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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 1899-04-14, Page 14 G. T. -R. TIME TABLE AN= e a 1 BANK OF HAMILTON1 LuoKNow. Head Office, - - Hamilton. Capital pail up it °soma Fuati - Total Assots - - - 1,250,000 - - 776,000 - 11,199,144 • Board of Director* . *President loex &MARL JOHN PROCTOR. A. T. Wool), hi. P. Vice -President A. G. it.issav. Gzo. ROACH. A. B. Las. (Toronto) Wm. Otasox, ht. P. Cashier, - last. CosaA litspect,or, • J. TrasBULL. ▪ H. M. 'WATSON. Agencies . Berlin Listowel Owen Sound Carman, Man Lucknow Port Elgin Ch"sleY Malawi, Man. Sirncoe Dethi Milton Sontinimptor. Georgetown Morten, Man. Toronto Grimsby Nia.glua Fall* Winghlim Hamiltou (Barton at) Orangeville Winnipeg, 31an. Hamilton (1st End) BRITISH CORRES,PONDRITS : National Provincial Bank of Englaid, (Ltd.) London. • ArRICAN CORRESPONDENTS : FourtN National Beni, New York. Hanover National Bank, International Trust Co., Boston. Marine Bank, Buffalo, Union National Bank, Chicago. Detroit National Bank, Detroit. National Bank of Commerce, Kaneos City \ National Bank of Commerce, St. Louis, AGENTS IN MONTREAL : The Bank of Toronto JOHN D. NICHOL, AGINT. LEGAL C4 ARROW & PROUDFOOT, SARKIS- kJ- tors, Solicitor*, etc., Goderich, Ont. 1. T. Cs'Assow.Q. C. Wm. PSOUDIPOOT. PA. MALCOMSON, BARRISTER • • Solicitor Conveyancer. etc., (late o n-sesce, H 1t & Cameron, Goderich). Otfic np-steirs in Allin's new block. R3111(t_eRRISON, BARRISTER. • Soliator, Commissioner, Notary *W. Money tb loan, Otfice over Mocoev's Barber Shop. MEDICAL R. TENNANT, PHYSICIAN 1." :Surgeon and Accoucheur. Surgery Over . Elliott'e grocery store. Otfice hours rom 9 to 12 a. in. ; from 2 ao 5 p. m. and from to 9 p. w. - - - DtoD. GORDON, A.D., C.M., F.T. \LA., M.C.P.S.O., Physician, Sur - von , and Aeconchenr. Upstair. in Wm. Alliese new block. Residence Ross street, behind Cameron. Murdoch & Co's store • SOCIETIES 1. O. F. LUC INONS LODGE irs DEPENDENT Order of Foresters /meets in the Oddfellow.' if all on the fourth Tues ne of each imouth„ at 7:.30 usclock.! Visiting brethr-n cordially invited. CHAS. P.tilloRI, W. I.A.WRENCE, Chief Ranger. Recording. Secretary C. 0..F. COURT -SHERWOOD, NO 60, Lroc- now. Meets es-er:y first and third Mon, . .sy of every month in the Onsoke Hall. Visiting brethren are cordially inNited. NoRTIIICuTE, C. R. D. D. YULE, 8 LOYAL ORANGE LODGE " • NO. 428, HOLDS IT3 REGULAR Monthly meetings in the Orange CamOell street, Lucknow, ou the second Tuesday evening. of each and every month. Degree night on the second Tuesday evening following. Ali visiting brethren cordially .in- •ited tothe meetings. Davin ARCHER, Secretary A. T. DsvisoN, W. M. tiler C. T. U.- The regular mouthly 7 V • meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held every second • Wednesday of each mouth in the Odd Fellows Hall, Lucknow, at 3 p.m. Mn. J. BRYAN: Presid ; Mns.S. .BOwEit, Cur.SeCTetary I. 0.0. F. UC KNOW Lodge No 112 meets eve7y'Frid...r eveci::g at 8 o'clock in their hall, Campbell street. All brethren cordially invited. Jos. Scorr, P. A. Matcatgozr, Noble Grand. ' Recorder AOUW UCKNOW I 1" J ...- -- Lodge of tbe ----=-- Ancient Order of ----Z.:United Workmen, --- meets is- the Odd --..- fellows' Hall, on the ---. ,--. last and second \• Monday evenings of • \\ each month ,.t eight ,1 i , i s . ' ' .. o'clock, Visiting brethren cordially invited. P. H. M •Kewie, D.D.Ths, Master Workman. Recorder. ,.. MEETS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT on or before the full moon, in the Itaoonic Hall, Havelock street, 1. D. Nicitot, HARRY DAYS, Woribiaul Master. Secretary OLD LICHT LODGE AF&49.2i G R C - C.O.C.F. JUCICNO Conseil, C'an- adian Order of (*hose, ,Friends. Meets I st and 3rd Tuesday evenings ot each mInth, in Oddiellows hall. Visitors cordially D. PATTERsON, . Recorder. GENERAL ROBERT 01,11N101114-4:214AIM• LNISURAN011i FIRE AND MARINE, GUELPH. Telvph .nv i. ISIS F 1\T 'T I S 111_ C. A. NEWTON, Honor grad -a its in dentistry, Toronto Dental CollezeLari Duct* of Dental Sur- gery, Tore -Ito U All modern plans rot nveration and e trefi,ilness in workmanship. Office in Allis's block upstairs. P.S.