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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-3-15, Page 1Vol. 22. No. 88 BRUSSLS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MARCH 18', 189€3 As a Conservative Sees It, To the Editor of Tun Poo. DEAD SIR,—Tim Poor of Marob let and page 4 ooutaius 21 reasons or articles showong.why the Conservative party is no longer entitled to the confidence of the eleotors of Canada—maid artiolea showing the Conservative party to be one of the most extravagant, the most reckless and the most corrupt Governments in, exist- ence, and at the same time'purporting to convey the idea that the Reform party. has been and now would be one of the most economical, the most prudent and purest Government in existence --and Sir, with your kind permission, I will take exception to a few of 'those arbioles and endeavor to show both parties in a different light. These 21 articles of con, demnation of the Dominion Government tends to allow how self-righbeoua the Re• form party is, entirely free from political sins and apparently vested with authority to have, a, ding at other's politioal sine, It was said, and said truthfully, last Summer, that the Reform party would nob reform worth a cent and when near the Dominion election they would be great Reformers, and 1' fail to remember even one instance when THE POST advo- cated any reforms in the extravagances of the Mowat Government. We do not pretend to say that the Conservative Government is without fault, for if it were it would be more than human, but we do say and maintain that it is more reform than the Reform Goverhment has been, fordt is continually reforming and changingto suit the requirements of the times, and it is more of a Free Trade Government for it can count on .its Free Trade list hundreds of articles more than the Reformers had. Your first reason, Sir, why the Conservative party is no longer entitled to the confidence of the electors—Because ib has increased the net public' debt from about 140 million in 1578 to about 246' millions in 1894, an in- orease of about 105 millions in 16 years, an annual increase of about 7 millions. We admit all that and think it about a true statement. The money is in rail- roads, canals, and other public improv- ments in the Dominion • and we also admit that the Reform party increased the net public debt from about 100 mil- lions in 1873 to about 140 millions in 1578, an increase of about 40 :millions in 5 years, or au annual increase of 8 mil- lions, the Government trying to build the Pacific railway without letting the con- tract, about 28 millions being expended there, and the work done only a flee bite in comparison to the work that remained to be done—a vast amount of money each year and Iittle to bo seen for it. What a contrast. 4, Because it has squandered the public lands in the Northwest by lavish and unnecessary grants to railway corporations. What a change has come over' the mind of THE Poem. When the building of the Pacific railway was first agitated the Reformers said repeatedly the Northwest was no good, only fib for Indians, bears and wolves, and now the land appears so good that a small portion of it is too valuable to give to . railway companies to assist in recompensing them for building railroads to open up the country. The land is not destroyed nor wasted, it merely passed from the Gov- ernment to railway companies ; it is there yet and in the market, and access- iable by railway to intending settlers, and instead of being a criminal aot it certain- ly was a wise polioy of. the Government. 6, Because it has superannuated civil servants in the prime of life to make places for its own retainers. That is' ex- actly what the Reformers have done. 0, Because it went to the country at the last general election under false pretences professing to bo on the point of securing a Reciprocity Treaty with the United States. The Reformers said our terms at that time would not suit the Amari - roans and they would not accept them, and of course it had to be so when they said so, The great Reform party when in power could not nor did not form a reciprocal treaty with the United States. 