolation; and also to devise means fQr bringing the unprincipled wretches to well
merited and condign punishment, AIr_ Eli Leavens was unanimously culled to the Chair, and
Francis Ley,,;, Esq., requested to act as Treasurer, and P. F. Whitney, Esq-, _Secretary
Moved by Ebirpezer Merrill. E -q., and fcconded by Fraiu•i> Lcv E.vl.yarnl
14mitra► That a public subscriptinit Ile rutty taken up, for the I.urlw�re of ra�inx a rum ni owncy, to be %''♦Teal as a re%vard for the detection arid
couvittittm of the person ur Irersonv Who ret fire to the d"elhU1_1 1101.35C aril barns of Mr. Jontan Foot, is Pickering. on the nights of the 17th and 20th
August. 78. 1% itand also that Comnutlec,be tomood io cam nut the nho%e object tilmughout the Township..
Moved by 1G. Jan*-* Greig. and raxnnded by Mr. Donald 1icKny. and
R"diva Tbaitfoar Cimint4teesbe faunal, for the liurpne u( obuuning sjhscrilvtion<: artd that the followin5 gentlemen docomt"ofe said Corninitlees:-
North \vest, qquarter of tic `Poa•nsltip: Mr 1whkia Wixom.leu%. \lillcr. 1Crn Alitcltcl), J. llenrer. and IN to. Walsb. North Fan quarter; Mmes.
N. llotedl. Juba Little. Writ. Waddle, E- Berri;]. dad Y. Grci n. F.sgm 4nnth West. gnaner: Messrs. Vatid Clarkc, Goa Bootees, Abraham iiuowels,
G Laing, and lyra Dernber, Esgm South Eaetquarier: Donald McKay, Wni. Hartwell. P.Taylor, John Richardffoo,a»d Jpmes Logan.
\ioved by F. Gwen. Esq- and seconded b1 ,l(r. 1'. Tavloz-, and
Rtu+ltvrd, That his Excellency the finvernttr General. as (mad of the Gcvernrrcnt, be humbly requested to head the subscription list, with hch i%€um
at to his Excellency shall seem meet, to aid in raring the prnl.n.•ed raward,lnr the -%):teen, rvanJ rumit:tiun of the inceodiarit-5.
.%16ved by E. borrill, F.-1_, and seconded br. E. Bo:tw ick, and
Resolved. That the follmyiug genderoen lte aplwintctl w tuerrl�rialisr, hip 6:�ccllcncv rlte Gu%. rnor Goncral,' on the foregoing re-oJution. viz : T. F.
1Vl:itncv anti l'runrif Lev _ti E*lra, aril Il. Burns and Mr. J. Greig c aod•that 1'. P 11'hrteek. E -l., iso coovcncr of the &aid Gornruittec, n) %%)root A the
subacrilaiosa Iii shall bo given in onor l.vlorc aatctil d:tv, the 9tb Septenrlacr ueNt.
Moved by Mr. Joihua 1�'ixon, and Al"Udc.l liv� 1). Buri-, ants
1&x&id, That it having cr.mc to the knowledge of this erecting, that sub•.v cat it, the Doom cnn%ening the present meeting, another inccodian fire
occuried on the nicht of the 25th int., an the prolterty of Mr. Ge,,. Poet, ky %which the barn, and n considerable gnaotity of grain Accra consumed ; that
tarn ihiPr)s of the sum now tub=Bribed shall be paid iffy the di•covcrz and conviction of'the iucrn(liar-y or incernliariea, vsiw ret fire to Mr, Jurd_ an Pmt's
Buildings, oq the )8th aril 20th iris-. and the other one third fd► she ducocerY and conviction of %tire incendiary who set fire to Mr. Geis. Poet',c buibring:,
un the night of the :5th insL
:loved by lir. Jatrres Logan. and twCOMIC.l loc 'Mr. George 11' m and
Xtiar,rd,' That Mr. Leavens do vacate the chair. and that Air. 1'. Tgjlor be requested to take lho rime. When the tbttnlea of tba iste6ug %«.# wrant-
mtrurly r010-111 to fir. Lcatwts fuv his prol.cr and pentleusaulr conduct in thechair.
