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Lucknow Sentinel, 1899-12-22, Page 4a. �ht ncnowtntjntl TSB LIBBRTT TO UTTER AND TO ARGIIS /RBBLY ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF CONSCIENCE WE PRIZE ABOVR ALL OTHSR LIBBRTIEs Luokaow, Deo0mber 22, 1899 A COSTLY LESSCN The news from Natal on Saturday was not what, L1,e Angol-Saxon world bad been looking for, but it would take many such reverses as that which General Buller suffered on Friday last, to destroy or to even secsibly diminish, confidence in the ability of Great Britan to carry the war in South Africa to a successful issue. -The subjection of the Boers is no child's play. Other nations have had to learn similar lessons. Charles XII of Sweeden swept everything before him in Germany and Poland, and when • he invaded Russia, be had many suc- cessf ul encounters with Peter's army, but he had to take bis medicine at Poltowa. The United States enlisted men for ninety days to crush the t e- t,ellion of the Southern Confederacy, but the oiler►ttion took four years. Bull's Run made a blacker page of military history than has yet been written in South Africa, but subsequ- _ ent victories erased the memory of that defeat. It is not surprisicg that General Hart should have failed • to force the passage of the Tugela io the fsce of an er.emv that had ample time for preparation to prevent his ad- vance. But it is hart to understand how Colonel Long could have tun his artillery into an aro lab, where gun- ners and horses were shot down, and guns bad to be abandoned for lack of weans to use the. or to drag t'hern back. An advance of scouts would surely have discovered the presence of the Boers in the vieinity of the river. Bet there is nb use in crying over spilt milk. All the talk about eating Christmas dinner in Pretoria was founded upon an underestimation of the enemy that confronts her Ma- jesty,s armies. The South African war is one in which it is not safe to leave anything to chance. The Boers are as watchful as they are brave, and so far they have anticipated every movement of the invader. British bravery alone cannot conquer such a foe, fighting on their own ground. Sup.. erior numbers, superior strategy, per- haps patient labor in cutting off sup- plies, will be required to dislodge the Boers from British territory, and after that there is a heavy job in sight in the Transvaal itself. Not the least serious phase of the situation is the lose of such officers as General Wauchope and the Marquis of Wind- t'hester. But General Hector Mac- Donald and General Tucker have been sent from India to South Africa and 50,000 bore men are to be sent to in- crease the fighting force under General Robert's command. The nation is in for it, and there is no way out but to whip the Boers and to do it thorough- ly, no matter what the cost may be in men, in money and in time. Canadian horses, sustable for ar- tillery and cavalry service, are being quietly picked up tbroufhout Ontario by dealers who see in the present con- dition of the English market a chance for ready sales and a good profit. This will send the price of horses up at a rate equal to the prevaling high prices for cattle, and will give the in- dustrious farmer still another chance to better his situation and to feel he is being enriched both by prosperious peace at home and all conditions abroad One of the features of the Dominion ebck show, which was held in London last week was the poultry department, superintended by Mr.A. G. Gilbert, of the Ezperttnental Farm. Mr. Gilbert lectured on the breeding and care of poultry, while Mrs. Gilbert addressed those present on the proper dressing of fowl for the market, with practical demonstrations. This is one of the most important of our farm industres, with great possibilities of expansion, and should receive increased attention. In 1896 the value of the poultry in Ontario wss returned by the Bureau of Industries at $2,140,807. For 189T the value rose to $2,317,038. With care eZorcieed in breeding and feeding to meet the export demand the value t a should be doubled in a few pities. The annual reports of the poultry manager which appear in the bulky volume is- sued from Department of Agriculture might, with profit to chicken raisers, be issued in a pamplet form as a bul- letin for general distributi(r. In one of his late reports it was shown that from an experiment made with fifty bens, that the net pro6 s in eggs way, $93.93, hut reducing the cost of rear- ing the chickens and the value of the grain feed to