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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-03-02, Page 44 kuw govirtistmoto. Btaxtling bargensp-Jecireon Brea. lusurewee-htutual Insurance Co. Nesvgailoring ?hop-. pepherd. waxmors Institute -R. l!lfcXerdie: The Ismaking-Mies Doeleworth, C.P.R. Agency -W. Jaekson. C.P.R Special -W. Jacisson. ifssys lost-Nnet Ems Office. Dwellins for S40-11. Bennett. House to rept-Mims Foxton Seed be;rley—J. Midereton Flour and Feed—R. Fritzsimons. Horses for sale—Mrs J. Sperling 13rick store for sa1e--40. R. Menzies What made him happy—G. E. Pay New goods—Geo Glasgow.' Spring Goods —W. Taylor Le Sons eintenKtivOta cf) FRIDAY, MARH 2,1888. strong eftort is being made to obtain a reprieve for Gainble, of Toronto, sentenced to be hanged for the death of a girl he had seduced. On one ground only should a re- ptieye be granted, viz.—that he an innocent man. Under any other circtinastonces be fully deserves the sentence passed upon-hrm. Mr Cliff, editor of the Brandon Mail, writes to the Empire, deny.] ing the existence of any serious blockade in the west. Yet the Bran- don Board of Trade allege that there is a very serious one, and estimate the loss to th e farmers at $7,000,000. Those who remeniber Cliff, who was once publidher of the Wingham Advance, will hardly credit his statement in opposition to that of the Board of Trade. Some one has been urging the Dominion Government to establish a school ofSavalry at Toronto, on whish the News of that city very ptoperly says:— "Much better results would flow' from the establishment of a mechani- cal school where youths, instead of being taught the tactics of war, could learn the first principles of 'Peaceful trades. Cavalry schools rnay gratifiy the ambition of a few inon who yearn for military dis- tinction, but there is not much Reed for them here." Mr Purcell, the Liberal member for Glengarry, Was recently unseat- ed and disqualified on the ground of bribery, but he appealed ageing the judge's decision, and in law, is still the member for Glcngarr.y. He has taken his scat in the House, as has also a Conservatiye member who is in a similar box, which fact has caused considerable comment. It would have been better for them to have kept away altogether. They may think they have a legal right to the seat, but common decency de- mands a different course, and both should be politely asked to with- draw, until their appeal to the up- per court is,decided. 1.0111 Nom 1.40eal Church Chimes. Ray A. Stewart, ot Durham, is the guest Obis dapgliter, IKri Peter Cole. The monthly fellowship meeting of Rattenbury St. Church, will be held ou Sunday morning next,at 9.45. Rev Mr Thomas, of Blyth, occupied the pulpit of St Paul'a church, on Sunday. Rev Mr Craig being at Bruasels. THE officers and some of the sol- diers of the Salvation Army went to Godench on Tuesday night, to parti- cipate in jubilee services there. A very interesting programme has been prepared for the public meeting of the Rattenbury Street Home Circle, to be hel in the school noom, this (Friday) evening. Rumors to the contrary notivith standing, it is expected that Rev J. Odery, of Hamilton, will assume the pastorate of the Rattenbury St. Meth- odist church. We understand that Rev. W. W. Spading has formally declined the call extended to him by the congre- gation of Zion church, Winnipeg. He will remain in Ontario. Rev Mr Nugent, of Lucknow, hist week received a unanimous invitation from the Walkerton Method ist Chu& cis to become their pastor for the next centerence year. Mr Nugent has accepted the invitation, subject to the action of the Stationing Committee. Rev H, Irvine, of the Nile, is now in,the seventh week of revival services that havelbeen very since} ern], about 50 adults and 25 children being among the seekers of salvation. With tne exception of five nights, • Mr Irvine has conducted the meetings personally It has been well-known for some time that a unanimous call had been extended the Rey John Grey, by the Baptists of Kincardine, and on Sun- day evening last a number went to the Baptist church here, expecting that Mr Grey would preach his fare- well " sermon, but he did not do so. Mr Gray is not desirous of leaving Clinton, nor are his congregation willing that he should—in fact the people of the town generally would be very sorry to see him remove, for he is always the same, frank, honest, zealous, a supporter of every good work. When the base line appoint- ment was worked in connection with the church here, there was no difficul- ty in the matter of financies,but when Mr Gray's health compelled him to discontinue the outside work, a diffi- culty presented itself that was not supplied by the mission board, the membership in town being limited and not able to bear the burden alone. Still, friends of the church, outside the membership, have offered to ren- der material assistance, and there is yet a possibility that Mr Gray may remain as pastor of the church here. Something is going to happen surely. Ever since the Dominion Franchise Act became law, the Gov- ernment papers from one end of the country to the other, have endorsed it as the very acme of legislation. In their opinion itwas just