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The Wingham Times, 1895-09-27, Page 2THE W INOEt3. ,M TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20! 1895. 'ram OLP ZOG OO AGN eoz ooL. VP The old lug cottage school; douse, john, I think i see it yet : ;fust but a step from two cross roads, Where you and 1 oft met. The sante old fence encircles round, The hell—well, we had none— But ltory wa gness'd the time, dear John, By looking at the sun, What anxious boys we went to school To learn to read .end write. Tilled with the loftiest notions thea, And futures just as bright. Row proud we sat upon the bench And plumed each word at will, And smiling'round,whir, John 1 think Just Look, right therethe blackboard is, }We're in the old school stilt, The teacher's desk in front, And read and " trapp'd" quite blunt, l Qn either side we stood in rows But then those were the good old days Ere style had stalk'd abroad. And neatIy prudish pupils now Would term our way fa' fraud. And then the games we used to play Upon the old school green, How very little like, dear .lohn, The games that now are seen, When with a group on either side We hailed the ball with " Over 1" That bounding down the old gray roof, In some one's hands did hover. Well! Well! time's changed and with it John, We cross'd the path of youth, And manfully bearing each his part, Let's crown our lives in truth. That when the silvery locks of age, With death drops 'round in duel, Our•happiest thoughts may find a theme In the old log cottage school. Taos. O'IIAGAv. A Very Commonplace Girl. Bethena Cass stood before the little mirror in her own room, critically examining her appearance. She turned this way and that way, arched ber eyebrows and craned her neck ; and then, as if perfectly satis- fied with the scrutiny, she said aloud, 'No, I am not handsome, nor even pretty, neither can I elaim the dis- tinction of being decidedly homely. I am exceedingly plain, quite com- monplace; no more, no less. Yes, Miss Veneer was rigbt. I am very commonplare, agirl with one talent, and I don't know what to do with it. Now, if I possessed Miriam's beauty, or Eldora's genius—but I don't, I have not one redeeming trait; but I do not consider it altogether kind in Miss Veneer to discuss my blemishes in such a heartless fash- ion.' It was not Miss Veneer's idle gossip that opened poor Bethena's eyes to her own defects, for, from her re- collection, she had been chafilig against the providence that gave to her sisters gifts that had been denied to herself. Her one comfort had always been that she would not be held responsible for what she did not possess, but the coversation which• she had chanced to overhear coneet r- ing the single talent which/she did possess, without knoavinghow to de- velop it, starts `It" new train of thoughts in '': Ile mind. If she would not be,}ie}d accountable for five or ten;^talents, she realized now quite fully that she could not bury even one without being called upon to answer for the use made of it. `There is no use in coveting the gifts of others,' she admitted, after a few minutes quiet study. 'I may just as well make the best of my own, knowing, that to whom little is given, of them little will be required. As this is vacation, and there are no lessons to prepare,I will have abund- ance of time to turn over a new leaf and keep it down, for I know there is a struggle before rue. If I am homely and commonplace, there is no reason why I should not be necessary to some one's comfort or pleasure. Though I cannot shine with the brightness of my more favored sisters, it is plainly my duty to send my feeble rays into dark places where their light fails to pene- trate.' With this new determination she went to work at once, arguing, against her own inclination, that it was always best to 'strike while the iron was hot.' The evening was close and warm, and the kitehen where she began the reform was far from being as pleasant as her own cozy little room ; but the smile that lighted her mother's face, when she offered to take her place over the hot stove, more than repaid her for the sacrifice she had made. It was I'aldora's week to wash the supper dishes, but as that young lady was particularly anxious to join in a i - gamic of croquet in progress on the lawn, Bethena offered to- take her place, and was rewarded with an affeetionate little pat that sent the blood tingling throe h her veins t Y with far more foree than even the .1 heat of the