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VOL. XV1 i. ---NO 15
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WI1 G IAM, ONT., FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1888. WHOLE NO. 847
For job printing .call on THE TIDIES,
-May the 4th has been set apart to be
'observed as Arbor Day in Ontario.
-The ladies of the Presbyterian Mission
13and -are to give another "At Home " on
the ovenig of Tuesday, the 17th of April.
In his primary examination at Trinity
Medical School, James R„ son of Dr. Mnc-
•donald, took fourth standing in a class of
03. Well douo 1
--Archie DfeGilivray, a native of Argyle.
shire, Scotland, died recently at the ago
of 110 years, at Mount Pored. It is added,
he was a bachelor.
leRev. Reba Thynne, of fort Dover,
brother to Mrs. Thos, Price, of Wingham,
has received a hearty call from the Pres-
byterian church, Markham. .41/f. Mr. Sohn Wood, of Turnborry, not far
from 'Wingham, this year captured '46
foxes, 28 raccoons, 7 minke, 2 muskrats and
•rabbits innumerable ; who can beat that?
--The Transfer Committee of the
-Methodist church, met in Toronto last week..
•Out of 65 applications for transfer, 53 were
made. Wo notice that Rev. D. 0, Mc-
Dowell was trausferred from` Guelph to
Toronto conference.
e/t-Mr. Wm. Armour, of Wingbam, :went
09 to bed in a London hotel one night last
'week with gas imperfectly shut off. Next
'day he was found itt an asphyxiated oon-
alition, but was soon brought round by
meclioal skill.
of=And. Hamilton, of Whitechurch, sold
J'to Mr. Gillespie, his Ridgewood yearling
for 0100. Robert Strachan sold his Ridge-
wood oft to a Dakota gentleman for 0200.
The superior progeny of this fine anima
are always in demand at fancy figures.
-What better investment could : a
,moneyed man make in Wingbam than the
.erection of a few comfortable dwellings,
,costing from 0700 to 01000 each ? • Witness
the scarcity off ouses,nay the absolute im-
possibility of .securing anything habitable
not to say, comfortable,in the shape of a
residence.
-The services conducted by Rev. C. H.
Phillmoro in the Baptist church, were well
;attended. Able, evangelical sermons were
preached. In the evening he discoursed on
the mission of Christ and Satan. The
'forme; came to give that life that elevates
and appropriates all that are pure and up-
lifting. The, latter came to effect man's
rain -to kill, to steal and to destroy.
, -Messrs. D. MoCormiok & Co. have re:
moved to the Red Front and displayed
their very large, new andvari'd stook in such
a way as to justly entitle the establishment
to the title of a genuine boot and shoe em:
perjure. The premises are convenient and
.commodious and everything is being ar:
ranged in splendid style, With their eaten:
sive, well assorted stook, bought from roe;
liable dealers, they can meet the wants df
customers in any and every line. ,Their
prices, too, are in keeping with the noes:.
aities of the times? ,
Rev: John Kelley, who is at present
stationed in the Baptist church at
Fenelon Falls, Victoria county, was on a
visit to his brother, Mt. Alex. Kelley, liv-
ing near Wingham, a short time ago. He
made a p leasant call on Tan Tim Et and
gave an interestiug account of the natural
,.resources and development of that not so
favorable or so progressive a section as our
own 'western part. Mr. Kelley h full of
energy and enthusiasm in his chosen work
and his efforts are evidently appreciated.
A short time ago he was made the recipient
of a fine fur coat and his lady a' sot of
.china dishes from his parishioners.
-.Tho Hensall correspondent of the Sea -
forth Expositor says: On ]Friday last a pleas-
ant event took place at therosidonoe of Mr,
G. Moir, 'Marne, on which oecasionMr. R.
Young, of the town of Wingham, who is
well and favorably known here, having been
in the employ of Messrs. Coad and Eau -
ale, merchants of this place, for some time,
was united in the bonds of matrimony to
Miss Agnes Moir, youngest daughter of
Geo. Moir, Esq. The coremouy was per-
formed by Rev. Colin Fletcher, of Thames
,road, and was witnessed by a number of
the relatives and Moods of the contracting
parties. Dir. John Young, of Wingham,
acted ea grobmsman and )Hiss Isabella
Moir as bridesmaid. The bride was the
recipient of a number of valuable and use-
.ful presents, The happy couple left this
'Week tot their now home in Wingham and
we unite with their many friends in wish-
ing theta lnaxoh happiness and prosperity.