- Will visit Ripley every Thursday &hereon.. MACKENZIE Fire. Life and Marine Insurance, Real Estate and Loan Agent. BERVIE, ONfARIO. Agent for the Lon Ion Mutual i Insur - an ,e British America, 1 Farmers' Central Mutual Fire Ineurance Co., and the Canada Life Insurance Co„ also agent f,,r the EmployerLiability Asemoance Com- pany of liondol, England. I vonrance on all classes of property prompt fy attended to. Farm property sold or exchanged. Severs choice farms for sale in triwnithipes of Greenock, Bruce, Kincardine, Huron, Kitilong and Aah- field. A large amount of money to loan at 5 and 54 per cent on vit-clamst mort„e g.r• 4ecuritv. I dation wishi poi tiany lousineAd line in any of the &hole lines please call on or addees.i .1. A. SIat:KENZUC, Bervie, Oat eleisomme- :"::elrsia.a* • ab.0 VOL XXVI-15 Passenger trains follows ;- Going South, 6.20 a. m. 8 a, In. 258 p. m. LUCKNOW ONTARIO. FRIDAY. APRIL 14th, 1899. leave Lucknow station as Going North 11.35 a. m 4.20 p. m 11.10 p. m D. W. HAYES, Agent MAIR & SIDLALL, Bankers, LOCKNOW,- - ONT. ES7 ABLISH ED 1888, We do a general banking business; issue drafts throughout Canada and the United States. We make collections on all points. including :—Western States, Manitoba and the North-West Provinces, and all colleC- tions, whether note or account, will have prompt attention. Notes discounted and fartner'e sale notes coshed We loan to farmers on donble or single notes at from one to twelvemonths time, and at reasonable rate of interest. We loan small or large amounts on second mortgage on farms or other real estate sec- urity and on first chattel mortgages on live stock and implements and crops. We have a large amount of funds to advance on first mortgages from 5 per cent. to 6 per cent, The rate is graded according to the quality and size of the loan required. We have on hand for sale 100 acres in'Ashtield improved land, with fair buildings and wi be sold at a bargain. We represent the leading English and Cana- dian Fire Insurance Companies and can effect insurance on all classes of property in Stock or Mutual Companies as de:tired. Our office hours are from 10 a. m, to 4 p.m. GEO. A, tiiDDALL, MANAGER. thtfucknotrffitutinti THE LIBERTY TO UTTER AND TO ARGUE FREELY ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF CONSCIENCE WE PRIZE ABOVE ALL OTHER LIBRRTIES 14th, 1899. A Cleveland youth, who had eloped with a minor, chalked his own shoe soles 21 and his girl's 19, and swore they were "over 21 and 19 " Some papers look on his scheme as very clever. It was. That youth ought to go ahead. Many a one has started that w•ey and ended in penitentiary or in a noose. The Toronto World hints that the bicycle combine, ,which is being or- ganized. by a qhigo,, is about ready to lsunc.h. • When things are seteled, it is porn ed out that a lot of men will be thrown out of work, offices closed, etc., and the cutting of prices will cease. The sufferers will be the workmen and the buy- ers; the combine will take care of its own profits. While the Americans are wiping cut the brown lean in Asia, the .British are having another tussle with the black man in Africa. The whole job of thrashing the brown, black and rel man into stibniission seems to have been thrown into the bands of the "peaceful" Anglo-Saxon. If it is the decree of Providence that the white man shall rule, then the Anglo- Si.ixon can flatter himself that.Provi- dence considers hiro the best instru- ment for the purpose. A Western judge was recently called upon to deal with two' cui- prits convicted of minor cffences. One of them could sieither read nor write. .The judge sentenced him to be imprisoned until -he learned. The other couldboth read and write, and he was sentenced to jail till he taught his companion. In a few weeks both earned their liberty. It is not on record that Solomon ever faced such a situation, but what better could he have done in such circuinstances1 The ruannfacturer.of articles into which iron and steel largely enter, who laid in a stock of the raw material last year is now in luck. The price of all kind e of iron has gone up, scd in recent weeks manufactures have been iefuaing contracts that were not at once closed at the old rates. A correspondent gives the following as the advances m •n the respective products with last eighteen months : „ Per Cent advance. Bessemer pig iron 71 4-10 Billets 67 2-10 Copper • ••,' • • • • • • • i• • • • • • 61 3 10 Tin.• • ••... • •• of 0.0* 74 8-10 Spelter 0000 • • 62 Z-10 The consequence has been an in- crease in the prit..e of manufactured goods all over the world, though, the makers assert, not to so great an ex- tent as the increased price of the raw material would warrant. HINLOSS COUNCIL The Kinloes Council met April 4th, all the members present, the Reeve in the chair. The minutes having been read and adopted The following business was transacted : Applica- tion was rustle by Peter McDougal!, requesting sotne means to be devised for avoiding the deep snow drifts on the gravel road at tbe 4th con. After giving the matter a good deal of con- sideration, it was arranged with Mr. McDougall, that he put a snow fence on the west side of the road. The Council to assist him by bearing part of the expense rf the said fence. Account of A Treleaven, for neces series furnished to Mrs. Adair, who is in indigent circumstances and not being illegible for the House of Refuge, the amousit $5 was paid; Relief for Mrs. R. Lockhart, 85, sbe being also inelegible for House of Refuge; 0 K Erwin, wood and oil for the hall, $3.95; House of Refuge for necese�r clothing for Alex. Fraser now an inmate of said Refuge, $4; Paid Harry Hays for medicine for Angus Beaton, 41.25; Paid John Fraser, supplies to and conveyance of Alex. kraser to House of Refuge, $5; Wm. Dempsey, 10 yard of gravel for 8th con., 500. Moved by Kaelce, seconded by Mc- Dermid, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday the 29th day of May and on that day to hold a Court of ReVision.