what was wanted, and could not be ;Ix - celled. However a change conies over the scene, anti a no -less impor- tant supporter of the Government than the Hamilton Spectator - advo- cates itS entire abolition, to be suc- ceeded by manhood suffrage. (-low- ever, its views generally may be re- garded, one thing is certain that in expressing itself as follows, Liberal papers will heartily agree with its sentiments:— "We infer that the present inten- tion is to tinker with the Act a little with a view of removing sotne of its objectionable features of a minor nature. But a proper way to 'simplify' the elective franchise and 'greatly lessen the cost of ita operation' is to wipe the whole cum- brous and expensive concern from the statute book and give the people manhood suffrage and registration when an election is to be held. It is not worth while to tinker with the present Act; the Government must arrive at the manhood suffrage point within a few leave, and it would save time and money, and gain popular applause by making up its mind tozetat thepoint during the present session. We hose prac- tical manhood suffrage now --what is desired is. manhood suffrage with- out the clumsy and, expensive ma- chinery of the existing -Act." ANOTHER NEEDLE CASE. - This week it was necesseary to chloroform the 18 months' old child of Mr John Reith, Ontario Street, in order to re- move from ite heel a needle that had penetrated it while toddling about the floor in its stocking feet. BIT BY A COLT.—Mr Fleming, who is employed with Mr Albert May, got bit in the left hand by a colt a few day's Once, and has suffered very much from it. He fears that the wound has been poisoned, in :Which case he will require to be exceedingly careful. Local Legislat fire The Committee on Private Bills is ex- pected to finiels its work this week, but the most important work a the Mai i- cipo,1 Committee, Railway Committee and the special committee on the dairy- ing industry remains to be done. There is said to be still four weeks' life in see - i MrHardy's bill relating to the enfor- cement of the Scott lot .provides that tbe fines shall be applied in the enforce- ment of the Akt; that the Government ehall not contribute anything unless the tines are insufficient to meet the ex- penses ; that where there is sueh a de- ficiency the Government shall make up one-third of it. The bill introduced by Mr Gibson (of Hamilton) to amend the Voters' Lists lot is intended to provide for the pre- paration of a supplementary- voters' list towards the end of the year of persons who may vote at municipal elelotions,so that persons who purchase property af- ter the revision of the generoe list may secure the right of voting at such elec- tions. The Prison Report was presented by Mr Hardy on Friday in the common gaols of the Province there were 11,017 commitments in 1887, an increase of 372 °oar the number in the previous year. The difference is caused by an in- orease of 575 in the number of commit- ments for drunkennes,offact by decreases in the comrnitments for various other offences. The non -criminal classes con- fined in goals are represented by 460 lunatics, 15 persons detained as witness- es, 60 debtors and 111 persons charged with "contempt of Court,"which offence probably consists sometimeslof non-pay- ment of a debt. The number of con- victions for the year Was 6,789. The most important measure yet of the session got the second reading on Thursday, after°, discussion of less than an hour's duration. The bill creating the newportfolio of Minister of 'Agriculture was supported by Mr Mowat in a speech which tout the case very clearly. First, thein port- (tnce of the agricultural interest is the warrant for the appointment of a Minister to look after it and rothing else; second, the business of all the other departments has increased to such an extent that it can no longer be annexed to any of them. The latter position was supported by statistics showing a surprising increase in the volume of cor- respondence of the various:departments. Mr Meredith did not offer any amend- ment to the motion, but said that at a later stage he would move an amendment expressing his disapproval of any increace in the number of Ministers. The de- bate was closed by a speech from Mr Fraser, who described Mr Meredith's position very neatey vvheu he said that all his objections were really pointed at an increased expenditure of $4,000 --the new Minister's salary --because the ap- pointment did not moan the creation of a new staff. DEATH OF MR GEORGE EYVEL.