kitchen had done. When the tea -things were out of 8 the wtt��:, and the kitchen in apple-pie order, she went with the twins, GraceT and Gordon, for a walk, although she bad pomised herself the twilight hour to finish the inter- esting book awaiting her upstairs, '�1.s commonplace -looking as ever, but oh, dear ! what a happy heart I do carry to -night,' she mused, as she took a farewell peep into the little mirror before she crept into bed, 'I tun glad I chanced to overhear Miss Veneer's spiteful words, though they did sting at the time. I needed. to be aroused, so as to look after the one talent I do possess." She awoke in the morning 'with the monotonous drip, drip of the rain against the window -pane. `What a delightful morning to sleep 1' she ex- claimed, turning over for another nap. But the next minute she sprang out of bed and began to dress. 'Mother needs the rest more than I do, and I ala going to surprise her by having the breakfast ready when she gets up.' , Pausing .only to read a verse in her bible, and kneel a moment to ask strength and direction for the day, she ran noiselessly down the stairs, and half an hour later, when her mother came Wearily into the kitchen to light the fire, she was greeted with the aroma of boiling coffee and frying steak. 'What does this mean, Bethena ?' she asked, glancing at the dainty- laid ainty laid table. 'It means, mother, dear, that both you and I are to have a vacation,' replied Bethena; and then, noticing the look of inquiry on her mother's• face, she explained, 'I read an article on vacation .' the other day, and it recommended, in case an outing was impossible, a change of occupation. As we cannot afford a a trip even into the country, I am going to see if I cannot manage a change in occupation—you from work to rest, and I from rest to give expression of their love to one work.' another, a custom .that had not pre - 'You are a dear, thoughtful child,' veiled among them heretofore as it said her mother,kissing her tenderly, should have done. Though Bethena's kindly minis- tries have not *transformed her plain face into one of marvellous beauty, or developed, by Some mysterious proeess, her one talent into ten, they have made for her a name .and a place in the home and among her young associates, better a thousand- fold than all the emoluments whieh beauty and genius could confer. She is only a commonplace girl yet, but she fits into the common- place of life with so much tact and sweetnessasto c reate a demand for other commonplace girls to fill like positions in similar homes all over the land.—Belle V. Chisholm, in United Presbyterian. vitation for a fortnight's visit to the seaside, whieh had been given to a•ou them jointly,she put ber arms i ncl � Bethena's neck, and kissed bei with as. ninth tenderness as if she were 1w 4L t .ASSIB.nS VOA IIVRO N, NO CRIMINAL BUSINESS AND lin A SMALL, CIVIL LIST. What the Dootor Did. "You'd better ask the doctor for It i '1 uext ' his billtime o said nt h eoineS, S a poor, :siek minister to his. wife. I don't know when we can pay It, I'm not in the least sceptical concernin Phe fall assizes for the trial of her motives. p g {,fury eases was opened Jay Ilii, Jastice sure. 11o's nnado a good many Tuesday visits, but I hope he won't bane to `1 am glad you did not leave us, Rose on Puesday of last week come many times. more," Bethena dear,' said her father, after George W. Wells, Q. +., appeared to. Miriam l'iad. ane, (perhapsyou conduct the crown business, but' The old doctor was a grim looking g p person who said as little as possible, don't snow it, but Tom will do more there was not a single case, exeept- to please you than any other person in the world, and I didn't like the thought of losing your influence over him, even for•a fortnight, for the poor fellow is not going right, you know, not going the way we should like to see bion walk.' 