# PETER REID, Clerk. Vitiage and vanity gewo. Greatly Improved The first issue of the Teeswater News under its new editor, Mr. A. Butchart, came to hand last week, and is greatly improved in appearance and full of live local matter. A Large Deficit in Chea The shipments of cheese from Mont- real from May 1st, 1898, to date, show a shortage of 255,250 boxes, as com- pared with the last export season, and the combined shortage of Canada and the United States amounts to 554,326 boxes, the largest deficit in the history of the trade. Snako In an Egg. The Mildmay Gazette says: -Last week, in looking over a batch of eggs which were just gathered, Mrs. D. Culliton noticed that one egg differed In color from any of the rest, and at once proceeded to find out the cause. On opening it, she was amazed to find a small snake squirming about, as live- ly and happy as a cricket. Truth is stranger than fiction. Wedding Bells Mr, Geo. McIyor, of Huron. and Miss Gollsi'n, of this village, were united in marriage by the .Rey. A. McKay, on Wednesday afternoon, and the happy young couple left on the half -past two train for London and ot' er cities in the West. There was a large crowd of young folk at the station to see them off, and all jein in wishing them a happy and prosperous married life, Get on the List The 'assessor has about completed his work. If there are any young men 21 years of age or who will be 21 by August next, they are entitled to have their names on the list and by seeing the assessor now they can have their names put on the roll and save their going to the Court ef Revision. Every person 21 years of age is en- titled to a vote and it don't cost any• thing to have the name on the roll. Peach Trees are Killed The terrible frosts in February last heVe killed out all the peach trees in this section and we see by the dailies that in the Leamington district and throughout Western Ontario generally there is scarcely a tree left. We also think that the grape vines, especially those that were not covered wfth snow during the severe weather, are badly damaged if not completely kill - el. The other fruits here appear to have come through all right so far. Don't Crumble A pioneer farmer of Kinloss .called at this office last week and • informed us that 27 yesrs ago he did not sow grain till the 6th of May and 28 years ago it was the 8th of the same month before the seed was confined to its earthly bed, and that he rever bad better crops than those years. We bear farmers complaining of the late- ness of this spring, but they must re- member that though the seeding was in many cases finished by this time last year, there was no growth of any account till about the middle of May. °mow Postal Guide The official postal guide shortly to be issued calls the intention of post- masters to the regulations n regard to the transmission of duns from col- lecting agencies. The regulation prohibits the posting in Canada of any letter ° or other article of mail matter upon the outside cover of which are any words tended to injur- iously affect the commercial and social standing of the person addressed. Under the regulation all letters con- tained in covers on which the words "bed debt" appear, or on which the dunning character of the business' of the Eender is prominently indicated, are to 1-e sent to the dead letter office. IAuction Sal* Mr. R.Mc.Charles, auctioneer. hu received instruction from Mr. Daniel Potcher, to sell by public auciion at south halves of lots 20 and 26, con. 1, Huron township, on Wednesday, April 19th, a large amount of first-class farm stock, implements, household furniture, etc. The farm containing 100 acres will also be offered for sale at the same time. Sale at one o'clock Caledonian Hall Burned Between three and four o'clock on Saturdas,. morning last, the large Caledonian Hall in this village, to - gether with the apple evaporating works of Town tit Holbrook, were totally destroyed by fire. The last dancing assembly of the seaaon had been hell in the Caledonian Hall on Friday night, and about half an hour after the people left the hall, the building was discovered to be in