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Subscribe for Tux This.
Messrs John Dinsloy and John Farrow, (Conover's
hotel,) wore each Mica ISSO by Police Magistrate Wit-
ticism on Thursday for violation of the Scott Act,
--114r. Wm, Lithgow will give his views
of the questiou of Bible winos in our next
issue.
E. A..Colquhoun,. cashier and manager
of the Bank ot Hamilton, has been nom:
polled, ou aocount of continued ill health,
to teuder his resignation.
—M.Ii.Molndoo is leading in fashionable Suitinga,
Paintings and Spring Overcoatings, and will not be
undersold. Soo the stook of Hats, Shirts, Collars
and Ties that be is showing,
-Owners of stallions wanting neat route
bills should certainly call at THE Twins
office. Superior work done on short notice..
assistance given in preparing copy if de-
sired.
-A. strong Scott Aot supporter in Turn -
berry has sent in a letter with statistics
showing the effective working of the Act,
We regret that we are positively unable to
find space to give It to our readers.
Each week during March and April
special exoursione will be ruu by the Grand
Trunk railway to points in the Western
States, Pacific Coast, eto. Moveables and
baggage forwarded to destination. For
through tickets at lowest rates and all in-
formation necessary to make travelling
easy and pleasant, apply to agent at G. T.
R., Wingham station.'
-The flee impression got abroad that
the council defrayed the funeral ex-
penses of the late John Davis. Mrs, Davis
now desires to tender her sincere thanks to
the people of Wingham and the town
council ,for the kindness and sympathy
shown her in her bereavement. The medi-
cal attendants are especially thanked for the
grt itous services rendered since 'May last.
-At a meeting on Friday evening last
the Wingham lacrosse club was re -organ;
ized and officered as follows : Honorable
president, H. W. C. Meyer ; president, J,
Plenty; vice-president, Ed. Bowles; Hon.
secretary, W. Corbould ; secretary, Will J.
Fleuty ; treasurer, T 3e11. McAndrews ;
captain, Josh. Van Allan ; committee' of
management : W. Ewart, A. Hingston, R.
(Jerilyn.
-Based on St, Paul's memorable utter-
ance, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to
do?" Rev. Mr. MoQuarrie, last Sunday,
pointed out the duty of self-searohing and
educating the conscience, The case of
Paul showed that conscience was not an
infallible guide, but people are responsible
for the e:luoation and euliglitenmenkaof
conscience. As to amusements, people had
no right to be where they could not con-
sisteutly carry their religion with them.
-Ontario has perhaps asfow drawbacks
as any country under the canopy of heaven.
Prolonged; unseasonable weather and es-
pecially depressing atmospheric conditions
exercise an influence on all to a greater or
less "degree. Under the circumstances the
mind naturally reverts to summer climes,
perhaps realizing the peculiar enchant,
meats lent; to the view by distance. We
were forcibly reminded of this a day or
two ago by bearing the contents of a letter
;cowed by Mr. Jos. S. Flank, of this town,
from a brother living some seventy miles
"north of San Francisco. Mr. John Fleet
has resided in California since 1849,the
time of the marveleous mining excitement.
He is the keeper of a beautiful health re-
sort, including grounds which he has been
four years arranging and improving to his
own taste and satisfaction. For four or
five months he has had au average df about
200 guests, paying 012 weekly.
lknnr Chosartiel.X movement in favor of
early closing is being agitated in the town.
This has always been a difficult question to
settle, owing to the fact that there are
goeerally one or two ahrenio obstruotionists
wlio refuse to be under any obligations as
to hours of closing) This foolish and
selfish poIjay has °used not a little
annoyance, Wore all parties to come to
an amicable arrangement the aggregate of
business Bono could nob bo iu the least
effected: Potty jealousies have Ilad an
effect in increasing business worry and
length of hours with no corresponding gain.
It appears, however, that by legislation
passed last session, munioipal councils
have been empowered to take notion iii this
matter. If three fourths of the shopkeepers
in a town sign a petition in favor of closing
at any eertain hour, the council can pass a
bylaw` giving effect to such- application.