Pickering, August 241h, 1848. P. F. WHITNEY, Secretary.
On the same evenin the following sums were subscribed by the individuals present at the ilneet-
ing, in the follwAing manocr, yiz: 1 'o. the twilvrti.enal, hereby promise to p}p the Treasurer, Francis Lep.r,T_,q., ahe'sum opposite our respective nameY,
in case ofOve d6coverN and ermviction of the incen•liarr or incecdjaries ivh,j perpetrated the afore aces felonies:
Francis Less, - 912 101' G. W. $ubburd, - . X1 5. L.'Churchill, - -91 5
Ebenezer Berriil, - 10 01 Donald Mogajy, - - 1 5 James Peters, - - I 0
Frederick Green, - 5 0 j Eligah Bostwick, - - 1 5 NoahG. Nash, - - 1 5
James Greig, - - 5 01 John Haight, lien., - 1 0 George Brown, - - 1 5
Joshua Wixep, - - 5 0 Nathan Blow, - - 0 10 John C. )Mitchell, - 0 5
G. Poet, . - 12 10 John Gormley, - - 0 10 Henry Crawford, - - 40
Jordon Post,. - - 12 10 William Gorden, - - 1 5 William Hartwell, - 15
Peter Taylor? - • 2 IO John Lickens, - - 5 0 William W. Caldwell, - 0 2 6
Robert Burns, - - 3 0 1 William Williamson, - 1 5 John Whiteside, - 2 0
Matthew Hodgson, - 5 0' James Lo an, - - f 5 Arthur Lepper, Sen. - 710
P. F. Whitney, - 5 0 t John M. Emsden, - 5 0
Printedat ►hey -Nets Letter Officer Osharn,byOir?RA$r ti: W131 .
Pickering Fire Company, 1888
1. Geo. D. Ecker, 2. Bob Ham, 3. Jim Clark, 4. Wm. Allaway,
S. Sam Stewart, 6. Dennis O'Connor, 7. Bill Gordon, 8. Tom
Greig, 9. Sandy Buril, 10. Bob Dillingham, 11. Geo. Teldon, 12.
Alex Cuthbert, 13. Jim Gordon, 14. ler. Connors, 15. A. Forsythe,
16. Jim Harvey, 17. Tom Law, 18. Chas. Marquis, 19. Hilts, 20.
Name not known.
PICKERING FIRE BRIGADE ABOUT 1890
Names of Volunteer Fire Brigade are as follows:
1. Geo. Decker
6. Dennis O'Connor 11. Geo. Seldon
16. Jim Harvey
2. Bob Ham
7. Bill Gordon
12. Alex Cuthbert
17. Tom Law
3. Jim Clark
8. Tom Greig
13. Jim Gordon
18. Chas. Marquis
4. Wm. Allaway
9. Sandy Burril
14. J. Connors
19. Not known
5. Sam Stewart
10. Bob Dillingham
15. A. Forsythe
20. W. Hilts
FIREMEN'S CONCERT I
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Wednesday, Dec. 19th, e88
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PIRIE'S NALLL PICKERING,
PROGRAM:
Indrn��s�tal Oftboas
We. Eq.
taatrutosa tai . ... , ...... Orth estrs
Chalrwan's IteWarS:M........... -Goo. Kerr. L'aq.
Opening Chorus Treses Ratak Rod balite
Low, A. Law *" T. t.ew
MOa4 )ltks.ndul ,....,•.l,i.t,..d,.�.Y..ae., ..t..... J- ki.Palulnr
r.trr..Mrs. R. tt. Fddt
Kine ?tale Voices
Honx - .... ..... C R. Uowswdll
Addram to Ft" Br WAW... ....... ...J• T. Clark
Song C. K. Marquis
lustruumntal..... _....... Orchestra
PART 11,
THE LAST WAY.—In two ants.