farmers' figure, the profit was very nearly, if not fully $' per bead. WAR ECHOES. Oom Paul looms big. He should feel proud to have Lprd Robeits Lord Kitchner and the other big wigs sent out against him. And 0)m Paul will pay the bill. Great Britain has been engaged in over forty wars, big and little, since the Queen came to the throne in 1837 In fact there has hardly been a year without fighting of some sort The Canadian boys are moving along into the enemy's territory. They are said to be rendering effective aid in more ways than toting rifles. Tney are showing what they know of constructing art; by and by they may try their destructive skill on the Boer forces. And Canada knows that what- ever capacity they serve they will do her credit. The slaughter of the Highland Brigade in the affair at Megersfontain was a terrible minutes work with loss in killed acd wounded at 832. But the wars of the centuary afford many such examples. Duryee's Zouves went into action in the second battle of Bull Run, Virginia, Aug. 30th, 1862, .with 490 officers and men, and in the -short space of six minutes lost 118 killed outright, and left on the field 184 wounded and many of these died of their wounds, 5 missing, never account ed for) supposed to be killed, making a total of 307, This was the largest loss of any one regiment either in the Union or Confederate armies in so short a space of time and the numbers engaged. ANOTHER CO '.TINGENT Canada's Second Offer Accepted By The Imperial Government Ottawa, De 18th—An official des- patch bas been received by Lord Minto from the Imperial authorities, accept- ing Canada's offer of a second contin- gent. No number is specified. The Minister of Miltia is of the opinion that artillery and cavalry are what is reuuired, and the contingent will be mode up as already stated in this correspondence. The Cabinet at once proceeded to consider the whole subject and at the close of Councit, the Press correspon- dents were handed the following offi- cial statement:— "The Imperial Government have at length cabled their acceptance of the offer of the Canadian Government, made on the i th of November last, of a second contingent. A Cabinet was held this morning and instruct ions were given to the militia depart ment to prepare this second contin- gent to go forward at the earliest possible moment. A cable to this effect has been sent to the war office. It was handed to the Press Corres- pondents. The composition of the force will probably be as follows:— (1)—"A" and "B" Batteries of the permanent corps. Their peace strength being 230 but the full field strength is over 300, and they will be brought up to that. They will take 12 guns. (2)—A force of 300 or more of Cavalry or Mounted Police and the Royal 'Cananian Regiment of Cavalry. (3)—A battalion of Infantry, prob- COU1SNTY MODEL SCHOOLS The following teachers -in -training at the Walkerton and Kincardine Model Schools have been successful in pass- ing the recent examination, and have been awarded Third Class certificates by the County Board of Examiners. Samos are given in alphabetical order: • • Messrs David Berry, Mildmay Geo. B. Cox, Holyrood; Percy R. Darlin , KincardinJ; Jos. Ginn, Walk erton; Chas. Johnston, Mildmay; Jacob C. Knoll, Dunkeld; Chas Koc- ick, Hanover; Richard Lane, Kin - lough; Robt. McGill, Vesta; Joh:iMc- Kay, London; Jas. A. McKinnon, Port Elgin; D. B. Milne, Paisley; Jas. Routledge, Dunkeld; E, Waugh, Hope Bay, Bert Weatherall, 'Southampton. Misses Maud Alezander, Harvie; A. Ballentine, Tiverton; N. Campbell, Pt. Etgin; K. Doyle, Dobbington; Lily Fortl,e, Win ham; L, Gregg. Paisley C. Harri an. Kincardine; q Hender- son,s Kincardine; M. Henderson, Un- derwood;A Hugill, Mildmay; M La - Mont, Malcolm; L McDonald, Tees - water, E McKay, Walkerton; W, Mc- Pherson, Amberley; Winnie Miles, Kincardine; M Itoss, Kincardine: M Sinclair. Walkerton; L Thompson. Walkerton; I Watts, Walkerton. is Coming D, C...McMorran has. just received a large as 'rtmentof Xma18 Confectionery, consist - i n; of choice boxes .ot Bou- Bons. Fi s, Dates, Grapes, and also a large collection of Canned Goods, which he is selling at the very, Lowest: Price. Fresh Sulk 07sters always on hand The Right Place to come for au Oyster Stew is here. A Targe stack of Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes on hand. D. C. McMorran - Lucknow, BOAR FOR SERVICE. TILE UNDERSIGNED will kec•y for ser ice at Lots 75 and 76, Con. 1., Kinloss, a Thoroughbred Chester White Boar. Tern's - 0.00 at time of service. For pedigree and further particulars apply to A. McQUEEN, Lucknow P. 0. N. B. -For Sale a ('heater White Baan. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Edward 'Hayden, late of the township ey Kincar- dine, in the County of Bruce, Yeoman, Deceased. NUTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN POR- suant to the Revised Statutes of Ontar io, 197, Chapter 129..that all creditors, ind others having claims against the estate of the said Edward Hayden, who died on or about the 22nd day of February, 1899, are, required on or before the. first day of January. 1900. t' send by post prepaid or deliver to Paul Smeltzer, Lucknow P.O., Ont., executor for the said estate, their Christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, the statement of their accounts and the nature of the securities, if anv, held by them, And further take notice that after such last mentioned date the said executor,will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto having -regard only to the claims of which they then shall have had notice, and that the s Lid executor will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof to any person or persons of whose claims notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribution. Dated the 22nd day of November, 1899. HUGH MORRISON, Solicitor for the txecutar • NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate cif John Stothers, late of the township ofAsoffeld in the county of Huron Yeoman, De- ceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY• GIVEN PUR • suant to the Revised Statues of Ontario 1897, Cbapter 1 .), that all Creditors, and others havintt c'aims against the estate of the said, who died on or about the 7th day of June 1899, are required on or before the 7th day of January, 1900. to send by Post pmpaid or de- liver to William Stothers, Belfast 'P. O., Ontario, or to 'Phos. Webster, Lucknow, P. O., Ontario, executors for the said estate, their christain an 1 $uroarnes, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, the statement of their accounts, and ably 500 strong. This will be made j the nature of the securities, if any held by thNm, up of volunteers. And further take notice that after such last mention',d da.e the said executors will preceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among —Judge Barrett, Mrs. Barrett and the parties entitled the eto, having re,nr►i only to the claims of which they then c.l,all Miss Barett, of Walkerton, left last ! have had notice, and that the said executers will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof to any person or persons of whoa, claims notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribution. • Dated the 21nd clay of November, 1899, HUGH MORRISON, Solicitor for the Executors. week for Tallahasse, Florida, where they will spend the next four months. We regret to learn that Judge Barrett is suffering from a throat affection and on the advice of Toronto medical spec- ialists, decided to spend this winter in the South. It is hopers that the Judge 1 will return when the winter is over, CAME ONTO THE PREMISES A- bout the 20th October, three small year- completPly restored in health. Judge old cattle, two steers and one heifer ; color, ASTRAY Klie.r has undertaken to do the work of both county judges during the absence of Judge Bprrett. nearly all red. Owner is requested to trove Croppeerty and pay expenses. Lot 6, con. 9, polr)orne. HARRY MORRIS, Godericb P. 0. • 3ANK of HAMILTON LUOKNOW. Head Office, - - Hamilton. Capital paid up - - 1,600,000 Reserve Fund - - 1,000,000 Total Assets - - 13,163,057 Board of Directors . - Presicknt Vice -President JOHN STUART. A. G. RAMSAY. JOHN PROCTOR. , GEO. ROACH. A. T. WOOD, M. P. A. B. LEE, (Toronto) WM, GissoN, M. P. Cashier, - Asst, Cashier, Inspector, • • - J. TURNBULL. - H. S. STEVEN. H. M. WATSON. Agencies Berlin Listowel Owen Sound Cannan, Man Lucknow Port Elgin r'hesley Manitou, Man. Simcoe Delhi Milton Southampton. lxeon ietown Morden, Mau. Toronto Grim ;by Niagara Falls Wingha.m Hamilton (Barton st) Orangeville Winnipeg, Man. Hamilton (East End) BRITISH CORRESPONDENTS ; National Provincial Bank of England, (Ltd.) London, AMERICAN CORRESPONDENTS : Fourth National Bank. New York. Hanover National Bank, International Trust Co., Boston, Marine Bank, Buffalo. Union National Bank, Chicago. Detroit National Bank, Detroit. National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City. National Bank of Cothmerce, St, Louis, AGENTS IN MONTREAL : The Bank of Tomtit() JOHN SPROAT, INT -AGENT.. Meiry Christmas AND