flames. The alarm was immediately sounded, and the firemen were soon at the scene, but the tile had gained such headway that it was 'impossible to save the buildings. Owing to a defective hydrant, considerable time was lost before the full supply of water was given from the waterworks, and al- though nothing could have saved these buildings from destruction, yet had the fire taken place in the centre of the village, and the Ramo delay oc- curred, there id no telling whst the results would have been, and it is the duty of the Council to thoroughly investigate the matter and see that in future every hydrant and all other parts connected with the waterworks plant ve in working order. How the fire originated is impossible to say, as all the fires in the stoves and lights had been put out before the caretaker left the hall, but many suppose that it was caused by a cigar stub careleuly thrown away by some of the dancers during the night. The Caledonian Hall was insured in the Guardian In- surance Company, of England, for $500, and Mesa% Town & Holbrook had an insurance of $700 oa their buildings and machinery in the same company. Piano and Song An interesting programme of piano and on recital by Mrs. Kee's pupils will be held in the Town Hall, Luck - now, on Friday 28th inst., at 8 o'clock In the etrening. The programme will consist of piano solos, duetts, vocal, solos:and duetts, recitations, etc.„The May -pole will be given by twelve young girls, and songs in action by the Kindergarten class. It =Amity On Saturday last as Mr. John Reid, of the boundary west, and his two daughters were driving to Lucknow, the horse ran away when coming down the hill near Paramount, and threw the occupants of the rig out, but fortunately none of them wete injured. The horse got clear of the rig when the accident occtirred and ran nearly to this village before it was captured. The Spring of'1885 Talk about winter lingerilig ?in the lap of spring this year, it's not the only time the old fellow was guilty of the same indiscretion. Below you will find his record for 1885. -March 13-24 degrees below zero.—March 10 — 13 degrees below zero.—March 17 - 14 degreec below zero.-Merch 18 -6 degrees below zero. -March 19- 15 degress below zero. -March 20-22 degrees below zero. -March 3-23 degrees below zero. -March 24-26 degrees below zero. March 25-5 de- gress below zero. -April 1 -Excel- lent sleighing. -April 13, 14 Lind 15 - Excellent skating and sleighiing.- April 22-76 degrees in the shele.- April 28 -Heavy fall of snow. -May 9th -Heavy fall of snow. Wedded at Penetanguishene Penetanguisheae, April 7. -At noon on Wednesday Muse Anna C. Stewart, daughter of Mr. William Stewart, fartn instructor dt the re- formatery, was married at the resi- dence of her pareuts, Penetanguishene, to Mr. B. J. Chestnut, of Kinloss. The officiating clergymen were Rev. Mr. Johnston and Rev. Mr. Card. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright, Mrs Johnston. and Mrs. Card, of Penetanguishene; also Messrs. George G. and James C. Stewart, of London, and Mr. Alex. Stewart, of Embro; also Mr, Stewart, editor of the Embro Courier. The young couple, who are highly respected, were the recipients of an unusually large number of costly wedding gifts. After spending a few days in the Queen4;.ity they will take up their residence in Kinloss. • The Riming Clean Up. Now that the time has come when spring should be here, and when it is reasonaoly -certain that warnt weather is not" very far .distant, it would be well to see that a general cleaning up be attended to. The winter's accuinu- lation of extraneous matter, if left undisturbed, is sure to.be %breeder of &seas. e and death, so that it is absolutely necessary that the cleating up process be attended to without delay, and continued until every vestige of garbage, decayed vegetable matter and other impurities find their proper place in the niareire heap. Countless niiilior f dipti la, fever and other mi;crobes need_ only the warm rape of the sun 'flirt- their developement, so that now ii the tine% to put in practice the old .adage. that "an ounce of prevention is worth's pound of cure." Examine your cellar; see to it that it is thoroughly cleaned and aired; sprinkle liberally with lime or other disinfectant and you may he reasonably sure of safety froin infectious diseases. Some people talk about these diseases being a visitation of God for their sins or for those of their' grandfathers ; their idea of the 'Great Father of All' being that of a vindicative tyrant whose delighis in inflicting pain and suffering, sorrow and sighing. It is all noneense. Put the blame where it properly belongs - the neglect of proper van•tation. Providence helps those who help themselves, and those who wish to enjoy good