Time of Reprosentatron—i boor sod 30 iuiuutos,
Uark .Ashton, a selranwith J. T. Clark
Cstoh Hanson, a wealthy baker --A. H. Powswell
Harry Hanson, CRJeb's son JJ A. Hilts
DIeY Nsstlr, a unoetuean baker..,, J. C. (ittrf�
TUtu Cbabba. Sive stattptne butahsr W. J. Clark
Kate Ashton, ULA's wife . Ulw i;sta Hareach
Lily Ashton, their dsu`hter Miss Hadie Otrelg
Patty Joneas Yanks dal Ws ClarsTrstnear.
New soeaery has beer proribal for this piece.
Adutstou 193 cents. Doors Open at T, program
at r_•0. Tlsftsts asu be v pi redor'ow Ptrumon,
—Oar atte do i has been called to the
fact that the ooi s of both our public halls
open inwards his is agginst the law,
as well as _b ing extremely dangeroue.
Following is be clause referring to this
matter. (1) ' Ii all churches, theatres,
halls or otherui dings, heretofore or here-
after construe d or used for holding pub-
lic meetings, o for places of public
resort or amn orient, all the doors shall
be so hinged ha they may open freely
outwards, and all the gates of outer fen-
ces,if not so h ng d, shall be kept open by
proper fasten ug. dnriug the time each
buildings are u 4ie1v used, to facilitate
the egress of pe ple, in Case of alarm
from fire or of ei cause." R. S. U. 1877
C. 192, S. 1. a an alarm of fire been
given on Frid y evening, no idea can be
had of the pan c list would surely -have
taken place. o doubt this will be reme-
died forthwith at he Dale and Firie Halls
in this village.
—At 3:30 n aturday morning, the
fire -alarm so nd d, and our trusty fire
fighters assem Is at the hall to. receive
orders from tb it aptain. Captain Ham
read a telegra h lead just received from
Whitby statin th t the county town was
burning, and t at our company was want-
ed to assist in fi kiting the games. As
quickly as pose bl the Hook and Ladder
brigade board a sleigh and started for
Whitby.- On a lima the town -it was
found that the fir had been confined to
the building in wh ch it originated, Dev.
erell's new 64 1. The new building was
completely gu The Whitby firemen
were compelle to fight the fire pith pails,
their enaioe ing out of repair. With
buckets these s I arts succeeded in keep-
ing the fire u de sub•ection until the
Oshawa engin a M, when matters
were soon adju ted. After the con8egra•
tion had been s idued the three fire eom.
panies were en rt iued to breakfast at
the Woodruff F ou e! Our company was
in Whitby read rf action within one and
AL half hours fr m ie time the first alarm
was given—pre ty ood time at such an.
anfavorable hour i the day. The dam-
aged building i re rted to have been in.
sured for $•1,60 , Lich am_ o iat will cover
most of the los su twined V Mr. Dever.
ell. This varr w Fcape s1:- uld serve as
a lesson to the Cli h Conan]. :fin en-
gine out of cepa r ib aiu L worse than no
engine at all.
—The Puke in
under the auspi es 1
ed that old a
"Ten Nights in a
Hall on Frida e
The hall was 11 era,
were obliged t re
gain admission 11
Fire Co., Traac 'is
the program at he
it was somewha of
audience could be I i
der, as all were an
fortable seats. A
abandoned and he
commenced. Sh ord,
rose and deliver d a
ing came the are
Clown," which i int
mirthful mood. Tl
these people:— r.
ardson; Simon S ads
&ties M. Gordo ; I
F. Hill ; :llehi ahl
L. Hall ; Samp e S
Harvey Green, W
mond, S. H. Jeffery
Clark; Mrs. Morq
&tart' Morgan, Miss
were all well taken.
ple provoked roup
the death of little
tender heart in tie a
Music eras furni#h
by the follgwing C
Geo. Gerow, Mr. an
Macnsb. and Mr; A.