- Mention has before been made in these columns of the case of Mr Geo. Eyvel, recently robbed in Toronto, and his death will be learned with deep 'egret by those who remember him. He for a time taught school in Turnberry, corresponding also for the Seaforth Expositor. Subsequent- ly he edited the St Thomas Journal; and Sarnia Observer, and then went on the staff of the Toronto Globe. He afterwards became a member of the Hansard reporting staff, and was en- gaged in this capacity at the time of his death. If we mistake not he was married to a Mies James, of Bowman- ville, who, with three children, are left to mourn his untimely death. The circumstances which led to his death are so particularly sad that we give them' from one of the Toronto papers in full :-"He had been engaged in taking a shorthand report of the evidence taken by the Labor Commis- sion in this city, and three weeks ago last Friday night, after spending a couple . of hours with some friends, started for home. At an early hour in the morning a citizen residing on Huron, north of College street, was awakening by hearing a loud knock ing at the door, followed by a crash of glass. He hurriedly ran down stairs, thinking that burglars were on the premises, and upon opening the door beheld a young man with hands held out in front of him and blood stream- ing from a Wound in the face. The young man's hands were frozen solid, and the frost had taken such an effect on his limbs that he was hardly able to stand.. The nightwas bitterly cold, and as the stranger could not give his name, A policeman was called. A doctor was summonsed also, and on his arrival it was seen that suffering had made the young man delirious. In the morning he was recognized as George Ey val by a fellow reporter and was taken to his home where he re- ceived all the care and treatment that human skill could devise. For a time it was thought that he would re- cover, but ten days ago it was found necessary to amputate three of the fingers of the left hand. He revived mot:nectar:If after this, but gradually sank again until the middle of last week, when three of the fingers nf the right hand were amputated. Fears were then entertained that his physi- cal strength would not bold out, and these fears were realized when the young man passed away, surrounded by his' wife and three young children. On the morning that he was found Mr Eyvel, who then appeared to be confused in mind,said that he thought he must have been attacked by foot- pads Vihile going home up Huron street. He gold watch and chain had disappeared, and as he did not have them when examined by the doctor, it is but too evident that he was at- tacked and robbed, and that after the scoundrels had knocked their victim senseless they left him lying on the ground to freeze to death. How long he lay on theiground on this bitterly cold night will probably never be ktiown,but the condition of his hands shows that it must have ben for a considerable time, Mr Eyvel was one of the mostpopular newspaper men in the Province, being a clever writer and a steady, hard-working reporter. EN LERTAINMENT.-The entertain- ment of the season will be beld in Town Hall, Clinton. Mrs and Miss Annie Sage will give one of their en tertainments of music on the musical glasses. Miss 13ryers,the eloctit'onist, will give a number of select recita- tions. Mr T. Jackson and Mrs R. Ransford have consented to take part in the concert, along with other local talent. This is a rare treat ; everyone should here it. Admission 250; chil- dren leets. OIIRLETTER BOX "SCOTT ACT" SOME MORE. To the Editor ofthe Clinton New Era. SIR, -Before proceeding to discuss tho Scott Act proper, allow me to di- gress for the time being. I have been asked why I (lid not take cognizance of an'article which appeared in your issue of October 21st, being a reply to myfor- mer letter, and signed "Prohibition." The ,choice of which signature implies that he, she, or it, as the case may be, who wrote the article, purposes to voice the sentiments of the prohibition cause. I will not, however, do that cause the injustice to hold it responsible for the weaknessof the article referred to: As the correspondence in question winds up with the sentence, "more in future; if needed," it is evident that the writer is (to use a Hibernian phrase) "spoiling for a foityv—and in his anxiety to mea- sure swords with me, accuses me of "sophistry," and says, "Think of his egregious folly and error, in Stating that wine, to be wine, must be fermented and intoxicating, whereas wine, ( to be the pure juice of the grape. must be un- fermented, and consequently not intoxi- cating." Now, let us see who is right in this matter. The dictionary is here before me; I find the word wine defined: the fermented juice of the vine; a liquor made from other fruits. I now turn to the word must; I mean the noun "must." I find it defined as "new wine," the unfermented juice of the grape. So much for the dictionary, but what sig- nifies the dictionary, when lo! a greater than the dictionary is here, and tells us that "wine, in order to be the pure juice of the grape must be unferment- ed." I guess. he does not know much about wine making. Consult any trea- tise on wine making extant, and You will find the unfermented juice of the grape invariably spoken of as mixt, and never as wine till after fermenta- tion. Turn to to the American Dispen- satory, and there we get it in a nut shell; I quote it verbatim: "The juice of the unripe fruit is called verjuice, and contains malic, citric, tartaric and race- mic acids, with biter trate of potassa, and the sulphates Of potassa and lime, and a little tonnic acid ete. The juice of the ripe fruit is called timer, and con- tains sugar, gum, malic acid, bitartrate of potassa, various inorganic Baits, ete. WHEN FERMENTED,it la called WINE." Here then we have standard authori- ty to sustain what