health and prolong life must ever remember that cleanness is said to be next to goiliness, and that perfect health velth dirty surroundings is like trying to mix oil and water. VILLAGE COUNCIL Regular monthly meeting of Council was held on April 6th, 1899. All the members present. Reeve in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting read, and on motion of Councillors Taylor and Lawrence, confirmed. Accounts preseoted:-Walt Stewart bal of old account, 411.15; W Stewart, bal on waterworks, $1.00; W Stewart, account up to April 1, 1899, $134.32; Gutta Pereha Rubber Co., fire supplies $233.05; Jas. Hood, cattage and ex- presq, 41.47; G. A. Greer, 19e,ords of short wood, Town Hall, $30.00; John N. floss, salary as assessor, $50.54; Mrs. McCorvie, boarding tramps, 50c; Wm. Connell, auditor, 110.00; Robt. Moody, auditor, $10.00; S. A. Barber, breaking ice jam above bridge, March 15, 16, and 17, 12 00; • Pheonix Fire Co„ quarterly grant, $31.25; Jas. Hunter, day work on bridge, 31c. Moved by A. T. Davin, seconded by J. Brown, that foregoing accouots be passed excepting Stewart accounts, one of which $134.32 be reduced to $123.07, being 75 lights off at 15c a light, $11.15 stands struck out dealt with before. Clerk ordered to advertise for gravel street watering, screen gravel, filling, ordinary sidewalk gravel, and team work, on motion of Councillors Davi- son and Lawrence. -Carried. Huai! MORRISON, Olerk. LOCAL ITEMS. -Come gentle epriug, ethereal mildness come. -Mr. James Smith, of Ripley, was in town on Friday last. -Mr. William Johnstone last week purchased a driving horse in Ripley. --April 26 will be the 80th anniver- sary of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. - The Nova Scotia Government has aet mile $20,000 to build an agricul- tural college. -Winter has been altogether too spooney; it bas lingered too long in the lap of spring. - This hal been a hard winter o bees and many of ▪ will 1 entire colony. -It is expected at Ottawa that GOO Hungarian families will be brought out to Carieda this year to settle in the North-west. -Is Spring here? Looks some- thing like it. But then you can't always tell. There may be a blizzard to -morrow. -Tara boasts of having the lowest rate of taxation of any village or town in Ontario, being only 11 mill - on the dollar. - It is now about tees months since the ground hog saw his shapdcgv, _and it is pretty near titne for the bal weather to end. -The bye -election in Brockville to fill the vacancy tiled by the death of Hots. J. F. ood, will take place on Thursday, April 20th, - It is the general opinion that fall wheat has been badly damaged. on account of t .;hangeable weather experienced during the winter. -The bye -election in county coun- cil division No. 8, to fill the vecancy caused by the unseating of Col Scott and Mr. Bland will take place on *flylat. , -The London Conference examine tions for probationers and candidates for the ministry will be held at Strathroy on April 18th, 19th and 20th. -A coffin trust has been tormed in the United States. Its motto, like that of all other monopolies, will likely be : "Death to the people; long live the trusts." --Always spend your money in town, It will likely come back to you if you do. Spending it out of town goes to build up other places at the expense of Lucknow. --The present population of Mani- toba is given in a return to the Legis- lature at 229,881. According to the last census in 1891, the population was 152,506. -Boot and shoe business for sale. Stock light, well assorted and in good shape. Terms good. Possevion at on. Stand No. 1. A good business can be done. John Peart, Lucknow. -Angus McDougall, of West Wawanosh, having leased his farm for a term of years, has, with his family, removed a short distance north of Lucknow. -Wingham stores are td close at 7 o'clock each evening except Saturday. It would be a good thing if /our busi- ness men could see their viay clear to do the sanie thing. -If your clothes are soiled and out of shape uring them t� W. Miller. He will clean and press them, making thein ,aok quite new. Shop over Allin'a brick block. One hundred and twenty-one Acts of. Parliament were passed at the late !mission of the Ontario Legislature, the private' bill Legislation being the Imasviest since Confederation. Rev. H. Grabens, B. A., of Tor - to, has been appointed to fill the Illothodist pulpit, Kincardine, for the balance of the conference year, owing to Mr. Cuneibgham's death. . -The price of hogs has taken n large-sized tumble, buyers being un- willing to pay more than iron.3.90 to 43,94, even for the best article. The fall is due to a glutted market. —The editor of the Ottawi Citizen was fined 420 for thrashing the editor of the Journal and $50 for threatening to thrash the proprietor. Ile would have saved $30 had he thrashed them both. -Remember our millinery opening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Miss Pentland wiil be pleased to have the ladies visit the show room and see our styles for spring. W. Connell. -The account of the death of a man in Chica,ge from "lutnp jsw," con nracted by eating diseased beef, may be nice reading for the vegetarians, but is by no means so comforting for those, of carniverizus instincts. 