mitt" desire to , the
their services, as all
ed with their music..
were "tile over.481
ing had dispersed, lb
were invited to thu
Hilts, where an oysw
an event much !`*J
ticipeted therein.
were tenable to gam i
on ins above evsaiiy
th
to repeate-draw&
Wit, when all *ill
present. As the first
will be entirely. new,
07
Meru no one. There
seats on Twa tty eve
sder
ytofosecurs a good
o'clock and d pmp�oo�l
at 7:30 sh". Add
in is sects.
will be aoaintain�d t�
gets for fnrtbir pkat
D mat c Company,
tli afire en. preseut•
luel honored drama,
ar. room," in Piries
Dui g of last week.
yacked mind many
urn home, unable to
je• President of the
, was ready to open
roper bour 7,80. but
er B p.m. before the
.-ouFit to proper or.
ious to secure cow.
last this idea was
ish for standing-wom
after 8, the chairman
abort speech, follow.
i, "The Mesmerized
he assemblage intro a
3 drama was given by
tomaine, J. T. Rich.
R. Ham; Mrs. Blade,
rank Slade, Charles
Cartwright. Hies
vitehel, J. A. Hilts-;
Rogers ; W. Ham.
-Joe. &forgin, W. J.
in. Miss Woodruff;
Peart. The. parts
-The entice of Sam-
s of laughter, while
Lary caused many a
idience to eked Were.
during the evening
emont friends: Mr.
1 Mrs. Evan@, Mr. P.
Mo, The com-
Uk these people for
present were delight -
The gross reo6pts
After the gather-
s club and orchestra
rsidenss of J. A.
anpper took plus;
by those who par.
@ a large number
to the hall
is has been decided
s
ebaowmw b
ve a bi
�oand visi�ttwW
will bo no reserved
so that in or-
is will be nomw
Dom Opea at 7
via
96 is and ahild.
er must and
B" dod-
--A special meeting of the Fire com-
pany was called at tha hall on Saturday
afternoon. The` purpose of the session
was to give the members an opportunity
to bid farewell to their 1st Lieutenant, A.
Mason. President Wise was called to the
chair, and after a few chosen sentences,
presented Mr. Mason with an easy chair
for himself, and a rocker for his better
half. The gifts were accompanied by a
short, but neatly worded address from
the members. Andrew was much as-
tonished at the expressions of good will
and respeet in which he was held by his
biethern. He had only done his duty as
an officer and a citizen, and therefore had
no reason to be roeompensed in so tan.
giable a fm m. He thanked the donors
on behalf of Mrs. Mason and himself, and
would ever remc:anbcr the company and
his.friends for the handsome presents, as
well as for many kindnesses received in
other ways. It had ever been it source
of pleasure to hien to be associated with
the village firo company, as it was a w+de
awake, enterprising association, and he
,vould ever expect to see the good work
prosper. He deeply regretted having to
leave the'vi'lage,and so manv kind friends,
but felt assured that the change was one
of advantage to him, and that his position
in the company could easily be filled with
a more efficient officer, The chairman
then called upon the several members
present, who in turn testified to tho ear•
nestr.ess with which the departing broth•
er had adopted himself to the interests of
the company. Not only would the com-
pany miss Andrew, but the villagers bbd
looked upon him as their dafence agsinet
evil -doers, and therefore as constable he
would be much missed. Farewells were
exchanged, and the meeting was adjourn.
ed.
Firemens' Picnic.
Tuesday's celebration in Pickering was
a grand success. The day dawned bright
and clear, and at an early hour strangers
arrived in the village from all directions.
About 11 o'clock the procession formed at
the Spink Mills, headed by the Whitevale
Band, and marched to Gordon's Grove,
where the day was spent by the assembled
multitudes in all manner of ways. About
1 p.m. the tables were spread, and dinner
served by attentive waiters, and this part
of the program was continued until far
into the afternoon, yet the provisions did
not become exhausted. The firemen did
a splendid trade at the booth, where cigars
and all kinds of soft drinks were dispens-
ed. The game committee had its hands
full carrying out the list of sports, which
consisted of running, jumping, and other
atheletic games. Following is a list of
successful competitors :-
100 yd race—C Crew, J. L. Tripp.