We hope some amicable arrangement can
be made, but if not, the rights of the mas
jority must bo respected.
-XM Gloves to suit every person, in alt shades,
styles, and at prices from 25 conte upwards, at M. I3,
ldclndoo's. Also a vary large and well assorted stook
of Silk, xcIThtto and Lisle Okras: Soo thein.
-Advertise in Tun TIMES.
=•Tho Maitland Presbytery is•to meet in
Wingham on Tuesday, the 17th Inst.
-The roller rink was opened last Wed:
nesday night with great eclat, the Big Six
Band bring in attendanco. Nothing like
roller skates for genuine amusement.
-" What do youpublish a paper for, Pa
like to know? " saroastioaly enquired an
irate politician, tackling a country editor.
For 01 a year in advance, 01.50 a year if
not paid in advance, and you owe for five
years, responded the editor..
-A rival to the Kincardine gianthas
been heard from. This time it is in the
township of Ashfield, in the person of
Roderick McKenzie. He is only 19 years
of age and measures 6 feet 9 inches in
height. His weight is 245 lbs., and he
measures 45 inches around the °host.
0. P. R. ExoouRSIONs.-0, E. MI -
Hams, ticket agent for this road, has
received instructions that there will be
weekly excursions over the 0. P. R. to
Manitoba, and the Northwest during
March and April. Intending passen•
gers should call on i4ir. Williams for
information, map?, &c. Trains go via
North Bay. Call early. Berths se-
cured without extra charge. -
--Rev. Joseph Gook in giving some facts
on municipal government in a recent lec-
ture in Toronto, said: Reform must begin in.
the family andbecarried `oh by the. church.
There are in New York city 20,000 voters
who can not both read and write and over
two million such in the States. Mr. Cook
approved of a free school system and a
proclamation that after a given hour no
one be allowed to vote wbo can't read and
write. He also favored compulsory voting.
He was willing to see the experiment- of
limited female suffrage tried.
" Against the 'Petition " means "For the
Scott Act." Don't make any mistake but
.mark your ballot thus:
Fon TICE PETITION.
AGAINST THE PETITION.
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PERSONALS Mrs. James Ross, of Wing-
hath, was called to Stratford a few days ago
to the sick bedside of Mr. G. Craig, who is
low with cancel -Clinton New Era : Mr. D.
Stewart, of Wingbam, left Monday for
Umanilla, Oregon, purchasing coupons
from A. O. Pattison. -Mr. Hingston has re-
moved his family from Brussels to Wing -
ham. -Brussels Post: Miss Maggie Mo-
Laughlin, of Wingham, was visiting friends
in this locality for a few weeks. -Says the
Post, of Brussels; Mrs. P. Scott and ohil
dren are visiting at Mr. James Cline's, Wing-
ham, this week. -Mr. Robt. Hill and wife
returned from o, trip to Toronto last week.
Mrs. Hill spent the time with her mother,
Mrs. Fairweather. Mr. Hill purchased
some new machinery with the intention of
commencing business again, perhaps in
Listowel. -Mr. Horace Bray, who had been
indisposed for a . few days, re-
turned to resume his duties at Huron
College, Lotldon, on Mo}iday.-Mr. James
Duffieldspent a week in London and To -
route, returning on Thursday last. -Mr. R.
Stewart,. of S. S. No. 10, Morris, spent
Saturday in town, malting a call on Tns
Tress. -Mr. "4Villtam Anderson, furniture
dealer, spout a ,few* days in London last
week. -Mr. Wm.' Dianidnd, of, Greenock,
was in town acouple of `days this week. -J.
P. Newman', agent of the NaSrth Americana
Insurance Company, was in town this week.
--Messrs, A. McIntyre and W. S. Holmes,
of Luoknow, 'Wore in town last Saturday.
Mr. O. S. Clarke, of Hamilton, has been
relieving Mr. Corbould, manager ot the
Hank, this week. Mr. Corbould has been
removing .his family to town, but like.
others lie has not yet secured a resident: i
-Misses Maggie McAllister and Bessie"
Foster, of Missouri, are now the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Betty CIarke, where then
are to spend some months. -Mr. McIntyre
spent Sunday and Monday with his old
friends in the little Sottish metropolis to
the north-Lucknow.--Mr. Araby Stewart,
dreier, of Ailsa Craig, madehissister, Mrs.