'I did not knows this, father, but now that I know your wisb, you may be sure that I)'i'ill stand by Tom,' replied Bethena, with shining eyes. And she did ; sti fact Which Tom fully appreciates, for if it bad not been for the self=sacrificing of this common- place sister, he is certain he would not have made an effort to regain In addressing- the grand jury His the position he bad lost. Lordship took occasion to speak in Though an outing for such a large praiseworthy terms. of the present family, with limited means, was eondition of the court house, which wholly impracticable, Bethena's, plan he found much improved since his for giving bey mother a rest while former visit here, He referred to she served, worked beautifully, and the erection of the, house of industry the serving gave to .herself such an as a testimony to the humanity and insight into the art of home -making high intelligence of the people of this and homc-keeping as she would not country. Heretofore a question of have obtained in years by following dollars and cents was allowed to the old method of helping a little obstruct this high and bounden duty, here and a little there,always subject and those who bad educated public to her own pleasure or convenience, thought and action up to the corn- to the home entertainments pletion of this very desirable institute and amusements, whieh Bethena were deserving of all praise for their managed in such a quiet way as not efforts, to excite suspicion: that ,they were Ratz vs. Hall et al, was an action managed at all, there were sundry for judgment an further directions. little trips into the country and The master at G•oderich was direeted moonlight sails on the lake, in which to tax and allow to the plaintiff and IIIc whole family joined, and through defendants, Kellerman and Ratz, which the members of the household their costs, the latter to pay these not only became better acquainted costs out of moneys that may be with each other, but also learned to ing a charge• of attempt at ripe against one Win, Thompson, on whieh the grand jury returned "no bill." The following were sworn in as. the grand jury ; Peter McKay, Tuekersmith, foreman ; John 0, Ba dwi l n, Ashfield; ,las, Clark, Stephen ; Archibald Ferguson, Ilzc- and spoke in the gruffest of tones ; but he had kept his eyes open, and was not half as unfeeling as he ap- peared, At his next visit the minister's wife followed him out of the sick xoom and timidly: preferred her re- quest. "Your bill ?" said the doctor, Ii`illop ; James McClure, Colborne ; glancing round the kitchen,, then down at bis boots. Joseph Oster, Grey ; Samuel Walters, "Yes sir," said the woman. "Mr. and Geo. A. Cooper, Goderich Alex, Ames wanted me to ask you for. it, Duncan, Usborne; Robert Harding, though we can't pay it just •now. Howlett ; Geo. C. Naylor, Wawa- noshWe'llpay • as—" ; Geo. Parker, Gaderieb. "Well, here it is," said the doctor. And he took out his pocket -book and handed the astonished woman a ten - dollar greenback, and was out-of- doors before she could say thank you. 'but I cannot allow you to bear all the burden. I do not count school' duties rest by any means.' `It is different from house -work, at any rate.' insisted Bethena. Besi,�les, I wish to learn to bake a- Cook, and keep house, just as you do.' `Sensibly spoken,' said her father, who just then uncle his . appearance at the dining-tr6om door. ``When girls get to take as much interest in house-work/as in. drumming on the piano, �,ot in painting third-class let :e it s will be a happy d't P ppy , y for themselves as well as worn-out .itiothers.' `L have no talent for anything better or/Higher, even if I had the ambition to make honest efforts,' answered Bethena, her voice a little husky. `I am glad you haven't, if you can be reconciled to more prosy employ- ment,' her father answered kindly. During the week that followed, the commonplace girl found plenty of scope for the development of her one talent, and she was surprised to find how much real enjoyment she could get out of life in her effort td forget self in. living for others, 'Bethena's sunshine factory seems to be turning out some pretty fair wares,' said her big brother Tom one day, after an unsuccessful effort to provoke her to a sharp retort, such as she was accustomed to indulge in in the old days. 'Never mind,' exclaimed. Miriam impatiently,' 'she will get. over this freak in a very short time—as soon as the novelty of the experiment wears off. Her heroice actions wily eventually die a natural death.' 'We shall see,' said Tom, sulle;� ly, 'even if she does go back to the old way, the brief vacation she has `; iven us will make us all better and hap- pier for the glimpse of suns Any human nature sho has shown us `I do not like these people wit go by fits and starts,' Miriam retu" ed, 'with a disdainful toss of her p tty head. 