I said, that "the juice of the grape is not wine, but must, until fermented, when it becomes wine. Against all this authority we have only the unsustained statement of an anony- mous *titer, who does not seem to know enough to appreciate, that the correct way for him to sign his name is to write an F and an L and put two Os between. And now I may anticipate being met with the assertion that these are only ',innovations of modern nomenclature ;' that in biblical times there was no "verinice" nor "Must" about it ; that the juice of the grape was called "wine" 'from first to last;" and here, let me say, is just where the mistake into which so many have fallen comes in. The opin- ion has got abroad that wine and the juice of the grape paean one and the same thing, but such is not the case ; ninety-nine hundredths ot what now passes for wine, has but very little, if any, juice ef the grape in it, and on the on the other hand, juice of the grape is not wine till fermented. I have carefully examined, I think, every passage in the Bible bearing on the subject; at any rate coesiderably over one hundred texts, and in no case do I find wino spoken of as being unin- toxicating ; that, coupled with the fact that not one of the many holding oppo- site views have prOditded one text to prove their views to be correct, surely justifies me in holding the views I have, till evidence to the contrary has been produced. But do I hear it said we rend of-" new wine," could that mean the fermented article? Most asenred13,.. In Acts 2nd and 13th we read "Others mocking, said these men are full of new wine." In verso 15th, Peter said "These men aro not drunken, as yo suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day." Wonld Peter -have answered thus, Imd it been -generally understood that new wine was not intoxicating ? I think not. Again, in 7,echaria1l. 9, lith, "Corn shall malse the young mon cheer- ful, and new wine the zrialchs," From this it is evident thet if new wine were not intoxicating, itis effects on the VP - tem were to make the person cheerful, which is the first indication of intoxi- cation. Did time and space permit, many ether text's of 'similar import could be quoted. Suffice it to say that if there are any text e to prove that the wine of ancient times was not intozi. eating, it certainly behoves the, advo- cates of that theory to tell us where such texts may be found. Again, my critic says, "It is a well- known fact that they. had unfermented wine at a yery early period, and that it was this pure juice of the grape our Saviour made at the marriage in Cana of Galilee. It is prepostrous to think, I believe it is wicked to do so, that the blessed Son of God would make fer- mented and intoxicating wine, which his Father prohibited in the Old Testa- ment." It seems to me like a mat- ter to be regretted, that my critic should thus call attention to the quality of the article produced by our Saviour in this His beginning of mir- acles. Christ's motto was, "Render unto Cesar the things that are Cresar's," and if in this ease, he so far concurred in the usages of his day, as to lend his countenance to the use of wine, we are no where commanded to do likewise, and no matter what the quality of that wine may have been, we have the testi- mony of the governor of the feast that it was, better, (which means more in- toxicating) than what they had been using. No unprejudiced person will read this passage and infer that the wine was not intoxicating. Had such been the case it would have been called simply the Juice of the grape, and NOT wore. As to its being "the pure juice of the grape," common eense teaches us that it is naturally impossible that it could be the juice of the grape unleas it had at some time been a component part of the fruit of the vine. The re- cord tells us, John 2, 6th, that there were "six waterpots of water contain- ing two or three firkins apiece." Here is a quantity of water, ranging between eighty and one hundred and twenty gallons, which became wine pll being drawn forth. No grapes were there, no wine press there, no nothing, but the simple command "draw out now and bear unto the governor of the feast." Just how that wine could be called the "juin° of the grape," can only be ex- plained by some thorough believer in the doctrine of tranaubstantiation, and the person who holds to the one belief is in a very poor position to deny the other. But my critic thinks it wicked to think that Christ would make fel.