William Watson, a flying visit last week.
-Mr. Michael Robertson, carpenter, of
'Wingham, is going to work at Honsall for
the summer rnonths,--Miss Carrie Love,
of Dresden, has been visiting Maude, in
town during the bast fortnight.
ANIMATED DISCUSSION.
Temperance,. ,Prohibition and Scott Aot
overhauled by Dr. i'deNenzie and
Bev. Mr. Cook.
The hall was literally jammed on Tues,
day evening tohear the discussion between
Dr, A. F. McKenzie, of Wingham, and ltev.
J. 8. Cook, olBluevale, onthe demerits and
merits of the Scott Aot. To many, the dis-
oussionwas somewhat of a disappointment,
inasmuch as a great deal said was irrele-
vant, the subjeot being the principle as to
the justice of the Act and its practicability
and effioienoy. Dr. McKenzie at some
length explained that his views on this
question were misrepresented by Rev. lllr,
McKay, of Woodstock, at the previous
meeting. That speech contained many in-
sinuations and statements that were neither
ohristian, gentlemanly nor justifiable, Not
withstanding Mr. MoKay's assertions that
the Actwas working satisfactorily in Wood -
stook, he read a letter received a few days
ago from Mr. J. Head, an adherent of Mr.
MoKay's church, denouncing in strong
language the Aot as a non -effective and
tyranuioal law. Dr, MoKouzie expressed
his full belief in Bible teachings, the divine
institution of law, and the separation of
Church and State. Soripture neither teach-
es total abstinence nor the prohibition pf
moderate wine drinking. True temper-
ance meant moderation, not total abstin-
ence. By assuming the name of temper.
ance, so•oalledtemperaace men violate the
laws of language and commit a moral
wrong. Whilst the Bible dict not condemn
the moderate use of alcoholic beverages,
science has not proved them to be positively
injurious. He quoted from Parke's Hygiene
and Pavey's Dietetics in support of this
view. The juice of the grape was sot wine
till fermented and all wine was intoxicat-
ing. All thiugs,ood and bad; were traffick-
ed.in dishonestlygin this world, gain being
the end in view. The State bas a right to
interfere with anything that interferes with
society, but the Scott Act aims at robbing
men of manhood and right of notion. Ho
then went into details as to what constituted
the traffic and some of its dangerous tenden-
cies to the seller and cousumer. Alcohol
is a necessity to the medical man and the
druggist in their work. It had been steadi-
ly and moderately used by many who at.
Mined a very old age. Other excesses and
indulgences had blighted many grand in:
tellects and ,rendered useless great intel-
lectual attainments. The effects of liquor
drinking were greatly magmfied and there
were often other thinp wholly lost sight
of ili'iiccbunting foe vice and degradation.
Rev. Mr. Cook said that the Scott Act
hats been attacked on three grounds': That
it was unsoriptural, unscientific and im-
practicable. He quoted several passages to
show that strong condemnation was pro-
nounced on those who indulge in strong
drink. Ho went on to show that several
different sorts of wine were spoken of in
scripture, some intoxicating andsome not,
but conueoted with blessings, upbuilding
and furtherance of man's welfare. In Pro-
verbs 20:1 and other planes the bitterest
woos are pronounced against drinkers and
drinking. As to the soieutifieargument, he
believed the medical profession was against
the Doctor's contentions. Out of 91 medi-
cal men in Toronto, 82 said that total ab-
stinence was quite compatible with the
greatest degree of physical health. Again.