'I always feel some hat sceptical concerning their • real .motives,' 'Motives be h'anged;' said Torn 'It is the acting that reaches out ; nd If na to she ing nay touches such lives as thine: Bethena does me a kindness gracious way, I am quite Willi accept it in the spirit in which appears to make it, without troub myself about.the motive which have prompted the kindly deed.' Miriamy did not oori inn t e the roversy farther, but It few ater, when, through the gen withdrawal of her younger he was permitted to accept on - age it relieves instantly, andperm,aneetiy Relief in six hours.—..)istressing Kid- ney and Bladder diseases relieved ' in six hours by the "Great South American Kid- ney Cure." This great remedy is a giant' surprise and delight to physicians on lc - count of its exceeding promptness .ir reliev- ing pain in the bladder, kidneys, •back and every part of the urinary passages in male and female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you we t quick lid cure this is your remedy. Soldtl Chisholm's drug store. Don't Spain the Boy. Don't snub a boy because he wears shabby clothes. When . Edison, the inventor, •first entered Boston he wore a pair of yellow linen breeehes in the depth of winter. Doritt snub a boy because of the ignoaance of his parents. Shakes- pear„'e, the world's poet, was the son of e. man who was linable to write h,is own name. Don't snub a boy because his home its plain and unpretending. Abraham Lincoln's early home was a log eabin. Don't snub a boy because he chooses ahumble trade. The author of the "Pilgrim's Progress' was a tinker. Don't snub a, boy because of dull- ness in his lessons. Hogarth the celebrated painter and engraver, was a stupid boy at his books. Don't snub a boy because he stut- ters. Demosthenes, the great orator of Greece, overcame a harsh and stammering voice. Don't snub him for any reason. Not only because he may some day outstrip you in the race of fife, but "n because it is neither kind.or right nor Christian.—Good .Eiousekeeping. Catarrh relieved in 10 to 60 minutes, -w One short puff of the breath through the Blower, supplied with each bottle ot Ili. Agnevw's Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Powder. over the surface of the noeal passages. Painlessand delightful to nag, vas I cares Catarrh, Hay rover, Colds, Head - "tile, Sore 'I'htetrt,'1'onsilitis and heats A Timely Reminder. Each season forces npon our considera- tion its own peculiar perils of health. The advent of fall finds many reduced in strength and vigor, poorly prepared to continue the business of life. The stomach and bowels, the great highway of animal economy, is especially liable to disorder in the fall. The nervous system has also suffered, in the struggle. Ty- phoid fever and malaria in particular find in the fall that combination of earth, air and water, that mark this season as especially dangerous. The falling leaves, the decaying vegetables contribute their share of contamination. Hood's Sarsaparilla furnishes a most• valuable safeguard at these important. points, and should beused in the fall before serious sickness has laid you low. found in their bands and to pay'over World Proverbs. the balance in their hands to plff. Where money makes the man it Ratz, and to be then fully discharged uses pot -metal. from their trust as executors of the It is next to impossible to wound late Gideon Yager. R. H. Collins a bore. for plff ; Garrow, Q. C., for defts Richardson vs. Gourlay, an action How often we pay a ruinous price for breach of contract to cut timber, for the regretful recollection of a and for slander arising out of a dis- fleeting pleasure. pute between the parties. Eleven Debt is the devil's deputy, ,,,.....,.• witnesses were sworn for the plff. and y four for the .defence, and certain It always seems eeey,for"others to right do ri , i • . • questions were submitted to the jury, g which they answered, giving plff. Differen;e of opinion. is the motive a.verdict of $10 and costs on the power of regress. slander action, and $188 in the ac j,,, r' have the time to both do and count His lordship directed that • judgment be entered for plfMt;r say much: $198:,and costs, and dismisseu cleft's 'The average after-dinner speech counter claim. Camerae , 0. C., and will explain to you the meaning ' of E. N. 'Lewis for lil,fa"'• Garrow & the phrase, " Too full for utterance." Protidfoot for cleft:` Patton r3 w wbenman, an action to Rheumatism Cured in a day.