16, Because the Tariff is made' the weap- onof rings and combines through the operation of which they exclude foreign goods, and secure the power to obarge exorbitant prices for their wares. I beg leave to differ with THE POST, for all foreign goods are not excluded. Tea, coffee,raw material for sugar and cotton, with many hundreds of other artialea are not excluded, besides mining machinery, things which we cannot produce, but what need is there for importing what we can produce. Surely home competi- tion must be better than foreign compe- tition. 'Is it not better to have THE POST published for the surrounding country in Brussels' than insomecity of the United States ? If there are any rings or nom - bines in the country where are the ex• orbitantprices for their wares ? Instead most articles aro down to nearly half the usual price ; even THE POST is reduced one third its usual price. 16, Because the promises made on behalf of the N. P. wore foundationlsss and false, It has neither checked the exodus nor given 5, borne market for our farm products, nor increased the price of such preclude, nor secured prosperity for the country, Again I differ with Tun POST, because the N. P. was introduced on the very Same principle as in. England and the United States, and ib has boon proved a success in both these countries. In 1878 we got our sugar supply from the United States at about eight 1115. for the dollar. We had one refinery in the Dominion then, which was shut down and 700 men going idle. The N. P, was put in force, other men with the 700 were, employed and the refinery started, and goon other refineries were started iu other cities, giving em. ploymenb to thousands of men which had to be houoed, clothed and fed, and as a result sugar can be bought in the Domin-. ionto -day at from 25 to 34 lb& for the dollar, and other lines :of goods reason- ably cheap too, and I am • thankful in having to say that notwithstanding low. prices for farm produote we live in one of the Moabpp reeperous o0untriea on this Canada is nearly at a . 19,73ecause C earth Y sband•still and hoe people are disheart- ened, Now that aeons very :strange when we read fn the sante paper, R. Wil. limo has traded Sandy H, to J, Swartz,; Of Wingham, for a driving mare 4 years old ;.Meagre. Parker & Birkby will ship 16 fine horses to London, England, next week ; S, Hoggard intends building a brick house on his 9 more lob South of Brussele.; auotion salee are booming— Tim POST Publishing Rouge turned out six sets of sale bills in a week, the notices' of whioh appear in this issue ; also other buainoee changes, ,A. person driving from Brussels through the surrounding neigh- borhood can see every evidence of pros- perity, several fine brink houses built last Summer, besides new borne and old ones repaired—yet TDB Poor says the country i$ nearly at a etand•etill and her people disheartened. Perhaps it means when the roads wore blockaded. $ooh bad ac- counts may help to keep the big woollen mill idle and help the "exodus along too. 21, Bemuse their policy has led to the scheduling of Canadian cattle in Groat Britain and quarantining in the United Status. Perhaps they compelled the English farmers to fight against Canadian competition and perhaps they ram both the English and the American Govern- ments. Now that kind of stuff is too thin for any purpose. Why not blame them for the big snow storms and the blocked up state of the roads ? Now, so much self-righteousness and wholesale condemnation forcibly reminds mo of the English and Irishmen's .toast. The Eng- lishman's toast was, "Horn is to you as bad as you are, here is to mo as good as I. am." Then the Irishman responded by saying, "Hate is to you as good as you are, here is to me as bad as I am, as good as you are and as bad as I am, I am as good as you aro, as bad as I am. And now in oonclusion I may say that the Americans. with all their faults and bitter party fool- ings, when it comes down to country they are united as ono man, and will tell you they aro the greatest people and have the finest country in creation, but right horn in the Dominion we hear of a few scat- tered in every direotion who have decried the country and fought against its inter- ests for the last fifteen years. Yours Respectfully, A FAntm1 AND StmSORTElt. March 9, '06. EAST HURON FARMERS' INSTITUTE. (REPORTED Foie THE PORT.) The emend meeting of the above In- stitute was held at Gorrie on Tuesday, Feb. 26th. Owing to the bad state of the roads many of the speakers billed were unable to be present and this same reas- on, no doubt, accounted for the