75 of this number said that total abstainers
have a better chauce of recovery from ill -
nese. Fifty nine of these said they did not
consider moderate drinking conducive to
health and happiness and eighty-one said
that universal abstinence had a good offeet
on the public health. Dr. W. B. Richard-
son, a man eminent in his profession, the
author of our school hygiene, says alcohol
is a poison, productive of evil effects. The
'children, the churches, the women, the
Legislatures were against the traffic. Al-
cohol will cook eggs and it also hardens the
brain and the human feelings, too. The
principle of the Act is to make abstainers,
and it flab been successful. If the moderate
use was desirable, why not allow railway
employes on duty use it ; to soli it on oleo:
tion days, &e. The Scott Act, though far
from perfeot, had accomplished more than
license. If it was tyraunioal and iniquit-
oils, so was the License Act, as under it
fines worn imposed, betels heal to be olosed
at certain hours, it gave the right to about
one in live hundred, prevented selling to
minors, &a, It was iu every sons° as ty:
rimmed as the Scott Aot, One magistrate
in Algoma had 48 convictions under the
Crooks Act in Algoma last year. 'The Act
proposes to abolish liquor selling and can
bo worked, He showed from fin ou imposed
in different places that it has been working
and beneficially, too, in decreasing poverty
and crime and inereasing morality and
was a boon and a blessing. Statistics
wore then gone into, but as these flguros
are before the public in many forms, it is
needless to give tliom here.
Tho Doctor in his reply claimed that the
statistics given in the Scott dletHerald were
unfairly compiled, although not iliacourate
designed to mislead. He endeavored to
show from the Government returns that
the Scott Aetiiad not losseuedRtliequantity
of liquor consumed.
Mr. Cook had another set of apnea from
the Government returns, which, to his
mind, proved quite the contrary of the
Doctor's contentions, The space at our
disposal does not permit of ear giving all
the figures quoted, and -hence we blink it
fairer to give none. Those who wish to
use them have such lavishly distributed at
probe» . Politicians have noban2onopoly 0±
the manipulating to the best advantage of
figures. We have looked into these figures
and believe both the speaker; quoted so:
eurately, but of ours* what best served I
their own pttrliose,
Bachelors' Ball.
Let joy be unconfined,
Where youth and pleasure sleet;:
To chase the glowing hours,
With hurrying feet.
Except on such occasions as the getting up of a ball,
Wingham bus too many bachelors, Taking theta an
In all they are as handsome, noble and popular a let
of fellows as can be found anywhero, As one proof et
this witness, the auspicious inauguration, harmon-
ious carrying on and brilliant conclusion of the
Bachelors Ball. The transformation effected In the
dingy and unpretentions old town hall was simply
tnarvelioue andibedaszling, What, with fine carpets,
parlor tables, curtains, chairs and sofas, chandeliers,.
carpeted waiting rooms, festoons of bunting paint-
ings, flowers, vases, &c., thoplace was not only coin-
testablo and attraotivo, but positively palatial and
gorgeous, But the crowning decorations were the
handsome and wall -dressed ladies and gentlemen
comparing the company, The innocent and exhilir-
ating passatempo danzare was indulged in at
pleasure to the sweet inspiring strains of music,
furnished by the London Italian Band. In the coun-
cil chamber adjoining, a varied abundance °testicles
of the caterer's handiwork daintly arranged, condi.
tuted a repast alike, delightful to the eye and pleas-
ing to the palate. 'hero were sonic present from.
Kincardine, Lucknow, Clinton, Seaforth, Goderiah,,
Blyth, Listowel, Brussels, Woodstock and London;
about 100 couples in all.
SPRING SHOWS,
WING1IA:i.
There was a fair turnout of people and a good show
of horses on Thursday. Space forbidsnore than the
giving of the prize list which is appended :
Healy Draught stallions—Caldor & McMlllaii'e
Warrior O'Cree ; William Woi1wood's Edmond.
Canadian Draught—John Davidson, Kinloss; W,.
McKenzie, Culross,
Road and Cnrrlago—P Livingston's "El petrioChief
(Blyth) • John Stewart's "Young .Ridgewood,"
(Wroxeter.)
General Purpose—John Pelton, Wingham.
Bulls, Aged—P Fowler, J Henderson,
Any Clara—Jas Elliott, Bluevalo, Holstein; Sweep-
stakes, Peter Fowler.