Happy New Yeas AT **WO We have just received our stook of Coi fectionery and Fruits for the Xmas Trade consisting of Bon Bons, Maple Creams, Maple Wal- nuts, Chocolate Chips, roast Almonds, Pyramids, Drops, Choc cocoa cups, maple cocratines marshmallas, choc carmals, mix candies, conversation lozens, and a a large stock of Bottled goods, etc. etc. Also a large stock of Fruits including California navals, Palm tree navals, La Barras, Valencia, Oran- ges, extra fancy lemons, fancy Malaga grapes, Cali- fornia prunes, new dates, layer raisins, cooking raisins & currents, new Gunoble walnuts, new Cicily filberts Tarragona almonds, fresh roasted peanuts, S cocoa- nuts. Also an extra fine line of canned vegetables, canned meats, chicken, duck, and canned salmon which we are selling away down. Also a 6r.e line of candied peels spices, cheap. Remember we handle the best Baltimore oysters that corse to Canada, good solid treasure liven. We ask the public to call and in- spect our stock and get prices. 41 -12 r.' rel leo You Realize The Fact That CHRIS -s. MAS is hut a little more than two weeks away and that you have but thirteen shopping days after tc-day. That means no time to waste. Of course you can wait till the last minute and buy from what's left, but sensible people will come early and buy while stocks are at their best. We have a large assortment of goods that make very acceptable presents. What is nicer for a lady than a nice Dress, a Silk Wai it, a Pair of Kid Gloves, a Fancy Tie, or a nice Belt Buckle. We c9ul(1 mention a great many articles but haven't space to go into uetails, We have a very choice lot of Teach- ers' Cibles. ''hese Bibles were bought at less than whole- sale Prices and we rail sell them very cheap. We also have a number of BOOKS OF TRAVEL for Boys which we will clear out at BARGAIN PRICES. CQZ40 aid' See our 'Stock and. prises before buying . a r MRS. E. J. FRED GRUNDY Is giving up the Dry Goods business, and says that this is the time to purchase anything you require. As he has now decided on going out of .or► DRY G000S, CLOTHING: f, HATS, .116 CAPS, Jig FURS, BOOTS AND SHOES, So that on and after MONDAY, the 25th inst., he win open his Store for the sale of .tny of the above lines at cost and many other lines below cost. You can therefore be sure of the greatest bargains ever placed hi your hands. Any articles sold out will be replaced. Now is your time to buy. This Sale will continue during the whole Winter and Spring. X11 Credit transactions will cease. Tliis is the last chance you will have such an opportunity offered you. D'UTTF2 and L'OGIS taken in exchange or Cash paid for same. Having the best equipped buildings ,•. • in Town for the h tndling of iR • b Groceries ?,Nps Grain, Four, Feed, Seeas, Vegetables, Etc., He will continue in that branch of trade • A Stock of Dry G000ds will ,be exchanged for a Stock of G-roceries- -13 1\ t_ MOODY People must w -s 21,4> ri .1i,. 4 It contains all the latest news. by eai►Ie and otllor- wiie;- complete market v. - ports from l,iverlou !, 1,, :111,1n, New fork„ (, :ieal;•i►. IbtllI:►ir�. Toronto ani i 1. esu here; notes of spirting events .al.; Western this : Iistr ie. news. News f70.11 tlit Tr,s;n. vaal fu,l And • fi'rs't. Ti. largest, l c. t, H1I •' tit '►i' lar daily newi,,a;,'•r ;it ern Ontario. On!. • $•_'.(1') year. Sut,ser:!. III 100dN fro Pk . LONDON. ON •tl 'iI DEN'TIST_. G A NEWTON, Honor graduate in dentistry, Toronto Dental ColleZe, and Doctor of Dental Sur- gery, Toronto U uivsrsity. All modern plans of o, ,eration and carefulness in workmanship. Office in AIlin's block, upstairs, P. S. -- Will visit Ripley every Thursday teraoo r. Have Groc eries The greet question is where to get them. We keep the qualities to be had. We don't pretend to sell them below cost, but we d� sell them at a very close margin. TFC --S Black, Green and Japan are unequalled in quality and prices. will save from 5 to 10 cents per pound if you buy from peddlers. Compare quality and rico.. 1 Yon us instead of tea CIR, 0CKEERY We have a fine assortment cf dinner setts, tea, herry and toilet cheap. Call, examine them and get prices. FLO-u P 8z All kinds of flour and feed kept constantly en hand. Goode delivered to any part of the town, MeCLURE, CASH (3—R00MR R That Touches The Spot 1[AOLE011'S SYSTEM RENOVATOR OF Weak and impure Blood Liver and Kidney Diseases, Female Complaints, etc. Ask Druggist or write direct to J. M. McLeod, GODBRICH, Ont. Sold by Harry Days, Lucknow 111 1 p. 'sive ensie, oUnt 1, on or the. Itst ent. OSE ( o! O 4 '