small at- tendance at the forenoon session. The meeting opened at 10:30 o'olook by a few well-ohoeen remarks from T. Straaben, the President, who then called upon 0. Michie, of Morris, to give an address on "Breeding and Feeding Sheep." The speaker was highly complimented on his able and instructive address and for the practical information given. The prin- cipal pointe brought out in the address were as follows :—The adaptability of the Province of Ontario for sheep breeding and the necessity for increasing the qual- ity and number of our sheep. There are three principal points to decide before going into sheep breeding :-1st, What is our object in view ; 2nd, To secure the class of sheep beat calculated to meet the end in view ; and 3rd to oars for and feed them properly. The speaker would not recommend the average farmer with only a limited means to breed pore bred sheep, as too much oapital is required to start with and the chances for selling to make a profit are usually not eo good. This particular line should be left to men of experience and let as turn our attea• tion to the export mutton trade. Select good grade ewes and nee nothing but purebred sires of some of the mutton breeds, aged sires preferred. The speak- er thought that Leioeater ewes with Shropshire ram gave very gond remits. Keep nothing but the best ewe lambs in order to maintain the standard of the nook. Do not keep breeding -ewes above seven years old. Keep in dry, roomy pens with clean, dry yard in whioh they may run at will in Winter, (excepting on wet or slushy days. Lambe intended for Winter or Spring feeding should be drop- ped from the 15th of March to the 10th of April. They should' be well nourished till grass comes. Wean when about five months old. Put on rape or good after grana. Those for Fall shipment should go before let of November. Those for Winter feeding should be shorn as soon as housed and thoroughly cleaned from ticks, they will feed better and more can be housed together. The speaker said that be thought it impossible to rid sheep entirely of ticks without removing the fleece. All mutton orittere for export to the British markets ehould be abipped not later than the la of May. Alwaye keep sheep on the farm in plaoe of run- ning on the roads, as they are good far. tilizers and weed exterminators. The following gentlemen took part in the dia- 000910n whioh followed ;—T. Straohan, Geo. Fortune, D. W. Beadle, R. Edgar, P• Keating, R. A. Stewart, Mr. Beane, Mr. Webber and others. D. W. Beadle,' of Toronto, occupied the remaining half hour with an instruct• ive and plainly worded address on ''Apple Saab." The speaker eaid.thal the effects of this fungus plant, both on the leaves and the fruit, was so apparent that it re• quired no explanation. It was the cause and the remedy he teat going to speak about. Spores or seeds, many of whioh are so small and light as to be wafted through the atmosphere by the slightest current of air, is the comae of the apple scab.' The remedy is spraying with blue stone, 41be, to. 40 galea of water, just when buds are formed on trees, then add 4 lbs. of quick lime and spray again when buds begin to open, tben add '4 lbs. of soap and repeat the operation after blas• some have fallen off, After a brief dis- cussion the meeting adjourned, for din. Her, The afternoon brought out a largo at- tendance. The President, in a few words, explained the object of the Ineti- tute, also the beneffts received by beoom. hog a member of the 90me. He then introduced M, 13. Moore, V. S., of Boas, eels, wbo gave auexcellent paper on "Internal Parasites of the Horse." The speaker remarked' that many horses suffer from parasites when they are often snip- posed to be out of condition from genie. other oause. The parasites with their general symptoms mentioned were,• ,tape worth, pin worm' and hots. The unlit, toms of the former are not well - defined and in moot cases' it would be difficult to say with any degree of certainty whether the patient was suffering from tape worm or not. Pin worms and bobs are ,'more. readily distinguished, the latter causing isolation and unhealthy ooab. Young horses on pasture are more likely to be affected with this kind of parasite, The speaker gave several simple remedies and answered the various questions in a very ,explicit and satisfactory manner. Mes• ere. Hislop and Edgar took part in the discussion, The