BELGRA.VE,
There wag a good representation of farmers but a
limited display of horses and cattle at theSpring Show,
on Wednesday. The judges thus awarded the prinii:
Heavy draughtstallion: Calder &•1ICMillan'a"harrier
Oared" (Grey). Stallonunder 3 years; W. Woliwood's
"Edmond" (W. Wawanosh); Thos. Taylor's "Scottish
Knight" (W. Wawauosh); Itobt. Currie's "No Name" '
(Wingbam). Roadsters and Carriage class: l). Ir -
win's "Royal Revenge" Blyth): E, • Llvingston's
"Electric Chiol" (Blyth); John Leggatt's "Frank R"
(Whitechurch). Diploma for best horse any plass,
Calder & 14Ic31illan.:
Bulls :—Aged, R. •McGowan's "CapMast
Jim' art
Wawanosb)T. Wilkinson's "Belgrave Chief" (Mos..
ris); W. Is istor's "King of the West" Bulls under
two years; R. Stonehenge's "Prince of Waled' (E.
Wawanosh)• do. any.age, R. McGawan's "Captain
Jim". The deplorably bad condition of the roads
militated against the success of the show as regards
the number of animals brought out. The judgcy
were: R. Cele, Londesboro. W. Medd, Auburn; W.
Johnston; Binevale. •
BRUSSELS.
Tee annuni''Spring Show was held in Brussels. Iast , g,, .
mid ,divalj successful when it Is. remembered--
that there was ss,beavy downpour of rain all day. .
Owing to this the animals were exhibited at the'Towu
Hall square instead of on the agricultural grounds.
The show of imported heavy draughthorseswasgood.
The following were awarded prizes:'
Imported heavy draught; aged—"Toon Clerk;'
Minkel & McDonald, Grey. "Rankin Boy," Peter Me
Ewan, McKillop • " Warrior O'Cree," Calder & Mos •' M'
Millan, Grey and Hulett.
Imported heavy draught, under 3 years—" Sir
Patrick," J. L. Turnbull Elma; "Dazzle," L. McNeil,
Grey; "Galvain," T. O'Neil, Brussels. •
Canadian draught, under 3 years—"Galloway Lad,"
Thom•is Vodden, Grey,
Carriage—" Frankie B,' John Leggatt.
Bants.—Durhacns, over 2 years—" Iced Knight,"
David Milne, Ethel. o
Durhams, under 2 years—"Defiance,"David Mthie.
Indicting the Council.
To the Editor of the Times :
Dnaa Sir.,—I am under. the necessity of pointing
out to the Wingham Town Council the deplorable
state of the road leading into Wingham, and known
as the Diagonal Road. r'romorr's hill to the turn, it
is almost impossible for a load to get of er with safety,
and it was just as bad last fall. Tho water remains
on the road, having no way to. escape. This part of
the road has been sadly neglected by the persons
having authority to fix it. It being one of the leading
roads, with probably the most traffic) coming into
town, should be attended to, as there has been
nothing done of late, except a few slight repairs
which are utterly useless until it has been properly
graded. The township havin done their duty in
this respect, by building a good road to the edge of
the corporation, it now becomes the duty of the
town to do its part, as the road has long been a
standing disgrace. Some years ago the farmers o't
tho boundary line, in conipaify with the Racecourse
Company, built a slde,vallc as far as the raccoourae
and kept it in good repair until the boundary of the
corporation was extended as far as the east side of
lot 4 of the first concession of Turnbegtgy. It then
became thil property of the town and vv8! allowed to
go down, and finally the lumber was taken away.
Now it is almost impossiLlo to get to town from this
direction, either on foot or driving, for the greater
portion of the year. If something is not done ut this
direction before long, it will bo impossible for farmers
to reach your btirgli at all. Thanking you for your
valuable spade, I am, yours, &o., A FARMER.
• Zetland.
A grand oyl;tor supper'Was given at
the residence of 141r. Geo. Thompson,
last week in behalf of his eggiployees.
--Bev. Mr. M.00rehou?e intends hold-
ing prayer meetings in the school-
house nightly for the next two wed*.
-As kir. Geo. Thompson has in la
large supply of timber, and has put u
new addition to mill and some mora-
new machinery he intends starting the
hum of the circular saw again tills
week.
CAtO'ADTAN raellefb naltaT 0:7rIOE.-
r'or tickets, maps, guides or any other'
information regarding' this road, call
on G. E. Williams, Ticket Agent, 0.
1?, Win ham.
-.Wanted, two or three live eanvaeserii,
at once ; good pay, Broekonsllire's photo
gallery..
The Toronto Humane Society has sent a
petition to Ottawa in favor of the bill to
prevent; pigeon shooting at gunning con-
tests,
sts,
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