% mented wine. I ask why? Let us read for our instruction in the book of Num- bers, chap. 28, verse 7, "And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin" (a quantity corresponding with one and a fourth of a quart of our measure) "for one lamb ; in the Holy place shalt thou cause the STRONG WINE to be poured unto the Lord for a drink offering." No one but an infidel will pretend to deny that here we have the express command of God Himself, in His own holy word, to his own chosen people, to sacrifice to him, for a sweet smelling savor, . not grape syrup, not unfermented juice of the grape, or meat, but STRONG RINE. How is that for Scott Act? How is that for prohibition? That was not wanted for mechanical purposes; that was not wanted for medi- cine; nor yet for sacramental purposes; at least wo are not told so ; it was want- ed for a "sweet smelling savor." • Now,. if God conarriande,d his own chosen peo- ple to sacrifice "strong wine" in such immense quantities for His use, is there anything preposterous, or wicked, in supposing that Christ, who had just emerged from the bosom of the Father, and " thonght it no robbery to be equal with God," should so far lend his coun- tenance to the use of atrong wine, as to justify the report given thereof in John's Gospel, 2nd chap. The only thing that I see "preposterous" or "wicked," or that smacks of infidelity, lies with those who "wrest the Scriptures to their own destruction," for the purpose of uphold- ing some pet dogma they may have espoused. But, after all, this person may not be as much of an infidel as his writings would indicate; I think he belongs to the class of persons to which Solomon referred, when he said, "The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason." But why call this person a sluggard? Sim- ply because he obtains his creed the most slovenly way possible. He hears some statement advanced, and without investigating into it. whether it is in ac- cord with truth and Scripture or not, if it sustains some pet dogma of his, he accepts it, if not, he rejects it. It might readily be supposed that a per- son so easily moulded might be as easily turned from the errors of his ways, but not a bit of it. Solomon has told us that "Though you bray a fool in a mortar, as wheat, yet will his folly not depart from him." And I may here add that what Solomon's observations, and experiences were with this class of unfortunates, has been mine. There is this difference, however, between the fools of Solomon's time, and those of to -day; During the long and eventful career of Solinnon, no fool was ever fool enough to say that wine was not intoxi- cating, that phase of lunacy was re- served for the prohibition cranks of the nineteenth century, and sure enough they prove good for it. I have devoted much more time and space to this subject than I would, had it not been that the idea has become so wide -spread that the wine of olden times WRS not intoxicating. A pretty thorough investigation of the subject has led me to the conclusion that, apart from the "say so" of some oriental tra- vellers, there is not the slightest foun- dation for the statement. Yours re - J. T. WITISIE. spectfully, PASTOR SPURGEON'S VIEW: • day' net a @Ingle newepapgr in 040 State opposeetise law, and not one advocatea ha repeal. In regarde to "High License" Mr It. bets not &owned the question pro- posed by the preeent writer 4 monthe ago, viz. :--How is it that in Chicago, under high-licenee, beeris selling at 3 cents a glass, while under low -li- cense it sold at 0 cents a glass? Let sim think of that, and the following facts from Chicago oleo. That city has four thousand saloons, and the city's partnership in the bueiness ($500 each) brings in a pile of money, a round two millions; but there were during the past year over forty thou- sand arrests,and criminal proceedings are apt to be very costly all around before they are done with. While the saloons had to share their profits with the city to the extent of $2,000,-- 000, the patrons and vicIiins of the aa - loons paid over the counters of the same $30,000,000 for beer alone! And ' we are told that high limns city has k8 miles of saloon frontage. But suppoamg Mr R's hobby was adopted by the people of Canada, and it results in a large diminution of the drink busiuess, would that clear us of the sin and shame of licensing it? Verily not. The moral phase of the question is not considered nor touched upon by Mr R. and those who want the privilege of selling whiskey and death. Some one asks "What is the differ- ence between a prohibitionist and a - high licensist ?" and is answered, "High fiLicensists believe in putting whiskey into a boy through a$1,000 funnel and then !putting the boy into the gutter. (I think $1,000 was tbe sum proposed some time ago by Mr R.) Prohibitionists believe in putting the whiskey into the gutter and sav- ing the boy." Mr R. is still tinkering with the $1000 funnel. The attempt to strangle a Bengal tiger by a string around his tail, would be holiday sport in comparison with the attempt to destroy the whiskey business by high license. That is uot the ques- tion before this couutry, and I hope the eiectors of Huron will not be mis- led by this miserable sub litute for rirohibition, but vote for the Scott Act and place the brand of public re- probation upon the business of !nuk- ing drunkards. License high, or license low, From one deadly fountain flow ; Brewing fast, or brewing slow, Yielding naught but shame and woe. License low, or license high, Men who drink as much will buy : LiCenee high the coffers fill, But high or low, 'tis sure to kill. License high, or license low, Are surely reaping what they sow ; License lbw reaps sore distress, License low reaps nothing less License high, or license low, Both from this fair land must go, On the scroll the angel wrote, "By the prohibition vote." TRUE TEMPERANCE. Trip to Model Farni. To the Editor the of New Era., Sin,—When