next speaker was W. H. MCOraok• en, also of Brussels, who took for his subject "The Growing of Mange's." Mr. McOreolcen has had about 40 'years ex- perience in this line and was therefore in a position to give some practical pointers on the subject. The land should be well manured and well tilled. Cover' ground with straw in Call, plow down as a maloh in the Spring, drill up and sow as early as possible. Hand dropping of seed' re• aommended as maohines do not distribute sued evenly. The extra labor in hand sowing will be gained in thinning. Thin to two feet apart on strong land. Keep same plot of ground in mangelsyear after year. There is uo necessity for handling them so very carefully, as nothing will injure them except frost. Disoussion by 0. Michie, A. Hislop, G, Fortune, Mr. Snell and others. D. W. Beadle then followed with an address on "Apples, end born to destroy the Coddling Moth." The speaker said that the quality of our fruit depends on the care we give the orchard. Apples must be seen before purchased in the British market, They should be care- fully classed as to large, medium and small and not shipped in mixed lots.. Also that they should be put up in smaller packages than whole barrels. The insect doing the most damage to the apple is the coddling moth. This can be banished to a great extent by destroying all fallen fruit, by rolling paper around the trunk of the trees as a trap in whioh to catch the worm while going up the tree, and by spraying when apples are set with 4 lbs. blue stone, 4 lbs. lime, i• lb. Paris green in 40 gallons water. Dis• oussion by Mesera. Mollie, Moore, Hislop, Snell and others. On amount of Division Court meeting at 3 o'c1a0k, the Institute had to adjourn until evening. We are unable to give any partioulars regarding the night meet- ing. C1iU1iCi1 C1ICiIL'. Rev. G. H. Cobblediok gave a lecture, on "Rambles in Scotland," at Roe's church, Grey, on Tuesday evening of this week. Rev. R. Paul preached at Walton last Sabbath in the Presbyterian church for Rev. D. Forrest, who .was supplying Knox church pulpit, Brussels. We omitted to mention last issue that the choir of the Methodist church was very hospitably entertained at the real dance of John Hill, Grey, reoently. After an hour's practice an adjournment was made to the large dining room where an oyster supper yeas spend, to which ample joetice was done. Miss Hill entertained the oompany to instru- mentals on the piano and vocal selections whioh were greatly enjoyed. Bert Hill and Will. Bozell also contributed several harmonica duette. The ahoir took their departure about 11 p. m. after expressing their thanks to Mr. and Mies Hill for the enjoyable evening. PRESBYTERYo]p MAITnMND.—This Pres• bytery will hold a conference on Tem- perance in the Presbyterian church, Wingbam, on the evening of Monday, March 18th. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Maitland Presbytery will be held in the above church on Tuesday, Marsh 19th, at 11:30 a. m. The Meir. land Presbyterial W. P. M. S. will hold their annual meeting in the same church on Tuesday, March 10th, at 1 p. m. In the evening (7 o'olook) at a public meet- ing their annual report will be read and addressee delivered by Rev. A. MaoNab, M. A., and Rev. G. Ballantyne. All are invited. The Minneapolis Messenger says of a former Brueselite, a son of Mrs. •Geo. McKay :—Sunday was a sad day for the Presbyterian oongregation, the reason Laing the resignation of their pastor, Rev. George McKay, who, during the morethan three years in whioh he has been shepherd of the floolr, bas great. lyendeared himself to the congregation and all the people of the community. The resignation was tearfully and most rsluotantly accepted, it being an unavoid- able necessity, and related largely to the future work and interests of both Brother McKay and the plane and work of. the Presbytery. It Is hoped rho people will keep firmly united in the good work in progress until another pastor is provided." The Ottawa County Index also Rays := "Rev. McKay preaobed his farewell set, mon last Sabbath morning at this plaoe ; be leaves Bennington for Manchester. We congratulate that city in gaining our loss, in the person of so worthy a moble• ter as Rev. McKay." • George Gourd, timber dealer, of Tilbury, has over 2,000feet of logs on the Lake Shore Railway, awaiting shipment to Walkerville, froth where they will