—South establish a boundary line between American Rheumatic Cure ofRhenmatisrrt the parties, who reside in Morris Ile aotnralgie radiostlyctiires in 1 to 8 days. Its action on the system is remarkable and ,township. p. rho jury was dispensed mysterious. It removes at once the cause with and his lordship dismissed the of the disease immediately disappears. The st dose greatly benefits, 75 cents. action with costs. Garrow & Proud- ,. arranteed at Chishom'sdrng store. foot for plff; Ay1esworth, Q. C., and t E. L, Dickinson for deft. 'You're a wicked, lazy tramp!" Martindale vs. Copp, an action for shouted "the red-faced woman. moneys overpaid oh the shipment of Madam,rejoined the tourist, ealm- hay. Jury dispensed with, and his lordship gave judgment for Of. for $534.65, and interest from March 8, 1895. Garrow, Q.. C., and R. S. Hays for plff; J. M. Best for deft. Beacom et al vs. Dyggert Bros. This was an action fer fraudulent misrepresentation in the sale of a horse, and it excited a great degree of interest, the plaintiffs numbering 15, besides 'their witnesses. The animal' in question was a. trotting stallion named Roseland 17,784, which the defts., who are residents, of Springville, N. Y., sold to John Beacom and 14 others for $1600, in shares of $100 each. It is claimed for the plffs. that the horse was small in size, and not an animal that would have been selected, but for the breeding claimed for him by lefts. and an alleged record of 2.30x, which plifs, claim was never .reylly made, the horse's best time being 2.59. The Grand Jury's presentment re- ported five persons in jail—four males and one female, three of whom are insane and awaiting removal to,minutes and quinkly cured, by Dr. Ag - the asylum. The jail and conrtnow's Cure. Sold at Chisholm'" Drug house they reported clean and well store, Wingbam. kept, and expressed their pleasure at iI wonder why they call it the the near ooitipletion of the house of i'editor's easy chair?" " Because he refuge, sits on so many spring poets." --•The Trntrs and Tomato 'Weekly Globe *ill be sent to new aubseribers from now till the let of January, 1896, ter 80 cents, ly, "I decline to be drawn into any controversy. You will take notice. that I do not claim to be a June bride," , , Shiloh's Cure is sold on aguarantetk It cures Incipient Consumption, It is the best Cough Cure Only One cent a dose 25cts,, SOcts., and 51. Sold at Chis- holm's Corner Drng Store. a'What're you up to?' asked a crook, as his pal lifted a handful of coin out of the money drawer. "S•h-h ! Don't say a word. It's a free silver move- ment of my own." Mrs. T, S, Hawkins, Chattanooga Tenn, says, "Shiloh's Vitalizer 'saved my life.' 1 consider it the beat remedy for a debilitated system 1• eve& used." For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney trouble it excels. Price 75 cts. Sold at Chisholm's Corne% Drug Store.. Tommy : When I'm a man I'm going to be a soldier, 'Mother What! and be killed by the enemy? Tommy Oh, well, then I guess I'll be the enemy. Heart Disease, Relieved it 30 Minutes...A1l cases of organic or sym- pathetic heart disease relieved in ao Karl's (newer Root, the great Blood purifier gives freshness and oleartiese to the Complexion aid puree Constipation, 25 etc., 50 ots., $1. Sold at Chisholtn's Corner Drug Store, Names are deceptive. A 'masher' nese, 60 cents. At Clhisl;olni's Drug and s, =bruiserare bout as far apart be goat to you etiless you let them, When a man helps his wife with .her work she has to drop what she is 'oing to wait on hurt. There are some Mends who can't in- Stone, as Gaspe and 'Vancouver,: own you. HALSTED & Josephine Street - - W('igham, tint, J.$ A, ALsr5D, Mount Forest. I Liatowo 4- J, It, aeon,. Deposits Received azid Interest allowed, Money Advanced to Fanners and Business Wen, On long or short time, on endorse' notes or collateral security. Sale notes bought at a fair valuation. Money remitted to all parts of Canada at reasonable charges, Special Attention Given to Cote letting accounts and Notes. Agents in, Canada-.Tho'Merohants' Rank of Canada Otilce ttours--Froth 9 a. in, to 5 p. m, A. E. SMITH, Agent. FARM FOR SALE, Being N. E, part of Lot 33 and N. W. part of Lot 24, Concession 9, East Wawa - nosh, containing 73 acres; 45 acres clear- ed. Farm in good state of cultivation; good barn and stables. Well fenced;' good bearing orchard; good water, both well and spring. Suitable for either stock or crop, Will be sold reasonable. Apply to ANGIIS or JAMES MoDONALD, St, Helens P. 0., Ont. FARM TO RENT. The undersigned offers his farm, being Lots 30 and 11, Concessions 4 and 5, ri'urnberry, to rent. The farm consists of 240 acres, on whieh