1 -A despatch f that a syndicate i with a capita establish abatto and go into the the foreign market with Canadian mcloe-taheshe wears. Spring is here, and. How a man looks depends on the a bright new suit will wonderfully improve your appearance. Have W. Miller make your suit. A perfect fit guaranteed. -Rev. E. A. MacKenzie is this weak in Montreal. He gives an ad- dress to -day on the Inspiraticn of Scripture at the Convocation exer- cises of the Presbyterian College. Mr MacKenzie is also a graduate of Mc- Gill University, and previous to com- ing to Ohesley was lecturer in Latin and Greek at the foruaer institut on. -1 Chesley Euterpriso -Mr. John Doug:ass, secretary of the West Bruce Farmers' Ineitute, gives the result of his recent visit to Toronto arranging for the fa -users' excursions to the Ontario Agricultural College and Model Farm in June. On June 20th there will be an excur- sion from all stations in Bruce on the Wiarton branch and on the 27th of June from all stations in Bruce on the Southampton, Port Elgin and Kincardine branches. m Montreal states being formed there half a million to Western Ontario, sithess of supplying WHOLE NO. 1315. - Mr. O. W. Berry lost a piano by the fire in the Caledonian hall. -The new hydrant to replace the one near the furniture factory arrived on Friday last. -The ice is still good in the rink and the local curlers played a game on Monday :est. -Mr. James McGregor, of Ridge - town, is visiting his uncle, Mr. Max Wilson, of this village. - Mr. Caesar Perdue commenced gravelling on Monday last. This is the first of the season. -Seritt.-Major M. Matheson, of Wohieley Barracks, London, is home for a few days this week. -All the_Caledonian Society's flags were destrbyed by the fire in the hall on Saturday morning last. - There is no increase in the, licenses in the villages and town- ps by the new license act. -Mr. Peter Corrie, an old resident r the township of Ashfield, passed eslay on Friday last, aged 77 years and I, months. - Mr. Joseph McCoy left for Min- toa last week where he has secure a a pcsition as finisher iu the Doherty Orgms Factory, tbe Rev. D. Rodgers, of 13lue- vale, Chairman ot the District, preach ede annual educetional sermons iu - the Methodist church here on Sunday las: - When returning house from 'a party at the residence of Mr. Eggleson of Ashfield, on Tuesday evening lest a horse belonging to Mr. Caesar Perdue, dropped dead. - Our aesortment of dress goods have been selected with an eye to two essentials, durability and style. Pop- lins have both these qualities. See what we are showing. W. Connell. -Reeve J. G. Murdoch and Mr. D, C. Taylor, of this village, were in Wingham Ola Tuesday last, attending the funeral of Mrs. Ramsey, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Murdoch, a former resident of Lucknow. -Messrs. Thos, Agar and George Anderson have received a car load of first-class potatoes, from Muskoka, and parties wanting them shoulst call at once as they are being rapidly sold off, These potatoes have been tested and pronounced first-class. - Our respected Postmaster and pioneer merchant, Mr. Malcolm Camp- bell, celebrated his. eightieth birthday last week, ou the 4th inst., and his many friends throughout the country will be pleased to learn his health is still as good as new', and wish him many returns of the day. -When looking for a new carpet do not forget we have a very large assortment in unions, wools, tapestry and axminsters in new patterns. Also new designs in Japanese mattings, oilcloths and linoleums. The highPst price for eggs in cash or trade. W. Connell. -The Government grant to the schools of the county of Bruce was divided among the townships as follows :-Albemarle, 4169; Amabel, 4408; Arran, $322; Brant, 4475; Bruce, 4348; Carrick, 4382; Culross, 4251; Eastnor, 496; Elderslie, 4316; Greenock, 4281 ; Huron, 4230; Kin- cardine, 4373; Kinloss, $309; Lindsay and St. Edmunds, 488; Saugeen, 4188; total for the cohnty, 14331. AMBERLAY NEWS YOU I' I / LTH During the Summer depends on the state of your blood, and this is the time when that shculd be attended to. Rich red blood means health. The way to have rich red blood is to use our com- pound Extract • of Sarsaparilla. It is a powerful purifier, acting through the natural secretory and