be rafted to Detroit. He has another 1,• 600,000 banked on the Brule and other draine for rafting, in addition to a large quantity banked on Detroit river, Dr. Chalmers, of Oil Springs, bait performed a very snocebeful operation of "skin grafting" on Liazie,third dangb• ter of Mr. and Mre, Wm. Galloway. Seven grafts have been applied, the members of the family and .the doctor himself supplying the akin required, Not one of the grafts have failed, and the child is now doing splendidly. , W. H. KERR, Prop. THE POT PORTRAIT GALLERY, • Ds. L1/E:111 Wing McCuLL0u0n. While it always affords TIM Pos2 pleas- ure to record the success of Brusselites, or those who were 01000 residents of the town, this week we take special gratifica- tion from the fact that the subject of this sketch, a young lady formerly of Brus• eels, who bas, in competition with - large claesee, in American centres, asserted her ability to take front rank and successfully pass the necessary examinations to en- title her to the title of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Mrs. McCullough is the only daughter of ex -Councillor John Wynn, an old and well known citizen of Brussels, and was united in marriage to Dr. Mo Cullougb, of Detroit, 11 years ago. Hav- ing a fancy for the profession she entered the Pennsylvania Dental College, at Phil- adelphia, three years ago and on the 0th Met. graduated after a very successful ex- amination, taking 80 per cent, out of a possible 100 and the year previous 94 marks. There were 115 students (4 of whom were ladies) writing for the final aotl 93 passed. Dr. McCullough, as we must style the fair lady, was held in high esteem by her classmates by whom she was elected to the Secretaryship of the class in the 1st year and Vice-Presideut in the 2nd and Ord terms. In addition to college honors she secured a diplomafrom the C. N. Pearce Dental Society, of Phil- adelphia, an institution of learning out- side of the college. In the closing exer- cises we observe the name of Dr. McOul- lough, who is au expert pianist and guitar player, who was encored for her piano selections, "La Oigan" by Anderan, and in response gave waltz "Sea Shore Idyls" by Fetras. She also petforuled . her part cleverly in the Mandolin Club. The above portrait represents the college costume. On her way homeward Dr. Moaullough remained over iu Buffalo and passed the State Board examination which will en- title her to practice in New York state, wbicb after next June will require atten- dance at u session of their college. As to the future the ambitious little lady pur- poses opening an office at 24 Washington Avenue, Detroit, where she will practice the profession of her choice while Dr. MoCullough, her husband, will retain his office in the same city. But we are pleas- od'to know that Dr. Luena Wynn Mc- Cullough, while an American citizen, is a thorough Canadian and next Fall intends taking a term at the Ontario Dental Col- lege, Toronto, thereby obtaining the right to practice in the land of her birth. We feel sere we are voicing the sentiments of Dr. McCullough's many old schoolmates here when Torn POST hopes that her high- est expeotations will be realized and that bei great success may prove a stimulus to more than one young lady in Canada as Mrs. McCullough is the first lady grad- uate fn dentistry hailing from this coun- try. EAST HURON REFORMERS. The anneal Convention of East Boron Liberals will be held in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Tuesday of next aeek, 10th inst., beginning at 1.311 o'clock. In ad- dition to election of officers for the en- suing year matters of interest bearing on the o"ming election will be disowned. Addresses will be given by Dr. Mennen. ald, 111. P. for the Riding ; John Charl- ton, the well known and brilliant M. P., of Norfolk, and others. In the evening a mase meeting will be held, to commence at 7.30 o'olook, at whioh Mr. Charlton and Dr. MacDonald will address the gathering. A cordial invitation extended to all. Seats reserved for ladies. The Young Liberal Glee Club will be in at- tendance and contribute several select tions. No person should miss this op- portunity of hearing Mr. Charlton, as be is counted one of the best speakers in the Dominion Parliament. Remember the date, Tuesday, March 10th. &russets 5811001 Beard. The regular meeting of the Public School Board was held in the Connell