I published the extract from Pastor Spurgeon's sermon, in your issue of February 17, it was with no other intention than therein set forth. A theological controversy in the public press was not my intention or desire. If "Student" is sincere in de- siring to know my answer to the ques- tion he asks mo, he can consult the col- umns of your paper, published about thia time last year, where he will find my opinions somewhat plainly, and more or less forcibly expressed. Or, if his native modesty will permit of hie name being known, I will be happy by interview, or private correspondence, to offer any explanation he may desire. I am, yours truly, Jomi R kNSF011e. Stapleton, Feb. 25, 1888. HIGH LICENSE. ' 7'0 Ehe Edifor or tbo C7intem NfIl. Era SIR, --A Mr Rensford is vain ad- vocating "high -License" by quoting from an American paper. Does be not know that that is not the question over there, any more than in this Dominion. The question is prohi- bition, and while a few papers, such as the one he reeds, m ay favor license, the great majority of even the secular papers advocate the entire suppres- sion of the traffic. The prohibiticn law of Kansas was opposed by 750 papers of that State 4 years ago. To. Special Correspondence to the New Era. On the 2nd ult., a majority of the members of the legislation, together with about 85 delegates of farmers' in- stitute, and a few members ef the Fruit Grower's Association, left Toronto on board a special train, drawn by a loco- motive gaily decorated with flags, at 9.20a. m.fer a trip to the Guelph Model Farm. Being accompanied by knum• ber of ladies, and the most free, easy andindependent occupants of the floor of. the House—the pages—nine in, num- ber, and the day being unusually fine and mild, the journey was a lively and pleasant one. The run was made in an hour and three-quarters. On the arri- val of the train at Guelph, the party was met and welcomed by Mr Mills, President of the College, Mr McKim, sheriff of Wellington, Mr Guthrie,local member of the city and neighborhood, Mr McDonald, the Mayor, and a:nura- ber of other gentlemen. A large num- ber of sleighs were provided, in which the party took a drive through the city before being taken to the farm, at 'which ;they arrived before noon. From that time until dinner was announced the party occupied themselves in making a thorough inspection of the buildings pun stock, the only things that:could be seen with pleasure and profit, as the farm was covered with a thin coat of (snow. The stock and farm buildings arcw from the visitors high encomiums of the condition andquality of the former, and the convenience and capacity of the latter. The students—about eighty in number—were very attentive and did all in their power to make' the visit an interesting and pratable one. A new laboratory has lately been erected, con- taining the latest and most approved aa. a tus for chetnical experiments and analysis of soils, etc. Shortly after one o'clock a splendid dinner was eerved, the students in full dress serving. After dinner President Mills, who occupied the chair, in a few appropri ate words, welcomed the visitors - saying it was highly pleasing to him, the other members of the faculty, and the students, to have visitors who took an interest in the work that was being done at the college, as he felt convinced that the more the matter was looked into so much the more would the coun- try be satisfied with the institution and it results. He said lie only invited students from the farm, or those who intended to follow that occupation. He took the opportunity to ask of the min- isters and members present a liberal appropriation for the erection of a con- vocation hall and gymnasium. In con- clusion he proposed the toast of The Queen, which was duly honered, and then, followed several personal toasts, such as the Speaker, Mr Baxter, Hon. A. M. Ross, lion. G. W. Ross, Messrs Wood, Monk and others, all of whom brTiehfiryeeraosrporonuide. ds.tudents addressed the company, and they also sang two or three poems composed for the occasion. A couple of hours was thus,spent in re- rearkillon a.gricultnre and other kindred subjecte, several of the delegates to the Institute taking part. The invitation extended to the dele- gates of the Institute was both geher• ons and wise, as it gave them an oppor- tunity of seeing the College and learn- ing of its adaptabilities for the wants of the agricultural community, and will be the best kind of advertising medium. Atrain had to start back at four the proceedings had to be 'brought sum- marily to a close, and then the company were quickly taken to the station, and all were soon aboard and a safe journey made to the city, all highly delighted with tl.e trip and what they had witnessed and heard. 