are good buildings, good fences, good orchards, &c. It is well watered. For particulars, apply to • JAS. ELLIOT, Bluevale P. 0. FOR SALE. A complete brick cottage in the Town of Wiogham, oh Minnie street, one of the most desirable streets.for a residence. Heated by a furnace; a large wood shed, with hard and soft water in wood shed; a good stable. The lot has 55 feet front- age and runs 163 feet back to a lane. Terms easy. Apply to Ju EiN NEELANDS, Wingbam, HOUSE A6 J LOT FOR SALE. The subscriber oifershis house and lot in Lower Wingham for sale on reasonable terms. The lot contains half • an acre, on which tbere is a frame dwelling .house containing flus rooms; also good stable and poultry house; good well, 16 fruit trees, &c. For particulars, apply on the premises, R 0. KITTSON, LAND FOR SALE. For sale, about 600 acres of land; 200 of it nearly all in pasture; with iirst•elass buildings; large part of it underdi'ained, the balance, about 400 acres, mostly net land,with a large quantity of timber still on it. About 350 acres Cleared and seeded for pasture. Land will make a first-class pasture. Farm situated two miles from Winghaat. On the premises is a good sawmill in running order. All will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to Post Office Box 125, Wingbam, Ont.__ Consumption. Valuable treatise and t, • ,o bottles. , Mee e seas )•;'re. to A. SL0 Sufferer. IAGivL CO..and Poo. Ot. address. T. A. SLOOUIS CHEMICAL O.. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. 26 els., 60 eta. and $1.00 Bottle, One oont a dose, It is sold en a guarantee b5' an druggists, curesIt dpourgption and is thtbesCough Ort O Sold at Chlshalor'e Corner Drug Store. 11 HAS,; ACKAC,ME Fels pre ache rrJifh muruiar Rlillg,5IL(4 tea& ju6t puton tial ' Bart Sher of Backache `,: ,) 1�60AZ Madil!Ol. P1,A. YEll ,T, ttcLAcnu t, Point au Cherie, writes: Sint• Inn better for Lame neck And Lumbago than thll D. & L. Monthel Plaster, A, P. IfACLBAN writes from windser:' "The D. k L, .Menthol Plaster is miring Sere Backe and Rheumatism at a great tato ih Mile vicinity, 2l. a, each hr t 1 i• i n gb t tin heti, P!SCC'S CURE:FDR tient duo emcee a'stos•�s CRS. n time, Sold by tirngaidt9; ., t -• 1N a U Citi Pio N • •V • W. CO'T1 U, iCon C� X I u *For God and Holme an We call the attention, ot tl to the tact, that the Woman *nee Union moots the third at three o'clock sharp, tor one restdonee, Patrick street. All As the Editor has kindly g apace. for our work, we ask tri emit items et Interest on ali nt day to say of our member*, NEW $RU $APTIS Declare the Gov Licenses is Part Busing CHRISTIANS CAN'T C( SUPPORT PARLIAIIII DATES N WHO WILL NOT P.LE AND VOTE POR Pr Special to The Templar. St. John, N. B., A. meeting of the South( of,Baptists of New concluded, the coin perance submitted report : 'For many years accustomed at our other public gatherin reports deploring the on society of the n drink. We have resolutions condem traffic, and have u ;.• . Government by p various other ways, t Prohibiting the m portation and sale of all of which petition `the Government '1 ;ignored. The late i son, when waited url delegation, said fr Government bad re tion of prohibiting -would he give any future. The unaec of the whole bushes tian men can see the support that which to admit is dishonor ruinous to man; tht can continue to be aness which is dec seems to be good responsible for • poverty, distress, a country. It canna denied, that the G tolerates the traffie derive a revenue fr 'in the business, an dent that every m .sueh a Government accountable forth 'traffic and for all i and crimes. It sec mittee that Baptist, stand in the false ,position of passing boils condemnator '"which they cotrtin and which by the their votes they co Your committee a no Christian can a candidate for t went who is not and 'vote for the *Arab in strong of the attitude . ( regardless of the ,party of that vot Christian men in' such a stand, this €d be desired, wil ed fact, but so to continue to unit( and criminal etas votes to uphold tl will continue it destroying home, consigning inno - shame and pow women to the grave of the dru The Rev, J. I the adoption of t1 it might be faire judgment of • decidedly again business whose destroy the c church must character and civilization. In seconding E. 3. Grant gal the methods business has su ed itself into th the Dominion -- 1u the high p1 •Molt of the to Y --how the "ma "Royal Commi the records of efforts of the p lands to suppr