Chamber last Friday evening, all the members present. The minutes of the last two regular meetings read and passed. The following aoconnbs were presented, and on motion of A. Reid and J. N. Ken• gall were ordered to be paid :—G. A. Deadman, 54,00) ; The Herald, 50o. ; A. M, McKay & Go., $1.28 ; Neil Mo- Lauohlin, 587.89 ; R. Roes, 51.75, Moved by J. N. Kendall, seoouded by A, Reid that one dozen boxes of orayons and one dozen blackboard erasers be pur- chased from G. A. Deadmau for the school.' Carried. Moved by A. Reid, seconded by Dr. Graham that offers for splitting the school wood and piling it in the shed be received and considered at the next reg. War meeting of the Board. Carried. Moved, seconded and carried that 5250 be borrowed from the Standard Bank for three months to pay teachers' salaries, &o. Moved by A. Reid, seconded by Dr, Graham that the Seoretary request the Inepeotor to arrange to have Brussels made a centre for conducting the Prim. ary examinations in July of this year, the Board, guaranteeing to pay necessary ex. peons. Carried. The Board then adjourned. W. M, Oliver, of Morpeth, was the es. oipient on the last day of February of 518,000 cash from his mother's uncle, L. 11. Smith, who died lately in New York State. TO THE CONSUMERS OF ELECTRIC LIGHT. I regret to announce that, on account of the action of the Council at their last meeting, in my absence from the village, by which they demand the sum of $156 per year for the rose of the boiler and engine in the Howe woolen mill, I to furnish my own fuel, oil and engineer and keep all in repair, amounting approxi mately to nearly 5800 per year, that it is impossible to continue the running of the electric light here and the same will be oloeed down on and after the 18th of the present month until arrangements can be made for the supply of power from an- other quarter. A full explanation of what I consider exceptionally un- fair treatment will be given to the public later on. Yours respectfully, W. M. Sa.te&int. Leadbnrs-. We bear that some of the gents that were out seeing their girls on Sunday night, got alightly soared on the road home when the eclipse Dame on. Look out for another boys, Sept. -4. Rnbt. Clouts, who has been in the hospital in Toronto for a month past, undergoing treatmennt for some internal trouble carne home a few days ago, but, we are sorry to learn, the doctor's there failed to produce the desired effect. ' Last week we made mention of James Dell's marriage of Wednesday, 27th ult., but we are sorry to state that on the Wednesday following the servioes of the doctor instead of those of the minister were galled for. The young benediot is again convalescent. Janes McLaughlin, of Toronto, is at present visiting at farmer John's. There is a big differenoe between the rustic old farmer and the polite citizen of the capital, but both readily agree that the National Polioy is not aonduoive to the in- terests of the Canadian people. Alex. Ellis, of fine 14th con., has ex- changed hie farm with R. M. Dickson, of Brussels, for town property. We have not learned the terms on whioh the bar. gain was settled, but we feel oertain that Mr. Allis will not regret hie bargain for he is one of that kind that always thinks three times before he speaks, This is the 6th farm that has olianged.hands on this lino within a year. It is not nibs to see old resideuters leaving but still there ie alto a natural liking to nee new fame. We wonder if his successor will keep many dogs? People We Know. Peter Stewart is visiting this week ab Stratford. Mise A. Wynn; of Bluevals, was in town this week. Mies Maggie Stewart, of Biuevale, was in town tbie week, Councillor Leatherdale was on he sick list last week. Miss Mule, of Ayr, is visiting Mie,. ,john Tait, Queen street. Riobard Rivers is home fremthe Phil- adelphia Dental College, Walter Wake was visiting at Listowel for a few days last week. Mrs. G. H,Aobbledick has been on ,the, sick list with a bed cold. .1. Lowry, of Rothsay, was. visiting at D. Lowry's last Sabbath. T, A• McLauoblin, teacher at Bruce - field, was home for a short visit. Miss Nellie Carlisle, of Hensel', is vie. icing at Dr. Graham's this week. Miss Lily Vaustone is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. A. Good, near Seafortb. Harry Crowe has gone to Listowel where he will study the tonsorial art. Mrs. Joseph Bright, of Arthur, was