4111111r NEW NOTES. The cosa of the Rovs I Labor Cori - mission is $6,000 to 31,000 a week in , Montreal Robert Neil was hanged at Toronto on Toesclsy, for the murder of guard Ugges*Cat:09: 000.14741fen- Itichsrd ecrtwright has given notice of 4 motion on the otthject of Unrestricted Beciprocity with the lInited States. It is hinted in Ottawa that there will be no diecutision of the Fiaheries Treaty in Parliament until after the United Stakes,Senate has dealt with.it. The Brandon Board of Trade esti- mates the loss to tbe farmers of that Province on this year's crop alone, - through monopoly, at upwards of $1,- 000,000. , The engineers and firemen on the Chicago,Burlington & Quincy railway went out on strike ou Monday, the management having refused the changes asked. Hon Alexander Mackenzie was in his place in the House of Commons on Monday, and was warmly received by his many friends. He is in better health than has been reported, but is still very weak. Twenty-two St. Thomas botel-keep- ers pleaded guilty to violating the Scott Act at the Police Court Monday morning.and were fined $2,100, two of the defendants being charged with first offences and the ether twenty with second offences. The stalwart member for South Middlesex, Mr James Armstrong, has given notice of a motion in the House of Commons, having for its intention the dismission of Commereial Union with the United States. MrArmetreng believes in the project. The trial of Charles Henry, of Lon- don, Ontario, for the murder of Effie Moore, an actress, was concluded at Denver last Saturday night, the jury, after a brief consultation,:returning a verdict of not guilty. [It was as clear a case of murder as could be.] A letter dated Havana,Feb.16, says between May last and January, 1888, 2,000 persons died of smallpox in Havana, and that 4,000 persons died in other parts of the island. In San tiago De Cuba there were over 1,000 deethe. The authorities are doing melting 0rgia Troupe, a 13 year-old girl who lives in West Bridgewater, Pa., is found of peanuts—so Mnd, indeed, that she ate two quartspof them at a sitting the other evening. Then she because unconscious, and she is now lying at the point of death from in- flammation of the bowels. MONTREAL LIVE STOCK M..NRKET There was a small supply of butchers cattle on the markets;prices were better good beeves, 4,}c to 410; fair, 4c; com- mon stock, Ilfc to 3e; leaner cattle, 3C. Calves more plentiful, but not many good ones; good veals bring higthgates. There was improved demand fa good mutton; prime yearlings bring over 5c; good sheep, 441 to 5c. The hog market was very quiet, both living hogs and dressed; the latest sale of live hogs was at 5o; dressed. 7o to no in ;large lots. The horse market is unusually active. During the past week 145 horses and mares, costing $15,642, an average of $107.87, were shipped to -the United States. Thellowest priced ve cost $328, TORONTO LIVE STOCK MARKET The receipts at the cattle market for last week amounted to 888 cattle, 276 sheep and lambs and 288 hogs. The re- ceipts on Wednesday were 18 loads, in- cluding 11 hogs and lambs. The light receipts last week and an easy run had the effect of making the market rather firmer. The demand for cattle was good and nearly all offered were sold. Friday's prices were well maintained, The quality of the cattle offered Was middling. Several loads were bought up for the Montreal market. Theprospects are fair for the remainder of the week. Picked cattle sold at equal to 4c, with good to choice qualities at 3i to nc. Unfavorable advices from, the Old Coun- try made the market for export cattle rather duller. The demand was not as brisk as it has been lately. There were not :many exporters offered for s There was a light run of calves not enough for the demand. Good quality calves find a ready sale. A lot of 10 calves, averaging 125 lbs, was sold for $6 per head. In sheep and lambs there are not enough offered for the demand. The quality of those on the market was not the firet-olass. Good quality lambs will sell at 6 cents per ,lb. and sheep for 4 to cents. The prospects for the re- mainder of the week are fair. -. Sale Register. TueseAy, March oth.--Farm of estate of Robt. Baker, 1Vlaitland con., Goderich township. At Swarts' Hotel, Holme - vino, Jas. Howson, auct. WEDNESDAY, Mar. 14—Mortgage sale of Farm, lot 35, COn 9, Goderich township, at the Rattenbury house, Clinton. Jas Howson, Aut, BORN HEAMAN.-In Exeter, on the 24th Feb., the wife of Thomas Hearne'', of a daughter. . DAW-In Exeter, on the 24th Eeb,,thc wife of Thomas Daw, of a daughter. HALE- -At Seeforth, on the 14th Feb., (St. Vale ntine day) the wife of Mr A.Hale,fortmer- ly of Clinton. of a son. MARRIED ROBINSON - DUNBAR-In East Wawa - nosh on the 22nd Feb., by the Rev T. Gee, Mr Thomas Robinson, of Pembina Co., Dak., to Janet, only daughter of the late Charles Dunbar, of East Wawalioeb. TROTTER -OLD -At the residence of the bride's father, on the 28th Feb., by the Rev 11. F. Mellish, Wm, Henry Trotter, to Mary Francis, only daughter of James Old, jr., of Caledonia, and cousin of R. Holmes, FUMES- WEIKES-On Feb. 29, at the residence of the bride's father, Varna, by the Rev 61r Hodgins, Albert Plows, Tuckersmith, to Mary Weikes. MILLION -ENO -On the 22n1 Fob., at the parsonage, by Rev D„ Rogere, Wm. Million, of Colborne, to Elizabeth A. Eno, of Hullett, DIED GILROY-In Cli11ton, on Feb. 29th, Nellie, wife of J. C. Gilroy, aged 31 years and 10 months. PROCTOR -In Morris, on the 22nd Feb., Wm. J, Proctor, (youngest son of Mr Abram Proctor) aged 27 years and 6 mouths. . LOBB-in Holmeeville, on the 25th Feb., Wm. Lobbsr., aged 56 years and 10 days. CASE -In Hay, on the 22nd Feb., Thomas F. Case, aged 2.1 years mud 1 month. CREECH-In Exeter, on the 28th Feb,' Russell T.B.,youngeetson of Mr NVm.Creech aged 3 years, 6 1,Ionth3 end 3 days. II. FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHER CLINTON iktv Ativertioeunts WANTED -- A (1001) F,NFRA kfi Sorrell t, at on e IIS. FOR it EST E , Princess Street, Clinton. Onfi',Ei BARLEY FOR SAI,F,.