75 yd race, (boys under 15 yrs.)—T.
Henderson, John M. Kerr.
50 yd race, (boys under 12 yrs.)—N.
Peak, Ben. Doten.
Girls race,—Lizzie Wilson, Maggie
Westlake.
Farmers' race—Joe Peak, R. Collier.
Running jump—J. L. Tripp, T. Law.
Vaulting—T. Law, P. Cavanagh.
Pail race—C. Crew, T. Law.
Putting the shot—P. J; Keyhoe, W.
Fe weett.
The tug of war between the Farmers
and Firemen resulted in a victory for the
latter. Each team were allowed eleven
men, but in the first pull the farmers
claimed that the firemen had more men
than allowable, therefor the match was
called again. As far as the writer could
see the number on each team was the
same in the second contest, however, the
firemen pulled their apponents.
The music furnished during the after-
noon by the Whitevale band, under the
able leadership of Mr. Tresham, was of
the highest order and brought forth the
warmest praise from the best of judges.
The village of Whitevale and vicinity
have ample reason to feel proud of the
organization. Towards evening black
clouds gathered and rain commenced to
descend, which served to break up the
Picnic earlier than was intended, but the
shower was but a slight one.
The receipts at the gate amounted to
some $97, and about $40 were taken in
at the booth. The firemen have every
reason to feel pleased with the success at.
tending their fourth annual picnic.
In the evening the hall was crowded to
the doors with people anxious to see the
drama presented by the Dramatic Club.
The band played several selections at the
hall, which served to attract the people,
and when the doors were opened a rush
for seats took place, and in a few minutes
the seats were all taken and standing
room was eagerly sought after. The
drama "Ten Nights in a Bar -room," was
presented in a pleasing manner. The
Whitevale orchestra furnished music for
the drama which was highly satisfactory.
A pleasing feature of the concert was the
singing of Misses Maggie and Ethel Hea.
gons. These little girls appeared several
times and sau.� for coppers to the cus.
tomers in Slades bar -room. They were
dressed in suitable customes and did their
parts admirably.
It is not necessary to state that the
other characters in the play did nobly.
At the close of the play a tableau was pre.
sented, representing Little Mary as an
angel, but the colored light did not per.
form very satisfactory. The receipts of
the concert were some $64.
Shortly after one o'clock Sunday morn-
ing our people were awakened from their
peaceful slumbers by the cry of "Fire."
Soon the streets were thronged with half
clad humanity eagerly enquiring for the
address of the conflagration. Within a
few seconds after the first alarm was
sounded by Mr. Farmer, Caster & Co's
store was one mass of flames and al-
though hundreds of willing hands were
ready to assist; the building could not be
saved. This being apparent, the atten-
tion of the assembly was directed to sav-
ing some of the goods, and preventing
adjoining buildings from catching fire.
Had there been a high wind the distrac-
tion of property would have been im-
mense. Great credit is due those who so
ably assisted in confining the fire to one
building. In convcrsaticn with Mr.
Caster the other dav, we were informed
that he valued the stock at $7,000, while
the insurance was $4,000. The building he
placed at $800 with $450 insurance. The
stuff saved would probably be worth
$500. He was entirely unable to ac-
count for the fire. Hie prssent intention
is to rebuild without delay. Although
much good work was done with the as-
sistance of Joshua Bundy's pails, we now,
more than ever, realize that some means
of fire protection should be provided for
the village,
Fireman's Pic-nic.