visiting at W. Bright's for a few days. Wm. Anderson and George. Dunn, of Atwood, spent last Sabbath with George Anderson. airs. W. H. Kerrhas been on the siok list for several weeks with an attack of neuralgia. Robert Ferguson has taken a position in the tailor sloop of John McBain as an apprentice. John Long and family, who have been residents of Grey township, have moved to Brussels. Arthur Pybus bas entered into an agree- ment for the next season with a man in Hilbert, Perth Co. Mr. and Mrs. Code, of Trowbridge, were visiting the Misses Code in Brus• eels for a few days. James Pugh, wife and family, of Blue- vale, were visiting at J. Earner's for few days this week. Joseph Cobblediok, of Exeter, was in town this week. He is a brother to Rev. G. H. Cobblediok, of Brussels, H. McCullough has taken the agency for the Singer Sewing Machine in Bras. eels and locality. He will become a resi- dent. Wm. Curry and Mrs. Wm. Hodges, of Woodstook, nephew and neioe of Thos. Curry, Turnberry street, Brussels, were visiting their unole for a week. Dr. Luena Wyno McCullough, of De- troit, is spending a week in town with her parents, while returning from Phila- delphia, where she bas been attending Col lege. John Pylons has secured a situation with a farmer in Tuokersmith, about six miles South of Seaforth, and will remove his family from town about the middle of next month. G. F. Blair and Jas. Irwin are at Gods - rich this week attending the Assizes.. The former is looking after the interests ,Ohis abient in Erb vs. Erb and the lat- ter is aThos. McLauohlin and family have moved to the comfortable residence re- cently purchased from Alex. MoLauahlin, Brussels North. The latter has removes to his recently purchased property owned formerly by James Smart. J. E. Brydges purposes removing from Bruesele intending to try his band at the onmmission business in either London or Toronto. Mr. Brydgea health has not been first-olaes and he hopes the change of business will improve it. Liestowel. H. F. Buck has sold hie retail furniture store to Andrew Hermiston, formerly of this town and reoently of Toronto. A ministerial association was formed in town to bold monthly meetings. Pres. Rev. N. R. Willoughby, D. D., ; Secre- tary, Rev. R. Hopkins. Thos. Tamblyn and Russell A. Climie have formed a partnership and will oon- duot a grocery and flour and feed busi- ness in the store lately ocoupied by J. S. Bowman. The Listowel Hockey team visited Kincardine on Wednesday afternoon of last week and played a good game of bockey with the team of that place, nom. ing off victorious by six goals to three. J. A. Brown, who was with A. Mc- Donald, and wbo is an experienced dry- goods rygoods man is leaving town on amount of Mr. McDonald having olosed out busi- ness. Mr. Brown goes home to Chicago. D. Lamont, of the firm of D. & W. Lamont, Listowel, was sleeping in room No. 6, of the Tremont Rouse, Toronto, when the big fire broke out on Sunday morning and, narrowly escaped with his life. As it was he lost his satchel, con• raining about $20. John Thompson, sr., a leading mer- chant and resident of Listowel for 80 years, died suddenly at his home Monday afternoon. He had been affected with aneurism. He had been at the store dur- ing the day, apparently as well as usual, but during the afternoon felt faint and walked home. He laid down and a few moments after was dead, his wife being the only one present, The Methodist Snuday school loom. mitten held its anneal meeting on Tues. day evening of last week when the fol- lowing oMoors were re-elected .--Superin- tendent, W. M. Bruce ; asst., Dr. G. R. Watson ; secretary, R. A. Seaman ; asst. A, Hutchinson ; librarian, W. Bradley ; asst., Jas. Shaw. The Bible class con. dilated by Mr. Carson and Mrs. James has about 80 in attendance. The school frequently has 250 present. W. H. Graham, of St, Marys, has been appointed returning officer in South Perth 10 the coming Dominion election. The Toronto street railway on Friday extended its running powers over the Soarboro line, whioh enables it to run 10 Little York. S. P. McKinnon, the well known wholesale merchant of Toronto, is the projeotor.of a magnificent 5600,000' hotel to be ersoted on the northeast corner of Wellington and York streets. The hotel will have a frontage of 140 feet on York • street and 180 feet,on Wellington street, Toronto,, and will be seven 'stories high.