-SIMSCRIB. )0 nit offers for Pale a onentity of first-class Clean Seed Barley. JOHN 1,tip1)i,P,To's, Goderieb township. TZ EX 14457—.15MVIWEERE. AWN° • ; mom IX, a couple et very 'mills .1mi. Shia teeettier with a P150014smaLl PP_ 0.94, voider sou confer a WO; 13Y X.0t14013.4114/13# to NEW EU* Moe, • flOBSUS POR 8141SCHWE11 often for esle two maro!! In foal to lep gamft , one team of workieg bere', ' owing cell.. Will be sold on tennis to auit purchaser. HES J. SPARLIMS, 9tla con. Geilerich ToWuship. linftIOX STORE FOR SALE.—THE STORE .1-11 at present occupied by R.M.Racey, hard- ware merchant. The building is of brick, gue,O, two stories high. Terme to suit pet chaser. Apply to D. B, MENZIES or THOS. COTTLE, Clliuton. HOUSE FOR SALE OR TO RENT. -THE subscriber offer e for sale or to rent, that conveniently situated house on Rattenbury St., at present occupied by Mr Sibley. The house has nine good sized rooms, basement an i furnace. Possession giveu immediately. MISS It V. Forro. 0,PLENDID DWELLING AND.PROPERTY 1..7 FOR SALE. -Subscriber wishing to move west, offers for sale the property now occu- pied by him, behag lots 993 Rattenbury St.. and 675 Huron St. On the place is a good frame cottage, with; stone foundation an round, hard and soft "water, stable and good bearing orchard. Easy terms. HENRY BENNETT, Clinton. IARESSMAKING. .-THE SUBSCRIBER .15 while returning thanks to the ladies of Clinton and vicinity for their liberal patron- age in the past, desires to state that she has rented the premises on Victoria St.dately oc- eupied by Mr Carelake, and will occupy the same after the 15th inst, when sne will he pleased to attend personally to all orders en- trusted to her in the dress and mantle mak- ing line. Apprentices wanted. MISS DODS- WORTH. 41.* non OF ALL KINDS.' Field and Garden Seeds of all kinds, fresh and new, includ- ing Seed Peas, Oats and Buck- wheat, at the CLINTON FEED STORE. IC, FITZSIMONS. W. J1%0114101% AGENT, - CLINTON. Canadian Pik Railway Special Colonist Trains leave Toronto every Tuesday evening for Manitoba and the NorthWest, com es en( offeb. 28th. For full particulars apply to the above. Candita Pacific Railway By special arrangement, A Colonist Train wtih Frce Sleepers attached, for „;_j, Manitoba, the Northwest and British Colunibia, wa,r, LEANT W -INT Ti A. 31, At 10-a.m., on TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH,,! Intending ccc n'sts taking advantage of this train can accompany stock and effects, and go through to destination without change or transfer. An ex- perienced agent will accompany and look after the party. For further in- formation, rates and tes-secure berths in sleeper, call on W.Jattsoll,C.P.R.Agent, Cliutou Soul atrIll A meeting of this Institute will be held in Dixon's Hall ,BRUCEFIELD, _ON_ Friday & Saturday,Mar.9th-lOth. At 1 o'clock p.m.'Friday, when the following gentlemen will address the meeting: -From 1 to 2, The Dairy Cow," by Prof. Robinaou from 2 to 3, "Under Draining," by Mr. Form. tor; front 3 to 4, "Management of Farm Stock," by Mr Hobson; 4 to 5, "Causes of Agricultural Depression," by Mr Johnston. A grand free Literary and blusical Enter- tainment will be held on the the evening of Friday, commencing at half -past seven, Ad- dresses will be delivered by Mr AlleD.Allen. the noted Horticultural ou "Horticuture;" by Prof. Robertson, on "What I saw in Den- mark;" by Mr Hobson, on "Lessem' I have Learned on I my Farm."' These ad- dresses will be enlivened by vocal and instru- mental musics by the Brucetleld Choir, tinder the leadership .of Mr. Jamieson, assisted by Messrs Rutledge, Carmichael, Madge iinci_.„_,S4 Kidd. Front seat reserved for tulles. Second day session coramences at 10 A. M. 10 10 11, "Soiling," by Mr Robson; 11 to 12, "Grafting and Pruning," by Mr A.MeD.Allan. Afternoon session: -From 1 to 2, "Feeding and Management of Dairy Stook," 13y Prof. Robertson; !rein 2 to 3. "Extermination of Wild Oats," by MrMcGinnis; 3 to 4. "Impoi t- aut points in Cheese Making," by Prof Rob- erteon. Front 4 to .5 Saturday, on Feeding and Managemeut of Draught HoreesIby 8, lanes. The committee have been successful in securing gentlemen who are eminently quali- fied to deal with the subjecte they will intro duce, and they hope that farmers and others will show that they take afeufficient interers in Agriculture to ensure a full house dur- ing both days of the meeting. A cordial in- vitation is extended to all. Admission free. S. SMILLIE, Pres, R. IlloMORDIE, Ses. L kAK-10- POWDER Absolutely Pure This powder never varies, A mervei of purity strength and wholesomenessliere&onomical than the ordinary kinds and cannot he sold in competition with tho multitude of lo* test, short weight, Mum or phosphate powders. Sold dray in sans. novst, RARING POWDaR CO., 106 Wall St , New York.