The weather Wednesday was just the
kind of day that one expects on July 1st.,
*arm and fair. Such a condition of things
the fire laddies here have been wishing for
some weeks and in that particular they
have no reason to feel discouraged. The
cahthumpianprocession was announced
for 10:30 a.m , and it was with difficulty
that the people could content themselves
until that hour arrived. About that time
the Claremont band arrived and after driv-
ing through the village and playing several
sweet selections, tbev proceeded west and
met the wasqurades, who bad formed at W.
E. Vanstone's premises.
Capt. Rowe headed the procession mount-
ed upon a fiery charger and dressed in full
uniform. then came the band seated in their
handsome wagon drawn by four horses,
with harness decorated. Following this
came the masquerades mounted upon vebi-
eles of every conceivable description, while
others marched. The prizes were awarded
let to the group of dancers, who bad a plat-
form built upon a dray, and the second W
a minstrel band, while there were other;
rigs, and companies scarcely less deserving.
Those who saw the procession say that it
was the most laughable thing that has yet
been in Pickering.
Dinner was served in the grove, when the
tables were provided with the very choice
of delicacies. The ice cream and general
booths sold refreshments to all who desired,
and both institutions did a lively trade.
Following is a list of the prize winners: -
100 yd race (open) -1st Cochrane, 2nd
Fox. 100 yd race (boys under 15)—J Les-
lie, L Conner. Three leg race—Stewart &
Cochrane, Sleep Bros. Pail race—Stewart,
Cowan. Vaulting—C. xcGuire, Fox & O'•
Leary. Running high jump—Cochrane,
Fox. Standing high jump—Anderson,
Cochrane & Fox. Hop step and jump—
Cowie, Cochrane. Standing broad jump—
C xcGuire, Cochrane. Puting shot --J
Kerr, A O'Leary. Girls race (under 14
years)—Eva B ilts, xaggie O'Leary. Tug
of War (Firemen ve. Farmers)—Firemen.
There was considerable unpleasantness
about the tug -of war, the vanquished claim-
ing that the rope should be pulled three
times, while the firemen thought once was
sufficient. To settle the matter the 43 00
prize was equally divided.
The attendance at the ground was by no
means as large as on former occasions, but
that may be easily accounted for as all
surrounding villages and towns had spe-
cial attractions that day.
The Claremont band furnished good
music all day, and were not in the least
degree stingy with it.
When tea was over an adjournment was
made to `_the village, where things were
in progress for the concert. The hall was
packed and many returned home unable
to gain admittance. The program was
much enjoyed. C. H. C. Wriaht's lecture
on the famous K rays was much apprecia-
too by those who have any idea of obtain-
ing practical koowledge, and was a rare
treat as a scientific illustration. Those
who were not present missed a rare op-
portunity. Henry M. Benrett rendered a
number of comic songs that were much
enjoyed and loudly encored by all. Should
he again visit as he is assured of a hearty
reception.
We are not yet aware just how much
the Firemen cleared by the pie-nio and
concert, but feel safe in saving that they
will have at least $30. The company de-
sire us to thank all those who assisted in
making the celebration a success, and as-
sure all that the proceeds of the affair will
be properly applied.
—Our attention has been called to the
fact that not infrequently citizens are in
the habit of visiting the fireball and
helping themselves to anything that may
be there. To be sure these articles are
only borrowed and are inyariably return•
ed, but they should not leave the ball
unless while in active service. Those
ropes, ladders, pails, hose, coats and the
like were purchased for the purpose of
figbt,inq fire or the saving of life and pro•
perty in case of a sudden calamity, and
as tl-' : things may occur at any time it
is ncs to have them away for the
verle,t sD "rCri2nt. We mean this advice
kind'- 1-1 assured that the better
claez c:dzei4 will see the reasonable
part of it.
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Our sincere Tkaaks
M. G. Plita and. Family wish to thank their many friends
and neighbors who so willingly assisted in extinguishing
the fire in their home, and for all the help in cleanisig
up. Special thanks to Alt Ui ebell and Employees and
to the Pickering, BrougWwn and East Woodlands Pi"
Departrrants who arrived so promptly, thereby wripg
the entire house. Many thanks to all.
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