exwetory organs removing those matters which disturb the purity of the blood. It has tong met with the appreval of the best Physicians, and is especially re- commended as a Spring medicine. Large bottles, 100 full doses, one dollar. Six for five dollars. ALEX. C. LOCHEAD, ik DRUGGIST, Gordon's old stand, LUCKNOW. And everything a first clams drug store should have we Wave Mr. and Mrs. Patter, jr., were visit- ing friends in Clover Valley last week. .'dne by one the pioneers of our country are passing away to the great beyond. This week it is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Jas Jardiue, which took place at his real - deuce near Pine River light house. The funeral to Pine River cemetery was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. Your scribe wishes to announce to the public in general that spring has again appeared in our midst along with her host of feathered songsters. Every available net and spear is being repaired and held in readiness for the "succor season," while iastead of the dear old song "Come gentle spring," the gallant youth of our vale sings "Come gentle succor." The ill-bred wahoos, who made the air hideous last Tuesday evening with their yells and ringing of bells and blowing of horns, should be penned up in the Idiotic Asylum at Orilla. It was a disgrace to our vicinity and the ill-bred urchins who participated, should be drummed out of the com- munity soon as possible. If you have a cross dog that you do not wish to destroy, it would be to your interest to call on Mr. Geo. Dunn and see what he can do for you. Last week he removed the tusks of an angry canine *onging to Rory Ross and Rory decifires the dog is now as harmless as a pet lamb. George also claims it is a method of preserving trousers. However that may be we wish him well in his new urtdertaking, and hope that the dog's loss may be his gain. A very pretty wedding took Owe' at the residence of Mr. Wilkie, of this village, on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. Vvans was united in marliage to Miss Aggie, second daughter of Mr. Wilkie in the presence of a number of invited guests and friends of the contracting parties. The eeremony was performed by the Rev. J. Mc- Farlaine, and the young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. Evans our hearty congratula tions and best wishes for a happy and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. A SHORT CUT TO ETERNITY James Manning of Londesboro At- tempts to Commit Eltilold• by Cutting Hie Throat The people of Londeaboro were shocked Tueeday morning by ths new, that an old and respected resident, Mr. James Idp.nning, had made a deter. mined attempt to do away with him self while suffering from temporary aberration of mind. He has been liv • ing with his daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Young, and was advanced in years, having crossed the seventy mark. Of late he has not been in good health which, combined with brooding over financial matters, has so affected his mind that a short cut into the otiaer world seemed the best course to pur- sue. While in a despondent mond he told his daughter that he would com- mit suicide, but she paid little atten- tion to his remark. On Tuesday morning Mr. Manning got up first, as it was his custom to build the fire. Mrs. Young arose shortly afterwards and the fire not having been built she grew alarmed and running to the stable was horrified to find her father lying upon a bundle of hay and covered with blood. He had tried to cut his throat, but though not successful in severing an artery he shortened his windpipe by a half inch. He used two knives, his pocket knife not being sharp enough be resorted to a butcher's blade. Mrs. Young at once summoned 'neighbor Matt. Mains and Dr. MacCallum was quickiy called in. Drs. Dunn and Shaw of Clinton were also summoned, but it is thought that at the man's advanced age the injuries be inflicted upon himself will cause his death. BELFAST Spring is slow, but depend upon it, it is sure. Nita Hetherington, who has been ill for some time, continues to improve. Mr. Stewart Pritchard, of Gadeach, who has been visiting friends here, has, returned to the county town. Messrs. Walter Hackett and W. J. Irwin, of Goderich Collegiate Institut* who have been spending their Easter vacation at their respective homes herohave returned to resume their studies. May they have complete suCOeSS. Mr. B. E. Beckett, teacher, has returned to resume his work after spending his vacation at his home. Miss Alice Thompson, Miss Pent- land and Mr. Pi. ntland, of Dungannon, were the gnesta of Miss Crosby last week. A party of young people of this community spent a very enjoyable evening at Mr. James Thompson's, Sr., lett Friday. Miss Lizzie Smith, of Hamilton, is visiting at Mr. Geo. Swan's, of this village. Mrs S J. A. Boyd and family are visiting at Mr. John Agar's. Miss Maggie McAllister left for Harriston on Tuesday. ASHFIELD Mr, Bower, 12th con., has com- menced to make shingles. Tile last week has been favorable for making maple sugar. The harbingers of spring are com- mencing to arrive. Thetfrog orchestra is quiet yet. The side lines have been badly drift- ed during the last storm and are almost impassable. We are sorry to learn that Mr. Thomas Helm is seriously hurt. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. IN THE PHILIPPINES -- Experienees et an Old Loohalsh Bo, U 111 Army Alex. McDonald, • Goderich, has received a letter from a friend of his who has been "soldiering" in the Philippinee-D D. McRae, a native of the neighborhood el Lochalsh. Mr. McRae is with the Thirteenth Minne- sota volunteer infantry, company K. His letter is dated front Manila, Ian uaryie ldteoth. ribing the soldiers, trip fr St. Paul to Manila, he says there were mustered into the service Friday night, May 7th, and left Camp Ramsey (so _tailed in honor of Minnesota's war governor, Alexander Ramsey) Monday at four p. m. over the Omaha to Sioux City and Northern Pacific to 'Frisco, in four different sections. The first night it was suspected that Spanish spies were about, and the Onseha was patrolled from St. Paul to Sioux City. At every city, village and hamlet the people were enthusiastic. Pretty maidens supplied every want "When we reached 'Frisco," Mr. McRae writes, "their patriotism was vert evident; for we were fairly in so avalanche of delicacies and fruit that would drive a dyspeptic to suicide. Made the acquaintance of Scotch people k e who d sweets.omaonrethbrought w sschtoine` oontbe r -a me i and vilif a beautiful place. The numerous soldiers. Boarded the tansport 'City l‘fa.()res. I rCiall wit free to the ka and beautiful in 1 -kite ea mirseing: There were r6ve., eyed of Para' Sunday, May 26, and stem.. :011;ncTlIcDUrbrrie:ileinitiiehs°0ti :be" ravel resorts afford one much pleasure. Mostly everything ed out tbe Golden Gate the'following vrh° vragoth• ked throwing bouquets, fruit apart% ZeP iliZeTidiii:rwetet, '1.1 o ee I afternoon. The streets were lined with people and it looked as though tWhite wra ch rmtng every inhabitant was out, at us, which bespoke.* di,,heias Oar Ea: MA.K.E .0 Gib a. MATERIAL 4$ MONEY! In buying Shoes there are three essential points to consider. These are Icajcs; material aza Koury; Buying your Shoes from us you get the J. D. SING AWAKE, justly noted as easy fitters ant good wearers. Buying your Shoot from us you can SAVE MONEY because we sell for Cash, and are satisfied with small profits. It will pay you to consider thine points and make you: selection in this line from our stock • SPEOIAL Our Donal. Shoe, (see cut) the Best Value for the money in the Shoe Line. LUCICITOW, ONE PRICE CASH STORE. For Personal Adornment 41.4.44. Nothing can add so m to handsome costume as tasteful selection (if goo. JEWELR - In our handsone displa there are dainty,' rich an beautiful things to suit ever possible taste. Chains, Charms Bracelet; Rings, Hatpinr, Societ Emblem Buttons. Our own guaran,ee is give in addition to thu mantria tames warrant of he qua of our goods. A Riftritipiq JEWELER AND "July 5th, at giiitUastecanc atpwieoeoridHloo,abolnutiFlwu, ahichade bit i:npty_ eclbit as jirfibe which is compasee of about and thousands of peoplt cheered= decoragimentedt mndewith Aeumek.ericaa tbs oopresulsdi°Dstalybastndthdoe grr7Pis a vidhill_ger."2, $inbajirec as the islands were not ink' ri; be fc proposition h tsyeaaba, possibles. Psweredid&nn't do a son-A:rikie: t.4871. Dmilave 113:ir in l;ath, pnbliahrnier of A.skelou,' button in London a. piiirepas turaatninoenrjitrrilde.:iu.e.tots' 1DP .7trrritt.: e aLetal.sMritelinn: thefieiivily ...4found 0esemenviteerted. Cloak, radosee.retrr Javiti anci sabsequen• !iiirtlie Ottawa eurres toncient tc tutontion .k(ivertieer. t• le was contributor to lea ling At gliainee4, but lute it tterly bet (1 with the Chic air) Tinle LA. The bridegrolm i• one of t1 *et young orienting of the wet hit consulting engineer if the Flo IP'A nCdrio"Pf iPth(t:rtll ielreadMin';. 'army, with an office. in Chiesi selves hoarse. The cit ;Irasiget .00 were very popular found palatejrument . spar the end of 1**4*%r rv e mlYiee arr ar anta to' eifil'asabs trature is loved the ladies. g1Iorr erla, all in whit t. hotth let ebouller knots and ea trees basket of roses. The brid was ewer' by the Hon. Davi mina Arehthetcon Davis perforn ea tbe mony itt the weaves of about friends of the Mid* so Mr. anti ttra. Leleal amen on the evening train fo Mgr and other e•Abiorn poisti They be at boos at tile Brow Palace tel. Waft,. OM* atter 1 siy